From bkreid1 at yahoo.com  Fri Oct 30 22:08:47 2026
From: bkreid1 at yahoo.com (Brian Reid)
Date: Fri, 30 Oct 2026 22:08:47 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Leica] test message
References: <1836180124.1316512.1793398127973.ref@mail.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <1836180124.1316512.1793398127973@mail.yahoo.com>

   
   - Please ignore and forgive this test. There's a lot of churn.

From lluisripollphotography at gmail.com  Fri Oct 30 22:43:32 2026
From: lluisripollphotography at gmail.com (Lluis Ripoll)
Date: Fri, 30 Oct 2026 23:43:32 +0100
Subject: [Leica] test messages
In-Reply-To: <423f4f4b2d5121249030c624dd1e806b@mejac.carlsbad.ca.us>
References: <423f4f4b2d5121249030c624dd1e806b@mejac.carlsbad.ca.us>
Message-ID: <6C53CD39-D701-449E-9AC4-5E58069CE6EA@gmail.com>

Hello Brian,thank you for your efforts
Lluis

> El 30 oct 2026, a las 23:13, Brian Reid <reid at mejac.carlsbad.ca.us> escribi?:
> 
> I have just made a large change to the way the LUG email system works, and I would appreciate it if as many of you as possible send a test message so I can see what happens. Jim Handsfield, this applies especially to you, but I'd like to see a lot of tests.
> 
> I've been working on this for a long time, and I think I have hit an important milestone.
> 
> _______________________________________________
> Leica Users Group.
> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information


From jayanand at gmail.com  Fri Oct 30 23:10:06 2026
From: jayanand at gmail.com (Jayanand Govindaraj)
Date: Sat, 31 Oct 2026 04:40:06 +0530
Subject: [Leica] test messages
In-Reply-To: <77005c7b0f40bdc3c19f0891a3a1591b@mejac.carlsbad.ca.us>
References: <77005c7b0f40bdc3c19f0891a3a1591b@mejac.carlsbad.ca.us>
Message-ID: <30C2548C-13AA-486F-A8A6-22BD001E1558@gmail.com>

Test
Cheers
Jayanand

Sent from my iPad

> On 31 Oct 2026, at 03:57, Brian Reid <reid at mejac.carlsbad.ca.us> wrote:
> 
> ?If I made a huge blunder and your mail doesn't get through, please notify me at my alternative email bkreid1 at yahoo.com
> 
>> On 2026-10-30 15:13, Brian Reid wrote:
>> I have just made a large change to the way the LUG email system works,
>> and I would appreciate it if as many of you as possible send a test
>> message so I can see what happens. Jim Handsfield, this applies
>> especially to you, but I'd like to see a lot of tests.
>> I've been working on this for a long time, and I think I have hit an
>> important milestone.
>> _______________________________________________
>> Leica Users Group.
>> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information
> 
> _______________________________________________
> Leica Users Group.
> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information

From geneduprey2015 at gmail.com  Fri Oct 30 23:18:13 2026
From: geneduprey2015 at gmail.com (geneduprey2015 at gmail.com)
Date: Fri, 30 Oct 2026 18:18:13 -0500
Subject: [Leica] test messages
In-Reply-To: <423f4f4b2d5121249030c624dd1e806b@mejac.carlsbad.ca.us>
References: <423f4f4b2d5121249030c624dd1e806b@mejac.carlsbad.ca.us>
Message-ID: <3717A00C-27EF-4ECB-A995-3BED8D3C4119@gmail.com>

This is a test message.
Gene
Sent from my iPhone

> On Oct 30, 2026, at 5:13?PM, Brian Reid <reid at mejac.carlsbad.ca.us> wrote:
> 
> ?I have just made a large change to the way the LUG email system works, and I would appreciate it if as many of you as possible send a test message so I can see what happens. Jim Handsfield, this applies especially to you, but I'd like to see a lot of tests.
> 
> I've been working on this for a long time, and I think I have hit an important milestone.
> 
> _______________________________________________
> Leica Users Group.
> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information

From bmwred735i at gmail.com  Fri Oct 30 23:43:03 2026
From: bmwred735i at gmail.com (Frank Filippone)
Date: Fri, 30 Oct 2026 13:43:03 -1000
Subject: [Leica] test messages
In-Reply-To: <423f4f4b2d5121249030c624dd1e806b@mejac.carlsbad.ca.us>
References: <423f4f4b2d5121249030c624dd1e806b@mejac.carlsbad.ca.us>
Message-ID: <d3c0595d-a6f3-477e-8897-4c035637f04c@GMAIL.COM>

hokry dokey

On 10/30/2026 12:13 PM, Brian Reid wrote:
> I have just made a large change to the way the LUG email system works, 
> and I would appreciate it if as many of you as possible send a test 
> message so I can see what happens. Jim Handsfield, this applies 
> especially to you, but I'd like to see a lot of tests.
>
> I've been working on this for a long time, and I think I have hit an 
> important milestone.
>
> _______________________________________________
> Leica Users Group.
> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information

-- 
Frank Filippone
Bmwred735i at gmail.com

From jbmmllug at jbm.org  Fri Oct 30 23:58:44 2026
From: jbmmllug at jbm.org (Jeff Moore)
Date: Fri, 30 Oct 2026 19:58:44 -0400
Subject: [Leica] test messages
In-Reply-To: <d3c0595d-a6f3-477e-8897-4c035637f04c@GMAIL.COM>
References: <423f4f4b2d5121249030c624dd1e806b@mejac.carlsbad.ca.us>
 <d3c0595d-a6f3-477e-8897-4c035637f04c@GMAIL.COM>
Message-ID: <CAHgrdCTBeuV5HESbaiVNvoiLG0amvRXiaeZiEyXwwzCUMXFCiA@mail.gmail.com>

Hiya!  Let's see if anything's broken for me!



On Fri, Oct 30, 2026 at 7:43?PM Frank Filippone via LUG <lug at leica-users.org>
wrote:

> hokry dokey
>
> On 10/30/2026 12:13 PM, Brian Reid wrote:
> > I have just made a large change to the way the LUG email system works,
> > and I would appreciate it if as many of you as possible send a test
> > message so I can see what happens. Jim Handsfield, this applies
> > especially to you, but I'd like to see a lot of tests.
> >
> > I've been working on this for a long time, and I think I have hit an
> > important milestone.
> >
> > _______________________________________________
> > Leica Users Group.
> > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information
>
> --
> Frank Filippone
> Bmwred735i at gmail.com
>
> _______________________________________________
> Leica Users Group.
> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information
>

From tmanley at gmail.com  Sat Oct 31 01:05:41 2026
From: tmanley at gmail.com (Tina Manley)
Date: Fri, 30 Oct 2026 21:05:41 -0400
Subject: [Leica] test messages
In-Reply-To: <423f4f4b2d5121249030c624dd1e806b@mejac.carlsbad.ca.us>
References: <423f4f4b2d5121249030c624dd1e806b@mejac.carlsbad.ca.us>
Message-ID: <CA+yJO1ChBTJn3SuKdqW1ceU5s+dzEQ5HfaPu96WWJT+jv08wtg@mail.gmail.com>

Coming through loud and clear in South Carolina.

Tina

On Fri, Oct 30, 2026 at 6:13?PM Brian Reid <reid at mejac.carlsbad.ca.us>
wrote:

> I have just made a large change to the way the LUG email system works,
> and I would appreciate it if as many of you as possible send a test
> message so I can see what happens. Jim Handsfield, this applies
> especially to you, but I'd like to see a lot of tests.
>
> I've been working on this for a long time, and I think I have hit an
> important milestone.
>
> _______________________________________________
> Leica Users Group.
> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information
>


-- 
https://pbase.com/tinamanley
https://www.progressive-street.com/tina-manley

From imra at iol.ie  Sat Oct 31 01:12:16 2026
From: imra at iol.ie (Douglas Barry)
Date: Sat, 31 Oct 2026 01:12:16 +0000
Subject: [Leica] test messages
In-Reply-To: <77005c7b0f40bdc3c19f0891a3a1591b@mejac.carlsbad.ca.us>
References: <423f4f4b2d5121249030c624dd1e806b@mejac.carlsbad.ca.us>
 <77005c7b0f40bdc3c19f0891a3a1591b@mejac.carlsbad.ca.us>
Message-ID: <5163d3de-2bcc-43e5-a0a5-2d1e8357713e@iol.ie>

Test recd here in Ireland, Brian.
Thanks for all you do for us.

Douglas
Dormant in Dublin.

On 30/10/2026 22:27, Brian Reid wrote:
> If I made a huge blunder and your mail doesn't get through, please 
> notify me at my alternative email bkreid1 at yahoo.com
>
> On 2026-10-30 15:13, Brian Reid wrote:
>> I have just made a large change to the way the LUG email system works,
>> and I would appreciate it if as many of you as possible send a test
>> message so I can see what happens. Jim Handsfield, this applies
>> especially to you, but I'd like to see a lot of tests.
>>
>> I've been working on this for a long time, and I think I have hit an
>> important milestone.
>>
>> _______________________________________________
>> Leica Users Group.
>> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information
>
> _______________________________________________
> Leica Users Group.
> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information


From billclough042541 at gmail.com  Sat Oct 31 01:27:05 2026
From: billclough042541 at gmail.com (Bill Clough)
Date: Fri, 30 Oct 2026 20:27:05 -0500
Subject: [Leica] TEST
Message-ID: <CABAowZ4iaRnsBuSzVy7vJrD5py3jtYrceWKwHN6A8An4Gd=JFQ@mail.gmail.com>

BLEEEEEEEEEEEP!!!

This is a test sans content.

?Bill

From mak at teleport.com  Sat Oct 31 01:40:51 2026
From: mak at teleport.com (Mark Kronquist)
Date: Fri, 30 Oct 2026 18:40:51 -0700
Subject: [Leica] Free Leicas would be better click bait message, Brian
Message-ID: <2041B719-2FC5-418D-A484-ABF6B72CE80F@teleport.com>


Sent from my iPhone

> On Oct 30, 2026, at 6:27?PM, Bill Clough via LUG <lug at leica-users.org> wrote:
> 
> ?BLEEEEEEEEEEEP!!!
> 
> This is a test sans content.
> 
> ?Bill
> 
> _______________________________________________
> Leica Users Group.
> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information

From jnelon at nelonassociates.com  Sat Oct 31 02:21:11 2026
From: jnelon at nelonassociates.com (jnelon at nelonassociates.com)
Date: Fri, 30 Oct 2026 22:21:11 -0400
Subject: [Leica] test msg
Message-ID: <00be01dd68de$811183a0$83348ae0$@nelonassociates.com>

 

 

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From mrafferty at centurylink.net  Sat Oct 31 03:25:17 2026
From: mrafferty at centurylink.net (Marshall Rafferty)
Date: Fri, 30 Oct 2026 20:25:17 -0700
Subject: [Leica] test messages
In-Reply-To: <5163d3de-2bcc-43e5-a0a5-2d1e8357713e@iol.ie>
References: <5163d3de-2bcc-43e5-a0a5-2d1e8357713e@iol.ie>
Message-ID: <80A40644-995A-49A0-BE31-00893E7BA091@centurylink.net>

Test rec?d. Or was I supposed to initiate a test?

On Oct 30, 2026, at 6:12?PM, Douglas Barry <imra at iol.ie> wrote:

?Test recd here in Ireland, Brian.
Thanks for all you do for us.

Douglas
Dormant in Dublin.

On 30/10/2026 22:27, Brian Reid wrote:
> If I made a huge blunder and your mail doesn't get through, please notify me at my alternative email bkreid1 at yahoo.com
> 
> On 2026-10-30 15:13, Brian Reid wrote:
>> I have just made a large change to the way the LUG email system works,
>> and I would appreciate it if as many of you as possible send a test
>> message so I can see what happens. Jim Handsfield, this applies
>> especially to you, but I'd like to see a lot of tests.
>> 
>> I've been working on this for a long time, and I think I have hit an
>> important milestone.
>> 
>> _______________________________________________
>> Leica Users Group.
>> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information
> 
> _______________________________________________
> Leica Users Group.
> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information


_______________________________________________
Leica Users Group.
See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information

From Sirius at bosley.co.uk  Sat Oct 31 07:05:01 2026
From: Sirius at bosley.co.uk (Sirius)
Date: Sat, 31 Oct 2026 07:05:01 +0000
Subject: [Leica] test messages
In-Reply-To: <e32c0b963891cdd92c4110ede15cebc9@mejac.carlsbad.ca.us>
References: <5163d3de-2bcc-43e5-a0a5-2d1e8357713e@iol.ie>
 <80A40644-995A-49A0-BE31-00893E7BA091@centurylink.net>
 <e32c0b963891cdd92c4110ede15cebc9@mejac.carlsbad.ca.us>
Message-ID: <VI1P189MB2535A28A70DE8C647CDF53D0E16C2@VI1P189MB2535.EURP189.PROD.OUTLOOK.COM>

Test from Hove, reds Mike Hastilow

Sent from Outlook for iOS<https://aka.ms/o0ukef>
________________________________
From: LUG <lug-bounces+sirius=bosley.co.uk at leica-users.org> on behalf of Brian Reid <reid at mejac.carlsbad.ca.us>
Sent: Saturday, 31 October 2026 03:57:14
To: Leica Users Group <lug at leica-users.org>
Cc: Marshall Rafferty <mrafferty at centurylink.net>
Subject: Re: [Leica] test messages

There is a new computer handling LUG email as of today. I wanted to
verify that it was able to receive mail from as many senders as
possible. The nature of that mail is not relevant--just that it got
through via the new system.

Soon the gallery.

On 2026-10-30 20:25, Marshall Rafferty via LUG wrote:
> Test rec?d. Or was I supposed to initiate a test?
>
> On Oct 30, 2026, at 6:12?PM, Douglas Barry <imra at iol.ie> wrote:
>
> ?Test recd here in Ireland, Brian.
> Thanks for all you do for us.
>
> Douglas
> Dormant in Dublin.
>
> On 30/10/2026 22:27, Brian Reid wrote:
>> If I made a huge blunder and your mail doesn't get through, please
>> notify me at my alternative email bkreid1 at yahoo.com
>>
>> On 2026-10-30 15:13, Brian Reid wrote:
>>> I have just made a large change to the way the LUG email system
>>> works,
>>> and I would appreciate it if as many of you as possible send a test
>>> message so I can see what happens. Jim Handsfield, this applies
>>> especially to you, but I'd like to see a lot of tests.
>>>
>>> I've been working on this for a long time, and I think I have hit an
>>> important milestone.
>>>
>>> _______________________________________________
>>> Leica Users Group.
>>> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information
>>
>> _______________________________________________
>> Leica Users Group.
>> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information
>
>
> _______________________________________________
> Leica Users Group.
> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information
>
> _______________________________________________
> Leica Users Group.
> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information

_______________________________________________
Leica Users Group.
See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information

From photo at frozenlight.eu  Sat Oct 31 07:53:25 2026
From: photo at frozenlight.eu (Nathan Wajsman)
Date: Sat, 31 Oct 2026 08:53:25 +0100
Subject: [Leica] test from Alicante
Message-ID: <F06A4016-F99D-4140-9008-F6856B258EF3@frozenlight.eu>


Nathan Wajsman
photo at frozenlight.eu

http://www.fotocycle.dk/paws
http://www.greatpix.eu
http://www.frozenlight.eu
@nwajsman.bsky.social

????? ???????! ?????? ?????!








From John at mcmaster.co.uk  Sat Oct 31 08:55:01 2026
From: John at mcmaster.co.uk (John McMaster)
Date: Sat, 31 Oct 2026 08:55:01 +0000
Subject: [Leica] test messages
In-Reply-To: <e32c0b963891cdd92c4110ede15cebc9@mejac.carlsbad.ca.us>
References: <5163d3de-2bcc-43e5-a0a5-2d1e8357713e@iol.ie>
 <80A40644-995A-49A0-BE31-00893E7BA091@centurylink.net>
 <e32c0b963891cdd92c4110ede15cebc9@mejac.carlsbad.ca.us>
Message-ID: <SJ2PR15MB63711CCC5C0A83931D1D8733F96C2@SJ2PR15MB6371.namprd15.prod.outlook.com>

Sent from Scottish Highlands?.

From: LUG <lug-bounces+john=mcmaster.co.uk at leica-users.org> on behalf of Brian Reid <reid at mejac.carlsbad.ca.us>
Date: Saturday, 31 October 2026 at 03:57
To: Leica Users Group <lug at leica-users.org>
Cc: Marshall Rafferty <mrafferty at centurylink.net>
Subject: Re: [Leica] test messages

There is a new computer handling LUG email as of today. I wanted to
verify that it was able to receive mail from as many senders as
possible. The nature of that mail is not relevant--just that it got
through via the new system.

Soon the gallery.

On 2026-10-30 20:25, Marshall Rafferty via LUG wrote:
> Test rec?d. Or was I supposed to initiate a test?
>
> On Oct 30, 2026, at 6:12?PM, Douglas Barry <imra at iol.ie> wrote:
>
> ?Test recd here in Ireland, Brian.
> Thanks for all you do for us.
>
> Douglas
> Dormant in Dublin.
>
> On 30/10/2026 22:27, Brian Reid wrote:
>> If I made a huge blunder and your mail doesn't get through, please
>> notify me at my alternative email bkreid1 at yahoo.com
>>
>> On 2026-10-30 15:13, Brian Reid wrote:
>>> I have just made a large change to the way the LUG email system
>>> works,
>>> and I would appreciate it if as many of you as possible send a test
>>> message so I can see what happens. Jim Handsfield, this applies
>>> especially to you, but I'd like to see a lot of tests.
>>>
>>> I've been working on this for a long time, and I think I have hit an
>>> important milestone.
>>>
>>> _______________________________________________
>>> Leica Users Group.
>>> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information
>>
>> _______________________________________________
>> Leica Users Group.
>> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information
>
>
> _______________________________________________
> Leica Users Group.
> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information
>
> _______________________________________________
> Leica Users Group.
> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information

_______________________________________________
Leica Users Group.
See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information

From sonc.hegr at gmail.com  Sat Oct 31 09:21:22 2026
From: sonc.hegr at gmail.com (Sonny Carter)
Date: Sat, 31 Oct 2026 04:21:22 -0500
Subject: [Leica] test messages
In-Reply-To: <SJ2PR15MB63711CCC5C0A83931D1D8733F96C2@SJ2PR15MB6371.namprd15.prod.outlook.com>
References: <5163d3de-2bcc-43e5-a0a5-2d1e8357713e@iol.ie>
 <80A40644-995A-49A0-BE31-00893E7BA091@centurylink.net>
 <e32c0b963891cdd92c4110ede15cebc9@mejac.carlsbad.ca.us>
 <SJ2PR15MB63711CCC5C0A83931D1D8733F96C2@SJ2PR15MB6371.namprd15.prod.outlook.com>
Message-ID: <CAFfkXxvH16f3FqthhVN7_Xzfmj88PuEtx5nYZiv3FyiNv3i3Bg@mail.gmail.com>

Test one two three


Regards,
Sonny
www.SonC.Com/Look


On Sat, Oct 31, 2026 at 3:55?AM John McMaster via LUG <lug at leica-users.org>
wrote:

> Sent from Scottish Highlands?.
>
> From: LUG <lug-bounces+john=mcmaster.co.uk at leica-users.org> on behalf of
> Brian Reid <reid at mejac.carlsbad.ca.us>
> Date: Saturday, 31 October 2026 at 03:57
> To: Leica Users Group <lug at leica-users.org>
> Cc: Marshall Rafferty <mrafferty at centurylink.net>
> Subject: Re: [Leica] test messages
>
> There is a new computer handling LUG email as of today. I wanted to
> verify that it was able to receive mail from as many senders as
> possible. The nature of that mail is not relevant--just that it got
> through via the new system.
>
> Soon the gallery.
>
> On 2026-10-30 20:25, Marshall Rafferty via LUG wrote:
> > Test rec?d. Or was I supposed to initiate a test?
> >
> > On Oct 30, 2026, at 6:12?PM, Douglas Barry <imra at iol.ie> wrote:
> >
> > ?Test recd here in Ireland, Brian.
> > Thanks for all you do for us.
> >
> > Douglas
> > Dormant in Dublin.
> >
> > On 30/10/2026 22:27, Brian Reid wrote:
> >> If I made a huge blunder and your mail doesn't get through, please
> >> notify me at my alternative email bkreid1 at yahoo.com
> >>
> >> On 2026-10-30 15:13, Brian Reid wrote:
> >>> I have just made a large change to the way the LUG email system
> >>> works,
> >>> and I would appreciate it if as many of you as possible send a test
> >>> message so I can see what happens. Jim Handsfield, this applies
> >>> especially to you, but I'd like to see a lot of tests.
> >>>
> >>> I've been working on this for a long time, and I think I have hit an
> >>> important milestone.
> >>>
> >>> _______________________________________________
> >>> Leica Users Group.
> >>> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information
> >>
> >> _______________________________________________
> >> Leica Users Group.
> >> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information
> >
> >
> > _______________________________________________
> > Leica Users Group.
> > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information
> >
> > _______________________________________________
> > Leica Users Group.
> > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information
>
> _______________________________________________
> Leica Users Group.
> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information
>
> _______________________________________________
> Leica Users Group.
> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information
>

From cartersxrd at gmail.com  Sat Oct 31 14:09:44 2026
From: cartersxrd at gmail.com (Ric Carter)
Date: Sat, 31 Oct 2026 10:09:44 -0400
Subject: [Leica] test messages
In-Reply-To: <423f4f4b2d5121249030c624dd1e806b@mejac.carlsbad.ca.us>
References: <423f4f4b2d5121249030c624dd1e806b@mejac.carlsbad.ca.us>
Message-ID: <134B0485-0FA3-4C6E-BEF9-57231AF1E450@gmail.com>

Hey Brian! Have a great weekend!!

Sincerely,
Ric

> On Oct 30, 2026, at 6:13?PM, Brian Reid <reid at mejac.carlsbad.ca.us> wrote:
> 
> I have just made a large change to the way the LUG email system works, and I would appreciate it if as many of you as possible send a test message so I can see what happens. Jim Handsfield, this applies especially to you, but I'd like to see a lot of tests.
> 
> I've been working on this for a long time, and I think I have hit an important milestone.
> 
> _______________________________________________
> Leica Users Group.
> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information


From stasys1 at cox.net  Sat Oct 31 13:49:40 2026
From: stasys1 at cox.net (STASYS PETRAVICIUS)
Date: Sat, 31 Oct 2026 13:49:40 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Leica] LUG Digest, Vol 66, Issue 2
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 Hi LUGGERS?I have a collection of LEICA R cameras and lenses which I'd like to sell. Please let me know if interested.?I can forward the lists with details.?Thank you,?Stasys Petraviciusstasys1 at cox.net

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Today's Topics:

? 1. Why you can?t get into the gallery (Brian Reid)
? 2. Re: Why you can?t get into the gallery (Brian Reid)
? 3. Yearbook finally released (repost with typo fixed) (Brian Reid)
? 4. The LUG is not ending or shutting down (Brian Reid)
? 5. Re: YB Arrives!! (Brian Reid)
? 6. Re: Yearbook (Brian Reid)
? 7. Re: Wayback Photo: FAVORITE (Brian Reid)
? 8. Re: OFFICE ASSISTANT ? CORRECTED (Brian Reid)
? 9. First day of summer vacation after finishing 2nd grade
? ? ? (Brian Reid)
? 10. Re: Monday Misc. (Brian Reid)
? 11. Fwd: Re:? Wayback Photo: FAVORITE (Brian Reid)
? 12. Re: Certified (Brian Reid)
? 13. Re: Gallery down? (Brian Reid)
? 14. Re: Gallery down? (Brian Reid)
? 15. Re: Gallery down? (Brian Reid)
? 16. Re: PICASSO'S CAT (Brian Reid)
? 17. Re: receiving emails (Brian Reid)
? 18. Re: 1st post in a long time (Brian Reid)
? 19. Re: 1st post in a long time (Brian Reid)
? 20. LUG computer failure (Brian Reid)
? 21. Tuesday looking at newer construction (Don Dory)
? 22. Re: Monday in the neighborhood (Don Dory)
? 23. Re: Tuesday and a different front porch (Lluis Ripoll)
? 24. Re: U.S. Open Adaptive Surfing Championship (Nathan Wajsman)
? 25. Re: Three Surfers (Nathan Wajsman)
? 26. Wednesday out in the burbs (Don Dory)
? 27. Thursday walking down the street (Don Dory)
? 28. Re: Thursday walking down the street (Jayanand Govindaraj)
? 29. Re: Saturday in Austin neighborhoods (Nathan Wajsman)
? 30. Re: Tuesday looking at newer construction (Nathan Wajsman)
? 31. Re: A few more deom the past... (Nathan Wajsman)
? 32. Friday Flowers (Sonny Carter)
? 33. Friday looking at essential workers (Don Dory)
? 34. Re: Friday looking at essential workers
? ? ? (jnelon at nelonassociates.com)
? 35. Re: More from Oceanside (Nathan Wajsman)
? 36. Re: Friday looking at essential workers (Nathan Wajsman)
? 37. Re: Friday looking at essential workers (Don Dory)
? 38. Friday Flower??? (Aram Langhans)
? 39. Re: Friday Flower??? (Jayanand Govindaraj)
? 40. Saturday with the tree crew across the street. (Don Dory)
? 41. Re: Thursday walking down the street (Nathan Wajsman)
? 42. Re: Friday Flower??? (Nathan Wajsman)
? 43. Re: Saturday with the tree crew across the street.
? ? ? (Nathan Wajsman)
? 44. Sunday still looking at workers (Don Dory)
? 45. Monday back looking at Austin real estate (Don Dory)
? 46. test message (Brian Reid)
? 47. Re: test messages (Lluis Ripoll)


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Message: 1
Date: Tue, 12 May 2026 15:26:45 -0700
From: Brian Reid <reid at mejac.carlsbad.ca.us>
To: Leica Users Group <lug at leica-users.org>
Subject: [Leica] Why you can?t get into the gallery
Message-ID: <4d716ab3c81ed80b1e6f724daa0a7171 at mejac.carlsbad.ca.us>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII; format=flowed

The LUG gallery server is under such heavy attack that I can't even get 
into it to try mitigating somehow.
The "attacks" are AI robots extracting images to load into their 
software.

Here is a load listing of the servers in the data center rack holding 
the gallery server. The numbers are 1, 5, and 15-minute loads. Any 
number bigger than 2 will start to show slowness.

backup4? ? up? 514+16:44,? 0 users,? load? 0.90,? 0.55,? 0.45
gallery? ? up? ? 1+17:21,? 0 users,? load 67.30, 66.36, 68.02
justus? ? up? 224+23:00,? 0 users,? load? 0.12,? 0.20,? 0.21
justus2? ? up? 10+17:49,? 0 users,? load? 0.00,? 0.00,? 0.00
justus3? ? up 2118+05:19,? 0 users,? load? 0.19,? 0.20,? 0.21
lfinfo3? ? up? ? ? 2:34,? 2 users,? load? 0.37,? 0.25,? 0.23
mejac? ? ? up? 514+16:57,? 0 users,? load? 0.15,? 0.24,? 0.24
s21? ? ? ? up? 280+09:21,? 0 users,? load? 1.80,? 1.86,? 1.69
s22? ? ? ? up? 24+13:18,? 0 users,? load? 0.87,? 0.58,? 0.46
s24? ? ? ? up? 514+16:27,? 0 users,? load? 0.33,? 0.29,? 0.25
server1? ? up? 755+00:37,? 1 user,? load? 0.29,? 0.15,? 0.09
vrx? ? ? ? up? 478+17:28,? 0 users,? load? 0.11,? 0.15,? 0.15
www? ? ? ? up? 223+22:46,? 0 users,? load? 0.27,? 0.47,? 0.49

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Message: 2
Date: Tue, 12 May 2026 19:18:52 -0700
From: Brian Reid <reid at mejac.carlsbad.ca.us>
To: Leica Users Group <lug at leica-users.org>
Subject: Re: [Leica] Why you can?t get into the gallery
Message-ID: <fe3898eee65b4a6f8d025f405e6f6cf1 at mejac.carlsbad.ca.us>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8; format=flowed

I?ve looked hard at commercial photo sites. The problem with them is 
they all require people to have accounts on the site, and those accounts 
cost money. The reason I went with this software 20 years ago was that 
everyone could use it without subscribing or paying. It might be that 
those innocent days are over; I haven?t yet given up on the idea of a 
?prove you are not a robot? front end to a freeware gallery site.

On 2026-05-12 17:08, Leo Wesson via LUG wrote:
> Hi Brian,
> 
> Any thoughts about moving the lug gallery to a commercial venue, maybe
> something like Smugmug?
> 
> How secure do you think Smugmug is?
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> Leo Wesson
> 817-733-9157
> Leo at leowesson.com
> 
>> On May 12, 2026, at 6:54?PM, Marty Deveney via LUG 
>> <lug at leica-users.org> wrote:
>> 
>> ?Sheesh.? Thank you, good luck!
>> 
>> 
>>> On Wed, 13 May 2026 at 7:56?am, Brian Reid 
>>> <reid at mejac.carlsbad.ca.us>
>>> wrote:
>>> 
>>> The LUG gallery server is under such heavy attack that I can't even 
>>> get
>>> into it to try mitigating somehow.
>>> The "attacks" are AI robots extracting images to load into their
>>> software.
>>> 
>>> Here is a load listing of the servers in the data center rack holding
>>> the gallery server. The numbers are 1, 5, and 15-minute loads. Any
>>> number bigger than 2 will start to show slowness.
>>> 
>>> backup4? ? up? 514+16:44,? 0 users,? load? 0.90,? 0.55,? 0.45
>>> gallery? ? up? ? 1+17:21,? 0 users,? load 67.30, 66.36, 68.02
>>> justus? ? up? 224+23:00,? 0 users,? load? 0.12,? 0.20,? 0.21
>>> justus2? ? up? 10+17:49,? 0 users,? load? 0.00,? 0.00,? 0.00
>>> justus3? ? up 2118+05:19,? 0 users,? load? 0.19,? 0.20,? 0.21
>>> lfinfo3? ? up? ? ? 2:34,? 2 users,? load? 0.37,? 0.25,? 0.23
>>> mejac? ? ? up? 514+16:57,? 0 users,? load? 0.15,? 0.24,? 0.24
>>> s21? ? ? ? up? 280+09:21,? 0 users,? load? 1.80,? 1.86,? 1.69
>>> s22? ? ? ? up? 24+13:18,? 0 users,? load? 0.87,? 0.58,? 0.46
>>> s24? ? ? ? up? 514+16:27,? 0 users,? load? 0.33,? 0.29,? 0.25
>>> server1? ? up? 755+00:37,? 1 user,? load? 0.29,? 0.15,? 0.09
>>> vrx? ? ? ? up? 478+17:28,? 0 users,? load? 0.11,? 0.15,? 0.15
>>> www? ? ? ? up? 223+22:46,? 0 users,? load? 0.27,? 0.47,? 0.49
>>> 
>>> _______________________________________________
>>> Leica Users Group.
>>> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information
>>> 
>> 
>> _______________________________________________
>> Leica Users Group.
>> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information
> 
> _______________________________________________
> Leica Users Group.
> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information


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Message: 3
Date: Wed, 13 May 2026 00:41:57 -0700
From: Brian Reid <reid at mejac.carlsbad.ca.us>
To: Leica Users Group <lug at leica-users.org>
Subject: [Leica] Yearbook finally released (repost with typo fixed)
Message-ID: <75120b9ceb6d93a936b6a7cd75ea0d99 at mejac.carlsbad.ca.us>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII; format=flowed

Every year it seems to take me longer to get the yearbook produced, but 
today it is done and available.

See http://leica-users.org/yearbook/ for the facts.

As usual, it is available to buy from Blurb in either imagewrap or 
softcover format, and available online as a full-resolution PDF.

Buy hardcover: 
https://www.blurb.com/b/12878106-lug-yearbook-2025-hardcover
Buy softcover: 
https://www.blurb.com/b/12878066-lug-yearbook-2025-softcover

Download PDF: http://leica-users.org/yearbook/LUGyearbook2025-pages.pdf
Download PDF as 2-page spreads (makes it easier to see panoramas):
http://leica-users.org/yearbook/LUGyearbook2025.pdf

Next year's book will be the last. I hope to get long-gone LUG alumni to 
submit something.
Instructions at http://leica-users.org/yearbook/submitting.html



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Message: 4
Date: Wed, 13 May 2026 12:34:52 -0700
From: Brian Reid <reid at mejac.carlsbad.ca.us>
To: Leica Users Group <lug at leica-users.org>
Subject: [Leica] The LUG is not ending or shutting down
Message-ID: <15245804e1b3a15c8fe7781ee1564823 at mejac.carlsbad.ca.us>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII; format=flowed

I decided to stop making yearbooks because the demand is low and the 
amount of work that I have had to put into it has been large. I spent 
about 100 hours making and publishing the current yearbook, and I will 
be surprised if more than 15 or 20 books are purchased.

Unrelated to the yearbook, the LUG Gallery needs to be re-thought 
because it is not able to cope with the AI era. But I will find a way.

But the email LUG and the Facebook LUG will continue until the last of 
us drops dead or goes blind.


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Message: 5
Date: Thu, 21 May 2026 06:20:11 -0700
From: Brian Reid <reid at mejac.carlsbad.ca.us>
To: Leica Users Group <lug at leica-users.org>
Subject: Re: [Leica] YB Arrives!!
Message-ID: <8b71f6762bc3482014e1d9370bf8c5d1 at mejac.carlsbad.ca.us>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII; format=flowed

I find the Blurb print quality to be outstanding.
Only 11 yearbooks have been purchased worldwide. Most people seem to be 
looking at the PDFs online instead of buying the book. Their loss.

On 2026-05-21 02:17, Peter Dzwig wrote:
> Half an hour ago UPS arrived with my Yearbook.
> 
> The quality is absolutely superb, both of the photos themselves
> (naturally :-) ) and of the printing which is really good and does a
> brilliant job even on several very detailed B&Ws. They've upped their
> game.
> 
> There is so much that is excellent I am not going to select any
> particular ones, except to say that we too seem to up our game from
> year to year.
> 
> As for Bill's selection. Simply, Congratulations! great stuff.
> 
> **BUT**, Congratulations to Brian above all for doing an amazing job.
> Thanks again, Brian for all that you do.
> 
> Regards,
> 
> Peter


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Message: 6
Date: Fri, 29 May 2026 13:08:59 -0700
From: Brian Reid <reid at mejac.carlsbad.ca.us>
To: Leica Users Group <lug at leica-users.org>
Subject: Re: [Leica] Yearbook
Message-ID: <a07c634955ff83f83021b7e9672cc4b2 at mejac.carlsbad.ca.us>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII; format=flowed

2 more copies sold this week, bringing the total to 13.
Glad you appreciate it.

On 2026-05-29 12:56, Leland Deane via LUG wrote:
> I am one of the lucky 11. I love the yearbook, and the quality is just
> great. I am adding it to my small collection, which I treasure, of past
> yearbooks.
> 
> Thank you for putting this all together. It is something I will look at
> again and again.
> Leland


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Message: 7
Date: Sat, 06 Jun 2026 12:44:45 -0700
From: Brian Reid <reid at mejac.carlsbad.ca.us>
To: Leica Users Group <lug at leica-users.org>
Subject: Re: [Leica] Wayback Photo: FAVORITE
Message-ID: <891fda49c4f4064aa02f51a8eda25238 at mejac.carlsbad.ca.us>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII; format=flowed

Great picture. Great idea. Mostly I take pictures of the people around 
me.

This is my favorite picture ever, taken 50 years ago in my mother's 
kitchen in Adelphi, Maryland.

http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/bkreid/random/1973_09_30_04.jpeg.html

On 2026-06-05 12:00, Alan Magayne-Roshak via LUG wrote:
> I was reflecting on a task I have to finish - archiving all my photos, 
> when
> I realized this spring was the 50th anniversary of my favorite picture, 
> so
> I thought I'd put up the
> link and ask if anyone else wants to show their favorite.
> 
> I just love everything about this shot and I took it with my dream
> equipment combination: Leica M3 and 50mm f/2 Summicron (collapsible).
> 
> <
> http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/Alan+Magayne-Roshak/Awards/19760213_MR_Award_CS_141_29R.jpg.html
>> 
> 
> --
> Alan
> 
> Alan Magayne-Roshak, Senior Photographer, Emeritus
> University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Photo Services
> (Retired)
> UPAA Photographer of the Year 1978
> UPAA Master of the Profession 2014
> amagayneroshak at gmail.com
> <http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/Alan+Magayne-Roshak/>
> 
> "All the technique in the world doesn't compensate
>? for an inability to notice. " - Elliott Erwitt
> 
> _______________________________________________
> Leica Users Group.
> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information


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Message: 8
Date: Tue, 09 Jun 2026 16:19:29 -0700
From: Brian Reid <reid at mejac.carlsbad.ca.us>
To: Leica Users Group <lug at leica-users.org>
Subject: Re: [Leica] OFFICE ASSISTANT ? CORRECTED
Message-ID: <fe4723ca7bc99204fdfa298390539087 at mejac.carlsbad.ca.us>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8; format=flowed

And she ate Reba?s mouse


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Message: 9
Date: Mon, 15 Jun 2026 16:57:44 -0700
From: Brian Reid <reid at mejac.carlsbad.ca.us>
To: Leica Users Group <lug at leica-users.org>
Subject: [Leica] First day of summer vacation after finishing 2nd
??? grade
Message-ID: <53585dde856edbe027ea0196a157678d at mejac.carlsbad.ca.us>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII; format=flowed


http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/bkreid/random/IMG2488.jpeg.html

Her parents and grandparents like this shot.


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Message: 10
Date: Mon, 15 Jun 2026 17:01:40 -0700
From: Brian Reid <reid at mejac.carlsbad.ca.us>
To: Leica Users Group <lug at leica-users.org>
Subject: Re: [Leica] Monday Misc.
Message-ID: <ca4690e6c921caab05be24f74f5d9680 at mejac.carlsbad.ca.us>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8; format=flowed

Same trouble as always: Chinese AI bots overload the gallery sucking 
pictures out of it.
They eventually finish for the day and then we can get in until they 
start up again.

On 2026-06-15 12:00, Don Dory via LUG wrote:
> I think there is trouble on the gallery.
> 
> Don
> don.dory at gmail.com
> 
> On Mon, Jun 15, 2026, 10:58?AM Bill Clough via LUG 
> <lug at leica-users.org>
> wrote:
> 
>> Getting error on all
>> 
>> ?Bill
>> 
>> On Mon, Jun 15, 2026 at 9:13?AM Don Dory via LUG <lug at leica-users.org>
>> wrote:
>> 
>> > Greetings to all.? LSI had a Spring Shoot in Tucson this year and while I
>> > wasn't a fan of Tombstone there were a few opportunities for images.? The
>> > first is one of LSI's hard won younger less male members:
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/don_dory_gmail_com/Monday+Misc/LSI+grouping.jpg.html
>> >
>> > LSI still has a large contingent of gearheads and this member was very
>> > proud of his personally worn M:
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/don_dory_gmail_com/Monday+Misc/Well+worn+black+paint.jpg.html
>> >
>> > Between these two images is another one that I keep getting a database
>> > error.? If you have more luck it is of one of the re-enactors for
>> > Tombstone.
>> >
>> > All the best.
>> >
>> > --
>> > Don
>> > don.dory at gmail.com
>> >
>> > _______________________________________________
>> > Leica Users Group.
>> > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information
>> >
>> 
>> _______________________________________________
>> Leica Users Group.
>> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information
> 
> _______________________________________________
> Leica Users Group.
> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information


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Message: 11
Date: Mon, 15 Jun 2026 17:02:53 -0700
From: Brian Reid <reid at mejac.carlsbad.ca.us>
To: Leica Users Group <lug at leica-users.org>
Subject: [Leica] Fwd: Re:? Wayback Photo: FAVORITE
Message-ID: <e8f36c65371061cb39a55249bcc3be44 at mejac.carlsbad.ca.us>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII; format=flowed

I like it.

-------- Original Message --------
Subject: Re: [Leica] Wayback Photo: FAVORITE
Date: 2026-06-15 16:54
 From: Douglas Barry <imra at iol.ie>
To: Leica Users Group <lug at leica-users.org>
Reply-To: Leica Users Group <lug at leica-users.org>

This is my personal favourite taken 18 years ago in Rome with my Leica 
M3 (lens and film type I can't remember). I could find the film and 
print hidden upstairs in the attic in some box, but life is too short, 
as are my legs now with my collapsed knees. The photo has flaws, but I'd 
call it a goodish example of the decisive moment.
http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/DouglasBray/Italy/kissatviadelcorso.jpg.html?&g2_fromNavId=x628eff9f&g2_GALLERYSID=a07235acf8473ad83e0aa85e000d6b81

On 05/06/2026 20:00, Alan Magayne-Roshak via LUG wrote:
> I was reflecting on a task I have to finish - archiving all my photos, 
> when
> I realized this spring was the 50th anniversary of my favorite picture, 
> so
> I thought I'd put up the
> link and ask if anyone else wants to show their favorite.
> 
> I just love everything about this shot and I took it with my dream
> equipment combination: Leica M3 and 50mm f/2 Summicron (collapsible).
> 
> <
> http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/Alan+Magayne-Roshak/Awards/19760213_MR_Award_CS_141_29R.jpg.html


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Message: 12
Date: Fri, 19 Jun 2026 18:07:49 -0700
From: Brian Reid <reid at mejac.carlsbad.ca.us>
To: Leica Users Group <lug at leica-users.org>
Cc: Tina Manley <tmanley at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Leica] Certified
Message-ID: <43b7605dbf7ffc34ff93c0ac5bc9b671 at mejac.carlsbad.ca.us>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII; format=flowed

My children tell me I am certifiable, but are vague about the process.

On 2026-06-19 12:51, Tina Manley via LUG wrote:
> LUG:
> 
> I have been asked to prepare an exhibit for a gallery in Italy.? They 
> ask
> if I am a Certified Leica Photographer.
> 
> What is that?? How do you get certified?
> 
> Google has not helped because all of the Certified Leica Photographers 
> I
> can find are Italian.
> 
> TIA if anybody knows what this means.
> 
> Tina


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Message: 13
Date: Sun, 19 Jul 2026 20:49:12 -0700
From: Brian Reid <reid at mejac.carlsbad.ca.us>
To: Leica Users Group <lug at leica-users.org>
Subject: Re: [Leica] Gallery down?
Message-ID: <b707957d0ba7759aa63173ccd6ef4093 at mejac.carlsbad.ca.us>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8; format=flowed

Sorry. Fixed. I?m trying to work up the courage and focus to move it to 
the new server that I?ve had ready for many months. I fatfingered 
something.

On 2026-07-19 12:22, Don Dory via LUG wrote:
> I am getting a refusal error when I try to access the gallery.? Down 
> for
> maintenance?


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Message: 14
Date: Tue, 04 Aug 2026 21:25:10 -0700
From: Brian Reid <reid at mejac.carlsbad.ca.us>
To: Leica Users Group <lug at leica-users.org>
Subject: Re: [Leica] Gallery down?
Message-ID: <d343055a5290fae32c965250bdaacda8 at mejac.carlsbad.ca.us>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8; format=flowed

Under attack from Chinese AI bots. I am plodding along on implementing a 
replacement.

On 2026-08-04 20:54, Nathan Wajsman via LUG wrote:
> Every time I click on a link to an image in the Leica Gallery, I get
> an error message. Is just me (I doubt it, because it was working
> earlier in the week)?
> 
> Cheers,
> Nathan
> 
> Nathan Wajsman
> photo at frozenlight.eu
> 
> http://www.fotocycle.dk/paws
> http://www.greatpix.eu
> http://www.frozenlight.eu
> @nwajsman.bsky.social
> 
> ????? ???????! ?????? ?????!
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
>> On 20 Jul 2026, at 16:23, Don Dory via LUG <lug at leica-users.org> 
>> wrote:
>> 
>> Greetings to all.? I meant to post this first image earlier but lost 
>> track
>> of which gallery it was in.? This is the same location that the 
>> "garden"
>> image was taken.? Just behind this area is an escarpment where the 
>> other
>> neighbors engage in machine gun shoots: yes, in the US you can legally 
>> own
>> a machine gun and if you own ten+ acres in Texas you are generally 
>> allowed
>> to fire off your weapons.? In any case, this is an outlier person who 
>> owned
>> this property:
>> 
>> http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/don_dory_gmail_com/Monday+Misc/You+are+entering+a+red+neck+area.jpg.html
>> 
>> Now, today's image is from a popular coffee shop that fronts Congress 
>> south
>> of Lady Bird Lake.? It has a large enough outdoor area that many 
>> people
>> engage in cafe culture you see in Europe.
>> 
>> http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/don_dory_gmail_com/Monday+Misc/Shock+at+the+cafe.jpg.html
>> 
>> Last, many thanks to Brian for hosting this site and keeping it 
>> running
>> smoothly.
>> 
>> All the best.
>> 
>> --
>> Don
>> don.dory at gmail.com
>> 
>> _______________________________________________
>> Leica Users Group.
>> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information
> 
> 
> _______________________________________________
> Leica Users Group.
> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information


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Message: 15
Date: Tue, 04 Aug 2026 21:33:35 -0700
From: Brian Reid <reid at mejac.carlsbad.ca.us>
To: Leica Users Group <lug at leica-users.org>
Subject: Re: [Leica] Gallery down?
Message-ID: <2bd6869982fb1a9697b78c5fcf215020 at mejac.carlsbad.ca.us>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8; format=flowed

It looks like the attack is winding down. I?d guess that the gallery 
will be usable again by 06:30 or 07:00 GMT.
I?m going to bed (it?s 21:30 here in California)

On 2026-08-04 21:25, Brian Reid wrote:
> Under attack from Chinese AI bots. I am plodding along on implementing
> a replacement.
> 
> On 2026-08-04 20:54, Nathan Wajsman via LUG wrote:
>> Every time I click on a link to an image in the Leica Gallery, I get
>> an error message. Is just me (I doubt it, because it was working
>> earlier in the week)?
>> 
>> Cheers,
>> Nathan
>> 
>> Nathan Wajsman
>> photo at frozenlight.eu
>> 
>> http://www.fotocycle.dk/paws
>> http://www.greatpix.eu
>> http://www.frozenlight.eu
>> @nwajsman.bsky.social
>> 
>> ????? ???????! ?????? ?????!
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>>> On 20 Jul 2026, at 16:23, Don Dory via LUG <lug at leica-users.org> 
>>> wrote:
>>> 
>>> Greetings to all.? I meant to post this first image earlier but lost 
>>> track
>>> of which gallery it was in.? This is the same location that the 
>>> "garden"
>>> image was taken.? Just behind this area is an escarpment where the 
>>> other
>>> neighbors engage in machine gun shoots: yes, in the US you can 
>>> legally own
>>> a machine gun and if you own ten+ acres in Texas you are generally 
>>> allowed
>>> to fire off your weapons.? In any case, this is an outlier person who 
>>> owned
>>> this property:
>>> 
>>> http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/don_dory_gmail_com/Monday+Misc/You+are+entering+a+red+neck+area.jpg.html
>>> 
>>> Now, today's image is from a popular coffee shop that fronts Congress 
>>> south
>>> of Lady Bird Lake.? It has a large enough outdoor area that many 
>>> people
>>> engage in cafe culture you see in Europe.
>>> 
>>> http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/don_dory_gmail_com/Monday+Misc/Shock+at+the+cafe.jpg.html
>>> 
>>> Last, many thanks to Brian for hosting this site and keeping it 
>>> running
>>> smoothly.
>>> 
>>> All the best.
>>> 
>>> --
>>> Don
>>> don.dory at gmail.com
>>> 
>>> _______________________________________________
>>> Leica Users Group.
>>> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information
>> 
>> 
>> _______________________________________________
>> Leica Users Group.
>> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information
> 
> _______________________________________________
> Leica Users Group.
> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information


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Message: 16
Date: Sun, 30 Aug 2026 22:29:14 -0700
From: Brian Reid <reid at mejac.carlsbad.ca.us>
To: Leica Users Group <lug at leica-users.org>
Subject: Re: [Leica] PICASSO'S CAT
Message-ID: <26187971261dad4929fcb4e16d68ad00 at mejac.carlsbad.ca.us>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8; format=flowed


My 5-year-old grandson would howl at that color being called blue. He 
would shout ?No, that is TEAL!"

On 2026-08-30 22:16, Reba Graham via LUG wrote:
> Hi there ?
> 
> Here is the latest submission. It reminded me of Picasso?s ?blue? 
> period:
> http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/CloughR/2026/
> 
> ?Reba
> 
> _______________________________________________
> Leica Users Group.
> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information


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Message: 17
Date: Mon, 31 Aug 2026 20:12:19 -0700
From: Brian Reid <reid at mejac.carlsbad.ca.us>
To: jack maddox <jmaddox01 at yahoo.com>
Cc: Leica Users Group <lug at leica-users.org>
Subject: Re: [Leica] receiving emails
Message-ID: <9f6083ffb9094cbc99d55db2e8276f91 at mejac.carlsbad.ca.us>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8; format=flowed

I reactivated your subscription.

On 2026-08-31 19:51, jack maddox via LUG wrote:
> I would like to start receiving the daily emails for new posts but
> can't seem to fine out to restart them.? ?Thank you in advance for
> your help in this matter
> 
> Jack Maddox (smilingjack)


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Message: 18
Date: Tue, 08 Sep 2026 12:16:24 -0700
From: Brian Reid <reid at mejac.carlsbad.ca.us>
To: Leica Users Group <lug at leica-users.org>
Subject: Re: [Leica] 1st post in a long time
Message-ID: <4bc7c2dddb8684b101da511dae83e2d4 at reid.org>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8; format=flowed

When the Chinese AI robots are attacking the gallery it is not available 
to anyone else. When they finish their bloodsucking batch, it works 
again. The error messages that arise from this overload are mysterious.


On 2026-09-08 12:10, Peter Dzwig wrote:
> It finally came through. Very nice shot, Jack.
> 
> Peter
> 
> On 08/09/2026 03:30, jack maddox via LUG wrote:
>> clouds at sunset in central New Mexico 
>> ?http://gallery.leica-users.org/ 
>> v/smilingjack/Jack+Maddox/IMG_3334_001.jpeg.html
>> 
>> 
>> _______________________________________________
>> Leica Users Group.
>> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information


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Message: 19
Date: Wed, 09 Sep 2026 05:32:29 -0700
From: Brian Reid <reid at mejac.carlsbad.ca.us>
To: Leica Users Group <lug at leica-users.org>
Subject: Re: [Leica] 1st post in a long time
Message-ID: <2de4309d279b934a936388a6c5cb6b63 at mejac.carlsbad.ca.us>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8; format=flowed

The software is 25 years old and cannot realistically be modified. Also, 
most modern AI bots breee through are-you-human checks faster than I do.

On 2026-09-09 02:42, Peter Dzwig wrote:
> Is it possible to put some sort of "Verify that you are human" check
> across the gallery?
> 
> Peter
> 
> On 08/09/2026 20:16, Brian Reid wrote:
>> When the Chinese AI robots are attacking the gallery it is not 
>> available to anyone else. When they finish their bloodsucking batch, 
>> it works again. The error messages that arise from this overload are 
>> mysterious.
>> 
>> 
>> On 2026-09-08 12:10, Peter Dzwig wrote:
>>> It finally came through. Very nice shot, Jack.
>>> 
>>> Peter
>>> 
>>> On 08/09/2026 03:30, jack maddox via LUG wrote:
>>>> clouds at sunset in central New Mexico ?http://gallery.leica- 
>>>> users.org/ v/smilingjack/Jack+Maddox/IMG_3334_001.jpeg.html
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> _______________________________________________
>>>> Leica Users Group.
>>>> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information
>> 
>> _______________________________________________
>> Leica Users Group.
>> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information


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Message: 20
Date: Tue, 15 Sep 2026 09:58:31 -0700
From: Brian Reid <reid at mejac.carlsbad.ca.us>
To: Leica Users Group <lug at leica-users.org>
Subject: [Leica] LUG computer failure
Message-ID: <8da3281f12c4ab0b97c7b307d8402bd2 at mejac.carlsbad.ca.us>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII; format=flowed

The primary computers that runs the LUG email and gallery, which are in 
a data center in Fremont, California, suffered a catastrophic failure 
last night. I have backups and replacement computers, but it might take 
me several days to get it all working again.


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Message: 21
Date: Tue, 15 Sep 2026 08:17:11 -0500
From: Don Dory <don.dory at gmail.com>
To: Leica Users Group <lug at leica-users.org>
Subject: [Leica] Tuesday looking at newer construction
Message-ID:
??? <CA+3n+_m3EDHZMAGFbJro2m8UrQmpZZVU0hoFM-0aOnF_MvCpDA at mail.gmail.com>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset="UTF-8"

Greetings to all.? When you go out to the newer construction out at Lake
Travis you do see more modern designs vaguely Italian villa or Prairie
Style.? The infill in my adjacent neighborhoods tend to be either boring
box because it's cheap and the labor material list is known or you see some
interesting experimental designs.? Today we see somewhat of a box but with
interesting paint choices.

https://dondory.smugmug.com/Austin-Porche-and-yards/i-v4xGSxr/A

All the best.

-- 
Don
don.dory at gmail.com


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Message: 22
Date: Tue, 15 Sep 2026 08:26:09 -0500
From: Don Dory <don.dory at gmail.com>
To: Leica Users Group <lug at leica-users.org>
Subject: Re: [Leica] Monday in the neighborhood
Message-ID:
??? <CA+3n+_k6r3+E9ci8btj5xpjMyMO30AZsYoGjaf4e2ueasP3ReA at mail.gmail.com>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset="UTF-8"

I find the housing in my general neighborhood to be fascinating.? The
properties are in the region of twice the median US price and yet so many
are similar to the posted image.? Some are legacy; a family bought the
property 60 years ago and still live there: my old neighbor was one of
those.? She cashed out, bought a home in the next city south and had
substantial funds for her retirement.? Others are rentals that have been in
an LLC for decades and are very cash flow positive.? But as repairs and
property taxes increase the older housing stock gets torn down and replaced
by housing that almost doubles the previous valuation.? People are willing
to pay exorbitant prices for the location; my neighborhood but also
neighborhoods like Hyde Park for yesterday due to it's walking distance to
the UT campus.

But all that is in the wheelhouse of your PhD.

Don

On Mon, Sep 14, 2026 at 2:17?PM Nathan Wajsman via LUG <lug at leica-users.org>
wrote:

> For some strange reason, I like the ambiance of this front porch.
>
> Cheers,
> Nathan
>
> Nathan Wajsman
> photo at frozenlight.eu
>
> http://www.fotocycle.dk/paws
> http://www.greatpix.eu
> http://www.frozenlight.eu
> @nwajsman.bsky.social
>
> ????? ???????! ?????? ?????!
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> > On 7 Sep 2026, at 14:23, Don Dory via LUG <lug at leica-users.org> wrote:
> >
> > Greetings to all.? This time we are looking at a rental home; really a
> > place holder to pay the property taxes while waiting for lower interest
> > rates to do a tear down.? Decent choice of bike though.
> >
> > https://dondory.smugmug.com/Austin-Porche-and-yards/i-gRRrLWV/A
> >
> > All the best.
> >
> > --
> > Don
> > don.dory at gmail.com
> >
> > _______________________________________________
> > Leica Users Group.
> > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information
>
>
> _______________________________________________
> Leica Users Group.
> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information



-- 
Don
don.dory at gmail.com


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Message: 23
Date: Tue, 15 Sep 2026 10:46:41 +0200
From: Lluis Ripoll <lluisripollphotography at gmail.com>
To: Leica Users Group <lug at leica-users.org>
Subject: Re: [Leica] Tuesday and a different front porch
Message-ID: <949DD19F-C8D1-4A01-90EC-9A7866D1DDBE at gmail.com>
Content-Type: text/plain;??? charset=utf-8

Great shot, I love the light!
Lluis


> El 8 sept 2026, a las 11:58, Don Dory via LUG <lug at leica-users.org> escribi?:
> 
> Greetings to all.? I thought I would break up the bungalows in central
> Texas and bring a front porch appropriate for the day after Labor Day in
> the U.S.? I was up on Cape Cod and caught this morning shot of the house
> next to ours on the beach.
> 
> https://dondory.smugmug.com/Austin-Porche-and-yards/i-WLm59VH/A
> 
> Indeed, the mornings were spectacular while we were there.
> 
> All the best.
> 
> -- 
> Don
> don.dory at gmail.com
> 
> _______________________________________________
> Leica Users Group.
> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information



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Message: 24
Date: Tue, 15 Sep 2026 07:05:32 +0200
From: Nathan Wajsman <photo at frozenlight.eu>
To: Leica Users Group <lug at leica-users.org>
Subject: Re: [Leica] U.S. Open Adaptive Surfing Championship
Message-ID: <D5C6BB64-F4B3-4DB4-8920-86E9E3D75AA0 at frozenlight.eu>
Content-Type: text/plain;??? charset=utf-8

Excellent photos of a great event.

Cheers,
Nathan

Nathan Wajsman
photo at frozenlight.eu

http://www.fotocycle.dk/paws
http://www.greatpix.eu
http://www.frozenlight.eu
@nwajsman.bsky.social

????? ???????! ?????? ?????!







> On 10 Sep 2026, at 17:45, Aram Langhans via LUG <lug at leica-users.org> wrote:
> 
> This weekend at Oceanside is the U.S. Open Adaptive Surfing Championship.? Some of the surfers yesterday were practicing for the event.? I did not realize it at the time, but a few of my photos are of some of these adaptive surfers.? Here are two shots and you can see their prostheses.
> 
> Oceanside Surfer Prosthetic-2179.jpg | Aram Langhans | Flickr <https://www.flickr.com/photos/24330215 at N06/55518861902/in/album-72177720334822904/lightbox/>
> 
> Oceanside Surfer Prosthetic-2200.jpg | Aram Langhans | Flickr <https://www.flickr.com/photos/24330215 at N06/55518862042/in/album-72177720334822904/lightbox/>
> 
> If you want to learn more about it: US Open Adaptive Surfing | Elite World Class Adaptive Surfing <https://usopenadaptivesurfingchampionships.com/>
> 
> Aram
> 
> 
> -- 
> Aram Langhans
> (Semi) Retired Science Teacher
> & Unemployed photographer
> ?The Human Genome Project has proved Darwin more right than Darwin himself would ever have dared dream.?? James D. Watson
> 
> _______________________________________________
> Leica Users Group.
> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information



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Message: 25
Date: Tue, 15 Sep 2026 07:08:15 +0200
From: Nathan Wajsman <photo at frozenlight.eu>
To: Leica Users Group <lug at leica-users.org>
Subject: Re: [Leica] Three Surfers
Message-ID: <8EE627F6-FC10-434B-A6FB-A234D12A63CA at frozenlight.eu>
Content-Type: text/plain;??? charset=utf-8

More great action shots!

Cheers,
Nathan

Nathan Wajsman
photo at frozenlight.eu

http://www.fotocycle.dk/paws
http://www.greatpix.eu
http://www.frozenlight.eu
@nwajsman.bsky.social

????? ???????! ?????? ?????!







> On 10 Sep 2026, at 04:23, Aram Langhans via LUG <lug at leica-users.org> wrote:
> 
> Where is the missing surfer?
> 
> Surfers Oceanside-2156.jpg | Aram Langhans | Flickr <https://www.flickr.com/photos/24330215 at N06/55518991761/in/album-72177720334822904/lightbox/>
> 
> So we went to Oceanside for some surfing photos.? I can't say I have ever been so HOT at a beach before.? On the pier well away from the shore it was over 90F (32C) and very humid and not enough of a? breeze to make a difference.? The surf was higher than I have ever seen it there, though I know it gets higher.? Many surfers but few making good runs as most popped up then popped down.? Some good runs made it worth the trip and sweat.
> 
> This shot is highly cropped, subjected to LR Super resolution and then Photoshop AI sharpen.
> 
> All taken with my Nikon 300/4 PF on a Z7 body.
> 
> Surfers Oceanside-2161-Edit.jpg | Aram Langhans | Flickr <https://www.flickr.com/photos/24330215 at N06/55519103243/in/album-72177720334822904/lightbox/>
> 
> One more.? He was turning out of his run.
> 
> Surfers Oceanside-2202.jpg | Aram Langhans | Flickr <https://www.flickr.com/photos/24330215 at N06/55519174099/in/album-72177720334822904/lightbox/>
> 
> Comments and criticism welcome.
> 
> Aram
> 
> 
> -- 
> Aram Langhans
> (Semi) Retired Science Teacher
> & Unemployed photographer
> ?The Human Genome Project has proved Darwin more right than Darwin himself would ever have dared dream.?? James D. Watson
> 
> _______________________________________________
> Leica Users Group.
> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information



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Message: 26
Date: Wed, 16 Sep 2026 07:47:45 -0500
From: Don Dory <don.dory at gmail.com>
To: Leica Users Group <lug at leica-users.org>
Subject: [Leica] Wednesday out in the burbs
Message-ID:
??? <CA+3n+_nEeK3XxQ2vkeyTn8vH1ia=BG7988ZxrSaYnGUAYi6GkQ at mail.gmail.com>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset="UTF-8"

Greetings to all.? For a change of pace today we are out in the middle
suburbs; these were built in the late 60's into the 80's.? Ranches were all
the rage so here is one with the original front door replaced.

https://dondory.smugmug.com/Austin-Porche-and-yards/i-2wSt3Nr/A

All the best.

-- 
Don
don.dory at gmail.com


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Message: 27
Date: Wed, 16 Sep 2026 17:09:44 -0500
From: Don Dory <don.dory at gmail.com>
To: Leica Users Group <lug at leica-users.org>
Subject: [Leica] Thursday walking down the street
Message-ID:
??? <CA+3n+_=d8Z0sq8GKuycSDyc1G14eW-aF161ZsfMBNJ413zG5vw at mail.gmail.com>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset="UTF-8"

Greetings to all.? I thought this home best represented my childhood
memories of older neighborhoods in Greenville, MS; the house is in an
upscale neighborhood in Austin.

https://dondory.smugmug.com/Austin-Porche-and-yards/i-27NzqHj/A

All the best.

-- 
Don
don.dory at gmail.com


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Message: 28
Date: Thu, 17 Sep 2026 10:52:58 +0530
From: Jayanand Govindaraj <jayanand at gmail.com>
To: Leica Users Group <lug at leica-users.org>
Subject: Re: [Leica] Thursday walking down the street
Message-ID:
??? <CAH1UNJ3qrB6mZuaM3RAWmF98TpK8we95FKkMi=ij+2mZ+1GEZw at mail.gmail.com>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset="UTF-8"

Nice, colourful, and whimsical facade!

Cheers
Jayanand

On Thu, Sep 17, 2026 at 3:40?AM Don Dory via LUG <lug at leica-users.org>
wrote:

> Greetings to all.? I thought this home best represented my childhood
> memories of older neighborhoods in Greenville, MS; the house is in an
> upscale neighborhood in Austin.
>
> https://dondory.smugmug.com/Austin-Porche-and-yards/i-27NzqHj/A
>
> All the best.
>
> --
> Don
> don.dory at gmail.com
>
> _______________________________________________
> Leica Users Group.
> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information
>


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Message: 29
Date: Thu, 17 Sep 2026 21:32:41 +0200
From: Nathan Wajsman <photo at frozenlight.eu>
To: Leica Users Group <lug at leica-users.org>
Subject: Re: [Leica] Saturday in Austin neighborhoods
Message-ID: <091FE0DB-FF45-41B5-83FF-62EF15AF2E0F at frozenlight.eu>
Content-Type: text/plain;??? charset=utf-8

Doesn?t seem very practical but it looks cool.

Cheers,
Nathan

Nathan Wajsman
photo at frozenlight.eu

http://www.fotocycle.dk/paws
http://www.greatpix.eu
http://www.frozenlight.eu
@nwajsman.bsky.social

????? ???????! ?????? ?????!







> On 12 Sep 2026, at 12:49, Don Dory via LUG <lug at leica-users.org> wrote:
> 
> Greetings to all.? Let's try Saturday again.? On a side street in the
> Galinda neighborhood I found this A Frame.? Somewhat unusual amongst all
> the bungalows:
> 
> https://dondory.smugmug.com/Austin-Porche-and-yards/i-JtkR53h/A
> 
> All the best.
> 
> -- 
> Don
> don.dory at gmail.com
> 
> _______________________________________________
> Leica Users Group.
> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information



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Message: 30
Date: Thu, 17 Sep 2026 21:38:46 +0200
From: Nathan Wajsman <photo at frozenlight.eu>
To: Leica Users Group <lug at leica-users.org>
Subject: Re: [Leica] Tuesday looking at newer construction
Message-ID: <D5717398-5B92-4D1A-969A-899F527ACDEE at frozenlight.eu>
Content-Type: text/plain;??? charset=utf-8

I like it! Then again, it?s always my wife who pics the colors for everything?

Cheers,
Nathan

Nathan Wajsman
photo at frozenlight.eu

http://www.fotocycle.dk/paws
http://www.greatpix.eu
http://www.frozenlight.eu
@nwajsman.bsky.social

????? ???????! ?????? ?????!







> On 15 Sep 2026, at 15:17, Don Dory via LUG <lug at leica-users.org> wrote:
> 
> Greetings to all.? When you go out to the newer construction out at Lake
> Travis you do see more modern designs vaguely Italian villa or Prairie
> Style.? The infill in my adjacent neighborhoods tend to be either boring
> box because it's cheap and the labor material list is known or you see some
> interesting experimental designs.? Today we see somewhat of a box but with
> interesting paint choices.
> 
> https://dondory.smugmug.com/Austin-Porche-and-yards/i-v4xGSxr/A
> 
> All the best.
> 
> -- 
> Don
> don.dory at gmail.com
> 
> _______________________________________________
> Leica Users Group.
> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information



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Message: 31
Date: Thu, 17 Sep 2026 22:13:26 +0200
From: Nathan Wajsman <photo at frozenlight.eu>
To: Leica Users Group <lug at leica-users.org>
Subject: Re: [Leica] A few more deom the past...
Message-ID: <6AC20159-8E3A-4662-9B0E-FFEFAFD29F3D at frozenlight.eu>
Content-Type: text/plain;??? charset=utf-8

The Morning Chat and the Contejour are especially wonderful.

Un abrazo,
Nathan

Nathan Wajsman
photo at frozenlight.eu

http://www.fotocycle.dk/paws
http://www.greatpix.eu
http://www.frozenlight.eu
@nwajsman.bsky.social

????? ???????! ?????? ?????!







> On 11 Sep 2026, at 19:48, Lluis Ripoll via LUG <lug at leica-users.org> wrote:
> 
> Jugando a canicas, 1995? (Playing marbles)
> https://www.flickr.com/photos/lluisripoll/55502227865/in/dateposted
> 
> El Fanal, 1995? (The Lantern)
> <https://www.flickr.com/photos/lluisripoll/55501869011/in/dateposted>
> 
> Neighborhood chat, 1999
> <https://www.flickr.com/photos/lluisripoll/55522162651/in/dateposted>
> 
> Morning chat, 2016
> <https://www.flickr.com/photos/lluisripoll/55521136207/in/photostream/>
> 
> Contrejour, 1994
> <https://www.flickr.com/photos/lluisripoll/55522283919/in/photostream/>
> 
> Thanks for looking, your c&c are welcome
> 
> Saludos cordiales
> Lluis
> 
> 
> _______________________________________________
> Leica Users Group.
> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information



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Message: 32
Date: Thu, 17 Sep 2026 15:50:13 -0500
From: Sonny Carter <sonc.hegr at gmail.com>
To: Leica Users Group <lug at leica-users.org>
Subject: [Leica] Friday Flowers
Message-ID:
??? <CAFfkXxuiD=Teiutp6LFHc_woHRErunh_5tVVmcjNNFNVar4kDQ at mail.gmail.com>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset="UTF-8"

Shortly after moving to Natchitoches, one morning I opened the door to
about a thousand red flowers that had sprung up overnight.? Every year? a
reliable Friday flower after that until we moved to Lake Charles.? No
spider lilies here, as far as I could see.? So on a trip back, Kathy
returned with bulbs, and this is the first prize.


https://sonc.com/look/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/NIK_0301web.jpg



Regards,
Sonny
www.SonC.Com/Look


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Message: 33
Date: Fri, 18 Sep 2026 05:57:00 -0500
From: Don Dory <don.dory at gmail.com>
To: Leica Users Group <lug at leica-users.org>
Subject: [Leica] Friday looking at essential workers
Message-ID:
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Greetings to all.? Today we will take a break from the housing tour.

One of the things that is ubiquitous in my neighbourhood is the number of
mostly unseen workers.? Yard people come every week, the pool person shows
up to vacuum and adjust Ph, cleaners show up to clean the interior or
exterior, a percentage have nannies come in to take care of pre-school
children.? I have been documenting them as permissions occur as these
essential people allow the extraordinary productivity that occurs at least
here in Austin.

This person was manicuring a curb line when his line misbehaved.? I took
the moment to chat with him and complimented his handkerchief.? He agreed
to a portrait so:

https://dondory.smugmug.com/MondayMisc/i-7b2RCjK/A

All the best.

-- 
Don
don.dory at gmail.com


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Message: 34
Date: Fri, 18 Sep 2026 09:36:36 -0400
From: <jnelon at nelonassociates.com>
To: "'Leica Users Group'" <lug at leica-users.org>
Subject: Re: [Leica] Friday looking at essential workers
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I identify with that guy. Nice shot!

Jim

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Sent: Friday, September 18, 2026 6:57 AM
To: Leica Users Group <lug at leica-users.org>
Cc: Don Dory <don.dory at gmail.com>
Subject: [Leica] Friday looking at essential workers

Greetings to all.? Today we will take a break from the housing tour.

One of the things that is ubiquitous in my neighbourhood is the number of
mostly unseen workers.? Yard people come every week, the pool person shows
up to vacuum and adjust Ph, cleaners show up to clean the interior or
exterior, a percentage have nannies come in to take care of pre-school
children.? I have been documenting them as permissions occur as these
essential people allow the extraordinary productivity that occurs at least
here in Austin.

This person was manicuring a curb line when his line misbehaved.? I took the
moment to chat with him and complimented his handkerchief.? He agreed to a
portrait so:

https://dondory.smugmug.com/MondayMisc/i-7b2RCjK/A

All the best.

--
Don
don.dory at gmail.com

_______________________________________________
Leica Users Group.
See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information



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Message: 35
Date: Fri, 18 Sep 2026 19:41:31 +0200
From: Nathan Wajsman <photo at frozenlight.eu>
To: Leica Users Group <lug at leica-users.org>
Subject: Re: [Leica] More from Oceanside
Message-ID: <017E63EB-6301-45DF-B20F-55D0A4739EB6 at frozenlight.eu>
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You farther-in-law has some serious gear!

Cheers,
Nathan

Nathan Wajsman
photo at frozenlight.eu

http://www.fotocycle.dk/paws
http://www.greatpix.eu
http://www.frozenlight.eu
@nwajsman.bsky.social

????? ???????! ?????? ?????!







> On 14 Sep 2026, at 01:35, Aram Langhans via LUG <lug at leica-users.org> wrote:
> 
> A few more surfers here and 3 more to the left.
> 
> Surfers Oceanside-2155.jpg | Aram Langhans | Flickr <https://www.flickr.com/photos/24330215 at N06/55526682791/in/photostream/lightbox/>
> 
> A light on the pier approach.
> 
> Oceanside Pier-1007233.jpg | Aram Langhans | Flickr <https://www.flickr.com/photos/24330215 at N06/55526683166/in/photostream/lightbox/>
> 
> And one more shot of my father-in-law in action.
> 
> Oceanside Pier-1007229.jpg | Aram Langhans | Flickr <https://www.flickr.com/photos/24330215 at N06/55527070660/in/photostream/lightbox/>
> 
> Comments welcome.
> 
> Aram
> 
> 
> -- 
> Aram Langhans
> (Semi) Retired Science Teacher
> & Unemployed photographer
> ?The Human Genome Project has proved Darwin more right than Darwin himself would ever have dared dream.?? James D. Watson
> 
> _______________________________________________
> Leica Users Group.
> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information



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Message: 36
Date: Fri, 18 Sep 2026 19:44:19 +0200
From: Nathan Wajsman <photo at frozenlight.eu>
To: Leica Users Group <lug at leica-users.org>
Subject: Re: [Leica] Friday looking at essential workers
Message-ID: <8010E539-C0D1-4A1A-8513-D58B28DCCB61 at frozenlight.eu>
Content-Type: text/plain;??? charset=utf-8

Nice project. With ICEstapo prowling around, I am not surprised he covers his face (I know, I am making an assumption here).

Cheers,
Nathan

Nathan Wajsman
photo at frozenlight.eu

http://www.fotocycle.dk/paws
http://www.greatpix.eu
http://www.frozenlight.eu
@nwajsman.bsky.social

????? ???????! ?????? ?????!







> On 18 Sep 2026, at 12:57, Don Dory via LUG <lug at leica-users.org> wrote:
> 
> Greetings to all.? Today we will take a break from the housing tour.
> 
> One of the things that is ubiquitous in my neighbourhood is the number of
> mostly unseen workers.? Yard people come every week, the pool person shows
> up to vacuum and adjust Ph, cleaners show up to clean the interior or
> exterior, a percentage have nannies come in to take care of pre-school
> children.? I have been documenting them as permissions occur as these
> essential people allow the extraordinary productivity that occurs at least
> here in Austin.
> 
> This person was manicuring a curb line when his line misbehaved.? I took
> the moment to chat with him and complimented his handkerchief.? He agreed
> to a portrait so:
> 
> https://dondory.smugmug.com/MondayMisc/i-7b2RCjK/A
> 
> All the best.
> 
> -- 
> Don
> don.dory at gmail.com
> 
> _______________________________________________
> Leica Users Group.
> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information



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Message: 37
Date: Fri, 18 Sep 2026 14:31:23 -0500
From: Don Dory <don.dory at gmail.com>
To: Leica Users Group <lug at leica-users.org>
Subject: Re: [Leica] Friday looking at essential workers
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He was doing dusty work so the dust mask.? Texas is heavily Hispanic with
the majority citizens.? Ice really isn't a major issue on this side of the
state.

Now, a close friends sister (45 ish) spent an unhappy 3 hours at 2am with
border patrol near El Paso.? Videographer with a car full of grear being
meticulously searched.

Don
don.dory at gmail.com

On Fri, Sep 18, 2026, 12:44?PM Nathan Wajsman via LUG <lug at leica-users.org>
wrote:

> Nice project. With ICEstapo prowling around, I am not surprised he covers
> his face (I know, I am making an assumption here).
>
> Cheers,
> Nathan
>
> Nathan Wajsman
> photo at frozenlight.eu
>
> http://www.fotocycle.dk/paws
> http://www.greatpix.eu
> http://www.frozenlight.eu
> @nwajsman.bsky.social
>
> ????? ???????! ?????? ?????!
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> > On 18 Sep 2026, at 12:57, Don Dory via LUG <lug at leica-users.org> wrote:
> >
> > Greetings to all.? Today we will take a break from the housing tour.
> >
> > One of the things that is ubiquitous in my neighbourhood is the number of
> > mostly unseen workers.? Yard people come every week, the pool person
> shows
> > up to vacuum and adjust Ph, cleaners show up to clean the interior or
> > exterior, a percentage have nannies come in to take care of pre-school
> > children.? I have been documenting them as permissions occur as these
> > essential people allow the extraordinary productivity that occurs at
> least
> > here in Austin.
> >
> > This person was manicuring a curb line when his line misbehaved.? I took
> > the moment to chat with him and complimented his handkerchief.? He agreed
> > to a portrait so:
> >
> > https://dondory.smugmug.com/MondayMisc/i-7b2RCjK/A
> >
> > All the best.
> >
> > --
> > Don
> > don.dory at gmail.com
> >
> > _______________________________________________
> > Leica Users Group.
> > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information
>
>
> _______________________________________________
> Leica Users Group.
> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information
>


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Message: 38
Date: Fri, 18 Sep 2026 20:59:33 -0700
From: Aram Langhans <leica_r8 at hotmail.com>
To: LUG <lug at leica-users.org>
Subject: [Leica] Friday Flower???
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Or Friday Bee??? Captured with the Q3.? Darn be never seemed to land 
anywhere.? Got lucky.

Pink Cactus Flower-1007260.jpg | Aram Langhans | Flickr 
<https://www.flickr.com/photos/24330215 at N06/55535807027/in/photostream/lightbox/>

Comments welcome.

Aram

-- 
Aram Langhans
(Semi) Retired Science Teacher
& Unemployed photographer
? 
?The Human Genome Project has proved Darwin more right than Darwin himself would ever have dared dream.?? James D. Watson


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Message: 39
Date: Sat, 19 Sep 2026 09:41:21 +0530
From: Jayanand Govindaraj <jayanand at gmail.com>
To: Leica Users Group <lug at leica-users.org>
Subject: Re: [Leica] Friday Flower???
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Nice catch
Cheers
Jayanand

On Sat, Sep 19, 2026 at 9:29?AM Aram Langhans via LUG <lug at leica-users.org>
wrote:

> Or Friday Bee??? Captured with the Q3.? Darn be never seemed to land
> anywhere.? Got lucky.
>
> Pink Cactus Flower-1007260.jpg | Aram Langhans | Flickr
> <
> https://www.flickr.com/photos/24330215 at N06/55535807027/in/photostream/lightbox/
> >
>
> Comments welcome.
>
> Aram
>
> --
> Aram Langhans
> (Semi) Retired Science Teacher
> & Unemployed photographer
>
> ?The Human Genome Project has proved Darwin more right than Darwin himself
> would ever have dared dream.?? James D. Watson
>
> _______________________________________________
> Leica Users Group.
> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information
>


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Message: 40
Date: Sat, 19 Sep 2026 04:00:00 -0500
From: Don Dory <don.dory at gmail.com>
To: Leica Users Group <lug at leica-users.org>
Subject: [Leica] Saturday with the tree crew across the street.
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Greetings to all.? Continuing the break from housing we will look at a tree
trimming crew that was heavily using one of those noisy tree chewing
machines that turn a large tree into chips.? I had gone over to see what my
neighbor was taking down and talked to the crew.? This time they asked if I
could take their picture.

https://dondory.smugmug.com/MondayMisc/i-wkwMn97/A

All the best.

-- 
Don
don.dory at gmail.com


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Message: 41
Date: Sat, 19 Sep 2026 15:08:11 +0200
From: Nathan Wajsman <photo at frozenlight.eu>
To: Leica Users Group <lug at leica-users.org>
Subject: Re: [Leica] Thursday walking down the street
Message-ID: <B068FEE5-F2DE-4035-8F9D-30DB860C4456 at frozenlight.eu>
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Obviously the owners are into Christmas and Thanksgiving, year round.

Cheers,
Nathan

Nathan Wajsman
photo at frozenlight.eu

http://www.fotocycle.dk/paws
http://www.greatpix.eu
http://www.frozenlight.eu
@nwajsman.bsky.social

????? ???????! ?????? ?????!







> On 17 Sep 2026, at 00:09, Don Dory via LUG <lug at leica-users.org> wrote:
> 
> Greetings to all.? I thought this home best represented my childhood
> memories of older neighborhoods in Greenville, MS; the house is in an
> upscale neighborhood in Austin.
> 
> https://dondory.smugmug.com/Austin-Porche-and-yards/i-27NzqHj/A
> 
> All the best.
> 
> -- 
> Don
> don.dory at gmail.com
> 
> _______________________________________________
> Leica Users Group.
> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information



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Message: 42
Date: Sat, 19 Sep 2026 15:14:59 +0200
From: Nathan Wajsman <photo at frozenlight.eu>
To: Leica Users Group <lug at leica-users.org>
Subject: Re: [Leica] Friday Flower???
Message-ID: <EAD51CC0-C474-4B5A-A65E-4D7B87CD214D at frozenlight.eu>
Content-Type: text/plain;??? charset=utf-8

Great catch! Luck favors the prepared.

Cheers,
Nathan

Nathan Wajsman
photo at frozenlight.eu

http://www.fotocycle.dk/paws
http://www.greatpix.eu
http://www.frozenlight.eu
@nwajsman.bsky.social

????? ???????! ?????? ?????!







> On 19 Sep 2026, at 05:59, Aram Langhans via LUG <lug at leica-users.org> wrote:
> 
> Or Friday Bee??? Captured with the Q3.? Darn be never seemed to land anywhere.? Got lucky.
> 
> Pink Cactus Flower-1007260.jpg | Aram Langhans | Flickr <https://www.flickr.com/photos/24330215 at N06/55535807027/in/photostream/lightbox/>
> 
> Comments welcome.
> 
> Aram
> 
> -- 
> Aram Langhans
> (Semi) Retired Science Teacher
> & Unemployed photographer
> ?The Human Genome Project has proved Darwin more right than Darwin himself would ever have dared dream.?? James D. Watson
> 
> _______________________________________________
> Leica Users Group.
> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information



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Message: 43
Date: Sun, 20 Sep 2026 06:50:58 +0200
From: Nathan Wajsman <photo at frozenlight.eu>
To: Leica Users Group <lug at leica-users.org>
Subject: Re: [Leica] Saturday with the tree crew across the street.
Message-ID: <C081EF32-A0F5-4BCD-A0F9-A898EE5306F0 at frozenlight.eu>
Content-Type: text/plain;??? charset=utf-8

Nice! I really like it when someone asks to pose for me.

Cheers,
Nathan

Nathan Wajsman
photo at frozenlight.eu

http://www.fotocycle.dk/paws
http://www.greatpix.eu
http://www.frozenlight.eu
@nwajsman.bsky.social

????? ???????! ?????? ?????!







> On 19 Sep 2026, at 11:00, Don Dory via LUG <lug at leica-users.org> wrote:
> 
> Greetings to all.? Continuing the break from housing we will look at a tree
> trimming crew that was heavily using one of those noisy tree chewing
> machines that turn a large tree into chips.? I had gone over to see what my
> neighbor was taking down and talked to the crew.? This time they asked if I
> could take their picture.
> 
> https://dondory.smugmug.com/MondayMisc/i-wkwMn97/A
> 
> All the best.
> 
> -- 
> Don
> don.dory at gmail.com
> 
> _______________________________________________
> Leica Users Group.
> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information



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Message: 44
Date: Sun, 20 Sep 2026 04:14:00 -0500
From: Don Dory <don.dory at gmail.com>
To: Leica Users Group <lug at leica-users.org>
Subject: [Leica] Sunday still looking at workers
Message-ID:
??? <CA+3n+_=iY_c_cfbu0JQBKXr8vOCQVPWK11Q-HpLcBrZ-jhunFA at mail.gmail.com>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset="UTF-8"

Greetings to all.? I was going to an in person meeting and saw sparks
flying.? This person had forgotten his brackets and instead of going back
to the shop was cutting angle iron and drilling the holes to secure them.

https://dondory.smugmug.com/MondayMisc/i-zWbVgbx/A

All the best.

-- 
Don
don.dory at gmail.com


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Message: 45
Date: Sun, 20 Sep 2026 17:42:59 -0500
From: Don Dory <don.dory at gmail.com>
To: Leica Users Group <lug at leica-users.org>
Subject: [Leica] Monday back looking at Austin real estate
Message-ID:
??? <CA+3n+_=V2wzZSm1L10SsMJeqaw+TrV6x-vJ5-E1GKOf56yLAgA at mail.gmail.com>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset="UTF-8"

Greetings to all.? While walking off dinner I found this home with a Star
Wars themed mail box:

https://dondory.smugmug.com/Austin-Porche-and-yards/i-MqjJZLn/A

All the best.

-- 
Don
don.dory at gmail.com


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Message: 46
Date: Fri, 30 Oct 2026 22:08:47 +0000 (UTC)
From: Brian Reid <bkreid1 at yahoo.com>
To: "lug at leica-users.org" <lug at leica-users.org>
Subject: [Leica] test message
Message-ID: <1836180124.1316512.1793398127973 at mail.yahoo.com>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8

? 
? - Please ignore and forgive this test. There's a lot of churn.


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Message: 47
Date: Fri, 30 Oct 2026 23:43:32 +0100
From: Lluis Ripoll <lluisripollphotography at gmail.com>
To: Leica Users Group <lug at leica-users.org>
Subject: Re: [Leica] test messages
Message-ID: <6C53CD39-D701-449E-9AC4-5E58069CE6EA at gmail.com>
Content-Type: text/plain;??? charset=utf-8

Hello Brian,thank you for your efforts
Lluis

> El 30 oct 2026, a las 23:13, Brian Reid <reid at mejac.carlsbad.ca.us> escribi?:
> 
> I have just made a large change to the way the LUG email system works, and I would appreciate it if as many of you as possible send a test message so I can see what happens. Jim Handsfield, this applies especially to you, but I'd like to see a lot of tests.
> 
> I've been working on this for a long time, and I think I have hit an important milestone.
> 
> _______________________________________________
> Leica Users Group.
> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information



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From don.dory at gmail.com  Sat Oct 31 15:28:00 2026
From: don.dory at gmail.com (Don Dory)
Date: Sat, 31 Oct 2026 10:28:00 -0500
Subject: [Leica] Saturday portrait
Message-ID: <CA+3n+_=ACioc1sCvLwGyx6iNqMjJiCaVhfHi6p2tkb9=rQCt_g@mail.gmail.com>

Greetings to all.  Today we see the owner of the independently owned Leica
Miami store relaxing during the LSI meeting in Detroit.

https://dondory.smugmug.com/Portraits/i-cnHRRcX/A

All the best.

-- 
Don
don.dory at gmail.com

From tmanley at gmail.com  Sat Oct 31 16:30:23 2026
From: tmanley at gmail.com (Tina Manley)
Date: Sat, 31 Oct 2026 12:30:23 -0400
Subject: [Leica] Saturday portrait
In-Reply-To: <CA+3n+_=ACioc1sCvLwGyx6iNqMjJiCaVhfHi6p2tkb9=rQCt_g@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CA+3n+_=ACioc1sCvLwGyx6iNqMjJiCaVhfHi6p2tkb9=rQCt_g@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <CA+yJO1Akcrf4S5ARUVWUFjbV64QU-Sw19aLQ0rX0VrF4eAW2cg@mail.gmail.com>

He pops right out of the screen!  Very nice.

Tina

On Sat, Oct 31, 2026 at 11:30?AM Don Dory via LUG <lug at leica-users.org>
wrote:

> Greetings to all.  Today we see the owner of the independently owned Leica
> Miami store relaxing during the LSI meeting in Detroit.
>
> https://dondory.smugmug.com/Portraits/i-cnHRRcX/A
>
> All the best.
>
> --
> Don
> don.dory at gmail.com
>
> _______________________________________________
> Leica Users Group.
> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information
>


-- 
https://pbase.com/tinamanley
https://www.progressive-street.com/tina-manley

From jhandsfield at gmail.com  Sat Oct 31 16:38:11 2026
From: jhandsfield at gmail.com (James Handsfield)
Date: Sat, 31 Oct 2026 12:38:11 -0400
Subject: [Leica] Saturday portrait
In-Reply-To: <E447C89C-546D-4D53-922E-0EDAF050C8C8@gmail.com>
References: <CA+3n+_=ACioc1sCvLwGyx6iNqMjJiCaVhfHi6p2tkb9=rQCt_g@mail.gmail.com>
 <CA+yJO1Akcrf4S5ARUVWUFjbV64QU-Sw19aLQ0rX0VrF4eAW2cg@mail.gmail.com>
 <E447C89C-546D-4D53-922E-0EDAF050C8C8@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <D6CD3C74-C84E-42AA-8823-518093148F57@gmail.com>

Just realized I misspelled Don?s name:  Dory.

Jim Handsfield
jhandsfield at gmail.com

?Thou shalt not commit nincompoopery.?
? Carl Sandburg







> On Oct 31, 2026, at 12:37?PM, James Handsfield <jhandsfield at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> And here?s one of our own:
> 
> https://jameshandsfield.smugmug.com/LSI-Detroit-2026/i-xfX5BcZ/A
> 
> 
> Jim Handsfield
> jhandsfield at gmail.com
> 
> ?Thou shalt not commit nincompoopery.?
> ? Carl Sandburg
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
>> On Oct 31, 2026, at 12:30?PM, Tina Manley via LUG <lug at leica-users.org> wrote:
>> 
>> He pops right out of the screen!  Very nice.
>> 
>> Tina
>> 
>> On Sat, Oct 31, 2026 at 11:30?AM Don Dory via LUG <lug at leica-users.org>
>> wrote:
>> 
>>> Greetings to all.  Today we see the owner of the independently owned Leica
>>> Miami store relaxing during the LSI meeting in Detroit.
>>> 
>>> https://dondory.smugmug.com/Portraits/i-cnHRRcX/A
>>> 
>>> All the best.
>>> 
>>> --
>>> Don
>>> don.dory at gmail.com
>>> 
>>> _______________________________________________
>>> Leica Users Group.
>>> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information
>>> 
>> 
>> 
>> -- 
>> https://pbase.com/tinamanley
>> https://www.progressive-street.com/tina-manley
>> 
>> _______________________________________________
>> Leica Users Group.
>> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information
> 


From ccwlantz at astound.net  Sat Oct 31 16:44:19 2026
From: ccwlantz at astound.net (Carl Lantz)
Date: Sat, 31 Oct 2026 11:44:19 -0500
Subject: [Leica] test message
In-Reply-To: <1836180124.1316512.1793398127973@mail.yahoo.com>
References: <1836180124.1316512.1793398127973.ref@mail.yahoo.com>
 <1836180124.1316512.1793398127973@mail.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <d0ec8e2f-c4db-4274-ba52-47825136f10a@astound.net>

Brian thanks for all your efforts.
First messages received in a long time.
Carl Lantz

On 10/30/2026 5:08 PM, Brian Reid via LUG wrote:
>     
>     - Please ignore and forgive this test. There's a lot of churn.
>
> _______________________________________________
> Leica Users Group.
> Seehttp://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information

From jnelon at nelonassociates.com  Sat Oct 31 16:54:13 2026
From: jnelon at nelonassociates.com (jnelon at nelonassociates.com)
Date: Sat, 31 Oct 2026 12:54:13 -0400
Subject: [Leica] Saturday portrait
In-Reply-To: <CA+3n+_=ACioc1sCvLwGyx6iNqMjJiCaVhfHi6p2tkb9=rQCt_g@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CA+3n+_=ACioc1sCvLwGyx6iNqMjJiCaVhfHi6p2tkb9=rQCt_g@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <010b01dd6958$76be89a0$643b9ce0$@nelonassociates.com>

Your light always amazes me.

Jim

James R. Nelon
H: +1.207.389.4676
C: +1.508.308.6525
Email: JNelon at JamesRNelon.com
Website: https://JamesRNelon.com
Highlight Reel: https://Vimeo.com/147032258
LinkedIn: https://LinkedIn.com/in/JamesNelon

-----Original Message-----
From: LUG <lug-bounces+jnelon=nelonassociates.com at leica-users.org> On Behalf
Of Don Dory via LUG
Sent: Saturday, October 31, 2026 11:28 AM
To: Leica Users Group <lug at leica-users.org>
Cc: Don Dory <don.dory at gmail.com>
Subject: [Leica] Saturday portrait

Greetings to all.  Today we see the owner of the independently owned Leica
Miami store relaxing during the LSI meeting in Detroit.

https://dondory.smugmug.com/Portraits/i-cnHRRcX/A

All the best.

--
Don
don.dory at gmail.com

_______________________________________________
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From dbirkey at reachbeyond.org  Sat Oct 31 17:02:43 2026
From: dbirkey at reachbeyond.org (Duane Birkey)
Date: Sat, 31 Oct 2026 17:02:43 +0000
Subject: [Leica] =?windows-1252?q?Still_alive=85=2E?=
Message-ID: <BN6PR1801MB197021DCE5954E9CEB63531AA26C2@BN6PR1801MB1970.namprd18.prod.outlook.com>

Still alive and working....  Thanks Brian...

Duane

Get Outlook for iOS<https://aka.ms/o0ukef>

From geneduprey2015 at gmail.com  Sat Oct 31 15:10:02 2026
From: geneduprey2015 at gmail.com (geneduprey2015 at gmail.com)
Date: Sat, 31 Oct 2026 10:10:02 -0500
Subject: [Leica] LUG Digest, Vol 66, Issue 2
In-Reply-To: <1587873999.805365.1793454580531@mail.yahoo.com>
References: <1587873999.805365.1793454580531@mail.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <87C108C5-EB32-46FF-A3FE-49EBFB09F256@gmail.com>

Stasys send me the list.

Gene
Sent from my iPhone

> On Oct 31, 2026, at 9:38?AM, STASYS PETRAVICIUS via LUG <lug at leica-users.org> wrote:
> 
> ? Hi LUGGERS I have a collection of LEICA R cameras and lenses which I'd like to sell. Please let me know if interested. I can forward the lists with details. Thank you, Stasys Petraviciusstasys1 at cox.net
> 
>    On Friday, October 30, 2026 at 08:33:46 PM PDT, lug-request at leica-users.org <lug-request at leica-users.org> wrote:  
> 
> Send LUG mailing list submissions to
>     lug at leica-users.org
> 
> To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit
>     http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug
> or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to
>     lug-request at leica-users.org
> 
> You can reach the person managing the list at
>     lug-owner at leica-users.org
> 
> When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific
> than "Re: Contents of LUG digest..."
> 
> 
> Today's Topics:
> 
>   1. Why you can?t get into the gallery (Brian Reid)
>   2. Re: Why you can?t get into the gallery (Brian Reid)
>   3. Yearbook finally released (repost with typo fixed) (Brian Reid)
>   4. The LUG is not ending or shutting down (Brian Reid)
>   5. Re: YB Arrives!! (Brian Reid)
>   6. Re: Yearbook (Brian Reid)
>   7. Re: Wayback Photo: FAVORITE (Brian Reid)
>   8. Re: OFFICE ASSISTANT ? CORRECTED (Brian Reid)
>   9. First day of summer vacation after finishing 2nd grade
>       (Brian Reid)
>   10. Re: Monday Misc. (Brian Reid)
>   11. Fwd: Re:  Wayback Photo: FAVORITE (Brian Reid)
>   12. Re: Certified (Brian Reid)
>   13. Re: Gallery down? (Brian Reid)
>   14. Re: Gallery down? (Brian Reid)
>   15. Re: Gallery down? (Brian Reid)
>   16. Re: PICASSO'S CAT (Brian Reid)
>   17. Re: receiving emails (Brian Reid)
>   18. Re: 1st post in a long time (Brian Reid)
>   19. Re: 1st post in a long time (Brian Reid)
>   20. LUG computer failure (Brian Reid)
>   21. Tuesday looking at newer construction (Don Dory)
>   22. Re: Monday in the neighborhood (Don Dory)
>   23. Re: Tuesday and a different front porch (Lluis Ripoll)
>   24. Re: U.S. Open Adaptive Surfing Championship (Nathan Wajsman)
>   25. Re: Three Surfers (Nathan Wajsman)
>   26. Wednesday out in the burbs (Don Dory)
>   27. Thursday walking down the street (Don Dory)
>   28. Re: Thursday walking down the street (Jayanand Govindaraj)
>   29. Re: Saturday in Austin neighborhoods (Nathan Wajsman)
>   30. Re: Tuesday looking at newer construction (Nathan Wajsman)
>   31. Re: A few more deom the past... (Nathan Wajsman)
>   32. Friday Flowers (Sonny Carter)
>   33. Friday looking at essential workers (Don Dory)
>   34. Re: Friday looking at essential workers
>       (jnelon at nelonassociates.com)
>   35. Re: More from Oceanside (Nathan Wajsman)
>   36. Re: Friday looking at essential workers (Nathan Wajsman)
>   37. Re: Friday looking at essential workers (Don Dory)
>   38. Friday Flower??? (Aram Langhans)
>   39. Re: Friday Flower??? (Jayanand Govindaraj)
>   40. Saturday with the tree crew across the street. (Don Dory)
>   41. Re: Thursday walking down the street (Nathan Wajsman)
>   42. Re: Friday Flower??? (Nathan Wajsman)
>   43. Re: Saturday with the tree crew across the street.
>       (Nathan Wajsman)
>   44. Sunday still looking at workers (Don Dory)
>   45. Monday back looking at Austin real estate (Don Dory)
>   46. test message (Brian Reid)
>   47. Re: test messages (Lluis Ripoll)
> 
> 
> ----------------------------------------------------------------------
> 
> Message: 1
> Date: Tue, 12 May 2026 15:26:45 -0700
> From: Brian Reid <reid at mejac.carlsbad.ca.us>
> To: Leica Users Group <lug at leica-users.org>
> Subject: [Leica] Why you can?t get into the gallery
> Message-ID: <4d716ab3c81ed80b1e6f724daa0a7171 at mejac.carlsbad.ca.us>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII; format=flowed
> 
> The LUG gallery server is under such heavy attack that I can't even get
> into it to try mitigating somehow.
> The "attacks" are AI robots extracting images to load into their
> software.
> 
> Here is a load listing of the servers in the data center rack holding
> the gallery server. The numbers are 1, 5, and 15-minute loads. Any
> number bigger than 2 will start to show slowness.
> 
> backup4    up  514+16:44,  0 users,  load  0.90,  0.55,  0.45
> gallery    up    1+17:21,  0 users,  load 67.30, 66.36, 68.02
> justus    up  224+23:00,  0 users,  load  0.12,  0.20,  0.21
> justus2    up  10+17:49,  0 users,  load  0.00,  0.00,  0.00
> justus3    up 2118+05:19,  0 users,  load  0.19,  0.20,  0.21
> lfinfo3    up      2:34,  2 users,  load  0.37,  0.25,  0.23
> mejac      up  514+16:57,  0 users,  load  0.15,  0.24,  0.24
> s21        up  280+09:21,  0 users,  load  1.80,  1.86,  1.69
> s22        up  24+13:18,  0 users,  load  0.87,  0.58,  0.46
> s24        up  514+16:27,  0 users,  load  0.33,  0.29,  0.25
> server1    up  755+00:37,  1 user,  load  0.29,  0.15,  0.09
> vrx        up  478+17:28,  0 users,  load  0.11,  0.15,  0.15
> www        up  223+22:46,  0 users,  load  0.27,  0.47,  0.49
> 
> ------------------------------
> 
> Message: 2
> Date: Tue, 12 May 2026 19:18:52 -0700
> From: Brian Reid <reid at mejac.carlsbad.ca.us>
> To: Leica Users Group <lug at leica-users.org>
> Subject: Re: [Leica] Why you can?t get into the gallery
> Message-ID: <fe3898eee65b4a6f8d025f405e6f6cf1 at mejac.carlsbad.ca.us>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8; format=flowed
> 
> I?ve looked hard at commercial photo sites. The problem with them is
> they all require people to have accounts on the site, and those accounts
> cost money. The reason I went with this software 20 years ago was that
> everyone could use it without subscribing or paying. It might be that
> those innocent days are over; I haven?t yet given up on the idea of a
> ?prove you are not a robot? front end to a freeware gallery site.
> 
>> On 2026-05-12 17:08, Leo Wesson via LUG wrote:
>> Hi Brian,
>> 
>> Any thoughts about moving the lug gallery to a commercial venue, maybe
>> something like Smugmug?
>> 
>> How secure do you think Smugmug is?
>> 
>> Thanks,
>> 
>> Leo Wesson
>> 817-733-9157
>> Leo at leowesson.com
>> 
>>> On May 12, 2026, at 6:54?PM, Marty Deveney via LUG
>>> <lug at leica-users.org> wrote:
>>> 
>>> ?Sheesh.  Thank you, good luck!
>>> 
>>> 
>>>> On Wed, 13 May 2026 at 7:56?am, Brian Reid
>>>> <reid at mejac.carlsbad.ca.us>
>>>> wrote:
>>>> 
>>>> The LUG gallery server is under such heavy attack that I can't even
>>>> get
>>>> into it to try mitigating somehow.
>>>> The "attacks" are AI robots extracting images to load into their
>>>> software.
>>>> 
>>>> Here is a load listing of the servers in the data center rack holding
>>>> the gallery server. The numbers are 1, 5, and 15-minute loads. Any
>>>> number bigger than 2 will start to show slowness.
>>>> 
>>>> backup4    up  514+16:44,  0 users,  load  0.90,  0.55,  0.45
>>>> gallery    up    1+17:21,  0 users,  load 67.30, 66.36, 68.02
>>>> justus    up  224+23:00,  0 users,  load  0.12,  0.20,  0.21
>>>> justus2    up  10+17:49,  0 users,  load  0.00,  0.00,  0.00
>>>> justus3    up 2118+05:19,  0 users,  load  0.19,  0.20,  0.21
>>>> lfinfo3    up      2:34,  2 users,  load  0.37,  0.25,  0.23
>>>> mejac      up  514+16:57,  0 users,  load  0.15,  0.24,  0.24
>>>> s21        up  280+09:21,  0 users,  load  1.80,  1.86,  1.69
>>>> s22        up  24+13:18,  0 users,  load  0.87,  0.58,  0.46
>>>> s24        up  514+16:27,  0 users,  load  0.33,  0.29,  0.25
>>>> server1    up  755+00:37,  1 user,  load  0.29,  0.15,  0.09
>>>> vrx        up  478+17:28,  0 users,  load  0.11,  0.15,  0.15
>>>> www        up  223+22:46,  0 users,  load  0.27,  0.47,  0.49
>>>> 
>>>> _______________________________________________
>>>> Leica Users Group.
>>>> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information
>>>> 
>>> 
>>> _______________________________________________
>>> Leica Users Group.
>>> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information
>> 
>> _______________________________________________
>> Leica Users Group.
>> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information
> 
> 
> ------------------------------
> 
> Message: 3
> Date: Wed, 13 May 2026 00:41:57 -0700
> From: Brian Reid <reid at mejac.carlsbad.ca.us>
> To: Leica Users Group <lug at leica-users.org>
> Subject: [Leica] Yearbook finally released (repost with typo fixed)
> Message-ID: <75120b9ceb6d93a936b6a7cd75ea0d99 at mejac.carlsbad.ca.us>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII; format=flowed
> 
> Every year it seems to take me longer to get the yearbook produced, but
> today it is done and available.
> 
> See http://leica-users.org/yearbook/ for the facts.
> 
> As usual, it is available to buy from Blurb in either imagewrap or
> softcover format, and available online as a full-resolution PDF.
> 
> Buy hardcover:
> https://www.blurb.com/b/12878106-lug-yearbook-2025-hardcover
> Buy softcover:
> https://www.blurb.com/b/12878066-lug-yearbook-2025-softcover
> 
> Download PDF: http://leica-users.org/yearbook/LUGyearbook2025-pages.pdf
> Download PDF as 2-page spreads (makes it easier to see panoramas):
> http://leica-users.org/yearbook/LUGyearbook2025.pdf
> 
> Next year's book will be the last. I hope to get long-gone LUG alumni to
> submit something.
> Instructions at http://leica-users.org/yearbook/submitting.html
> 
> 
> 
> ------------------------------
> 
> Message: 4
> Date: Wed, 13 May 2026 12:34:52 -0700
> From: Brian Reid <reid at mejac.carlsbad.ca.us>
> To: Leica Users Group <lug at leica-users.org>
> Subject: [Leica] The LUG is not ending or shutting down
> Message-ID: <15245804e1b3a15c8fe7781ee1564823 at mejac.carlsbad.ca.us>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII; format=flowed
> 
> I decided to stop making yearbooks because the demand is low and the
> amount of work that I have had to put into it has been large. I spent
> about 100 hours making and publishing the current yearbook, and I will
> be surprised if more than 15 or 20 books are purchased.
> 
> Unrelated to the yearbook, the LUG Gallery needs to be re-thought
> because it is not able to cope with the AI era. But I will find a way.
> 
> But the email LUG and the Facebook LUG will continue until the last of
> us drops dead or goes blind.
> 
> 
> ------------------------------
> 
> Message: 5
> Date: Thu, 21 May 2026 06:20:11 -0700
> From: Brian Reid <reid at mejac.carlsbad.ca.us>
> To: Leica Users Group <lug at leica-users.org>
> Subject: Re: [Leica] YB Arrives!!
> Message-ID: <8b71f6762bc3482014e1d9370bf8c5d1 at mejac.carlsbad.ca.us>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII; format=flowed
> 
> I find the Blurb print quality to be outstanding.
> Only 11 yearbooks have been purchased worldwide. Most people seem to be
> looking at the PDFs online instead of buying the book. Their loss.
> 
>> On 2026-05-21 02:17, Peter Dzwig wrote:
>> Half an hour ago UPS arrived with my Yearbook.
>> 
>> The quality is absolutely superb, both of the photos themselves
>> (naturally :-) ) and of the printing which is really good and does a
>> brilliant job even on several very detailed B&Ws. They've upped their
>> game.
>> 
>> There is so much that is excellent I am not going to select any
>> particular ones, except to say that we too seem to up our game from
>> year to year.
>> 
>> As for Bill's selection. Simply, Congratulations! great stuff.
>> 
>> **BUT**, Congratulations to Brian above all for doing an amazing job.
>> Thanks again, Brian for all that you do.
>> 
>> Regards,
>> 
>> Peter
> 
> 
> ------------------------------
> 
> Message: 6
> Date: Fri, 29 May 2026 13:08:59 -0700
> From: Brian Reid <reid at mejac.carlsbad.ca.us>
> To: Leica Users Group <lug at leica-users.org>
> Subject: Re: [Leica] Yearbook
> Message-ID: <a07c634955ff83f83021b7e9672cc4b2 at mejac.carlsbad.ca.us>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII; format=flowed
> 
> 2 more copies sold this week, bringing the total to 13.
> Glad you appreciate it.
> 
>> On 2026-05-29 12:56, Leland Deane via LUG wrote:
>> I am one of the lucky 11. I love the yearbook, and the quality is just
>> great. I am adding it to my small collection, which I treasure, of past
>> yearbooks.
>> 
>> Thank you for putting this all together. It is something I will look at
>> again and again.
>> Leland
> 
> 
> ------------------------------
> 
> Message: 7
> Date: Sat, 06 Jun 2026 12:44:45 -0700
> From: Brian Reid <reid at mejac.carlsbad.ca.us>
> To: Leica Users Group <lug at leica-users.org>
> Subject: Re: [Leica] Wayback Photo: FAVORITE
> Message-ID: <891fda49c4f4064aa02f51a8eda25238 at mejac.carlsbad.ca.us>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII; format=flowed
> 
> Great picture. Great idea. Mostly I take pictures of the people around
> me.
> 
> This is my favorite picture ever, taken 50 years ago in my mother's
> kitchen in Adelphi, Maryland.
> 
> http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/bkreid/random/1973_09_30_04.jpeg.html
> 
>> On 2026-06-05 12:00, Alan Magayne-Roshak via LUG wrote:
>> I was reflecting on a task I have to finish - archiving all my photos,
>> when
>> I realized this spring was the 50th anniversary of my favorite picture,
>> so
>> I thought I'd put up the
>> link and ask if anyone else wants to show their favorite.
>> 
>> I just love everything about this shot and I took it with my dream
>> equipment combination: Leica M3 and 50mm f/2 Summicron (collapsible).
>> 
>> <
>> http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/Alan+Magayne-Roshak/Awards/19760213_MR_Award_CS_141_29R.jpg.html
>>> 
>> 
>> --
>> Alan
>> 
>> Alan Magayne-Roshak, Senior Photographer, Emeritus
>> University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Photo Services
>> (Retired)
>> UPAA Photographer of the Year 1978
>> UPAA Master of the Profession 2014
>> amagayneroshak at gmail.com
>> <http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/Alan+Magayne-Roshak/>
>> 
>> "All the technique in the world doesn't compensate
>>   for an inability to notice. " - Elliott Erwitt
>> 
>> _______________________________________________
>> Leica Users Group.
>> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information
> 
> 
> ------------------------------
> 
> Message: 8
> Date: Tue, 09 Jun 2026 16:19:29 -0700
> From: Brian Reid <reid at mejac.carlsbad.ca.us>
> To: Leica Users Group <lug at leica-users.org>
> Subject: Re: [Leica] OFFICE ASSISTANT ? CORRECTED
> Message-ID: <fe4723ca7bc99204fdfa298390539087 at mejac.carlsbad.ca.us>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8; format=flowed
> 
> And she ate Reba?s mouse
> 
> 
> ------------------------------
> 
> Message: 9
> Date: Mon, 15 Jun 2026 16:57:44 -0700
> From: Brian Reid <reid at mejac.carlsbad.ca.us>
> To: Leica Users Group <lug at leica-users.org>
> Subject: [Leica] First day of summer vacation after finishing 2nd
>     grade
> Message-ID: <53585dde856edbe027ea0196a157678d at mejac.carlsbad.ca.us>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII; format=flowed
> 
> 
> http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/bkreid/random/IMG2488.jpeg.html
> 
> Her parents and grandparents like this shot.
> 
> 
> ------------------------------
> 
> Message: 10
> Date: Mon, 15 Jun 2026 17:01:40 -0700
> From: Brian Reid <reid at mejac.carlsbad.ca.us>
> To: Leica Users Group <lug at leica-users.org>
> Subject: Re: [Leica] Monday Misc.
> Message-ID: <ca4690e6c921caab05be24f74f5d9680 at mejac.carlsbad.ca.us>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8; format=flowed
> 
> Same trouble as always: Chinese AI bots overload the gallery sucking
> pictures out of it.
> They eventually finish for the day and then we can get in until they
> start up again.
> 
>> On 2026-06-15 12:00, Don Dory via LUG wrote:
>> I think there is trouble on the gallery.
>> 
>> Don
>> don.dory at gmail.com
>> 
>> On Mon, Jun 15, 2026, 10:58?AM Bill Clough via LUG
>> <lug at leica-users.org>
>> wrote:
>> 
>>> Getting error on all
>>> 
>>> ?Bill
>>> 
>>> On Mon, Jun 15, 2026 at 9:13?AM Don Dory via LUG <lug at leica-users.org>
>>> wrote:
>>> 
>>>> Greetings to all.  LSI had a Spring Shoot in Tucson this year and while I
>>>> wasn't a fan of Tombstone there were a few opportunities for images.  The
>>>> first is one of LSI's hard won younger less male members:
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>> http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/don_dory_gmail_com/Monday+Misc/LSI+grouping.jpg.html
>>>> 
>>>> LSI still has a large contingent of gearheads and this member was very
>>>> proud of his personally worn M:
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>> http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/don_dory_gmail_com/Monday+Misc/Well+worn+black+paint.jpg.html
>>>> 
>>>> Between these two images is another one that I keep getting a database
>>>> error.  If you have more luck it is of one of the re-enactors for
>>>> Tombstone.
>>>> 
>>>> All the best.
>>>> 
>>>> --
>>>> Don
>>>> don.dory at gmail.com
>>>> 
>>>> _______________________________________________
>>>> Leica Users Group.
>>>> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information
>>>> 
>>> 
>>> _______________________________________________
>>> Leica Users Group.
>>> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information
>> 
>> _______________________________________________
>> Leica Users Group.
>> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information
> 
> 
> ------------------------------
> 
> Message: 11
> Date: Mon, 15 Jun 2026 17:02:53 -0700
> From: Brian Reid <reid at mejac.carlsbad.ca.us>
> To: Leica Users Group <lug at leica-users.org>
> Subject: [Leica] Fwd: Re:  Wayback Photo: FAVORITE
> Message-ID: <e8f36c65371061cb39a55249bcc3be44 at mejac.carlsbad.ca.us>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII; format=flowed
> 
> I like it.
> 
> -------- Original Message --------
> Subject: Re: [Leica] Wayback Photo: FAVORITE
> Date: 2026-06-15 16:54
> From: Douglas Barry <imra at iol.ie>
> To: Leica Users Group <lug at leica-users.org>
> Reply-To: Leica Users Group <lug at leica-users.org>
> 
> This is my personal favourite taken 18 years ago in Rome with my Leica
> M3 (lens and film type I can't remember). I could find the film and
> print hidden upstairs in the attic in some box, but life is too short,
> as are my legs now with my collapsed knees. The photo has flaws, but I'd
> call it a goodish example of the decisive moment.
> http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/DouglasBray/Italy/kissatviadelcorso.jpg.html?&g2_fromNavId=x628eff9f&g2_GALLERYSID=a07235acf8473ad83e0aa85e000d6b81
> 
>> On 05/06/2026 20:00, Alan Magayne-Roshak via LUG wrote:
>> I was reflecting on a task I have to finish - archiving all my photos,
>> when
>> I realized this spring was the 50th anniversary of my favorite picture,
>> so
>> I thought I'd put up the
>> link and ask if anyone else wants to show their favorite.
>> 
>> I just love everything about this shot and I took it with my dream
>> equipment combination: Leica M3 and 50mm f/2 Summicron (collapsible).
>> 
>> <
>> http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/Alan+Magayne-Roshak/Awards/19760213_MR_Award_CS_141_29R.jpg.html
> 
> 
> ------------------------------
> 
> Message: 12
> Date: Fri, 19 Jun 2026 18:07:49 -0700
> From: Brian Reid <reid at mejac.carlsbad.ca.us>
> To: Leica Users Group <lug at leica-users.org>
> Cc: Tina Manley <tmanley at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [Leica] Certified
> Message-ID: <43b7605dbf7ffc34ff93c0ac5bc9b671 at mejac.carlsbad.ca.us>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII; format=flowed
> 
> My children tell me I am certifiable, but are vague about the process.
> 
>> On 2026-06-19 12:51, Tina Manley via LUG wrote:
>> LUG:
>> 
>> I have been asked to prepare an exhibit for a gallery in Italy.  They
>> ask
>> if I am a Certified Leica Photographer.
>> 
>> What is that?  How do you get certified?
>> 
>> Google has not helped because all of the Certified Leica Photographers
>> I
>> can find are Italian.
>> 
>> TIA if anybody knows what this means.
>> 
>> Tina
> 
> 
> ------------------------------
> 
> Message: 13
> Date: Sun, 19 Jul 2026 20:49:12 -0700
> From: Brian Reid <reid at mejac.carlsbad.ca.us>
> To: Leica Users Group <lug at leica-users.org>
> Subject: Re: [Leica] Gallery down?
> Message-ID: <b707957d0ba7759aa63173ccd6ef4093 at mejac.carlsbad.ca.us>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8; format=flowed
> 
> Sorry. Fixed. I?m trying to work up the courage and focus to move it to
> the new server that I?ve had ready for many months. I fatfingered
> something.
> 
>> On 2026-07-19 12:22, Don Dory via LUG wrote:
>> I am getting a refusal error when I try to access the gallery.  Down
>> for
>> maintenance?
> 
> 
> ------------------------------
> 
> Message: 14
> Date: Tue, 04 Aug 2026 21:25:10 -0700
> From: Brian Reid <reid at mejac.carlsbad.ca.us>
> To: Leica Users Group <lug at leica-users.org>
> Subject: Re: [Leica] Gallery down?
> Message-ID: <d343055a5290fae32c965250bdaacda8 at mejac.carlsbad.ca.us>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8; format=flowed
> 
> Under attack from Chinese AI bots. I am plodding along on implementing a
> replacement.
> 
>> On 2026-08-04 20:54, Nathan Wajsman via LUG wrote:
>> Every time I click on a link to an image in the Leica Gallery, I get
>> an error message. Is just me (I doubt it, because it was working
>> earlier in the week)?
>> 
>> Cheers,
>> Nathan
>> 
>> Nathan Wajsman
>> photo at frozenlight.eu
>> 
>> http://www.fotocycle.dk/paws
>> http://www.greatpix.eu
>> http://www.frozenlight.eu
>> @nwajsman.bsky.social
>> 
>> ????? ???????! ?????? ?????!
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>>> On 20 Jul 2026, at 16:23, Don Dory via LUG <lug at leica-users.org>
>>> wrote:
>>> 
>>> Greetings to all.  I meant to post this first image earlier but lost
>>> track
>>> of which gallery it was in.  This is the same location that the
>>> "garden"
>>> image was taken.  Just behind this area is an escarpment where the
>>> other
>>> neighbors engage in machine gun shoots: yes, in the US you can legally
>>> own
>>> a machine gun and if you own ten+ acres in Texas you are generally
>>> allowed
>>> to fire off your weapons.  In any case, this is an outlier person who
>>> owned
>>> this property:
>>> 
>>> http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/don_dory_gmail_com/Monday+Misc/You+are+entering+a+red+neck+area.jpg.html
>>> 
>>> Now, today's image is from a popular coffee shop that fronts Congress
>>> south
>>> of Lady Bird Lake.  It has a large enough outdoor area that many
>>> people
>>> engage in cafe culture you see in Europe.
>>> 
>>> http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/don_dory_gmail_com/Monday+Misc/Shock+at+the+cafe.jpg.html
>>> 
>>> Last, many thanks to Brian for hosting this site and keeping it
>>> running
>>> smoothly.
>>> 
>>> All the best.
>>> 
>>> --
>>> Don
>>> don.dory at gmail.com
>>> 
>>> _______________________________________________
>>> Leica Users Group.
>>> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information
>> 
>> 
>> _______________________________________________
>> Leica Users Group.
>> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information
> 
> 
> ------------------------------
> 
> Message: 15
> Date: Tue, 04 Aug 2026 21:33:35 -0700
> From: Brian Reid <reid at mejac.carlsbad.ca.us>
> To: Leica Users Group <lug at leica-users.org>
> Subject: Re: [Leica] Gallery down?
> Message-ID: <2bd6869982fb1a9697b78c5fcf215020 at mejac.carlsbad.ca.us>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8; format=flowed
> 
> It looks like the attack is winding down. I?d guess that the gallery
> will be usable again by 06:30 or 07:00 GMT.
> I?m going to bed (it?s 21:30 here in California)
> 
>> On 2026-08-04 21:25, Brian Reid wrote:
>> Under attack from Chinese AI bots. I am plodding along on implementing
>> a replacement.
>> 
>> On 2026-08-04 20:54, Nathan Wajsman via LUG wrote:
>>> Every time I click on a link to an image in the Leica Gallery, I get
>>> an error message. Is just me (I doubt it, because it was working
>>> earlier in the week)?
>>> 
>>> Cheers,
>>> Nathan
>>> 
>>> Nathan Wajsman
>>> photo at frozenlight.eu
>>> 
>>> http://www.fotocycle.dk/paws
>>> http://www.greatpix.eu
>>> http://www.frozenlight.eu
>>> @nwajsman.bsky.social
>>> 
>>> ????? ???????! ?????? ?????!
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>>> On 20 Jul 2026, at 16:23, Don Dory via LUG <lug at leica-users.org>
>>>> wrote:
>>>> 
>>>> Greetings to all.  I meant to post this first image earlier but lost
>>>> track
>>>> of which gallery it was in.  This is the same location that the
>>>> "garden"
>>>> image was taken.  Just behind this area is an escarpment where the
>>>> other
>>>> neighbors engage in machine gun shoots: yes, in the US you can
>>>> legally own
>>>> a machine gun and if you own ten+ acres in Texas you are generally
>>>> allowed
>>>> to fire off your weapons.  In any case, this is an outlier person who
>>>> owned
>>>> this property:
>>>> 
>>>> http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/don_dory_gmail_com/Monday+Misc/You+are+entering+a+red+neck+area.jpg.html
>>>> 
>>>> Now, today's image is from a popular coffee shop that fronts Congress
>>>> south
>>>> of Lady Bird Lake.  It has a large enough outdoor area that many
>>>> people
>>>> engage in cafe culture you see in Europe.
>>>> 
>>>> http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/don_dory_gmail_com/Monday+Misc/Shock+at+the+cafe.jpg.html
>>>> 
>>>> Last, many thanks to Brian for hosting this site and keeping it
>>>> running
>>>> smoothly.
>>>> 
>>>> All the best.
>>>> 
>>>> --
>>>> Don
>>>> don.dory at gmail.com
>>>> 
>>>> _______________________________________________
>>>> Leica Users Group.
>>>> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information
>>> 
>>> 
>>> _______________________________________________
>>> Leica Users Group.
>>> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information
>> 
>> _______________________________________________
>> Leica Users Group.
>> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information
> 
> 
> ------------------------------
> 
> Message: 16
> Date: Sun, 30 Aug 2026 22:29:14 -0700
> From: Brian Reid <reid at mejac.carlsbad.ca.us>
> To: Leica Users Group <lug at leica-users.org>
> Subject: Re: [Leica] PICASSO'S CAT
> Message-ID: <26187971261dad4929fcb4e16d68ad00 at mejac.carlsbad.ca.us>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8; format=flowed
> 
> 
> My 5-year-old grandson would howl at that color being called blue. He
> would shout ?No, that is TEAL!"
> 
>> On 2026-08-30 22:16, Reba Graham via LUG wrote:
>> Hi there ?
>> 
>> Here is the latest submission. It reminded me of Picasso?s ?blue?
>> period:
>> http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/CloughR/2026/
>> 
>> ?Reba
>> 
>> _______________________________________________
>> Leica Users Group.
>> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information
> 
> 
> ------------------------------
> 
> Message: 17
> Date: Mon, 31 Aug 2026 20:12:19 -0700
> From: Brian Reid <reid at mejac.carlsbad.ca.us>
> To: jack maddox <jmaddox01 at yahoo.com>
> Cc: Leica Users Group <lug at leica-users.org>
> Subject: Re: [Leica] receiving emails
> Message-ID: <9f6083ffb9094cbc99d55db2e8276f91 at mejac.carlsbad.ca.us>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8; format=flowed
> 
> I reactivated your subscription.
> 
>> On 2026-08-31 19:51, jack maddox via LUG wrote:
>> I would like to start receiving the daily emails for new posts but
>> can't seem to fine out to restart them.? ?Thank you in advance for
>> your help in this matter
>> 
>> Jack Maddox (smilingjack)
> 
> 
> ------------------------------
> 
> Message: 18
> Date: Tue, 08 Sep 2026 12:16:24 -0700
> From: Brian Reid <reid at mejac.carlsbad.ca.us>
> To: Leica Users Group <lug at leica-users.org>
> Subject: Re: [Leica] 1st post in a long time
> Message-ID: <4bc7c2dddb8684b101da511dae83e2d4 at reid.org>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8; format=flowed
> 
> When the Chinese AI robots are attacking the gallery it is not available
> to anyone else. When they finish their bloodsucking batch, it works
> again. The error messages that arise from this overload are mysterious.
> 
> 
>> On 2026-09-08 12:10, Peter Dzwig wrote:
>> It finally came through. Very nice shot, Jack.
>> 
>> Peter
>> 
>>> On 08/09/2026 03:30, jack maddox via LUG wrote:
>>> clouds at sunset in central New Mexico
>>> ?http://gallery.leica-users.org/
>>> v/smilingjack/Jack+Maddox/IMG_3334_001.jpeg.html
>>> 
>>> 
>>> _______________________________________________
>>> Leica Users Group.
>>> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information
> 
> 
> ------------------------------
> 
> Message: 19
> Date: Wed, 09 Sep 2026 05:32:29 -0700
> From: Brian Reid <reid at mejac.carlsbad.ca.us>
> To: Leica Users Group <lug at leica-users.org>
> Subject: Re: [Leica] 1st post in a long time
> Message-ID: <2de4309d279b934a936388a6c5cb6b63 at mejac.carlsbad.ca.us>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8; format=flowed
> 
> The software is 25 years old and cannot realistically be modified. Also,
> most modern AI bots breee through are-you-human checks faster than I do.
> 
>> On 2026-09-09 02:42, Peter Dzwig wrote:
>> Is it possible to put some sort of "Verify that you are human" check
>> across the gallery?
>> 
>> Peter
>> 
>>> On 08/09/2026 20:16, Brian Reid wrote:
>>> When the Chinese AI robots are attacking the gallery it is not
>>> available to anyone else. When they finish their bloodsucking batch,
>>> it works again. The error messages that arise from this overload are
>>> mysterious.
>>> 
>>> 
>>> On 2026-09-08 12:10, Peter Dzwig wrote:
>>>> It finally came through. Very nice shot, Jack.
>>>> 
>>>> Peter
>>>> 
>>>> On 08/09/2026 03:30, jack maddox via LUG wrote:
>>>>> clouds at sunset in central New Mexico ?http://gallery.leica-
>>>>> users.org/ v/smilingjack/Jack+Maddox/IMG_3334_001.jpeg.html
>>>>> 
>>>>> 
>>>>> _______________________________________________
>>>>> Leica Users Group.
>>>>> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information
>>> 
>>> _______________________________________________
>>> Leica Users Group.
>>> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information
> 
> 
> ------------------------------
> 
> Message: 20
> Date: Tue, 15 Sep 2026 09:58:31 -0700
> From: Brian Reid <reid at mejac.carlsbad.ca.us>
> To: Leica Users Group <lug at leica-users.org>
> Subject: [Leica] LUG computer failure
> Message-ID: <8da3281f12c4ab0b97c7b307d8402bd2 at mejac.carlsbad.ca.us>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII; format=flowed
> 
> The primary computers that runs the LUG email and gallery, which are in
> a data center in Fremont, California, suffered a catastrophic failure
> last night. I have backups and replacement computers, but it might take
> me several days to get it all working again.
> 
> 
> ------------------------------
> 
> Message: 21
> Date: Tue, 15 Sep 2026 08:17:11 -0500
> From: Don Dory <don.dory at gmail.com>
> To: Leica Users Group <lug at leica-users.org>
> Subject: [Leica] Tuesday looking at newer construction
> Message-ID:
>     <CA+3n+_m3EDHZMAGFbJro2m8UrQmpZZVU0hoFM-0aOnF_MvCpDA at mail.gmail.com>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="UTF-8"
> 
> Greetings to all.  When you go out to the newer construction out at Lake
> Travis you do see more modern designs vaguely Italian villa or Prairie
> Style.  The infill in my adjacent neighborhoods tend to be either boring
> box because it's cheap and the labor material list is known or you see some
> interesting experimental designs.  Today we see somewhat of a box but with
> interesting paint choices.
> 
> https://dondory.smugmug.com/Austin-Porche-and-yards/i-v4xGSxr/A
> 
> All the best.
> 
> --
> Don
> don.dory at gmail.com
> 
> 
> ------------------------------
> 
> Message: 22
> Date: Tue, 15 Sep 2026 08:26:09 -0500
> From: Don Dory <don.dory at gmail.com>
> To: Leica Users Group <lug at leica-users.org>
> Subject: Re: [Leica] Monday in the neighborhood
> Message-ID:
>     <CA+3n+_k6r3+E9ci8btj5xpjMyMO30AZsYoGjaf4e2ueasP3ReA at mail.gmail.com>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="UTF-8"
> 
> I find the housing in my general neighborhood to be fascinating.  The
> properties are in the region of twice the median US price and yet so many
> are similar to the posted image.  Some are legacy; a family bought the
> property 60 years ago and still live there: my old neighbor was one of
> those.  She cashed out, bought a home in the next city south and had
> substantial funds for her retirement.  Others are rentals that have been in
> an LLC for decades and are very cash flow positive.  But as repairs and
> property taxes increase the older housing stock gets torn down and replaced
> by housing that almost doubles the previous valuation.  People are willing
> to pay exorbitant prices for the location; my neighborhood but also
> neighborhoods like Hyde Park for yesterday due to it's walking distance to
> the UT campus.
> 
> But all that is in the wheelhouse of your PhD.
> 
> Don
> 
> On Mon, Sep 14, 2026 at 2:17?PM Nathan Wajsman via LUG <lug at leica-users.org>
> wrote:
> 
>> For some strange reason, I like the ambiance of this front porch.
>> 
>> Cheers,
>> Nathan
>> 
>> Nathan Wajsman
>> photo at frozenlight.eu
>> 
>> http://www.fotocycle.dk/paws
>> http://www.greatpix.eu
>> http://www.frozenlight.eu
>> @nwajsman.bsky.social
>> 
>> ????? ???????! ?????? ?????!
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>>>> On 7 Sep 2026, at 14:23, Don Dory via LUG <lug at leica-users.org> wrote:
>>> 
>>> Greetings to all.  This time we are looking at a rental home; really a
>>> place holder to pay the property taxes while waiting for lower interest
>>> rates to do a tear down.  Decent choice of bike though.
>>> 
>>> https://dondory.smugmug.com/Austin-Porche-and-yards/i-gRRrLWV/A
>>> 
>>> All the best.
>>> 
>>> --
>>> Don
>>> don.dory at gmail.com
>>> 
>>> _______________________________________________
>>> Leica Users Group.
>>> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information
>> 
>> 
>> _______________________________________________
>> Leica Users Group.
>> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information
> 
> 
> 
> --
> Don
> don.dory at gmail.com
> 
> 
> ------------------------------
> 
> Message: 23
> Date: Tue, 15 Sep 2026 10:46:41 +0200
> From: Lluis Ripoll <lluisripollphotography at gmail.com>
> To: Leica Users Group <lug at leica-users.org>
> Subject: Re: [Leica] Tuesday and a different front porch
> Message-ID: <949DD19F-C8D1-4A01-90EC-9A7866D1DDBE at gmail.com>
> Content-Type: text/plain;    charset=utf-8
> 
> Great shot, I love the light!
> Lluis
> 
> 
>> El 8 sept 2026, a las 11:58, Don Dory via LUG <lug at leica-users.org> escribi?:
>> 
>> Greetings to all.  I thought I would break up the bungalows in central
>> Texas and bring a front porch appropriate for the day after Labor Day in
>> the U.S.  I was up on Cape Cod and caught this morning shot of the house
>> next to ours on the beach.
>> 
>> https://dondory.smugmug.com/Austin-Porche-and-yards/i-WLm59VH/A
>> 
>> Indeed, the mornings were spectacular while we were there.
>> 
>> All the best.
>> 
>> --
>> Don
>> don.dory at gmail.com
>> 
>> _______________________________________________
>> Leica Users Group.
>> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information
> 
> 
> 
> ------------------------------
> 
> Message: 24
> Date: Tue, 15 Sep 2026 07:05:32 +0200
> From: Nathan Wajsman <photo at frozenlight.eu>
> To: Leica Users Group <lug at leica-users.org>
> Subject: Re: [Leica] U.S. Open Adaptive Surfing Championship
> Message-ID: <D5C6BB64-F4B3-4DB4-8920-86E9E3D75AA0 at frozenlight.eu>
> Content-Type: text/plain;    charset=utf-8
> 
> Excellent photos of a great event.
> 
> Cheers,
> Nathan
> 
> Nathan Wajsman
> photo at frozenlight.eu
> 
> http://www.fotocycle.dk/paws
> http://www.greatpix.eu
> http://www.frozenlight.eu
> @nwajsman.bsky.social
> 
> ????? ???????! ?????? ?????!
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
>> On 10 Sep 2026, at 17:45, Aram Langhans via LUG <lug at leica-users.org> wrote:
>> 
>> This weekend at Oceanside is the U.S. Open Adaptive Surfing Championship.  Some of the surfers yesterday were practicing for the event.  I did not realize it at the time, but a few of my photos are of some of these adaptive surfers.  Here are two shots and you can see their prostheses.
>> 
>> Oceanside Surfer Prosthetic-2179.jpg | Aram Langhans | Flickr <https://www.flickr.com/photos/24330215 at N06/55518861902/in/album-72177720334822904/lightbox/>
>> 
>> Oceanside Surfer Prosthetic-2200.jpg | Aram Langhans | Flickr <https://www.flickr.com/photos/24330215 at N06/55518862042/in/album-72177720334822904/lightbox/>
>> 
>> If you want to learn more about it: US Open Adaptive Surfing | Elite World Class Adaptive Surfing <https://usopenadaptivesurfingchampionships.com/>
>> 
>> Aram
>> 
>> 
>> --
>> Aram Langhans
>> (Semi) Retired Science Teacher
>> & Unemployed photographer
>> ?The Human Genome Project has proved Darwin more right than Darwin himself would ever have dared dream.?  James D. Watson
>> 
>> _______________________________________________
>> Leica Users Group.
>> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information
> 
> 
> 
> ------------------------------
> 
> Message: 25
> Date: Tue, 15 Sep 2026 07:08:15 +0200
> From: Nathan Wajsman <photo at frozenlight.eu>
> To: Leica Users Group <lug at leica-users.org>
> Subject: Re: [Leica] Three Surfers
> Message-ID: <8EE627F6-FC10-434B-A6FB-A234D12A63CA at frozenlight.eu>
> Content-Type: text/plain;    charset=utf-8
> 
> More great action shots!
> 
> Cheers,
> Nathan
> 
> Nathan Wajsman
> photo at frozenlight.eu
> 
> http://www.fotocycle.dk/paws
> http://www.greatpix.eu
> http://www.frozenlight.eu
> @nwajsman.bsky.social
> 
> ????? ???????! ?????? ?????!
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
>> On 10 Sep 2026, at 04:23, Aram Langhans via LUG <lug at leica-users.org> wrote:
>> 
>> Where is the missing surfer?
>> 
>> Surfers Oceanside-2156.jpg | Aram Langhans | Flickr <https://www.flickr.com/photos/24330215 at N06/55518991761/in/album-72177720334822904/lightbox/>
>> 
>> So we went to Oceanside for some surfing photos.  I can't say I have ever been so HOT at a beach before.  On the pier well away from the shore it was over 90F (32C) and very humid and not enough of a  breeze to make a difference.  The surf was higher than I have ever seen it there, though I know it gets higher.  Many surfers but few making good runs as most popped up then popped down.  Some good runs made it worth the trip and sweat.
>> 
>> This shot is highly cropped, subjected to LR Super resolution and then Photoshop AI sharpen.
>> 
>> All taken with my Nikon 300/4 PF on a Z7 body.
>> 
>> Surfers Oceanside-2161-Edit.jpg | Aram Langhans | Flickr <https://www.flickr.com/photos/24330215 at N06/55519103243/in/album-72177720334822904/lightbox/>
>> 
>> One more.  He was turning out of his run.
>> 
>> Surfers Oceanside-2202.jpg | Aram Langhans | Flickr <https://www.flickr.com/photos/24330215 at N06/55519174099/in/album-72177720334822904/lightbox/>
>> 
>> Comments and criticism welcome.
>> 
>> Aram
>> 
>> 
>> --
>> Aram Langhans
>> (Semi) Retired Science Teacher
>> & Unemployed photographer
>> ?The Human Genome Project has proved Darwin more right than Darwin himself would ever have dared dream.?  James D. Watson
>> 
>> _______________________________________________
>> Leica Users Group.
>> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information
> 
> 
> 
> ------------------------------
> 
> Message: 26
> Date: Wed, 16 Sep 2026 07:47:45 -0500
> From: Don Dory <don.dory at gmail.com>
> To: Leica Users Group <lug at leica-users.org>
> Subject: [Leica] Wednesday out in the burbs
> Message-ID:
>     <CA+3n+_nEeK3XxQ2vkeyTn8vH1ia=BG7988ZxrSaYnGUAYi6GkQ at mail.gmail.com>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="UTF-8"
> 
> Greetings to all.  For a change of pace today we are out in the middle
> suburbs; these were built in the late 60's into the 80's.  Ranches were all
> the rage so here is one with the original front door replaced.
> 
> https://dondory.smugmug.com/Austin-Porche-and-yards/i-2wSt3Nr/A
> 
> All the best.
> 
> --
> Don
> don.dory at gmail.com
> 
> 
> ------------------------------
> 
> Message: 27
> Date: Wed, 16 Sep 2026 17:09:44 -0500
> From: Don Dory <don.dory at gmail.com>
> To: Leica Users Group <lug at leica-users.org>
> Subject: [Leica] Thursday walking down the street
> Message-ID:
>     <CA+3n+_=d8Z0sq8GKuycSDyc1G14eW-aF161ZsfMBNJ413zG5vw at mail.gmail.com>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="UTF-8"
> 
> Greetings to all.  I thought this home best represented my childhood
> memories of older neighborhoods in Greenville, MS; the house is in an
> upscale neighborhood in Austin.
> 
> https://dondory.smugmug.com/Austin-Porche-and-yards/i-27NzqHj/A
> 
> All the best.
> 
> --
> Don
> don.dory at gmail.com
> 
> 
> ------------------------------
> 
> Message: 28
> Date: Thu, 17 Sep 2026 10:52:58 +0530
> From: Jayanand Govindaraj <jayanand at gmail.com>
> To: Leica Users Group <lug at leica-users.org>
> Subject: Re: [Leica] Thursday walking down the street
> Message-ID:
>     <CAH1UNJ3qrB6mZuaM3RAWmF98TpK8we95FKkMi=ij+2mZ+1GEZw at mail.gmail.com>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="UTF-8"
> 
> Nice, colourful, and whimsical facade!
> 
> Cheers
> Jayanand
> 
> On Thu, Sep 17, 2026 at 3:40?AM Don Dory via LUG <lug at leica-users.org>
> wrote:
> 
>> Greetings to all.  I thought this home best represented my childhood
>> memories of older neighborhoods in Greenville, MS; the house is in an
>> upscale neighborhood in Austin.
>> 
>> https://dondory.smugmug.com/Austin-Porche-and-yards/i-27NzqHj/A
>> 
>> All the best.
>> 
>> --
>> Don
>> don.dory at gmail.com
>> 
>> _______________________________________________
>> Leica Users Group.
>> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information
>> 
> 
> 
> ------------------------------
> 
> Message: 29
> Date: Thu, 17 Sep 2026 21:32:41 +0200
> From: Nathan Wajsman <photo at frozenlight.eu>
> To: Leica Users Group <lug at leica-users.org>
> Subject: Re: [Leica] Saturday in Austin neighborhoods
> Message-ID: <091FE0DB-FF45-41B5-83FF-62EF15AF2E0F at frozenlight.eu>
> Content-Type: text/plain;    charset=utf-8
> 
> Doesn?t seem very practical but it looks cool.
> 
> Cheers,
> Nathan
> 
> Nathan Wajsman
> photo at frozenlight.eu
> 
> http://www.fotocycle.dk/paws
> http://www.greatpix.eu
> http://www.frozenlight.eu
> @nwajsman.bsky.social
> 
> ????? ???????! ?????? ?????!
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
>> On 12 Sep 2026, at 12:49, Don Dory via LUG <lug at leica-users.org> wrote:
>> 
>> Greetings to all.  Let's try Saturday again.  On a side street in the
>> Galinda neighborhood I found this A Frame.  Somewhat unusual amongst all
>> the bungalows:
>> 
>> https://dondory.smugmug.com/Austin-Porche-and-yards/i-JtkR53h/A
>> 
>> All the best.
>> 
>> --
>> Don
>> don.dory at gmail.com
>> 
>> _______________________________________________
>> Leica Users Group.
>> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information
> 
> 
> 
> ------------------------------
> 
> Message: 30
> Date: Thu, 17 Sep 2026 21:38:46 +0200
> From: Nathan Wajsman <photo at frozenlight.eu>
> To: Leica Users Group <lug at leica-users.org>
> Subject: Re: [Leica] Tuesday looking at newer construction
> Message-ID: <D5717398-5B92-4D1A-969A-899F527ACDEE at frozenlight.eu>
> Content-Type: text/plain;    charset=utf-8
> 
> I like it! Then again, it?s always my wife who pics the colors for everything?
> 
> Cheers,
> Nathan
> 
> Nathan Wajsman
> photo at frozenlight.eu
> 
> http://www.fotocycle.dk/paws
> http://www.greatpix.eu
> http://www.frozenlight.eu
> @nwajsman.bsky.social
> 
> ????? ???????! ?????? ?????!
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
>> On 15 Sep 2026, at 15:17, Don Dory via LUG <lug at leica-users.org> wrote:
>> 
>> Greetings to all.  When you go out to the newer construction out at Lake
>> Travis you do see more modern designs vaguely Italian villa or Prairie
>> Style.  The infill in my adjacent neighborhoods tend to be either boring
>> box because it's cheap and the labor material list is known or you see some
>> interesting experimental designs.  Today we see somewhat of a box but with
>> interesting paint choices.
>> 
>> https://dondory.smugmug.com/Austin-Porche-and-yards/i-v4xGSxr/A
>> 
>> All the best.
>> 
>> --
>> Don
>> don.dory at gmail.com
>> 
>> _______________________________________________
>> Leica Users Group.
>> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information
> 
> 
> 
> ------------------------------
> 
> Message: 31
> Date: Thu, 17 Sep 2026 22:13:26 +0200
> From: Nathan Wajsman <photo at frozenlight.eu>
> To: Leica Users Group <lug at leica-users.org>
> Subject: Re: [Leica] A few more deom the past...
> Message-ID: <6AC20159-8E3A-4662-9B0E-FFEFAFD29F3D at frozenlight.eu>
> Content-Type: text/plain;    charset=utf-8
> 
> The Morning Chat and the Contejour are especially wonderful.
> 
> Un abrazo,
> Nathan
> 
> Nathan Wajsman
> photo at frozenlight.eu
> 
> http://www.fotocycle.dk/paws
> http://www.greatpix.eu
> http://www.frozenlight.eu
> @nwajsman.bsky.social
> 
> ????? ???????! ?????? ?????!
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
>> On 11 Sep 2026, at 19:48, Lluis Ripoll via LUG <lug at leica-users.org> wrote:
>> 
>> Jugando a canicas, 1995  (Playing marbles)
>> https://www.flickr.com/photos/lluisripoll/55502227865/in/dateposted
>> 
>> El Fanal, 1995  (The Lantern)
>> <https://www.flickr.com/photos/lluisripoll/55501869011/in/dateposted>
>> 
>> Neighborhood chat, 1999
>> <https://www.flickr.com/photos/lluisripoll/55522162651/in/dateposted>
>> 
>> Morning chat, 2016
>> <https://www.flickr.com/photos/lluisripoll/55521136207/in/photostream/>
>> 
>> Contrejour, 1994
>> <https://www.flickr.com/photos/lluisripoll/55522283919/in/photostream/>
>> 
>> Thanks for looking, your c&c are welcome
>> 
>> Saludos cordiales
>> Lluis
>> 
>> 
>> _______________________________________________
>> Leica Users Group.
>> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information
> 
> 
> 
> ------------------------------
> 
> Message: 32
> Date: Thu, 17 Sep 2026 15:50:13 -0500
> From: Sonny Carter <sonc.hegr at gmail.com>
> To: Leica Users Group <lug at leica-users.org>
> Subject: [Leica] Friday Flowers
> Message-ID:
>     <CAFfkXxuiD=Teiutp6LFHc_woHRErunh_5tVVmcjNNFNVar4kDQ at mail.gmail.com>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="UTF-8"
> 
> Shortly after moving to Natchitoches, one morning I opened the door to
> about a thousand red flowers that had sprung up overnight.  Every year  a
> reliable Friday flower after that until we moved to Lake Charles.  No
> spider lilies here, as far as I could see.  So on a trip back, Kathy
> returned with bulbs, and this is the first prize.
> 
> 
> https://sonc.com/look/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/NIK_0301web.jpg
> 
> 
> 
> Regards,
> Sonny
> www.SonC.Com/Look
> 
> 
> ------------------------------
> 
> Message: 33
> Date: Fri, 18 Sep 2026 05:57:00 -0500
> From: Don Dory <don.dory at gmail.com>
> To: Leica Users Group <lug at leica-users.org>
> Subject: [Leica] Friday looking at essential workers
> Message-ID:
>     <CA+3n+_msWUCpGTeVY4WygR-PM-SyZKq3LBObrpATx6URXJbUgA at mail.gmail.com>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="UTF-8"
> 
> Greetings to all.  Today we will take a break from the housing tour.
> 
> One of the things that is ubiquitous in my neighbourhood is the number of
> mostly unseen workers.  Yard people come every week, the pool person shows
> up to vacuum and adjust Ph, cleaners show up to clean the interior or
> exterior, a percentage have nannies come in to take care of pre-school
> children.  I have been documenting them as permissions occur as these
> essential people allow the extraordinary productivity that occurs at least
> here in Austin.
> 
> This person was manicuring a curb line when his line misbehaved.  I took
> the moment to chat with him and complimented his handkerchief.  He agreed
> to a portrait so:
> 
> https://dondory.smugmug.com/MondayMisc/i-7b2RCjK/A
> 
> All the best.
> 
> --
> Don
> don.dory at gmail.com
> 
> 
> ------------------------------
> 
> Message: 34
> Date: Fri, 18 Sep 2026 09:36:36 -0400
> From: <jnelon at nelonassociates.com>
> To: "'Leica Users Group'" <lug at leica-users.org>
> Subject: Re: [Leica] Friday looking at essential workers
> Message-ID: <000801dd4772$bbefed50$33cfc7f0$@nelonassociates.com>
> Content-Type: text/plain;    charset="us-ascii"
> 
> I identify with that guy. Nice shot!
> 
> Jim
> 
> James R. Nelon
> Partner
> WNDA Studios
> O: +1.207.389.4676
> C: +1.508.308.6525
> Email: JNelon at WNDAStudios.com
> Website: https://WNDAStudios.com
> LinkedIn: https://LinkedIn.com/in/JamesNelon
> Highlight Reel: https://Vimeo.com/252904552
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: LUG <lug-bounces+jnelon=nelonassociates.com at leica-users.org> On Behalf
> Of Don Dory via LUG
> Sent: Friday, September 18, 2026 6:57 AM
> To: Leica Users Group <lug at leica-users.org>
> Cc: Don Dory <don.dory at gmail.com>
> Subject: [Leica] Friday looking at essential workers
> 
> Greetings to all.  Today we will take a break from the housing tour.
> 
> One of the things that is ubiquitous in my neighbourhood is the number of
> mostly unseen workers.  Yard people come every week, the pool person shows
> up to vacuum and adjust Ph, cleaners show up to clean the interior or
> exterior, a percentage have nannies come in to take care of pre-school
> children.  I have been documenting them as permissions occur as these
> essential people allow the extraordinary productivity that occurs at least
> here in Austin.
> 
> This person was manicuring a curb line when his line misbehaved.  I took the
> moment to chat with him and complimented his handkerchief.  He agreed to a
> portrait so:
> 
> https://dondory.smugmug.com/MondayMisc/i-7b2RCjK/A
> 
> All the best.
> 
> --
> Don
> don.dory at gmail.com
> 
> _______________________________________________
> Leica Users Group.
> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information
> 
> 
> 
> ------------------------------
> 
> Message: 35
> Date: Fri, 18 Sep 2026 19:41:31 +0200
> From: Nathan Wajsman <photo at frozenlight.eu>
> To: Leica Users Group <lug at leica-users.org>
> Subject: Re: [Leica] More from Oceanside
> Message-ID: <017E63EB-6301-45DF-B20F-55D0A4739EB6 at frozenlight.eu>
> Content-Type: text/plain;    charset=utf-8
> 
> You farther-in-law has some serious gear!
> 
> Cheers,
> Nathan
> 
> Nathan Wajsman
> photo at frozenlight.eu
> 
> http://www.fotocycle.dk/paws
> http://www.greatpix.eu
> http://www.frozenlight.eu
> @nwajsman.bsky.social
> 
> ????? ???????! ?????? ?????!
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
>> On 14 Sep 2026, at 01:35, Aram Langhans via LUG <lug at leica-users.org> wrote:
>> 
>> A few more surfers here and 3 more to the left.
>> 
>> Surfers Oceanside-2155.jpg | Aram Langhans | Flickr <https://www.flickr.com/photos/24330215 at N06/55526682791/in/photostream/lightbox/>
>> 
>> A light on the pier approach.
>> 
>> Oceanside Pier-1007233.jpg | Aram Langhans | Flickr <https://www.flickr.com/photos/24330215 at N06/55526683166/in/photostream/lightbox/>
>> 
>> And one more shot of my father-in-law in action.
>> 
>> Oceanside Pier-1007229.jpg | Aram Langhans | Flickr <https://www.flickr.com/photos/24330215 at N06/55527070660/in/photostream/lightbox/>
>> 
>> Comments welcome.
>> 
>> Aram
>> 
>> 
>> --
>> Aram Langhans
>> (Semi) Retired Science Teacher
>> & Unemployed photographer
>> ?The Human Genome Project has proved Darwin more right than Darwin himself would ever have dared dream.?  James D. Watson
>> 
>> _______________________________________________
>> Leica Users Group.
>> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information
> 
> 
> 
> ------------------------------
> 
> Message: 36
> Date: Fri, 18 Sep 2026 19:44:19 +0200
> From: Nathan Wajsman <photo at frozenlight.eu>
> To: Leica Users Group <lug at leica-users.org>
> Subject: Re: [Leica] Friday looking at essential workers
> Message-ID: <8010E539-C0D1-4A1A-8513-D58B28DCCB61 at frozenlight.eu>
> Content-Type: text/plain;    charset=utf-8
> 
> Nice project. With ICEstapo prowling around, I am not surprised he covers his face (I know, I am making an assumption here).
> 
> Cheers,
> Nathan
> 
> Nathan Wajsman
> photo at frozenlight.eu
> 
> http://www.fotocycle.dk/paws
> http://www.greatpix.eu
> http://www.frozenlight.eu
> @nwajsman.bsky.social
> 
> ????? ???????! ?????? ?????!
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
>> On 18 Sep 2026, at 12:57, Don Dory via LUG <lug at leica-users.org> wrote:
>> 
>> Greetings to all.  Today we will take a break from the housing tour.
>> 
>> One of the things that is ubiquitous in my neighbourhood is the number of
>> mostly unseen workers.  Yard people come every week, the pool person shows
>> up to vacuum and adjust Ph, cleaners show up to clean the interior or
>> exterior, a percentage have nannies come in to take care of pre-school
>> children.  I have been documenting them as permissions occur as these
>> essential people allow the extraordinary productivity that occurs at least
>> here in Austin.
>> 
>> This person was manicuring a curb line when his line misbehaved.  I took
>> the moment to chat with him and complimented his handkerchief.  He agreed
>> to a portrait so:
>> 
>> https://dondory.smugmug.com/MondayMisc/i-7b2RCjK/A
>> 
>> All the best.
>> 
>> --
>> Don
>> don.dory at gmail.com
>> 
>> _______________________________________________
>> Leica Users Group.
>> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information
> 
> 
> 
> ------------------------------
> 
> Message: 37
> Date: Fri, 18 Sep 2026 14:31:23 -0500
> From: Don Dory <don.dory at gmail.com>
> To: Leica Users Group <lug at leica-users.org>
> Subject: Re: [Leica] Friday looking at essential workers
> Message-ID:
>     <CA+3n+_kN5s1FKTi1Bd1EnDSwP5JA1jKD6BzpRGMNsKkfXGqQQA at mail.gmail.com>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="UTF-8"
> 
> He was doing dusty work so the dust mask.  Texas is heavily Hispanic with
> the majority citizens.  Ice really isn't a major issue on this side of the
> state.
> 
> Now, a close friends sister (45 ish) spent an unhappy 3 hours at 2am with
> border patrol near El Paso.  Videographer with a car full of grear being
> meticulously searched.
> 
> Don
> don.dory at gmail.com
> 
> On Fri, Sep 18, 2026, 12:44?PM Nathan Wajsman via LUG <lug at leica-users.org>
> wrote:
> 
>> Nice project. With ICEstapo prowling around, I am not surprised he covers
>> his face (I know, I am making an assumption here).
>> 
>> Cheers,
>> Nathan
>> 
>> Nathan Wajsman
>> photo at frozenlight.eu
>> 
>> http://www.fotocycle.dk/paws
>> http://www.greatpix.eu
>> http://www.frozenlight.eu
>> @nwajsman.bsky.social
>> 
>> ????? ???????! ?????? ?????!
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>>>> On 18 Sep 2026, at 12:57, Don Dory via LUG <lug at leica-users.org> wrote:
>>> 
>>> Greetings to all.  Today we will take a break from the housing tour.
>>> 
>>> One of the things that is ubiquitous in my neighbourhood is the number of
>>> mostly unseen workers.  Yard people come every week, the pool person
>> shows
>>> up to vacuum and adjust Ph, cleaners show up to clean the interior or
>>> exterior, a percentage have nannies come in to take care of pre-school
>>> children.  I have been documenting them as permissions occur as these
>>> essential people allow the extraordinary productivity that occurs at
>> least
>>> here in Austin.
>>> 
>>> This person was manicuring a curb line when his line misbehaved.  I took
>>> the moment to chat with him and complimented his handkerchief.  He agreed
>>> to a portrait so:
>>> 
>>> https://dondory.smugmug.com/MondayMisc/i-7b2RCjK/A
>>> 
>>> All the best.
>>> 
>>> --
>>> Don
>>> don.dory at gmail.com
>>> 
>>> _______________________________________________
>>> Leica Users Group.
>>> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information
>> 
>> 
>> _______________________________________________
>> Leica Users Group.
>> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information
>> 
> 
> 
> ------------------------------
> 
> Message: 38
> Date: Fri, 18 Sep 2026 20:59:33 -0700
> From: Aram Langhans <leica_r8 at hotmail.com>
> To: LUG <lug at leica-users.org>
> Subject: [Leica] Friday Flower???
> Message-ID:
>     <BN9PR14MB494037229C7805F09384C761B8862 at BN9PR14MB4940.namprd14.prod.outlook.com>
>    
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8; format=flowed
> 
> Or Friday Bee??? Captured with the Q3.? Darn be never seemed to land
> anywhere.? Got lucky.
> 
> Pink Cactus Flower-1007260.jpg | Aram Langhans | Flickr
> <https://www.flickr.com/photos/24330215 at N06/55535807027/in/photostream/lightbox/>
> 
> Comments welcome.
> 
> Aram
> 
> --
> Aram Langhans
> (Semi) Retired Science Teacher
> & Unemployed photographer
>  
> ?The Human Genome Project has proved Darwin more right than Darwin himself would ever have dared dream.?  James D. Watson
> 
> 
> ------------------------------
> 
> Message: 39
> Date: Sat, 19 Sep 2026 09:41:21 +0530
> From: Jayanand Govindaraj <jayanand at gmail.com>
> To: Leica Users Group <lug at leica-users.org>
> Subject: Re: [Leica] Friday Flower???
> Message-ID:
>     <CAH1UNJ3tcqoGsvmUJ5hNKbJ9gV1bQHWtGh16HW56MvDSPRAQww at mail.gmail.com>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="UTF-8"
> 
> Nice catch
> Cheers
> Jayanand
> 
> On Sat, Sep 19, 2026 at 9:29?AM Aram Langhans via LUG <lug at leica-users.org>
> wrote:
> 
>> Or Friday Bee??  Captured with the Q3.  Darn be never seemed to land
>> anywhere.  Got lucky.
>> 
>> Pink Cactus Flower-1007260.jpg | Aram Langhans | Flickr
>> <
>> https://www.flickr.com/photos/24330215 at N06/55535807027/in/photostream/lightbox/
>>> 
>> 
>> Comments welcome.
>> 
>> Aram
>> 
>> --
>> Aram Langhans
>> (Semi) Retired Science Teacher
>> & Unemployed photographer
>> 
>> ?The Human Genome Project has proved Darwin more right than Darwin himself
>> would ever have dared dream.?  James D. Watson
>> 
>> _______________________________________________
>> Leica Users Group.
>> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information
>> 
> 
> 
> ------------------------------
> 
> Message: 40
> Date: Sat, 19 Sep 2026 04:00:00 -0500
> From: Don Dory <don.dory at gmail.com>
> To: Leica Users Group <lug at leica-users.org>
> Subject: [Leica] Saturday with the tree crew across the street.
> Message-ID:
>     <CA+3n+_kytwN2um8zsfAvWgO9XCefWxXQpu4CpJ1F3v7ZtWSS=g at mail.gmail.com>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="UTF-8"
> 
> Greetings to all.  Continuing the break from housing we will look at a tree
> trimming crew that was heavily using one of those noisy tree chewing
> machines that turn a large tree into chips.  I had gone over to see what my
> neighbor was taking down and talked to the crew.  This time they asked if I
> could take their picture.
> 
> https://dondory.smugmug.com/MondayMisc/i-wkwMn97/A
> 
> All the best.
> 
> --
> Don
> don.dory at gmail.com
> 
> 
> ------------------------------
> 
> Message: 41
> Date: Sat, 19 Sep 2026 15:08:11 +0200
> From: Nathan Wajsman <photo at frozenlight.eu>
> To: Leica Users Group <lug at leica-users.org>
> Subject: Re: [Leica] Thursday walking down the street
> Message-ID: <B068FEE5-F2DE-4035-8F9D-30DB860C4456 at frozenlight.eu>
> Content-Type: text/plain;    charset=utf-8
> 
> Obviously the owners are into Christmas and Thanksgiving, year round.
> 
> Cheers,
> Nathan
> 
> Nathan Wajsman
> photo at frozenlight.eu
> 
> http://www.fotocycle.dk/paws
> http://www.greatpix.eu
> http://www.frozenlight.eu
> @nwajsman.bsky.social
> 
> ????? ???????! ?????? ?????!
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
>> On 17 Sep 2026, at 00:09, Don Dory via LUG <lug at leica-users.org> wrote:
>> 
>> Greetings to all.  I thought this home best represented my childhood
>> memories of older neighborhoods in Greenville, MS; the house is in an
>> upscale neighborhood in Austin.
>> 
>> https://dondory.smugmug.com/Austin-Porche-and-yards/i-27NzqHj/A
>> 
>> All the best.
>> 
>> --
>> Don
>> don.dory at gmail.com
>> 
>> _______________________________________________
>> Leica Users Group.
>> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information
> 
> 
> 
> ------------------------------
> 
> Message: 42
> Date: Sat, 19 Sep 2026 15:14:59 +0200
> From: Nathan Wajsman <photo at frozenlight.eu>
> To: Leica Users Group <lug at leica-users.org>
> Subject: Re: [Leica] Friday Flower???
> Message-ID: <EAD51CC0-C474-4B5A-A65E-4D7B87CD214D at frozenlight.eu>
> Content-Type: text/plain;    charset=utf-8
> 
> Great catch! Luck favors the prepared.
> 
> Cheers,
> Nathan
> 
> Nathan Wajsman
> photo at frozenlight.eu
> 
> http://www.fotocycle.dk/paws
> http://www.greatpix.eu
> http://www.frozenlight.eu
> @nwajsman.bsky.social
> 
> ????? ???????! ?????? ?????!
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
>> On 19 Sep 2026, at 05:59, Aram Langhans via LUG <lug at leica-users.org> wrote:
>> 
>> Or Friday Bee??  Captured with the Q3.  Darn be never seemed to land anywhere.  Got lucky.
>> 
>> Pink Cactus Flower-1007260.jpg | Aram Langhans | Flickr <https://www.flickr.com/photos/24330215 at N06/55535807027/in/photostream/lightbox/>
>> 
>> Comments welcome.
>> 
>> Aram
>> 
>> --
>> Aram Langhans
>> (Semi) Retired Science Teacher
>> & Unemployed photographer
>> ?The Human Genome Project has proved Darwin more right than Darwin himself would ever have dared dream.?  James D. Watson
>> 
>> _______________________________________________
>> Leica Users Group.
>> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information
> 
> 
> 
> ------------------------------
> 
> Message: 43
> Date: Sun, 20 Sep 2026 06:50:58 +0200
> From: Nathan Wajsman <photo at frozenlight.eu>
> To: Leica Users Group <lug at leica-users.org>
> Subject: Re: [Leica] Saturday with the tree crew across the street.
> Message-ID: <C081EF32-A0F5-4BCD-A0F9-A898EE5306F0 at frozenlight.eu>
> Content-Type: text/plain;    charset=utf-8
> 
> Nice! I really like it when someone asks to pose for me.
> 
> Cheers,
> Nathan
> 
> Nathan Wajsman
> photo at frozenlight.eu
> 
> http://www.fotocycle.dk/paws
> http://www.greatpix.eu
> http://www.frozenlight.eu
> @nwajsman.bsky.social
> 
> ????? ???????! ?????? ?????!
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
>> On 19 Sep 2026, at 11:00, Don Dory via LUG <lug at leica-users.org> wrote:
>> 
>> Greetings to all.  Continuing the break from housing we will look at a tree
>> trimming crew that was heavily using one of those noisy tree chewing
>> machines that turn a large tree into chips.  I had gone over to see what my
>> neighbor was taking down and talked to the crew.  This time they asked if I
>> could take their picture.
>> 
>> https://dondory.smugmug.com/MondayMisc/i-wkwMn97/A
>> 
>> All the best.
>> 
>> --
>> Don
>> don.dory at gmail.com
>> 
>> _______________________________________________
>> Leica Users Group.
>> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information
> 
> 
> 
> ------------------------------
> 
> Message: 44
> Date: Sun, 20 Sep 2026 04:14:00 -0500
> From: Don Dory <don.dory at gmail.com>
> To: Leica Users Group <lug at leica-users.org>
> Subject: [Leica] Sunday still looking at workers
> Message-ID:
>     <CA+3n+_=iY_c_cfbu0JQBKXr8vOCQVPWK11Q-HpLcBrZ-jhunFA at mail.gmail.com>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="UTF-8"
> 
> Greetings to all.  I was going to an in person meeting and saw sparks
> flying.  This person had forgotten his brackets and instead of going back
> to the shop was cutting angle iron and drilling the holes to secure them.
> 
> https://dondory.smugmug.com/MondayMisc/i-zWbVgbx/A
> 
> All the best.
> 
> --
> Don
> don.dory at gmail.com
> 
> 
> ------------------------------
> 
> Message: 45
> Date: Sun, 20 Sep 2026 17:42:59 -0500
> From: Don Dory <don.dory at gmail.com>
> To: Leica Users Group <lug at leica-users.org>
> Subject: [Leica] Monday back looking at Austin real estate
> Message-ID:
>     <CA+3n+_=V2wzZSm1L10SsMJeqaw+TrV6x-vJ5-E1GKOf56yLAgA at mail.gmail.com>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="UTF-8"
> 
> Greetings to all.  While walking off dinner I found this home with a Star
> Wars themed mail box:
> 
> https://dondory.smugmug.com/Austin-Porche-and-yards/i-MqjJZLn/A
> 
> All the best.
> 
> --
> Don
> don.dory at gmail.com
> 
> 
> ------------------------------
> 
> Message: 46
> Date: Fri, 30 Oct 2026 22:08:47 +0000 (UTC)
> From: Brian Reid <bkreid1 at yahoo.com>
> To: "lug at leica-users.org" <lug at leica-users.org>
> Subject: [Leica] test message
> Message-ID: <1836180124.1316512.1793398127973 at mail.yahoo.com>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8
> 
>  
>   - Please ignore and forgive this test. There's a lot of churn.
> 
> 
> ------------------------------
> 
> Message: 47
> Date: Fri, 30 Oct 2026 23:43:32 +0100
> From: Lluis Ripoll <lluisripollphotography at gmail.com>
> To: Leica Users Group <lug at leica-users.org>
> Subject: Re: [Leica] test messages
> Message-ID: <6C53CD39-D701-449E-9AC4-5E58069CE6EA at gmail.com>
> Content-Type: text/plain;    charset=utf-8
> 
> Hello Brian,thank you for your efforts
> Lluis
> 
>> El 30 oct 2026, a las 23:13, Brian Reid <reid at mejac.carlsbad.ca.us> escribi?:
>> 
>> I have just made a large change to the way the LUG email system works, and I would appreciate it if as many of you as possible send a test message so I can see what happens. Jim Handsfield, this applies especially to you, but I'd like to see a lot of tests.
>> 
>> I've been working on this for a long time, and I think I have hit an important milestone.
>> 
>> _______________________________________________
>> Leica Users Group.
>> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information
> 
> 
> 
> ------------------------------
> 
> Subject: Digest Footer
> 
> _______________________________________________
> Leica Users Group. See
> http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more informationlug
> 
> 
> ------------------------------
> 
> End of LUG Digest, Vol 66, Issue 2
> **********************************
> 
> 
> _______________________________________________
> Leica Users Group.
> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information

From jhandsfield at gmail.com  Sat Oct 31 16:37:03 2026
From: jhandsfield at gmail.com (James Handsfield)
Date: Sat, 31 Oct 2026 12:37:03 -0400
Subject: [Leica] Saturday portrait
In-Reply-To: <CA+yJO1Akcrf4S5ARUVWUFjbV64QU-Sw19aLQ0rX0VrF4eAW2cg@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CA+3n+_=ACioc1sCvLwGyx6iNqMjJiCaVhfHi6p2tkb9=rQCt_g@mail.gmail.com>
 <CA+yJO1Akcrf4S5ARUVWUFjbV64QU-Sw19aLQ0rX0VrF4eAW2cg@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <E447C89C-546D-4D53-922E-0EDAF050C8C8@gmail.com>

And here?s one of our own:

https://jameshandsfield.smugmug.com/LSI-Detroit-2026/i-xfX5BcZ/A?
Don Cory
jameshandsfield.smugmug.com


Jim Handsfield
jhandsfield at gmail.com

?Thou shalt not commit nincompoopery.?
? Carl Sandburg







> On Oct 31, 2026, at 12:30?PM, Tina Manley via LUG <lug at leica-users.org> wrote:
> 
> He pops right out of the screen!  Very nice.
> 
> Tina
> 
> On Sat, Oct 31, 2026 at 11:30?AM Don Dory via LUG <lug at leica-users.org>
> wrote:
> 
>> Greetings to all.  Today we see the owner of the independently owned Leica
>> Miami store relaxing during the LSI meeting in Detroit.
>> 
>> https://dondory.smugmug.com/Portraits/i-cnHRRcX/A
>> 
>> All the best.
>> 
>> --
>> Don
>> don.dory at gmail.com
>> 
>> _______________________________________________
>> Leica Users Group.
>> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information
>> 
> 
> 
> -- 
> https://pbase.com/tinamanley
> https://www.progressive-street.com/tina-manley
> 
> _______________________________________________
> Leica Users Group.
> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information


From richkayser at aol.com  Sat Oct 31 17:52:11 2026
From: richkayser at aol.com (I)
Date: Sat, 31 Oct 2026 17:52:11 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Leica] Test messges
In-Reply-To: <mailman.18.1793465659.1188.lug@leica-users.org>
References: <mailman.18.1793465659.1188.lug@leica-users.org>
Message-ID: <550490043.561017.1793469131299@mail.yahoo.com>

Solid copy in Texas
On Saturday, October 31, 2026 at 11:54:19 AM CDT, lug at leica-users.org <lug at leica-users.org> wrote:

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? 1. Re: test messages (Jayanand Govindaraj)
? 2. Re: test messages (geneduprey2015 at gmail.com)
? 3. Re: test messages (Frank Filippone)
? 4. Re: test messages (Jeff Moore)
? 5. Re: test messages (Tina Manley)
? 6. Re: test messages (Douglas Barry)
? 7. TEST (Bill Clough)
? 8. Free Leicas would be better click bait message, Brian
? ? ? (Mark Kronquist)
? 9. test msg (jnelon at nelonassociates.com)
? 10. Re: test messages (Marshall Rafferty)
? 11. Re: test messages (Sirius)
? 12. test from Alicante (Nathan Wajsman)
? 13. Re: test messages (John McMaster)
? 14. Re: test messages (Sonny Carter)
? 15. Re: test messages (Ric Carter)
? 16. Re: LUG Digest, Vol 66, Issue 2 (STASYS PETRAVICIUS)
? 17. Saturday portrait (Don Dory)
? 18. Re: Saturday portrait (Tina Manley)
? 19. Re: Saturday portrait (James Handsfield)
? 20. Re: test message (Carl Lantz)
? 21. Re: Saturday portrait (jnelon at nelonassociates.com)


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Message: 1
Date: Sat, 31 Oct 2026 04:40:06 +0530
From: Jayanand Govindaraj <jayanand at gmail.com>
To: Leica Users Group <lug at leica-users.org>
Subject: Re: [Leica] test messages
Message-ID: <30C2548C-13AA-486F-A8A6-22BD001E1558 at gmail.com>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8

Test
Cheers
Jayanand

Sent from my iPad

> On 31 Oct 2026, at 03:57, Brian Reid <reid at mejac.carlsbad.ca.us> wrote:
> 
> ?If I made a huge blunder and your mail doesn't get through, please notify me at my alternative email bkreid1 at yahoo.com
> 
>> On 2026-10-30 15:13, Brian Reid wrote:
>> I have just made a large change to the way the LUG email system works,
>> and I would appreciate it if as many of you as possible send a test
>> message so I can see what happens. Jim Handsfield, this applies
>> especially to you, but I'd like to see a lot of tests.
>> I've been working on this for a long time, and I think I have hit an
>> important milestone.
>> _______________________________________________
>> Leica Users Group.
>> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information
> 
> _______________________________________________
> Leica Users Group.
> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information


------------------------------

Message: 2
Date: Fri, 30 Oct 2026 18:18:13 -0500
From: geneduprey2015 at gmail.com
To: Leica Users Group <lug at leica-users.org>
Subject: Re: [Leica] test messages
Message-ID: <3717A00C-27EF-4ECB-A995-3BED8D3C4119 at gmail.com>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8

This is a test message.
Gene
Sent from my iPhone

> On Oct 30, 2026, at 5:13?PM, Brian Reid <reid at mejac.carlsbad.ca.us> wrote:
> 
> ?I have just made a large change to the way the LUG email system works, and I would appreciate it if as many of you as possible send a test message so I can see what happens. Jim Handsfield, this applies especially to you, but I'd like to see a lot of tests.
> 
> I've been working on this for a long time, and I think I have hit an important milestone.
> 
> _______________________________________________
> Leica Users Group.
> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information


------------------------------

Message: 3
Date: Fri, 30 Oct 2026 13:43:03 -1000
From: Frank Filippone <bmwred735i at gmail.com>
To: Leica Users Group <lug at leica-users.org>
Subject: Re: [Leica] test messages
Message-ID: <d3c0595d-a6f3-477e-8897-4c035637f04c at GMAIL.COM>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8; format=flowed

hokry dokey

On 10/30/2026 12:13 PM, Brian Reid wrote:
> I have just made a large change to the way the LUG email system works, 
> and I would appreciate it if as many of you as possible send a test 
> message so I can see what happens. Jim Handsfield, this applies 
> especially to you, but I'd like to see a lot of tests.
>
> I've been working on this for a long time, and I think I have hit an 
> important milestone.
>
> _______________________________________________
> Leica Users Group.
> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information

-- 
Frank Filippone
Bmwred735i at gmail.com


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Message: 4
Date: Fri, 30 Oct 2026 19:58:44 -0400
From: Jeff Moore <jbmmllug at jbm.org>
To: Leica Users Group <lug at leica-users.org>
Subject: Re: [Leica] test messages
Message-ID:
??? <CAHgrdCTBeuV5HESbaiVNvoiLG0amvRXiaeZiEyXwwzCUMXFCiA at mail.gmail.com>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset="UTF-8"

Hiya!? Let's see if anything's broken for me!



On Fri, Oct 30, 2026 at 7:43?PM Frank Filippone via LUG <lug at leica-users.org>
wrote:

> hokry dokey
>
> On 10/30/2026 12:13 PM, Brian Reid wrote:
> > I have just made a large change to the way the LUG email system works,
> > and I would appreciate it if as many of you as possible send a test
> > message so I can see what happens. Jim Handsfield, this applies
> > especially to you, but I'd like to see a lot of tests.
> >
> > I've been working on this for a long time, and I think I have hit an
> > important milestone.
> >
> > _______________________________________________
> > Leica Users Group.
> > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information
>
> --
> Frank Filippone
> Bmwred735i at gmail.com
>
> _______________________________________________
> Leica Users Group.
> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information
>


------------------------------

Message: 5
Date: Fri, 30 Oct 2026 21:05:41 -0400
From: Tina Manley <tmanley at gmail.com>
To: Leica Users Group <lug at leica-users.org>
Subject: Re: [Leica] test messages
Message-ID:
??? <CA+yJO1ChBTJn3SuKdqW1ceU5s+dzEQ5HfaPu96WWJT+jv08wtg at mail.gmail.com>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset="UTF-8"

Coming through loud and clear in South Carolina.

Tina

On Fri, Oct 30, 2026 at 6:13?PM Brian Reid <reid at mejac.carlsbad.ca.us>
wrote:

> I have just made a large change to the way the LUG email system works,
> and I would appreciate it if as many of you as possible send a test
> message so I can see what happens. Jim Handsfield, this applies
> especially to you, but I'd like to see a lot of tests.
>
> I've been working on this for a long time, and I think I have hit an
> important milestone.
>
> _______________________________________________
> Leica Users Group.
> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information
>


-- 
https://pbase.com/tinamanley
https://www.progressive-street.com/tina-manley


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Message: 6
Date: Sat, 31 Oct 2026 01:12:16 +0000
From: Douglas Barry <imra at iol.ie>
To: Leica Users Group <lug at leica-users.org>
Subject: Re: [Leica] test messages
Message-ID: <5163d3de-2bcc-43e5-a0a5-2d1e8357713e at iol.ie>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8; format=flowed

Test recd here in Ireland, Brian.
Thanks for all you do for us.

Douglas
Dormant in Dublin.

On 30/10/2026 22:27, Brian Reid wrote:
> If I made a huge blunder and your mail doesn't get through, please 
> notify me at my alternative email bkreid1 at yahoo.com
>
> On 2026-10-30 15:13, Brian Reid wrote:
>> I have just made a large change to the way the LUG email system works,
>> and I would appreciate it if as many of you as possible send a test
>> message so I can see what happens. Jim Handsfield, this applies
>> especially to you, but I'd like to see a lot of tests.
>>
>> I've been working on this for a long time, and I think I have hit an
>> important milestone.
>>
>> _______________________________________________
>> Leica Users Group.
>> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information
>
> _______________________________________________
> Leica Users Group.
> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information



------------------------------

Message: 7
Date: Fri, 30 Oct 2026 20:27:05 -0500
From: Bill Clough <billclough042541 at gmail.com>
To: Leica Users Group <LUG at leica-users.org>
Subject: [Leica] TEST
Message-ID:
??? <CABAowZ4iaRnsBuSzVy7vJrD5py3jtYrceWKwHN6A8An4Gd=JFQ at mail.gmail.com>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset="UTF-8"

BLEEEEEEEEEEEP!!!

This is a test sans content.

?Bill


------------------------------

Message: 8
Date: Fri, 30 Oct 2026 18:40:51 -0700
From: Mark Kronquist <mak at teleport.com>
To: Leica Users Group <lug at leica-users.org>
Cc: Bill Clough <billclough042541 at gmail.com>, Leica Users Group
??? <lug at leica-users.org>
Subject: [Leica] Free Leicas would be better click bait message, Brian
Message-ID: <2041B719-2FC5-418D-A484-ABF6B72CE80F at teleport.com>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8


Sent from my iPhone

> On Oct 30, 2026, at 6:27?PM, Bill Clough via LUG <lug at leica-users.org> wrote:
> 
> ?BLEEEEEEEEEEEP!!!
> 
> This is a test sans content.
> 
> ?Bill
> 
> _______________________________________________
> Leica Users Group.
> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information


------------------------------

Message: 9
Date: Fri, 30 Oct 2026 22:21:11 -0400
From: <jnelon at nelonassociates.com>
To: "'Leica Users Group'" <lug at leica-users.org>
Subject: [Leica] test msg
Message-ID: <00be01dd68de$811183a0$83348ae0$@nelonassociates.com>
Content-Type: text/plain;??? charset="us-ascii"

 

 

James R. Nelon

Partner

Nelon Associates llc

O: +1.207.389.4676

C: +1.508.308.6525

Email:? <mailto:JNelon at NelonAssociates.com> JNelon at NelonAssociates.com

Website:? <https://NelonAssociates.com> https://NelonAssociates.com

LinkedIn:? <https://LinkedIn.com/in/JamesNelon>
https://LinkedIn.com/in/JamesNelon

 



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Message: 10
Date: Fri, 30 Oct 2026 20:25:17 -0700
From: Marshall Rafferty <mrafferty at centurylink.net>
To: Leica Users Group <lug at leica-users.org>
Cc: Leica Users Group <lug at leica-users.org>
Subject: Re: [Leica] test messages
Message-ID: <80A40644-995A-49A0-BE31-00893E7BA091 at centurylink.net>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8

Test rec?d. Or was I supposed to initiate a test?

On Oct 30, 2026, at 6:12?PM, Douglas Barry <imra at iol.ie> wrote:

?Test recd here in Ireland, Brian.
Thanks for all you do for us.

Douglas
Dormant in Dublin.

On 30/10/2026 22:27, Brian Reid wrote:
> If I made a huge blunder and your mail doesn't get through, please notify me at my alternative email bkreid1 at yahoo.com
> 
> On 2026-10-30 15:13, Brian Reid wrote:
>> I have just made a large change to the way the LUG email system works,
>> and I would appreciate it if as many of you as possible send a test
>> message so I can see what happens. Jim Handsfield, this applies
>> especially to you, but I'd like to see a lot of tests.
>> 
>> I've been working on this for a long time, and I think I have hit an
>> important milestone.
>> 
>> _______________________________________________
>> Leica Users Group.
>> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information
> 
> _______________________________________________
> Leica Users Group.
> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information


_______________________________________________
Leica Users Group.
See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information


------------------------------

Message: 11
Date: Sat, 31 Oct 2026 07:05:01 +0000
From: Sirius <Sirius at bosley.co.uk>
To: Leica Users Group <lug at leica-users.org>
Subject: Re: [Leica] test messages
Message-ID:
??? <VI1P189MB2535A28A70DE8C647CDF53D0E16C2 at VI1P189MB2535.EURP189.PROD.OUTLOOK.COM>
??? 
Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8"

Test from Hove, reds Mike Hastilow

Sent from Outlook for iOS<https://aka.ms/o0ukef>
________________________________
From: LUG <lug-bounces+sirius=bosley.co.uk at leica-users.org> on behalf of Brian Reid <reid at mejac.carlsbad.ca.us>
Sent: Saturday, 31 October 2026 03:57:14
To: Leica Users Group <lug at leica-users.org>
Cc: Marshall Rafferty <mrafferty at centurylink.net>
Subject: Re: [Leica] test messages

There is a new computer handling LUG email as of today. I wanted to
verify that it was able to receive mail from as many senders as
possible. The nature of that mail is not relevant--just that it got
through via the new system.

Soon the gallery.

On 2026-10-30 20:25, Marshall Rafferty via LUG wrote:
> Test rec?d. Or was I supposed to initiate a test?
>
> On Oct 30, 2026, at 6:12?PM, Douglas Barry <imra at iol.ie> wrote:
>
> ?Test recd here in Ireland, Brian.
> Thanks for all you do for us.
>
> Douglas
> Dormant in Dublin.
>
> On 30/10/2026 22:27, Brian Reid wrote:
>> If I made a huge blunder and your mail doesn't get through, please
>> notify me at my alternative email bkreid1 at yahoo.com
>>
>> On 2026-10-30 15:13, Brian Reid wrote:
>>> I have just made a large change to the way the LUG email system
>>> works,
>>> and I would appreciate it if as many of you as possible send a test
>>> message so I can see what happens. Jim Handsfield, this applies
>>> especially to you, but I'd like to see a lot of tests.
>>>
>>> I've been working on this for a long time, and I think I have hit an
>>> important milestone.
>>>
>>> _______________________________________________
>>> Leica Users Group.
>>> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information
>>
>> _______________________________________________
>> Leica Users Group.
>> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information
>
>
> _______________________________________________
> Leica Users Group.
> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information
>
> _______________________________________________
> Leica Users Group.
> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information

_______________________________________________
Leica Users Group.
See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information

------------------------------

Message: 12
Date: Sat, 31 Oct 2026 08:53:25 +0100
From: Nathan Wajsman <photo at frozenlight.eu>
To: Leica Users Group <lug at leica-users.org>
Subject: [Leica] test from Alicante
Message-ID: <F06A4016-F99D-4140-9008-F6856B258EF3 at frozenlight.eu>
Content-Type: text/plain;??? charset=utf-8


Nathan Wajsman
photo at frozenlight.eu

http://www.fotocycle.dk/paws
http://www.greatpix.eu
http://www.frozenlight.eu
@nwajsman.bsky.social

????? ???????! ?????? ?????!









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Message: 13
Date: Sat, 31 Oct 2026 08:55:01 +0000
From: John McMaster <John at mcmaster.co.uk>
To: Leica Users Group <lug at leica-users.org>
Subject: Re: [Leica] test messages
Message-ID:
??? <SJ2PR15MB63711CCC5C0A83931D1D8733F96C2 at SJ2PR15MB6371.namprd15.prod.outlook.com>
??? 
Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8"

Sent from Scottish Highlands?.

From: LUG <lug-bounces+john=mcmaster.co.uk at leica-users.org> on behalf of Brian Reid <reid at mejac.carlsbad.ca.us>
Date: Saturday, 31 October 2026 at 03:57
To: Leica Users Group <lug at leica-users.org>
Cc: Marshall Rafferty <mrafferty at centurylink.net>
Subject: Re: [Leica] test messages

There is a new computer handling LUG email as of today. I wanted to
verify that it was able to receive mail from as many senders as
possible. The nature of that mail is not relevant--just that it got
through via the new system.

Soon the gallery.

On 2026-10-30 20:25, Marshall Rafferty via LUG wrote:
> Test rec?d. Or was I supposed to initiate a test?
>
> On Oct 30, 2026, at 6:12?PM, Douglas Barry <imra at iol.ie> wrote:
>
> ?Test recd here in Ireland, Brian.
> Thanks for all you do for us.
>
> Douglas
> Dormant in Dublin.
>
> On 30/10/2026 22:27, Brian Reid wrote:
>> If I made a huge blunder and your mail doesn't get through, please
>> notify me at my alternative email bkreid1 at yahoo.com
>>
>> On 2026-10-30 15:13, Brian Reid wrote:
>>> I have just made a large change to the way the LUG email system
>>> works,
>>> and I would appreciate it if as many of you as possible send a test
>>> message so I can see what happens. Jim Handsfield, this applies
>>> especially to you, but I'd like to see a lot of tests.
>>>
>>> I've been working on this for a long time, and I think I have hit an
>>> important milestone.
>>>
>>> _______________________________________________
>>> Leica Users Group.
>>> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information
>>
>> _______________________________________________
>> Leica Users Group.
>> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information
>
>
> _______________________________________________
> Leica Users Group.
> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information
>
> _______________________________________________
> Leica Users Group.
> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information

_______________________________________________
Leica Users Group.
See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information

------------------------------

Message: 14
Date: Sat, 31 Oct 2026 04:21:22 -0500
From: Sonny Carter <sonc.hegr at gmail.com>
To: Leica Users Group <lug at leica-users.org>
Subject: Re: [Leica] test messages
Message-ID:
??? <CAFfkXxvH16f3FqthhVN7_Xzfmj88PuEtx5nYZiv3FyiNv3i3Bg at mail.gmail.com>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset="UTF-8"

Test one two three


Regards,
Sonny
www.SonC.Com/Look


On Sat, Oct 31, 2026 at 3:55?AM John McMaster via LUG <lug at leica-users.org>
wrote:

> Sent from Scottish Highlands?.
>
> From: LUG <lug-bounces+john=mcmaster.co.uk at leica-users.org> on behalf of
> Brian Reid <reid at mejac.carlsbad.ca.us>
> Date: Saturday, 31 October 2026 at 03:57
> To: Leica Users Group <lug at leica-users.org>
> Cc: Marshall Rafferty <mrafferty at centurylink.net>
> Subject: Re: [Leica] test messages
>
> There is a new computer handling LUG email as of today. I wanted to
> verify that it was able to receive mail from as many senders as
> possible. The nature of that mail is not relevant--just that it got
> through via the new system.
>
> Soon the gallery.
>
> On 2026-10-30 20:25, Marshall Rafferty via LUG wrote:
> > Test rec?d. Or was I supposed to initiate a test?
> >
> > On Oct 30, 2026, at 6:12?PM, Douglas Barry <imra at iol.ie> wrote:
> >
> > ?Test recd here in Ireland, Brian.
> > Thanks for all you do for us.
> >
> > Douglas
> > Dormant in Dublin.
> >
> > On 30/10/2026 22:27, Brian Reid wrote:
> >> If I made a huge blunder and your mail doesn't get through, please
> >> notify me at my alternative email bkreid1 at yahoo.com
> >>
> >> On 2026-10-30 15:13, Brian Reid wrote:
> >>> I have just made a large change to the way the LUG email system
> >>> works,
> >>> and I would appreciate it if as many of you as possible send a test
> >>> message so I can see what happens. Jim Handsfield, this applies
> >>> especially to you, but I'd like to see a lot of tests.
> >>>
> >>> I've been working on this for a long time, and I think I have hit an
> >>> important milestone.
> >>>
> >>> _______________________________________________
> >>> Leica Users Group.
> >>> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information
> >>
> >> _______________________________________________
> >> Leica Users Group.
> >> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information
> >
> >
> > _______________________________________________
> > Leica Users Group.
> > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information
> >
> > _______________________________________________
> > Leica Users Group.
> > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information
>
> _______________________________________________
> Leica Users Group.
> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information
>
> _______________________________________________
> Leica Users Group.
> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information
>


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Message: 15
Date: Sat, 31 Oct 2026 10:09:44 -0400
From: Ric Carter <cartersxrd at gmail.com>
To: Leica Users Group <lug at leica-users.org>
Subject: Re: [Leica] test messages
Message-ID: <134B0485-0FA3-4C6E-BEF9-57231AF1E450 at gmail.com>
Content-Type: text/plain;??? charset=utf-8

Hey Brian! Have a great weekend!!

Sincerely,
Ric

> On Oct 30, 2026, at 6:13?PM, Brian Reid <reid at mejac.carlsbad.ca.us> wrote:
> 
> I have just made a large change to the way the LUG email system works, and I would appreciate it if as many of you as possible send a test message so I can see what happens. Jim Handsfield, this applies especially to you, but I'd like to see a lot of tests.
> 
> I've been working on this for a long time, and I think I have hit an important milestone.
> 
> _______________________________________________
> Leica Users Group.
> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information



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Message: 16
Date: Sat, 31 Oct 2026 13:49:40 +0000 (UTC)
From: STASYS PETRAVICIUS <stasys1 at cox.net>
To: "lug at leica-users.org" <lug at leica-users.org>
Subject: Re: [Leica] LUG Digest, Vol 66, Issue 2
Message-ID: <1587873999.805365.1793454580531 at mail.yahoo.com>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8

 Hi LUGGERS?I have a collection of LEICA R cameras and lenses which I'd like to sell. Please let me know if interested.?I can forward the lists with details.?Thank you,?Stasys Petraviciusstasys1 at cox.net

? ? On Friday, October 30, 2026 at 08:33:46 PM PDT, lug-request at leica-users.org <lug-request at leica-users.org> wrote:? 
 
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Today's Topics:

? 1. Why you can?t get into the gallery (Brian Reid)
? 2. Re: Why you can?t get into the gallery (Brian Reid)
? 3. Yearbook finally released (repost with typo fixed) (Brian Reid)
? 4. The LUG is not ending or shutting down (Brian Reid)
? 5. Re: YB Arrives!! (Brian Reid)
? 6. Re: Yearbook (Brian Reid)
? 7. Re: Wayback Photo: FAVORITE (Brian Reid)
? 8. Re: OFFICE ASSISTANT ? CORRECTED (Brian Reid)
? 9. First day of summer vacation after finishing 2nd grade
? ? ? (Brian Reid)
? 10. Re: Monday Misc. (Brian Reid)
? 11. Fwd: Re:? Wayback Photo: FAVORITE (Brian Reid)
? 12. Re: Certified (Brian Reid)
? 13. Re: Gallery down? (Brian Reid)
? 14. Re: Gallery down? (Brian Reid)
? 15. Re: Gallery down? (Brian Reid)
? 16. Re: PICASSO'S CAT (Brian Reid)
? 17. Re: receiving emails (Brian Reid)
? 18. Re: 1st post in a long time (Brian Reid)
? 19. Re: 1st post in a long time (Brian Reid)
? 20. LUG computer failure (Brian Reid)
? 21. Tuesday looking at newer construction (Don Dory)
? 22. Re: Monday in the neighborhood (Don Dory)
? 23. Re: Tuesday and a different front porch (Lluis Ripoll)
? 24. Re: U.S. Open Adaptive Surfing Championship (Nathan Wajsman)
? 25. Re: Three Surfers (Nathan Wajsman)
? 26. Wednesday out in the burbs (Don Dory)
? 27. Thursday walking down the street (Don Dory)
? 28. Re: Thursday walking down the street (Jayanand Govindaraj)
? 29. Re: Saturday in Austin neighborhoods (Nathan Wajsman)
? 30. Re: Tuesday looking at newer construction (Nathan Wajsman)
? 31. Re: A few more deom the past... (Nathan Wajsman)
? 32. Friday Flowers (Sonny Carter)
? 33. Friday looking at essential workers (Don Dory)
? 34. Re: Friday looking at essential workers
? ? ? (jnelon at nelonassociates.com)
? 35. Re: More from Oceanside (Nathan Wajsman)
? 36. Re: Friday looking at essential workers (Nathan Wajsman)
? 37. Re: Friday looking at essential workers (Don Dory)
? 38. Friday Flower??? (Aram Langhans)
? 39. Re: Friday Flower??? (Jayanand Govindaraj)
? 40. Saturday with the tree crew across the street. (Don Dory)
? 41. Re: Thursday walking down the street (Nathan Wajsman)
? 42. Re: Friday Flower??? (Nathan Wajsman)
? 43. Re: Saturday with the tree crew across the street.
? ? ? (Nathan Wajsman)
? 44. Sunday still looking at workers (Don Dory)
? 45. Monday back looking at Austin real estate (Don Dory)
? 46. test message (Brian Reid)
? 47. Re: test messages (Lluis Ripoll)


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Message: 1
Date: Tue, 12 May 2026 15:26:45 -0700
From: Brian Reid <reid at mejac.carlsbad.ca.us>
To: Leica Users Group <lug at leica-users.org>
Subject: [Leica] Why you can?t get into the gallery
Message-ID: <4d716ab3c81ed80b1e6f724daa0a7171 at mejac.carlsbad.ca.us>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII; format=flowed

The LUG gallery server is under such heavy attack that I can't even get 
into it to try mitigating somehow.
The "attacks" are AI robots extracting images to load into their 
software.

Here is a load listing of the servers in the data center rack holding 
the gallery server. The numbers are 1, 5, and 15-minute loads. Any 
number bigger than 2 will start to show slowness.

backup4? ? up? 514+16:44,? 0 users,? load? 0.90,? 0.55,? 0.45
gallery? ? up? ? 1+17:21,? 0 users,? load 67.30, 66.36, 68.02
justus? ? up? 224+23:00,? 0 users,? load? 0.12,? 0.20,? 0.21
justus2? ? up? 10+17:49,? 0 users,? load? 0.00,? 0.00,? 0.00
justus3? ? up 2118+05:19,? 0 users,? load? 0.19,? 0.20,? 0.21
lfinfo3? ? up? ? ? 2:34,? 2 users,? load? 0.37,? 0.25,? 0.23
mejac? ? ? up? 514+16:57,? 0 users,? load? 0.15,? 0.24,? 0.24
s21? ? ? ? up? 280+09:21,? 0 users,? load? 1.80,? 1.86,? 1.69
s22? ? ? ? up? 24+13:18,? 0 users,? load? 0.87,? 0.58,? 0.46
s24? ? ? ? up? 514+16:27,? 0 users,? load? 0.33,? 0.29,? 0.25
server1? ? up? 755+00:37,? 1 user,? load? 0.29,? 0.15,? 0.09
vrx? ? ? ? up? 478+17:28,? 0 users,? load? 0.11,? 0.15,? 0.15
www? ? ? ? up? 223+22:46,? 0 users,? load? 0.27,? 0.47,? 0.49

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Message: 2
Date: Tue, 12 May 2026 19:18:52 -0700
From: Brian Reid <reid at mejac.carlsbad.ca.us>
To: Leica Users Group <lug at leica-users.org>
Subject: Re: [Leica] Why you can?t get into the gallery
Message-ID: <fe3898eee65b4a6f8d025f405e6f6cf1 at mejac.carlsbad.ca.us>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8; format=flowed

I?ve looked hard at commercial photo sites. The problem with them is 
they all require people to have accounts on the site, and those accounts 
cost money. The reason I went with this software 20 years ago was that 
everyone could use it without subscribing or paying. It might be that 
those innocent days are over; I haven?t yet given up on the idea of a 
?prove you are not a robot? front end to a freeware gallery site.

On 2026-05-12 17:08, Leo Wesson via LUG wrote:
> Hi Brian,
> 
> Any thoughts about moving the lug gallery to a commercial venue, maybe
> something like Smugmug?
> 
> How secure do you think Smugmug is?
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> Leo Wesson
> 817-733-9157
> Leo at leowesson.com
> 
>> On May 12, 2026, at 6:54?PM, Marty Deveney via LUG 
>> <lug at leica-users.org> wrote:
>> 
>> ?Sheesh.? Thank you, good luck!
>> 
>> 
>>> On Wed, 13 May 2026 at 7:56?am, Brian Reid 
>>> <reid at mejac.carlsbad.ca.us>
>>> wrote:
>>> 
>>> The LUG gallery server is under such heavy attack that I can't even 
>>> get
>>> into it to try mitigating somehow.
>>> The "attacks" are AI robots extracting images to load into their
>>> software.
>>> 
>>> Here is a load listing of the servers in the data center rack holding
>>> the gallery server. The numbers are 1, 5, and 15-minute loads. Any
>>> number bigger than 2 will start to show slowness.
>>> 
>>> backup4? ? up? 514+16:44,? 0 users,? load? 0.90,? 0.55,? 0.45
>>> gallery? ? up? ? 1+17:21,? 0 users,? load 67.30, 66.36, 68.02
>>> justus? ? up? 224+23:00,? 0 users,? load? 0.12,? 0.20,? 0.21
>>> justus2? ? up? 10+17:49,? 0 users,? load? 0.00,? 0.00,? 0.00
>>> justus3? ? up 2118+05:19,? 0 users,? load? 0.19,? 0.20,? 0.21
>>> lfinfo3? ? up? ? ? 2:34,? 2 users,? load? 0.37,? 0.25,? 0.23
>>> mejac? ? ? up? 514+16:57,? 0 users,? load? 0.15,? 0.24,? 0.24
>>> s21? ? ? ? up? 280+09:21,? 0 users,? load? 1.80,? 1.86,? 1.69
>>> s22? ? ? ? up? 24+13:18,? 0 users,? load? 0.87,? 0.58,? 0.46
>>> s24? ? ? ? up? 514+16:27,? 0 users,? load? 0.33,? 0.29,? 0.25
>>> server1? ? up? 755+00:37,? 1 user,? load? 0.29,? 0.15,? 0.09
>>> vrx? ? ? ? up? 478+17:28,? 0 users,? load? 0.11,? 0.15,? 0.15
>>> www? ? ? ? up? 223+22:46,? 0 users,? load? 0.27,? 0.47,? 0.49
>>> 
>>> _______________________________________________
>>> Leica Users Group.
>>> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information
>>> 
>> 
>> _______________________________________________
>> Leica Users Group.
>> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information
> 
> _______________________________________________
> Leica Users Group.
> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information


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Message: 3
Date: Wed, 13 May 2026 00:41:57 -0700
From: Brian Reid <reid at mejac.carlsbad.ca.us>
To: Leica Users Group <lug at leica-users.org>
Subject: [Leica] Yearbook finally released (repost with typo fixed)
Message-ID: <75120b9ceb6d93a936b6a7cd75ea0d99 at mejac.carlsbad.ca.us>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII; format=flowed

Every year it seems to take me longer to get the yearbook produced, but 
today it is done and available.

See http://leica-users.org/yearbook/ for the facts.

As usual, it is available to buy from Blurb in either imagewrap or 
softcover format, and available online as a full-resolution PDF.

Buy hardcover: 
https://www.blurb.com/b/12878106-lug-yearbook-2025-hardcover
Buy softcover: 
https://www.blurb.com/b/12878066-lug-yearbook-2025-softcover

Download PDF: http://leica-users.org/yearbook/LUGyearbook2025-pages.pdf
Download PDF as 2-page spreads (makes it easier to see panoramas):
http://leica-users.org/yearbook/LUGyearbook2025.pdf

Next year's book will be the last. I hope to get long-gone LUG alumni to 
submit something.
Instructions at http://leica-users.org/yearbook/submitting.html



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Message: 4
Date: Wed, 13 May 2026 12:34:52 -0700
From: Brian Reid <reid at mejac.carlsbad.ca.us>
To: Leica Users Group <lug at leica-users.org>
Subject: [Leica] The LUG is not ending or shutting down
Message-ID: <15245804e1b3a15c8fe7781ee1564823 at mejac.carlsbad.ca.us>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII; format=flowed

I decided to stop making yearbooks because the demand is low and the 
amount of work that I have had to put into it has been large. I spent 
about 100 hours making and publishing the current yearbook, and I will 
be surprised if more than 15 or 20 books are purchased.

Unrelated to the yearbook, the LUG Gallery needs to be re-thought 
because it is not able to cope with the AI era. But I will find a way.

But the email LUG and the Facebook LUG will continue until the last of 
us drops dead or goes blind.


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Message: 5
Date: Thu, 21 May 2026 06:20:11 -0700
From: Brian Reid <reid at mejac.carlsbad.ca.us>
To: Leica Users Group <lug at leica-users.org>
Subject: Re: [Leica] YB Arrives!!
Message-ID: <8b71f6762bc3482014e1d9370bf8c5d1 at mejac.carlsbad.ca.us>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII; format=flowed

I find the Blurb print quality to be outstanding.
Only 11 yearbooks have been purchased worldwide. Most people seem to be 
looking at the PDFs online instead of buying the book. Their loss.

On 2026-05-21 02:17, Peter Dzwig wrote:
> Half an hour ago UPS arrived with my Yearbook.
> 
> The quality is absolutely superb, both of the photos themselves
> (naturally :-) ) and of the printing which is really good and does a
> brilliant job even on several very detailed B&Ws. They've upped their
> game.
> 
> There is so much that is excellent I am not going to select any
> particular ones, except to say that we too seem to up our game from
> year to year.
> 
> As for Bill's selection. Simply, Congratulations! great stuff.
> 
> **BUT**, Congratulations to Brian above all for doing an amazing job.
> Thanks again, Brian for all that you do.
> 
> Regards,
> 
> Peter


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Message: 6
Date: Fri, 29 May 2026 13:08:59 -0700
From: Brian Reid <reid at mejac.carlsbad.ca.us>
To: Leica Users Group <lug at leica-users.org>
Subject: Re: [Leica] Yearbook
Message-ID: <a07c634955ff83f83021b7e9672cc4b2 at mejac.carlsbad.ca.us>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII; format=flowed

2 more copies sold this week, bringing the total to 13.
Glad you appreciate it.

On 2026-05-29 12:56, Leland Deane via LUG wrote:
> I am one of the lucky 11. I love the yearbook, and the quality is just
> great. I am adding it to my small collection, which I treasure, of past
> yearbooks.
> 
> Thank you for putting this all together. It is something I will look at
> again and again.
> Leland


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Message: 7
Date: Sat, 06 Jun 2026 12:44:45 -0700
From: Brian Reid <reid at mejac.carlsbad.ca.us>
To: Leica Users Group <lug at leica-users.org>
Subject: Re: [Leica] Wayback Photo: FAVORITE
Message-ID: <891fda49c4f4064aa02f51a8eda25238 at mejac.carlsbad.ca.us>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII; format=flowed

Great picture. Great idea. Mostly I take pictures of the people around 
me.

This is my favorite picture ever, taken 50 years ago in my mother's 
kitchen in Adelphi, Maryland.

http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/bkreid/random/1973_09_30_04.jpeg.html

On 2026-06-05 12:00, Alan Magayne-Roshak via LUG wrote:
> I was reflecting on a task I have to finish - archiving all my photos, 
> when
> I realized this spring was the 50th anniversary of my favorite picture, 
> so
> I thought I'd put up the
> link and ask if anyone else wants to show their favorite.
> 
> I just love everything about this shot and I took it with my dream
> equipment combination: Leica M3 and 50mm f/2 Summicron (collapsible).
> 
> <
> http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/Alan+Magayne-Roshak/Awards/19760213_MR_Award_CS_141_29R.jpg.html
>> 
> 
> --
> Alan
> 
> Alan Magayne-Roshak, Senior Photographer, Emeritus
> University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Photo Services
> (Retired)
> UPAA Photographer of the Year 1978
> UPAA Master of the Profession 2014
> amagayneroshak at gmail.com
> <http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/Alan+Magayne-Roshak/>
> 
> "All the technique in the world doesn't compensate
>? for an inability to notice. " - Elliott Erwitt
> 
> _______________________________________________
> Leica Users Group.
> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information


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Message: 8
Date: Tue, 09 Jun 2026 16:19:29 -0700
From: Brian Reid <reid at mejac.carlsbad.ca.us>
To: Leica Users Group <lug at leica-users.org>
Subject: Re: [Leica] OFFICE ASSISTANT ? CORRECTED
Message-ID: <fe4723ca7bc99204fdfa298390539087 at mejac.carlsbad.ca.us>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8; format=flowed

And she ate Reba?s mouse


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Message: 9
Date: Mon, 15 Jun 2026 16:57:44 -0700
From: Brian Reid <reid at mejac.carlsbad.ca.us>
To: Leica Users Group <lug at leica-users.org>
Subject: [Leica] First day of summer vacation after finishing 2nd
??? grade
Message-ID: <53585dde856edbe027ea0196a157678d at mejac.carlsbad.ca.us>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII; format=flowed


http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/bkreid/random/IMG2488.jpeg.html

Her parents and grandparents like this shot.


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Message: 10
Date: Mon, 15 Jun 2026 17:01:40 -0700
From: Brian Reid <reid at mejac.carlsbad.ca.us>
To: Leica Users Group <lug at leica-users.org>
Subject: Re: [Leica] Monday Misc.
Message-ID: <ca4690e6c921caab05be24f74f5d9680 at mejac.carlsbad.ca.us>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8; format=flowed

Same trouble as always: Chinese AI bots overload the gallery sucking 
pictures out of it.
They eventually finish for the day and then we can get in until they 
start up again.

On 2026-06-15 12:00, Don Dory via LUG wrote:
> I think there is trouble on the gallery.
> 
> Don
> don.dory at gmail.com
> 
> On Mon, Jun 15, 2026, 10:58?AM Bill Clough via LUG 
> <lug at leica-users.org>
> wrote:
> 
>> Getting error on all
>> 
>> ?Bill
>> 
>> On Mon, Jun 15, 2026 at 9:13?AM Don Dory via LUG <lug at leica-users.org>
>> wrote:
>> 
>> > Greetings to all.? LSI had a Spring Shoot in Tucson this year and while I
>> > wasn't a fan of Tombstone there were a few opportunities for images.? The
>> > first is one of LSI's hard won younger less male members:
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/don_dory_gmail_com/Monday+Misc/LSI+grouping.jpg.html
>> >
>> > LSI still has a large contingent of gearheads and this member was very
>> > proud of his personally worn M:
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/don_dory_gmail_com/Monday+Misc/Well+worn+black+paint.jpg.html
>> >
>> > Between these two images is another one that I keep getting a database
>> > error.? If you have more luck it is of one of the re-enactors for
>> > Tombstone.
>> >
>> > All the best.
>> >
>> > --
>> > Don
>> > don.dory at gmail.com
>> >
>> > _______________________________________________
>> > Leica Users Group.
>> > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information
>> >
>> 
>> _______________________________________________
>> Leica Users Group.
>> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information
> 
> _______________________________________________
> Leica Users Group.
> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information


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Message: 11
Date: Mon, 15 Jun 2026 17:02:53 -0700
From: Brian Reid <reid at mejac.carlsbad.ca.us>
To: Leica Users Group <lug at leica-users.org>
Subject: [Leica] Fwd: Re:? Wayback Photo: FAVORITE
Message-ID: <e8f36c65371061cb39a55249bcc3be44 at mejac.carlsbad.ca.us>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII; format=flowed

I like it.

-------- Original Message --------
Subject: Re: [Leica] Wayback Photo: FAVORITE
Date: 2026-06-15 16:54
 From: Douglas Barry <imra at iol.ie>
To: Leica Users Group <lug at leica-users.org>
Reply-To: Leica Users Group <lug at leica-users.org>

This is my personal favourite taken 18 years ago in Rome with my Leica 
M3 (lens and film type I can't remember). I could find the film and 
print hidden upstairs in the attic in some box, but life is too short, 
as are my legs now with my collapsed knees. The photo has flaws, but I'd 
call it a goodish example of the decisive moment.
http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/DouglasBray/Italy/kissatviadelcorso.jpg.html?&g2_fromNavId=x628eff9f&g2_GALLERYSID=a07235acf8473ad83e0aa85e000d6b81

On 05/06/2026 20:00, Alan Magayne-Roshak via LUG wrote:
> I was reflecting on a task I have to finish - archiving all my photos, 
> when
> I realized this spring was the 50th anniversary of my favorite picture, 
> so
> I thought I'd put up the
> link and ask if anyone else wants to show their favorite.
> 
> I just love everything about this shot and I took it with my dream
> equipment combination: Leica M3 and 50mm f/2 Summicron (collapsible).
> 
> <
> http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/Alan+Magayne-Roshak/Awards/19760213_MR_Award_CS_141_29R.jpg.html


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Message: 12
Date: Fri, 19 Jun 2026 18:07:49 -0700
From: Brian Reid <reid at mejac.carlsbad.ca.us>
To: Leica Users Group <lug at leica-users.org>
Cc: Tina Manley <tmanley at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Leica] Certified
Message-ID: <43b7605dbf7ffc34ff93c0ac5bc9b671 at mejac.carlsbad.ca.us>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII; format=flowed

My children tell me I am certifiable, but are vague about the process.

On 2026-06-19 12:51, Tina Manley via LUG wrote:
> LUG:
> 
> I have been asked to prepare an exhibit for a gallery in Italy.? They 
> ask
> if I am a Certified Leica Photographer.
> 
> What is that?? How do you get certified?
> 
> Google has not helped because all of the Certified Leica Photographers 
> I
> can find are Italian.
> 
> TIA if anybody knows what this means.
> 
> Tina


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Message: 13
Date: Sun, 19 Jul 2026 20:49:12 -0700
From: Brian Reid <reid at mejac.carlsbad.ca.us>
To: Leica Users Group <lug at leica-users.org>
Subject: Re: [Leica] Gallery down?
Message-ID: <b707957d0ba7759aa63173ccd6ef4093 at mejac.carlsbad.ca.us>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8; format=flowed

Sorry. Fixed. I?m trying to work up the courage and focus to move it to 
the new server that I?ve had ready for many months. I fatfingered 
something.

On 2026-07-19 12:22, Don Dory via LUG wrote:
> I am getting a refusal error when I try to access the gallery.? Down 
> for
> maintenance?


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Message: 14
Date: Tue, 04 Aug 2026 21:25:10 -0700
From: Brian Reid <reid at mejac.carlsbad.ca.us>
To: Leica Users Group <lug at leica-users.org>
Subject: Re: [Leica] Gallery down?
Message-ID: <d343055a5290fae32c965250bdaacda8 at mejac.carlsbad.ca.us>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8; format=flowed

Under attack from Chinese AI bots. I am plodding along on implementing a 
replacement.

On 2026-08-04 20:54, Nathan Wajsman via LUG wrote:
> Every time I click on a link to an image in the Leica Gallery, I get
> an error message. Is just me (I doubt it, because it was working
> earlier in the week)?
> 
> Cheers,
> Nathan
> 
> Nathan Wajsman
> photo at frozenlight.eu
> 
> http://www.fotocycle.dk/paws
> http://www.greatpix.eu
> http://www.frozenlight.eu
> @nwajsman.bsky.social
> 
> ????? ???????! ?????? ?????!
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
>> On 20 Jul 2026, at 16:23, Don Dory via LUG <lug at leica-users.org> 
>> wrote:
>> 
>> Greetings to all.? I meant to post this first image earlier but lost 
>> track
>> of which gallery it was in.? This is the same location that the 
>> "garden"
>> image was taken.? Just behind this area is an escarpment where the 
>> other
>> neighbors engage in machine gun shoots: yes, in the US you can legally 
>> own
>> a machine gun and if you own ten+ acres in Texas you are generally 
>> allowed
>> to fire off your weapons.? In any case, this is an outlier person who 
>> owned
>> this property:
>> 
>> http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/don_dory_gmail_com/Monday+Misc/You+are+entering+a+red+neck+area.jpg.html
>> 
>> Now, today's image is from a popular coffee shop that fronts Congress 
>> south
>> of Lady Bird Lake.? It has a large enough outdoor area that many 
>> people
>> engage in cafe culture you see in Europe.
>> 
>> http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/don_dory_gmail_com/Monday+Misc/Shock+at+the+cafe.jpg.html
>> 
>> Last, many thanks to Brian for hosting this site and keeping it 
>> running
>> smoothly.
>> 
>> All the best.
>> 
>> --
>> Don
>> don.dory at gmail.com
>> 
>> _______________________________________________
>> Leica Users Group.
>> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information
> 
> 
> _______________________________________________
> Leica Users Group.
> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information


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Message: 15
Date: Tue, 04 Aug 2026 21:33:35 -0700
From: Brian Reid <reid at mejac.carlsbad.ca.us>
To: Leica Users Group <lug at leica-users.org>
Subject: Re: [Leica] Gallery down?
Message-ID: <2bd6869982fb1a9697b78c5fcf215020 at mejac.carlsbad.ca.us>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8; format=flowed

It looks like the attack is winding down. I?d guess that the gallery 
will be usable again by 06:30 or 07:00 GMT.
I?m going to bed (it?s 21:30 here in California)

On 2026-08-04 21:25, Brian Reid wrote:
> Under attack from Chinese AI bots. I am plodding along on implementing
> a replacement.
> 
> On 2026-08-04 20:54, Nathan Wajsman via LUG wrote:
>> Every time I click on a link to an image in the Leica Gallery, I get
>> an error message. Is just me (I doubt it, because it was working
>> earlier in the week)?
>> 
>> Cheers,
>> Nathan
>> 
>> Nathan Wajsman
>> photo at frozenlight.eu
>> 
>> http://www.fotocycle.dk/paws
>> http://www.greatpix.eu
>> http://www.frozenlight.eu
>> @nwajsman.bsky.social
>> 
>> ????? ???????! ?????? ?????!
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>>> On 20 Jul 2026, at 16:23, Don Dory via LUG <lug at leica-users.org> 
>>> wrote:
>>> 
>>> Greetings to all.? I meant to post this first image earlier but lost 
>>> track
>>> of which gallery it was in.? This is the same location that the 
>>> "garden"
>>> image was taken.? Just behind this area is an escarpment where the 
>>> other
>>> neighbors engage in machine gun shoots: yes, in the US you can 
>>> legally own
>>> a machine gun and if you own ten+ acres in Texas you are generally 
>>> allowed
>>> to fire off your weapons.? In any case, this is an outlier person who 
>>> owned
>>> this property:
>>> 
>>> http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/don_dory_gmail_com/Monday+Misc/You+are+entering+a+red+neck+area.jpg.html
>>> 
>>> Now, today's image is from a popular coffee shop that fronts Congress 
>>> south
>>> of Lady Bird Lake.? It has a large enough outdoor area that many 
>>> people
>>> engage in cafe culture you see in Europe.
>>> 
>>> http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/don_dory_gmail_com/Monday+Misc/Shock+at+the+cafe.jpg.html
>>> 
>>> Last, many thanks to Brian for hosting this site and keeping it 
>>> running
>>> smoothly.
>>> 
>>> All the best.
>>> 
>>> --
>>> Don
>>> don.dory at gmail.com
>>> 
>>> _______________________________________________
>>> Leica Users Group.
>>> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information
>> 
>> 
>> _______________________________________________
>> Leica Users Group.
>> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information
> 
> _______________________________________________
> Leica Users Group.
> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information


------------------------------

Message: 16
Date: Sun, 30 Aug 2026 22:29:14 -0700
From: Brian Reid <reid at mejac.carlsbad.ca.us>
To: Leica Users Group <lug at leica-users.org>
Subject: Re: [Leica] PICASSO'S CAT
Message-ID: <26187971261dad4929fcb4e16d68ad00 at mejac.carlsbad.ca.us>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8; format=flowed


My 5-year-old grandson would howl at that color being called blue. He 
would shout ?No, that is TEAL!"

On 2026-08-30 22:16, Reba Graham via LUG wrote:
> Hi there ?
> 
> Here is the latest submission. It reminded me of Picasso?s ?blue? 
> period:
> http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/CloughR/2026/
> 
> ?Reba
> 
> _______________________________________________
> Leica Users Group.
> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information


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Message: 17
Date: Mon, 31 Aug 2026 20:12:19 -0700
From: Brian Reid <reid at mejac.carlsbad.ca.us>
To: jack maddox <jmaddox01 at yahoo.com>
Cc: Leica Users Group <lug at leica-users.org>
Subject: Re: [Leica] receiving emails
Message-ID: <9f6083ffb9094cbc99d55db2e8276f91 at mejac.carlsbad.ca.us>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8; format=flowed

I reactivated your subscription.

On 2026-08-31 19:51, jack maddox via LUG wrote:
> I would like to start receiving the daily emails for new posts but
> can't seem to fine out to restart them.? ?Thank you in advance for
> your help in this matter
> 
> Jack Maddox (smilingjack)


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Message: 18
Date: Tue, 08 Sep 2026 12:16:24 -0700
From: Brian Reid <reid at mejac.carlsbad.ca.us>
To: Leica Users Group <lug at leica-users.org>
Subject: Re: [Leica] 1st post in a long time
Message-ID: <4bc7c2dddb8684b101da511dae83e2d4 at reid.org>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8; format=flowed

When the Chinese AI robots are attacking the gallery it is not available 
to anyone else. When they finish their bloodsucking batch, it works 
again. The error messages that arise from this overload are mysterious.


On 2026-09-08 12:10, Peter Dzwig wrote:
> It finally came through. Very nice shot, Jack.
> 
> Peter
> 
> On 08/09/2026 03:30, jack maddox via LUG wrote:
>> clouds at sunset in central New Mexico 
>> ?http://gallery.leica-users.org/ 
>> v/smilingjack/Jack+Maddox/IMG_3334_001.jpeg.html
>> 
>> 
>> _______________________________________________
>> Leica Users Group.
>> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information


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Message: 19
Date: Wed, 09 Sep 2026 05:32:29 -0700
From: Brian Reid <reid at mejac.carlsbad.ca.us>
To: Leica Users Group <lug at leica-users.org>
Subject: Re: [Leica] 1st post in a long time
Message-ID: <2de4309d279b934a936388a6c5cb6b63 at mejac.carlsbad.ca.us>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8; format=flowed

The software is 25 years old and cannot realistically be modified. Also, 
most modern AI bots breee through are-you-human checks faster than I do.

On 2026-09-09 02:42, Peter Dzwig wrote:
> Is it possible to put some sort of "Verify that you are human" check
> across the gallery?
> 
> Peter
> 
> On 08/09/2026 20:16, Brian Reid wrote:
>> When the Chinese AI robots are attacking the gallery it is not 
>> available to anyone else. When they finish their bloodsucking batch, 
>> it works again. The error messages that arise from this overload are 
>> mysterious.
>> 
>> 
>> On 2026-09-08 12:10, Peter Dzwig wrote:
>>> It finally came through. Very nice shot, Jack.
>>> 
>>> Peter
>>> 
>>> On 08/09/2026 03:30, jack maddox via LUG wrote:
>>>> clouds at sunset in central New Mexico ?http://gallery.leica- 
>>>> users.org/ v/smilingjack/Jack+Maddox/IMG_3334_001.jpeg.html
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> _______________________________________________
>>>> Leica Users Group.
>>>> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information
>> 
>> _______________________________________________
>> Leica Users Group.
>> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information


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Message: 20
Date: Tue, 15 Sep 2026 09:58:31 -0700
From: Brian Reid <reid at mejac.carlsbad.ca.us>
To: Leica Users Group <lug at leica-users.org>
Subject: [Leica] LUG computer failure
Message-ID: <8da3281f12c4ab0b97c7b307d8402bd2 at mejac.carlsbad.ca.us>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII; format=flowed

The primary computers that runs the LUG email and gallery, which are in 
a data center in Fremont, California, suffered a catastrophic failure 
last night. I have backups and replacement computers, but it might take 
me several days to get it all working again.


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Message: 21
Date: Tue, 15 Sep 2026 08:17:11 -0500
From: Don Dory <don.dory at gmail.com>
To: Leica Users Group <lug at leica-users.org>
Subject: [Leica] Tuesday looking at newer construction
Message-ID:
??? <CA+3n+_m3EDHZMAGFbJro2m8UrQmpZZVU0hoFM-0aOnF_MvCpDA at mail.gmail.com>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset="UTF-8"

Greetings to all.? When you go out to the newer construction out at Lake
Travis you do see more modern designs vaguely Italian villa or Prairie
Style.? The infill in my adjacent neighborhoods tend to be either boring
box because it's cheap and the labor material list is known or you see some
interesting experimental designs.? Today we see somewhat of a box but with
interesting paint choices.

https://dondory.smugmug.com/Austin-Porche-and-yards/i-v4xGSxr/A

All the best.

-- 
Don
don.dory at gmail.com


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Message: 22
Date: Tue, 15 Sep 2026 08:26:09 -0500
From: Don Dory <don.dory at gmail.com>
To: Leica Users Group <lug at leica-users.org>
Subject: Re: [Leica] Monday in the neighborhood
Message-ID:
??? <CA+3n+_k6r3+E9ci8btj5xpjMyMO30AZsYoGjaf4e2ueasP3ReA at mail.gmail.com>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset="UTF-8"

I find the housing in my general neighborhood to be fascinating.? The
properties are in the region of twice the median US price and yet so many
are similar to the posted image.? Some are legacy; a family bought the
property 60 years ago and still live there: my old neighbor was one of
those.? She cashed out, bought a home in the next city south and had
substantial funds for her retirement.? Others are rentals that have been in
an LLC for decades and are very cash flow positive.? But as repairs and
property taxes increase the older housing stock gets torn down and replaced
by housing that almost doubles the previous valuation.? People are willing
to pay exorbitant prices for the location; my neighborhood but also
neighborhoods like Hyde Park for yesterday due to it's walking distance to
the UT campus.

But all that is in the wheelhouse of your PhD.

Don

On Mon, Sep 14, 2026 at 2:17?PM Nathan Wajsman via LUG <lug at leica-users.org>
wrote:

> For some strange reason, I like the ambiance of this front porch.
>
> Cheers,
> Nathan
>
> Nathan Wajsman
> photo at frozenlight.eu
>
> http://www.fotocycle.dk/paws
> http://www.greatpix.eu
> http://www.frozenlight.eu
> @nwajsman.bsky.social
>
> ????? ???????! ?????? ?????!
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> > On 7 Sep 2026, at 14:23, Don Dory via LUG <lug at leica-users.org> wrote:
> >
> > Greetings to all.? This time we are looking at a rental home; really a
> > place holder to pay the property taxes while waiting for lower interest
> > rates to do a tear down.? Decent choice of bike though.
> >
> > https://dondory.smugmug.com/Austin-Porche-and-yards/i-gRRrLWV/A
> >
> > All the best.
> >
> > --
> > Don
> > don.dory at gmail.com
> >
> > _______________________________________________
> > Leica Users Group.
> > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information
>
>
> _______________________________________________
> Leica Users Group.
> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information



-- 
Don
don.dory at gmail.com


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Message: 23
Date: Tue, 15 Sep 2026 10:46:41 +0200
From: Lluis Ripoll <lluisripollphotography at gmail.com>
To: Leica Users Group <lug at leica-users.org>
Subject: Re: [Leica] Tuesday and a different front porch
Message-ID: <949DD19F-C8D1-4A01-90EC-9A7866D1DDBE at gmail.com>
Content-Type: text/plain;??? charset=utf-8

Great shot, I love the light!
Lluis


> El 8 sept 2026, a las 11:58, Don Dory via LUG <lug at leica-users.org> escribi?:
> 
> Greetings to all.? I thought I would break up the bungalows in central
> Texas and bring a front porch appropriate for the day after Labor Day in
> the U.S.? I was up on Cape Cod and caught this morning shot of the house
> next to ours on the beach.
> 
> https://dondory.smugmug.com/Austin-Porche-and-yards/i-WLm59VH/A
> 
> Indeed, the mornings were spectacular while we were there.
> 
> All the best.
> 
> -- 
> Don
> don.dory at gmail.com
> 
> _______________________________________________
> Leica Users Group.
> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information



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Message: 24
Date: Tue, 15 Sep 2026 07:05:32 +0200
From: Nathan Wajsman <photo at frozenlight.eu>
To: Leica Users Group <lug at leica-users.org>
Subject: Re: [Leica] U.S. Open Adaptive Surfing Championship
Message-ID: <D5C6BB64-F4B3-4DB4-8920-86E9E3D75AA0 at frozenlight.eu>
Content-Type: text/plain;??? charset=utf-8

Excellent photos of a great event.

Cheers,
Nathan

Nathan Wajsman
photo at frozenlight.eu

http://www.fotocycle.dk/paws
http://www.greatpix.eu
http://www.frozenlight.eu
@nwajsman.bsky.social

????? ???????! ?????? ?????!







> On 10 Sep 2026, at 17:45, Aram Langhans via LUG <lug at leica-users.org> wrote:
> 
> This weekend at Oceanside is the U.S. Open Adaptive Surfing Championship.? Some of the surfers yesterday were practicing for the event.? I did not realize it at the time, but a few of my photos are of some of these adaptive surfers.? Here are two shots and you can see their prostheses.
> 
> Oceanside Surfer Prosthetic-2179.jpg | Aram Langhans | Flickr <https://www.flickr.com/photos/24330215 at N06/55518861902/in/album-72177720334822904/lightbox/>
> 
> Oceanside Surfer Prosthetic-2200.jpg | Aram Langhans | Flickr <https://www.flickr.com/photos/24330215 at N06/55518862042/in/album-72177720334822904/lightbox/>
> 
> If you want to learn more about it: US Open Adaptive Surfing | Elite World Class Adaptive Surfing <https://usopenadaptivesurfingchampionships.com/>
> 
> Aram
> 
> 
> -- 
> Aram Langhans
> (Semi) Retired Science Teacher
> & Unemployed photographer
> ?The Human Genome Project has proved Darwin more right than Darwin himself would ever have dared dream.?? James D. Watson
> 
> _______________________________________________
> Leica Users Group.
> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information



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Message: 25
Date: Tue, 15 Sep 2026 07:08:15 +0200
From: Nathan Wajsman <photo at frozenlight.eu>
To: Leica Users Group <lug at leica-users.org>
Subject: Re: [Leica] Three Surfers
Message-ID: <8EE627F6-FC10-434B-A6FB-A234D12A63CA at frozenlight.eu>
Content-Type: text/plain;??? charset=utf-8

More great action shots!

Cheers,
Nathan

Nathan Wajsman
photo at frozenlight.eu

http://www.fotocycle.dk/paws
http://www.greatpix.eu
http://www.frozenlight.eu
@nwajsman.bsky.social

????? ???????! ?????? ?????!







> On 10 Sep 2026, at 04:23, Aram Langhans via LUG <lug at leica-users.org> wrote:
> 
> Where is the missing surfer?
> 
> Surfers Oceanside-2156.jpg | Aram Langhans | Flickr <https://www.flickr.com/photos/24330215 at N06/55518991761/in/album-72177720334822904/lightbox/>
> 
> So we went to Oceanside for some surfing photos.? I can't say I have ever been so HOT at a beach before.? On the pier well away from the shore it was over 90F (32C) and very humid and not enough of a? breeze to make a difference.? The surf was higher than I have ever seen it there, though I know it gets higher.? Many surfers but few making good runs as most popped up then popped down.? Some good runs made it worth the trip and sweat.
> 
> This shot is highly cropped, subjected to LR Super resolution and then Photoshop AI sharpen.
> 
> All taken with my Nikon 300/4 PF on a Z7 body.
> 
> Surfers Oceanside-2161-Edit.jpg | Aram Langhans | Flickr <https://www.flickr.com/photos/24330215 at N06/55519103243/in/album-72177720334822904/lightbox/>
> 
> One more.? He was turning out of his run.
> 
> Surfers Oceanside-2202.jpg | Aram Langhans | Flickr <https://www.flickr.com/photos/24330215 at N06/55519174099/in/album-72177720334822904/lightbox/>
> 
> Comments and criticism welcome.
> 
> Aram
> 
> 
> -- 
> Aram Langhans
> (Semi) Retired Science Teacher
> & Unemployed photographer
> ?The Human Genome Project has proved Darwin more right than Darwin himself would ever have dared dream.?? James D. Watson
> 
> _______________________________________________
> Leica Users Group.
> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information



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Message: 26
Date: Wed, 16 Sep 2026 07:47:45 -0500
From: Don Dory <don.dory at gmail.com>
To: Leica Users Group <lug at leica-users.org>
Subject: [Leica] Wednesday out in the burbs
Message-ID:
??? <CA+3n+_nEeK3XxQ2vkeyTn8vH1ia=BG7988ZxrSaYnGUAYi6GkQ at mail.gmail.com>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset="UTF-8"

Greetings to all.? For a change of pace today we are out in the middle
suburbs; these were built in the late 60's into the 80's.? Ranches were all
the rage so here is one with the original front door replaced.

https://dondory.smugmug.com/Austin-Porche-and-yards/i-2wSt3Nr/A

All the best.

-- 
Don
don.dory at gmail.com


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Message: 27
Date: Wed, 16 Sep 2026 17:09:44 -0500
From: Don Dory <don.dory at gmail.com>
To: Leica Users Group <lug at leica-users.org>
Subject: [Leica] Thursday walking down the street
Message-ID:
??? <CA+3n+_=d8Z0sq8GKuycSDyc1G14eW-aF161ZsfMBNJ413zG5vw at mail.gmail.com>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset="UTF-8"

Greetings to all.? I thought this home best represented my childhood
memories of older neighborhoods in Greenville, MS; the house is in an
upscale neighborhood in Austin.

https://dondory.smugmug.com/Austin-Porche-and-yards/i-27NzqHj/A

All the best.

-- 
Don
don.dory at gmail.com


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Message: 28
Date: Thu, 17 Sep 2026 10:52:58 +0530
From: Jayanand Govindaraj <jayanand at gmail.com>
To: Leica Users Group <lug at leica-users.org>
Subject: Re: [Leica] Thursday walking down the street
Message-ID:
??? <CAH1UNJ3qrB6mZuaM3RAWmF98TpK8we95FKkMi=ij+2mZ+1GEZw at mail.gmail.com>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset="UTF-8"

Nice, colourful, and whimsical facade!

Cheers
Jayanand

On Thu, Sep 17, 2026 at 3:40?AM Don Dory via LUG <lug at leica-users.org>
wrote:

> Greetings to all.? I thought this home best represented my childhood
> memories of older neighborhoods in Greenville, MS; the house is in an
> upscale neighborhood in Austin.
>
> https://dondory.smugmug.com/Austin-Porche-and-yards/i-27NzqHj/A
>
> All the best.
>
> --
> Don
> don.dory at gmail.com
>
> _______________________________________________
> Leica Users Group.
> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information
>


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Message: 29
Date: Thu, 17 Sep 2026 21:32:41 +0200
From: Nathan Wajsman <photo at frozenlight.eu>
To: Leica Users Group <lug at leica-users.org>
Subject: Re: [Leica] Saturday in Austin neighborhoods
Message-ID: <091FE0DB-FF45-41B5-83FF-62EF15AF2E0F at frozenlight.eu>
Content-Type: text/plain;??? charset=utf-8

Doesn?t seem very practical but it looks cool.

Cheers,
Nathan

Nathan Wajsman
photo at frozenlight.eu

http://www.fotocycle.dk/paws
http://www.greatpix.eu
http://www.frozenlight.eu
@nwajsman.bsky.social

????? ???????! ?????? ?????!







> On 12 Sep 2026, at 12:49, Don Dory via LUG <lug at leica-users.org> wrote:
> 
> Greetings to all.? Let's try Saturday again.? On a side street in the
> Galinda neighborhood I found this A Frame.? Somewhat unusual amongst all
> the bungalows:
> 
> https://dondory.smugmug.com/Austin-Porche-and-yards/i-JtkR53h/A
> 
> All the best.
> 
> -- 
> Don
> don.dory at gmail.com
> 
> _______________________________________________
> Leica Users Group.
> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information



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Message: 30
Date: Thu, 17 Sep 2026 21:38:46 +0200
From: Nathan Wajsman <photo at frozenlight.eu>
To: Leica Users Group <lug at leica-users.org>
Subject: Re: [Leica] Tuesday looking at newer construction
Message-ID: <D5717398-5B92-4D1A-969A-899F527ACDEE at frozenlight.eu>
Content-Type: text/plain;??? charset=utf-8

I like it! Then again, it?s always my wife who pics the colors for everything?

Cheers,
Nathan

Nathan Wajsman
photo at frozenlight.eu

http://www.fotocycle.dk/paws
http://www.greatpix.eu
http://www.frozenlight.eu
@nwajsman.bsky.social

????? ???????! ?????? ?????!







> On 15 Sep 2026, at 15:17, Don Dory via LUG <lug at leica-users.org> wrote:
> 
> Greetings to all.? When you go out to the newer construction out at Lake
> Travis you do see more modern designs vaguely Italian villa or Prairie
> Style.? The infill in my adjacent neighborhoods tend to be either boring
> box because it's cheap and the labor material list is known or you see some
> interesting experimental designs.? Today we see somewhat of a box but with
> interesting paint choices.
> 
> https://dondory.smugmug.com/Austin-Porche-and-yards/i-v4xGSxr/A
> 
> All the best.
> 
> -- 
> Don
> don.dory at gmail.com
> 
> _______________________________________________
> Leica Users Group.
> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information



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Message: 31
Date: Thu, 17 Sep 2026 22:13:26 +0200
From: Nathan Wajsman <photo at frozenlight.eu>
To: Leica Users Group <lug at leica-users.org>
Subject: Re: [Leica] A few more deom the past...
Message-ID: <6AC20159-8E3A-4662-9B0E-FFEFAFD29F3D at frozenlight.eu>
Content-Type: text/plain;??? charset=utf-8

The Morning Chat and the Contejour are especially wonderful.

Un abrazo,
Nathan

Nathan Wajsman
photo at frozenlight.eu

http://www.fotocycle.dk/paws
http://www.greatpix.eu
http://www.frozenlight.eu
@nwajsman.bsky.social

????? ???????! ?????? ?????!







> On 11 Sep 2026, at 19:48, Lluis Ripoll via LUG <lug at leica-users.org> wrote:
> 
> Jugando a canicas, 1995? (Playing marbles)
> https://www.flickr.com/photos/lluisripoll/55502227865/in/dateposted
> 
> El Fanal, 1995? (The Lantern)
> <https://www.flickr.com/photos/lluisripoll/55501869011/in/dateposted>
> 
> Neighborhood chat, 1999
> <https://www.flickr.com/photos/lluisripoll/55522162651/in/dateposted>
> 
> Morning chat, 2016
> <https://www.flickr.com/photos/lluisripoll/55521136207/in/photostream/>
> 
> Contrejour, 1994
> <https://www.flickr.com/photos/lluisripoll/55522283919/in/photostream/>
> 
> Thanks for looking, your c&c are welcome
> 
> Saludos cordiales
> Lluis
> 
> 
> _______________________________________________
> Leica Users Group.
> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information



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Message: 32
Date: Thu, 17 Sep 2026 15:50:13 -0500
From: Sonny Carter <sonc.hegr at gmail.com>
To: Leica Users Group <lug at leica-users.org>
Subject: [Leica] Friday Flowers
Message-ID:
??? <CAFfkXxuiD=Teiutp6LFHc_woHRErunh_5tVVmcjNNFNVar4kDQ at mail.gmail.com>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset="UTF-8"

Shortly after moving to Natchitoches, one morning I opened the door to
about a thousand red flowers that had sprung up overnight.? Every year? a
reliable Friday flower after that until we moved to Lake Charles.? No
spider lilies here, as far as I could see.? So on a trip back, Kathy
returned with bulbs, and this is the first prize.


https://sonc.com/look/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/NIK_0301web.jpg



Regards,
Sonny
www.SonC.Com/Look


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Message: 33
Date: Fri, 18 Sep 2026 05:57:00 -0500
From: Don Dory <don.dory at gmail.com>
To: Leica Users Group <lug at leica-users.org>
Subject: [Leica] Friday looking at essential workers
Message-ID:
??? <CA+3n+_msWUCpGTeVY4WygR-PM-SyZKq3LBObrpATx6URXJbUgA at mail.gmail.com>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset="UTF-8"

Greetings to all.? Today we will take a break from the housing tour.

One of the things that is ubiquitous in my neighbourhood is the number of
mostly unseen workers.? Yard people come every week, the pool person shows
up to vacuum and adjust Ph, cleaners show up to clean the interior or
exterior, a percentage have nannies come in to take care of pre-school
children.? I have been documenting them as permissions occur as these
essential people allow the extraordinary productivity that occurs at least
here in Austin.

This person was manicuring a curb line when his line misbehaved.? I took
the moment to chat with him and complimented his handkerchief.? He agreed
to a portrait so:

https://dondory.smugmug.com/MondayMisc/i-7b2RCjK/A

All the best.

-- 
Don
don.dory at gmail.com


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Message: 34
Date: Fri, 18 Sep 2026 09:36:36 -0400
From: <jnelon at nelonassociates.com>
To: "'Leica Users Group'" <lug at leica-users.org>
Subject: Re: [Leica] Friday looking at essential workers
Message-ID: <000801dd4772$bbefed50$33cfc7f0$@nelonassociates.com>
Content-Type: text/plain;??? charset="us-ascii"

I identify with that guy. Nice shot!

Jim

James R. Nelon
Partner
WNDA Studios
O: +1.207.389.4676
C: +1.508.308.6525
Email: JNelon at WNDAStudios.com
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LinkedIn: https://LinkedIn.com/in/JamesNelon
Highlight Reel: https://Vimeo.com/252904552

-----Original Message-----
From: LUG <lug-bounces+jnelon=nelonassociates.com at leica-users.org> On Behalf
Of Don Dory via LUG
Sent: Friday, September 18, 2026 6:57 AM
To: Leica Users Group <lug at leica-users.org>
Cc: Don Dory <don.dory at gmail.com>
Subject: [Leica] Friday looking at essential workers

Greetings to all.? Today we will take a break from the housing tour.

One of the things that is ubiquitous in my neighbourhood is the number of
mostly unseen workers.? Yard people come every week, the pool person shows
up to vacuum and adjust Ph, cleaners show up to clean the interior or
exterior, a percentage have nannies come in to take care of pre-school
children.? I have been documenting them as permissions occur as these
essential people allow the extraordinary productivity that occurs at least
here in Austin.

This person was manicuring a curb line when his line misbehaved.? I took the
moment to chat with him and complimented his handkerchief.? He agreed to a
portrait so:

https://dondory.smugmug.com/MondayMisc/i-7b2RCjK/A

All the best.

--
Don
don.dory at gmail.com

_______________________________________________
Leica Users Group.
See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information



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Message: 35
Date: Fri, 18 Sep 2026 19:41:31 +0200
From: Nathan Wajsman <photo at frozenlight.eu>
To: Leica Users Group <lug at leica-users.org>
Subject: Re: [Leica] More from Oceanside
Message-ID: <017E63EB-6301-45DF-B20F-55D0A4739EB6 at frozenlight.eu>
Content-Type: text/plain;??? charset=utf-8

You farther-in-law has some serious gear!

Cheers,
Nathan

Nathan Wajsman
photo at frozenlight.eu

http://www.fotocycle.dk/paws
http://www.greatpix.eu
http://www.frozenlight.eu
@nwajsman.bsky.social

????? ???????! ?????? ?????!







> On 14 Sep 2026, at 01:35, Aram Langhans via LUG <lug at leica-users.org> wrote:
> 
> A few more surfers here and 3 more to the left.
> 
> Surfers Oceanside-2155.jpg | Aram Langhans | Flickr <https://www.flickr.com/photos/24330215 at N06/55526682791/in/photostream/lightbox/>
> 
> A light on the pier approach.
> 
> Oceanside Pier-1007233.jpg | Aram Langhans | Flickr <https://www.flickr.com/photos/24330215 at N06/55526683166/in/photostream/lightbox/>
> 
> And one more shot of my father-in-law in action.
> 
> Oceanside Pier-1007229.jpg | Aram Langhans | Flickr <https://www.flickr.com/photos/24330215 at N06/55527070660/in/photostream/lightbox/>
> 
> Comments welcome.
> 
> Aram
> 
> 
> -- 
> Aram Langhans
> (Semi) Retired Science Teacher
> & Unemployed photographer
> ?The Human Genome Project has proved Darwin more right than Darwin himself would ever have dared dream.?? James D. Watson
> 
> _______________________________________________
> Leica Users Group.
> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information



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Message: 36
Date: Fri, 18 Sep 2026 19:44:19 +0200
From: Nathan Wajsman <photo at frozenlight.eu>
To: Leica Users Group <lug at leica-users.org>
Subject: Re: [Leica] Friday looking at essential workers
Message-ID: <8010E539-C0D1-4A1A-8513-D58B28DCCB61 at frozenlight.eu>
Content-Type: text/plain;??? charset=utf-8

Nice project. With ICEstapo prowling around, I am not surprised he covers his face (I know, I am making an assumption here).

Cheers,
Nathan

Nathan Wajsman
photo at frozenlight.eu

http://www.fotocycle.dk/paws
http://www.greatpix.eu
http://www.frozenlight.eu
@nwajsman.bsky.social

????? ???????! ?????? ?????!







> On 18 Sep 2026, at 12:57, Don Dory via LUG <lug at leica-users.org> wrote:
> 
> Greetings to all.? Today we will take a break from the housing tour.
> 
> One of the things that is ubiquitous in my neighbourhood is the number of
> mostly unseen workers.? Yard people come every week, the pool person shows
> up to vacuum and adjust Ph, cleaners show up to clean the interior or
> exterior, a percentage have nannies come in to take care of pre-school
> children.? I have been documenting them as permissions occur as these
> essential people allow the extraordinary productivity that occurs at least
> here in Austin.
> 
> This person was manicuring a curb line when his line misbehaved.? I took
> the moment to chat with him and complimented his handkerchief.? He agreed
> to a portrait so:
> 
> https://dondory.smugmug.com/MondayMisc/i-7b2RCjK/A
> 
> All the best.
> 
> -- 
> Don
> don.dory at gmail.com
> 
> _______________________________________________
> Leica Users Group.
> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information



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Message: 37
Date: Fri, 18 Sep 2026 14:31:23 -0500
From: Don Dory <don.dory at gmail.com>
To: Leica Users Group <lug at leica-users.org>
Subject: Re: [Leica] Friday looking at essential workers
Message-ID:
??? <CA+3n+_kN5s1FKTi1Bd1EnDSwP5JA1jKD6BzpRGMNsKkfXGqQQA at mail.gmail.com>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset="UTF-8"

He was doing dusty work so the dust mask.? Texas is heavily Hispanic with
the majority citizens.? Ice really isn't a major issue on this side of the
state.

Now, a close friends sister (45 ish) spent an unhappy 3 hours at 2am with
border patrol near El Paso.? Videographer with a car full of grear being
meticulously searched.

Don
don.dory at gmail.com

On Fri, Sep 18, 2026, 12:44?PM Nathan Wajsman via LUG <lug at leica-users.org>
wrote:

> Nice project. With ICEstapo prowling around, I am not surprised he covers
> his face (I know, I am making an assumption here).
>
> Cheers,
> Nathan
>
> Nathan Wajsman
> photo at frozenlight.eu
>
> http://www.fotocycle.dk/paws
> http://www.greatpix.eu
> http://www.frozenlight.eu
> @nwajsman.bsky.social
>
> ????? ???????! ?????? ?????!
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> > On 18 Sep 2026, at 12:57, Don Dory via LUG <lug at leica-users.org> wrote:
> >
> > Greetings to all.? Today we will take a break from the housing tour.
> >
> > One of the things that is ubiquitous in my neighbourhood is the number of
> > mostly unseen workers.? Yard people come every week, the pool person
> shows
> > up to vacuum and adjust Ph, cleaners show up to clean the interior or
> > exterior, a percentage have nannies come in to take care of pre-school
> > children.? I have been documenting them as permissions occur as these
> > essential people allow the extraordinary productivity that occurs at
> least
> > here in Austin.
> >
> > This person was manicuring a curb line when his line misbehaved.? I took
> > the moment to chat with him and complimented his handkerchief.? He agreed
> > to a portrait so:
> >
> > https://dondory.smugmug.com/MondayMisc/i-7b2RCjK/A
> >
> > All the best.
> >
> > --
> > Don
> > don.dory at gmail.com
> >
> > _______________________________________________
> > Leica Users Group.
> > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information
>
>
> _______________________________________________
> Leica Users Group.
> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information
>


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Message: 38
Date: Fri, 18 Sep 2026 20:59:33 -0700
From: Aram Langhans <leica_r8 at hotmail.com>
To: LUG <lug at leica-users.org>
Subject: [Leica] Friday Flower???
Message-ID:
??? <BN9PR14MB494037229C7805F09384C761B8862 at BN9PR14MB4940.namprd14.prod.outlook.com>
??? 
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8; format=flowed

Or Friday Bee??? Captured with the Q3.? Darn be never seemed to land 
anywhere.? Got lucky.

Pink Cactus Flower-1007260.jpg | Aram Langhans | Flickr 
<https://www.flickr.com/photos/24330215 at N06/55535807027/in/photostream/lightbox/>

Comments welcome.

Aram

-- 
Aram Langhans
(Semi) Retired Science Teacher
& Unemployed photographer
? 
?The Human Genome Project has proved Darwin more right than Darwin himself would ever have dared dream.?? James D. Watson


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Message: 39
Date: Sat, 19 Sep 2026 09:41:21 +0530
From: Jayanand Govindaraj <jayanand at gmail.com>
To: Leica Users Group <lug at leica-users.org>
Subject: Re: [Leica] Friday Flower???
Message-ID:
??? <CAH1UNJ3tcqoGsvmUJ5hNKbJ9gV1bQHWtGh16HW56MvDSPRAQww at mail.gmail.com>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset="UTF-8"

Nice catch
Cheers
Jayanand

On Sat, Sep 19, 2026 at 9:29?AM Aram Langhans via LUG <lug at leica-users.org>
wrote:

> Or Friday Bee??? Captured with the Q3.? Darn be never seemed to land
> anywhere.? Got lucky.
>
> Pink Cactus Flower-1007260.jpg | Aram Langhans | Flickr
> <
> https://www.flickr.com/photos/24330215 at N06/55535807027/in/photostream/lightbox/
> >
>
> Comments welcome.
>
> Aram
>
> --
> Aram Langhans
> (Semi) Retired Science Teacher
> & Unemployed photographer
>
> ?The Human Genome Project has proved Darwin more right than Darwin himself
> would ever have dared dream.?? James D. Watson
>
> _______________________________________________
> Leica Users Group.
> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information
>


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Message: 40
Date: Sat, 19 Sep 2026 04:00:00 -0500
From: Don Dory <don.dory at gmail.com>
To: Leica Users Group <lug at leica-users.org>
Subject: [Leica] Saturday with the tree crew across the street.
Message-ID:
??? <CA+3n+_kytwN2um8zsfAvWgO9XCefWxXQpu4CpJ1F3v7ZtWSS=g at mail.gmail.com>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset="UTF-8"

Greetings to all.? Continuing the break from housing we will look at a tree
trimming crew that was heavily using one of those noisy tree chewing
machines that turn a large tree into chips.? I had gone over to see what my
neighbor was taking down and talked to the crew.? This time they asked if I
could take their picture.

https://dondory.smugmug.com/MondayMisc/i-wkwMn97/A

All the best.

-- 
Don
don.dory at gmail.com


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Message: 41
Date: Sat, 19 Sep 2026 15:08:11 +0200
From: Nathan Wajsman <photo at frozenlight.eu>
To: Leica Users Group <lug at leica-users.org>
Subject: Re: [Leica] Thursday walking down the street
Message-ID: <B068FEE5-F2DE-4035-8F9D-30DB860C4456 at frozenlight.eu>
Content-Type: text/plain;??? charset=utf-8

Obviously the owners are into Christmas and Thanksgiving, year round.

Cheers,
Nathan

Nathan Wajsman
photo at frozenlight.eu

http://www.fotocycle.dk/paws
http://www.greatpix.eu
http://www.frozenlight.eu
@nwajsman.bsky.social

????? ???????! ?????? ?????!







> On 17 Sep 2026, at 00:09, Don Dory via LUG <lug at leica-users.org> wrote:
> 
> Greetings to all.? I thought this home best represented my childhood
> memories of older neighborhoods in Greenville, MS; the house is in an
> upscale neighborhood in Austin.
> 
> https://dondory.smugmug.com/Austin-Porche-and-yards/i-27NzqHj/A
> 
> All the best.
> 
> -- 
> Don
> don.dory at gmail.com
> 
> _______________________________________________
> Leica Users Group.
> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information



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Message: 42
Date: Sat, 19 Sep 2026 15:14:59 +0200
From: Nathan Wajsman <photo at frozenlight.eu>
To: Leica Users Group <lug at leica-users.org>
Subject: Re: [Leica] Friday Flower???
Message-ID: <EAD51CC0-C474-4B5A-A65E-4D7B87CD214D at frozenlight.eu>
Content-Type: text/plain;??? charset=utf-8

Great catch! Luck favors the prepared.

Cheers,
Nathan

Nathan Wajsman
photo at frozenlight.eu

http://www.fotocycle.dk/paws
http://www.greatpix.eu
http://www.frozenlight.eu
@nwajsman.bsky.social

????? ???????! ?????? ?????!







> On 19 Sep 2026, at 05:59, Aram Langhans via LUG <lug at leica-users.org> wrote:
> 
> Or Friday Bee??? Captured with the Q3.? Darn be never seemed to land anywhere.? Got lucky.
> 
> Pink Cactus Flower-1007260.jpg | Aram Langhans | Flickr <https://www.flickr.com/photos/24330215 at N06/55535807027/in/photostream/lightbox/>
> 
> Comments welcome.
> 
> Aram
> 
> -- 
> Aram Langhans
> (Semi) Retired Science Teacher
> & Unemployed photographer
> ?The Human Genome Project has proved Darwin more right than Darwin himself would ever have dared dream.?? James D. Watson
> 
> _______________________________________________
> Leica Users Group.
> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information



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Message: 43
Date: Sun, 20 Sep 2026 06:50:58 +0200
From: Nathan Wajsman <photo at frozenlight.eu>
To: Leica Users Group <lug at leica-users.org>
Subject: Re: [Leica] Saturday with the tree crew across the street.
Message-ID: <C081EF32-A0F5-4BCD-A0F9-A898EE5306F0 at frozenlight.eu>
Content-Type: text/plain;??? charset=utf-8

Nice! I really like it when someone asks to pose for me.

Cheers,
Nathan

Nathan Wajsman
photo at frozenlight.eu

http://www.fotocycle.dk/paws
http://www.greatpix.eu
http://www.frozenlight.eu
@nwajsman.bsky.social

????? ???????! ?????? ?????!







> On 19 Sep 2026, at 11:00, Don Dory via LUG <lug at leica-users.org> wrote:
> 
> Greetings to all.? Continuing the break from housing we will look at a tree
> trimming crew that was heavily using one of those noisy tree chewing
> machines that turn a large tree into chips.? I had gone over to see what my
> neighbor was taking down and talked to the crew.? This time they asked if I
> could take their picture.
> 
> https://dondory.smugmug.com/MondayMisc/i-wkwMn97/A
> 
> All the best.
> 
> -- 
> Don
> don.dory at gmail.com
> 
> _______________________________________________
> Leica Users Group.
> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information



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Message: 44
Date: Sun, 20 Sep 2026 04:14:00 -0500
From: Don Dory <don.dory at gmail.com>
To: Leica Users Group <lug at leica-users.org>
Subject: [Leica] Sunday still looking at workers
Message-ID:
??? <CA+3n+_=iY_c_cfbu0JQBKXr8vOCQVPWK11Q-HpLcBrZ-jhunFA at mail.gmail.com>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset="UTF-8"

Greetings to all.? I was going to an in person meeting and saw sparks
flying.? This person had forgotten his brackets and instead of going back
to the shop was cutting angle iron and drilling the holes to secure them.

https://dondory.smugmug.com/MondayMisc/i-zWbVgbx/A

All the best.

-- 
Don
don.dory at gmail.com


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Message: 45
Date: Sun, 20 Sep 2026 17:42:59 -0500
From: Don Dory <don.dory at gmail.com>
To: Leica Users Group <lug at leica-users.org>
Subject: [Leica] Monday back looking at Austin real estate
Message-ID:
??? <CA+3n+_=V2wzZSm1L10SsMJeqaw+TrV6x-vJ5-E1GKOf56yLAgA at mail.gmail.com>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset="UTF-8"

Greetings to all.? While walking off dinner I found this home with a Star
Wars themed mail box:

https://dondory.smugmug.com/Austin-Porche-and-yards/i-MqjJZLn/A

All the best.

-- 
Don
don.dory at gmail.com


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Message: 46
Date: Fri, 30 Oct 2026 22:08:47 +0000 (UTC)
From: Brian Reid <bkreid1 at yahoo.com>
To: "lug at leica-users.org" <lug at leica-users.org>
Subject: [Leica] test message
Message-ID: <1836180124.1316512.1793398127973 at mail.yahoo.com>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8

? 
? - Please ignore and forgive this test. There's a lot of churn.


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Message: 47
Date: Fri, 30 Oct 2026 23:43:32 +0100
From: Lluis Ripoll <lluisripollphotography at gmail.com>
To: Leica Users Group <lug at leica-users.org>
Subject: Re: [Leica] test messages
Message-ID: <6C53CD39-D701-449E-9AC4-5E58069CE6EA at gmail.com>
Content-Type: text/plain;??? charset=utf-8

Hello Brian,thank you for your efforts
Lluis

> El 30 oct 2026, a las 23:13, Brian Reid <reid at mejac.carlsbad.ca.us> escribi?:
> 
> I have just made a large change to the way the LUG email system works, and I would appreciate it if as many of you as possible send a test message so I can see what happens. Jim Handsfield, this applies especially to you, but I'd like to see a lot of tests.
> 
> I've been working on this for a long time, and I think I have hit an important milestone.
> 
> _______________________________________________
> Leica Users Group.
> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information



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End of LUG Digest, Vol 66, Issue 2
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Message: 17
Date: Sat, 31 Oct 2026 10:28:00 -0500
From: Don Dory <don.dory at gmail.com>
To: Leica Users Group <lug at leica-users.org>
Subject: [Leica] Saturday portrait
Message-ID:
??? <CA+3n+_=ACioc1sCvLwGyx6iNqMjJiCaVhfHi6p2tkb9=rQCt_g at mail.gmail.com>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset="UTF-8"

Greetings to all.? Today we see the owner of the independently owned Leica
Miami store relaxing during the LSI meeting in Detroit.

https://dondory.smugmug.com/Portraits/i-cnHRRcX/A

All the best.

-- 
Don
don.dory at gmail.com


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Message: 18
Date: Sat, 31 Oct 2026 12:30:23 -0400
From: Tina Manley <tmanley at gmail.com>
To: Leica Users Group <lug at leica-users.org>
Subject: Re: [Leica] Saturday portrait
Message-ID:
??? <CA+yJO1Akcrf4S5ARUVWUFjbV64QU-Sw19aLQ0rX0VrF4eAW2cg at mail.gmail.com>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset="UTF-8"

He pops right out of the screen!? Very nice.

Tina

On Sat, Oct 31, 2026 at 11:30?AM Don Dory via LUG <lug at leica-users.org>
wrote:

> Greetings to all.? Today we see the owner of the independently owned Leica
> Miami store relaxing during the LSI meeting in Detroit.
>
> https://dondory.smugmug.com/Portraits/i-cnHRRcX/A
>
> All the best.
>
> --
> Don
> don.dory at gmail.com
>
> _______________________________________________
> Leica Users Group.
> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information
>


-- 
https://pbase.com/tinamanley
https://www.progressive-street.com/tina-manley


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Message: 19
Date: Sat, 31 Oct 2026 12:38:11 -0400
From: James Handsfield <jhandsfield at gmail.com>
To: Leica Users Group <lug at leica-users.org>
Subject: Re: [Leica] Saturday portrait
Message-ID: <D6CD3C74-C84E-42AA-8823-518093148F57 at gmail.com>
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Just realized I misspelled Don?s name:? Dory.

Jim Handsfield
jhandsfield at gmail.com

?Thou shalt not commit nincompoopery.?
? Carl Sandburg







> On Oct 31, 2026, at 12:37?PM, James Handsfield <jhandsfield at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> And here?s one of our own:
> 
> https://jameshandsfield.smugmug.com/LSI-Detroit-2026/i-xfX5BcZ/A
> 
> 
> Jim Handsfield
> jhandsfield at gmail.com
> 
> ?Thou shalt not commit nincompoopery.?
> ? Carl Sandburg
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
>> On Oct 31, 2026, at 12:30?PM, Tina Manley via LUG <lug at leica-users.org> wrote:
>> 
>> He pops right out of the screen!? Very nice.
>> 
>> Tina
>> 
>> On Sat, Oct 31, 2026 at 11:30?AM Don Dory via LUG <lug at leica-users.org>
>> wrote:
>> 
>>> Greetings to all.? Today we see the owner of the independently owned Leica
>>> Miami store relaxing during the LSI meeting in Detroit.
>>> 
>>> https://dondory.smugmug.com/Portraits/i-cnHRRcX/A
>>> 
>>> All the best.
>>> 
>>> --
>>> Don
>>> don.dory at gmail.com
>>> 
>>> _______________________________________________
>>> Leica Users Group.
>>> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information
>>> 
>> 
>> 
>> -- 
>> https://pbase.com/tinamanley
>> https://www.progressive-street.com/tina-manley
>> 
>> _______________________________________________
>> Leica Users Group.
>> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information
> 



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Message: 20
Date: Sat, 31 Oct 2026 11:44:19 -0500
From: Carl Lantz <ccwlantz at astound.net>
To: Leica Users Group <lug at leica-users.org>
Cc: Brian Reid <bkreid1 at yahoo.com>
Subject: Re: [Leica] test message
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Brian thanks for all your efforts.
First messages received in a long time.
Carl Lantz

On 10/30/2026 5:08 PM, Brian Reid via LUG wrote:
>? ? 
>? ? - Please ignore and forgive this test. There's a lot of churn.
>
> _______________________________________________
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Message: 21
Date: Sat, 31 Oct 2026 12:54:13 -0400
From: <jnelon at nelonassociates.com>
To: "'Leica Users Group'" <lug at leica-users.org>
Subject: Re: [Leica] Saturday portrait
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Your light always amazes me.

Jim

James R. Nelon
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-----Original Message-----
From: LUG <lug-bounces+jnelon=nelonassociates.com at leica-users.org> On Behalf
Of Don Dory via LUG
Sent: Saturday, October 31, 2026 11:28 AM
To: Leica Users Group <lug at leica-users.org>
Cc: Don Dory <don.dory at gmail.com>
Subject: [Leica] Saturday portrait

Greetings to all.? Today we see the owner of the independently owned Leica
Miami store relaxing during the LSI meeting in Detroit.

https://dondory.smugmug.com/Portraits/i-cnHRRcX/A

All the best.

--
Don
don.dory at gmail.com

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From don.dory at gmail.com  Sat Oct 31 20:35:51 2026
From: don.dory at gmail.com (Don Dory)
Date: Sat, 31 Oct 2026 15:35:51 -0500
Subject: [Leica] Saturday portrait
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Oh no, busted.

Don
don.dory at gmail.com

On Sat, Oct 31, 2026, 3:21?PM James Handsfield via LUG <lug at leica-users.org>
wrote:

> And here?s one of our own:
>
> https://jameshandsfield.smugmug.com/LSI-Detroit-2026/i-xfX5BcZ/A?
> Don Cory
> jameshandsfield.smugmug.com
>
>
> Jim Handsfield
> jhandsfield at gmail.com
>
> ?Thou shalt not commit nincompoopery.?
> ? Carl Sandburg
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> > On Oct 31, 2026, at 12:30?PM, Tina Manley via LUG <lug at leica-users.org>
> wrote:
> >
> > He pops right out of the screen!  Very nice.
> >
> > Tina
> >
> > On Sat, Oct 31, 2026 at 11:30?AM Don Dory via LUG <lug at leica-users.org>
> > wrote:
> >
> >> Greetings to all.  Today we see the owner of the independently owned
> Leica
> >> Miami store relaxing during the LSI meeting in Detroit.
> >>
> >> https://dondory.smugmug.com/Portraits/i-cnHRRcX/A
> >>
> >> All the best.
> >>
> >> --
> >> Don
> >> don.dory at gmail.com
> >>
> >> _______________________________________________
> >> Leica Users Group.
> >> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information
> >>
> >
> >
> > --
> > https://pbase.com/tinamanley
> > https://www.progressive-street.com/tina-manley
> >
> > _______________________________________________
> > Leica Users Group.
> > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information
>
>
> _______________________________________________
> Leica Users Group.
> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information
>