Who was Jim?

[MrDamaged]

So sad that he died , he was a good person . How old was he ?

 

[Witty_Sarcasm]

I think he was around 65 or so. But others here know more about him than I do.

 

[Lady Wolfshead]

He sounds great and I sure hope his son is okay.

 

[gentlelady]

Thinking of you today Jim. I haven't been around for awhile, but I am glad to see this thread where members share the kind, caring, gentle soul you were. Miss you and our daily chats!

 

[ClassicsFan]

Sounds like Jim was a nice person and shame he had to leave.

 

[Blue Star]

Sounds like Jim was a really good guy.

 

[total eclipse]

He was very kind he and me were on another forum together we sort of came here we were both not feeling well. I miss his talks to gentlelady

 

[Livelife]

Thank you all for sharing the history and awareness. Thank you Jim.

 

[gentlelady]

I've been thinking about Jim the past few days. Memories of our chats about his son and the latest movies he had ordered, the songs he was currently listening to and which were his favorites, if he was venturing out for the day. Miss ya buddy.

 

[Tana]

He sounds like a really great guy.
Wish I could meet him now.

 

[Firefly75]

The question occasionally comes up, especially from new members - Who was Jim, that our café threads are named after?

Jim (his username was jimk) was a long-time member here since 2008, as well as a moderator, who was the one that usually started the café thread every morning. He was a retired accountant in his sixties and would often mention his autistic son Johnny (affectionately called "Zoomies") who lived with him. He loved technology and enjoyed music and collecting movies. Even though he had gone through some very difficult times, he loved life and was committed to SF and helping others.

He passed unexpectedly from natural causes in April, 2014.

The daily threads were originally called the Café. After he passed it became Jim's Café, in his honor.

We remember and miss you, Jim.

 

[Candle in the wind]

Sounds a lovely man

 

[WildCherry]

It's hard to believe it's been almost 8 years since Jim passed away. Never forgotten, I can still hear in my head some of the things he said most often, and that makes me smile.

 

[SillyOldBear]

Eight years! That is so long. He was a great guy. Wish I had gotten to know him better.

 

[shybutterfly88]

Aw I just read this thread, that is so sad he passed RIP to Jim. Im sorry for the sorrow for those who knew him as well about his passing. Wish I could have met him, he sounded like a lovely person. Hope he is in a good place and he will not be forgotten on here, i find it so sweet that his memory will be kept alive and in honor through jim's cafe posts here

 

[Acy]

@shybutterfly88 - Jim was a joy to know. I’ve rarely met such a caring person. If you didn’t post for a couple of days, he was looking for you to make sure all was well. I miss him. And I’m sure he is in a good place because there has to be a good place for people like Jim.

Now I’ll post a sappy song; Jim had songs for everything. I think of him with this one.

 

[total eclipse]

Oh Jim miss you

 

[MisterBGone]

…& You, too! @shania ~just in case you see-this: drop me a line, some time. . . 🤗👏🙌