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Author Topic: Back In The Saddle Again! Robert E. Allen Phenomenal Film Handler Posts: 1078 From: Checotah, Oklahoma Registered: Jul 2002 posted 06-08-2004 03:24 PM                     No, this is not about Gene Autry. It's about me asking for your good thoughts and support. After seven years of attempting to raise the funding for my local project, and failing, I have given it up and have accepted an offer to be a manager at a 10 screener here in the Northwest. I will probably be the oldest manager in that chain but I find the possibilities exciting. The GM (who is in his late 50s) said he was excited to get a more mature person on his staff as basically he's been dealing with "kids". While there have been a lot of changes since I was in the business I have managed to keep abreast of them and am really looking forward to becoming active again in the business I love. Although he can't legally discriminate because of my age (and I don't believe he'd want to) I haven't yet told him how old I am as I want to show him that this "Old Showman" can do the job even at 72. Thanks for your good thoughts.  |  IP: Logged Randy Stankey Film God Posts: 6539 From: Erie, Pennsylvania Registered: Jun 99 posted 06-08-2004 03:44 PM                     That's a current picture of you? Nobody would ever guess how old you are from that! You must have some of those Dick Clark genes 'cuz you don't look any where NEAR 70 anno!  |  IP: Logged Robert E. Allen Phenomenal Film Handler Posts: 1078 From: Checotah, Oklahoma Registered: Jul 2002 posted 06-08-2004 06:09 PM                     Yep, that's me Randy. Thanks. The pic is about a year old. I've since trimmed of my sideburns. I feel really blessed to be in this good of health at my age. And it's not necessarily because I've been such a clean liver.  |  IP: Logged Floyd Justin Newton Jedi Master Film Handler Posts: 559 From: Phoenix, Arizona, USA Registered: Jun 2002 posted 06-08-2004 07:23 PM                     Bob-- Good luck in your endevours. I know that once you get out of showbiz, it keeps calling you back... regardless of age. I got out after a 45 year run and into a different profession. Again GOOD LUCK!! fjn Local 294 Ret.  |  IP: Logged Gordon McLeod Film God Posts: 9532 From: Toronto Ontario Canada Registered: Jun 99 posted 06-08-2004 09:17 PM                     Good luck with this new endevour  |  IP: Logged Rachel Craven Madam Moderator Posts: 2190 From: Pensacola, FL Registered: Dec 2000 posted 06-08-2004 09:33 PM                     Good luck, I hope everything works out great for you!  |  IP: Logged Paul Mayer Oh get out of it Melvin, before it pulls you under! Posts: 3836 From: Albuquerque, NM Registered: Feb 2000 posted 06-08-2004 11:19 PM                        Yes, good luck Robert! Perhaps your project can just go on a back burner somewhere for now--never know when some benefactor will show up!  |  IP: Logged Rick Long Jedi Master Film Handler Posts: 759 From: Toronto, Ontario, Canada Registered: Nov 1999 posted 06-08-2004 11:22 PM                     Congratulations, Robert, now show 'em what showmanship is all about.  |  IP: Logged Ken Layton Phenomenal Film Handler Posts: 1452 From: Olympia, Wash. USA Registered: Sep 1999 posted 06-08-2004 11:47 PM                     Good Luck!  |  IP: Logged William Hooper Phenomenal Film Handler Posts: 1879 From: Mobile, AL USA Registered: Jun 99 posted 06-09-2004 12:59 AM                        Good luck & remember to have fun!  |  IP: Logged John Pytlak Film God Posts: 9987 From: Rochester, NY 14650-1922 Registered: Jan 2000 posted 06-09-2004 09:01 AM                        Enjoy your work. I'm sure that Showmanship and "Film Done Right" will be the hallmarks of your theatre.  |  IP: Logged Bob Maar (Maar stands for Maartini) Posts: 28608 From: New York City & Newport, RI Registered: Feb 2001 posted 06-09-2004 01:10 PM                        I wish you well Bob, I have no doubts that you will do an excellent job. Theatre is in your blood and excellence seems to be one of your motto's from the responses that I have read from you. You have a vast array of friends here on film-tech to draw advice from, don't hesitate to use it either on line or through personal memorandums. I wish you well, Good Luck. The other, Bob  |  IP: Logged Robert E. Allen Phenomenal Film Handler Posts: 1078 From: Checotah, Oklahoma Registered: Jul 2002 posted 06-09-2004 02:27 PM                     Aw shucks guys and gals, you've got me tearing up already. Thank you my friends.  |  IP: Logged Dave Williams Wet nipple scene Posts: 1836 From: Salt Lake City, UT, USA Registered: Jan 2000 posted 06-10-2004 12:57 AM                        If I could get back in the game again I would, but this old bag of bones just can't keep up with the game today. You really don't look a day over 52. Go kick some teenager rear and show them a thing or two. My best wishes are with you, and good luck. Ciao Dave  |  IP: Logged Tim Reed Better Projection Pays Posts: 5246 From: Northampton, PA Registered: Sep 1999 posted 06-10-2004 08:56 AM                       I know you'll have fun with it, Robert! I'm happy for you. And I know it'll be top-shelf all the way. Keep your dream alive.  |  IP: Logged

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