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Paul Hinds has passed on.

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Wow, there is sadly, a hole in the wood world now! I found WB after leaving a couple of other forums, because of in-fighing, back-biting and disrespect. WB is not just one person - it is all of y'all! And the loss of one of you'ns is somber. Paul's passion for wood ID and the outgrowth manifested in his Hobbit House is immeasurable. RIP Paul Hinds!

Count me in on flowers, etc....
 

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Darn, I noticed that he hadn't been active on here lately. He will be sorely missed, he put a ton of work into Hobbit House, hope it lives on as his legacy, Rest in peace Paul...
 

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The samples he sent me are now in my university's collection -- the core and foundation of what I hope will grow much greater in the future. I'm honored to have known him, even if briefly and indirectly, and am grateful for his legacy.
 

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I am SO SAD to hear this news! If I recall correctly, Paul had just recently commented on something I posted, helping to ID something (maybe the Chinese elm I thought I had?). He is/was a freaking legend and a font of knowledge. I will miss him and his place as an elder statesman in this wood family.

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This is very sad news. Paul introduced me to this forum 5 years ago. His wit, kindness and skill will be missed.
His presence here will be greatly missed.
I think he gave a big contribution to human knowledge with the hobbithouse. My first thought is: did he give control of the website to someone who is going to take care of it?
@Mr. Peet please mention to the family that he will be missed from Italy as well.
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This news completely slid by me until now. I'm sad for Paul's family and close friends, and I'm sad for us, and I'm sad for the people who won't have the opportunity to benefit from his knowledge in the future.

RIP Paul.
 
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