Red Ring Tupperware Party, Clown Hunting (21)

[Cybnew]

Went for a ride yesterday, looked at my garmin today for the ride info...Either a sensor is off...or I am in WAY better shape than I thought.

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y190/Enkonta/Screenshot2012-05-02at44115PM.png

[Timphoto]

I'm impressed, but I'd like to see the video! ;-)


Speaking of speed, Comcast just finished installing a new Cisco internet cable modem and tweaking a couple of connections. The improvement is noticeable. Speed wasn't really the issue, the old modem kept dropping out and resetting itself a couple of times a day, sometimes more. Hopefully they fixed it. So far so good.

[Jon]

Me? or was that directed at Lore?

Did you get a new lens? I'm thinking it was Lore.

[Timphoto]

That's why I asked. I did get a TSE-17mm f/4L now that the rebate is back on, but that's to replace my TS-E 24mm f/3.5L II which I am selling.

[thomascanty]

Speaking of speed, Comcast just finished installing a new Cisco internet cable modem and tweaking a couple of connections. The improvement is noticeable. Speed wasn't really the issue, the old modem kept dropping out and resetting itself a couple of times a day, sometimes more. Hopefully they fixed it. So far so good.

My cable modem has been quickly developing the old "stop responding" problem recently, requiring me to unplug it for about 15 seconds, then plugging it back in to reset the connection. This is now the third modem I've had since I got Road Runner/Time Warner cable in August 2007 that has died from the same exact symptoms. They've all been different brand names, too. This current one is a Cisco modem. I don't remember what the previous two were, though. Some weird brand names I'd never heard before. When they gave me this Cisco modem I thought I'd finally have a reliable modem, since I at least recognized the name... :rolleyes:

[Timphoto]

The net nerds at work recommend buying the Motorola SB6121 and not paying the cable "rental fee" for the modem.

They were also talking in a foreign language about older modems not being compatible with DOCIS 3? What ever that means...:confused:

[Jill-of-all-Trades]

Grrrr......

Just had someone on FB ask if anyone knows of a good, honest, and quality place to get brake inspections done. Naturally I said my workplace, figuring that someone would trust someone they know. Brake inspections and quotes are free, no commitment. Then someone else started posting the "dealerships are evil and will rape you for all your worth" rant. Seriously people. Shop around and get prices, then you decide what your brakes are worth to you.

[*sigh*]

The net nerds at work recommend buying the Motorola SB6121 and not paying the cable "rental fee" for the modem.

They were also talking in a foreign language about older modems not being compatible with DOCIS 3? What ever that means...:confused:Yeah, buy your own don't rent it will save you a lot of money in the long run.

Also make sure you get a DOCSIS 3 compatible modem, it supports higher bandwidths. My modem kicked the bucket about a year ago and I splurged and got the SB6120 DOCSIS 3 modem without knowing much of the benefits, but it made a huge difference in internet speed.

[thomascanty]

I dunno. A few bucks a month for rent on a cable modem doesn't seem too outrageous for me when they keep giving me a new one at no additional cost whenever I decide I've had enough headaches dealing with it and take it to the local office. When I take this one it, I'll be picking up my fourth one. I think I've at least broken even when it comes to the cost, one way or the other.

[FlyingPhotog]

Went through the exact same symptoms here with some behind the scenes Internet upgrades by Cox.

Old combo Modem/Router starting throwing random fits, wifi signal drops, hard-wire connectivity weirdness, etc...

New modem and router (single components) cured all. :D

[Timphoto]

Depends on what the monthly fee is. Here it's $7.00/month, plus the franchise fees and taxes. They cost around $75, so you're ahead after the 10th month.

[*sigh*]

Depends on what the monthly fee is. Here it's $7.00/month, plus the franchise fees and taxes. They cost around $75, so you're ahead after the 10th month.Yeah, and the last modem I had last me 6-7+ years. :lol:

I think I came out ahead.

[thomascanty]

I'll check my bill and if the monthly fee is that high, I guess I'll start shopping.

[Chet]

They don't allow us to use our own modems here. It has to have their mac address in the system to work.

[Woolburr]

Lore! Did you get a new lens too Tim?

[Woolburr]

My own modem worked fine for about 6 years....Motorola SB4100.....suddenly it became "incompatible". I can't get anywhere near the speeds out of the cable company supplied modem. Oh well, they won't let you buy your own any longer.

[Belmondo]

My own modem worked fine for about 6 years....Motorola SB4100.....suddenly it became "incompatible". I can't get anywhere near the speeds out of the cable company supplied modem. Oh well, they won't let you buy your own any longer.
Several years ago, the cable company-supplied modem died on me. The only way they would replace it was to set up a service appointment, and they would bring one out. That wasn't going to happen for several days, so I asked them if I could just go buy one. They said it was okay, so I picked one up at Best Buy. Several phone calls later it was working. During one of those calls, I asked what I should do with their old one, and the tech told me just to throw it away since it was apparently dead. I happily complied.

Fast forward a couple years when we signed up for digital phone service. The tech shows up to make the installation, and informs me I have the wrong modem, and if I can't produce the old one, they might charge me for it.

Bottom line: that didn't happen. :lol:

[Woolburr]

Cable companies are a prize. What really amazes me, a couple of years ago, we were all forced to get digital tvs or converter boxes....and yet today, the cable company still provides mostly analog signals.

[gjl711]

Cable companies are a prize. What really amazes me, a couple of years ago, we were all forced to get digital tvs or converter boxes....and yet today, the cable company still provides mostly analog signals.Not here. Connect the plain cable and you get some of the local channels but that's about it.

[Lore]

So which new lens are you experimenting with?

Lore! Did you get a new lens too Tim?

LOL! Sorry... :rolleyes: Posted then kiddo's took over my computer ;)

I picked up a Canon 100 f/2 so far, I really like it. Tho I knew I would, I used to have the 135L can't drop that kind of cash right now, this lens seems to fit the bill.

[Cybnew]

Kind of a cool thread here on your first experience with a DSLR.
http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?p=14370367&posted=1#post14370367

[Harm]

Kind of a cool thread here on your first experience with a DSLR.
http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?p=14370367&posted=1#post14370367

I still am on my 1st dslr experience!

[FlyingPhotog]

One of the most fascinating hours of TV I've seen in a long time. The USofA is far, far from dead!

http://www.pbs.org/america-revealed/episode/4/

[Timphoto]

Lore! Did you get a new lens too Tim?

Yes, since Canon has their lens rebate program running again now, a TS-E 17mm f/4L, to replace the TS-E 24mm f/3.5L II. The 24 is a great lens, but I wanted something wider.

Not here. Connect the plain cable and you get some of the local channels but that's about it.

Same here. no box, no picture.

[Timphoto]

Jay, thanks for the link. Looks interesting.

[*sigh*]

Very tragic. :(

http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/7882750/junior-seau-former-san-diego-charger-found-dead-cops-probe-suicide

[Woolburr]

Yes, since Canon has their lens rebate program running again now, a TS-E 17mm f/4L, to replace the TS-E 24mm f/3.5L II. The 24 is a great lens, but I wanted something wider.



Same here. no box, no picture.

I'd love to play with the TS-E 17 one of these days.

No box, no picture would equal bankruptcy here. They get 10 bucks a box every month. No way I could afford to have boxes for every set on top of the already absurd monthly bill.

[Woolburr]

http://www.frogdawg.com/img/s3/v43/p242895348-4.jpg (http://www.frogdawg.com/p473019234/ee7a49f4)

Blue Ridge Parkway

[burnet44]

morning all
jury duty today
at least no work

[gjl711]

Good morning..

Hang'em high..

Nice hills..

[Harm]

Hi guys :D

[Timphoto]

I'd love to play with the TS-E 17 one of these days.

No box, no picture would equal bankruptcy here. They get 10 bucks a box every month. No way I could afford to have boxes for every set on top of the already absurd monthly bill.

The base charge includes up to 3 boxes for cable TV here. I guess they all do it differently. The internet box is the only one we can buy ourselves if we want.

http://www.frogdawg.com/img/s3/v43/p242895348-4.jpg (http://www.frogdawg.com/p473019234/ee7a49f4)

Blue Ridge Parkway

Nicely done!

[Harm]

no analogue signals here for tv. everything is all digital now. Otherwise you'll have to make do with snow on the screen ;)

[Chet]

morning all
jury duty today
at least no work

I have jury duty in 2 weeks.

[Belmondo]

I have jury duty in 2 weeks.

We get called once a year, and we're on standby for a week.

Wife just got a jury summon, and it's for two weeks starting on Memorial Day. I'm wondering if the one-week is now two.

I was told by someone that seemed to know, that at age 70 you can opt out here, which means this could be my last year of jury service. Sadly, I went through their entire website, and saw nothing like that. I suppose a phone call is in order.

[gjl711]

I have had jury duty three times but have never been picked. Here we sit for the whole week. Ya go in, sit in the room and periodically they pull you in for the selection process. I have been selected a bunch of times but as soon as i start answering questions, one of the lawyers scratches me off the list. I'm not sure why.

[Woolburr]

"They wouldn't be on trial if they weren't guilty!"

[Woolburr]

Anyone recall a stellar answer to a question here? If you know of any, please share. http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=1181018

[gjl711]

"They wouldn't be on trial if they weren't guilty!"That's sort of the attitude I have however I would have stated it as:

They wouldn't be on trial if they weren't guilty of something.

[gjl711]

Anyone recall a stellar answer to a question here? If you know of any, please share. http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=1181018
interesting thread, subscribed and will keep it in mind.

[Belmondo]

Anyone recall a stellar answer to a question here? If you know of any, please share. http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=1181018Great idea for an ongoing thread topic, Wool. Alas, I will never be quoted there as I've never said anything profound. I will enjoy seeing what others contribute.

[Woolburr]

It will be interesting to see if anyone plays along. I have no worries about ever being quoted.

[vipergts831]

Morning all. Nice and cloudy here in Chevy Chase :rolleyes:

Congrats Tim on the T/S swap. Hope to own one of them in my lifetime :cool:

[vipergts831]

Anyone recall a stellar answer to a question here? If you know of any, please share. http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=1181018

I recall more ridiculous answers than i do stellar ones. :lol:

[Belmondo]

I recall more ridiculous answers than i do stellar ones. :lol:

That could be a thread unto itself. :lol:

[burnet44]

"They wouldn't be on trial if they weren't guilty!"

agree

[Woolburr]

That could be a thread unto itself. :lol:

With multiple iterations!

[vipergts831]

That could be a thread unto itself. :lol:

Exactly! :lol: But i fear it would go to the gutter really quickly kind of like the responses being posted :lol:

[Timphoto]

I have had jury duty three times but have never been picked. Here we sit for the whole week. Ya go in, sit in the room and periodically they pull you in for the selection process. I have been selected a bunch of times but as soon as i start answering questions, one of the lawyers scratches me off the list. I'm not sure why.

Wow, that sucks. While I hate being on call, at least our system allows you to stay at home or work until you're needed. They give you a juror number and then you can call in, or check in online when/if you have to report. If they don't use you that week, you're done for one year.

I've never been selected. On civil trials they throw me out because I've worked on insurance related litigation. On criminal trials they throw me out because I was a reserve Deputy Sheriff. The only way I'll ever end up on a jury is if the lawyers run out of challenges and they're forced to keep me. In the mean time, they waste of lot of my time and the courts time, but the courts won't give me an exemption.

[Woolburr]

Exactly! :lol: But i fear it would go to the gutter really quickly kind of like the responses being posted :lol:

Within two posts? :lol:

[Timphoto]

Anyone recall a stellar answer to a question here? If you know of any, please share. http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=1181018

Q: Should I buy a 24-105 or a 24-70?

A: It depends.

Just kidding. Sorry I couldn't resist. :o:o:o

[Mistabernie]

Morning Tuppers!

In an attempt to re-rail, (pun intended?), I'm looking for some motivation to shoot. Well, okay, I'm looking for a couple of things - motivation to shoot (other than the family session I have coming up for some friends on Saturday, the editing I have to do for the session I had last week, and my two upcoming projects - an 80s Prom style party that I'm shooting, and a wedding on the 19th.

The weather doesn't look like it's going to be all that great for an outdoor shoot, so I'm bringing backdrops for the family shoot. A couple of friends of ours and their daughters (one's two years, one's two months).

So... uh.... (minor panic)

[gjl711]

I recall more ridiculous answers than i do stellar ones. :lol:

That would be a more entertaining read. :)

[Woolburr]

Q: Should I buy a 24-105 or a 24-70?

A: It depends.

Just kidding. Sorry I couldn't resist. :o:o:o

Welcome to Omar's thread! :lol:

[Harm]

Welcome to Omar's thread! :lol:

:lol::lol:

[vipergts831]

Q: Should I buy a 24-105 or a 24-70?

A: It depends.

Just kidding. Sorry I couldn't resist. :o:o:o

Welcome to Omar's thread! :lol:

:lol::lol:

:lol:

[vipergts831]

That would be a more entertaining read. :)

It would be shut down in less than an hour...because that is how quickly it would rack up 10,000 posts :lol:

[Harm]

well, start up a thread and put your theory to the test...

[Kristy]

A little over 6 years on the forum and I just tipped 10K posts..... a far cry from you junkies who have over 30k... :lol::lol: (not that I was counting, I just happened to notice today and it shocked me).

Happy Thursday! :)

http://ksnyderphoto.smugmug.com/Family/January-2010/IMG9032-5x7/764093676_yuAxp-XL-2.jpg

[Harm]

Why do you have tea next to an espresso cup? :rolleyes: ;)

[Kristy]

Why do you have tea next to an espresso cup? :rolleyes: ;)
because I'm weird..... (okay, okay... the little cup was so cute.. and I don't drink expresso... :oops: but I do drink tea :D)

[thomascanty]

What makes that specifically an espresso cup?

[Kristy]

It's a tiny little cup.. My grandmother in law used little cups like this to make "Cuban Coffee" but I never drank it...

[Harm]

See, I do have an espresso machine, but I could do with more espresso cups :D

[Harm]

It's a tiny little cup.. My grandmother in law used little cups like this to make "Cuban Coffee" but I never drank it...

Cubans make the best rum ;)

[Kristy]

See, I do have an espresso machine, but I could do with more espresso cups :D

hahaha... they came in a pack of 4--- I'll send you the other 3. I need this one for mock coffee-cup photo shoots.. You wouldn't know how small it was had I not offered the box of tea for comparsion. :lol:

[Lore]

I love green tea, even more flavored and fancy green tea... but once its no longer 'just plain green tea' seems they insist on dumping ginseng in it which I cannot have... 'jerks' ... *tiny tea rant* ;)

[Kristy]

I drink mostly herbal caffeine free teas.... Most green tea have some caffeine, and I like when it's naturally decaffinated, rather than processed that way.... don't ask why.. lol...

The Yogi teas are a decent groceyr store brand with a nice flavor. (I'm definitely not a tea junkie, so I must be easy to please) We do have a few teas that we purchased at Tevana.. but it's kind pricey, so we do them sparingly.. I can make some chilled teas for the girls that they will drink.

I also like this one, kind of a cinnamon undertone, but not too powerful.

http://ksnyderphoto.smugmug.com/Family/December-2011/i-x63HdkW/0/XL/IMG7613-16x9-XL.jpg

[gjl711]

We have been making green sun tea. It steeps longer at a lower temperature but has way more flavor. I like to sweeten it with some local honey.

[Belmondo]

I shun tea. It's a Colonialist thing.

[JWright]

Very tragic. :(

http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/7882750/junior-seau-former-san-diego-charger-found-dead-cops-probe-suicide

You should have seen the Charger fans lined up outside his house last night. Some of them were even in tears. :confused: It's unfortunate this happened, but really... Some of these people need to get a life.

I wish all I was having were modem problems. My main computer has decided to get crash happy. I can't do anything with it that requires any memory usage without it crashing. I guess it's time for a trip to the shop...

[gjl711]

I shun tea. It's a Colonialist thing.
Not green tea.

[Chet]

Green tea makes me fall asleep. I had a couple cups at work last week as suggested by my personal trainer in lieu of coffee, and I couldn't keep my eyes open. I guess I could recommend it as a relaxation remedy before one falls asleep.

[Woolburr]

Only time I could gag down tea was when we were baling hay. Iced tea suddenly became a treat....straight up....no sugar.

[*sigh*]

You should have seen the Charger fans lined up outside his house last night. Some of them were even in tears. :confused: It's unfortunate this happened, but really... Some of these people need to get a life.

I wish all I was having were modem problems. My main computer has decided to get crash happy. I can't do anything with it that requires any memory usage without it crashing. I guess it's time for a trip to the shop...Yeah, I agree. Be sad, but in the end it's not like you had a personal relationship with the guy. Some of these people act like their closest friend just passed away.

[burnet44]

we drink tons of tea daily in Texas

[Harm]

You wouldn't know how small it was had I not offered the box of tea for comparsion. :lol:

wanna bet? ;)


I shun tea. It's a Colonialist thing.

The Empire made tea great ;)


we drink tons of tea daily in Texas

I think we Brits have you beat for cups of tea - although you can't have a cuppa without chocolate!!

[burnet44]

lol
and you dont drink iced tea like we do?

I was in Colorado last year
I ordered tea with my meal
they brought me a cup of hot tea
I thought wtf lol

[vipergts831]

From my new rest stop in Nyack, NY

Bacon Glazed Donut! So good :D

http://gypsydonut.com/

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7220/7139367031_a07d00d794_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/prodigy83/7139367031/)
Bacon Glazed (http://www.flickr.com/photos/prodigy83/7139367031/) by Prodigy83 (http://www.flickr.com/people/prodigy83/), on Flickr

[thomascanty]

That sure looks yummy, but oh, so very wrong! :lol:

[Harm]

lol
and you dont drink iced tea like we do?

I was in Colorado last year
I ordered tea with my meal
they brought me a cup of hot tea
I thought wtf lol

Hahahahahaha, although I did drink a huuuuuge amount of iced tea when we were down in Australia. We tend not to drink soft drinks very much at all, so iced tea was good to quench the thirst...before all the wines ;)

From my new rest stop in Nyack, NY

Bacon Glazed Donut! So good :D

http://gypsydonut.com/

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7220/7139367031_a07d00d794_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/prodigy83/7139367031/)
Bacon Glazed (http://www.flickr.com/photos/prodigy83/7139367031/) by Prodigy83 (http://www.flickr.com/people/prodigy83/), on Flickr

Look.... so.... GOOD!

[vipergts831]

That sure looks yummy, but oh, so very wrong! :lol:

:lol: Lonnie it is okay to be bad sometimes ;)

Hahahahahaha, although I did drink a huuuuuge amount of iced tea when we were down in Australia. We tend not to drink soft drinks very much at all, so iced tea was good to quench the thirst...before all the wines ;)



Look.... so.... GOOD!

:D

[Harm]

you killed the thread with your doughnuts, Omar!

[thomascanty]

Can a thread die from coronary artery disease?

[Skrim17]

I'm writing down the address, there is NOWHERE here to get a good home made donut. I don't eat bacon, but the shop looks nice.

[Jon]

Can a thread die from coronary artery disease?Unfortunately not, otherwise Spam Central (the 2AM gibberish thread) would have come to an end long ago. Time was they posted more food photos than the people clamoring for a Food Photography forum did.

[vipergts831]

you killed the thread with your doughnuts, Omar!

They all ran out to get some! :D

Can a thread die from coronary artery disease?

:eek:

I'm writing down the address, there is NOWHERE here to get a good home made donut. I don't eat bacon, but the shop looks nice.

Let me know how you like it! :D

[vipergts831]

Unfortunately not, otherwise Spam Central (the 2AM gibberish thread) would have come to an end long ago. Time was they posted more food photos than the people clamoring for a Food Photography forum did.

bw!

[Harm]

I'm writing down the address, there is NOWHERE here to get a good home made donut. I don't eat bacon, but the shop looks nice.

WHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAT?!?!

reminds me of this:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HnjWZT3yWWc

Greeks! ;)

[Harm]

From the BBC:

The US consumes more bottles of wine than any other nation in the world. But almost 80 years after the end of Prohibition, buying a drink can still be tricky.

It's illegal, for instance, to buy vodka in Delaware to take to a party in Pennsylvania. And retailers in Maryland are not allowed to ship alcohol to anybody living in another state.

That's because of the 4,000 or so different laws that govern the alcohol industry and give individual states unprecedented rights to regulate sales and consumption within their borders.

[*sigh*]

From the BBC:

The US consumes more bottles of wine than any other nation in the world. But almost 80 years after the end of Prohibition, buying a drink can still be tricky.

It's illegal, for instance, to buy vodka in Delaware to take to a party in Pennsylvania. And retailers in Maryland are not allowed to ship alcohol to anybody living in another state.

That's because of the 4,000 or so different laws that govern the alcohol industry and give individual states unprecedented rights to regulate sales and consumption within their borders.Things are pretty relaxed here in Arizona.

It's wonderful. :D

[*sigh*]

Unfortunately not, otherwise Spam Central (the 2AM gibberish thread) would have come to an end long ago. Time was they posted more food photos than the people clamoring for a Food Photography forum did.

:lol:

We certainly go through spurts on topics. Food has actually made a resurgance lately.

[gjl711]

Things are pretty relaxed here in Arizona.

It's wonderful. :D
Same with Illinois. There are communities where it gets dicey, like Glen Ellen and even Naperville where we can't buy alcohol before noon on Sunday. But those are local where it seems the church has a heavy influence.

[Jill-of-all-Trades]

The LCBO has a tight grip on the alcohol industry here, but it seems to work fine. Can't serve before 11am or after 2am (I think it's 2 now, used to be 1), and anywhere that wants to sell/serve alcohol has to have a license to do so. All individuals employed to sell/serve have to hold a Smart Serve license. I don't know anything about moving it across borders, but if I buy anything in the US I have to declare it at the border and they have set restrictions on amounts and whatnot.

[Kristy]

Same with Illinois. There are communities where it gets dicey, like Glen Ellen and even Naperville where we can't buy alcohol before noon on Sunday. But those are local where it seems the church has a heavy influence.

Actually Arizona had that law too... but I'm pretty sure they changed it from noon to something like 10am on Sundays.

I could be wrong, maybe it's completely over now? I just remember my husband couldn't buy beer before a football game on Sunday morning, so he had to plan ahead and get it the night before...

of course if you are drinking in a bar, or establishment.. the rule doesn't apply.. weird....:rolleyes:

[*sigh*]

Actually Arizona had that law too... but I'm pretty sure they changed it from noon to something like 10am on Sundays.

I could be wrong, maybe it's completely over now? I just remember my husband couldn't buy beer before a football game on Sunday morning, so he had to plan ahead and get it the night before...

of course if you are drinking in a bar, or establishment.. the rule doesn't apply.. weird....:rolleyes:

No I think that law is still in place, but outside of that it's really very lenient. I mean just the fact that you can walk into a grocery store and walk out with liquor beer and wine.

[FlyingPhotog]

Afternoon All...

Anyone recall a stellar answer to a question here? If you know of any, please share. http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=1181018

Wow, I'm quote worthy? Who knew? :shock:

we drink tons of tea daily in Texas

I'd die without iced tea... I just need to learn not to freshen my glass at 10pm. Might explain my night owl tendencies. :lol:

From the BBC:

The US consumes more bottles of wine than any other nation in the world. But almost 80 years after the end of Prohibition, buying a drink can still be tricky.

It's illegal, for instance, to buy vodka in Delaware to take to a party in Pennsylvania. And retailers in Maryland are not allowed to ship alcohol to anybody living in another state.

That's because of the 4,000 or so different laws that govern the alcohol industry and give individual states unprecedented rights to regulate sales and consumption within their borders.

Pennsylvania (and a couple others) have "State Stores" where you go to buy booze and wine. It's not on store shelves like most places. I remember my first trip to a 7-11 after returning to Michigan from PA in 1990 and being shocked to see pints and half pints for sale behind the counter!

PA also has "Beer Distributorships" where you can only buy by the case. Very few bars could sell a six pack of beer and if they did, it was marked up drastically. They tried to break the beer thing at one point and a few people ended up with cement shoes.

Actually Arizona had that law too... but I'm pretty sure they changed it from noon to something like 10am on Sundays.

I could be wrong, maybe it's completely over now? I just remember my husband couldn't buy beer before a football game on Sunday morning, so he had to plan ahead and get it the night before...

of course if you are drinking in a bar, or establishment.. the rule doesn't apply.. weird....:rolleyes:

I think AZ did away with "blue laws" entirely.

[Woolburr]

PA has some of the most bizarre alcohol laws on the book. NC isn't far behind. You can buy beer and wine anywhere.....but you have to go to a state store to buy anything "harder". There are tons of communities around the state that are "dry". It is really strange to walk into some of the better known tourist towns and discover you can't have a beer with your meal.

[FlyingPhotog]

Proof that Hogs (if not Pigs) can fly...
http://crosswindimages.com/img/s11/v37/p789281542.jpg

[Timphoto]

From my new rest stop in Nyack, NY

Bacon Glazed Donut! So good :D

http://gypsydonut.com/

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7220/7139367031_a07d00d794_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/prodigy83/7139367031/)
Bacon Glazed (http://www.flickr.com/photos/prodigy83/7139367031/) by Prodigy83 (http://www.flickr.com/people/prodigy83/), on Flickr


I found these guys make a Bacon Maple Apple donut, sauteed in bacon fat.
There are some other really great donuts too. Just run your mouse over the pictures.

http://www.dynamodonut.com/our_donuts.html

[Woolburr]

How was the lead rain? Nice metal boid.

[burnet44]

always great FP
Im jealous

softball game again tonight
hope I get some keepers

[FlyingPhotog]

How was the lead rain? Nice metal boid.

Pretty good day I guess...

I'd give it a 6 out of 10. Uploading short video clip of an A-10 guns pass to FB right now.

[Woolburr]

Saw the vid....love the sound.

[FlyingPhotog]

Saw the vid....love the sound.

Thanks...

Yacking up to my site as well right now. Link Shortly...

[FlyingPhotog]

As mentioned:
http://crosswindimages.com/p149766469/e1f4bfaa3

[Greg_C]

As mentioned:
http://crosswindimages.com/p149766469/e1f4bfaa3
Nice work Jay, I just saw FB blocked it.

We have some old fashioned Alcohol laws here also, prohibition. Some Nth-Qld Aboriginal communities are deemed Alcohol free and it is illegal to be in possession of it in those areas. Apparently it has made a difference to alcohol related violence and addiction in these places.

[FlyingPhotog]

"Blocked?" Greg... As in you can't see it at work or it's gone?

"KNOCK KNOCK!"
http://crosswindimages.com/img/s3/v40/p547791478.jpg

[Woolburr]

They used to do live fire at Ft. Drum. Part of the range is in very close proximity to a major highway. In fact, they used to use the road to line up with the targets, on one stretch of the highway, the road made a big turn and the range was straight ahead. Very uncomfortable to look in your mirror and see one of those bearing down on you at treetop level. Even worse when they unleashed the guns seconds after!

[Greg_C]

"Blocked?" Greg... As in you can't see it at work or it's gone?

"KNOCK KNOCK!"

Another great one.

Video Unavailable.

The video has either been removed from Facebook or is not visible due to privacy settings.

[Woolburr]

Fb video is still live here. Wonder if it is an international thing?

[FlyingPhotog]

Greg,

I made it "Public" so see if that changes anything in your corner of the world...

[Greg_C]

Greg,

I made it "Public" so see if that changes anything in your corner of the world...
I got to it from the link here, sorry should have said that earlier.

[FlyingPhotog]

Still can't see it on FB though, eh?

[Greg_C]

Still can't see it on FB though, eh?
Nope, still the same message.

[FlyingPhotog]

Yeah, must be a "region" thing then I guess. :(

"Where There's Smoke..."
http://crosswindimages.com/img/s1/v47/p252051809.jpg

[Belmondo]

My 100-400 is on its way to an air show. My friend borrowed it to go here (http://planesoffame.org/index.php?page=general-info). Some lenses have all the luck.

[FlyingPhotog]

My 100-400 is on its way to an air show. My friend borrowed it to go here (http://planesoffame.org/index.php?page=general-info). Some lenses have all the luck.

I was there (http://crosswindimages.com/p77667101) in 2010...

Wanted to go there this year but my Chino budget went toward an airline ticket to Virginia for our annual aviation photography summit. :(

[FlyingPhotog]

Hog Day Afternoon...

http://crosswindimages.com/img/s3/v43/p722625034.jpg

[Jon]

No I think that law is still in place, but outside of that it's really very lenient. I mean just the fact that you can walk into a grocery store and walk out with liquor beer and wine.Yeah, but will they let you, say, carry a bottle over the line from Utah? Or Nevada?

PA has some of the most bizarre alcohol laws on the book. NC isn't far behind. You can buy beer and wine anywhere.....but you have to go to a state store to buy anything "harder". There are tons of communities around the state that are "dry". It is really strange to walk into some of the better known tourist towns and discover you can't have a beer with your meal.And then there's the % alcohol limit on beer. Peabody's up in Boone couldn't get/sell Dogfish Head 90 Minute IPA because it's too strong. I was tempted to bring them a "Care Package". Reminded me of the time I tried to order the house IPA at a brewpub in Salt Lake City and they couldn't sell it to me because I was getting my dinner at the bar. If I'd been willing to wait an hour to get a table, I could have ordered it. But then finding a liquor store in Utah's pretty much a question of peeking behind the right door into the right closet.

Nice work Jay, I just saw FB blocked it.

We have some old fashioned Alcohol laws here also, prohibition. Some Nth-Qld Aboriginal communities are deemed Alcohol free and it is illegal to be in possession of it in those areas. Apparently it has made a difference to alcohol related violence and addiction in these places.
Same for many reservations, including the Navajo and Hopi reservations in Arizona. They make exceptions for their casinos, of course.

[*sigh*]

Yeah, but will they let you, say, carry a bottle over the line from Utah? Or Nevada?.I flew with a bottle of scotch to NC.

[JWright]

New Hampshire has a unique outlook on liquor sales...

http://johnwright.smugmug.com/Travel/Our-Trip-to-Maine/IMG7893/30865482_xURKb-XL.jpg

[Jon]

I flew with a bottle of scotch to NC.

Yeah, but was that in compliance with NC laws? Bet it wasn't. What you can get away with and what's in compliance with the local laws are two, often vastly, different things.

[FlyingPhotog]

Yeah, but was that in compliance with NC laws? Bet it wasn't. What you can get away with and what's in compliance with the local laws are two, often vastly, different things.

Ask any good CPA...

[Greg_C]

Yeah, but was that in compliance with NC laws? Bet it wasn't. What you can get away with and what's in compliance with the local laws are two, often vastly, different things.
Friend did a 4 wheel drive trip to Cape York (northern tip of Aust.) last year and travelled through a few of these areas. It's not uncommon for tourists to bury their Alcohol on the side of the road and pick it back up on the way back. He ran the advisory line before hand and the advice they gave was totally wrong after checking this against the advice of some police friends.

[*sigh*]

Yeah, but was that in compliance with NC laws? Bet it wasn't. What you can get away with and what's in compliance with the local laws are two, often vastly, different things.
I actually did some looking into it and never found anything that said I could not bring in my own alcohol.

Actually here is the actual law. I knew I had seen something.

If you purchase products from outside this state or country, you may bring back with your accompanied luggage or on your person the amounts indicated above for malt beverages and wine. No more than four (4) liters of spirituous liquor may be purchased out of the state and brought into North Carolina. You may not ship the products nor have them shipped. If you wish to purchase out of the state a greater amount of wine, you must obtain a Purchase Transportation Permit from your local ABC Board. There are no permits for greater amount of malt beverages or spirituous liquor.

[Woolburr]

Guess that means they frown on you bringing Canadian beer back home from various travels.

[Timphoto]

Maybe North Carolina doesn't want outsiders cutting into their moonshine profits? ;-)

[Woolburr]

Could be! If you think for one second that it isn't still a lucrative business here, you would be quite mistaken. They spend so much time chasing the pot growers and meth labs that the shine trade is booming again! :lol:

[CrazieCricket]

We went to a wedding on Saturday.. my oldest was a jr. bridesmaid...


my youngest was the flower girl.. but it was really sunny... and I was stuck in the audience so couldn't really get a good shot of her in action..


and they had really cute cake toppers.... lol.. ;)

Gosh you have beautiful girls!

I think I will continue to live in the type of area that I live in. Big properties, no associations, no rules, great views of the rail road, I can and do park wherever I want, I can make all the noise I want, I can have massive bonfires if I want, my garden was originally 60X120 feet (much smaller now), no pesky street lights, just a whole lot of freedom. Heck, we built a massive deck onto the front of our house and never even got a building permit for it.
Same here. We can do anything we want out on our place. :D

we drink tons of tea daily in Texas
I LOVE ice tea. I can't drink coffee (although I love it). Gives me a terrible tummy ache. Ice tea I can do though!!!

From the BBC:

The US consumes more bottles of wine than any other nation in the world. But almost 80 years after the end of Prohibition, buying a drink can still be tricky.

It's illegal, for instance, to buy vodka in Delaware to take to a party in Pennsylvania. And retailers in Maryland are not allowed to ship alcohol to anybody living in another state.

That's because of the 4,000 or so different laws that govern the alcohol industry and give individual states unprecedented rights to regulate sales and consumption within their borders.
and just what about the BOXES! hmmmmm?:lol:

PA has some of the most bizarre alcohol laws on the book. NC isn't far behind. You can buy beer and wine anywhere.....but you have to go to a state store to buy anything "harder". There are tons of communities around the state that are "dry". It is really strange to walk into some of the better known tourist towns and discover you can't have a beer with your meal.
There have been a few places (Kansas, New Mexico, Wyoming) that I always had to go to liquor stores to buy my wine. Stupid laws. Montana is a wonderful state! :D

[Woolburr]

Need a big store for those boxes Pea!

[Belmondo]

Quiet night.

At 4:00am, I expected a little excitement this morning.

[Woolburr]

Boo!

[gjl711]

Good morning

[Woolburr]

Morning!

[Belmondo]

Boo!Damn, Dan. You scared me half out of my wits.....

[Woolburr]

Just trying to drum up some excitement for you! :lol:

[Belmondo]

Thanks.

I'm off to donate a bunch of things to a local church, then home for a quick shower, then off again to LA to pick up BIL, who's currently flying back from New Zealand.

[Timphoto]

Good morning all. TGIF.

Chief you're quite the road warrior. I was scheduled for a day conference down in the East Bay, but decided to stay put since I'm not 100% and I don't think I could have handle 4 hours of driving in commute traffic on top of the conference itself. That would have been a 12 hour day and probably made me sick again.

[burnet44]

morning all
Shot SB last night
not many keepers
my bait sucks

[gjl711]

Ever wake up thinking that you were going to have an easy Friday, log in to check your emails, and the world has changed. :(:(:(

[*sigh*]

Good Morning.

[tupper]

This thread has my name all over it.. :oops:

[Timphoto]

Ever wake up thinking that you were going to have an easy Friday, log in to check your emails, and the world has changed. :(:(:(

Yep. All too frequently lately. Sorry JJ.


This thread has my name all over it.. :oops:

Yes it does. I'm afraid to ask, but inquiring minds want to know...Tupperware Party Sheep? Care to tell us the story behind your title?

[thomascanty]

This thread has my name all over it.. :oops:

I have a cat named Tupper (and not because of this thread, either).

[burnet44]

lol

[gjl711]

I have a cat named Tupper (and not because of this thread, either).

And the sheep come from??

[Chet]

Hi guys.

[thomascanty]

And the sheep come from??

Not my neighborhood... ;)

[gjl711]

I have sheepskin seat covers that are really comfortable especially on long trips. :)