[Leica] Apropriate thank you for a Noctilux?

[jshul at comcast.net (Jim Shulman)]

Eric,

Get him something that reflects his interests and tastes--probably
commensurate with the value of a used Nocti (about $2K+ these days)

Since he's probably interested in photography (because he owned a Nocti)
there's always a rare first edition of a photo book, or rare original print
of a photographer(s) he loves.

Two Ks could also buy a few plane tickets to a nice locale, hotel and dinner
at a few sensational restaurants.

Then you could always fund a $2K scholarship in his name in the visual arts
(or whatever he's really fond of supporting.)

And THEN throw in the bottle of Madeira, as you both toast your new
photographs made with the Noctilux!

Best,
Jim Shulman
Bryn Mawr, PA
Rarely sated, often stuffed

-----Original Message-----
From: lug-bounces+jshul=comcast.net@leica-users.org
[mailto:lug-bounces+jshul=comcast.net@leica-users.org] On Behalf Of Eric
Korenman
Sent: Monday, March 26, 2007 8:51 AM
To: LUG
Subject: [Leica] Apropriate thank you for a Noctilux?

A good friend who is no longer is a Leica fanatic  has decided to
permanently loan me his Noctilux.

I offered to buy it, but he refused.

Of course, I am very excited and overwhelmed by his generosity.

What would be an appropriate gift to say thank you?

I was thinking of giving him a rare bottle of madeira.
You can find them dating back to 1860s, are extremely drinkable and
can be found for under $400 or so.

-Eric