Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/06/26

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Subject: Re: [Leica] Leicaholics Anonymous
From: john <bosjohn@mediaone.net>
Date: Mon, 26 Jun 2000 09:44:02 +0100
References: <002701bfdf39$809a77c0$6f57059a@hughthompson>

Hugh Thompson wrote:
> 
> D.Khong wrote:
> > conclusion that we all suffer from an irreversible disease condition which
> > can only be totally cured when every bit of substance stamped with the
> > words "Leitz" and "Leica" has been purged from our homes, office or
> system.
> 
> You are right, already I have taken to stroking my new acquisition, the M3,
> even contemplating whether to take it with me to keep beside my bed at
> night - it has such smooth reassuring metal, with a quiet inner strength -
> this must be a symptom of the decease.  What happens when you have more than
> one, with several lenses, does the need to be with them become overwhelming?
> Is it difficult to go outside and perhaps take photographs because some have
> to be left at home?
> 
> With a new understanding and sympathy - Hugh Thompson
Yes, with several Leicas and lenses it becoms quite debilitating agonizing
over which to take with you, often to the point of not taking any.
John Shick

In reply to: Message from "Hugh Thompson" <painfree@istar.ca> ([Leica] Leicaholics Anonymous)