Steve Grimes 1943-2003
Sheldon Brown
friend, Steve Grimes.
He succumbed to a massive heart attack this afternoon, and will be
greatly missed.
I have some information about him on one of my Websites at:
http://sheldonbrown.org/steve-grimes
Sheldon Brown
Newtonville, Massachusetts
+-----------------------------------------------------+
| Once more upon the waters! yet once more! |
| And the waves bound beneath me as a steed |
| That knows his rider. Welcome to their roar! |
| Swift be their guidance, wheresoe'er it lead! |
| Though the strain'd mast should quiver as a reed, |
| And the rent canvas fluttering strew the gale, |
| Still must I on; for I am as a weed, |
| Flung from the rock, on Ocean's foam to sail |
| Where'er the surge may sweep, |
| the tempest's breath prevail. |
| --Lord Byron Child Harold's Pilgrimage |
+-----------------------------------------------------+
Kerry L. Thalmann
first rate machinist, problem solver and valued contributor to the large
format community, Steve was one heck of a nice guy. Of course, the large
format community will miss Steve's talents and services, but I will also
miss his friendly helpful attitude. I never had the pleasure of meeting
Steve in person, but we exchanged many emails and phone calls over the
years. The one thing that always stood out was Steve's enthusiasm and
friendly, caring demeanor. Rest in peace, Steve. You were one of the good
ones and you will be missed.
Kerry
"Sheldon Brown" <capt...@sheldonbrown.com> wrote in message
news:3E9DEFBE...@sheldonbrown.com...
click76112
Steve.
lee\c
"Kerry L. Thalmann" <large...@thalmann.com> wrote in message
news:Ienna.28099$4P1.2...@newsread2.prod.itd.earthlink.net...
Mark Westling
Ditto to Lee's comments. A very eloquent post by you Kerry. Thanks on
behalf of all of us...
Mark
"click76112" <click...@charter.net> wrote in message
news:v9s0par...@corp.supernews.com...
Stacey
> This is the addest news I've heard in a long time. Beyond his status as a
> first rate machinist, problem solver and valued contributor to the large
> format community, Steve was one heck of a nice guy. Of course, the large
> format community will miss Steve's talents and services, but I will also
> miss his friendly helpful attitude. I never had the pleasure of meeting
> Steve in person, but we exchanged many emails and phone calls over the
> years.
Ditto, never met him either but brought tears to my eyes hearing he past
away. It's always sad when one of the =good guys= is gone..
--
Stacey
Francis A. Miniter
never met him, and only spoke to him for the first time two weeks ago,
but I have taken part in newsgroup discussions with him and even bid
against him for shutters and lenses on eBay.
Perhaps, I can take your time to relate a story I heard from his friend
Michael Simonds, who operates a photography store in East Hartford,
Connecticut. It was decades ago, the 60s I think, and Steve wanted to
learn metalworking and knew that MIT had a wonderful set of machines.
So he convinced the administration to give a non-credit practicum
course in the use of lathes and mills, etc., if he could sign up another
seven people. He got Michael to sign up and six others, and, as Michael
related, Steve had more enthusiasm than the rest of them combined. From
that grew the unique service that Steve offered photographers.
Francis A. Miniter
Jon
J Stafford
Oh, no. Words fail, prayer helps. May Steve rest in peace. A wonderful man.
gk
machinery). I was just--ten minutes ago--looking through some lens listings
on ebay, some of which mentioned they needed some work, and used Steve's
name in particular for the necessary repairs.
I-like most--only spoke to him a few times, and found him a pleasureable and
kind man. He was eager to help, and very knowledgeable in his craft. I only
hope he didn't suffer too much, and pray that any family/friends are kept
well, and safe.
Thank you Mr. Grimes for your dedication, your artistry, and most of all
your time. Obviously this was a good man, for even complete strangers are
coming out of the woodwork to pass on condolences.
R.I.P. SWG.
gk
"gk" <dmo...@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:b7ljgl$292mj$1...@ID-143071.news.dfncis.de...
> R.I.P. SWG.
>
It's late...SKG
Gregory Blank
my mother had back surgery two days before he past away. He managed to
hold until she returned.
My dad always had a great sense of humor, but I watched him over the
course of three years
dwindle as he had cancer, my father had aways been good natured despite
his diabetes which he had for
forty some years. I learned alot the year he died about caring for people
other than myself.
You know I would not have traded the last week for anything because I
learned alot. During his
last hours my father seemed to be talking with someone out
there,.....occasionally he would laugh
or smile, he also seemed to be trying to strecth his arms to something.
Before he went to bed that night I told him I would see him in the
morning, but I believe we
both knew it was over, my thought was actually I'll see you in the
(morning light) meaning I knew he was
going to die. With his eyes closed he shot me one last brief smile seeming
to understand my thought.
Seeing my father struggle pulled at my own heart for many months prior to
his death. It was something of a release
when he did finally die.
My grandmother died on my 14th birthday, and I loved her very much,she,
died of a heart attack.
Its hard to say whether one way of dying is better, but the event brings
closure to those around someone
that dies suddenly in much different way. In my dad's sense of humor he
would say something like
Old Machinists don't die they just grind to a halt. Smile, tell those
around you that you love and care about them
and the world will be a better place.
In article <3E9DEFBE...@sheldonbrown.com>, Capt...@sheldonbrown.com wrote:
> +-----------------------------------------------------+
> | Once more upon the waters! yet once more! |
> | And the waves bound beneath me as a steed |
> | That knows his rider. Welcome to their roar! |
> | Swift be their guidance, wheresoe'er it lead! |
> | Though the strain'd mast should quiver as a reed, |
> | And the rent canvas fluttering strew the gale, |
> | Still must I on; for I am as a weed, |
> | Flung from the rock, on Ocean's foam to sail |
> | Where'er the surge may sweep, |
> | the tempest's breath prevail. |
> | --Lord Byron Child Harold's Pilgrimage |
> +-----------------------------------------------------+
--
website{ members.bellatlantic.net/~gblank }
Gregory W. Blank Photography
"Aiki is the power of harmony, Of all beings, All things working together."
Cross-posters are idiots whatever system they use. Much more irritating than top-posters.
Ted Harris
gentle friend more than anything else. I remember his great joy in moving into
the light and airy quarters at the top of the old mill building in Woonsockett.
I will remember him always .... no more words now.
Bye Steve
Ted Harris
Resource Strategy
Henniker, New Hampshire
Wayne
through his work were always very pleasant, and I always left a very
satisfied customer. I'm very sorry to hear about his passing.
Brian Ellis
I'll repeat here because I think it says a lot about Steve.
The first time I sent something to Steve for repair was maybe seven years
ago. Of course I didn't know how much it was going to cost so I gave Steve
an upside figure and assumed I'd get a message to send payment once he could
check it out and quote a price. Instead I heard nothing until the repaired
item appeared in the mail a week or so later along with a request for
payment. Without knowing me or anything about me, Steve did the work and
returned the repaired item to me, never asking to be paid up front. That
continued to be his practice in all the times I later dealt with him.
I thought that said a lot about the kind of person Steve was. Without ever
having met him or done anything more than correspond by e mail and have a
few brief phone conversations, I feel like I've lost a good friend.
"Sheldon Brown" <capt...@sheldonbrown.com> wrote in message
news:3E9DEFBE...@sheldonbrown.com...
click76112
him and his great personality.
lee\c
"Brian Ellis" <bell...@earthlink.net> wrote in message
news:5hyna.28884$4P1.2...@newsread2.prod.itd.earthlink.net...
J Stafford
"Brian Ellis" <bell...@earthlink.net> wrote:
> Here's a little story I mentioned in a private e mail message to Sheldon and
> I'll repeat here because I think it says a lot about Steve.
>
> [... snip the good story ...]
Stories of Steve Grimes
Steve made a very large flange for a big old lens I have. He went above
and beyond just machining it perfectly - he contoured it in the style of
the lens barrel expressions so it was esthetically correct. Another
machinist would have made a flat part. It's a treasure.
Mark Cudworth
>
>The first time I sent something to Steve for repair was maybe seven years
>ago. Of course I didn't know how much it was going to cost so I gave Steve
>an upside figure and assumed I'd get a message to send payment once he could
>check it out and quote a price. Instead I heard nothing until the repaired
>item appeared in the mail a week or so later along with a request for
>payment. Without knowing me or anything about me, Steve did the work and
>returned the repaired item to me, never asking to be paid up front. That
>continued to be his practice in all the times I later dealt with him.
I event sent an item to Steve one time that he simply returned, stating it
wasn't worth my money to have it repaired. He didn't for for the estimate
or the return shipping. He had the kind of professionalism that can only
come from loving one's work. He set a standard for honesty and integrity
that I will struggle to meet in my own vocation. I am glad to have known
him, even if only through written communication.
--
Mark Cudworth
Chris Ellinger
My condolences to his family and friends.
Chris Ellinger
Ann Arbor, MI
Jukka Korhonen
"Brian Ellis" <bell...@earthlink.net> wrote in message
news:5hyna.28884$4P1.2...@newsread2.prod.itd.earthlink.net...
and
> I'll repeat here because I think it says a lot about Steve.
>
> The first time I sent something to Steve for repair was maybe seven years
> ago. Of course I didn't know how much it was going to cost so I gave
Steve
> an upside figure and assumed I'd get a message to send payment once he
could
> check it out and quote a price. Instead I heard nothing until the
repaired
> item appeared in the mail a week or so later along with a request for
> payment. Without knowing me or anything about me, Steve did the work and
> returned the repaired item to me, never asking to be paid up front.
He did that same to me about 6-7 years ago. I thought my lens was gone
forever, but he repaired it, and it was like new -- still is. The price I
paid for the work was ridiculously low. I guess he didn't make too much
profit on that one. Thanks Steve!
Jukka Korhonen
Oulu, Finland
Kerik
> Steve.
>
> lee\c
My condolences as well. Steve was a skilled and creative machinst, and
truly one of the good guys.
Kerik Kouklis
Andrew Frith
-andrew
Brian Downey
My heard me and came in to ask "What's wrong? I replied, "a friend has
died". I didn't pause to think about what to call Steve; "friend" just
seemed immediately appropriate.
How many people can become a "friend" after only a couple of business
transactions?
Steve was one of those unique individuals. Our prayers are with his family.
Brian Downey
"Sheldon Brown" <capt...@sheldonbrown.com> wrote in message
news:3E9DEFBE...@sheldonbrown.com...
Michael C. Daily
immediately of his value to us all as a friend and mentor. The respect
of the large format community is easily seen in the tributes to him.
"Who bends not his ear to any bell which upon any occasion rings? but
who can remove it from that bell which is passing a piece of himself out
of this world? No man is an island, entire of itself; every man is a
piece of the continent, a part of the main. If a clod be washed away by
the sea, Europe is the less, as well as if a promontory were, as well as
if a manor of thy friend's or of thine own were: any man's death
diminishes me, because I am involved in mankind, and therefore never
send to know for whom the bell tolls; it tolls for thee. " John Donne
We are all the less for his passing. My condolences and prayers for him
and his family and friends.
Michael Daily
besk
Steve did work for me a couple of times and I considered him an "asset"
to my hobby of photography. Soneone who could rely on to help with my
"projects."
Since he was born in the same year as myself it reminds me of my own
mortality.
Bob Eskridge
K H Tan
I have had only two transactions with him ever, but when I once spoke
with him over the phone from Singapore, I not only found that he was
every bit the top technician he was, but he was indeed a very very
nice man at heart.
The community has lost a great friend.
Sheldon Brown <capt...@sheldonbrown.com> wrote in message news:<3E9DEFBE...@sheldonbrown.com>...
Wayne
> Stories of Steve Grimes
I asked Steve to make me a lenscap as cheaply as possible. he found one
laying around that fit and sent it for free, along with his stellar lens
mounting job. And they say you dont get anything for free...
Wayne
Frank Pittel
news. I feel as if I've lost a friend. I've only dealt with Steve a few
times when sending a lens for work. I used to joke that Ebay should have
an option as part of it's LF lens action. The seller ships the lens to
Steve for a CLA and then the lens gets shipped to the buyer.
The incident that stands out in my mind about Steve the most was after I
sent him a lens that needed more work then just the standard CLA. I had
the work done and a couple of weeks later on my first time out with the
lens I managed to drop it. The lens was alright but the shutter stopped
working. I sent the lens and shutter in for repair and had to argue with
Steve that I broke the lens by dropping it and that it wasn't a warranty
repair.
The photographic world suffered a great loss and Steve will be missed. I
just hope he and his family know of the respect and esteem the LF
community has for Steve.
Sheldon Brown <capt...@sheldonbrown.com> wrote:
: It is with a heavy heart that I must report the loss of my very good
: friend, Steve Grimes.
: He succumbed to a massive heart attack this afternoon, and will be
: greatly missed.
: I have some information about him on one of my Websites at:
: http://sheldonbrown.org/steve-grimes
: Sheldon Brown
: Newtonville, Massachusetts
: +-----------------------------------------------------+
: | Once more upon the waters! yet once more! |
: | And the waves bound beneath me as a steed |
: | That knows his rider. Welcome to their roar! |
: | Swift be their guidance, wheresoe'er it lead! |
: | Though the strain'd mast should quiver as a reed, |
: | And the rent canvas fluttering strew the gale, |
: | Still must I on; for I am as a weed, |
: | Flung from the rock, on Ocean's foam to sail |
: | Where'er the surge may sweep, |
: | the tempest's breath prevail. |
: | --Lord Byron Child Harold's Pilgrimage |
: +-----------------------------------------------------+
--
Keep working millions on welfare depend on you
-------------------
f...@deepthought.com
konabear
1) Work first payment later.
2) Being told not worth the work/money.
3) lots of free advice.
4) Work done and returned faster than I'd have expected an estimate.
Todd
Dave
I only hope that when my time comes, I will have but a fraction of the
kindness and good will extended to me as has been expressed here for Steve.
I only had one business dealing with him but his loss will be felt by all of
us in the photographic community for years to come. I lost my mother less
than two months ago. Even though I never spoke to Steve, it feels (again)
like I've lost another friend.