Thank you, Ralph, it's always good to hear from you! I don't know if you ever saw (or seen?) the comment I put out there, (in social media land somewhere) about the 150th celebration. I seen (saw, see) some individuals that were wearing T-Shirts that said, "I'm with the Band"! They all looked about the same age, (much younger than me) so I had to assume they probably were? Was I smart enough to take a picture of that, NO! My mind was too busy reminiscing times past, (with a knowing smile). I ain’t even smart enough to know where to use “see, saw, or seen” according to Grammar Checker, but I know you will (you’ll) understand. Thanks again for the comment, if you are able see my reply to Bob Holmes, you can see how much positive feedback means!
Thank You Bob! This video had a long story that I didn't share with everyone. I didn't really intend to make a video out of the celebration, but I have always wanted to get the "reenactment" on video, (I had never personally seen it before). It just so happened that I joined the VFW in Brigham last February, and three of their members had parts in the reenactment, so I was kept aware of the day and time they planned a Dress Rehearsal. The Dress Rehearsal turned out pretty good, (for not having any chance of re-takes and cut-a ways) that is what the cameraman likes to get for the editor to make it better. Monie and I were not "Planning" on going to the actual celebration, but were invited by Bears Butt (Wynn Zundel) and his wife, (who had purchased a vehicle pass for May 10th). It turned out that they didn't go, (but gave us the pass). Monie still wanted go, (to get some T-Shirts) and that gave me a good excuse to take my camera. We got the T-Shirts first thing when we arrived on May 10th, which we found easy to get help picking them out, but we didn't realize there was a "PAY LINE" that stretched back (over 2hours) long. We spent the entire ceremony in line, waiting our turn to pay. I had my tripod fully extended (resting on my hip) trying to see what was in my 3x5" (LED) viewfinder 4 ft. away. The best I could do was try and keep the two train engines (which I could make out) somewhat center of the viewfinder. The video taken from the line was terrible, it was too far away, and shaky. However, the cameraman always gets what he can, and points out the good part of being in line: We were a little higher than the crowd, and moving (time to time) which gave some different angles of the stage (some better than others). The Editor would have fired that cameraman years ago, but good help is expensive and hard to find. So, the Editor spent countless hours trying to hide the fact, (from viewers) that this was some dweeb holding a camera above his head taking pictures. Again, the cameraman would like to point out the fact that he was “in line”, (behind the crowd) and not down in front of other people blocking their view, like the guy on the ladder - he was out’a line! Anyway, I appreciate the positive feedback, it makes it all worth dealing with the Cameraman, and the Editor. The cameraman wants to point out that working with the Editor is no piece of cake either! They were both lucky the camera happened to be in good position when the Jets flew over, (more often than not those shots are missed). FYI: You might remember Steve Greer, he graduated with us, he was one of the VFW members who had a part in the reenactment (dark suit, big round hat) along the back line of actors. Sid Bodily is Marlin's older brother, (we graduated with Marlin). Sid is in the light grey suit, gets the wired maul to drive the spike, and ends up being the last one to tap the spike home. Norm Miller plays the Union Pacific Representative, (Dr. Thomas C. Durant) he is from Perry, and very active among the veteran’s organizations. You may know others that I don’t, but I was impressed with the level of talent there. I know that our class got involved in a reenactment back in 1969 (the 100th year) not sure all who was involved, (there is a picture in the yearbook) or if they actually performed on May 10th. Hard to believe that was (over) 50 years ago, eh? Thanks Again!
Well done Clyde (and you and I were there for the 100th anniversary too)! Please keep the videos coming. I watch them all.
Thank you, Ralph, it's always good to hear from you! I don't know if you ever saw (or seen?) the comment I put out there, (in social media land somewhere) about the 150th celebration. I seen (saw, see) some individuals that were wearing T-Shirts that said, "I'm with the Band"! They all looked about the same age, (much younger than me) so I had to assume they probably were? Was I smart enough to take a picture of that, NO! My mind was too busy reminiscing times past, (with a knowing smile). I ain’t even smart enough to know where to use “see, saw, or seen” according to Grammar Checker, but I know you will (you’ll) understand.
Thanks again for the comment, if you are able see my reply to Bob Holmes, you can see how much positive feedback means!
Great Job Clyde!
Thank You Bob! This video had a long story that I didn't share with everyone. I didn't really intend to make a video out of the celebration, but I have always wanted to get the "reenactment" on video, (I had never personally seen it before). It just so happened that I joined the VFW in Brigham last February, and three of their members had parts in the reenactment, so I was kept aware of the day and time they planned a Dress Rehearsal. The Dress Rehearsal turned out pretty good, (for not having any chance of re-takes and cut-a ways) that is what the cameraman likes to get for the editor to make it better.
Monie and I were not "Planning" on going to the actual celebration, but were invited by Bears Butt (Wynn Zundel) and his wife, (who had purchased a vehicle pass for May 10th). It turned out that they didn't go, (but gave us the pass). Monie still wanted go, (to get some T-Shirts) and that gave me a good excuse to take my camera.
We got the T-Shirts first thing when we arrived on May 10th, which we found easy to get help picking them out, but we didn't realize there was a "PAY LINE" that stretched back (over 2hours) long. We spent the entire ceremony in line, waiting our turn to pay. I had my tripod fully extended (resting on my hip) trying to see what was in my 3x5" (LED) viewfinder 4 ft. away. The best I could do was try and keep the two train engines (which I could make out) somewhat center of the viewfinder.
The video taken from the line was terrible, it was too far away, and shaky. However, the cameraman always gets what he can, and points out the good part of being in line: We were a little higher than the crowd, and moving (time to time) which gave some different angles of the stage (some better than others).
The Editor would have fired that cameraman years ago, but good help is expensive and hard to find. So, the Editor spent countless hours trying to hide the fact, (from viewers) that this was some dweeb holding a camera above his head taking pictures. Again, the cameraman would like to point out the fact that he was “in line”, (behind the crowd) and not down in front of other people blocking their view, like the guy on the ladder - he was out’a line!
Anyway, I appreciate the positive feedback, it makes it all worth dealing with the Cameraman, and the Editor. The cameraman wants to point out that working with the Editor is no piece of cake either! They were both lucky the camera happened to be in good position when the Jets flew over, (more often than not those shots are missed).
FYI: You might remember Steve Greer, he graduated with us, he was one of the VFW members who had a part in the reenactment (dark suit, big round hat) along the back line of actors. Sid Bodily is Marlin's older brother, (we graduated with Marlin). Sid is in the light grey suit, gets the wired maul to drive the spike, and ends up being the last one to tap the spike home. Norm Miller plays the Union Pacific Representative, (Dr. Thomas C. Durant) he is from Perry, and very active among the veteran’s organizations. You may know others that I don’t, but I was impressed with the level of talent there. I know that our class got involved in a reenactment back in 1969 (the 100th year) not sure all who was involved, (there is a picture in the yearbook) or if they actually performed on May 10th. Hard to believe that was (over) 50 years ago, eh? Thanks Again!
150 years indeed since the Golden Spike was driven in the ground.
I love this. The train information then the re-enactment. Great job! I’m glad you shared it on Facebook.
Thank you very much!