Boston POTN Meet

[donlavange]

You made it look so frigid! I like the look of it! Ordered the WA 82mm adaptor from B&H today (in stock). Should be here by Monday and I will let you know if the Lee Polarizer competes with the Hoya.

[symbolphoto]

Yeah i thought it had a bit of an Infrared feel to it...

Cool, let me know how it works out for ya.

[Becca]

Oh, I like that! It does look really cold!

[HoRnYTuRbO]

man, no pics of u guys stuntin on the sleds???

[symbolphoto]

Went around a bit tonight, in the freezing cold.

http://www.tuffguyphotography.com/bostonnightcars1.jpg
http://www.tuffguyphotography.com/bostonnightcars2.jpg

[woloi]

http://www.tuffguyphotography.com/bostonnightcars2.jpg

Wow! I really like how that one came out! Better tonight than last night in the snow though. My friend lost his coat at Harper's Ferry, so a 2 mile walk back to Kenmore Square was out so we "had" to take a cab. I may have some photos from the show though...we'll see if any come out.

[donlavange]

[QUOTE=mumbles;5030653]Went around a bit tonight, in the freezing cold.

Leading no group? Brendan. . . . what is happening to you?

[pmk]

Hey mumbles et al,

Got up to the Whites today. No machines, just snowshoes. I'll see if I have anything post-worthy.

BTW: I got more victims for the Boston Bike Photo Extravanganza next spring. Expect two sets of photo tandemists.

pmk

[symbolphoto]

PMK! I was about to be like guess where i was today....;

http://www.brendanstewart.net/random/whitemountaindogs.jpg

But now that's blown ;) We probably drove past each other. A few times. I'm not happy with this photo. I need the 100-400 to really get in close. And the angle doesn't convey speed. (The dogs were barely trotting, granted). But i'd love to get these guys in full speed.

[bryanj87]

Love those night shots, Brendan. And that brown dog in front reminds me of mine when she was younger!

I walked around the park near my house today and got these:
http://www.bryanbzdula.com/newpics/albums/userpics/Slater-Park-06.jpg
http://www.bryanbzdula.com/newpics/albums/userpics/Slater-Park-07.jpg
http://www.bryanbzdula.com/newpics/albums/userpics/Wood-Texture-03.jpg

[kpratte]

Love those night shots, Brendan. And that brown dog in front reminds me of mine when she was younger!

I walked around the park near my house today and got these:
http://www.bryanbzdula.com/newpics/albums/userpics/Slater-Park-06.jpg

Heh, nice fall shot. ;) Of course, having 5 inches of the white stuff on the ground might have something to do with me saying it looks like fall..

- Ken

[bryanj87]

Heh, nice fall shot. ;) Of course, having 5 inches of the white stuff on the ground might have something to do with me saying it looks like fall..

- Ken
2 days ago, there was 3 inches on the ground. Look right at the base of the tree and that's what is left!! :)

[donlavange]

2 days ago, there was 3 inches on the ground. Look right at the base of the tree and that's what is left!! :)

Nice Bryan! I am sick of the cold unless you are vacationing in it!

[donlavange]

PMK! I was about to be like guess where i was today....;

http://www.brendanstewart.net/random/whitemountaindogs.jpg

But now that's blown ;) We probably drove past each other. A few times. I'm not happy with this photo. I need the 100-400 to really get in close. And the angle doesn't convey speed. (The dogs were barely trotting, granted). But i'd love to get these guys in full speed.

How long did you have to wait to catch these babies? You are the master!

[symbolphoto]

Nice photos Bryan!

Don, i'm certainly not the master. I'll be up there again trying to catch these dam dogs. I waited and waited. Usually military aircraft have a habit, especially at airshows of buzzing you from the opposite direction you expect them. Well this time, the dogs came from behind and i had 2 seconds to adjust. Grrrrr

[pmk]

Oh, I thought I'd pass on that the DeCordova Museum (Lincoln MA) has a good photography exhibit on now that I recommend called Presumed Innocence.

http://www.decordova.org/decordova/exhibit/2008/Presumed%20Innocence.htm

I went to see it last Saturday and was lucky enough to meet one of the photographers, Laura McPhee, who gave a nice talk about her work. She was kind enough to let me photograph her in front of one of her pieces. She uses one of those old-fashioned mahogany Deardorff viewfinder cameras that shoots 8x10" negatives. Pretty wild. If you're not familiar with her stuff, here's a short description of her work she did for her exhibit at the Museum of Fine Arts: http://www.boston.com/ae/theater_arts/specials/lauramcphee/


http://singlespeedphoto.zenfolio.com/img/v3/p245994970-5.jpg

pmk

[symbolphoto]

Very cool. I love her shot of the girl holding the turkey.

PMK, almost bike time, for us softcore folks. :) Prepping my bike stuff up for commuting into work again. Not sure if i should carry my gear with me. I'm going too see if it's too heavy...

This'll be close to my route;
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=quincy+center,+quincy+ma++to+11+milk+street,+bos ton+ma&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=49.444078,74.882813&ie=UTF8&t=h&z=12

[donlavange]

Very cool. I love her shot of the girl holding the turkey.

PMK, almost bike time, for us softcore folks. :) Prepping my bike stuff up for commuting into work again. Not sure if i should carry my gear with me. I'm going too see if it's too heavy...

This'll be close to my route;
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=quincy+center,+quincy+ma++to+11+milk+street,+bos ton+ma&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=49.444078,74.882813&ie=UTF8&t=h&z=12


I would not take an SLR daily on a commute unless you can isolate it in a backpack. Anything "on the bike" will transfer too much vibration to the camera and loosen things that will cost you dearly to have "fixed".

Why not this route?

http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=quincy+center,+quincy+ma++to+11+milk+street,+bos ton+ma&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=49.444078,74.882813&ie=UTF8&t=h&z=12

Even better, get someone with a good GPS and set up the parameters of No divided roads AND shortest route.

[symbolphoto]

yeah i meant it as a general route. I'll be following the beach for a decent amount of it. That's where i'm thinking possibly bringing the stuff. You never know. Especially in the summer in Boston. There will be a sudden outbreak and protest downtown, all the time it happens. Run downstairs catch a couple pics and head back up. :)

Edit: Not worried about things getting loose. I'd mostly be carrying it in a well padded bag regardless. It's mostly an issue of weight/bulk.

[pmk]

PMK, almost bike time, for us softcore folks. :) Prepping my bike stuff up for commuting into work again.

Good for you! I've been riding, but only 2-3 times a week. Just got back from a nice 35-mile ride before the sun set.

My guess is that there are some decent bike commuter routes that stay off of the really busy roads. Give MassBike a call for recommended routes (www.massbike.org (http://www.massbike.org)). I did the Hub on Wheels ride last fall (http://www.hubonwheels.org) and they went from Boston down to Quincy and looped back to Goverment Center along the coast. Very pretty.

I recommend carrying photo gear in your backpack -- this will keep your gear safe while riding.

pmk

[HoRnYTuRbO]

dude... you plan to do that everyday? thatsa crazZzy

Very cool. I love her shot of the girl holding the turkey.

PMK, almost bike time, for us softcore folks. :) Prepping my bike stuff up for commuting into work again. Not sure if i should carry my gear with me. I'm going too see if it's too heavy...

This'll be close to my route;
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=quincy+center,+quincy+ma++to+11+milk+street,+bos ton+ma&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=49.444078,74.882813&ie=UTF8&t=h&z=12

[symbolphoto]

That's the 'Plan' not sure if i can execute everyday. We'll see. It's really not that far when you think about it though. Should be interesting. You'd be amazed though the things you see while riding a bike that you don't while driving in a car. Plus i can park it just about anywhere. :)

[HoRnYTuRbO]

Plus i can park it just about anywhere. :)
the current car u drive, cant u fit that in your back pack or something? :p

[symbolphoto]

hah. I'm thinking about the smart car. Yes , i'm serious.

[donlavange]

hah. I'm thinking about the smart car. Yes , i'm serious.

I once flew out of Logan and back into Providence. I rode my bike to Logan to pick up my car. How did I get through the Tunnel?

[HoRnYTuRbO]

^^ was that a long time ago?

[symbolphoto]

I once flew out of Logan and back into Providence. I rode my bike to Logan to pick up my car. How did I get through the Tunnel?

Blue Line. If not... back of a taxi?

[GMACK24]

Has anyone else noticed the new lighting atop the Prudential? Its been like this for a couple of days now:

I took this last night.
Kinda neat. ..

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3233/2313978114_857b077e96.jpg

Link to my FLICKR website

http://www.flickr.com/photos/gmack24/2313978114/

[donlavange]

^^ was that a long time ago?

No, maybe 8 years ago!

[donlavange]

Blue Line. If not... back of a taxi?

Nah! I rode to the water taxi and took that! I guess, I misdirected you. Not a bad ride though. I took a camera on that trip, but did not stop to shoot much.

[symbolphoto]

Has anyone else noticed the new lighting atop the Prudential? Its been like this for a couple of days now:

I took this last night.
Kinda neat. ..




I did notice it the other night on the way back home from DC. It didn't look quite so blue to me. It looked more pure white. My guess is that they switched from Halogen bulbs to LED's. Now if they changed to color changing LED's that'd be kickass.

[symbolphoto]

Nah! I rode to the water taxi and took that! I guess, I misdirected you. Not a bad ride though. I took a camera on that trip, but did not stop to shoot much.

Haha... i'm thinking what on earth did this guy do. Lol...

Btw, went back to the same restaurant and got the waitress's number! j/k. But she was quite nice to me a second time around.

Regarding the bike ride, yeah it shouldn't be too bad. In my quest to get healthy, (already go to the gym 3 times a week), i think this will be a nice addition to actually dropping lbs vs. building muscle.

[HoRnYTuRbO]

^^ strong like BULL!
dude, dont get a smart car...........

So will the next meet be on Bikes?

[symbolphoto]

What's wrong with the Smart Car? Those things are great. Did you guys hear about the story with the guy parking in between two paid metered cars and the meter maid couldn't give them a ticket because technically both meters were paid.

That's awesome.

[bryanj87]

All this talk of bikes is making me feel really guilty about not having taken my bike out since last summer. Thanks for the motivation! :)

[HoRnYTuRbO]

What's wrong with the Smart Car? Those things are great. Did you guys hear about the story with the guy parking in between two paid metered cars and the meter maid couldn't give them a ticket because technically both meters were paid.

That's awesome.

its smaller then the Fit? i dont know how u go from turbo to 50 mpg. u going soft bro.
YGPM

[symbolphoto]

I am. And i'm getting older. You see what gas prices are? $150. USD BBl. I'm all set. I'll take the best gas mileage car out there!

[pmk]

All this talk of bikes is making me feel really guilty about not having taken my bike out since last summer. Thanks for the motivation! :)

Sunday was great: freezing temps, high winds, and weak legs still in hibernation. Still got in over 60 miles and 4000' of climbing. Ouch.

http://singlespeedphoto.zenfolio.com/img/v1/p156250861-4.jpg

[symbolphoto]

Kickass... i'm selling my Kona Caldera for a cyclecross bike. I wanna start putting in some miles. Mountain frame isnt' going to cut it daily.

[pmk]

Kickass... i'm selling my Kona Caldera for a cyclecross bike. I wanna start putting in some miles. Mountain frame isnt' going to cut it daily.

Cyclocross bikes RULE for commuting and general urban / seasonal use. Get some fenders for that pup, and you can ride rain or shine. They're super durable and you can get one pretty cheap.

17 of us rode Sunday, and I'd say that more that 3/4s had cyclocross bikes. Then when you get back on the road bike, you feel supercharged.

pk

[blalor]

hah. I'm thinking about the smart car. Yes , i'm serious.

I think you'll be really disappointed with it, after your last (not current) set of wheels: http://www.motoringfile.com/2008/03/10/mf-review-smart-fourtwo/

[HoRnYTuRbO]

I think you'll be really disappointed with it, after your last (not current) set of wheels: http://www.motoringfile.com/2008/03/10/mf-review-smart-fourtwo/

ROFL!!! WTF is that?

[blalor]

ROFL!!! WTF is that?

It's the $13,000 Smart FourTwo, a souped-up shopping cart with doors. ;) I want to like it. There should be a cheap, drivable, insanely efficient car for use in the city. This ain't it, tho. Too expensive, horrible dynamics, and not-good-enough fuel economy.

[symbolphoto]

Too bad about the smartcar. :(

So, the weather is slowly getting warmer, and i figure in a few weeks we may have temps that are reasonable for riding. Perhaps we should start planning ahead. I was personally thinking something like, around Boston and perhaps up to Harvard area and if we can make it that far, to the Mt. Auburn Cemetary. I'm not sure how it'd be now in the very early spring, but i figure it may be worth a shot.

If anyone has any suggestions, let's get this ball rolling! :)

[donlavange]

[QUOTE=pmk;5086869]Sunday was great: freezing temps, high winds, and weak legs still in hibernation. Still got in over 60 miles and 4000' of climbing. Ouch.

"Great" ? Sounds like absolute torture!, Brendan, PK is scaring me! Too "dedicated" Why I bet he won't even ride with a mirror user like "Style Man" (LOL)!!!

[bryanj87]

Hopefully I'll start riding to work by the end of the week. I'll really need to get in better shape to keep up with you all. I'm usually good for about 20-25 miles before my knees turn to rubber, probably less if I have all my gear on my back. :)

[symbolphoto]

Yeah i'm on the same boat, our company moves a block away to a more bike friendly building, (I refuse to leave my bike outside, thank you thieves). So that's my starting point. I actually like it cooler outside, because you need less deodorant when you get in. haha..

[symbolphoto]

So yeah, anyone have any photography-centric info on auburn cemetary in the next few weeks? Is it worth going? I think that'd be a nice ride and i hear it's beautiful there. Downtown to Cambridge isnt' too far.

[donlavange]

Hopefully I'll start riding to work by the end of the week. I'll really need to get in better shape to keep up with you all. I'm usually good for about 20-25 miles before my knees turn to rubber, probably less if I have all my gear on my back. :)

Bryan! This is intended to be an easy fun way to make images without parking hassles, costs, fuel etc.

I assume we are using to bikes to slow down and "smell and see the Roses". Don't worry about a kick ass 50 mile peloton ride. This should be fun. If there is a "breakaway", so be it, but I see us all turning into a "seeing" group"! I don't think anybody should be intimidated into not coming along for this/these as long as they:

A.) Love making images!

B.) Can get around reasonably well on their own mechanically sound bicycle!

Maybe we can do a prelude in the Seekonk, NW RI area to feel it out! And how about that dinner we talked about on Federal Hill?

[pmk]

Hey guyz ~ mumbles let me know that there were some bike / photo planning to be done.

Here's a route that's under 20 miles. It starts and ends at Redbones BBQ in Somerville. There is free parking on Sunday's at a municipal lot, and the idea of good grub and beer at the end of our journey would be most welcome.

The idea here is to head into Harvard Sq. for some shooting, then head along the Charles (more shooting) and head towards Boston Common. From there's we'd cruise down Newbury St, hit some of the Emerald Necklace parks and make our way to the Arnold Arboretum.

http://www.toporoute.com/cgi-bin/getSavedRoute.cgi?routeKey=CTCUYMLWHXPUWUO

This is just a white elephant. There are lots of other possibilities.

pk

[donlavange]

Looks like a nice route! And the food and beer sound good as well! If we stop for images a lot, it could be a long day? I can wear a mirror, ,. . . . right? LOL

Hey guyz ~ mumbles let me know that there were some bike / photo planning to be done.

Here's a route that's under 20 miles. It starts and ends at Redbones BBQ in Somerville. There is free parking on Sunday's at a municipal lot, and the idea of good grub and beer at the end of our journey would be most welcome.

The idea here is to head into Harvard Sq. for some shooting, then head along the Charles (more shooting) and head towards Boston Common. From there's we'd cruise down Newbury St, hit some of the Emerald Necklace parks and make our way to the Arnold Arboretum.

http://www.toporoute.com/cgi-bin/getSavedRoute.cgi?routeKey=CTCUYMLWHXPUWUO

This is just a white elephant. There are lots of other possibilities.

pk

[bryanj87]

A warmup ride/shoot locally (to us, Don) would be great! I'm hoping to get over to the East Bay Bike path before it gets too crowded. It's all flat, runs from Providence to Bristol through Barrington and Colt State Park.
http://www.riparks.com/eastbay.htm
A sub 20 mile ride/shoot anywhere around here would work. And dinner on the hill would be good, too. Maybe do some shooting around there while it's still light and then grab dinner?? Let me talk to my social planner (ie, wife) and I'll let you know. Obviously, anyone else would be more than welcome to join us, right??

Bryan! This is intended to be an easy fun way to make images without parking hassles, costs, fuel etc.

I assume we are using to bikes to slow down and "smell and see the Roses". Don't worry about a kick ass 50 mile peloton ride. This should be fun. If there is a "breakaway", so be it, but I see us all turning into a "seeing" group"! I don't think anybody should be intimidated into not coming along for this/these as long as they:

A.) Love making images!

B.) Can get around reasonably well on their own mechanically sound bicycle!

Maybe we can do a prelude in the Seekonk, NW RI area to feel it out! And how about that dinner we talked about on Federal Hill?

[bryanj87]

Hey guyz ~ mumbles let me know that there were some bike / photo planning to be done.

Here's a route that's under 20 miles. It starts and ends at Redbones BBQ in Somerville. There is free parking on Sunday's at a municipal lot, and the idea of good grub and beer at the end of our journey would be most welcome.

The idea here is to head into Harvard Sq. for some shooting, then head along the Charles (more shooting) and head towards Boston Common. From there's we'd cruise down Newbury St, hit some of the Emerald Necklace parks and make our way to the Arnold Arboretum.

http://www.toporoute.com/cgi-bin/getSavedRoute.cgi?routeKey=CTCUYMLWHXPUWUO

This is just a white elephant. There are lots of other possibilities.

pk
That seems do-able for me. Beer...mmmm...

[symbolphoto]

Is it picturesq over the way?

[donlavange]

Is it picturesq over the way?

If you are talking about the East Bay Bike path, yes there are many opportunities for images. Normally, we don't ride bike paths because of all the stopping and the walkers, skateboarders, 3 and 4 abreast of everything. But for image making, every stop is an opportunity.

Bryan. Name the time and starting point and I am in. How about you Brendan?

[woloi]

The only bike I have with me is my brother's Mongoose mountain bike (or maybe it's one of those rock hopping bikes...I'm not sure). I'm not really sure if I could do 20 miles on this bike, it's not a street bike by any means... Of course, if you guys think you'll be going pretty slow, it might be worth a shot if I'm free.

[blalor]

I'm interested, but pretty damn busy lately. I'll try to make a meetup if the time works, but don't try to plan around me. :)

[bryanj87]

If you are talking about the East Bay Bike path, yes there are many opportunities for images. Normally, we don't ride bike paths because of all the stopping and the walkers, skateboarders, 3 and 4 abreast of everything. But for image making, every stop is an opportunity.

Bryan. Name the time and starting point and I am in. How about you Brendan?

Yeah, lots of walkers on the bike path. Let me see if I can come up with a route that is under 20 miles that would take us by some picture-esq spots around here. I grew up in Rehoboth, and there are numerous places in town that I've wanted to shoot....the old village, congregational church, some small waterfalls, a few historic cemeteries. There are also some interesting urban places around, like Pawtucket, although I'm not sure how bike friendly it would be riding around there!

Don, I'm guessing you road ride a lot around, so you must have some decent routes for riding/shooting around Cumberland/Woonsocket/Lincoln, etc???

We could always try to ride around the East Side of Providence, and venture down the hill into downcity and back out to federal hill. LOTS of photo ops in Providence in a relatively compact area. :)

[donlavange]

Yeah, lots of walkers on the bike path. Let me see if I can come up with a route that is under 20 miles that would take us by some picture-esq spots around here. I grew up in Rehoboth, and there are numerous places in town that I've wanted to shoot....the old village, congregational church, some small waterfalls, a few historic cemeteries. There are also some interesting urban places around, like Pawtucket, although I'm not sure how bike friendly it would be riding around there!

Don, I'm guessing you road ride a lot around, so you must have some decent routes for riding/shooting around Cumberland/Woonsocket/Lincoln, etc???

We could always try to ride around the East Side of Providence, and venture down the hill into downcity and back out to federal hill. LOTS of photo ops in Providence in a relatively compact area. :)

The Brown and RISD area and quite soon the al fresco dining along Atwells Ave and environs will be starting. On the East Side there is always Swan Point cemetery, but I have been kicked out of there so many times it hardly seems worth it. But there are some great images (as well to Historic graves) to be seen there.

Up around here in the NE corner of the state, there are a few interesting routes. One from my house goes up around the reservoir into MA and back.

I think something that provides vistas, older semi urban and antique would be ideal!

[symbolphoto]

Yeah i'd be down for any bike riding and picture taking activities.

PMK, sounds good to me... let's do it.

Don, sounds good to me haha.

[bryanj87]

The Brown and RISD area and quite soon the al fresco dining along Atwells Ave and environs will be starting. On the East Side there is always Swan Point cemetery, but I have been kicked out of there so many times it hardly seems worth it. But there are some great images (as well to Historic graves) to be seen there.

Up around here in the NE corner of the state, there are a few interesting routes. One from my house goes up around the reservoir into MA and back.

I think something that provides vistas, older semi urban and antique would be ideal!

Don, that last line sums it up!! We can get all of that in Providence. I think this time of year, a more "urban" ride would be better for photos, since all the trees are grey. That being said, I'll give my vote for a bike/photo tour around Providence. When I get home tonight, I'll plot out a google map and post a suggested route. I'll also suggest a date of Sunday morning, March 30, weather permitting.

I'm also interested in the Boston ride.

Here's a link to some of my shots of Providence to give non locals an idea of what there is to see:
http://bryanbzdula.smugmug.com/gallery/4135817_qm78X#241308625

[bryanj87]

Ok, I made up a very rudimentary google map route for a 13 mile ride in Providence.

Click Here. (http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&hl=en&geocode=2583062208053597844,41.831529,-71.412885%3B17245333781570888278,41.823278,-71.417105%3B13962945980002223954,41.824030,-71.432470&saddr=301+Waterman+Street,+Providence,+Rhode+Islan d+(Witherby+Park)&daddr=585+Blackstone+Blvd,+Providence,+RI+02906+(S wan+Point+Cemetery)+to:brown+stadium,+providence,+ ri+to:1+Prospect+St+%23+1,+Providence,+RI+02912+(B rown+University)+to:prospect+park,+providence,+ri+ to:224+Benefit+St,+Providence,+RI+02903+(Rhode+Isl and+School+of+Design:+Museum+of+Art)+to:roger+will iams+national+memorial+to:82+Smith+St+%23+208,+Pro vidence,+RI+02903+(State+of+Rhode+Island:+Library) +to:111+Westminster+street,+providence,+ri+to:Sabi n+St%2FUS-1+S+%4041.823278,+-71.417105+to:Atwells+Ave+%4041.824030,+-71.432470+to:200+broadway,+providence,+ri+to:1+dav ol+square,+providence,+ri+to:96+henderson+street,+ providence,+ri+to:41.823845,-71.390147+to:301+waterman+street,+providence,+ri&mra=dpe&mrcr=12&mrsp=14&sz=15&via=9,14&dirflg=h&sll=41.829825,-71.39873&sspn=0.023567,0.039997&ie=UTF8&ll=41.829825,-71.39873&spn=0.047135,0.079994&t=h&z=14)

It would take us in a loop around the east side, to the state house, along water a bit, downtown, up to federal hill, back to the water and back to the park where we started. We'd get to see the old homes and buildings on the east side, the WWII & Irish famine memorials, RISD, Brown U, Point Street Bridge, the Superman Building downtown, etc.

Suggestions, Don or anyone? My wife and I are going to try to do a dry run in the car this weekend to check out parking at the start and a few of the stops along the way.

[yoyoboy]

Hey guys, I heard you talking about bikes, and I couldn't help but join in.
I''ll come along where ever you end up planning, I've been riding about 15-20 miles a day all winter, so I'd be up for a long distance slog if that ends up happening.

Brendan

[pmk]

Hey guys, I heard you talking about bikes, and I couldn't help but join in.


Cool beans! You'd be more than welcome to join in the fun. I think the idea would be to cruise around Boston and focus on photography, so it should be an easy fun ride. The key will be to have a good way to carry the gear. I'll be using my backpack and a tripod bag, slung messenger-style. Should be great fun.

I'd like to wait for slightly warmer weather .... maybe April 13 or 20th?

Some roads are still a bit iffy:

http://singlespeedphoto.zenfolio.com/img/v1/p1073639098-5.jpg

pmk

[bryanj87]

Cool beans! You'd be more than welcome to join in the fun. I think the idea would be to cruise around Boston and focus on photography, so it should be an easy fun ride. The key will be to have a good way to carry the gear. I'll be using my backpack and a tripod bag, slung messenger-style. Should be great fun.

I'd like to wait for slightly warmer weather .... maybe April 13 or 20th?

Some roads are still a bit iffy:

pmk

pmk, either of those two dates are ok with me at this point, although the 13th is the day after the Providence beer festival, so I may be a bit groggy!!

[donlavange]

Cool beans! You'd be more than welcome to join in the fun. I think the idea would be to cruise around Boston and focus on photography, so it should be an easy fun ride. The key will be to have a good way to carry the gear. I'll be using my backpack and a tripod bag, slung messenger-style. Should be great fun.

I'd like to wait for slightly warmer weather .... maybe April 13 or 20th?

Some roads are still a bit iffy:

http://singlespeedphoto.zenfolio.com/img/v1/p1073639098-5.jpg

pmk

This image reminds me of the time that Pauline and I mapped out a route for a tandem ride that showed us a road through the Hockomock Swamp! Not one of my better ideas! No wonder She doesn't trust me on these things anymore. LOL

[donlavange]

Ok, I made up a very rudimentary google map route for a 13 mile ride in Providence.

Click Here. (http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&hl=en&geocode=2583062208053597844,41.831529,-71.412885%3B17245333781570888278,41.823278,-71.417105%3B13962945980002223954,41.824030,-71.432470&saddr=301+Waterman+Street,+Providence,+Rhode+Islan d+(Witherby+Park)&daddr=585+Blackstone+Blvd,+Providence,+RI+02906+(S wan+Point+Cemetery)+to:brown+stadium,+providence,+ ri+to:1+Prospect+St+%23+1,+Providence,+RI+02912+(B rown+University)+to:prospect+park,+providence,+ri+ to:224+Benefit+St,+Providence,+RI+02903+(Rhode+Isl and+School+of+Design:+Museum+of+Art)+to:roger+will iams+national+memorial+to:82+Smith+St+%23+208,+Pro vidence,+RI+02903+(State+of+Rhode+Island:+Library) +to:111+Westminster+street,+providence,+ri+to:Sabi n+St%2FUS-1+S+%4041.823278,+-71.417105+to:Atwells+Ave+%4041.824030,+-71.432470+to:200+broadway,+providence,+ri+to:1+dav ol+square,+providence,+ri+to:96+henderson+street,+ providence,+ri+to:41.823845,-71.390147+to:301+waterman+street,+providence,+ri&mra=dpe&mrcr=12&mrsp=14&sz=15&via=9,14&dirflg=h&sll=41.829825,-71.39873&sspn=0.023567,0.039997&ie=UTF8&ll=41.829825,-71.39873&spn=0.047135,0.079994&t=h&z=14)

It would take us in a loop around the east side, to the state house, along water a bit, downtown, up to federal hill, back to the water and back to the park where we started. We'd get to see the old homes and buildings on the east side, the WWII & Irish famine memorials, RISD, Brown U, Point Street Bridge, the Superman Building downtown, etc.

Suggestions, Don or anyone? My wife and I are going to try to do a dry run in the car this weekend to check out parking at the start and a few of the stops along the way.

Looks good to me. Unlike all of you others, I have not been on the bike for a long time. In fact, I just started the treadmill a month ago, so the 13 miler fits my expectations very well. I hope to get out around here a few times prior, if it wold just stop raining,

[donlavange]

pmk, either of those two dates are ok with me at this point, although the 13th is the day after the Providence beer festival, so I may be a bit groggy!!

I think some folks are confusing or blending the 2 rides we have been discussing. Bryan has prepared a 13 mile around Providence (Oh, goes by Hunt Camera) for Sunday March 30 and PMK has routed a 20 miler around the Boston area for mid April (actual date TBD).

[pmk]

I think some folks are confusing or blending the 2 rides we have been discussing. Bryan has prepared a 13 mile around Providence (Oh, goes by Hunt Camera) for Sunday March 30 and PMK has routed a 20 miler around the Boston area for mid April (actual date TBD).

Actually, I don't think there's confusion. I threw out two possible dates: maybe April 13 or 20th? I'm waiting to hear back from our main man, mumbles, about what he'd prefer.

pmk

[donlavange]

Actually, I don't think there's confusion. I threw out two possible dates: maybe April 13 or 20th? I'm waiting to hear back from our main man, mumbles, about what he'd prefer.

pmk

I just meant that I have noted people talking about joining in whenever and there has not been much talk about the fact that there have been discussions about 2 locations PVD And BOS.

I would hope to do both. But I need to get out! I envy your dedication to getting out all year! Only rode all year a couple of times in my life!

Brendan is away this weekend and as April comes around, he will be "chomping at the bit" to set the date. Maybe we should set April 13 as a goal with April 20 as a backup in case of distasteful weather.

[bryanj87]

I just meant that I have noted people talking about joining in whenever and there has not been much talk about the fact that there have been discussions about 2 locations PVD And BOS.

I would hope to do both. But I need to get out! I envy your dedication to getting out all year! Only rode all year a couple of times in my life!

Brendan is away this weekend and as April comes around, he will be "chomping at the bit" to set the date. Maybe we should set April 13 as a goal with April 20 as a backup in case of distasteful weather.

I was going to suggest the same thing for the PVD ride...if it rain/snows/tornadoes on the 30th, we move it out to April 5th instead.

I'm planning on riding tomorrow for the first time since last summer!

[donlavange]

I was going to suggest the same thing for the PVD ride...if it rain/snows/tornadoes on the 30th, we move it out to April 5th instead.

I'm planning on riding tomorrow for the first time since last summer!

Where are you going to ride Bryan? I have a 3:15 appointment at the Apple store at Providence Place, But I would not mind joining you if it works for you!

[bryanj87]

Where are you going to ride Bryan? I have a 3:15 appointment at the Apple store at Providence Place, But I would not mind joining you if it works for you!

I was planning on riding into work tomorrow AM, assuming my bike doesn't need a major tune up. I remember I was having some shifter issues and the front brake needed adjustment the last time I rode it. If I need to work on it, I'll go for a short ride after the tune up in the afternoon if I get out of work early enough, but I don't think the timing will work out.

[GMACK24]

took a quick Pit Stop at the Lower Falls today

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3093/2348610770_a2da37586d_b.jpg

[GMACK24]

link to FLICK'R

http://www.flickr.com/photos/gmack24/2348610770/

[donlavange]

[QUOTE=GMACK24;5158061]took a quick Pit Stop at the Lower Falls today
/QUOTE]

What a great image! Almost seem 3D!!! Super sharp with great contrast! Any special workflow?

[GMACK24]

[quote=GMACK24;5158061]took a quick Pit Stop at the Lower Falls today
/QUOTE]

What a great image! Almost seem 3D!!! Super sharp with great contrast! Any special workflow?

no just had the setting on Landscape and snapped a few quick ones Hand Held with My Point and Shoot Taken with a Canon PowerShot A570 IS (http://www.flickr.com/cameras/canon/powershot_a570_is/).

Thanks for the Comments Don ! ! !
Much Appreciated.

[bryanj87]

So I drove around Providence today to try to figure out a bike route for those interested. I followed my initial route I posted last week, and made several changes.

What I ended up with are 2 routes, one is about 13.5 miles and the other is about 16 miles. The main difference is the short route cuts out Federal Hill.

Long Route (http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&hl=en&geocode=14439881496125781589,41.828090,-71.400660%3B4890353502239071949,41.825492,-71.400822%3B12775618660993655757,41.827600,-71.406543%3B180821328431551096,41.832648,-71.409557%3B16731988976976928611,41.819389,-71.400779%3B2583062208053597844,41.831529,-71.412885%3B9319844820259986929,41.828929,-71.415230%3B14981557594608961299,41.819900,-71.404110%3B17245333781570888278,41.823278,-71.417105%3B17422402514888231501,41.823586,-71.426539%3B13962945980002223954,41.824030,-71.432470%3B3671342029530032140,41.820459,-71.389688%3B16107758662440551620,41.826806,-71.382593&saddr=River+Dr,+Providence,+Providence,+Rhode+Isla nd+02906,+United+States&daddr=585+Blackstone+Blvd,+Providence,+RI+02906+(S wan+Point+Cemetery)+to:brown+stadium,+providence,+ ri+to:Angell+St+%4041.828090,+-71.400660+to:George+St+%4041.825492,+-71.400822+to:1+Prospect+St+%23+1,+Providence,+RI+0 2912+(Brown+University)+to:Angell+St+%4041.827600, +-71.406543+to:prospect+park,+providence,+ri+to:Jenc kes+St+%4041.832648,+-71.409557+to:224+Benefit+St,+Providence,+RI+02903+ (Rhode+Island+School+of+Design:+Museum+of+Art)+to: Benefit+St+%4041.819389,+-71.400779+to:roger+williams+national+memorial+to:8 2+Smith+St+%23+208,+Providence,+RI+02903+(State+of +Rhode+Island:+Library)+to:Francis+St%2FUS-1+%4041.828929,+-71.415230+to:41.82861,-71.411669+to:Unknown+road+%4041.819900,+-71.404110+to:111+Westminster+street,+providence,+r i+to:Sabin+St%2FUS-1+S+%4041.823278,+-71.417105+to:Atwells+Ave+%4041.823586,+-71.426539+to:Atwells+Ave+%4041.824030,+-71.432470+to:200+broadway,+providence,+ri+to:1+dav ol+square,+providence,+ri+to:Wickenden+St+%4041.82 0459,+-71.389688+to:Pitman+St%2FRichmond+Square+%4041.826 806,+-71.382593+to:River+Dr,+providence,+ri&mra=dpe&mrcr=7&mrsp=14&sz=16&via=3,4,6,8,10,13,14,15,17,18,22,23&dirflg=h&sll=41.828706,-71.410124&sspn=0.011784,0.019999&ie=UTF8&ll=41.833311,-71.408815&spn=0.047132,0.079994&t=h&z=14)
Short Route (http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&hl=en&geocode=14439881496125781589,41.828090,-71.400660%3B4890353502239071949,41.825492,-71.400822%3B12775618660993655757,41.827600,-71.406543%3B180821328431551096,41.832648,-71.409557%3B16731988976976928611,41.819389,-71.400779%3B2583062208053597844,41.831529,-71.412885%3B15062203888479340357,41.830170,-71.412972%3B17236020991542635091,41.828537,-71.411493%3B14981557594608961299,41.819900,-71.404110%3B17245333781570888278,41.823278,-71.417105%3B17422402514888231501,41.823586,-71.426539%3B13962945980002223954,41.824030,-71.432470%3B3671342029530032140,41.820459,-71.389688%3B16107758662440551620,41.826806,-71.382593&saddr=River+Dr,+Providence,+Providence,+Rhode+Isla nd+02906,+United+States&daddr=585+Blackstone+Blvd,+Providence,+RI+02906+(S wan+Point+Cemetery)+to:brown+stadium,+providence,+ ri+to:Angell+St+%4041.828090,+-71.400660+to:George+St+%4041.825492,+-71.400822+to:1+Prospect+St+%23+1,+Providence,+RI+0 2912+(Brown+University)+to:Angell+St+%4041.827600, +-71.406543+to:prospect+park,+providence,+ri+to:Jenc kes+St+%4041.832648,+-71.409557+to:224+Benefit+St,+Providence,+RI+02903+ (Rhode+Island+School+of+Design:+Museum+of+Art)+to: Benefit+St+%4041.819389,+-71.400779+to:roger+williams+national+memorial+to:8 2+Smith+St+%23+208,+Providence,+RI+02903+(State+of +Rhode+Island:+Library)+to:Gaspee+St%2FUS-1+%4041.830170,+-71.412972+to:Park+Row+%4041.828537,+-71.411493+to:Unknown+road+%4041.819900,+-71.404110+to:111+Westminster+street,+providence,+r i+to:1+davol+square,+providence,+ri+to:Wickenden+S t+%4041.820459,+-71.389688+to:Pitman+St%2FRichmond+Square+%4041.826 806,+-71.382593+to:River+Dr,+providence,+ri&mra=pr&mrcr=8&via=3,4,6,8,10,13,14,15,18,19&dirflg=h&sll=41.824996,-71.423879&sspn=0.011785,0.019999&ie=UTF8&ll=41.822206,-71.390598&spn=0.005893,0.009999&t=h&z=17)

There are numerous modifications we could make on the fly, but I tried to pick a route that will take us by a lot of the historic buildings (homes, churches, universities, gov't) on the east side, give us some nice views of the skyline, pass by the State House, the riverwalk and all the sculptures along the water, downcity for at the very least the Superman building, up to Federal Hill, and back along the water by the abandoned rail bridge.

How do all interested parties feel about either of these routes for Sunday, March 30 starting in the morning (weather permitting)? Any suggestions or modifications are welcomed.

[donlavange]

So I drove around Providence today to try to figure out a bike route for those interested. I followed my initial route I posted last week, and made several changes.

What I ended up with are 2 routes, one is about 13.5 miles and the other is about 16 miles. The main difference is the short route cuts out Federal Hill.

Long Route (http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&hl=en&geocode=14439881496125781589,41.828090,-71.400660%3B4890353502239071949,41.825492,-71.400822%3B12775618660993655757,41.827600,-71.406543%3B180821328431551096,41.832648,-71.409557%3B16731988976976928611,41.819389,-71.400779%3B2583062208053597844,41.831529,-71.412885%3B9319844820259986929,41.828929,-71.415230%3B14981557594608961299,41.819900,-71.404110%3B17245333781570888278,41.823278,-71.417105%3B17422402514888231501,41.823586,-71.426539%3B13962945980002223954,41.824030,-71.432470%3B3671342029530032140,41.820459,-71.389688%3B16107758662440551620,41.826806,-71.382593&saddr=River+Dr,+Providence,+Providence,+Rhode+Isla nd+02906,+United+States&daddr=585+Blackstone+Blvd,+Providence,+RI+02906+(S wan+Point+Cemetery)+to:brown+stadium,+providence,+ ri+to:Angell+St+%4041.828090,+-71.400660+to:George+St+%4041.825492,+-71.400822+to:1+Prospect+St+%23+1,+Providence,+RI+0 2912+(Brown+University)+to:Angell+St+%4041.827600, +-71.406543+to:prospect+park,+providence,+ri+to:Jenc kes+St+%4041.832648,+-71.409557+to:224+Benefit+St,+Providence,+RI+02903+ (Rhode+Island+School+of+Design:+Museum+of+Art)+to: Benefit+St+%4041.819389,+-71.400779+to:roger+williams+national+memorial+to:8 2+Smith+St+%23+208,+Providence,+RI+02903+(State+of +Rhode+Island:+Library)+to:Francis+St%2FUS-1+%4041.828929,+-71.415230+to:41.82861,-71.411669+to:Unknown+road+%4041.819900,+-71.404110+to:111+Westminster+street,+providence,+r i+to:Sabin+St%2FUS-1+S+%4041.823278,+-71.417105+to:Atwells+Ave+%4041.823586,+-71.426539+to:Atwells+Ave+%4041.824030,+-71.432470+to:200+broadway,+providence,+ri+to:1+dav ol+square,+providence,+ri+to:Wickenden+St+%4041.82 0459,+-71.389688+to:Pitman+St%2FRichmond+Square+%4041.826 806,+-71.382593+to:River+Dr,+providence,+ri&mra=dpe&mrcr=7&mrsp=14&sz=16&via=3,4,6,8,10,13,14,15,17,18,22,23&dirflg=h&sll=41.828706,-71.410124&sspn=0.011784,0.019999&ie=UTF8&ll=41.833311,-71.408815&spn=0.047132,0.079994&t=h&z=14)
Short Route (http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&hl=en&geocode=14439881496125781589,41.828090,-71.400660%3B4890353502239071949,41.825492,-71.400822%3B12775618660993655757,41.827600,-71.406543%3B180821328431551096,41.832648,-71.409557%3B16731988976976928611,41.819389,-71.400779%3B2583062208053597844,41.831529,-71.412885%3B15062203888479340357,41.830170,-71.412972%3B17236020991542635091,41.828537,-71.411493%3B14981557594608961299,41.819900,-71.404110%3B17245333781570888278,41.823278,-71.417105%3B17422402514888231501,41.823586,-71.426539%3B13962945980002223954,41.824030,-71.432470%3B3671342029530032140,41.820459,-71.389688%3B16107758662440551620,41.826806,-71.382593&saddr=River+Dr,+Providence,+Providence,+Rhode+Isla nd+02906,+United+States&daddr=585+Blackstone+Blvd,+Providence,+RI+02906+(S wan+Point+Cemetery)+to:brown+stadium,+providence,+ ri+to:Angell+St+%4041.828090,+-71.400660+to:George+St+%4041.825492,+-71.400822+to:1+Prospect+St+%23+1,+Providence,+RI+0 2912+(Brown+University)+to:Angell+St+%4041.827600, +-71.406543+to:prospect+park,+providence,+ri+to:Jenc kes+St+%4041.832648,+-71.409557+to:224+Benefit+St,+Providence,+RI+02903+ (Rhode+Island+School+of+Design:+Museum+of+Art)+to: Benefit+St+%4041.819389,+-71.400779+to:roger+williams+national+memorial+to:8 2+Smith+St+%23+208,+Providence,+RI+02903+(State+of +Rhode+Island:+Library)+to:Gaspee+St%2FUS-1+%4041.830170,+-71.412972+to:Park+Row+%4041.828537,+-71.411493+to:Unknown+road+%4041.819900,+-71.404110+to:111+Westminster+street,+providence,+r i+to:1+davol+square,+providence,+ri+to:Wickenden+S t+%4041.820459,+-71.389688+to:Pitman+St%2FRichmond+Square+%4041.826 806,+-71.382593+to:River+Dr,+providence,+ri&mra=pr&mrcr=8&via=3,4,6,8,10,13,14,15,18,19&dirflg=h&sll=41.824996,-71.423879&sspn=0.011785,0.019999&ie=UTF8&ll=41.822206,-71.390598&spn=0.005893,0.009999&t=h&z=17)

There are numerous modifications we could make on the fly, but I tried to pick a route that will take us by a lot of the historic buildings (homes, churches, universities, gov't) on the east side, give us some nice views of the skyline, pass by the State House, the riverwalk and all the sculptures along the water, downcity for at the very least the Superman building, up to Federal Hill, and back along the water by the abandoned rail bridge.

How do all interested parties feel about either of these routes for Sunday, March 30 starting in the morning (weather permitting)? Any suggestions or modifications are welcomed.

Either one. Short is most likely better considering time to stop etc. Have you ever thought about the number of people who have NO idea what the "Superman" building is!

Anyway, I am in for whatever!

[bryanj87]

Either one. Short is most likely better considering time to stop etc. Have you ever thought about the number of people who have NO idea what the "Superman" building is!

Anyway, I am in for whatever!

Yeah, I did consider that. I thought by referring to it as the Superman building, it would build curiosity and entice others to join us!!

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bank_of_America_Tower_(Providence) (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bank_of_America_Tower_%28Providence%29)

[bryanj87]

I'm looking forward to riding and shooting around Providence this Sunday. I rode about 10 miles Monday with my 20 pounds of gear on my back. Ugh, I'm outta shape. :(

The weather is looking good (sunny, mid 40's) and I think I've got a pretty good "suggested" route mapped out (I say suggested because we could change it up as we ride). Yes, I've revised it one last time to this 13 mile route (http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&hl=en&geocode=1778683766004391732,41.829360,-71.392130%3B1157365945343109393,41.825800,-71.397250%3B12775618660993655757,41.827600,-71.406543%3B180821328431551096,41.832648,-71.409557%3B16731988976976928611,41.819389,-71.400779%3B2583062208053597844,41.831529,-71.412885%3B9319844820259986929,41.828929,-71.415230%3B5023532548577423093,41.828630,-71.411710%3B14981557594608961299,41.819900,-71.404110%3B17245333781570888278,41.823278,-71.417105%3B17422402514888231501,41.823586,-71.426539%3B13962945980002223954,41.824030,-71.432470%3B3671342029530032140,41.820459,-71.389688%3B16107758662440551620,41.826806,-71.382593&saddr=River+Dr,+Providence,+Providence,+Rhode+Isla nd+02906,+United+States&daddr=Angell+St+%4041.829360,+-71.392130+to:Hope+St+%4041.825800,+-71.397250+to:1+Prospect+St+%23+1,+Providence,+RI+0 2912+(Brown+University)+to:Angell+St+%4041.827600, +-71.406543+to:prospect+park,+providence,+ri+to:Jenc kes+St+%4041.832648,+-71.409557+to:224+Benefit+St,+Providence,+RI+02903+ (Rhode+Island+School+of+Design:+Museum+of+Art)+to: Benefit+St+%4041.819389,+-71.400779+to:roger+williams+national+memorial+to:8 2+Smith+St+%23+208,+Providence,+RI+02903+(State+of +Rhode+Island:+Library)+to:Francis+St%2FUS-1+%4041.828929,+-71.415230+to:Park+Row+%4041.828630,+-71.411710+to:Unknown+road+%4041.819900,+-71.404110+to:111+Westminster+street,+providence,+r i+to:Sabin+St%2FUS-1+S+%4041.823278,+-71.417105+to:Atwells+Ave+%4041.823586,+-71.426539+to:Atwells+Ave+%4041.824030,+-71.432470+to:200+broadway,+providence,+ri+to:41.82 0119,-71.414223+to:1+davol+square,+providence,+ri+to:Wic kenden+St+%4041.820459,+-71.389688+to:Pitman+St%2FRichmond+Square+%4041.826 806,+-71.382593+to:River+Dr,+providence,+ri&mra=dpe&mrcr=8&mrsp=19&sz=16&via=1,2,4,6,8,11,12,13,15,16,19,21,22&dirflg=h&sll=41.820103,-71.414416&sspn=0.012105,0.019934&ie=UTF8&ll=41.825604,-71.397529&spn=0.048417,0.079737&z=14).

Any takers, besides myself and Don?

[donlavange]

I'm looking forward to riding and shooting around Providence this Sunday. I rode about 10 miles Monday with my 20 pounds of gear on my back. Ugh, I'm outta shape. :(

The weather is looking good (sunny, mid 40's) and I think I've got a pretty good "suggested" route mapped out (I say suggested because we could change it up as we ride). Yes, I've revised it one last time to this 13 mile route (http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&hl=en&geocode=1778683766004391732,41.829360,-71.392130%3B1157365945343109393,41.825800,-71.397250%3B12775618660993655757,41.827600,-71.406543%3B180821328431551096,41.832648,-71.409557%3B16731988976976928611,41.819389,-71.400779%3B2583062208053597844,41.831529,-71.412885%3B9319844820259986929,41.828929,-71.415230%3B5023532548577423093,41.828630,-71.411710%3B14981557594608961299,41.819900,-71.404110%3B17245333781570888278,41.823278,-71.417105%3B17422402514888231501,41.823586,-71.426539%3B13962945980002223954,41.824030,-71.432470%3B3671342029530032140,41.820459,-71.389688%3B16107758662440551620,41.826806,-71.382593&saddr=River+Dr,+Providence,+Providence,+Rhode+Isla nd+02906,+United+States&daddr=Angell+St+%4041.829360,+-71.392130+to:Hope+St+%4041.825800,+-71.397250+to:1+Prospect+St+%23+1,+Providence,+RI+0 2912+(Brown+University)+to:Angell+St+%4041.827600, +-71.406543+to:prospect+park,+providence,+ri+to:Jenc kes+St+%4041.832648,+-71.409557+to:224+Benefit+St,+Providence,+RI+02903+ (Rhode+Island+School+of+Design:+Museum+of+Art)+to: Benefit+St+%4041.819389,+-71.400779+to:roger+williams+national+memorial+to:8 2+Smith+St+%23+208,+Providence,+RI+02903+(State+of +Rhode+Island:+Library)+to:Francis+St%2FUS-1+%4041.828929,+-71.415230+to:Park+Row+%4041.828630,+-71.411710+to:Unknown+road+%4041.819900,+-71.404110+to:111+Westminster+street,+providence,+r i+to:Sabin+St%2FUS-1+S+%4041.823278,+-71.417105+to:Atwells+Ave+%4041.823586,+-71.426539+to:Atwells+Ave+%4041.824030,+-71.432470+to:200+broadway,+providence,+ri+to:41.82 0119,-71.414223+to:1+davol+square,+providence,+ri+to:Wic kenden+St+%4041.820459,+-71.389688+to:Pitman+St%2FRichmond+Square+%4041.826 806,+-71.382593+to:River+Dr,+providence,+ri&mra=dpe&mrcr=8&mrsp=19&sz=16&via=1,2,4,6,8,11,12,13,15,16,19,21,22&dirflg=h&sll=41.820103,-71.414416&sspn=0.012105,0.019934&ie=UTF8&ll=41.825604,-71.397529&spn=0.048417,0.079737&z=14).

Any takers, besides myself and Don?

What time are we going to start this?

[donlavange]

What time are we going to start this?

Doesn't matter as long as we stop at ALL Starbucks we pass!

[bryanj87]

What time are we going to start this?

I would say 8 or 9 am, in case any of you Boston area folks are planning on driving down. Probably no later than that, since the streets will start to fill up with cars/suvs by late morning. Once we get a head count, we can take vote on the best time for everyone.

[kpratte]

Doesn't matter as long as we stop at ALL Starbucks we pass!Interesting priorities. :)

- Ken

[symbolphoto]

Hrmm, this sunday? 8 or 9 sounds good. Let me run this by the GF, see if she's in or not. But i could most likely make this.

[donlavange]

Interesting priorities. :)

- Ken

And they sound GOOD to you. . . .Right?

[donlavange]

Hrmm, this sunday? 8 or 9 sounds good. Let me run this by the GF, see if she's in or not. But i could most likely make this.

Gee, I am glad to see that you are among us again! How was your trip?? Bryce is so boring, HUH? (right!) LOL

[holland_patrick]

The only bike I have with me is my brother's Mongoose mountain bike (or maybe it's one of those rock hopping bikes...I'm not sure). I'm not really sure if I could do 20 miles on this bike, it's not a street bike by any means... Of course, if you guys think you'll be going pretty slow, it might be worth a shot if I'm free.


I'm sure you could keep up and those granny gears would rock you up the hills...


Man all this talk about bikes and here i am stuck at home with a torn ACL/PCL :(

[Becca]

I'm sure you could keep up and those granny gears would rock you up the hills...


Man all this talk about bikes and here i am stuck at home with a torn ACL/PCL :(

What did you do Patrick? A bad run down the firehouse pole? :) I hope you're all healed soon!

[woloi]

I'm sure you could keep up and those granny gears would rock you up the hills...


Man all this talk about bikes and here i am stuck at home with a torn ACL/PCL :(

I probably could keep up...though I'm not sure about keeping up while carrying gear on my back :p. I unfortunately don't even really have a good bag to carry camera gear in...that's on the list of things to purchase once I graduate and get a job...only two more months...till the graduating part at least.

[bryanj87]

Alright, here's the deal for Sunday's Providence ride. We'll meet along River Drive in Providence near the Narragansett Boat Club. There is plenty of free parking along the road there for Blackstone Park and the Boat Club.

For directions, use google maps and enter from your location to "River Dr, Providence, RI". (For some reason, if you enter river drive instead of river dr, it puts you in another town.) If you need an address, enter 2 River Dr, the address of the boat club.

How does 8:30 am sound? We'll meet then, and hang out for 15 minutes or so for any stragglers. :)

So it's myself, Don, maybe mumbles, and..... anyone else? Yes, we can stop at a Starbucks if anyone needs a fix!

[donlavange]

Alright, here's the deal for Sunday's Providence ride. We'll meet along River Drive in Providence near the Narragansett Boat Club. There is plenty of free parking along the road there for Blackstone Park and the Boat Club.

For directions, use google maps and enter from your location to "River Dr, Providence, RI". (For some reason, if you enter river drive instead of river dr, it puts you in another town.) If you need an address, enter 2 River Dr, the address of the boat club.

How does 8:30 am sound? We'll meet then, and hang out for 15 minutes or so for any stragglers. :)

So it's myself, Don, maybe mumbles, and..... anyone else? Yes, we can stop at a Starbucks if anyone needs a fix!

OK, 8:30 it is! And just to prove how in shape I am, I am picking my unridden freshly tuned bike up in the AM Saturday! So Starbucks is a need, not a want. LOL How about it Brendan?

[donlavange]

Alright, here's the deal for Sunday's Providence ride. We'll meet along River Drive in Providence near the Narragansett Boat Club. There is plenty of free parking along the road there for Blackstone Park and the Boat Club.

For directions, use google maps and enter from your location to "River Dr, Providence, RI". (For some reason, if you enter river drive instead of river dr, it puts you in another town.) If you need an address, enter 2 River Dr, the address of the boat club.

How does 8:30 am sound? We'll meet then, and hang out for 15 minutes or so for any stragglers. :)

So it's myself, Don, maybe mumbles, and..... anyone else? Yes, we can stop at a Starbucks if anyone needs a fix!

Bryan:

I think you need to clarify it a little more. I Google mapped the location and Boat Club and got :
1 in North Providence off Rt. 7 North of Mineral Spring
1 Around RISD
And 1 in Johnston

None of which are on the water. Is this on River Drive just North of Waterman and on the River?

[bryanj87]

Ok, I just tried it. If you enter 2 river dr, you get Johnston and that's no good. In google maps, you have to enter it exactly as "River Dr, Providence, RI" and it returns the correct location. Here is a link (http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&q=River+Dr,+Providence,+Providence,+Rhode+Island+0 2906,+United+States&sll=41.7998,-71.48051&sspn=0.012109,0.019934&ie=UTF8&cd=2&geocode=0,41.832600,-71.378060&t=h&z=16&iwloc=addr) to the start/finish location. I guess google maps isn't perfect!

Yes Don, it is the River Dr north of Waterman along the Seekonk River. Here is the site for directions to the boat club.

http://rownbc.org/contact.php

We will meet up right around there. So far it's me, you and another who PM'd me.

[symbolphoto]

Ok, is this tomorrow? If so, count me and the GF in.

[donlavange]

Ok, is this tomorrow? If so, count me and the GF in.

This is getting to be interesting! More the merryer (is that really a word?)

[bryanj87]

Ok, is this tomorrow? If so, count me and the GF in.

Yes, tomorrow, Sunday the 30th at about 8:30 am. Cool, now there's five of us!

[donlavange]

Cool alright! I hope this damn wind diminishes a little. I was in Providence this morning and it was blowing hard!

See you in the AM. Off to Spark in Newport for Dinner tonight!

[bryanj87]

Wow, the State of Rhode Island has made a mess out of the directions to get to River Dr where we are starting thanks to the 195 relocation. The link I posted earlier for the Narragansett Boat Club directions are out of date. If you are taking the highway (Rt 95 to Rt 195 East), note that exit 3 Gano Street is CLOSED. And google, mapquest, yahoo and AAA are all out of date with regards to exit closures.

Here are what should be the most accurate directions:
From Rt 95 South:
Take Exit 27
Turn Left at George Street-continue to follow George St
Slight Right at East Avenue
Left at Blackstone Blvd
Continue on Butler Ave
Turn Left at Angell Street
Turn Left at River Dr

From Rt 95 North:
Take Exit 27
Merge onto Pearl Street
Turn Right at George Street
See above directions from George Street to River Dr.

Here is our starting point:
River Dr, Providence, RI (http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=river+dr,+providence,+ri&sll=42.029755,-71.596705&sspn=0.772189,1.275787&ie=UTF8&z=16&iwloc=addr)

Had I known it was going to be such a cluster to get there, we'd have started elsewhere. If anyone should get lost in the city, give me a call and I'll try my best to get you to us. 508-559-3535

[symbolphoto]

ok, i'll see you guys in the A.M. does anyone have a spare bike laying around for Snir? If so please post ASAP.

[bryanj87]

ok, i'll see you guys in the A.M. does anyone have a spare bike laying around for Snir? If so please post ASAP.

Ask Don to bring his tandem. Hahaha....

[bryanj87]

Whew, we had a great time today on our ride around Providence. We did more riding than shooting, covering about 13 miles. We think a p&s may be better for riding and shooting instead of lugging around all that gear. Oh, and don't ever listen to me when I say "This is the last hill" Sorry Davis! :)

Here are 2 that I processed so far.
http://www.bryanbzdula.com/newpics/albums/userpics/Providence-23z.jpg

http://www.bryanbzdula.com/newpics/albums/userpics/Providence-24.jpg

Next time we do Providence, it'll be walking in warmer weather. :)

[terrormav]

It not your fault I'm so out of Shape....lol but i had loads of fun not counting the near death experience...lol. and did manage to take a few in Kennedy plaza while i waited for my ride. looking forward to the next meet.

Here are my shots for today and as always C&C welcome and WANTED!!!

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a43/terrormav/potn/_MG_0001-1.jpg

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a43/terrormav/potn/_MG_0005.jpg

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a43/terrormav/potn/_MG_0012.jpg

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a43/terrormav/potn/_MG_0014.jpg

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a43/terrormav/potn/_MG_0015.jpg

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a43/terrormav/potn/_MG_0017.jpg

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a43/terrormav/potn/_MG_0022.jpg

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a43/terrormav/potn/_MG_0028.jpg

[donlavange]

[QUOTE=terrormav;5226670]It not your fault I'm so out of Shape....lol but i had loads of fun not counting the near death experience...lol. and did manage to take a few in Kennedy plaza while i waited for my ride. looking forward to the next meet.

/QUOTE]

Both you and Bryan piked up some nice shots and COLORS on a day with such harsh light!

[symbolphoto]

Yeah it was a great run. I haven't ridden since last summer. I have some shots, but since my power cord for my laptop **** the bed, i have to pick up another today to process. Thanks Bryan for setting that up. We also had a great time at dinner. Thanks Don, and i hate you! (You know why).

[symbolphoto]

ok you bike guys... i'm trying to sell mine;

http://boston.craigslist.org/gbs/bik/628782967.html

I've already cut off $400 from the price. Somebody somewhere must want this, what say you bike experts? What am i doing wrong here?

[pmk]

http://boston.craigslist.org/gbs/bik/628782967.html

What am i doing wrong here?

Hey mumbles, you might actually include a price. Maybe you should post it here too. Lots of Boston -area mountain bikers.

http://www.nemba.org/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=29

pmk

[symbolphoto]

Price it up top! PMK ;)

Looks like it's probably sold tonight. We'll see.

In any case, i totally haven't had time to complete the photos we took in RI. I gotta get those done. Looking forward to some other bike stuff this summer for sure.

[pmk]

Price it up top! PMK ;)


Doh! It was so big, I missed it!

Hey, someone should go take photos of the Anonymous protest to get some cool photos of protesters wearing Guy Fawkes masks. It's taking place April 12. 11am-2pm at 448 Beacon St. and 2-4pm at the Common.

I posted a few photos on POTN here (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=481704&highlight=v+for+vendetta).

pmk

[woloi]

That sounds like it'd be something fun to go see, except there's supposed to be a lot of rain, so I'm not sure how well that'd work out.

[bryanj87]

Price it up top! PMK ;)

Looks like it's probably sold tonight. We'll see.

In any case, i totally haven't had time to complete the photos we took in RI. I gotta get those done. Looking forward to some other bike stuff this summer for sure.

That would be cool, but what we really want to see are your Bryce pictures.;)

[Mike Photo]

Hey guys havent been on this thread in awhile... thought I'd see if there was anything planned for this summer... I know of some surf competitions if anyone is interested...

Also I'm having trouble finding business insurance for my gear, this is new to me and not sure where to look. I dont need a lot probably 5k. If anyone can help Please PM me.

Mike Photo

[flyfisher]

Mike
I have a rider on my home owners policy. you could try that.

[pmk]

That sounds like it'd be something fun to go see, except there's supposed to be a lot of rain, so I'm not sure how well that'd work out.

Nice to see that the weathermen(women) are on the ball .... NOT. Saturday was gorgeous. Went to Boston to check out some galleries, thinking it was gonna be a rainy day, and when the sun popped out with mid-60 temps, we walked up to the Common. I was able to shoot some of the Anonymous rally. Here's one I posted on POTN (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=485774&highlight=anonymous).

pmk

[woloi]

Nice to see that the weathermen(women) are on the ball .... NOT. Saturday was gorgeous. Went to Boston to check out some galleries, thinking it was gonna be a rainy day, and when the sun popped out with mid-60 temps, we walked up to the Common. I was able to shoot some of the Anonymous rally. Here's one I posted on POTN (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=485774&highlight=anonymous).

pmk

Yeah...seriously...but that's New England weather for you ;). Figures too, because I had an outdoor event today that I kinda bailed on because it was nasty outside, even though it wasn't supposed to rain.

I like the photos, though I'm curious, did you wear a mask while using the camera? Some of the stuff I've been reading about on the Anonymous websites is a little crazy...

[pmk]

No mask for me. I have no opinion on scientology, though I'm admitted non-religious. I've always been fascinated with masks though.

The anonymous people are a very courteous and well-behaved bunch. They even let me climb up the stairs near the podium so I could get some crowd shots.

pmk

[pmk]

Oh, if you've never been, I recommend checking out the galleries on Harrison Ave. There was a ton of photography at the SOWA Galleries (http://www.sowaartistsguild.com/), including some of Laura McPhee (http://singlespeedphoto.zenfolio.com/img/v3/p245994970-4.jpg)'s stuff (one of her photos sells for $29K!), and we saw a cool exhibit by Ben Sloat at the Laconia Gallery across the street. He's got some bizarre photography and installation art. Ben was at the gallery and let me photograph some of his installation stuff. Here it is. (http://singlespeedphoto.zenfolio.com/p19948627/?photo=h004696F5#4626165)

pmk

[donlavange]

Oh, if you've never been, I recommend checking out the galleries on Harrison Ave. There was a ton of photography at the SOWA Galleries (http://www.sowaartistsguild.com/), including some of Laura McPhee (http://singlespeedphoto.zenfolio.com/img/v3/p245994970-4.jpg)'s stuff (one of her photos sells for $29K!), and we saw a cool exhibit by Ben Sloat at the Laconia Gallery across the street. He's got some bizarre photography and installation art. Ben was at the gallery and let me photograph some of his installation stuff. Here it is. (http://singlespeedphoto.zenfolio.com/p19948627/?photo=h004696F5#4626165)

pmk

A really nice shot. I love the interplay of the shadow with the art itself which combines to make another form of ART! Great!

Still grinding those miles? I have got in . . . . maybe 80 miles already. . LOL Not much by the old standards. 10 years ago, I had 1000 miles by April 15th. . . . it is disgusting to get older! Have fun!

[kpratte]

and we saw a cool exhibit by Ben Sloat at the Laconia Gallery across the street. He's got some bizarre photography and installation art. Ben was at the gallery and let me photograph some of his installation stuff. Here it is. (http://singlespeedphoto.zenfolio.com/p19948627/?photo=h004696F5#4626165)At first I thought it was a hawk or something in the door, then I took the same opinion as you, kinda bizarre stuff. None the less, good shots.

- Ken

[symbolphoto]

PMK, cool stuff.

I finally decided on a new ride, the Bianchi Volpe. It's a CC, that i'm goign to slap some fenders and rack on, and make it my commuter. Bought it from Wheelworks in Sommerville, from who else but the old Frenchman.

I need to post my Zion, Bryce and Providence photos.. i'll get them up eventually, i went to a UFC fight over the weekend, probably, the most difficult conditions i've ever had to shoot. Photos here;

http://picasaweb.google.com/boosting4/UFC

Enjoy!

[pmk]

The Volpe's a good choice for a commuter special. The color's "Gang Green", right?

Your fight pictures are well done -- it definitely looked like a tough situation to photograph. I especially like this one (http://picasaweb.google.com/boosting4/UFC/photo#5188924559829734002).


pmk

[symbolphoto]

Thanks man, Gang Green was last year, this year it's like SandStone or somethign like that.

[symbolphoto]

Ok, so this thread is waaaay too inactive. I'm finally picking up my bike this weekend. We really need to execute on PMK's bike route. Who's in? Weather is no longer a real factor, well aside from rain.

[donlavange]

The Volpe's a good choice for a commuter special. The color's "Gang Green", right?

Your fight pictures are well done -- it definitely looked like a tough situation to photograph. I especially like this one (http://picasaweb.google.com/boosting4/UFC/photo#5188924559829734002).


pmk

That is soooo nice! It looks like it has a Lucis Art effect! The fence would have driven me insane, and Brendan worked it in nicely!

[donlavange]

Ok, so this thread is waaaay too inactive. I'm finally picking up my bike this weekend. We really need to execute on PMK's bike route. Who's in? Weather is no longer a real factor, well aside from rain.

If the weather is good, I have major yard stuff to get done or I will be run out of the "hood". I will be in Boston sometime Sunday to pick up my Granddaughter and her nubile friend (gotcha) who are visiting me for a few days!

If it is Sunday, maybe I can "merge" with your route for a few shots??? I have only ridden a couple times since the Providence thing.

[bryanj87]

If the weather is good, I have major yard stuff to get done or I will be run out of the "hood". I will be in Boston sometime Sunday to pick up my Granddaughter and her nubile friend (gotcha) who are visiting me for a few days!

If it is Sunday, maybe I can "merge" with your route for a few shots??? I have only ridden a couple times since the Providence thing.

I hear you on the yardwork, Don. Damn grubs ate my front lawn, leaving only the weeds.:mad:

I rode to work today (18 miles round trip) as my first ride since Providence and somehow injured my tailbone. I'm going to get it checked out tomorrow.

About the only thing I've been taking pics of lately is my dog...

[woloi]

So I'm done with college in a week and a half and graduation is just under a month away. I have an outstanding offer from NUWC, down in Newport, RI, and I'm pretty sure I'm going to accept the offer.

"Unfortunately" I know absolutely nothing about Newport! So while I have one friend from school who's willing to show me around, if anyone wants to meet up in Newport, definitely let me know! I'm busy the next two weekends, as well as the weekend of May 17th (Graduation!), but if anyone wants to walk around Newport any other weekend in May, definitely let me know.

Also, if anyone has tips/suggestions/etc on where to live in the Newport area, definitely let me know. My lease in Worcester ends on May 31st (though my roommates are staying, so I'm only "officially" getting kicked out), so assuming I take the NUWC offer I'm going to need a place relatively soon...

[bryanj87]

So I'm done with college in a week and a half and graduation is just under a month away. I have an outstanding offer from NUWC, down in Newport, RI, and I'm pretty sure I'm going to accept the offer.

"Unfortunately" I know absolutely nothing about Newport! So while I have one friend from school who's willing to show me around, if anyone wants to meet up in Newport, definitely let me know! I'm busy the next two weekends, as well as the weekend of May 17th (Graduation!), but if anyone wants to walk around Newport any other weekend in May, definitely let me know.


Newport is an awesome place! My wife and I would love to join you for a walk around and some photo shooting. I'm sure some others here would be up for that as well. After your graduation would be fine, we're on vaca in the Pacific Northwest from the last 2 weeks in May. There are some great places to shoot around there-Fort Adams, Fort Wetherill, Thames Street, Newport Bridge and Harbour, the mansions, the cliff walk, etc and I've been dying to get down there again.

[HoRnYTuRbO]

PMK, cool stuff.

I finally decided on a new ride, the Bianchi Volpe. It's a CC, that i'm goign to slap some fenders and rack on, and make it my commuter. Bought it from Wheelworks in Sommerville, from who else but the old Frenchman.

I need to post my Zion, Bryce and Providence photos.. i'll get them up eventually, i went to a UFC fight over the weekend, probably, the most difficult conditions i've ever had to shoot. Photos here;

http://picasaweb.google.com/boosting4/UFC

Enjoy!

nice series B! the one with the trophy my fav. Did u know him?

[symbolphoto]

Yeah he's a friend of mine. Dam, i didn't even think to invite you, i forgot you are probably completely into that. Next time i'll give you a ring.

[blonde]

Yeah he's a friend of mine. Dam, i didn't even think to invite you, i forgot you are probably completely into that. Next time i'll give you a ring.

remind me never to talk to you again.... :evil:

[HoRnYTuRbO]

Yeah he's a friend of mine. Dam, i didn't even think to invite you, i forgot you are probably completely into that. Next time i'll give you a ring.
yah man, let me know next time.

[bryanj87]

Wife and I had to run an errand in Providence today. I managed to get these afterwards, plus lunch and a beer at Trinity Brewhouse. Woohoo! :D
http://www.bryanbzdula.com/newpics/albums/userpics/Providence-26.jpg
http://www.bryanbzdula.com/newpics/albums/userpics/Providence-27.jpg
http://www.bryanbzdula.com/newpics/albums/userpics/Providence-28.jpg

[mai_lin]

So I'm done with college in a week and a half and graduation is just under a month away. I have an outstanding offer from NUWC, down in Newport, RI, and I'm pretty sure I'm going to accept the offer.

"Unfortunately" I know absolutely nothing about Newport! So while I have one friend from school who's willing to show me around, if anyone wants to meet up in Newport, definitely let me know! I'm busy the next two weekends, as well as the weekend of May 17th (Graduation!), but if anyone wants to walk around Newport any other weekend in May, definitely let me know.

Also, if anyone has tips/suggestions/etc on where to live in the Newport area, definitely let me know. My lease in Worcester ends on May 31st (though my roommates are staying, so I'm only "officially" getting kicked out), so assuming I take the NUWC offer I'm going to need a place relatively soon...

Unfortunately anywhere near Newport/East Bay/South County will be very expensive, comparatively, especially since you will be looking close to summer when real estate is prime in that area. If you don't mind a little drive E. Providence or Fall River aren't far and much more affordable (both 'over the bridge' and fairly easy to get to Newport in about 20 minutes from) - not to mention easier to get ANYWHERE from. Newport (an island) can be such a PITA to get off of in inclement weather or traffice.

Personally I avoid Newport like the plague in the summer unless I'm taking the ferry down from Providence.

Although I'd love to join people I'm enjoying the prison they call pregnancy induced bed rest and expect to stay that way, god willing, until the end of summer - so all those good outings are out for me. I'm enjoying tinkering with PS CS2 in the mean time but I'd love some new photos outside. Have fun for me!


Jen D.

BTW - does NUWC mean the naval war college? My husband interviewed for a position in the war games area a few years ago - big turn over but he would have loved it. Lost it to a less qualified person who had military history, unfortunately.

[kpratte]

Although I'd love to join people I'm enjoying the prison they call pregnancy induced bed rest and expect to stay that way, god willing, until the end of summer - so all those good outings are out for me. I'm enjoying tinkering with PS CS2 in the mean time but I'd love some new photos outside. Have fun for me!

Last edited by mai_lin : 6 Hours Ago at 23:01.
I see you are preparing for the next phase --> no sleep. :) Then you'll be wondering what the heck you did with all that "free time" that you had before. On the bright side, you get yourself a photography subject. Congrats and hopefully the bed rest isn't too bad.

- Ken
(I have a 4 year old son)

[donlavange]

Wife and I had to run an errand in Providence today. I managed to get these afterwards, plus lunch and a beer at Trinity Brewhouse. Woohoo!

Love the India Point Shot! I am in NYC with my Granddaughter and a friend, We are to meet up with a Flickr friend from Japan who is on a 180 or so day trip around the World!

So sucks that B&H and all the big stores are closed for Jewish Holidays. Going down to Calumet today!

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remind me never to talk to you again.... :evil:

Sorry mang... you have been so out of it man. I totally forgot. I haven't seen you in like a freakin' year. Where the hell are you? I've emailed you countless times.

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Love the India Point Shot! I am in NYC with my Granddaughter and a friend, We are to meet up with a Flickr friend from Japan who is on a 180 or so day trip around the World!

So sucks that B&H and all the big stores are closed for Jewish Holidays. Going down to Calumet today!

I hear you on that one. Those dam Jews! (Just kidding snir) ;)

Wow a 180day trip? haha, i'd never be able to get back into the groove of everyday work life again. Do they have a website? I'd be really interested to see some of their photos.

[bryanj87]

Love the India Point Shot! I am in NYC with my Granddaughter and a friend, We are to meet up with a Flickr friend from Japan who is on a 180 or so day trip around the World!

So sucks that B&H and all the big stores are closed for Jewish Holidays. Going down to Calumet today!

Thanks! I'll be in NYC later this week for a few days. I was hoping to visit B&H, but I guess not. Maybe I'll just press my face against the window and drool. ;)

[mai_lin]

[/i]I see you are preparing for the next phase --> no sleep. :) Then you'll be wondering what the heck you did with all that "free time" that you had before. On the bright side, you get yourself a photography subject. Congrats and hopefully the bed rest isn't too bad.

- Ken
(I have a 4 year old son)

From my husbands account that all I do all day :rolleyes: He's just mad he has to watch our 2 year old (which I don't blame him on) but at least the weather has been nice enough to shove her out into the yard to burn off some energy...

Still saving my pennies for a starter light set for the basement - the baby is due in September and as a result getting nice lighting/outdoor shots will be out of the question with a newborn so I need a nice set up for the winter... just holding out for this incentive package we're being promised :confused:


Jen D.

[Becca]

Thanks! I'll be in NYC later this week for a few days. I was hoping to visit B&H, but I guess not. Maybe I'll just press my face against the window and drool. ;)

Make sure you post a picture of that! :D

[woloi]

BTW - does NUWC mean the naval war college? My husband interviewed for a position in the war games area a few years ago - big turn over but he would have loved it. Lost it to a less qualified person who had military history, unfortunately.

I think that there's a naval war college on the base, but I'm actually not sure. My offer is for a purely civilian engineering role, though it's developing things directly for the navy.

As far as living in East Providence or elsewhere, I'm not really sure what I'm doing yet. I have to accept the offer first, though I'm fairly certain I will be accepting this offer :). Then I'll probably at least look around at prices around Newport. If I find something good, awesome, if not, there's plenty of other places around to look!

[donlavange]

Thanks! I'll be in NYC later this week for a few days. I was hoping to visit B&H, but I guess not. Maybe I'll just press my face against the window and drool. ;)

Calumet is open and worth the visit. 22 W 22nd. After April 28, all will be back to normal and B&H and Adorama and 42nd Street Photo will be draining our cash.

Tuesday is my 25th anniversary and Pauline is begging me to "LET" her buy me a 1Ds Mark111! Hmm, what should I do? I mean what would I do with my 5D?

[donlavange]

I hear you on that one. Those dam Jews! (Just kidding snir) ;)

Wow a 180day trip? haha, i'd never be able to get back into the groove of everyday work life again. Do they have a website? I'd be really interested to see some of their photos.

Actually it is a 29 year old lady who works and supports her retired Mom and Dad and, in spite of that, saves most of her other money for these extended trips. She leaves in the morning for London. She bought 20 rolls of Velvia 100F and 20 rolls of Velvia 400X at Calumet because it was "such a deal". I guess compared to Argentina (where she just came from) and London (where she goes next) it is a bargain here!

[bryanj87]

Tuesday is my 25th anniversary and Pauline is begging me to "LET" her buy me a 1Ds Mark111! Hmm, what should I do? I mean what would I do with my 5D?

Happy Anniversary! A 1Ds MkIII...twist your arm, right? Hmmm, what do pre-owned 5D's go for? If you were thinking of unloading it, I might be able to scrape up enough to take it off your hands. Of course, I'd just have to buy some new lenses as well. Oh darn!!! ;)

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1d2 MKIII for everyone! lol...

I can't wait to be Don's age... Anyhow, interesting story, she must post her photos online though since she's on Flickr right?

[donlavange]

1d2 MKIII for everyone! lol...

I can't wait to be Don's age... Anyhow, interesting story, she must post her photos online though since she's on Flickr right?

Most of her stuff is like an online diary:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/wiwiana/

Oh! Brendan, trust me, you should NOT hasten the day!!

[donlavange]

1d2 MKIII for everyone! lol...

I can't wait to be Don's age... Anyhow, interesting story, she must post her photos online though since she's on Flickr right?

On the subject of "being my age and all the benefits and risks of being older, I Just got back from my Oncologist appointment and I guess I am blessed . . . . . because I have reached a milestone! My visits and CAT Scans have now been moved from every 12 weeks to 6 MONTHS! Dr. Nadeem has asked me to speak to a group at the Hospital in June at an event called "Survivors Day"! What a nice sounding word SURVIVOR is.

As Dr. Nadeem said, today, "Life is a gift, be thankful and enjoy every moment!"

WITH THAT IN MIND, I WANT TO GET BACK TO SOME STUDIO SHOOTING. I HAD A STUDIO YEARS AGO AND GAVE IT UP BECAUSE OF MY TRAVEL SCHEDULE. DOES ANYONE KNOW OF SHARED OR RENTAL STUDIO FACILITIES BETWEEN PROVIDENCE AND BOSTON ?

DOES ANYONE ELSE SOUTH OF BOSTON HAVE ANY SIMILAR DESIRES?

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Don, that is fantastic news!!! It must be such a great feeling to have a renewed sense of life. Time to celebrate with the new 1DS!

I'm personally not looking for a studio, yet. I stress, yet.

I saw the photos on flickr, amazing. She's talented and has been everywhere. i'm jealous.