Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/07/08
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]First 38 years spent in and around Milwaukee, WI, 90 miles north of Chicago, on the shores of the Great Lake Michigan. 1984 moved north 15 miles and closer to shore - suburban - shadow line of the city. The Hills roll, and the trees prevent vistas - except at the edge of the great lake. The lake holds me here in mysterious ways. During my life - 3 great Pro Photo Shops have become, amateur junk shops - out of stock on everything "but can order". And 3 great Pro Photo Labs have closed. True custom lab work (remember when you spoke with the printer in his darkroom about your job) has become virtually unavailable. During the summer Milwaukee has a Music Festival every Week. Truly the City of Festivals. Climate: Tropical Summers, June through August = 90šF and 90% humidity Arctic Winters, January through March = -20šF and 10% humidity The most beautiful Springs, April and May, and Falls, September through December, you can possibly imagine. George