Tim McG

I favor not goading posters Dan hates by purposely adopting an insulting avatar. He grabbed onto Jerry's avatar as a put down directed at another poster. None of this means anything, Guys when Dan insists upon being a jerk toward anyone. Either the flaming stops, or this BBS stops. I think Jim made that clear enough, don't you?

Just what I was thinking...what a boardkiller!

Jim, I went through a rough financial stretch a couple years ago where I nearly lost my house and almost went belly-up over it: We were only a few days away from bankruptcy, it was that bad. I know exactly what you're going through right now and it is a incredibly difficult place to be. Fatherhood and family come first and I have faced the lonely prospect of being a distant father to my own son because of my responsibilities as a teacher and as a [former] debate coach which took me away from my kids. I quit years ago to devote more time to my daughter which I [sadly] did not to my son. I know from harsh experience what you are up against and have paid the price. My relationship with my son is surface at best, but I swore I wouldn't do to my daughter what I had done to my son....so I quit coaching. Given the out pouring of support on this thread and the sheer weight in numbers of people who are more than willing to help both financially and by serving as a moderator, it seems to me we can fix this and get you the time you need to be a Dad and take care of business elsewhere, too. You make a straight forward and honest request regarding flaming and subscription concerns. I, for one, am more than willing to help in both those capacities and in any voluntary position I can to help keep this place going. Many ideas have been posed and I think there is a consensus on the money relative to subscriptions and moderators. Please know this, Jim: You do what you need to do. Family comes first and I have experienced both the benefits and the heartache and learned that when in crisis, the rest of the world needs to take a backseat. I didn't realize that with my first child...I know that now with my second child. You do what is best for you and your family, Jim....not us. Trust me. Tim

Nice allusion to Airplane

Hey! Noj, BFrank and I are here. sheesh

Steve [thelil] is here? Maybe that's why Jim is closing the place down

In a Dan Gould sort of way, yes.

I date back to the old Jazz Central Station and the Jazz on Line daze of BBS yore. It was a tough deal to watch those sites go down, too. So many good conversations and excellent information regarding Jazz and so much to learn. Then Jazz Corner came along and so did Oganissimo. Jazz Corner can be a bit bawdy and "loud" at times, but some good Jazz folks post there in Speak Out. Might be an alternative.... I really have been very lucky to be a part of these and the information I have garnered over the last four years on Organissimo and Jazz Corner really shaped my knowledge of Jazz and the subtle intricacies of the genre and the musicians who play/create it.

As to a moderator....we could see if Dan Gould is available. Sorry. Couldn't resist

BeBop, You're in Fresno? I'm just down the road a piece in Tulare County.

I'm in. BTW, my e-mail....if you are so inclined: goodspeak@yahoo.com Tim

Oh, and thank you, Jim. It's been a fun four years and I will miss this BBS.

I am very sorry to learn of this and I, too, will miss coming here to read and to post. Are we sure this is going to happen? Is there a final day set? Personally, I hope it does not happen....too much good stuff here and much to learn about Jazz. Tim

Have a great day, Brooks!

As I PM'd Aloc, I have been crying on and off all day now and the fresh memory of our last moments together just tear at my Soul. Even in her weakest state, she urged her body toward me to pick her up just one more time. Then she cuddled with me and moaned a terrible cry. When the doctor came, they had to pry her claws out of my shirt. I have put two other cats down, but in spite of that I am crushed by this loss. I'll get over it, but until then....I weep. Thank you for the all positive vibes and for your humanity. Tim

Shadow is facing the camera....her sister, Silver, is asleep to my right. Sadly, I have only one computer buddy, now. Listening to Are you Going With Me by Pat Metheny....my heart is broken. See you in a few days.

Acute-renal shut-down claimed the life of one of my cats today. Her name is Shadow and she was only 10 years old. She was named that for a lake in the Sierras. She went blind on Thanksgiving Day, fell into convulsions this morning, I took her to the vet, there was nothing we could do....and I will miss Shadow, very much. Tim

I patiently await your oh-so-abusive retort....replete with the obligatory obscenities, of course. Babble on, Dan.

And Keith Scherer was involved with this case, um...how again? Court TV? Blog, blog, blog, Dan.

Speak to Dan Gould.

A very Happy Thanksgiving to all of you, as well. Hope it's a great day! Tim

My apologies, Aloc.

True dat. Although some folks ramp up the adrennaline a bit more than others around here, er...not me, of course

My suggestions for trades, free agent signings and whatnot: Torii Hunter needs to go to the Giants. A-Rod needs to hire a new agent. Gagne needs to retire. And Mike Metheny is a free agent...?

Not a lot of movement around the MLB of late. I guess we'll have to wait until after the Holidays to find out who is going where.