Took the day off work to do a charity fair at my kid's school. First images ofthe day were great!, then it got too hot and my developer wet to crap, too aggressive. Fixed that. Then the sun was hitting the dark box window, which made it too bright fogging a couple plates. fine, fixed that. Did I mention I had no actual customers? I fought for 4 hours to keep the plates nice for fun I guess. To top it all of me BRAND NEW Darlot was pinched. Never even got to use it.
Why do I do this hobby again? anyone?

poopies.

thanks for reading, I needed that.
sigh.

I've had days like that, although no lens stolen. Dilute developer, 50-50, if necessary to combat the heat.

Typical day at the office except for the lens being stolen. I am very sorry to hear this. Who would do that? I hope it somehow finds its way back to you.