Jack, I think you're on to something here, except this video should be Part II of a series of videos. Part I could be the actual seeking out and cleaning of a cemetery. Wading through the brush in search of your ancestors, etc. Kind of a jungle safari type thing. Of course, you would play yourself as the leading role. In fact you could even get someone to play the leading lady. Perhaps, Lois. I can see it now with your name in lights, Jack. We're talking PBS here. Hey, there may be grant money for this. Kind of a educational thing, entitled "This Old Cemetery" or in Walt's case, "The Monument Shop" and you could go around from place to place doing weekly shows. Maybe then, Jack, maybe then they would listen. I'm somewhat kidding, but think of it as a public awareness tape and something to document Jack Briles' work and dedication for future generations. Then they would look back and say, "You know, he was right." Anyway, it would make a good laugh. Just a thought. Take care, Jon Andrews >From: Jb502000@aol.com >Reply-To: INPCRP-L@rootsweb.com >To: INPCRP-L@rootsweb.com >Subject: [INPCRP] Re: Video of Repairs >Date: Mon, 10 Sep 2001 19:19:59 EDT > > I hope this clears up an E-mail I sent out earlier today, or my >computer >has went nuts. It is about Videos. If you read the earlier >Version, >please Delete this. Jack > > In a message dated 9/8/01 11:01:18 AM US Eastern Standard Time, >Jb502000 > > writes: > > >> To:<A HREF="mailto:LoisMauk@home.com (Lois >Mauk)">LoisMauk@home.com (Lois Mauk)</A> > >> Lois, > >> Walt just sent an E-Mail about a Video of Repairs. Do you know if >Madison > >> has a TV Station. Amateur videos do not have a lot to offer. Official > >> Video cameras have a Priority as far as being able to Tape without >People > >> walking in front of them. The Camera men are also very good at knowing > >> about zooming in and out and Video Taping in General. Their cameras >have a > >> much wider view, and are much more professionally informative. They >also > >> know when to film and when not to. If someone like this were to go to > >> Madison and Tape John Working, the Historical Society could sell the >tapes > >> at a price that should be able to compensate for the cost and perform a > >> commendable service to those that would like to have a good tape to >view > >> over and over to help them improve their techniques. Or, instead give >John > >> a shot, he may want to set up some Saturday Late this fall and have a > >> Promotional Video shot in the shop (On his own Time) he would have > >> complete control of content, Shoot 3 or 4 hours and edit it down to two > >> good hours. This way he could stop and rest, eat lunch, drink a Beer, >or > >> go to the restroom and then start over. It could be edited for a >continuos > >> tape. They would have to be pre sold to be sure of recovering the cost. >I > >> would like to have one myself. I believe with advance sales he could > >> easily pay a Professional to do the Taping. I would imagine a lot of > >> people around the state would gladly pay for a Good session of repairs, > >> rather then travel a 100 miles or more and still have to pay for a one > >> time Lesson. LA Clug is driving from Lafayette and still Paying. A good > >> two hour tape of techniques and repairs with voice over instructions >would > >> easily sell for $30.00 or more, and would still be much cheaper than >the > >> trip, plus the Expenses. And You could view it until you were confident > >> enough to try by your self. Any field video could be added also. Hell >it > >> ought to be worth $40.00. John could add an introduction as to what he >was > >> going to do, then at the End address what he has done, and add the >things > >> that should never be done, such as, Brushes, Sandpaper, Powerclean, >etc, > >> etc. Also I think they could be pre sold. I;m just trying to find >a > >> way for as many as possible to become advanced in stone repairs. I > >> know I come up with some crazy ideas, but that's what old people with >time > >> on their hands do. Maybe the general concept without the prices could >be > >> floated on the List. This State is 300 miles long, and 120 wide, what > >> better way to stretch John. Let Micki find someone to Video the work, >and > >> let John make some money for his knowledge, and time. I would like to >be > >> the first to buy one if he would make it. He could still do seminars > >> > >> Jack E. Briles Sr. > >> Floyd County INPCRP Coordinator > >> Po Box 444 > >> > > > > The following is an Open Letter To the List, > > I sent the above E-Mail out at 11:00 on the 8th. An hour and a half >after > > John sent his out. (Took me an Hour to write it) I think as I said >above > > any kind of a Good Video would be wonderfull. But I think we are >forgetting > > a very important thing, unless there is something I don't know. I think >as > > I stated, Why are we forgetting about compensation for John. A group >will > > put on a Seminar and John Gets Expenses, (No disrespect for any group, >all > > are dedicated) but what about compensation for his Experience and > > Knowledge. > > The seminars benefit different people, but the same person gives >up > > a couple of days to put on the Repair Demonstrations. How many of you >would > > do this time and time again for nothing. I believe not many. John and >Micki > > have a heart of pure gold and a dedication beyond belief, but is John >being > > fairly compensated There is a difference between cleaning and repairing >on > > a week end in a cemetery in your county. But John goes to any county >that > > he is asked to come to. I have more to say, but this is enough for now. > > When you consider your Video remember John. He gives up more of his free > > time to share his Knowledge, than anyone else in the state of Indiana. >Also > > as I said, a good Video, even if you think it expensive, as Brian Smeade >in > > Terra Haute said, the Seminars are to far away. > > A Video that could also compensate John for his Dedicated time > > surely must not be considered impossible. It won't happen, but what if >you > > called John and he said "I want to stay home this weekend" This again >is > > My opinion, you don't have to agree with me, but think long and hard >about > > how lucky we all are that John and Micki Show up when asked. I >personally > > consider it an Honor to Know both of them. There aren't many People as > > dedicated to a cause of any kind, as they both are. > > No reply needed, this was just thrown out for future consideration >by > > the people connected with the List. > > > > > > >Jack E. Briles Sr. >Floyd County INPCRP Coordinator >Po Box 444 >New Albany, In. 47151-0444 > > >==== INPCRP Mailing List ==== >Quote from William Gladstone (1809-1897), three-time Prime Minister of >England >and Victorian contemporary of Benjamin Disraeli: > "Show me the manner in which a nation or community > cares for its dead and I will measure with mathematical > exactness the tender mercies of its people, their > respect for the laws of the land, and their loyalty > to high ideals." > _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com/intl.asp