Baller_ The_MS Posted December 11, 2020 Baller_ Share Posted December 11, 2020 @6balls what does Bob have in his glass? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller 6balls Posted December 11, 2020 Baller Share Posted December 11, 2020 @The_MS my guess is gin and tonic, and given it's at Jim's place Sapphire. I prefer Tanqueray, but Jim preferred Sapphire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ The_MS Posted December 11, 2020 Baller_ Share Posted December 11, 2020 I knew it wasn’t water Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ lpskier Posted December 13, 2020 Baller_ Share Posted December 13, 2020 Bombay Sapphire, hands down. Lpskier Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller 6balls Posted December 18, 2020 Baller Share Posted December 18, 2020 The rumors of Jim’s demise are greatly exaggerated! Had 2 cups of coffee with @Razorskier1 this morning who powered up for a visit. Great seeing Susan and Jack, too. Dropped off 2 racks of Peters ribs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller 6balls Posted December 26, 2020 Baller Share Posted December 26, 2020 Merry Christmas! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ Wish Posted December 26, 2020 Baller_ Share Posted December 26, 2020 Again..a true need for more then an awesome button. Love this !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sasquatch Posted January 28, 2021 Share Posted January 28, 2021 Jim’s wife Susan just posted this on Facebook, but I thought you’d all enjoy: Post from Susan an hour ago today. Hi again Team Jim Ross, especially water skiers - I can’t help myself here, this post has less to do with brain cancer or dying, and everything to do with just plain fun - I want to laugh a little more cuz I still can! Being Jim’s boat driver was the best thing ever: On Lake Minnewashta, the slalom course runs east-ish/west-ish. The wind comes all the way across the big bay from the southwest almost every day, and the sun is always shining blindingly down the middle of the boat path - SO much fun for skier and driver alike... wind chop almost every morning. And every white cap morning I would say to Jim, “You’ve skied in worse”, and he’d put on his gloves, lube up his ski, go to the back of the boat and say, “You’ve driven in worse”, and he’d jump in the lake! When the fishing boats came through the channel, across the end of the course, well, that lovely roller just added to the excitement, right?!! So have a giggle at: 1) Crazy driver first passes of the 2017, brain cancer season: Jim at 32 off taken with my phone camera in the wide lens mirror, (come on, give it up for his prowess with a distracted driver, AND the amazingly reasonable boat path of a multi-tasking driver! ?) and then, 2) Jim being awesome in New Germany at 35 off during an 8 pass set, exclusively at 35 off - with brain cancer! I close my eyes and I can feel him behind the boat, know his pulls, his buoys, his hook-ups. Over and over and over and over. Happiest driver in the world! Thanks to all, for indulging me while I abuse the purpose of the Team Jim group! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller bananaron Posted January 29, 2021 Baller Share Posted January 29, 2021 Life many times gives us difficult times however we seem to find beautiful and happy moments that give us special memories of fun that last a lifetime.Susan your boat driving story is very well written and touches all of our hearts.GOD BLESS YOU...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ The_MS Posted January 29, 2021 Baller_ Share Posted January 29, 2021 Awesome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golson Posted January 29, 2021 Share Posted January 29, 2021 Great man. Great skier. Great friend. The grilled ribs at Ski Watch every year will be a legacy that will last forever. Keep fighting the good fight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller 6balls Posted January 30, 2021 Baller Share Posted January 30, 2021 If u can drive Jim...u can drive. When I was there Susan would let me pull him...thanks Susan! Jim always said he was so lucky to have the best driver ever in Susan...and one willing to be up at the crack of Dawn to pull his marathon sets. That dude wud ski in anything. Sleet, snow, cold. He talked me into barefooting once after ice out in 25 degrees and snow falling...put his boat in right down the sand beach—who needs a boat launch! We footed together once in whitecaps...both of us at 15 off to snuggle into the curl and get a break from the boat. Both determined, we went far staring each other down here and there...and yeah...I fell first. Same old story, different day Jim wins. Best ski buddy ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller RazorRoss3 Posted February 27, 2021 Author Baller Share Posted February 27, 2021 Hi Ballers, Thank you to all of you for your love and support over the last 4 years and the last 4 months in particular. This morning, peacefully in his sleep, my Dad passed away ending his battle with cancer in defiant victory. The diagnosis was bleak, he fought like hell in spite of it. It stole things from him piece by piece, he held on all the tighter to what was left. In the end, he decided it was time to leave. He quit eating, and then stayed with us for over 5 weeks without food... because why not. He lived on his own terms, he fought on his own terms, and he went out on his own terms. Raise a glass to Jim Ross tonight, and the next time you hit the water, raise your ski in solute. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller MattP Posted February 27, 2021 Baller Share Posted February 27, 2021 @RazorRoss3 Mitch, praying for you and your family. Your dad was one of a kind and I was lucky to have met him! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Andre Posted February 27, 2021 Baller Share Posted February 27, 2021 So sorry for your loss @Ross family. Raising my glass in Jim's memory...because,i can't run 10 times 35 off in a row to honnor him!!! R.I.P. Jim. My ski finish in 16.95 but my ass is out of tolerance! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ Wish Posted February 27, 2021 Baller_ Share Posted February 27, 2021 ?? my absolute prayers to you and your family. Great loss. Great memories though. He certainly left a mark here on BOS, the waterski community as a whole and to his friends and family. One of the absolute best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporting Member Than_Bogan Posted February 27, 2021 Supporting Member Share Posted February 27, 2021 Very sad to hear of this, but how fitting to finish with such a display of fortitude! A remarkable ending for a remarkable man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller 6balls Posted February 27, 2021 Baller Share Posted February 27, 2021 Out the end gates one last time. Nice post @razorross3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ lpskier Posted February 27, 2021 Baller_ Share Posted February 27, 2021 To Jim. In these circumstances it’s often said: “May the wind be at your back.” But for a skier it may be better wished that you have a slight headwind on your hardest pass. We’ll miss you, Jim, here on BOS and on the water. Godspeed. Lpskier Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller RazorRoss3 Posted February 28, 2021 Author Baller Share Posted February 28, 2021 @lpskier, my Mom made a post in the Facebook pave we set up asking for “toasts”, I showed her yours and she loves it. Thank you, we appreciate small reasons to smile today Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller skidawg Posted February 28, 2021 Baller Share Posted February 28, 2021 He was an exceptional human...he will be missed. Cheers to Jim for being one Bad Ass! Prayers for Mitch and the rest of the Ross Family. ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller JAS Posted February 28, 2021 Baller Share Posted February 28, 2021 Thanks for sharing this incredibly inspirational story. A toast for all the smiles, laughs, friendship, and love Jim brought to family and friends! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted February 28, 2021 Administrators Share Posted February 28, 2021 @6balls shared this video with me. I believe it was Jim's last ski ride. https://www.instagram.com/p/CL0Z8Dehutc/?igshid=68dl63hij0ib Goode ★ HO Syndicate ★ KD Skis ★ MasterCraft ★ PerfSki Radar ★ Reflex ★ S Lines ★ Stokes ★ Baller Video Coaching System Drop a dime in the can Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sasquatch Posted February 28, 2021 Share Posted February 28, 2021 It’s not his last... it’s from a few years ago, but a fitting “farewell” shot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Jordan Posted February 28, 2021 Baller Share Posted February 28, 2021 I'm sorry to hear this. To his family, my deepest condolences. I didn't know Jim, but through the legendary stories of his strength and stamina and the testimony of his family and friends about what a man of character he was, well, he certainly was a man I knew of. Take care of yourselves @6balls, @RazorRoss3 and @SlalomSteve and rest in peace @Razorskier1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller 6balls Posted February 28, 2021 Baller Share Posted February 28, 2021 Yeah that video was not his last but as big brother Joe shared a fitting exit. Geez did you notice how quick he was out of the 3 ball? Pop! Jim Ross skiing right there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller RazorRoss3 Posted February 28, 2021 Author Baller Share Posted February 28, 2021 Yeah, that’s a 2015 ride, video credit to our neighbor Kevin Thayer. His last ride was somewhere at the end of 2017, he skied the entire season post diagnosis and post op. I visited from Texas over nationals weekend (I skied like crap in ‘17 so nationals wasn’t happening) and we went out to New Germany. I ran my only 35 off of the season and if memory serves he ran a 38. Driving credit that day to the best in the business, Susan Ross Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ The_MS Posted February 28, 2021 Baller_ Share Posted February 28, 2021 Out the end gates and right into the pearly gates. Lots of tears. Lots of prayers for the Ross family. Mitch and Dave, hang in there He was a fine man and I will miss him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller 6balls Posted February 28, 2021 Baller Share Posted February 28, 2021 @RazorRoss3 I remember a triple PB in Waterloo Iowa for u, me, and Jim the same day. I also remember skiwatch when u were setting new pb’s round by round and sitting there cheering you on with Jim. He could not have been more proud. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ The_MS Posted February 28, 2021 Baller_ Share Posted February 28, 2021 It’s going to be tough skiing down lake 4 tomorrow. Tough to ski with tears in the eyes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller teammalibu Posted February 28, 2021 Baller Share Posted February 28, 2021 Sad news, but a hell of a fight! Prayers to the family! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller thager Posted February 28, 2021 Baller Share Posted February 28, 2021 Ah shit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shortenit Posted February 28, 2021 Share Posted February 28, 2021 Never had the privilege to meet, but an inspiring man nevertheless. Godspeed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Skoot1123 Posted February 28, 2021 Baller Share Posted February 28, 2021 @RazorRoss3 really sorry to hear this news. Your family is most certainly in our prayers and thoughts. May your family be surrounded by love and great memories. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller customski Posted February 28, 2021 Baller Share Posted February 28, 2021 Condolences Mitch, your Mum and the whole Ross family. I only chatted with Jim online about Denalis but even there you could tell he was a great guy. Rip @Razorskier1 Raising a glass ?. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller KKelly Posted February 28, 2021 Baller Share Posted February 28, 2021 @RazorRoss3 I am so sorry. You and your family are in my prayers this morning. You are blessed to have had such a man as a father, mentor and friend. Kevin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller bananaron Posted February 28, 2021 Baller Share Posted February 28, 2021 God bless your family during this most difficult time.You are in my thoughts and prayers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller A_B Posted February 28, 2021 Baller Share Posted February 28, 2021 This is so sad and brings tears as I sit here and read this. My thoughts go to Jim's family and friends and the hole in your hearts from his loss. Just like my lake partner, high school river rat, old hunting bud, and another just all around good guy lost too soon to cancer about a year ago. In some other life if we would have met as kids I bet we would have had a blast together. I HATE CANCER. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller RazorRoss3 Posted February 28, 2021 Author Baller Share Posted February 28, 2021 @6balls, I have a picture of the three of us that day at Waterloo 2007, all geared up and on the dock together. Grandpa Bud even drove out to watch us at it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller 6balls Posted February 28, 2021 Baller Share Posted February 28, 2021 @RazorRoss3 cool pic! I remember when Jim first tried the buoys and thought it was stupid. How long did that last? I do have vids of Jim ripping 38 off, wish I had the 39--he smoked it. Will have to see if I can pull up some 38 tourney vids. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sasquatch Posted February 28, 2021 Share Posted February 28, 2021 That’s back when we thought only sissy’s skied one-handed! This isn’t a tournament vid, but a great 39-off! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sasquatch Posted February 28, 2021 Share Posted February 28, 2021 Sort... typo... it’s a 38-off! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sasquatch Posted February 28, 2021 Share Posted February 28, 2021 Being a brother to #razorskier1 and #6balls has been incredible. A lifetime of unparalleled joy. I’m so glad they were able to share their lives with all of you, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sasquatch Posted February 28, 2021 Share Posted February 28, 2021 Every day I wear my custom Nike’s that have his initials on one shoe and his birth month & year on the other. I’ll never forget. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Baller swc5150 Posted February 28, 2021 Baller Share Posted February 28, 2021 So sorry for your loss. Prayers to the Ross family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ The_MS Posted February 28, 2021 Baller_ Share Posted February 28, 2021 I skied lake 4 thinking about the fun times there with Jim, Dave and Mitch. Sitting here now toasting the great memories. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller 6balls Posted February 28, 2021 Baller Share Posted February 28, 2021 @The_MS its still calm out there go get some! Jim would! Love that lake. Lots of memories there from the official tourney to our unofficial 36 mph tourneys the day to follow. My PB is there, and a few stones I received at a friends funeral in memorial are on the bottom there near 6 ball close to TJ’s dock. I never would have skied there had Jim not gone. He had a hotel but TJ put him up, I went the next year and the rest is history. Sure had fun. I always wanted u and Jim to smoke as many 38’s as possible and get your 39 shots cuz I knew you could run it. Favorite tourney of the year. Say hi to all at skiwatch, and let them know Jim will always be there. If u think u can’t run one more, run 5 he’s watching. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ The_MS Posted February 28, 2021 Baller_ Share Posted February 28, 2021 @6balls and don’t forget the ribs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Oldkier Posted March 1, 2021 Baller Share Posted March 1, 2021 Our prayers are with you and all your family and friends. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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