My cousin, Jim died yesterday. I posted stories about him on D.U. Age 73.

[3Hotdogs]

The way he lived his life was the closest to Hunter S. Thompson than anyone I know. Drugs, not much into alcohol... and the wild craziness and love of life.

Whether it was camping in forests, road trips and so forth, he was there.

Who else do you know that during a road trip to Maine, on the 4th. of July, would take you on a detour to Marblehead to see the painting, "The Spirit of '76" as it is hanging on the wall in the Marblehead town hall?

And beautiful women were attracted to him. Damn, I was jealous. But he and his wife stayed together for 48 years. She was at his bedside when he passed.


He died of lung disease.... caused by 60 years of daily smoking of marijuana.


But the thing of it is, last week, he said he knew he was dying and his lifestyle was the cause of it. But he said he wouldn't change a bit of it.

Rock on, Jim. And I hope there's a couple of good buds waiting for you.

[SheltieLover]

1. Cross gently, Jim

[sinkingfeeling]

2. My deepest sympathy.

[sheshe2]

3. RIP, Jim.

[viva la]

4. I bet everyone is surprised at how long he lived.

Good for him for a rock-and-roll life.

I remember a man in Denver died a few years ago, and his wife said his last words were, "I can't believe Keith Richards outlived me."

Rockers... if they get past the 27 curse....

[blm]

5. 🕯

[IrishAfricanAmerican]

6. Condolences for your loss...

[marble falls]

7. He's just headed out to the next level. We're all right behind him in our own time. I can't be ...

... sorry about someone who brought so much joy to you and it seems everyone else. But I do know I feel sorry for all y'all's loss. No doubt all the memories will provide years of smiles, stories and tender moments. Blessed you all are!

[underpants]

8. 🕯

[PoindexterOglethorpe]

9. So sorry he's gone.

But it's nice that he has no regrets. There's a lot to be said for that.

[IA8IT]

10. Passing with no regrets....Beauty Eh. Peace to family and friends

[pandr32]

11. So sorry for your loss

Condolences to the whole family.

[calimary]

12. Sounds like he lived a good life.

May your friend have a safe passage, and a fine reunion with his friends Upstairs, 3Hotdogs.

[FakeNoose]

13. Sorry for your loss

It sounds like Jim was an extra-special guy.

[iluvtennis]

14. May Jim Rest In Peace and May his Memory be a Blessing. n/t

[Granny M]

15. Rest in power, Jim.

Sounds like he was someone I would have enjoyed meeting. May his memory be a blessing to you and your family.

[murielm99]

16. I am sorry.

[littlemissmartypants]

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