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Dan Lail
Film God

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From: Loganville, Georgia, USA
Registered: Jun 2003

posted November 30, 2006 05:43 PM

Earth to Jan! Where is the power poster, Jan Bister? Friend to all and a pretty good person too. [Big Grin]

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Steve Klare
Film Guy

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posted November 30, 2006 07:05 PM

Funny, I was just thinking the exact same thing.

C'mon back Jan, we miss you here!

Hope all is well.

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Paul Adsett
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posted November 30, 2006 08:27 PM

Me Too!
To paraphrase a famous western:
" Jan, come back! Mama wan'ts you, I know she does, and Papa too, I heard him say so! Jan, COME BACK...."
Fade out, as Jan rides into the hills.
A Paramount Picture

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John Clancy
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posted December 01, 2006 08:25 AM

Errrrm, Shane?

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Mike Peckham
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posted December 08, 2006 06:27 AM

Still no Jan [Frown]

Mike

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Dan Lail
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From: Loganville, Georgia, USA
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posted December 09, 2006 10:18 PM

Okay, Jan, we give up! Where are you? [Smile]

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Winbert Hutahaean
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posted December 10, 2006 11:19 PM

We have read that Jan's computer was on 24 hours (he never turn it off).

So something may happen to him.

I think Chip may know where he is.

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Winbert

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Dan Lail
Film God

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posted December 11, 2006 12:55 AM

Winbert, I remember that too! He said it was on 24/7. I think I will PM him.

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Dan Lail
Film God

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From: Loganville, Georgia, USA
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posted December 14, 2006 02:47 PM

I spoke with Jan and he is alive and well. He will being posting again soon. [Smile]

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Sam James
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posted December 14, 2006 04:51 PM

Good. Missed him. Thanks Dan.

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Douglas Meltzer
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posted December 14, 2006 04:58 PM

Thank you, Dan. I was worried that Jan's special ST-1600HD modified monster toppled over on him.......

Doug

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Paul Adsett
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posted December 14, 2006 04:58 PM

Great news Dan! Jan's contributions to the forum have been greatly missed. I was beginning to think that he had been seduced by a video projector! [Big Grin]

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Tony Milman
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posted December 14, 2006 05:08 PM

I was more concerned that he had lost all his figers whilst on a fast rewind [Eek!]

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Dan Lail
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From: Loganville, Georgia, USA
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posted December 14, 2006 05:51 PM

And once again Tony comes through with dark humor from the mother land. [Big Grin]

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Chip Gelmini
Phenomenal Film Handler

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From: Brooksville, FL
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posted December 16, 2006 01:06 PM

I have not heard from him privately in a long time. I spoke with Mrs. Bister and she said he was doing well. But that's all I know right now with exception to what's posted here.

Come on' back, Jan. We all miss you.

CG

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James N. Savage 3
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posted December 16, 2006 02:56 PM

I heard he had a redish/pink tint and may have a mild case of "vinegar syndrome".

GET WELL SOON!

Nick.

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Michael De Angelis
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From: USA
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posted December 17, 2006 10:39 AM

Reddish, Pink
is still viewable,
and the vinegar odor
can be aired out.

It's the Mold spots
that I was concerned about.
[Big Grin]

Michael

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Jan Bister
Darth 8mm

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From: Ohio, USA
Registered: Jan 2005

posted December 26, 2006 10:33 PM

Wow.... *laughs* You guys! Oh, this is fantastic, reading all the kind words and emotional outpourings... mixed with that twisted humor I love so much about this forum. [Big Grin]

Anyway - SURPRISE! I am alive... and that crazy, mad holiday season at my job is finally finally over. It's been really hard, not just work itself but also me being restless a lot and having a hard time sleeping which meant I was always tired during the day and couldn't even think straight after coming at home at night to even just come here and post a quick 'hello' ... I'll even admit that I also have a new addiction since late October, which is called Second Life ... for those who haven't heard of it, it's a massive online virtual 3D world where you can create an avatar that lives in this world and does all kinds of things... meet other avatars, work, earn virtual money, rent or buy a place to live or build your own house, socialize and have a nightlife, even go dancing... or open a business and create things and sell them. Amazing stuff. So I've been playing that a lot...

Of course the big question y'all are asking yourselves now is: Has Jan Bister abandoned super-8? No! But sadly I just can't invest the time (nor money) into it anymore that I have before... but by the end of this week when the long New Year's Eve weekend is upon us, I know I'll be firing up my ST-1600HD and watching Things To Come, which I've only been wanting to see ever since I bought it. LOL [Big Grin]

But I do think of the lot of you - in fact, hope everyone's had a great Christmas (I did) [Smile]

and while it's not too late, I wish everyone the best for a happy New Year. [Smile]

BTW, I did get the latest issues each of Super 8 Today and smallformat, and I swear they just get better each time! So much fun to read - I read with great interest the article about Derann's Disney deal which included a photo of Kevin F and reviews of 3 of his Disney favorites... I cannot deny a certain pride in being a member of the 8mm forum and having conversed with you "in person" Kevin [Wink]

Great article... like just about all the others in both magazines. So, yes, my love for film is alive and well... it's just been on the back burner these past couple months. [Roll Eyes]

Well, I could say so much more, but this just for starters... thanks again for the nice words everybody and I promise I'll be more active around here again soon... starting next year. *grin* [Wink]

And on the weekend I'll make time to browse everything that's been posted since October and catch up on replies...

Dan: I really enjoyed the surprise phone call, it was cool talking to you!

Chip: My apologies for not replying to your email, and THANK YOU for the Christmas present. Very nicely done, I love it [Cool]

(Must admit I have yet to watch the VCD, though!) One of these days we'll catch up again in online chat - hope everything's well with you!

*bows and makes a graceful exit amid applause*

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Winbert Hutahaean
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posted December 26, 2006 10:40 PM

Hi Jan, nice to see you again here.
(I must be the first member to congratulate you!)

cheers

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Dan Lail
Film God

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posted December 27, 2006 05:52 PM

The wascally wabbit has returned. [Big Grin]

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Kevin Faulkner
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posted December 27, 2006 06:24 PM

Thanks for those comments about the article in Small Format but most of all it's great to see you back again [Smile]

So whats the next project from the mad scientist from across the world? [Big Grin]

Kev.

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Kevin Faulkner
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posted January 05, 2007 04:49 PM

He's gone again!!! [Frown]

Jan I have sent you an email and PM which I need an answer to fairly quickly if poss.

Is there anyone who could contact Jan for me?

Thanks, Kev.

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Jan Bister
Darth 8mm

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From: Ohio, USA
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posted January 11, 2007 09:46 PM

Ohdear, ohdear! I got around to it Kevin! But it took your making an overseas call to my answering machine first - shame on me! [Eek!]

Anyway, my next mad project? Well, for those who've paid attention to my mention of Second Life, I do have in mind building virtual replicas of my Elmo projector(s) and some other cinematic equipment in the game... and as Second Life allows you to watch Quicktime movies rendered in-game (on virtual TV/movie screens, no less), I can well see myself creating an entire virtual screening room, then linking Quicktime trailers (or such) of classic films and cartoons to it... Crazy, huh? [Big Grin]

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Dan Lail
Film God

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From: Loganville, Georgia, USA
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posted January 11, 2007 10:46 PM

I would like to welcome our new member, Jan Bister. [Razz]