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Subject: [Leica] IMGs: Oops!
From: mark at whitedogs.co.uk (Mark Pope)
Date: Sun, 18 Jul 2010 18:04:15 +0100
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I think I would have said something a little stronger than 'oops'...
It was a fascinating series - a great illustration of teamwork.

I also enjoyed your other Tioga pictures - a very beautiful area.

Cheers


Mark


Mark Pope,
Swindon, Wilts
UK

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On 18/07/10 16:45, Oliver Bryk wrote:
> In mid July I stayed at the rustic Tioga Pass Resort (TPR), a former mining
> resupply stop on the Tioga Road (California Highway 120) dating to 1914,
> without telephone, cell phone or internet service. Access to the cabins is
> over a small bridge across a creek. I had driven over this bridge toward 
> the
> highway at least 5 or 6 times. While driving toward the exit one afternoon 
> I
> became intrigued by the light on some Jeffrey pine snags across the 
> highway,
> took the turn onto the bridge too short, and came to a sudden halt.
>
> The pictures at  http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/OBRYK/Oops/  show the
> consequences of my embarrassing inattention and the subsequent recovery of
> my vehicle by a very skillful tow truck operator, with help from two
> employees of the resort.
>
> Cs&  Cs cheerfully considered. Leica M8, Elmarit 28mm.
>
> Oliver
>
> PS: you may enjoy reading TPR's history at www.tiogapassresort.com  .
>
>
>
>
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