Re: Tech Question - how full can you fill hard drives?

2007-05-05 Thread Doug Franklin
Mark Cassino wrote: How much empty space does a hard drive need to work properly? I've seen articles on the web that say a drive should not be filled beyond 80% of capacity - wow, that would be a huge bite out of the storage space. If the drives aren't active (daily read/write updates) you

RE: OT: Vaseline on the lens

2007-05-05 Thread Jens Bladt
Godfrey - Idid this one with praactiacally no photoshopping (except for masking out the crop I wanted). I used grease on the lens filter (edges), which is especielly evident/visible in the lower right hand side. http://www.flickr.com/photos/bladt/484727285/ Regards Jens Bladt

Re: OT - more bike stuff

2007-05-05 Thread David Mann
On May 5, 2007, at 12:19 AM, frank theriault wrote: It does depend where you are. The coffee shop that I often hang out at, the Jet Fuel, is a roadie hangout. $6000 Cervelos, Colnagos, Merlins and Lightspeeds are regularly locked up outside. One of the biker-cafes here is a bit like that,

Re: OT - more bike stuff

2007-05-05 Thread David Mann
On May 4, 2007, at 11:18 PM, Cotty wrote: On 4/5/07, David Mann, discombobulated, unleashed: Now, enough of these pansy road bikes. http://www.digistar.com/~dmann/temp/enduro.jpg Nice. I nearly got discs. Do they get mudded up / need more servicing? I haven't done much mud-riding on that

Re: OT - more bike stuff

2007-05-05 Thread David Mann
On May 5, 2007, at 12:06 AM, frank theriault wrote: 49 tooth chainring, 17 tooth cog. It looked a lot higher than that. Maybe the frame is a little smaller than I thought. I was thinking you had tree-trunk legs and were running something stupid like 54:12. In its commuting setup my

DA*16-50 f2.8 Hands on

2007-05-05 Thread Leon Altoff
Hi all, I've just come back from the Melbourne PMA show. The only real bits of interest was looking at the new lenses and the AF540 which I have not managed to look at in the flesh yet. The had mock ups of the 3 new DA* lenses and also the 16-50 on a K10D. The lens focusing was, as far as

RE: Anyone travel with a step stool?

2007-05-05 Thread Bob W
The traditional solution for the photographer on the go is the aluminium case. Its 3 main purposes are - something to carry your stuff in, something to protect your stuff, something to stand on. -- Bob -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf

RE: OT - more bike stuff

2007-05-05 Thread Bob W
Road riding does scare me due to the traffic I find riding on roads much more enjoyable than riding in bike lanes or on canal towpaths or suchlike. At least on the road you can go fast, don't have to keep stopping, and pedestrians aren't constantly getting in your way. As a general rule bike

Re: Tech Question - how full can you fill hard drives?

2007-05-05 Thread Leon Altoff
Mark, There is a lot of wasted space on hard drives. If you use Windows (I can't remember if you do or not) Selecting a group of files in Windows explorer right clicking and selecting Properties will give you two size measurements, Size and Size on Disk. The Size on disk measurement takes

Re: Anyone travel with a step stool?

2007-05-05 Thread Maris V. Lidaka Sr.
I used to have a Pontiac Bonneville with a sun roof (and traction control, for our winters). My son unfortunately 'hit a pothole' and destroyed the engine, and before I could have it replaced he hit an expressway ramp barrier and wreaked havoc on the body. Total loss at that point (I was well

Re: How do you guys do panoramas anyway?

2007-05-05 Thread Toine
Yes the nodal point, It's located somewhere in your lens. If you want to buy a panoramic head consider the nodal ninja http://www.nodalninja.com one of the best heads (and cheapest) if you want to shoot full 360 degree panos with a fisheye (the pentax/tokina 10-17 is one of the best choices). I

Re: How do you guys do panoramas anyway?

2007-05-05 Thread Toine
In pictures (quick and dirty): http://leende.net/panoheads Toine == Huh, that is the nodal point thing then, the camera axis not my axis. (Haven't had time to look at Mark's page yet). I also have CS and will probably get CS3. Thanks, Toine, and thanks Ken. Someone

Re: DA*16-50 f2.8 Hands on

2007-05-05 Thread David Savage
Thanks for the report Leon. Did CRK give any indication as to when we can expect the lens? Cheers, Dave On 5/5/07, Leon Altoff [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi all, I've just come back from the Melbourne PMA show. The only real bits of interest was looking at the new lenses and the AF540

Re: OT: Vaseline on the lens

2007-05-05 Thread drew
William Robb wrote: You can make quite an effective softening filter that is grease free by stretching a small peice of nylon stocking material (black seems to work best) over a filter ring, and then attaching it in place with hot glue. After that, burn a few holes in the nylon with a lit

Re: Peso: Grannie's Gate

2007-05-05 Thread drew
Jack Davis wrote: The Mrs and I took a short meandering drive this AM and, although I still don't know why, I had to shoot this gate. I have no idea if a Granny lives there, but I thought Grannie's Gate to be a better title than Kincaidesk. Jack Comments of course welcome.

Re: PESO - Bird in heavy weather

2007-05-05 Thread Tim Øsleby
You are absolutely right Tom. It is front focused. The poor fellow wandered constantly, and I had trouble geting the focus right in the weather. When opening up to focus, and then steping down again to make the shot, it is a hit and miss on moving subjects. I can live with manual focus, bit I

Re: Tech Question - how full can you fill hard drives?

2007-05-05 Thread Bob Rapp
Other notes within the windows system. Turn off Windows System Restore, Recycle Bin, Virtual Memory and file indexing. This will give you the most storage. I do this will all non-programme and system partitions/drives. Bob - Original Message - From: Leon Altoff [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: Anyone travel with a step stool?

2007-05-05 Thread Bob Shell
I keep a short stepladder in my car. Got it at Wal-Mart or some other cheapo place. It's designed for use in the kitchen to get things off high shelves. Has three steps and a curved metal piece like an upside-down U for you to hold on to. I can stand on the top step, about two feet up,

Re: Anyone travel with a step stool?

2007-05-05 Thread Bob Shell
On May 4, 2007, at 9:32 PM, Jack Davis wrote: I remember a picture of Ansel standing on a platform he'd built on top of his car.(??) I can't think of the name at the moment, but there is a company that makes those platforms commercially. Attaches to the top of a car like a luggage rack

Enablement: SMC-M 3.5-4.5/28-50mm

2007-05-05 Thread Jens Bladt
Got this one in the mail today. In like new condition. I paid 30 USD for it. A nice little lens - focusing is smooth as butter. http://www.flickr.com/photos/bladt/484865614/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/bladt/484753328/in/photostream/ Regards Jens Bladt http://www.jensbladt.dk +45 56 63 77 11

Re: Purple Plum

2007-05-05 Thread Paul Stenquist
Thanks Ken. It took a few tries, due to wind, DOF calculation and framing. That's what I love about digital. Paul On May 4, 2007, at 11:49 PM, Kenneth Waller wrote: Great composition nice subject well executed. Kenneth Waller - Original Message - From: Paul Stenquist [EMAIL

Re: What's Inside? Purple Plum

2007-05-05 Thread Paul Stenquist
Thanks Maris. That FA 50/1.4 is probably the best bargain in modern autofocus glass. We used to pay close to $1000 for the 85/1.4. This lens goes for a bit more than $200, and it has the FOV that a 75/1.4 would have with full frame film. It's a winner. Paul On May 5, 2007, at 12:10 AM, Maris

Pentax in Portland

2007-05-05 Thread Morten Dahl
I'm going to Portland, Oregon, this summer, escaping Norwegian prices and VAT for a few days. I will be looking for a Pentax shop (or a shop willing to order some lenses in advance). Any suggestions? Best regards, Morten -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: Anyone travel with a step stool?

2007-05-05 Thread Scott Loveless
Bob Shell wrote: I keep a short stepladder in my car. Got it at Wal-Mart or some other cheapo place. It's designed for use in the kitchen to get things off high shelves. Has three steps and a curved metal piece like an upside-down U for you to hold on to. I can stand on the top

RE: OT: Vaseline on the lens

2007-05-05 Thread Bob W
I found another method of getting soft focus, but I wouldn't recommend it... Last week I found an old +4 close-up lens in the bottom of my bits box. It was so dirty i cleaned it with dishwashing liquid and hot water. Well I must have not dried a properly because when I was trying it I

Re: DA*16-50 f2.8 Hands on

2007-05-05 Thread Leon Altoff
Hi Dave, They are expecting it soon, probably July. They have prices for the first 2 due out (I don't remember the specifics as I'm not planning on rushing out to buy these lenses as I'm happy with the 16-45, but the 16-50 was about AU$1300 and AU$1600 for the other one). I asked about the

Re: PESO: What's Inside?

2007-05-05 Thread David J Brooks
Having Grace as a border works well. Dave On 5/4/07, Paul Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Another one with the FA 50/1.4. F 7.1 @ 1/60th. On the K10D. http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=5928988size=lg -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: PESO: Purple Plum

2007-05-05 Thread David J Brooks
I like these type of tree shots. Dave On 5/4/07, Paul Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The purple plum is a flowering shrub or small tree with extremely fragrant flowers. This decorative variety doesn't bear fruit, but it's a pretty spring plant. Shot with the FA 50/1.4, f11 @ 1/50th.

Re: Anyone travel with a step stool?

2007-05-05 Thread Paul Sorenson
Ace Hardware lists a bunch, including one like Bob mentioned below. Looks like you can buy online and have it shipped to your local store if it's not available in-store. http://tinyurl.com/2ee3yq -p Bob Shell wrote: I keep a short stepladder in my car. Got it at Wal-Mart or some other

Re: Tech Question - how full can you fill hard drives?

2007-05-05 Thread Jan van Wijk
Hi Mark, On Fri, 04 May 2007 23:14:48 -0400, Mark Cassino wrote: I've got a real 'get it done' mindset on moving my digital photos from DVD's and CD's to external hard drives. Unfortunately, my math seems to have been off on how many of these external drives I'd need... Aside from the real vs

Re: OT: Vaseline on the lens

2007-05-05 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
On May 4, 2007, at 11:45 PM, Jens Bladt wrote: I did this one with praactiacally no photoshopping (except for masking out the crop I wanted). I used grease on the lens filter (edges), which is especielly evident/visible in the lower right hand side.

Re: OT: Vaseline on the lens

2007-05-05 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
On May 5, 2007, at 5:28 AM, Bob W wrote: Rain is quite good for that too, as some of these shots testify: http://www.web-options.com/Staithes2007/ Where is Staithes, Bob? Is that on the northeast coast? Godfrey -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: Anyone travel with a step stool?

2007-05-05 Thread Bob Shell
On May 5, 2007, at 9:29 AM, Paul Sorenson wrote: Ace Hardware lists a bunch, including one like Bob mentioned below. Looks like you can buy online and have it shipped to your local store if it's not available in-store. http://tinyurl.com/2ee3yq -p The Cosco Big Step shown on that

RE: GFM and music

2007-05-05 Thread Bill Owens
I don't mean to be a spoil sport, but we must remember that the PDML group in a minority in the campground. We must remember to respect others and keep the partying to a minimum. How about if we shut down the noise at around 10:00? Bill -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: GFM and music

2007-05-05 Thread Cotty
On 5/5/07, Bill Owens, discombobulated, unleashed: I don't mean to be a spoil sport, but we must remember that the PDML group in a minority in the campground. We must remember to respect others and keep the partying to a minimum. How about if we shut down the noise at around 10:00? Cue Mark

Re: Anyone travel with a step stool?

2007-05-05 Thread Cotty
On 5/5/07, Bob W, discombobulated, unleashed: The traditional solution for the photographer on the go is the aluminium case. Its 3 main purposes are - something to carry your stuff in, something to protect your stuff, something to stand on. Good point. I carry one in the Land Rover, although to

Re: OT - more bike stuff

2007-05-05 Thread Cotty
On 5/5/07, Bob W, discombobulated, unleashed: As a general rule bike lanes, especially those that are segregated from traffic, are the worst idea anyone ever implemented for cyclists. Bike lanes should all be removed. !! I've filmed a report in the Netherlands years ago about just such a thing.

Re: Tech Question - how full can you fill hard drives?

2007-05-05 Thread Eactivist
In a message dated 5/5/2007 4:10:25 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Other notes within the windows system. Turn off Windows System Restore, Recycle Bin, Virtual Memory and file indexing. This will give you the most storage. I do this will all non-programme and system

Re: Anyone travel with a step stool?

2007-05-05 Thread Eactivist
In a message dated 5/5/2007 6:41:06 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Ace Hardware lists a bunch, including one like Bob mentioned below. Looks like you can buy online and have it shipped to your local store if it's not available in-store. http://tinyurl.com/2ee3yq -p

Re: Anyone travel with a step stool?

2007-05-05 Thread Eactivist
In a message dated 5/5/2007 1:23:31 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: As to that crate - a similar crate, which collapses flat, and with wheels and an extendable handle so that one can transport goods is sold. Check your local Walmart, Kmart, etc. - I think they're

Re: Anyone travel with a step stool?

2007-05-05 Thread Eactivist
In a message dated 5/5/2007 4:19:23 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I keep a short stepladder in my car. Got it at Wal-Mart or some other cheapo place. It's designed for use in the kitchen to get things off high shelves. Has three steps and a curved metal piece

Re: GFM and music

2007-05-05 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
On May 5, 2007, at 7:23 AM, Cotty wrote: On 5/5/07, Bill Owens, discombobulated, unleashed: I don't mean to be a spoil sport, but we must remember that the PDML group in a minority in the campground. We must remember to respect others and keep the partying to a minimum. How about if

Re: GFM and music

2007-05-05 Thread David Savage
A very vocal minority? Personally I'm not very loud, but I don't get warmed up until about 10pm. Dave (night owl) On 5/5/07, Bill Owens [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I don't mean to be a spoil sport, but we must remember that the PDML group in a minority in the campground. We must remember to

Re: How do you guys do panoramas anyway?

2007-05-05 Thread Eactivist
In a message dated 5/5/2007 1:29:04 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I shoot panos with the 16-45 using a monopod and an old Metz flash bracket which has the correct length to position the 16-45 nodal point above the monopod axis. A simple spirit level in the flash socket

Re: How do you guys do panoramas anyway?

2007-05-05 Thread Eactivist
In a message dated 5/5/2007 2:09:17 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: In pictures (quick and dirty): http://leende.net/panoheads Toine = Totally cool. Thanks for sharing. Marnie aka Doe :-) - Warning: I am now

Re: Anyone travel with a step stool?

2007-05-05 Thread graywolf
A short, 4 foot, aluminum step ladder is often handy to have. Weighs little but does take up a bit of space. Sometimes you want a taller, like 8-12 foot, step ladder but the is something you would only take if you knew you would need it. So to answer your question, no it is a weird idea.

Re: How do you guys do panoramas anyway?

2007-05-05 Thread Wilko Bulte
On Sat, May 05, 2007 at 10:58:42AM -0400, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote.. In a message dated 5/5/2007 1:29:04 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I shoot panos with the 16-45 using a monopod and an old Metz flash bracket which has the correct length to position the 16-45 nodal

Re: Anyone travel with a step stool?

2007-05-05 Thread Paul Stenquist
My eight foot ladder collapses to just four feet tall -- one section slides into the other. Plus, it has steps on both sides. I can shoot from one side and have an assistant flag the lens from the other side. It is heavy, but it's a super tool. Paul On May 5, 2007, at 11:22 AM, graywolf

Re: Anyone travel with a step stool?

2007-05-05 Thread graywolf
Do a search for freighter frame backpack. You will find several with and without detachable bags Scott Loveless wrote: If you're wanting to get away from the road a bit you might look into a bare pack frame. Campmor used to carry one, but they don't seem to anymore. This is the first

Re: How do you guys do panoramas anyway?

2007-05-05 Thread David Savage
On 5/5/07, Wilko Bulte [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Does Pentax list technical data like nodal points somewhere? I have not yet searched for it (I admit..) but I am curious. My father got his K10D with 16-45 last Thursday and I can borrow it when I want to... Nope. Working out where the nodal

Re: DA*16-50 f2.8 Hands on

2007-05-05 Thread Doug Franklin
Leon Altoff wrote: The rep behind the counter did say that a firmware upgrade would be necessary to use the new lenses, but exactly what will work and not work without the upgrade I don't know. Well, that may bite. Has anyone who's upgraded from 1.10 to newer firmware tested to see if

Re: PESO: Purple Plum

2007-05-05 Thread Paul Stenquist
Hi Dave. Thanks for looking at both of my PESOs. Paul On May 5, 2007, at 9:32 AM, David J Brooks wrote: I like these type of tree shots. Dave On 5/4/07, Paul Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The purple plum is a flowering shrub or small tree with extremely fragrant flowers. This

Re: DA*16-50 f2.8 Hands on

2007-05-05 Thread David Savage
On 5/5/07, Doug Franklin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Leon Altoff wrote: The rep behind the counter did say that a firmware upgrade would be necessary to use the new lenses, but exactly what will work and not work without the upgrade I don't know. Well, that may bite. Has anyone who's

Re: DA*16-50 f2.8 Hands on

2007-05-05 Thread David Savage
Thanks Leon. I had hoped that there might be a chance I would be able to get one before my OS trip. Probably for the best that I can't :-) Cheers, Dave On 5/5/07, Leon Altoff [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi Dave, They are expecting it soon, probably July. They have prices for the first 2 due

Re: OT - more bike stuff

2007-05-05 Thread graywolf
You, me, and the only guy who actually did a real study on that seem to be the only ones who understand that, Bob. The study, done for his dissertation, showed that bike lanes were the most dangerous, and pedestrian ways the next. Riding in traffic was the safest, if the rider obeyed the

Re: DA*16-50 f2.8 Hands on

2007-05-05 Thread Doug Franklin
David Savage wrote: I suspect it's still there it's just that know one has leaked the new access button combination. You're probably right, but that's not what I meant. I meant that if you set the front/back focus with the leaked methods using the 1.10 firmware, then upgrade the firmware to a

Re: PESO: Another dog picture

2007-05-05 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: Brendan MacRae Subject: Re: PESO: Another dog picture Good lookin' rottie, Bill. I keep asking my wife if we can get one and she keeps saying, no. Telling her that their tails are bobbed like a Corgi's and that they're short hairs isn't working either.

Re: GFM and music

2007-05-05 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: Mat Maessen Subject: Re: GFM and music I go to bed around 10pm, can supply a bass note:-) I thought that was a didgeridoo? Dave is much like that, but an octave lower, and much louder. William Robb -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: Anyone travel with a step stool?

2007-05-05 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: Subject: Anyone travel with a step stool? Then, naturally, like the picnic blanket idea, I started wondering is there some el neato collapsible step stool, light weight, out there for photographers or someone? Or is this, like, a really weird

Re: OT - more bike stuff

2007-05-05 Thread David Savage
On 5/5/07, Bob W [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: As a general rule bike lanes, especially those that are segregated from traffic, are the worst idea anyone ever implemented for cyclists. Bike lanes should all be removed. I think cyclists shouldn't be allowed on the roads period. The majority seem to

Re: Tech Question - how full can you fill hard drives?

2007-05-05 Thread graywolf
Well on working drives you start to get a system slowdown at about 66% full and it gets pretty serious at 80%. However on an archive drive you can probably stuff them up to 90-95%. The reason a working drive needs the extra space is that it needs fairly large segments of the drive available

thumbs up, thumbs down?

2007-05-05 Thread Paul Stenquist
I'm not sure how I feel about this shot, but it might be a good one for my nature center gallery. I passed it up the first time I reviewed the day's shooting, but looked at it again today. It's not a great bird pic, but it might be a nice nature center shot. What I mean by that is that it

Re: Tech Question - how full can you fill hard drives?

2007-05-05 Thread graywolf
I have done away with the recycle bin entirely. Even if I am dumb enough to delete something critical, I am tough enough to suffer the consequences. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: In a message dated 5/5/2007 4:10:25 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Other notes within the

Re: Anyone travel with a step stool?

2007-05-05 Thread Jack Davis
CLEVER ALERT!! Marnie, I assume you're looking for one with a hole in the top.(?) Jack --- William Robb [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: - Original Message - From: Subject: Anyone travel with a step stool? Then, naturally, like the picnic blanket idea, I started wondering is

Re: GESO: Cherry Blossoms, Washington DC

2007-05-05 Thread Boris Liberman
I thought that only Japanese cherries were beautiful ;-). Bob Sullivan wrote: Three or four weeks ago we had a great weekend in Washington, DC at the peak of the Cherry Blossoms. The sights were glorious, but difficult to photograph in a way that was not a cliche. I hope this gallery will

Re: OT - more bike stuff

2007-05-05 Thread Scott Loveless
Not surprisingly, most other cyclists I see around here are on the sidewalk. The few who actually ride on the road are usually wearing racing jerseys and riding a Trek or Bianchi. The department store bike crowd stays out of traffic. Yesterday, about a block from my house, a car tried to

Re: A real tragedy

2007-05-05 Thread David Savage
We're still bleating on about this? Cheers, Dave On 5/5/07, Kenneth Waller [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Yeah, it really B D. Kenneth Waller - Original Message - From: Norm Baugher [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: OT: A real tragedy I heard about this yesterday, I'm still a bit

Re: PESO: I went bananas in Photoshop

2007-05-05 Thread Boris Liberman
Jens, did you try b/w conversion? I think it can work. Boris Jens Bladt wrote: I like this small group of flowers - and perhaps also the lens blur filter :-) http://www.flickr.com/photos/bladt/478845906/in/set-72157600153149200/ Regards Jens Bladt http://www.jensbladt.dk +45 56 63 77

Re: PESO - High Wires

2007-05-05 Thread Boris Liberman
Geometry does work here very well. A bit of sharpening may be in order... Boris [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Three PESOs in one day, sorry. But it is raining today, it may rain again tomorrow, and class is tomorrow and I am figuring out which pics to show the teacher for my progress to date.

Re: PESO - Mt. Diablo

2007-05-05 Thread Boris Liberman
I sure like it. The light is not perfect, but you really did well. I wish I could be on the same spot both to enjoy the view and to try to capture it. Boris [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Another picture, same series... The second peak (left) is Mt. Diablo. Or rather one of Mt. Diablo's

Re: thumbs up, thumbs down?

2007-05-05 Thread Jack Davis
I certainly see what your point. In the interest of more sharply defining the markings, I MIGHT bump the contrast/saturation slightly and add a smidge of sharpening. Jack --- Paul Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I'm not sure how I feel about this shot, but it might be a good one for my

Re: PESO: Pigeons

2007-05-05 Thread Boris Liberman
Well, it would be very difficult to guess it wrong ;-). I still have to restrain my daughter from time to time ;-). Boris Tom Ivar Helbekkmo wrote: Here's a shot of my son during one of our traditional father-and-son Saturday outings: http://www.flickr.com/photos/tih/464932480/ -tih --

Re: PESO - Mustard Field #1

2007-05-05 Thread Boris Liberman
Marnie, this is good landscape shot, but I cannot say I really like the title ;-). Boris [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Again, all part of the series I am working on The Intersection of Man-Made and Nature in Contra Costa County (and nearby). That is a mouthful, so I am shortening it to

Re: PESO - Old Skool Glen

2007-05-05 Thread Boris Liberman
This man is all about personality and boy, personality he has, in abundance to say the least. Boris frank theriault wrote: Glen's been a messenger in Toronto for longer than most of us remember. He started when he was 14, and I know he'd already been on the road for several years when I

Re: OT - more bike stuff

2007-05-05 Thread Adam Maas
David Savage wrote: On 5/5/07, Bob W [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: As a general rule bike lanes, especially those that are segregated from traffic, are the worst idea anyone ever implemented for cyclists. Bike lanes should all be removed. I think cyclists shouldn't be allowed on the roads

Re: PESO - Wet Lands

2007-05-05 Thread Boris Liberman
Marnie, the railroad is almost right in the middle of the frame. It is not good in this case. It seems to cut the picture into two. Probably if you could find a different spot, it would not be that distracting. Boris [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I have felt the need to do something different.

Re: SD Cards

2007-05-05 Thread Thibouille
What was the price of those, William? A friend of mine is going to the US late July and I'm planning in asking him to buy a couple things for me when he's there ... -- Thibault Massart aka Thibouille -- K10D,Z1,SuperA,KX,MX, P30t and KR-10x ;) ... -- PDML Pentax-Discuss

Re: Anyone travel with a step stool?

2007-05-05 Thread Paul Sorenson
Adorama has one, too, that has wheels and a fold-out shelf that can be used as both a cart and a step stool. I think it sells for about $60-$70. -p [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: In a message dated 5/5/2007 4:19:23 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I keep a short stepladder

Re: OT - more bike stuff

2007-05-05 Thread Adam Maas
Scott Loveless wrote: Not surprisingly, most other cyclists I see around here are on the sidewalk. The few who actually ride on the road are usually wearing racing jerseys and riding a Trek or Bianchi. The department store bike crowd stays out of traffic. The department store crowd also

Re: OT - more bike stuff

2007-05-05 Thread Scott Loveless
Adam Maas wrote: Drivers tend to get pissed off if you take the lane (see David Savage's complaint about cyclists doing exactly that). Happens often. That said, I'd rather piss off a driver than get doored. However I tend not to take the lane for lefts, preferring to do the cross-walk

Re: Anyone travel with a step stool?

2007-05-05 Thread Eactivist
In a message dated 5/5/2007 9:45:40 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Adorama has one, too, that has wheels and a fold-out shelf that can be used as both a cart and a step stool. I think it sells for about $60-$70. -p === Neat. Thanks. Marnie aka Doe :-)

Re: SD Cards

2007-05-05 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
Transcend 150x 2G cards are $20 from newegg.com. G ___ Sent with SnapperMail www.snappermail.com .. Original Message ... On Sat, 05 May 2007 18:38:39 +0200 Thibouille [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: What was the price of those, William? A friend of mine is going to the US late July and I'm

FS - Super-Takumar 50/1.4

2007-05-05 Thread Russell Kerstetter
once again (and one day late) Super-Takumar 50/1.4 screwmount - $75 plus shipping Very good condition, on the KEH scale, it would be EX to EX+. The only thing that would keep me from the '+' is there is a very small amount of dust inside the glass. Otherwise, the glass is mark-free, the metal

Re: Anyone travel with a step stool?

2007-05-05 Thread Eactivist
Huh. I will have to look into this. Well, that's why I ask questions. Lots of clever people around here. Marnie Or just lots of people which amounts to the same thing. ;-) CLEVER ALERT!! Marnie, I assume you're looking for one with a hole in the top.(?) Jack --- William Robb

Re: The Future of Pentax -- Great news!

2007-05-05 Thread Bertil Holmberg
There's a large oak tree outside my window. Hearing the acorns bounce off the cars parked below it is one of lifes small pleasures. New cameras and lenses from Pentax would be even more gratifying ;-) Bertil The same can't be said for acorns though. :-) Tom C. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss

Re: OT - more bike stuff

2007-05-05 Thread David Savage
On 5/6/07, Adam Maas [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: David Savage wrote: On 5/5/07, Bob W [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: As a general rule bike lanes, especially those that are segregated from traffic, are the worst idea anyone ever implemented for cyclists. Bike lanes should all be removed. I

Re: SD Cards

2007-05-05 Thread David Savage
We are seriously getting hosed here in .au. For my China trip I bought a 2Gb Sandisk Extreme III, AU$125. Cheers, Dave On 5/6/07, Godfrey DiGiorgi [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Transcend 150x 2G cards are $20 from newegg.com. G ___ Sent with SnapperMail www.snappermail.com .. Original

Re: Anyone travel with a step stool?

2007-05-05 Thread Eactivist
I suspect he meant, no it is not a weird idea. I might want to go the route of a bigger ladder someday, thanks, Paul. Good idea. For now, I think a small light weight painter's step stool/ladder will do me. In addition to some kind of box for shorter and less complicated situations.

Re: OT - more bike stuff

2007-05-05 Thread David Savage
On 5/6/07, David Savage [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On 5/6/07, Adam Maas [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Perfectly legal. Pass them like you would a car in that lane. With the very narrow busy roads around here, finding a break in the oncoming traffic to pass can take a while. I'd prefer if they'd

RE: OT: Vaseline on the lens

2007-05-05 Thread Bob W
Yes - about 12 miles north of Whitby. -- Bob -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Godfrey DiGiorgi Sent: 05 May 2007 15:00 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: OT: Vaseline on the lens On May 5, 2007, at 5:28 AM, Bob W

OT-A Bit of Sad News

2007-05-05 Thread Walter Hamler
Sadly I report the passing of our beloved Himalayan, Amelia. Her kidneys have been failing for the past year and she has had a couple minor seizures in the past. Last evening she had a terrible bout of 9 or 10 and the Potassium meds we gave her were not working. She made it through the night

Re: Anyone travel with a step stool?

2007-05-05 Thread graywolf
Yep, No, it is NOT a weird idea., for want of a word, the meaning was lost. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I suspect he meant, no it is not a weird idea. I might want to go the route of a bigger ladder someday, thanks, Paul. Good idea. For now, I think a small light weight painter's step

Re: OT-A Bit of Sad News

2007-05-05 Thread Scott Loveless
Walter Hamler wrote: Sadly I report the passing of our beloved Himalayan, Amelia. Her kidneys have been failing for the past year and she has had a couple minor seizures in the past. Last evening she had a terrible bout of 9 or 10 and the Potassium meds we gave her were not working. She

Re: GESO: Jerusalem

2007-05-05 Thread Rick Womer
Joe, Beautiful, beautiful pix, but... Could you PLEASE size your pix so that one can view them without scrolling??? Rick --- Joseph Tainter [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: My previous visit to Israel was in 1968. Being 18, rebellious, and newly liberated from religion, I had no interest in the

RE: OT - more bike stuff

2007-05-05 Thread Bob W
I've only been riding a week or so around here and this isn't the first time I've encountered this kind of crap. Is this sort of behavior common in most places? it's not common in London, where the drivers are probably among the best in the world on average, and they expect bikes to be

RE: OT - more bike stuff

2007-05-05 Thread Bob W
The majority seem to pay no attention to the traffic coming up behind them, and don't even hesitate in pulling out into the centre of the lane to get around parked cars etc. As a driver they're unpredictable behaviour makes me extremely nervous. that's perfectly predictable behaviour, and

Re: OT - more bike stuff

2007-05-05 Thread graywolf
The interesting thing that a lot of drivers do not seem to realize is that in a lot of jurisdictions it is illegal for an adult to ride a bicycle on the sidewalk. What bugs me is cops never seem to enforce the rules of the road. People not obeying them when there is other traffic about are

Re: OT - more bike stuff

2007-05-05 Thread graywolf
Unreasonably! If it is not safe to not take up a lane, then they should. A bicycle is nothing more, nor less, than a slow moving vehicle, and should be treated the same by other drivers and the cops. David Savage wrote: On 5/6/07, David Savage [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On 5/6/07, Adam Maas

RE: OT - more bike stuff

2007-05-05 Thread Bob W
if you are extra careful at road crossings the pedestrian ways are probably safe. it just slows you done - you have to take extra care and you have to give way to cars and pedestrians when you wouldn't have to if you were on the road. Also, drivers don't generally take extra care, and they

RE: A real tragedy

2007-05-05 Thread Bob W
These punsters just want to ram it down our throats. Probably much like the recently bereaved... -- Bob We're still bleating on about this? Cheers, Dave On 5/5/07, Kenneth Waller [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Yeah, it really B D. Kenneth Waller - Original Message

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