Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2014/10/15
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]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 http://www.imagist.com http://www.imagist.com/blog http://www.linkedin.com/in/imagist