Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2008/12/17
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]On Dec 17, 2008, at 10:32 PM, Steve Barbour wrote: > > On Dec 17, 2008, at 8:23 PM, Geoff Hopkinson wrote: > >> Folks a quick photo post for your entertainment. Today we went on a >> tour in a four wheel drive vehicle out of Las Vegas to Red Rock >> Canyon. Snow fell ever more thickly which was pretty amazing for >> the desert and Las Vegas. We ended up stuck in a snow drift on an >> off road track which was rather more amazing. I got out to take >> photos, of course, while the tour operator extricated our vehicle. >> The first shot following was in mid snow desert. The next was taken >> unexpectedly by my M8 as I fell heavily in the ice and snow (my >> third fall in the snow!). My M8 swung sideways around my neck as I >> landed and struck the side of my head. Luckily my head cushioned >> the impact. Presumably the Tom A soft release hit my temple as I >> landed. Not as bruised as Tina but very nearly as sore. Anyway >> maybe a LUG worthy story. I'll tell you about other M8 toughness, >> and UV/IR filter properties another time. >> <http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/gh/a/usa/LV2.jpg.html> >> >> cheers >> Battered Hoppy of the desert snow drifts. ouch....take it easy my friend, be thankful the rattlesnakes are hibernating, Steve >> > > > > I'm sorry Geoff this is not going as anticipated, but I hope you > are OK, and will get some wonderful (different) experiences, > stories, and photos...and no more bruises.... > > > Steve >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Leica Users Group. >> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >