Re: The reason for my silence - this time

2007-04-27 Thread cesar_abdul
Bob, I have told her that she has just begun to scratch the surface of the person that I am. She has been thrilled so far with every new facet I introduce her to. The PDML would be no different. She is amazed at how extensive our PDML family is and how far I have traveled so far and met up

Re: The reason for my silence - this time

2007-04-27 Thread cesar_abdul
-Original Message- From: William Robb [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Apr 27, 2007 1:02 AM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: The reason for my silence - this time - Original Message - From: Bob Sullivan Subject: Re: The reason for my silence - this time Oh

Re: The reason for my silence - this time

2007-04-27 Thread cesar_abdul
-Original Message- From: William Robb [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Apr 26, 2007 11:57 PM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: The reason for my silence - this time - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: The reason for my silence - this time

Re: Medium format at GFM

2007-04-27 Thread cesar_abdul
Dave, You are more than welcome to use mine. I can get my medium format fix by using one of my two 645n cameras. Doing my part to keep people happy on the mountain, Cesar Panama City, Florida -Original Message- From: David Savage [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Apr 27, 2007 12:14 PM To:

Re: GESO - Krystal

2007-04-26 Thread cesar_abdul
Congratulations Scott, I only brought my two road bikes up north with me. The one I left behind is the track bike. Somehow I figured that it was better suited to the flat terrain of Florida than the rises here in Maryland. I have restored a few bikes for friends over the years. I have

Re: Some good news regarding lost horse shows

2007-04-26 Thread cesar_abdul
Awesome news Dave, That is one thing I missed since I have not gone to the rodeo in a few years - and that is the barrel racing. A former racer introduced me to it and she was thrilled with the photos I got from those races. I used my 77 for those. I could not do it that well had I stood by

Re: GFM and food for the masses

2007-04-26 Thread cesar_abdul
So it seems I must remember to bring along some red wine this year along with all the photographic gear. Nice to know that others will veer from the beer, Cesar Panama City, Florida in Baltimore, Maryland -Original Message- From: Rick Womer [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Apr 26, 2007 5:37 PM

Re: Lucky New Yorkers

2007-04-26 Thread cesar_abdul
Do let me know when you are planning to be in NYC Paul. I can always do a quick trip to visit my sister - and Norm too - from Baltimore; that is if I don't have a trip to Florida planned [every three weeks, like clockwork]. Of course, if for some reason I will have returned to Florida - I will

Re: Medium format at GFM

2007-04-26 Thread cesar_abdul
Scott, I should have bw both 35mm and 120 on the mountain. Do not fret about developing mine though. I do have a Minotla Dimage Scan Multi that worked well the last time I used it about three months ago - I wanted to make sure it survived the trip north. I have a SCSI PCMCIA card that

Re: GFM and food for the masses

2007-04-26 Thread cesar_abdul
As for me, let me know and I am sure I can talk Cotty into stopping along the way and picking stuff up. Looking forward to the Mountain, no offence Cotty but I would rather prefer another traveling companion ;-P Cesar Panama City, Florida in Baltimore, Maryland -Original Message-

Re: The reason for my silence - this time

2007-04-26 Thread cesar_abdul
in Baltimore, Maryland John Coyle jcoyle at powerup.com.au Tue Apr 10 03:53:38 EDT 2007 The reason for my silence - this time... Congratulations Cesar, to you and Teresa. When's the big day? John Coyle Brisbane, Australia - Original Message - From: Cesar Matamoros II cesar_abdul

OT: PDMLers in Italy?

2007-04-26 Thread cesar_abdul
Buon Giorno. If we have any PDMLers in the vicinity of Firenze, Napoli, or even Roma, can you please contact me offlist? Better yet, if any PDMLers in Italy can contact me offlist I would greatly appreciate it. Grazie, Cesar Panama City, Florida in Baltimore, Maryland -- PDML Pentax-Discuss

Re: OT: good news for the film user on the list

2007-04-09 Thread cesar_abdul
Umm, Paul, that would have to be me ;-P I don't think I have ever used Velvia 50. I must look this up. I am assuming they would make it in both 35mm and 120/220 formats. Cesar Panama City, Florida in Baltimore, Maryland Paul Stenquist pnstenquist at comcast.net Mon Apr 9 20:39:52 EDT 2007

Re: Digi-Boy

2007-04-05 Thread cesar_abdul
Frank, Since you came out of hiding I may as well too especially because of your news. Congratulations! I guess I can loan my spare *ist D to someone else at NPW on GFMtn... of course a set of lenses will always be available for use on the mountain. As for myself, I have not been shooting

Re: GFM Headcount

2007-03-13 Thread cesar_abdul
Scott, I will be showing up. The question is from which direction? The most probable is that I will be arriving with Cotty. There is a very slight chance that I will be back in Florida by then and if this is so then I will be arriving with Cory. Who else will reprise the role of Gate Boy?

Re: New Pentax Ad Campaign

2007-03-12 Thread cesar_abdul
- Original Message - From: Christian Subject: Re: New Pentax Ad Campaign http://nedbunnell.blogspot.com/2007/01/k10d-waterhousing.html Those are the oddest U/W housings I've ever seen... and from the website http://www.splwaterhousings.com/index.html Splash housing means our

Re: New Pentax Ad Campaign

2007-03-12 Thread cesar_abdul
William Robb wrote: - Original Message - From: Christian Subject: Re: New Pentax Ad Campaign http://nedbunnell.blogspot.com/2007/01/k10d-waterhousing.html Those are the oddest U/W housings I've ever seen... and from the website http://www.splwaterhousings.com/index.html

Re: Pentax 645 Question

2007-02-01 Thread cesar_abdul
Angel, I cannot answer your question about the use of NiMH, because I have yet to try them in my 645n. This is because the alkaline batteries last so long in them. I recall checking with a battery checker just about every time I use my camera after it has sat a while and to be honest I think

A PESO during an idle sunday afternoon.

2007-01-28 Thread cesar_abdul
Though it is warm out - comparatively speaking - I am idly sitting by and letting the rain have its way with the outdoors. I went back and took this shot and converted and resized it for posting. I was in Manhattan walking about on a Friday and took some time to sit in Bryant Park. This is

Re: A PESO during an idle sunday afternoon.

2007-01-28 Thread cesar_abdul
Cotty, I would like to say that I planned it that way, and I agree that it does make the shot, but I cannot. Though I would hope to think that subconsciously I waited for everything to be right in the photo. I took a shot previously just because I did not know when he would move. Then I stood

Re: Changing finder screen of K10D

2007-01-15 Thread cesar_abdul
On 15/1/07, Paul Stenquist, discombobulated, unleashed: Pentax has announced the 645. They've also indicated there will be a top of the line addition to the K series. My hat awaits on the dining table ;-) -- Cheers, Cotty Hey, I have seen his hat - nothing as nice as mine, but still he

Re: what kind of soft case came with your 77mm Ltd?

2007-01-15 Thread cesar_abdul
Sorry to have to correct you Bob. But my black 31 case has PENTAX and underneath it '31/1:1.8'. My black 77 case only has PENTAX on it. My cases for my silver 31 and 77 are not with me but in Florida. Ciao, Cesar Panama City, Florida in Baltimore, Maryland -Original Message- From:

Re: February Pug uploading error?

2007-01-14 Thread cesar_abdul
I tried to upload today and got the same error. It figures that I would finally have some time to address the list and the PUG and it will not go cleanly :-) César Panama City, Florida in Baltimore, Maryland I also tried to upload a photo today and I also got an error message that appeared to

Re: GFM: Nature Photography Weekend reminder - ONLY 10 DAYS TO GO

2007-01-10 Thread cesar_abdul
On 1/9/07, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Mark, There was no money in it so I have become a nomadic Sherpa :-) Among other things... I heard you'll do almost anything for money... cheers, frank ;-) -- Sharpness is a bourgeois concept. -Henri Cartier-Bresson Frank!

Re: How does one unlock an SD card??

2007-01-09 Thread cesar_abdul
That is one of the things I dislike of SD cards. I have two for my Optio S and S4. Both of them have loose switches. I am sure there are plenty of hardship cases with both types of memory, but I have never had a CF ever act up on me. Your mileage will vary, Cesar Panama City, Florida in

Re: GFM: Nature Photography Weekend reminder - ONLY 10 DAYS TO GO

2007-01-09 Thread cesar_abdul
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Ahhh, the life of a nomad, And thus Mark spew: I thought you were a Sherpa? Mark, There was no money in it so I have become a nomadic Sherpa :-) Among other things... Cesar Panama City, Florida in Baltimore, Maryland -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List

Re: 77 Ltd

2007-01-09 Thread cesar_abdul
Dave, Do not fret, I should have both of mine on the mountain. I will probably keep the black in reserve, unless it has gotten scratched up before then... How much longer until NPW? Cesar Panama City, Florida in Baltimore, Maryland I used the thread as a crutch.:-) I hope mine comes before

Re:DCPDML Report, or I don't know why I hang out with you guys

2007-01-08 Thread cesar_abdul
Yes Scott you do have a rear lens cap of mine. I guess I will have to get it back at GFMtn. It was a wonderful time at our get-together. Sometime - during my copious free time - I will have to put up some of my images from the outing... Cesar Panama City, Florida in Baltimore, Maryland --

Re: GFM: Nature Photography Weekend reminder - ONLY 10 DAYS TO GO

2007-01-08 Thread cesar_abdul
Cory, Attending NPW, I will be - where I will be at that point is still up in the air. The plan is for me to be working in Florida by summer - but there is no telling when that will be until we get closer... I will try to keep you in the loop as to where I end up and when... Ahhh, the life

Re: 77 Ltd

2007-01-08 Thread cesar_abdul
Everyone happy with their's.?? Dave Equine Photography in York Region Tsk, tsk, tsk, Dave, do you really have to ask that? It and the 31 Limited are probably my most used lenses... Cesar Panama City, Florida in Baltimore, Maryland -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: So, with only a few days left, who's GFMing

2007-01-08 Thread cesar_abdul
Being a TEAM member (I don't think I have been kicked off), I will be attending the Nature Photography Weekend. The question is where will I be based at that time? I am supposed to be working back in northwest Florida by the summer. We shall see which route I will be taking, Cesar Panama

Re: So, with only a few days left, who's GFMing

2007-01-08 Thread cesar_abdul
Scott, If you ask nicely you may be able to use an 'obsolete' *ist D - I have two and may have another DSLR by that time :-) Cesar Panama City, Florida in Baltimore, Maryland Yes. I'll be there. Not sure if I should steal the K100 from Christie or bring the chemicals again. -- PDML

Re: OT: Occupations?

2007-01-08 Thread cesar_abdul
I am an electrical engineer by education (City College of New York) and profession. I just finished up supporting operational testing of radar systems in an electrical warfare environment in Florida. Currently I am working on the F-22 system and am looking to getting on another project here

TV 7's wedding...

2006-12-12 Thread cesar_abdul
Hi there! I must apologize for not only be silent on the list but not even being able to lurk :-( I am now situated in Baltimore, Maryland - DCPDML gatherings abound :-) I will be back in the warmer confines of Florida starting next week through the New Year though... Anyhow, I really should