Re: Let's test the list!

[Alan C]

In SA with up to 8 hours Load Shedding per day & subsequent switch on 
surges, the insurance claims have skyrocketed. Mostly TV's, Fridges & 
Aircons. The insurance companies have "eliminated" their risk by 
insisting on a surge protector fitted to the DB by a certified 
electrician. Too expensive for most of us so we now have individual 
surge plugs on sensitive appliances.


Alan C

On 09-Dec-23 10:24 AM, mike wilson wrote:

Surge protectors are mandatory on new installs in the UK, now, probably because 
of the poor state of the supply infrastructure.  We had three failures last 
year (with accompanying surges) alone.  None so far this year, surprisingly.

On 07/12/2023 22:48 GMT Rick Womer  wrote:

  
I don't know about the server gods, but some gods somewhere weren't happy

with my photo computer .

On the night of November 13 it seems that our house had a massive power
surge. The victims were (1) my photo computer setup, consisting of a Mac
Mini and two on-line OWC hard drives. A few days later we learned that the
control circuit board and some of the wiring for our house's minisplit
AC/heating system were partially melted (we are now using our hot water
heating system).

We're waiting for a new circuit board and valves for the minisplit system,
and I've been chipping away at the computer problems. The OS on the Mac
needs replacing, and both external drives have media and file system errors
on Disk Utility which are making them flaky.

So, in the midst of other activities, I've been chipping away at the
problem. I'm shifting files from two other external hard drives (which
aren't in daily use) so that I can shift my files off the damaged drives
and reformat them.

Then I'll be able to transfer a bunch of files, reformat the external
drives they were on, transfer files back, and hope that Lightroom
cooperates in getting everything accessible.



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Re: GESO: Aviary in Colombia

[Alan Cole]

Excellent gallery, Stan. you managed to "de-zooify" the images very well.
The Black Crowned Crane is a handsome chappie as is the pink spoonbill.

Alan C

On Sat, Dec 9, 2023 at 8:56 PM Stanley Halpin 
wrote:

> Our recent trip to Cartagena included a half-day guided visit to the
> Colombian National Aviary. I have never been a big fan of taking pictures
> in zoos (or aviaries), it seems too easy and somewhat exploitive at the
> same time. But in situations like this, where the birds are comfortable and
> well treated, it does provide a chance to get views of these lovely
> creatures that might take a life-time to see in the wild.
>
> So, for your viewing pleasure, some birds along with a few flowers and
> iguanas for variety…
>
> Stan
>
> https://photos.stanhalpin.com/p102505059 <
> https://photos.stanhalpin.com/p102505059>
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Re: Let's test the list!

[mike wilson]

Not horrendously expensive here, as long as your consumer unit (fusebox) has 
room for it.  Cartridge types (a base that fits the rail in the unit with a 
replaceable active part) vary from about £30 to £150.  No more than an hour's 
work for the sparky to fit it.  Using surge protector plugs on everything would 
easily cost us that.
> On 09/12/2023 17:24 GMT Alan Cole  wrote:
> 
>  
> In SA with up to 8 hours Load Shedding per day & subsequent switch on
> surges, the insurance claims have skyrocketed. Mostly TV's, Fridges &
> Aircons. The insurance companies have now "eliminated" their risk by
> insisting on a surge protector fitted to the DB by a certified electrician.
> Too expensive for most of us so we now have individual surge plugs on
> sensitive appliances.
> 
> Alan C
> 
> On Sat, Dec 9, 2023 at 10:41 AM mike wilson  wrote:
> 
> > Surge protectors are mandatory on new installs in the UK, now, probably
> > because of the poor state of the supply infrastructure.  We had three
> > failures last year (with accompanying surges) alone.  None so far this
> > year, surprisingly.
> > > On 07/12/2023 22:48 GMT Rick Womer  wrote:
> > >
> > >
> > > I don't know about the server gods, but some gods somewhere weren't happy
> > > with my photo computer .
> > >
> > > On the night of November 13 it seems that our house had a massive power
> > > surge. The victims were (1) my photo computer setup, consisting of a Mac
> > > Mini and two on-line OWC hard drives. A few days later we learned that
> > the
> > > control circuit board and some of the wiring for our house's minisplit
> > > AC/heating system were partially melted (we are now using our hot water
> > > heating system).
> > >
> > > We're waiting for a new circuit board and valves for the minisplit
> > system,
> > > and I've been chipping away at the computer problems. The OS on the Mac
> > > needs replacing, and both external drives have media and file system
> > errors
> > > on Disk Utility which are making them flaky.
> > >
> > > So, in the midst of other activities, I've been chipping away at the
> > > problem. I'm shifting files from two other external hard drives (which
> > > aren't in daily use) so that I can shift my files off the damaged drives
> > > and reformat them.
> > >
> > > Then I'll be able to transfer a bunch of files, reformat the external
> > > drives they were on, transfer files back, and hope that Lightroom
> > > cooperates in getting everything accessible.
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Re: GESO: Aviary in Colombia

[Henk Terhell]

A pleasant gallery indeed. I like in particular all these exotic birds.

Henk

Op 2023-12-09 om 19:48 schreef Stanley Halpin:

Our recent trip to Cartagena included a half-day guided visit to the Colombian 
National Aviary. I have never been a big fan of taking pictures in zoos (or 
aviaries), it seems too easy and somewhat exploitive at the same time. But in 
situations like this, where the birds are comfortable and well treated, it does 
provide a chance to get views of these lovely creatures that might take a 
life-time to see in the wild.

So, for your viewing pleasure, some birds along with a few flowers and iguanas 
for variety…

Stan

https://photos.stanhalpin.com/p102505059 

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Re: GESO: Aviary in Colombia

[Larry Colen]

Cool, there are some pretty birds, and some really weird looking ones.


> On Dec 9, 2023, at 10:48 AM, Stanley Halpin  
> wrote:
> 
> Our recent trip to Cartagena included a half-day guided visit to the 
> Colombian National Aviary. I have never been a big fan of taking pictures in 
> zoos (or aviaries), it seems too easy and somewhat exploitive at the same 
> time. But in situations like this, where the birds are comfortable and well 
> treated, it does provide a chance to get views of these lovely creatures that 
> might take a life-time to see in the wild. 
> 
> So, for your viewing pleasure, some birds along with a few flowers and 
> iguanas for variety…
> 
> Stan
> 
> https://photos.stanhalpin.com/p102505059 
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Re: GESO: Aviary in Colombia

[Paul Stenquist]

Nice gallery!
Paul

> On Dec 9, 2023, at 1:48 PM, Stanley Halpin  
> wrote:
> 
> Our recent trip to Cartagena included a half-day guided visit to the 
> Colombian National Aviary. I have never been a big fan of taking pictures in 
> zoos (or aviaries), it seems too easy and somewhat exploitive at the same 
> time. But in situations like this, where the birds are comfortable and well 
> treated, it does provide a chance to get views of these lovely creatures that 
> might take a life-time to see in the wild.
> 
> So, for your viewing pleasure, some birds along with a few flowers and 
> iguanas for variety…
> 
> Stan
> 
> https://photos.stanhalpin.com/p102505059 
> 
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Re: Let's test the list!

[John Sessoms]

I'd get an electrician in to check whether the neutral connection has 
been compromised.




On 12/7/2023 6:40 PM, Doug Brewer wrote:
Rick, have you spoken to your power provider? I mean, we're aware of 
your history with electronic equipment and some software packages, but 
this kind of event is not normal.



On 12/7/23 5:48 PM, Rick Womer wrote:

I don't know about the server gods, but some gods somewhere weren't happy
with my photo computer .

On the night of November 13 it seems that our house had a massive power
surge. The victims were (1) my photo computer setup, consisting of a Mac
Mini and two on-line OWC hard drives. A few days later we learned that 
the

control circuit board and some of the wiring for our house's minisplit
AC/heating system were partially melted (we are now using our hot water
heating system).

We're waiting for a new circuit board and valves for the minisplit 
system,

and I've been chipping away at the computer problems. The OS on the Mac
needs replacing, and both external drives have media and file system 
errors

on Disk Utility which are making them flaky.

So, in the midst of other activities, I've been chipping away at the
problem. I'm shifting files from two other external hard drives (which
aren't in daily use) so that I can shift my files off the damaged drives
and reformat them.

Then I'll be able to transfer a bunch of files, reformat the external
drives they were on, transfer files back, and hope that Lightroom
cooperates in getting everything accessible.

Stay tuned.

Rick

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Re: wishlist items

[John Sessoms]

But even then you could buy clock drives for them - even electric clock 
drives.


On 12/6/2023 11:35 PM, Alan Cole wrote:

  Nice stuff - toys for boys! But how technology has progressed.

Eons ago I had a 6" reflector mounted on a heavy wooden tripod with a
manual equatorial mount. One had to slowly rotate a knob on the end of a
flex drive to keep the object of interest in view. Crude by comparison but
it worked.

Alan C

On Wed, Dec 6, 2023 at 9:26 PM Larry Colen  wrote:





On Dec 6, 2023, at 10:48 AM, John Sessoms  wrote:



On 12/5/2023 2:13 PM, Larry Colen wrote:

I was doing some idle poking around on ebay, KEH etc. for some wishlist

items and one thing that I'm actively looking for.  I figure that it's
worth mentioning them here in case anybody is looking to sell one of them,
or has some important advice about any of these.

The one thing that I'm actively looking for is an equatorial mount.

I'm planning on heading out to visit my sister and catch the total eclipse
in April.  At the 2018 eclipse I just used a tripod and had to keep
adjusting it every few minutes to keep the sun in the frame.


https://www.amazon.com/Star-Adventurer-Pro-Pack-S20512/dp/B07NY44782

I bought the Pro Pack. Used it with my Tokina 80-200 f/2.8 to photograph

the annular eclipse in October, and that's the setup I plan to use in April.


I searched the used market and didn't find anything that was as good a

value. My only complaint is the counter-weight is a bit light for longer
lenses ... I was afraid it wouldn't be sufficient for my 300/2.8.


... and NEVER gonna try to mount the 600/4 on it.



It seems that the two most recommended for work with a DSLR are that one
and the iOptron
https://www.ioptron.com/product-p/3550.htm


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Re: wishlist items

[John Sessoms]

I looked at the iOptron, in fact that was the one I really wanted, but 
no one had it in stock when I needed to buy (so I could learn to use it 
before I needed it).


On 12/6/2023 2:09 PM, Larry Colen wrote:




On Dec 6, 2023, at 10:48 AM, John Sessoms  wrote:




https://www.amazon.com/Star-Adventurer-Pro-Pack-S20512/dp/B07NY44782

I bought the Pro Pack. Used it with my Tokina 80-200 f/2.8 to photograph the 
annular eclipse in October, and that's the setup I plan to use in April.





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the iOptron
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GESO: Aviary in Colombia

[Stanley Halpin]

Our recent trip to Cartagena included a half-day guided visit to the Colombian 
National Aviary. I have never been a big fan of taking pictures in zoos (or 
aviaries), it seems too easy and somewhat exploitive at the same time. But in 
situations like this, where the birds are comfortable and well treated, it does 
provide a chance to get views of these lovely creatures that might take a 
life-time to see in the wild. 

So, for your viewing pleasure, some birds along with a few flowers and iguanas 
for variety…

Stan

https://photos.stanhalpin.com/p102505059 

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Re: Let's test the list!

[Alan Cole]

 In SA with up to 8 hours Load Shedding per day & subsequent switch on
surges, the insurance claims have skyrocketed. Mostly TV's, Fridges &
Aircons. The insurance companies have now "eliminated" their risk by
insisting on a surge protector fitted to the DB by a certified electrician.
Too expensive for most of us so we now have individual surge plugs on
sensitive appliances.

Alan C

On Sat, Dec 9, 2023 at 10:41 AM mike wilson  wrote:

> Surge protectors are mandatory on new installs in the UK, now, probably
> because of the poor state of the supply infrastructure.  We had three
> failures last year (with accompanying surges) alone.  None so far this
> year, surprisingly.
> > On 07/12/2023 22:48 GMT Rick Womer  wrote:
> >
> >
> > I don't know about the server gods, but some gods somewhere weren't happy
> > with my photo computer .
> >
> > On the night of November 13 it seems that our house had a massive power
> > surge. The victims were (1) my photo computer setup, consisting of a Mac
> > Mini and two on-line OWC hard drives. A few days later we learned that
> the
> > control circuit board and some of the wiring for our house's minisplit
> > AC/heating system were partially melted (we are now using our hot water
> > heating system).
> >
> > We're waiting for a new circuit board and valves for the minisplit
> system,
> > and I've been chipping away at the computer problems. The OS on the Mac
> > needs replacing, and both external drives have media and file system
> errors
> > on Disk Utility which are making them flaky.
> >
> > So, in the midst of other activities, I've been chipping away at the
> > problem. I'm shifting files from two other external hard drives (which
> > aren't in daily use) so that I can shift my files off the damaged drives
> > and reformat them.
> >
> > Then I'll be able to transfer a bunch of files, reformat the external
> > drives they were on, transfer files back, and hope that Lightroom
> > cooperates in getting everything accessible.
> >
> >
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Re: Let's test the list!

[mike wilson]

Surge protectors are mandatory on new installs in the UK, now, probably because 
of the poor state of the supply infrastructure.  We had three failures last 
year (with accompanying surges) alone.  None so far this year, surprisingly.
> On 07/12/2023 22:48 GMT Rick Womer  wrote:
> 
>  
> I don't know about the server gods, but some gods somewhere weren't happy
> with my photo computer .
> 
> On the night of November 13 it seems that our house had a massive power
> surge. The victims were (1) my photo computer setup, consisting of a Mac
> Mini and two on-line OWC hard drives. A few days later we learned that the
> control circuit board and some of the wiring for our house's minisplit
> AC/heating system were partially melted (we are now using our hot water
> heating system).
> 
> We're waiting for a new circuit board and valves for the minisplit system,
> and I've been chipping away at the computer problems. The OS on the Mac
> needs replacing, and both external drives have media and file system errors
> on Disk Utility which are making them flaky.
> 
> So, in the midst of other activities, I've been chipping away at the
> problem. I'm shifting files from two other external hard drives (which
> aren't in daily use) so that I can shift my files off the damaged drives
> and reformat them.
> 
> Then I'll be able to transfer a bunch of files, reformat the external
> drives they were on, transfer files back, and hope that Lightroom
> cooperates in getting everything accessible.
> 
>
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