Remembering Jim Flavin

[painter777]

Jim,
Your not forgotten

Charlie

[imntxs554]

I really enjoyed buying from Jim. I liked getting these Index Cards from him that he would give you with your purchases...RIP Jim you are Truly Missed.

[imntxs554]

Jim,
Your not forgotten

Charlie

Charlie, You Nailed it on the Head my Friend. I had LOT'S of Respect for Jim. I think Everyone knows who are the one's here that are Relentless in finding the Truth in a Post. If something didn't seem correct the next time you see them they had the correct answer and the info that backed it up just like You and BAR and Quite a few others Here. What makes this Forum to me One of the Best on the Internet No Matter what your into from Military Surplus or Anything Modern is

"THE PEOPLE"

REST IN PEACE, JIM

[m1a1fan]

In remembernce, sharing an Inland letter opener purchased from Jim.

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[imntxs554]

In remembernce, sharing an Inland letter opener purchased from Jim

WoW...I've never seen one like that. It is Awesome looking. Thank You for Sharing that !

[painter777]

Jim kept that Inland letter opener in his desk drawer. I recall being on the phone with him and hearing him giggling while opening a letter from me.
As I started to ask what was so funny..... I stopped and said: Are you using your Inland letter opener?
He just chuckled louder and deeper as he replied "Yep".
We were close friends..... friends that never met in person. Jim was one of my first 'Mentors' back when you'd ask the silly questions. Long before we came here. I purchased many things from him but only when he would list as auctions. I didn't want the friend price, but it never failed when my package came in he had always included some small extra like a couple extra bolt tool pawls etc. I admired him for the man he was- honest and never a complaint. I believe all would agree he made a great fair minded Moderator. We always sent flowers for Jim and Barbs wedding anniversary. The 1st time we sent flowers after they had moved I looked up a highly rated florist near them and called telling them I wanted to send wedding anniversary flowers but had a special request. I asked the Florist if they had a artillery shell they could fill with stinging nettles wrapped in razor wire. They hung up on me, so I called back and the Wife picked out one of their arrangements from their online selection. But I did get them to add on the card that they couldn't fulfill the order as requested being in a artillery shell with stinging nettles wrapped in razor wire. Jim and Barb called us the next day after getting the flowers and both were laughing so hard I could barely make out what they were saying. When I told them about asking the florist and them hanging up on me they both started a hearty belly laugh. Sure wish I could have been there. That call seems like it was just a week or two ago. I still have many of his Emails I save along with Emails from Harlan and my friend Charles Waldrop from Alabama. November 16 will always be a Sad and Happy day for me. But a date I'll always remember because it was the day the good lord brought one of his soldiers home.
I do miss Poking the Bear, man how I loved getting him worked up and then saying I gotta go while hanging up before he could give me the business!

Like many here, we were lucky to have had the time we did with Jim.

Give our veterans a peace beyond what they fought for....

[painter777]

11-16-21
Been 2 years Jim,
Know that many remember and continue to pass along the help you shared.

VR,
Charlie

[painter777]

Jim, 3 years+
Sorry I missed posting last November 16 2022. Edye had been pretty sick, I had my hands full. Today is 2-13-23. I wanted you to know we lost Larry Ruth May 4 2022.
Also fellow Vietnam vet Mr. Bill Ricca Feb 7th, so keep an eye out for him and watch his 6 until he gets familiar with the lay of the land. We're keeping in touch with Barb when we can.
Miss you buddy

Charlie

[browningautorifle]

Jim, 3 years+

I thought about that just a few days back since I live about 30 miles as the crow swims from his last residence...missed my chance. Now I have to wait.

[painter777]

Jim,
Our gun deer season starts nov 15, so it's easy to remember the date he passed. But with the Wife's health issues most of last year the only time I spent online was looking up medicines or trying that Portal messaging BS with her DR's. Today it clicked after reading about Mr Ricca to catch up on Jim's Memoriam. Man we've lost some great members/friends in what feels like a short time. I can't bring myself to clear out Emails from Harlan, Jim, Charles, Mike from New Zealand and Ricca to name just some. Takes time I guess...... which is running by fast.