M9 lust and teenage fantasies

[JohnTF]

Roger, I think thoughts on the M9 are more like the announcement of a new, fast car.

When I was a kid, the Shelby Cobra 500 was the car I wanted. Settled for a '72 Mustang. But I could make it do 135MPH. Now, I just like fast lenses.

427 GT w/ Dual Quad Holleys?

Had one for a few weeks in 67, BION, a loaner from the dealership. Later bought a 67 Mustang 390 GT 335 HP, red line at 140, 55 in first.

Like Leica Digital, not simple to service.

Teenage girls more likely to swoon over the cars.

Was shooting a Rollei 3.5 TLR and Pentax Spotmatic.

Kept those longer. ;-)

John

 

[John Robertson]

How come this is the only M9 thread I have actually read?

Me too!!!

 

[bean_counter]

with the kind of shape I'm in, I am afraid that obtaining a teenager's interest would be more expensive than an M9

can't afford, and honestly don't want, either one. well, maybe an M9, if it's really FF....

 

[JoeV]

The problem with the teenage ones is they can't make good coffee in the morning; heck, they don't even drink coffee, nor know what the stuff should taste like.

Perhaps a poor analogy, but an affordable digital camera is like a cheap Las Vegas wedding; easy to acquire, but you get the sneaking suspicion that you'll be doing it again in a few years. Whereas buying a Leica is more like an expensive wedding, except the bride's father ain't footing the bill!

~Joe

 

[user237428934]

with the kind of shape I'm in, I am afraid that obtaining a teenager's interest would be more expensive than an M9

can't afford, and honestly don't want, either one. well, maybe an M9, if it's really FF....

Forget the shape you're in. You need the car. But that's more expensive too.

 

[user237428934]

The problem with the teenage ones is they can't make good coffee in the morning;

Start the machine. Press the button. Coffee ready. Where is the problem?

 

[Roger Hicks]

Start the machine. Press the button. Coffee ready. Where is the problem?

You forgot the grinding first.

Cheers,

R.

 

[Gumby]

What a creepy and pathetic discussion. I'm sorry I happened to find this thread. Eeew, I feel dirty now... time for a shower. You guys need a good, long, cold shower.

 

[Roger Hicks]

You are a cheery little fellow, aren't you, Gumby?

A couple of dozen lighthearted replies to a lighthearted post, then... you.

Cheers,

R.

 

[Gumby]

I'm sorry that you disagree in such a disagreeable way, Rog. I look at it as a mature attitude that shows respect to teenage girls and the reputation of RFF. But... "whatever".

 

[kuzano]

Reality Check

Reality Check

At present, a teen age mistress is far more attainable than an M9. They exist, while the M9 is a true fantasy which is yet to be made available.

 

[DougFord]

[FONT=&quot]Sublimation[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot](the stigmata of M9 ownership)[/FONT]

 

[johannielscom]

How come this is the only M9 thread I have actually read?

(and more, until 10 characters)

 

[amateriat]

You forgot the grinding first.

Er....right. (I never forget that, and I don't even drink coffee.)

This thread is going some interestin' places...


- Barrett

 

[amateriat]

If I decide I absolutely have to have an M9, I may trot out the nuclear option - "honey, it's cheaper than a Harley!"

And less likely to get you in trouble...I think...


- Barrett

 

[robbert]

I actually DO have a teenage girlfriend while playing with my M3.
I would like a M9 though

 

[micromontenegro]

Another difference: for most, a teenage mistress is less desirable if she is full frame

 

[Dave Wilkinson]

What a creepy and pathetic discussion. I'm sorry I happened to find this thread. Eeew, I feel dirty now... time for a shower. You guys need a good, long, cold shower.

You are quite right - of course! I have now had that long cold shower, and am now confined to the house for a week - to reflect on my shameful participation in this on-line debauchery
Dave.