I have missed Jim's presence on the List since the day he got too sick to
be here.  I have admired and treasured Jim's presence and contributions on
the Porch. In so many ways, Jim modeled the kind of retirement I would hope
to emulate; constantly pushing himself to keep learning, creating, and
contributing both the pictures of his handiwork, and the processes he
developed to create his works of art - tools and more.
It's too early in the morning for a nip, but later today - indeed.
Condolences to Jim's wife and family.
Tom

On Fri, Apr 17, 2015 at 10:56 PM, Charlie Driggs  wrote:

>
> Fellow Galoots,
>
> I am sad to report that there is one less Galoot among us.  Jim Thompson's
> wife returned my call earlier today seeking a status update, and conveyed
> that Jim had passed away Wednesday afternoon.
>
> Jim's wife is rightfully focused on funeral arrangements and financial
> matters at the moment, but asked me to write to her with suggestions on how
> to take care of Jim's extensive collection of tools for his many areas of
> interest.  Given what he told me he had in his workshop over the years, I
> know that will be a challenge, and I will send my thoughts.  If any one
> else has some suggestions, perhaps you forward them to me (as his wife does
> not use email and will not be looking at Jim's accounts), and I'll see if I
> can provide her a summary of suggestions.  She is going to need some good
> ones.
>
> I have some thoughts already, but I'm pretty sure there are a few others
> out there (besides 'just box them up and send them to [ ]') ... she will
> need to sell them off to provide her with funds to keep the house going,
> among other things, so she needs some good ideas.
>
> In the meantime, I suggest that whatever you are drinking and wherever you
> are, raise a glass to "the Old Mill Rat".  We won't hear from him again.
>
> Charlie Driggs
>
>
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