... this past week I experienced a severe left eye stroke which left me with that eye totally and permanently blind ... the right eye only had about 40% vision, so I am now unable to post or respond .... the right eye will have surgery within the next two moinths and if successful I'll begin posting again.... life is the pits and then you die ... bummer ... question: how does an old blind man tell his wife she really looks attractive today without getting his face slapped? ....

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Mr Bill has inspired..motivated..and enriched me every time i visit his site..which is OFTEN daily...i appreciate his wit..humor and technical expertise..His heart is BIG..his ZEST for life IMMENSE..and i take his Film and TV critiques as take off points to expand my own interest in Film....Thank you Mr Bill for being … Read more

Mr Bill has inspired..motivated..and enriched me every time i visit his site..which is OFTEN daily...i appreciate his wit..humor and technical expertise..His heart is BIG..his ZEST for life IMMENSE..and i take his Film and TV critiques as take off points to expand my own interest in Film....Thank you Mr Bill for being my Flickr Friend

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July 13, 2010

Mr Bill is a challenge to keep up with. His creativity runs as wild as a young boy's. He is always learning and teaching and lecturing and inventing. Mr Bill is a staple of my Flickr life and I am so thankful for his wise playful inspiration. May the angels fly around your head and Hold you in their arms. I don't thin… Read more

Mr Bill is a challenge to keep up with. His creativity runs as wild as a young boy's. He is always learning and teaching and lecturing and inventing. Mr Bill is a staple of my Flickr life and I am so thankful for his wise playful inspiration. May the angels fly around your head and Hold you in their arms. I don't think they wear clothes either Mr Bill.....enjoy! Your good friend, Gail

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January 14, 2011

Mr. Bill has been most kind in his comments to my photos and has given me both support and encouragement. I love his wit and humour and thank him for being one of the first to post some wonderful and interesting comments on my own photos. Through him I have made another friend, Toni Callahan. It truly means a lot t… Read more

Mr. Bill has been most kind in his comments to my photos and has given me both support and encouragement. I love his wit and humour and thank him for being one of the first to post some wonderful and interesting comments on my own photos. Through him I have made another friend, Toni Callahan. It truly means a lot to have such very nice Flickr friends. We have become good friends over time and communicate personally as well. Bill has done a lot for me and that is what I love about him; ever willing to do something for others. Thanks Bill, for all that you are to your many fans!

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December 14, 2011

Mr.Bill is 82 years young Retd.crime investigation officer from Texas U.S.A.,He is the most creative person & working 24 X 7 day.He is very jolly person.I believe no man in the world can beat his most creative photo uploading speed in Flickr.He can bring magical effect in photographs. Mr.Bill Wants to spread peace & h… Read more

Mr.Bill is 82 years young Retd.crime investigation officer from Texas U.S.A.,He is the most creative person & working 24 X 7 day.He is very jolly person.I believe no man in the world can beat his most creative photo uploading speed in Flickr.He can bring magical effect in photographs. Mr.Bill Wants to spread peace & happiness in the world. Mr. Bill appreciate the new generation by giving there wonderful awards to them. Mr.Bill have Great Creativity...Great Experiments ...Great Colours. & Absolutely Fantastic Work.

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May 13, 2009
Ray Tomes says:

Bill is very creative with his photos and art which on its own is interesting enough, but combined with his outlook on life it makes his creations speak to us in special ways. He is also a most kind and generous contact. Thank you Bill.

June 3, 2008
Tman says:

This mans stream is well worth investigating. mrbill78636 is a shining example of endless expression and creativity. An inspiration to me and a pleasure to behold this mans personal visions. Great sense of humour and wit both literally and visually............a man who belies his years and outdoes most of us "youngun… Read more

This mans stream is well worth investigating. mrbill78636 is a shining example of endless expression and creativity. An inspiration to me and a pleasure to behold this mans personal visions. Great sense of humour and wit both literally and visually............a man who belies his years and outdoes most of us "younguns" with his body of "work". A real treasure in my flickr world.

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December 12, 2007

Bill es una persona genial, con mucho arte y realmente encantador. Para mi es un placer visitar su página y observar su ingenioso y agudo trabajo. Me encanta su alegría y el amor que refleja hacia los suyos, es un privilegio conocerlo.

September 22, 2007
special trampoline (deleted)

Bill is a very clever man, but also a very nice man - he is very modest about his own abilities, yet they are considerable. He is supportive and makes me think. A great friend.

September 17, 2007

His computer art is so very unique and this inspires me, it is a pleasure looking into his photo stream! The world of his art is unusual; he has flair to fascinate the viewer! ...and he is a very nice person :-)

May 28, 2007

He is there in his own realm.. and here, where I feel him. He has created a world of communicating.. generously.. on a basis of pure Life, pure Love, pure emotions where his art transforms. and grows nurtured by others artistry and soul Besides of being rich in culture, rich in thoughts, rich in presence ri… Read more

He is there in his own realm.. and here, where I feel him. He has created a world of communicating.. generously.. on a basis of pure Life, pure Love, pure emotions where his art transforms. and grows nurtured by others artistry and soul Besides of being rich in culture, rich in thoughts, rich in presence rich in unaffected humbless rich en meanings and profoundity, rich in experience.. though not pushing others with it. He´s a fountain for me.. may be in a timeless world, where one reaches what.. could not have found before. He is direct and respectful.., he shows with forceful delight.. no time to waste.. He revolts and his limits are those of but the ones derived from empathy, Revolution of the Soul without damaging others in his path. Somehow.. we are on the same thread of Life. So good for my soul to have met you Bill.. Mr. Bill

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January 16, 2007

Bill inspires inovation and gives of himself freely as can be seen on Flickr and his own website....a mixture of artistic grace and thoughtfulness.

December 16, 2006

Mr. Bill is one of those endearing anomalous souls we are rarely gifted to know. Visiting his photostream is always so much more than a visual experience. He is food for thought in the grandest sense! There is humor here, and depth...intensity and lightheartedness. A feast for the eyes and palate! Thank you… Read more

Mr. Bill is one of those endearing anomalous souls we are rarely gifted to know. Visiting his photostream is always so much more than a visual experience. He is food for thought in the grandest sense! There is humor here, and depth...intensity and lightheartedness. A feast for the eyes and palate! Thank you, Mr. Bill!

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May 30, 2006
hysterical moon (deleted)

Mr. Bill is a genious with the heart of gold. Although he teaches art courses in his living area, he reaches the FLICKR-family members on an even wider range. We can learn from Bill, what FLICKR is all about: To share the Love of Gods'*creation through our extended eyes or on canvas :-) His art- especially… Read more

Mr. Bill is a genious with the heart of gold. Although he teaches art courses in his living area, he reaches the FLICKR-family members on an even wider range. We can learn from Bill, what FLICKR is all about: To share the Love of Gods'*creation through our extended eyes or on canvas :-) His art- especially the Heiku's- are full of humour& deep artistic skills, shown in each piece of work- Not to mention the everlasting joy of his lifetime-love, his wife, whom he admires through his art, too. Bill is simply the best-aged Bestager I've ever known *SERIOUSLY!* Who else would pick up Photoshop and Corell to extend his skills so quick? Bill, you'd been my choice for president- I'll think of you everytime I log-in xoxoxo Laura *( or whatever you call him at home!)

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May 4, 2006