Tom seems like a pretty cool dude, but I don't get one thing. He says he is way behind in sending orders. Maybe if he didn't keep sending these book length posts he might have some time to send those orders!
Bruce
At 12:08 AM 8/5/2004, Tom Martin wrote:
dear Mopo - ive been watching some posts about Eugene Hughes,,, and about the need to email when orders are late...
well first as one that has had many deaths of friend and relatives and pets,,
i must say that when it its... that last thing you say to yourself is.. wow Im late for fed ex... that is unless you put business before Life...
see many years back we did a order for Universal.. and one of our Dogs died.. it was a collie named henna.. she was a very good friend,,, and could sense when I was stressed and would come over and it was liek she consoled me.. well we got a call and the buyer at Universal asked if the orde was done... we said we wer almost done but the Dog died,,,
he said: "i dont care about your frickin dog just make the order"!
about a month later that Buyers Dad died,, they said he was so shook up he had a stroke.. and was gone from work for like several months,,,
when tradgedy stike and they always do,, like the California fires awhile back it sometimes takes that before we see the inmportatnt things like Life and family and friends.. withut that business is meaninless, collections empty..
for example.. I have many orders and amd backed up... However Tonight
my son came home and showed me that all the film schools are having a convention in Toledo this week... at the meeting speaking tonight was
Laslo Kovacs asc.. and Darrin Okatda asc.. two great cinematographers
matter of fact Lazlo is one of my favorites ever!! he did paper moon , Ghostbusters , five easy pieces, easy ride and on and on...
well,,, I could have stayed home packed orders and worked... or as I did say.. wait this is a once in a lifetime opportunity and see Lazlo...
for my son wh begind film school... this was like meeting a God....
and we both left Hyperventillateing.. as he said some incredible things..
and guess what at 10:00 am hes giveing a Free class on Lighting....
Guess who isnt going to work at the art museum..... My son is jumping out of his skin with delight,,, and Darrin who did mean girls and dr,dolittle also was full of great advise...
so 1st instead of everyone ridiculing Eugene for being late on a damn linenback Job., how about sending him some emails showing some understanding and sympathy,,,,,,,,
geeze..... I promice if I croak or get real sick my Orders will be slower than normal... OK>>> and remember when tragedy strikes you that #1 is your family and health and God
# 2 is Business and orders. # 3 all the other stuff
also....
remember Miracles cannot be timed, triggered or calculated...
but if you ask occasionaly they seem to be granted,,, why?/ i dont know..
like tonight,,, as we left the conferance... we found a big bag of camera tripods and light stands in a bag on the middle of the street,,,
well we considered keeping them as they were lost and nice pro gear,,
and my son said wow I could use extra gear,,
but we talked about it and we agreed that if it was us we would be sad and wish it back.. and I found a business card inside and the owners name.. so we have sent a email , voice mail and hope to give it back tommorrow..
so in this guys case... he gets a Miracle!.. see what I nean??
and I actually shook Lazlo Kovacs hand...!!! i told him I have aa 1925 opening day of the ASC ( american society of cinematogarphers )
magazine... I told him I would bring it and show him it..
what a Joy and great opportunity... did you know hes Russian??
i was amazed.
anyway lets all Give Eugene some time to grieve about the recent loss of
loved ones.. Im sure the posters will still be there and he may do a better job once hes had time to rest and relect..
It takes time to get through loss... many suffer for years some never recover we all need to understand that and help.
haste makes waste.. how true..
best, Tom
Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___________________________________________________________________ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List
Send a message addressed to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L
The author of this message is solely responsible for its content.
Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___________________________________________________________________ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List
Send a message addressed to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-LThe author of this message is solely responsible for its content.
