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Post by steve on Jun 6, 2022 10:36:06 GMT
Just to let members know, some of you will remember Jim who posted as Sweetpea, some of the newer members may not Jim passed away yesterday after an illness, he was always ready to help anyone particularly on Sweetpea cultivation and also did like to surprise moderators on here with the posting of near the knuckle jokes in the joke section which I am sure he pressed send with that cheeky grin on his face, Sincere condolences to Maureen  |
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Post by Cherry on Jun 6, 2022 11:01:05 GMT
Thank you for letting us know on the forum Steve. Jim was a big part of our gardening lives and was able to give lessons on the forum on the growing of sweet peas from when to plant the seeds to the showbench. He was very knowledgeable on all aspects of gardening. We will miss him.
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Post by balc2 on Jun 6, 2022 15:02:12 GMT
Sorry to hear Jim has passed away!  I believe it was his birthday just a few days ago. I didn't know him but he sounds like a very likeable guy! My condolences to his family. |
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Post by daitheplant on Jun 6, 2022 16:30:18 GMT
He will be sadly missed, I used to enjoy his banter.
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Post by grindle on Jun 7, 2022 3:33:26 GMT
Sad news he will be missed on the forum, tongue in cheek jokes and always willing to help with a question
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Post by SueA on Jun 7, 2022 7:21:16 GMT
Jim was one of the founding members of the original Garden News forum many years ago, when I joined it the only other two people posting on it were Steve & Jim (Sweetpea even then) & from the very beginning he was a character. An ex marine he had a cheeky sense of humour & was very 'straight-talking' but good hearted. He was an animal lover & could actually charm the birds out of the trees in his garden having posted photos of some eating out of his hand! He was always willing to offer advice & will be missed, condolences to his family & friends.
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Post by Eli on Jun 10, 2022 6:23:17 GMT
This is sad news, he has been unwell for a long time and not posted on the forum much lately. My sympathy to his family.
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Post by ladybird on Jun 10, 2022 14:41:22 GMT
I am so so sorry to hear about the death of Jim  we have had many private messages/chats over the years . He will be sadly missed and my thought and prayers are with his family . |
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Post by SueA on Jun 12, 2022 15:27:58 GMT
Last photo Jim posted a link to, taken of him with his new granddaughter just after Christmas.  |
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Post by daitheplant on Jun 12, 2022 17:29:54 GMT
At least he got to hold her before he went.
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Post by grindle on Jun 13, 2022 2:27:48 GMT
what a really special photo of Jim
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Post by Cherry on Jun 13, 2022 6:45:29 GMT
It is a very special photo.
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Post by seaburn on Jun 22, 2022 20:00:04 GMT
what a lovely photo. condolences to the family and friends.
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Post by esther on Jul 6, 2022 20:05:57 GMT
I am so sad to read that Jim has passed away and send my love and condolences to his family. He always teased me about not liking Poinsettias !
RIP Jim (Sweetpea) xxx
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I believe it was his birthday just a few days ago. I didn't know him but he sounds like a very likeable guy! My condolences to his family.
we have had many private messages/chats over the years . He will be sadly missed and my thought and prayers are with his family .
