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(See the whole gallery at http://www.pbase.com/moonface/e10_jonos the larger ones look better)

We (the Moons; Mike, Carrie and little Michael) had the honor, pleasure and priviledge of spending a day and evening in beautiful, North-Eastern England with the Slack Family. Of our 8 days in the UK, we can honestly say this was our best! No kidding!

First, Emma fed us like royalty. Incredible Greek cuisine, straight from the Aga...



After lunch and a bit more chit-chat, we went about the 'garden'. Michael got to hold Emma's chicken...



And their horse plotted to kill me ;-)...



After a warm up, we went on a stunning walk in the countryside (right outside the door!)...



Jono was kind enough to take us to the local, 12th century church...



and graveyard...



We made our way back as my wife and son were turning blue from the cold. After warming up again, Jono and Emma took us to a little pub in town where we had a fantastic dinner (I had the salmon rolls). Then, at about 10 that evening, they put us on a train back to London. I can't express my gratitude enough for their hospitality. We also got to meet Saul and Simeon (unfortunately Silas was off at school). Wonderful boys! Great dogs and bird too! I think Michael was annoying Saul a bit, but he was fascinated with him. They all tolerated his (Michael's) high energy and unstopable talking very well.

It was an absolute pleasure! Hell, he only lives 5000 miles away from me...no big deal ;-). I hope to get out to see them again in the early summer (if they will have me, of course).

One more (Sorry Jono, but I really like this one)...

 
Hi Mike,

Thanks for the account and the picture story. From Jono's earlier report, the Moonlet was a real hit with all concerned (even Brenda).

So.....was it you who talked His Slackship into buying that D1x? (Reminding self to keep the credit card locked up when Moon visits Vermont....)

Glad you had such a great trip.....and wonderful that you got to visit a fellow Oly Forum member!

Best wishes,

David-- http://www.mongoosephoto.com
 
On man! I am VERY jealous!!

I've know Jono for many years through the Compuserve forum devoted to the software that we both use. One of my prized possessions is the infamous "Doolittle & Slack" mugs that I received one year. I also relentlessly pond on him should he fail to send me one of his beautiful Christmas cards.

BUT... I have NEVER, EVER met him in person!!!!

I haven't even met his chicker or horse!!!

I think I'm going to sulk for weeks.

Tom
Moon said:
(See the whole gallery at http://www.pbase.com/moonface/e10_jonos
the larger ones look better)

We (the Moons; Mike, Carrie and little Michael) had the honor,
pleasure and priviledge of spending a day and evening in beautiful,
North-Eastern England with the Slack Family. Of our 8 days in the
UK, we can honestly say this was our best! No kidding!

First, Emma fed us like royalty. Incredible Greek cuisine, straight
from the Aga...



After lunch and a bit more chit-chat, we went about the 'garden'.
Michael got to hold Emma's chicken...



And their horse plotted to kill me ;-)...



After a warm up, we went on a stunning walk in the countryside
(right outside the door!)...



Jono was kind enough to take us to the local, 12th century church...



and graveyard...



We made our way back as my wife and son were turning blue from the
cold. After warming up again, Jono and Emma took us to a little pub
in town where we had a fantastic dinner (I had the salmon rolls).
Then, at about 10 that evening, they put us on a train back to
London. I can't express my gratitude enough for their hospitality.
We also got to meet Saul and Simeon (unfortunately Silas was off at
school). Wonderful boys! Great dogs and bird too! I think Michael
was annoying Saul a bit, but he was fascinated with him. They all
tolerated his (Michael's) high energy and unstopable talking very
well.

It was an absolute pleasure! Hell, he only lives 5000 miles away
from me...no big deal ;-). I hope to get out to see them again in
the early summer (if they will have me, of course).

One more (Sorry Jono, but I really like this one)...

Click to expand...
 
Moon said:
(See the whole gallery at http://www.pbase.com/moonface/e10_jonos
the larger ones look better)

We (the Moons; Mike, Carrie and little Michael) had the honor,
pleasure and priviledge of spending a day and evening in beautiful,
North-Eastern England with the Slack Family. Of our 8 days in the
UK, we can honestly say this was our best! No kidding!
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What a wonderful day it must have been. Thanks for sharing the Slacks with us smile . You put a lot of the countryside, church, house, etc.--in perspective for me. I remember shots of that lane, the graveyard, church, etc.--but you showed us the 'real' lane and the rest of it LOL--Jono just shares snippets smile . I thoroughly enjoyed your gallery.

Cheers, Diane --Diane B http://www.pbase.com/picnic/galleriesB/W lover, but color is seducing me
 
Moon I think he was buttering you up because he was going to buy the D1x he talked me out of hehe!

Jason
Moon said:
(See the whole gallery at http://www.pbase.com/moonface/e10_jonos
the larger ones look better)

We (the Moons; Mike, Carrie and little Michael) had the honor,
pleasure and priviledge of spending a day and evening in beautiful,
North-Eastern England with the Slack Family. Of our 8 days in the
UK, we can honestly say this was our best! No kidding!

First, Emma fed us like royalty. Incredible Greek cuisine, straight
from the Aga...



After lunch and a bit more chit-chat, we went about the 'garden'.
Michael got to hold Emma's chicken...



And their horse plotted to kill me ;-)...



After a warm up, we went on a stunning walk in the countryside
(right outside the door!)...



Jono was kind enough to take us to the local, 12th century church...



and graveyard...



We made our way back as my wife and son were turning blue from the
cold. After warming up again, Jono and Emma took us to a little pub
in town where we had a fantastic dinner (I had the salmon rolls).
Then, at about 10 that evening, they put us on a train back to
London. I can't express my gratitude enough for their hospitality.
We also got to meet Saul and Simeon (unfortunately Silas was off at
school). Wonderful boys! Great dogs and bird too! I think Michael
was annoying Saul a bit, but he was fascinated with him. They all
tolerated his (Michael's) high energy and unstopable talking very
well.

It was an absolute pleasure! Hell, he only lives 5000 miles away
from me...no big deal ;-). I hope to get out to see them again in
the early summer (if they will have me, of course).

One more (Sorry Jono, but I really like this one)...

Click to expand...
--Jason Stoller [email protected] that special moment with a great camera
 
What a great story.You guys talked on the forum and actually had the chance to meet and spend the day together.And being 5000 miles away makes even a better one.The pics are great it looks like it was beautiful over there.Jono had posted the pic of michael and the chicken (brenda as jono called her) I guess it was the day you guys were there.Thanks for sharing you wonderful experience.Looks like you had alot of fun and from the pic of Jono's aga or I should say Emma's aga you all eat well.

Thanks Ian
Moon said:
(See the whole gallery at http://www.pbase.com/moonface/e10_jonos
the larger ones look better)

We (the Moons; Mike, Carrie and little Michael) had the honor,
pleasure and priviledge of spending a day and evening in beautiful,
North-Eastern England with the Slack Family. Of our 8 days in the
UK, we can honestly say this was our best! No kidding!

First, Emma fed us like royalty. Incredible Greek cuisine, straight
from the Aga...



After lunch and a bit more chit-chat, we went about the 'garden'.
Michael got to hold Emma's chicken...



And their horse plotted to kill me ;-)...



After a warm up, we went on a stunning walk in the countryside
(right outside the door!)...



Jono was kind enough to take us to the local, 12th century church...



and graveyard...



We made our way back as my wife and son were turning blue from the
cold. After warming up again, Jono and Emma took us to a little pub
in town where we had a fantastic dinner (I had the salmon rolls).
Then, at about 10 that evening, they put us on a train back to
London. I can't express my gratitude enough for their hospitality.
We also got to meet Saul and Simeon (unfortunately Silas was off at
school). Wonderful boys! Great dogs and bird too! I think Michael
was annoying Saul a bit, but he was fascinated with him. They all
tolerated his (Michael's) high energy and unstopable talking very
well.

It was an absolute pleasure! Hell, he only lives 5000 miles away
from me...no big deal ;-). I hope to get out to see them again in
the early summer (if they will have me, of course).

One more (Sorry Jono, but I really like this one)...

Click to expand...
 
Thanks for sharing your day with Jono with us. We did get a preview of a picture of the little moon (Michael) holding the hen. Sounds like you had a great time. Hope rest of the trip was equally enjoyable. I hoep you said hi to Paris for me. (Jono said you were going there shortly after visiting him.)
Moon said:
We (the Moons; Mike, Carrie and little Michael) had the honor,
pleasure and priviledge of spending a day and evening in beautiful,
North-Eastern England with the Slack Family. Of our 8 days in the
UK, we can honestly say this was our best! No kidding!

First, Emma fed us like royalty. Incredible Greek cuisine, straight
from the Aga...

After lunch and a bit more chit-chat, we went about the 'garden'.
Michael got to hold Emma's chicken...

And their horse plotted to kill me ;-)...

After a warm up, we went on a stunning walk in the countryside
(right outside the door!)...

Jono was kind enough to take us to the local, 12th century church...

and graveyard...
Click to expand...
Moon said:
We made our way back as my wife and son were turning blue from the
cold. After warming up again, Jono and Emma took us to a little pub
in town where we had a fantastic dinner (I had the salmon rolls).
Then, at about 10 that evening, they put us on a train back to
London. I can't express my gratitude enough for their hospitality.
We also got to meet Saul and Simeon (unfortunately Silas was off at
school). Wonderful boys! Great dogs and bird too! I think Michael
was annoying Saul a bit, but he was fascinated with him. They all
tolerated his (Michael's) high energy and unstopable talking very
well.

It was an absolute pleasure! Hell, he only lives 5000 miles away
from me...no big deal ;-). I hope to get out to see them again in
the early summer (if they will have me, of course).

One more (Sorry Jono, but I really like this one)...
Click to expand...
 
Beth wrote:
Ha Moon! Not long enough. Thanks for sharing. I feel like we've ALL had a visit.
Moon said:
(See the whole gallery at http://www.pbase.com/moonface/e10_jonos
the larger ones look better)

We (the Moons; Mike, Carrie and little Michael) had the honor,
pleasure and priviledge of spending a day and evening in beautiful,
North-Eastern England with the Slack Family. Of our 8 days in the
UK, we can honestly say this was our best! No kidding!

First, Emma fed us like royalty. Incredible Greek cuisine, straight
from the Aga...



After lunch and a bit more chit-chat, we went about the 'garden'.
Michael got to hold Emma's chicken...



And their horse plotted to kill me ;-)...



After a warm up, we went on a stunning walk in the countryside
(right outside the door!)...



Jono was kind enough to take us to the local, 12th century church...



and graveyard...



We made our way back as my wife and son were turning blue from the
cold. After warming up again, Jono and Emma took us to a little pub
in town where we had a fantastic dinner (I had the salmon rolls).
Then, at about 10 that evening, they put us on a train back to
London. I can't express my gratitude enough for their hospitality.
We also got to meet Saul and Simeon (unfortunately Silas was off at
school). Wonderful boys! Great dogs and bird too! I think Michael
was annoying Saul a bit, but he was fascinated with him. They all
tolerated his (Michael's) high energy and unstopable talking very
well.

It was an absolute pleasure! Hell, he only lives 5000 miles away
from me...no big deal ;-). I hope to get out to see them again in
the early summer (if they will have me, of course).

One more (Sorry Jono, but I really like this one)...

Click to expand...
--Olympus E-10, TCON, MCON, WCON and Fl-40Gallery: http://www.pbase.com/galleries/cokids
 
Welcome home Mike. First off, let me say that I'm glad you, and your
family had a safe trip. Second, thank you for showing this wonderful
collection of photo's. Yes, I agree 100% Jono is a class act. Absolutely
beautiful country side he has over there. Thanks for posting them, and
I'm also a little jealous, you getting to meet the man who's made such
a difference in this forum.
--Bob Graham
 
Moon said:
And their horse plotted to kill me ;-)...

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Funny! You know it's cold when even the horse has to wear a coat! [g]

Sounds like a great day for everyone! In that last photo . . . is that Jono, or one of his sons?? (hahaha - maybe I'll get on Jono's good side after all!)

I'm very envious that you got to meet the Slack clan, not to mention eating Emma's cooking. Thanks for the description and the photos - as close as I can come to being there, at least for a year or two!

--Best,Laurie
 
Moon said:
(See the whole gallery at http://www.pbase.com/moonface/e10_jonos
the larger ones look better)

We (the Moons; Mike, Carrie and little Michael) had the honor,
pleasure and priviledge of spending a day and evening in beautiful,
North-Eastern England with the Slack Family. Of our 8 days in the
UK, we can honestly say this was our best! No kidding!

First, Emma fed us like royalty. Incredible Greek cuisine, straight
from the Aga...



After lunch and a bit more chit-chat, we went about the 'garden'.
Michael got to hold Emma's chicken...



And their horse plotted to kill me ;-)...



After a warm up, we went on a stunning walk in the countryside
(right outside the door!)...



Jono was kind enough to take us to the local, 12th century church...



and graveyard...



We made our way back as my wife and son were turning blue from the
cold. After warming up again, Jono and Emma took us to a little pub
in town where we had a fantastic dinner (I had the salmon rolls).
Then, at about 10 that evening, they put us on a train back to
London. I can't express my gratitude enough for their hospitality.
We also got to meet Saul and Simeon (unfortunately Silas was off at
school). Wonderful boys! Great dogs and bird too! I think Michael
was annoying Saul a bit, but he was fascinated with him. They all
tolerated his (Michael's) high energy and unstopable talking very
well.

It was an absolute pleasure! Hell, he only lives 5000 miles away
from me...no big deal ;-). I hope to get out to see them again in
the early summer (if they will have me, of course).

One more (Sorry Jono, but I really like this one)...

Click to expand...
Hello Moon,
Thanks for sharing your photos and the nice way you have of story telling.

Isn't photography a wonderful way to bond everyone around our little world. Thankyou Mike, Carrie, and Michael. Not forgetting the "Man" Jono.
Jim.--Jim
 
DF said:
So.....was it you who talked His Slackship into buying that D1x?
(Reminding self to keep the credit card locked up when Moon visits
Vermont....)
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I don't think Moon was the culprit...

;-)--Regards,Joe H.---------------------------------------www.biggerboatstudios.com
 
Thanks for sharing your trip Mike.

I'm glad you arrived home safely. The land of Jono does look stunning - like a photographer's heaven compared to my neck of the woods.

I'm very envious that you were able to meet the man himself.

Take care - I'll talk to you soon.--Regards,Joe H.---------------------------------------www.biggerboatstudios.com
 
Hi

I had a quick look at the pics, thought I recognised the Church and fished around. If Jono's from Norfolk, you weren't in the North East of England. I live there and I'm about 180 miles north of Diss.

You should try the North East sometime; parts of Yorkshire, Co Durham, Cleveland and Northumberland are simply stunning! Northumberland has more Castles than any other county in the UK. Co Durham has the longest waterfall (Cauldron Snout) and the highest single drop waterfall too (High Force). Cleveland's got great coastline, Moors and lovely fishing villages (Staithes, Runswisk Bay etc). As for Yorkshire; where does one start? Coastline, Villages, Dales, Moors, historic cities (York, Ripon). Maybe I should post some pics sometime.

Take care

Mike
 
Thanks Aron! I am afraid of horses. I have an inherant distrust for them for no aparent reason. Every time I look at any horse it looks like they are thinking of ways to kill me painfully. Perhaps I should seek help ;-)
 
DF said:
Hi Mike,

Thanks for the account and the picture story. From Jono's earlier
report, the Moonlet was a real hit with all concerned (even Brenda).

So.....was it you who talked His Slackship into buying that D1x?
(Reminding self to keep the credit card locked up when Moon visits
Vermont....)
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Thanks David! I knew he was going to buy something. I just did not know it would be so soon. I wish he would have had it while I was there. Probably better that he did not, I might be fondling one right now.

We had a great trip and a great time with the Slacks! I'm sure I will make it to Vermont, just NOT in the winter ;-)
DF said:
Glad you had such a great trip.....and wonderful that you got to
visit a fellow Oly Forum member!

Best wishes,

David
--
http://www.mongoosephoto.com
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