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MRRiley · 08-11-2009, 04:39 PM

Adam has kindly allowed me to set up a "Lets Help Mel replace her Stolen Takumars" drive.

In case you haven't heard, Mel's car was broken into and her family was robbed the other day while they were on vacation. Among the many things they lost was her treasured collection of older lenses. Besides a whole bag of assorted misc gear she lost...

a 44m-6 Helios lens
a Tak 200/3.5 preset (a 200mm f4 on the way from gokenin (along with a Tak 300 f6.5 preset)) (thanks for the Vivitar 200mm f3.5 offer Gruoso)
a Tak 55/1.8 (donated by Cardinal43)(thanks for the similar offer gokenin)
a Tak 35/3.5 (donated by Wheatfield (along with a Tak 105mm f2.8)
a Cosina 28/2.8
an M42 2x teleconverter (donated by Wheatfield)
an M42 3x teleconverter (possible donation by SCGuy)
an m42 extension tube set (on the way from Peter Zack)(thanks for the bellows offer Blue)
an M42-k adaptor (on the way from gokenin) (thanks for the offered adapter & M42 Vivitar 135mm by bokehboy)
a 49mm reversing adaptor
a 52mm reversing adaptor
a 49mm-49mm lens to lens coupler (donated by geauxpez (along with a mystery bonus... hmmm))

Adam has said that if you wish to donate you can do so thru the regular forum donation system. If you do that, please PM me with the amount you donated so I can let him know how much was directed toward this effort (since there is no dedicated mode for "other" donations).

If you do not wish to use paypal, or wish to donate an amount that is not listed in the forum's donation system, you can mail a check made out to "Melanie Beus" directly to me and I will make sure she gets it. Send such donations to...

Melanie Beus c/o Michael Riley
1704 N. Argonne Ave
Sterling, VA 20164

Of course, if you have a spare TAK laying around that you'd like to donate (or even sell cheap) let me know and I guarantee she will put it to good use. You can ship these to Mel c/o me at the address listed above.

Mel is one of the nicest people on the forum and this would be a great way of showing her how much we appreciate her.

Mike

p.s. Mel had no idea that I was doing this. It just struck me that it'd be a nice way to help one of our own and help relieve the damage done. This isn't charity, it's just a helping hand to a friend who's been dealt a crumby hand.

Last edited by MRRiley; 08-16-2009 at 04:44 PM.

**monochrome** · 08-11-2009, 04:51 PM

in lieu of actual lenses - I am all sold out or I would send one.

Not Registered · 08-11-2009, 05:09 PM

I dont have the tak 200 f3.5 but I have a vivitar 200 f3.5 new that i have no use for it. If she is interested let me know and I will ship it to her.

Peter Zack · 08-11-2009, 05:44 PM

Donation in process. Excellent effort Mike. Great idea.

gokenin · 08-11-2009, 05:55 PM

I can put up the 55 and I think i have a spare m42 adaptor but will have to look and I have a 200 but its a F4 not the 3.5 will look for the adaptor tommorrow

davef · 08-11-2009, 06:16 PM

I'm in ... the forum needs more Mels. Thanks for getting this going Mike -- a noble effort. Dave

Per Adam ... donation made through the User CP donation mechanism (aug 11) Dave

geauxpez · 08-11-2009, 06:47 PM

I have the 49mm-49mm lens to lens coupler. Will try to ship it tomorrow from the office.

**Marc Langille** · 08-11-2009, 06:56 PM

As Peter said... donation in progress...

Bokehboy · 08-11-2009, 06:57 PM

Donation and PM sent. You guys are the best!

mel · 08-11-2009, 07:12 PM

omg you guys. i'm getting all weepy here. seriously. my eyes are leaking on my keyboard.

**Marc Langille** · 08-11-2009, 07:32 PM

Mike: you've been busted...

At least it's a good busted...

Mel, nothing to see here, move along now - everything is going along just fine...

Bokehboy · 08-11-2009, 09:13 PM

Originally posted by mel

omg you guys. i'm getting all weepy here. seriously. my eyes are leaking on my keyboard.

That's O.K. because I have plenty of extra keyboards too.

cardinal43 · 08-12-2009, 03:44 AM

Mike:

I have a Super Tak 55/1.8 and a Super-Multi-Coated Tak 55/1.8 and Mel can have her choice of either one. I'm in Gainesville and she lives in Nokesville (I think), so I can make arrangements to get it to her, or to you, either way works for me.

MRRiley · 08-12-2009, 06:04 AM

I've updated the lens and accessory offers in the original post so people know what has been offered and what is still needed. I'll talk with Mel to see if there are any preferences and get back with everyone on their offers).

You guys are freakin' G*R*E*A*T!!!!!

Mike

Wheatfield · 08-12-2009, 06:45 AM

Mike, I have a Super Takumar 35/3.5 that is looking for a home. I'll ship it to you in the next day or two.
Mel, if you'd like either a Tak 105/2.8 or a Tak 135/3.5 I'll include that in the box as well.
Either reply here or PM me in the next couple of days. It will probably be the weekend before I get this shipped.

08-11-2009, 04:39 PM	#1
MRRiley Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Sterling, VA, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,275	The "Lets Help Mel replace her Stolen TAKs" Drive Adam has kindly allowed me to set up a "Lets Help Mel replace her Stolen Takumars" drive. In case you haven't heard, Mel's car was broken into and her family was robbed the other day while they were on vacation. Among the many things they lost was her treasured collection of older lenses. Besides a whole bag of assorted misc gear she lost... a 44m-6 Helios lens a Tak 200/3.5 preset (a 200mm f4 on the way from gokenin (along with a Tak 300 f6.5 preset)) (thanks for the Vivitar 200mm f3.5 offer Gruoso) a Tak 55/1.8 (donated by Cardinal43)(thanks for the similar offer gokenin) a Tak 35/3.5 (donated by Wheatfield (along with a Tak 105mm f2.8) a Cosina 28/2.8 an M42 2x teleconverter (donated by Wheatfield) an M42 3x teleconverter (possible donation by SCGuy) an m42 extension tube set (on the way from Peter Zack)(thanks for the bellows offer Blue) an M42-k adaptor (on the way from gokenin) (thanks for the offered adapter & M42 Vivitar 135mm by bokehboy) a 49mm reversing adaptor a 52mm reversing adaptor a 49mm-49mm lens to lens coupler (donated by geauxpez (along with a mystery bonus... hmmm)) Adam has said that if you wish to donate you can do so thru the regular forum donation system. If you do that, please PM me with the amount you donated so I can let him know how much was directed toward this effort (since there is no dedicated mode for "other" donations). If you do not wish to use paypal, or wish to donate an amount that is not listed in the forum's donation system, you can mail a check made out to "Melanie Beus" directly to me and I will make sure she gets it. Send such donations to... Melanie Beus c/o Michael Riley 1704 N. Argonne Ave Sterling, VA 20164 Of course, if you have a spare TAK laying around that you'd like to donate (or even sell cheap) let me know and I guarantee she will put it to good use. You can ship these to Mel c/o me at the address listed above. Mel is one of the nicest people on the forum and this would be a great way of showing her how much we appreciate her. Mike p.s. Mel had no idea that I was doing this. It just struck me that it'd be a nice way to help one of our own and help relieve the damage done. This isn't charity, it's just a helping hand to a friend who's been dealt a crumby hand. Last edited by MRRiley; 08-16-2009 at 04:44 PM.

08-11-2009, 04:51 PM	#2
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Cash Donantion Sent in lieu of actual lenses - I am all sold out or I would send one.

08-11-2009, 06:16 PM	#6
davef Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Ontario Posts: 433	I'm in ... the forum needs more Mels. Thanks for getting this going Mike -- a noble effort. Dave Per Adam ... donation made through the User CP donation mechanism (aug 11) Dave Last edited by davef; 08-12-2009 at 05:20 PM. Reason: add note per Adam's request

08-11-2009, 06:57 PM	#9
Bokehboy Inactive Account Join Date: May 2009 Location: Pennsylvania, U. S. A. Posts: 247	Done deal. Donation and PM sent. You guys are the best!

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08-11-2009, 05:09 PM	#3
Not Registered Guest	I dont have the tak 200 f3.5 but I have a vivitar 200 f3.5 new that i have no use for it. If she is interested let me know and I will ship it to her.

08-11-2009, 05:44 PM	#4
Peter Zack Pentaxian Moderator Emeritus Join Date: May 2007 Location: Edmonton Alberta, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 10,643	Donation in process. Excellent effort Mike. Great idea.

08-11-2009, 05:55 PM	#5
gokenin Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: lowell,ma Posts: 1,899	I can put up the 55 and I think i have a spare m42 adaptor but will have to look and I have a 200 but its a F4 not the 3.5 will look for the adaptor tommorrow

08-11-2009, 06:47 PM	#7
geauxpez Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Atlanta Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,196	I have the 49mm-49mm lens to lens coupler. Will try to ship it tomorrow from the office.

08-11-2009, 06:56 PM	#8
Marc Langille Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: NW Arkansas, USA Posts: 4,710	As Peter said... donation in progress...

08-11-2009, 07:12 PM	#10
mel Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Virginia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,531	omg you guys. i'm getting all weepy here. seriously. my eyes are leaking on my keyboard.

08-11-2009, 07:32 PM	#11
Marc Langille Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: NW Arkansas, USA Posts: 4,710	Mike: you've been busted... At least it's a good busted... Mel, nothing to see here, move along now - everything is going along just fine...

08-11-2009, 09:13 PM	#12
Bokehboy Inactive Account Join Date: May 2009 Location: Pennsylvania, U. S. A. Posts: 247	Originally posted by mel omg you guys. i'm getting all weepy here. seriously. my eyes are leaking on my keyboard. That's O.K. because I have plenty of extra keyboards too.

08-12-2009, 03:44 AM	#13
cardinal43 Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Virginia Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,412	Mike: I have a Super Tak 55/1.8 and a Super-Multi-Coated Tak 55/1.8 and Mel can have her choice of either one. I'm in Gainesville and she lives in Nokesville (I think), so I can make arrangements to get it to her, or to you, either way works for me.

08-12-2009, 06:04 AM	#14
MRRiley Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Sterling, VA, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,275 Original Poster	I've updated the lens and accessory offers in the original post so people know what has been offered and what is still needed. I'll talk with Mel to see if there are any preferences and get back with everyone on their offers). You guys are freakin' GREAT!!!!! Mike

08-12-2009, 06:45 AM	#15
Wheatfield Moderator Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: The wheatfields of Canada Posts: 15,991	Mike, I have a Super Takumar 35/3.5 that is looking for a home. I'll ship it to you in the next day or two. Mel, if you'd like either a Tak 105/2.8 or a Tak 135/3.5 I'll include that in the box as well. Either reply here or PM me in the next couple of days. It will probably be the weekend before I get this shipped.

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