Big title for a few thoughts from an unlikely authority on the subject. At home I call myself the immaculate grandfather because I have the benefit of two wonderful Grandsons and three Children thanks to Lorraine. I missed out on all the fathering stuff while I was busy being a substitute father to Marines around the world. Here I am just Uncle Ed, the fix-it and video guy.
As you watch this short clip, know that I am a firm believer in the role of video in reminding our Children where they have come from, and keeping them pointed toward where they are going. Steve and I and our Sisters grew up in the 35mm slide world of our Dad, before film was available to the mass market. I believe many, if not most, of our childhood memories are imbedded because of watching those slide shows over and over “A-gen”. My experience here has validated the huge amount of time needed to compile the hours of video you shoot in hopes of capturing those few precious moments.
External hard drives are cheap, but time is hard to come by. You are probably tired of seeing me write that our bandwidth here is so slow I feel like I could push the bits through the air faster, but that is the limiting factor. Since you don’t have that issue, I suggest you shoot and save as much as you possibly can WITHOUT missing your involvement in the actual moments themselves. I look forward to showing the young star of this Vid just how quickly he was growing up before our eyes “A-gen” and “A-gen” on both sides of the Pacific as the years go by for both of us.
One other thought…in addition to his well known female Co-Star in this flick, our hero appears with someone seldom seen in front of the Camera; in a rare speaking role, all the Children of Nepal know him as “Grandfather!”
Preview of coming attractions, feel free to cast your vote for moving things up in the production line:
Movie nights (few and far between) – with a thank you to Liz Emrick of REI
Nepal’s best English Teacher – and much, much more
Football, Nepali style
Julia’s evening Tuition (a.k.a. tutoring or study hall)
Swimming party at “the River”
Trash Disposal – a work in progress – stay tuned
Well Drilling in progress – awaiting arrival of fuel and head driller
and much, much more than I will ever have time for!
Love,
Uncle Ed
Being Big in Nepal 