[filmscanners] Re: Polaroid Sprint Scan 4000

["Arthur Entlich" <artistic-1@shaw.ca>]

Hi David,

This was completely serendipity.  I am catching up on 3 weeks of email,
as a result of being flat on my back with a herniated disk, I was unable
to get to my computer (I couldn't walk or sit - still can't).  I am
responding to email and postings in order, so I hadn't even seen your
posting when I wrote and posted the one you refer to.

Bo and I have been in correspondence for several months regarding the
MinoltaPro web pages before they were put up.  You will note if you go
there that there is a page which is quoted from me regarding Minolta's
problem with gritty images with emphasized dust, etc. and my theory as
to the hows and whys.

Bo is a very inquisitive, smart, funny guy, and we have continued our
private correspondence.  Not having a Minolta Pro (but having a Minolta
Dual II) I haven't frequented the group very often, although I was
invited to join.

My use of the word "exclusive" was therefore obviously not in reply to
your posting.  It was a joke, because the number of Polaroid SS4000/+
scanners in use are not at the top of the list due to cost, Polaroid's
financial woes, and other issues, and also I used it to imply that few
other scanners could be included in the "Nothing to complain about" group.

So, in spite of the assumption (hey, aren't you the guy who just
provided a definition of "assume" from Webster? ;-)) that I was being my
usual sardonic self, I'm too tranqued out on pain killers right now for
that... ;-)  Also, I'm still flat on my back (just finally worked out a
way to get to my email while laying down), so too much blood is going to
my brain to me fully mentally functional.

My only personal remark is that I can guarantee you this, I am totally
unwilling to sign this "Joyfully" with the amount of pain, the lack of
movement and the inability to do anything, including scanning, that I am
experiencing right now.... ;-)

Take care, and relax ;-) (like I'm being forced to...)

Art

david soderman wrote:

> Art E. wrote:
>
>
>>We've started a new group called:
>>Nothingtocomplainabout@yahoo.groups.com
>>
>>Membership is by subscription only, and requires a sworn statement that
>>you won't tell anyone what fun we're having not fighting with some other
>>(unnamed) brands of scanners.
>>
>>It's very exclusive...
>>
>>;-)
>>
>
> Maybe I'm just over-sensitive...but I'll respond to the above Art's "fun
> bait"!
>
> I assume that this is a "playful volley" responding to my recently published
> URL of the Minolta Scan Multi Pro website.
>
> Fair enough!  :-)
>
> Just for the record, I do realize that I have used the word *exclusive*.
> However, I now feel obligated to explain just *why* I chose to use that word
> which I normally strongly dislike!  (I'm just an "average guy").
>
> I certainly did *not* use "exclusive" to come across as snobbish or aloof.
> I used "exclusive" to prepare people - before they submit posts to the
> website.  Bo, the moderator, does an admirable job of keeping the discussion
> forum as much of a "lean & clean & helpful machine" as possible!
>
> The Minolta Scan Multi Pro has distinct/particular issues.  Such issues
> would bore non-users.  Also, the colorful/likeable moderator is attempting
> to draw much attention to the Minolta Corporation re: the collective
> consensus of Scan Multi Pro users.
>
> I also happen to know that Mr. Art E. has a very good *personal* reason to
> take stake in the fine efforts of this website's creator/moderator!
>
> So here's a toast...to the importance of always having a keen sense of
> humor!
>
> Joyfully, -david soderman- <><
>


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