[Leica] [LRflex] Ted's NY Opening.... WOW! WOW! WOW! :-)

[philippe.amard at sfr.fr (Philippe)]

Alice and I are SO happy that it happened at long last Dear Uncle Ted :-)

Auntie Irene was also in our hearts.

Be and STAY well dear Ted :-)
Amities
Philippe

Le 3 mai 2014 ? 18:13, tedgrant at shaw.ca a ?crit :

> WOW! WOW!! WOW!!!!!!!  AND ANOTHER BIG WOW! :-)
>  
> How does one answer 1800 e-mails about a moment in my life as wonderful 
> and emotional as the LEICA GALLERY opening? Between the LEICA folder 
> incoming and the general mail incoming folder that many! 1800!!! :-)
>  
> No I'm not going to answer them all individually, but hopefully try to 
> answer them with one huge "THANK YOU" to all those who could make it to 
> the gallery opening. And obviously many who've posted the fun photos of 
> crew and myself enjoying the camaraderie of the get to-gether and meeting 
> face to face. As well as the many many who couldn't make it, but have sent 
> so many congratulation e-mails. Love you all! :-)
>  
> I will give you the bit of emotional impact I felt as I walked into the 
> gallery by myself early afternoon Thursday:
>  
> A short walk along a hallway I could see into the gallery and a few of the 
> prints on the wall, but not a complete room of the 5 rooms of hanging 
> photos. A few more steps and there I stood looking at so many photos I was 
> completely mesmerized and heart soaring like crazy! And those who know me 
> face to face will appreciate the next line! :-)
>  
> I just broke down and began bawling, crying completely uncontrollably! 
> Just as I sit here once again shedding tears as I recall the moment and 
> not having my dear wife Irene of 64years standing there with me. Now 
> passed away two years. It was she who put the first camera in my hands as 
> a birthday gift, May 27 1950! She was my toughest photo editor and pat on 
> back giver person.
>  
> Of all the wonderful folks who attended, she is the one most deserving of 
> being there! And I cried and cried some more!
>  
> A huge emotional moment to say the least! Although during the several days 
> I returned each time and reveled in the amazing beauty of the photos on 
> the walls. I felt her presents in my heart. As I know without question, 
> she was there in spirit! Quite often as she was when I was away on some 
> assignment in a dark corner of Earth.
>  
> Thank you all who could make it and to those who couldn't? We now have so 
> many people moment photos being posted, everyone one was there. :-)
> cheers to all!
>  
> ted
>  
>