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Jim Stewart (H3jim)
Rating: N/A Votes: 0 (Vote!) | Posted on Monday, August 22, 2005 - 11:23 am: | |
I was stunned to find out that James "Chip" Maxwell passed away last Sat. Bad heart. He will be sorely missed. I enjoyed his willingness to help a friend, his knowledge and his fun dry humor. |
Jim Shepherd (Rv_safetyman)
Rating: N/A Votes: 0 (Vote!) | Posted on Monday, August 22, 2005 - 2:27 pm: | |
Jim, I kept hoping that this was some sort of cruel joke. This one has hit me as harder than most “passing” posts. I always enjoyed talking to Chip in person (most recently at BusN’ USA). I also enjoyed doing business with him. More importantly, I (and I think everyone else) will miss his great posts. He was an expert in AC technology and had a vast amount of knowledge stored in his head. Most recently we have been corresponding off line about Pro-Link data readers. Rest in peace friend!! Jim Shepherd Evergreen, CO ’85 Eagle 10 http://rvsafetysystems.com Bus Project details: http://www.rvsafetysystems.com/busproject.htm (updated 2/17/05) |
ChuckMC9 (Chucks)
Rating: N/A Votes: 0 (Vote!) | Posted on Monday, August 22, 2005 - 2:41 pm: | |
He posted here on BNO as recently as Saturday. In my bus database I have more than 100 posts to which he contributed. When posting last year in a thread querying our average age, he said, "Maybe by sometime next week I'll go back to being 60." Godspeed, Mr. Maxwell. |
R.C.Bishop
Rating: N/A Votes: 0 (Vote!) | Posted on Monday, August 22, 2005 - 2:53 pm: | |
I didn't know Jim personally, but have surely benefitted from his advice and information....as recently as last week regarding air conditioning change over....in fact I was working on it just before I read this thread. God bless you, Jim. R.C. Bishop |
DebDav (Debdav)
Rating: N/A Votes: 0 (Vote!) | Posted on Monday, August 22, 2005 - 2:57 pm: | |
I also do not know Jim Maxwell. I am using his advice and insight in my conversion. Will be sorely missed. God Speed. DebDav |
Richard Bowyer (Drivingmisslazy)
Rating: N/A Votes: 0 (Vote!) | Posted on Monday, August 22, 2005 - 3:06 pm: | |
I also had a tremendous respect for his knowledsge and assistance to all who requested it. He will be sorely missed. Richard |
Jim (Jim_in_california)
Rating: N/A Votes: 0 (Vote!) | Posted on Monday, August 22, 2005 - 3:29 pm: | |
Oh man...he knew his stuff and wasn't partial with sharing . |
Roy Strickland
Rating: N/A Votes: 0 (Vote!) | Posted on Monday, August 22, 2005 - 3:56 pm: | |
I am at a loss for words. It is a COMPLETE shame that this has happened. I really appreciated his insight on my problems with the A/C etc. Although I am new to this community, his knowledge and willingness to share it will NOT be forgotten. My condolences to his friends and family. RS |
Dale L. Waller (Happycampersrus)
Rating: N/A Votes: 0 (Vote!) | Posted on Monday, August 22, 2005 - 4:49 pm: | |
I am new to BNO. I have read some of his postings, He had a wealth of knowledge that can't be replaced. He will be greatly missed. Dale |
Robert Wood (Bobwoodsocal)
Rating: N/A Votes: 0 (Vote!) | Posted on Monday, August 22, 2005 - 5:24 pm: | |
Wow. I feel like I have lost a friend though I've never met him. I have learned a lot from him. Godspeed Jim. Bob |
Cliff (Floridacracker)
Rating: N/A Votes: 0 (Vote!) | Posted on Monday, August 22, 2005 - 5:55 pm: | |
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niles steckbauer (Niles500)
Rating: N/A Votes: 0 (Vote!) | Posted on Monday, August 22, 2005 - 5:57 pm: | |
This so shocking and disconsoling - Having never met him, just like most conversing with him on this and other boards - I new I would and should meet him one day - I was looking forward to it - Please, some one who has communication with his family, pass along our families condolences - Niles |
Cliff (Floridacracker)
Rating: N/A Votes: 0 (Vote!) | Posted on Monday, August 22, 2005 - 6:03 pm: | |
James will be missed, he was one of those contributers that even if I didn't have a great interest in a topic, I would read his response. But as it says under the Archives; Everything that was ever said lives forever, right here... Cliff |
John MC9
Rating: N/A Votes: 0 (Vote!) | Posted on Monday, August 22, 2005 - 6:40 pm: | |
As I sat here the other evening, about to post another smart-alec remark regarding something I knew little about.... I felt a hard, swift *SMACK* to the back of my head, with what felt like a rolled up Sunday Times...... So I didn't post my comment. I realize now, it was the spirit of James Maxwell, visiting me on his way through. Bless ya' James. I'll miss ya'. |
Bob Vandawalker (Rav221)
Rating: N/A Votes: 0 (Vote!) | Posted on Monday, August 22, 2005 - 8:25 pm: | |
Jim was one of the first names I saw here last year when I started reading this site. You could always count on his postings to be accurate and well written. God Bless Jim and his Family..... Heaven now has a top notch AC Tech at their disposal. |
Marc Bourget
Rating: N/A Votes: 0 (Vote!) | Posted on Monday, August 22, 2005 - 10:47 pm: | |
Heaven doesn't need a top notch AC tech, but I'm glad he's there! |
Mike (Busone)
Rating: N/A Votes: 0 (Vote!) | Posted on Monday, August 22, 2005 - 11:12 pm: | |
What a shock, just on Saturday he posted here about A/C. God Bless ya Jim |
CoryDane
Rating: N/A Votes: 0 (Vote!) | Posted on Monday, August 22, 2005 - 11:29 pm: | |
I'm at a loss of words. I had recently had a pleasant round of emails with Jim. He's a pleasant man to deal with. God speed James, gonna miss ya Love to the family CD |
Russ Barnes (Neoruss)
Rating: N/A Votes: 0 (Vote!) | Posted on Monday, August 22, 2005 - 11:50 pm: | |
As a fellow Neoplan owner and a fan of most of the sensible posts that Jim has written I join all of our bus family in wishing him "Happy Cruising in the great beyond". I too never met Jim, but like so many of you I had an image of THE MAN and his shoes will be hard to fill. - Russ |
Chuck Newman (Chuck_newman)
Rating: N/A Votes: 0 (Vote!) | Posted on Tuesday, August 23, 2005 - 12:21 am: | |
God bless you James on your new journey. Chuck Newman Oroville, CA |
Bill Gerrie
Rating: N/A Votes: 0 (Vote!) | Posted on Tuesday, August 23, 2005 - 10:02 pm: | |
Although I have never met James I have learned a lot from his postings. He will be sadly missed by us all. Our condolences to his family from Bill and a lot of other Canadian busnuts. |
Brian Brown (Blue_velvet)
Rating: N/A Votes: 0 (Vote!) | Posted on Thursday, August 25, 2005 - 11:19 am: | |
Aw, this is horrible news! Just last week James was helping me with my diesel genny remote start. As a major contributor to this board, his advice was always sensible and knowledgeable. After being offline for five days meandering our way to to lovely San Diego in the bus, I log on and find out this sad news. Rest in peace, fellow busnut. You will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends. Brian Brown |
Buswarrior (Buswarrior)
Rating: N/A Votes: 0 (Vote!) | Posted on Thursday, August 25, 2005 - 8:52 pm: | |
Rats. be good to one another today, who knows about tomorrow? Prayers for family and friends. happy coaching! buswarrior |