Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2004/10/07

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Subject: [Leica] Extra photo bag on the plane
From: lambroving at worldnet.att.net (William G. Lamb, III)
Date: Thu Oct 7 17:56:01 2004

Mark,

This is pretty funny, but I rather imagine that Steed would get a really
good going-over! :-)

Travel gear consists of a Barbour jacket and maybe a Camel Trophy
vest and flat cap or baseball cap with a collared check shirt and decent
boots or shoes. I'm an ex-Naval Officer and not very imposing, but I think
they pick up the vibes. Whatever works..., and this definitely has worked
for me.

Have to fly in and out of Ottawa next week. Don't ask! Anyone have any
idea what I can expect there?

William

P.S. I'm clean-shaven and my hair is very tidy. No reason to ask for
         trouble! :-) Usually carry three M's and five or six lenses in a 
Fogg
         satchel.

>I am intrigued by your statement:
>"As I look very tidy and not someone to mess with, ..."
>
>I believe there is a lot to be said for this. I for one have just revamped
>my personal image. I dress up more now; wearing button down shirts instead
>of tee or polo shirts. Solid colors. No more patterns.
>This didn't happen last winter at this time so maybe It's not that.
>And I got a hair cut. And I'm wearing real shoes more often instead of
>Nike's or clogs.
>Although I just got a pair of Converse Jack Purcell's.
>
>My "Alice" bag gives me a different look than my black bulletproof shapeless
>Domke did last week.
>
>I fully expect better treatment from the world and everybody.
>
>My dog is afraid of me. He cowers in the corner.
>
>But I'm picturing you looking like John Steed of the avengers.
>Bowler and Cane.
>http://www.dissolute.com.au/avweb/steeded.html