Re: PESO: Two 'Lips

2011-10-21 Thread David Mann
Thanks for the comments. I struggled a bit with the background, there's greenery from that angle but if I moved much there would have been fence. That photo was taken in cloudy weather. The sun came out later so I took another, but it ended up a bit contrasty. They are just two of probably

RE: OT: Query for the cyclists

2011-10-21 Thread Bob W
From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Walt Gilbert 700C -- or, at least the tires are marked as 700x35c -- from what I gather that's a 28(?) In any event, unless you're planning on doing some serious jumping, that should do just fine off road. It has

Re: OT: Query for the cyclists

2011-10-21 Thread Subash
On Fri, 21 Oct 2011 07:08:20 +0100 Bob W p...@web-options.com wrote: and now I'm having a new bike custom made for light touring. if you don't have to kill me to do it, i'd like to know more details please... especially the custom and the touring part. :) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List

Re: An Enablement of the Queuete Kind

2011-10-21 Thread P. J. Alling
On 10/20/2011 9:22 PM, William Robb wrote: Yeah, I know there are better cameras out there, and I know that the dollar vs. performance curve is really bad, but the darned thing is just so adorable. So I bought a Q. Slap me and call me Sally. Isn't that your wife's job? -- Don't lose

RE: OT: Query for the cyclists

2011-10-21 Thread Bob W
From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Subash and now I'm having a new bike custom made for light touring. if you don't have to kill me to do it, i'd like to know more details please... especially the custom and the touring part. :) I'll try not to

Re: OT: Query for the cyclists

2011-10-21 Thread Walt Gilbert
On 10/21/2011 1:08 AM, Bob W wrote: From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Walt Gilbert 700C -- or, at least the tires are marked as 700x35c -- from what I gather that's a 28(?) In any event, unless you're planning on doing some serious jumping, that should do

RE: PESO 2011 - Meteor - GDG

2011-10-21 Thread John Coyle
Wikipedia says - entered active service 27 July 1944 with 616 Squadron of the Royal Air Force. They were fast enough to catch and shoot down V1's, but, from memory, they were a little slower than the Me262. John Coyle Brisbane, Australia -Original Message- From:

RE: PESO: Two 'Lips

2011-10-21 Thread John Coyle
Nice - but you also need to apologise for the title pun:-) John Coyle Brisbane, Australia -Original Message- From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of David Mann Sent: Friday, 21 October 2011 8:48 AM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: PESO: Two

PDML meet in Italy ?

2011-10-21 Thread John Coyle
G'day all - my wife and I are off to Italy in a week's time for a month, and it would be good to catch up with any PDML'ers who may be available during the trip. We'll be in Verona 31/10 and 1/11, Venice 2/11 till 7/11 . Then we have ten days with no fixed itinerary, but will be driving between

Re: OT: Query for the cyclists

2011-10-21 Thread Subash
On Fri, 21 Oct 2011 07:39:07 +0100 Bob W p...@web-options.com wrote: I'll try not to kill you. no wonder they call you bob the-infinitely- merciful w. :) http://www.robertscycles.com/audax1.html looks nice. does it cost lots to handbuild stuff like that? i had to wikipede what an audax

Re: OT: Query for the cyclists

2011-10-21 Thread Larry Colen
On 10/21/2011 1:13 AM, Subash wrote: On Fri, 21 Oct 2011 07:39:07 +0100 Bob Wp...@web-options.com wrote: I'll try not to kill you. no wonder they call you bob the-infinitely- merciful w. :) http://www.robertscycles.com/audax1.html looks nice. does it cost lots to handbuild stuff like

Re:

2011-10-21 Thread Jerry in Arizona
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Re: Looks like someone got hacked

2011-10-21 Thread Larry Colen
Careful what links you click on On 10/21/2011 1:39 AM, Jerry in Arizona wrote: hello! http://www.jesusgarciaartglass.com/friends.php?jsyahooID=3xr2 -- Larry Colen l...@red4est.com (from dos4est) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: OT: Query for the cyclists

2011-10-21 Thread Subash
On Fri, 21 Oct 2011 01:30:12 -0700 Larry Colen l...@red4est.com wrote: In your part of the world, it's possible that there are some horribly underpaid craftsmen turning out beautiful handmade frames for a fraction of what they'd cost here. Though, more likely, there aren't enough people

PESO 2011 - pub lunch - GDG

2011-10-21 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
Paul and I took a ride on the Manx Electric Tramway yesterday, from Ramsey to Douglas and back. A wonderful time. We had lunch at the Terminus Cafe in Douglas, and this scene to my American eyes was just too appealing to ignore: http://www.flickr.com/photos/gdgphoto/6265400557/lightbox/ or

Re: PDML meet in Italy ?

2011-10-21 Thread Dario Bonazza
Hi John, I live in Ravenna, hence I'll be happy to meet you here or in Forlì, which is just half-hour drive from home. However, during the week I can hardly think of finding more than one hour or so, free for such meeting. Perhaps a dinner will better do the trick, but I have to ask the wife

Re: OT: Query for the cyclists

2011-10-21 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
I recently discovered the hybrids. All the versatility of a mountain bike but with the finer features of a road bike. And yoi don't have to bend over a racing handlebar. Mine was a Giant FCR 2. 27-speed. Pushbutton shifting is a joy. Right now, out of season, in the $300-$400 range for a good

Re: Blurb Discount

2011-10-21 Thread Brian Walters
On Thursday, October 20, 2011 9:01 AM, Stan Halpin s...@stans-photography.info wrote: Thanks Brian! I received a card with a 15% discount, good through 31 Oct 2011. I like your 20% much better! Particularly since I expect to be ordering multiple copies of my Costa Rica book for others who were

Re: OT: Beware the Android Upgrade

2011-10-21 Thread Steven Desjardins
Thanks but took late. The apps I usually use seem fine, and since I don't like people all that much my contacts list if too short to play favorites. On Thu, Oct 20, 2011 at 6:33 PM, Paul Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net wrote: I just upgraded my android phone, as requested by Google. It wiped

Re: OT - Video synchronized with Google Maps

2011-10-21 Thread Steven Desjardins
My mind just stopped at I thought people like Larry, who are crazy . . . On Thu, Oct 20, 2011 at 5:49 PM, Igor Roshchin s...@komkon.org wrote: Sorry, Larry, I was a bit facetious. Probably, I should have written crazy (in the quotation marks). As for what your friend has done articstically,

Re: PESO: No Rocket Launching

2011-10-21 Thread Steven Desjardins
Always good advice. Given my nerdy past, however, this makes perfect sense. On Thu, Oct 20, 2011 at 5:57 PM, Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com wrote: http://blogs.delphiforums.com/n/blogs/blog.aspx?nav=mainwebtag=djm1963entry=151 Comments and criticisms are appreciated. Dan Matyola

PESO - Zef and his Amazing Bamboo Bike

2011-10-21 Thread frank theriault
I was walking through Kensington Market when Zef spotted me with my camera and said, Come here, I want you to be the first to take a photo of something. I went into his workshop and he held up a prototype of a bamboo bike he is going to be selling:

Re: PESO: No Rocket Launching

2011-10-21 Thread Darren Addy
In fairness to the Rocket Club, one can hope that there is also a sign that says HORSE LAUNCHING NOT PERMITTED DURING ROCKET SHOWS Darren Addy Kearney, Nebraska -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please

Re: Looks like someone got hacked

2011-10-21 Thread Mark Roberts
Larry Colen wrote: Careful what links you click on On 10/21/2011 1:39 AM, Jerry in Arizona wrote: hello! http://www.jesusgarciaartglass.com/friends.php?jsyahooID=3xr2 I can guess without even looking what's at that link: It's a hacked PHP page that redirects to the spammer's real web site,

Re: An Enablement of the Queuete Kind

2011-10-21 Thread Bob Sullivan
Sally, You are a one man profit center for Pentax! Does the Rep drop by for coffee in the morning when he's in town? Keep us posted on what you think of it. Regards, Bob S. On Fri, Oct 21, 2011 at 1:32 AM, P. J. Alling webstertwenty...@gmail.com wrote: On 10/20/2011 9:22 PM, William Robb wrote:

Re: OT All trimmed up and no place to go

2011-10-21 Thread David J Brooks
On Thu, Oct 20, 2011 at 6:51 PM, Larry Colen l...@red4est.com wrote: On 10/20/2011 3:28 PM, David J Brooks wrote: http://brooksinthecountry.blogspot.com/ Should be it until spring for the window and Boys Funnel Congratulations. If you don't add a window, you'll be able to use it as a

Re: An Enablement of the Queuete Kind

2011-10-21 Thread David J Brooks
On Fri, Oct 21, 2011 at 9:45 AM, Bob Sullivan rf.sulli...@gmail.com wrote: Sally, You are a one man profit center for Pentax! Does the Rep drop by for coffee in the morning when he's in town? Keep us posted on what you think of it. Regards,  Bob S. Sally has yet to buy the 645D, or has

Re: Looks like someone got hacked

2011-10-21 Thread David J Brooks
On Fri, Oct 21, 2011 at 8:37 AM, Mark Roberts m...@robertstech.com wrote: Larry Colen wrote: Careful what links you click on On 10/21/2011 1:39 AM, Jerry in Arizona wrote: hello! http://www.jesusgarciaartglass.com/    friends.php?jsyahooID=3xr2 I can guess without even looking what's at that

Re: OT: Beware the Android Upgrade

2011-10-21 Thread Rick Womer
I upgraded mine last night, but backed everything up to the SD card first (using MyBackup). Not that I don't trust technology... No problems identified so far. Rick http://photo.net/photos/RickW --- On Thu, 10/20/11, Paul Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net wrote: From: Paul Stenquist

Re: OT All trimmed up and no place to go

2011-10-21 Thread Bob Sullivan
Dave, What you really want is a skylight, not a window. It's a handsome shed! Regards, Bob S. On Fri, Oct 21, 2011 at 8:56 AM, David J Brooks pentko...@gmail.com wrote: On Thu, Oct 20, 2011 at 6:51 PM, Larry Colen l...@red4est.com wrote: On 10/20/2011 3:28 PM, David J Brooks wrote:

Re: PESO - Zef and his Amazing Bamboo Bike

2011-10-21 Thread Bruce Walker
On 11-10-21 8:13 AM, frank theriault wrote: I was walking through Kensington Market when Zef spotted me with my camera and said, Come here, I want you to be the first to take a photo of something. I went into his workshop and he held up a prototype of a bamboo bike he is going to be selling:

Re: PESO - Zef and his Amazing Bamboo Bike

2011-10-21 Thread Paul Stenquist
Nicely shot, Frank. Saw some bamboo bikes just the other day: http://boobicycles.com/ Paul On Oct 21, 2011, at 8:13 AM, frank theriault wrote: I was walking through Kensington Market when Zef spotted me with my camera and said, Come here, I want you to be the first to take a photo of

Re: OT: Beware the Android Upgrade

2011-10-21 Thread Paul Stenquist
Mine seems to be okay, other than the missing favorites list. It is dinging quite often for no apparent reason, so I may have to turn off some alerts, but it is at least functional. Paul On Oct 21, 2011, at 10:04 AM, Rick Womer wrote: I upgraded mine last night, but backed everything up to the

Re: PESO - Zef and his Amazing Bamboo Bike

2011-10-21 Thread Bruce Walker
I can't be the *only* perv who sees that url as boobi cycles . com :-) On 11-10-21 10:28 AM, Paul Stenquist wrote: Nicely shot, Frank. Saw some bamboo bikes just the other day: http://boobicycles.com/ Paul On Oct 21, 2011, at 8:13 AM, frank theriault wrote: I was walking through

Re: Blurb Discount

2011-10-21 Thread Stan Halpin
I purchased/downloaded one my books to try it out. Works fine on my iPhone 3G. Holding the phone in horizontal orientation you see 2 itty-bitty teeny tiny pages. Which can be expanded as desired. Page flipping etc. all work fine. Ironically, the same book did not work on the iPad (1st gen., if

Re: PESO - Zef and his Amazing Bamboo Bike

2011-10-21 Thread Bruce Walker
Now I wish I hadn't seen that. Their stock touring bike looks _really_ nice. -bmw On 11-10-21 10:28 AM, Paul Stenquist wrote: Nicely shot, Frank. Saw some bamboo bikes just the other day: http://boobicycles.com/ Paul On Oct 21, 2011, at 8:13 AM, frank theriault wrote: I was walking through

Re: PESO - Zef and his Amazing Bamboo Bike

2011-10-21 Thread Stan Halpin
Very cool indeed! I like the purple chain ring. Is he going to add brakes and derailleurs or will it remain a single speed fixed hub? How would you route cables on a bamboo frame? Next time less Zef and more details on the bike! stan On Oct 21, 2011, at 8:13 AM, frank theriault wrote: I was

Rivulet

2011-10-21 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
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Re: PESO: No Rocket Launching

2011-10-21 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Thanks for looking, Steve and Darren, and thanks for your humorous remarks. This is one of several county parks where I live. It is the site for many dog shows, picnics and other events, but it serve primarily as the local 4-H fairgrounds. There are three more or less permanent areas: horse

Re: PESO - Kalenderdamer 2012 Outtake #4963

2011-10-21 Thread mike wilson
On 19/10/2011 18:03, Tim Øsleby wrote: Some of you may remember me talking about a collective Calender girls project. The calender came real yesterday. We have already sold 200 copies. I beleave we have breaked even. Here is one of the outtakes.

Re: PESO 2011 - Meteor - GDG

2011-10-21 Thread mike wilson
On 19/10/2011 19:58, Bob W wrote: http://www.flickr.com/photos/gdgphoto/6258219856/lightbox/ or http://www.flickr.com/photos/gdgphoto/6258219856/ In pictures, this reminds me very much of a 1950s Sci Fi movie for some reason, but it was beautiful in flight and seemed that the pilot was enjoying

FS Friday (coals to Newcastle?)

2011-10-21 Thread Ann Sanfedele
Copy of my 1992 book Sign Language on ebay http://www.ebay.com/itm/190590103245?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649 Yeah, it's me selling it. also, but this is REALLY coals to NEwcastle - I'm doubting anyone of you would be buying someone elses photo calendars the first two

Re: OT: Query for the cyclists

2011-10-21 Thread John Sessoms
From: Larry Colen I wonder just how much difference a custom frame really makes, unless you're looking for the last little bit of performance, or have some very specific and unusual needs. I think the main purpose is to ensure that every little nook cranny in your pocketbook is thoroughly

Re: OT: Query for the cyclists

2011-10-21 Thread Bob Sullivan
LOL !! On Fri, Oct 21, 2011 at 11:30 AM, John Sessoms jsessoms...@nc.rr.com wrote: From: Larry Colen I wonder just how much difference a custom frame really makes, unless you're looking for the last little bit of performance, or have some very specific and unusual needs. I think the main

Re: Blurb Discount

2011-10-21 Thread Mark Roberts
Stan Halpin wrote: To confirm your suspicion, per the Blurb site, the ePub format used for these books is intended only for the iOS family. I expect Android won't be far behind. That stinks. Proprietarr ebook formats are *evil* in the literal sense of the word. -- Mark Roberts - Photography

Re: OT - Video synchronized with Google Maps

2011-10-21 Thread Igor Roshchin
HAR! A better mannered mind should've stopped even earlier: I thought people like Larry ... :-) Igor Fri Oct 21 07:54:16 EDT 2011 Steven Desjardins wrote: My mind just stopped at I thought people like Larry, who are crazy . . . -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: OT - Video synchronized with Google Maps

2011-10-21 Thread Larry Colen
On Oct 21, 2011, at 4:54 AM, Steven Desjardins wrote: My mind just stopped at I thought people like Larry, who are crazy . . . I'm tempted to steal that one for my .sig. On Thu, Oct 20, 2011 at 5:49 PM, Igor Roshchin s...@komkon.org wrote: Sorry, Larry, I was a bit facetious.

Re: PESO: No Rocket Launching

2011-10-21 Thread Chris Mitchell
On 20 October 2011 22:57, Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com wrote: http://blogs.delphiforums.com/n/blogs/blog.aspx?nav=mainwebtag=djm1963entry=151 Comments and criticisms are appreciated. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola I like whimsical signs and this is a

Re: Looks like someone got hacked

2011-10-21 Thread John Sessoms
From: David J Brooks On Fri, Oct 21, 2011 at 8:37 AM, Mark Roberts m...@robertstech.com wrote: Larry Colen wrote: Careful what links you click on On 10/21/2011 1:39 AM, Jerry in Arizona wrote: hello! http://www.jesusgarciaartglass.com/ ? ?friends.php?jsyahooID=3xr2 I can guess without even

Re: PESO: No Rocket Launching

2011-10-21 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Thanks for looking, Chris. Did you get a photo of that church sign? Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Fri, Oct 21, 2011 at 1:06 PM, Chris Mitchell chris.mitch...@which.net wrote: On 20 October 2011 22:57, Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com wrote:

Re: PESO: No Rocket Launching

2011-10-21 Thread John Sessoms
From: Daniel J. Matyola Thanks for looking, Steve and Darren, and thanks for your humorous remarks. This is one of several county parks where I live. It is the site for many dog shows, picnics and other events, but it serve primarily as the local 4-H fairgrounds. There are three more or less

OT -- A question for the collective wisdom of the list.

2011-10-21 Thread P. J. Alling
I've just received a semi clever scam letter. Not that the content is all that clever but the method of delivering the content was clever. The offer itself is similar to the Nigerian scam with the twist that you're stealing from dead South Africans. Now I want to report this to some proper

Re: OT -- A question for the collective wisdom of the list.

2011-10-21 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Why can't you copy and paste the jpeg into the web form, or attach it? I copy and paste jpegs into websites and emails all the time. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Fri, Oct 21, 2011 at 1:16 PM, P. J. Alling webstertwenty...@gmail.com wrote: I've just received

Re: OT -- A question for the collective wisdom of the list.

2011-10-21 Thread Larry Colen
On Oct 21, 2011, at 10:16 AM, P. J. Alling wrote: I've just received a semi clever scam letter. Not that the content is all that clever but the method of delivering the content was clever. The offer itself is similar to the Nigerian scam with the twist that you're stealing from dead

Re: OT -- A question for the collective wisdom of the list.

2011-10-21 Thread P. J. Alling
I don't think that will work. I expect that they reject binary files out of hand, because of paranoia. However even if it's accepted I expect that it will be parsed by a machine which if it's expecting text, or html will simply barf on the jpeg. On 10/21/2011 1:20 PM, Daniel J. Matyola

Re: OT: Query for the cyclists

2011-10-21 Thread Ken Waller
Along similar lines, I was experiencing neck issues with the riding position of my 1988 Cannondale MTB. Talked to a local Trek dealer and wound up with their 7300 hybrid. Cured the neck issue and put some more fun back into riding. The Cannondale was no slouch in its time but its enlightening

PESO 2011 - tree n house - GDG

2011-10-21 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
Last full day here ... Decided to experiment: http://www.flickr.com/photos/gdgphoto/6267042754/lightbox/ or http://www.flickr.com/photos/gdgphoto/6267042754/ Thanks for looking! Comments always appreciated. Godfrey -- Godfrey DiGiorgi - godfreydigio...@me.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail

Challenge: Photos of your bikes

2011-10-21 Thread Larry Colen
I suspect that photography is an art from that attracts people who like things mechanical. Maybe it's just the high percentage of Y chromosomes, or maybe something about photography attracts gear heads. Walt's recent post has prompted several people to talk about their bikes, but I bet almost

Re: OT -- A question for the collective wisdom of the list.

2011-10-21 Thread Bruce Walker
On 11-10-21 1:16 PM, P. J. Alling wrote: I've just received a semi clever scam letter. Not that the content is all that clever but the method of delivering the content was clever. The offer itself is similar to the Nigerian scam with the twist that you're stealing from dead South Africans.

Re: Challenge: Photos of your bikes

2011-10-21 Thread Bruce Walker
On 11-10-21 1:37 PM, Larry Colen wrote: I suspect that photography is an art from that attracts people who like things mechanical. Maybe it's just the high percentage of Y chromosomes, or maybe something about photography attracts gear heads. Walt's recent post has prompted several people

Re: Challenge: Photos of your bikes

2011-10-21 Thread Doug Brewer
On 10/21/11 1:40 PM, Bruce Walker wrote: On 11-10-21 1:37 PM, Larry Colen wrote: I suspect that photography is an art from that attracts people who like things mechanical. Maybe it's just the high percentage of Y chromosomes, or maybe something about photography attracts gear heads. Walt's

Re: Challenge: Photos of your bikes

2011-10-21 Thread David J Brooks
On Fri, Oct 21, 2011 at 1:42 PM, Doug Brewer d...@alphoto.com wrote: On 10/21/11 1:40 PM, Bruce Walker wrote: On 11-10-21 1:37 PM, Larry Colen wrote: I suspect that photography is an art from that attracts people who like things mechanical. Maybe it's just the high percentage of Y

Re: OT All trimmed up and no place to go

2011-10-21 Thread David J Brooks
On Fri, Oct 21, 2011 at 10:06 AM, Bob Sullivan rf.sulli...@gmail.com wrote: Dave, What you really want is a skylight, not a window. It's a handsome shed! Regards,  Bob S. I'm not cutting a hole in the roof Bob, its a thing of beauty.:-) Dave On Fri, Oct 21, 2011 at 8:56 AM, David J Brooks

Re: PESO - Zef and his Amazing Bamboo Bike

2011-10-21 Thread David J Brooks
Cool, nut watch out for sprouts Dave On Fri, Oct 21, 2011 at 8:13 AM, frank theriault knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: I was walking through Kensington Market when Zef spotted me with my camera and said, Come here, I want you to be the first to take a photo of something.  I went into his

Re: PESO - Zef and his Amazing Bamboo Bike

2011-10-21 Thread David J Brooks
On Fri, Oct 21, 2011 at 11:09 AM, Stan Halpin s...@stans-photography.info wrote: How would you route cables on a bamboo frame? You wrap them around the onions. Dave stan -- Documenting Life in Rural Ontario. www.caughtinmotion.com http://brooksinthecountry.blogspot.com/ York Region,

Re: PESO 2011 - tree n house - GDG

2011-10-21 Thread David J Brooks
Love this efect Dave On Fri, Oct 21, 2011 at 1:34 PM, Godfrey DiGiorgi ramar...@mac.com wrote: Last full day here ... Decided to experiment: http://www.flickr.com/photos/gdgphoto/6267042754/lightbox/ or http://www.flickr.com/photos/gdgphoto/6267042754/ Thanks for looking! Comments always

RE: OT: Query for the cyclists

2011-10-21 Thread Bob W
From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Subash I'll try not to kill you. no wonder they call you bob the-infinitely- merciful w. :) they call me that because they know I'd kill them otherwise http://www.robertscycles.com/audax1.html looks nice.

RE: OT: Query for the cyclists

2011-10-21 Thread Bob W
From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Larry Colen http://www.robertscycles.com/audax1.html looks nice. does it cost lots to handbuild stuff like that? i had to wikipede what an audax was. I wonder just how much difference a custom frame really

Re: Challenge: Photos of your bikes

2011-10-21 Thread Ken Waller
Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: David J Brooks pentko...@gmail.com Subject: Re: Challenge: Photos of your bikes On Fri, Oct 21, 2011 at 1:42 PM, Doug Brewer d...@alphoto.com wrote: On 10/21/11 1:40 PM, Bruce Walker wrote:

RE: PESO: No Rocket Launching

2011-10-21 Thread Bob W
From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Chris Mitchell http://blogs.delphiforums.com/n/blogs/blog.aspx?nav=mainwebtag=djm1963 entry=151 Comments and criticisms are appreciated. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola I like

Re: Rivulet

2011-10-21 Thread Larry Colen
On 10/21/2011 8:32 AM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: http://blogs.delphiforums.com/n/blogs/blog.aspx?nav=mainwebtag=djm1963entry=152 Comments and criticisms are invited There are seveal pleasing aspects to this, but they aren't really working well together. Something that I noticed on both

Re: OT: Lions, Tigers and Bears

2011-10-21 Thread Darren Addy
A story The Onion just couldn't ignore: http://www.theonion.com/articles/lions-tigers-killed-in-ohio,26428/ Darren Addy Kearney, Nebraska -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly

RE: Challenge: Photos of your bikes

2011-10-21 Thread Bob W
From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Larry Colen I suspect that photography is an art from that attracts people who like things mechanical. Maybe it's just the high percentage of Y chromosomes, or maybe something about photography attracts gear heads.

Re: Challenge: Photos of your bikes

2011-10-21 Thread Walt Gilbert
On 10/21/2011 1:01 PM, Ken Waller wrote: Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: David J Brooks pentko...@gmail.com Subject: Re: Challenge: Photos of your bikes On Fri, Oct 21, 2011 at 1:42 PM, Doug Brewer d...@alphoto.com wrote: On

Re: Challenge: Photos of your bikes

2011-10-21 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
The time I have to handle this project bars me from participating. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Fri, Oct 21, 2011 at 2:39 PM, Walt Gilbert ldott...@gmail.com wrote: On 10/21/2011 1:01 PM, Ken Waller wrote: Kenneth Waller

Re: Challenge: Photos of your bikes

2011-10-21 Thread Larry Colen
On Oct 21, 2011, at 11:31 AM, Bob W wrote: From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Larry Colen I suspect that photography is an art from that attracts people who like things mechanical. Maybe it's just the high percentage of Y chromosomes, or maybe

Re: Challenge: Photos of your bikes

2011-10-21 Thread Walt Gilbert
On 10/21/2011 1:47 PM, Larry Colen wrote: On Oct 21, 2011, at 11:31 AM, Bob W wrote: From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Larry Colen I suspect that photography is an art from that attracts people who like things mechanical. Maybe it's just the high

Re: Challenge: Photos of your bikes

2011-10-21 Thread Larry Colen
On Oct 21, 2011, at 11:57 AM, Walt Gilbert wrote: On 10/21/2011 1:47 PM, Larry Colen wrote: On Oct 21, 2011, at 11:31 AM, Bob W wrote: http://www.web-options.com/Sunnydene/content/images/large/_8167523.jpg I really need to update the gallery, this is from six years ago:

Re: Challenge: Photos of your bikes

2011-10-21 Thread Christine Nielsen
Hoo boy, don't get me started...! For a family of 5, we have more bikes than ought to be allowed. My husband collects them, sort of... which used to mildly annoy me, until I figured out what's good for the gander is good for the goose ( a little enablement for a happy marriage, right?) He

Re: Challenge: Photos of your bikes

2011-10-21 Thread Stan Halpin
On Oct 21, 2011, at 2:39 PM, Walt Gilbert wrote: On 10/21/2011 1:01 PM, Ken Waller wrote: Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: David J Brooks pentko...@gmail.com Subject: Re: Challenge: Photos of your bikes On Fri, Oct

Re: Challenge: Photos of your bikes

2011-10-21 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
I've ridden a bicycle built for two, but never one built for three! That is indeed an unique bike. Dan Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Fri, Oct 21, 2011 at 3:22 PM, Christine Nielsen ch...@inielsen.net wrote: Hoo boy, don't get me started...!  For a family of

Re: PESO: No Rocket Launching

2011-10-21 Thread Darren Addy
On Fri, Oct 21, 2011 at 1:02 PM, Bob W p...@web-options.com wrote: the vicar at my school would have loved a swallow in the clerestory. My only response to that (in addition to head-shaking admiration): http://www.antiqueauto.org/assets/particularlyharsh.jpg : ) Darren Addy Kearney, Nebraska

Re: OT All trimmed up and no place to go

2011-10-21 Thread Bulent Celasun
You've done an enviable job! Congratulations. Bulent - http://www.flickr.com/photos/bc_the_path/ http://photo.net/photodb/user?user_id=2226822 http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/bulentcelasun 2011/10/21 David J Brooks

OT: Hitler isn't dead...

2011-10-21 Thread Darren Addy
... he's on the number 86 bus: http://twitpic.com/7331zp See FrankieMcGinty's comment on that page for more jocularity. (Seen on Twitter, had to share) Darren Addy Kearney, Nebraska -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE

Re: OT All trimmed up and no place to go

2011-10-21 Thread Walt Gilbert
On 10/20/2011 5:28 PM, David J Brooks wrote: http://brooksinthecountry.blogspot.com/ Should be it until spring for the window and Boys Funnel Dave That is a great-looking shed, Dave! Kudos aplenty. -- Walt -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: PESO 2011 - pub lunch - GDG

2011-10-21 Thread Tim Bray
Indeed, made this North American smile. -T On Fri, Oct 21, 2011 at 2:16 AM, Godfrey DiGiorgi ramar...@mac.com wrote: Paul and I took a ride on the Manx Electric Tramway yesterday, from Ramsey to Douglas and back. A wonderful time. We had lunch at the Terminus Cafe in Douglas, and this scene

Re: PESO: No Rocket Launching

2011-10-21 Thread Christine Nielsen
Hah! I suppose someone came upon the need to post this sign the hard way... Reminds me of this one, I saw a few years ago: http://www.flickr.com/photos/23028562@N04/4401993791/in/set-72157623508044168 :) -c On Thu, Oct 20, 2011 at 5:57 PM, Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com wrote:

Re: PESO - Kalenderdamer 2012 Outtake #4963

2011-10-21 Thread Tim Øsleby
2011/10/21 mike wilson m.9.wil...@ntlworld.com: On 19/10/2011 18:03, Tim Øsleby wrote: Some of you may remember me talking about a collective Calender girls project. The calender came real yesterday. We have already sold 200 copies. I beleave we have breaked even. Here is one of the

Re: OT -- A question for the collective wisdom of the list.

2011-10-21 Thread Tim Bray
I'd say don't bother reporting it. There is no law-enforcement agency in the world that has the head-count or resources to chase after spammers, who are as numberless as the little fishies in the Great Lakes. If your email has a report spam button, hit that, then move on with your life. -Tim On

RE: Hitler isn't dead...

2011-10-21 Thread Bob W
... he's on the number 86 bus: http://twitpic.com/7331zp See FrankieMcGinty's comment on that page for more jocularity. (Seen on Twitter, had to share) Darren Addy Kearney, Nebraska Nice to see Lena Riefenstahl still lookin' foxy too. B -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List

Re: OT: Query for the cyclists

2011-10-21 Thread John Francis
On Fri, Oct 21, 2011 at 01:25:52PM -0400, Ken Waller wrote: Along similar lines, I was experiencing neck issues with the riding position of my 1988 Cannondale MTB. Talked to a local Trek dealer and wound up with their 7300 hybrid. Cured the neck issue and put some more fun back into riding.

Re: Challenge: Photos of your bikes

2011-10-21 Thread John Francis
On Fri, Oct 21, 2011 at 10:37:25AM -0700, Larry Colen wrote: So, how about posting photos of your bikes? Here's mine, complete with transporter: http://www.jfwaf.com/PAW/PAW.php?name=PAW0735style=1year=ALL -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

FS Friday: LX with FA-1 finder and Winder; Manfrotto 3021PRO tripod leg set (and more)

2011-10-21 Thread Darren Addy
I have a nice copy of the Pentax LX with Power Winder and FA-1 finder (built-in diopter correction) for sale. Also a nice Manfrotto 3021PRO tripod leg set. (I have a 3021PRO for myself that I recently purchased and I prefer it to the newer model that replaces it). Probably not of interest to

Re: Challenge: Photos of your bikes

2011-10-21 Thread Ken Waller
Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: Stan Halpin s...@stans-photography.info Subject: Re: Challenge: Photos of your bikes On Oct 21, 2011, at 2:39 PM, Walt Gilbert wrote: On 10/21/2011 1:01 PM, Ken Waller wrote: Kenneth

BESO: 40mm Limited fixed unlike so many other things

2011-10-21 Thread Tim Bray
Some may remember that my 40mm Limited was busted back in July in a trip to Brazil. I finally followed some pointers and found an excellent technician right here in Vancouver, and it's all fixed up. I was moved to photograph the returning prodigal and muse about what things in life are worth

Re: PESO - Kalenderdamer 2012 Outtake #4963

2011-10-21 Thread Bulent Celasun
Frank said what I had in mind: It's a really haunting and thought-provoking image. And it was NOT in the calendar! It is no surprise than the calendar sold in hundreds; your standards must be very high... Bulent -

Re: PESO 2011 - pub lunch - GDG

2011-10-21 Thread Ann Sanfedele
I like the shots .. have to say I don't care much for the broad white frames you set them in. I used to like them - did something similar for a while sometime back but I think they detract rather than enhance. telleby blitish tea time shot - fun the stormy sky is my other pick envying your

Re: BESO: 40mm Limited fixed unlike so many other things

2011-10-21 Thread Bulent Celasun
I love that little lens as well. I would definitely have it repaired if it needed that... Thanks for the repairman article, by the way; it was nice to meet such a fellow... even only in virtually! Bulent -

RE: BESO: 40mm Limited fixed unlike so many other things

2011-10-21 Thread Bob W
Some may remember that my 40mm Limited was busted back in July in a trip to Brazil. I finally followed some pointers and found an excellent technician right here in Vancouver, and it's all fixed up. I was moved to photograph the returning prodigal and muse about what things in life are worth

Re: Challenge: Photos of your bikes

2011-10-21 Thread steve harley
two unedited shots just taken: http://www.flickr.com/photos/25713106@N04/sets/72157627822263599/detail/ what i ride most is an old Miyata touring frame reworked with no front derailleur (so it's a 6-speed); it's littered with top-end components but it's pretty well camouflaged as a junker; it

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