Re: Erwin's condition, was [Leica] LHSA Reports

["Bill Christensen" <billc@xsite.net>]

If Erwin needs any help from a Lugger who lives in Chicago, just let me
know.  He is a great contributor to the list.  Best wishes for his full and
speedy recovery.

Bill Christensen
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From: D Khong <dkhong@pacific.net.sg>
To: <leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us>; <leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us>
Sent: Monday, October 25, 1999 3:22 PM
Subject: Re: Erwin's condition, was [Leica] LHSA Reports


> LEICAMAN56@aol.com wrote:
> >Dear LUGers,
> >
> >I spent some time with Erwin in the hospital today.  Tom A., Tuulikki,
> >Alistair and I paid him a visit.  Erwin was in excellent spirits and was
> >somewhat taken aback that his hospitalization had been already reported
on
> >the LUG.  He is a rather private person and likes to keep personal health
> >matters to himself.
> >Erwin became ill right before he was scheduled to speak at the LHSA
> meeting.
> >He had just approached me to speak to me about his presentation when he
> >collapsed.  He received excellent immediate medical attention by several
> LHSA
> >members who are physicians.  Within minutes he was rushed to a nearby
> >hospital.  Per Erwin's wishes I will not go into any details of his
> condition
> >now, other than to say that he will be undergoing tests for the next few
> days
> >before he can return home.  His prognosis is excellent and he does not
> appear
> >to be in any immediate danger, but we all had quite a scare.
> >After talking about his situation for about 5 minutes, talk soon turned
to
> >Leica optics and lens design.  Then Alistair took out his Model II Leica
and
> >began documenting the scene.  Tom followed suit, Tuulikki dispensed a
Softie
> >to Erwin, and I was compelled to record it all with my 24 ASPH.  Very
handy
> >for the tight quarters we were in!  I thought we would be shooed out by
the
> >nurses at any moment for creating such a disturbance!  Erwin's spirits
> really
> >had a boost.
> >Soon it was time to go.  Erwin promised me he will supply a written copy
of
> >his presentation.  But for now, he must rest and endure the pokes and
prods
> >of the doctors.  He appreciates your concern.  Alistair and I will be
> >checking on him on a regular basis to ensure his speedy recovery.
> >That's all the news for now.
> >
> >Bill Rosauer
> >
> >
>
> Bill
>
> Thanks for your concern and also your feedback about Erwin.  Many of us in
> the LUG are really fond of him.
>
> I would like to offer my expertise but, being a gynaecologist myself, I am
> sure Erwin would feel most uncomfortable if I were to handle his medical
> condition ;-).  You might want to tell him that to make sure he gets well
> soon!!
>
> Do keep us informed....
>
> Dan K.
>
>
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