Re: RE: FA*28-70/2.8 on ebay

2006-01-23 Thread mike wilson
From: Don Sanderson [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2006/01/22 Sun PM 09:38:12 GMT To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Subject: RE: FA*28-70/2.8 on ebay AdFarm is just a click counter. Many sites, eekBay included, use it. Why does it cause you a problem or, barrier, as you call it? Don My browser

Peso: More Winter Flora

2006-01-23 Thread Powell Hargrave
A frosty rose taken just before Christmas. http://members.shaw.ca/hargravep/Image10.htm Powell

Re: Re: FA*28-70/2.8 on ebay

2006-01-23 Thread mike wilson
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2006/01/22 Sun PM 10:08:43 GMT To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Subject: Re: FA*28-70/2.8 on ebay Sorry about that. Try this. http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=7581030670rd=1sspagename=STRK:MEWA:ITrd=1 D Thanks. Looks good - less

Re: A death in the family

2006-01-23 Thread mike wilson
From: William Robb [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2006/01/23 Mon AM 03:50:07 GMT To: Pentax Discuss pentax-discuss@pdml.net Subject: A death in the family Some of the old timers here might remember Gary Murphy, who was regular here until a few years ago. I was informed by a family member

Re: Re: OT: Capa Doc

2006-01-23 Thread dagt
And he recently stopped an episode of South Park (which you can see here: http://www.xenu.net/ .-) DagT fra: Adam Maas [EMAIL PROTECTED] He's an absolute religious nutter (Scientologist, and a very vocal one at that). Ever since he fired his old agent a couple eyars ago (Who used to

Re: OT - Sloganize your name

2006-01-23 Thread Steve Jolly
Cotty wrote: 'For the Cotty you don't yet know' Argh, there's more than one?!! S

Re: OT - Sloganize your name

2006-01-23 Thread Boris Liberman
Let's Face The Music and Boris. -- Boris

Re: OT: Capa Doc

2006-01-23 Thread keith_w
Shel Belinkoff wrote: I love it when I read comments like that. In what way is Tom Cruise weird? Shel In what way is he NOT wierd? If you think Tom Cruise is normal there's nothing I can say that will change your mind. keith [Original Message] From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] .

Re: OT: Capa Doc

2006-01-23 Thread keith_w
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: You mean you haven't heard of this world-wide movement? http://freekatie.net/ D Thankfully, no. keith Quoting Shel Belinkoff [EMAIL PROTECTED]: I love it when I read comments like that. In what way is Tom Cruise weird? Shel [Original Message] From:

Re: OT - Sloganize your name

2006-01-23 Thread David Savage
I don't know about this: Ribbed For Her David. Dave On 1/23/06, Cotty [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I got: 'For the Cotty you don't yet know' http://www.thesurrealist.co.uk/slogan.cgi Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ||=|

PESO: Seattle Without Rain

2006-01-23 Thread David
It's got nothing to do with rain other than I've been trying to take this photo for the past month but 28 days straight of rain kept me from it. Taken a week ago. *ist D Pentax 18-55mm. 8 seconds f/12 Imported with rawshooter, sharpening and levels in photoshop

Avalibility of DA 10-17 Fisheye in Oz

2006-01-23 Thread David Savage
G'day all, I received a rather disturbing email today. In response to my enquiries into the price availability of the new DA 10-17 Fisheye: Have spoken with rep for CR Kennedy (Pentax Australia) And have been informed that the lens you are after is not yet available in Australia, no release

Re: OT - Sloganize your name

2006-01-23 Thread Peter McIntosh
Gautam Sarup wrote: If You Want To Get Ahead, Get A Cotty. :) Gautam NOTHING COMES BETWEEN ME AND MY PETER...! Ciao, Peter in Sydney

Re: Avalibility of DA 10-17 Fisheye in Oz

2006-01-23 Thread Derby Chang
David Savage wrote: G'day all, I received a rather disturbing email today. In response to my enquiries into the price availability of the new DA 10-17 Fisheye: Have spoken with rep for CR Kennedy (Pentax Australia) And have been informed that the lens you are after is not yet available in

RE: Avalibility of DA 10-17 Fisheye in Oz

2006-01-23 Thread Trevor Bailey
G'day Dave. Did they give you any idea on price? Hooroo. Regards, Trevor Grafton. -Original Message- From: David Savage [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, 23 January 2006 9:54 PM To: PDML Subject: Avalibility of DA 10-17 Fisheye in Oz G'day all, I received a rather disturbing

Re: OT - Sloganize your name

2006-01-23 Thread Rob Studdert
On 23 Jan 2006 at 6:48, Cotty wrote: I got: 'For the Cotty you don't yet know' http://www.thesurrealist.co.uk/slogan.cgi Let Your Fingers Do the Walking Through the Rob. :-) Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: Re: OT - Sloganize your name

2006-01-23 Thread mike wilson
From: Rob Studdert [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2006/01/23 Mon PM 01:05:36 GMT To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Subject: Re: OT - Sloganize your name On 23 Jan 2006 at 6:48, Cotty wrote: I got: 'For the Cotty you don't yet know' http://www.thesurrealist.co.uk/slogan.cgi Let

Re: Avalibility of DA 10-17 Fisheye in Oz

2006-01-23 Thread David Savage
They didn't know. I got a similar story from another store they guessed the price somewhere in the $800-900 range. Dave On 1/23/06, Trevor Bailey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: G'day Dave. Did they give you any idea on price? Hooroo. Regards, Trevor Grafton. -Original Message- Wrom:

Re: A death in the family

2006-01-23 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: mike wilson Subject: Re: A death in the family 8-( We also still haven't heard from Tom Rittenhouse since before Christmas, iirc. I heard from Tom a few days ago. Other interests are keeping him off the list. William Robb

Re: PESO - Christmas Hats

2006-01-23 Thread Bob Sullivan
Cool Frank, the famous Tom VanVeen approach to portraits. Regards, Bob S. On 1/22/06, Cotty [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On 22/1/06, frank theriault, discombobulated, unleashed: Left to right: Claire (age 12 - almost 13) with her kitty hat, Catherine (age 17) with her skull and cross bones

Re: OT - Sloganize your name

2006-01-23 Thread Bob Shell
On Jan 23, 2006, at 7:36 AM, William Robb wrote: - Original Message - From: Cotty Subject: OT - Sloganize your name The Biggest William Pennies Can Buy. http://www.thesurrealist.co.uk/slogan.cgi I don't think I like the one it gave me!!! That's Handy, Harry! Stick It In

Re: A death in the family

2006-01-23 Thread John Forbes
That's good. Thanks for the info. John On Mon, 23 Jan 2006 12:34:45 -, William Robb [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: - Original Message - From: mike wilson Subject: Re: A death in the family 8-( We also still haven't heard from Tom Rittenhouse since before Christmas, iirc.

Re: OT - Sloganize your name

2006-01-23 Thread cbwaters
There's only one Cory Waters. Figured I'd try just Cory since there's now another one on PDML. You've got Questions. We've got Cory. and I am stuck on Cory, 'cause Cory's stuck on me. what a way to start the day... CW Little, Yellow Different, CW - Original Message - From: Cotty

Re: Re: A death in the family

2006-01-23 Thread mike wilson
From: William Robb [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2006/01/23 Mon PM 12:34:45 GMT To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Subject: Re: A death in the family - Original Message - From: mike wilson Subject: Re: A death in the family 8-( We also still haven't heard from Tom

Availability of DA 10-17 Fisheye in Oz

2006-01-23 Thread David Savage
Of course that's how availability should be spelt. Dace On 1/23/06, David Savage [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: G'day all, I received a rather disturbing email today. In response to my enquiries into the price availability of the new DA 10-17 Fisheye: Have spoken with rep for CR Kennedy (Pentax

Re: Avalibility of DA 10-17 Fisheye in Oz

2006-01-23 Thread David Savage
I've tried to order stuff directly through CRK in the past and they wouldn't have anything to do with me. We'll see what happens. I'm just tyring to get an idea of price at the moment. Dave On 1/23/06, Derby Chang [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I spoke to a CRK rep last year about the 31mm Ltd,

Re: PESO: Seattle Without Rain

2006-01-23 Thread Bob Sullivan
David, Very nice. Does the skyline have ghosts of the buildings in it? I have a bit of bright stuff in the upper left above the highway sign, and as I look across the sky, I imagine seeing more. The skyline is great in it's muted, darker appearance, and the cars work well. Regards, Bob S. On

Re: PESO - Christmas Hats

2006-01-23 Thread David Savage
That's a fun shot knarF. Although I was expecting a real propeller on yours. :-) Dave On 1/22/06, frank theriault [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I got back a colour roll that I took on Christmas day. My two daughters (the oldest, Anne, couldn't make it home for Christmas) and I each got new hats

Re: PESO: C'mon honey...

2006-01-23 Thread Perry Pellechia
Don't want to get into any arguments with her! HAs the feeling of a movie still from a movie like Psycho. On 1/23/06, luben karavelov [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: luben karavelov wrote: Penatx MX, Sigma 24/2.8, Fomapan 100, PCQ-TEA 1:50 All comments appriciated. luben I forgot to add

Re: OT - Sloganize your name

2006-01-23 Thread David Savage
On 1/23/06, cbwaters [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I am stuck on Cory, 'cause Cory's stuck on me. Ewww. Get it off, get it off!! :-) Dave what a way to start the day... CW

RE: OT: Capa Doc

2006-01-23 Thread Shel Belinkoff
LOL Shel [Original Message] From: Bob W I know he's a Scientologist, but I don't feel that his enthusiasm for Scientology makes him weird. Certainly no more weird than other people with strong religious or political beliefs. With that as a basis, then you might have to

Re: Re: OT: Capa Doc

2006-01-23 Thread David Savage
LOL. That's a good one. Dave On 1/23/06, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: And he recently stopped an episode of South Park (which you can see here: http://www.xenu.net/ .-) DagT

Re: Peso: More Winter Flora

2006-01-23 Thread Perry Pellechia
Like this one a lot. It is better than the photo you posted earlier (and below this one on the page). Maybe its because it is a more recognizable subject? Maybe the background is a little less harsh. On 1/23/06, Powell Hargrave [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: A frosty rose taken just before

Re: A death in the family

2006-01-23 Thread Bob Sullivan
Pancreatic cancer is a disease of the mid-fifty year olds. Bob S. (who lost a co-worker then a father-in-law to the disease in the '80's) On 1/22/06, Paul Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: May he rest in peace. I remember him well. He seemed youthful, although it's sometimes hard to tell. Sad

Re: Peso: More Winter Flora

2006-01-23 Thread David Savage
Nice one Powell. Dave On 1/23/06, Powell Hargrave [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: A frosty rose taken just before Christmas. http://members.shaw.ca/hargravep/Image10.htm Powell

Re: OT: Capa Doc

2006-01-23 Thread Shel Belinkoff
I just asked Marnie in what way she thought Tom Cruise is weird. I have no thoughts about him one way or another. I don't watch TV interviews with him. I judge him solely on his entertainment value through the movies he makes, and leave him to his personal life. I've seen four or five of his

Re: OT: Capa Doc

2006-01-23 Thread Shel Belinkoff
That movement is weird ;-)) but, in and of itself, doesn't make Tom Cruise weird, unless, of course, he has an association with the movement. Does he? Shel [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: You mean you haven't heard of this world-wide movement? http://freekatie.net/

Re: OT - Sloganize your name

2006-01-23 Thread Doug Franklin
On Mon, 23 Jan 2006 06:48:15 +, Cotty wrote: I got: 'For the Cotty you don't yet know' http://www.thesurrealist.co.uk/slogan.cgi Chocolate Perspicacity Since 1911. TTYL, DougF KG4LMZ

Re: PESO: Ruel in BW

2006-01-23 Thread frank theriault
On 1/21/06, Paul Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Another pic from last week's shoot of Ruel, the young Jamaican fellow. This one has been converted to BW: http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=4048353size=lg I love the way the smoke partially obscures his face. His facial expression

Re: OT - Sloganize your name

2006-01-23 Thread Doug Franklin
On Mon, 23 Jan 2006 18:08:35 +0800, David Savage wrote: Ribbed For Her David. I Like the Doug in You. Kinda strangely related. :-) TTYL, DougF KG4LMZ

Re: PAW: Waiting with a Book

2006-01-23 Thread frank theriault
On 1/21/06, Shel Belinkoff [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi Frank ... I like this shot because it's very real - a nice snap of a street scene with everyone going about their business. It's not a great photo in the sense of being well structured or composed, or one that carries great depth or

Re: Re: OT - Sloganize your name

2006-01-23 Thread mike wilson
From: Doug Franklin [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2006/01/23 Mon PM 01:30:20 GMT To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net pentax-discuss@pdml.net Subject: Re: OT - Sloganize your name On Mon, 23 Jan 2006 06:48:15 +, Cotty wrote: I got: 'For the Cotty you don't yet know'

Re: PAW: Waiting with a Book

2006-01-23 Thread frank theriault
On 1/21/06, Shel Belinkoff [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: snip. Perhaps Frank's choice of a title has the effect of making some think the guy with the book is the subject. snip I think perhaps my choice of title was rather unfortunate. While he may be the dominant character in the scene, I really

Re: OT: Capa Doc

2006-01-23 Thread Shel Belinkoff
You seem to spend a lot of time watching entertainment TV and reading the celebrity gossip in the tabloids. In what way does he make a spectacle of himself during interviews? Please provide specific examples and explain why you think such actions are weird or odd. Remember, TC is an

Re: OT - Sloganize your name

2006-01-23 Thread Perry Pellechia
It Needn't Be Hell With Perry. or Watch Out, There's a Perry About. On 1/23/06, Cotty [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I got: 'For the Cotty you don't yet know' http://www.thesurrealist.co.uk/slogan.cgi Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ||=|

Re: PESO: Ruel in BW

2006-01-23 Thread Paul Stenquist
Thanks Frank. He's a great kid. The smile is for real. Paul On Jan 23, 2006, at 8:04 AM, frank theriault wrote: On 1/21/06, Paul Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Another pic from last week's shoot of Ruel, the young Jamaican fellow. This one has been converted to BW:

Re: PAW: Waiting with a Book

2006-01-23 Thread Shel Belinkoff
Frank - it needn't be ~that~ street, nor pics taken from the same vantage point. BTW, I was watching an indie film the other night - Narc - which was shot in Toronto, and in the special features the director mentioned the name of some streets, which I recognized from your description of some

Re: OT - Sloganize your name

2006-01-23 Thread Bob Shell
On Jan 23, 2006, at 8:34 AM, mike wilson wrote: Your middle name is Perspica city? Is that somewhere near Suffragette City? Bob

Re: PAW: Waiting with a Book

2006-01-23 Thread frank theriault
On 1/22/06, Bob W [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: snip. I'd be more inclined just to caption it with the place and date, e.g. Capraville, 2005. Well, that may be going a bit too far... :-0 -frank -- Sharpness is a bourgeois concept. -Henri Cartier-Bresson

Re: OT - Sloganize your name

2006-01-23 Thread Kostas Kavoussanakis
On Mon, 23 Jan 2006, Christian wrote: Cotty wrote: I got: 'For the Cotty you don't yet know' http://www.thesurrealist.co.uk/slogan.cgi Nothing Works Better Than a Christian. Noone Makes Chicken Like Kostas Even better: Takes a Kostas but it Keeps on Tickin' Kostas

Re: PAW: Waiting with a Book

2006-01-23 Thread frank theriault
On 1/22/06, John Forbes [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I concur. I really like it. For me, this is one of the best pics Frank has submitted for a while. The fact that there are different things going on makes it work. Damning with faint praise? LOL Seriously, thanks for the kind words, John.

Re: PAW: Waiting with a Book

2006-01-23 Thread Shel Belinkoff
Just how far is Capraville from Toronto? I couldn't find it on Mapquest Shel [Original Message] From: frank theriault On 1/22/06, Bob W wrote: snip. I'd be more inclined just to caption it with the place and date, e.g. Capraville, 2005. Well, that may be going a bit too far...

Re: PAW: Waiting with a Book

2006-01-23 Thread frank theriault
On Sun, 22 Jan 2006 13:24:34 US/Eastern, [EMAIL PROTECTED] snip Sir Finally got out and shot some pictures Actually, this one was shot sometime around August or September, IIRC. I haven't really been out street shooting for sometime. Not since before Christmas... cheers, frank -- Sharpness

Re: OT - Sloganize your name

2006-01-23 Thread frank theriault
On 1/23/06, Cotty [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I got: 'For the Cotty you don't yet know' http://www.thesurrealist.co.uk/slogan.cgi Don't Just Book It, Knarf It! (I added the exclamation point, 'cause I think it looks better) cheers, frank -- Sharpness is a bourgeois concept. -Henri

Re: PAW: Waiting with a Book

2006-01-23 Thread frank theriault
On 1/23/06, Shel Belinkoff [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Just how far is Capraville from Toronto? I couldn't find it on Mapquest Somewhere between Bedford Falls and Pottersville? -- Sharpness is a bourgeois concept. -Henri Cartier-Bresson

Re: OT: Capa Doc

2006-01-23 Thread frank theriault
On 1/23/06, Shel Belinkoff [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: That movement is weird ;-)) but, in and of itself, doesn't make Tom Cruise weird, unless, of course, he has an association with the movement. Does he? Like you, Shel, I don't spend a lot of time watching shows like Entertainment Tonight and

Re: Peso: More Winter Flora

2006-01-23 Thread frank theriault
On 1/23/06, Powell Hargrave [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: A frosty rose taken just before Christmas. http://members.shaw.ca/hargravep/Image10.htm The frost enhances the delicacy of the flower, and lifts this far above the average flower shot. Quite a beautiful photograph! cheers, frank --

Re: OT - Sloganize your name

2006-01-23 Thread Jostein
- Original Message - From: Cotty [EMAIL PROTECTED] I got: 'For the Cotty you don't yet know' http://www.thesurrealist.co.uk/slogan.cgi I got: Leggo my Jostein! Whatever that means... Jostein

Re: PESO - Christmas Hats

2006-01-23 Thread frank theriault
On 1/23/06, Bob Sullivan [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Cool Frank, the famous Tom VanVeen approach to portraits. Regards, Bob S. Indeed! I thought the same thing, Bob... g cheers, frank -- Sharpness is a bourgeois concept. -Henri Cartier-Bresson

Re: Peso: More Winter Flora

2006-01-23 Thread Shel Belinkoff
Agreed - I sent the link to a friend in Tel Aviv. I'm sure she'll enjoy the shot as much as I did. Shel [Original Message] From: frank theriault On 1/23/06, Powell Hargrave wrote: A frosty rose taken just before Christmas. http://members.shaw.ca/hargravep/Image10.htm The frost

Re: OT: Capa Doc

2006-01-23 Thread E.R.N. Reed
Shel Belinkoff wrote: I just asked Marnie in what way she thought Tom Cruise is weird. Well, I don't know for certain what provoked Marnie to say it, but I agreed with her in large part because of the incident referred to here:

Re: OT: Capa Doc

2006-01-23 Thread David Savage
Because John Travolta wasn't stupid enough to shoot his mouth off slamming Brooke Shields for taking anti-depressants while suffering post natal depression, when all she needed was the good teachings of Scientology simple vitamins to help her through her troubles. That sort of attitude tends to

Re: Pentax in Discovery channel on 101 building of Taipei

2006-01-23 Thread frank theriault
On 1/22/06, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: snip So if you watch the DISCOVERY program on the 101 building of Taipei: the guy with the DS is me! Cool! I'll watch for it - hopefully you won't end up on the cutting room floor. g cheers, frank -- Sharpness is a bourgeois concept.

Re: OT - Sloganize your name

2006-01-23 Thread Kenneth Waller
Come to Life. Come to Ken. A glass a half in every Waller. Kenneth Waller -Original Message- From: cbwaters [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: OT - Sloganize your name There's only one Cory Waters. Figured I'd try just Cory since there's now another one on PDML. You've got Questions.

Re: OT - Sloganize your name

2006-01-23 Thread cbwaters
This should help: http://www.kelloggs.com/brand/eggo/home/ - Original Message - From: Jostein [EMAIL PROTECTED] I got: Leggo my Jostein! Whatever that means... Jostein

Re: A death in the family

2006-01-23 Thread Lasse Karlsson
From: William Robb [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Pentax Discuss pentax-discuss@pdml.net Sent: Monday, January 23, 2006 5:50 AM Subject: A death in the family Some of the old timers here might remember Gary Murphy, who was regular here until a few years ago. I was informed by a family member that Gary

Re: OT: Capa Doc

2006-01-23 Thread Shel Belinkoff
In which this statement can be found: Don't immediately assume that he is ruining himself, said Allan Mayer, managing director of Los Angeles-based Sitrick and Co., which regularly handles celebrities' PR crises. He himself has said he doesn't care, and who are we to say he's made a mistake? . .

Re: PESO: Seattle Without Rain

2006-01-23 Thread frank theriault
On 1/23/06, David [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: It's got nothing to do with rain other than I've been trying to take this photo for the past month but 28 days straight of rain kept me from it. Taken a week ago. *ist D Pentax 18-55mm. 8 seconds f/12 Imported with rawshooter, sharpening and levels

Re: Cannot handle mixed files with Picasa or Rawshooter?

2006-01-23 Thread Jos from Holland
You're right, Patrick, I downloaded the latest Picasa, it can handle the mixed files. I used it on the 150 mixed files I had in my camera I found it quick and easy to do picture selection. I did cropping and shadow and high light correction, good enough to have a slide show for demo to friends

Re: Weekend Quiz (Was: Merry Christmas everyone!)

2006-01-23 Thread Lasse Karlsson
From: Gianfranco Irlanda [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Sent: Monday, January 23, 2006 2:19 AM Subject: Re: Weekend Quiz (Was: Merry Christmas everyone!) Lasse Karlsson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I'll give it another hour or so, and then I will get back with the name and some

Re: OT: Capa Doc

2006-01-23 Thread Eactivist
In a message dated 1/22/2006 11:55:11 PM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: he believes a man was born of a virgin, and subsequently came back from the dead. I'd say that was weird. Bob = Actually, Scientology is not a Christian religion. It's a science-fiction religion.

Re: Pentax in Discovery channel on 101 building of Taipei

2006-01-23 Thread Jos from Holland
hihi, maybe that will depend on how the cutter thinks about Pentax Jos frank theriault wrote: On 1/22/06, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: snip So if you watch the DISCOVERY program on the 101 building of Taipei: the guy with the DS is me! Cool! I'll watch for it -

Re: Peso: Winter Flora

2006-01-23 Thread Don Williams
For a subject to test the 50/2.8 EX Sigma Macro with a Soligor Auto Macro Converter I went downstairs and collected one of my wife's Christmas baskets of little plants. But one thing led to another and I ended up taking a through focus series at f2.8. The reasoning being that if there were

Re: Pentax lens rebates

2006-01-23 Thread wendy beard
On 1/20/06, P. J. Alling [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: They seem to do a lot better online. Who, Staples? Ha. I submitted it on line. Easy rebate my arse :-( -- Wendy Beard Ottawa Canada

Re: Weekend Quiz (Was: Merry Christmas everyone!)

2006-01-23 Thread Lasse Karlsson
From: Don Sanderson [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Sent: Monday, January 23, 2006 2:23 AM Subject: RE: Weekend Quiz (Was: Merry Christmas everyone!) And some nice work indeed: http://www.geh.org/fm/muray/murcol_sld1.html I'm glad you enjoyed watching the gallery, Don. I

Re: Peso: runners

2006-01-23 Thread frank theriault
On 1/22/06, Bob Sullivan [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: We had a snowstorm Friday night and went over to the Arboretum at sunrise on Saturday morning. I took a number of shots with the Ds and 16-45 zoom. Here is one of them... http://members.aol.com/rfsindg/runners.jpg Regards, Bob S.

Re: OT: Capa Doc

2006-01-23 Thread David Savage
Shel you obviously missed the Tom Cruse interview with Oprah. His behaviour during it in various other interviews around the same time are uncharacteristic to say the least. I have seen him interviewed many times over the years. He has always come across as charming and entertaining. But his

Re: Weekend Quiz (Was: Merry Christmas everyone!)

2006-01-23 Thread Eactivist
In a message dated 1/23/2006 6:54:45 AM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I'm glad you enjoyed watching the gallery, Don. I found a quite a few great portraits in the BW section included here: http://www.eastman.org/ar/strip89/htmlsrc/muray_sld1.html Thanks, Lasse I

Old friends (Was: A death in the family)

2006-01-23 Thread Lasse Karlsson
From: William Robb [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Sent: Monday, January 23, 2006 2:34 PM Subject: Re: A death in the family From: mike wilson Subject: Re: A death in the family 8-( We also still haven't heard from Tom Rittenhouse since before Christmas, iirc. I heard from

Re: OT - Sloganize your name

2006-01-23 Thread Jostein
That site really waffled me... Jostein the stretched - Original Message - From: cbwaters [EMAIL PROTECTED] This should help: http://www.kelloggs.com/brand/eggo/home/ - Original Message - From: Jostein [EMAIL PROTECTED] I got: Leggo my Jostein! Whatever that means...

Re: OT: Capa Doc

2006-01-23 Thread frank theriault
On 1/23/06, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Actually, Scientology is not a Christian religion. It's a science-fiction religion. (Although, I don't know what Tom believes per se.) L. Ron Hubbard, not a terrible sci-fi writer, but not a very good one either (he wrote sci-fi

Re: OT - Sloganize your name

2006-01-23 Thread Eactivist
In a message dated 1/22/2006 10:49:29 PM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I got: 'For the Cotty you don't yet know' http://www.thesurrealist.co.uk/slogan.cgi Cheers, Cotty = Marnie. It's What's for Dinner. I sure hope not. ;-) Marnie aka Doe That was a little

Re: OT - Sloganize your name

2006-01-23 Thread danilo
Beware of Expensive Danilo. I'm not only valuable, I'm expensive! lol danilo.

Re: OT: Capa Doc

2006-01-23 Thread Shel Belinkoff
I don't watch Oprah. In what ways was his behavior uncharacteristic? Was it weird? Shel [Original Message] From: David Savage Shel you obviously missed the Tom Cruse interview with Oprah. His behaviour during it in various other interviews around the same time are uncharacteristic to

Re: OT: Capa Doc

2006-01-23 Thread Eactivist
In a message dated 1/23/2006 7:13:46 AM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Uh-oh. Now the Thetans are gonna get you! cheers, frank g LOL. Marnie aka Doe Hmmm, I feel funny...

Re: OT: Capa Doc

2006-01-23 Thread David Savage
Neither do I normally. In the middle of being asked a question he spontaneously for no apparent reason started jumping up down on the furniture. This I found weird :-) Dave On 1/23/06, Shel Belinkoff [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I don't watch Oprah. In what ways was his behavior

Re: OT: Capa Doc

2006-01-23 Thread Eactivist
In a message dated 1/23/2006 7:22:50 AM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Neither do I normally. In the middle of being asked a question he spontaneously for no apparent reason started jumping up down on the furniture. This I found weird :-) Dave On 1/23/06, Shel Belinkoff

Re: Re: Pentax in Discovery channel on 101 building of Taipei

2006-01-23 Thread mike wilson
From: frank theriault [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2006/01/23 Mon PM 02:22:26 GMT To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Subject: Re: Pentax in Discovery channel on 101 building of Taipei On 1/22/06, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: snip So if you watch the DISCOVERY program on the 101

Re: PESO: C'mon honey...

2006-01-23 Thread frank theriault
On 1/23/06, luben karavelov [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: luben karavelov wrote: Penatx MX, Sigma 24/2.8, Fomapan 100, PCQ-TEA 1:50 All comments appriciated. luben I forgot to add the ULR. Here it is: http://static.flickr.com/36/85782233_28ef1dacb7_o.jpg Yikes!! Cool shot. I assume

Re: OT: Capa Doc

2006-01-23 Thread Shel Belinkoff
I just searched the web for this. From what I can tell, Cruise was jumping for joy at the idea of being in love with Katie Holmes. The conversation at the time centered around the romance. While Cruise's actions may be considered over the top, I don't really see them as being much different

Re: OT: Capa Doc

2006-01-23 Thread frank theriault
On 1/23/06, Shel Belinkoff [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Have you never had an outburst of some sort that was uncharacteristic of your usual behavior when you were feeling especially happy, or excited, or exhilarated? Back in 1992, the Montreal Canadiens won the Stanley Cup. I think I was

OT, but photo related

2006-01-23 Thread brooksdj
Seems our town has plans of starting a Community Radio Station in its future. I have emailed the Manager and asked if they were still looking for Volunteers for on air personal, producers etc. I mentioned my 3 years in radio(1971-73) and 4 years in TV production,(1971-1974) and he informed

Re: OT: Capa Doc

2006-01-23 Thread Eactivist
In a message dated 1/23/2006 7:47:04 AM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I just searched the web for this. From what I can tell, Cruise was jumping for joy at the idea of being in love with Katie Holmes. The conversation at the time centered around the romance. While Cruise's

Re: A death in the family

2006-01-23 Thread frank theriault
On 1/22/06, William Robb [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Some of the old timers here might remember Gary Murphy, who was regular here until a few years ago. I was informed by a family member that Gary has passed away, of pancreatic cancer. William Robb My Dad, who passed away several years ago,

Re: OT: Capa Doc

2006-01-23 Thread frank theriault
On 1/23/06, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: snip Whether you like it or not, Shel, the consensus is he has been acting weird in interviews lately. You don't need to agree, but probably 90-95% of people do and would. True or not, why the heck would anyone care? I know I don't.

Re: OT, but photo related

2006-01-23 Thread Eactivist
In a message dated 1/23/2006 7:58:19 AM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Still need to get funds and approval from the CRTC(same as the FCC in the states). I also mentioned my photo hobby and equine work and i'v been asked to do some photo work for the web site and shoot the

Re: OT, but photo related

2006-01-23 Thread frank theriault
On 1/23/06, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: , Captain R is out of retierment.LOL. Captain R? g Best of luck, Dave - let us know how it goes! cheers, frank -- Sharpness is a bourgeois concept. -Henri Cartier-Bresson

Re: OT: Capa Doc

2006-01-23 Thread Eactivist
In a message dated 1/23/2006 8:04:31 AM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: True or not, why the heck would anyone care? I know I don't. Today's Cult of the Celebrity is quite an amazing phenomenon. cheers, frank Agreed. I just threw out a random comment re Tom Cruise

Re: Sunday Funnies

2006-01-23 Thread frank theriault
On 1/22/06, Joseph Tainter [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: P.S. This post in particular is worth reading: http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/read.asp?forum=1029message=16830763 The last paragraph should be required reading for everyone on this list: It seems however, that, in the long run, Pentax

Re: Peso: More Winter Flora

2006-01-23 Thread Eactivist
In a message dated 1/23/2006 5:19:24 AM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: On 1/23/06, Powell Hargrave [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: A frosty rose taken just before Christmas. http://members.shaw.ca/hargravep/Image10.htm Powell == Very nice. Like the frost. Marnie aka Doe

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