Barry H. <bhinderks@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> Just back from a couple weeks in Edmonton, Alberta where I finally got to
> meet the elusive Garth and ZA Pres Chris. Garth very generously sprung for
> lunch for the three of us and then tempted fate by allowing Chris and I to
> fondle his OM4 with first the 50/1.2 then the 21/2 and finally the 90/2 --
> WOW nice glass! Seems I just missed being able to see that fabled 250/2 -
> well done Garth.
I mentioned our lunch, but didn't go into details cuz I figured I'd leave
the blow-by-blow to you. :-) Yeah, Garth was nice 'nuff to bring some
fast glass for us to fondle, but as you'll remember he got darned-right
stingy 'bout letting us take it home for "testing." <Grin!>
Notwithstanding, that, though, a hearty thanks to you *both* for a
wonderful diversion from an otherwise busy workday!
> About three hours after the three of us had lunch my daughter presented us
> with grandchild no 2 - a granddaughter named Chantal.
I wondered if your daughter popped... Congratulations! One comment,
though... It doesn't appear to me that the kid got many of your genes...
no beard!!! <Grin!>
> can't pass on that kind of situation so my grandson (age 7) and I raced to
> the hospital and quickly blew through several rolls of Reala and T400CN
> (OM1, OM4, 50/1.8 and 85/2) using mostly available light.
What?!?!? You didn't use the 35-RC that you showed us at lunch?!?!?
SHAME! SHAME! :-)
> (yes you read right - not even 24 hours in the hospital)
That's common practice these days, unless there's complications. The fact
that they "sprung her" that quickly is a very *good* sign that both mom and
daughter are doing great!
> Now a proud grandpa just can't resist so -- presenting Chantal:
Nice shots! Like I said, though, the new granddaughter obviously doesn't
have many of your genes. :-)
> Needless to say my riches have increased ten thousand fold now.
Yup! Again, congratulations to your daughter, her SO, and grandma and
grandpa!
Regards,
Chris
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