Jinman's Lift Project

[wroughtn_harv]

Norte Tejas Redux Deluxe I think this was the spring of 2005, might have been fall, 2005 is a blur in a sea of blurs right now. But we had our second TBN get together at Jim and Kathy's. Here's a ton of photos, quite a few of Jim.

 

[Kyle_in_Tex]

Yes, thanks for sharing. Prayers for your hearts to heal and fond memories to bring smiles and laughter back to you and the family in remembrance of Jim. He would want us all to remember him with a smile on our face as he usually had one on his face.
He was a great man.

 

[wroughtn_harv]

For those who have wondered how the Texas branch of TBN could become such a tight group I'd like to introduce you to one of the best days of my life. As you go through these photos there are a lot of them of Jim. That's because, well, Jim was a key component of the mix that made us what we were.

Norte Tejas get together

I think the photo that I like the best is of Jim talking on the phone. He was either talking to Vin from downunderville (Aussieland) or it was Leo Frisk (California). Both called in to the event and the phone was passed around so everyone could say hey to the TBN'r from way over there.

 

[Kyle_in_Tex]

 

[txdon]

Here is Jim and Mike on the first day of our first Texas Get Together ten years ago. They are making a state of Texas emblem for the TBN bridge. (my avatar)
http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/files/projects/27926d1096064828-bridge-atv-501952-p9240005-jpg

Here is their finished product: http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/files/projects/30850d1102396363-bridge-atv-542530-endproduct-jpg

Here is the group picture: http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/files/projects/30773d1102293518-bridge-atv-541631-group2-jpg Jim and Kathy are in the back of the Kawasaki

 

[Alan L.]

Great memories.

 

[ronjhall]

Picture of Jim and his tractor at his Texas Get Together. 2005

Click For Full-Size Image.

 

[Bird]

It was a great tribute Kathy. I will admit a little partiality to the photos of the TBN gang at the Bird surprise party.

Man we had some great times didn't we guys? I wonder if Vin and his bride are aware of what has happened? Vin is an amazing Aussie member of TBN and they came by Texas on a tour of the States. The meet up for the north Texas bunch of course was at Jim and Kathy's.

Yes, we have had some great times together, and I have a framed print of that particular photo on a shelf about 6' from me right now. I especially like the pictures of Jim & Kathy in the Bluebonnets. Most of what I know about Bluebonnets I learned from Jim.

 

[NativeSon]

Kathy-- Great video! Thank you for sharing. God Bless.

Charlie

 

[mikim]

Just went through the video and all the pics...great memories....Jim will be so missed by both his families. (TBN as #2) As Harv said - he was a key member of this bunch. But we still have Kathy and I know we all grieve with her and support her with everything we have. GBU Sunsetkat