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The Ten Forty had some ribbon issues Maya and I could not
figure out until I discovered that the ribbon-color lever
slides to white sometimes. This typer had seen better days
but it's holding out... just 3 more days, baby!
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| Guess who? Maya took this picture, I got it from her updates. |
I actually have a video-message from Maya but I couldn't iron-out some technical glitches (I used the vid mode of a still cam); I'm sharing screen captures of her instead. In the video, Maya extends her thanks to the Typosphere for the support we've given her. Before I bid her adieu, I gave Maya a copy of the book The Iron Whim: A Fragmented History of Typewriting as a token gift for her epic 40th birthday. "When I turned forty, I ate cake," I exclaimed. Cheers to you on the last leg of the journey, Type Rider!
* You can find the link to the Type Rider website in the side box under "Typewriter News." Check out the New York Times feature here.
* Thanks to Richard Polt for connecting me to Maya Stein
* Typecast via Underwood 450/Olivetti Studio 45
14 comments:
What a great way to celebrate a birthday. Looks like you guys were having a wonderful time.
Great stuff, well done!
Great post! Glad you could meet up for a super day.
How wonderful that you got to meet Maya in person! It sounds like she's had a highly successful "typeride".
@Dana, and what a way!
@Robert, thanks, appreciate your comment!
@Bill, it was a particularly humid day but it was fun meeting Maya in Chicago.
@Cameron, Maya told me that the fruits of the journey has exceeded her expectations.
Cool! I saw her update from Chicago and THOUGHT that might be you in the picture. Godspeed to Maya as she continues to Milwaukee.
Glad you hooked up with Maya - I was wondering if any stateside Typerati would be on her route. I have been enjoying a mini-holiday/road trip experience every day I get the Type Rider update.
Maya will be here in Milwaukee tomorrow! WooHoo! Looking forward to meeting her and sharing the Love of the Typosphere!
@Richard, thanks again for bridging us. I told Maya that you have 260+ typewriters in your corral. ( :
@Rob, I was glad to be a rep for the Typerati. Maya's updates are a great read indeed.
@Ledeaux, oh, that's right. Great. we're represented at the finish line!
happy 40th to Maya! i am so wishing i hadn't missed it, oh but it looks like she had a little help from her friends :)))
i sadly found out about her journey a bit to late but i am glad i got to read such a great account of one of her stops and it's great to see the photos!
@b.c., you would've enjoyed meeting her and taking pictures.
@**sshole, thanks, glad you enjoyed the photos, and welcome here! By the way, do you really wish to be called **sshole??? ( :
Fabulous post a such a great way to celebrate an important birthday milestone.
@Rae, yes, especially if you're as fit as Maya ( :
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