A more powerful resource than Google for the ethnographic student -- McDougall!

Bill M · 6th November 2008, 02:16 PM

As we were reading threads in this forum and the European Armory Forum, Anne commented that there is a great resource on this forum that finds things that Google has missed.

Jim McDougall!

I'd like to take a moment and honor this man for his erudite contributions and his eternally optimistic outlook.

katana · 6th November 2008, 04:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bill Marsh

As we were reading threads in this forum and the European Armory Forum, Anne commented that there is a great resource on this forum that finds things that Google has missed.

Jim McDougle!

I'd like to take a moment and honor this man for his erudite contributions and his eternally optimistic outlook.

I TOTALLY AGREE .....THE MAN'S A LEGEND

I wonder if "McDougling" will enter our dictionaries

Bill.

a nice idea to show our appreciation for all his efforts...and his undoubted enthusiasm......Thanks Jim

Kind Regards David

VANDOO · 6th November 2008, 04:58 PM

I AGREE HE IS TRULY A GENTLEMAN AND A SCHOLAR AND A FOUNT OF KNOWLEGE AND HE HAS STAYED THE COURSE WHEN MANY RESOURCES FOR KNOWLEGE HAVE DROPPED BY THE WAYSIDE.

olikara · 6th November 2008, 05:39 PM

Jim is a walking encyclopedia of knowledge and always willing to go an extra mile helping new and younger collectors and students of arms and armour.

Thanks Jim.

TVV · 6th November 2008, 05:57 PM

I agree as well - not only does Jim possess an extraordinary knowledge, which he shares openly with all of us, but he has also contributed greatly towards making this forum a friendly place, in which everyone with a desire to learn is welcome. His knowledge and passion has deffinitely been an inspiration for me. Thank you Jim!

Norman McCormick · 6th November 2008, 06:04 PM

You know when you've been ' McDougall'd ', in the nicest way possible of course.
Warmest Regards,
Norman.

kahnjar1 · 6th November 2008, 06:08 PM

A true fountain of knowledge! A true Gentleman AND the worlds best MOBILE information site!

Tatyana Dianova · 6th November 2008, 10:11 PM

I'd like to thank Jim too for his friendly help and efforts.

Jens Nordlunde · 6th November 2008, 10:52 PM

Few know how much time Jim uses on research, but it is many, many hours. The fact that he is always ready to share his knowledge with others it only natural to him, and I know he has helped a number of collectors quite a lot during the years.

Thank you Jim

Rick · 6th November 2008, 11:16 PM

Aye McDougall, ye're a rare prize .
Gold ain't in it !

fernando · 6th November 2008, 11:30 PM

I'm a slow thinking guy, wouldn't guess Bill was talking about 'the' Jim McDougall.
But never mind the delay, Jim is like Port Whine ... the older the better.
You old rascal, your'e the best.
Indeed when one wants to browse on old weapons, instead of 'googling' ... one will do better doing some 'Mc Dougalling'.
Fernando

Chris Evans · 11th November 2008, 07:15 AM

Hi Bill,

Nicely put. The sheer breadth and depth of Jim's knowledge, not to mention enthusiasm, is astonishing. A great contributor to this forum and I always enjoy reading his posts.

Cheers
Chris

ariel · 14th November 2008, 05:52 PM

Jim,
No matter how deeply you are blushing already, I am going to add : thanks for everything you taught me.
Any compliment you already got and will get from other Forumites is not only well deserved, but actually an understatement of our respect, admiration and appreciation.

Bill M · 12th December 2008, 02:53 AM

Merry Christmas Jim!

6th November 2008, 02:16 PM	#1
Bill M Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: USA Georgia Posts: 1,599	A more powerful resource than Google for the ethnographic student -- McDougall! As we were reading threads in this forum and the European Armory Forum, Anne commented that there is a great resource on this forum that finds things that Google has missed. Jim McDougall! I'd like to take a moment and honor this man for his erudite contributions and his eternally optimistic outlook. Last edited by Bill Marsh; 7th November 2008 at 02:00 AM.

6th November 2008, 05:39 PM	#4
olikara Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: India Posts: 100	A gem! Jim is a walking encyclopedia of knowledge and always willing to go an extra mile helping new and younger collectors and students of arms and armour. Thanks Jim.

6th November 2008, 06:08 PM	#7
kahnjar1 Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: CHRISTCHURCH NEW ZEALAND Posts: 2,739	Totally Agree!! A true fountain of knowledge! A true Gentleman AND the worlds best MOBILE information site!

6th November 2008, 04:58 PM	#3
VANDOO (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: OKLAHOMA, USA Posts: 3,138	I AGREE HE IS TRULY A GENTLEMAN AND A SCHOLAR AND A FOUNT OF KNOWLEGE AND HE HAS STAYED THE COURSE WHEN MANY RESOURCES FOR KNOWLEGE HAVE DROPPED BY THE WAYSIDE.

6th November 2008, 05:57 PM	#5
TVV Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Bay Area Posts: 1,622	I agree as well - not only does Jim possess an extraordinary knowledge, which he shares openly with all of us, but he has also contributed greatly towards making this forum a friendly place, in which everyone with a desire to learn is welcome. His knowledge and passion has deffinitely been an inspiration for me. Thank you Jim!

6th November 2008, 06:04 PM	#6
Norman McCormick Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 1,597	You know when you've been ' McDougall'd ', in the nicest way possible of course. Warmest Regards, Norman.

6th November 2008, 10:11 PM	#8
Tatyana Dianova Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 695	I'd like to thank Jim too for his friendly help and efforts.

6th November 2008, 10:52 PM	#9
Jens Nordlunde Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Europe Posts: 2,718	Few know how much time Jim uses on research, but it is many, many hours. The fact that he is always ready to share his knowledge with others it only natural to him, and I know he has helped a number of collectors quite a lot during the years. Thank you Jim

6th November 2008, 11:16 PM	#10
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,293	Aye McDougall, ye're a rare prize . Gold ain't in it !

6th November 2008, 11:30 PM	#11
fernando (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Portugal Posts: 9,694	I'm a slow thinking guy, wouldn't guess Bill was talking about 'the' Jim McDougall. But never mind the delay, Jim is like Port Whine ... the older the better. You old rascal, your'e the best. Indeed when one wants to browse on old weapons, instead of 'googling' ... one will do better doing some 'Mc Dougalling'. Fernando

11th November 2008, 07:15 AM	#12
Chris Evans Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Australia Posts: 676	Hi Bill, Nicely put. The sheer breadth and depth of Jim's knowledge, not to mention enthusiasm, is astonishing. A great contributor to this forum and I always enjoy reading his posts. Cheers Chris

14th November 2008, 05:52 PM	#13
ariel Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Ann Arbor, MI Posts: 5,503	Jim, No matter how deeply you are blushing already, I am going to add : thanks for everything you taught me. Any compliment you already got and will get from other Forumites is not only well deserved, but actually an understatement of our respect, admiration and appreciation.

12th December 2008, 02:53 AM	#14
Bill M Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: USA Georgia Posts: 1,599	Merry Christmas Jim!