Re: GFM plans, and questions

2009-02-16 Thread AlunFoto
Hey Doug, You, Dave and I could camp together. Would make a nice choir! :-) Jostein, Who most likely will not be able to come this year either. :-( 2009/2/14 Doug Franklin jehosep...@mindspring.com: David Savage wrote: 2009/2/14 Doug Franklin jehosep...@mindspring.com: Yea, it's not like

Re: GFM plans, and questions

2009-02-16 Thread Doug Franklin
AlunFoto wrote: Hey Doug, You, Dave and I could camp together. Would make a nice choir! :-) I don't know, can you really work my Alien Autopsy snoring into a harmony? :-) -- Thanks, DougF (KG4LMZ) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Re: GFM plans, and questions

2009-02-16 Thread David J Brooks
On Mon, Feb 16, 2009 at 8:25 AM, AlunFoto alunf...@gmail.com wrote: Hey Doug, You, Dave and I could camp together. Would make a nice choir! :-) Jostein, The three years i showed up, there was no bear problems in the camp./:-) Dave Who most likely will not be able to come this year either.

Re: GFM plans, and questions

2009-02-16 Thread AlunFoto
True enough. I probably saved them in 2004. :-) Jostein 2009/2/16 David J Brooks pentko...@gmail.com: On Mon, Feb 16, 2009 at 8:25 AM, AlunFoto alunf...@gmail.com wrote: Hey Doug, You, Dave and I could camp together. Would make a nice choir! :-) Jostein, The three years i showed up, there

Re: GFM plans, and questions

2009-02-16 Thread AlunFoto
2009/2/16 Doug Franklin jehosep...@mindspring.com: I don't know, can you really work my Alien Autopsy snoring into a harmony? :-) Well... we could always claim to perform atonal. :-) -- http://www.alunfoto.no/galleri/ http://alunfoto.blogspot.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List

Re: GFM plans, and questions

2009-02-16 Thread Doug Franklin
AlunFoto wrote: 2009/2/16 Doug Franklin jehosep...@mindspring.com: I don't know, can you really work my Alien Autopsy snoring into a harmony? :-) Well... we could always claim to perform atonal. :-) Yeah? That's a tune I might be able to carry! Got a bucket? I might need help, after

Re: GFM plans, and questions

2009-02-13 Thread Cory Waters
Doug, I can duct tape your body to the top of the Xterra ala Vacation if you want... CW Doug Franklin wrote: Stan Halpin wrote: My one previous participation in the photography weekend at GFM was 2004. I have wanted to go back every year since but there was always a higher priority item

Re: GFM plans, and questions

2009-02-13 Thread Doug Franklin
Cory Waters wrote: Doug, I can duct tape your body to the top of the Xterra ala Vacation if you want... Shades of National Lampoon's Vacation and Aunt Edna. :-) Actually, transportation isn't the problem. The problem is that we usually race on Memorial Day weekend, and both GFM NPW and

Re: GFM plans, and questions

2009-02-13 Thread Scott Loveless
On 2/13/09, Doug Franklin jehosep...@mindspring.com wrote: Cory Waters wrote: Doug, I can duct tape your body to the top of the Xterra ala Vacation if you want... Shades of National Lampoon's Vacation and Aunt Edna. :-) Actually, transportation isn't the problem. The problem is

Re: GFM plans, and questions

2009-02-13 Thread Cory Waters
Don't forget it's a state property now. I think you might end-up in the poky. CW Scott Loveless wrote: On 2/13/09, Doug Franklin jehosep...@mindspring.com wrote: Cory Waters wrote: Doug, I can duct tape your body to the top of the Xterra ala Vacation if you want...

Re: GFM plans, and questions

2009-02-13 Thread Doug Franklin
Cory Waters wrote: Don't forget it's a state property now. I think you might end-up in the poky. Yea, it's not like they'd have trouble hearing where I was. :-) It's a 1200# tube framed car with a spiced up Suzuki Hayabusa drive line, ~225 HP, ~165 lb-ft, and NO MUFFLER! -- Thanks, DougF

Re: GFM plans, and questions

2009-02-13 Thread David Savage
2009/2/14 Doug Franklin jehosep...@mindspring.com: Cory Waters wrote: Don't forget it's a state property now. I think you might end-up in the poky. Yea, it's not like they'd have trouble hearing where I was. :-) It's a 1200# tube framed car with a spiced up Suzuki Hayabusa drive line,

Re: GFM plans, and questions

2009-02-13 Thread Larry Colen
On Fri, Feb 13, 2009 at 05:59:18PM -0500, Doug Franklin wrote: # Cory Waters wrote: # Don't forget it's a state property now. I think you might end-up in the # poky. # # Yea, it's not like they'd have trouble hearing where I was. :-) It's a # 1200# tube framed car with a spiced up Suzuki

Re: GFM plans, and questions

2009-02-13 Thread Doug Franklin
David Savage wrote: 2009/2/14 Doug Franklin jehosep...@mindspring.com: Yea, it's not like they'd have trouble hearing where I was. :-) It's a 1200# tube framed car with a spiced up Suzuki Hayabusa drive line, ~225 HP, ~165 lb-ft, and NO MUFFLER! Almost give Dave a run for his money in the

Re: GFM plans, and questions

2009-02-13 Thread Doug Franklin
Larry Colen wrote: # Yea, it's not like they'd have trouble hearing where I was. :-) It's a # 1200# tube framed car with a spiced up Suzuki Hayabusa drive line, ~225 # HP, ~165 lb-ft, and NO MUFFLER! Wow! that car must be a legend. It's a Baby Grand, which is built by the same folks (600

Re: GFM plans, and questions

2009-02-12 Thread Doug Franklin
Stan Halpin wrote: My one previous participation in the photography weekend at GFM was 2004. I have wanted to go back every year since but there was always a higher priority item on the schedule for that weekend. I really intend to do it this year. Stan, I'm in almost the same position

Re: GFM plans

2004-02-08 Thread Peter Alling
Hell, I'll settle for free Pizza. At 03:02 PM 2/6/04, you wrote: - Original Message - We're pros and artists. Contests are beneath us. Unless there's a really big prize. tv prizes are fine, but what I really want is my ego stroked and acceptance of my work by my peers! ;-) Christian

Re: GFM plans

2004-02-08 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: Cesar Matamoros II Subject: RE: GFM plans Not to worry. Look at http://cesar_abdul.home.mindspring.com/limwear.html Whatever program you use for writing html is writing the links wrong. The page opens in Explorer, which is a bit more forgiving

Re: GFM plans

2004-02-08 Thread Ann Sanfedele
Cesar Matamoros II wrote: Ann, Not to worry. Look at http://cesar_abdul.home.mindspring.com/limwear.html to see some of the wear on my Limited lenses. This was a while back. There is a little more wear on the lenses in terms of the paint being worn on the numbers. Still have not

RE: GFM plans

2004-02-07 Thread Cesar Matamoros II
-- -Original Message- -- From: Cotty [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] -- Sent: Wednesday, February 04, 2004 7:06 PM -- -- On 4/2/04, [EMAIL PROTECTED] disgorged: -- -- 645n -- FA45/2.8, FA75/2.8, FA120/4, A*300/4 -- -- K-mount -- LX (3-5), MX, MZ-S, K-1000?, ME-Super?, Super Program?, --

RE: GFM plans

2004-02-07 Thread Cesar Matamoros II
Frank, I am in with you on this one. I have more shots of people shooting during that weekend. Looks like we will have a nice trio going... All my LXen will be there and available for use. The comraderie is the reason for my being there. I was initially invited by my Pentax rep. I have yet

RE: GFM plans

2004-02-07 Thread Cesar Matamoros II
Bill, I volunteer to be your alarm :-) Of course the difficult part would be to awaken you without disturbing Phyllis... César Panama City, Florida -- -Original Message- -- From: Bill Owens [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] -- Sent: Thursday, February 05, 2004 12:46 PM -- -- Moon rise Friday

Re: GFM plans

2004-02-07 Thread Bill Owens
That's quite alright, I'd rather sleep 8-) Bill - Original Message - From: Cesar Matamoros II [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, February 07, 2004 9:37 PM Subject: RE: GFM plans Bill, I volunteer to be your alarm :-) Of course the difficult part would

RE: GFM plans

2004-02-07 Thread Cesar Matamoros II
Ahhh Tanya, -- -Original Message- -- From: Tanya Mayer Photography [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] -- Sent: Thursday, February 05, 2004 8:30 PM -- -- Oh - my - freaking - GAWD ??? What? What did I do! -- -- Cesar, did you rob a bank, man??!!! That pic shows -- almost as many --

RE: GFM plans

2004-02-07 Thread Cesar Matamoros II
Hmmm, wondering how my being atypical really says about me... This is very true what Graywolf says about the sharing of gear. A good time was had by TV and me shooting the otters with some $$$ telephoto lenses and our respective cameras. Was this when TV dropped his 43??? I will never tell...

RE: GFM plans

2004-02-07 Thread Cesar Matamoros II
Annsan, If that is the case then you will have to be the subject of my shooting :-) It will be so much fun with our mini-PDML, Cesar Panama City, Florida -- -Original Message- -- From: Ann Sanfedele [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] -- Sent: Sunday, February 08, 2004 12:04 AM -- -- graywolf

RE: GFM plans

2004-02-06 Thread Len Paris
The snakeskin was there. Click the thumbnail that says lxen (LXen for the plural of LX). Len * There's no place like 127.0.0.1 I don't see any snakeskin in that pic, btw... Cotty - I think he has more gear than a mobile Adorama tan. Bill Owens posted this link:

RE: GFM plans

2004-02-06 Thread Len Paris
I think today is a full moon day, isn't it? 6 Feb? Len * There's no place like 127.0.0.1 Hope it isn't going to be a full moon! I'm a bonafide lunatic annsan

Re: GFM plans

2004-02-06 Thread Ann Sanfedele
Len Paris wrote: I think today is a full moon day, isn't it? 6 Feb? Len * There's no place like 127.0.0.1 Hope it isn't going to be a full moon! I'm a bonafide lunatic annsan alas, yes I saw it last night watch out! annsan

Re: GFM plans

2004-02-06 Thread Steve Desjardins
Oh yeah? Well, I may bring just a lens and some charcoal pencils. Steve the Primitivist I'm seriously thinking of bringing just my 645, 3 lenses and a couple of bricks of black white film. On a serious note, don't you need a 35 mm camera for the contest? Steven Desjardins Department of

RE: GFM plans

2004-02-06 Thread tom
We're pros and artists. Contests are beneath us. Unless there's a really big prize. tv -Original Message- From: Steve Desjardins [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, February 06, 2004 2:37 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: GFM plans Oh yeah? Well, I may bring just

Re: GFM plans

2004-02-06 Thread Bill Owens
On a serious note, don't you need a 35 mm camera for the contest? Yes, but some of us don't enter the contest. Bill

Re: GFM plans

2004-02-06 Thread Christian
- Original Message - We're pros and artists. Contests are beneath us. Unless there's a really big prize. tv prizes are fine, but what I really want is my ego stroked and acceptance of my work by my peers! ;-) Christian

Re: GFM plans

2004-02-06 Thread Bill Owens
What if the judges gave you one of the dishonorable mentions? Bill - Original Message - From: Christian [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, February 06, 2004 3:02 PM Subject: Re: GFM plans - Original Message - We're pros and artists. Contests are beneath

Re: GFM plans

2004-02-06 Thread Cotty
On 6/2/04, [EMAIL PROTECTED] disgorged: On a serious note, don't you need a 35 mm camera for the contest? Yes, but some of us don't enter the contest. Well I for one am not travelling thousands of miles to not enter the NPW contest and not be told that my entry of 'BCU Leaf' is a bag of shite!

Re: GFM plans

2004-02-05 Thread Bill Owens
Moon rise Friday evening 4 June will be at 2256... Stan Darn, that means a shot I've been wanting to try for won't be available until 0200-0300, at which time I plan to be comfortably asleep. Bill

Re: GFM plans

2004-02-05 Thread Tanya Mayer Photography
Oh - my - freaking - GAWD Cesar, did you rob a bank, man??!!! That pic shows almost as many cameras as years that I have been alive!! I don't see any snakeskin in that pic, btw... Cotty - I think he has more gear than a mobile Adorama tan. Bill Owens posted this link:

Re: GFM plans

2004-02-05 Thread Mark Roberts
Tanya Mayer Photography [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Oh - my - freaking - GAWD Cesar, did you rob a bank, man??!!! That pic shows almost as many cameras as years that I have been alive!! I don't see any snakeskin in that pic, btw... Cotty - I think he has more gear than a mobile

Re: GFM plans

2004-02-04 Thread Bill Owens
- Original Message - From: Ann Sanfedele [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, February 04, 2004 1:26 AM Subject: Re: GFM plans If push comes to shove, I could sleep in the car I'm driving or someone could. No, you're not. You're sleeping in either my or Cory's

RE: GFM plans

2004-02-04 Thread Steve Desjardins
I plan to bring my Sp500, MX, Mz-S, 645, and *istD. This way I can sit and complain about the right way to do photography with any group I find myself closest too (or has the most beer). Steven Desjardins Department of Chemistry Washington and Lee University Lexington, VA 24450 (540) 458-8873

RE: GFM plans

2004-02-04 Thread Cotty
On 4/2/04, [EMAIL PROTECTED] disgorged: I plan to bring my Sp500, MX, Mz-S, 645, and *istD. This way I can sit and complain about the right way to do photography with any group I find myself closest too (or has the most beer). Whew! A bit early to list equipment for GFM, but sounds fun so why

Re: GFM plans

2004-02-04 Thread Norm Baugher
Cotty wrote: Whew! A bit early to list equipment for GFM, but sounds fun so why not. Ah, why the hell not Film: Plus-X/APX100 P6x7/105f2.5/45f.4 Program Plus/SuperProgram(backup) K28f3.5/M35f2.8/M50f1.4/K135f2.5/M200f4 Throw in some filters, tripod, ext tubes, beer (from Frank) and I'm good

Re: GFM plans

2004-02-04 Thread frank theriault
: Ann Sanfedele [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: GFM plans Date: Wed, 04 Feb 2004 01:26:06 -0500 As it stands now, I'm planning on driving to GFM... figure I will spend thursday night at the home of some Scrabbler or other fairly nearby... If push

Re: GFM plans

2004-02-04 Thread frank theriault
Ah, a Freudian slip. You surely meant for frank... vbg -knarf The optimist thinks this is the best of all possible worlds. The pessimist fears it is true. -J. Robert Oppenheimer From: Norm Baugher [EMAIL PROTECTED] Ah, why the hell not Film: Plus-X/APX100 P6x7/105f2.5/45f.4 Program

RE: GFM plans

2004-02-04 Thread frank theriault
. Robert Oppenheimer From: Cesar Matamoros II [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: GFM plans Date: Wed, 4 Feb 2004 16:34:29 -0500 Since Cotty started it... blame him. 645n FA45/2.8, FA75/2.8, FA120/4, A*300/4 K-mount LX (3-5), MX, MZ-S, K

Re: GFM plans

2004-02-04 Thread Bill Owens
Well, okay then, here's our supply *ist D Optio S (now property of the wife MAYBE MZ-S The wife with her ZX-L Bill - Original Message - From: Cotty [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: pentax list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, February 04, 2004 2:08 PM Subject: RE: GFM plans On 4/2/04

Re: GFM plans

2004-02-04 Thread Tanya Mayer Photography
OMG!!! Hmmm, I think I'll just turn up empty handed (IF I make it at all...) tan. - Original Message - From: Cesar Matamoros II [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, February 05, 2004 7:34 AM Subject: RE: GFM plans Since Cotty started it... blame him. 645n FA45

Re: GFM plans

2004-02-04 Thread Tanya Mayer Photography
. cheers, frank The optimist thinks this is the best of all possible worlds. The pessimist fears it is true. -J. Robert Oppenheimer From: Cesar Matamoros II [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: GFM plans Date: Wed, 4 Feb 2004 16:34:29 -0500

RE: GFM plans

2004-02-04 Thread Cotty
On 4/2/04, [EMAIL PROTECTED] disgorged: 645n FA45/2.8, FA75/2.8, FA120/4, A*300/4 K-mount LX (3-5), MX, MZ-S, K-1000?, ME-Super?, Super Program?, any requests? FA*24/2, FA Limited 31/1.8, K50/1.2, FA Limited 77/1.8, M200/4, A*300/4 Screwmount SV, S1a (2), SV, S3,

Re: GFM plans

2004-02-04 Thread Bill Owens
Will anyone have a spare tripod? I think that mine will add much too much weight to my luggage, it DOES fit into my suitcase (I take it away to Brisbane etc with me) and so I may have to dispense with some clothes *eek* if no-one has a spare! lol... Or maybe, I could just be like Stan and

Re: GFM plans

2004-02-04 Thread Bill Owens
http://groups.msn.com/CesarsPhotography/_whatsnew.msnw Bill - Original Message - From: Cotty [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: pentax list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, February 04, 2004 7:05 PM Subject: RE: GFM plans On 4/2/04, [EMAIL PROTECTED] disgorged: 645n FA45/2.8, FA75/2.8

Re: GFM plans

2004-02-04 Thread frank theriault
Tanya, As long as I'm there, there'll be someone who knows less about nature photography than you! I'm only going for the camping and the beer. And, to see Cesar's Snakeskin LX. cheers, frank The optimist thinks this is the best of all possible worlds. The pessimist fears it is true. -J.

Re: GFM plans

2004-02-03 Thread Cotty
On 3/2/04, [EMAIL PROTECTED] disgorged: You're still reserved for PDML Central, as is annsan. They only changes that MAY be made will be if Cory shows up with his trailer, in which case we can rearrange accommodations if necessary. I do plan on bringing our son's tent in the event someone needs

Re: GFM plans

2004-02-03 Thread Steve Desjardins
Bill, Will we need a permit to camp? Steven Desjardins Department of Chemistry Washington and Lee University Lexington, VA 24450 (540) 458-8873 FAX: (540) 458-8878 [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: GFM plans

2004-02-03 Thread Norm Baugher
Yes, it must be obtained from Tom and Frank. The price I believe is somewhere between 6 and 12 beers. g Norm P.S. I don't think so, you just have to reserve a spot in advance. Steve Desjardins wrote: Bill, Will we need a permit to camp?

Re: GFM plans

2004-02-03 Thread Bill Owens
Probably a small laminated tag that you'll receive when you register. Bill - Original Message - From: Steve Desjardins [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, February 03, 2004 5:06 PM Subject: Re: GFM plans Bill, Will we need a permit to camp? Steven

Re: GFM plans

2004-02-03 Thread Ann Sanfedele
As it stands now, I'm planning on driving to GFM... figure I will spend thursday night at the home of some Scrabbler or other fairly nearby... If push comes to shove, I could sleep in the car I'm driving or someone could. After GFM I'm heading to St. Louis, then Chicago, then Cleveland and then

Re: GFM plans

2004-02-02 Thread Bill Owens
Where are you flying to? I may have room for one on Wednesday from Charlotte if you don't mind ~100 miles with 3 in the front seat of a pickup. If the wife is working, she'll be arriving Friday evening and you could ride with her. Is Erin coming with you? With her talent she might well place in

Re: GFM plans

2004-02-02 Thread Norm Baugher
Couple of quick questions - do most people camp or is the a motel close? what's the entrance fee? Norm Bill Owens wrote: Where are you flying to? I may have room for one on Wednesday from Charlotte if you don't mind ~100 miles with 3 in the front seat of a pickup. If the wife is working,

Re: GFM plans

2004-02-02 Thread Bill Owens
PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, February 02, 2004 12:20 PM Subject: Re: GFM plans Couple of quick questions - do most people camp or is the a motel close? what's the entrance fee? Norm Bill Owens wrote: Where are you flying to? I may have room for one on Wednesday from Charlotte if you don't mind ~100

Re: GFM plans

2004-02-02 Thread Bruce Dayton
Hello Bill, At the moment I can fly into anywhere. No plan made yet. Wednesday is a little early for me. I was thinking more of leaving on Thursday. Flying east will get me there in the evening. Erin has school commitments so she will not be able to come. I'll check with her anyway, just in

RE: GFM plans

2004-02-02 Thread tom
How long is the drive from GFM to the airport? -Original Message- From: Bill Owens [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, February 02, 2004 1:37 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: GFM plans Probably 1/4 to 1/3 camp. The closest motel is the Pixie Inn and the bottom

Re: GFM plans

2004-02-02 Thread Cotty
On 2/2/04, [EMAIL PROTECTED] disgorged: How long is the drive from GFM to the airport? Commercial airliner, or light plane? Yeah, there's a lil ol yeller Piper Cub settin there just a-waitin for a job! ;-) Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ||=|

Re: GFM plans

2004-02-02 Thread frank theriault
] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: GFM plans Date: Mon, 2 Feb 2004 12:28:31 -0500 Where are you flying to? I may have room for one on Wednesday from Charlotte if you don't mind ~100 miles with 3 in the front seat of a pickup. If the wife is working, she'll be arriving Friday evening and you could

Re: GFM plans

2004-02-02 Thread Mark Roberts
frank theriault [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Oh yeah, that contest. I'm gonna have to educate those so-called judges. Out Of Focus, blurry nature shots! No one does those (yet). vbg Oh yeah? You haven't *judged* the contest! ;-) -- Mark Roberts Photography and writing www.robertstech.com

Re: GFM plans

2004-02-02 Thread Bill Owens
Yeah, but I'm pretty skinny. Don't take up much room. vbg (that ~is~ me you're talking about, right, Bill? Are we coming in on Wed? I think so...). Wednesday is the plan right now. And I can take up any room you don't use :-) Great to here you're coming, Bruce! Really looking forward

RE: GFM plans

2004-02-02 Thread Cesar Matamoros II
Bruce, I will be traveling from Panama City through Atlanta. I will be be alone in my convertible (no comments from GFMtn regulars now). I do not have a set time at the moment. It usually depends as to when Bill Owens gets in since I usually stay with them... Maybe something can be worked

RE: GFM plans

2004-02-02 Thread Cesar Matamoros II
Frank, I will be signed up, but will most probably not be submitting any photos. My nature photography will most definitely contain people. That is what I enjoy shooting - not that I am any good at it. I am sure we can find a way to test the judges :-) César Panama City, Florida --

RE: GFM plans

2004-02-02 Thread Cesar Matamoros II
Don't worry Bill, I will make up for your lack of photographic gear. As before I will cart an extensive arsenal of K-mount gear along with most of my screwmount; but I will also have my 645 gear with me. I don't know if it all fit in the small trunk of the convertible. Maybe if I leave some of

Re: GFM plans

2004-02-02 Thread Stan Halpin
Bruce et al I will be driving my van from K.C. I plan to arrive in the GFM neighborhood Thursday evening. I'll be coming through not too far from Ashville and could retrieve you from there. I requested a camping permit. Then I got to thinking. Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday. Hmm, that is