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Stuart Reid
Jedi Master Film Handler

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From: Worthing, West Sussex, UK
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posted May 27, 2016 02:53 PM

Here's my Polly, she'll be 7 in October and today she learned how to thread the projector! Next week: splicing [Wink]

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Tom Photiou
Film God

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From: Plymouth U.K
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posted May 27, 2016 03:14 PM

I want that projecotor

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Stuart Reid
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posted May 27, 2016 03:38 PM

It's taken me since 1979 to get one.

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Pasquale DAlessio
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posted May 27, 2016 03:43 PM

That is one of the most precious photographs I have ever seen. Just look at the expression on her face. She is really into it.

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Graham Ritchie
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posted May 27, 2016 03:46 PM

Excellent photo Stuart [Smile]

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Melvin England
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From: Hull, East Yorkshire, UK
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posted May 27, 2016 04:17 PM

Let's get this right....... a six and a half year old girl is given her very first basic steps in how to thread a projector using an...........ELMO GS1200 TO PRACTICE ON !!!! Goodness me! Tuition just doesn't start any better than that! Well done,Polly! Keep learning everything you can and keep interested in the hobby as we need young ladies like yourself to keep this hobby alive a long time into the future!
I am now curious to know what type of car daddy will give you your first driving lesson in? (!!!!!!)

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Paul Browning
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posted May 28, 2016 11:55 AM

I would say given the projector, a lambo !!!!!!!.

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Terry Sills
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From: Weymouth,Dorset,England
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posted May 28, 2016 01:31 PM

That's one photo that Polly will never be embarrassed about. Lovely.

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Michael Lattavo
Expert Film Handler

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From: Canton, OH, USA
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posted May 28, 2016 01:41 PM

That's so cool!!

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Mark Todd
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posted May 29, 2016 05:26 AM

That is just brilliant Stuart, and whoever took the Photo caught it just right too.

Thats a long wait for a nice GS, mine might even be a bit longer !!!

Best Mark.

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Steven J Kirk
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From: Southern England
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posted May 29, 2016 08:24 AM

I still count to 5 until the film comes out the back. Always relieved when it does!

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Melvin England
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From: Hull, East Yorkshire, UK
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posted May 29, 2016 10:02 AM

So I'm NOT the only one that does that,Steve!

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William Olson
Master Film Handler

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posted May 30, 2016 09:35 AM

I do that, too. I guess the relief at seeing the leader come out the other end is a feeling we all share.

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Steve Klare
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From: Long Island, NY, USA
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posted May 30, 2016 11:27 AM

Fatherhood changes film collecting!

-now you can buy all the cartoons you want, and stop pretending you are doing it for their historic value!

I'll always remember that first time with my son: maybe 15 months old. There he is sitting on the couch and I raise the tripod screen right in front of him...scared him too! (Some things you need to ease into!)

When he was in pre-school they asked him who his favorite movie star was. He said "Laurel and Hardy".

-They just couldn't quite process that!

A couple of years ago I thought it would be nice if he came to Wildwood with me. He's joined in there ever since.

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All I ask is a wide screen and a projector to light her by...

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Joe Caruso
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posted May 30, 2016 11:48 AM

I'd say he's our youngest technician - Shorty

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Andrew Woodcock
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posted May 30, 2016 12:14 PM

Super (8) photo Stuart! Right up there with the wonderful one I remember from Ignacio all those years ago that included his toddler sat in front of his "Studio" machine when reviewing the model. [Smile]

Great work you are doing there Stuart and here's hoping your Daughter grows up to share your same enthusiasm here for the hobby. [Smile]

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Paul Adsett
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posted May 30, 2016 03:19 PM

Here's my Grandson back in 2006 on the Pathe Baby. It seems like yesterday, so enjoy every hour with your daughter Stuart!

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Andrew Woodcock
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posted May 30, 2016 03:33 PM

What a terrific photo Paul! The joy on your grandsons face there is simply immeasurable! [Smile]

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Mark Todd
Film God

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From: UK
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posted May 30, 2016 03:39 PM

10 years ago Paul !!!

Where does it go.

Hope I, and all of us are about to look back at Stuart`s in 10 years too.

Best Mark.

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Stuart Reid
Jedi Master Film Handler

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From: Worthing, West Sussex, UK
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posted May 31, 2016 04:40 AM

Paul, that is a GREAT photo!

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James N. Savage 3
Phenomenal Film Handler

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From: Washington, DC
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posted May 31, 2016 09:19 AM

Great picture Stuart.

And Paul- I thought of your old photo as soon as I saw this one today [Smile]

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James.

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