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Photographer  Chris Spracklen {Karma:32552}
Project N/A Camera Model Nikon D70
Categories Photoart
Florals
Film Format
Portfolio Flowers, etc.
Photoart
Lens Nikon 28-80mm f/3.3-5.6G AF
Uploaded 12/22/2004 Film / Memory Type SanDisk 1GB CF card
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Critiques 29 Rating Critique Only Image
Location City -  Martock
State -  SOMERSET
Country - United Kingdom   United Kingdom
About Hi everyone,

Just wanted to let you know what's been happening to me over the past week or so, particularly as a number of you have been kind enough to ask! I really appreciate the concern. Basically?

It seems that I've had a triple dose of illness?

i. A bout of fibromyalgia ~ an ongoing problem that comes and goes and causes pain back and front?

ii. On top of that, some kind of flu virus that caused the shakes, sweats and shivers, and?

iii. At, the same time, a bad attack of gastro-enteritis that turned my stomach into a temporary food mixer whose lid has come off!

The net result is the worst dose of illness I can ever remember!! I truly felt AWFUL!!!!! :o(

But yesterday I think I began to turn the corner, and today I'm feeling just about well enough to post this card and greeting to all my dear UF friends who have come to mean so much to me over the course of the past year or so. :o)

I'm afraid I'm still very weak, so won't be up to commenting again until after Christmas, but I do wish you all the most brilliant, fun-filled and peaceful Christmas, together with a very happy New Year.

The picture is a detail of the holly wreath on our front door and was taken using a 4x close-up lens. It just prompts me to add the following familiar words as a reminder of what we're actually celebrating:

"The holly bears a blossom as white as any flower;
And Mary bore sweet Jesus Christ to be our sweet Saviour.

The holly bears a berry as red as any blood;
And Mary bore sweet Jesus Christ to die for all our good."

May God bless you this Christmas,

Your good friend,

Chris :o)
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There are 29 Comments in 1 Pages
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xxxIlonaxxxx xxxxKrijgsmanxxxx   {K:10405} 1/6/2005
I am a bit late....thats a terrible feeling if you feel like that way...I hope you feel better now......perfect creation...

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Carol Cefalu   {K:8388} 1/2/2005
All my prayers are with you Chris and I know you'll be better soon!

This is a beautiful image with a beautiful message for the season. Thank you for keeping (the holiday)it about Christ :>

As always...I look forward to seeing more of your work!

Carol

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ken krishnan   {K:19102} 12/25/2004
Hello Chris,

Long time no contact. I was busy with other things recently and havn't been active in UF.

I am sorry to hear your ailment and hope you wll make full recovery.

I looked at your recent works. As beautiful as always.

Wish you and Carole, a merry christmas and happy new year.

regards,
ken.

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Diana Cornelissen   {K:26437} 12/25/2004
A very happy christmas to you Chris!
Beautiful picture!
greetings,
Diana.

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Craig Garland   {K:27077} 12/24/2004
Hi Pastor Chris; sorry to hear of your ills-- it's got to be especially tough to be beset with some much pain and misery all at once.

I really like your Christmas card. It reminds me of the two holly trees we have in our front yard. I hope you get back to full strength quickly and have joyous holidays. Your Friend, and Cheers. Craig

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John Lamb   {K:9687} 12/24/2004
"God rest ye merry gentlemen...
let nothing you dismay"

Warm regards and Christmas blessings from New Zealand.

John

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Roger Williams Roger Williams   {K:86139} 12/24/2004
I'm sprry to hear of your illnesses at such a busy time of the year for pastors, Chris, but delighted that you seem to be getting through this rough patch. I'll write to you over the year-end/New-Year break and bring you up to date on my own trials and tribulations. (Nice card, thanks!)

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Dorothy Di Liddo   {K:13787} 12/24/2004
God Bless us Everyone, especially you Chris, hope you are feeling well soon. Dottie

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Don Loseke Don Loseke   {K:32503} 12/23/2004
Chris, glad you are feeling some better. Sounds as though you have had a bad time. Take care and rest up over the Holiday. Happy Holidays to you and Mrs. S. Beautiful card. Don.

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Lori Stitt   {K:75282} 12/23/2004
Hi Chris,

You poor man, I am so sorry to hear about how ill you have been. Unbelievable; to have so many things. Chris, I will FOR SURE put you into my prayers.

Good to see you're still thinking about taking photos, so not all is lost!!! (smile)

This is indeed beautiful, and I've not heard of the 'holly story'! I have a large mailing list that I send daily 'thoguts' to and I'm going to use the story tomorrow!

Take care my friend, and fond wishes and God's blessings for you and your family!!

Lori :)

ps...almost forgot, I like your photograph also! :)

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Lori Stitt   {K:75282} 12/23/2004
Hi Chris,

You poor man, I am so sorry to hear about how ill you have been. Unbelievable; to have so many things. Chris, I will FOR SURE put you into my prayers.

Good to see you're still thinking about taking photos, so not all is lost!!! (smile)

This is indeed beautiful, and I've not heard of the 'holly story'! I have a large mailing list that I send daily 'thoguts' to and I'm going to use the story tomorrow!

Take care my friend, and fond wishes for you and your family!!

Lori :)

ps...almost forgot, I like your photograph also! :)

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Antonio Trincone   {K:23167} 12/23/2004
to you too Chris nice to hear you are on the right way of health now

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          {K:907} 12/23/2004
Hi Chris, nice to have you back even briefly so! Sorry to hear about the illness - at least you are on the mend. I wish you a quick recovery and look forward to have you and your inspiring photos back on Usefilm very soon. I actually though for a moment that possibly you had checked in to Usefilmers Anonymous!!! I don't know if there is such a thing but it might be a good idea!
All the very best to you for Christmas and New Year.
Be well and best wishes from Venezuela! Patrick

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B:)liana    {K:30945} 12/23/2004
To YOU tooooooooo dear Chris!
Kisses, Biliana

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Larry Quigley Larry Quigley   {K:12887} 12/23/2004
Lovely Christmas Card, Chris. Very sorry to hear about your triple dose of illness. Best wishes for a speedy and full recovery. Merry Christmas! Larry

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Peter De Rycke Peter De Rycke   {K:41212} 12/23/2004
Merry Chris-mas ;-)
And get better very soon !!
Peter

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Stephen  Bowden   {K:64141} 12/23/2004
Wonderful Christmas card Chris, so sorry to hear the about but hope you have passed the worst and on the road to recovery.

We have certainly missed you and your delightful humour - not to mention your photos !!

Have a wonderful Christmas.

Best wishes,
Steve

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Margaret Sturgess   {K:49403} 12/23/2004
Chris we were about to e mail you this evening - will do so anyway, so at this point just to say lovely image, fitting words - speak to you later
Margaret

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Roberto Carli   {K:13689} 12/23/2004
Many thks Chris,take care and have a merry and serene Christmas!!!
Best wishes.

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John Loreaux John Loreaux   {K:86210} 12/23/2004
Hello Chris!
So good to see this photo!
Very festiv and cheerful, something Your could use a dose of it seems!!
So sorry to hear about Your triple play!!
My prayers are with You as You recover!
Very Merry CHRISTmas to You and Your family!!!
GOD bless YOU!!!!
...........................JOHN

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Linn Currie   {K:24426} 12/23/2004
Good Morning Mr S!
Sorry to hear that you have been so dreadfully ill but sure am glad to hear that you are making a recovery. Take it easy, lay low on the dohnuts and other yummy stuff! Remember, you are allowed to pretend that you are sicker than you really are - this act always provokes a lot of sympathy and will result in extra presents!
Here's wishing you, Carol and your loved ones a Blessed Christmas. Thank you also for all the exceptional images that you have shared with us this past year.
Hurry up and get well!
Mrs C :-)

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Fadel J Fadel J   {K:13974} 12/23/2004
Chris, very glad to see your image, and very glad that you are starting to get better. Happy new year to you too and wish you a soon recovery!

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ARMANDO ALCÁZAR ARMANDO ALCÁZAR   {K:42404} 12/23/2004
Dear friend i'm sorry to know that you have been so sick, 3 illnesses together!!! according to the statistics it had been more easy that you won the Lotto, hahahaha!!!, that demonstrates that your guarantee of production, is already finished ,hahaha !!! But don't worry because our God father won't allow that a good church shepherd like your continues getting sick, you will be better before Christmas, so that you can give a great sermon in the church without having to cut the ceremony continually to go to the bathroom, hahahaha!!!
It is always good some humor to make happy the life dear friend, I dont know if you know but I am very believing and I go to mass every day, so much that when I enter to the church Jesus looses one of hishands of the cross to hold on his head and to say!!! OHHH NOOOO!!! it is him again!!!! hahahahaah!!!
Havea happy xmas and God bless you and all your loved ones

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Chris Hunter Chris Hunter   {K:25634} 12/23/2004
Hello Chris..sorry to hear of your condition, but I'm glad to hear that you will be on the mend soon, and to take the time to post this message..have a great holiday season, and get better soon...I'm missing your great pics as well!!

Chris

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Howie Mudge Howie Mudge   {K:27933} 12/23/2004
Get better soon Chris and have a great Christmas. There must be something in the air as I've been off work two days with flu. Feeling better tonight though. Have a great Christmas :)

H

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Dave Stacey Dave Stacey   {K:150877} 12/23/2004
Thanks Chris, the same sentiments to you and your family, and many friends!
Sorry to hear how you've been, but glad to hear your're on the mend! I've been thinking about you and your wonderful photographs, so I was glad to see this posting!
Dave.

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Marcia . Marcia .   {K:16108} 12/22/2004
Great Christmas greetings, thank you,
and I really wish you to get well soon and wish you all the best for the new year and a very merry Christmas too.
I?ll visit your portfolio now :)

Best regards,
Márcia.

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Marcos Duarte   {K:15402} 12/22/2004
beautiful colors.
The same for you

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Jan Symank Jan Symank   {K:22030} 12/22/2004
Beautiful Christmas card
Merry Christmas !
Jan

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