Not happy to report this

SawyerBrown · June 22, 2014, 10:38:36 AM

You know, Jim, I just have the feeling the Good Lord is looking down on you right now, and He's thinking you're having such a positive influence on the people you know and even those you don't know, and He's just gonna make you stay here a little longer and keep on doing what you're doing. That's a good thing for all of us who will have to deal with our mortality one day or another. Thanks for being our role model. ... Pete

GAB · June 22, 2014, 12:54:48 PM

Quote from: SawyerBrown on June 22, 2014, 10:38:36 AM
You know, Jim, I just have the feeling the Good Lord is looking down on you right now, and He's thinking you're having such a positive influence on the people you know and even those you don't know, and He's just gonna make you stay here a little longer and keep on doing what you're doing. That's a good thing for all of us who will have to deal with our mortality one day or another. Thanks for being our role model. ... Pete

Very very well said.
Gerald

Stephen1 · July 11, 2014, 08:31:32 AM

Good morning Jim, from Ontario I had lost this post and was wondering how you have been .I did make it to Kingston camping with my other friends in that area. I just returned and found the post from you. I am so glad you are still up and going. It sounds like you are enjoy the outings you are having. The camping and being with nature and friends.
When you do your road trip , as everyone says , drop in and visit I will let you have the cabin you see on the left here, or you can just set up the tent by the lake, firewood is abundant here, as I retired and now have sawmill business running great.
Cheers
Stephen

Chuck White · July 11, 2014, 08:39:48 AM

Very nice offer Stephen1.

Hope all is still going good with you Jim, you're in our thoughts!

Happycamper · July 16, 2014, 09:07:03 AM

Good Morning fellow sawyers. I'm still up and running but slowing down and walking with a cane. I just came back from Vancouver Island to visit our daughter and friends there. I drove back in one day and that was a difficult trip from 6:00 am until 2:30. I stayed in my tent all the time and enjoyed watching the ferries and boats go by. A fellow I met in McDonalds asked me if I would like to go for a plane ride so 1 1/2 hour tour of the islands was enjoyed. I ended up in the hospital for a few days after a very high dose of radiation because of blood loss all the way home but did get 6 hours of mowing done after I got home. I am planning on a 4 night tent trip this weekend to see friends 4 hours from here. It is difficult to get out of the tent in the morning but once vertical I am ok to go. Just do not want to give up or give in. It's the same drive I had when I learned how to use, love and enjoy my little sawmill.
All the Best to all and Thank You for the encouragement,
Jim

Magicman · July 16, 2014, 09:21:21 AM

Jim, Your focus and endurance is amazing and I admire your attitude. You are truly an inspiration to me and my thoughts wander and imagine what your next adventure will be. You are my hero. Thank you for thinking of us and giving us an update.

Chuck White · July 16, 2014, 09:32:14 AM

Jim, you are definately an inspiration to all who read of your adventures!

I really admire your "don't give up" attitude!

Take care, My Friend!

Weekend_Sawyer · July 16, 2014, 09:38:27 AM

Jim, You have been on my mind lately, I was very glad to see your post this morning. You have such a positive outlook.

Thank you for keeping us in your life.
Jon

beenthere · July 16, 2014, 10:33:24 AM

Super to hear all that you are doing.

isawlogs · July 16, 2014, 11:57:02 AM

A plane ride, what a cool dude you met. 8)

Keep the spirit in high gear Jim, you, my friend, are an inspiration to us all!

goose63 · July 16, 2014, 12:14:05 PM

Now that is good news Jim makes me happy to hear you are still in high gear God bless you Jim 8) 8)

thecfarm · July 16, 2014, 04:16:06 PM

Jim,glad to hear from you. Keep at it,just the way you are doing.

SawyerBrown · July 16, 2014, 05:40:29 PM

Thanks again for sharing your love of life with us, Jim. You're my hero too

Nomad · July 16, 2014, 06:54:18 PM

Quote from: Magicman on July 16, 2014, 09:21:21 AM
Jim, Your focus and endurance is amazing and I admire your attitude. You are truly an inspiration to me and my thoughts wander and imagine what your next adventure will be. You are my hero. Thank you for thinking of us and giving us an update.

I could not have said it better.

samandothers · July 16, 2014, 07:05:29 PM

Great to hear of your adventures current and future! Glad there are fun plans ahead!

ND rancher · July 17, 2014, 12:45:16 AM

Way to go Jim!!!!!!!!!!!!

glenn molenaar · July 17, 2014, 06:20:19 AM

Jim,
Great to hear your reports, keeping you in our prayers.

Glenn & Linda

Red Good · July 18, 2014, 01:01:23 AM

Been busy and away for 2 long . Really glad to see you still here and traveling about . Always interested to see where you are headed next . Keep on keeping on . Red

5quarter · July 18, 2014, 01:43:52 AM

Good morning to you too Jim! You remind my 10 year old Son of Bilbo Baggins. Like yourself, Bilbo was old, but never too old for another "adventure". ;) Have you heard from the fellow who bought your mill? It might be nice to check in with him and see how he's getting along with it. I should mention Jim that I took your advice regarding not putting things off til "later". I've always intended to leave a detailed, written record of my life That my family could enjoy after I'm gone, but I've put it off now for years. Last night I resolved to get it started and I have. Thanks buddy.
Keep enjoying the fresh air and activities. probably the 2 best things you can do for yourself. Check in when you can.

Chet

slider · July 18, 2014, 07:34:32 AM

It sure is good to see you are still enjoying life Jim.L'll bet you enjoyed the plane ride. al

drobertson · July 18, 2014, 08:56:36 AM

Thanks for the update Jim, and I have to say you are making me feel a lil bit lazy, so glad you are still enjoying life! take care,

customsawyer · July 21, 2014, 09:02:46 PM

Thanks for keeping us posted Jim. I look forward to all of your stories about your adventures.

Happycamper · July 22, 2014, 05:59:40 PM

Magic Man was wondering what my next adventure would be. Well I just had 4 wonderful nights with the tent again about four hours south of where I live, when I came home yesterday I found my wife laying on the floor with a stroke and she is in the hospital now and I'm told it may be for some time with therapy and all. As I have said fellows, don't put off what you would like to do in retirement and old age. Enjoy life and do what you can afford to do and see. At this point I don't have any more info.
All the Best to All of you and so many Thanks for your support, it Sincerely does help.
Jim