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Machine Talk => Vintage Machines => Topic started by: Barnyard on March 07, 2019, 22:48:14 PM

Title: It's time to let them go
Post by: Barnyard on March 07, 2019, 22:48:14 PM
 :( Well the big old fight has come to the final round and I am down on points... So I have decided it is time my collection moves on to people who may enjoy them whilst I am still able to do this.
This is just a tentative post and I know I have not been here for some time for obvious reasons but other than you good people I do not know who would appreciate them more.

I have a 221k, 2x 201k, 1 x 185k and my favourite 15k that need to find new loving homes. There are also tins of presser feet and various other related items that need to go also.

So if anyone is looking for a vintage machine that has been lovingly restored and is both mechanically and electrically in superb order then just drop me a PM.

Barny


Title: Re: It's time to let them go
Post by: Renegade Sewist on March 07, 2019, 23:09:42 PM
Barny, I'm sorry to hear that you are not well. It's hard to come to the realization that we need to part with some of our beloved toys and tools, but I commend you for doing it on your terms. There is a bit of joy in knowing that they will continue to be loved and admired.

Take care.  :flower:
Title: Re: It's time to let them go
Post by: Acorn on March 08, 2019, 08:11:23 AM
Thinking about you @Barnyard - take care.
Title: Re: It's time to let them go
Post by: b15erk on March 08, 2019, 09:18:13 AM
Barny, I read this earlier and it brought a tear to my eye.  I hope you find good homes for all your babies and that they are loved as much as you have loved them.

Take good care of yourself.

Jessie

Title: Re: It's time to let them go
Post by: Greybird on March 08, 2019, 09:27:33 AM
@Barnyard I am so sorry to hear this. Your machines have survived because of you and just as they are part of you, you will always be part of them. Take care!
Title: Re: It's time to let them go
Post by: BrendaP on March 08, 2019, 16:40:30 PM
Sorry to hear that Barney.  The machines are too far away for me, maybe just as well, but I'm sure you will find someone to love them as much as you do. :flower:
Title: Re: It's time to let them go
Post by: Barnyard on May 23, 2019, 01:17:50 AM
Hi. I am replying on my late brothers behalf Barny (Bernard was his real name but we all called him Barny). He sadly passed away on Thursday following a long and hard fight against prostate cancer. Right now we are unsure what to do as I know he was looking to pass on his collection of sewing machines and in fact left notification that they must go to good homes and not be sold on Ebay. If it were not for the fact he (we) received a PM today we would not have been able to access his account as we did not know about his last message on here.
As we and his daughters come to terms with losing him we wil in time try to update you on what his daughters want to do with the machines and if they wish to pass them on then I shall do my very best to send them to good homes within this community.
For now though whilst we come to terms with our loss we would appreciate it if offers were not made. This may sound rude but we are just harbouring his daughters.

Kindest Regards
Jim Davies
Title: Re: It's time to let them go
Post by: fajita on May 23, 2019, 06:04:39 AM
What very sad news, Jim. Sending my condolences to all his friends and family.
 :flower:
Title: Re: It's time to let them go
Post by: annieeg on May 23, 2019, 06:35:14 AM
@Barnyard
Sending condolences to
Jim and Barnyard"s daughters .
 :flower:
Title: Re: It's time to let them go
Post by: Manuela on May 23, 2019, 06:39:18 AM
Very sad news, condolences to family and friends.
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Post by: Nevis5 on May 23, 2019, 07:14:37 AM
My condolences to all your family.  Thank you for letting us know.  May Barny rest in peace. x
Title: Re: It's time to let them go
Post by: Iminei on May 23, 2019, 07:25:00 AM
I'm very sorry to hear your news Jim, and completely understand your and Barnys family's need for some peace and quiet in which to reflect on your brother and his life.

Have you got access to his account now, passwords and the like ... so that when you are ready to post on here, however much time that might take, you can post? If not Im sure one of our tech bods @Francesca @Acorn  can help you with that.

Please accept my and TSP's sincere condolences at this sad time.

Iminei
Title: Re: It's time to let them go
Post by: toileandtrouble on May 23, 2019, 07:45:58 AM
So very sorry to hear this. His posts showed a lovely personaity. Please suggest his daughters keep a machine each, even if they do not sew at present. Several of our members took up sewing  a little later in life and they find pleasure and comfort in using a machine inherited from a loved one.
Sincere condolences to you all.
Title: Re: It's time to let them go
Post by: Pearl on May 23, 2019, 07:50:45 AM
So sorry to hear this news, Jim.  My condolences to you and your family. 
Title: Re: It's time to let them go
Post by: Acorn on May 23, 2019, 08:24:34 AM
So, so sorry.   :'(
Title: Re: It's time to let them go
Post by: wrenkins on May 23, 2019, 08:29:58 AM
Sorry Jim I pmd you before I read this.  :flower:
Title: Re: It's time to let them go
Post by: Greybird on May 23, 2019, 08:43:53 AM
I'm so sorry to hear this news and that he had been fighting it for so long. We are always devastated to lose one of our own. I think Toileandtrouble's suggestion that his daughters keep a machine each is an excellent one and I hope they will do that. We shall remember him.
Title: Re: It's time to let them go
Post by: b15erk on May 23, 2019, 08:55:57 AM
Very sad to read this this morning. Barny will be fondly remembered.

Condolences to all the family.

Jessie
Title: Re: It's time to let them go
Post by: Celia on May 23, 2019, 09:01:11 AM
Very sad news, I wish all his family great strength at this difficult time
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Post by: Sewingsue on May 23, 2019, 09:06:01 AM
My condolences to you and all your family, Jim.
Title: Re: It's time to let them go
Post by: WildAtlanticWay on May 23, 2019, 09:27:56 AM
So sorry for your sad loss.
I do hope his daughters consider keeping a machine each as they or their own children might want to take up sewing later on and to have a cherished machine with family history is a magical thing indeed.  <3
Title: Re: It's time to let them go
Post by: LeilaMay on May 23, 2019, 09:40:05 AM
So sorry to hear this news.
May you all find comfort is great memories of him.
Condolences
LeilaMay
Title: Re: It's time to let them go
Post by: Missie on May 23, 2019, 10:21:12 AM
I do hope his daughters consider keeping a machine each as they or their own children might want to take up sewing later on and to have a cherished machine with family history is a magical thing indeed.  <3

Absolutely!  I have both machines from my grandmother-in-law and my grandmother (this has only recently come into my possession, having been told it had been thrown out!) from when they were both in their teens/early 20s.  The joy those machines bring me with their heritage is immeasurable, and I haven't even sewn with either of them yet!

Jim, I am so sorry for your loss.  Barny will be missed.  My thoughts are with you and Barny's family.
Title: Re: It's time to let them go
Post by: twopence on May 23, 2019, 10:44:05 AM
Sorry to hear this.  Condolences to the family.
Title: Re: It's time to let them go
Post by: Ellabella on May 23, 2019, 12:19:41 PM
So sad, so sorry.
Title: Re: It's time to let them go
Post by: BrendaP on May 23, 2019, 13:57:05 PM
My condolences to Barney's family.
Title: Re: It's time to let them go
Post by: KayK on May 24, 2019, 15:12:59 PM
So sad to hear this.  To keep a machine for the daughters is a lovely idea, with the attached history.  The big C is a foul creature.
Title: Re: It's time to let them go
Post by: Surest1tch on May 24, 2019, 18:25:31 PM
I'm so very sorry for your loss ❤️
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Post by: Elnnina on May 24, 2019, 21:16:37 PM
Sending my sympathies to you and the family, remember the good times you had and these will help you through.
Title: Re: It's time to let them go
Post by: Roger on May 27, 2019, 21:33:23 PM
I'm so sorry to hear about Barny, I always enjoyed his posts. I pass on my very best to you all.

I have my Grandmother's machine a cute little Elna that travelled the world with her and finished a lot pieces in her home and I cherish it, it reminds me so much of her and my Grandfather.
Title: Re: It's time to let them go
Post by: Lachica on May 27, 2019, 21:56:53 PM
Condolences to you and your family at this sad time. If you have space to keep a machine each for Barney's daughters they may like to use them in the future. I had my grandmother's 1898 Singer, used it until I saved enough for a new electric machine. Moved houses with it several times until I gave it away (to a charity) but I've regretted it ever since.
Title: Re: It's time to let them go
Post by: Sewbee on June 02, 2019, 18:51:50 PM
I, too, am so sorry. Barney loved his sewing machines and was a great source of information about them. My condolences.