Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1999/01/04

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Subject: Re: [Leica] Walt is only 40??????
From: Walter S Delesandri <walt@jove.acs.unt.edu>
Date: Mon, 4 Jan 1999 13:52:40 -0600 (Central Standard Time)

HI, Duane

Yep, I'm only 40....started when I was 11, published at 14 (Yes, I have 
the papers still) and going strong ....

But yes, I have cameras from '64,'69,'70,'71,'74,80something,and lenses from 
Canon 7 vintage to current production 90f2 (non asph)(and yes, I LOVE Canon RFDR lenses!--
HERESY)  
I've never given up photography, and I still enjoy it, although I sometimes 
need a break from the daily grind (so guess what I do on vacations? -- same 
damn thing)

BTW, have been a ham and SWL (licensed as WB5LJW for 25 years) and HCJB was 
one of the first stations I remember hearing on my HAllicrafters S-40!! (I was 
9, I believe.....)

Happy New Year and good luck, 
Walt

On Mon, 4 Jan 1999 11:14:05 -0500 "BIRKEY, DUANE" <dbirkey@hcjb.org.ec> 
wrote: 
> Walt is only 40...... Now come on Walt, tell the truth .........  We've 
> all heard you rave about 30 and 40 year old cameras.......I had you 
> pictured as crusty old codger being at least 65......
> 
> Me.....  I'm only 33  : )
> 
> Duane Birkey
> 
> HCJB World Radio
> Quito Ecuador