Uh, oh! How long does mine have yet to live? Which zipper failed and
where?
Chuck Norcutt
Ken Norton wrote:
> Rest in Peace, buddy. We've been through a lot together, you and me. Even
> if your name has always made my skin crawl, I've always respected you
> ability to hold your own. But, alas, the time comes when age and the miles
> of life catch up to us and you've lost the ability to keep it together.
>
> Last night, when I picked you up and the cameras tumbled forth, that was
> it. I knew your days were done. Fortunately, they fell only inches to the
> floor of the Jeep and not from my shoulder to the concrete driveway.
>
> Our journeys together are now done. You will be fondly remembered, and
> possibly replaced by a brand-new clone of yourself.
>
> The one trip together I shall not forget is our week on Isle Royale. Poor
> thing, you were stuffed to the gills and even had to carry a bottle of water
> too! But as humble as we were, we made great pictures together. While the
> others were packing bags twice your size, we efficiently and easily hiked
> past them. The canoe incident proved that you were by no means waterproof,
> but even that soaking you came through with your colors intact.
>
> Your zipper has failed. The one design weakness has caught up to you. Had
> it been designed even slightly differently, you may have worked for years to
> come. I knew there was some reason why I didn't take you to Colorado--that
> Interloper, the SlingShot guy had taken your place, but he was never as
> usable or comfortable to carry as you.
>
> You were a bargain, an absolute steal in the world of photographic
> equipment. Others, like you cost much, much more and are substantially
> heavier. You did your part, you performed well.
>
> Last night, I was saddened, but not angry. I couldn't bear to place you in
> the trash bin yet. Maybe you can keep stuff on the shelf safe and work, I
> don't know. But you shall never be used again to carry equipment--that
> zipper, just won't hold together.
>
> Canon 200EG Camera Backpack - Rest in peace, buddy. You really were the
> best bag I've ever had.
>
> AG Schnozz
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