Just had a busy day at Long Melford, marred only by the announcement before the fair begun, of the death of fellow dealer (and old friend) Richard Temple. Had known Richard, and his wife Dorothy, since the mid nineteen sixties, so that his death, though not unexpected, was a bit of a blow. He was a good, straight, dealer, and his knowledge would always be given freely, and could be relied upon. He will be much missed.
At the fair bought an 1823 pattern English cavalry sword, the scabbard of which needs some repair, and a couple of battered but fairly early (circa 1700-1720) English brass candlesticks. More work for the long winter evenings. Friend (and again - fellow dealer) Liz Alport came to dinner last night, stayed over and also came to the fair.
P.s The above photo shows your blogger (last weekend) indulging in the ancient and popular English sport of hogging the fire. Or unpopular if you were one of the persons who'd not managed to get near the fireplace!!!!!
Got to take down the tree and Christmas cards now - it being the Twelfth Day of Christmas. So - Goodnight All.
6 comments:
I'm called the fire hog at Skoog Farm. There's nothing like it when it's cold outside.
Russell is very sorry to hear about Richard, he'd known him for a long time too, and similarly liked and respected him. He has bought many items from him over the years. And delivered their Christmas trees to them, which they bought when our son had his shop!
We've also known Liz for many years too, of course. How come we don't 'actually' know each other?!
Not having a fire to hog I thought I'd indulge in the second most popular English sport of nit-picking.
Lovely portrait old chap and soft focus is fine in its proper place, but have you ever considered pressing the camera button down to first position and allowing the auto-focus system a moment to focus upon your subject before fully depressing the button to actuate the shutter? Or do I need to consult my daughter in her professional capacity as optician again?
I think Pootatu thinks I'm being a bit of a tit... her v-word is brabun! Damnably rude if you ask me!
Very true Lori.
Hello Z. Well I think I do know the Sage by sight (around the antique fairs and salerooms - though I don't use the provincial salerooms much these days). Don't know why we haven't met you, but the loss, of course, is entirely ours, and could be easily remedied any time you find yourself in South Suffolk. Come and have a coffee with us.
Regards Mike and Ann.
Hello Crowbard. You mean there's a first and second pressure on the camera, as on a rifle trigger? I learn something new every day.
I just press the bulb hard to make sure the camera goes off, just like I've always done.
Thanks, Mike.
P.s. My computer, via the wf word,has just called me a 'snert'!!!
P.P.S. Sorry. Not bulb- button.
Exactly so Mike, clever little blighters these dig-it-all cameras, despite their hippy title.
If you look through the view-finder... er on the er observation screen?... you can actually see the mechanism focalizing as our transatlantic cousins so quaintly (and annoyingly) put it. The little yellow corners close in around the plus sign on the screen to let you know it's ready for firing pressure.
Suggest you take up first pressure watching the screen then let off pressure and take a step nearer and take up first pressure again to see the change of focus happening.
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