Red-Ringed Tupperware Party with (ineffective) Tin Foil Hats (1)

[T.D.]

vet. and don't make fun of me five week old balls of fur all look the same.. She was black and brown and itty bitty.. My brother said the guys outside the grocery store said that she was a border collie mix. :rolleyes: .. Vet said she was a beautiful Rottweiler puppy but, by then she was wearing a pink collar, was named Mollie and I was in 'puppy love' literally. So she stayed.

sari

Me, make fun of you? Perish the thought!!

I will say, however, that having owned a Rott, your "Sweetness" meter just kicked down a half a notch! ;)

[T.D.]

What? Even with my steel plate AND a tin foil hat?!

They just enhance the signal. That's all.

You have to go to a different frequency of foil to block these signals.

Or switch to lead.

[puddlepirate44]

vet. and don't make fun of me five week old balls of fur all look the same.. She was black and brown and itty bitty.. My brother said the guys outside the grocery store said that she was a border collie mix. :rolleyes: .. Vet said she was a beautiful Rottweiler puppy but, by then she was wearing a pink collar, was named Mollie and I was in 'puppy love' literally. So she stayed.

sari

Wow. A rott with a pink collar. That probably caused some deep emotional scarring for the dog...

That's EXACTLY what I'm saying. Trouble is, I KNOW she has a bird book. I'm not sure why she's (apparently) never opened it....

Perhaps she'll consider taking it with her on her next Red Tail outing!


;):p

she has a bird book? Really? :shock: Whoa....

[saravrose]

Me, make fun of you? Perish the thought!!

I will say, however, that having owned a Rott, your "Sweetness" meter just kicked down a half a notch! ;)

well thanks. But, sorry.. she cried when she was scared, sat on my hip like a baby and was a pretty big wimp...

sari

[Woolburr]

Rotts are no meaner than any other dog...unless someone makes them that way...the only defective dog out there is the pit bull....every one of those should be rounded up, sterilized and then allowed to live out their existence in the confines of a large enclosure full of nothing but other sterile pit bulls.

[puddlepirate44]

They just enhance the signal. That's all.

You have to go to a different frequency of foil to block these signals.

Or switch to lead.

Lead... hmmmm soft, pliable, I could make an entire Anti-Mod/TD Infiltration Helmet!

well thanks. But, sorry.. she cried when she was scared, sat on my hip like a baby and was a pretty big wimp...

sari

I have a friend who owns two rotts. They're big, scary looking animals. And they behave like retrievers. "OOOOooo I'm soooo happy! I'm so happy! C'mere! C'mere, lemme slobber on you! Let's go PLAY! Get a stick, get a stick.... OOooo boy...."

[T.D.]

Rotts are no meaner than any other dog...unless someone makes them that way...the only defective dog out there is the pit bull....every one of those should be rounded up, sterilized and then allowed to live out their existence in the confines of a large enclosure full of nothing but other sterile pit bulls.

Agreed 100% on all counts. It's the spiked collars that make the Rotts look mean (that and the ginormous fangs!)

Have you been to the Dog Pound lately? Almost every dog there is a Pit mix of some sort. It just makes me sick. It's the dog of choice for meth-heads. :evil:

[puddlepirate44]

Rotts are no meaner than any other dog...unless someone makes them that way...the only defective dog out there is the pit bull....every one of those should be rounded up, sterilized and then allowed to live out their existence in the confines of a large enclosure full of nothing but other sterile pit bulls.

I nearly got throttled by a pit bull once. The thing jumped up and was going for my throat. It happened so fast, my first reaction was to haul off and clobber the thing mid-jump in the head with my fist. Sounds like I'm a tough guy, but it was all instintive. The dog kinda fell in a dazed heap. The owner, who was too far away for this killing machine started to cuss me out because I hit his dog. I was too shaken to really do anything; in hindsight, I wish I had hit him, too.

And, yeah, those dogs have thick skulls... OW!

[T.D.]

I nearly got throttled by a pit bull once. The thing jumped up and was going for my throat. It happened so fast, my first reaction was to haul off and clobber the thing mid-jump in the head with my fist. Sounds like I'm a tough guy, but it was all instintive. The dog kinda fell in a dazed heap. The owner, who was too far away for this killing machine started to cuss me out because I hit his dog. I was too shaken to really do anything; in hindsight, I wish I had hit him, too.

And, yeah, those dogs have thick skulls... OW!

Way to go Muddy! Who knew he had cat-like reflexes!!




Are you cross-threaded too?

[misspix]

Thank's Terri! Did Puddle tell you I tried that Texas tea finally? (it was very SMOOTH!)


:) They are quite yummy. Just gotta watch the dismount after having a couple :lol:

[puddlepirate44]

Way to go Muddy! Who knew he had cat-like reflexes!!




Are you cross-threaded too?

You know, I've never checked....

[saravrose]

Rotts are no meaner than any other dog...unless someone makes them that way...the only defective dog out there is the pit bull....every one of those should be rounded up, sterilized and then allowed to live out their existence in the confines of a large enclosure full of nothing but other sterile pit bulls.

I don't think I believe that about pitbulls.. I think the problem with them comes with breeding and their owners.. they breed aggresive dogs with other aggresive dogs on purpose so the gentler calmer pitbulls out their are being bred out.. it's really sad and the folks who choose to own pitbulls are often less than stellar people.



I have a friend who owns two rotts. They're big, scary looking animals. And they behave like retrievers. "OOOOooo I'm soooo happy! I'm so happy! C'mere! C'mere, lemme slobber on you! Let's go PLAY! Get a stick, get a stick.... OOooo boy...."

that was mollie.. she was just a sweet happy girl. the only bad thing about her was her aversion to leashes. She'd jump on the wall where they'd be hanging and chew them into pieces.. she was smart enough to do it though...

sari

[Woolburr]

I would have no trouble pulling the trigger on a pit bull...they just have no purpose...anyone that owns one should be required to post a minimum of a 5 million dollar bond...to cover any potential problems the thing is going to cause...if you can't come up with the bond...then the dog and the owner should both be euthanized....bet that would cut down on problems right quick.

[T.D.]

I would have no trouble pulling the trigger on a pit bull...they just have no purpose...anyone that owns one should be required to post a minimum of a 5 million dollar bond...to cover any potential problems the thing is going to cause...if you can't come up with the bond...then the dog and the owner should both be euthanized....bet that would cut down on problems right quick.

It seems like you're on the fence on this one, Wool.

Why don't you tell us how you really feel! ;)

[puddlepirate44]

that was mollie.. she was just a sweet happy girl. the only bad thing about her was her aversion to leashes. She'd jump on the wall where they'd be hanging and chew them into pieces.. she was smart enough to do it though...

sari

The thing I've noticed about rotts is that their basic puppy mentality doesn't pair well with the 150 pound body. Someone needs to instruct those dogs that they passed the line of "lap dog" 135 pounds ago....

[puddlepirate44]

It seems like you're on the fence on this one, Wool.

Why don't you tell us how you really feel! ;)

(I betcha he owns two of 'em)

[Woolburr]

My sister is as big a dog person as I am...she was given a pit bull puppy....the dog was never mistreated...got nothing but love and attention...she came home from work one night...the dog greeted her at the door...tail wagging...and then with no warning leapt at her and went for her throat...she managed to knock the dog away and get back out the door...had to have the animal control people come get the dog out of the house...and put it down...plain and simple...there is no safe version of a pit bull....they are bred to kill...

[saravrose]

The thing I've noticed about rotts is that their basic puppy mentality doesn't pair well with the 150 pound body. Someone needs to instruct those dogs that they passed the line of "lap dog" 135 pounds ago....

yep. when she dislocated my shoulder I was sitting on a park bench.. she wandered behind me and gave her leash a jerk that was around my wrist if she hadn't been soo big she wouldn't have hurt me.. but, she never knew how big she was and her feelings were hurt when folks didn't treat her like a lap dog..

[Woolburr]

(I betcha he owns two of 'em)

I prefer labs....but right now...my menagerie consists of a 70 pound female Lab/Rottie mix...rescued from a flood....a 50 pound male Chow/Terrier mix...rescued from a shelter that said he hated men...(I opened the door to his pen...he jumped in my arms and hasn't left my side ever since) and a 12 pound female Chihuahua also rescued from a shelter that was being closed for abusing animals...(she smelled so bad the day I got her...that I had to drive the 20 miles home from the shelter with the windows rolled down in zero degree weather...it took 3 baths to get the stench off her).

[Permagrin]

Hey, TD, I saw a bunch of Harriers out at WF yesterday. :oops: :rolleyes:

Weird, not me...I saw a bunch of red tails...;)

[Woolburr]

When I was a kid...my very large black lab thought he was a lap dog...he was well over 100 pounds and quite solid...would wait for my dad to sit down in his recliner and start reading the paper...as soon as dad went to page 2 and opened the paper up wide...that was Desmond's clue to go for his lap...dad would yell, the paper would tear and Desmond would grin from ear to ear!

[puddlepirate44]

I prefer labs....but right now...my menagerie consists of a 70 pound female Lab/Rottie mix...rescued from a flood....a 50 pound male Chow/Terrier mix...rescued from a shelter that said he hated men...(I opened the door to his pen...he jumped in my arms and hasn't left my side ever since) and a 12 pound female Chihuahua also rescued from a shelter that was being closed for abusing animals...(she smelled so bad the day I got her...that I had to drive the 20 miles home from the shelter with the windows rolled down in zero degree weather...it took 3 baths to get the stench off her).

Why... Yer a dad burned HERO!!

[puddlepirate44]

When I was a kid...my very large black lab thought he was a lap dog...he was well over 100 pounds and quite solid...would wait for my dad to sit down in his recliner and start reading the paper...as soon as dad went to page 2 and opened the paper up wide...that was Desmond's clue to go for his lap...dad would yell, the paper would tear and Desmond would grin from ear to ear!

Sounds like our English Springer, though she wasn't as big as Desmond. Shammy would just wait until the slightest lap was formed, then attempt to be on it. Her son, Moose, was a very big Springer, and he was the same way, and got this sad dog face if for some reason he wasn't allowed "up".

[Permagrin]

That's EXACTLY what I'm saying. Trouble is, I KNOW she has a bird book. I'm not sure why she's (apparently) never opened it....

Perhaps she'll consider taking it with her on her next Red Tail outing!


;):p

My bird book is a giant folio (HUGE) with more photos than information thank you! (definitely not a travel manual)

:) They are quite yummy. Just gotta watch the dismount after having a couple :lol:

You know, they are very yummy, very smooth and didn't taste like alcohol at all. I NEVER knew what HIT me...whoa!

[Woolburr]

For some reason...every dog I have ever owned has thought it was a lap dog...

[Permagrin]

For some reason...every dog I have ever owned has thought it was a lap dog...

That's why I own cats...when they get on my lap they still take the whole thing over, lay on my books or the computer as well...but they don't slobber...

[Woolburr]

Bigger isn't always better Permie...besides...you were on the verge of getting a very nice gift...

[Woolburr]

My doggies don't slobber...but they do like to give puppy kisses...hasn't caused any serious harm that I know of.

[Woolburr]

You guys still heading on a safari today?

[puddlepirate44]

For some reason...every dog I have ever owned has thought it was a lap dog...

When I was just a little boy, I used to feel sorry for Shammy if she wasn't allowed up because there were nicely dressed guests... whatever... :rolleyes: So I'd go down to her dog bed and snuggle with her so she wouldn't be lonely.

[T.D.]

My bird book is a giant folio (HUGE) with more photos than information thank you! (definitely not a travel manual)



You know, they are very yummy, very smooth and didn't taste like alcohol at all. I NEVER knew what HIT me...whoa!

This is an excellent book:

http://www.northwestnatureshop.com/department/Western_Nature_Books/Birds/475.html

They have lots of great books at Wild Birds. The Sibley's Guide is excellent. It depends if you want photos or drawings. The Willamette Valley book will give you photos. The Sibley's will give you drawings.

The nice thing about photos is that it's easy to see what they actually look like. The trouble is that you're seeing what that one bird looks like. Not all birds of the same species look alike.

The nice thing abou the drawings is that you get a composite drawing of all the characteristics of a typical bird.

I highly recommend one for your trips to WF. You can pick one up for less than $20.

[Permagrin]

Bigger isn't always better Permie...besides...you were on the verge of getting a very nice gift...

You're right Wool...I wasn't defending the dumb book...I was "dis"ing it...I'm going to get one of those guides (I really did think it was a red tail though ;) )...but I will defer to TD's pre-coffee mania and say "look a harrier" to everything now!

[wu_wei0]

When I was a kid...my very large black lab thought he was a lap dog...he was well over 100 pounds and quite solid...would wait for my dad to sit down in his recliner and start reading the paper...as soon as dad went to page 2 and opened the paper up wide...that was Desmond's clue to go for his lap...dad would yell, the paper would tear and Desmond would grin from ear to ear!
Had a basset hound (Beauregard) that was the same way. when he was a puppy his favorite place was lying on my chest with his head tucked under my chin. full grow, still his favorite spot but his feet streched well down below my knees and sometimes I found it hard to breathe. he got heavier as he slept.
He'd sometimes just stand in a sunny spot in the LR and look at me pitifully til I laid down on the ground so he could snuggle and take his nap.

[Permagrin]

You guys still heading on a safari today?

Yep...soon as Puddle cleans my camera sensor :confused:

[T.D.]

You're right Wool...I wasn't defending the dumb book...I was "dis"ing it...I'm going to get one of those guides (I really did think it was a red tail though ;) )...but I will defer to TD's pre-coffee mania and say "look a harrier" to everything now!

Don't be a hater! ;)

Seriously, just watch for the white rump patch! (not Muddy's)

[Woolburr]

When I was just a little boy, I used to feel sorry for Shammy if she wasn't allowed up because there were nicely dressed guests... whatever... :rolleyes: So I'd go down to her dog bed and snuggle with her so she wouldn't be lonely.

There might be some redeeming qualities lurking behind that crazy exterior of yours after all!

[Permagrin]

This is an excellent book:

http://www.northwestnatureshop.com/department/Western_Nature_Books/Birds/475.html

They have lots of great books at Wild Birds. The Sibley's Guide is excellent. It depends if you want photos or drawings. The Willamette Valley book will give you photos. The Sibley's will give you drawings.

The nice thing about photos is that it's easy to see what they actually look like. The trouble is that you're seeing what that one bird looks like. Not all birds of the same species look alike.

The nice thing abou the drawings is that you get a composite drawing of all the characteristics of a typical bird.

I highly recommend one for your trips to WF. You can pick one up for less than $20.

Thanks TD...I will check this (these) out.

[Woolburr]

Had a basset hound (Beauregard) that was the same way. when he was a puppy his favorite place was lying on my chest with his head tucked under my chin. full grow, still his favorite spot but his feet streched well down below my knees and sometimes I found it hard to breathe. he got heavier as he slept.
He'd sometimes just stand in a sunny spot in the LR and look at me pitifully til I laid down on the ground so he could snuggle and take his nap.

Hey Wuudle...thought you had run away from home...sounds like you are a good doggie person too.:D

[T.D.]

Instead of being out birding this morning, as is my typical Saturday morning routine (especially when it's this stinkin' gorgeous out) I'm sitting home waiting for the Delivery Guys to deliver my new Washer/Dryer. Bit the bullet last night and bought a new set.

So my Finley plans are on hold temporarily.

[Permagrin]

Instead of being out birding this morning, as is my typical Saturday morning routine (especially when it's this stinkin' gorgeous out) I'm sitting home waiting for the Delivery Guys to deliver my new Washer/Dryer. Bit the bullet last night and bought a new set.

So my Finley plans are on hold temporarily.

It's better there at sunset anyway! Seriously, you are guaranteed to see various (raptors) in that big field just before sunset.

[puddlepirate44]

It's better there at sunset anyway! Seriously, you are guaranteed to see various (raptors) in that big field just before sunset.

Yeah, like all those Red Tailed Hawks we saw last night! That was great!

[T.D.]

It's better there at sunset anyway! Seriously, you are guaranteed to see various (raptors) in that big field just before sunset.

I might be able to make that happen.

I'm hoping to see lots of red tails! ;)

[saravrose]

Instead of being out birding this morning, as is my typical Saturday morning routine (especially when it's this stinkin' gorgeous out) I'm sitting home waiting for the Delivery Guys to deliver my new Washer/Dryer. Bit the bullet last night and bought a new set.

So my Finley plans are on hold temporarily.

i'm waiting for family to show up.. my aunt is through donnely probably past lake fork so she'll be here in about ten minutes and then were going to go to town and the parade... mardi-gras in Idaho in the middle of winter this should be entertaining.. :D :D

[T.D.]

Yeah, like all those Red Tailed Hawks we saw last night! That was great!

I might be able to make that happen.

I'm hoping to see lots of red tails! ;)

LOL. Great minds think alike!!!

:cool::p

[puddlepirate44]

I might be able to make that happen.

I'm hoping to see lots of red tails! ;)

GAAA!

[wu_wei0]

Hey Wuudle...thought you had run away from home...sounds like you are a good doggie person too.:D
Nope been around. just haven't heard from anyone. all the while I was on last night nothing was going on. went to bed and slept a few hours. seems like things picked up about 5 min after I toddled off and quit about 10 min before I came back on.

Love doggies. just can't see having one when myy schedule is so full. have had several. loved them all. just not good for them to be alone so much

[T.D.]

i'm waiting for family to show up.. my aunt is through donnely probably past lake fork so she'll be here in about ten minutes and then were going to go to town and the parade... mardi-gras in Idaho in the middle of winter this should be entertaining.. :D :D

Did you get the alcohol taken care of? ;);)

[Woolburr]

Yeah, like all those Red Tailed Hawks we saw last night! That was great!

Sarcasm becomes you!

[thomascanty]

the only defective dog out there is the pit bull....

I've met two pit bulls who were both the most loving dogs imaginable. Of course, I only met them the one time. I didn't know them all their lives, so I can't say they never turned mean.

The two meanest dogs I ever knew was a german shepherd a neighbor owned when I was young (the damn thing attacked me once), and a pekingese mix that I adopted from the pound -- worst mistake I ever made.

I have a friend who owns two rotts. They're big, scary looking animals. And they behave like retrievers. "OOOOooo I'm soooo happy! I'm so happy! C'mere! C'mere, lemme slobber on you! Let's go PLAY! Get a stick, get a stick.... OOooo boy...."

My brother has a rott now and had one before this one. They were both that way. They're just 125-pound one-month-old puppies who just want to play.

[T.D.]

Couldn't have any more dog talk on here without a picture of my boy!

http://hoyboy.smugmug.com/photos/95021322-L.jpg

[Permagrin]

Couldn't have any more dog talk on here without a picture of my boy!

He's very adorable TD, I love retrievers...and hounds (even if they are loud)...got some serious jowls there...if they can rest on his feet!

[thomascanty]

Well, as long as we're posting dog photos...
http://www.ldphotography.net/eeTravel/images/medium/Jackson_042.jpg

[saravrose]

Did you get the alcohol taken care of? ;);)

LOL.. yep. it's above the fridge.. :cool:

[T.D.]

Just for clarification, in case Webby (the stranger) is lurking....

This is NOT - I repeat, NOT an invitation for a Lola posting!

I hope that wasn't too subtle.

[saravrose]

He's very adorable TD, I love retrievers...and hounds (even if they are loud)...got some serious jowls there...if they can rest on his feet!

I think he's beautiful... very pretty dog chris..

[saravrose]

Just for clarification, in case Webby (the stranger) is lurking....

This is NOT - I repeat, NOT an invitation for a Lola posting!

I hope that wasn't too subtle.

snob. Lola is loveable... just ask Webby... ;) :p

[T.D.]

He's very adorable TD, I love retrievers...and hounds (even if they are loud)...got some serious jowls there...if they can rest on his feet!

Thanks! He does have some serious jowl action.

Here is a little mroe "dignified" pose while bird watching at Baskett:

http://hoyboy.smugmug.com/photos/109587754-L.jpg

[Woolburr]

This is my 3.
http://www.pbase.com/woolburr/image/33752189.jpg

[T.D.]

I think he's beautiful... very pretty dog chris..

Thanks! He's going to be 12 in May.

snob. Lola is loveable... just ask Webby... ;) :p

Whatever! :rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes:

[Permagrin]

Thanks! He does have some serious jowl action.

Here is a little mroe "dignified" pose while bird watching at Baskett:


He really is SOOO cute! How old is he?

[T.D.]

This is my 3.
http://www.pbase.com/woolburr/image/33752189.jpg

Nice, but the black one seems to be missing his head? LOL!

[Woolburr]

Nope been around. just haven't heard from anyone. all the while I was on last night nothing was going on. went to bed and slept a few hours. seems like things picked up about 5 min after I toddled off and quit about 10 min before I came back on.

Love doggies. just can't see having one when myy schedule is so full. have had several. loved them all. just not good for them to be alone so much

I didn't find any secret messages either...just double checked. Did you turn on the self-ignore button by accident?

[puddlepirate44]

We don't have a dog.... here's a cute substitute....

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/164/370930170_427e0d229b.jpg

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/169/370930456_d170235b53.jpg

[Permagrin]

This is my 3.


Wool you've got quite a menagerie going...WoolEbear looks very cuddly! Funny that his tail is flopped over your other dog's head!

[wu_wei0]

I didn't find any secret messages either...just double checked. Did you turn on the self-ignore button by accident?
I didn't post on this thread since there was nothing going on here when I was up.

[T.D.]

He really is SOOO cute! How old is he?

Thanks. He'll be 12 in May.

I've had him since he was 5 weeks old. Got him from an add in the paper in Eugene. It was 102 degrees outside. The owner was a little less than "steller." The puppies (5 weeks old) were running loose! The mother was frantic. He started calling them and they came running from the neighbor's. They ran through the fence (that 4 inch wire kind). One of them got stuck. His little tummy was just too big to get through like his brothers and sisters did. You guessed. He came home with me that day. He was #1 out of 11! He's AKC registered.

[rudgej]

Here's my daughter's dog Meko taken at a few month's old. He's coming up for five year's now.

[Woolburr]

I didn't post on this thread since there was nothing going on here when I was up.

I guess that might explain it!

[T.D.]

Here's my daughter's dog Meko taken at a few month's old. He's coming up for five year's now.

OHHHHH! What a cutie!


And how nice he's small enough to live in the terrarium! ;)

[T.D.]

Hey PermaPuddle, I thought you were heading to the coast today?

Should be gorgeous there.

[Woolburr]

Here's my daughter's dog Meko taken at a few month's old. He's coming up for five year's now.

Cool...Bichon?

[Permagrin]

Hey PermaPuddle, I thought you were heading to the coast today?

Should be gorgeous there.

Yes, we need to click off and get ourselves in gear! TTYL people ;)

[Woolburr]

Have fun on safari....

[thomascanty]

Did I see cat pictures, too?

Here's Crystal (aka Little Foot):
http://www.ldphotography.net/cdpf/littlefoot.jpg

Here's Tupper (aka Squeaks):
http://www.ldphotography.net/cdpf/tupperyawn.jpg

[T.D.]

Yes, we need to click off and get ourselves in gear! TTYL people ;)

Have fun!

Breakfast at Shirley's on d'bay is excellent!

Lunch at Canyon Way can't be beat! And dinner at the Whale's Tale. All are within about 5 blocks of one another down on the water.

[rudgej]

OHHHHH! What a cutie!


And how nice he's small enough to live in the terrarium! ;)

Cool...Bichon?

Thanks guys. He's quite a character, and yes, he is a Bichon Frise.

[Woolburr]

Two of my friends are big in the Bichon rescue program...I think they have 5 that they are fostering now. Such smart dogs...

[rudgej]

They're definitely very smart dogs, and have very friendly and playful natures too. It's comical to see him walking around on his two back legs when he's pleased to see you. :lol:

[Woolburr]

I guess that is a Bichon trait...John & Judy's Bichons all do that when they get excited...pretty funny to see 5 dogs running around on their hind legs like they were little people.

[rudgej]

Who are John and Judy Dan?

[Woolburr]

Sorry...those are my friends that are big in the Bichon rescue program.

[rudgej]

No problem. :) This thread moves at such a pace that I wondered whether it was posters here.

[Woolburr]

You never know around here...one minute a lull and the next there are 30 people posting at once.

[thomascanty]

We did hit a lull here, didn't we? Time for another five-page-in-one-minute tirade again... ("Flood" would be a better word, wouldn't it?)

[rudgej]

I was out for a drive with my wife today, and took some photos for the first time in a few weeks. They're ok, but nothing worthy of posting. I'm hoping for more luck next week though when a bunch of the Scottish POTN contingent are meeting in Glencoe in the Scottish Highlands over the weekend. :)

How about you Dan and Lonnie, have you been taking many photos recently?

[thomascanty]

I took 30 or 40 photos on Thursday, but those were all just snapshots for the game I host on my web site. I haven't taken a real photo since the week before Christmas. In fact, Thursday was the first time I took the camera out of the bag since December 22nd...

I'm thinking a photo expedition is in order. I think I'll be heading to Death Valley for a few days in two weeks...

[belmondo]

We did hit a lull here, didn't we? Time for another five-page-in-one-minute tirade again... ("Flood" would be a better word, wouldn't it?)
Okay, here's my contribution.

I'm actually in the Apple Store in Reno. I just bought another laptop. The 17" MacBook Pro is just too cumbersome to use as a laptop IMHO. It's a great desktop substitute for use in the hotel, but I really wanted something smaller for everyday use (like at Starbuck's, etc). I bought one of the little 13" MacBooks. Now, I have to figure out how to sneak it into the room tonight.

Oh well. One problem at a time. First, I have to get it out to the car without being seen.

Pray for me.

[thomascanty]

Pray for me.

Only if you adopt me, dad!

[gjl711]

No problem. :) This thread moves at such a pace that I wondered whether it was posters here.

You never know around here...one minute a lull and the next there are 30 people posting at once.Lurkers, nothing to post. Wife bugging me to clean the basement. :(

[gjl711]

I just noticed that my keyboard doesn't have an insert key. That sucks.

[Jamie Holladay]

Well I can't miss an opportunity to post one of ELI

http://www.24zero.com/Eli/Eli001_Crop_1740.jpg

[Claire]

It's 8:26pm and I still got a headache & am soo tired. Ugh, definitely too much overtime work past couple of weeks.

[rudgej]

I took 30 or 40 photos on Thursday, but those were all just snapshots for the game I host on my web site. I haven't taken a real photo since the week before Christmas. In fact, Thursday was the first time I took the camera out of the bag since December 22nd...

I'm thinking a photo expedition is in order. I think I'll be heading to Death Valley for a few days in two weeks...
Sounds good Lonnie.

Lurkers, nothing to post. Wife bugging me to clean the basement. :(
Slight delay in replying for me. We'd ordered a Chinese takeaway to be delivered and it had just arrived. Yummy!

I just noticed that my keyboard doesn't have an insert key. That sucks.
I remember a story once of a bunch of teachers that wanted to try the Dvorzak keyboard layout instead of the typical QWERTY. They just removed and replaced the keys in the new arrangement, but were strangely puzzled to find that this didn't work. :rolleyes:
It's 8:26pm and I still got a headache & am soo tired. Ugh, definitely too much overtime work past couple of weeks.
Bummer Claire. You need that time off work sooner than later.

[Jon]

What? Even with my steel plate AND a tin foil hat?!
I've TOLD you guys - the tin foil hats just re-radiate your brain waves. You're putting a nice antenna on your little noggins.

[gjl711]

I remember a story once of a bunch of teachers that wanted to try the Dvorzak keyboard layout instead of the typical QWERTY. They just removed and replaced the keys in the new arrangement, but were strangely puzzled to find that this didn't work. :rolleyes: I tried to get use to one many years ago. I started to get pretty good, but then every time I moved back to the old tried and true, I screwed up. I gave up.

[Jon]

Dog pics? Missy was a foster for Potomac Pekes Rescue:
http://mysite.verizon.net/jonbarrettphoto/images/Missy-sm.jpg
We lost Fizgig in May:
http://mysite.verizon.net/jonbarrettphoto/images/P9000512.jpg

[tommykjensen]

So we are posting dog photos now.

This is photo of the dachhund my parents had. He was put to sleep about 1 year ago He was very old (15 years) and was not well at the end.

http://photo.klein-jensen.dk/photo.php?n=jeppe1.jpg

[Claire]

Darn, no scanner. Our dog was a cutie. He was really friendly. I miss him. :(

[tommykjensen]

Just for clarification, in case Webby (the stranger) is lurking....

This is NOT - I repeat, NOT an invitation for a Lola posting!

I hope that wasn't too subtle.

Now who or what is Lola (yes I know it has probably been posted a long time ago in this monster thread)? I want to see.

[Woolburr]

No...you don't want to see...Lola is a poor creature...appears to have run head first into a brick wall at 200mph...no nose...bug eyes..Tragic.

[Jon]

Now who or what is Lola (yes I know it has probably been posted a long time ago in this monster thread)? I want to see.
I'm PMing EJ Webb to let him know. She's his cute little Pug. Noticed PetKal's current title? That's the "Lola" in question.

[gjl711]

It's also a great song.... No, wait, that was Leila

[Jon]

It's a;so a great song.... No, wait, that was Leila
Nope - Lola - by The Kinks.

[tommykjensen]

I'm PMing EJ Webb to let him know. She's his cute little Pug. Noticed PetKal's current title? That's the "Lola" in question.

Hehe I have seen the references. Now I want to see the real deal :lol:

[gjl711]

Nope - Lola - by The Kinks.Not Lana, by the Beach boys?

[rudgej]

Or Layla by Derek & the Dominos? ;)

[gjl711]

Or walk the LINE, by the Cash-meister

[rudgej]

Or the soundtrack from the film "Run Lola Run".

[gjl711]

Or Lola Falana. http://friendsforever.foren-city.de/images/smiles/a084.gif

[rudgej]

Bingo.

[Lightstream]

Okay, here's my contribution.

I'm actually in the Apple Store in Reno. I just bought another laptop. The 17" MacBook Pro is just too cumbersome to use as a laptop IMHO. It's a great desktop substitute for use in the hotel, but I really wanted something smaller for everyday use (like at Starbuck's, etc). I bought one of the little 13" MacBooks. Now, I have to figure out how to sneak it into the room tonight.

Oh well. One problem at a time. First, I have to get it out to the car without being seen.

Pray for me.

Congratulations :D

I tend to prefer a smaller laptop for travel. Btw, here's a useful suggestion - if you want a desktop replacement, get a Pelican case, install a huge LCD inside it, put full sized keyboard and mouse in it, all cabled to a dock or a USB hub. Then put your tiny laptop inside it. That way you can 'expand' it or just pull the laptop out and go small when you need it.

Macs do have a decent keyboard.. it's nice. It works on Windows systems too - the four-leaf-clover shaped key maps straight to the Windows key.

I know this is absolute blasphemy but has anybody run WinXP on the macbook? I need the compatibility for some of my Windows-specific apps.

[wu_wei0]

Just wondering if any of you saw this. edit: http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=268812
One more reason I don't do weddings anymore. Going to send that link to Jessica as warning and tell she better not even think about it!!

[Lightstream]

Just wondering if any of you saw this.
One more reason I don't do weddings anymore. Going to send that link to Jessica as warning and tell she better not even think about it!!


Saw what? *looks around*

[Woolburr]

I'm guessing this.....http://youtube.com/watch?v=MRNntNBEUF0

[wu_wei0]

I'm guessing this.....http://youtube.com/watch?v=MRNntNBEUF0
Yep- I'd linked to the thread that held it. sometimes I get the keys mixed up on the mac- thought it inserted.

[Lightstream]

I'm guessing this.....http://youtube.com/watch?v=MRNntNBEUF0


Me: Hello? Bubba's Wildlife and Game?
Company: Yessir.. how can we help you today?
Me: What's your biggest tranquilizer dart? And what fires it?
C: The BFG10000, guaranteed to take down any beast up to elephant size!
Me: I want the full auto version of it. With a 30 round magazine.
C: Sir? This is strong stuff sir.. it's a doubles gun, two shots and you WILL be able to knock the beast down.. sir could I ask what kind of wildlife will you be going after?
Me: I'm going to a wedding. I NEED 30 rounds, full auto capability, Picatinny 1913 rails to mount my Zeiss Diavari scope and Surefire Millenium Universal Foregrip system!!
C: Sir.. I wish you all the best.. but I'm afraid that's the kind of wildlife too wild for us to deal with.. you're on your own! *CLICK*

[Woolburr]

I don't think they make anything strong enough to dart that headcase....talk about psycho bridezilla!

[Lightstream]

I don't think they make anything strong enough to dart that headcase....talk about psycho bridezilla!

DEFINITELY the bride from Hell.. and beyond ;)

Now I see why they need bridesmaids - to help hold the beast down to buy the rest of us time to get the heck out!

[wu_wei0]

Good point, yoda!
she was one scary. . . something. I really would like to know the rest of the story.
Poor guy. but, I bet he has seen something similar and still decided to be stoooooopid!

[Lightstream]

Good point, yoda!
she was one scary. . . something. I really would like to know the rest of the story.
Poor guy. but, I bet he has seen something similar and still decided to be stoooooopid!

Me too! Youtube is full of nonsense, but sometimes it beats reality TV, because this *IS* reality, raw and in your face.. reality TV is still staged for TV!

[wu_wei0]

It is also fun for Youtube roulette, a la Wool.
BTW wool- how did you get it to do random music videos?

[belmondo]

I know this is absolute blasphemy but has anybody run WinXP on the macbook? I need the compatibility for some of my Windows-specific apps.I'm running it on my MacBook Pro, but haven't installed it on the MacBook yet. It's absolutely seamless on the Mac.

BTW, on the MacPro, I'm running Windows, and I'm using Parallels. It is absolutely slick. You can even drag and drop between operating systems. At present, I have Boot Camp installed on the MacBook Pro, so I can't run both systems at the same time. I'm going to try to install Parallels on it tonight if I have time. It's a much better way to go.

[Lightstream]

I'm running it on my MacBook Pro, but haven't installed it on the MacBook yet. It's absolutely seamless on the Mac.

BTW, on the MacPro, I'm running Windows, and I'm using Parallels. It is absolutely slick. You can even drag and drop between operating systems. At present, I have Boot Camp installed on the MacBook Pro, so I can't run both systems at the same time. I'm going to try to install Parallels on it tonight if I have time. It's a much better way to go.


Interesting. See my entire legacy workflow is tied to Windows, it always has been. You already know the story of my disastrous Mac Mini adventure.. the thing basically became tupperware. Actually not even as useful as tupperware. You couldn't store cheese in it and put it in the fridge, so I flogged it on Ebay and bought more glass with the proceeds.

I can't leave Windows behind because so much of my software is Windows-specific, but the small Macbook looks nice. I guess you could say that I am still curious about switching.

Boot Camp essentially restricts you to running ONLY Windows? Or can you dual boot - select whether you want to launch Windows or OSX at startup?

My current Dell D600 is a dual boot configuration, BSD UNIX or Windows at startup.

[belmondo]

Boot Camp essentially restricts you to running ONLY Windows? Or can you dual boot - select whether you want to launch Windows or OSX at startup?


You cannot dual boot in Boot Camp. It's either/or. Parallels allows you to dual boot. In fact, if I understand it correctly, you can use it to boot a variety of operating systems....basically anything that will run on an Intel processor.

[saravrose]

look what I took today... boy, do I have some work to do but, i'm pretty pleased with what i've spotted so far...

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b130/saravrose/winter%20carnival/CopyofIMG_7030.jpg

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b130/saravrose/winter%20carnival/CopyofIMG_7346.jpg

[wu_wei0]

sweet shots! wish I were there

[thomascanty]

That second one sure looks cold! What's the story about the first?

[Permagrin]

Sari I love the photo with the child...it's great! Has a lot of energy as well as being a cool photo!

[saravrose]

That second one sure looks cold! What's the story about the first?

the parade.. it's a mardi-gras celebration for the next week and a half.. here's some more..

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=268987

[puddlepirate44]

Fat Tuesday in Idaho!! WooHoo! [insert one of Lonnie's dancing bananas here]

[thomascanty]

WooHoo! [insert one of Lonnie's dancing bananas here]

Here ya go: http://www.ldphotography.net/Smilies/woohoonana.gif

[puddlepirate44]

Here ya go: http://www.ldphotography.net/Smilies/woohoonana.gif

Thanks, Lonnie!

[Lightstream]

You cannot dual boot in Boot Camp. It's either/or. Parallels allows you to dual boot. In fact, if I understand it correctly, you can use it to boot a variety of operating systems....basically anything that will run on an Intel processor.

Thanks.. I did a little bit of checking. I should have made it clearer, but anyway, this is what I found:

Once you’ve completed Boot Camp, simply hold down the option key at startup to choose between Mac OS X and Windows. (That’s the “alt” key for you longtime Windows users.) After starting up, your Mac runs Windows completely natively. Simply restart to come back to Mac.

That's what I was after - I can choose between either at startup time. Parallels is nice though, it takes it one step further by allowing you to run Windows AND MacOS simultaneously.. I'm familiar with this kind of system (used to play with VMWare), but I probably don't need to go that far. I'm quite happy to pick which system and reboot as needed.


Very interesting.. Apple is headed in the right direction.. my philosophy is that it doesn't have to be an either-or decision. It used to be Linux/UNIX vs Windows in the circles where I moved, and I was considered the odd one who adopted both platforms.

[saravrose]

Fat Tuesday in Idaho!! WooHoo! [insert one of Lonnie's dancing bananas here]

:lol: :lol: ..yeah, it's a little goofy.. but, it's entertainment.. you have no idea just how little entertainment there is up here...

[saravrose]

So, abby-girl left her p&s in my bag so I downloaded some shots and look what I found... this was taken up here by the way at the elk feed they went to a couple weeks ago..

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b130/saravrose/winter%20carnival/Picture009.jpg

[puddlepirate44]

So, abby-girl left her p&s in my bag so I downloaded some shots and look what I found... this was taken up here by the way at the elk feed they went to a couple weeks ago..



Why were you feeding that Elk that perfectly good little girl? What a waste. :shock:

[T.D.]

Now who or what is Lola (yes I know it has probably been posted a long time ago in this monster thread)? I want to see.

Tommy, trust me. You DON'T want to know. You've been warned!

No...you don't want to see...Lola is a poor creature...appears to have run head first into a brick wall at 200mph...no nose...bug eyes..Tragic.

Thank you for covering my back while I was away!

Hehe I have seen the references. Now I want to see the real deal :lol:

Seriously -- NO YOU DON'T!!!


But if you're feeling really masochistic, see here: http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showpost.php?p=2526584&postcount=175

Remember, you've been warned. View at your own risk.

[Maureen Souza]

We are home. Well it RAINED!!! The lake was too low to get near enough to the shore to see the eagles, it was cold....but we all had fun visiting and spent 2 hours at Big Bubba's BBQ eating, drinking and making merry. So we had fun despite the weather.

[saravrose]

pictures Maureen?... I took tons today did the weather keep y'all from shooting?

[T.D.]

We are home. Well it RAINED!!! The lake was too low to get near enough to the shore to see the eagles, it was cold....but we all had fun visiting and spent 2 hours at Big Bubba's BBQ eating, drinking and making merry. So we had fun despite the weather.

Who all did you meet up with?

[thomascanty]

So no eagles, huh? That's too bad.

[Maureen Souza]

pictures Maureen?... I took tons today did the weather keep y'all from shooting?Yes, I took pics. Stand by ..am up loading as we chat.

Who all did you meet up with?
Small group. Skip & I, Dwight McCann/wife Marnie/daughter Anna (age 5), Moderator Kevin/wife Anne, and Mat (Cybnew).

[T.D.]

Yes, I took pics. Stand by ..am up loading as we chat.


Small group. Skip & I, Dwight McCann/wife Marnie/daughter Anna (age 5), Moderator Kevin/wife Anne, and Mat (Cybnew).

Sounds like a good group. Too bad on the eagles, though.

Looking forward to seeing the shots.

[T.D.]

Fat Tuesday in Idaho!! WooHoo! [insert one of Lonnie's dancing bananas here]

Permapuddle, are you guys home from the coast already or are you posting from there?

Get any decent shots?

Details! I want details!

[saravrose]

Yes, I took pics. Stand by ..am up loading as we chat.


Small group. Skip & I, Dwight McCann/wife Marnie/daughter Anna (age 5), Moderator Kevin/wife Anne, and Mat (Cybnew).

sounds like fun i'd love to go.... I rarely have shooting buddies and it's always a little akward that feeling that folks are waiting for you..

[puddlepirate44]

Permapuddle, are you guys home from the coast already or are you posting from there?

Get any decent shots?

Details! I want details!

We're back!! And we had a great time. It was absolutely beautiful over there today. Mid-fifties, slight breeze, mostly clear skies. We got some good shots, we'll post in a bit. We're still downloading and doing some PP before that. Something will be up before beddy-by-time.

[belmondo]

While Maureen uploads her photos, I have a cute story.

Thre's a convention of big-game hunters here in the hotel. Apart from my attitude about killing for sport, they're a pretty friendly, apparently affluent bunch of folks.

We were eating dinner in the hotel's steak house tonight, and there was a group of these guys with their wives at the table next to us. They were fairly liquored-up, and it was easier hearing them than the conversation at our own table. At one point, I heard a comment about a $10,000 camera. I was curious. Then, one of them asked the waitress to take their picture with the $10,000 camera. She agreed and funbled around with the camera for a while and was have trouble figuring out why the zoom ring wasn't helping her focus the picture. She managed to snap off a shot, but it was clear she was out of her element.

I decided to offer my services. At first, the drunks at the table were concerned that I might just be another drunk, but I convinced them that I had some experience with cameras, and they needn't worry.

It turned out to be a 10D with a 17-40L on it. My shots turned out better than the waitresses, but there was a shadow from the lens (built-in flash).

Anyway, I just thought you'd like to know....those of you who still own a 10D, apparently the value has jumped by a factor of about twenty.

[T.D.]

We're back!! And we had a great time. It was absolutely beautiful over there today. Mid-fifties, slight breeze, mostly clear skies. We got some good shots, we'll post in a bit. We're still downloading and doing some PP before that. Something will be up before beddy-by-time.

Cool! Where all did you go? Where'd you eat?

Remember, I lived in Newport for a long time, so I'm always interested in where other people go to shoot. DETAILS!

[saravrose]

While Maureen uploads her photos, I have a cute story.

Thre's a convention of big-game hunters here in the hotel. Apart from my attitude about killing for sport, they're a pretty friendly, apparently affluent bunch of folks.

We were eating dinner in the hotel's steak house tonight, and there was a group of these guys with their wives at the table next to us. They were fairly liquored-up, and it was easier hearing them than the conversation at our own table. At one point, I heard a comment about a $10,000 camera. I was curious. Then, one of them asked the waitress to take their picture with the $10,000 camera. She agreed and funbled around with the camera for a while and was have trouble figuring out why the zoom ring wasn't helping her focus the picture. She managed to snap off a shot, but it was clear she was out of her element.

I decided to offer my services. At first, the drunks at the table were concerned that I might just be another drunk, but I convinced them that I had some experience with cameras, and they needn't worry.

It turned out to be a 10D with a 17-40L on it. My shots turned out better than the waitresses, but there was a shadow from the lens (built-in flash).

Anyway, I just thought you'd like to know....those of you who still own a 10D, apparently the value has jumped by a factor of about twenty.

hehe.. I had a guy trying to convince me how expensive my camera was today.. I tried to explain that it's a moderately priced piece of kit but he wouldn't hear it.. and kept telling his daughter to stay out of my way... :o

[T.D.]

While Maureen uploads her photos, I have a cute story.

Thre's a convention of big-game hunters here in the hotel. Apart from my attitude about killing for sport, they're a pretty friendly, apparently affluent bunch of folks.

We were eating dinner in the hotel's steak house tonight, and there was a group of these guys with their wives at the table next to us. They were fairly liquored-up, and it was easier hearing them than the conversation at out table. At one point, I heard a comment about a $10,000 camera. I was curious. Then, one of them asked the waitress to take their picture with the $10,000 camera. She agreed and funbled around with the camera for a while and was have trouble figuring out why the zoom ring wasn't helping her focus the picture. She managed to snap off a shot, but it was clear she was out of her element.

I decided to offer my services. At first, the drunks at the table were concerned that I might just be another drunk, but I convinced them that I had some experience with cameras, and they needn't worry.

It turned out to be a 10D with a 17-40L on it. My shots turned out better than the waitresses, but there was a shadow from the lens (built-in flash).

Anyway, I just thought you'd like to know....those of you who still own a 10D, apparently the value has jumped by a factor of about twenty.

Oh crap Boss! That was in Reno, right? That's the Safari Club or something like that 3 or 4 of my staff members are there!! I just heard about this yesterday when I beeped one of them on the Nextel and reached them in Reno. I'm sure these weren't my guys (only a 300D in the bunch), but the liquored up part could easily have been them! ;-)

Small world!