I still have my Canon AE1 from my middle and high school days as one of the school newspaper and yearbook photographers. I shot a lot of sports when I shelled out the cash for a power-winder. I developed all my own black and white at school. I think I still have the bulk loader for 35mm film. I'd throw 200 frames on a roll. I had a couple shots make it into the Tacoma News Tribune in the day. Probably not because they were good, but just because someone needed some filler on a sheet. I was pretty proud of some night photography I submitted to local (Tacoma) contests, but as I found girls, jobs and other hobbies, expenses at military pay, kids, photography fell by the side. I still love it but I don't have the equipment to make it as enjoyable as it once was for me. Later in life shooting-sports has burned much of my mad money too.
Doug you certainly have a gift. Your parents were very observant and smart to foster that. Thank you for sharing your hobby with us.
-Steve
