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Old 14 July 2009, 09:30 PM   #1
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Over the last few months Jim has done me a very large favour. I am not allowed to say exactly what it is, so you'll have to bear with me a bit

Not long after i joined TRF I was chatting in the coffee shop and mentioned something that I was doing, that was proving to be a real pain in the neck. Jim very kindly offered to "have a look" at it for me. Little did I know that he would in fact sort the whole thing out. I know that it took quite a lot of his precious time up, and that it was not at all straight forward.

We all know Jim for his self deprecating humour and wit, but he is also a very, very clever man. I wish that I could show you all what he's done, it really is incredible. It was a head scratcher, even for him!

If I had paid for this service, it would have been very expensive (just ask Bubba ). Jim has very generously done this for nothing. I hope that I can repay him in some way in the future.

I wish I could express more eloquently how grateful I am.

Thank you Jim, from the bottom of Lou's, Finn's and my heart. And thank you TRF for bringing us together.

:cheer s:

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Old 14 July 2009, 09:33 PM   #2
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Old 14 July 2009, 09:34 PM   #3
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Old 14 July 2009, 09:42 PM   #4
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There's not one member of this forum who will be surprised by this. It's just so.......Jimbits!
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Old 14 July 2009, 09:47 PM   #5
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Old 14 July 2009, 09:53 PM   #6
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That boys heart is bigger than his brain, and all the better for it, well done Jim But despite him faxing me pictures of his testimonials I ain't taking up any of his favours
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Old 14 July 2009, 10:05 PM   #8
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on a serious note Jim was able to give me some very good advice that helped me and my neighbours greatly. I suppose I got lucky with a rare moment of clarity
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Old 14 July 2009, 10:13 PM   #9
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Think you'll ever have one when you're posting Martin?
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Old 14 July 2009, 10:16 PM   #10
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Old 14 July 2009, 10:24 PM   #11
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Old 14 July 2009, 10:52 PM   #12
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Old 14 July 2009, 10:52 PM   #13
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Jim is the kind of friend you keep for life. He seems to always put others first and his kids are very lucky to have him for a dad.
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Old 14 July 2009, 11:13 PM   #14
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Think you'll ever have one when you're posting Martin?
not while on the Bubba liquid diet
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Old 14 July 2009, 11:47 PM   #15
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Where exactly do you BUY that Liquid Insanity anyway?
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Old 14 July 2009, 11:58 PM   #16
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Where exactly do you BUY that Liquid Insanity anyway?
I have had a brief moment of clarity (see recipe thread) now I off to find out what made milwaukee famous
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Old 15 July 2009, 01:29 AM   #17
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Thanks Mark and everybody else for the kind words it really means a lot to me.

I have to say that Mark's problem was a tricky one...it took all four of my braincells and I thought I might have to even borrow some of Martina's and Bubbsy's.

I think we figured it out in the end though Mark huh?

I'll get the final few bits tidied up for you this week (I know I keep saying that and then she's all yours....I don't envy you



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Old 15 July 2009, 03:00 AM   #18
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Old 15 July 2009, 03:06 AM   #19
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Old 15 July 2009, 03:08 AM   #20
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Thank You Jimbits



Over the last few months Jim has done me a very large favour. I am not allowed to say exactly what it is, so you'll have to bear with me a bit

Not long after i joined TRF I was chatting in the coffee shop and mentioned something that I was doing, that was proving to be a real pain in the neck. Jim very kindly offered to "have a look" at it for me. Little did I know that he would in fact sort the whole thing out. I know that it took quite a lot of his precious time up, and that it was not at all straight forward.

We all know Jim for his self deprecating humour and wit, but he is also a very, very clever man. I wish that I could show you all what he's done, it really is incredible. It was a head scratcher, even for him!

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I wish I could express more eloquently how grateful I am.

Thank you Jim, from the bottom of Lou's, Finn's and my heart. And thank you TRF for bringing us together.

:cheer s:

Mark, Louise and Finn
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Old 15 July 2009, 03:09 AM   #21
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Well done Jimbits.
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Old 15 July 2009, 03:10 AM   #22
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Just when you think this place couldn't get any better, it does!!!!!

Nice one Jim! and thumbsup Mark!
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Old 15 July 2009, 03:34 AM   #23
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I am not surprised to hear this as Jim is very bright, and in conjunction with his giving nature, he is rendered irreplaceable. What a special guy!
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Old 15 July 2009, 04:06 AM   #25
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Jim is quite a rare human. Everything from him is 100% honest & without malice or ulterior motive.

Don't know what you did Jim but nice one.

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Old 15 July 2009, 08:35 AM   #26
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on a serious note Jim was able to give me some very good advice that helped me and my neighbours greatly. I suppose I got lucky with a rare moment of clarity

yeah, the medicines must've kicked in!
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Old 15 July 2009, 08:47 AM   #27
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It's great to see this kind of thing. Well done Jim. I have said this many times before but I really wish I could see this kind of integrity and kindness more often all around me. This is what makes TRF so great.
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Old 15 July 2009, 09:32 AM   #28
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