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I'm really sorry. We just went through this again last month. We had decided that our 13 year old male bearded collie could no longer handle his cancer and I was taking him to the vet to say good-bye. Earl, with his typical nobility, got in and out of the car, walked into the vet's examining room, and simply collapsed and died. We've bred beardies since the late 60's and now adopt bearded collies that people no longer want. Earl was found wondering the streets of Tucson over seven years ago. We've had a lot die. It doesn't get easier. With experience, we know that the pain goes away slowly and the memories remain. I still miss him every morning. Larry Date: Tue, 30 Sep 2003 10:32:10 -0400 From: Doug Brewer [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: R.I.P. II Message-Id: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii; format=flowed A little before 1 this morning, we had our beloved dog Dexter euthanized. He had begun internal bleeding, and was in a lot of pain, so we felt this was best for him. He went peacefully, after 13 wonderful years as part of our family. Here is a portrait I did of him back when we lived in Tennessee: http://www.alphoto.com/dex.jpg Rest easy, my friend.
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Doug, I know your loss, please accept our deepest sympathies. Ziggy
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Doug Brewer wrote: A little before 1 this morning, we had our beloved dog Dexter euthanized. He had begun internal bleeding, and was in a lot of pain, so we felt this was best for him. He went peacefully, after 13 wonderful years as part of our family. Sorry to hear this, Doug. Been there, done that. It's hard for sure. -- Later, Gary
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Doug, Heartfelt condolences are extended. --- Bruce Tuesday, September 30, 2003, 7:32:10 AM, you wrote: DB A little before 1 this morning, we had our beloved dog Dexter euthanized. DB He had begun internal bleeding, and was in a lot of pain, so we felt this DB was best for him. He went peacefully, after 13 wonderful years as part of DB our family. DB Here is a portrait I did of him back when we lived in Tennessee: DB http://www.alphoto.com/dex.jpg DB Rest easy, my friend.
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sigh At least it seems he did not suffer too much. Boris
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Sorry to hear about your loss Doug. That's a tough decision to have to make, but I'm sure that Dexter agreed with you. IL Bill On Tuesday, September 30, 2003, at 09:32 AM, Doug Brewer wrote: A little before 1 this morning, we had our beloved dog Dexter euthanized. He had begun internal bleeding, and was in a lot of pain, so we felt this was best for him. He went peacefully, after 13 wonderful years as part of our family. Here is a portrait I did of him back when we lived in Tennessee: http://www.alphoto.com/dex.jpg Rest easy, my friend.
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A little before 1 this morning, we had our beloved dog Dexter euthanized. He had begun internal bleeding, and was in a lot of pain, so we felt this was best for him. He went peacefully, after 13 wonderful years as part of our family. Here is a portrait I did of him back when we lived in Tennessee: http://www.alphoto.com/dex.jpg Rest easy, my friend. ...and he will rest gently in your memories. Condolences, Lewis _ Help protect your PC. Get a FREE computer virus scan online from McAfee. http://clinic.mcafee.com/clinic/ibuy/campaign.asp?cid=3963
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Doug, I'm very sorry to hear about your loss. Amita
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What a great shot, Doug. Nothing better to remember him by... I'm really sorry for your loss. keith whaley Doug Brewer wrote: A little before 1 this morning, we had our beloved dog Dexter euthanized. He had begun internal bleeding, and was in a lot of pain, so we felt this was best for him. He went peacefully, after 13 wonderful years as part of our family. Here is a portrait I did of him back when we lived in Tennessee: http://www.alphoto.com/dex.jpg Rest easy, my friend.
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Sorry to hear that, Doug. That's a nice photo to remember him by. chris On Tue, 30 Sep 2003, Doug Brewer wrote: A little before 1 this morning, we had our beloved dog Dexter euthanized. He had begun internal bleeding, and was in a lot of pain, so we felt this was best for him. He went peacefully, after 13 wonderful years as part of our family. Here is a portrait I did of him back when we lived in Tennessee: http://www.alphoto.com/dex.jpg Rest easy, my friend.
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It is very hard when you have to make such decision, I know because I have been in the same situation several times. But at least you haven't failed your old friend and have spared him and your family more suffering. What counts now and forever is the happiness you have shared all these years together. By the way, your dog looks a very intelligent companion in the portrait you took of him. Carlos Royo - Zaragoza (Aragon), Spain The struggle of people against power is the struggle of memory against forgetting Milan Kundera (La lucha del pueblo contra el poder es la lucha de la memoria contra el olvido)
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Hey Doug - I'm so sad to read about what happened to Dexter. I know what those late night emergencies are like. Pets are not humans, but they share our lives and mirror back to us the basics and the fundamentals of what life is all about. They are a window through which we can see what is real, and what is crap. They ground us, and if we listen to them, make us better. Dexter was a beautiful dog, and I'm sure he had a happy life with you and your family. When Pandora died, many people commented that photos help, and they were right. Look at your photos, remember the good times. This was in a card I got when my cat Circe died last December: Grieve not, Nor speak of me with tears. But laugh and speak of me As if I were beside you there. - MCC At 10:32 AM 9/30/2003 -0400, Doug wrote: A little before 1 this morning, we had our beloved dog Dexter euthanized. He had begun internal bleeding, and was in a lot of pain, so we felt this was best for him. He went peacefully, after 13 wonderful years as part of our family. Here is a portrait I did of him back when we lived in Tennessee: http://www.alphoto.com/dex.jpg Rest easy, my friend. - Mark Cassino Kalamazoo, MI - Photography: http://www.markcassino.com
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Condolences to you and yours Doug. You should never doubt you did the right thing, and you have such a beautiful photo to have to remember him by. Simon Doug Brewer wrote: A little before 1 this morning, we had our beloved dog Dexter euthanized. He had begun internal bleeding, and was in a lot of pain, so we felt this was best for him. He went peacefully, after 13 wonderful years as part of our family. Here is a portrait I did of him back when we lived in Tennessee: http://www.alphoto.com/dex.jpg Rest easy, my friend.
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Doug Brewer wrote: A little before 1 this morning, we had our beloved dog Dexter euthanized. He had begun internal bleeding, and was in a lot of pain, so we felt this was best for him. He went peacefully, after 13 wonderful years as part of our family. Here is a portrait I did of him back when we lived in Tennessee: http://www.alphoto.com/dex.jpg Rest easy, my friend. aw, what a sweetie! so sorry, Doug - lovely dog ann
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That's a great portrait he looks like he was quite a character. I know how tough it can be, but there comes a point where there's nothing more you can do... At 10:32 AM 9/30/03 -0400, you wrote: A little before 1 this morning, we had our beloved dog Dexter euthanized. He had begun internal bleeding, and was in a lot of pain, so we felt this was best for him. He went peacefully, after 13 wonderful years as part of our family. Here is a portrait I did of him back when we lived in Tennessee: http://www.alphoto.com/dex.jpg Rest easy, my friend. I drink to make other people interesting. -- George Jean Nathan
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Really sorry to hear that, Mark. I have two of my own. keith whaley Mark Cassino wrote: I'm bummed. A little before 3 this morning, I heard my cat cough and then this 'thud'. Flipping on the lights, I found her laying on the floor, unconscious. She died a few minutes later. Just a few hours before she was running around playing like a kitten. Vet says it was probably heartworms. Third cat to die this year, though they were all old. Rest in peace, Pandora. http://pug.komkon.org/03aug/panpug.html - MCC - Mark Cassino Kalamazoo, MI - Photography: http://www.markcassino.com
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Sorry to hear that, Mark. She was a beautiful cat, and I'm sure, a great companion to you and your family. regards, frank Mark Cassino wrote: I'm bummed. A little before 3 this morning, I heard my cat cough and then this 'thud'. Flipping on the lights, I found her laying on the floor, unconscious. She died a few minutes later. Just a few hours before she was running around playing like a kitten. Vet says it was probably heartworms. Third cat to die this year, though they were all old. Rest in peace, Pandora. http://pug.komkon.org/03aug/panpug.html - MCC - Mark Cassino Kalamazoo, MI - Photography: http://www.markcassino.com -- What a senseless waste of human life -The Customer in Monty Python's Cheese Shop sketch
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Sorry to hear that, Mark. I'm glad you have photos to remember her by. chris On Thu, 25 Sep 2003, Mark Cassino wrote: I'm bummed. A little before 3 this morning, I heard my cat cough and then this 'thud'. Flipping on the lights, I found her laying on the floor, unconscious. She died a few minutes later. Just a few hours before she was running around playing like a kitten. Vet says it was probably heartworms. Third cat to die this year, though they were all old. Rest in peace, Pandora. http://pug.komkon.org/03aug/panpug.html
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on 25.09.03 12:54, Mark Cassino at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I'm bummed. A little before 3 this morning, I heard my cat cough and then this 'thud'. Flipping on the lights, I found her laying on the floor, unconscious. She died a few minutes later. Just a few hours before she was running around playing like a kitten. Vet says it was probably heartworms. Third cat to die this year, though they were all old. Rest in peace, Pandora. http://pug.komkon.org/03aug/panpug.html Sorry to hear that Mark - from the photograph i think she was very nice cat. -- Best Regards Sylwek
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Sympathy from me and sad meows from Fuji and Dubbie. Lewis I'm bummed. A little before 3 this morning, I heard my cat cough and then this 'thud'. Flipping on the lights, I found her laying on the floor, unconscious. She died a few minutes later. Just a few hours before she was running around playing like a kitten. Vet says it was probably heartworms. Third cat to die this year, though they were all old. Rest in peace, Pandora. _ Instant message in style with MSN Messenger 6.0. Download it now FREE! http://msnmessenger-download.com
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On 25/9/03, [EMAIL PROTECTED] disgorged: I'm bummed. A little before 3 this morning, I heard my cat cough and then this 'thud'. Flipping on the lights, I found her laying on the floor, unconscious. She died a few minutes later. Just a few hours before she was running around playing like a kitten. Vet says it was probably heartworms. Third cat to die this year, though they were all old. Rest in peace, Pandora. http://pug.komkon.org/03aug/panpug.html Sorry to read of that Mark. Commiserations. Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ||=| www.macads.co.uk/snaps _ Free UK Mac Ads www.macads.co.uk
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My condolences, Mark. It's always hard to lose a pet. -Original Message- From: Mark Cassino [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, September 25, 2003 6:54 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: R.I.P. I'm bummed. A little before 3 this morning, I heard my cat cough and then this 'thud'. Flipping on the lights, I found her laying on the floor, unconscious. She died a few minutes later. Just a few hours before she was running around playing like a kitten. Vet says it was probably heartworms. Third cat to die this year, though they were all old. Rest in peace, Pandora. http://pug.komkon.org/03aug/panpug.html - MCC - Mark Cassino Kalamazoo, MI - Photography: http://www.markcassino.com
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Really sad to hear this Mark. We here know how you feel,having lost 3 ourselves the past 12 months. Hope you have lots of pictures.They help. Dave, Kelly, Liner, and Norman I'm bummed. A little before 3 this morning, I heard my cat cough and then this 'thud'. Flipping on the lights, I found her laying on the floor, unconscious. She died a few minutes later. Just a few hours before she was running around playing like a kitten. Vet says it was probably heartworms. Third cat to die this year, though they were all old. Rest in peace, Pandora. http://pug.komkon.org/03aug/panpug.html - MCC - Mark Cassino Kalamazoo, MI - Photography: http://www.markcassino.com
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I really liked this photo when I first saw it on the PUG (I'm a cat owner) and I will always think of that face with vigilant. It's hard to lose animals. I lost 2 cats to FIP (one just wandered off and one died in our room) and 2 to cars, so I understand how sad you are. Steven Desjardins Department of Chemistry Washington and Lee University Lexington, VA 24450 (540) 458-8873 FAX: (540) 458-8878 [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] 09/25/03 06:54AM I'm bummed. A little before 3 this morning, I heard my cat cough and then this 'thud'. Flipping on the lights, I found her laying on the floor, unconscious. She died a few minutes later. Just a few hours before she was running around playing like a kitten. Vet says it was probably heartworms. Third cat to die this year, though they were all old. Rest in peace, Pandora. http://pug.komkon.org/03aug/panpug.html - MCC - Mark Cassino Kalamazoo, MI - Photography: http://www.markcassino.com
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Mark, Sorry to hear of your loss. They do become part of the family, don't they. Butch, Panther, and Reboot (my 2 cats)
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I tried to respond to everyone off list, but I'd just like to publicly thank all the folks who expressed condolences both on and off list. It means a lot! When I first found Pandora as a stray in the fall of 1988 the vet warned me not to get too attached to her. He doubted that this four pound runt would live very long. I'm glad he was wrong and that I ignored his advice on that particular point. Thanks again, everyone - MCC - Mark Cassino Kalamazoo, MI - Photography: http://www.markcassino.com
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If I recall, she had quite a history.. My cat is now 15 years old, and I'm dreading when the time comes - most of us get so very attached to them. In fact, she just hopped up on my desk as I was typing this...and promptly knocked over the stack of unedited slides sitting here. My guess would be that there's another Pandora out there, looking for a chance to prove her mousing mettle... Good luck, Mark. -Original Message- From: Mark Cassino [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: September 25, 2003 6:54 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject:R.I.P. I'm bummed. A little before 3 this morning, I heard my cat cough and then this 'thud'. Flipping on the lights, I found her laying on the floor, unconscious. She died a few minutes later. Just a few hours before she was running around playing like a kitten. Vet says it was probably heartworms. Third cat to die this year, though they were all old. Rest in peace, Pandora. http://pug.komkon.org/03aug/panpug.html - MCC - Mark Cassino Kalamazoo, MI - Photography: http://www.markcassino.com
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My guess would be that there's another Pandora out there, looking for a chance to prove her mousing mettle... Hundreds, unfortunately. I volunteer with a local adoption center, so I get to see many wonderful cats in the course of a year. My experience is in socialising semi-ferals; at present I've got four that I've had for a year which came to me as hissing, spitting four-month-olds, but which are now handleable. I've also got a beautiful four-month-old from this year who is just about ready for adoption, and last week I got another four two-month-olds fresh out of the traps. Not to mention my own five resident cats, of course ... Here's one of my fosters from last year: (Warning: image captured using non-pentax equipment) http://www.panix.com/~johnf/temp/willow.jpg
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Mark, I'm truly sorry to hear of your loss. Our pets become members of our family and they are missed when they depart. Be thankful it was quick. I lost my Malamute Bear last year and I do miss him. We're down to one cat at the moment but we anticipate the addition of a new kitten soon. Kenneth Waller - Original Message - From: Mark Cassino [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, September 25, 2003 6:54 AM Subject: R.I.P. I'm bummed. A little before 3 this morning, I heard my cat cough and then this 'thud'. Flipping on the lights, I found her laying on the floor, unconscious. She died a few minutes later. Just a few hours before she was running around playing like a kitten. Vet says it was probably heartworms. Third cat to die this year, though they were all old. Rest in peace, Pandora. http://pug.komkon.org/03aug/panpug.html - MCC - Mark Cassino Kalamazoo, MI - Photography: http://www.markcassino.com
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Mark, All I can do is to add my condolences to those expressed from the other list members. We live with more than 20 cats here but this doesn't ease the pain of a single loss. A couple of years ago I found a kitten, a female, that lived with us only two months. She got sick and almost suddenly passed away. I still cannot look at her pictures without weeping. Gianfranco = __ Do you Yahoo!? The New Yahoo! Shopping - with improved product search http://shopping.yahoo.com
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Artur wrote: It's amasing how easily Z-1p has fallen from the very top to the very bottom... Actually, the Z-1 and the whole Z-series has been controversial since this forum started. The Z-series was direct reason as to why Pentax dissapeared from the slr map. It's predecessor, the SFX, sold well in fact. The F-series of lenses sold in 2-3 years time the same amount as the FA series need almost 10 years to achieve reflecting camera sales. Pentax slr sales flopped with the Z-series. To me it's no wonder. In the early 90's the big switch to AF occured. Nikon didn't have USM and VR by then. However, with a Pentax camera series that from the specification sheet had identical specifications as other slr line-ups (Nikon, Minolta, Canon), paired with forgettable looks, not single users switched to Pentax because everything could be had elsewere. The Pentax users who wanted AF found out that if they wanted the AF to actually work they needed new lenses anyway. And Pentax didn't have many AF lenses at that point. Since a Pentax didn't seem much different from a Nikon or a Canon, and you needed new lenses anyway, why buy Pentax again? The remaining Pentax user base, which by now consisted mostly of the conservative users (as the rest had mostly dissappeared), felt aliented by the plastic blobs of the Z-series and hence were reluctant to buy into them. A significant numbers of those who actually gave in and eventually bought the Z-1p were dissapointed. THis has really nothing to with how great or nice Z-1p is. It simply dissapeared in the marketplace and I doubt any amount of marketing could have save it. Now the Z-1p is simply and old, outdated camera. I cannot but noticed that those who slam the MZ-S are those who read (parts) of the specification sheet. But have you actually used one together with a Z-1p? I have side by side and there's simply no camparison. The MZ-S is a much better beforming camera in any way. In spite of 2.5fps rate you get more keepers because the AF can actually cope. Nor do you have to focus and recompose like on the one AF point on the Z-1p, something impossible with true action. Not only do the mZ-S feel much better; it feels much smoother, almost like comparing a luxury car to crude truck. As far as I can remeber, everyone on this forum who has actually replaced or the added the MZ-S to their Z-1p prefer the former. Pål - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
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Pal Wrote: The Z-series was direct reason as to why Pentax dissapeared from the slr map. I agree. When the PZ-1/Z-1 came out, I didn't like it at all. Plus their AF line was not complete either. The PZ1p/Z1p was a great improvement in many respects (analog scale in view finder, flash exp comp, mirror lock), but then this camera had some short comings as well which were addresed in the MZ-S. Owning a Z1p and now an MZ-S, I use my MZ-S 95% of the time. However, it took a bit of time to get used to the MZ-S. It's a great performer, and it's rugged and light. I don't care for new flagship as much as I would some more FA* lenses: 20-35mm f3.5, 400 mm f4, a 300mm f4.5 WITH a tripod camera to name a few. The lenses are what matter the most right? Cliff P.S. I don't use use Nikon because they don't put mirror lock-ups on any AF slr except the F5. From: Pål Jensen [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: R.I.P. Z-1p Date: Thu, 22 Aug 2002 00:15:37 +0200 Artur wrote: It's amasing how easily Z-1p has fallen from the very top to the very bottom... Actually, the Z-1 and the whole Z-series has been controversial since this forum started. The Z-series was direct reason as to why Pentax dissapeared from the slr map. It's predecessor, the SFX, sold well in fact. The F-series of lenses sold in 2-3 years time the same amount as the FA series need almost 10 years to achieve reflecting camera sales. Pentax slr sales flopped with the Z-series. To me it's no wonder. In the early 90's the big switch to AF occured. Nikon didn't have USM and VR by then. However, with a Pentax camera series that from the specification sheet had identical specifications as other slr line-ups (Nikon, Minolta, Canon), paired with forgettable looks, not single users switched to Pentax because everything could be had elsewere. The Pentax users who wanted AF found out that if they wanted the AF to actually work they needed new lenses anyway. And Pentax didn't have many AF lenses at that point. Since a Pentax didn't seem much different from a Nikon or a Canon, and you needed new lenses anyway, why buy Pentax again? The remaining Pentax user base! , which by now consisted mostly of the conservative users (as the rest had mostly dissappeared), felt aliented by the plastic blobs of the Z-series and hence were reluctant to buy into them. A significant numbers of those who actually gave in and eventually bought the Z-1p were dissapointed. THis has really nothing to with how great or nice Z-1p is. It simply dissapeared in the marketplace and I doubt any amount of marketing could have save it. Now the Z-1p is simply and old, outdated camera. I cannot but noticed that those who slam the MZ-S are those who read (parts) of the specification sheet. But have you actually used one together with a Z-1p? I have side by side and there's simply no camparison. The MZ-S is a much better beforming camera in any way. In spite of 2.5fps rate you get more keepers because the AF can actually cope. Nor do you have to focus and recompose like on the one AF point on the Z-1p, something impossible with true action. Not only do the mZ-S feel much better; it feels much smoother, almost like comparing a luxury car to crude truck. As far as I can remeber, everyone on this forum who has actually replaced or the added the MZ-S to their Z-1p prefer the former. Pål - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . MSN Photos is the easiest way to share and print your photos: Click Here - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
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P.S. I don't use use Nikon because they don't put mirror lock-ups on any AF slr except the F5. What about the F4? But it's no longer produced. As much as I like Pentax, my brother has just bought a F4, and I couldn't help but to fall in love with that camera. What? It's a Pentax list? OK - I'll shut up :) Lukasz - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
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On 21 Aug 2002 at 22:04, Artur Led¢chowski wrote: Rest in peace (or maybe rust in pieces?) dear Z-1p - once a respected and praised camera, recently found bulky, bulbous, uncomfortable etc etc etc.. You've died in disgrace. It's amasing how easily Z-1p has fallen from the very top to the very bottom... Just a thought To some of us it was a mistake since it's initial release so it hasn't fallen at all just lingered far too long, to many the MZ-S was what we were waiting for. Just a thought. Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://members.ozemail.com.au/~distudio/publications.html - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
