Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2002/08/30
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The first time that I recall hearing this phrase was in a TV programme
called 'Rumpole of the Bailey' which I believe was based on books written by
John Mortimer.
regards
Mark Pope
Swindon Wilts, UK
http://www.monomagic.co.uk
(He who obeys - sometimes)
- ----- Original Message -----
From: "Ernest Nitka" <enitka@twcny.rr.com>
To: <leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us>
Sent: Friday, August 30, 2002 5:44 PM
Subject: RE: [Leica] A nice experience NOW OT : SWMBO origins?
> Anyone know the origins of this phrase? I think I know.
>
> Any guesses?
>
> ernie
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us
> [mailto:owner-leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us]On Behalf Of Phong
> Sent: Friday, August 30, 2002 10:42 AM
> To: leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us
> Subject: RE: [Leica] A nice experience
>
>
> > I'll answer when SWMBO isn't looking over my shoulder...;-)
>
> I never paid attention to this acronym before, but it made me
> laugh out loud just now. It adds a Leica flavor to the conversation;
> how do the Leica Dames and Ladies feel, being reduced to an
> accessory ?
>
> [Even if the Leica 5-letter code was used for cameras (LHSA members
> and other Leica historians, please clarify), the mental picture it
conjures
> is that of Leica accessories]
>
> - Phong
>
>
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: owner-leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us
> > [mailto:owner-leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us]On Behalf Of Mark Pope
> > Sent: Friday, August 30, 2002 7:21 AM
> > To: leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us
> > Subject: Re: [Leica] A nice experience
> >
> >
> > I'll answer when SWMBO isn't looking over my shoulder...;-)
> >
> > Mark
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Alastair Firkin" <firkin@ncable.net.au>
> > To: <leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us>
> > Sent: Friday, August 30, 2002 10:59 AM
> > Subject: Re: [Leica] A nice experience
> >
> >
> > > >
> > > > I too have found that photography is a brilliant way of making new
> > friends.
> > > >There have been a few occasions when we have met new people in France
> and
> > I
> > > >have taken pictures of them. When they get the prints, they have
been
> > > >delighted, to the point of inviting us to their homes for dinner as a
> > 'thank
> > > you'. Great for the soul, but not so great for the liver :-)
> > >
> > >
> > > Has this worked with the "young ladies"? ;-)
> > >
> > > --
> > > Alastair Firkin
> > >
> > > http://www.afirkin.com
> > >
> > > http://www.familyofman2.com
> > >
> > > ()" "'()
> > > ( '0',)
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