impulse purchase

[Godfrey DiGiorgi]

In my meanderings yesterday, I came across a black Pentax MX body in 
what seems very nice condition. I recall seeing John Francis' MX and 
being quite taken with it, it reminds me of a faithful Nikon FM that I 
worked with for 19 years. I have plenty of Pentax lenses, enough for 
two bodies easily.

When I asked if it was for sale, the owner said "$30". At that price, 
who can resist? I even offered more but he said it was just stuff he 
wanted to get rid of, hadn't used it in years. The lens was damaged 
(front element cracked) ... said he'd taken it off and dropped it when 
he was cleaning the body. The body seems to work nicely. I'll have to 
buy some batteries and see if the meter is working.

I dunno when I'll shoot some film in it, but for $30 ...
Godfrey
  feeling strangely archaic with this in my hand