busted_shutter

We here on the Hog come together with a common bond. Our love for photography. We are a family, and as with family, we have our good times, our bad times, our likes and dislikes. Our agreements and disagreements. We tend to remember the bad, while the good seemingly hides in the shadows. This is a tale of generosity.

Many of you know of the loss I took some years back due to the housefire. Lost it all I did. Thankfully no lives were lost, but what was, was years of photographic work. A lifetime of travels from around the globe. Yet all that remain are the actual memories. Yet even they were almost gone, when back in '04 I suffered a leaking cerebral aneurysm. Luckily I survived after surgery.

Thru a local organization, the Athens Photographic Project http://www.athensphotoproject.org/ and the Ohio Arts Council http://www.oac.state.oh.us/ , I have been put back on the road to continue my trek.

Here's the link to the UHH. Thru a fellow member's generosity without any monetary return, and his only request that I enjoy, mwoods222 sent me a nice 70-300 telephoto with several filters. I can't wait to get out and try it out!! So here and now...I'm giving a shout-out to mwoods for his thoughtfullness and kindness!! Thank-you sir, and someday, someway, to someone, I shall return the gesture. :-D :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:

rmalarz Loc: Tempe, Arizona

What an absolutely moving contribution to the digest. The cordiality of the folks on UHH is the reason I signed up with this group. I did spend several days reading the topics, and found this to be one of the most friendly of the groups I found. It was that, that got me to sign up.

Your narrative here, has me utterly convinced that it was a good group with whom to be associated.

I wish you continued good health, and enjoyment with photography.
--Bob

Wendy2 Loc: California

Hooray for heroes like mwoods222 !!! Very generous and kind and thank you Rex for acknowledging the wonderful kind act and sharing it with us! :)

Oh, almost forgot. I hope you are doing well and have recovered. Try to keep those travel memories.

donrent Loc: Punta Gorda , Fl

Welcome back.... Maybe others can possible help... What is your camera ?

busted_shutter

Thru the OAC I was able to purchase a Nikon D5100 with a 28-105mm Nikon lens. Reckon the next on my photographic bucket list would be a flash, tripod, and gear bag. Not as steady on my feet as I once was.

creativ simon Loc: Coulsdon, South London

Oh boy thank this man from me
Enjoy and show us the results

Malcolm B Loc: Leicester (UK)

I think that is what is called "Paying it forward". Well done and thank you Mwoods.

Thank you also _Rex for making a very public thank you and I wish you many more happy times with your new kit.

BboH Loc: s of 2/21, Ellicott City, MD

Rex
Your spirit is great. Hope I never suffer such travails as you but if I do, I surely hope I can emulate your spirit.

sportyman140 Loc: Juliette, GA

What camera do you shoot with?

Dragonfly Loc: Indianapolis

And I'm also impressed with the people here......
I wish you many more happy years of photography...

donrosshill Loc: Delaware & Florida

I think everyone on UHH are happy to hear of your recovery, and your sharing this story with us. A special shout out to mwoods222
for his very generous gift.
The world can be a tough place, but you are a warrior and survivor
Thank you for sharing.

colo43 Loc: Eastern Plains of Colorado

What a touching Story Rex.
and a sincere Thank you to mwoods222...

Eveline

Thank you for an encouraging post. Thank you to mwoods222 for your generosity. I pray that God gives you special blessings for your kindheartedness. We can all learn from you.

flathead27ford Loc: Colorado, North of Greeley

Great story Rex and I am so glad you are still here with us. As others have asked, what type of camera do you have now? Cheers.

HEART Loc: God's Country - COLORADO

Simply class!