[Leica] MAYBE THE LAST HOORAH :-)

[tedgrant at shaw.ca (tedgrant at shaw.ca)]

Hi Crew,
As many of you know my dear wife Irene of 63 years who started my 
photographic career by giving me a camera for my first birthday after we 
were married. The birthday was my 21st., May 27th. 1950.

In the ensuing 63 yrs. years. She was my toughest critic and driving force 
to always try harder and be observant of life around me. So where is this 
going? 

Glad you should ask? :-)
We have 4 grown adult children, some with children and they heard me talking 
about a LUG gathering in Barcelona this July 2012. 

So this is when you know you have brought your kids up properly and 
respectfully! With big hearts!  They found out when and where, unbeknownst 
by me. They bought flight tickets and set up everything so I can join the 
crew who will be there. :-) Now that was a surprise on me a few days ago. 
:-) 

"A favour for Dad in helping him to heal and enjoy one of his favourite 
cities and some friends after he covered the 1992 Summer Olympics in 
Barcelona."  Now that's when you know Irene did a damn fine job bringing - 
up our kids while I was some place else in the world shooting assignments.

I thought it a bit of "nice news" to start your day. :-)

So with great enthusiasm I await 4 July 2012 when I land in Barcelona to 
meet the crew! :-) :-)

cheers,
Dr. ted