Re: PESO - Cyclamen

Hi Olga and thanks for your comment. It was blooming in our home about three years ago. I have noticed it while organizing all my image files recently. Apparently, I missed it then and it remained unprocessed. We all need more flowers. Bulent

Re: PESO: Eucalyptus

Am 23.03.20 um 03:05 schrieb Daniel J. Matyola: Each koala usually eats mainly one or two species that are native to its locality. So, are koalas the animals with the freshest breath on the planet? Would it be possible to teach our cats to eat eucalyptus? Ralf -- Ralf R. Radermacher -

Pentax MX - BUts and Bolts Review

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Re: Social distancing

Thanks Stan, that’s very flattering. Thanks to everyone who had commented. Bob > On 22 Mar 2020, at 23:48, Stanley Halpin wrote: > > I have a cluttered computer screen. Occasionally I file/delete etc, but > often stuff just sits there. Such as for example, Bob, your Beach shot from > the

Re: Pentax MX - BUts and Bolts Review

I still cherish my two MX-en and once in a while I hold one and dream of the long distance trails in which I took it along. Henk Op 2020-03-23 om 12:07 schreef Pat Temmerman: Doesn't seem that many years ago that the MX was one of the 'most lusted for' SLR in the PDML group. (Didn't you have

Re: OT Covid-19 - Ahem!

Thanks all. I do have ugly old, but I meant to say I have an ugly cold, Much better today. Paul > On Mar 22, 2020, at 10:52 PM, Alan C wrote: > > Ditto > > Alan C > >> On 22-Mar-20 09:59 PM, Mark C wrote: >> Glad to hear that, Paul. >> >>> On 3/22/2020 2:39 PM, Paul Stenquist wrote: >>>

Re: Pentax MX - BUts and Bolts Review

Am 23.03.20 um 11:15 schrieb Steve Cottrell: I also loved my MX and sold on a LX I had for a while because I much preferred the MX. It just fit better into my hands. Had to give it up for two reasons: I needed a

Re: Pentax MX - BUts and Bolts Review

On 23/3/20, Henk Terhell, discombobulated, unleashed: >I still cherish my two MX-en and once in a while I hold one and dream of >the long distance trails in which I took it along. I'm so there with you man. Dank je! -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ UK Shoot / Edit || (O) |

Re: Pentax MX - BUts and Bolts Review

On 23/3/20, Pat Temmerman, discombobulated, unleashed: >Doesn't seem that many years ago that the MX was one of the 'most lusted >for' SLR in the PDML group. (Didn't you have one, Steve?) Lots of great >discussions about striking the shutter relase button sharply  - instant >mirror lock-up!

Re: Pentax MX - BUts and Bolts Review

Subject line should read: 'Pentax MX - Nuts and Bolts Review' !! -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ UK Shoot / Edit || (O) | -- _ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE

Re: Pentax MX - BUts and Bolts Review

Doesn't seem that many years ago that the MX was one of the 'most lusted for' SLR in the PDML group. (Didn't you have one, Steve?) Lots of great discussions about striking the shutter relase button sharply  - instant mirror lock-up! Gotta say it, it is by far my most favorite camera that I

Re: PESO 2020 - 033 - GDG

Hang in there, Godfrey! Dan Matyola *https://tinyurl.com/DJM-Pentax-Gallery * On Mon, Mar 23, 2020 at 9:23 AM Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: > In this new world of The Coronavirus Plague and Shelter at Home and Social > Distancing ... and all the other issues

PESO 2020 - 033 - GDG

In this new world of The Coronavirus Plague and Shelter at Home and Social Distancing ... and all the other issues of the crisis... it is good to return to the world through our photos and seek the beauty that is our world and each other. It's one of the things I focus on as this crisis is

RE: Pentax MX - BUts and Bolts Review

I still have the MX I bought in 1979. > I'm still dreaming of a digital MX. My *istDS came nearest to this ideal. Olympus OM-D E-M1 > -Original Message- > From: PDML On Behalf Of Ralf R Radermacher > Sent: 23 March 2020 13:00 > To: pdml@pdml.net > Subject: Re: Pentax MX - BUts and

Re: OT Peso's Holden hotel

Nicely captured Dave ! -Original Message- >From: David J Brooks >Subject: OT Peso's Holden hotel > >One of our local landmarks a 150 plus year old hotel, has been bought and >is now under going restoration. > >After removing some gawd awful stucco they revealed this old sign.

Re: PESO: Forsythia

Very nice.  Forsythia is often the first splash of spring color we see.  OTOH, we woke up to 2 inches of snow on the ground this morning. :-( -p On 3/23/2020 8:57 AM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: A sure sign of spring here is the flowering of the forsythia, This one is in my back yard:

Re: PESO: Forsythia

Thanks, Paul. We are just south of the rain/snow line here, so we have chilly and wet weather, but no snow. Dan Matyola *https://tinyurl.com/DJM-Pentax-Gallery * On Mon, Mar 23, 2020 at 11:28 AM Paul Sorenson wrote: > Very nice. Forsythia is often the

Re: OT Peso's Holden hotel

Quite interesting. Thanks for documenting it and sharing with us. Dan Matyola *https://tinyurl.com/DJM-Pentax-Gallery * On Mon, Mar 23, 2020 at 10:18 AM David J Brooks wrote: > One of our local landmarks a 150 plus year old hotel, has been bought and

PESO: Forsythia

A sure sign of spring here is the flowering of the forsythia, This one is in my back yard: http://dan-matyola.squarespace.com/danmatyolas-pesos/2020/3/22/forsythia K-5 IIs, smc FA 100 mm Macro F 2.8 Comments and criticisms are invited and appreciated. Dan Matyola

OT Peso's Holden hotel

One of our local landmarks a 150 plus year old hotel, has been bought and is now under going restoration. After removing some gawd awful stucco they revealed this old sign. Investigation tells me its from the mid 50's/ Hope they add it into the curb appeal but if local trends dictate it will not

Re: OT Covid-19 - Ahem!

Good to hear Paul. -Original Message- >From: Paul Stenquist >Subject: Re: OT Covid-19 - Ahem! > >Thanks all. I do have ugly old, but I meant to say I have an ugly cold, Much >better today. > >Paul > >> On Mar 22, 2020, at 10:52 PM, Alan C wrote: >> >> Ditto >> >> Alan C >> >>> On

Re: PESO: Forsythia

Forsooth, that is a blaze of colour. Very nice, Dan. Alan C On 23-Mar-20 03:57 PM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: A sure sign of spring here is the flowering of the forsythia, This one is in my back yard: http://dan-matyola.squarespace.com/danmatyolas-pesos/2020/3/22/forsythia K-5 IIs, smc FA 100

Re: OT: Stay Home, Stay Safe, Stop the Spread

Am 23.03.20 um 17:23 schrieb Stanley Halpin: I’ve been pretty cautious about going out, about being in contact with others. But today the governor of our state issued a strong Stay At Home order effective through April 13. Still ok to go out for food and meds but otherwise Stay Home. We

Re: PESO: Forsythia

Spring can be like that. Day before yesterday I had to turn on the AC. Today I'm back to wearing a sweater & a coat around the house. On 3/23/2020 11:27:28, Paul Sorenson wrote: Very nice.  Forsythia is often the first splash of spring color we see. OTOH, we woke up to 2 inches of snow on the

OT: Stay Home, Stay Safe, Stop the Spread

I’ve been pretty cautious about going out, about being in contact with others. But today the governor of our state issued a strong Stay At Home order effective through April 13. Still ok to go out for food and meds but otherwise Stay Home. I’ve decided there is nothing else I can do, and so

Re: PESO: Forsythia

Thanks, Alan. Dan Matyola *https://tinyurl.com/DJM-Pentax-Gallery * On Mon, Mar 23, 2020 at 12:42 PM Alan C wrote: > Forsooth, that is a blaze of colour. Very nice, Dan. > > Alan C > > On 23-Mar-20 03:57 PM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: > > A sure sign of

OT: Bug Portraits

https://lithub.com/here-are-some-crazy-close-up-portraits-of-ordinary-bugs/ Dan Matyola *https://tinyurl.com/DJM-Pentax-Gallery * -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML,

Re: OT Covid-19

Mainly, it's just that I've got all the 1099-Rs collected together & I want to get it done before I misplace them again. On 3/22/2020 16:27:31, Stanley Halpin wrote: John - the tax filing deadline was extended 3 months. No rush, unless you are expecting a refund. I filed mine about a month

Re: OT: Stay Home, Stay Safe, Stop the Spread

On 23/3/20, Stanley Halpin, discombobulated, unleashed: >I've been pretty cautious about going out, about being in contact with >others. But today the governor of our state issued a strong Stay At Home >order effective through April 13. Still ok to go out for food and meds >but otherwise Stay

OT: SA Lockdown

From 24:00 SAST Thur 26th March https://www.businesslive.co.za/bd/national/2020-03-23-breaking-news-sa-going-into-national-lockdown-to-combat-covid-19/ Alan C -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please

Re: OT: SA Lockdown

I think that’s coming our way too, possibly in the next hour... > On 23 Mar 2020, at 19:31, Alan C wrote: > > From 24:00 SAST Thur 26th March > > https://www.businesslive.co.za/bd/national/2020-03-23-breaking-news-sa-going-into-national-lockdown-to-combat-covid-19/ > > Alan C > > -- > PDML

Re: OT Covid-19 - Ahem!

Just got word that a friend who was ailing and tested positive last week is on the mend. He had all the usual symptoms - cough, fatigue, fever and also loss of taste and smell - and is feeling much better today. He started to feel ill about 9 days ago. He’s in his late fifties and is in

RE: OT: SA Lockdown

Bob Pdml wrote: I think that’s coming our way too, possibly in the next hour... ...and indeed it has Malcolm . -- This email has been checked for viruses by AVG. https://www.avg.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to

April PUG - Countdown

G'day all With most of us confined to barracks for the time being, there might be more time to sort through the archives for the April PUG. One submission so far. Theme: "Ancient" - self portraits not allowed unless you really are a decrepit old fart :-). Submit here:

Re: April PUG - Countdown

I am a decrepit old fart, but so ugly I never do selfies. Besides, I have having other people's selfie sticks thrust into my face and camera! Dan Matyola *https://tinyurl.com/DJM-Pentax-Gallery * On Mon, Mar 23, 2020 at 5:16 PM Brian W wrote: > G'day

Re: April PUG - Countdown

puleeze .. no self portraits! even if yu are a  decrepit anything . how about "ancient" but no ancient living people?  lets make it as cheery as possible ann On 3/23/2020 5:15 PM, Brian W wrote: G'day all With most of us confined to barracks for the time being, there might be more time to

Re: OT: SA Lockdown

On 23/3/20, rrve...@virginmedia.com, discombobulated, unleashed: >I think that's coming our way too, possibly in the next hour... > >...and indeed it has > >Malcolm Bloody hell - Malcolm pops up as a lockdown is announced ;-) Hope you're well mate -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ UK

Re: OT Covid-19 - Ahem!

Often the light at the end of the tunnel is an oncoming train. Dan Matyola *https://tinyurl.com/DJM-Pentax-Gallery * On Mon, Mar 23, 2020 at 4:17 PM Ken Waller wrote: > Just got word that a friend who was ailing and tested positive last week > is on