[Dixielandjazz] About my unsubscribing

[JimDBB@aol.com]

After I announced that I was going to unsubscribe from the DJML because of 
health reasons I have received an outpouring of very kind and thoughful 
messages.  You all are a wonderful diverse, interesting, knowledgeable and 
caring group of people. 

Let me say a few additional words.  Tommy Loy's passing was a big wake up 
call to me. Tommy made a special effort and came up here a year ago in Aug, 
2001 to attend a 'retirement' party that the Illiana Club of Traditional Jazz 
put on for me.  That meant a lot to me and I'm very sorry that I could not 
reciprocate.  Tommy was in fine shape and played up a storm at this event.  
And now he is gone and it was so quick.
I realized that my affairs are in total disarray and I know that I have to 
devote my time remaining energy to straightening some things out.  MY MD says 
that I have 'end stage' emphysema. Well, frankly, I don't like the 'end 
stage' bit and so I refer to my situation as 'advanced health complications.

I have also been active on a very active internet anti-cult newsgroup and I 
have to withdraw from much of that activity.  I am very high on the 
Scientology's cult's very long hit list.  Scientology has a website with a 
whole page on what an evil guy I am.

So, what I am going to do is what some have suggested.  I will lurk for 
awhile and I may chime in on something once in awhile.

God bless all of you for you kind thoughts.

P.S.   My Lifemate, Judi K has a new website going up wherein our CDs and 
things will be available.  It should be done in a few days and I will get 
back with that information.  Judi is a wonderful singer and if you have not 
heard her, you are in for a treat.  She has been a big help to me in many 
ways.

Please feel free to contact me off list.

Jim Beebe