General Discussion

The Velveteen Ocelot

(130,533 posts)

76. I'll be thinking of JR - one of my favorite DUers.

Wed Jun 24, 2015, 09:43 PM

Jun 2015

I'm in Minneapolis, not too far away, but I can't make it on Saturday. But I'll be thinking of him. Please give my condolences to his family.

Edit history

Please sign in to view edit histories.

Recommendations

0 members have recommended this reply (displayed in chronological order):

79 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

And now for something completely different. Any WI/MN DUers planning to go to Jackpine Radical's [View all] scarletwoman Jun 2015 OP

I wish I could go. calimary Jun 2015 #1

I'll be happy to represent you. scarletwoman Jun 2015 #2

Too far away...if you can go...please carry our "Spirits"......and good wishes and that KoKo Jun 2015 #7

Not to worry - I will definitely bring everyone's good wishes with me. scarletwoman Jun 2015 #15

Thanks! KoKo Jun 2015 #22

Clearly on the other side of the country nadinbrzezinski Jun 2015 #3

Yes, it would be a bit of a drive for you... scarletwoman Jun 2015 #5

I would love to, I wish it were closer... PeaceNikki Jun 2015 #4

I'm lucky that it's not too far for me. scarletwoman Jun 2015 #8

It's about 3 hours for me, do-able so I am thinking about it. PeaceNikki Jun 2015 #9

If you do decide to go, please let me know so we can work out a way to meet each other! scarletwoman Jun 2015 #13

Will so. Do you expect to be there for the duration or....? PeaceNikki Jun 2015 #14

Yes, definitely for the duration. scarletwoman Jun 2015 #17

Many of us will be there with you in spirit, my dear scarletwoman... CaliforniaPeggy Jun 2015 #6

I know. :) As I said above, I'll be happy to bring along messages from those who can't be there. scarletwoman Jun 2015 #11

If you'd like to print it out - TBF Jun 2015 #63

Wish I could go HassleCat Jun 2015 #10

I had the good fortune of meeting him in person. He's always been a very special friend to me. scarletwoman Jun 2015 #18

If I could get there from here, I would. LWolf Jun 2015 #12

Thank you. I'll carry your spirit with me. scarletwoman Jun 2015 #19

I'd love to be there malaise Jun 2015 #16

Yes, he WAS a great DUer! scarletwoman Jun 2015 #20

Please do malaise Jun 2015 #24

Yes it was. So painful. scarletwoman Jun 2015 #25

His passing on really shook me up, it was just so unexpected. I've always enjoyed his posts RKP5637 Jun 2015 #21

Thank you for your lovely post. scarletwoman Jun 2015 #23

I cannot, but bless you for going. What a wonderful man. merrily Jun 2015 #26

Yes, he was a wonderful man! scarletwoman Jun 2015 #31

Yes, please do. I changed my sig to the one he created as soon as I learned he'd passed. merrily Jun 2015 #35

Perhaps. I'm a couple hours away, but would be humbled to honor Jim and meet other DUers. Scuba Jun 2015 #27

Oh, I'd be SO delighted if you could come! scarletwoman Jun 2015 #30

If Your Going... Could Do Me A Favor... WillyT Jun 2015 #28

Yes, I will. Thank you. scarletwoman Jun 2015 #32

Just mapped it - 4.5 hours one way so I'm out. I'll be with you in spirit riderinthestorm Jun 2015 #29

Thank you. Yeah, you're rather far away. scarletwoman Jun 2015 #34

K&R Solly Mack Jun 2015 #33

Thanks! scarletwoman Jun 2015 #36

I wish I could... awoke_in_2003 Jun 2015 #37

Well, getting there from Texas would be a bit of a drive. scarletwoman Jun 2015 #38

Thanks for going awoke_in_2003 Jun 2015 #42

Way too far away to go..but there in spirit. Obit was lovely but sad. madfloridian Jun 2015 #39

Yeah, Florida would be a bit of a drive, also. scarletwoman Jun 2015 #40

Wish I could... Lithos Jun 2015 #41

I will print this thread and bring it with me. scarletwoman Jun 2015 #43

That would be wonderful Lithos Jun 2015 #45

Please give his family all my love. Starry Messenger Jun 2015 #44

I'll do my best to represent my fellow DUers. scarletwoman Jun 2015 #50

Unfortunately no! blondie58 Jun 2015 #46

Wishing you a swift and easy healing! scarletwoman Jun 2015 #52

Thank you, Scarletwoman! blondie58 Jun 2015 #79

I'm about an 30 minutes away. Elmer S. E. Dump Jun 2015 #47

Let me know! I'd be happy to meet you! scarletwoman Jun 2015 #48

Yeah, that would be great. Elmer S. E. Dump Jun 2015 #51

Feel free to PM me. nt scarletwoman Jun 2015 #53

Wish I could be there, thank you for going. 2banon Jun 2015 #49

"He is missed" - yes, so very much! scarletwoman Jun 2015 #54

too far away, G_j Jun 2015 #55

I knew Jackpine Radical as a "real" person, so this is particularly personal for me. scarletwoman Jun 2015 #56

Bedtime kick... scarletwoman Jun 2015 #57

Too far away, my dear, Blue_In_AK Jun 2015 #58

Yes, you are without a doubt too far away. scarletwoman Jun 2015 #65

I'm trying hard to pull it off Half-Century Man Jun 2015 #59

That's a very long drive. scarletwoman Jun 2015 #66

When one of our online friends passed away from breast cancer... Contrary1 Jun 2015 #60

It's a lovely idea. I've intended to print this thread to bring along, scarletwoman Jun 2015 #68

Dear friends and family of Jackpine Radical: lovemydog Jun 2015 #61

Beautiful! I'll be sure to print this and bring it along. nt scarletwoman Jun 2015 #69

Morning kick - before I leave for work... scarletwoman Jun 2015 #62

I will be there in Spirit. Jackpine Radical will be remembered as a Good Human Being. Dont call me Shirley Jun 2015 #64

Thank you. That's lovely. scarletwoman Jun 2015 #70

Unfortunately, I have to be somewhere else at that time Lydia Leftcoast Jun 2015 #67

I'm sorry to hear that. scarletwoman Jun 2015 #71

This post of yours is your #28,000! CaliforniaPeggy Jun 2015 #72

Too funny! I probably wouldn't have noticed for a couple of weeks or so. scarletwoman Jun 2015 #73

Now, you know damn well, it's not just how many! CaliforniaPeggy Jun 2015 #74

Dear Peggy, you are so very kind. scarletwoman Jun 2015 #75

I'm glad you're smiling... CaliforniaPeggy Jun 2015 #78

I'll be thinking of JR - one of my favorite DUers. The Velveteen Ocelot Jun 2015 #76

I'm sorry you won't be able to make it - for selfish reasons, I'd love to meet you! scarletwoman Jun 2015 #77