Today, I spoke with JALLEN

March 23, 2017, 05:14 PM

I called up JALLEN today because I was concerned about his absence. As more than a few of you know, he's not well.
JALLEN hasn't been with us because he's not feeling up to par. He had to quit his band a few months back, and sold his tuba.

I had a very pleasant conversation with him. I don't normally pick up the phone and call members, but Jim is in a special category in this forum, and I was quite concerned at his absence.

I don't know if we can expect Jim to be a regular contributor from now on, but this is certainly not because he wants it this way, nor because we here who know him want it this way.

I told Jim I'd like to start a thread in his honor, wherein the members can send him a kind word, and he can read the thread. Perhaps he may even respond.

March 23, 2017, 05:16 PM

Shifferbrains

Thanks for the update. I was just wondering about him last night while perusing the Lounge.

JALLEN, hope for you much comfort and peace. I have always enjoyed your thoughtful and wise posts.

March 23, 2017, 05:19 PM

FishOn

JALLEN is a Sig Forum rock star. I have always read all of his posts, and I have learned a lot from him. I hope he feels better very soon.

Jim, we hope we can hear from you soon!

"I don't shoot well, but I shoot often." - Pres. T. Roosevelt

March 23, 2017, 05:19 PM

low8option

Wish you God's hand in you hours of need and hope you are feeling better soon. Although not a great contributor here I never the less spend lots of time reading the things posted. I have always enjoyed your post and have learned a lot from them.

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March 23, 2017, 05:21 PM

BamaJeepster

I'm glad you made contact with him, but I do hate to hear he is not feeling well.

I miss seeing his posts, they are always full of wisdom and good old fashioned common sense.

Jim, if you see this know that you are in my thoughts and prayers and I hope that you start feeling better.

“Facts are stubborn things; and whatever may be our wishes, our inclinations, or the dictates of our passions, they cannot alter the state of facts and evidence.”
- John Adams

March 23, 2017, 05:21 PM

AKSuperDually

Your posting presence and wisdom is missed, and as a forum we're missing something with the loss.

I pray that your health betters.

Thank you for your meaningful contributions to our community.

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March 23, 2017, 05:23 PM

Skins2881

JALLEN,

Sorry to hear you are having health problems. You will be in my prayers.

Hopefully every now and then you are well enough to post some of your excellent articles and give a little of the insight you normally share with us.

Jesse

Sic Semper Tyrannis

March 23, 2017, 05:23 PM

chellim1

quote:
Originally posted by Hunthelp:
Jim,
Have always gravitated to your posts. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and making SF what it is.
You are in my prayers.

Same here.
I was just commenting in a thread today that the subject made me think of and miss JALLEN.

Get well, Jim!

"Some things are apparent. Where government moves in, community retreats, civil society disintegrates and our ability to control our own destiny atrophies. The result is: families under siege; war in the streets; unapologetic expropriation of property; the precipitous decline of the rule of law; the rapid rise of corruption; the loss of civility and the triumph of deceit. The result is a debased, debauched culture which finds moral depravity entertaining and virtue contemptible."
-- Justice Janice Rogers Brown

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March 23, 2017, 05:24 PM

TMats

Thanks for taking steps to find out about JALLEN's health.

Jim, sorry you're not feeling well and sincere wishes for a dramatic improvement, and soon. Know that you are missed. I've learned a lot reading your posts over the years. You do a great job of zeroing in on topics of interest to the group, conducting thorough research, posting pertinent articles, and offering thoughtful analysis.

Get well
T

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March 23, 2017, 05:24 PM

Ronin1069

JALLEN,

Do not think for a moment that your posts do not matter. You sir, are one who's posts I looked for and read -

Thank you for the many years of contributions you have made to this site, and the numerous conversations you have spurred.

To add...

IANAL

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March 23, 2017, 05:24 PM

comet24

I have always enjoyed reading Jim's responses to certain topics. It was very apparent he was very knowledgeable on certain things.

Jim if you read this I hope your doing ok and able to get back to the forum.

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March 23, 2017, 05:26 PM

RNshooter

Jim,

I always look forward to your perspective on any subject we raise on Sigforum.

One former tuba player to another, feel better and know your friends are thinking of you.

Best wishes,

Bruce

"The designer of the gun had clearly not been instructed to beat about the bush. 'Make it evil,' he'd been told. 'Make it totally clear that this gun has a right end and a wrong end. Make it totally clear to anyone standing at the wrong end that things are going badly for them. If that means sticking all sort of spikes and prongs and blackened bits all over it then so be it. This is not a gun for hanging over the fireplace or sticking in the umbrella stand, it is a gun for going out and making people miserable with." -Douglas Adams

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The trouble with fighting for human freedom is that one spends most of one's time defending scoundrels. For it is against scoundrels that oppressive laws are first aimed, and oppression must be stopped at the beginning if it is to be stopped at all. -Mencken