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Re: Northern Pacific Tacoma Division Video from the 1960's
Author: Steve Thompson
Date: 11-18-2011 - 09:12
Glasses...
Well, he had them, mostly. It was his close vision that was a problem, far vision was so-so, so they stayed in his pocket most the time, bifocals if I remember right. He did have trouble focusing the movie camera, put on his glasses when working with the Rolleiflex at least!
We were out salmon fishing on Puget Sound one time aout 1963, with a neighbor and they slipped out of his pocket into the bay. Mike managed to snag them with the net, but dad said, "Screw em" and turned the net over! Eventually he gave in and wore the new set more often.
I used to think it was funny when he cussed the things, or needed them and couldn't find them. Now... I can relate! Dang age.
Steve
Well, he had them, mostly. It was his close vision that was a problem, far vision was so-so, so they stayed in his pocket most the time, bifocals if I remember right. He did have trouble focusing the movie camera, put on his glasses when working with the Rolleiflex at least!
We were out salmon fishing on Puget Sound one time aout 1963, with a neighbor and they slipped out of his pocket into the bay. Mike managed to snag them with the net, but dad said, "Screw em" and turned the net over! Eventually he gave in and wore the new set more often.
I used to think it was funny when he cussed the things, or needed them and couldn't find them. Now... I can relate! Dang age.
Steve
