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haikman [2009-04-05 09:11:51 +0000 UTC]

ah analogue..
I'm very nostalgic and appreciative of the time and care involved with using original equipment..typewriters, cameras, print presses, phones and the sound of vinyl records.
I remember having a blackandwhite tv as a kid, I used to have to actually 'leave my seat' to turn the channel over using a big knob on the tv and fight with the aerial for good reception..good memories

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myrnajacobs In reply to haikman [2009-04-06 05:14:13 +0000 UTC]

Me too. I still love to send handmade cards through the mail, and print things on a handpress (I wish I had one!). . .

Having said that, I don't often use my analog cameras. Sad, isn't it.

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haikman In reply to myrnajacobs [2009-04-06 09:58:34 +0000 UTC]

handmade cards is a lovely craft though..I wish I could do that.
instead I give my analogue cameras a good workout!

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myrnajacobs In reply to haikman [2009-04-06 18:55:03 +0000 UTC]

I keep film in mine but then forget to have it processed... (unless it is bw which I can do easily).

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haikman In reply to myrnajacobs [2009-04-07 09:04:52 +0000 UTC]

it's like finding a £5 note in the pocket of an old coat..I picked up one of my cams last week and it had a 35mm colour film in..from when, I don't know!!

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myrnajacobs In reply to haikman [2009-04-07 22:56:41 +0000 UTC]

God I LOVE photographic surprises.

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SuggestionBox [2009-03-14 05:37:34 +0000 UTC]

Amazing picture. Iv'e always liked typewriters in general as well, so it doesn't hurt. haha.

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myrnajacobs In reply to SuggestionBox [2009-03-14 09:13:33 +0000 UTC]

thanks.

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SLPdomain [2009-02-06 05:26:14 +0000 UTC]

very haunting...

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myrnajacobs In reply to SLPdomain [2009-02-07 01:12:16 +0000 UTC]

thanks. I have a nostalgic feeling about old typewriters..

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luminousmoon [2009-01-04 00:55:45 +0000 UTC]

When I was younger I used sneak into the room of the old man who lived with us and play with his type writer. It was around the time when I was discovering that reading was much more than homework. I loved that I had to work to make the words show up and I don't think I ever wrote more than "My name is..." considering I was 7 or 8, but every page seemed much more important. I really like this photo, it's very much like how I feel when I can't write.

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myrnajacobs In reply to luminousmoon [2009-01-08 03:13:12 +0000 UTC]

I loved your comment and your story. I know that feeling too and it is not so different from how I feel about other creative activities. Sometimes ... it comes so easily and sometimes it odd and disfunctional.

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stipend [2009-01-04 00:30:38 +0000 UTC]

happy 2009, i loves the framing of this picture!

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myrnajacobs In reply to stipend [2009-01-08 03:13:30 +0000 UTC]

thank you. Happy 2009 to you too.

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stipend In reply to myrnajacobs [2009-01-08 20:07:15 +0000 UTC]

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ShadowsToTheWall [2009-01-03 23:40:12 +0000 UTC]

mm.

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gregoryhawk [2009-01-03 15:23:32 +0000 UTC]

sometimes they jump out at you, like those keys

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myrnajacobs In reply to gregoryhawk [2009-01-03 18:27:37 +0000 UTC]

Yes, sometimes they do!

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rhapsouldize [2009-01-03 03:08:21 +0000 UTC]

this is beautiful, myrna! f/1.0... i am jealous! hope you have a great new year!

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myrnajacobs In reply to rhapsouldize [2009-01-03 04:06:58 +0000 UTC]

Thanks... and have a fantastically wonderful 2009... I have high hopes.

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ron831 [2009-01-02 22:10:53 +0000 UTC]

Looks like the model of typewriter I had in High School.. With this one, I believe I might be able to type...

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myrnajacobs In reply to ron831 [2009-01-03 04:07:23 +0000 UTC]

I think you just have to have certain things to say... lol

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eisenkalk [2009-01-02 17:52:41 +0000 UTC]

very cool and mysterious. very naked lunch... like it a lot!

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myrnajacobs In reply to eisenkalk [2009-01-02 18:26:24 +0000 UTC]

oh... naked lunch... yes yes, it is!

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InTheQuiet [2009-01-02 01:10:15 +0000 UTC]

This has mystery to it, and I love it. I sat at a typewriter like that and searched for words, yeah.

I must send this to my wordsmith friend...

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myrnajacobs In reply to InTheQuiet [2009-01-02 02:10:01 +0000 UTC]

I'm so happy you like it. I felt the same way when I saw the thing sitting there.

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aqueous-sun [2009-01-01 17:14:38 +0000 UTC]

I lost the words years ago, hence the images....

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myrnajacobs In reply to aqueous-sun [2009-01-02 02:11:34 +0000 UTC]

oh my... I do understand.

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romirose22 [2009-01-01 16:02:16 +0000 UTC]

couldn't agree more! Next time I'm in LA we should have coffee. I don't think I will go this year though...

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myrnajacobs In reply to romirose22 [2009-01-02 02:11:11 +0000 UTC]

I would love that! coffee with a virtual friend.

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intao [2008-12-31 23:01:11 +0000 UTC]

well said

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myrnajacobs In reply to intao [2009-01-01 05:57:55 +0000 UTC]

Have a lovely NEw Year .. and 2009 too. It should be like your photographs....mysteriously calm with an edge of magic.

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intao In reply to myrnajacobs [2009-01-01 20:06:14 +0000 UTC]

Thank You, and I hope yours will be like your photographs, warm with incite,full of hope and understanding.

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myrnajacobs In reply to intao [2009-01-02 02:10:44 +0000 UTC]

How wonderful you are!

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Cheshire118 [2008-12-31 22:51:01 +0000 UTC]

Happy, healthy, prosperous new year to you and all those you love, Myrna.

Be well,
Susan
PS: where are you living now?

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myrnajacobs In reply to Cheshire118 [2009-01-01 05:55:59 +0000 UTC]

Susan, I'm currently at my daughter's in Los Gatos but will be finding a place to live in the Los Angeles area (I know...it's not ideal in so many ways!).

Have a wonderful new year and let's decide to have a great... magical even, 2009!

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AlicjaRodzik [2008-12-31 20:51:21 +0000 UTC]


excellent my friend
happy new year !

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myrnajacobs In reply to AlicjaRodzik [2009-01-01 05:56:59 +0000 UTC]

thank you.

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JamesSkeltonSmith [2008-12-31 20:34:51 +0000 UTC]

Like rows of bad teeth

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myrnajacobs In reply to JamesSkeltonSmith [2009-01-01 05:56:16 +0000 UTC]

lol you are right.

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MahmoudYakut [2008-12-31 20:28:44 +0000 UTC]

I agree

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myrnajacobs In reply to MahmoudYakut [2009-01-01 05:58:14 +0000 UTC]

Thanks.

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citizenfour [2008-12-31 20:13:33 +0000 UTC]

especially when a good portion the alphabet is out of focus

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myrnajacobs In reply to citizenfour [2009-01-01 05:58:27 +0000 UTC]

lol...

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pearwood [2008-12-31 19:45:38 +0000 UTC]

A blessed New Year in any case, Myrna.
Steve

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myrnajacobs In reply to pearwood [2008-12-31 19:55:27 +0000 UTC]

Thanks Steve. I wish you the same!

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