Re: Exhibit Question - Dress

2010-05-05 Thread AlunFoto
2010/5/5 David Parsons parsons.da...@gmail.com: That's not really surprising if you understand how camo works.  It's not really designed to hide you, it's designed to break up your pattern while you are moving so it's harder to determine your shape. You see a moving form, but not a distinct

Re: Exhibit Question - Dress

2010-05-04 Thread Miserere
On 30 April 2010 23:03, Stan Halpin s...@stans-photography.info wrote: Sorry, I have worked for the Army for 39+ years and have developed an aversion to camo. What triggered it was the number of complaints about pedestrians being hit by cars on base. Hell - they are all wearing camo!

Re: Exhibit Question - Dress

2010-05-04 Thread John Sessoms
From: Miserere On 30 April 2010 23:03, Stan Halpin s...@stans-photography.info wrote: Sorry, I have worked for the Army for 39+ years and have developed an aversion to camo. What triggered it was the number of complaints about pedestrians being hit by cars on base. Hell - they are all

Re: Exhibit Question - Dress

2010-05-04 Thread Mark Roberts
John Sessoms wrote: From: Miserere On 30 April 2010 23:03, Stan Halpin s...@stans-photography.info wrote: Sorry, I have worked for the Army for 39+ years and have developed an aversion to camo. What triggered it was the number of complaints about pedestrians being hit by cars on base.

Re: Exhibit Question - Dress

2010-05-04 Thread eckinator
2010/5/4 Mark Roberts m...@robertstech.com: Seriously, the colors of camo have been developed over years to be as difficult as possible for human to pick up in a wide variety of conditions. Works pretty well: Statistics of motorcycle accidents, for example, show riders wearing camo/khaki

Re: Exhibit Question - Dress

2010-05-04 Thread David Parsons
That's not really surprising if you understand how camo works. It's not really designed to hide you, it's designed to break up your pattern while you are moving so it's harder to determine your shape. You see a moving form, but not a distinct outline. It's similar to how the stripes on a zebra

Re: Exhibit Question - Dress

2010-05-04 Thread Mark Roberts
David Parsons wrote: That's not really surprising if you understand how camo works. It's not really designed to hide you, it's designed to break up your pattern while you are moving so it's harder to determine your shape. You see a moving form, but not a distinct outline. It's similar to how

Re: Exhibit Question - Dress

2010-05-04 Thread John Sessoms
From: Mark Roberts John Sessoms wrote: From: Miserere On 30 April 2010 23:03, Stan Halpin s...@stans-photography.info wrote: Sorry, I have worked for the Army for 39+ years and have developed an aversion to camo. What triggered it was the number of complaints about pedestrians being

Re: Exhibit Question - Dress

2010-05-04 Thread Stan Halpin
Normally John I would agree. But these incidents (no one was actually hit by the way, just close calls) occurred because soldiers weren't using crossing areas, and the road section was poorly lit. As you know the Army recognizes the need to be visible for traffic safety and requires reflective

Re: Exhibit Question - Dress

2010-05-04 Thread Rob Studdert
On 05/05/2010, Stan Halpin s...@stans-photography.info wrote: In a related pet peeve of mine, I intensely dislike drivers of greyish vehicles who drive in rain or dim light conditions without headlights turned on. Yes, they can see the road well enough without their lights, but others can't

Re: Exhibit Question - Dress

2010-05-01 Thread Joseph McAllister
Gave me a good chuckle there, Stan. Thanks! On Apr 30, 2010, at 20:03 , Stan Halpin wrote: Sorry, I have worked for the Army for 39+ years and have developed an aversion to camo. What triggered it was the number of complaints about pedestrians being hit by cars on base. Hell - they are

Re: Exhibit Question - Dress

2010-05-01 Thread David J Brooks
: Exhibit Question - Dress I'm assuming that the unofficial dress code for this type of thing, if any, on the opening day may be casual to dressy casual? A kilt would be questionable unless arriving from the UK and no white shirt/black tie/long tails? Tom C. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List

RE: Exhibit Question - Dress

2010-05-01 Thread Bob W
I still have a few PDML hats for those that really want to stand out. Dave I have a Lehman Brothers hat! They used to be one of our biggest clients, but we were smart enough to sack them before they crashed. Amazing to think that my hat is worth more than the bank whose name is on it.

Re: Exhibit Question - Dress

2010-04-30 Thread Stan Halpin
I was planning on a tux (but not tails). But I don't have a matching do-rag. May have to stick to something more casual. I do like the Planters Order from the old British Empire but that really should be reserved to warmer weather. stan On Apr 29, 2010, at 7:28 AM, Tom C wrote: I'm assuming

Re: Exhibit Question - Dress

2010-04-30 Thread Matthew Hunt
On Fri, Apr 30, 2010 at 9:58 PM, Stan Halpin s...@stans-photography.info wrote: I was planning on a tux (but not tails). But I don't have a matching do-rag. May have to stick to something more casual. At least where I live, a camouflage do-rag is believed to complement any attire. -- PDML

Re: Exhibit Question - Dress

2010-04-30 Thread Stan Halpin
Sorry, I have worked for the Army for 39+ years and have developed an aversion to camo. What triggered it was the number of complaints about pedestrians being hit by cars on base. Hell - they are all wearing camo! And then they wander across the street expecting people to see them? stan

Exhibit Question - Dress

2010-04-29 Thread Tom C
I'm assuming that the unofficial dress code for this type of thing, if any, on the opening day may be casual to dressy casual? A kilt would be questionable unless arriving from the UK and no white shirt/black tie/long tails? Tom C. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: Exhibit Question - Dress

2010-04-29 Thread Christine Aguila
@pdml.net Sent: Thursday, April 29, 2010 7:28 AM Subject: Exhibit Question - Dress I'm assuming that the unofficial dress code for this type of thing, if any, on the opening day may be casual to dressy casual? A kilt would be questionable unless arriving from the UK and no white shirt/black tie

Re: Exhibit Question - Dress

2010-04-29 Thread eckinator
.  Cheers, Christine - Original Message - From: Tom C caka...@gmail.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Thursday, April 29, 2010 7:28 AM Subject: Exhibit Question - Dress I'm assuming that the unofficial dress code for this type of thing, if any, on the opening day may

Re: Exhibit Question - Dress

2010-04-29 Thread Tom C
- Original Message - From: Tom C caka...@gmail.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Thursday, April 29, 2010 7:28 AM Subject: Exhibit Question - Dress I'm assuming that the unofficial dress code for this type of thing, if any, on the opening day may be casual

Re: Exhibit Question - Dress

2010-04-29 Thread mark
Tom C caka...@gmail.com wrote: I'm assuming that the unofficial dress code for this type of thing, if any, on the opening day may be casual to dressy casual? A kilt would be questionable unless arriving from the UK and no white shirt/black tie/long tails? We're doing it as a costume party. I'm

Re: Exhibit Question - Dress

2010-04-29 Thread AlunFoto
Before anyone get ideas; no, I will not dress to match my photo subject. Thanks Jostein 2010/4/29 m...@robertstech.com: Tom C caka...@gmail.com wrote: I'm assuming that the unofficial dress code for this type of thing, if any, on the opening day may be casual to dressy casual? A kilt would be

Re: Exhibit Question - Dress

2010-04-29 Thread Bob Sullivan
NO, no. Mark Roberts is wearing his kilt. And somebody is dressing in black tie and tails like a penguin. That's why Cotty wants the video feed. Wait, you'll see. Regards, Bob S.;-) On Thu, Apr 29, 2010 at 7:28 AM, Tom C caka...@gmail.com wrote: I'm assuming that the unofficial dress code

Re: Exhibit Question - Dress

2010-04-29 Thread Doug Brewer
m...@robertstech.com wrote: Tom C caka...@gmail.com wrote: I'm assuming that the unofficial dress code for this type of thing, if any, on the opening day may be casual to dressy casual? A kilt would be questionable unless arriving from the UK and no white shirt/black tie/long tails? We're

Re: Exhibit Question - Dress

2010-04-29 Thread Miserere
At the moment I can only commit to come dressed. Please don't ask for more. --M. On 29/04/2010, Bob Sullivan rf.sulli...@gmail.com wrote: NO, no. Mark Roberts is wearing his kilt. And somebody is dressing in black tie and tails like a penguin. That's why Cotty wants the video feed. Wait,

Re: Exhibit Question - Dress

2010-04-29 Thread P. J. Alling
I'm sure as long as you're not naked everyone will be happy. On 4/29/2010 10:32 AM, Miserere wrote: At the moment I can only commit to come dressed. Please don't ask for more. --M. On 29/04/2010, Bob Sullivanrf.sulli...@gmail.com wrote: NO, no. Mark Roberts is wearing his kilt. And

Re: Exhibit Question - Dress

2010-04-29 Thread Subash
On Thu, 29 Apr 2010 08:58:52 -0400 m...@robertstech.com wrote: Tom C caka...@gmail.com wrote: I'm assuming that the unofficial dress code for this type of thing, if any, on the opening day may be casual to dressy casual? A kilt would be questionable unless arriving from the UK and no

Re: Exhibit Question - Dress

2010-04-29 Thread P. J. Alling
On 4/29/2010 11:05 AM, Subash wrote: On Thu, 29 Apr 2010 08:58:52 -0400 m...@robertstech.com wrote: Tom Ccaka...@gmail.com wrote: I'm assuming that the unofficial dress code for this type of thing, if any, on the opening day may be casual to dressy casual? A kilt would be

Re: Exhibit Question - Dress

2010-04-29 Thread Larry Colen
On 4/29/2010 7:23 AM, Doug Brewer wrote: m...@robertstech.com wrote: Tom C caka...@gmail.com wrote: I'm assuming that the unofficial dress code for this type of thing, if any, on the opening day may be casual to dressy casual? A kilt would be questionable unless arriving from the UK and no

Re: Exhibit Question - Dress

2010-04-29 Thread P. J. Alling
On 4/29/2010 12:57 PM, Larry Colen wrote: On 4/29/2010 7:23 AM, Doug Brewer wrote: m...@robertstech.com wrote: Tom C caka...@gmail.com wrote: I'm assuming that the unofficial dress code for this type of thing, if any, on the opening day may be casual to dressy casual? A kilt would be

Re: Exhibit Question - Dress

2010-04-29 Thread eckinator
2010/4/29 P. J. Alling webstertwenty...@gmail.com: not me. I'm coming as someone with talent. Kennyboy? He said somebody with talent, not with anti-talent. You obviously DON'T KNOW something the PROS know... -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: Exhibit Question - Dress

2010-04-29 Thread P. J. Alling
On 4/29/2010 5:49 PM, eckinator wrote: 2010/4/29 P. J. Allingwebstertwenty...@gmail.com: not me. I'm coming as someone with talent. Kennyboy? He said somebody with talent, not with anti-talent. You obviously DON'T KNOW something the PROS know... Interesting

Re: Exhibit Question - Dress

2010-04-29 Thread Doug Brewer
Larry Colen wrote: On 4/29/2010 7:23 AM, Doug Brewer wrote: m...@robertstech.com wrote: Tom C caka...@gmail.com wrote: I'm assuming that the unofficial dress code for this type of thing, if any, on the opening day may be casual to dressy casual? A kilt would be questionable unless arriving