Two new things to report

[leica M2 fan]

First is, I received a like new 35mm Alpa-Curtagon made by Schneider last week for the Alpa 6b. A test roll clearly shows it to be an outstanding lens, I do like it.
Second, today I received my Exakta Varex lla back from CLA and shutter curtain replacement and wow! It looks as good as brand new! Can you tell I'm excited? I have to load it with a test roll to check everything out. If all is well I will post the person's name who did the job for me. So far I'm very pleased.

 

[giellaleafapmu]

It has nothing to do with your post but after just 4,403 posts of you I noticed that you have a picture of one of my favorite musicians near your name and from your age you could have been the one taking that photo. Did you do? If so wooOOOOoooow!!!

GLF

 

[35mmdelux]

monk thelonious

 

[SolaresLarrave]

You shoot Alpas? 😱 Those are some fine machines...

Also, where in NorCal are you? I'm assuming that means Northern California... I must say that my second visit to your state was incredibly pleasant and photographically productive (San Francisco, Monterey, Big Sur). I wish I could say the same about my first, which was to San Diego...

In any case, congratulations on the new toy, and on the return of your prodigal camera! 🙂

 

[leica M2 fan]

giellaleafapmu and 35mmdelux: yes that is Thelonius Monk and no, I didn't take the photo. It was an album cover I copied and use here as a tribute to a fine, fine musician. I've been around a long time in the jazz scene and was fortunate to see Thelonius and also Coltrane here in San Francisco way back in the 50's.
Francisco- yes I love the Alpa and the Exakta. Both are quirky cameras to work with but I just like how they look and feel in my hand. The lenses for them are extremely good. I followed your trip here on RFF and am pleased that you enjoyed that trip. There is a lot to see and experience here and down a south a little as you mentioned. Thanks for your comments, I appreciate them.