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

[liza]

I actually know a couple of females that enjoy shooting....and not cameras.

I like shooting both cameras and handguns. Used to work for a police department and had to be proficient with a weapon.

Guess I just never met the right women, thus I had to play with boys.

Same here. And I still prefer male playmates. ;)

She said she's got bumps and bruises but it could be worse...I hope she wasn't just putting a brave face on it...sounds like a horrid fall.

Glad you are back...we needed a clear head (for poor lightstream) besides Wool that is.

I'm just clicking off for bed....glad you are all right though....wuz worryin'

Thanks, but no need to worry. I've also been putting in a lot of 20 hour days with this photography business and the teaching, too. It wears me out. As for Lightstream, the best advice I could give is for him to just be himself. Ultimately, that's what she'll fall in love with. :)

[wu_wei0]

You have such a delightfully twisted mind....the bricks love ya!;)
and I love the bricks ;)

[wu_wei0]

I like shooting both cameras and handguns. Used to work for a police department and had to be proficient with a weapon.

Same here. And I still prefer male playmates. ;)

Thanks, but no need to worry. I've also been putting in a lot of 20 hour days with this photography business and the teaching, too. It wears me out. As for Lightstream, the best advice I could give is for him to just be himself. Ultimately, that's what she'll fall in love with. :)

back from my nap. that was a good one. got a few hours in this time! Is it just us here now?

Yes, much prefer male palymates. They have the best toys! ;)

Those are long days. I am so glad the semester is over. It has been a long one here, too and without the photography. I really needed to write but only got a book proposal in and one article. just can't concentrate.

I really am just bruised from the fall. No hip breakage yet. :lol:

[liza]

back from my nap. that was a good one. got a few hours in this time! Is it just us here now?

Yes, much prefer male palymates. They have the best toys! ;)

I really am just bruised from the fall. No hip breakage yet. :lol:

I'm not sure, but it might be just us. I'm going to go back to bed in a few minutes. I'm starting to nod off again.

I agree about them having the best toys, although there's some variance from playmate to playmate. ;)

Glad to hear you're okay and suffered no permanent damage in the fall. I can definitely relate. I'm a pratfall waiting to happen. :)

I'd better get back to bed. Chat later!

[Lightstream]

*DEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEP* breath

[wu_wei0]

*DEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEP* breath
It is OK to exhale! :) WHen are you taking the big step?

[Lightstream]

Does that make you a dumb cluck?

Let a little of that self-confidence from work carry over to your private times...does wonders for you.

Yes it does! King Chickens|-|i+ is in da h0use! There are VERY few things that scare me like this, but...

Must....control....adrenalin...overdose....

Wow, you really know how to talk me into that though..

the worst thing that can happen is No. then what are you going to do, look embrassed by it. why you have shown interest in someone you like. everyone does at some point in their life. You just know that she isn't the one for you.

If you both make eye contact and it you stay connected for more than a 1sec, your in. trust your gut. Just don't let the butterfly's tell ya what to do.

ok.. some very good points about the eye contact here. The butterflies are definitely going on an overdrive stampede here.

Hey, Lightstream, this always works. 1. Don't shower for a week. 2. Dress in some dead animal fur. 3. Club her over the head. 4. Drag her to your cave. It's a DATE! See? That always worked for me when I was a kid. Go for it, Big Guy. Try it out. Trust me, chicks dig a guy that throws the Neanderthal card.

If I do that I might not be able to live with ME for a week ;) the shower part especially... :D

by the way....what happened to Lightstream?

Did he leave us in disgust?

No, not at all. I mentioned earlier that I was bailing out to go to a dinner with some family friends. Good thing too; helps me take my mind off the adrenalin supercharge that is making me jump up and down like a spider on a hotplate...

As for Lightstream, the best advice I could give is for him to just be himself. Ultimately, that's what she'll fall in love with. :)

mmm.. :)

[Lightstream]

It is OK to exhale! :) WHen are you taking the big step?

Probably tomorrow.....

I have lunch with some guys.. oh screw that. :D *cancels it off calendar*


Meantime I'm reaching for the scotch... I'm horrible.. I pre-loaded the bottle with one of those quick-pour attachments that precisely meters 30ml (Sari would know about these) the kind they use in pubs.. and I'm making it a double...

[Claire]

Wu, glad to hear only bruises. I'm a clutz, so I know about falling.:rolleyes:

Yoda, go ask her out. Don't be shy like me. Always do it ASAP, or you begin to overthink it & get nervous.

[Lightstream]

Wu, glad to hear only bruises. I'm a clutz, so I know about falling.:rolleyes:

Yoda, go ask her out. Don't be shy like me. Always do it ASAP, or you begin to overthink it & get nervous.

Shy? You're the last person I would have assumed would be that.... (I am, surprisingly!)

Yes.. you're right about not overthinking it. I certainly AM doing that (must keep calm.. OMMMM......)

Thanks for the encouragement. I work communications, and despite all the ultra high tech multi-gigabit fiber optic, wireless radio, wave division multiplexing links we have today, sometimes, it can seem almost impossible to bridge the distance between two people who are standing next to each other.

[Lightstream]

Also, to take my mind of what I must do tomorrow, and because this is the tupperware party after all, I will show off some of my tupperware:

http://pix.lightrefineries.org/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=1661&g2_serialNumber=2

For context see : http://www.photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=246138

[Claire]

Shy? You're the last person I would have assumed would be that.... (I am, surprisingly!)

Yes.. you're right about not overthinking it. I certainly AM doing that (must keep calm.. OMMMM......)

Thanks for the encouragement. I work communications, and despite all the ultra high tech multi-gigabit fiber optic, wireless radio, wave division multiplexing links we have today, sometimes, it can seem almost impossible to bridge the distance between two people who are standing next to each other.

When I had crushes as a teen I'd admire at a distance.Safer that way.hehe Then I'd tell the guy I liked him so I could get the "I like you as a friend" speech over with. lol

I was an extremely late bloomer. Guys always saw me as a mate only, so I don't have a problem hanging out with them. When it's dating I'm a chicken and/or too cautious. I'm not one to go up & hit on a man. It's easier to just have it be a friends thing. I've asked maybe two men out in my adult life & boy was I nervous!

[Lightstream]

When I had crushes as a teen I'd admire at a distance.Safer that way.hehe Then I'd tell the guy I liked him so I could get the "I like you as a friend" speech over with. lol

I was an extremely late bloomer. Guys always saw me as a mate only, so I don't have a problem hanging out with them. When it's dating I'm a chicken and/or too cautious. I'm not one to go up & hit on a man. It's easier to just have it be a friends thing. I've asked maybe two men out in my adult life & boy was I nervous!

Thanks.. I feel a bit better knowing it's not just me. I am also one of those who came into their own very late in life.

VERRRRRRRRRRRRRY long distance for me too..... can't spot me with the 100-400, try the 1200 with TC instead.

You should hear my misadventures in this department. I learned the "anything you say can and will be used against you" quote during some of these. Someone whom I THOUGHT was a friend of mine wrung the confession out of me, told the girl, who gave me the stay the hell away from me you idiot line.

This, plus many other incidents..

Sorta reminds me of a recent conversation I had with someone I know..
Them: "Don't build fences around.." *I cut them off*
Me: "I don't build fences, I build rocket turrets to take 'em out before they get in range."

(extra 100 geek points to whoever knows specifically what the R-turrets refer to.. :D but even if you don't, the generic interpretation of long ranged guided defenses is fine)

[saravrose]

Okay here ya go...just a few while I'm playing scrabble...

"Apart from being sexy, what do you do for a living"
"Man if sexy is a crime, you'd be guilty as charged"
"If I could rearrange the alphabet I'd put U and I together"

oh and on a more personal note:
"Are you a parking ticket? because you have fine written all over you"

and my personal favorite
"Can I borrow a quarter, because I want to call your mom and thank her...."

Oh RIGHT!!!

Tell her that she was so persuasive yesterday you thought you'd give her another opportunity to make the sale...then get her talking about her about her interest in photography, then buy the lens and ask her to coffee...

okay the first one.. bad.. I wouldn't go for a one of those in a million years.. the second one might just get her sitting in front of you drinking a mocha... by the way little annoyed that I slept through the 'giving advice on picking up a woman' conversation.... :confused: .. i'm a woman and can tell you what is fairly effective. here ya go..

don't put her in the spotlight.. Men get slaps on the back when they get picked up in front of family/ coworkers/ friends.. Women get warnings and every doubt about his character thrown at her.. (you don't need that kind of competition my friend)..

Be honest. Don't buy something just for an excuse to ask her out. You can use a kind of conversation starter like 'let's talk gear over coffee'.. But, do the apologizing half smile thing within ten minutes and admit that your real motivation was to get to know her.. Women like to know where they stand.. the guessing why he's inviting me out could get you struck out because were suspicious creatures and don't like not knowing what the reason is...

Don't be too forthcoming. If you want two kids in the next four years.. Great goal. good for you.. But, just like men women don't like knowing too much.. Do not list every ex-wife or girlfriend on the basis of 'keeping yourself real' If you have a broken heart, cheating ex, long ago drug addiction, whatever... don't introduce them right away..

Don't forget your manners. A woman won't really notice that you didn't pay for coffee open the door or take off your hat.. But, they will notice when you do.

blah blah.. it's late but I didn't want to miss out on the handing out of advice completely...

good morning all!...:D

sari

[saravrose]

Probably tomorrow.....

I have lunch with some guys.. oh screw that. :D *cancels it off calendar*


Meantime I'm reaching for the scotch... I'm horrible.. I pre-loaded the bottle with one of those quick-pour attachments that precisely meters 30ml (Sari would know about these) the kind they use in pubs.. and I'm making it a double...


I hate those things... seriously hate them.. especially in scotch whisky bottles they get old and sticky and the little balls get stuck.. Just count to three Up bottle one.... two... raise bottle three..... bring bottle down... perfect shot everytime... ;) .. or count fingers. two fingers is a shot, three fingers is a double but it does depend on the kind of bucket used... I'm old school enough to tell you at what point in the glass the perfect measurement is.. (i'm never wrong).... ohhh... it's nice to have a talent or two... :D ...

sari

[Claire]

Go ask her out for coffee. I like that, it's relaxed & no pressure. :)

My friends keep telling me to find myself a boyfriend (or just a date) now that I'm getting my own place. Apparently I have 4 years of dating to catch up on... ;)

[Lightstream]

I hate those things... seriously hate them.. especially in scotch whisky bottles they get old and sticky and the little balls get stuck.. Just count to three Up bottle one.... two... raise bottle three..... bring bottle down... perfect shot everytime... ;) .. or count fingers. two fingers is a shot, three fingers is a double but it does depend on the kind of bucket used... I'm old school enough to tell you at what point in the glass the perfect measurement is.. (i'm never wrong).... ohhh... it's nice to have a talent or two... :D ...

sari

It is indeed :)


Thanks for your earlier advice.. I did intend to confess after a while. Great tip about the spotlight, I wasn't about to do it in front of her coworkers ever. That might essentially leave me with Internet ordering from B&H as the only viable option in future ;)

Go ask her out for coffee. I like that, it's relaxed & no pressure.


Definitely on the cards.. :)

[saravrose]

Go ask her out for coffee. I like that, it's relaxed & no pressure. :)

My friends keep telling me to find myself a boyfriend (or just a date) now that I'm getting my own place. Apparently I have 4 years of dating to catch up on... ;)

I have about two years.. but strangely enough I kind of like my apartment life.. Ofcourse the majority around are men... and not a one of them i'd be interested in.. all nice buddies and my next door neighbor is a sous chef.. (no complaints about that).. But, the idea of bothering with dating just kind of makes me tired and think about curling up with a blanket and a book.. Is there anything I hate more than a first date?... but, I have a bad track record.. (still smarting over that falling down the stairs in the parking garage episode...:o ).. Nope not for me... not right now..

Oh that reminds me.. a word of caution to LS.. if I were to get asked out right now i'd probably turn just about anybody down.. Would have nothing to do with the guy or his motivations or anything like that... sometimes women just plain aren't interested and it has nothing to do with the person....

sari

[Claire]

Be honest, relaxed, not too full on & act like a gentleman.:) If she's taken, smile & say he's a lucky guy.:)

[Lightstream]

I have about two years.. but strangely enough I kind of like my apartment life.. Ofcourse the majority around are men... and not a one of them i'd be interested in.. all nice buddies and my next door neighbor is a sous chef.. (no complaints about that).. But, the idea of bothering with dating just kind of makes me tired and think about curling up with a blanket and a book.. Is there anything I hate more than a first date?... but, I have a bad track record.. (still smarting over that falling down the stairs in the parking garage episode...:o ).. Nope not for me... not right now..

Oh that reminds me.. a word of caution to LS.. if I were to get asked out right now i'd probably turn just about anybody down.. Would have nothing to do with the guy or his motivations or anything like that... sometimes women just plain aren't interested and it has nothing to do with the person....

sari

Some very good comments.. I can definitely relate to your experiences, in fact, on the way home just now I figured it would be easier if we just scrub the mission, forget this ever happened, go home and buy my 724ISL from the blokes whom I have absolutely NO incentive to pick up ;)

Then I can go back to carping on POTN and taking duck shots... book & blanket = old familiar comfortable stuff.. and I can definitely relate to that!

[Lightstream]

Be honest, relaxed, not too full on & act like a gentleman.:) If she's taken, smile & say he's a lucky guy.:)


Excellent backup plan - this is advice I could use!'

OK, gonna catch some sleep. Will definitely check in (need coffee + POTN + time for coffee to work) before the big mission. If you think of anything else, just post, I will catch up on it as I always do.

[Claire]

Oh that reminds me.. a word of caution to LS.. if I were to get asked out right now i'd probably turn just about anybody down.. Would have nothing to do with the guy or his motivations or anything like that... sometimes women just plain aren't interested and it has nothing to do with the person....

sari

True. Sometime it's bad timing or she's in a stage of her life when dating's not on the agenda.

[saravrose]

Some very good comments.. I can definitely relate to your experiences, in fact, on the way home just now I figured it would be easier if we just scrub the mission, forget this ever happened, go home and buy my 724ISL from the blokes whom I have absolutely NO incentive to pick up ;)

Then I can go back to carping on POTN and taking duck shots... book & blanket = old familiar comfortable stuff.. and I can definitely relate to that!

okay... that doesn't sound soo great.. nope. no scrubbing neccessary go for broke and see what happens.. On the flipside the best times were when I just went with the flow and gave anything that came my way a try. Maybe we should all re-evaluate atleast every once in awhile...

sari

[PetKal]

But, the idea of bothering with dating just kind of makes me tired and think about curling up with a blanket and a book.. Is there anything I hate more than a first date?... but, I have a bad track record.. (still smarting over that falling down the stairs in the parking garage episode...:o ).. Nope not for me... not right now..

sari

Right on, ghurl........emotional attachments lead to nothing but trouble....take it from an old dried up man. See what happened to me and "Lisa".....she looked so good on the outside, I had such high hopes for us:cry: . Then, "POOF" and all was gone in an instant. I am still reeling from the pain of losing her.:rolleyes:

However, we must remember what !Kung elders say...." Only a Jumanju can continue the path of a Jumanju, for only Jumanjus know where water laden tubers can be found."

Thus, guided by Kalahari folk wisdom, as I have always done in critical, turning moments of my life, I am planning to get another "Lisa"....much younger and vestal virgin unspoilt....that ought to asuage this old torchured heart of mine.:cool:

[wu_wei0]

Right on, ghurl........emotional attachments lead to nothing but trouble....take it from an old dried up man. See what happened to me and "Lisa".....she looked so good on the outside, I had such high hopes for us:cry: . Then, "POOF" and all was gone in an instant. I am still reeling from the pain of losing her.:rolleyes:

However, we must remember what !Kung elders say...." Only a Jumanju can continue the path of a Jumanju, for only Jumanjus know where water laden tubers can be found."

Thus, guided by Kalahari folk wisdom, as I have always done in critical, turning moments of my life, I am planning to get another "Lisa"....much younger and vestal virgin unspoilt....that ought to asuage this old torchured heart of mine.:cool:

Poor Pet. I hope the new "Lisa" meets with your expectations. If not, I guess you can chuck that one for the younger, fresher, virginal model, too. IT does seem to be a manly tradition in many areas of life ;):lol::lol:

How about some shots with Lisa here so we can all learn from her mistakes?

[wu_wei0]

Petipaws- I don't have any ducks ar$es to cheer you, but maybe colorful flamingo bums will suffice?
http://static.flickr.com/39/122200678_3a42fa950e.jpg

[PetKal]

Petipaws- I don't have any ducks ar$es to cheer you, but maybe colorful flamingo bums will suffice?

Thank you, sweet Woo Wee, that exotic feathery rump pleases the eye.
"Lisa"'s forte was colours. However, she was not very strong on resolving power and contrast .

[wu_wei0]

Ahhh. Now I see, Peti-four. A colorful woman must have other assets as well. There can be too much of a good thing, it seems-- if that is the only thing one has to offer. power is a must, and contrast to keep things lively.
I'm pleased that my exotic feathery rumps were to your liking. ;)

[PetKal]

Ahhh. Now I see, Peti-four. A colorful woman must have other assets as well. There can be too much of a good thing, it seems-- if that is the only thing one has to offer. power is a must, and contrast to keep things lively.
I'm pleased that my exotic feathery rumps were to your liking. ;)

Colourfully beautiful is as love-sustaining as sharp and keen is.
Too much of Greek classics in my formative years......poisoned by kaloskaiagathy.:cry:

[Woolburr]

Rofl....nothing like waking up to flamingo butt!

[wu_wei0]

Rofl....nothing like waking up to flamingo butt!
When you want each new day to be an adventure, you have to stir things up a bit upon rising. :lol: They are lovely flamingo butts, aren't they?

[Woolburr]

Indeed they are...quite shapely....hehehe...speaking of butts...how are your bruises this fine day?:D

[wu_wei0]

Indeed they are...quite shapely....hehehe...speaking of butts...how are your bruises this fine day?:D
quite shapley and colorful, as well. Might make good fodder for a Rorschach test, but I'm not sure exactly what we would be measuring. :lol::lol:

[wu_wei0]

Colourfully beautiful is as love-sustaining as sharp and keen is.
Too much of Greek classics in my formative years......poisoned by kaloskaiagathy.:cry:
and that is such a bad thing?
as far as photos are concerned I think my best work is less along the lines of sharp and keen- or perhaps, it is best to say "my work that I prefer"- is relies more on color, light, and less sharp delineation.

[Woolburr]

Hope it doesn't hurt too bad....I'm off on a mission...catch you a bit later. ;)

Think bricks....very therapeutic! :lol:

[wu_wei0]

bricks, bricks, bricks. . . . ahhhhhh :lol:

[ejwebb]

bricks, bricks, bricks. . . . ahhhhhh :lol:

What's up with the bricks??? I guess I could probably read back through these pages and find out - but is there a CLiff's Notes version??

[condyk]

as far as photos are concerned I think my best work is less along the lines of sharp and keen- or perhaps, it is best to say "my work that I prefer"- is relies more on color, light, and less sharp delineation.

Sharpness is amateur talk ... just like love advice :rolleyes:

[saravrose]

Right on, ghurl........emotional attachments lead to nothing but trouble....take it from an old dried up man. See what happened to me and "Lisa".....she looked so good on the outside, I had such high hopes for us:cry: . Then, "POOF" and all was gone in an instant. I am still reeling from the pain of losing her.:rolleyes:

However, we must remember what !Kung elders say...." Only a Jumanju can continue the path of a Jumanju, for only Jumanjus know where water laden tubers can be found."

Thus, guided by Kalahari folk wisdom, as I have always done in critical, turning moments of my life, I am planning to get another "Lisa"....much younger and vestal virgin unspoilt....that ought to asuage this old torchured heart of mine.:cool:

oh Pete.. darlin' now our concerns are different.. I'm avoiding emotional attachments with human beings.. you know those people sometimes behind the camera or in front of the camera.. you however are speaking of a lens.. those things attached to a camera.. You do know a camera don't you most of the time they are black square like objects they only respond to you if their batteries are charged and have absolutely no loyalty.. they will turn on and off to whoever pushes the button... but as much as I enjoy a piece of glass.. there's just no chance of a broken heart for me.. but, if your Lisa has given you sooo much pain you can just mail her on over to me.. ;) :p .

sari

[saravrose]

Sharpness is amateur talk ... just like love advice :rolleyes:

Blasphemy!!! :evil: Dave sharpness is the be all and the end all I mean what would a duck be if it weren't sharp???.. A scary thought that's for sure!!.. Do you listen to nothing Petey says...;)

sari

[PetKal]

and that is such a bad thing?
as far as photos are concerned I think my best work is less along the lines of sharp and keen- or perhaps, it is best to say "my work that I prefer"- is relies more on color, light, and less sharp delineation.

I hear you, Woo Wee woman, however, take a look at it from a practical point of view....a sharp lens can be used to capture reality softly. However, a soft image from the camera can never be restored to the original subject's clarity and detail.

[wu_wei0]

I hear you, Woo Wee woman, however, take a look at it from a practical point of view....a sharp lens can be used to capture reality softly. However, a soft image from the camera can never be restored to the original subject's clarity and detail.
I very much agree

[PetKal]

Blasphemy!!! :evil: Dave sharpness is the be all and the end all I mean what would a duck be if it weren't sharp???.. A scary thought that's for sure!!.. Do you listen to nothing Petey says...;)

sari

I think Connie boy does understand all that rather well in principle.....however, it is kinda difficult practicing sharp photography using soft "classics". :rolleyes:
I am confident that some day soon, he shall finally transcend his smallish lenticular phobias;) and avail himself to lenses which are best suited for his application. Thereby the photo gear chains and mores which had kept his photographic expression grounded will be broken, and new Connie the Photographer will bLoom and spread his creative wings.:cool:

[Permagrin]

Well, I had another two minutes to rub together, caught up on this thread and must say it's taken quite a turn.

Sari you make great points about a girl just not being interested in a relationship...and having nothing to do with whomever is asking...this should comfort you Lightstream, just in case.

Wu, your bruise descriptions are very...um, vivid...but I really am glad you are all right. What a tumble!

I still liked the photos you posted Peter...sorry your relationship with "Lisa" didn't last. You're right, the colors were lovely. But I didn't think the sharpness was bad either. But there'll be others I'm sure. Maybe the 200 f/1.8 is around the bend...

Wool your new twist photos are incredible...don't know what you're doing but I like them a lot!

Liza, sorry about your schedule (though I know it pays the bills!) we've missed you around here :)

all right all, back to the family....just wanted to say hullo ;)

[saravrose]

I hear you, Woo Wee woman, however, take a look at it from a practical point of view....a sharp lens can be used to capture reality softly. However, a soft image from the camera can never be restored to the original subject's clarity and detail.

Pete I do have to say that is probably the best statement out of you to date.. Makes sense, states your opinion and justification appeals to the artistic nature in all of us and dare I say it... may just explain your preoccupation with sharp glass in a language that I understand... well done. hat's off to you.. I'd buy you a beer if I could... ;) ;)

[Claire]

I'm reading 'The Devil bears Prada'. Not too bad.

[PetKal]

I'd buy you a beer if I could... ;) ;)

Promises, promises....I get that from you, Woo-Wee, Permian and all other ladies who know that I live probably 1000 miles from where you are...also, you know that I am a harmless dried up old man who would probably fall asleep half way thru a date.:rolleyes: :lol:

[saravrose]

Promises, promises....I get that from you, Woo-Wee, Permian and all other ladies who know that I live probably 1000 miles from where you are...also, you know that I am a harmless dried up old man who would probably fall asleep half way thru a date.:rolleyes: :lol:

pete... I'm a bartender.. buying a beer does not a date make... :rolleyes: ;) ..

sari

[condyk]

pete... I'm a bartender.. buying a beer does not a date make... :rolleyes: ;)

It did when Pete and I were lads :confused:

I dunno, men may be from Mars but women are from a planet ALL of their own ;)

[saravrose]

It did when Pete and I were lads :confused:

I dunno, men may be from Mars but women are from a planet ALL of their own ;)

In all fairness the buying of a drink under some circumstances is a date.. or atleast a prelude to a date.. However considering that my present occupation is in the adult beverage consumption business... the buying and selling of alcohol for me atleast has a different meaning... ;) ;) ..

sari

[PetKal]

It did when Pete and I were lads :confused:

;)

Hear, hear !:lol:

[Claire]

In all fairness the buying of a drink under some circumstances is a date.. or atleast a prelude to a date.. However considering that my present occupation is in the adult beverage consumption business... the buying and selling of alcohol for me atleast has a different meaning... ;) ;) ..

sari

I'm with Sari, buying a drink doesn't constitute a date. Buying breakfast does...:p ;)

[PetKal]

I'm with Sari, buying a drink doesn't constitute a date. Buying breakfast does...:p ;)

OOooops...Those liberated Sweetish women:rolleyes: :oops:

[saravrose]

I'm with Sari, buying a drink doesn't constitute a date. Buying breakfast does...:p ;)

OOooops...Those liberated Sweetish women:rolleyes: :oops:

definately more liberated than my little corner of the world.... ;) ;) ..

have a good day all. I'm off to the valley. i'm trying to decide about whether I shall stay at home or over at a friends house.. if I choose the friend i'll be away from my online buddies for a couple days... See ya monday...:D

sari

[PetKal]

See ya monday...:D

sari

OK....but only if you post your photo so we can really see ya.:lol:

[condyk]

I'm with Sari, buying a drink doesn't constitute a date. Buying breakfast does...:p ;)

I offered plenty of times buy you always turn down my weetabix :cry:

OK....but only if you post your photo so we can really see ya.:lol:

Best not ... at your age Sari dressed as a Christmas Elf could just be too much ;)

[liza]

I'm with Sari, buying a drink doesn't constitute a date. Buying breakfast does...:p ;)

Good one! :lol:

I have a couple interested right now. One is a baker, of all things, and the other is a construction worker. Both are nice guys, live locally, and are around my age. I'm supposed to meet the construction worker next Friday at a basketball game, so that should be interesting. I know that probably seems like an odd place to meet, but he and I are both sports nuts. :)

[condyk]

One is a baker, of all things, and the other is a construction worker ...

Well both should be good with their hands. Maybe the Baker is favourite tho if you 'need his dough' :lol: :lol:

[Claire]

Good one! :lol:

I have a couple interested right now. One is a baker, of all things, and the other is a construction worker. Both are nice guys, live locally, and are around my age. I'm supposed to meet the construction worker next Friday at a basketball game, so that should be interesting. I know that probably seems like an odd place to meet, but he and I are both sports nuts. :)

Liza, I swear you have more dates than I've had. Ever. :)

Dave, weetabiz is NOT the way to a girl's heart.

[Woolburr]

Good one! :lol:

I have a couple interested right now. One is a baker, of all things, and the other is a construction worker. Both are nice guys, live locally, and are around my age. I'm supposed to meet the construction worker next Friday at a basketball game, so that should be interesting. I know that probably seems like an odd place to meet, but he and I are both sports nuts. :)

A ball game seems like a fairly good meeting spot, albeit a possibly difficult one for meeting a person you have never seen before. Sounds like a cell phone might come in handy.;)

[liza]

Oh, I know who he is, and have seen him before. I used to party with him when I was a teenager. And he has my cell phone number. ;)

[Woolburr]

That makes it simpler yet! Did you get any snow in the big storm?

[wu_wei0]

mission accomplished, Wool?

[Woolburr]

I am not sure...haven't reviewed the results yet...but it was a nice day to escape the house for a bit....even if the pictures aren't great.

[wu_wei0]

wow-escape?! How'd you manage that? I bet you are one of those lucky folks who have doors on your house all week long. Mine only seem to appear on work days. :lol: I tried to get out today but every door I went through just took me back to the bedroom

[Woolburr]

After your adventure yesterday, I wouldn't think that you would be in a big rush to go screaming out the door!

[wu_wei0]

apparently I wasn't, no matter how hard I tried to overcome me. IT has been a very lazy day. I guess 1 trip a week was enough. :)

[liza]

That makes it simpler yet! Did you get any snow in the big storm?

No, it bypassed us almost completely. We got quite a bit of rain that later froze on the roads in spots and lots of strong wind, but no snow. I'm glad, because I don't have the blade on the tractor yet. One of my students did contact me offering to plow the drive if the weather ever gets bad. I thought that was nice.

And, Wu, I understand what you mean. I have the whole weekend without kids and I'm sitting in front of this damned computer once again. Neither of my man friends is available this weekend, as both had to work.

[Woolburr]

Lazy days are good some times. Let the system recharge itself and all that good stuff.:D You never know when you will be faced with moving those bricks and you certainly want to be prepared for that!;)

[wu_wei0]

Lazy days are good some times. Let the system recharge itself and all that good stuff.:D You never know when you will be faced with moving those bricks and you certainly want to be prepared for that!;)
You're right. I intend to be well recharged for brick moving. ;) I've not graded or created tests or written. Spend a bit of time playing online, watch a little science channel, snuggle with kitties, fall asleep and start all over.

Liza, that was sweet of your student. Even before I tumbled I had a couple cal land ask if I needed anything from the store. Couldn't quite tell them the only thing I was lacking was beer and some chardonay so thanked them and said "I'm set" :) Should have ventured out today for those necessities, but my favorite store is about three miles and I'm still a bit achey for walking that much. I did empty my big backpack just in case, though. :)

[liza]

Liza, that was sweet of your student. Even before I tumbled I had a couple cal land ask if I needed anything from the store. Couldn't quite tell them the only thing I was lacking was beer and some chardonay so thanked them and said "I'm set" :) Should have ventured out today for those necessities, but my favorite store is about three miles and I'm still a bit achey for walking that much. I did empty my big backpack just in case, though. :)

My students are very sweet. I've had them change the oil in my car and help me paint rooms in my house. I give them a bit of money, of course, but most don't expect it.

I haven't ventured out either. I'm just sitting here in the gloom listening to the Siamese snore.

[PetKal]

I haven't ventured out either. I'm just sitting here in the gloom listening to the Siamese snore.

I can tell you how to shut them up.:cool:

[Woolburr]

I can tell you how to shut them up.:cool:

Get them a CPAP machine.;)

[liza]

Oh, she was just sleeping soundly. I'm not really worried about it. I didn't see that other comment until you quoted it, Woolburr, but I think I'll continue to ignore it.

[wu_wei0]

My students are very sweet. I've had them change the oil in my car and help me paint rooms in my house. I give them a bit of money, of course, but most don't expect it.

I haven't ventured out either. I'm just sitting here in the gloom listening to the Siamese snore.
The Soc Club guys used to change my lightbulbs for a meal. I don't know what they'll do now since Josh put those long life ones in most of my rooms. They'll still get the meal since I host the group 2 or three times a semester, so I guess they'll be fine. :)

[PetKal]

Hey, I wonder what have I done to Liza to cause her to put me on her "ignore" list ?

[Woolburr]

Peter does love his cats....almost as much as his beloved tree sharks and puggies. Don't let him fool you.

[PetKal]

Peter does love his cats....almost as much as his beloved tree sharks and puggies. Don't let him fool you.

yeah, right...:rolleyes:

[liza]

I always have a supply of food at school. Most of my students are underprivileged and are hungry in the morning.

[wu_wei0]

I really wanted to get out a bit today since I had a flicker of inspiration plus I was looking though my old shots and they are all crap! IF I'd have made it to the store for red food color paste (and cheap beer) I could have at least tried to set up some shots while there was light. I'm afraid if I ignore the mood it will leave again for another long time.

[Woolburr]

The Ontario SPCA voted you their cat fancier of the year....who you trying to kid?;)

[liza]

I need to get up from this chair and eat something. I havent' eaten all day and I'm starving!

[Woolburr]

I really wanted to get out a bit today since I had a flicker of inspiration plus I was looking though my old shots and they are all crap! IF I'd have made it to the store for red food color paste (and cheap beer) I could have at least tried to set up some shots while there was light. I'm afraid if I ignore the mood it will leave again for another long time.

Call those guys back and tell them you need food coloring and beer....they will be glad to get it for you...just to be able to see what the hell you are up to!

[Woolburr]

I should fix some supper too....just not sure what I am in the mood for.

[PetKal]

The Ontario SPCA voted you their cat fancier of the year....who you trying to kid?;)

I do not mind other people's pets as long as they do not kill and maim my pets.:cool:

[condyk]

Methinks Pete is 'hidden' from Liza and me from WoolB and Liza :lol: :cool: I think I am also 'hidden' from Dwite MacCan. Man ... so cool :-)

[wu_wei0]

I always have a supply of food at school. Most of my students are underprivileged and are hungry in the morning.
I'd have a really hard time dealing with that. My son Chris taught middle school and the things he saw and heard broke my heart. He also kept a supply stashed in his office, etc. to help out. Some things he just couldn't do much of anything about. Even reports to authorities were slow to be acted upon.

I generally feed each of my classes once a semester- donuts and fruit for big classes, pizza or better breakfast for others. sometimes we potluck. This year I have been a slacker though. I no longer walk past the bakery or grocer on my way to school and just too lazy to walk there and back for an early class. Several times this semester some of my long time followers have surprised me with rolls, breakfast burritos, LifeWater, . . . . Some folks seem to think I need a keeper. :lol: gotta love 'em!

[PetKal]

Methinks Pete is 'hidden' from Liza and me from WoolB and Liza :lol: :cool: I think I am also 'hidden' from Dwite MacCan. Man ... so cool :-)

Who is Dwight MacCan ?

[wu_wei0]

Call those guys back and tell them you need food coloring and beer....they will be glad to get it for you...just to be able to see what the hell you are up to!

You could bring it with the bricks. I'll pay you back. :lol:

[Woolburr]

I could do that....you might lose the creative urge by the time I get there....it is still one long drive.:D

I do have a brick hauler though. So that is a step closer.

[liza]

I'd have a really hard time dealing with that. My son Chris taught middle school and the things he saw and heard broke my heart. He also kept a supply stashed in his office, etc. to help out. Some things he just couldn't do much of anything about. Even reports to authorities were slow to be acted upon.


My students are the poorest of the poor, and that probably is one of the factors for their inclusion in special education. Not only do I feed them, I try to get clothing donations and tap into community resources for other needs. One very sweet child hadn't had a new pair of shoes since 7th grade. Since she's now a sophomore, I dug deep into my pockets to get her a new pair and arranged for the Booster Club to take her shopping for clothing for the upcoming chorus Xmas concert. Prom time is fun for us. We always manage to find prom dresses and funding for tuxes for the kids, so they look just like everyone else at the dance.

[Woolburr]

My students are the poorest of the poor, and that probably is one of the factors for their inclusion in special education. Not only do I feed them, I try to get clothing donations and tap into community resources for other needs. One very sweet child hadn't had a new pair of shoes since 7th grade. Since she's now a sophomore, I dug deep into my pockets to get her a new pair and arranged for the Booster Club to take her shopping for clothing for the upcoming chorus Xmas concert. Prom time is fun for us. We always manage to find prom dresses and funding for tuxes for the kids, so they look just like everyone else at the dance.

Saving the world one kid at a time is not such a bad idea! :D

[wu_wei0]

I could do that....you might lose the creative urge by the time I get there....it is still one long drive.:D

I do have a brick hauler though. So that is a step closer.

I'll figure out some way to keep the creative juices flowing. :D
Tubes will be here in a week or so. That'll be nice. A jaunt to a florist next week some time might help, too. If I'd get this test done tonight I can figure out a way to play tomorrow, perhaps. I have to shoot so I don't have to see yucky old pics anymore.

[condyk]

Who is Dwight MacCan ?

Some guy ... let's not go there. He took exception to some tame factual information I offered on the advantages of RAW over jpg. He has his own sub-forum called the Perverted Arts or something here at POTN and populous with his neophytes.

[liza]

Saving the world one kid at a time is not such a bad idea! :D

Or 22 of them at a time. That's how many I have this year. :)

[PetKal]

Some guy ... let's not go there. He took exception to some tame factual information I offered on the advantages of RAW over jpg. He has his own sub-forum called the Perverted Arts or something here at POTN and populous with his neophytes.

I think I remember that lad now....he has a photo gig in Vegas or California somewhere shooting some stage performers.

[wu_wei0]

My students are the poorest of the poor, and that probably is one of the factors for their inclusion in special education. Not only do I feed them, I try to get clothing donations and tap into community resources for other needs. One very sweet child hadn't had a new pair of shoes since 7th grade. Since she's now a sophomore, I dug deep into my pockets to get her a new pair and arranged for the Booster Club to take her shopping for clothing for the upcoming chorus Xmas concert. Prom time is fun for us. We always manage to find prom dresses and funding for tuxes for the kids, so they look just like everyone else at the dance.
My first year here I had my students doing service projects (wasn't at all popular with my chair), but we did some good and the students learned a lot. One thing one class did was a formals collection- got quite a few great prom dresses. Worked with a local civic organization and we were able to get a lot of girls outfitted for prom who'd have not had a way to get the things otherwise. We also did spring food drives, etc. Students found it rewarding, we helped the community, and they learned a lot about sociology and social change. I can't wait to et to a place where community action and service learning are an accepted part of the culture of the school!
Even my visual soc had to be put on hold so we aren't getting the stories about community and lives out for people to see anymore.

[Woolburr]

My ex is in elementary education...we funded more than our fair share over the years...very frustrating when the system fails. Families making more money than the two of us combined...getting free lunches...and the kids that needed a free lunch were somehow not eligible...never made a whole lot of sense to me.

[Lightstream]

*resurfaces after some sleep*

do not feel like going out today. :p

[condyk]

I think I remember that lad now....he has a photo gig in Vegas or California somewhere shooting some stage performers.

Specialises in ex-star types you hardly heard of or who were big in 1982 or whenever and then sticks 'em in montages. Like a social history project. Reminds me of stuff I used to cut out and stick on card when I was at school, but I was more into animlas then than musiK. Each to their own. He seems to have fun and that's the main thing. Good luck to him I say ;-)

[liza]

My first year here I had my students doing service projects (wasn't at all popular with my chair), but we did some good and the students learned a lot. One thing one class did was a formals collection- got quite a few great prom dresses. Worked with a local civic organization and we were able to get a lot of girls outfitted for prom who'd have not had a way to get the things otherwise. We also did spring food drives, etc. Students found it rewarding, we helped the community, and they learned a lot about sociology and social change. I can't wait to et to a place where community action and service learning are an accepted part of the culture of the school!
Even my visual soc had to be put on hold so we aren't getting the stories about community and lives out for people to see anymore.

We have a number of service organizations here at the school in which students participate. It's important for them to become involved when they're young, as it seems to continue on once they are out of school. Don't know why the department chair would object, though. That's just part of learning about civic duty and seeing first hand how the other half lives.

My ex is in elementary education...we funded more than our fair share over the years...very frustrating when the system fails. Families making more money than the two of us combined...getting free lunches...and the kids that needed a free lunch were somehow not eligible...never made a whole lot of sense to me.

Not much of it makes sense to me, either, Wool. I just try to do the best I can in a world where the system make the poor increasingly dependent, rather than fostering economic growth.

[condyk]

I just try to do the best I can in a world where the system make the poor increasingly dependent, rather than fostering economic growth.

But isn't the US 'system' in particular built on 'economic growth' and through loans they can never repay and the stripping of developing country assets actually making those people dependant ... or is this politics and so not to be discussed?

[Permagrin]

*resurfaces after some sleep*

do not feel like going out today. :p

drink a few cups of coffee...like my sig. says...no one understands the truth til then...;)

[Lightstream]

drink a few cups of coffee...like my sig. says...no one understands the truth til then...;)


glub glub..

http://pix.lightrefineries.org/img/coffee.gif

[ejwebb]

You could bring it with the bricks. I'll pay you back. :lol:

The bricks, again...

[Permagrin]

The bricks, again...

Webby check out Woolburr's Abandoned Ice House thread...that's where the bricks came from...and evolved throughout this thread....

[wu_wei0]

Bricks are good! And you know how much I like deliveries. :lol:

[condyk]

If you need bricks then mr Ronald Jr Sr has wholesale supplies to ship ... apparently ;-)

[ejwebb]

If you need bricks then mr Ronald Jr Sr has wholesale supplies to ship ... apparently ;-)

No, I think he lays his bricks one at a time... very regularly...

[PetKal]

If you need bricks then mr Ronald Jr Sr has wholesale supplies to ship ... apparently ;-)

Brick Merchant of Waverly. That sound s kinda nice.;)

[Lightstream]

Bricks are good! And you know how much I like deliveries. :lol:


Specially those made by Wool eh ;)

Thanks PG.. now I understand the Origin of the Brick.

[condyk]

Specially those made by Wool eh ;)


Now, what does that mean? Is that some young lads cheekiness to his elders? :D

[condyk]

No, I think he lays his bricks one at a time... very regularly...

Like a Hen you mean? :confused:

[Lightstream]

Now, what does that mean? Is that some young lads cheekiness to his elders? :D

Actually, I'm not really sure.. there are two Bricks at work, the Ronald brick (which seems to contain glass), and the WoolWu brick, involving some kind of delivery, which I haven't been able to catch for the longest time ;)

[condyk]

Actually, I'm not really sure ... the WoolWu brick, involving some kind of delivery, which I haven't been able to catch for the longest time ;)

Sounds risque to me.

Like a metaphor for something drunker and rude we don't need to know about. Wooly won't answer 'cause he banned me and Wu is too elegant to tell us I think ;) I fancy it is just mild flirting and we all do that, so innocent I am sure!

[ejwebb]

Now, Lightstream & PetKal have these identical avatars and I keep getting you two confused...:confused:

[Permagrin]

Bricks are good! And you know how much I like deliveries. :lol:

no room for doubt about that...:lol:

Now, Lightstream & PetKal have these identical avatars and I keep getting you two confused...:confused:

nope, no confusion btw these two :)

[condyk]

NightScream is wannabee Petkal (or Vice-Versa). Perhaps Art Vandelay to Pete's George Costanza ;-)

[Lightstream]

Oh, I am but a small fry who must sell one L to buy another.

The Master buys 300/2.8's.. I buy small little glass like 70-200/4 ISL. soooooo cute! ;)

[Permagrin]

Oh, I am but a small fry who must sell one L to buy another.

The Master buys 300/2.8's.. I buy small little glass like 70-200/4 ISL. soooooo cute! ;)

soooo cute? The glass or the girl? (sorry, I just had to say it) :lol:

[Lightstream]

soooo cute? The glass or the girl? (sorry, I just had to say it) :lol:


PUI!!

I knew that was coming!! :D

[condyk]

Oh, I am but a small fry who must sell one L to buy another.)

Talking about soooooo cute ... I fancy you have some kittenish woman on your mind? AND, if you ever had a Kitten then you know that you better watch out ;-)

EDIT: Clearly PermaLatte and I interpreted the same so must be so?!

[Permagrin]

PUI!!

I knew that was coming!! :D

Sorry, I just couldn't help myself...back after dinner...ttfn. :lol:

[PetKal]

Sorry, I just couldn't help myself...back after dinner...ttfn. :lol:

Mexican ?

[ejwebb]

[/b]

Mexican ?

Or Sausage??


http://ejwebb.smugmug.com/photos/114342192-L.jpg

[liza]

Oh, that looks so good! I love Italian food.

[Permagrin]

[/B]

Mexican ?

chinese :)

[wu_wei0]

hmmmm. guess everyone is sleeping or having a life. I guess I should try doing one of those. . . . sleep sounds like a possible option. :)

[PetKal]

hmmmm. guess everyone is sleeping or having a life. I guess I should try doing one of those. . . . sleep sounds like a possible option. :)
Do you remember life w/o TV and PCs ?

[Permagrin]

hmmmm. guess everyone is sleeping or having a life. I guess I should try doing one of those. . . . sleep sounds like a possible option. :)

More scrabble with the family here...

Do you remember life w/o TV and PCs ?

life? what life?

you mean there was something before PONG?

[PetKal]

More scrabble with the family here...



life? what life?

you mean there was something before PONG?
What are you talking about Permian, you were not even born when Atari Pong hit the market.

[Permagrin]

What are you talking about Permian, you were not even born when Atari Pong hit the market.

Well you do know how to flatter when you want to :lol: :lol:

edit: unless of course you are rating my "maturity" by my words...then I'm in trouble :D :D

[Woolburr]

OK...part of the today project....I think I need a different crop.
http://www.pbase.com/woolburr/image/71103079.jpg

[Permagrin]

Very pretty Wool. What are you doing to achieve this? Or is it a craft secret...

[Woolburr]

Fireworks....turn the camera during the exposure.

[wu_wei0]

OK...part of the today project....I think I need a different crop.
http://www.pbase.com/woolburr/image/71103079.jpg
I like it. soft and inviting. Let's have more.

Pet-ful- yes I remember time without tv and pcs- spent much of my years without either- it is called life. . . . I now live in a place where the safest thing for me to do is rely on tv and pcs for some sembelance of it.

[Permagrin]

Fireworks....turn the camera during the exposure.

Cool! I wonder if I can achieve the same thing by having the bathroom light flicked on and off and take slow exposure whilst rotating the camera....it's a thought....

[Woolburr]

Cool! I wonder if I can achieve the same thing by having the bathroom light flicked on and off and take slow exposure whilst rotating the camera....it's a thought....

You have an explosive bathroom light?:shock:

[Woolburr]

Poppycock
http://www.pbase.com/woolburr/image/71104300.jpg

[Permagrin]

You have an explosive bathroom light?:shock:

well, it really depends upon the occupant I suppose...:lol:

[Woolburr]

Not even gonna touch that one...........

[wu_wei0]

Poppycock
even better. the colors are the right ones. keep it up and I won't have any trouble mantaining creative juices til the bricks arrive.:)

[Permagrin]

Not even gonna touch that one...........

I know...I was debating on whether to even answer your question...:lol: :lol: but as usual, discretion lost...

[Woolburr]

even better. the colors are the right ones. keep it up and I won't have any trouble mantaining creative juices til the bricks arrive.:)

Sad when I have to go back to January pics for something interesting.

I know...I was debating on whether to even answer your question...:lol: :lol: but as usual, discretion lost...

You couldn't resist...admit it.;)

[Permagrin]

Sad when I have to go back to January pics for something interesting.



You couldn't resist...admit it.;)

Fireworks in January? I thought it would have been somewhere around July....silly me.

And I've never been known to resist anything...I'm weak! :lol: :lol:
(if anyone PM's me to sell me a bridge...I'll have to think about it...)

[Woolburr]

Fireworks in January? I thought it would have been somewhere around July....silly me.


Permie...Permie...Permie....surely you know that there are fireworks for the New Year's celebrations? :cool:

[Permagrin]

Permie...Permie...Permie....surely you know that there are fireworks for the New Year's celebrations? :cool:

that would be in Dec....late Dec....very late maybe but late...the bathroom lights don't usually make it until 12:01am anyway...

[Woolburr]

that would be in Dec....late Dec....very late maybe but late...the bathroom lights don't usually make it until 12:01am anyway...

Well....they happen so late in December here that we call it January 1st.....show goes off at midnight.:lol:

[Permagrin]

Well....they happen so late in December here that we call it January 1st.....show goes off at midnight.:lol:

Well, off the subject....do you have a new computer program or something that's generating these cool photos?

[Woolburr]

Well, off the subject....do you have a new computer program or something that's generating these cool photos?

Nope...same old editing software I have always used....