Any intrest in a film and darkroom workshop?

[venchka]

Yep. Works for me too.

Still percolating. Westley, check your email. The Lightbulb is beginning to flicker. It may be time to go public with an Idea.

[Big Dog]

Originally Posted by venchka

Yep. Both of us. Does that constitute a Special Interest Group?

I know Westley and I feel like the smallest of minority groups sometimes. I know that I might be a minority of 1: Old guy who doesn't own a digital camera, but does own 2 enlargers.

You can add me. Wayne, you are hardly unique, just maybe on this forum.

I do own a digital P&S, but also 4 enlargers (and parts of 2 more) I don't know how many film cameras and lenses I own without counting. (been "accumulating" for 40 years) I just got a new lens for the Maxxum in the mail yesterday!!!

[venchka]

Originally Posted by Big Dog

You can add me. I do own a digital P&S, but also 4 enlargers (and parts of 2 more) I don't know how many film cameras and lenses I own without counting. (they don't all "work", either) I just got a new lens for the Maxxum in the mail yesterday!!!

Sure signs of The Sickness. But it's better than many other maladies I can think of.

[lanky 23]

I am very interested in a darkroom sig and I hope a few us can get together to set-up a group. I am in the Tomball area.
Phil

[venchka]

I guess it's time to go public with Group A&W

Westley (TPF member wclavey) and I have been kicking the idea around for a few weeks. Very informal to the point of almost irreverent with serious overtones.

A&W standing for, but not limited to:

A&W root beer shops. One location kicked about for gatherings. Arby's & Whataburger could also work.
Adams & Weston. The ancestral fathers of the Idea.
Analog and Water. The darkroom component.

I do have one request: In keeping with the 19th & 20th Century nature of the work that we are trying to keep alive, may we refrain from calling this a SIG? It's a Group of folks with common methods, problems and goals who share their experiences freely with anyone.

Another thought while it's fresh: Digital is not a dirty word. Scanning and inkjet printing are an integral part of what Westley and I are doing. I'm sure others do the same.

I know Wes & I are interested. Steve (APUG user optique) in NW Houston may be interested as well. All are welcome. We'll figure out something for a first meeting. I'm guessing after the Holidays. I know folks are busy right now.

Wes & I are going to Longview on Saturday for the Ansel Adams exhibit of photographs. We plan to stop at the Texas State RR yard in Palestine Sunday afternoon on the way back to Houston. If anyone happens to be close to either place, give us a shout.

Is this a plan?

Wayne

[venchka]

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