RE: OT a bit of personal news

[jcoyle]

Jan and I are so sorry to hear of the loss of your mother, Larry, but, as with 
mine last year, when the time comes it can be something of a relief.  The grief 
will last a while, but will fade.
As to the rest of your news, sounds almost like a clean start for you - which 
can sometimes be a really good thing.  Good luck with the job search, it's not 
easy at 60!


John in Brisbane



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From: Larry Colen  
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Subject: OT a bit of personal news

The good news is that I’ll be driving up to the Oregon coast tomorrow, a place 
that I’ve found very rich in photographic opportunities.

The fraught news is that I’m doing so to bury my mother who passed away this 
morning.  She was 90 years old, and over the past few years there was less and 
less of her there.  In short she had a critical case of time to go.  My 
emotions are a mixture of pain and relief, but I’ve basically said goodbye for 
the last time every time I’ve seen her for the past four years.

I also got fired today.  I’ve been hating my job more every day for a while 
now, so this also isn’t entirely bad news.  Finances may get a bit tricky for a 
bit, but with luck I’ll be able to get a new job that is actually in my career. 
 Even light construction is nowhere near as much fun at 60 as framing houses 
was when I was 20.  

One bit of unequivocal good news, my Pentax 18-270 lens arrived today.  It’s 
been a bit awkward carrying both the 16-50 and the 55-300 on my bike, plus I’d 
invariably have the wrong lens mounted for whatever photo presented itself. A 
few days ago I found it on Ebay for $200 and I decided that buying it would be 
one of my better mistakes this week.  We’ll see how the IQ works out.  If it is 
as good as my Tamron 18-250 was it should definitely be adequate.  I do wish it 
were weather sealed, but I’m less likely to ride my bike in the rain.  

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Re: OT a bit of personal news

[Daniel J. Matyola]

Sorry for your losses, Larry.
Hang in there!

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On Thu, Mar 25, 2021 at 9:35 PM Larry Colen  wrote:

> The good news is that I’ll be driving up to the Oregon coast tomorrow, a
> place that I’ve found very rich in photographic opportunities.
>
> The fraught news is that I’m doing so to bury my mother who passed away
> this morning.  She was 90 years old, and over the past few years there was
> less and less of her there.  In short she had a critical case of time to
> go.  My emotions are a mixture of pain and relief, but I’ve basically said
> goodbye for the last time every time I’ve seen her for the past four years.
>
> I also got fired today.  I’ve been hating my job more every day for a
> while now, so this also isn’t entirely bad news.  Finances may get a bit
> tricky for a bit, but with luck I’ll be able to get a new job that is
> actually in my career.  Even light construction is nowhere near as much fun
> at 60 as framing houses was when I was 20.
>
> One bit of unequivocal good news, my Pentax 18-270 lens arrived today.
> It’s been a bit awkward carrying both the 16-50 and the 55-300 on my bike,
> plus I’d invariably have the wrong lens mounted for whatever photo
> presented itself. A few days ago I found it on Ebay for $200 and I decided
> that buying it would be one of my better mistakes this week.  We’ll see how
> the IQ works out.  If it is as good as my Tamron 18-250 was it should
> definitely be adequate.  I do wish it were weather sealed, but I’m less
> likely to ride my bike in the rain.
>
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Re: PESO Birthday Bird

[Daniel J. Matyola]

Nice shot, and Happy Birthday!

Dan Matyola
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On Fri, Mar 26, 2021 at 10:47 AM Paul Stenquist  wrote:

> Had some time to sit outside and enjoy the sun yesterday. My knee has
> deteriorated to the point where I can’t stand for long without the joint
> separating (surgery next month), so I’m now shooting from a lawn chair. I
> can make that work with the tripod, but it limits my range, so I’ve take to
> using a monopod with a ball head. That’s working fine for me. This guy was
> high up in a spruce tree.  I upped my shutter speed from 1/500th to
> 1/1000th for this shot, but I’ve found I can still shoot at 1/500th as
> well. Shake reduction on, 630mm, f8, 1/1000th. Cropped to about 50% of frame
>
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Re: Via Dolorosa | Psyche Films

[Daniel J. Matyola]

??

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On Fri, Mar 26, 2021 at 3:02 PM Eric Weir  wrote:

>
> Representation? Or not?
>
> https://psyche.co/films/close-ups-on-the-faces-of-spanish-holy-week-convey-the-rapture-of-group-ritual
>
> ———
> Eric Weir
> Atlanta, GA  USA
>
> “It has all been combustion.”
>
> - W.G. Sebald
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GESO: Early Spring Flowers

[Daniel J. Matyola]

Because of the deep and long-lasting snow, my flowers are behind schedule
this spring.  In addition, so far the number and variety of those that have
appeared (especially the crocus) are disappointing.

The warm temperatures yesterday and today have produced some progress,
although my daffodils are quite far behind what I have seen in other areas
of town.  So far, this is the best I could find:

http://dan-matyola.squarespace.com/danmatyolas-pesos/2021/3/26/early-spring

K-5 IIs, smc FA 100 mm Macro F 2.8
Comments and criticisms are invited.

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Via Dolorosa | Psyche Films

[Eric Weir]

Representation? Or not?
https://psyche.co/films/close-ups-on-the-faces-of-spanish-holy-week-convey-the-rapture-of-group-ritual

———
Eric Weir 
Atlanta, GA  USA

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PESO Birthday Bird

[Paul Stenquist]

Had some time to sit outside and enjoy the sun yesterday. My knee has 
deteriorated to the point where I can’t stand for long without the joint 
separating (surgery next month), so I’m now shooting from a lawn chair. I can 
make that work with the tripod, but it limits my range, so I’ve take to using a 
monopod with a ball head. That’s working fine for me. This guy was high up in a 
spruce tree.  I upped my shutter speed from 1/500th to 1/1000th for this shot, 
but I’ve found I can still shoot at 1/500th as well. Shake reduction on, 630mm, 
f8, 1/1000th. Cropped to about 50% of frame

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Re: PESO Birthday Bird

[ann sanfedele]

glad you peso-ed  he looks so much more handsome than on facebook  .. :-)

ann

On 3/26/2021 10:46 AM, Paul Stenquist wrote:

Had some time to sit outside and enjoy the sun yesterday. My knee has 
deteriorated to the point where I can’t stand for long without the joint 
separating (surgery next month), so I’m now shooting from a lawn chair. I can 
make that work with the tripod, but it limits my range, so I’ve take to using a 
monopod with a ball head. That’s working fine for me. This guy was high up in a 
spruce tree.  I upped my shutter speed from 1/500th to 1/1000th for this shot, 
but I’ve found I can still shoot at 1/500th as well. Shake reduction on, 630mm, 
f8, 1/1000th. Cropped to about 50% of frame

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Re: OT a bit of personal news

[Stanley Halpin]

Sorry to hear the news Larry. I have been there, done that with the process of 
telling someone goodby several times over a few years as they fade away. It is 
never easy, and despite all of that it is still a saddening shock to hear that 
there will not be another opportunity for another goodby. I hope your coastal 
drive gives you opportunities to remember the good times.

Stan

> On Mar 25, 2021, at 9:35 PM, Larry Colen  wrote:
> 
> The good news is that I’ll be driving up to the Oregon coast tomorrow, a 
> place that I’ve found very rich in photographic opportunities.
> 
> The fraught news is that I’m doing so to bury my mother who passed away this 
> morning.  She was 90 years old, and over the past few years there was less 
> and less of her there.  In short she had a critical case of time to go.  My 
> emotions are a mixture of pain and relief, but I’ve basically said goodbye 
> for the last time every time I’ve seen her for the past four years.
> 
> I also got fired today.  I’ve been hating my job more every day for a while 
> now, so this also isn’t entirely bad news.  Finances may get a bit tricky for 
> a bit, but with luck I’ll be able to get a new job that is actually in my 
> career.  Even light construction is nowhere near as much fun at 60 as framing 
> houses was when I was 20.  
> 
> One bit of unequivocal good news, my Pentax 18-270 lens arrived today.  It’s 
> been a bit awkward carrying both the 16-50 and the 55-300 on my bike, plus 
> I’d invariably have the wrong lens mounted for whatever photo presented 
> itself. A few days ago I found it on Ebay for $200 and I decided that buying 
> it would be one of my better mistakes this week.  We’ll see how the IQ works 
> out.  If it is as good as my Tamron 18-250 was it should definitely be 
> adequate.  I do wish it were weather sealed, but I’m less likely to ride my 
> bike in the rain.  
> 
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Re: PESO Birthday Bird

[Toine]

That results in a happy birdday!

On Fri, 26 Mar 2021, 15:46 Paul Stenquist,  wrote:

> Had some time to sit outside and enjoy the sun yesterday. My knee has
> deteriorated to the point where I can’t stand for long without the joint
> separating (surgery next month), so I’m now shooting from a lawn chair. I
> can make that work with the tripod, but it limits my range, so I’ve take to
> using a monopod with a ball head. That’s working fine for me. This guy was
> high up in a spruce tree.  I upped my shutter speed from 1/500th to
> 1/1000th for this shot, but I’ve found I can still shoot at 1/500th as
> well. Shake reduction on, 630mm, f8, 1/1000th. Cropped to about 50% of frame
>
> https://www.photo.net/photo/18647533/Big-Red
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Re: PESO Birthday Bird

[Bob Pdml]

You sound like James Stewart in Rear Window! Happy birthday!

> On 26 Mar 2021, at 14:46, Paul Stenquist  wrote:
> 
> Had some time to sit outside and enjoy the sun yesterday. My knee has 
> deteriorated to the point where I can’t stand for long without the joint 
> separating (surgery next month), so I’m now shooting from a lawn chair. I can 
> make that work with the tripod, but it limits my range, so I’ve take to using 
> a monopod with a ball head. That’s working fine for me. This guy was high up 
> in a spruce tree.  I upped my shutter speed from 1/500th to 1/1000th for this 
> shot, but I’ve found I can still shoot at 1/500th as well. Shake reduction 
> on, 630mm, f8, 1/1000th. Cropped to about 50% of frame
> 
> https://www.photo.net/photo/18647533/Big-Red
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Re: OT a bit of personal news

[Mark C]

Sorry for your mother's passing, and all the other stuff that has come 
along at this time. I hope the Oregon coast offers some solace.


Mark

On 3/25/2021 9:35 PM, Larry Colen wrote:

The good news is that I’ll be driving up to the Oregon coast tomorrow, a place 
that I’ve found very rich in photographic opportunities.

The fraught news is that I’m doing so to bury my mother who passed away this 
morning.  She was 90 years old, and over the past few years there was less and 
less of her there.  In short she had a critical case of time to go.  My 
emotions are a mixture of pain and relief, but I’ve basically said goodbye for 
the last time every time I’ve seen her for the past four years.

I also got fired today.  I’ve been hating my job more every day for a while 
now, so this also isn’t entirely bad news.  Finances may get a bit tricky for a 
bit, but with luck I’ll be able to get a new job that is actually in my career. 
 Even light construction is nowhere near as much fun at 60 as framing houses 
was when I was 20.

One bit of unequivocal good news, my Pentax 18-270 lens arrived today.  It’s 
been a bit awkward carrying both the 16-50 and the 55-300 on my bike, plus I’d 
invariably have the wrong lens mounted for whatever photo presented itself. A 
few days ago I found it on Ebay for $200 and I decided that buying it would be 
one of my better mistakes this week.  We’ll see how the IQ works out.  If it is 
as good as my Tamron 18-250 was it should definitely be adequate.  I do wish it 
were weather sealed, but I’m less likely to ride my bike in the rain.

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Re: PESO Birthday Bird

[Larry Colen]

That is certainly working.

I find that a monopod and ball head is often the best solution for me when 
photographing birds.

> On Mar 26, 2021, at 7:46 AM, Paul Stenquist  wrote:
> 
> Had some time to sit outside and enjoy the sun yesterday. My knee has 
> deteriorated to the point where I can’t stand for long without the joint 
> separating (surgery next month), so I’m now shooting from a lawn chair. I can 
> make that work with the tripod, but it limits my range, so I’ve take to using 
> a monopod with a ball head. That’s working fine for me. This guy was high up 
> in a spruce tree.  I upped my shutter speed from 1/500th to 1/1000th for this 
> shot, but I’ve found I can still shoot at 1/500th as well. Shake reduction 
> on, 630mm, f8, 1/1000th. Cropped to about 50% of frame
> 
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Re: OT a bit of personal news

[Subash Jeyan]

sorry to hear about your mother Larry. my condolences...

On Thu, 25 Mar 2021 18:35:23 -0700
Larry Colen  wrote:

> The good news is that I’ll be driving up to the Oregon coast
> tomorrow, a place that I’ve found very rich in photographic
> opportunities.
> 
> The fraught news is that I’m doing so to bury my mother who passed
> away this morning.  She was 90 years old, and over the past few years
> there was less and less of her there.  In short she had a critical
> case of time to go.  My emotions are a mixture of pain and relief,
> but I’ve basically said goodbye for the last time every time I’ve
> seen her for the past four years.
> 
> I also got fired today.  I’ve been hating my job more every day for a
> while now, so this also isn’t entirely bad news.  Finances may get a
> bit tricky for a bit, but with luck I’ll be able to get a new job
> that is actually in my career.  Even light construction is nowhere
> near as much fun at 60 as framing houses was when I was 20.  
> 
> One bit of unequivocal good news, my Pentax 18-270 lens arrived
> today.  It’s been a bit awkward carrying both the 16-50 and the
> 55-300 on my bike, plus I’d invariably have the wrong lens mounted
> for whatever photo presented itself. A few days ago I found it on
> Ebay for $200 and I decided that buying it would be one of my better
> mistakes this week.  We’ll see how the IQ works out.  If it is as
> good as my Tamron 18-250 was it should definitely be adequate.  I do
> wish it were weather sealed, but I’m less likely to ride my bike in
> the rain.  
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Re: Happy Paul Day

[Paul Stenquist]

Yep. Spent some time shooting, old folks style.  That would be sitting in a 
lawn chair with my camera on a monopod,

Paul

> On Mar 25, 2021, at 6:41 PM, ann sanfedele  wrote:
> 
> Must have been that cardinal I saw on facebook.. he has a big beak
> 
> ann
> 
>> On 3/25/2021 6:24 PM, Larry Colen wrote:
>> A little bird tells me that Steady Stenquist just completed another 365 day 
>> lap.
>> 
>> Congratulations, and  I hope you have an excellent day.
>> 
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Re: Happy Paul Day

[Paul Stenquist]

Thanks Ralf. HD a great day.

Paul

> On Mar 25, 2021, at 7:06 PM, Ralf R Radermacher  wrote:
> 
> Am 25.03.21 um 23:24 schrieb Larry Colen:
>> A little bird tells me that Steady Stenquist just completed another 365 day 
>> lap.
> 
> For he's a jolly good fellow :-)
> 
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Re: OT a bit of personal news

[Paul Stenquist]

My condolences. Hang in there, pal.

Paul

> On Mar 26, 2021, at 4:14 AM, Bulent Celasun  wrote:
> 
> Larry,
> 
> My condolences for your mother.
> You do look capable enough to deal with all that.
> I very much hope that your next message will include
> images made with your new lens.
> I will not be surprised if they turn out to be made under heavy rain.
> 
> Bulent
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> Larry Colen , 26 Mar 2021 Cum, 04:35 tarihinde şunu yazdı:
>> 
>> The good news is that I’ll be driving up to the Oregon coast tomorrow, a 
>> place that I’ve found very rich in photographic opportunities.
>> 
>> The fraught news is that I’m doing so to bury my mother who passed away this 
>> morning.  She was 90 years old, and over the past few years there was less 
>> and less of her there.  In short she had a critical case of time to go.  My 
>> emotions are a mixture of pain and relief, but I’ve basically said goodbye 
>> for the last time every time I’ve seen her for the past four years.
>> 
>> I also got fired today.  I’ve been hating my job more every day for a while 
>> now, so this also isn’t entirely bad news.  Finances may get a bit tricky 
>> for a bit, but with luck I’ll be able to get a new job that is actually in 
>> my career.  Even light construction is nowhere near as much fun at 60 as 
>> framing houses was when I was 20.
>> 
>> One bit of unequivocal good news, my Pentax 18-270 lens arrived today.  It’s 
>> been a bit awkward carrying both the 16-50 and the 55-300 on my bike, plus 
>> I’d invariably have the wrong lens mounted for whatever photo presented 
>> itself. A few days ago I found it on Ebay for $200 and I decided that buying 
>> it would be one of my better mistakes this week.  We’ll see how the IQ works 
>> out.  If it is as good as my Tamron 18-250 was it should definitely be 
>> adequate.  I do wish it were weather sealed, but I’m less likely to ride my 
>> bike in the rain.
>> 
>> --
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>> l...@red4est.com
>> 
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Re: Happy Paul Day

[mike wilson]

> On 25 March 2021 at 22:24 Larry Colen  wrote:
> 
> 
> A little bird tells me that Steady Stenquist just completed another 365 day 
> lap.   
> 
> Congratulations, and  I hope you have an excellent day.

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Re: OT a bit of personal news

[mike wilson]

Commiserations/congratulations according to your mood of the moment.  Your 
pictures of your mother, for me, appear to show more than the surface, which is 
always good for portraiture.

> On 26 March 2021 at 01:35 Larry Colen  wrote:
> 
> 
> The good news is that I’ll be driving up to the Oregon coast tomorrow, a 
> place that I’ve found very rich in photographic opportunities.
> 
> The fraught news is that I’m doing so to bury my mother who passed away this 
> morning.  She was 90 years old, and over the past few years there was less 
> and less of her there.  In short she had a critical case of time to go.  My 
> emotions are a mixture of pain and relief, but I’ve basically said goodbye 
> for the last time every time I’ve seen her for the past four years.
> 
> I also got fired today.  I’ve been hating my job more every day for a while 
> now, so this also isn’t entirely bad news.  Finances may get a bit tricky for 
> a bit, but with luck I’ll be able to get a new job that is actually in my 
> career.  Even light construction is nowhere near as much fun at 60 as framing 
> houses was when I was 20.  
> 
> One bit of unequivocal good news, my Pentax 18-270 lens arrived today.  It’s 
> been a bit awkward carrying both the 16-50 and the 55-300 on my bike, plus 
> I’d invariably have the wrong lens mounted for whatever photo presented 
> itself. A few days ago I found it on Ebay for $200 and I decided that buying 
> it would be one of my better mistakes this week.  We’ll see how the IQ works 
> out.  If it is as good as my Tamron 18-250 was it should definitely be 
> adequate.  I do wish it were weather sealed, but I’m less likely to ride my 
> bike in the rain.  
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Re: OT a bit of personal news

[Bulent Celasun]

Larry,

My condolences for your mother.
You do look capable enough to deal with all that.
I very much hope that your next message will include
images made with your new lens.
I will not be surprised if they turn out to be made under heavy rain.

Bulent


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Larry Colen , 26 Mar 2021 Cum, 04:35 tarihinde şunu yazdı:
>
> The good news is that I’ll be driving up to the Oregon coast tomorrow, a 
> place that I’ve found very rich in photographic opportunities.
>
> The fraught news is that I’m doing so to bury my mother who passed away this 
> morning.  She was 90 years old, and over the past few years there was less 
> and less of her there.  In short she had a critical case of time to go.  My 
> emotions are a mixture of pain and relief, but I’ve basically said goodbye 
> for the last time every time I’ve seen her for the past four years.
>
> I also got fired today.  I’ve been hating my job more every day for a while 
> now, so this also isn’t entirely bad news.  Finances may get a bit tricky for 
> a bit, but with luck I’ll be able to get a new job that is actually in my 
> career.  Even light construction is nowhere near as much fun at 60 as framing 
> houses was when I was 20.
>
> One bit of unequivocal good news, my Pentax 18-270 lens arrived today.  It’s 
> been a bit awkward carrying both the 16-50 and the 55-300 on my bike, plus 
> I’d invariably have the wrong lens mounted for whatever photo presented 
> itself. A few days ago I found it on Ebay for $200 and I decided that buying 
> it would be one of my better mistakes this week.  We’ll see how the IQ works 
> out.  If it is as good as my Tamron 18-250 was it should definitely be 
> adequate.  I do wish it were weather sealed, but I’m less likely to ride my 
> bike in the rain.
>
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Re: OT a bit of personal news

[Toine]

My condolences. Sounds like you manage to see the bright side of things.

On Fri, 26 Mar 2021 at 02:35, Larry Colen  wrote:
>
> The good news is that I’ll be driving up to the Oregon coast tomorrow, a 
> place that I’ve found very rich in photographic opportunities.
>
> The fraught news is that I’m doing so to bury my mother who passed away this 
> morning.  She was 90 years old, and over the past few years there was less 
> and less of her there.  In short she had a critical case of time to go.  My 
> emotions are a mixture of pain and relief, but I’ve basically said goodbye 
> for the last time every time I’ve seen her for the past four years.
>
> I also got fired today.  I’ve been hating my job more every day for a while 
> now, so this also isn’t entirely bad news.  Finances may get a bit tricky for 
> a bit, but with luck I’ll be able to get a new job that is actually in my 
> career.  Even light construction is nowhere near as much fun at 60 as framing 
> houses was when I was 20.
>
> One bit of unequivocal good news, my Pentax 18-270 lens arrived today.  It’s 
> been a bit awkward carrying both the 16-50 and the 55-300 on my bike, plus 
> I’d invariably have the wrong lens mounted for whatever photo presented 
> itself. A few days ago I found it on Ebay for $200 and I decided that buying 
> it would be one of my better mistakes this week.  We’ll see how the IQ works 
> out.  If it is as good as my Tamron 18-250 was it should definitely be 
> adequate.  I do wish it were weather sealed, but I’m less likely to ride my 
> bike in the rain.
>
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Re: OT a bit of personal news

[Henk Terhell]

My condolescences to you, Larry.

Op 2021-03-26 om 02:35 schreef Larry Colen:
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Re: OT a bit of personal news

[Larry Colen]

> On Mar 25, 2021, at 10:59 PM, Bob Pdml  wrote:
> 
> That’s a lot of crap to have to deal with at once, Larry, and you have my 
> deepest sympathy. Your mother looks very stylish in the photos, very much how 
> I imagine California girls of a certain age. I hope everything goes well with 
> your sad trip and that your work situation improves soon.

Thanks Bob, also John and Mike.


> 
>> On 26 Mar 2021, at 02:26, Larry Colen  wrote:
>> 
>> Oops, forgot to include this link.  I just did a very quick scan through my 
>> lightroom catalog for photos (both camera and phone) of Mom, and put 
>> together a quick proof set. I honestly don’t know when I’ll have the 
>> bandwidth to winnow them down. Most were taken since 2008, one is obviously 
>> much older than that. There are a few that I quite liked, but Mom disliked 
>> because she looked old in them (in her 80’s).  
>> 
>> https://www.flickr.com/photos/ellarsee/albums/72157718518654580
>> 
>> 

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Re: OT a bit of personal news

[John]

Sorry 'bout your mom.

On 3/25/2021 21:35:23, Larry Colen wrote:

The good news is that I’ll be driving up to the Oregon coast tomorrow, a
place that I’ve found very rich in photographic opportunities.

The fraught news is that I’m doing so to bury my mother who passed away this
morning.  She was 90 years old, and over the past few years there was less
and less of her there.  In short she had a critical case of time to go.  My
emotions are a mixture of pain and relief, but I’ve basically said goodbye
for the last time every time I’ve seen her for the past four years.

I also got fired today.  I’ve been hating my job more every day for a while
now, so this also isn’t entirely bad news.  Finances may get a bit tricky for
a bit, but with luck I’ll be able to get a new job that is actually in my
career.  Even light construction is nowhere near as much fun at 60 as framing
houses was when I was 20.

One bit of unequivocal good news, my Pentax 18-270 lens arrived today.  It’s
been a bit awkward carrying both the 16-50 and the 55-300 on my bike, plus
I’d invariably have the wrong lens mounted for whatever photo presented
itself. A few days ago I found it on Ebay for $200 and I decided that buying
it would be one of my better mistakes this week.  We’ll see how the IQ works
out.  If it is as good as my Tamron 18-250 was it should definitely be
adequate.  I do wish it were weather sealed, but I’m less likely to ride my
bike in the rain.

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