Hello from Chicagoland (far NW 'burbs)..

[llarson100]

Hello to all! APUG is a recent discovery to me and am I glad to have found it! What a great resource to anyone with an interest in the world of film photography. Which I have. I re-entered this world of film about a year and a half ago by taking a non-credit community college course on the basics of photography (but no darkroom work). Then I leaped into the credit courses (and believe me, it was a leap of faith for someone who hadn't been in a college course for, ooh, 30 years..). It was the real deal, it was magic..seeing those images appear on paper soaking in dektol.. What a rush.. So first semester was black and white, second semester was color (with litho thrown in..neat!) and first part of this summer spent with infrared. Infrared (using Kodak HIE) is waaay cool..for anyone who hasn't tried it, give it a shot! NOW it's independent study and I'm worrying over a concept to pursue.. But it'll work out.
Simultaneously, we (my daughter, who is just starting the "intermediate" color course) and I are in the midst of putting together a basement darkroom. Most of the major equipment has been purchased by way of eBay. But you may be seeing me on the forums asking for opinions on this or that. Glad to be here! --Lynn

 

[roteague]

Hi Lynn, welcome to APUG from Hawaii. I'm sure you will enjoy our community as much as I do. Looking forward to hearing more from you in the future.

 

[MattKing]

Welcome Lynn, from the Pacific Northwest.

There is lots of us here who agree totally about that magic...

Matt

 

[Mark Fisher]

Have fun. I'm in Highland Park. There are a few people around here who get together periodically and we are nearly due. Keep an eye on the postings and you are certainly welcome to come.

 

[Bill Hahn]

Welome Lynn,

Sounds like you're having fun - keep it up! (I lived in Northlake for a year back in the 70's, I found out the hard way you're not supposed to root for both the Cubs *and* the Sox....)

 

[Richard Wasserman]

Hi Lynn and welcome from Wilmette, I'm sure you'll like it here. So, what questions do you have?

Richard Wasserman

 

[fotch]

Welcome aboard Lynn - from Lake Geneva, Wisconsin,
APUG may be the best forum and community regarding conventional photography. Hope you enjoy it as much as I do.

 

[KEK]

Welcome from Algonquin and good luck with the darkroom

Kevin

 

[anyte]

Hi Lynn, welcome from Minnesota.

 

[light leak]

Welcome from Morris.
Good to have you here Lynn.

Jonathan

 

[llarson100]

Thanks for the welcome and I have a question!

Thanks to all for the warm welcome!

 

[Konical]

Good Evening, Lynn,

Welcome from southern Illinois.

Konical

 

[Mike A]

Welcome Lynn from Brookfield soon to be Yorkville.

Mike A

 

[fotch]

Thanks for the welcome and I have a question!

You have a question?

 

[coriana6jp]

Welcome from Japan, though I am a born and raised Napervillian, until several years ago. Might eventually head back though.

Gary

 

[CLAPhoto]

Welcome from the SW burbs.