Helen Hill finally says Ciao ... it's been Fun

[raid]

Don has always treated me very kindly when I needed him to check out a lens for me. He had time for my lens repairs or for my curious questions on some camera or lens. Don would advise me what to do.

 

[Deleted member 65559]

Nice to see you back Kostya and Helen.

VanCam now lists Leica on their website as a make they service. Horst Wenzel owned VanCam before he retired and Bir Arneja took over. The guys at Kindermann in Toronto told me to ask Horst first, then VanCam when I was inquiring about a Leica CLA last year. I never bought the camera, so I never followed through, but I would definitely ask them both if I needed Leica service in Canada.

Thanks Greg,
That's good info. A friend of mine in Field just last month had some work done by Horst. I hadn't spoken to Horst in more than a year. The VanCam connection is useful. I'll give them a call if i need work. Knock on wood.....it will be a while. I last spoke to Kindermann in 2018 and spoke with Gerry. He was there....but had stopped taking work. The winding road happily took me to Don G, who took very good care of my Leica M requirements... no one else had the needed parts.

 

[Pentode]

Nice to see you back Kostya and Helen.

Add me to the long list who share this sentiment!

 

[airfrogusmc]

Wow and I missed everything. Glad to see Ko and Helen back.

 

[airfrogusmc]

Huss told me he is gone for good...

Thats to bad.

 

[largedrink]

Hello Bill,

It’s ok .., Don said it’s ok ~ All good 😉

Not sure if I would consider it a coup, but do get your point... giggles
Just a wise move on someone that has worked and Loved Leica for years

Glad to hear that, as I mentioned RFF when I asked Don whether he could sell me a self timer lever for my IIIg, which is sadly missing one. He responded immediately and yes, the parts are on their way! Great service. And welcome back Helen!

 

[airfrogusmc]

Well thought all of YOU Canada Leica Midland Junkies
might like a tease, some GOOD news
amongst the Crazy Mad World we are now living in ...🙄

Also the reason why I so LOVE Don /Dag
he always brings a Smile and makes me laugh !!
Don't put us on the phone, we can never hang up~

but here's his funny Email:

"Helen,

What are you doing looking at my website? Thank you for your $19.00 PayPal for the eyepiece Guard.
Something interesting just happened- I bought the Entire Leica, Canada Repair & Parts departments and it all arrived last Tuesday. Tons of parts.
I hope you're doing well

Regards,
Don
DAG"

so the secret is out,
You now know who to find for your 'Canada Repair & Parts'
Best to ALL~ Helen

First good to see you posting Helen. You have always been one of my favs around here. And agree, Don is a great guy and an amazing Leica repairman. He has always hit it out of the park when working on my cameras.

Good to see Ko still around to.