Sparks...

[LarryD]

Masterful there.

[PFMcFarland]

Dormancy is fairly common for us amateurs, as we don't have to make a living taking photos. But it comes back when other things clear out of the way. I myself haven't been shooting much film lately for various reasons, but I finally found a closer place to get mine developed. Dropped off nine rolls from last year, so should be interesting to see how they do.

You've still got the touch, Scott.

PF

[Brazile]

And they are perfect for that. I have one of the low-angle planes, which I reach for when I have some end grain to deal with, but I love the #18 as well.

I understand about the time. It helps to have your kids up and out. I am in the process of figuring out how to trade money for time right now myself, hoping it all works out...

Robert

[scott]

Thanks guys. We're not quite empty nesters yet, but the day is coming quick. My son was home for Spring break last week - was nice having him home, but he's very much into his own schedule and priorities now, as he should be. My daughter has a few months to go, and overall she's ready.

FWIW, I got the Epson 1280 tuned up and running. I printed the plane silhouette big, and I'm happy. And I bought some FP4+ 4x5 film to see if there's a difference shooting good, fresh film rather than the Arista stuff I've always shot. Hope to try that out today. And a roll of Acros 120 is hanging from last week at the Elwood Park zoo. I'm starting to remember this.

Scott