Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2017/05/15
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]For me, this was easy ? if existing photos are eligible: In the covered souk at Aleppo, 1979. <http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/hlritter/Aleppo/The+Dresses+2.jpg.html> -howard > On May 15, 2017, at 12:17 PM, Ted Grant <tedgrant at shaw.ca> wrote: > > First weekly assignment===== > > "THE COLOUR RED!" > The subject content is your call, however the "COLOUR RED" is the > mandatory aspect. :-) > Now CREW let your imagination run wild! > YOUR SUBMISION IS DUE 22-05-2017 > And as long as I'm still vertical & breathing? :-) > Heck I will be! I will endeavour to do critiques and pick a winner for the > most imaginative! :-) > cheers, > Dr. Ted O.C. > > -----Original Message----- > From: LUG [mailto:lug-bounces+tedgrant=shaw.ca at leica-users.org] On > Behalf Of Howard L Ritter Jr > Sent: May-15-17 6:41 AM > To: Leica Users Group > Subject: Re: [Leica] AN UPDATER FOR ALL!!!!!!!!!!!!! > > A photo a week? I like it! Can you start with your very first one, from 66 > years ago? And we should all post our favorite photos OF you, Dr Ted! > > In any case, take strength from the fact that your sharp mind and wit are > kicking all the ass your body can?t. It?s good to hear that you?re getting > the assistance you need to make your life sail on as smoothly as possible. > Remember that all of the friends, acquaintances, and admirers you?ve > gained on the LUG, and who are proud to call themselves that, are with you > in word and spirit, pulling for you. > > Do not go gentle into that good night. > Old age should burn and rave at close of day; > Rave, rave about the capture of the light. > > (As I imagine Dylan Thomas might have written if he?d been talking about > you!) > > We love you, Dr Ted! Rave on! > > ?howard > > >> On May 14, 2017, at 6:15 PM, Ted Grant <tedgrant at shaw.ca> wrote: >> >> Howdy Crew, >> OK here's life today? >> I unfortunately have had a bit of a health situation for sometime which >> had >> me somewhat incapacitated on and off over the past couple of years. >> I could sit at the computer for about 15 minutes sometimes . Then >> physically >> become incapacitated and not able to walk back to my bed without a walker >> or >> anyplace else! >> Oh I'm not cured by any means, but a move from my home to a seniors home >> location last week where basically everything is being tended to. Most >> important a super physical training programme and fabulous meals everyday. >> "MORE WOMEN" than men! And Pray that I can rebuild my body, back and legs >> to >> how wonderful they were on my 80th birthday May 27 2009 and I could nip >> through 100 sit-ups without blink of eye! :-) What the heck it was a piece >> cake! :-) >> Now here we are to 27 May 2017 and I'm hitting 88 years on that birthday >> day! :-) That's it! Old in numbers! PHYSICAL ABILITIES? >> WHY I'M MERELY BODY WRECKAGE! A MISERABLE HAND SHAKING DYING OLD MAN! :-( >> HOWEVER?? I'm still going to kick ass!! PROBABLY MY OWN FIRST AND >> HARDEST! >> :-) >> My response as I look at my world today?????? >> SCREW-IT! :-) No I'm not ready to lie down and die >> YET! >> There are so many photo experiences since my first front page published >> newspaper photo, 17 Sept 1951 and published ever since in books, magazines >> and photo exhibitions! I hopefully can pass on to many younger folks a bit >> of photo tips! >> Not sure how we can do this? Maybe a "photo a week" with a designated >> theme >> or subject for those who wish to give it a try?????????? >> Any thoughts on this? >> Thanks crew as I hope this idea will keep me physically and mentally >> active >> and alive to my 100th birthday? What the hell you gotta give it a try! :-) >> cheers everyone it's only 2 more years to the big 100!!!! :-) >> Dr. Ted Grant O.C. >> WEB PAGE >> TEDGRANTPHOTO.COM >> >> >> >> >> --- >> This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. >> https://www.avast.com/antivirus >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Leica Users Group. >> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information > > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information