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

[puddlepirate44]

hehe, µ

Nice µ there, pal.

[aussieskier]

Nice µ there, pal.

Did it not show up? Cuz it showed it on my post and it didn't on your quote.. I am confused..

[puddlepirate44]

Did it not show up? Cuz it showed it on my post and it didn't on your quote.. I am confused..

I fixed it, I think. It was weird, I admit. But that's quantum physics for ya.

[aussieskier]

I fixed it, I think. It was weird, I admit. But that's quantum physics for ya.
yes, and we can't forget Taus or neutrinos either :)

[timbernet]

yes, and we can't forget Taus or neutrinos either :)

I forgot that those even existed...

[aussieskier]

Is physics too scary for the rest of the the RRTP crowd :lol:

[puddlepirate44]

yes, and we can't forget Taus or neutrinos either :)

Neutrinos! Those are freaky. I liked physics. It's just that physics required homework, and when I was 17, I was allergic to homework. It really interfered with my time at the beach. :rolleyes:

[aussieskier]

Neutrinos! Those are freaky. I liked physics. It's just that physics required homework, and when I was 17, I was allergic to homework. It really interfered with my time at the beach. :rolleyes:

I agree, I find that in this science class I am taking, I really enjoyed the physics section since there really wasn't much homework :)

[T.D.]

yes, and we can't forget Taus or neutrinos either :)

I forgot that those even existed...


:rolleyes::p:rolleyes::p:rolleyes:

Well Boring Boys, you're almost legit. Just a few more posts!

[aussieskier]

:rolleyes::p:rolleyes::p:rolleyes:

Well Boring Boys, you're almost legit. Just a few more posts!
Yes I know, we need to spur on the conversation to get scott involved.. he is lagging a bit behind now :) come one Scott if I can process raws and chat on AIM and post here with only 512megs of ram, you shouldn't have any problems :lol:

[Lightstream]

tired@!

[timbernet]

Oh - you guys are back! I thought you left us and went to the the "other" chat thread... Seems like that is where everyone was actually talking. Perm, Pudds, Lonnie, Wu, Aussie - I felt so alone.

[timbernet]

Hey Yoda!

[puddlepirate44]

I don't think I'm going to be awake for the BB's to reach 1k! How sad for me.

[Lightstream]

sup :)

[aussieskier]

Oh - you guys are back! I thought you left us and went to the the "other" chat thread... Seems like that is where everyone was actually talking. Perm, Pudds, Lonnie, Wu, Aussie - I felt so alone.
No, I was just multitasking through it all, trying to feel like I can contribute something to this forum besides mindless, yet somehow to the point, chatter :)

[T.D.]

Oh - you guys are back! I thought you left us and went to the the "other" chat thread... Seems like that is where everyone was actually talking. Perm, Pudds, Lonnie, Wu, Aussie - I felt so alone.

There are no "other" chat threads. Only Tupperware. Period.

I'm trying to book a hotel room for this weekend. Perusing websites.

[T.D.]

sup :)

Hey Yoda.

[timbernet]

TD, where are you going this weekend?

[aussieskier]

There are no "other" chat threads. Only Tupperware. Period.

I'm trying to book a hotel room for this weekend. Perusing websites.

Where you headed (did I miss something ?)

[T.D.]

TD, where are you going this weekend?

Where you headed (did I miss something ?)

Mini Oregon POTN meet on the south coast.

(PermaPuddle, Lonnie and Misspix).

[timbernet]

Ahh- very cool!

[puddlepirate44]

Mini Oregon POTN meet on the south coast.

(PermaPuddle, Lonnie and Misspix).

You are? I mean, I am? Was that this weekend?

;) ;) ;)

[timbernet]

WooHoo - Puddle will be awake

[T.D.]

You are? I mean, I am? Was that this weekend?

;) ;) ;)


Whatever! Meany Head!!

[timbernet]

Hey Yoda - any closer to getting your new glass?

[puddlepirate44]

WooHoo - Puddle will be awake

Waiting......

[aussieskier]

Mini Oregon POTN meet on the south coast.

(PermaPuddle, Lonnie and Misspix).

Sounds like fun

WooHoo - Puddle will be awake

YAY!

Hey Yoda - any closer to getting your new glass?
Yea I was wondering the same thing.

[puddlepirate44]

Now do it!

[T.D.]

Oh boy(s).

The Boring Boys are both at 999.

[Woolburr]

Moooooooo from the land of strange birds...forgive the eye...he moved.
http://www.pbase.com/woolburr/image/75674204.jpg

[Lightstream]

puds.. great job on TR. :)

Hey Yoda - any closer to getting your new glass?


No, unfortunately. They have received the paperwork, but they said another 5 days for them to punch it into the system. And another 3 days to release the package.

This is, of course, RIDICULOUS.


Imagine if you folks had to wait that long for your delivery - I doubt you would be this calm.. I read it on POTN all the time.. UPS misses the dropoff and there is hell to pay, and that's a 24 hour delay at most.

[T.D.]

Moooooooo from the land of strange birds...forgive the eye...he moved.
http://www.pbase.com/woolburr/image/75674204.jpg

Hey Wool! Odd bird!

[puddlepirate44]

Cool bird, Wool. Weird lookin'.

So, the Boring Boys walked out on 999?

[T.D.]

Cool bird, Wool. Weird lookin'.

So, the Boring Boys walked out on 999?

I think they're trying to be dramatic. :rolleyes:

[aussieskier]

I thought it would be fitting to post a picture from my first CF that I ever took. And a couple from my last.. (they were put here earlier but now they look like they are supposed to :)).

First:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v73/Aussieskier/flower2.jpg


Latest:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v73/Aussieskier/IMG_1038-1.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v73/Aussieskier/IMG_1179-1.jpg

HOORAY!!!! I COUNT NOW!~!!!!!!!

[timbernet]

w00t - 1,000!!

[puddlepirate44]

Congrats, Laddies. Well done.

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/126/394299339_fd0ef3d25b_o.gif
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/142/394298891_5d489f7623_o.gif
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/149/394265018_57870ac31c_o.gif

Now I'm off to bed.

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/183/394299354_731c6f2101_o.gif

[timbernet]

Riley wanted photos on post 1,000 - that is what took forever, he has slow Internet...

[Permagrin]

Nice way to turn 1K Riley ;)

congrats to both you BB's!

[aussieskier]

w00t - 1,000!!
Was that the best you could do? That was really anticlimatic mate... I expected more, my upload speeds gave you plenty of time too look for something good :)

[Permagrin]

Moooooooo from the land of strange birds...forgive the eye...he moved.
http://www.pbase.com/woolburr/image/75674204.jpg

VERY COOL TRI COLORED HERON WOOL!

[T.D.]

Way to go Boring Boys.

Senior status for boys who aren't yet Seniors (in College). ;)

[timbernet]

Hey Wool!!



....




...

Nice Duck!

[Woolburr]

Bout time boys...where is your picture Scott? Nice flahr shot Riley...right down to the little green bug.

[aussieskier]

Riley wanted photos on post 1,000 - that is what took forever, he has slow Internet...
Actually closing camera raw (which was opened with 300 raw files) then closing bridge that had all them selected and opening PS with only 512 megs of ram is what really caused it :D

[timbernet]

Was that the best you could do? That was really anticlimatic mate... I expected more, my upload speeds gave you plenty of time too look for something good :)

Heh, I was worried I would accidently post before you.. So I played the safe and BORING card.

[aussieskier]

Heh, I was worried I would accidently post before you.. So I played the safe and BORING card.

Excuses excuses... you could at least put one up now :).

[T.D.]

Was that the best you could do? That was really anticlimatic mate... I expected more, my upload speeds gave you plenty of time too look for something good :)

I didn't think it related that much to weather "anticlimatic" [sic]. It was somewhat anticlimactic, however! ;)

[aussieskier]

I didn't think it related that much to weather "anticlimatic" [sic]. It was somewhat anticlimactic, however! ;)
:oYou never know :rolleyes:

Right, now to try and get bridge and everything to open with all those files without running out of memory. The things I do for ya'lls entertainment ;)

And thank you too all for the kind words

[timbernet]

Okay, Okay- image
http://www2.sandynet.org/potn/IMG_4966.jpg

[Woolburr]

Someone mentioned Petkal earlier...I found him in Orlando.
http://www.pbase.com/woolburr/image/75676185.jpg

[aussieskier]

Okay, Okay- image


Nice shot, but it doesn't have the same meaning now that you waited 4 more posts :lol:;)

[timbernet]

Aww - cute little tree shark... if only they could be house pets..

[aussieskier]

Someone mentioned Petkal earlier...I found him in Orlando.
http://www.pbase.com/woolburr/image/75676185.jpg
YAY FINALLY!!! Though I thought I found him earlier in Wamic, OR.. He sure gets around :lol:

[BaileyRenee]

Yay for Riley and Scott

[timbernet]

Oh no ... looks like the meany heads have to hide.... :-D

[T.D.]

Oh no ... looks like the meany heads have to hide.... :-D

Uh oh! Boring Girl Bailey! :lol:

[aussieskier]

Oh no ... looks like the meany heads have to hide.... :-D
Nah she logged off, she didn't know what to say and I think she has homework ... :)

[BaileyRenee]

im not from boring

[aussieskier]

im not from boring

Hmm I guess I was wrong, now don't go chasing her away T.D :)

[timbernet]

Bailey--> http://spams-ukwildcatbasketball.com/Lurking.gif

[T.D.]

im not from boring

What's yer point?

;)

[aussieskier]

Bailey--> http://spams-ukwildcatbasketball.com/Lurking.gif
Sweet smilie scott!

[BaileyRenee]

ah scott your a meany head

[T.D.]

Hmm I guess I was wrong, now don't go chasing her away T.D :)

Meany Head!:evil:

;)

[T.D.]

ah scott your a meany head

YES! Now that's poetic justice!

[BaileyRenee]

What's yer point?

;)

idk i guess you can call me boring girl bailey it doesnt sound to bad

[Maureen Souza]

MOOOOOOO!!! (yes, that's a loud one). I am at my wits end working over-time and the place going nuts.

I hope Skip won the lottery tonight.;)

[timbernet]

Meany Head!:evil:

;)

SWEET - I am now with the wise meany heads!

[Woolburr]

Nice shot Scott...I knew you had a good one there.
http://www.pbase.com/woolburr/image/75676646.jpg
Permie isn't here so I can post a flying 3-toed bee-catcher.

[Maureen Souza]

Ohhhhhhh, nice BIF, Wooly!!

[timbernet]

Hey Mo, your grandson like Thomas the Train, right?

[aussieskier]

SWEET - I am now with the wise meany heads!

YES! Now that's poetic justice!

It looks like I am set to make fun of all three of you :). Not that I have an unfair advantage or anything :lol:

[Woolburr]

Moooooooooooooooooooooooo Mo! Sorry you are having a crappy night. I should check my lottery tickets and see if I won.

[T.D.]

SWEET - I am now with the wise meany heads!

Uhh, kissing up now, at the 11th hour will not work!

Nice try. :rolleyes:

[Maureen Souza]

Hey Mo, your grandson like Thomas the Train, right?
Oh...that would be an understatement. He is a Thomas addict (since age 2).

[timbernet]

Uhh, kissing up now, at the 11th hour will not work!

Nice try. :rolleyes:

http://img213.echo.cx/img213/2253/smooch0bv.gif

[timbernet]

Oh...that would be an understatement. He is a Thomas addict (since age 2).

Haha - dug this from the archives:
Scott Brown, circa 1992

http://www2.sandynet.org/potn/scanner-007.jpg

[T.D.]

http://img213.echo.cx/img213/2253/smooch0bv.gif

How nice that you have Boring Boy smilies!

[timbernet]

How nice that you have Boring Boy smilies!


:evil:

[aussieskier]

Haha - dug this from the archives:
Scott Brown, circa 1992


You know scott, that could come back to haunt you. Isn't there a saying like once an image gets on the net its impossible to get rid of?

[T.D.]

:evil:

HEE HEE!!

BTW, love the Thomas outfit!

Precious!!

[wu_wei0]

Is physics too scary for the rest of the the RRTP crowd :lol:
That's a silly question;) you've got one of the world's foremost physics groupies on RRTP

[aussieskier]

How nice that you have Boring Boy smilies!

How did I get dragged into that one!

[aussieskier]

That's a silly question;) you've got one of the world's foremost physics groupies on RRTP
I love physics when it applies to fun things I can blow up or play with.

[Woolburr]

That's a silly question;) you've got one of the world's foremost physics groupies on RRTP

Niels Bohr posts here?;)

[Permagrin]

http://www.pbase.com/woolburr/image/75676646.jpg
Permie isn't here so I can post a flying 3-toed bee-catcher.

Nice BIF Wool...well caught ;)

[T.D.]

Goodnight Senior Boring Boys.

Goodnight everyone.

[Permagrin]

G'night TD...I'm heading that way too...just thought I'd check in before I checked out :D

[timbernet]

Night TD!

[aussieskier]

G'night T.D

I am off to bed as well!

[wu_wei0]

Niels Bohr posts here?;)
physics groupie- you know- the girls who hang out in front of the stage at physics conferences hoping to get invited back to meet the guys. ROFL

Moooooooo Mo(o). Hope the night passes speadily

[timbernet]

For the physics, umm, groupies: http://xkcd.com/c123.html

[wu_wei0]

Congrats BBs! http://smiley.onegreatguy.net/cancan.gif

[Woolburr]

Nite Chris, nite Permie

[wu_wei0]

For the physics, umm, groupies: http://xkcd.com/c123.html
Physics groupies like that comic!

[timbernet]

Physics groupies like that comic!

I like 97% of the comics on that site. I like the disclaimer on the bottom:
Warning: this comic occasionally contains strong language (which may be unsuitable for children), unusual humor (which may be unsuitable for adults), and advanced mathematics (which may be unsuitable for liberal-arts majors).


Congrats BBs! http://smiley.onegreatguy.net/cancan.gif

Thank ya Wu!

[Woolburr]

Orlando has being overrun by feral cats...this is one of the many.
http://www.pbase.com/woolburr/image/75677480.jpg

[timbernet]

hey wool, can you bring me one of those? my kitten is lonely...

[timbernet]

Well guys and gals - I am off to bed. See ya in the morning (Pacific Time)

[timbernet]

No, unfortunately. They have received the paperwork, but they said another 5 days for them to punch it into the system. And another 3 days to release the package.

This is, of course, RIDICULOUS.


Imagine if you folks had to wait that long for your delivery - I doubt you would be this calm.. I read it on POTN all the time.. UPS misses the dropoff and there is hell to pay, and that's a 24 hour delay at most.

When you get back stateside we need to hold a party for you for all you have gone through.... :-/

[Woolburr]

That is as close as I could get...they live out of the dumpster and haul @ss the second anyone gets within ten steps or so....and they make plenty of hissing noises to voice their displeasure at your approach.

[wu_wei0]

She sure is a pretty girl though.

I loved the heron!

[timbernet]

That is as close as I could get...they live out of the dumpster and haul @ss the second anyone gets within ten steps or so....and they make plenty of hissing noises to voice their displeasure at your approach.

Of the many (like 10) cats we have had over the years, I think we only bought 1. The rest were dropped off by people leaving their cats in the country and they came onto our land where we fixed them up and loved them for many years.

[timbernet]

Okay, closing the browser now - I am really going to bed now... mmhmm, that's what they all say...

[Woolburr]

Go to bed Scott...so we can talk sex and other fun stuff.

[wu_wei0]

oh goody!!
night night scott. you scamper off to bed, now :D

[Woolburr]

Guess he scampered....hehehe

[Maureen Souza]

Haha - dug this from the archives:
Scott Brown, circa 1992

http://www2.sandynet.org/potn/scanner-007.jpg
Aaron wore a similar costume for Halloween last Oct. And he hates dressing up. Thanks for sharing that...it is soooo cute. BTW, Thomas has been around for over 60 years!

[wu_wei0]

Guess he scampered....hehehe
Yep-:lol::lol:- when do we get to the fun stuff? Will you wake me for that?

[JSolie]

Niels Bohr posts here?;)

Well, you've got a couple of Bohr-ing guys here...

[Woolburr]

Well, you've got a couple of Bohr-ing guys here...

Wu never really did answer that question.:confused:

[JSolie]

Wu never really did answer that question.:confused:

I noticed... ;)


I have an amusing conundrum.... I have an opportunity to go to the Getty Villa in Malibu next week. Trouble is, it's in Malibu, and we're a little over 100 miles away. Our group has to meet there around 9:30am. Do we drive up the night before and stay in a motel (thus avoiding a drive across all of LA during morning rush hour), or just tough it out and leave around 6am? Hmm... Oh, and no one in our house is a morning person... :neutral: :neutral:

[Woolburr]

Road Trip!!! Sounds like a night in a motel is a must.

[JSolie]

It might just be worth it, not having to deal with that long of a drive early in the morning (before the coffee fully kicks in...) Plus if we go up the day before, I might be able to squeeze in some ocean sunset pics... Hmm....

And I'm wondering if I should push the envelope and take a monopod. The Getty Villa has a "No Tripod" policy. But a monopod isn't a tripod... I could probably use that f/1.2L lens to great effect there...

[Woolburr]

Sunsets on the ocean and a chance to properly exercise f/1.2....sounds like a plan in the works...the other drawback to that early morning commute is not knowing what might occur with traffic.

[JSolie]

Plus I found a motel that's in the same parking lot as an IHOP...I think something's starting to come together. I just gotta figure out how to squeeze 5 people in a 4 person room...

[Woolburr]

Plus I found a motel that's in the same parking lot as an IHOP...I think something's starting to come together. I just gotta figure out how to squeeze 5 people in a 4 person room...

Air mattress!

[Lightstream]

When you get back stateside we need to hold a party for you for all you have gone through.... :-/


Thanks, appreciate the thought... :)

[JSolie]

Air mattress!

That's one thing I don't have. Methinks I'm gonna have to take a trip to WalMart and see what I can find...

[JSolie]

It's getting too late for me, so I'm gonna go get some sleep. I've got a couple of other things to figure out before our Getty Villa trip--like to bring a monopod or not... G'nite.

[marjory]

Hello everybody!!!Glad to join your forum...Hopo to learn a lot...in fact I/ve already did....
You should come in Crete(where I come from) a see the beauty of nature....

[wu_wei0]

Wu never really did answer that question.:confused:
Yes I did-- here (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showpost.php?p=2873399&postcount=29794)

[wu_wei0]

Plus I found a motel that's in the same parking lot as an IHOP...I think something's starting to come together. I just gotta figure out how to squeeze 5 people in a 4 person room...
Will they place a rollaway?. Air mattresses do work great though.
I miss IHOP.

[wu_wei0]

Hello everybody!!!Glad to join your forum...Hopo to learn a lot...in fact I/ve already did....
You should come in Crete(where I come from) a see the beauty of nature....


Welcome, Marjory!

[Maureen Souza]

Welcome marjory.

Hullo wu!! I am counting the minutes to 0630. Things have been a zoo here for weeks....

[wu_wei0]

Did your doc ever get you fixed up?

I keep trying to get some sleep but the coughing is not helping the insomnia. :)

[Pete]

Gulp. Just had my technical interview. Over the phone in my office with my team and middle management lurking around.

I think I did ok, we managed to have a pretty nice chat and I think he got the message that I know what I'm talking about.

Sitting here with nervous sweaty armpits waiting for a response now....

[tommykjensen]

Good luck. Last I had an interview I already got the impression during the interview that I would get the job but it was still a long wait until I got the official answer.

[Pete]

I have a feeling that they want me fairly soon, which is good as I might be able to negotiate a decent package. Here's hoping!

[wu_wei0]

Gulp. Just had my technical interview. Over the phone in my office with my team and middle management lurking around.

I think I did ok, we managed to have a pretty nice chat and I think he got the message that I know what I'm talking about.

Sitting here with nervous sweaty armpits waiting for a response now....
COngrats Pete!you made it through the ordeal by fire. when will you hear something?

[Pete]

COngrats Pete!you made it through the ordeal by fire. when will you hear something?


No idea! Hopefully in the next day or two...!

[tommykjensen]

I am really close to putting my 1 D MK IIN up for sale in order to buy the Mark III. There are so many new features in the new one I like. For example the dust remover that will certainly come in handy in Africa to avoid too much dust setting on the sensor. That feature is pretty cool. Not only will it shake of dust but it is also possible to record information about where remaining dust is and then the software can correct that automatically. And the better ISO, and better battery performance, and lighter battery, and and and and.....

I have already put my 20D up for sale, the BG-E2 grip is sold and I my 28 mm f/1.8 is also for sale. If I get all that sold incl the mk ii n at a decent price I won't need much more for the mark III. Canon Denmark say end april for delivery time.

[Claire]

GO FOR IT TOMMY!!! Then Sari, Dave etc can try it out in Africa. :D And maybe even me if I go to Denmark in May. ;)

[SuzyView]

Tom, I am putting my 70-200 f4 for sale this spring to fund my 70-200 2.8 IS, which I need more. Several people here in VA are interested, but I've also considered saving for the new Mk III. If I decide to stop teaching, I'll want to start shooting some sports around here. I'm waiting to see how people like the new camera before really considering it. Buying the 5D has pretty much stopped my big spending for a while.

Hi, Maureen. Hope you are done for the week and ready to spend some time here and with Aaron.

[tommykjensen]

Hehe I am right now discussion getting on a waiting list as #2 if I pay a deposit (the store have many on waiting list that have not paid deposit but those that pay deposit will get it first :lol: ). And I posted a for sale ad locally. I hope I can get the price I am asking for.

[SuzyView]

How much deposit are you talking about? And what is the expected pick up date, because B&H has the date as "arriving in May" on their website.

[Maureen Souza]

Hi, Maureen. Hope you are done for the week and ready to spend some time here and with Aaron.
Hi Suzie!!:D :D Just emptying my pockets and getting ready to swipe out.

[SuzyView]

I'm off to Costco to see if they can sell me a 2gb Ultra II for $29.95! Talk to you later.

[tommykjensen]

How much deposit are you talking about? And what is the expected pick up date, because B&H has the date as "arriving in May" on their website.

Deposit will be approx $875 and Canon Denmark have said ultimo april.

[gjl711]

I'm off to Costco to see if they can sell me a 2gb Ultra II for $29.95! Talk to you later. $15 bucks a gig? I got to head out there tonight. Thats too good to pass up.

[timbernet]

Go to bed Scott...so we can talk sex and other fun stuff.

OH dang it! I want to be around for all of that too!

Aaron wore a similar costume for Halloween last Oct. And he hates dressing up. Thanks for sharing that...it is soooo cute. BTW, Thomas has been around for over 60 years!


My Mom made that for me from scratch - back then they really didn't have stuff like that in the stores - so she was creative back then and made one.

[wu_wei0]

OH dang it! I want to be around for all of that too!


Don't worry. it was all a big lie. :evil: you didn't miss out on it. When I discovered there was no fun talk forthcoming, I went to bed to.:lol:

[Permagrin]

Morning all :mrgreen:

It's another lovely but still cold day here....BUT THE COLORS OF SPRING are happening and that cheers me up immensely!

Tommy, I think you SHOULD go for the MKIII. It doesn't sound like you'll be losing too much to get it! And I can't wait to hear a first hand report on it ;)

Claire, and how was Dolly?

Pete, I'm glad you got the last interview over with :) Hopefully they won't take too long to call you!

[tommykjensen]

I put up an ad but so far I have only been offered half of what the new mark III will cost. I hope I can get a little more than that. Oh well thats life when dealing with electronics.

[Permagrin]

Wow, it shouldn't be that low :confused: they still sell new here for only about $700 less than what the new MKIII is rumored to cost. You should get at least 2/3 the price, I would think, of the new (at minimum)...

[calicokat]

I have seen the MIIN sell for as little as $2300.00 of late, its all about supply and demand. I know I am keeping mine for awhile, not willing to take the hit, the MIIN's are still awesome camera's

[tommykjensen]

The new will cost the same as IIN did when I bought it which is about $5100 the IIN cost today about $4400. I hope I can get about $3000 - $3200. I have been offered $2600 so far.

[tommykjensen]

I have seen the MIIN sell for as little as $2300.00 of late, its all about supply and demand. I know I am keeping mine for awhile, not willing to take the hit, the MIIN's are still awesome camera's

No question about that.