I haven't decidedyet, depends on the weather here. It's been really hot lately.
Bill On Fri, Jun 25, 2010 at 6:30 PM, John Graves <[email protected]> wrote: > WA1JG > > Bill....Are you going to be at a Field Day site? > > John / WA1JG > > Bill Owens wrote: >> >> John >> >> What's your callsign? >> >> Bill >> KG4LOV >> >> On Fri, Jun 25, 2010 at 4:41 PM, John Graves <[email protected]> >> wrote: >> >>> >>> Eric >>> >>> I know how it feels as I am 67. I try to find what I am interested in >>> and >>> stick with it. So far, I stick with ham radio, sailboats, and photography >>> (in no particular order. All are capable to taking up more time than I >>> have.) >>> >>> Also, I have a Ds and love it.. It does what I want, even when what I >>> want >>> is dead wrong. I have both bought, sold and had cameras serviced by KEH. >>> Good people! >>> >>> John G >>> >>> >>> Eric Weir wrote: >>> >>>> >>>> On Jun 25, 2010, at 2:42 PM, eckinator wrote: >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>>> >>>>> Does playing the classical guitar have less, more or a similar effect >>>>> on you? Not having tried which one would you regret more? >>>>> >>>>> >>>> >>>> When I'm even half-way consistent at plunking around on the guitar, and >>>> begin to get a feel for what even a modest level of mastery feels like, >>>> there's a lot of satisfaction. Hard to choose between them. Both require >>>> initiative and effort. The guitar's always around. Photography -- for me >>>> -- >>>> would require that I get out of the house. But then I love the outdoors. >>>> Photography could be the occasion. And get me into places I might not >>>> otherwise go -- like a wetlands and a state park here in metro Atlanta >>>> that >>>> apparently are great for birds, other wildlife, and flowers. >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>>> >>>>> Also, how much are the guitar lessons for the length of time needed to >>>>> get to the desired level? >>>>> >>>>> >>>> >>>> I took lessons for about six months once. I'm able to learn -- up to a >>>> point -- on my own. Progress would be quicker with lessons, and help me >>>> get >>>> over critical humps. Realistically, unless i was to go really overboard >>>> on >>>> photo equipment, probably about the same. >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> What criteria does your age add to your considerations? >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>> >>>> I'm almost 70. In good health so far, and good genes in that respect, as >>>> well. Might have another 15 to 20 years. But at this point you realize >>>> there's only so much you can fit it. There are a lot of things. They're >>>> not >>>> all possible. Don't know whether photography would be "one more thing" >>>> or an >>>> enhancement of one or more selected others. >>>> >>>> Regards, >>>> >>>> >>>> ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ >>>> Eric Weir >>>> Decatur, GA USA >>>> [email protected] >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> ------------------------------------------------------------------------ >>>> >>>> >>>> No virus found in this incoming message. >>>> Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 9.0.830 / Virus Database: >>>> 271.1.1/2962 - Release Date: 06/25/10 02:35:00 >>>> >>>> >>>> >>> >>> -- >>> PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List >>> [email protected] >>> http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net >>> to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and >>> follow the directions. >>> >>> >> >> ------------------------------------------------------------------------ >> >> >> No virus found in this incoming message. >> Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 9.0.830 / Virus Database: >> 271.1.1/2962 - Release Date: 06/25/10 02:35:00 >> >> > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > [email protected] > http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net > to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and > follow the directions. > -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List [email protected] http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
