Re: PESO - R.I.P. The Divine Ms. P.
on 2012-09-03 19:58 frank theriault wrote Someone asked if she was a calico, and yes, she certainly had calico patches among the white (hence her name, which I'm not responsible for). Calico cats do live longer, or so I've heard, and Patches is proof of that. from Anne's color photo, Patches was a pastel calico (gray and buff patches, instead of black and orange); we had a pastel calico for many years, and based on my own very rigorous study, calico cats are superior in many ways ;? -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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Thank you all for your thoughts and support. Judy and I had a tough weekend, but time does heal these things. As someone said, our animals become family and we lost a family member. Someone asked if she was a calico, and yes, she certainly had calico patches among the white (hence her name, which I'm not responsible for). Calico cats do live longer, or so I've heard, and Patches is proof of that. She was loved by Judy and me, and we hope that was a part of her longevity. Sorry I haven't been active on the list. I've been looking at but not responding to PESOs, and I've not thanked those who have responded to mine (with the exception of Bill who deserved a special thanks). ;-) Anyway, thanks again for your support. I'm now back, trying to get back to normal, both on list and in life generally. You guys are great! cheers, frank On Sun, Sep 2, 2012 at 12:51 PM, Doug Brewer d...@alphoto.com wrote: Sorry, Frank. Losing a long-time companion like her is large. Take care. On 8/31/12 6:13 PM, knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: I've been a bit quiet these two days dealing with a family issue: http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.ca/2008/03/cats-eye.html?m=0 The name she came to me with at the age of seven, in 1996, was Patches. If you do the math that would make her twenty three. Judy thought Patches wasn't a very fitting name for such an imperious lady and started calling her The Divine Ms. P. It suited her. Her health started declining about a year ago. Recently she had a great deal of trouble walking (we carried her pretty much everywhere - she still meowed to be carried to the litter box!) A couple of days ago a congenital receding chin became so pronounced that she could only eat by spoonfeeding. We knew it was time. She was put out of her misery this afternoon. She went like a lady, without a whimper. Gonna miss her like heck. Best, frank What can be asserted without proof can be dismissed without proof. -- Christopher Hitchens -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- Sharpness is a bourgeois concept. -Henri Cartier-Bresson -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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You have my since condolences. (Easier to say about a Cat I didn't know than a person). On 8/31/2012 6:13 PM, knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: I've been a bit quiet these two days dealing with a family issue: http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.ca/2008/03/cats-eye.html?m=0 The name she came to me with at the age of seven, in 1996, was Patches. If you do the math that would make her twenty three. Judy thought Patches wasn't a very fitting name for such an imperious lady and started calling her The Divine Ms. P. It suited her. Her health started declining about a year ago. Recently she had a great deal of trouble walking (we carried her pretty much everywhere - she still meowed to be carried to the litter box!) A couple of days ago a congenital receding chin became so pronounced that she could only eat by spoonfeeding. We knew it was time. She was put out of her misery this afternoon. She went like a lady, without a whimper. Gonna miss her like heck. Best, frank What can be asserted without proof can be dismissed without proof. -- Christopher Hitchens -- Don't lose heart, they might want to cut it out, and they'll want to avoid a lengthly search. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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Sorry, Frank. Losing a long-time companion like her is large. Take care. On 8/31/12 6:13 PM, knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: I've been a bit quiet these two days dealing with a family issue: http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.ca/2008/03/cats-eye.html?m=0 The name she came to me with at the age of seven, in 1996, was Patches. If you do the math that would make her twenty three. Judy thought Patches wasn't a very fitting name for such an imperious lady and started calling her The Divine Ms. P. It suited her. Her health started declining about a year ago. Recently she had a great deal of trouble walking (we carried her pretty much everywhere - she still meowed to be carried to the litter box!) A couple of days ago a congenital receding chin became so pronounced that she could only eat by spoonfeeding. We knew it was time. She was put out of her misery this afternoon. She went like a lady, without a whimper. Gonna miss her like heck. Best, frank What can be asserted without proof can be dismissed without proof. -- Christopher Hitchens -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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So sad for your lose Frank, she sounded like a great companion. Dave On Fri, Aug 31, 2012 at 6:13 PM, knarftheria...@gmail.com knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: I've been a bit quiet these two days dealing with a family issue: http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.ca/2008/03/cats-eye.html?m=0 The name she came to me with at the age of seven, in 1996, was Patches. If you do the math that would make her twenty three. Judy thought Patches wasn't a very fitting name for such an imperious lady and started calling her The Divine Ms. P. It suited her. Her health started declining about a year ago. Recently she had a great deal of trouble walking (we carried her pretty much everywhere - she still meowed to be carried to the litter box!) A couple of days ago a congenital receding chin became so pronounced that she could only eat by spoonfeeding. We knew it was time. She was put out of her misery this afternoon. She went like a lady, without a whimper. Gonna miss her like heck. Best, frank What can be asserted without proof can be dismissed without proof. -- Christopher Hitchens -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- Documenting Life in Rural Ontario. www.caughtinmotion.com http://brooksinthecountry.blogspot.com/ York Region, Ontario, Canada -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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knarftheria...@gmail.com knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: Gonna miss her like heck. I know what you're talking of. Our second generation are 13 and 14 years old and have now both officially entered old age with a diagnosed hypothyriodism problem and daily medication. Wish they'd both make it to 23, though. Ralf -- Ralf R. Radermacher - DL9KCG - Köln/Cologne, Germany Blog : http://the-real-fotoralf.blogspot.com Audio : http://aporee.org/maps/projects/fotoralf Web : http://www.fotoralf.de -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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So sorry to hear this, Frank. I have a huge, gelatinous soft spot for animals and know how tough it is to set aside your own personal interests in keeping a beloved member of the household around as long as you can in the interest of allowing their suffering to end. Thankfully, the pleasant memories of their better years crowd out the tough ones as time passes. And, as sad as it is to let her go, you just have to take solace in the fact that, on balance, she lived a comfortable and dignified life with a family that obviously loved and cared a great deal for her. As the lives of cats go, that ain't too shabby. -- Walt On 8/31/2012 5:13 PM, knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: I've been a bit quiet these two days dealing with a family issue: http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.ca/2008/03/cats-eye.html?m=0 The name she came to me with at the age of seven, in 1996, was Patches. If you do the math that would make her twenty three. Judy thought Patches wasn't a very fitting name for such an imperious lady and started calling her The Divine Ms. P. It suited her. Her health started declining about a year ago. Recently she had a great deal of trouble walking (we carried her pretty much everywhere - she still meowed to be carried to the litter box!) A couple of days ago a congenital receding chin became so pronounced that she could only eat by spoonfeeding. We knew it was time. She was put out of her misery this afternoon. She went like a lady, without a whimper. Gonna miss her like heck. Best, frank What can be asserted without proof can be dismissed without proof. -- Christopher Hitchens -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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On 31/8/12, knarftheria...@gmail.com, discombobulated, unleashed: http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.ca/2008/03/cats-eye.html?m=0 Gonna miss her like heck. Feel your pain mate. Commiserations. -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche -- http://www.cottysnaps.com _ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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On 2012-08-31 18:13, knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: Gonna miss her like heck. So sorry about your loss, Frank. I know about missing them. -- Doug Lefty Franklin NutDriver Racing http://NutDriver.org Facebook NutDriver Racing Sponsored by Murphy -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.ca/2008/03/cats-eye.html?m=0 Aww. I know how it feels. We still miss out little guys Webster and Zephyr. Our two latest (Fenway and Muddlety) are celebrating their first anniversary of their adoption this weekend. -- Mark Roberts - Photography Multimedia www.robertstech.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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On 9/1/2012 11:21, Mark Roberts wrote: knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.ca/2008/03/cats-eye.html?m=0 Aww. I know how it feels. We still miss out little guys Webster and Zephyr. Our two latest (Fenway and Muddlety) are celebrating their first anniversary of their adoption this weekend. And Ashley will be 7 in a couple of weeks. I still don't understand why muddlety turned down my Words with friends request :-) ann -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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Sorry for your loss Frank. As a dog person, I know what a big part our pets play in our lives. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Fri, Aug 31, 2012 at 6:13 PM, knarftheria...@gmail.com knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: I've been a bit quiet these two days dealing with a family issue: http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.ca/2008/03/cats-eye.html?m=0 The name she came to me with at the age of seven, in 1996, was Patches. If you do the math that would make her twenty three. Judy thought Patches wasn't a very fitting name for such an imperious lady and started calling her The Divine Ms. P. It suited her. Her health started declining about a year ago. Recently she had a great deal of trouble walking (we carried her pretty much everywhere - she still meowed to be carried to the litter box!) A couple of days ago a congenital receding chin became so pronounced that she could only eat by spoonfeeding. We knew it was time. She was put out of her misery this afternoon. She went like a lady, without a whimper. Gonna miss her like heck. Best, frank What can be asserted without proof can be dismissed without proof. -- Christopher Hitchens -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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Sad news. Their lives are to short. Our garden is a small pet cemetry. Toine On 1 September 2012 00:13, knarftheria...@gmail.com knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: I've been a bit quiet these two days dealing with a family issue: http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.ca/2008/03/cats-eye.html?m=0 The name she came to me with at the age of seven, in 1996, was Patches. If you do the math that would make her twenty three. Judy thought Patches wasn't a very fitting name for such an imperious lady and started calling her The Divine Ms. P. It suited her. Her health started declining about a year ago. Recently she had a great deal of trouble walking (we carried her pretty much everywhere - she still meowed to be carried to the litter box!) A couple of days ago a congenital receding chin became so pronounced that she could only eat by spoonfeeding. We knew it was time. She was put out of her misery this afternoon. She went like a lady, without a whimper. Gonna miss her like heck. Best, frank What can be asserted without proof can be dismissed without proof. -- Christopher Hitchens -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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I am very sorry to hear about your loss, Frank. But I am sure you had great many wonderful moments throughout those 23 years. So you have great many fond memories to remember your cat by. On 9/1/2012 1:13 AM, knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: I've been a bit quiet these two days dealing with a family issue: http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.ca/2008/03/cats-eye.html?m=0 The name she came to me with at the age of seven, in 1996, was Patches. If you do the math that would make her twenty three. Judy thought Patches wasn't a very fitting name for such an imperious lady and started calling her The Divine Ms. P. It suited her. Her health started declining about a year ago. Recently she had a great deal of trouble walking (we carried her pretty much everywhere - she still meowed to be carried to the litter box!) A couple of days ago a congenital receding chin became so pronounced that she could only eat by spoonfeeding. We knew it was time. She was put out of her misery this afternoon. She went like a lady, without a whimper. Gonna miss her like heck. Best, frank What can be asserted without proof can be dismissed without proof. -- Christopher Hitchens -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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I'm so sorry for your loss, Frank. Being a cat lover myself I know how they leave a big hole when they are gone. Her remarkably long life is testament to how well you cared for her. Mark On 8/31/2012 6:13 PM, knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: I've been a bit quiet these two days dealing with a family issue: http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.ca/2008/03/cats-eye.html?m=0 The name she came to me with at the age of seven, in 1996, was Patches. If you do the math that would make her twenty three. Judy thought Patches wasn't a very fitting name for such an imperious lady and started calling her The Divine Ms. P. It suited her. Her health started declining about a year ago. Recently she had a great deal of trouble walking (we carried her pretty much everywhere - she still meowed to be carried to the litter box!) A couple of days ago a congenital receding chin became so pronounced that she could only eat by spoonfeeding. We knew it was time. She was put out of her misery this afternoon. She went like a lady, without a whimper. Gonna miss her like heck. Best, frank What can be asserted without proof can be dismissed without proof. -- Christopher Hitchens -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
PESO - R.I.P. The Divine Ms. P.
I've been a bit quiet these two days dealing with a family issue: http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.ca/2008/03/cats-eye.html?m=0 The name she came to me with at the age of seven, in 1996, was Patches. If you do the math that would make her twenty three. Judy thought Patches wasn't a very fitting name for such an imperious lady and started calling her The Divine Ms. P. It suited her. Her health started declining about a year ago. Recently she had a great deal of trouble walking (we carried her pretty much everywhere - she still meowed to be carried to the litter box!) A couple of days ago a congenital receding chin became so pronounced that she could only eat by spoonfeeding. We knew it was time. She was put out of her misery this afternoon. She went like a lady, without a whimper. Gonna miss her like heck. Best, frank What can be asserted without proof can be dismissed without proof. -- Christopher Hitchens -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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Sorry Frank. Your little friends are hard to lose. 23 is good run. On Fri, Aug 31, 2012 at 6:13 PM, knarftheria...@gmail.com knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: I've been a bit quiet these two days dealing with a family issue: http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.ca/2008/03/cats-eye.html?m=0 The name she came to me with at the age of seven, in 1996, was Patches. If you do the math that would make her twenty three. Judy thought Patches wasn't a very fitting name for such an imperious lady and started calling her The Divine Ms. P. It suited her. Her health started declining about a year ago. Recently she had a great deal of trouble walking (we carried her pretty much everywhere - she still meowed to be carried to the litter box!) A couple of days ago a congenital receding chin became so pronounced that she could only eat by spoonfeeding. We knew it was time. She was put out of her misery this afternoon. She went like a lady, without a whimper. Gonna miss her like heck. Best, frank What can be asserted without proof can be dismissed without proof. -- Christopher Hitchens -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- Steve Desjardins -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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Sorry to hear, Frank. A pet's life is always too short... -c On Fri, Aug 31, 2012 at 6:13 PM, knarftheria...@gmail.com knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: I've been a bit quiet these two days dealing with a family issue: http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.ca/2008/03/cats-eye.html?m=0 The name she came to me with at the age of seven, in 1996, was Patches. If you do the math that would make her twenty three. Judy thought Patches wasn't a very fitting name for such an imperious lady and started calling her The Divine Ms. P. It suited her. Her health started declining about a year ago. Recently she had a great deal of trouble walking (we carried her pretty much everywhere - she still meowed to be carried to the litter box!) A couple of days ago a congenital receding chin became so pronounced that she could only eat by spoonfeeding. We knew it was time. She was put out of her misery this afternoon. She went like a lady, without a whimper. Gonna miss her like heck. Best, frank What can be asserted without proof can be dismissed without proof. -- Christopher Hitchens -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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Difficult moments, but obviously a 23 year blessing. . Jack - Original Message - From: knarftheria...@gmail.com knarftheria...@gmail.com To: PDML@pdml.net Cc: Sent: Friday, August 31, 2012 3:13 PM Subject: PESO - R.I.P. The Divine Ms. P. I've been a bit quiet these two days dealing with a family issue: http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.ca/2008/03/cats-eye.html?m=0 The name she came to me with at the age of seven, in 1996, was Patches. If you do the math that would make her twenty three. Judy thought Patches wasn't a very fitting name for such an imperious lady and started calling her The Divine Ms. P. It suited her. Her health started declining about a year ago. Recently she had a great deal of trouble walking (we carried her pretty much everywhere - she still meowed to be carried to the litter box!) A couple of days ago a congenital receding chin became so pronounced that she could only eat by spoonfeeding. We knew it was time. She was put out of her misery this afternoon. She went like a lady, without a whimper. Gonna miss her like heck. Best, frank What can be asserted without proof can be dismissed without proof. -- Christopher Hitchens -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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Sorry to hear about that, Frank. We've lost a few four legged friends over the years and it's always a sad time. We've never had a cat get to 23 though. That's amazing longevity - she was obviously much loved. Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia http://lyons-ryan.org/southernlight/ Quoting knarftheria...@gmail.com: I've been a bit quiet these two days dealing with a family issue: http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.ca/2008/03/cats-eye.html?m=0 The name she came to me with at the age of seven, in 1996, was Patches. If you do the math that would make her twenty three. Judy thought Patches wasn't a very fitting name for such an imperious lady and started calling her The Divine Ms. P. It suited her. Her health started declining about a year ago. Recently she had a great deal of trouble walking (we carried her pretty much everywhere - she still meowed to be carried to the litter box!) A couple of days ago a congenital receding chin became so pronounced that she could only eat by spoonfeeding. We knew it was time. She was put out of her misery this afternoon. She went like a lady, without a whimper. Gonna miss her like heck. Best, frank What can be asserted without proof can be dismissed without proof. -- Christopher Hitchens -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia http://lyons-ryan.org/southernlight/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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Condolences. It's always hard to lose a family member. Especially the ones with four legs and fur. On Aug 31, 2012, at 3:13 PM, knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: I've been a bit quiet these two days dealing with a family issue: http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.ca/2008/03/cats-eye.html?m=0 The name she came to me with at the age of seven, in 1996, was Patches. If you do the math that would make her twenty three. Judy thought Patches wasn't a very fitting name for such an imperious lady and started calling her The Divine Ms. P. It suited her. Her health started declining about a year ago. Recently she had a great deal of trouble walking (we carried her pretty much everywhere - she still meowed to be carried to the litter box!) A couple of days ago a congenital receding chin became so pronounced that she could only eat by spoonfeeding. We knew it was time. She was put out of her misery this afternoon. She went like a lady, without a whimper. Gonna miss her like heck. Best, frank What can be asserted without proof can be dismissed without proof. -- Christopher Hitchens -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- Larry Colen l...@red4est.com sent from i4est -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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on 2012-08-31 16:13 knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote I've been a bit quiet these two days dealing with a family issue: http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.ca/2008/03/cats-eye.html?m=0 calico? you must have cared for her very well to reach that age, but i'm sure that also makes it harder my sympathies -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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My condolences. We had a cat that lived to 22, a feral cat we lured into the house when he was barely more than a kitten. I remember sitting up with him the night he passed away. Not easy. Paul On Aug 31, 2012, at 6:13 PM, knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: I've been a bit quiet these two days dealing with a family issue: http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.ca/2008/03/cats-eye.html?m=0 The name she came to me with at the age of seven, in 1996, was Patches. If you do the math that would make her twenty three. Judy thought Patches wasn't a very fitting name for such an imperious lady and started calling her The Divine Ms. P. It suited her. Her health started declining about a year ago. Recently she had a great deal of trouble walking (we carried her pretty much everywhere - she still meowed to be carried to the litter box!) A couple of days ago a congenital receding chin became so pronounced that she could only eat by spoonfeeding. We knew it was time. She was put out of her misery this afternoon. She went like a lady, without a whimper. Gonna miss her like heck. Best, frank What can be asserted without proof can be dismissed without proof. -- Christopher Hitchens -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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Really sorry to hear that, Frank. Lovely portrait. On Fri, Aug 31, 2012 at 6:13 PM, knarftheria...@gmail.com knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: I've been a bit quiet these two days dealing with a family issue: http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.ca/2008/03/cats-eye.html?m=0 The name she came to me with at the age of seven, in 1996, was Patches. If you do the math that would make her twenty three. Judy thought Patches wasn't a very fitting name for such an imperious lady and started calling her The Divine Ms. P. It suited her. Her health started declining about a year ago. Recently she had a great deal of trouble walking (we carried her pretty much everywhere - she still meowed to be carried to the litter box!) A couple of days ago a congenital receding chin became so pronounced that she could only eat by spoonfeeding. We knew it was time. She was put out of her misery this afternoon. She went like a lady, without a whimper. Gonna miss her like heck. Best, frank What can be asserted without proof can be dismissed without proof. -- Christopher Hitchens -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- -bmw -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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Frank, Sorry to hear you lost a good friend, that is a nice photo of her that you will always cherish. Joe 've been a bit quiet these two days dealing with a family issue: http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.ca/2008/03/cats-eye.html?m=0 The name she came to me with at the age of seven, in 1996, was Patches. If you do the math that would make her twenty three. Judy thought Patches wasn't a very fitting name for such an imperious lady and started calling her The Divine Ms. P. It suited her. Her health started declining about a year ago. Recently she had a great deal of trouble walking (we carried her pretty much everywhere - she still meowed to be carried to the litter box!) A couple of days ago a congenital receding chin became so pronounced that she could only eat by spoonfeeding. We knew it was time. She was put out of her misery this afternoon. She went like a lady, without a whimper. Gonna miss her like heck. Best, frank What can be asserted without proof can be dismissed without proof. -- Christopher Hitchens -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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Frank, Our condolences, pets become our companions and best friends. Regards, Bob S. On Fri, Aug 31, 2012 at 8:33 PM, jn289 jn...@verizon.net wrote: Frank, Sorry to hear you lost a good friend, that is a nice photo of her that you will always cherish. Joe 've been a bit quiet these two days dealing with a family issue: http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.ca/2008/03/cats-eye.html?m=0 The name she came to me with at the age of seven, in 1996, was Patches. If you do the math that would make her twenty three. Judy thought Patches wasn't a very fitting name for such an imperious lady and started calling her The Divine Ms. P. It suited her. Her health started declining about a year ago. Recently she had a great deal of trouble walking (we carried her pretty much everywhere - she still meowed to be carried to the litter box!) A couple of days ago a congenital receding chin became so pronounced that she could only eat by spoonfeeding. We knew it was time. She was put out of her misery this afternoon. She went like a lady, without a whimper. Gonna miss her like heck. Best, frank What can be asserted without proof can be dismissed without proof. -- Christopher Hitchens -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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From: Christine Nielsen ch...@inielsen.net Sorry to hear, Frank. A pet's life is always too short... -c Thank goodness! I thought this was about Diana Rigg! Whew! Contritely, sorry to hear that Frank. Tom C. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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Oh no - so sorry to hear it, Frank! alas, poor Patches, I knew her - but not well. Ashley sends condolences too ann On 8/31/2012 18:13, knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: I've been a bit quiet these two days dealing with a family issue: http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.ca/2008/03/cats-eye.html?m=0 The name she came to me with at the age of seven, in 1996, was Patches. If you do the math that would make her twenty three. Judy thought Patches wasn't a very fitting name for such an imperious lady and started calling her The Divine Ms. P. It suited her. Her health started declining about a year ago. Recently she had a great deal of trouble walking (we carried her pretty much everywhere - she still meowed to be carried to the litter box!) A couple of days ago a congenital receding chin became so pronounced that she could only eat by spoonfeeding. We knew it was time. She was put out of her misery this afternoon. She went like a lady, without a whimper. Gonna miss her like heck. Best, frank What can be asserted without proof can be dismissed without proof. -- Christopher Hitchens -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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...pets become our companions and best friends. Regards, Bob S. Speak for yourself Bob. You don't have my wife's two Chihuahua's, my idiot senile Border Collie, or my son's Queensland Healer. :) Tom C. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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Tom, I have no pets. I had some fish, but couldn't teach them any tricks. We never got close. Regards, Bob S. On Fri, Aug 31, 2012 at 9:00 PM, Tom C caka...@gmail.com wrote: ...pets become our companions and best friends. Regards, Bob S. Speak for yourself Bob. You don't have my wife's two Chihuahua's, my idiot senile Border Collie, or my son's Queensland Healer. :) Tom C. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Pentax warehouse sale, R.I.P. (lengthish)
Bob Shell wrote: On Monday, August 22, 2005, at 06:49 PM, Gonz wrote: Bob Shell wrote: one big indoor photo flea market. The other place I used to really love, although it wasn't strictly photographic, was B F Enterprises. They were in an old mill building in Cambridge, Mass., and the place was floor to ceiling full of industrial and military surplus. Arthur Kramer told me about the place. I don't think they're still around, though. I couldn't find them via a Google search. I bought all sorts of oddball photo and electronic stuff from them. Sounds like Eli Heffron Sons in Cambridge, near MIT. They had great surplus stuff. Maybe they bought out B F. B F was Bernoulli Fink. They were in Cambridge, but not real near MIT as I recall. I used to go there on my regular trips to visit Polaroid, NPC and Optikos. I think Eli Heffron Sons was on Hampshire St. Not real close, but close enough to walk to if you really needed to find something obscure. Bob
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This sounds like the kind of place my wife would prefer I avoid! RCB - Original Message - From: Gonz [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Sent: Monday, August 29, 2005 6:09 PM Subject: Re: Pentax warehouse sale, R.I.P. (lengthish) Bob Shell wrote: On Monday, August 22, 2005, at 06:49 PM, Gonz wrote: Bob Shell wrote: one big indoor photo flea market. The other place I used to really love, although it wasn't strictly photographic, was B F Enterprises. They were in an old mill building in Cambridge, Mass., and the place was floor to ceiling full of industrial and military surplus. Arthur Kramer told me about the place. I don't think they're still around, though. I couldn't find them via a Google search. I bought all sorts of oddball photo and electronic stuff from them. Sounds like Eli Heffron Sons in Cambridge, near MIT. They had great surplus stuff. Maybe they bought out B F. B F was Bernoulli Fink. They were in Cambridge, but not real near MIT as I recall. I used to go there on my regular trips to visit Polaroid, NPC and Optikos. I think Eli Heffron Sons was on Hampshire St. Not real close, but close enough to walk to if you really needed to find something obscure. Bob -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.344 / Virus Database: 267.10.16/83 - Release Date: 8/26/2005
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Bob Shell wrote: one big indoor photo flea market. The other place I used to really love, although it wasn't strictly photographic, was B F Enterprises. They were in an old mill building in Cambridge, Mass., and the place was floor to ceiling full of industrial and military surplus. Arthur Kramer told me about the place. I don't think they're still around, though. I couldn't find them via a Google search. I bought all sorts of oddball photo and electronic stuff from them. Sounds like Eli Heffron Sons in Cambridge, near MIT. They had great surplus stuff.
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On Monday, August 22, 2005, at 06:49 PM, Gonz wrote: Bob Shell wrote: one big indoor photo flea market. The other place I used to really love, although it wasn't strictly photographic, was B F Enterprises. They were in an old mill building in Cambridge, Mass., and the place was floor to ceiling full of industrial and military surplus. Arthur Kramer told me about the place. I don't think they're still around, though. I couldn't find them via a Google search. I bought all sorts of oddball photo and electronic stuff from them. Sounds like Eli Heffron Sons in Cambridge, near MIT. They had great surplus stuff. Maybe they bought out B F. B F was Bernoulli Fink. They were in Cambridge, but not real near MIT as I recall. I used to go there on my regular trips to visit Polaroid, NPC and Optikos. Bob
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On Saturday, August 20, 2005, at 09:36 PM, John Likes wrote: I live in the Denver metro area, which, as everyone probably knows, is also headquarters for Pentax USA, the importer, distributor, marketer and so on here. Ten years ago and going forward, they used to throw a big warehouse sale annually which they promoted mostly by word of mouth as a sort of insider's secret event among the folks in the office park. Back in the day Pentax used to have an owner's club and publish a really nice magazine. Periodically they would have mailorder special sales just for the members and sell overstocked and discontinued items, often ridiculously cheap. I loved the magazine because of its high standards for photos and quality printing as well as useful articles. I also loved these sales, and used to buy all sorts of odds and ends. I remember one time they had the bulk film backs for the LX on there for something like 50 bucks! Complete with the two special cassettes. I didn't even own an LX, but I bought six of them and put them on a shelf and resold them years later at a very substantial profit. Another company that used to have mailorder special sales like this once a year or so was Vivitar. One time they had a sale on AI conversion kits for their Nikon mount lenses, and I bought a ton of those and used them to do conversions for a long time after. Vivitar also used to sell camera repair tools in their special sales. It's kind of sad that none of the companies do this sort of thing anymore. These warehouse clearance sales were always a lot of fun. Bob
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- Original Message - From: Bob Shell Subject: Re: Pentax warehouse sale, R.I.P. (lengthish) It's kind of sad that none of the companies do this sort of thing anymore. These warehouse clearance sales were always a lot of fun. I suspect that they are all as close to on demand manufacture as possible now, and I doubt very much if the really nice stuff is made until ordered. I bought a new 15/3.5 last year, it was special order from Japan and took almost 3 months. It is sad, I always liked digging around in the stuff that was being cleared out of the bowels of the warehouse too. William Robb
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On Sunday, August 21, 2005, at 11:22 AM, William Robb wrote: I suspect that they are all as close to on demand manufacture as possible now, and I doubt very much if the really nice stuff is made until ordered. I bought a new 15/3.5 last year, it was special order from Japan and took almost 3 months. It is sad, I always liked digging around in the stuff that was being cleared out of the bowels of the warehouse too. The closest thing in recent years was Brooklyn Camera Exchange. I haven't been there in years, though, so I don't know if it is still like one big indoor photo flea market. The other place I used to really love, although it wasn't strictly photographic, was B F Enterprises. They were in an old mill building in Cambridge, Mass., and the place was floor to ceiling full of industrial and military surplus. Arthur Kramer told me about the place. I don't think they're still around, though. I couldn't find them via a Google search. I bought all sorts of oddball photo and electronic stuff from them. A fun on-line place to check periodically for photo stuff is Anchor Supplies Limited in England. Several years ago they had a lot of Rollei T cameras that were British military surplus and were just like brand new. I bought one with case and instruction book for about $ 250. They're here: http://www.anchorsupplies.com/ Bob
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On Aug 21, 2005, at 9:00 AM, Bob Shell wrote: A fun on-line place to check periodically for photo stuff is Anchor Supplies Limited in England. Several years ago they had a lot of Rollei T cameras that were British military surplus and were just like brand new. I bought one with case and instruction book for about $ 250. They're here: http://www.anchorsupplies.com/ Love that on the top page of the Land Rover negotiating a ditch. :-) Not sure my Freelander would do quite as well in that kinda circumstance. Godfrey
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stuff omitted A fun on-line place to check periodically for photo stuff is Anchor Supplies Limited in England. Several years ago they had a lot of Rollei T cameras that were British military surplus and were just like brand new. I bought one with case and instruction book for about $ 250. They're here: http://www.anchorsupplies.com/ Bob Charmed by the hard-hat diving suit for 6500 GBP. Just the thing for a theme based restaurant or indie film maker. J.W.L.
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At 08:53 AM 8/21/2005, Bob Shell wrote: It's kind of sad that none of the companies do this sort of thing anymore. These warehouse clearance sales were always a lot of fun. I suspect it might have a lot to do with just in time supply chains. take care, Glen
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I live in the Denver metro area, which, as everyone probably knows, is also headquarters for Pentax USA, the importer, distributor, marketer and so on here. Ten years ago and going forward, they used to throw a big warehouse sale annually which they promoted mostly by word of mouth as a sort of insider's secret event among the folks in the office park. I was usually the first weekend in December, convenient for early shopping for holiday gifts, and was held in Pentax headquarters in a shipping area the size of a basketball gymnasium. They were mostly selling discontinued items and warranty returned refurbished stuff they called Type II. It was mostly mid-range stuff, rarely current top of the line, but the prices were good and people would line up for the opening bell in the hope of finding some one-off gem. I remember when they sold the clear plastic demo bodies they used when the introduced the all electronic PZ line. Once, they changed models from the 6X7 to the 67II or some such and there were some pretty big smiles going out the door on the lucky few who got the old version at dealer cost. Mostly I just went to kick tires and score a free Pentax mouse pad or anniversary pin. A couple of years ago Pentax closed that facility and moved to another--most likely smaller--one, and the sale ended. For a while, there was a late-summer Tent Sale held in the parking lot of a local high-end photo retailer called Mike's Camera. It was the Pentax event, scaled down some, but with Pentax reps, Type II and discontinued stuff, and lots of selection. Last year they had several different MZ-? bodies, FA lenses (24-90 and 35-prime among others) There was also, last year--and I found this a little ominous--some fairly longish 6 x 7 glass that just screamed discontinued. I actually bought a new-in-box MS-Z for $325 and a 28-105 power zoom for $90.00. This year, the retailer advertised the tent sale again so I wheeled bye to check the possibilities. No official Pentax presence this year. Pentax isn't sponsoring it this year, I was told, Don't know who disinvited who. Instead the event was regular promotional merchandise and store clearance items. They had three OPTIO models, the 555, the S40, and a discontinued 3 meg model I can't recall. There were a respectable number of people showing interest. The only 35mm stuff on offer was a huge pile of refurbished IQ-Zoom 145's priced at $99.00 and attracting zero attention The store clearance items, to my surprise, included; Pentax 645N, Contax and Mamyia 645. I don't know that market well, but the prices didn't seem too wonderful, and there wasn't any tide of surging humanity scooping them up. I guess the point of this is best left as an exercise for the student to borrow the phrase. Maybe its the digital revolution, maybe it's about Pentax as a brand, and maybe it's about nitch camera shops having to compete with Circuit City and Dell and so on. I didn't come away feeling upbeat though Ironically, whilst maneuvering the massively busy streets of this mega-shop-plex where the camera shop was, I saw, out of the corner of my eye, a high-rise electric dealer sign for Oldsmobile. Not sure what's actually on that lot these days, but the sign is still there. J.W.L.
Re: PAW: Biker Bob, R.I.P.
HeyFrank. Sorry you had to lose a friend and co-worker this way. Nice photo and story. Dave On Thursday, the elder statesman of the Toronto bike messenger community passed away. He was known to all simply as Biker Bob, and he's been a courier for longer than anyone cares to remember. Most thought that he was one of Toronto's original couriers back around '85. He was 58 years old. He had a heart attack on his bike, fell over and hit his head (foolishly, wearing no helmet). The paramedics pronounced him dead at the scene. You may comment if you wish. cheers, frank -- Sharpness is a bourgeois concept. -Henri Cartier-Bresson
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On 6/20/05, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: HeyFrank. Sorry you had to lose a friend and co-worker this way. Nice photo and story. Thanks, Dave. Most of us think he he'd have maybe wanted to go that way - on the job, as it were. I appreciate your thoughts. cheers, frank -- Sharpness is a bourgeois concept. -Henri Cartier-Bresson
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We talk a lot about the art and process and digital and film, etc. I still think the greatest impact of photography is that it can extend a moment in time for us fragile and mortal beings. Nice shot and story. Steven Desjardins Department of Chemistry Washington and Lee University Lexington, VA 24450 (540) 458-8873 FAX: (540) 458-8878 [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] 06/18/05 5:00 PM On 6/18/05, Albano Garcia [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Sad history, Frank. I used to be a huge bike fan years ago, and thought a lot about being a bike courier when I worked as a pedestrian messenger. But being a bike messenger in Buenos Aires traffic for a 150 usd payment and no health insurance persuaded me. I'm trying to go back cycling, I'm too sedentary now, and becoming fat at just 26. I like Bob's maillot. I own a Kona and I love the design of the brand. Maybe I'll get it a ride soon. Sorry for the rant Regards Albano Thanks for your thoughts, Albano. Us bike couriers don't make much money, but there's more to a job than money, I guess. There must be, otherwise I wouldn't have been doing this for the past 9 years g. Bob's jersey (maillot is French for jersey, and most cyclist would know what you mean, but maybe others won't) is nice, and the person who gave it to him saw the photo last night and started crying :-( I opened today's Toronto Star, and there was my photo in it, on a story about the little wake: http://tinyurl.com/bemt I was signing a big card of condolence for his family. I knew a reporter was there, but I didn't expect to make the paper! cheers, frank -- Sharpness is a bourgeois concept. -Henri Cartier-Bresson
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Steve Desjardins wrote: We talk a lot about the art and process and digital and film, etc. I still think the greatest impact of photography is that it can extend a moment in time for us fragile and mortal beings. Nice shot and story. I very strongly agree with that; it's the images we take and share. Very sad to see the passing of a character well known within a community. Yet the reaction to the picture shows how well it sits in peoples memories - an ordinary everyday scene, which is made so emotive by the fact it will no longer be seen again. Great capture, Frank. Malcolm
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On 6/18/05, Albano Garcia [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hey, Frank, please don't think I was talkin bad about your job. I was thinking of it in the context of a third world country as mine (wich is almost world-first in traffic-accident deaths), and not in the context of one of the most developed ones, such as yours. All the best Hi, Albano, I didn't take your comments in that way at all. No worries. cheers, frank -- Sharpness is a bourgeois concept. -Henri Cartier-Bresson
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On 6/18/05, Graywolf [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: At first it seems a very sad story. But then you realize the guy had a lot of friends. Go by any Senior Center to see what he missed. May his memory live long. Does that leave you the eldest now? You're right, I think, Tom. As we talked about him at his wake, we all pretty much decided that he would have wanted to go on the job, which he did. One thing about the courier community here (and everywhere else that I know of), is that we're pretty supportive of one another, in good times and bad. You're never without friends in this job. I'm one of the older ones (only 48), but there are several that are older than me; I'm probably 4th or 5th oldest now. It's mostly a young person's game, but there are a few of us over-the-hill guys... vbg cheers, frank -- Sharpness is a bourgeois concept. -Henri Cartier-Bresson
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On 6/19/05, Malcolm Smith [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Steve Desjardins wrote: We talk a lot about the art and process and digital and film, etc. I still think the greatest impact of photography is that it can extend a moment in time for us fragile and mortal beings. Nice shot and story. I very strongly agree with that; it's the images we take and share. Very sad to see the passing of a character well known within a community. Yet the reaction to the picture shows how well it sits in peoples memories - an ordinary everyday scene, which is made so emotive by the fact it will no longer be seen again. Great capture, Frank. Malcolm I won't thank everyone individually, as I don't want to waste bandwidth, but a big, general thanks to all who posted. One never knows when a routine, thow-away photo may acquire some importance that surpasses the photo in and of itself. I suspect that may be the case here, judging by the reaction of those who saw it at the wake. The weekend started off pretty rough for me, but took a pretty good turn after the wake, so it's all good. g Thanks again, frank -- Sharpness is a bourgeois concept. -Henri Cartier-Bresson
PAW: Biker Bob, R.I.P.
On Thursday, the elder statesman of the Toronto bike messenger community passed away. He was known to all simply as Biker Bob, and he's been a courier for longer than anyone cares to remember. Most thought that he was one of Toronto's original couriers back around '85. He was 58 years old. He had a heart attack on his bike, fell over and hit his head (foolishly, wearing no helmet). The paramedics pronounced him dead at the scene. Last night we about 100 of us had a little wake/memorial for Bob at a downtown bar. Someone suggested to me ahead of time that if I had a photo of him to bring, it might be nice to put a framed copy on a table as a memorial of sorts. The wake was a celebration, with equal parts tears and laughter - we hope Bob would have appreciated it that way. This is the photo I found, and it's quite representative of Bob, who liked both his beer and his cigarettes. The last time I saw him, in fact, was about an hour before his demise, and he was riding down Bay street with the usual cigarette hanging out of his mouth. Same old Biker Bob, I thought. LIttle did I know. So, this isn't a great photo by any means, but it was well received by his friends, and several dozen copies were asked for (obviously I'll do them for cost - no profit for me). None of you knew Bob, which is too bad: http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=3465082 You may comment if you wish. cheers, frank -- Sharpness is a bourgeois concept. -Henri Cartier-Bresson
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Sad history, Frank. I used to be a huge bike fan years ago, and thought a lot about being a bike courier when I worked as a pedestrian messenger. But being a bike messenger in Buenos Aires traffic for a 150 usd payment and no health insurance persuaded me. I'm trying to go back cycling, I'm too sedentary now, and becoming fat at just 26. I like Bob's maillot. I own a Kona and I love the design of the brand. Maybe I'll get it a ride soon. Sorry for the rant Regards Albano --- frank theriault [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Thursday, the elder statesman of the Toronto bike messenger community passed away. He was known to all simply as Biker Bob, and he's been a courier for longer than anyone cares to remember. Most thought that he was one of Toronto's original couriers back around '85. He was 58 years old. He had a heart attack on his bike, fell over and hit his head (foolishly, wearing no helmet). The paramedics pronounced him dead at the scene. Last night we about 100 of us had a little wake/memorial for Bob at a downtown bar. Someone suggested to me ahead of time that if I had a photo of him to bring, it might be nice to put a framed copy on a table as a memorial of sorts. The wake was a celebration, with equal parts tears and laughter - we hope Bob would have appreciated it that way. This is the photo I found, and it's quite representative of Bob, who liked both his beer and his cigarettes. The last time I saw him, in fact, was about an hour before his demise, and he was riding down Bay street with the usual cigarette hanging out of his mouth. Same old Biker Bob, I thought. LIttle did I know. So, this isn't a great photo by any means, but it was well received by his friends, and several dozen copies were asked for (obviously I'll do them for cost - no profit for me). None of you knew Bob, which is too bad: http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=3465082 You may comment if you wish. cheers, frank -- Sharpness is a bourgeois concept. -Henri Cartier-Bresson Albano Garcia Photography Graphic Design http://www.albanogarcia.com.ar http://www.flaneur.albanogarcia.com.ar Yahoo! Sports Rekindle the Rivalries. Sign up for Fantasy Football http://football.fantasysports.yahoo.com
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On 6/18/05, Albano Garcia [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Sad history, Frank. I used to be a huge bike fan years ago, and thought a lot about being a bike courier when I worked as a pedestrian messenger. But being a bike messenger in Buenos Aires traffic for a 150 usd payment and no health insurance persuaded me. I'm trying to go back cycling, I'm too sedentary now, and becoming fat at just 26. I like Bob's maillot. I own a Kona and I love the design of the brand. Maybe I'll get it a ride soon. Sorry for the rant Regards Albano Thanks for your thoughts, Albano. Us bike couriers don't make much money, but there's more to a job than money, I guess. There must be, otherwise I wouldn't have been doing this for the past 9 years g. Bob's jersey (maillot is French for jersey, and most cyclist would know what you mean, but maybe others won't) is nice, and the person who gave it to him saw the photo last night and started crying :-( I opened today's Toronto Star, and there was my photo in it, on a story about the little wake: http://tinyurl.com/bemt I was signing a big card of condolence for his family. I knew a reporter was there, but I didn't expect to make the paper! cheers, frank -- Sharpness is a bourgeois concept. -Henri Cartier-Bresson
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At first it seems a very sad story. But then you realize the guy had a lot of friends. Go by any Senior Center to see what he missed. May his memory live long. Does that leave you the eldest now? graywolf http://www.graywolfphoto.com Idiot Proof == Expert Proof --- frank theriault wrote: On Thursday, the elder statesman of the Toronto bike messenger community passed away. He was known to all simply as Biker Bob, and he's been a courier for longer than anyone cares to remember. Most thought that he was one of Toronto's original couriers back around '85. He was 58 years old. He had a heart attack on his bike, fell over and hit his head (foolishly, wearing no helmet). The paramedics pronounced him dead at the scene. Last night we about 100 of us had a little wake/memorial for Bob at a downtown bar. Someone suggested to me ahead of time that if I had a photo of him to bring, it might be nice to put a framed copy on a table as a memorial of sorts. The wake was a celebration, with equal parts tears and laughter - we hope Bob would have appreciated it that way. This is the photo I found, and it's quite representative of Bob, who liked both his beer and his cigarettes. The last time I saw him, in fact, was about an hour before his demise, and he was riding down Bay street with the usual cigarette hanging out of his mouth. Same old Biker Bob, I thought. LIttle did I know. So, this isn't a great photo by any means, but it was well received by his friends, and several dozen copies were asked for (obviously I'll do them for cost - no profit for me). None of you knew Bob, which is too bad: http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=3465082 You may comment if you wish. cheers, frank -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.323 / Virus Database: 267.7.8/22 - Release Date: 6/17/2005
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On 18/6/05, frank theriault, discombobulated, unleashed: On Thursday, the elder statesman of the Toronto bike messenger community passed away. He was known to all simply as Biker Bob, and he's been a courier for longer than anyone cares to remember. Most thought that he was one of Toronto's original couriers back around '85. He was 58 years old. He had a heart attack on his bike, fell over and hit his head (foolishly, wearing no helmet). The paramedics pronounced him dead at the scene. Last night we about 100 of us had a little wake/memorial for Bob at a downtown bar. Someone suggested to me ahead of time that if I had a photo of him to bring, it might be nice to put a framed copy on a table as a memorial of sorts. The wake was a celebration, with equal parts tears and laughter - we hope Bob would have appreciated it that way. This is the photo I found, and it's quite representative of Bob, who liked both his beer and his cigarettes. The last time I saw him, in fact, was about an hour before his demise, and he was riding down Bay street with the usual cigarette hanging out of his mouth. Same old Biker Bob, I thought. LIttle did I know. So, this isn't a great photo by any means, but it was well received by his friends, and several dozen copies were asked for (obviously I'll do them for cost - no profit for me). None of you knew Bob, which is too bad: http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=3465082 Touching story, thanks for sharing Frank. FWIW, I like the pic. Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ||=|http://www.cottysnaps.com _
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Hey, Frank, please don't think I was talkin bad about your job. I was thinking of it in the context of a third world country as mine (wich is almost world-first in traffic-accident deaths), and not in the context of one of the most developed ones, such as yours. All the best Albano --- frank theriault [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On 6/18/05, Albano Garcia [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Sad history, Frank. I used to be a huge bike fan years ago, and thought a lot about being a bike courier when I worked as a pedestrian messenger. But being a bike messenger in Buenos Aires traffic for a 150 usd payment and no health insurance persuaded me. I'm trying to go back cycling, I'm too sedentary now, and becoming fat at just 26. I like Bob's maillot. I own a Kona and I love the design of the brand. Maybe I'll get it a ride soon. Sorry for the rant Regards Albano Thanks for your thoughts, Albano. Us bike couriers don't make much money, but there's more to a job than money, I guess. There must be, otherwise I wouldn't have been doing this for the past 9 years g. Bob's jersey (maillot is French for jersey, and most cyclist would know what you mean, but maybe others won't) is nice, and the person who gave it to him saw the photo last night and started crying :-( I opened today's Toronto Star, and there was my photo in it, on a story about the little wake: http://tinyurl.com/bemt I was signing a big card of condolence for his family. I knew a reporter was there, but I didn't expect to make the paper! cheers, frank -- Sharpness is a bourgeois concept. -Henri Cartier-Bresson Albano Garcia Photography Graphic Design http://www.albanogarcia.com.ar http://www.flaneur.albanogarcia.com.ar __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
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Good shot, Frank, very good, and a fascinating story to boot. May he rest in peace. Paul On Jun 18, 2005, at 3:57 PM, frank theriault wrote: On Thursday, the elder statesman of the Toronto bike messenger community passed away. He was known to all simply as Biker Bob, and he's been a courier for longer than anyone cares to remember. Most thought that he was one of Toronto's original couriers back around '85. He was 58 years old. He had a heart attack on his bike, fell over and hit his head (foolishly, wearing no helmet). The paramedics pronounced him dead at the scene. Last night we about 100 of us had a little wake/memorial for Bob at a downtown bar. Someone suggested to me ahead of time that if I had a photo of him to bring, it might be nice to put a framed copy on a table as a memorial of sorts. The wake was a celebration, with equal parts tears and laughter - we hope Bob would have appreciated it that way. This is the photo I found, and it's quite representative of Bob, who liked both his beer and his cigarettes. The last time I saw him, in fact, was about an hour before his demise, and he was riding down Bay street with the usual cigarette hanging out of his mouth. Same old Biker Bob, I thought. LIttle did I know. So, this isn't a great photo by any means, but it was well received by his friends, and several dozen copies were asked for (obviously I'll do them for cost - no profit for me). None of you knew Bob, which is too bad: http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=3465082 You may comment if you wish. cheers, frank -- Sharpness is a bourgeois concept. -Henri Cartier-Bresson
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Sad story. At least he was well remembered. frank theriault wrote: On Thursday, the elder statesman of the Toronto bike messenger community passed away. He was known to all simply as Biker Bob, and he's been a courier for longer than anyone cares to remember. Most thought that he was one of Toronto's original couriers back around '85. He was 58 years old. He had a heart attack on his bike, fell over and hit his head (foolishly, wearing no helmet). The paramedics pronounced him dead at the scene. Last night we about 100 of us had a little wake/memorial for Bob at a downtown bar. Someone suggested to me ahead of time that if I had a photo of him to bring, it might be nice to put a framed copy on a table as a memorial of sorts. The wake was a celebration, with equal parts tears and laughter - we hope Bob would have appreciated it that way. This is the photo I found, and it's quite representative of Bob, who liked both his beer and his cigarettes. The last time I saw him, in fact, was about an hour before his demise, and he was riding down Bay street with the usual cigarette hanging out of his mouth. Same old Biker Bob, I thought. LIttle did I know. So, this isn't a great photo by any means, but it was well received by his friends, and several dozen copies were asked for (obviously I'll do them for cost - no profit for me). None of you knew Bob, which is too bad: http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=3465082 You may comment if you wish. cheers, frank -- A man's only as old as the woman he feels. --Groucho Marx
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Hi! You may comment if you wish. No comment, just sadness. Age of 58 is not large enough a number to go... :-( Boris
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I'm really sorry. We just went through this again last month. We had decided that our 13 year old male bearded collie could no longer handle his cancer and I was taking him to the vet to say good-bye. Earl, with his typical nobility, got in and out of the car, walked into the vet's examining room, and simply collapsed and died. We've bred beardies since the late 60's and now adopt bearded collies that people no longer want. Earl was found wondering the streets of Tucson over seven years ago. We've had a lot die. It doesn't get easier. With experience, we know that the pain goes away slowly and the memories remain. I still miss him every morning. Larry Date: Tue, 30 Sep 2003 10:32:10 -0400 From: Doug Brewer [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: R.I.P. II Message-Id: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii; format=flowed A little before 1 this morning, we had our beloved dog Dexter euthanized. He had begun internal bleeding, and was in a lot of pain, so we felt this was best for him. He went peacefully, after 13 wonderful years as part of our family. Here is a portrait I did of him back when we lived in Tennessee: http://www.alphoto.com/dex.jpg Rest easy, my friend.
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Doug, I know your loss, please accept our deepest sympathies. Ziggy
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A little before 1 this morning, we had our beloved dog Dexter euthanized. He had begun internal bleeding, and was in a lot of pain, so we felt this was best for him. He went peacefully, after 13 wonderful years as part of our family. Here is a portrait I did of him back when we lived in Tennessee: http://www.alphoto.com/dex.jpg Rest easy, my friend.
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Doug Brewer wrote: A little before 1 this morning, we had our beloved dog Dexter euthanized. He had begun internal bleeding, and was in a lot of pain, so we felt this was best for him. He went peacefully, after 13 wonderful years as part of our family. Sorry to hear this, Doug. Been there, done that. It's hard for sure. -- Later, Gary
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Doug, Heartfelt condolences are extended. --- Bruce Tuesday, September 30, 2003, 7:32:10 AM, you wrote: DB A little before 1 this morning, we had our beloved dog Dexter euthanized. DB He had begun internal bleeding, and was in a lot of pain, so we felt this DB was best for him. He went peacefully, after 13 wonderful years as part of DB our family. DB Here is a portrait I did of him back when we lived in Tennessee: DB http://www.alphoto.com/dex.jpg DB Rest easy, my friend.
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sigh At least it seems he did not suffer too much. Boris
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Sorry to hear about your loss Doug. That's a tough decision to have to make, but I'm sure that Dexter agreed with you. IL Bill On Tuesday, September 30, 2003, at 09:32 AM, Doug Brewer wrote: A little before 1 this morning, we had our beloved dog Dexter euthanized. He had begun internal bleeding, and was in a lot of pain, so we felt this was best for him. He went peacefully, after 13 wonderful years as part of our family. Here is a portrait I did of him back when we lived in Tennessee: http://www.alphoto.com/dex.jpg Rest easy, my friend.
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A little before 1 this morning, we had our beloved dog Dexter euthanized. He had begun internal bleeding, and was in a lot of pain, so we felt this was best for him. He went peacefully, after 13 wonderful years as part of our family. Here is a portrait I did of him back when we lived in Tennessee: http://www.alphoto.com/dex.jpg Rest easy, my friend. ...and he will rest gently in your memories. Condolences, Lewis _ Help protect your PC. Get a FREE computer virus scan online from McAfee. http://clinic.mcafee.com/clinic/ibuy/campaign.asp?cid=3963
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Doug, I'm very sorry to hear about your loss. Amita
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What a great shot, Doug. Nothing better to remember him by... I'm really sorry for your loss. keith whaley Doug Brewer wrote: A little before 1 this morning, we had our beloved dog Dexter euthanized. He had begun internal bleeding, and was in a lot of pain, so we felt this was best for him. He went peacefully, after 13 wonderful years as part of our family. Here is a portrait I did of him back when we lived in Tennessee: http://www.alphoto.com/dex.jpg Rest easy, my friend.
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Sorry to hear that, Doug. That's a nice photo to remember him by. chris On Tue, 30 Sep 2003, Doug Brewer wrote: A little before 1 this morning, we had our beloved dog Dexter euthanized. He had begun internal bleeding, and was in a lot of pain, so we felt this was best for him. He went peacefully, after 13 wonderful years as part of our family. Here is a portrait I did of him back when we lived in Tennessee: http://www.alphoto.com/dex.jpg Rest easy, my friend.
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It is very hard when you have to make such decision, I know because I have been in the same situation several times. But at least you haven't failed your old friend and have spared him and your family more suffering. What counts now and forever is the happiness you have shared all these years together. By the way, your dog looks a very intelligent companion in the portrait you took of him. Carlos Royo - Zaragoza (Aragon), Spain The struggle of people against power is the struggle of memory against forgetting Milan Kundera (La lucha del pueblo contra el poder es la lucha de la memoria contra el olvido)
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Hey Doug - I'm so sad to read about what happened to Dexter. I know what those late night emergencies are like. Pets are not humans, but they share our lives and mirror back to us the basics and the fundamentals of what life is all about. They are a window through which we can see what is real, and what is crap. They ground us, and if we listen to them, make us better. Dexter was a beautiful dog, and I'm sure he had a happy life with you and your family. When Pandora died, many people commented that photos help, and they were right. Look at your photos, remember the good times. This was in a card I got when my cat Circe died last December: Grieve not, Nor speak of me with tears. But laugh and speak of me As if I were beside you there. - MCC At 10:32 AM 9/30/2003 -0400, Doug wrote: A little before 1 this morning, we had our beloved dog Dexter euthanized. He had begun internal bleeding, and was in a lot of pain, so we felt this was best for him. He went peacefully, after 13 wonderful years as part of our family. Here is a portrait I did of him back when we lived in Tennessee: http://www.alphoto.com/dex.jpg Rest easy, my friend. - Mark Cassino Kalamazoo, MI - Photography: http://www.markcassino.com
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Condolences to you and yours Doug. You should never doubt you did the right thing, and you have such a beautiful photo to have to remember him by. Simon Doug Brewer wrote: A little before 1 this morning, we had our beloved dog Dexter euthanized. He had begun internal bleeding, and was in a lot of pain, so we felt this was best for him. He went peacefully, after 13 wonderful years as part of our family. Here is a portrait I did of him back when we lived in Tennessee: http://www.alphoto.com/dex.jpg Rest easy, my friend.
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Doug Brewer wrote: A little before 1 this morning, we had our beloved dog Dexter euthanized. He had begun internal bleeding, and was in a lot of pain, so we felt this was best for him. He went peacefully, after 13 wonderful years as part of our family. Here is a portrait I did of him back when we lived in Tennessee: http://www.alphoto.com/dex.jpg Rest easy, my friend. aw, what a sweetie! so sorry, Doug - lovely dog ann
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That's a great portrait he looks like he was quite a character. I know how tough it can be, but there comes a point where there's nothing more you can do... At 10:32 AM 9/30/03 -0400, you wrote: A little before 1 this morning, we had our beloved dog Dexter euthanized. He had begun internal bleeding, and was in a lot of pain, so we felt this was best for him. He went peacefully, after 13 wonderful years as part of our family. Here is a portrait I did of him back when we lived in Tennessee: http://www.alphoto.com/dex.jpg Rest easy, my friend. I drink to make other people interesting. -- George Jean Nathan
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Really sorry to hear that, Mark. I have two of my own. keith whaley Mark Cassino wrote: I'm bummed. A little before 3 this morning, I heard my cat cough and then this 'thud'. Flipping on the lights, I found her laying on the floor, unconscious. She died a few minutes later. Just a few hours before she was running around playing like a kitten. Vet says it was probably heartworms. Third cat to die this year, though they were all old. Rest in peace, Pandora. http://pug.komkon.org/03aug/panpug.html - MCC - Mark Cassino Kalamazoo, MI - Photography: http://www.markcassino.com
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Sorry to hear that, Mark. She was a beautiful cat, and I'm sure, a great companion to you and your family. regards, frank Mark Cassino wrote: I'm bummed. A little before 3 this morning, I heard my cat cough and then this 'thud'. Flipping on the lights, I found her laying on the floor, unconscious. She died a few minutes later. Just a few hours before she was running around playing like a kitten. Vet says it was probably heartworms. Third cat to die this year, though they were all old. Rest in peace, Pandora. http://pug.komkon.org/03aug/panpug.html - MCC - Mark Cassino Kalamazoo, MI - Photography: http://www.markcassino.com -- What a senseless waste of human life -The Customer in Monty Python's Cheese Shop sketch
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Sorry to hear that, Mark. I'm glad you have photos to remember her by. chris On Thu, 25 Sep 2003, Mark Cassino wrote: I'm bummed. A little before 3 this morning, I heard my cat cough and then this 'thud'. Flipping on the lights, I found her laying on the floor, unconscious. She died a few minutes later. Just a few hours before she was running around playing like a kitten. Vet says it was probably heartworms. Third cat to die this year, though they were all old. Rest in peace, Pandora. http://pug.komkon.org/03aug/panpug.html
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on 25.09.03 12:54, Mark Cassino at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I'm bummed. A little before 3 this morning, I heard my cat cough and then this 'thud'. Flipping on the lights, I found her laying on the floor, unconscious. She died a few minutes later. Just a few hours before she was running around playing like a kitten. Vet says it was probably heartworms. Third cat to die this year, though they were all old. Rest in peace, Pandora. http://pug.komkon.org/03aug/panpug.html Sorry to hear that Mark - from the photograph i think she was very nice cat. -- Best Regards Sylwek
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Sympathy from me and sad meows from Fuji and Dubbie. Lewis I'm bummed. A little before 3 this morning, I heard my cat cough and then this 'thud'. Flipping on the lights, I found her laying on the floor, unconscious. She died a few minutes later. Just a few hours before she was running around playing like a kitten. Vet says it was probably heartworms. Third cat to die this year, though they were all old. Rest in peace, Pandora. _ Instant message in style with MSN Messenger 6.0. Download it now FREE! http://msnmessenger-download.com
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On 25/9/03, [EMAIL PROTECTED] disgorged: I'm bummed. A little before 3 this morning, I heard my cat cough and then this 'thud'. Flipping on the lights, I found her laying on the floor, unconscious. She died a few minutes later. Just a few hours before she was running around playing like a kitten. Vet says it was probably heartworms. Third cat to die this year, though they were all old. Rest in peace, Pandora. http://pug.komkon.org/03aug/panpug.html Sorry to read of that Mark. Commiserations. Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ||=| www.macads.co.uk/snaps _ Free UK Mac Ads www.macads.co.uk
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My condolences, Mark. It's always hard to lose a pet. -Original Message- From: Mark Cassino [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, September 25, 2003 6:54 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: R.I.P. I'm bummed. A little before 3 this morning, I heard my cat cough and then this 'thud'. Flipping on the lights, I found her laying on the floor, unconscious. She died a few minutes later. Just a few hours before she was running around playing like a kitten. Vet says it was probably heartworms. Third cat to die this year, though they were all old. Rest in peace, Pandora. http://pug.komkon.org/03aug/panpug.html - MCC - Mark Cassino Kalamazoo, MI - Photography: http://www.markcassino.com
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Really sad to hear this Mark. We here know how you feel,having lost 3 ourselves the past 12 months. Hope you have lots of pictures.They help. Dave, Kelly, Liner, and Norman I'm bummed. A little before 3 this morning, I heard my cat cough and then this 'thud'. Flipping on the lights, I found her laying on the floor, unconscious. She died a few minutes later. Just a few hours before she was running around playing like a kitten. Vet says it was probably heartworms. Third cat to die this year, though they were all old. Rest in peace, Pandora. http://pug.komkon.org/03aug/panpug.html - MCC - Mark Cassino Kalamazoo, MI - Photography: http://www.markcassino.com
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I really liked this photo when I first saw it on the PUG (I'm a cat owner) and I will always think of that face with vigilant. It's hard to lose animals. I lost 2 cats to FIP (one just wandered off and one died in our room) and 2 to cars, so I understand how sad you are. Steven Desjardins Department of Chemistry Washington and Lee University Lexington, VA 24450 (540) 458-8873 FAX: (540) 458-8878 [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] 09/25/03 06:54AM I'm bummed. A little before 3 this morning, I heard my cat cough and then this 'thud'. Flipping on the lights, I found her laying on the floor, unconscious. She died a few minutes later. Just a few hours before she was running around playing like a kitten. Vet says it was probably heartworms. Third cat to die this year, though they were all old. Rest in peace, Pandora. http://pug.komkon.org/03aug/panpug.html - MCC - Mark Cassino Kalamazoo, MI - Photography: http://www.markcassino.com
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Mark, Sorry to hear of your loss. They do become part of the family, don't they. Butch, Panther, and Reboot (my 2 cats)
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I tried to respond to everyone off list, but I'd just like to publicly thank all the folks who expressed condolences both on and off list. It means a lot! When I first found Pandora as a stray in the fall of 1988 the vet warned me not to get too attached to her. He doubted that this four pound runt would live very long. I'm glad he was wrong and that I ignored his advice on that particular point. Thanks again, everyone - MCC - Mark Cassino Kalamazoo, MI - Photography: http://www.markcassino.com
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If I recall, she had quite a history.. My cat is now 15 years old, and I'm dreading when the time comes - most of us get so very attached to them. In fact, she just hopped up on my desk as I was typing this...and promptly knocked over the stack of unedited slides sitting here. My guess would be that there's another Pandora out there, looking for a chance to prove her mousing mettle... Good luck, Mark. -Original Message- From: Mark Cassino [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: September 25, 2003 6:54 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject:R.I.P. I'm bummed. A little before 3 this morning, I heard my cat cough and then this 'thud'. Flipping on the lights, I found her laying on the floor, unconscious. She died a few minutes later. Just a few hours before she was running around playing like a kitten. Vet says it was probably heartworms. Third cat to die this year, though they were all old. Rest in peace, Pandora. http://pug.komkon.org/03aug/panpug.html - MCC - Mark Cassino Kalamazoo, MI - Photography: http://www.markcassino.com
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My guess would be that there's another Pandora out there, looking for a chance to prove her mousing mettle... Hundreds, unfortunately. I volunteer with a local adoption center, so I get to see many wonderful cats in the course of a year. My experience is in socialising semi-ferals; at present I've got four that I've had for a year which came to me as hissing, spitting four-month-olds, but which are now handleable. I've also got a beautiful four-month-old from this year who is just about ready for adoption, and last week I got another four two-month-olds fresh out of the traps. Not to mention my own five resident cats, of course ... Here's one of my fosters from last year: (Warning: image captured using non-pentax equipment) http://www.panix.com/~johnf/temp/willow.jpg
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Mark, I'm truly sorry to hear of your loss. Our pets become members of our family and they are missed when they depart. Be thankful it was quick. I lost my Malamute Bear last year and I do miss him. We're down to one cat at the moment but we anticipate the addition of a new kitten soon. Kenneth Waller - Original Message - From: Mark Cassino [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, September 25, 2003 6:54 AM Subject: R.I.P. I'm bummed. A little before 3 this morning, I heard my cat cough and then this 'thud'. Flipping on the lights, I found her laying on the floor, unconscious. She died a few minutes later. Just a few hours before she was running around playing like a kitten. Vet says it was probably heartworms. Third cat to die this year, though they were all old. Rest in peace, Pandora. http://pug.komkon.org/03aug/panpug.html - MCC - Mark Cassino Kalamazoo, MI - Photography: http://www.markcassino.com
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Mark, All I can do is to add my condolences to those expressed from the other list members. We live with more than 20 cats here but this doesn't ease the pain of a single loss. A couple of years ago I found a kitten, a female, that lived with us only two months. She got sick and almost suddenly passed away. I still cannot look at her pictures without weeping. Gianfranco = __ Do you Yahoo!? The New Yahoo! Shopping - with improved product search http://shopping.yahoo.com
Re[2]: R.I.P. Z-1p
Artur, Get a grip! Now that you have told us over and over that the fact that Pentax is NOT going to directly compete with Nikon/Canon and build the Robocamera that you desire (High FPS and 1/8000 shutter) and the only camera that Pentax has ever produced that is worth anything (Z-1p even though it was a financial flop), why don't you go and get that F100. If not, you are going to be sorely disappointed. You can't accept the MZ-S for what it is - even though almost everyone who had Z-1p and then got MZ-S's has preferred the MZ-S. Trust me, you will be much happier in the Nikon camp rather than to continue to be frustrated by Pentax meanderings. The difference in glass is not that significant. Make the switch and enjoy photography again. Bruce Thursday, August 22, 2002, 6:24:38 AM, you wrote: AL - Original Message - AL From: Pål Jensen [EMAIL PROTECTED] AL Subject: Re: R.I.P. Z-1p Now the Z-1p is simply and old, outdated camera. AL Outdated? Yes, definitely. I think you don't see that I have no doubt about AL it. What I try to say for all the time is that for me MZ-S is not THAT AL significantly improved, especially when compared to its direct opponents, AL like Dynaxx 7, EOS 30 or F80. MZ-S is weird even when compared to other MZ AL cameras and IMHO what explains its existence is that it's an experimental AL product, that was meant to pave a road for something different. AL If not, I'll be very dissapointed. AL Artur AL - AL This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, AL go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to AL visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
R.I.P. Z-1p
Rest in peace (or maybe rust in pieces?) dear Z-1p - once a respected and praised camera, recently found bulky, bulbous, uncomfortable etc etc etc.. You've died in disgrace. It's amasing how easily Z-1p has fallen from the very top to the very bottom... Just a thought Artur - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: R.I.P. Z-1p
Artur wrote: It's amasing how easily Z-1p has fallen from the very top to the very bottom... Actually, the Z-1 and the whole Z-series has been controversial since this forum started. The Z-series was direct reason as to why Pentax dissapeared from the slr map. It's predecessor, the SFX, sold well in fact. The F-series of lenses sold in 2-3 years time the same amount as the FA series need almost 10 years to achieve reflecting camera sales. Pentax slr sales flopped with the Z-series. To me it's no wonder. In the early 90's the big switch to AF occured. Nikon didn't have USM and VR by then. However, with a Pentax camera series that from the specification sheet had identical specifications as other slr line-ups (Nikon, Minolta, Canon), paired with forgettable looks, not single users switched to Pentax because everything could be had elsewere. The Pentax users who wanted AF found out that if they wanted the AF to actually work they needed new lenses anyway. And Pentax didn't have many AF lenses at that point. Since a Pentax didn't seem much different from a Nikon or a Canon, and you needed new lenses anyway, why buy Pentax again? The remaining Pentax user base, which by now consisted mostly of the conservative users (as the rest had mostly dissappeared), felt aliented by the plastic blobs of the Z-series and hence were reluctant to buy into them. A significant numbers of those who actually gave in and eventually bought the Z-1p were dissapointed. THis has really nothing to with how great or nice Z-1p is. It simply dissapeared in the marketplace and I doubt any amount of marketing could have save it. Now the Z-1p is simply and old, outdated camera. I cannot but noticed that those who slam the MZ-S are those who read (parts) of the specification sheet. But have you actually used one together with a Z-1p? I have side by side and there's simply no camparison. The MZ-S is a much better beforming camera in any way. In spite of 2.5fps rate you get more keepers because the AF can actually cope. Nor do you have to focus and recompose like on the one AF point on the Z-1p, something impossible with true action. Not only do the mZ-S feel much better; it feels much smoother, almost like comparing a luxury car to crude truck. As far as I can remeber, everyone on this forum who has actually replaced or the added the MZ-S to their Z-1p prefer the former. Pål - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: R.I.P. Z-1p
Pal Wrote: The Z-series was direct reason as to why Pentax dissapeared from the slr map. I agree. When the PZ-1/Z-1 came out, I didn't like it at all. Plus their AF line was not complete either. The PZ1p/Z1p was a great improvement in many respects (analog scale in view finder, flash exp comp, mirror lock), but then this camera had some short comings as well which were addresed in the MZ-S. Owning a Z1p and now an MZ-S, I use my MZ-S 95% of the time. However, it took a bit of time to get used to the MZ-S. It's a great performer, and it's rugged and light. I don't care for new flagship as much as I would some more FA* lenses: 20-35mm f3.5, 400 mm f4, a 300mm f4.5 WITH a tripod camera to name a few. The lenses are what matter the most right? Cliff P.S. I don't use use Nikon because they don't put mirror lock-ups on any AF slr except the F5. From: Pål Jensen [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: R.I.P. Z-1p Date: Thu, 22 Aug 2002 00:15:37 +0200 Artur wrote: It's amasing how easily Z-1p has fallen from the very top to the very bottom... Actually, the Z-1 and the whole Z-series has been controversial since this forum started. The Z-series was direct reason as to why Pentax dissapeared from the slr map. It's predecessor, the SFX, sold well in fact. The F-series of lenses sold in 2-3 years time the same amount as the FA series need almost 10 years to achieve reflecting camera sales. Pentax slr sales flopped with the Z-series. To me it's no wonder. In the early 90's the big switch to AF occured. Nikon didn't have USM and VR by then. However, with a Pentax camera series that from the specification sheet had identical specifications as other slr line-ups (Nikon, Minolta, Canon), paired with forgettable looks, not single users switched to Pentax because everything could be had elsewere. The Pentax users who wanted AF found out that if they wanted the AF to actually work they needed new lenses anyway. And Pentax didn't have many AF lenses at that point. Since a Pentax didn't seem much different from a Nikon or a Canon, and you needed new lenses anyway, why buy Pentax again? The remaining Pentax user base! , which by now consisted mostly of the conservative users (as the rest had mostly dissappeared), felt aliented by the plastic blobs of the Z-series and hence were reluctant to buy into them. A significant numbers of those who actually gave in and eventually bought the Z-1p were dissapointed. THis has really nothing to with how great or nice Z-1p is. It simply dissapeared in the marketplace and I doubt any amount of marketing could have save it. Now the Z-1p is simply and old, outdated camera. I cannot but noticed that those who slam the MZ-S are those who read (parts) of the specification sheet. But have you actually used one together with a Z-1p? I have side by side and there's simply no camparison. The MZ-S is a much better beforming camera in any way. In spite of 2.5fps rate you get more keepers because the AF can actually cope. Nor do you have to focus and recompose like on the one AF point on the Z-1p, something impossible with true action. Not only do the mZ-S feel much better; it feels much smoother, almost like comparing a luxury car to crude truck. As far as I can remeber, everyone on this forum who has actually replaced or the added the MZ-S to their Z-1p prefer the former. Pål - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . MSN Photos is the easiest way to share and print your photos: Click Here - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
RE: R.I.P. Z-1p
P.S. I don't use use Nikon because they don't put mirror lock-ups on any AF slr except the F5. What about the F4? But it's no longer produced. As much as I like Pentax, my brother has just bought a F4, and I couldn't help but to fall in love with that camera. What? It's a Pentax list? OK - I'll shut up :) Lukasz - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: R.I.P. Z-1p
On 21 Aug 2002 at 22:04, Artur Led¢chowski wrote: Rest in peace (or maybe rust in pieces?) dear Z-1p - once a respected and praised camera, recently found bulky, bulbous, uncomfortable etc etc etc.. You've died in disgrace. It's amasing how easily Z-1p has fallen from the very top to the very bottom... Just a thought To some of us it was a mistake since it's initial release so it hasn't fallen at all just lingered far too long, to many the MZ-S was what we were waiting for. Just a thought. Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://members.ozemail.com.au/~distudio/publications.html - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
