Re: Bill Owens passing

2015-02-05 Thread Bill
On 02/02/2015 12:51 PM, Bob Sullivan wrote: Bill died earlier today, with family around him. As Mark recounted, he was a Grandfather Mountain Nature Photography regular. His pop-up camper in the pick-nick area was 'pdml central'. He was a kind and genial fellow. He and Phyllis were great hosts

RE: Bill Owens passing

2015-02-03 Thread Malcolm Smith
John Coyle wrote: So sorry to hear of Bill's passing - I never met him in person but remember him well from the early days of the PDML. Please pass my condolences to his family. I used to read all the reports from 'PDML central'. I'm very sorry to hear of his passing. Malcolm -- PDML

Re: Bill Owens passing

2015-02-03 Thread Mark Roberts
Jostein Øksne wrote: That's sad news indeed. I too remember him from GFM 2004; he and Phyllis finding room to accommodate me too in their camper. It seemed to be one of those magical contraptions with more space inside than it occupies in the physical world. In no small part due to their

Re: Bill Owens passing

2015-02-03 Thread David J Brooks
On Mon, Feb 2, 2015 at 1:51 PM, Bob Sullivan rf.sulli...@gmail.com wrote: Bill died earlier today, with family around him. As Mark recounted, he was a Grandfather Mountain Nature Photography regular. His pop-up camper in the pick-nick area was 'pdml central'. He was a kind and genial fellow.

Re: Bill Owens passing

2015-02-03 Thread Ann Sanfedele
It was comfy in there even with 5 of us - Bill and Phyll, Caesar, Jostein and moi. I think I scored the most comfortable bunk, which was the dining table and seats converted. It could have slept six, but happily for me, didn't have to. ann On 2/3/2015 06:03, Jostein Øksne wrote: That's sad

Re: Bill Owens passing

2015-02-03 Thread Bruce
Like many others, I found Bill to be a gentleman and a very kind hearted soul. The world has lost a great person and I think we all feel it. My heart goes out to his family and friends at this time. -- Bruce On February 2, 2015 10:51:27 AM PST, Bob Sullivan rf.sulli...@gmail.com wrote: Bill

Re: Bill Owens passing

2015-02-03 Thread Steve Cottrell
On 3/2/15, Mark Roberts, discombobulated, unleashed: Here's a photo from 2004: Frank Theriault, Doug Brewer and Jostein in PDML Central. http://www.robertstech.com/temp/PDMLcentral2004.jpg I think Doug's noticed a leak in the roof. -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__Broadcast, Corporate, ||

Re: Bill Owens passing

2015-02-03 Thread Alexandru-Cristian Sarbu
I only knew him from his messages on PDML and your stories - yet I'm saddened to hear that he's gone. Rest in peace, Bill Owens. Alex (long time lurker) On Mon, Feb 2, 2015 at 8:51 PM, Bob Sullivan rf.sulli...@gmail.com wrote: Bill died earlier today, with family around him. As Mark

Re: Bill Owens passing

2015-02-03 Thread Jostein Øksne
That's sad news indeed. I too remember him from GFM 2004; he and Phyllis finding room to accommodate me too in their camper. It seemed to be one of those magical contraptions with more space inside than it occupies in the physical world. In no small part due to their hospitality. Jostein Den

RE: Bill Owens passing

2015-02-03 Thread John Coyle
So sorry to hear of Bill's passing - I never met him in person but remember him well from the early days of the PDML. Please pass my condolences to his family. John in Brisbane On Mon, Feb 2, 2015 at 1:51 PM, Bob Sullivan rf.sulli...@gmail.com wrote: Bill died earlier today, with family

Re: Bill Owens passing

2015-02-03 Thread Ken Waller
Subject: Re: Bill Owens passing On Mon, Feb 2, 2015 at 1:51 PM, Bob Sullivan rf.sulli...@gmail.com wrote: Bill died earlier today, with family around him. As Mark recounted, he was a Grandfather Mountain Nature Photography regular. His pop-up camper in the pick-nick area was 'pdml central'. He

Re: Bill Owens passing

2015-02-03 Thread Jostein Øksne
, February 3, 2015 1:35 PM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: Bill Owens passing Jostein Øksne wrote: That's sad news indeed. I too remember him from GFM 2004; he and Phyllis finding room to accommodate me too in their camper. It seemed to be one of those magical contraptions with more

Re: Bill Owens passing

2015-02-03 Thread Jostein Øksne
Now with link: http://www.alunfoto.no/GFM2004/index.html -Opprinnelig melding- From: Jostein Øksne Sent: Tuesday, February 3, 2015 10:54 PM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: Bill Owens passing Found these in the archives. Most of the people shots were made with the Optio S

Re: Bill Owens passing

2015-02-02 Thread Paul Stenquist
Good man. He will be missed. Paul via phone On Feb 2, 2015, at 1:51 PM, Bob Sullivan rf.sulli...@gmail.com wrote: Bill died earlier today, with family around him. As Mark recounted, he was a Grandfather Mountain Nature Photography regular. His pop-up camper in the pick-nick area was

Re: Bill Owens passing

2015-02-02 Thread Ann Sanfedele
So,so sorry to hear it. I looked at the list this morning and saw Bill owens failing in the same page as this one, Bob.. PDML central was my home at the GFM in 2004... Bill and Phyllis were absolutely wonderful to be around.. certainly hoped to be able to see them again. Thanks for letting

Re: Bill Owens passing

2015-02-02 Thread DagT
Sad news indeed. DagT 2. feb. 2015 kl. 19.51 skrev Bob Sullivan rf.sulli...@gmail.com: Bill died earlier today, with family around him. As Mark recounted, he was a Grandfather Mountain Nature Photography regular. His pop-up camper in the pick-nick area was 'pdml central'. He was a kind

Re: Bill Owens passing

2015-02-02 Thread Brian Walters
Quoting Bob Sullivan rf.sulli...@gmail.com: Bill died earlier today, with family around him. As Mark recounted, he was a Grandfather Mountain Nature Photography regular. His pop-up camper in the pick-nick area was 'pdml central'. He was a kind and genial fellow. He and Phyllis were great

Re: Bill Owens passing

2015-02-02 Thread Mark C
Sorry to learn of this, Bob. Sad news. On 2/2/2015 1:51 PM, Bob Sullivan wrote: Bill died earlier today, with family around him. As Mark recounted, he was a Grandfather Mountain Nature Photography regular. His pop-up camper in the pick-nick area was 'pdml central'. He was a kind and genial

Re: Bill Owens passing

2015-02-02 Thread stan
On 2015-02-02 15:51, Bob Sullivan wrote: Bill died earlier today, with family around him. As Mark recounted, he was a Grandfather Mountain Nature Photography regular. His pop-up camper in the pick-nick area was 'pdml central'. He was a kind and genial fellow. He and Phyllis were great hosts

Re: Bill Owens passing

2015-02-02 Thread Rob Studdert
Sad news indeed :( On 3 February 2015 at 14:48, Yolanda Rowe ypr...@gmail.com wrote: Rest in peace, Bill Owens. My condolences to his family. Yonnie On Mon, Feb 2, 2015 at 9:02 PM, s...@stans-photography.info wrote: On 2015-02-02 15:51, Bob Sullivan wrote: Bill died earlier today,

Re: Bill Owens passing

2015-02-02 Thread Christine Aguila
Very sorry to hear this. I met Bill at Grandfather's MT. He was very warm in welcoming me to the MT as was his wife. Bob Sullivan, please make sure you send my condolences to Bill's family. Christine Sent from my iPad On Feb 2, 2015, at 12:51 PM, Bob Sullivan rf.sulli...@gmail.com wrote:

Bill Owens passing

2015-02-02 Thread Bob Sullivan
Bill died earlier today, with family around him. As Mark recounted, he was a Grandfather Mountain Nature Photography regular. His pop-up camper in the pick-nick area was 'pdml central'. He was a kind and genial fellow. He and Phyllis were great hosts for our annual gatherings. Sadly, Bob

Re: Bill Owens passing

2015-02-02 Thread Yolanda Rowe
Rest in peace, Bill Owens. My condolences to his family. Yonnie On Mon, Feb 2, 2015 at 9:02 PM, s...@stans-photography.info wrote: On 2015-02-02 15:51, Bob Sullivan wrote: Bill died earlier today, with family around him. As Mark recounted, he was a Grandfather Mountain Nature Photography

Re: Bill Owens passing

2015-02-02 Thread P.J. Alling
and life becomes a little emptier... On 2/2/2015 1:51 PM, Bob Sullivan wrote: Bill died earlier today, with family around him. As Mark recounted, he was a Grandfather Mountain Nature Photography regular. His pop-up camper in the pick-nick area was 'pdml central'. He was a kind and genial

Re: Bill Owens passing

2015-02-02 Thread Boris Liberman
Sad news indeed... Sent with AquaMail for Android http://www.aqua-mail.com On February 2, 2015 8:51:37 PM Bob Sullivan rf.sulli...@gmail.com wrote: Bill died earlier today, with family around him. As Mark recounted, he was a Grandfather Mountain Nature Photography regular. His pop-up camper