Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/10/05
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]what's the problem in someone owning a turtle? let alone putting it on display? Mark RJ Main Entry: coo·ter Pronunciation: 'kü-t&r also 'ku-t& Function: noun Etymology: of African origin; akin to Bambara & Malinke kuta turtle Date: 1832 chiefly Southern : any of several turtles (genus Pseudemys and especially P. concinna) especially of the southern and eastern U.S. - -----Original Message----- From: Dan Post [mailto:dpost@triad.rr.com] Sent: Thursday, 5 October 2000 2:35 PM To: leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us Subject: Re: [Leica] Re: The Great Man Someone asked about his wife (ex-wife) and it reminded me of the dignity he showed when his then wife was somewhat of a 'wild'child'. I remember the published photo of his then wife, sitting, and apparently signing an autograph, her knees pulled up- and sans pantaloons, with her cooter hanging out. This would have completely devestated anyone of lesser ilk. Since then, I always felt he had a lot of grace during difficult time in his and Canada's life(Canada was dealing with the strong French separatist movement then...) Dan - ----- Original Message ----- From: <ARTHURWG@aol.com> To: <leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us> Sent: Thursday, October 05, 2000 9:40 AM Subject: Re: [Leica] Re: The Great Man > I heard PT speak in Montreal in 1969, going easily between French and English > on a bright sunny day. The flags were flying in the breeze, and he was > brilliant. Arthur >