Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/10/04

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Subject: Re: [Leica] M6 loading contest, Proposed Rules For
From: "Barney Quinn, Jr." <barney.quinn@noaa.gov>
Date: Thu, 04 Oct 2001 15:19:34 -0400
References: <B7E20204.16F4%ternahan@sonic.net>

Can we take our Celebrex or will that run us afoul of the drug testing?
And, do a few beers to warm up count as drugs?

Barney

ternahan wrote:
> 
> and it should be done in the dark and people with arthritis get a large
> handicap, say minus 60 seconds off recorded time.
> 
> > From: "Mark Pope" <mark.teampope@ntlworld.com>
> > Reply-To: leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us
> > Date: Thu, 4 Oct 2001 18:54:15 +0100
> > To: <leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us>
> > Subject: Re: [Leica] M6 loading contest, Proposed Rules For
> >
> > I think a minor adjustment is needed, namely :   Contestants to wear
> > mittens.
> >
> > Perhaps there should be a 'handicap' race for those of us who use the 'M'
> > grip - I'm not sure if it confers an advantage or not.
> >
> > Finally, will drug tests under IOC rules be obligatory?  You'll never
> > nandralone...
> >
> >
> > Regards
> >
> > Mark Pope
> > Swindon, Wilts
> > UK
> >
> > http://www.monomagic.co.uk
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Adam Bridge" <abridge@mac.com>
> > To: <leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us>
> > Sent: 04 October 2001 17:14
> > Subject: [Leica] M6 loading contest, Proposed Rules For
> >
> >
> >> The environment for the contest shall included but not be limited to:
> >>
> >> A 5% grade
> >> Cinder footing (mud acceptable alternative)
> >> Ambient temperature 12 C
> >> Wind across the contest field of approximately 25 kph gusty if possible
> >>
> >> Each contestant will bring their own M6 with lens and loaded with a fully
> >> exposed roll of film (36 exposures.)
> >>
> >> Each contestant will be issued a cassette of 36 exposure film in its
> >> canister.
> >>
> >> At the GO command contestants must rewind the exposed film, remove and
> > save
> >> the cassette, and then load their camera and take a properly exposed and
> >> focused photo of a transient subject to be provided by the contest staff.
> >>
> >> At the command "GO" a mister will spray into the stream of wind machine to
> >> simulate a very light mist.
> >>
> >> This is to simulate a shot you absolutely HAVE to get.
> >>
> >> First person to shoot a technically good photography wins.
> >>
> >> Everyone repairs to the local pub while the film is processed.
> >>
> >> Winner doesn't pay for his drinks.
> >>
> >> Adam Bridge
> >>
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