Well put Ken! I believe that is what keeps many of us here, even though
some no longer shoot with Olympus gear. It is good to see that such a
fine camera has found a good home!
Jim Couch
Ken Norton wrote:
>
> Thank you. I am making this pledge right now in front of the entire list.
> If or when I no longer am shooting film, I will gift my kit onto others who
> show the same desire, committment and need at absolutely no cost. There is
> no way I can profit from the generosity of others. In fact, as of this
> point, I will no longer "sell" any camera or darkroom equipment--it will all
> be given away. I've been doing some of that, but from here on out, my
> equipment is of no monetary value to me.
>
> The list of people among this group who have blessed me is starting to get a
> bit long. I'll not name them all here today, but through the years my wife
> and I have had very very tight financial conditions due to her twice
> surviving cancer, other health challenges and my being involved in a failed
> business startup. There's nothing like a bit of forced hardship to not only
> keep us humble, but to appreciate friendships no matter how far or obscure.
> We're better off now than we have been in 11 years. As my wife and I are in
> the ministry (she pastors a small church), it is "normal" for us to always
> be giving of ourselves to others, but we have to be reminded that giving of
> ourselves to others isn't a job, but a love that comes from deep inside.
> I've not been able to give to others in some ways, but I pledge to continue
> to give to others in any way I can.
>
> It may seem strange in some wierd way, but there are people here on the list
> (and past members) who I count among my best friends. I'll just single out
> one person--Tom Scales. When my wife was battling cancer, Tom was a
> tremendous encouragement to me as he knew what it meant to be a spouse of a
> wife suffering from an extreme health crisis. He may never realize the
> impact he had on our lives.
>
> This is what the OM list is all about. It's not about the equipment, it's
> about our friendships. Yes, Moose, you're a friend too!
>
> Ken Norton, aka AG-Schnozz
>
> AG=Silver
> Schnozz=Nose
>
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