Meriden Today

[George Lander]

Well Dean, you might be right, but not knowing who here knew Jim and therefore who here would wish to send their condolences I felt that it was appropriate to publish his last known address as requested. I, personally, feel sure that Jim would have approved. His contact number has been in the Parker Pages, requesting info on a 16 gauge lifter, for as long as I can remember. If the consensus here feels that my post was inappropriate I will be more than happy to delete it.

Best Regards, George

[Angel Cruz Ortiz]

I for one say "Thanks George"...

[Kevin McCormack]

I am becoming quite confused here: Was (is) the inclusion of Jim Kucaba's guns into the Parker Display (case) at the Meriden Historical Society (MHS) intended to be an additional surprise (as in addition to the Display Case) as part of the activities surrounding the new Parker family gravestones dedication this coming weekend?

Larry's earlier post(s) and first mention of the Display Case at MHS seemed to apologize for mentioning it (as in spoiling the surprise). Then attribution of Jim's guns by Dean followed by the announcement of an upcoming Parker Pages article on all of the above.

All of the wonderful things above seem to be happening by the minute, much to the chagrin of people like yours truly who will not be able to attend. How long will the display be maintained at MHS? (It would be great if it were retained through The Vintagers weekend at Addieville RI the end of Sept. It would make a great side trip to those travelling through New England at that time!).

[Angel Cruz Ortiz]

See what all started by an inocent question from one member to the other..

[Double Play]

Kevin,
This event has been evolving almost daily. Dave with the help of Alan Weathers has also received permission to bring any of our members in attendance thru Sherwin Borsuks (Wilbur Parkers estate) home again as we did in 07. The display at the historical society will remain in place until the PGCA decides to move it. It most certainly will be in place for Vintagers.

[Kevin McCormack]

Larry, that's great! It's only a brief detour heading north thru New England to jag over to Meriden on the way to the Vintagers.

For those who did not have the opportunity to attend the "Meriden Homecoming" in '07, Dr. Borsuks home is not to be missed - it is a 'living museum" in itself!

Regarding future venues for the display, as Chairman of the Parker Gun Foundation Display Committee, I am working on a number of candidates worthy of our efforts.

[Dean Romig]

Originally Posted by George Lander

Well Dean, you might be right, but not knowing who here knew Jim and therefore who here would wish to send their condolences I felt that it was appropriate to publish his last known address as requested. I, personally, feel sure that Jim would have approved. His contact number has been in the Parker Pages, requesting info on a 16 gauge lifter, for as long as I can remember. If the consensus here feels that my post was inappropriate I will be more than happy to delete it.

Best Regards, George

George,

You make some good points. However, Jim has been gone a long time now and his family probably wouldn't appreciate telephone calls asking about guns that were disposed of many months ago.

Sorry if I seemed harsh.

Dean

[George Lander]

Dean: I was not referring to Jim's guns at all, only to his passing of which I, for one, was not aware of until recently. I'm sure that we all have many old friends with whom we are not in regular contact. Only to learn that they passed on without a chance for us to say goodbye. I'm sorry if my post was misinterpreted.

Best Regards, George

[Bill Murphy]

On a similar point, The Lovely Linda would appreciate it if "you all" would bother her to distraction about the guns and research material once owned by her late husband. Sorry I had to bring that up, but that's the way it is.

[Angel Cruz Ortiz]

Murph, who is this "Lovely Linda" and how do we bother her. You would not believe how many LIndas I know!!