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| "Your
knowledge of places and appropriate times was
excellent" |
MARSHALL
BALLENTINE, HENDERSONVILLE, NC |
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"Excellent"
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SCOTT
ALLEN, LAS VEGAS, NV
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"Couldn’t
have been better"
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ROMY
YOUNG, PORTLAND, OR
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"125%"
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BETSY
BRIDGMAN, WEST HARTFORD, CT
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"First
class. Very good indeed for a first trip to Nova
Scotia"
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DAVID
ORTON, TALSARNAU, WALES
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"Excellent.
You got us to the right spots at the right time of
day, with enough time to create photographs"
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BOB
& MARION BLAU, NOVATO, CA
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"Amazing
concern for the needs of each individual. No
favoritism shown"
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JANICE
RICE, SANTA PAULA, CA
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"An
excellent driver. Friendly, even tempered, always
helpful with any special problems, and willing to stop
the van for a special picture for any tour
member"
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FRANCES
COWDEN, HOUSTON, TX
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| "Very
conscientious and affable" |
ROLANDE
and LILIAN FULDE, CHERRYHILL, NJ |
| "John
went everywhere we asked, and stayed as long as we
wanted - most congenial" |
JOHN
and KAY RYCKMAN, HAMILTON, ONT, CANADA |
| "Great
knowledge of ENGLAND - had us at the right spots at
the right times - willing to chase [miniature] trains
for a shot!" |
LINDA
SHUPING, CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA |
| "Chris
Sharp - who is a well qualified photographer - did an
excellent job of guiding the tour and giving many
helpful hints. Even on rainy days he
excelled!" |
FRANCES
COWDEN, HOUSTON, TX |
| "John,
you made a 'happy' trip and put up with our
ribbing" |
VIRGINIA
LYONS, LITTLETON, CO |
| "Great!
A happy time too, with puns and jokes that fit the
occasion" |
ROMY
YOUNG, PORTLAND, OR |
| "I
again want to thank you for making my first trip to
NOVA SCOTIA so wonderful. I am very pleased with
my slides, and have plenty of material to put a very
good program together" |
DON
PLOCHER, MONTGOMERY, IL |
| "John
has always been aware of the needs and desires of his
people. He is always looking for ways to make
each individual's trip successful and enjoyable.
He has succeeded again!" |
JOHN
MASON, INDIANAPOLIS, IN |
| "I
cannot think of how you could have been more helpful,
more patient, and more caring to each and everyone of
us - but this was no surprise to me at all" |
JEAN
KROLIK, DOVER, DE |
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"Superior!
It was a real pleasure to travel with John again"
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FRANCES
COWDEN, HOUSTON, TX |
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"Satisfactory
to excellent"
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JACK
KALBERER, POTOMAC, MD
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"Overall,
very good. I liked the location of most"
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LINDA
SHUPING, BUNN, NC
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"Very
good"
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JOANNE
PRICE, VIENNA, OH
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| "Comfortable
and clean. Locations were within short driving
distances to photo opportunities" |
MICHAEL
LOCICERO, HENDERSONVILLE, NC |
| "Very
satisfactory" |
MARSHALL
BALLENTINE, HENDERSONVILLE, NC |
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"Great"
("I really like Haggis")
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JEAN
HAVEN, CAMARILLO, CA
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"Good,
especially your salads"
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ED
GOODFELLOW, WINDSOR, ONT CANADA
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"Good.
We were grateful that we were not required to take 2
to 3 hours over dinner" (When the light is
usually at it’s best)
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OTIS
& PENNY WOLFE, SUN LAKES, AZ
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| "Excellent
van and driver" |
ROLANDE
and LILIAN FULDE, CHERRYHILL, NJ |
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"Very
comfortable. Just right for 6 people"
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FRANCES
COWDEN, HOUSTON, TX
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| "The
only thing missing was surround sound! The nasal
tissues, handy-wipes, hand cleaners, knee-pads
etcetera were very thoughtful in considering the
welfare of the clients" |
MICHAEL
LOCICERO, HENDERSONVILLE, NC |
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"Great,
glad you drove those roundabouts!"
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JANICE
RICE, SANTA PAULA, CA
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"Yes,
definitely"
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RHODA
LEWIS, MILWAUKIE, OR
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| "Yes,
especially in the area of composition" |
MICHAEL
LOCICERO, HENDERSONVILLE, NC |
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"Yes,
great!"
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JOHN
& LINDA MASON, INDIANAPOLIS, IN
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"100%"
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BETSY
BRIDGMAN, WEST HARTFORD, CT
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"Always
do what I am told to please the boss!" "Yes,
you were always available"
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DAVID
ORTON, TALSARNAU, WALES
|
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"Yes,
and we were treated to inspiring [Visual Journeys]
slide dissolve programs"
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BOB
& MARION BLAU, NOVATO, CA
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"The
photo assistance was excellent. Suggestions and
ideas for better images were timely and accurate.
The advice given was in the form of considerations and
not dictates"
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JOHN
MASON, INDIANAPOLIS, IN
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"Many
thanks for all your patience and helpful
suggestions"
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HENRIETTA
TINAY, WALNUT CREEK, CA
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"The
workshop was helpful photographically in selecting a
good composition from various possibilities, getting
the right exposure and foreground to express the
meaning of the scene to the photographer"
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MARION
SEVREN, CAMARILLO, CA
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"John,
your good humor, diplomacy and good planning and
management are most appreciated. The [Visual
Journeys] slide shows are delightful"
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RHODA
LEWIS, MILWAUKIE,
OR
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| "Your
suggested compositions were helpful as was the
inspiration of seeing your work [multi-image
programs]" |
MARSHALL
BALLENTINE, HENDERSONVILLE, NC |
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"Well,
once again John, words escape me to properly describe
the fantastic job you did for us in ENGLAND . . .
THANK YOU".
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PAUL
SWINFORD, PLAINFIELD, IL
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"As
we 5 meet occasionally to reminisce on our travels
together, we will remember how well you know IRELAND,
and all the back roads. How frequent u-turns
were made to accommodate our wishes for a picture, the
many frequent stops with some longer than others, the
drives along less-traveled roads, and above all your
unfailing good humour. All these things put you
high on our list of photographer guide/drivers for our
future trips, and for our other photo traveling
friends"
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MILDRED
BARRIE, BRANTFORD, ONT, CANADA
DON and MADOLYN TAIT, WELLAND, ONT, CANADA
JOHN and KAY RYCKMAN, HAMILTON, ON, CANADA
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"After
multiple photo tours I have found the same
consistency. Well managed, well organized, well
planned tours offering help when needed, and
suggestions when desired [by the way which worked].
In general, excellent, professional, courteous tours
and Leader".
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JOHN
MASON, INDIANAPOLIS, IN
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"I
can't imagine [how it could be improved]. Give
me a few years and I'll think of something!"
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LINDA
MASON, INDIANAPOLIS, IN
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"You
have the gift of getting along with all types of
people, and the patience to go with it"
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LINDA
SHUPING, CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA
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"Thanks
too for special photographic help and ideas.
Besides all that, I cherish your friendship. I
had a marvelous time, enjoyed your wit, your ready
smile and excellent leadership"
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MABEL
BOULET, BLACK MOUNTAIN, NC
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"Thanks
for a super trip! It's my first photo jaunt and
would like to go with you in the future"
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HELEN
WILLIAMSON, WASHINGTON DC
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"We
appreciated your enthusiasm and help with pictures,
plus your expertise in the repair field"
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ADRIENNE
VAN DYKE, BERGENFIELD, NJ
MARY O'CONNOR, FLUSHING, NY
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"I
enjoyed the workshop very much. You showed care,
helpfulness and patience towards all the participants.
Thanks very much for a good time which was quite
educational"
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MARION
SEVREN, CAMARILLO, CA
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"Great
tour. Pre-planned and well organized, the pace
practical, and the photographic help suitable to the
level of the participant"
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JANICE
RICE, SANTA PAULA, CA
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"Thank
you for a memorable trip! [to NEW ZEALAND]"
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ALLAN
and AUDREY ENGLISH, ANNAPOLIS, MD
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