RE: Why Pentax?

2010-01-16 Thread John Coyle
I was pointed to Pentax by a friend who owned one, and at the time I had my first camera, a Voigtlander Vito CD: nice camera, fixed lens but good quality, built-in rangefinder and selenium cell light-meter. I was intrigued by the possibility of more than one lens, and he was good enough to lend

Re: Why Pentax?

2010-01-16 Thread David J Brooks
If Pentax had of come out with a Dslr back in 2000, 2001 when i decided to go digital with the equine work, i probably would have bought it. The only reason i went Nikon, and have stayed with them as well as Pentax, was it was basically the only choice at the time. The D1 was/is a nice big, heavy

Re: GESO - Abstract Ice

2010-01-16 Thread David J Brooks
Nice designs in those. Dave On Fri, Jan 15, 2010 at 3:37 PM, Tom C caka...@gmail.com wrote: Driving to town yesterday, there was a freezing fog and I saw some views that intrigued me.  So I pulled off and went to shoot.  Well I wasn't in my best form, was feeling rushed, and I didn't really

Re: Why Pentax?

2010-01-16 Thread David Savage
2010/1/16 Igor Roshchin s...@komkon.org: I would be glad to hear what others have to say about these thoughts. My Pentax history In the northern winter of '93/'94 I was travelling around Alberta B.C. with my dad, happily snapping away with my first SLR, Minolta SRT-101. It was an awesome

Daily Shoot

2010-01-16 Thread Tim Bray
The premise simple, addictive, and probably good for you: http://dailyshoot.com/ - Tim -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.

Re: Why Pentax?

2010-01-16 Thread Leon Altoff
My first SLR was an MX with an M50 f1.7 lens bought new in 1981 (before I know about second hand gear). I still own them. Since then I have been slowly buying new gear, upgrading and building up to my current kit. Every lens is Pentax (with the exception of 3 Olympus macro lenses I use on a set

Re: GESO - 3 birds, a frog and a bat

2010-01-16 Thread Cotty
On 14/1/10, Christian, discombobulated, unleashed: Here's a few shots of the local wildlife around my in-laws' house. The bat (a gray-headed flying fox) is from the Sydney Royal Botanic Gardens. There are thousands of them roosting there during the day. Even though we had more sun in Sydney,

Re: Dream lens again

2010-01-16 Thread Bob Sullivan
A copy of this lens was recently listed on ebay for big . On Sat, Jan 16, 2010 at 12:21 AM, Miserere miser...@gmail.com wrote: Pentax made a special edition SMC-A 50mm f/1.2 with a Ltd like body...but no AF. It was made for the LX Millennium edition. Pics of lens and camera:

RE: Why Pentax?

2010-01-16 Thread Bob W
have no desire to be parted from any of them (I only want the weather resistant 100 macro that will soon be released (Is there another brand with weather resistant lenses?)) Olympus -Original Message- From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Leon

Re: Why Pentax?

2010-01-16 Thread Adam Maas
As a practical matter, I'm not shooting Pentax anymore. I do have a K2 and a Cosina C1s along with 2 K mount and 2 M42 primes, 3 of which are Pentax lenses. All get used occasionally. Frankly, I like Pentax's glass better than Nikons, but dislike the lack of availability of the sort of lenses I

Call for iPhone owners

2010-01-16 Thread AlunFoto
I need a volunteer willing to download a 22 MB file to their phone and test something for me. Takers please contact me off-list. This is not marked OT in header since it is not. However I'd like to be a little bit secretive yet. Jostein -- http://www.alunfoto.no/galleri/

Re: Why Pentax?

2010-01-16 Thread Bob Sullivan
I started with a ME in '78 and left the camera shop lusting for more lenses. I bought more of the M lenses, then a Super Program, then a PZ-1. Then I found this list and the house filled up with Pentax gear - screwmount to 67's. Digital has been a great for me and with the K-7, I no longer miss

Re: Why Pentax?

2010-01-16 Thread Bob Sullivan
Sorry, I guess the WHY PENTAX is I fell in love with the camera and lenses early for compact size and quality. Later, this list hss played a big role in informing me about Pentax and giving me confidence in buying new Pentax offerings. Regards, Bob S. On Sat, Jan 16, 2010 at 8:24 AM, Bob

Re: Why Pentax?

2010-01-16 Thread P. J. Alling
I'll always miss Kodachrome. sob. On 1/16/2010 9:24 AM, Bob Sullivan wrote: I started with a ME in '78 and left the camera shop lusting for more lenses. I bought more of the M lenses, then a Super Program, then a PZ-1. Then I found this list and the house filled up with Pentax gear - screwmount

Re: Why Pentax?

2010-01-16 Thread P. J. Alling
On 1/15/2010 11:22 PM, Subash wrote: On Sat, 16 Jan 2010 09:23:27 +0530 Subashpdml.l...@gmail.com wrote: in fact, i got myself a k50/1.2 (which i still have) and an m28/2.8 months before i got myself the *ist DS. and a query about whether the k50/1.2 was worth buying at about US$100 then

Re: Why Pentax?

2010-01-16 Thread Tom C
Mark! On Sat, Jan 16, 2010 at 7:59 AM, P. J. Alling webstertwenty...@gmail.com wrote: I'll always miss Kodachrome. sob. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow

RE: Why Pentax?

2010-01-16 Thread Steve Sharpe
Why Pentax? It's the masochistic streak in me. My other system is Miranda. -- Steve Sharpe d...@eastlink.ca • http://earth.delith.com/photo_gallery.html -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit

Re: GESO - Abstract Ice

2010-01-16 Thread ann sanfedele
I much prefer the no-flash one... to me the others just say look, I used flash for this best, ann Tom C wrote: Thanks. The middle bluish one was a different puddle and was shot using natural light only. The other two were flash shots. Tom On Fri, Jan 15, 2010 at 2:27 PM, eckinator

Re: Why Pentax?

2010-01-16 Thread Graydon
On Fri, Jan 15, 2010 at 11:39:03AM -0600, William Robb scripsit: - Original Message - From: Igor Roshchin I would be glad to hear what others have to say about these thoughts. I like Pentax glass and I have a lot of it. This is a very strong incentive to stay with the brand and bleat

Re: Why Pentax?

2010-01-16 Thread Graydon
On Fri, Jan 15, 2010 at 12:53:51PM -0600, William Robb scripsit: Pentax: It's excellent pilow stuffing. My dog won't let me near it so I can't use it, much less change systems. http://users.accesscomm.ca/wrobb/pictures/newer_still/1719.html Took that with your camera phone, did you? Aside

Re: Dream lens again

2010-01-16 Thread John Sessoms
From: Sandy Harris On 1/16/10, John Sessoms jsessoms...@nc.rr.com wrote: Just thought of this because of the Why Pentax thread. FA 50 f/1.2 ... that's FA, not FAJ, not DA, not DA* Full frame fast 50, with a functioning aperture ring, so I could manually set the aperture on the lens if

Re: OT - how to guarantee you luggage won't be lost

2010-01-16 Thread Christian
Rob Studdert wrote: On 16/01/2010, Bob Sullivan rf.sulli...@gmail.com wrote: Ken, Interesting. That website was using the weapon to lock out TSA. I don't think I'd be willing to test the theory outside the USA. I originally posted the video with a very detailed account of how to travel

Re: Call for iPhone owners

2010-01-16 Thread David J Brooks
22mb file, only if i can have an iDrink Dave On Sat, Jan 16, 2010 at 9:15 AM, AlunFoto alunf...@gmail.com wrote: I need a volunteer willing to download a 22 MB file to their phone and test something for me. Takers please contact me off-list. This is not marked OT in header since it is not.

Re: PESO - Parkdale Arms

2010-01-16 Thread ann sanfedele
frank theriault wrote: Why do they call all the Rooms to Rent places around here Arms? Whatever, here's Parkdale Arms. Another sign (not visible in this picture) says absolutely no guests after 11:30. Right... http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.com/2010/01/parkview-arms.html I know it's noisy,

Re: Vernissage Gathering was ANNOUNCEMENT . . . exhibit

2010-01-16 Thread Christine Aguila
Hi Tim: There probably won't be a vernissage gathering. The exhibit opening reception will be Friday, May 7th in the evening--starting around 6 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Dank Haus is located in Lincoln Square there are nice bars and restaurants within walking distance, so it'd be fun if we could

Re: GESO - 3 birds, a frog and a bat

2010-01-16 Thread Christine Aguila
Those are great, Christian. Love the bat! but all are super. Cheers, Christine - Original Message - From: Christian christ...@skofteland.net To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Thursday, January 14, 2010 12:23 PM Subject: GESO - 3 birds, a frog and a bat The weather

Re: Construction VIII

2010-01-16 Thread Christine Aguila
Thanks Derby Chris--and everyone. Comments much appreciated. Cheers, Christine - Original Message - From: Derby Chang der...@iinet.net.au To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Thursday, January 14, 2010 2:34 AM Subject: Re: Construction VIII Christine Aguila wrote:

Re: Speaking of SDM...

2010-01-16 Thread Christine Aguila
No need to apologize. Thanks for the tip! Cheers, Christine - Original Message - From: eckinator eckina...@gmail.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Wednesday, January 13, 2010 5:21 AM Subject: Re: Speaking of SDM... Sorry Christine, totally missed your question

Boris PESO 2010 #01

2010-01-16 Thread Boris Liberman
Hi! I am about 1,300 messages behind. Duh! Here is another interpretation of Butterfly for Frank, this time at f1.2... http://pentax-ways.blogspot.com/2010/01/peso-2010-01.html Be brutal and honest. Boris -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: Why Pentax?

2010-01-16 Thread Bong Manayon
Call it brand loyalty but I simply like Pentax... It cannot be blind faith since I started out with a Minolta SRT-101 (my dad's) when I was 7 years old, got my own Olympus PEN-EE when I turned 10, then a Canon Datematic for high school then finally getting my hands on the Spotmatic by my senior

Re: Superstar Darius

2010-01-16 Thread Christine Aguila
Sweet! Nice expression of concentration and good framing with the 2 kids on either side. Having just shot for the 1st time a basketball game last Thursday night, I appreciate the good work here. Cheers, Christine - Original Message - From: Jay Taylor taylorjohn...@cablespeed.com

Re: Call for iPhone owners

2010-01-16 Thread Cotty
On 16/1/10, AlunFoto, discombobulated, unleashed: This is not marked OT in header since it is not. However I'd like to be a little bit secretive yet. It's an App which turns a Pentax camera into a full frame sensor? -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche

Re: A lineup of the usual suspects

2010-01-16 Thread Christine Aguila
Wow! That's great. Love it! cheers, Christine - Original Message - From: P N Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Wednesday, January 13, 2010 4:35 PM Subject: PESO: A lineup of the usual suspects

Re: PESO - You've Got Mail!

2010-01-16 Thread Christine Aguila
Both Mail Come In are fun, frank. I like the light in Mail too. Cheers, Christine - Original Message - From: frank theriault knarftheria...@gmail.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net Sent: Wednesday, January 13, 2010 5:30 PM Subject: PESO - You've Got Mail! She's a

Re: Why Pentax?

2010-01-16 Thread Cotty
First camera was a Practika, then a Fujica - but my first real camera was a Pentax MX - I chose Pentax because at the time (back in 1980) it was considered a camera for artists - while Nikon and Canon were more the beaters for the pro snappers. I wanted to be associated with a discerning elite,

Re: Why Pentax?

2010-01-16 Thread Carlos R
Cotty escribió: . I wanted to be associated with a discerning elite, not a gang of ruffians. Then why are you here at the PDML? ;-) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly

Re: Why Pentax?

2010-01-16 Thread Mark Roberts
Cotty wrote: Real arthouse photographers used Pentax gear and I loved that. You *are* submitting a couple of photos to the PDML Annual and photo exhibit, right? -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please

Re: The temple of deferred maintenance

2010-01-16 Thread eactivist
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Re: Why Pentax?

2010-01-16 Thread Christine Aguila
Hi Igor: Great thread, and the responses have been fun to read. My own history starts with the MX, which regrettably I sold because of money. Then acquired a Canon T90 much later (which I still have), though didn't use it much. I stopped photography for a good long while, but years back I

Re: Why Pentax?

2010-01-16 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
My Pentax history starts with an Asahi Spotmatic, back in 1966. Later I aquired a Honeywell Spotmatic, a Pentax Spotmatic for my son, a ProgramPlus, a 6X7, and an MZ-5. Like you, I love Pentax glass. Many of my old lenses can still be used in my *istD. I also have an Optio S that I carry when

Re: Why Pentax?

2010-01-16 Thread Subash
On Sat, 16 Jan 2010 10:00:25 -0500 P. J. Alling webstertwenty...@gmail.com wrote: On 1/15/2010 11:22 PM, Subash wrote: On Sat, 16 Jan 2010 09:23:27 +0530 Subashpdml.l...@gmail.com wrote: in fact, i got myself a k50/1.2 (which i still have) and an m28/2.8 months before i got

Re: Why Pentax?

2010-01-16 Thread Cotty
On 16/1/10, Mark Roberts, discombobulated, unleashed: You *are* submitting a couple of photos to the PDML Annual and photo exhibit, right? I've chosen one but having trouble with the second. I'll get there. I haven't done much shooting of late, just a couple of paid commissions. *ist Ds though

Re:Boris PESO 2010 #01

2010-01-16 Thread Jay Taylor
On Jan 16, 2010, Boris Lieberman wrote: Hi! I am about 1,300 messages behind. Duh! Here is another interpretation of Butterfly for Frank, this time at f1.2... http://pentax-ways.blogspot.com/2010/01/peso-2010-01.html Be brutal and honest. Boris Boris, I like the composition and

Re: Vernissage Gathering was ANNOUNCEMENT . . . exhibit

2010-01-16 Thread Mark Roberts
Christine Aguila wrote: Hi Tim: There probably won't be a vernissage gathering. The exhibit opening reception will be Friday, May 7th in the evening--starting around 6 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Fine with me. I won't be able to get to Chicago until Friday anyway. That's exam week for me and presents

Re: Why Pentax?

2010-01-16 Thread Christine Aguila
From: Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com Like you, I love Pentax glass. Hear, hear. Craftmanship, like photographic results, should count, and Pentax scores high on this point, in my view. Take the DA 21mm: it's all metal construction is elegant and durable--it floored me to see a

Re: PESO - Love Pillows

2010-01-16 Thread frank theriault
I wrote: So many people have said that, and of course I have no idea what the story to it is. To which ann replied: and I will say it too...  I think I'd have liked to see the subject in not quite such a tight shot.. Did you do it both ways?  I sometimes shoot things close up and back

Re: PESO - Chippy's

2010-01-16 Thread frank theriault
On Tue, Jan 12, 2010 at 10:03 AM, David J Brooks pentko...@gmail.com wrote: As one who frequents the local fish fry place, i like the shot as a slice of TO life Frank. Thanks, Dave, and thanks to everyone else who looked and commented. cheers, frank -- Sharpness is a bourgeois concept.

Re: PESO - Come In

2010-01-16 Thread frank theriault
On Fri, Jan 15, 2010 at 6:43 PM, drd1...@gmail.com wrote: Good shot. Bad invitation. ;-) Dave, Wendy, Steve, thanks for your comments! :-) cheers, frank -- Sharpness is a bourgeois concept. -Henri Cartier-Bresson -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: PESO - Parkdale Arms

2010-01-16 Thread frank theriault
On Sat, Jan 16, 2010 at 12:11 PM, ann sanfedele ann...@nyc.rr.com wrote: Like it a lot... I actually remember this corner...  you and I were doing a walkabout and I took a shot from that bus stop. but I went back to my 2004 trip files to confirm my memory wasnt playing tricks on me.  In this

Re: PESO - Parkdale Arms

2010-01-16 Thread Mark Roberts
frank theriault wrote: On Sat, Jan 16, 2010 at 12:11 PM, ann sanfedele ann...@nyc.rr.com wrote: I see Keith Haring is getting ripped off on a bus shelter ad.  (Unless its a real Haring and the estate is getting paid for its use) Yeah, we were there, Ann, no doubt about it. It's on Queen

Re: Dream lens again

2010-01-16 Thread eckinator
2010/1/16 John Sessoms jsessoms...@nc.rr.com: It's a dream. A wading through molasses with no pants on ... dream. mark... -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow

Re: OT Blastolene Bertha

2010-01-16 Thread eckinator
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PESO: Honeymoon Pics

2010-01-16 Thread P N Stenquist
The Coffee Shop Portraits: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=10516732size=lg K7D, ISO 1250, DA* 50-135, f5, 1/30, 135mm -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and

OT: Travel Advice -- Rome in February

2010-01-16 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
We are planning a trip to Rome in mid-February. We usually travel to Europe only in Spring, and I would appreciate any information from Italians or from other who have visited Italy in winter, about what we should expect, as far as weather, crowds and facilities that might not be open and fully

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Re: Why Pentax?

2010-01-16 Thread Ken Waller
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Re: PESO: Honeymoon Pics

2010-01-16 Thread Bob Sullivan
Paul, Pretty woman, intent stare, good picture! I especially enjoy the sharp focus throughout. Regards, Bob S. On Sat, Jan 16, 2010 at 3:47 PM, P N Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net wrote: The Coffee Shop Portraits: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=10516732size=lg K7D, ISO 1250, DA*

Re: Why Pentax?

2010-01-16 Thread Rick Womer
Not me. Never cared for the stuff. --- On Sat, 1/16/10, P. J. Alling webstertwenty...@gmail.com wrote: I'll always miss Kodachrome. sob. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the

Re: OT - how to guarantee you luggage won't be lost

2010-01-16 Thread Rob Studdert
On 17/01/2010, Christian christ...@skofteland.net wrote: I originally posted the video with a very detailed account of how to travel with guns to protect your other valuables like electronics and camera gear. The guy in the video never mentioned Australia but did mention that he traveled

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Re: PaD #22 river sunset

2010-01-16 Thread Rick Womer
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Re: Why Pentax?

2010-01-16 Thread Sandra Hermann
Pentax fits my hands. And when you work with your hands and they hurt all the time that is very very important! I could afford Pentax. I had a reasonable job, I could buy lots of stuff for my Pentax and not feel like I got taken. The glass is good! Very good in my opinion. When I touched

Re: Why Pentax?

2010-01-16 Thread Mark Roberts
Rick Womer wrote: --- On Sat, 1/16/10, P. J. Alling webstertwenty...@gmail.com wrote: I'll always miss Kodachrome. sob. Not me. Never cared for the stuff. Same here. There were a few photographers who seemed to be able to work wonders with it (Steve McCurry comes to mind), but they were

OT: I REALLY hate squirrels

2010-01-16 Thread John Sessoms
Just spent 2 hours in the dark because a squirrel got the wrong way on the transformer out on the power pole. Tripped a main breaker 4 blocks away and knocked out power for 7 blocks. I really hate squirrels. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: Why Pentax?

2010-01-16 Thread John Francis
On Sat, Jan 16, 2010 at 01:47:19PM -0500, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: After 44 years, I would feel like an traitor if I shot with anything but a Pentax. I don't feel that strongly. I borrowed a D100 back before Pentax had a DSLR, and a few years later a friend let me use a D1 for a day at the

Re: Why Pentax?

2010-01-16 Thread paul stenquist
On Jan 16, 2010, at 6:07 PM, Mark Roberts wrote: Rick Womer wrote: --- On Sat, 1/16/10, P. J. Alling webstertwenty...@gmail.com wrote: I'll always miss Kodachrome. sob. Not me. Never cared for the stuff. Same here. There were a few photographers who seemed to be able to work

Re: OT: I REALLY hate squirrels

2010-01-16 Thread paul stenquist
On Jan 16, 2010, at 6:27 PM, John Sessoms wrote: Just spent 2 hours in the dark because a squirrel got the wrong way on the transformer out on the power pole. Tripped a main breaker 4 blocks away and knocked out power for 7 blocks. Hope the little guy is okay. Paul I really hate

Re: OT: I REALLY hate squirrels

2010-01-16 Thread Rob Studdert
On 17/01/2010, paul stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net wrote: Hope the little guy is okay. I expect he's be a little overdone! -- Rob Studdert (Digital Image Studio) Tel: +61-418-166-870 UTC +10 Hours Gmail, eBay, Skype, Twitter, Facebook, Picasa: distudio -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List

Re: Why Pentax?

2010-01-16 Thread eactivist
Why Pentax? I couldn't come up with a good reason, so I went with Canon. Note I started with the K-1000 and liked it. Went Pentax Digital with the DS then the K-100. I liked the size of the lenses compared to Canon (much smaller and lighter weight) and I do think Pentax glass is good.

Re: PESO - Parkdale Arms

2010-01-16 Thread eactivist
In a message dated 1/14/2010 2:09:37 P.M. Pacific Standard Time, knarftheria...@gmail.com writes: Why do they call all the Rooms to Rent places around here Arms? Whatever, here's Parkdale Arms. Another sign (not visible in this picture) says absolutely no guests after 11:30. Right...

Re: Why Pentax?

2010-01-16 Thread Margus Männik
It's simple - Canon consumer cameras (especialy their user interfaces) do suck even more and we can not afford comparable piles of Nikkor glass. Olympus is no-no. Sony has all the same sucking problems as Pentax does plus some extra. Also, we already happen to have Pentaxes and as all those

Re: PESO - Come In

2010-01-16 Thread eactivist
In a message dated 1/15/2010 5:31:52 A.M. Pacific Standard Time, knarftheria...@gmail.com writes: Just looking through the archives for my short list of the PDML 2009 Annual submissions and I came across this one. It's not on my short list, but I found it rather pleasant. Hope you like it

Re: OT: I REALLY hate squirrels

2010-01-16 Thread Bran Everseeking
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Re: GESO - 3 birds, a frog and a bat

2010-01-16 Thread eactivist
In a message dated 1/14/2010 10:24:05 A.M. Pacific Standard Time, christ...@skofteland.net writes: http://birdofthemoment.blogspot.com/ Scroll down smartasses... you can click the images to make them larger. comments appreciated. -- === Love the peacock shot, had missed

Re: OT: I REALLY hate squirrels

2010-01-16 Thread Larry Colen
On Jan 16, 2010, at 3:27 PM, John Sessoms wrote: Just spent 2 hours in the dark because a squirrel got the wrong way on the transformer out on the power pole. Tripped a main breaker 4 blocks away and knocked out power for 7 blocks. I really hate squirrels. I don't suppose his name was

Re: The temple of deferred maintenance

2010-01-16 Thread Larry Colen
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Re: OT: I REALLY hate squirrels

2010-01-16 Thread Keith Whaley
John Sessoms wrote: Just spent 2 hours in the dark because a squirrel got the wrong way on the transformer out on the power pole. Tripped a main breaker 4 blocks away and knocked out power for 7 blocks. I really hate squirrels. HEY! That poor squirrel got HIS lights put out permanently!

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2010-01-16 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
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Re: I REALLY hate squirrels

2010-01-16 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: John Sessoms Subject: OT: I REALLY hate squirrels Just spent 2 hours in the dark because a squirrel got the wrong way on the transformer out on the power pole. Tripped a main breaker 4 blocks away and knocked out power for 7 blocks. I really hate

Re: I REALLY hate squirrels

2010-01-16 Thread paul stenquist
On Jan 16, 2010, at 8:07 PM, William Robb wrote: - Original Message - From: John Sessoms Subject: OT: I REALLY hate squirrels Just spent 2 hours in the dark because a squirrel got the wrong way on the transformer out on the power pole. Tripped a main breaker 4 blocks away and

Re: I REALLY hate squirrels

2010-01-16 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: paul stenquist Subject: Re: I REALLY hate squirrels You need coyotes. We had a lot of squirrel and rabbit problems up until a few years ago. Up until the coyotes moved back into town. Now all is well. No, but thanks very much. The exurbias around us

Re: I REALLY hate squirrels

2010-01-16 Thread Graydon
On Sat, Jan 16, 2010 at 07:53:53PM -0600, William Robb scripsit: - Original Message - From: paul stenquist Subject: Re: I REALLY hate squirrels You need coyotes. We had a lot of squirrel and rabbit problems up until a few years ago. Up until the coyotes moved back into town. Now all

Re: OT: I REALLY hate squirrels

2010-01-16 Thread Rick Womer
Not as much as +I+ hate squirrels.. Four big, beautiful tomato plants last summer. Dozens of little green tomatoes. ZERO red tomatoes harvested--every single one eaten by a #...@*!#% squirrel. Not to mention the holes chewed in our trash cans. Rick http://photo.net/photos/RickW --- On

Re: OT: Naughty boys playing in the snow

2010-01-16 Thread Rick Womer
The photographer was arrested and beaten senseless for taking photos of the constabulary which might, conceivably, at some indefinite future time, in a parallel universe, provide amusement to terrorists. Rick http://photo.net/photos/RickW --- On Thu, 1/14/10, Bob W p...@web-options.com

Re: OT: I REALLY hate squirrels

2010-01-16 Thread paul stenquist
On Jan 16, 2010, at 10:01 PM, Rick Womer wrote: Not as much as +I+ hate squirrels.. Four big, beautiful tomato plants last summer. Dozens of little green tomatoes. ZERO red tomatoes harvested--every single one eaten by a #...@*!#% squirrel. My squirrels, both red and black, don't

Re: OT: I REALLY hate squirrels

2010-01-16 Thread Rick Womer
Our squirrels use bird netting as dental floss, to get the tomato seeds out from between their miserable little teeth. http://photo.net/photos/RickW --- On Sat, 1/16/10, paul stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net wrote: My squirrels, both red and black, don't seem to like tomatoes. The

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2010-01-16 Thread paul stenquist
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Re: OT: I REALLY hate squirrels

2010-01-16 Thread John Sessoms
From: Keith Whaley John Sessoms wrote: Just spent 2 hours in the dark because a squirrel got the wrong way on the transformer out on the power pole. Tripped a main breaker 4 blocks away and knocked out power for 7 blocks. I really hate squirrels. HEY! That poor squirrel got HIS

Re: PESO - You've Got Mail!

2010-01-16 Thread Bruce Dayton
Nicely done - the postman for that neighborhood has a bit more interesting route than others, me thinks. -- Best regards, Bruce Wednesday, January 13, 2010, 3:30:00 PM, you wrote: ft She's a couple of blocks from my house so I pass by it often, but last ft night the light from the

Re: GESO - 3 birds, a frog and a bat

2010-01-16 Thread Bruce Dayton
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Re: OT: I REALLY hate squirrels

2010-01-16 Thread John Sessoms
From: paul stenquist On Jan 16, 2010, at 10:01 PM, Rick Womer wrote: Not as much as +I+ hate squirrels.. Four big, beautiful tomato plants last summer. Dozens of little green tomatoes. ZERO red tomatoes harvested--every single one eaten by a #...@*!#% squirrel. My squirrels, both red and

Re: PESO - Parkdale Arms

2010-01-16 Thread Bruce Dayton
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Re: I REALLY hate squirrels

2010-01-16 Thread Bran Everseeking
On Sat, 16 Jan 2010 19:53:53 -0600 William Robb war...@gmail.com wrote: I think up Bran's way they had a few big cats move into the suburbs a few years ago. Never did hear how that worked out. Generally sighted and then moved on. sorry I have no photos to post though I was on one of the

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Re: I REALLY hate squirrels

2010-01-16 Thread Bob Sullivan
Coyotes and THE HAWK! On Sat, Jan 16, 2010 at 7:49 PM, paul stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net wrote: On Jan 16, 2010, at 8:07 PM, William Robb wrote: - Original Message - From: John Sessoms Subject: OT: I REALLY hate squirrels Just spent 2 hours in the dark because a squirrel got

Re: GESO - Abstract Ice

2010-01-16 Thread Bruce Dayton
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