Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2006/08/25
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Bart, I once went for a joyride around an airfield with several very large and maniacal representatives of the USMC. That particular Hummer was in the original colour scheme and had a roof ornament that you won't find on those limos. I don't recall the exact occasion but they were visiting with those neat little stumpy AV-8B's. Still operating Pigs (F111s) here on that base here currently. I survived, but elected to return to assembling ordnance, it's waay safer. Thanks so much for the kind comments on my posts. I feel super motivated today after some very encouraging feedback. Fuji Acros in the M7. Cheers Hoppy -----Original Message----- From: lug-bounces+hoppyman=bigpond.net.au@leica-users.org [mailto:lug-bounces+hoppyman=bigpond.net.au@leica-users.org] On Behalf Of Bartphotog@aol.com Sent: Saturday, 26 August 2006 08:49 To: lug@leica-users.org Subject: Re: [Leica] New posts from Hoppy, and Limos on Steroids In a message dated 8/25/06 3:17:13 AM, hoppyman@bigpond.net.au writes: << Folks, all of that story has got to be worth some feedback on the pictures. >> The pictures are wonderful, especiallythe mournful portrait of old Neddy and his Mum, the laughing busker, and the enigmatic portrait of the girl in the fantastic geometric surroundings. And you prove what I learned some time ago about trying to get up the nerve to take pictures of strangers - it's a lot easier if they're playing a role, or participating in a performance or celebration of some sort - they're fairly begging to be photographed! As for the "industrial strength limo," folks here in California, who evidently ache to be the center of attention, have decided it is desirable to be transported in a "stretch" limosine, I.e., one which has had its length extended, from a little to a ridiculous lot, by welding a section in between the front and rear axles, lengthening the drive shaft, etc. At first, it was just mildiy extended standard limos - a foot or two for extra leg space. Then it was grossly extended - five feet or more - regular limos. Then extended minivans. Lately, the trend has produced a flock of, you guessed it, hyperextended Hummers, as much as 10 feet longer, I'd guess, than standard So, the vehicle which is already something of a parody of SUVs (you never see one with actual mud on it, any more than you do a Cadillac Escalade, despite the Hummer's military origins) gets stretched to approximately the length of a railroad car, scarcely able to make a turn between two 4-lane roads within the confines of the intersection. Rumor has it that one or more have been put together with a hot tub in the center section! O glorious, wretched excess! Bart _______________________________________________ Leica Users Group. See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information