Re: [Leica] A Plea For Aid! Brian: DO NOT READ!

["Mark E Davison" <dmark8@qwest.net>]

Mr. Small,

I would be happy to make a contribution of $50 US. Just let me know the
particulars. I would prefer to write a personal check and mail it.

Thank you for organizing this.

Mark Davison

- ----- Original Message -----
From: "Marc James Small" <msmall@roanoke.infi.net>
To: <rollei@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us>
Cc: <leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us>
Sent: Saturday, June 09, 2001 6:31 PM
Subject: [Leica] A Plea For Aid! Brian: DO NOT READ!


> Our computer guru is Brian Reid.  I have never met him face-to-face,
though
> Brian and I have two significant common haunts, Pittsburgh and San
> Francisco.  Brian it is who gave us the "@" symbol in our e-mail
addresses:
>  he is a computer guru of worldwide repute and honor.
>
> Brian, for the all of it, tolerates us and helps us by his provision of
> 24/7 computer service.  We are rarely asked to contribute to this but,
> well, folks, this occasion is the exception.
>
> There will be no shame for those who opt out.  This is a matter of
respect,
> honor, and love, not of obligation -- there are NO holy novenae at play
> here!  But, those who wish to join in our common celebration of Brian's
> support and sustenance are urged to do so.  Therefore:
>
> 1) All who wish to contribute may do so by contacting me privately by
> 7/15/01 (okay!  for those in Europe, by 15/7/01!)
>
> 2) Contributions are not set.  One cent or one pence is wonderful.
> Contributions, however, of less than $US 5.00 ought to be sent directly to
> me for combination ere we send it on.  We currently have 27 signed on, and
> Brian uses Leica M, so a decent lens price will be around $1,800 or
more --
> might I suggest $US 50 is not out of line?
>
> 3) K&S in the Bay Area will be the recipient of the funds, and Brian may
> select a lens of his choice.  (I HOPE he opts for the new 2/90 APO
> Summicron over those wide-angle doohickies, but, then, who am I to say?)
>
> 4) Posting this is both a painful and happy duty:  nothing comes easy or
> free -- in the end, after all, there is no such thing as a free lunch!
>
> 5) DO NOT POST RESPONSES TO THIS TO THE LIST!  SEND RESPONSES TO ME
PRIVATELY!
>
> Marc
>
> msmall@roanoke.infi.net  FAX:  +540/343-7315
> Cha robh bas fir gun ghras fir!
>
>