[Leica] SWMBO 1949-2012

[mark at whitedogs.co.uk (Mark Pope)]

Dear Ted,

I'd just like to add my condolences and sadness at your loss.
I really can't think of anything else to add, other than my thoughts are 
with you and your family.

Best wishes




Mark Pope,
Swindon, Wilts
UK

Homepage               http://www.monomagic.co.uk
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                (2008) 
http://www.monomagic.co.uk/index.php?gallery=paw/2008

On 26/03/2012 01:33, tedgrant at shaw.ca wrote:
> SWMBO 1949-2012
>
> My 21st birthday 1950 and standing before me was my beautiful blonde
> blue eyed wife of seven months. A big smile on her face and two boxes in
> her hands.
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> "Happy Birthday Dear" she offered as she handed me the boxes.
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> I carefully opened the first, a box about the size of a two layer cake
> and surprise of surprises a camera! Something I had wanted since I was a
> little kid. An ARGUS A2 35mm black beauty, so I thought. Still have it
> to this day! Opened the smaller and it was a roll of KODAK Super XX 36
> exposure film.
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>
> May 27 1950 and a new world began beyond my wildest dreams. A life
> career beyond ones imagination. Thousands upon thousands of miles about
> our planet and adventures to dream of in far off locations with cameras
> about my neck and shoulders.
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>
>
> SWMBO, a photo editor who never allowed nor accepted an excuse for
> sloppy camera handling nor missing the right moment. Who bluntly told
> me.. "The great baseball player Yogi Berra said. "YOU CAN'T THINK AND
> BAT! And neither can you think and shoot!"
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>
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> She gave such incredible encouragement and praise when "You did good!"
> Then smiled and gave me a kiss. And for our 62 years that was the photo
> life of this family. Praise when you deserved it and a tongue lashing
> when you screwed-up!
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>
>
> Unfortunately as of today my beautiful blonde, blue eyed SWMBO photo
> editor is no longer here to cheer me on nor berate as the case maybe.
>
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> Photography will never be the same.
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> Good night.
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