In a message dated 8/3/00 10:02:10 AM US Eastern Standard Time,
DAVDOU9211@xxxxxxx writes:
<< Forgive me fellows for I have sinned! 5 months ago I went to a local
camera
store and bought a nice OM1 and a 35mm/2.8. Since then, I've sprung for a
100m/2.8, 35-70/4, 70-15/4, T-20, OM2. But the real indication of having
been infected by Tom's virus is that I now own 3 SPs. One is a mint- black
one, and that makes sense, but 2 more? I don't know if 12 steps are enough.
Dave >>
Alas, Dave. For a true Zuikodependent, 12 Steps are merely the first steps on
the journey to the nearest Zuiko supplier. Oh, FYI, it isn't really Tom's
virus. He is just a casebook example of how the malady effects people.
I'm sorry to say, my son, that you have sinned INDEED. You seemed to have
acquired a truly virulent, rapidly developing version of this affliction. The
only adequate remedy and penance that I can think of is that you dispose of
the offending items immediately without any monetary gain or remuneration and
spend a few weeks repenting in sackcloth and ashes. Lest you similarly infect
anyone else by passing on the offending items, please contact me off-list
ASAP and I will send you my mailing address. Although infected by that same
malady, I am now a 32+ year survivor. Therefore, I can safely store and
handle the offending items. Beware of any other Zuikodependent's efforts to
weasel these items from you. They are a sneaky bunch, but you should not risk
anyone's else's health or safety.
Yours for better health,
Robert ;-)
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