Hello All,
It is with great sadness I write. After reading Joel's story of death
and resurrection last week I departed for my trip to the Ottawa area.
After progressing through the much improved security (read: polite,
courteous and hand inspected film and camera without argument) I landed
in Ottawa and proceeded to Customs. The Agent asked about some samples
I was carrying and in the process of digging through my bag I knocked my
IS-3 off the counter and on to the floor. It still lights up and it
tries to function but it is clearly not right mechanically. So I will
be sending it off in hope of getting it made right. So much for the bad
news,
Of all of the times I could choose to go to Ottawa it would be the same
time that Mark Dapos heads for Alameda, CA. Fortunately Mark returned
home one day before I was to leave and allowed for a get together. The
first stop on the agenda was his friends Elk farm, a truly fascinating
experience. You would be surprised at the varied uses for Elk. Then it
was on to Marks house for dinner. After dinner Mark gave me tour of his
collection. It is really depressing that someone can take such fine
pictures and have a collection of Olympus goodies of truly Zuikoholic
proportions. I would like to publicly thank Mark and his family for
their hospitality.
I am looking forward to my next trip to the Great White North, I just
hope I can get back before Mosquito season.
Mike Butler
Dublin, California
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