Coming up this Saturday ... Jim Gleason's Little People - Part 2

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Jim, My condolences on your loss.Wade (talk) 17:24, May 21, 2008 (AKDT)

Jim, to you and your family...Much love!Redsy

Jim, My condolences on the loss of your mom. May the memories of her love and laughter live with you always. Kimchifox

Jim, I am so sorry to hear of your mother's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family, Rachel. chinook (talk) 23:05, May 19, 2008 (AKDT)

Jim, I'm so sorry to hear this terribly sad news. What a beautiful tribute you wrote to her in 2006. I can she how special a woman and a Mom she was from your writing. My thoughts are with you, Jim. Bleau

Jim, Down here we are saying a prayer for you and the Kloss family so far away. Any mom who could sow the seed for a world community getting together does it for me. That same community is with you now. Peterdale(talk)

Jim -I am sorry to hear of your loss. I know there are no words that can heal.. only time will do that, but I hope that there will be comfort in the words, joy in the memories and love from your friends and family. LuAnna (talk) 19:53, May 12, 2008 (AKDT)

I am sorry to hear about your mother, Jim. Have a safe trip.--Bisbonian (talk) 19:44, May 12, 2008 (AKDT)

Jim writing about his mother for Mother's Day 2006:

"There's so much I could write about my Mother. I grew up knowing women are men's equals as scholars and business people. My mother and her mother were both successful independent business women before there was such a thing. My Mom went to Stanford, studied foreign languages and graduated in 3 years with top honors during WWII. She is a Phi Beta Kappa and the most curious person I've ever known. She has run several family businesses and continues to keep close tabs on financial matters both local and national at age 81. As a kid I remember seeing her read the Wall St. Journal and the local Court Reporter every day. And if I brought home anything less than an "A" on a report card Mom would do everything in her power to insure it wouldn't happen again.

Yet Mom also knows that scholarly pursuits and finances are not the only things, or most important things, in life. She raised 3 kids, has maintained a family cabin in northern Michigan since her childhood, has traveled extensively around the world, has been to more Sunday church services than all of us put together, was married to and loved my father for 30 years before he died and has taught herself everything from calligraphy to computers to home canning to real-estate to tax accounting. I often sit at my desk and wonder how she has done it all. And she almost always did it smiling. People would call her on the phone just because she could cheer them up simply with the joy in her voice.

When I was a kid, Mom always had the perfect balance of discipline and love. You would do everything possible to make her happy, but if you messed up (as I often did) and were sure she was gonna kill you, she'd often say "Did you do the best you could?". If you said "Yes", and she believed you, then she would be as warm as a goose down blanket, as forgiving as a flower and as loving as a tropical breeze. And if you hurt yourself, there was no doctor in the world who could heal your ills as fast and as well as Mom.

All of our Moms are special. But, excuse me for saying, mine is the most special to me. big_old_hug Mom and Happy Mother's Day!"

ReWoven (talk) 18:47, May 12, 2008 (AKDT)

Sorry to hear about your loss, Jim. *hugs*. Toddtyrtle (talk) 16:49, May 12, 2008 (AKDT)

Very sorry to here about your loss, Jim. Karen and I will keep you and your family in our thoughts until you return. May your trip be swift and safe. Although it may be difficult, don't morn your loss, celebrate her life. Let your mother's memory always bring a smile to your face and heart. If there's anything that you need, just ask. You have many friends out here on the interweb and we will all help where we can. --JohnA (talk) 16:41, May 12, 2008 (AKDT)

"Mom Meredith was a young college girl in 1944 with dark tossed back hair, a warm smile and a sharp wit ... crossing campus on her way to Spanish classes."

We too can see her Jim, for she is the one that all the guys are watching, Meredith sounds as though she has an infectious personality.. She has moved our hearts just by her vision, and by your recollection of Meredith. We too will be thinking of her, and you, while you are sending her off. Peace be with you friend. Jac (talk) 16:04, May 12, 2008 (AKDT)

Mrs. Kloss was a very special person. She always made me feel welcome in her house, even when I'm sure it wasn't the best time for the little kid down the block to show up. She will be missed by many. A long distance hug goes out to Jim, Suz, and Cindy. DogNut (talk) 15:59, May 12, 2008 (AKDT)

Jim, I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. RickHap (talk) 14:33, May 12, 2008 (AKDT)

Lighting a virtual candle here for you and your family, Jim. the OldGowl (talk) 14:02, May 12, 2008 (AKDT)

All the best to you and your family, Jim. Peace, Ryan (talk) 13:59, May 12, 2008 (AKDT)

Wish I could place a warm hand on your shoulder Jim. Chili (talk) 13:53, May 12, 2008 (AKDT)

Peace be with you Jim, I am sad for your loss. Have a safe journey. Rocky (talk) 13:45, May 12, 2008 (AKDT)

Jim, I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. Denali (talk) 13:21, May 12, 2008 (AKDT)

Jim, my thoughts are with you and your family. I know your mom was an incredible person from all you've said about her. Peace to you. Kelli (talk) 12:46, May 12, 2008 (AKDT)

So sorry, Jim. She waited past mother's day. Hope I can do the same for my babies. You have the warmest wishes of all the Doefers. Travel safe. Cater (talk) 12:42, May 12, 2008 (AKDT)

Jim, the Hoppers all send their love and our thoughts and prayers with you. May you find peace in arms of loved ones. Cub Driver 12:01, May 12, 2008 (AKDT)

ReWoven (talk)

If you browse the Mother's Day Page we all created back in 2006 you can see a picture of Meredith along with a beautiful mother's day message Jim posted. Ruben (talk) 11:45, May 12, 2008 (AKDT)

Jim wrote this on May 10th about his Mom on the for fun page:

Jim

Meredith From the Welsh name Maredudd or Meredydd, possibly meaning "great lord" or "sea lord". Since the mid-1920s it has been used more often for girls than for boys in English-speaking countries, though it is still a masculine name in Wales.

To me, it always meant "Mom". I've always thought it an especially beautiful name and I'm glad it's never been hugely popular - makes it special - just like Mom. It sets me to imagining when Mom Meredith was a young college girl in 1944 with dark tossed back hair, a warm smile and a sharp wit ... crossing campus on her way to Spanish classes.

And there she goes now ... travel in peace and with that lovely, maddening insatiable curiousity of yours Mom. We love you so much. ---Jim

My thoughts and prayers are with you, the Kloss family & friends of your mother. Hoonah (talk) 11:46, May 12, 2008 (AKDT)

Hope you have a good trip back Jim and that things are taken care of at the Palace. We will make sure things runs smoothly here. Hugs and loving thoughts sent your way. ReWoven (talk) 11:29, May 12, 2008 (AKDT)

I'm so sorry, hugs from Elke and I. I've read what you posted on this site about her over the years, she sounded like a upstanding, warm, beautiful and very special person.

Having just lost our mummy recently we know probably the last thing you want to read is sad words, so all we'll say is that we know you've damn well done your mum proud. Have a safe and speedy journey to Ohio, we'll all keep the Wheaty fires burning until you get back.

Peace and love to you and your family James.

Love Ruben and Elke -- Ruben (talk) 11:25, May 12, 2008 (AKDT)

Please accept my heartfelt condolences and prayers for comfort and consolation, Jim. Cherish the good memories and time you will spend with your family. I share your grief; my mom departed on Good Friday (April 21), 2000. 12-stringer (talk) 11:20, May 12, 2008 (AKDT)

Very sorry to hear of your loss, Jim. 65strat (talk) 11:14, May 12, 2008 (AKDT)

Sorry for your loss Jim Doctordoug (talk) 11:12, May 12, 2008 (AKDT)

Thanks for being open and sharing your grief with us, Jim. You have support in many places. Work to stay present and aware in this tender and raw time. Lonedog (talk) 11:09, May 12, 2008 (AKDT)

Oh Jim!!!! I'm so sorry!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Scobey (talk) 11:07, May 12, 2008 (AKDT)

My prayers will be with your mother and you and your family! God speed! Scobey (talk) 11:12, May 12, 2008 (AKDT)

Meredith Christine Beck Kloss passed away peacefully this morning around noon Columbus, Ohio time. I will be going back home to be with family. Please keep this place nice in my absence. Thank you. She was a fine human being and will be missed by all who had the honor of knowing her. Jimbob (talk) 11:08, May 12, 2008 (AKDT)

A reminder to all that are interested May 15th is bike to work day, at least in the Bay Area. Stahl (talk) 10:36, May 12, 2008 (AKDT) Stahl

I don't know how to fix so I'll post: On the WWR Home page on the right is NOW PLAYING. Down that a little is "is playing for $wwr_allspeed_listener_total_count listeners." Shouldn't that be a number? Scobey (talk) 09:38, May 12, 2008 (AKDT)

Thanks Scobey. I'll look into it and fix if I can. It has been fixed. Kelli (talk) 09:41, May 12, 2008 (AKDT)

Ah! I was right! That's what I thought the code should be. Scobey (talk) 10:54, May 12, 2008 (AKDT)

Yup but couldn't get to my cabin on Saturday. The huge late April snow has the road underwater just a 1/4 mile from it (groan). Hoping to get in the back way or the water will recede before my vacation (off Friday until the day after memorial day! Hoonah (talk) 09:19, May 12, 2008 (AKDT)

Sorry you couldn't get to your cabin, but a vacation sounds nice. I'm jealous.  :) Kelli (talk) 09:41, May 12, 2008 (AKDT)

It's been a crazy day here. I hope everyone had a wonderful weekend! Kelli (talk) 09:12, May 12, 2008 (AKDT)

I have enjoyed your podcasts, Jimbob, you've convinced me to check out this crazy wiki!Stahl (talk) 09:07, May 12, 2008 (AKDT) Stahl

Yeah cater.. Stream still looping? Doctordoug (talk) 06:25, May 12, 2008 (AKDT)

Let's see if I did this right! Good morning! Cater (talk) 05:02, May 12, 2008 (AKDT)