why I won't buy a k3 (Warning: Satire Thread)

halimj7 · 12-22-2017, 10:03 AM - **4 Likes**

Bismillah

My thoughts go out to Rupert and his family and friends. He is a good example of doing what you love up until the last minute. May he continue to live long in our hearts and minds.

**Fries** · 12-22-2017, 11:28 AM - **1 Like**

So long Jim! Enjoyed your company here. My condolences to his family and I hope the impressive way he dealed with his death helps his loved ones ease the pain of his passing somewhat.

**WPRESTO** · 12-22-2017, 11:38 AM

Does anyone have the address? I mailed something to Rupert last year, but I cannot locate the address. I would really like to send a card.

photolady95 · 12-22-2017, 12:41 PM

Contact MarkJerling or Parallax, both of them should have his address.

FantasticMrFox · 12-22-2017, 12:47 PM - **4 Likes**

**aslyfox** · 12-22-2017, 12:48 PM

Originally posted by WPRESTO

Does anyone have the address? I mailed something to Rupert last year, but I cannot locate the address. I would really like to send a card.

you could send it by mailing it to the funeral home, I am sure they would see that it got to the family

Wiley Funeral Home
Address:
400 Highway 377 East
Granbury,TX76048

James Williams « Wiley Funeral Home

Jean Poitiers · 12-22-2017, 02:04 PM - **1 Like**

I just saw the sad news and I really do not have the right words for times like this.

I just know that I will miss him and wish that we could have maybe met somehow ... That would have been nice.

My best thoughts to his family at this moment.

Adieu mon ami, adieu.

MarkJerling · 12-22-2017, 02:12 PM

Originally posted by photolady95

Contact MarkJerling or Parallax, both of them should have his address.

Parallax has his mailing address.

RoxnDox · 12-22-2017, 02:55 PM - **1 Like**

As others have noted, not entirely a surprise. But dammit anyway, still sad to hear. RIP Jim, may the spirit of Rupert live on!

Jim

Parallax · 12-22-2017, 05:43 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by MarkJerling

Parallax has his mailing address.

I do, but I'm not comfortable giving it out.

RoxnDox · 12-22-2017, 11:11 PM - **3 Likes**

One of Otis' minions grabbing lunch (I like to make them work at least a little bit for it). Maybe it'll cheer up Otis.

tim60 · 12-22-2017, 11:58 PM

Originally posted by Parallax

I do, but I'm not comfortable giving it out.

Fair enough. Over here it would be illegal to give it out without explicit permission.

The other idea of the funeral home would work. The link to them was in Mark's message to us a dy or so ago, I believe I recall, and also in a quote of that message.

**RichardS** · 12-23-2017, 12:18 AM - **3 Likes**

I tried to leave a condolence message at the funeral home, but got an error message to say that I might have missed a field (I didn't) or might have sent the message too soon (what?). Hmmm! How hard is it to build a functioning website? My message:

I was deeply saddened when I got the news that Jim had died. I knew him through the Pentax forum and loved his mischievous and generous nature. One of the good guys.

Dear Gail, I'm sorry for your loss. Jim's frequent posts featuring "Mrs Rupert" made me feel that he was he was a lucky guy to have you as his wife.

It's just passed 6:00pm on Saturday here on the east coast of Australia and it's time for a drink or two, sitting on the deck, looking out over the Pacific Ocean and contemplating life, the universe and Texas cooking. Jim will not be forgotten.

**aslyfox** · 12-23-2017, 04:08 AM

Originally posted by tim60

Fair enough. Over here it would be illegal to give it out without explicit permission.

The other idea of the funeral home would work. The link to them was in Mark's message to us a dy or so ago, I believe I recall, and also in a quote of that message.

as I posted earlier

here is the info and address on the funeral home

you could send it by mailing it to the funeral home, I am sure they would see that it got to the family

Wiley Funeral Home
Address:
400 Highway 377 East
Granbury,TX76048

https://www.wileyfuneralhome.com/obituary/james-williams-2/

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MarkJerling · 12-23-2017, 04:14 AM

Originally posted by RichardS

I tried to leave a condolence message at the funeral home, but got an error message to say that I might have missed a field (I didn't) or might have sent the message too soon (what?). Hmmm! How hard is it to build a functioning website? My message:

I was deeply saddened when I got the news that Jim had died. I knew him through the Pentax forum and loved his mischievous and generous nature. One of the good guys.

Dear Gail, I'm sorry for your loss. Jim's frequent posts featuring "Mrs Rupert" made me feel that he was he was a lucky guy to have you as his wife.

It's just passed 6:00pm on Saturday here on the east coast of Australia and it's time for a drink or two, sitting on the deck, looking out over the Pacific Ocean and contemplating life, the universe and Texas cooking. Jim will not be forgotten.

The problem is that the funeral home website limits posting from IP addresses outside of the USA. Gail will see your post, especially if you leave it here: https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/132-pentaxian-lounge/357957-rip-rupert.html

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12-22-2017, 10:03 AM - 4 Likes	#42916
halimj7 Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Posts: 76	Bismillah My thoughts go out to Rupert and his family and friends. He is a good example of doing what you love up until the last minute. May he continue to live long in our hearts and minds.

12-22-2017, 11:28 AM - 1 Like	#42917
Fries Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Gauw Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,582	So long Jim! Enjoyed your company here. My condolences to his family and I hope the impressive way he dealed with his death helps his loved ones ease the pain of his passing somewhat.

12-22-2017, 11:38 AM	#42918
WPRESTO Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Massachusetts Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 59,104	Does anyone have the address? I mailed something to Rupert last year, but I cannot locate the address. I would really like to send a card.

12-22-2017, 12:41 PM	#42919
photolady95 Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: May 2009 Location: Cruising the forum watching his back Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,712	Contact MarkJerling or Parallax, both of them should have his address.

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12-22-2017, 12:48 PM	#42921
aslyfox Seeker of Knowledge Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Topeka, Kansas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 24,581	Originally posted by WPRESTO Does anyone have the address? I mailed something to Rupert last year, but I cannot locate the address. I would really like to send a card. you could send it by mailing it to the funeral home, I am sure they would see that it got to the family Wiley Funeral Home Address: 400 Highway 377 East Granbury,TX76048 James Williams « Wiley Funeral Home

12-22-2017, 02:04 PM - 1 Like	#42922
Jean Poitiers Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Lost in translation ... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,076	I just saw the sad news and I really do not have the right words for times like this. I just know that I will miss him and wish that we could have maybe met somehow ... That would have been nice. My best thoughts to his family at this moment. *Adieu mon ami, adieu.*

12-22-2017, 02:12 PM	#42923
MarkJerling Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wairarapa, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 20,406	Originally posted by photolady95 Contact MarkJerling or Parallax, both of them should have his address. Parallax has his mailing address.

12-22-2017, 02:55 PM - 1 Like	#42924
RoxnDox Pentaxian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Gig Harbor, Washington, USA, Terra Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,494	As others have noted, not entirely a surprise. But dammit anyway, still sad to hear. RIP Jim, may the spirit of Rupert live on! Jim

12-22-2017, 05:43 PM - 2 Likes	#42925
Parallax Senior Moderator Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: South Dakota Photos: Gallery Posts: 19,332	Originally posted by MarkJerling Parallax has his mailing address. I do, but I'm not comfortable giving it out.

12-22-2017, 11:11 PM - 3 Likes	#42926
RoxnDox Pentaxian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Gig Harbor, Washington, USA, Terra Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,494	One of Otis' minions grabbing lunch (I like to make them work at least a little bit for it). Maybe it'll cheer up Otis.

12-22-2017, 11:58 PM	#42927
tim60 Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Photos: Albums Posts: 8,743	Originally posted by Parallax I do, but I'm not comfortable giving it out. Fair enough. Over here it would be illegal to give it out without explicit permission. The other idea of the funeral home would work. The link to them was in Mark's message to us a dy or so ago, I believe I recall, and also in a quote of that message.

12-23-2017, 12:18 AM - 3 Likes	#42928
RichardS Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Nelson Bay, NSW, Australia Posts: 2,418	I tried to leave a condolence message at the funeral home, but got an error message to say that I might have missed a field (I didn't) or might have sent the message too soon (what?). Hmmm! How hard is it to build a functioning website? My message: I was deeply saddened when I got the news that Jim had died. I knew him through the Pentax forum and loved his mischievous and generous nature. One of the good guys. Dear Gail, I'm sorry for your loss. Jim's frequent posts featuring "Mrs Rupert" made me feel that he was he was a lucky guy to have you as his wife. It's just passed 6:00pm on Saturday here on the east coast of Australia and it's time for a drink or two, sitting on the deck, looking out over the Pacific Ocean and contemplating life, the universe and Texas cooking. Jim will not be forgotten.

12-23-2017, 04:08 AM	#42929
aslyfox Seeker of Knowledge Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Topeka, Kansas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 24,581	Originally posted by tim60 Fair enough. Over here it would be illegal to give it out without explicit permission. The other idea of the funeral home would work. The link to them was in Mark's message to us a dy or so ago, I believe I recall, and also in a quote of that message. as I posted earlier here is the info and address on the funeral home you could send it by mailing it to the funeral home, I am sure they would see that it got to the family Wiley Funeral Home Address: 400 Highway 377 East Granbury,TX76048 https://www.wileyfuneralhome.com/obituary/james-williams-2/ Read more at: why I won't buy a k3 (Warning: Satire Thread) - PentaxForums.com

12-23-2017, 04:14 AM	#42930
MarkJerling Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wairarapa, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 20,406	Originally posted by RichardS I tried to leave a condolence message at the funeral home, but got an error message to say that I might have missed a field (I didn't) or might have sent the message too soon (what?). Hmmm! How hard is it to build a functioning website? My message: I was deeply saddened when I got the news that Jim had died. I knew him through the Pentax forum and loved his mischievous and generous nature. One of the good guys. Dear Gail, I'm sorry for your loss. Jim's frequent posts featuring "Mrs Rupert" made me feel that he was he was a lucky guy to have you as his wife. It's just passed 6:00pm on Saturday here on the east coast of Australia and it's time for a drink or two, sitting on the deck, looking out over the Pacific Ocean and contemplating life, the universe and Texas cooking. Jim will not be forgotten. The problem is that the funeral home website limits posting from IP addresses outside of the USA. Gail will see your post, especially if you leave it here: https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/132-pentaxian-lounge/357957-rip-rupert.html