Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2014/10/15

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Subject: [Leica] Do you remember why you joined the LUG?
From: george.imagist at icloud.com (George Lottermoser)
Date: Wed, 15 Oct 2014 17:32:34 -0500
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On Oct 15, 2014, at 5:19 PM, Duane Birkey wrote:

> I joined / started reading the LUG way back in the late 90s....   It was a 
> great way to learn about Leica gear, what was good, and what to avoid. 
> Erwin posted all of his tests and things on the LUG back then....    I 
> bought some gear from fellow LUGgers....    But more than that, I wanted 
> to be on the LUG as there were a lot of great working photographers on the 
> list back then...   It was a great way to hang out with veterans who 
> talked about life & experience as photographers....   and I enjoyed the 
> chance to meet several LUGgers who made their way to Quito, Ecuador, as 
> that was where I was living at the time...
> 
> And of course the LUG always seemed to have other perennial conversations 
> about Tilley hats, Billingham bags,  Mont Blanc and other fine writing 
> instruments, filters, twinkie lights, fine wine and other assorted 
> beverages...  and whole host of topics that people either seemed to love 
> or hate....
> 
> We've had quite a few colorful people on the list over the years...   But 
> even with its faults... the LUG has always been a great resource to learn 
> about and a place to share our love of Leica...   and photography....

INDEED!

thanks so much Duane!

Regards,
George Lottermoser 

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In reply to: Message from dbirkey at reachbeyond.org (Duane Birkey) ([Leica] Do you remember why you joined the LUG?)