My local camera store took mercy on me and loaned me the newest Panasonic until my camera comes back. Amazon won't be doing that, any time soon. Really, incredibly nice of them - willing to loan it out for a month, on just my good word and my driver's license. A big plus from "shopping local."
We found 6 months old Gus while out on a walk today. He imagines that he is going to get a treat.
10/1/2020: Finished year 7 (!), with continuing gratitude towards this amazing community. Based in St. Louis, MO. Regular worker-bee and self-taught photography dilettante....