Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1999/08/30

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Subject: [Leica] Re: Leica Course and Amsterdam
From: "Elliot M. Puritz, MD" <drpuritz@li.net>
Date: Mon, 30 Aug 1999 10:55:58 -0400

Friends:
> 
> Well, back from Europe.  Unfortunately, had to cut my Leica course in
> Wetzlar a day short because of a family illness.  Will speak of such course
> subsequently in the chance that other Luggers might be interested in going.
> 
> Had a wonderful visit to Amsterdam where I had a very enjoyable visit and
> dinner with Nathan Wajsman, Sander van Hulsenbeek, Piet Schelling, and
> Michiel Fokkema.  Was truly a memorable time in a smoke filled
> Indonesian resaurant having potent Belgium Beer and trying to remain
> cogent!  All things Leica were discussed, as well as general "getting to know
> you" discussions.  I want to post a public "Thanks Guys " to all of my new
> friends for making my wife, Baerbel, and I feel amongst friends.
> 
> Amsterdam presented so many photo opportunities that I hardly know
> where to begin.  Used my M6 with 24 Asph, 35 Asph, and 50.  Usually
> simply left the 24 on "hyperfocal"...Visited Neevo ( spelling? ) camera
> store there when my shade on the24 was left on some cobblestoned
> Amsterdam street.  The people there couldn't have been nicer..and, of
> course, could not resist buying a used Billingham bag.  Left in a hurry
> before charging some other Leica gear ( seems to be the pervading Leica
> Disease ), and off to Wetzlar.
> 
> To be continued later.
> 
> Best to you all,
> 
> Elliot

Sorry to have sent this with bullets.  Went to wrong address, and simply 
corrected the error rather then retype.

Elliot