Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1999/09/13

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Subject: Re: [Leica] Re: R8 motor thoughts - Batteries
From: Jeffcoat Photography <jeffcoatphoto@sumter.net>
Date: Mon, 13 Sep 1999 21:37:13 -0400

Und ya did ein fine yob of it too!

Roger Beamon wrote:

> On 13 Sep 99, Jeffcoat Photography wrote, at least in part:
>
> > But having the choice like you do with "N" would be nice. cheers
> > Wilber
>
> Yes, but then it just wouldn't be German! The Teutonic way has
> always been different and that's some of the charm of Leica.
>
> The Japanese auto manufacturers say, "How would you like your
> auto seats?" They make every effort to accommodate your
> desires. The Germans, by comparison, say, "you vill sit this way
> und you vill like it!" American manufacturers put out a very
> useable product with no personality, and a moderate amount of
> discomfort to all.
>
> (Apologies to all. I've certainly tried to offend everybody!)
>
> --
> Roger
> mailto:roger@beamon.org
>
>     The older I get,
>     the better I was.
>              -- Anonymous. Seen on a tee shirt