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Topic: From Tropical Paradise to Winter Wonderland
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Tim Reed
Better Projection Pays
Posts: 5246
From: Northampton, PA
Registered: Sep 1999
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posted 11-13-2000 02:13 PM
Hello, all!It looked pretty bleak there for a while, what with the loss of the Florida General Cinemas and my job. I was nearly pulling away in the moving truck when I received a call that changed our destination. Never say never. Well, the long story short is we've moved from sunny Florida to New England! What a switch, eh? Brrrr! I am servicing General Cinema in the Boston area. The area's wonderful, the people at the theatres are great, and we got here in time to see the fall colors - something I'd missed in Florida. The only problem is there's a terrific housing shortage right now. But ASC's being good to us and we have been staying in a hotel, while we fight the daily grind in the rental listings. In summary, we're safe and have an income... and that's good. Thanks to every one here and abroad, who've expressed concern and offered their kindness and help in our time of need. It is much appreciated and I won't forget it. Happy Holidays! -Tim ------------------
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Randy Stankey
Film God
Posts: 6539
From: Erie, Pennsylvania
Registered: Jun 99
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posted 11-13-2000 11:33 PM
Lived in Boston for 5 years while gong to college. (Northeastern U.) I loved it. It'll take some getting used to the pace of things but that's part of the adventure.Wanna' try a restaurant? Go to Durgin Park. It's in Fanueil Hall Marketplace. (Quincy Market)
It's motto is "Established before you were born."
Inside, by the register, there's a sign that says, "In God we trust. Everyone else pays cash." (Last I knew they didn't take credit cards.) They also don't serve coffee on Friday and Saturday nights. It's your typical "Old Boston" kind of place with creaky wooden floors and you sit at long wooden tables, elbow-to-elbow with all the other people. (CASUAL dress) This is reported to be the birthplace of the typical "Boston Rude Waitress" you may have heard about. I used to walk up the stairs and say, "Gimme' a pot roast dinner, a bowl of 'chowdah', extra corn bread on the side and leave the pitcher of water on the table." The waitress would point and say "Sit over there." A few minutes later she brought the food, plopped the check on the table and said, "Pay at the register on your way out." Of course, it was all an act.
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Tim Reed
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From: Northampton, PA
Registered: Sep 1999
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posted 11-14-2000 10:26 PM
It's good to have friends, thanks!  Joe, sure! Be my guest on the animation, thanks for asking. Have fun with it, sounds like a cool class. (Btw, it's "Tim")  Don't be surprised if I DO drop in on some of you fellows one day! I didn't realize there were so many Film-Techers in NE! Great! Say, I was at the Maine Mall today and learned about the Saco d/i, but I didn't get to visit it yet. Yes, it is beautiful country up there (and here, too, for that matter!). Best to everyone! ------------------
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Tim Reed
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From: Northampton, PA
Registered: Sep 1999
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posted 11-15-2000 06:48 PM
You're quite welcome. Let us know how your project goes.That's okay, Bruce, the people here are very nice. We like it a lot. But I must say, there aren't too many Western stores! ------------------
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Chris Erwin
Expert Film Handler
Posts: 195
From: Olive Hill,KY
Registered: Oct 1999
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posted 11-16-2000 10:55 PM
Tim,Glad to hear from you! It's good to know you and your family are ok. Good luck house hunting, and take care. E-mail me sometime when you get settled. --Chris
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