Re: Recently Enabled

2007-08-09 Thread keith_w
frank theriault wrote: On 8/8/07, David Savage [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Just thought I'd share a pic of my 2 latest acquisitions: http://picasaweb.google.com.au/OzSavage/Misc/photo?authkey=TrIZRqTedfw#5096302903933877682 Now all I need is some clear weather to give them a good workout.

Re: A flag question for Canadians

2007-08-07 Thread keith_w
Bob Shell wrote: On Aug 7, 2007, at 7:47 AM, David J Brooks wrote: I always said, the referendum is done wrong. The rest of Canada should vote whether they stay or not. Yeah, but how do you jack up and move a whole province? And where would you put it? Bob Just south of Tijuana?

Re: OT: A flag question for Canadians

2007-08-07 Thread keith_w
frank theriault wrote: On 8/6/07, Daniel J. Matyola [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I have just returned from two weeks in Eastern Canada, and I observed a lot of flags in the various provinces up there. In Europe, some countries -- like Switzerland, Norway and Denmark -- seem to fly their national

Re: Paul, have you seen this?

2007-08-07 Thread keith_w
Kenneth Waller wrote: Kenneth Waller http://tinyurl.com/272u2f - Original Message - From: Brian Walters [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net Sent: Tuesday, August 07, 2007 6:41 PM Subject: Paul, have you seen this? I'm not sure how many 'Pauls' are on

Re: Today's cup of coffee

2007-08-05 Thread keith_w
syb vis wrote: Following previous posts, here is a fresh (?) cup of coffee for today. Sugar, anyone? http://fotodag.fotopic.net/p42545533.html Black gladly? H. keith whaley -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Re: Why did you upgrade to K10d?

2007-08-05 Thread keith_w
Larry Levy wrote: When I did my research, the K10D offered significantly more direct contol than the K100D, and it seemed like a logical step on the path from Z-1 through *istD. I was in the early stages of recovering from a severe case of ARDS, and given the sudden lack of hand

Re: Pentax Optio S4

2007-08-02 Thread keith_w
J wrote: Thank you, the battery is it rechargeable or throw away ? Oh no! Rechargeable! The camera came with a charger, specifically for it. If you don't have either one, Pentax will sell you one. I have recharged mine any number of times, but always keep a spare, freshly charged, in my padded

Re: PDML Bicycle Crash Epidemic Continues

2007-08-01 Thread keith_w
Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: I'm trying to get caught up... Sorry to hear about the get off. Hopefully you'll be back in ship shape very soon. I was out on the bicycle earlier today, a 5 mile buzz to the next town and back. Nothing much, but pleasant. Get one of those voice recognition

Re: Start marinading your hat Cotty

2007-07-31 Thread keith_w
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: In a message dated 7/26/2007 5:06:19 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Peter Fairweather wrote: The K10D body has dropped from £550 a month ago to under £400 in the UK. Sounds like a major new camera release is about to happen. f**king

Re: Bow down before me, peasants!

2007-07-31 Thread keith_w
Mark Roberts wrote: http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/fr/-/2/hi/uk_news/magazine/6923705.stm ;-) Tell me the name match is purely coincidental... keith whaley -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Re: PESO 2007 - 32d - GDG

2007-07-27 Thread keith_w
Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: Last photo for a few days ... I'll be off line until Tuesday, out of town. http://homepage.mac.com/ramarren/photo/PAW7/32d.htm Comments, critique, etc always appreciated. enjoy Godfrey Lets see... The two pitchers on the left hold hot beverages, the

Re: OT: Harbinger of doom

2007-07-26 Thread keith_w
Brian Walters wrote: Hmmm - that's a worry. My cat routinely curls up on my chest while I'm watching TV - perhaps I'd better drink all of my wine while I still have the chance Cheers Brian Of course, you could obviate that minor inconvenience by sitting more upright. I'd say... g

Re: OT: Harbinger of doom

2007-07-26 Thread keith_w
graywolf wrote: And when he crawls into your bed, you are certain your time has come. Being certain you do it. Oh well, in my case being in a nursing home would tell me the same. Meow! graywolf Ahhh, I wasn't aware you still nursed! g keith whaley -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List

Re: OT: Harbinger of doom

2007-07-26 Thread keith_w
Norm Baugher wrote: From the BBC: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/6917113.stm He seems pretty cool to me...see, cats are physic. Norm Well, my cat recently was, and I fondly hoped she would turn psychic instead! g keith whaley David Savage wrote:

Re: PESO -- Old Stony Creek

2007-07-23 Thread keith_w
P. J. Alling wrote: I had to be in the Village of Stony Creek this morning and took this. Not much recorded that wouldn't have been in view in 1900. Uhh, maybe those ubiquitous molded white plastic chairs? g keith whaley

Re: OT: ...Err...Ahh....Ahem!

2007-04-06 Thread keith_w
William Robb wrote: - Original Message - From: keith_w Subject: Re: OT: ...Err...AhhAhem! http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/17930468/ Amazing the things dogs have to put up with, from their owners! Don't knock it until you've tried it. The dogs love this sort of stuff. We used

Re: PESO: Calm

2007-04-05 Thread keith_w
Tim Øsleby wrote: Wow. Not the best superlative for this photo, but it's the best my English allows me. And it comes from my gut. Tim Typo Mostly harmless (just plain Norwegian) I'd call it serene. Very nice! keith whaley -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: OT: ...Err...Ahh....Ahem!

2007-04-05 Thread keith_w
Shel Belinkoff wrote: In China they eat those things ... LOL Shel [Original Message] From: David Savage http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/17930468/ Amazing the things dogs have to put up with, from their owners! Even more amazing is that more owners like this don't get bitten more

Re: POLL - Computer Screen Size Resolution

2007-04-04 Thread keith_w
William Robb wrote: Sure. But constructive advice is not what happened. He showed the pictures in all good faith, and people started having a go at him. It's just bullying, and he has a right to defend himself. Not quite. I went back and read the thread in the archives. Constructive advice

Re: PESO - Woman on a Bench

2007-04-03 Thread keith_w
Bruce Dayton wrote: Odd, my first impression was that she was rubbing her eye like she was tired, rather than crying. That's the way I read it, Bruce... The gesture is rubbing your eyes an forehead, not wiping away tears... keith -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: PESO - A bird in the Bush

2007-04-01 Thread keith_w
Bruce Dayton wrote: This is the full frame shot. I rather like it in context and how it turned out rather than a hefty crop to show just the bird. What I like is how the bushes he is perched on are in the plane of focus and the background really blurs out. You betcha! Good job! keith

Re: spoof mail on ebay too good not to share

2007-03-31 Thread keith_w
ann sanfedele wrote: I quote: Fashion life, movement joy; Welcome to our website: www.yumingzhu122.com we sell many up-to-date kinds of athletic shoes, bags, jewelries. we are much too glad to serve for you . we believed we are the best,Also believed you can intend to harvest in

Re: Another PayPal Scam

2007-03-30 Thread keith_w
Shel Belinkoff wrote: Received this message from Paypal today ... We recently have determined that different computers have logged into your PayPal account, and multiple password failures were present before the login. One of our Customer Service employees has already tryed to

Re: Wish Me Luck

2007-03-28 Thread keith_w
John Sessoms wrote: From: William Robb - Original Message - From: Bill Sawyer Subject: RE: Wish Me Luck Also, the court is dealing with American citizens, give it great credit for protecting it's own - I thought they were supposed to be unbiased and impartial. Are you

Re: PESO: Gotcha!

2007-03-27 Thread keith_w
Jan van Wijk wrote: Spent some time today shooting a grebe familty. Dad, Mom and three kids :-) At one point I heard loud splashing and dad showed up with this: http://www.dfsee.com/gallery/index.php?id=213 It was fed to the hungriest of the three kids, that had quite a problem

Re: OT: Wish Me Luck

2007-03-26 Thread keith_w
John Francis wrote: And that's the fault of the American legal system, not the British legal system ... While I wish you luck in your case, I think it's a great deal better to have a verdict based on the merits of the case, rather than on anyones ability to pay for lawyers. When did that

Re: OT: Web site review

2007-03-26 Thread keith_w
Mark Roberts wrote: BTW Nick, there's only one thing wrong with that picture of you on the web site: It's a picture of *you ;-) You should put up your best-ever wedding shot (that you can get permission to use) on your index page. Go all out showing off your best work, with prominent links

Re: OT: Wish Me Luck

2007-03-26 Thread keith_w
John Francis wrote: It's not a travesty - it's a problem with two different systems interacting. If this were being tried in a UK court the legal aid system would provide a lawyer for the plaintiff, but it wouldn't necessarily provide a lawyer from the most expensive firm in town (or, at any

Re: One that got accepted

2007-03-23 Thread keith_w
Cotty wrote: On 23/3/07, John Sessoms, discombobulated, unleashed: That a filter in CS? I hope you're being sarky. Who me? Never. I wouldn't recognize one if I saw one! keith Oh wait! It just occurred to me, at 3 in the morning, no less...that's short for sarcastic! Daylight hours

Re: PESO: Girders

2007-03-23 Thread keith_w
Mark Roberts wrote: http://www.robertstech.com/temp/temp.htm Don't know if I like it or not, myself... Where/what is this structure? Interesting mess of interacting structure members... keith whaley -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: Bors (PESO) - week 12

2007-03-22 Thread keith_w
Cotty wrote: On 22/3/07, Christian, discombobulated, unleashed: That's a pretty precarious perch in those heels... More like a barracuda, I'd bet! g keith whaley I just tried thinking that after a few glasses of wine. I'm not even going to try saying it. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail

Re: OT - I should be honored by this

2007-03-22 Thread keith_w
Thibouille wrote: Link doesnt work :( 2007/3/22, Christian [EMAIL PROTECTED]: I posted a few shots of - surprise! - birds to the mid-Atlantic forum of naturescapes.net and got this in reply: http://www.naturescapes.net/memberpics/2818-_j9m2262.jpg Apparently she was across the inlet from

Re: The sand in the clamp (of my tripod)

2007-03-20 Thread keith_w
Boris Liberman wrote: Godfrey, how do I flush it out now? I mean - what do I use? On 3/20/07, Godfrey DiGiorgi [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: [...] You need to flush it out of the clamp and displace it with a light lubricant that is kind to plastics, typically a spray on silicon- based

Re: PESO: Three of Four

2007-03-19 Thread keith_w
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: In a message dated 3/17/2007 9:08:32 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Seven of Nine was the Borg character from Star Trek: Voyager I always thought of her as BILF. However, I am a self admitted pig. William Robb = Well,

Re: New Sony

2007-03-09 Thread keith_w
Mark Roberts wrote: Cotty wrote: On 9/3/07, Mark Roberts, discombobulated, unleashed: He's Cotty. It wouldn't be much of an offer if he wasn't taken ;-) Oh come on, you know very well I'm 6' 5 of steaming testosterone. I was right with you till you got to the last word of that

Re: A Paypal Question

2007-03-06 Thread keith_w
graywolf wrote: However, I understand it is almost impossible to cash a personal check in Europe. For whom? A resident of that European country? Or an American? ~ keith It is trivial here. On the other hand we have had Direct Deposit which is a type of EFT since at least the beginning of

Re: Favorite Carry-around Digital camera?

2007-03-02 Thread keith_w
Beaker wrote: Hi- Anyone have a favorite pocketable digital camera? It may be time to look for one... Thanks Mike Beacom Pentax' Optio series. I have the S4 and the S5i. There is also an S6 version. The numerals indicate megapixel size, but they all function very well. You may

Re: OT: The tomb of Jesus

2007-03-02 Thread keith_w
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: In a message dated 3/1/2007 7:20:37 P.M. Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I was talking in the sense that we use a nomenclature that refers to things as B.C. and A.D, with the implicit recognition that our counting of years, forwards or backwards

Re: Interesting Rumour

2007-03-01 Thread keith_w
Adam Maas wrote: There's an interesting rumour thread over at APUG, it seems that Carl Zeiss may be expanding their new line of 35mm lenses to include a ZK line, with an announcement supposedly at PMA. This would be interesting, as it would mean that there would be a readily available

Re: NY Times Pic

2007-03-01 Thread keith_w
Paul Stenquist wrote: You guys are good! I had no idea if it was online or where it might be. In newsprint it's not as saturated or blocky and quite a bit larger, but I'm pleased that it's on the web. Thanks to all for the responses. Paul On Mar 1, 2007, at 12:58 PM, Paul Sorenson

Re: OT: The tomb of Jesus

2007-03-01 Thread keith_w
Tom C wrote: He did make gobs of money off it, and IIRC, won a few Academy Awards. I didn't see the movie, but I would surmise that we are in the minority based on it's market performance. I didn't see it either. First I don't like DiCaprio, second there was such a big build up to it that

Re: Interesting Rumour

2007-03-01 Thread keith_w
Toralf Lund wrote: Adam Maas wrote: The downside? The Planar 85/1.4 simply doesn't match the A* in performance. The Upside: you can actually get one. -Adam Know what? Considering how much my SMC Pentax 85mm f/1.8 cost me, used, I can't imagine what that 1.4 must cost! I can!

Re: OT: The tomb of Jesus

2007-03-01 Thread keith_w
Tom C wrote: Tom C. Convert? To what? Or, I guess the operative question is, FROM what, to what? I've lived well and long in this modern world, and haven't needed any conversion at all! Hmmm. keith whaley LOL, I didn't realize the double-meaning there. From, for instance, the Chinese

Re: OT: The tomb of Jesus

2007-03-01 Thread keith_w
William Robb wrote: - Original Message - From: Tom C Subject: Re: OT: The tomb of Jesus Anyway, the tomb of Jesus is just onother a leap of faith, no more, or less credible any any other religious belief. Less credible actually. There's eye-witness accounts in the Bible

Re: PESO - For Knarf

2007-02-26 Thread keith_w
frank theriault wrote: On 2/26/07, Dario Bonazza [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: So Knarf is alive. Ciao! Barely... Actually, I'll soon (I hope) be in a position to contribute to the list in a more meaningful way. That's my plan, anyway... ;-) cheers, frank Sighhh... you just keep

Re: PESO - dim bulb

2007-02-24 Thread keith_w
Cotty wrote: I thought this was a thread about Chinese food. Understandable. Sum are. keith whaley -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Re: PESO - Old Barn

2007-02-24 Thread keith_w
ann sanfedele wrote: [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Taken on the high road to Taos. I spotted this barn, loved it, pulled off and spent about 5-10 minutes taking various shots. I could easily have spent 30-45 minutes, but I was in rather a hurry. I've been playing with the BW conversion

Re: Uploading to the new Pentax Gallery

2007-02-21 Thread keith_w
P. J. Alling wrote: Yes. Joseph Tainter wrote: Say what? The Pentax Gallery? Have I missed something? Joe And, just in case you have room for such a long answer, comes so much help, it's almost overwhelming! keith -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: rumors, rumors ... wanna speculate ? ;)

2007-02-21 Thread keith_w
Tom C wrote: On 2/21/07 5:56 PM, Tom C, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Now I think you're just K1DDing us. LOL Hey, we are now getting back to good old days, eh? Ken Maybe. :-) Peace in the neighborhood is nice. Tom C. It's also plenty dangerous! ;-) keith -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail

Re: Beaches with rocks

2007-02-12 Thread keith_w
Roman wrote: http://roman.blakout.net/r-rated/640x-XD2H.jpg sunny beach with rocks... Nice and crisp-looking! Color is perfect for the scenery! Well done. Polarized? Which camera/lens? keith whaley -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: Aussie car?

2007-02-10 Thread keith_w
Dario Bonazza wrote: Or, better, see: http://www.brera.alfaromeo.com/ and: http://www.alfa159.com/ Dario Ahhh, I love Alfas... I still miss my 1.3 l. '58 Guilietta Spider! keith whaley -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Re: PESO - Homestead

2007-02-09 Thread keith_w
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: In a message dated 2/7/2007 10:24:06 P.M. Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: That's a fine photo. The only thing I would say is that it looks like you're looking down on that wall, so the vertical lines of the window -- which I'm sure weren't

Re: pdml.net mailing list memberships reminder ~ comments

2007-02-02 Thread keith_w
mike wilson wrote: From: keith_w [EMAIL PROTECTED] exposed me to the whole bloody list. Not an image conducive to pleasant digestion of one's cornflakes. Not to worry, it was currant juice! keith -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo

pdml.net mailing list memberships reminder ~ comments

2007-02-01 Thread keith_w
Each month I get two separate reminders with subscription info in them. Each reminder gives passwords that differ from each other... Same name, etc., but different passwords! Name is always my email address: [EMAIL PROTECTED] The two passwords are: toropeeh, and izotufpo I never

Re: OT: Cycle couriers

2007-02-01 Thread keith_w
Digital Image Studio wrote: On 01/02/07, David Mann [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: This has to be about the scariest video I've ever seen. These guys wouldn't last 5 minutes in my city. http://youtube.com/watch?v=nR2ygFn-yR8 I wouldn't give them 30mons in Sydney, the NYC drivers are very

Re: pdml.net mailing list memberships reminder ~ comments

2007-02-01 Thread keith_w
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: In a message dated 2/1/2007 2:48:26 A.M. Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I never have problems with the list, but thought you'd like to know about duplicates. keith whaley === Now you need new passwords. Marnie aka Doe :-)

Re: the wait gets worse

2007-01-31 Thread keith_w
cbwaters wrote: [...] Bet you've never heard this before Cory, but... You're WAY to hell the most IMpatient person I've ever even heard of! You'll probably succumb to a massive heart attack before you're 23! keith whaley -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: American girl in Italy by Ruth Orkin

2007-01-26 Thread keith_w
ann sanfedele wrote: I think semi contrived... I believe she set up and had the girl walk by.. but the guys on the street were not in on it entirely... Too bad it was even set up to that extent . BTW - If any of you ever see a photo of Orkin's of a guy in swimming trunks leaping into

Re: Faded History: May be of interest to the Americans

2007-01-26 Thread keith_w
William Robb wrote: - Original Message - From: ann sanfedele Subject: Re: Faded History: May be of interest to the Americans It does, and it was a special event in NY, which people are missing the point. I see every one mentioning it as if it's only value were its age. 1976

Re: Faded History: May be of interest to the Americans

2007-01-26 Thread keith_w
graywolf wrote: Well, I was more than twice as old as you back then, now we are about the same age grin. I agree about the beer, it has been a good companion all these years. The girls caused a lot of pain, however. -graywolf When is it ever different? keith Cotty wrote: I was 16

Re: test

2007-01-24 Thread keith_w
Kristian-H. Schüssler wrote: rg2 [EMAIL PROTECTED] schrieb: if you receive this, please respond and let me know -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net It appeared on the list. keith whaley 3:05 PST -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail

Re: OT- eBay

2007-01-23 Thread keith_w
Perry Pellechia wrote: On 1/23/07, William Robb [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: If I win an item, pay promptly and in all ways stay within the confines of the published terms of the auction, then the seller should be giving me positive feedback without holding my giving positive feedback as part of

Re: See Ya - This is Crazy

2007-01-20 Thread keith_w
W. Guy Finley wrote: On Jan 19, 2007, at 11:09 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: RE: PISS OFF JCO: Camera sold, but worries remain (yet another eBayquestion) I like the digest format, helps me sort through the vast messages on this list. I know I could go to individual emails and

Re: Development: Was - Unemployed

2007-01-20 Thread keith_w
Simon King wrote: Rg2 said every development, every new experience they have, I get to see. Like not having to be strapped in a chair anymore... http://members.iinet.net.au/~celsim/sydney/slides/070119_07.html Good gravy, Simon, I would guess so! He's already 9 or so...a bit too old for

Re: Gotta Go ....

2007-01-15 Thread keith_w
Brendan MacRae wrote: Good luck, and then some, Shel. -Brendan --- Shel Belinkoff [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The doctor called me yesterday and wants me to go into the hospital for some tests. I'll be leaving in a couple of hours and will be away for a short while. I usually don't put

Re: PESO - Couple of recent ones

2007-01-15 Thread keith_w
Bruce Dayton wrote: No titles, hopefully that won't detract too much. Pentax K10D, DA 16-45/4, Handheld ISO 100, 1/45 sec @ f/6.7 http://www.daytonphoto.com/PAW/bkd_4243.htm Pentax *istD, A 70-210/4, Handheld ISO 400, 1/350 sec @ f/8 http://www.daytonphoto.com/PAW/bkd_3477.htm

Re: Blog Spam

2007-01-12 Thread keith_w
Doug Brewer wrote: Been having fun. Some of you may enjoy today's entry. http://www.drivingtheflies.com The last entry struck a chord... Or was it a nerve...? Started me remembering ~ dangerous! keith whaley -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: Monitor Calibration - help wanted

2007-01-12 Thread keith_w
Bronek Kozicki wrote: Brian Walters wrote: John Don't know if this will help but I find both the foillowing links useful, particularly the gamma charts in the first link. http://www.photoscientia.co.uk/Gamma.htm but pls. remeber to use gamma 2.2 , as this is the standard. For whom? For

Re: OT - Hot Chocolate Recipe

2007-01-12 Thread keith_w
David Savage wrote: Well... Coca beans are picked by poor South American workers making less than US50c/day for evil multi-national companies. Said workers get fed up with the low wages, so in hope of a better life, they illegally immigrate to the US. They reside work (taking low paying

Re: Did this beauty go to anyone on the list?

2007-01-12 Thread keith_w
Digital Image Studio wrote: On 13/01/07, Alastair Robertson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemih=012sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AITviewitem=item=220070914514rd=1rd=1 Hi Would have loved to buy this but I feared a quick divorce or at least a year in the dogbox.

Re: OT - Hot Chocolate Recipe

2007-01-12 Thread keith_w
Digital Image Studio wrote: On 13/01/07, keith_w [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Ignorance is bliss. Etc. Ignorance can just be ignorance too. And quite frequently is... keith -- -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Re: OT - Hot Chocolate Recipe

2007-01-12 Thread keith_w
William Robb wrote: - Original Message - From: Digital Image Studio Subject: Re: OT - Hot Chocolate Recipe On 13/01/07, keith_w [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Ignorance can just be ignorance too. But can it be a cigar? William Robb Not unless it's also a smoke! keith

Re: OT: How many mobile phones have you destroyed?

2007-01-09 Thread keith_w
Cotty wrote: On 8/1/07, Russell Kerstetter, discombobulated, unleashed: my wife had a motorola razr (sp?), one day she took a bath, and then so did it. Which begs a difficult question. I was afraid to ask... keith -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: OT Question (was Re: OT Is returning a phone message reallythatcomplicated)

2007-01-09 Thread keith_w
mike wilson wrote: From: Shel Belinkoff [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2007/01/09 Tue PM 02:14:24 GMT To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: OT Question (was Re: OT Is returning a phone message reallythatcomplicated) Those examples are not American English. Those are examples

Re: OT Is returning a phone message really that complicated

2007-01-08 Thread keith_w
Cotty wrote: On 7/1/07, Doug Franklin, discombobulated, unleashed: About cell phones, the ones that kill me are the ones that walk out of the house, and fire up the cell phone even before they get into their car to leave. Believe me, I would switch it off if I could. I haved to have mine

Re: Enablement

2007-01-08 Thread keith_w
Thibouille wrote: True, in Europe medical coverture (is that english?) is usually pretty OK. In some case, as in Belgium, it is excellent (ah yes there's something excellent here lol) without you having to pay hard for it. The word is coverage. g The medical insurance companies make

Re: OT Question (was Re: OT Is returning a phone message really that complicated)

2007-01-08 Thread keith_w
Adam Maas wrote: [...] The s is correct, z is american usage (Sadly common in Canada as the schools teach correct english less and less). -Adam Oh? [C]orrect English, you say? H. keith whaley -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: OT Question (was Re: OT Is returning a phone message really that complicated)

2007-01-08 Thread keith_w
Adam Maas wrote: keith_w wrote: Adam Maas wrote: [...] The s is correct, z is american usage (Sadly common in Canada as the schools teach correct english less and less). -Adam Oh? [C]orrect English, you say? H. keith whaley Yes, as defined by the OED, not by Websters

Re: OT: Occupations?

2007-01-05 Thread keith_w
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: A third from here. Paul -- Original message -- From: Norm Baugher [EMAIL PROTECTED] I second that one... Norm Thanks, gents. keith -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Re: OT - The French Chef / Julia Child

2007-01-05 Thread keith_w
Tom C wrote: I bought two DVD sets of Julia Child's cooking show from the 60's recently. Is that at least 4 DVD's? Lotsa info on them! keith whaley I remember watching the show on PBS when I was somewhere between 7 and 12 years old. In any case it's a fun time capsule. In BW, no high

Re: OT - The French Chef / Julia Child

2007-01-05 Thread keith_w
Tom C wrote: Keith, There's 3 DVD's in each set. Eighteen episodes per set. There's a third set out now as well. Sets 2 and 3 are in color, but we didn't have color TV back then. Set 1: Starters and Sidedishes 1. The potato show 2. Your own french onion soup 3. Bouilabaisse  la

Re: OT - The French Chef / Julia Child

2007-01-05 Thread keith_w
Jack Davis wrote: I remember her fumbling with a duck (I believe it was) 'til she finally managed to drop it on the floor. Might have been affected by the copious amount of wine she continuously poured herself. Jack Yeah, but...was she a happy person? ;-) Plenty happy means you don't

Re: OT - The French Chef / Julia Child

2007-01-05 Thread keith_w
Tom C wrote: Yes - on the Bouilabaisse show we watched last night, she sat down at a table, tied a napkin around her neck and proceeded to show the audience how to eat it. She then poured a glass and said it should be a eaten with a nice dry white wine, like a Reisling. I thought,

Re: OT: Occupations?

2007-01-04 Thread keith_w
Rick Womer wrote: I haven't chimed in yet, largely because my chosen occupation has kept me really busy lately (there are 570-odd unread PDML messages in my mailbox, too!). I'm a physician, specifically a pediatrician, and still more specifically a pediatric oncologist. Yeah, I know, what

Re: OT: Occupations?

2007-01-04 Thread keith_w
Kenneth Waller wrote: When in the Navy, as a Sr. corpsman,. Keith, thank you for all you did for our country. Kenneth Waller Thank you, sir! My pleasure indeed! keith -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Re: 28-70 F4 quiry

2007-01-03 Thread keith_w
P. J. Alling wrote: Yep, you've got it. Elements don't just separate from each other. The rear aspheric element is a composite made from a ground glass portion and a molded optical glass portion, it's this element that breaks down and separates. Too bad as otherwise this is a wonderful

Re: happy new year

2007-01-01 Thread keith_w
Bob Shell wrote: On Dec 31, 2006, at 3:24 PM, Paul Stenquist wrote: Time zones allow a form of time travel. If you fly from Detroit to Sydney Australia, you will arrive almost two days later even though the flight is less than 20 hours. And i've flow from Auckland, New Zealand to Los Angles

Re: Happy New Year to all

2006-12-31 Thread keith_w
William Robb wrote: I wish I had said that.. In fact, I think I'll just sign my name below, and pretend that I am erudite as well. As what? keith - Original Message - From: Godfrey DiGiorgi Subject: Happy New Year to all I want to take this moment to say best wishes,

Re: OT: The value of DP Review.

2006-12-30 Thread keith_w
William Robb wrote: http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/read.asp?forum=1029message=21437336 I just can't say enough about this thread. William Robb I think Lawrence was on the sauce when he wrote THAT one! ;-) keith whaley -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: GESO: playing in the studio

2006-12-30 Thread keith_w
Cotty wrote: On 29/12/06, Godfrey DiGiorgi, discombobulated, unleashed: My shoulder is sore just thinking about it. Chiropractor bills so far this year: £300. Ibuprofen gel helps. A gel? Is that a topical application, or a gelatin capsule, to swallow? keith -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail

Re: Doomsday is coming upon us?

2006-12-30 Thread keith_w
Digital Image Studio wrote: On 31/12/06, William Robb [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: It can have a detrimental effect on some of the metals that were in the fuel delivery systems of the day. Mainly due to the fact that ethanol is a hydrophile I believe? I believe water is miscible in alcohol.

Re: Doomsday is coming upon us?

2006-12-29 Thread keith_w
Bob Sullivan wrote: This discussion is so silly. My mother died from 2nd hand smoke. I'm of the opinion that the doctors call it that when they can't come up with some other convenient and plausible cause. She was never a smoker. My mother died of complications of cirrhosis of the liver,

Re: Doomsday is coming upon us?

2006-12-29 Thread keith_w
graywolf wrote: You kind of left out the part about my passing the GED cold, the 10 or 20 tech certificates I have obtained, and the fact I have the equivalent of a BSEE. I do have some college but there are too many people like you for me to be comfortable there. However, I am proud of

Re: Doomsday is coming upon us?

2006-12-28 Thread keith_w
Digital Image Studio wrote: On 29/12/06, Tim Øsleby [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Aren't we going OT now? I have an urge to say that I don't feel that my smoking habits are the real issue. To me, this seems like a smokescreen (pun intended) cowering the real debate. If you stand outside to

Re: Doomsday is coming upon us?

2006-12-28 Thread keith_w
William Robb wrote: - Original Message - From: Tim Øsleby Subject: RE: Doomsday is coming upon us? I could do a simple study on my own. Concentrate on Norway. There are studies on the amount of CO2 from our car park. We also have pretty good statistics on the smoking habits here.

Re: Doomsday is coming upon us?

2006-12-28 Thread keith_w
David Savage wrote: At 02:39 PM 29/12/2006, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: On Dec 28, 2006, at 6:44 PM, David Savage wrote: A... Intellectual superiority. Gotta love it. Damn straight. There's nothing sexier than a smart, well-educated person. G That wholly depends on the person. A

Re: Doomsday is coming upon us?

2006-12-27 Thread keith_w
P. J. Alling wrote: Actually mass extinction events are a bit more common than that. Wikipidia has a list of them. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Extinction_event I've saved that for future reading. (As tho' I needed any extra material to read!) That is a very interesting site, and typical

Re: Favorite AOV - was Christmas enablement

2006-12-26 Thread keith_w
graywolf wrote: I usually shoot at 7 or 21 millimeters, and only use the intermediate focal lengths if I can not get farther away, or closer, as the case may be. You mean, with a digital camera? Other than that, a 7mm will make everything look funny! ;-) keith -- David J Brooks wrote:

Re: Doomsday is coming upon us?

2006-12-26 Thread keith_w
graywolf wrote: Well, I do not feel all that sorry for you. If sea level was to rise a half-meter half or Flordia would be gone, if it rose a meter there would just be a few little islands where millions of people now live. And they would only be a small percentage of the people effected

Re: Doomsday is coming upon us?

2006-12-25 Thread keith_w
Jostein Øksne wrote: After re-reading all of this thread, something strikes me. All the USA citizens that have spoken up downplays human impact. All the non-USA people do not. Go figure. :-) Jostein Hi Jostein... If I might, perhaps we (here in the US) are pretty much of a Kismet frame

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