Re: OT: Tim doing things things he can't. Part 178
Thank you Boris. Most likely the picture from our 2006 meeting are among those that can be restored. But I'd sure like to have your files too :-) This incident has made me more aware of the importance of memories. MaritimTim 2008/3/21, Boris Liberman [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Tim, The most important thing is that you're safe and sound. As for your picture archive - naturally, I can re-send you all the files from that meeting we had back in 2006 at Jostein's cabin. Just be sure to steer away from danger next time. Boris -- 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. -- 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: OT: Tim doing things things he can't. Part 178
- Original Message - From: Tim Øsleby Subject: Re: OT: Tim doing things things he can't. Part 178 Thank you Boris. Most likely the picture from our 2006 meeting are among those that can be restored. But I'd sure like to have your files too :-) This incident has made me more aware of the importance of memories. Hopefully, it has also made you aware of the importance of personal flotation devices. That was quite the story, I'm glad you made it through with minimal trauma. William Robb -- 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: OT: Tim doing things things he can't. Part 178
I was really impressed by the efect of the life suits. It did not just keep me floating, but also kept me dry and relativly comfortable for more than an hour with a water temp of 4 C. IMO thats fantastic. Without the suits we would have been fighting hard for our lifes from the same moment we made contact with the water. MaritimTim 2008/3/22, William Robb [EMAIL PROTECTED]: - Original Message - From: Tim Øsleby Subject: Re: OT: Tim doing things things he can't. Part 178 Thank you Boris. Most likely the picture from our 2006 meeting are among those that can be restored. But I'd sure like to have your files too :-) This incident has made me more aware of the importance of memories. Hopefully, it has also made you aware of the importance of personal flotation devices. That was quite the story, I'm glad you made it through with minimal trauma. William Robb -- 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. -- 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: OT: Tim doing things things he can't. Part 178
Without the life suit at 4º C on average you'd have been dead in less than 45 minutes. Tim Øsleby wrote: I was really impressed by the efect of the life suits. It did not just keep me floating, but also kept me dry and relativly comfortable for more than an hour with a water temp of 4 C. IMO thats fantastic. Without the suits we would have been fighting hard for our lifes from the same moment we made contact with the water. MaritimTim 2008/3/22, William Robb [EMAIL PROTECTED]: - Original Message - From: Tim Øsleby Subject: Re: OT: Tim doing things things he can't. Part 178 Thank you Boris. Most likely the picture from our 2006 meeting are among those that can be restored. But I'd sure like to have your files too :-) This incident has made me more aware of the importance of memories. Hopefully, it has also made you aware of the importance of personal flotation devices. That was quite the story, I'm glad you made it through with minimal trauma. William Robb -- 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. -- Vote for Cthulhu. Why settle for a lesser evil... -- Dr. Jerry Pournelle -- 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: OT: Tim doing things things he can't. Part 178
I'm afraid you are right. I'm pretending to be a toug guy here, but got to admit; that is one scary thought. MaritimTim 2008/3/22, P. J. Alling [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Without the life suit at 4º C on average you'd have been dead in less than 45 minutes. Tim Øsleby wrote: I was really impressed by the efect of the life suits. It did not just keep me floating, but also kept me dry and relativly comfortable for more than an hour with a water temp of 4 C. IMO thats fantastic. Without the suits we would have been fighting hard for our lifes from the same moment we made contact with the water. MaritimTim 2008/3/22, William Robb [EMAIL PROTECTED]: - Original Message - From: Tim Øsleby Subject: Re: OT: Tim doing things things he can't. Part 178 Thank you Boris. Most likely the picture from our 2006 meeting are among those that can be restored. But I'd sure like to have your files too :-) This incident has made me more aware of the importance of memories. Hopefully, it has also made you aware of the importance of personal flotation devices. That was quite the story, I'm glad you made it through with minimal trauma. William Robb -- 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. -- Vote for Cthulhu. Why settle for a lesser evil... -- Dr. Jerry Pournelle -- 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. -- 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: OT: Tim doing things things he can't. Part 178
Tim, The most important thing is that you're safe and sound. As for your picture archive - naturally, I can re-send you all the files from that meeting we had back in 2006 at Jostein's cabin. Just be sure to steer away from danger next time. Boris -- 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: OT: Tim doing things things he can't. Part 178
MRK!! :-) Jostein 2008/3/20, Tim Øsleby [EMAIL PROTECTED]: No Canon for me. Imagine what that could happen in a similar situation with a loose Canon on deck. Maritimtim 2008/3/19, Cotty [EMAIL PROTECTED]: On 19/3/08, Tim Øsleby, discombobulated, unleashed: I will replace the gear. Hey when the insurance comes through, a good time to upgrade to Canon :-D -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ||=|http://www.cottysnaps.com _ -- 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. -- 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. -- http://www.alunfoto.no/galleri/ http://alunfoto.blogspot.com -- 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: OT: Tim doing things things he can't. Part 178
You're only the second person i have been acquainted with who has survived a ship sinking. On 19/3/08, Ken Waller, discombobulated, unleashed: Do you know any that didn't? Some bloke called Davy Jones. -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ||=|http://www.cottysnaps.com _ -- 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: OT: Tim doing things things he can't. Part 178
On Wed, Mar 19, 2008 at 4:57 PM, Cotty [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On 19/3/08, Tim Øsleby, discombobulated, unleashed: I will replace the gear. Hey when the insurance comes through, a good time to upgrade to Canon :-D Good lord man. He just survived a ship wreck. Give the lad a break.:-0 Nikon at least.:-) tongue in cheek At least they focus./tongue in cheek Dave -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ||=|http://www.cottysnaps.com _ -- 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. -- Equine Photography www.caughtinmotion.com http://brooksinthecountry.blogspot.com/ Ontario Canada -- 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: OT: Tim doing things things he can't. Part 178
LOL :-) Maritimtim 2008/3/20, Tim Sherburne [EMAIL PROTECTED]: wow! or, as we say in america, holy sh*t! :) glad to hear you're okay! wasn't it oscar wilde who said, ...you know you're in the middle of an adventure when you'd rather be at home in bed... Tim Tim Øsleby wrote: Warning. Looong and far OT post. But it is a long story... I've been away for some time. Anybody noticed? Probably not. There are several reasons for my absense. I have been out in the real world, having real world experienses. Reality is a tough bitch. A bit too tough some times. So now I'm back, and are looking forward to catch up again with the list. The short version is that I've been to sea as a stewart at a lineboat. It all happened very fast. This was a totally new experiense for me. I've never been at sea, I have never made my living as a cook, and I have never been farther north than Trondheim. This was in the Barents Sea http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barents_Sea It was hard work, very hard work. For the first two weeks we had bad weather, and it felt like I did everything uphill. Litterally speaking. After two weeks the weather improved, and I did too. I adapted to the new envirement. So I was able to make a lot of interesting pictures. Sadly I will never be able to show them to anyone. The trip lasted for five weeks. At 8. mars the boat was almost full, and we where preparing for going back again. I was full of adventures, and was looking forward to come home again to my everyday envirement, and to my beloved. It is kind of hard to explain what happened in english, but the short version of the story is best told by a picture (warning: drama) http://www.nrk.no/nyheter/distrikt/nrk_sogn_og_fjordane/1.5059478 No one knows what actually happened. What we do know is that came in water in the room where the line comes back to the ship. This is rather common, but for some reason the captain and the crew was not able to get it out again. So there was only one thing to do: To get into the water, and away from the sinking ship. It was chaotic. When we was geting into the life suits, the ship was leaning about 45 degrees, and a table was running loose. But we managed to send out a call for help, and get into the water, and on to the life float. Most of the other men where trained for this situation. But this was my first trip so I was not. The only thing I had learned up front was how to get into the suit. So I just had to look at the others, float along, doing whatever they did. Thanks to the fact that everybody, did what they where told to do, it all went rather smoothly. To make a long story short. We where all rescued after a long hour in the water. Basically I'm fine. Physically nothings wrong with me. Emotionally I'm fine too. I have good nights sleep. But I'm not sure I will go out again. I need to test my reactions towards the sea in more controlled envirement before I decide on that. I have lost some stuff. Camera, a couple of lenses, puter, cell phone, and some clothes. But most likely I will be able to replace all this from insuranse. What I will not be able to replace is my picture archive. I lost both originals and backup of most of my pictures. Hopefully I will be able to restore most of it from an old HD. Ok. Folks. Thats my story. Has something interesting happened while I've been away? I have noticed there is a new Tim here. Tim Typo PS. Thank you Doug, for being you know, Doug -- 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. -- 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: OT: Tim doing things things he can't. Part 178
Not really. If it weren't for the fact that I have several good Pentax lenses in front of me. I'm not going to Cottomise the lenses I have left. No way. From my point of view it looks like a lot of fuzz with little gain. Maritimtim 2008/3/20, David Savage [EMAIL PROTECTED]: At 05:57 AM 20/03/2008, Cotty wrote: On 19/3/08, Tim Øsleby, discombobulated, unleashed: I will replace the gear. Hey when the insurance comes through, a good time to upgrade to Canon :-D That's not such a silly thing to consider IMO. Cheers, Dave -- 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. -- 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: OT: Tim doing things things he can't. Part 178
Cotty wrote: You're only the second person i have been acquainted with who has survived a ship sinking. On 19/3/08, Ken Waller, discombobulated, unleashed: Do you know any that didn't? Some bloke called Davy Jones. Come to think of if, there *was* an episode of The Monkees in which they signed on to a fishing boat or something... -- 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: OT: Tim doing things things he can't. Part 178
From: Tim Øsleby [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2008/03/19 Wed PM 02:12:42 GMT To: pdml@pdml.net Subject: OT: Tim doing things things he can't. Part 178 Warning. Looong and far OT post. But it is a long story... snip No it isn't 8-) Glad to hear you are ok. But grab the card next time - Email sent from www.virginmedia.com/email Virus-checked using McAfee(R) Software and scanned for spam -- 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: OT: Tim doing things things he can't. Part 178
The picture at this card would probably have bought me a all current DA* lenses. Bummer :-( Maritimtim 2008/3/20, mike wilson [EMAIL PROTECTED]: From: Tim Øsleby [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2008/03/19 Wed PM 02:12:42 GMT To: pdml@pdml.net Subject: OT: Tim doing things things he can't. Part 178 Warning. Looong and far OT post. But it is a long story... snip No it isn't 8-) Glad to hear you are ok. But grab the card next time - Email sent from www.virginmedia.com/email Virus-checked using McAfee(R) Software and scanned for spam -- 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. -- 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: OT: Tim doing things things he can't. Part 178
Tim Øsleby wrote: Warning. Looong and far OT post. But it is a long story... I've been away for some time. Anybody noticed? Probably not. I did. There are several reasons for my absense. I have been out in the real world, having real world experienses. Reality is a tough bitch. A bit too tough some times. So now I'm back, and are looking forward to catch up again with the list. The short version is that I've been to sea as a stewart at a lineboat. It all happened very fast. This was a totally new experiense for me. I've never been at sea, I have never made my living as a cook, and I have never been farther north than Trondheim. This was in the Barents Sea http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barents_Sea Holy moly, Tim! Sorry about the camera, but those things can be replaced. Our friends can't. Good to hear that you're OK. -- Scott Loveless http://www.twosixteen.com/fivetoedsloth/ -- 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: OT: Tim doing things things he can't. Part 178
From: Tim Øsleby [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2008/03/20 Thu PM 03:42:37 GMT To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: OT: Tim doing things things he can't. Part 178 The picture at this card would probably have bought me a all current DA* lenses. Bummer :-( Might pay for a diver to recover it then. The Barents is not so deep. 8-) --- Maritimtim 2008/3/20, mike wilson [EMAIL PROTECTED]: From: Tim Øsleby [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2008/03/19 Wed PM 02:12:42 GMT To: pdml@pdml.net Subject: OT: Tim doing things things he can't. Part 178 Warning. Looong and far OT post. But it is a long story... snip No it isn't 8-) Glad to hear you are ok. But grab the card next time - Email sent from www.virginmedia.com/email Virus-checked using McAfee(R) Software and scanned for spam -- 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.
OT: Tim doing things things he can't. Part 178
Warning. Looong and far OT post. But it is a long story... I've been away for some time. Anybody noticed? Probably not. There are several reasons for my absense. I have been out in the real world, having real world experienses. Reality is a tough bitch. A bit too tough some times. So now I'm back, and are looking forward to catch up again with the list. The short version is that I've been to sea as a stewart at a lineboat. It all happened very fast. This was a totally new experiense for me. I've never been at sea, I have never made my living as a cook, and I have never been farther north than Trondheim. This was in the Barents Sea http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barents_Sea It was hard work, very hard work. For the first two weeks we had bad weather, and it felt like I did everything uphill. Litterally speaking. After two weeks the weather improved, and I did too. I adapted to the new envirement. So I was able to make a lot of interesting pictures. Sadly I will never be able to show them to anyone. The trip lasted for five weeks. At 8. mars the boat was almost full, and we where preparing for going back again. I was full of adventures, and was looking forward to come home again to my everyday envirement, and to my beloved. It is kind of hard to explain what happened in english, but the short version of the story is best told by a picture (warning: drama) http://www.nrk.no/nyheter/distrikt/nrk_sogn_og_fjordane/1.5059478 No one knows what actually happened. What we do know is that came in water in the room where the line comes back to the ship. This is rather common, but for some reason the captain and the crew was not able to get it out again. So there was only one thing to do: To get into the water, and away from the sinking ship. It was chaotic. When we was geting into the life suits, the ship was leaning about 45 degrees, and a table was running loose. But we managed to send out a call for help, and get into the water, and on to the life float. Most of the other men where trained for this situation. But this was my first trip so I was not. The only thing I had learned up front was how to get into the suit. So I just had to look at the others, float along, doing whatever they did. Thanks to the fact that everybody, did what they where told to do, it all went rather smoothly. To make a long story short. We where all rescued after a long hour in the water. Basically I'm fine. Physically nothings wrong with me. Emotionally I'm fine too. I have good nights sleep. But I'm not sure I will go out again. I need to test my reactions towards the sea in more controlled envirement before I decide on that. I have lost some stuff. Camera, a couple of lenses, puter, cell phone, and some clothes. But most likely I will be able to replace all this from insuranse. What I will not be able to replace is my picture archive. I lost both originals and backup of most of my pictures. Hopefully I will be able to restore most of it from an old HD. Ok. Folks. Thats my story. Has something interesting happened while I've been away? I have noticed there is a new Tim here. Tim Typo PS. Thank you Doug, for being you know, Doug -- 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: OT: Tim doing things things he can't. Part 178
Tim Øsleby wrote: Warning. Looong and far OT post. But it is a long story... Damn! Glad to hear you're OK! I know it must have been a traumatic experience and it really stinks to lose all your gear like that. Perhaps you can take some solace in knowing that no on on the PDML is ever likely to top that story? ;-) Glad you're back (on the list and on dry land). -- 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: OT: Tim doing things things he can't. Part 178
Hey, Tim! Good to see you online again! I thought you were completely offline after your loss. Good to hear about your old HD too. As I've already told you, please tell me if there's more I can do to help you out. Jostein 2008/3/19, Tim Øsleby [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Warning. Looong and far OT post. But it is a long story... I've been away for some time. Anybody noticed? Probably not. There are several reasons for my absense. I have been out in the real world, having real world experienses. Reality is a tough bitch. A bit too tough some times. So now I'm back, and are looking forward to catch up again with the list. The short version is that I've been to sea as a stewart at a lineboat. It all happened very fast. This was a totally new experiense for me. I've never been at sea, I have never made my living as a cook, and I have never been farther north than Trondheim. This was in the Barents Sea http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barents_Sea It was hard work, very hard work. For the first two weeks we had bad weather, and it felt like I did everything uphill. Litterally speaking. After two weeks the weather improved, and I did too. I adapted to the new envirement. So I was able to make a lot of interesting pictures. Sadly I will never be able to show them to anyone. The trip lasted for five weeks. At 8. mars the boat was almost full, and we where preparing for going back again. I was full of adventures, and was looking forward to come home again to my everyday envirement, and to my beloved. It is kind of hard to explain what happened in english, but the short version of the story is best told by a picture (warning: drama) http://www.nrk.no/nyheter/distrikt/nrk_sogn_og_fjordane/1.5059478 No one knows what actually happened. What we do know is that came in water in the room where the line comes back to the ship. This is rather common, but for some reason the captain and the crew was not able to get it out again. So there was only one thing to do: To get into the water, and away from the sinking ship. It was chaotic. When we was geting into the life suits, the ship was leaning about 45 degrees, and a table was running loose. But we managed to send out a call for help, and get into the water, and on to the life float. Most of the other men where trained for this situation. But this was my first trip so I was not. The only thing I had learned up front was how to get into the suit. So I just had to look at the others, float along, doing whatever they did. Thanks to the fact that everybody, did what they where told to do, it all went rather smoothly. To make a long story short. We where all rescued after a long hour in the water. Basically I'm fine. Physically nothings wrong with me. Emotionally I'm fine too. I have good nights sleep. But I'm not sure I will go out again. I need to test my reactions towards the sea in more controlled envirement before I decide on that. I have lost some stuff. Camera, a couple of lenses, puter, cell phone, and some clothes. But most likely I will be able to replace all this from insuranse. What I will not be able to replace is my picture archive. I lost both originals and backup of most of my pictures. Hopefully I will be able to restore most of it from an old HD. Ok. Folks. Thats my story. Has something interesting happened while I've been away? I have noticed there is a new Tim here. Tim Typo PS. Thank you Doug, for being you know, Doug -- 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. -- http://www.alunfoto.no/galleri/ http://alunfoto.blogspot.com -- 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: OT: Tim doing things things he can't. Part 178
heya Tim, Good to have you back! Glad you came through it safely. That's quite an adventure! The loss of the photos is sad; the rest of it an annoyance but oh well. The fact that you have survived and are well is the more important part. :-) Godfrey On Mar 19, 2008, at 7:12 AM, Tim Øsleby wrote: Warning. Looong and far OT post. But it is a long story... I've been away for some time. Anybody noticed? Probably not. There are several reasons for my absense. I have been out in the real world, having real world experienses. Reality is a tough bitch. A bit too tough some times. So now I'm back, and are looking forward to catch up again with the list. The short version is that I've been to sea as a stewart at a lineboat. It all happened very fast. This was a totally new experiense for me. I've never been at sea, I have never made my living as a cook, and I have never been farther north than Trondheim. This was in the Barents Sea http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barents_Sea It was hard work, very hard work. For the first two weeks we had bad weather, and it felt like I did everything uphill. Litterally speaking. After two weeks the weather improved, and I did too. I adapted to the new envirement. So I was able to make a lot of interesting pictures. Sadly I will never be able to show them to anyone. The trip lasted for five weeks. At 8. mars the boat was almost full, and we where preparing for going back again. I was full of adventures, and was looking forward to come home again to my everyday envirement, and to my beloved. It is kind of hard to explain what happened in english, but the short version of the story is best told by a picture (warning: drama) http://www.nrk.no/nyheter/distrikt/nrk_sogn_og_fjordane/1.5059478 No one knows what actually happened. What we do know is that came in water in the room where the line comes back to the ship. This is rather common, but for some reason the captain and the crew was not able to get it out again. So there was only one thing to do: To get into the water, and away from the sinking ship. It was chaotic. When we was geting into the life suits, the ship was leaning about 45 degrees, and a table was running loose. But we managed to send out a call for help, and get into the water, and on to the life float. Most of the other men where trained for this situation. But this was my first trip so I was not. The only thing I had learned up front was how to get into the suit. So I just had to look at the others, float along, doing whatever they did. Thanks to the fact that everybody, did what they where told to do, it all went rather smoothly. To make a long story short. We where all rescued after a long hour in the water. Basically I'm fine. Physically nothings wrong with me. Emotionally I'm fine too. I have good nights sleep. But I'm not sure I will go out again. I need to test my reactions towards the sea in more controlled envirement before I decide on that. I have lost some stuff. Camera, a couple of lenses, puter, cell phone, and some clothes. But most likely I will be able to replace all this from insuranse. What I will not be able to replace is my picture archive. I lost both originals and backup of most of my pictures. Hopefully I will be able to restore most of it from an old HD. Ok. Folks. Thats my story. Has something interesting happened while I've been away? I have noticed there is a new Tim here. Tim Typo PS. Thank you Doug, for being you know, Doug -- 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: OT: Tim doing things things he can't. Part 178
Tim you sank a ship Ok, so actually, I read your story, you didn't sink the ship. Looks like you had a real adventure. Too bad about the pictures but at least you're alive. Which is good, If I were you, I'd practice making myself sound a bit more heroic though. It'll stand you in good stead as a drinking story, and later in life when you need to bore your grandchildren. Tim Øsleby wrote: Warning. Looong and far OT post. But it is a long story... I've been away for some time. Anybody noticed? Probably not. There are several reasons for my absense. I have been out in the real world, having real world experienses. Reality is a tough bitch. A bit too tough some times. So now I'm back, and are looking forward to catch up again with the list. The short version is that I've been to sea as a stewart at a lineboat. It all happened very fast. This was a totally new experiense for me. I've never been at sea, I have never made my living as a cook, and I have never been farther north than Trondheim. This was in the Barents Sea http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barents_Sea It was hard work, very hard work. For the first two weeks we had bad weather, and it felt like I did everything uphill. Litterally speaking. After two weeks the weather improved, and I did too. I adapted to the new envirement. So I was able to make a lot of interesting pictures. Sadly I will never be able to show them to anyone. The trip lasted for five weeks. At 8. mars the boat was almost full, and we where preparing for going back again. I was full of adventures, and was looking forward to come home again to my everyday envirement, and to my beloved. It is kind of hard to explain what happened in english, but the short version of the story is best told by a picture (warning: drama) http://www.nrk.no/nyheter/distrikt/nrk_sogn_og_fjordane/1.5059478 No one knows what actually happened. What we do know is that came in water in the room where the line comes back to the ship. This is rather common, but for some reason the captain and the crew was not able to get it out again. So there was only one thing to do: To get into the water, and away from the sinking ship. It was chaotic. When we was geting into the life suits, the ship was leaning about 45 degrees, and a table was running loose. But we managed to send out a call for help, and get into the water, and on to the life float. Most of the other men where trained for this situation. But this was my first trip so I was not. The only thing I had learned up front was how to get into the suit. So I just had to look at the others, float along, doing whatever they did. Thanks to the fact that everybody, did what they where told to do, it all went rather smoothly. To make a long story short. We where all rescued after a long hour in the water. Basically I'm fine. Physically nothings wrong with me. Emotionally I'm fine too. I have good nights sleep. But I'm not sure I will go out again. I need to test my reactions towards the sea in more controlled envirement before I decide on that. I have lost some stuff. Camera, a couple of lenses, puter, cell phone, and some clothes. But most likely I will be able to replace all this from insuranse. What I will not be able to replace is my picture archive. I lost both originals and backup of most of my pictures. Hopefully I will be able to restore most of it from an old HD. Ok. Folks. Thats my story. Has something interesting happened while I've been away? I have noticed there is a new Tim here. Tim Typo PS. Thank you Doug, for being you know, Doug -- Vote for Cthulhu. Why settle for a lesser evil... -- Dr. Jerry Pournelle -- 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: OT: Tim doing things things he can't. Part 178
On Mar 19, 2008, at 9:12, Tim Øsleby wrote: Ok. Folks. Thats my story. Has something interesting happened while I've been away? I have noticed there is a new Tim here. Oh my goodness! That's way too much excitement, Tim. There is a television series here in the U.S. called Deadliest Catch which follows crab fishermen in the Bering Sea... gives me a good idea that I NEVER EVER want to go out on a small boat in the Northern waters. I'd spend the entire day vomiting and wishing I was dead (and then, there's the good chance that I could be killed). Scary times... thank you for sharing your story. I'd rather read about it than live it myself! :-) -Charles -- Charles Robinson - [EMAIL PROTECTED] Minneapolis, MN http://charles.robinsontwins.org -- 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: OT: Tim doing things things he can't. Part 178
Tim: I'm really glad you and the crew are safe now. That's the important thing. Cheers, Christine -Original Message- From: Tim Øsleby [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Mar 19, 2008 9:12 AM To: pdml@pdml.net Subject: OT: Tim doing things things he can't. Part 178 Warning. Looong and far OT post. But it is a long story... I've been away for some time. Anybody noticed? Probably not. There are several reasons for my absense. I have been out in the real world, having real world experienses. Reality is a tough bitch. A bit too tough some times. So now I'm back, and are looking forward to catch up again with the list. The short version is that I've been to sea as a stewart at a lineboat. It all happened very fast. This was a totally new experiense for me. I've never been at sea, I have never made my living as a cook, and I have never been farther north than Trondheim. This was in the Barents Sea http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barents_Sea It was hard work, very hard work. For the first two weeks we had bad weather, and it felt like I did everything uphill. Litterally speaking. After two weeks the weather improved, and I did too. I adapted to the new envirement. So I was able to make a lot of interesting pictures. Sadly I will never be able to show them to anyone. The trip lasted for five weeks. At 8. mars the boat was almost full, and we where preparing for going back again. I was full of adventures, and was looking forward to come home again to my everyday envirement, and to my beloved. It is kind of hard to explain what happened in english, but the short version of the story is best told by a picture (warning: drama) http://www.nrk.no/nyheter/distrikt/nrk_sogn_og_fjordane/1.5059478 No one knows what actually happened. What we do know is that came in water in the room where the line comes back to the ship. This is rather common, but for some reason the captain and the crew was not able to get it out again. So there was only one thing to do: To get into the water, and away from the sinking ship. It was chaotic. When we was geting into the life suits, the ship was leaning about 45 degrees, and a table was running loose. But we managed to send out a call for help, and get into the water, and on to the life float. Most of the other men where trained for this situation. But this was my first trip so I was not. The only thing I had learned up front was how to get into the suit. So I just had to look at the others, float along, doing whatever they did. Thanks to the fact that everybody, did what they where told to do, it all went rather smoothly. To make a long story short. We where all rescued after a long hour in the water. Basically I'm fine. Physically nothings wrong with me. Emotionally I'm fine too. I have good nights sleep. But I'm not sure I will go out again. I need to test my reactions towards the sea in more controlled envirement before I decide on that. I have lost some stuff. Camera, a couple of lenses, puter, cell phone, and some clothes. But most likely I will be able to replace all this from insuranse. What I will not be able to replace is my picture archive. I lost both originals and backup of most of my pictures. Hopefully I will be able to restore most of it from an old HD. Ok. Folks. Thats my story. Has something interesting happened while I've been away? I have noticed there is a new Tim here. Tim Typo PS. Thank you Doug, for being you know, Doug -- 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. -- 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: OT: Tim doing things things he can't. Part 178
On Wed, Mar 19, 2008 at 11:12 PM, Tim Øsleby [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Ok. Folks. Thats my story. Has something interesting happened while I've been away? A...No. At least not compared to your recent adventures. Glade that you came through the incident alright Tim. She looks like a longliner to me. Welcome back. Cheers, Dave -- 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.
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Tim, I'm glad you are back safe and sound. I bet your family are really relieved now that you are back home. That's what I call a real adventure, thankfully with a happy end. I'm sorry that you have lost your camera and computer, but those are replaceable. Carlos -- 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: OT: Tim doing things things he can't. Part 178
Good to hear you made it out of there alive. What an adventure. You have something to tell your grandchildren. I would love to have seen your photos, and I'm sorry they are lost. But the important thing is that your safe. Welcome home, Tim. Paul -- Original message -- From: Tim Ãsleby [EMAIL PROTECTED] Warning. Looong and far OT post. But it is a long story... I've been away for some time. Anybody noticed? Probably not. There are several reasons for my absense. I have been out in the real world, having real world experienses. Reality is a tough bitch. A bit too tough some times. So now I'm back, and are looking forward to catch up again with the list. The short version is that I've been to sea as a stewart at a lineboat. It all happened very fast. This was a totally new experiense for me. I've never been at sea, I have never made my living as a cook, and I have never been farther north than Trondheim. This was in the Barents Sea http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barents_Sea It was hard work, very hard work. For the first two weeks we had bad weather, and it felt like I did everything uphill. Litterally speaking. After two weeks the weather improved, and I did too. I adapted to the new envirement. So I was able to make a lot of interesting pictures. Sadly I will never be able to show them to anyone. The trip lasted for five weeks. At 8. mars the boat was almost full, and we where preparing for going back again. I was full of adventures, and was looking forward to come home again to my everyday envirement, and to my beloved. It is kind of hard to explain what happened in english, but the short version of the story is best told by a picture (warning: drama) http://www.nrk.no/nyheter/distrikt/nrk_sogn_og_fjordane/1.5059478 No one knows what actually happened. What we do know is that came in water in the room where the line comes back to the ship. This is rather common, but for some reason the captain and the crew was not able to get it out again. So there was only one thing to do: To get into the water, and away from the sinking ship. It was chaotic. When we was geting into the life suits, the ship was leaning about 45 degrees, and a table was running loose. But we managed to send out a call for help, and get into the water, and on to the life float. Most of the other men where trained for this situation. But this was my first trip so I was not. The only thing I had learned up front was how to get into the suit. So I just had to look at the others, float along, doing whatever they did. Thanks to the fact that everybody, did what they where told to do, it all went rather smoothly. To make a long story short. We where all rescued after a long hour in the water. Basically I'm fine. Physically nothings wrong with me. Emotionally I'm fine too. I have good nights sleep. But I'm not sure I will go out again. I need to test my reactions towards the sea in more controlled envirement before I decide on that. I have lost some stuff. Camera, a couple of lenses, puter, cell phone, and some clothes. But most likely I will be able to replace all this from insuranse. What I will not be able to replace is my picture archive. I lost both originals and backup of most of my pictures. Hopefully I will be able to restore most of it from an old HD. Ok. Folks. Thats my story. Has something interesting happened while I've been away? I have noticed there is a new Tim here. Tim Typo PS. Thank you Doug, for being you know, Doug -- 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. -- 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: OT: Tim doing things things he can't. Part 178
2008/3/19, Tim Øsleby [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Like your new email address, though... :-) Jostein -- http://www.alunfoto.no/galleri/ http://alunfoto.blogspot.com -- 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: OT: Tim doing things things he can't. Part 178
Tim, Glad to hear you are alive! That was quite an adventure. I would have been seasick all the time, and then died! (We have a program here called 'The Deadliest Catch'. Your story made me think of it...also The Perfect Storm movie.) Regards, Bob S. On Wed, Mar 19, 2008 at 9:12 AM, Tim Øsleby [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Warning. Looong and far OT post. But it is a long story... I've been away for some time. Anybody noticed? Probably not. There are several reasons for my absense. I have been out in the real world, having real world experienses. Reality is a tough bitch. A bit too tough some times. So now I'm back, and are looking forward to catch up again with the list. The short version is that I've been to sea as a stewart at a lineboat. It all happened very fast. This was a totally new experiense for me. I've never been at sea, I have never made my living as a cook, and I have never been farther north than Trondheim. This was in the Barents Sea http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barents_Sea It was hard work, very hard work. For the first two weeks we had bad weather, and it felt like I did everything uphill. Litterally speaking. After two weeks the weather improved, and I did too. I adapted to the new envirement. So I was able to make a lot of interesting pictures. Sadly I will never be able to show them to anyone. The trip lasted for five weeks. At 8. mars the boat was almost full, and we where preparing for going back again. I was full of adventures, and was looking forward to come home again to my everyday envirement, and to my beloved. It is kind of hard to explain what happened in english, but the short version of the story is best told by a picture (warning: drama) http://www.nrk.no/nyheter/distrikt/nrk_sogn_og_fjordane/1.5059478 No one knows what actually happened. What we do know is that came in water in the room where the line comes back to the ship. This is rather common, but for some reason the captain and the crew was not able to get it out again. So there was only one thing to do: To get into the water, and away from the sinking ship. It was chaotic. When we was geting into the life suits, the ship was leaning about 45 degrees, and a table was running loose. But we managed to send out a call for help, and get into the water, and on to the life float. Most of the other men where trained for this situation. But this was my first trip so I was not. The only thing I had learned up front was how to get into the suit. So I just had to look at the others, float along, doing whatever they did. Thanks to the fact that everybody, did what they where told to do, it all went rather smoothly. To make a long story short. We where all rescued after a long hour in the water. Basically I'm fine. Physically nothings wrong with me. Emotionally I'm fine too. I have good nights sleep. But I'm not sure I will go out again. I need to test my reactions towards the sea in more controlled envirement before I decide on that. I have lost some stuff. Camera, a couple of lenses, puter, cell phone, and some clothes. But most likely I will be able to replace all this from insuranse. What I will not be able to replace is my picture archive. I lost both originals and backup of most of my pictures. Hopefully I will be able to restore most of it from an old HD. Ok. Folks. Thats my story. Has something interesting happened while I've been away? I have noticed there is a new Tim here. Tim Typo PS. Thank you Doug, for being you know, Doug -- 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. -- 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.
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:-) It's an interim adress. Some day in distant future I will get my old boring [EMAIL PROTECTED] adress up again. But the new one is cool. Tim Typo 2008/3/19, AlunFoto [EMAIL PROTECTED]: 2008/3/19, Tim Øsleby [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Like your new email address, though... :-) Jostein -- http://www.alunfoto.no/galleri/ http://alunfoto.blogspot.com -- 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. -- 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: OT: Tim doing things things he can't. Part 178
I will replace the gear. The timing could not have been better, with the K10D replacement at the shelves. I will also be able to replace the Sigma 18-50/2,8 with the DA* 16-50. Not a bad exchange :-) So except for the lost pictures I'm happy. I'm also happy to be alive. Very happy indeed. It makes me evaluate life higher. You tend to take life for granted. I think it can be a good thing to be shaken out of that state of mind every now and then. Could even make you a better person. I don't know. Just thinking loud. Tim Typo 2008/3/19, Mark Roberts [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Tim Øsleby wrote: Warning. Looong and far OT post. But it is a long story... Damn! Glad to hear you're OK! I know it must have been a traumatic experience and it really stinks to lose all your gear like that. Perhaps you can take some solace in knowing that no on on the PDML is ever likely to top that story? ;-) Glad you're back (on the list and on dry land). -- 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. -- 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: OT: Tim doing things things he can't. Part 178
The mad guy with the 600/4 had an extra puter. He kindly offered me to lend it for a couple of weeks. I'm using it to make some PowerPoint illustrations for a beginners DSRL class we are going to arrange soon. [ Tim doing another thing he can't do :-) ] Really looking forward to that. I will learn a lot out of learning others. The old HD probably means that I will be able to restore everything except the last 15 months. And thats mainly birds pictures. The birds are still there, so... I'm trying to see this as an opportunity to make the photos better than I first did them :-) And Jostein. I know you are there. That's why I contacted you in the first place :-) Tim Typo 2008/3/19, AlunFoto [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Hey, Tim! Good to see you online again! I thought you were completely offline after your loss. Good to hear about your old HD too. As I've already told you, please tell me if there's more I can do to help you out. Jostein 2008/3/19, Tim Øsleby [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Warning. Looong and far OT post. But it is a long story... I've been away for some time. Anybody noticed? Probably not. There are several reasons for my absense. I have been out in the real world, having real world experienses. Reality is a tough bitch. A bit too tough some times. So now I'm back, and are looking forward to catch up again with the list. The short version is that I've been to sea as a stewart at a lineboat. It all happened very fast. This was a totally new experiense for me. I've never been at sea, I have never made my living as a cook, and I have never been farther north than Trondheim. This was in the Barents Sea http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barents_Sea It was hard work, very hard work. For the first two weeks we had bad weather, and it felt like I did everything uphill. Litterally speaking. After two weeks the weather improved, and I did too. I adapted to the new envirement. So I was able to make a lot of interesting pictures. Sadly I will never be able to show them to anyone. The trip lasted for five weeks. At 8. mars the boat was almost full, and we where preparing for going back again. I was full of adventures, and was looking forward to come home again to my everyday envirement, and to my beloved. It is kind of hard to explain what happened in english, but the short version of the story is best told by a picture (warning: drama) http://www.nrk.no/nyheter/distrikt/nrk_sogn_og_fjordane/1.5059478 No one knows what actually happened. What we do know is that came in water in the room where the line comes back to the ship. This is rather common, but for some reason the captain and the crew was not able to get it out again. So there was only one thing to do: To get into the water, and away from the sinking ship. It was chaotic. When we was geting into the life suits, the ship was leaning about 45 degrees, and a table was running loose. But we managed to send out a call for help, and get into the water, and on to the life float. Most of the other men where trained for this situation. But this was my first trip so I was not. The only thing I had learned up front was how to get into the suit. So I just had to look at the others, float along, doing whatever they did. Thanks to the fact that everybody, did what they where told to do, it all went rather smoothly. To make a long story short. We where all rescued after a long hour in the water. Basically I'm fine. Physically nothings wrong with me. Emotionally I'm fine too. I have good nights sleep. But I'm not sure I will go out again. I need to test my reactions towards the sea in more controlled envirement before I decide on that. I have lost some stuff. Camera, a couple of lenses, puter, cell phone, and some clothes. But most likely I will be able to replace all this from insuranse. What I will not be able to replace is my picture archive. I lost both originals and backup of most of my pictures. Hopefully I will be able to restore most of it from an old HD. Ok. Folks. Thats my story. Has something interesting happened while I've been away? I have noticed there is a new Tim here. Tim Typo PS. Thank you Doug, for being you know, Doug -- 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. -- http://www.alunfoto.no/galleri/ http://alunfoto.blogspot.com -- 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. -- 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: OT: Tim doing things things he can't. Part 178
I think thats tougher than line fishing in the Barents Sea. Line fishing boats are safer, I beleave. But my first hand experiense kind of proves me wrong ;-) Don't know if I'm going back again. Have to test my reactions towards the sea first. When going at fishing there is no return until the boat is full. So I need to find someone who will take me out for a short test trip before deciding. Tim Typo 2008/3/19, Charles Robinson [EMAIL PROTECTED]: On Mar 19, 2008, at 9:12, Tim Øsleby wrote: Ok. Folks. Thats my story. Has something interesting happened while I've been away? I have noticed there is a new Tim here. Oh my goodness! That's way too much excitement, Tim. There is a television series here in the U.S. called Deadliest Catch which follows crab fishermen in the Bering Sea... gives me a good idea that I NEVER EVER want to go out on a small boat in the Northern waters. I'd spend the entire day vomiting and wishing I was dead (and then, there's the good chance that I could be killed). Scary times... thank you for sharing your story. I'd rather read about it than live it myself! :-) -Charles -- Charles Robinson - [EMAIL PROTECTED] Minneapolis, MN http://charles.robinsontwins.org -- 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. -- 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: OT: Tim doing things things he can't. Part 178
Yep. All home safe and sound. Eccept for two Belarusians. Because they lost their papers they are not able to go back to their homecountry yet. I checked yesterday, and there was no sign of improvement in their situation. The owners of the boat are doing their best to help them out, but so far in vain. Tim Typo 2008/3/19, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Tim: I'm really glad you and the crew are safe now. That's the important thing. Cheers, Christine -Original Message- From: Tim Øsleby [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Mar 19, 2008 9:12 AM To: pdml@pdml.net Subject: OT: Tim doing things things he can't. Part 178 Warning. Looong and far OT post. But it is a long story... I've been away for some time. Anybody noticed? Probably not. There are several reasons for my absense. I have been out in the real world, having real world experienses. Reality is a tough bitch. A bit too tough some times. So now I'm back, and are looking forward to catch up again with the list. The short version is that I've been to sea as a stewart at a lineboat. It all happened very fast. This was a totally new experiense for me. I've never been at sea, I have never made my living as a cook, and I have never been farther north than Trondheim. This was in the Barents Sea http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barents_Sea It was hard work, very hard work. For the first two weeks we had bad weather, and it felt like I did everything uphill. Litterally speaking. After two weeks the weather improved, and I did too. I adapted to the new envirement. So I was able to make a lot of interesting pictures. Sadly I will never be able to show them to anyone. The trip lasted for five weeks. At 8. mars the boat was almost full, and we where preparing for going back again. I was full of adventures, and was looking forward to come home again to my everyday envirement, and to my beloved. It is kind of hard to explain what happened in english, but the short version of the story is best told by a picture (warning: drama) http://www.nrk.no/nyheter/distrikt/nrk_sogn_og_fjordane/1.5059478 No one knows what actually happened. What we do know is that came in water in the room where the line comes back to the ship. This is rather common, but for some reason the captain and the crew was not able to get it out again. So there was only one thing to do: To get into the water, and away from the sinking ship. It was chaotic. When we was geting into the life suits, the ship was leaning about 45 degrees, and a table was running loose. But we managed to send out a call for help, and get into the water, and on to the life float. Most of the other men where trained for this situation. But this was my first trip so I was not. The only thing I had learned up front was how to get into the suit. So I just had to look at the others, float along, doing whatever they did. Thanks to the fact that everybody, did what they where told to do, it all went rather smoothly. To make a long story short. We where all rescued after a long hour in the water. Basically I'm fine. Physically nothings wrong with me. Emotionally I'm fine too. I have good nights sleep. But I'm not sure I will go out again. I need to test my reactions towards the sea in more controlled envirement before I decide on that. I have lost some stuff. Camera, a couple of lenses, puter, cell phone, and some clothes. But most likely I will be able to replace all this from insuranse. What I will not be able to replace is my picture archive. I lost both originals and backup of most of my pictures. Hopefully I will be able to restore most of it from an old HD. Ok. Folks. Thats my story. Has something interesting happened while I've been away? I have noticed there is a new Tim here. Tim Typo PS. Thank you Doug, for being you know, Doug -- 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. -- 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. -- 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: OT: Tim doing things things he can't. Part 178
I feel really bad about one picture. The last at the card... The one taken few minutes before the boat really rolled over. It was taken from the room that was filled with water first. You could see the waves coming into the room, and rope and line flaoting around the boots of the frightened russian in the foreground. Judging from the brief glimse I had of it at the LCD, it was a hell of a news photo, and a very strong personal memory. Tim Typo 2008/3/19, Godfrey DiGiorgi [EMAIL PROTECTED]: heya Tim, Good to have you back! Glad you came through it safely. That's quite an adventure! The loss of the photos is sad; the rest of it an annoyance but oh well. The fact that you have survived and are well is the more important part. :-) Godfrey On Mar 19, 2008, at 7:12 AM, Tim Øsleby wrote: Warning. Looong and far OT post. But it is a long story... I've been away for some time. Anybody noticed? Probably not. There are several reasons for my absense. I have been out in the real world, having real world experienses. Reality is a tough bitch. A bit too tough some times. So now I'm back, and are looking forward to catch up again with the list. The short version is that I've been to sea as a stewart at a lineboat. It all happened very fast. This was a totally new experiense for me. I've never been at sea, I have never made my living as a cook, and I have never been farther north than Trondheim. This was in the Barents Sea http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barents_Sea It was hard work, very hard work. For the first two weeks we had bad weather, and it felt like I did everything uphill. Litterally speaking. After two weeks the weather improved, and I did too. I adapted to the new envirement. So I was able to make a lot of interesting pictures. Sadly I will never be able to show them to anyone. The trip lasted for five weeks. At 8. mars the boat was almost full, and we where preparing for going back again. I was full of adventures, and was looking forward to come home again to my everyday envirement, and to my beloved. It is kind of hard to explain what happened in english, but the short version of the story is best told by a picture (warning: drama) http://www.nrk.no/nyheter/distrikt/nrk_sogn_og_fjordane/1.5059478 No one knows what actually happened. What we do know is that came in water in the room where the line comes back to the ship. This is rather common, but for some reason the captain and the crew was not able to get it out again. So there was only one thing to do: To get into the water, and away from the sinking ship. It was chaotic. When we was geting into the life suits, the ship was leaning about 45 degrees, and a table was running loose. But we managed to send out a call for help, and get into the water, and on to the life float. Most of the other men where trained for this situation. But this was my first trip so I was not. The only thing I had learned up front was how to get into the suit. So I just had to look at the others, float along, doing whatever they did. Thanks to the fact that everybody, did what they where told to do, it all went rather smoothly. To make a long story short. We where all rescued after a long hour in the water. Basically I'm fine. Physically nothings wrong with me. Emotionally I'm fine too. I have good nights sleep. But I'm not sure I will go out again. I need to test my reactions towards the sea in more controlled envirement before I decide on that. I have lost some stuff. Camera, a couple of lenses, puter, cell phone, and some clothes. But most likely I will be able to replace all this from insuranse. What I will not be able to replace is my picture archive. I lost both originals and backup of most of my pictures. Hopefully I will be able to restore most of it from an old HD. Ok. Folks. Thats my story. Has something interesting happened while I've been away? I have noticed there is a new Tim here. Tim Typo PS. Thank you Doug, for being you know, Doug -- 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. -- 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: OT: Tim doing things things he can't. Part 178
Tim, I'm glad to hear that you escaped with your life! What an exciting experience, and I'm saddened to hear of your lost belongings but glad to see that you escaped with both body and mind intact. Take care of yourself! rg2 On 3/19/08, Tim Øsleby [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I think thats tougher than line fishing in the Barents Sea. Line fishing boats are safer, I beleave. But my first hand experiense kind of proves me wrong ;-) Don't know if I'm going back again. Have to test my reactions towards the sea first. When going at fishing there is no return until the boat is full. So I need to find someone who will take me out for a short test trip before deciding. Tim Typo 2008/3/19, Charles Robinson [EMAIL PROTECTED]: On Mar 19, 2008, at 9:12, Tim Øsleby wrote: Ok. Folks. Thats my story. Has something interesting happened while I've been away? I have noticed there is a new Tim here. Oh my goodness! That's way too much excitement, Tim. There is a television series here in the U.S. called Deadliest Catch which follows crab fishermen in the Bering Sea... gives me a good idea that I NEVER EVER want to go out on a small boat in the Northern waters. I'd spend the entire day vomiting and wishing I was dead (and then, there's the good chance that I could be killed). Scary times... thank you for sharing your story. I'd rather read about it than live it myself! :-) -Charles -- Charles Robinson - [EMAIL PROTECTED] Minneapolis, MN http://charles.robinsontwins.org -- 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. -- 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. -- 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: OT: Tim doing things things he can't. Part 178
I have saved some more heroic bits for drinking occations :-) So just come over to my place with a bottle of single malt... A bottle of VSOP will probably do too. Tim Typo 2008/3/19, P. J. Alling [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Tim you sank a ship Ok, so actually, I read your story, you didn't sink the ship. Looks like you had a real adventure. Too bad about the pictures but at least you're alive. Which is good, If I were you, I'd practice making myself sound a bit more heroic though. It'll stand you in good stead as a drinking story, and later in life when you need to bore your grandchildren. Tim Øsleby wrote: Warning. Looong and far OT post. But it is a long story... I've been away for some time. Anybody noticed? Probably not. There are several reasons for my absense. I have been out in the real world, having real world experienses. Reality is a tough bitch. A bit too tough some times. So now I'm back, and are looking forward to catch up again with the list. The short version is that I've been to sea as a stewart at a lineboat. It all happened very fast. This was a totally new experiense for me. I've never been at sea, I have never made my living as a cook, and I have never been farther north than Trondheim. This was in the Barents Sea http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barents_Sea It was hard work, very hard work. For the first two weeks we had bad weather, and it felt like I did everything uphill. Litterally speaking. After two weeks the weather improved, and I did too. I adapted to the new envirement. So I was able to make a lot of interesting pictures. Sadly I will never be able to show them to anyone. The trip lasted for five weeks. At 8. mars the boat was almost full, and we where preparing for going back again. I was full of adventures, and was looking forward to come home again to my everyday envirement, and to my beloved. It is kind of hard to explain what happened in english, but the short version of the story is best told by a picture (warning: drama) http://www.nrk.no/nyheter/distrikt/nrk_sogn_og_fjordane/1.5059478 No one knows what actually happened. What we do know is that came in water in the room where the line comes back to the ship. This is rather common, but for some reason the captain and the crew was not able to get it out again. So there was only one thing to do: To get into the water, and away from the sinking ship. It was chaotic. When we was geting into the life suits, the ship was leaning about 45 degrees, and a table was running loose. But we managed to send out a call for help, and get into the water, and on to the life float. Most of the other men where trained for this situation. But this was my first trip so I was not. The only thing I had learned up front was how to get into the suit. So I just had to look at the others, float along, doing whatever they did. Thanks to the fact that everybody, did what they where told to do, it all went rather smoothly. To make a long story short. We where all rescued after a long hour in the water. Basically I'm fine. Physically nothings wrong with me. Emotionally I'm fine too. I have good nights sleep. But I'm not sure I will go out again. I need to test my reactions towards the sea in more controlled envirement before I decide on that. I have lost some stuff. Camera, a couple of lenses, puter, cell phone, and some clothes. But most likely I will be able to replace all this from insuranse. What I will not be able to replace is my picture archive. I lost both originals and backup of most of my pictures. Hopefully I will be able to restore most of it from an old HD. Ok. Folks. Thats my story. Has something interesting happened while I've been away? I have noticed there is a new Tim here. Tim Typo PS. Thank you Doug, for being you know, Doug -- Vote for Cthulhu. Why settle for a lesser evil... -- Dr. Jerry Pournelle -- 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. -- 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: OT: Tim doing things things he can't. Part 178
You are probably right about a longliner. Here it is called an auto liner, a line boat where the baiting is done by machine. 46.000 bates in the sea. Capable of freezing down 11 tons of fish within one day. Tim Typo 2008/3/19, David Savage [EMAIL PROTECTED]: On Wed, Mar 19, 2008 at 11:12 PM, Tim Øsleby [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Ok. Folks. Thats my story. Has something interesting happened while I've been away? A...No. At least not compared to your recent adventures. Glade that you came through the incident alright Tim. She looks like a longliner to me. Welcome back. Cheers, Dave -- 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. -- 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: OT: Tim doing things things he can't. Part 178
Holy cow! That is a dramatic story. I'm glad you are safe. Thats too bad about the pictures, now I know what you meant by the Ms. Cod comment earlier! rg On 3/19/08, Tim Øsleby [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Warning. Looong and far OT post. But it is a long story... I've been away for some time. Anybody noticed? Probably not. There are several reasons for my absense. I have been out in the real world, having real world experienses. Reality is a tough bitch. A bit too tough some times. So now I'm back, and are looking forward to catch up again with the list. The short version is that I've been to sea as a stewart at a lineboat. It all happened very fast. This was a totally new experiense for me. I've never been at sea, I have never made my living as a cook, and I have never been farther north than Trondheim. This was in the Barents Sea http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barents_Sea It was hard work, very hard work. For the first two weeks we had bad weather, and it felt like I did everything uphill. Litterally speaking. After two weeks the weather improved, and I did too. I adapted to the new envirement. So I was able to make a lot of interesting pictures. Sadly I will never be able to show them to anyone. The trip lasted for five weeks. At 8. mars the boat was almost full, and we where preparing for going back again. I was full of adventures, and was looking forward to come home again to my everyday envirement, and to my beloved. It is kind of hard to explain what happened in english, but the short version of the story is best told by a picture (warning: drama) http://www.nrk.no/nyheter/distrikt/nrk_sogn_og_fjordane/1.5059478 No one knows what actually happened. What we do know is that came in water in the room where the line comes back to the ship. This is rather common, but for some reason the captain and the crew was not able to get it out again. So there was only one thing to do: To get into the water, and away from the sinking ship. It was chaotic. When we was geting into the life suits, the ship was leaning about 45 degrees, and a table was running loose. But we managed to send out a call for help, and get into the water, and on to the life float. Most of the other men where trained for this situation. But this was my first trip so I was not. The only thing I had learned up front was how to get into the suit. So I just had to look at the others, float along, doing whatever they did. Thanks to the fact that everybody, did what they where told to do, it all went rather smoothly. To make a long story short. We where all rescued after a long hour in the water. Basically I'm fine. Physically nothings wrong with me. Emotionally I'm fine too. I have good nights sleep. But I'm not sure I will go out again. I need to test my reactions towards the sea in more controlled envirement before I decide on that. I have lost some stuff. Camera, a couple of lenses, puter, cell phone, and some clothes. But most likely I will be able to replace all this from insuranse. What I will not be able to replace is my picture archive. I lost both originals and backup of most of my pictures. Hopefully I will be able to restore most of it from an old HD. Ok. Folks. Thats my story. Has something interesting happened while I've been away? I have noticed there is a new Tim here. Tim Typo PS. Thank you Doug, for being you know, Doug -- 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. -- 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: OT: Tim doing things things he can't. Part 178
On Mar 19, 2008, at 11:46, Tim Øsleby wrote: I feel really bad about one picture. The last at the card... The one taken few minutes before the boat really rolled over. It was taken from the room that was filled with water first. You could see the waves coming into the room, and rope and line flaoting around the boots of the frightened russian in the foreground. Judging from the brief glimse I had of it at the LCD, it was a hell of a news photo, and a very strong personal memory. I've often wondered if, in a similar situation, I would have the presence of mind (or idiocy, depending upon your perspective of the situation) to both: 1. Take pictures of the crisis as it occurs, and 2. grab at least the SD card out of the camera before running for my life. I suppose with the fiddly two-handed approach required to open the SD door on the K10D, there wasn't a chance. -Charles -- Charles Robinson - [EMAIL PROTECTED] Minneapolis, MN http://charles.robinsontwins.org -- 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: OT: Tim doing things things he can't. Part 178
WOW, Tim!! What an experience! Glad you're back safe and sound on dry land. S...what's a social worker doing working as a cook on a fishing boat? Mid-life crisis? -p Tim Øsleby wrote: Warning. Looong and far OT post. But it is a long story... I've been away for some time. Anybody noticed? Probably not. There are several reasons for my absense. I have been out in the real world, having real world experienses. Reality is a tough bitch. A bit too tough some times. So now I'm back, and are looking forward to catch up again with the list. The short version is that I've been to sea as a stewart at a lineboat. It all happened very fast. This was a totally new experiense for me. I've never been at sea, I have never made my living as a cook, and I have never been farther north than Trondheim. This was in the Barents Sea http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barents_Sea It was hard work, very hard work. For the first two weeks we had bad weather, and it felt like I did everything uphill. Litterally speaking. After two weeks the weather improved, and I did too. I adapted to the new envirement. So I was able to make a lot of interesting pictures. Sadly I will never be able to show them to anyone. The trip lasted for five weeks. At 8. mars the boat was almost full, and we where preparing for going back again. I was full of adventures, and was looking forward to come home again to my everyday envirement, and to my beloved. It is kind of hard to explain what happened in english, but the short version of the story is best told by a picture (warning: drama) http://www.nrk.no/nyheter/distrikt/nrk_sogn_og_fjordane/1.5059478 No one knows what actually happened. What we do know is that came in water in the room where the line comes back to the ship. This is rather common, but for some reason the captain and the crew was not able to get it out again. So there was only one thing to do: To get into the water, and away from the sinking ship. It was chaotic. When we was geting into the life suits, the ship was leaning about 45 degrees, and a table was running loose. But we managed to send out a call for help, and get into the water, and on to the life float. Most of the other men where trained for this situation. But this was my first trip so I was not. The only thing I had learned up front was how to get into the suit. So I just had to look at the others, float along, doing whatever they did. Thanks to the fact that everybody, did what they where told to do, it all went rather smoothly. To make a long story short. We where all rescued after a long hour in the water. Basically I'm fine. Physically nothings wrong with me. Emotionally I'm fine too. I have good nights sleep. But I'm not sure I will go out again. I need to test my reactions towards the sea in more controlled envirement before I decide on that. I have lost some stuff. Camera, a couple of lenses, puter, cell phone, and some clothes. But most likely I will be able to replace all this from insuranse. What I will not be able to replace is my picture archive. I lost both originals and backup of most of my pictures. Hopefully I will be able to restore most of it from an old HD. Ok. Folks. Thats my story. Has something interesting happened while I've been away? I have noticed there is a new Tim here. Tim Typo PS. Thank you Doug, for being you know, Doug -- 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: OT: Tim doing things things he can't. Part 178
On 19/3/08, Tim Øsleby, discombobulated, unleashed: I will replace the gear. Hey when the insurance comes through, a good time to upgrade to Canon :-D -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ||=|http://www.cottysnaps.com _ -- 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: OT: Tim doing things things he can't. Part 178
On 19/3/08, Tim Øsleby, discombobulated, unleashed: The trip lasted for five weeks. At 8. mars the boat was almost full, and we where preparing for going back again. I was full of adventures, and was looking forward to come home again to my everyday envirement, and to my beloved. It is kind of hard to explain what happened in english, but the short version of the story is best told by a picture (warning: drama) http://www.nrk.no/nyheter/distrikt/nrk_sogn_og_fjordane/1.5059478 [snip] Holy shit Tim, you don't do things by halves do you. Not a lot one can say except you had the Good Lady Fortune on your side. Glad to see you made it! You're only the second person i have been acquainted with who has survived a ship sinking. !!! -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ||=|http://www.cottysnaps.com _ -- 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: OT: Tim doing things things he can't. Part 178
Tim, Very much njoyed reading your well written adventure. I'm sure my biggest regret would be loosing my photos. Shame! There have been many responses to your post and I haven't read any but yours. Can you recover any of your equipment losses through insurance? Once talked to a fellow whose home-owners insurance allow him to recover the cost of a camera he clumsily dropped overboard on a cruise trip through the Panama Canal. Jack --- Tim Øsleby [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Warning. Looong and far OT post. But it is a long story... I've been away for some time. Anybody noticed? Probably not. There are several reasons for my absense. I have been out in the real world, having real world experienses. Reality is a tough bitch. A bit too tough some times. So now I'm back, and are looking forward to catch up again with the list. The short version is that I've been to sea as a stewart at a lineboat. It all happened very fast. This was a totally new experiense for me. I've never been at sea, I have never made my living as a cook, and I have never been farther north than Trondheim. This was in the Barents Sea http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barents_Sea It was hard work, very hard work. For the first two weeks we had bad weather, and it felt like I did everything uphill. Litterally speaking. After two weeks the weather improved, and I did too. I adapted to the new envirement. So I was able to make a lot of interesting pictures. Sadly I will never be able to show them to anyone. The trip lasted for five weeks. At 8. mars the boat was almost full, and we where preparing for going back again. I was full of adventures, and was looking forward to come home again to my everyday envirement, and to my beloved. It is kind of hard to explain what happened in english, but the short version of the story is best told by a picture (warning: drama) http://www.nrk.no/nyheter/distrikt/nrk_sogn_og_fjordane/1.5059478 No one knows what actually happened. What we do know is that came in water in the room where the line comes back to the ship. This is rather common, but for some reason the captain and the crew was not able to get it out again. So there was only one thing to do: To get into the water, and away from the sinking ship. It was chaotic. When we was geting into the life suits, the ship was leaning about 45 degrees, and a table was running loose. But we managed to send out a call for help, and get into the water, and on to the life float. Most of the other men where trained for this situation. But this was my first trip so I was not. The only thing I had learned up front was how to get into the suit. So I just had to look at the others, float along, doing whatever they did. Thanks to the fact that everybody, did what they where told to do, it all went rather smoothly. To make a long story short. We where all rescued after a long hour in the water. Basically I'm fine. Physically nothings wrong with me. Emotionally I'm fine too. I have good nights sleep. But I'm not sure I will go out again. I need to test my reactions towards the sea in more controlled envirement before I decide on that. I have lost some stuff. Camera, a couple of lenses, puter, cell phone, and some clothes. But most likely I will be able to replace all this from insuranse. What I will not be able to replace is my picture archive. I lost both originals and backup of most of my pictures. Hopefully I will be able to restore most of it from an old HD. Ok. Folks. Thats my story. Has something interesting happened while I've been away? I have noticed there is a new Tim here. Tim Typo PS. Thank you Doug, for being you know, Doug -- 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. Looking for last minute shopping deals? Find them fast with Yahoo! Search. http://tools.search.yahoo.com/newsearch/category.php?category=shopping -- 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: OT: Tim doing things things he can't. Part 178
On 19/3/08, Tim Øsleby, discombobulated, unleashed: I will replace the gear. Hey when the insurance comes through, a good time to upgrade to Canon :-D ...or Cunard. -- 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.
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On 19/3/08, Bob W, discombobulated, unleashed: ...or Cunard. You calling me a Cunard?? -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ||=|http://www.cottysnaps.com _ -- 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: OT: Tim doing things things he can't. Part 178
Why a social worker at sea? Unemployment and most likely stupidity. Maritimtim 2008/3/19, Paul Sorenson [EMAIL PROTECTED]: WOW, Tim!! What an experience! Glad you're back safe and sound on dry land. S...what's a social worker doing working as a cook on a fishing boat? Mid-life crisis? -p Tim Øsleby wrote: Warning. Looong and far OT post. But it is a long story... I've been away for some time. Anybody noticed? Probably not. There are several reasons for my absense. I have been out in the real world, having real world experienses. Reality is a tough bitch. A bit too tough some times. So now I'm back, and are looking forward to catch up again with the list. The short version is that I've been to sea as a stewart at a lineboat. It all happened very fast. This was a totally new experiense for me. I've never been at sea, I have never made my living as a cook, and I have never been farther north than Trondheim. This was in the Barents Sea http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barents_Sea It was hard work, very hard work. For the first two weeks we had bad weather, and it felt like I did everything uphill. Litterally speaking. After two weeks the weather improved, and I did too. I adapted to the new envirement. So I was able to make a lot of interesting pictures. Sadly I will never be able to show them to anyone. The trip lasted for five weeks. At 8. mars the boat was almost full, and we where preparing for going back again. I was full of adventures, and was looking forward to come home again to my everyday envirement, and to my beloved. It is kind of hard to explain what happened in english, but the short version of the story is best told by a picture (warning: drama) http://www.nrk.no/nyheter/distrikt/nrk_sogn_og_fjordane/1.5059478 No one knows what actually happened. What we do know is that came in water in the room where the line comes back to the ship. This is rather common, but for some reason the captain and the crew was not able to get it out again. So there was only one thing to do: To get into the water, and away from the sinking ship. It was chaotic. When we was geting into the life suits, the ship was leaning about 45 degrees, and a table was running loose. But we managed to send out a call for help, and get into the water, and on to the life float. Most of the other men where trained for this situation. But this was my first trip so I was not. The only thing I had learned up front was how to get into the suit. So I just had to look at the others, float along, doing whatever they did. Thanks to the fact that everybody, did what they where told to do, it all went rather smoothly. To make a long story short. We where all rescued after a long hour in the water. Basically I'm fine. Physically nothings wrong with me. Emotionally I'm fine too. I have good nights sleep. But I'm not sure I will go out again. I need to test my reactions towards the sea in more controlled envirement before I decide on that. I have lost some stuff. Camera, a couple of lenses, puter, cell phone, and some clothes. But most likely I will be able to replace all this from insuranse. What I will not be able to replace is my picture archive. I lost both originals and backup of most of my pictures. Hopefully I will be able to restore most of it from an old HD. Ok. Folks. Thats my story. Has something interesting happened while I've been away? I have noticed there is a new Tim here. Tim Typo PS. Thank you Doug, for being you know, Doug -- 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. -- 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: OT: Tim doing things things he can't. Part 178
I had time to save the card. I went to my cabin to place the camera there. At that moment I did not realise how critical the situation was. In fact I was swearing because I was not able to put my breads in the owen because of the 30 degree tilt :-) Later, when I reaised how critical it was, my priority was to make sure no one was sleeping in the cabins at my level. Most likely I had time to pick up the camera and save the pictures. But it was not at my mind. Maritimtim 2008/3/19, Charles Robinson [EMAIL PROTECTED]: On Mar 19, 2008, at 11:46, Tim Øsleby wrote: I feel really bad about one picture. The last at the card... The one taken few minutes before the boat really rolled over. It was taken from the room that was filled with water first. You could see the waves coming into the room, and rope and line flaoting around the boots of the frightened russian in the foreground. Judging from the brief glimse I had of it at the LCD, it was a hell of a news photo, and a very strong personal memory. I've often wondered if, in a similar situation, I would have the presence of mind (or idiocy, depending upon your perspective of the situation) to both: 1. Take pictures of the crisis as it occurs, and 2. grab at least the SD card out of the camera before running for my life. I suppose with the fiddly two-handed approach required to open the SD door on the K10D, there wasn't a chance. -Charles -- Charles Robinson - [EMAIL PROTECTED] Minneapolis, MN http://charles.robinsontwins.org -- 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. -- 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: OT: Tim doing things things he can't. Part 178
No Canon for me. Imagine what that could happen in a similar situation with a loose Canon on deck. Maritimtim 2008/3/19, Cotty [EMAIL PROTECTED]: On 19/3/08, Tim Øsleby, discombobulated, unleashed: I will replace the gear. Hey when the insurance comes through, a good time to upgrade to Canon :-D -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ||=|http://www.cottysnaps.com _ -- 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. -- 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: OT: Tim doing things things he can't. Part 178
The ship insuranse will sort me out. No problem. In fack it will allow me an almost free upgrade to K20D. Maritimtim 2008/3/19, Jack Davis [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Tim, Very much njoyed reading your well written adventure. I'm sure my biggest regret would be loosing my photos. Shame! There have been many responses to your post and I haven't read any but yours. Can you recover any of your equipment losses through insurance? Once talked to a fellow whose home-owners insurance allow him to recover the cost of a camera he clumsily dropped overboard on a cruise trip through the Panama Canal. Jack --- Tim Øsleby [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Warning. Looong and far OT post. But it is a long story... I've been away for some time. Anybody noticed? Probably not. There are several reasons for my absense. I have been out in the real world, having real world experienses. Reality is a tough bitch. A bit too tough some times. So now I'm back, and are looking forward to catch up again with the list. The short version is that I've been to sea as a stewart at a lineboat. It all happened very fast. This was a totally new experiense for me. I've never been at sea, I have never made my living as a cook, and I have never been farther north than Trondheim. This was in the Barents Sea http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barents_Sea It was hard work, very hard work. For the first two weeks we had bad weather, and it felt like I did everything uphill. Litterally speaking. After two weeks the weather improved, and I did too. I adapted to the new envirement. So I was able to make a lot of interesting pictures. Sadly I will never be able to show them to anyone. The trip lasted for five weeks. At 8. mars the boat was almost full, and we where preparing for going back again. I was full of adventures, and was looking forward to come home again to my everyday envirement, and to my beloved. It is kind of hard to explain what happened in english, but the short version of the story is best told by a picture (warning: drama) http://www.nrk.no/nyheter/distrikt/nrk_sogn_og_fjordane/1.5059478 No one knows what actually happened. What we do know is that came in water in the room where the line comes back to the ship. This is rather common, but for some reason the captain and the crew was not able to get it out again. So there was only one thing to do: To get into the water, and away from the sinking ship. It was chaotic. When we was geting into the life suits, the ship was leaning about 45 degrees, and a table was running loose. But we managed to send out a call for help, and get into the water, and on to the life float. Most of the other men where trained for this situation. But this was my first trip so I was not. The only thing I had learned up front was how to get into the suit. So I just had to look at the others, float along, doing whatever they did. Thanks to the fact that everybody, did what they where told to do, it all went rather smoothly. To make a long story short. We where all rescued after a long hour in the water. Basically I'm fine. Physically nothings wrong with me. Emotionally I'm fine too. I have good nights sleep. But I'm not sure I will go out again. I need to test my reactions towards the sea in more controlled envirement before I decide on that. I have lost some stuff. Camera, a couple of lenses, puter, cell phone, and some clothes. But most likely I will be able to replace all this from insuranse. What I will not be able to replace is my picture archive. I lost both originals and backup of most of my pictures. Hopefully I will be able to restore most of it from an old HD. Ok. Folks. Thats my story. Has something interesting happened while I've been away? I have noticed there is a new Tim here. Tim Typo PS. Thank you Doug, for being you know, Doug -- 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. Looking for last minute shopping deals? Find them fast with Yahoo! Search. http://tools.search.yahoo.com/newsearch/category.php?category=shopping -- 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. -- 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: OT: Tim doing things things he can't. Part 178
Making jokes about Ms. Cod is probably a surviving strategy. Comments like that was what kept us going at the float. Maritimtim 2008/3/19, Gonz [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Holy cow! That is a dramatic story. I'm glad you are safe. Thats too bad about the pictures, now I know what you meant by the Ms. Cod comment earlier! rg On 3/19/08, Tim Øsleby [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Warning. Looong and far OT post. But it is a long story... I've been away for some time. Anybody noticed? Probably not. There are several reasons for my absense. I have been out in the real world, having real world experienses. Reality is a tough bitch. A bit too tough some times. So now I'm back, and are looking forward to catch up again with the list. The short version is that I've been to sea as a stewart at a lineboat. It all happened very fast. This was a totally new experiense for me. I've never been at sea, I have never made my living as a cook, and I have never been farther north than Trondheim. This was in the Barents Sea http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barents_Sea It was hard work, very hard work. For the first two weeks we had bad weather, and it felt like I did everything uphill. Litterally speaking. After two weeks the weather improved, and I did too. I adapted to the new envirement. So I was able to make a lot of interesting pictures. Sadly I will never be able to show them to anyone. The trip lasted for five weeks. At 8. mars the boat was almost full, and we where preparing for going back again. I was full of adventures, and was looking forward to come home again to my everyday envirement, and to my beloved. It is kind of hard to explain what happened in english, but the short version of the story is best told by a picture (warning: drama) http://www.nrk.no/nyheter/distrikt/nrk_sogn_og_fjordane/1.5059478 No one knows what actually happened. What we do know is that came in water in the room where the line comes back to the ship. This is rather common, but for some reason the captain and the crew was not able to get it out again. So there was only one thing to do: To get into the water, and away from the sinking ship. It was chaotic. When we was geting into the life suits, the ship was leaning about 45 degrees, and a table was running loose. But we managed to send out a call for help, and get into the water, and on to the life float. Most of the other men where trained for this situation. But this was my first trip so I was not. The only thing I had learned up front was how to get into the suit. So I just had to look at the others, float along, doing whatever they did. Thanks to the fact that everybody, did what they where told to do, it all went rather smoothly. To make a long story short. We where all rescued after a long hour in the water. Basically I'm fine. Physically nothings wrong with me. Emotionally I'm fine too. I have good nights sleep. But I'm not sure I will go out again. I need to test my reactions towards the sea in more controlled envirement before I decide on that. I have lost some stuff. Camera, a couple of lenses, puter, cell phone, and some clothes. But most likely I will be able to replace all this from insuranse. What I will not be able to replace is my picture archive. I lost both originals and backup of most of my pictures. Hopefully I will be able to restore most of it from an old HD. Ok. Folks. Thats my story. Has something interesting happened while I've been away? I have noticed there is a new Tim here. Tim Typo PS. Thank you Doug, for being you know, Doug -- 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. -- 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. -- 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: OT: Tim doing things things he can't. Part 178
You're only the second person i have been acquainted with who has survived a ship sinking. Do you know any that didn't? Kenneth Waller http://www.tinyurl.com/272u2f - Original Message - From: Cotty [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: OT: Tim doing things things he can't. Part 178 On 19/3/08, Tim Øsleby, discombobulated, unleashed: The trip lasted for five weeks. At 8. mars the boat was almost full, and we where preparing for going back again. I was full of adventures, and was looking forward to come home again to my everyday envirement, and to my beloved. It is kind of hard to explain what happened in english, but the short version of the story is best told by a picture (warning: drama) http://www.nrk.no/nyheter/distrikt/nrk_sogn_og_fjordane/1.5059478 [snip] Holy shit Tim, you don't do things by halves do you. Not a lot one can say except you had the Good Lady Fortune on your side. Glad to see you made it! You're only the second person i have been acquainted with who has survived a ship sinking. !!! -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ||=|http://www.cottysnaps.com _ -- 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. -- 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: OT: Tim doing things things he can't. Part 178
Great! Jack --- Tim Øsleby [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The ship insuranse will sort me out. No problem. In fack it will allow me an almost free upgrade to K20D. Maritimtim 2008/3/19, Jack Davis [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Tim, Very much njoyed reading your well written adventure. I'm sure my biggest regret would be loosing my photos. Shame! There have been many responses to your post and I haven't read any but yours. Can you recover any of your equipment losses through insurance? Once talked to a fellow whose home-owners insurance allow him to recover the cost of a camera he clumsily dropped overboard on a cruise trip through the Panama Canal. Jack --- Tim Øsleby [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Warning. Looong and far OT post. But it is a long story... I've been away for some time. Anybody noticed? Probably not. There are several reasons for my absense. I have been out in the real world, having real world experienses. Reality is a tough bitch. A bit too tough some times. So now I'm back, and are looking forward to catch up again with the list. The short version is that I've been to sea as a stewart at a lineboat. It all happened very fast. This was a totally new experiense for me. I've never been at sea, I have never made my living as a cook, and I have never been farther north than Trondheim. This was in the Barents Sea http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barents_Sea It was hard work, very hard work. For the first two weeks we had bad weather, and it felt like I did everything uphill. Litterally speaking. After two weeks the weather improved, and I did too. I adapted to the new envirement. So I was able to make a lot of interesting pictures. Sadly I will never be able to show them to anyone. The trip lasted for five weeks. At 8. mars the boat was almost full, and we where preparing for going back again. I was full of adventures, and was looking forward to come home again to my everyday envirement, and to my beloved. It is kind of hard to explain what happened in english, but the short version of the story is best told by a picture (warning: drama) http://www.nrk.no/nyheter/distrikt/nrk_sogn_og_fjordane/1.5059478 No one knows what actually happened. What we do know is that came in water in the room where the line comes back to the ship. This is rather common, but for some reason the captain and the crew was not able to get it out again. So there was only one thing to do: To get into the water, and away from the sinking ship. It was chaotic. When we was geting into the life suits, the ship was leaning about 45 degrees, and a table was running loose. But we managed to send out a call for help, and get into the water, and on to the life float. Most of the other men where trained for this situation. But this was my first trip so I was not. The only thing I had learned up front was how to get into the suit. So I just had to look at the others, float along, doing whatever they did. Thanks to the fact that everybody, did what they where told to do, it all went rather smoothly. To make a long story short. We where all rescued after a long hour in the water. Basically I'm fine. Physically nothings wrong with me. Emotionally I'm fine too. I have good nights sleep. But I'm not sure I will go out again. I need to test my reactions towards the sea in more controlled envirement before I decide on that. I have lost some stuff. Camera, a couple of lenses, puter, cell phone, and some clothes. But most likely I will be able to replace all this from insuranse. What I will not be able to replace is my picture archive. I lost both originals and backup of most of my pictures. Hopefully I will be able to restore most of it from an old HD. Ok. Folks. Thats my story. Has something interesting happened while I've been away? I have noticed there is a new Tim here. Tim Typo PS. Thank you Doug, for being you know, Doug -- 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. Looking for last minute shopping deals? Find them fast with Yahoo! Search. http://tools.search.yahoo.com/newsearch/category.php?category=shopping -- 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. -- 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: OT: Tim doing things things he can't. Part 178
At 05:57 AM 20/03/2008, Cotty wrote: On 19/3/08, Tim Øsleby, discombobulated, unleashed: I will replace the gear. Hey when the insurance comes through, a good time to upgrade to Canon :-D That's not such a silly thing to consider IMO. Cheers, Dave -- 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: OT: Tim doing things things he can't. Part 178
I wouldn't go to Canon. I might consider Nikon. Canon doesn't have the high ISO performance of either Nikon or Pentax. If starting from scratch, I'd probably have to think it over, but might stay with what I have. Familiarity is a good thing. In-body shake reduction is a big advantage for those of us lean in the pocketbook. And Pentax glass promises to be affordable, if the new 200 and 300 are any indication. On Mar 19, 2008, at 9:05 PM, David Savage wrote: At 05:57 AM 20/03/2008, Cotty wrote: On 19/3/08, Tim Øsleby, discombobulated, unleashed: I will replace the gear. Hey when the insurance comes through, a good time to upgrade to Canon :-D That's not such a silly thing to consider IMO. Cheers, Dave -- 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. -- 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: OT: Tim doing things things he can't. Part 178
wow! or, as we say in america, holy sh*t! :) glad to hear you're okay! wasn't it oscar wilde who said, ...you know you're in the middle of an adventure when you'd rather be at home in bed... Tim Tim Øsleby wrote: Warning. Looong and far OT post. But it is a long story... I've been away for some time. Anybody noticed? Probably not. There are several reasons for my absense. I have been out in the real world, having real world experienses. Reality is a tough bitch. A bit too tough some times. So now I'm back, and are looking forward to catch up again with the list. The short version is that I've been to sea as a stewart at a lineboat. It all happened very fast. This was a totally new experiense for me. I've never been at sea, I have never made my living as a cook, and I have never been farther north than Trondheim. This was in the Barents Sea http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barents_Sea It was hard work, very hard work. For the first two weeks we had bad weather, and it felt like I did everything uphill. Litterally speaking. After two weeks the weather improved, and I did too. I adapted to the new envirement. So I was able to make a lot of interesting pictures. Sadly I will never be able to show them to anyone. The trip lasted for five weeks. At 8. mars the boat was almost full, and we where preparing for going back again. I was full of adventures, and was looking forward to come home again to my everyday envirement, and to my beloved. It is kind of hard to explain what happened in english, but the short version of the story is best told by a picture (warning: drama) http://www.nrk.no/nyheter/distrikt/nrk_sogn_og_fjordane/1.5059478 No one knows what actually happened. What we do know is that came in water in the room where the line comes back to the ship. This is rather common, but for some reason the captain and the crew was not able to get it out again. So there was only one thing to do: To get into the water, and away from the sinking ship. It was chaotic. When we was geting into the life suits, the ship was leaning about 45 degrees, and a table was running loose. But we managed to send out a call for help, and get into the water, and on to the life float. Most of the other men where trained for this situation. But this was my first trip so I was not. The only thing I had learned up front was how to get into the suit. So I just had to look at the others, float along, doing whatever they did. Thanks to the fact that everybody, did what they where told to do, it all went rather smoothly. To make a long story short. We where all rescued after a long hour in the water. Basically I'm fine. Physically nothings wrong with me. Emotionally I'm fine too. I have good nights sleep. But I'm not sure I will go out again. I need to test my reactions towards the sea in more controlled envirement before I decide on that. I have lost some stuff. Camera, a couple of lenses, puter, cell phone, and some clothes. But most likely I will be able to replace all this from insuranse. What I will not be able to replace is my picture archive. I lost both originals and backup of most of my pictures. Hopefully I will be able to restore most of it from an old HD. Ok. Folks. Thats my story. Has something interesting happened while I've been away? I have noticed there is a new Tim here. Tim Typo PS. Thank you Doug, for being you know, Doug -- 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.
