Re: [Leica] Welcome Peter Z : This is the LUG. You will be assimilated.

["Peter Zak" <pzak@desidero.com.au>]

Does it hurt ?

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>From: Martin Howard <mvhoward@mac.com>
>To: <leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us>
>Subject: [Leica] Welcome Peter Z : This is the LUG. You will be assimilated.
>Date: Thu, 10 Feb 2000 5:49 PM
>

> Peter Zak wrote, in part:
>>
>> So far the LUG is a waste of time - I would suggest that those people
>> wanting to discuss any of the above topics should find a user group that
>> would better cater for those needs.
>>
>
> Why?  The LUG caters to all of them at the same time, with the added bonus
> of also revolving (at odd moments) around Leica cameras... ;)
>
> Seriously, though, if you give it a little more than four days (which in the
> world of newsgroups and mailing lists is not enough to tell ANYTHING about a
> group, except traffic volume) you'll find that LUGGERS are a very
> interesting, quite eclectic, extremely knowledgable, often highly
> experienced, and usually very helpful bunch of people.
>
> Yes, there are strong personalities here.  Yes, we are an opinionated bunch
> at times.  But there are some increadibly talented photographers on this
> group and, for me, waiting two weeks and 999 messages for that one,
> priceless gem from one of them is well worth it.
>
> I'm not going to make a list of names, because lists invariably forget
> someone important, but suffice to say that I have learnt a tremendous amount
> about Leicas and photography from both old and new members.  People put
> their photos online and dozens of times these have inspired me to go out and
> take my own pictures.  And I have made some wonderful friends, online and
> offline, as a result of this mailing list.
>
> As for the off topic stuff, I suspect that most people on this group have
> more interests than just Leicas -- and feel quite passionate about those
> interests too.  So, occasionally the conversation will stray into one of
> those areas, because we are all delighted when we meet a soul mate.  I for
> one happen to love Single Islay Malt Scotch, b&w photography, travelling,
> good literature, independent movies, and a whole range of other things.  At
> the same time, we are well aware of the name of this mailing list and do
> exhibit some restraint (although it may not seem like much at times ;)
>
> I for one welcome that.  I'd MUCH, MUCH rather read about Tom A's wild
> experiences of driving an MGB in the middle of winter through Sweden than
> four variations of rewind crank design, even though the former is
> technically off topic and the latter is on.  Leicas are about passion and
> living, but a lot of other things are too.
>
> What does it take?  Well, I've subscribed, on and off, since the spring of
> 1998.  Give it some time, have a little patients, and I think you will come
> to enjoy the LUG.
>
> Welcome aboard!
>
> M.
>
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