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

[puddlepirate44]

here. this is leslie gulch

and devils ladder is this waterfall twenty minutes past melba Idaho that is about a mile trail leading to a waterfall.
this is where I fell

and this is the waterfall


Actually, that looks really pretty. Rotten names, but really nice spots.

[Permagrin]

November is kind of late in the season at Jellystone....Ranger Smith says that it is better for you to visit in September or October to get the real feel for the place. There is a chill in the air..many of the woodland critters are feeling frisky and doing what comes natural...making them more visible than they are at other times of the year.

So Yogi, are you up for a fall trip to the big J? (Y?)

[saravrose]

Sari,
you could put together a coffee table book with your adventures and the photos-- the self sacrifice you go through for your art!

I had quite a laugh at Puddle's little opening as well. how great was that?

self sacrifice sounds like I plan to do the stuff I do... it's never my intention to get myself into the scrapes I get into... i'd have to be an idiot. I just kind of wander..... no real excuse, no justification.. 'I was foolish I wasn't thinking i'm sorry i'll try not to do it again.' atleast that's what I say to my uncles when they're threatening to take my car away and lock me in my room.. Puddle cracked me up and I didn't realize how funny the places i've been would sound to someone not familiar with them... that's just their names.. doesn't sound unreasonable to me.. i'm used to it. But, in my own self defence i've never done something stupid twice.. I tend to find something new to do instead...

[Woolburr]

....gee thanks....Wool....now I know I can't trust your silence even WHEN I bribe you...:lol: :lol:

You drew blood for Pete's sake! I'm supposed to be mute about that ??? I darn near bled to death...couldn't go in the hot tub for days.

[puddlepirate44]

So Yogi, are you up for a fall trip to the big J? (Y?)

Does that make Wu "Wu-Boo"?

*bad-Puddle. Bad.*

[Woolburr]

So Yogi, are you up for a fall trip to the big J? (Y?)

Like I would miss a homecoming? Jellystone isn't the same without me.

[saravrose]

so we have a destination... atleast a pretty reasonable destination.. I will make it no matter what... all that I ask is that you wait for me to return from Africa.. Hey, if I could swing it anybody mind if I bring my Ladybug with us?... she would get a big old kick out of it.. I know i'll get a new body by then so she'll get to shoot with the XT...

[Permagrin]

Like I would miss a homecoming? Jellystone isn't the same without me.

Great. We should plan it then.

[Woolburr]

Record low temps here this morning and we are heading that way again....brrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr.....the hot tub is looking mighty inviting about now.

[saravrose]

Great. We should plan it then.

absolutely. I'm there.. any excuse to go to Yellowstone.. we could even drive over together..

[Permagrin]

so we have a destination... atleast a pretty reasonable destination.. I will make it no matter what... all that I ask is that you wait for me to return from Africa.. Hey, if I could swing it anybody mind if I bring my Ladybug with us?... she would get a big old kick out of it.. I know i'll get a new body by then so she'll get to shoot with the XT...

Sari, when is Africa? I haven't been following that thread.


Wool, it's a cruel thing to mention a cross continental hot tub when it's freezing over here and I can't use it!

[puddlepirate44]

so we have a destination... atleast a pretty reasonable destination.. I will make it no matter what... all that I ask is that you wait for me to return from Africa.. Hey, if I could swing it anybody mind if I bring my Ladybug with us?... she would get a big old kick out of it.. I know i'll get a new body by then so she'll get to shoot with the XT...

Heck no! Bring Ladybug. I was thinking of bringing good Ol' Cockroach and Slug-o!

[saravrose]

Heck no! Bring Ladybug. I was thinking of bringing good Ol' Cockroach and Slug-o!

ROFLMAO... dang.. okay I promised and crossed my heart not to call her ladybug on POTN.. it's a nickname for this little person in my family.. a nice little photographer in her own right.... otherwise known as abby...

sari

[saravrose]

here the one with the camera around her neck..

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b130/saravrose/Abbys%20birthday%20pics/IMG_6708.jpg

[wu_wei0]

Just caught up with the thread.
hmmmm
Jellystone sounds a lovely destination. Shall I bring the pic-i-nic basket, or shall we just pick one up there?

sam is bugging me to go to bed so I think I might try. Ha. not even sleepy! :(

[Permagrin]

well, all...it's colder now but thanks to you all Puddle is out of his shopping blues and we're going for our walk. (I promised him ice cream too...) :lol:

[saravrose]

Sari, when is Africa? I haven't been following that thread.


Wool, it's a cruel thing to mention a cross continental hot tub when it's freezing over here and I can't use it!

until mid september next year.. we leave the third week in August.

[puddlepirate44]

here the one with the camera around her neck..



Cute kid! Sure, bring her along! What a hoot!

[saravrose]

Just caught up with the thread.
hmmmm
Jellystone sounds a lovely destination. Shall I bring the pic-i-nic basket, or shall we just pick one up there?

sam is bugging me to go to bed so I think I might try. Ha. not even sleepy! :(

Sam?... ;)

[Woolburr]

Just caught up with the thread.
hmmmm
Jellystone sounds a lovely destination. Shall I bring the pic-i-nic basket, or shall we just pick one up there?

sam is bugging me to go to bed so I think I might try. Ha. not even sleepy! :(

Hey, hey, hey....been a long time since I filched a pic-a-nic basket...dang ole Ranger anyway.

[puddlepirate44]

well, all...it's colder now but thanks to you all Puddle is out of his shopping blues and we're going for our walk. (I promised him ice cream too...) :lol:

ICE CREAM!! WOOOO HOOO!!

[saravrose]

Cute kid! Sure, bring her along! What a hoot!

have to talk her mother into it.. she'll be eight by then so it might happen... I could always play the 'i've lived far away for a year and I want to have some quality time with her before I move even further away' angle... unfortunately my cousin smells a weasle from a mile off...

sari

[Lightstream]

Hmm.. Early '08 my schedule will be free and clear - what about Yellowstone just as it transitions into spring?

[puddlepirate44]

have to talk her mother into it.. she'll be eight by then so it might happen... I could always play the 'i've lived far away for a year and I want to have some quality time with her before I move even further away' angle... unfortunately my cousin smells a weasle from a mile off...

sari

A Ladybug AND a weasle! Wow, it's a regular Noah's Ark heading to Jellystone!!

[wu_wei0]

Record low temps here this morning and we are heading that way again....brrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr.....the hot tub is looking mighty inviting about now.
Sounds pretty yummy too. Move over for the rest of us. I can put Sam off for a little while.

sari,
sam is on of my kitties. His name is Aslan, but I call him sam. He's been crying for me to go to bed for some time. we didn't get enough snuggles in before I went to dinner. Love a boy who loves his tummy rubbed!

[Woolburr]

have to talk her mother into it.. she'll be eight by then so it might happen... I could always play the 'i've lived far away for a year and I want to have some quality time with her before I move even further away' angle... unfortunately my cousin smells a weasel from a mile off...

sari

And then there is the small matter of school.

[saravrose]

A Ladybug AND a weasle! Wow, it's a regular Noah's Ark heading to Jellystone!!

you are picking on me tonight...okay, no more animal analogies... I promise... :p

[puddlepirate44]

Off to get ice cream!! ice cream ice cream ice creamicecreamicecreamicecream...

[puddlepirate44]

you are picking on me tonight...okay, no more animal analogies... I promise... :p

Not pickin' on ya! Well, kinda, but not much!

[saravrose]

And then there is the small matter of school.

oh yeah... I can't get used to that... her being in school... i'm too used to the little girl... she's growing up... I asked her nicely not to. and she told me to get a life.. :( ..

sari

[Woolburr]

Sounds pretty yummy too. Move over for the rest of us. I can put Sam off for a little while.

sari,
sam is on of my kitties. His name is Aslan, but I call him sam. He's been crying for me to go to bed for some time. we didn't get enough snuggles in before I went to dinner. Love a boy who loves his tummy rubbed!

Plenty of room...the cover is off...the wine is at proper temperature...beer is cold for those that go that route...Just hop in the shower real quick to rinse off and then hop on in...just remember...no suits in the tub...detergent raises hell with the filters.

One last thing...no ice cream or cheese-its in the tub....also very tough on the filters.

[saravrose]

i'm getting bleary eyed.. good night all... we shall plan Yellowstone.. I think it would be a fabulous trip, give this thread some focus and be a lot of fun...

[Woolburr]

i'm getting bleary eyed.. good night all... we shall plan Yellowstone.. I think it would be a fabulous trip, give this thread some focus and be a lot of fun...

Don't want to get too focused...we might see things.

[Lightstream]

just remember...no suits in the tub...detergent raises hell with the filters.


:shock:

[Woolburr]

That is the look my neighbors used to get...but now...they have no problem with it...the lights are low...and it is only a bit less frightening than PP marching the beaches of Central America.

[wu_wei0]

.just remember...no suits in the tub...detergent raises hell with the filters.

One last thing...no ice cream or cheese-its in the tub....also very tough on the filters.

I remember:lol:

[Lightstream]

That is the look my neighbors used to get...but now...they have no problem with it...the lights are low...and it is only a bit less frightening than PP marching the beaches of Central America.


It'll take a bit of getting used to for me.... at least PP on the beach would be clothed.....or so we hope!!! :shock:

[Woolburr]

It'll take a bit of getting used to for me.... at least PP on the beach would be clothed.....or so we hope!!! :shock:

No...the beaches of Belize are pretty much clothing free...according to the kids that made the trip. So I am guessing PP is really going for the imperial look....sort of like in the Emporer's New Clothes.:p

[Woolburr]

I remember:lol:

I would hope you remember...you've been in enough times now...;)

[Lightstream]

No...the beaches of Belize are pretty much clothing free...according to the kids that made the trip. So I am guessing PP is really going for the imperial look....sort of like in the Emporer's New Clothes.:p

That's a pretty horrifying thought depending on who you are looking at....

I'll ask it bluntly however, how does one, uh, disguise the fact that they are interested when hot chicks walk by without a thread on?

Certain physiological reactions are not controlled by the logical/rational portion of the brain yaknow, hence the allusion to the "second head" doing the thinking.

[Woolburr]

You never have to worry about that...just think about PP playing imperialist...you will never have a problem in that department again.

[Lightstream]

You never have to worry about that...just think about PP playing imperialist...you will never have a problem in that department again.


Umm sure that would work but I am worried that the damage would be long term :mrgreen:

[Woolburr]

You only think about that long enough to have the desired result...I suppose you could always think of Queen Victoria on the beach...I suspect that would have a similar result...maybe even alternate visions. Just to keep either from becoming too firmly etched in your mind.

[Lightstream]

Wool: oh well. Then again if it doesn't work I hope the chicks just know that it's a normal response.. it's how the world goes on and why the population doesn't go extinct. We've been conditioned to think that certain facets of reproductive humanity are viewed as 'dirty' or 'abnormal' when they really shouldn't be.



HOLY COW! I FOUND THE LAMPSHADE!!!!

http://www.pbase.com/larsjohnsson/image/45721356/original.jpg

http://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/printthread.php?TopicID=247549
(Warning: TRULY massive thread with unlimited photos that will murder most broadband connections)

[Woolburr]

I don't know where he found that thing...but that is hysterical....I can't believe that doesn't cause some problems with light fall-off.

[puddlepirate44]

You never have to worry about that...just think about PP playing imperialist...you will never have a problem in that department again.

That's enough to give me nightmares. :shock:

[puddlepirate44]

No...the beaches of Belize are pretty much clothing free...according to the kids that made the trip. So I am guessing PP is really going for the imperial look....sort of like in the Emporer's New Clothes.:p

Uh... no. No. Very much, no. Won't happen. I blush when I bathe alone.

[Woolburr]

Sorry...that visual was too good to pass up! And Yoda was in need of some serious help at that moment.

[puddlepirate44]

Sorry...that visual was too good to pass up!

That visual should be way too easy to pass up, trust me. :shock: :)

[puddlepirate44]

...And Yoda was in need of some serious help at that moment.

Obviously. It shook him up so much, he resulted in posting shots of guys using Jell-o molds as lens hoods.... Desperate times, desperate measures... :D

[Permagrin]

Plenty of room...the cover is off...the wine is at proper temperature...beer is cold for those that go that route...Just hop in the shower real quick to rinse off and then hop on in...just remember...no suits in the tub...detergent raises hell with the filters.

One last thing...no ice cream or cheese-its in the tub....also very tough on the filters.
http://LC-images.smugmug.com/photos/108896144-S.gif


That is the look my neighbors used to get...but now...they have no problem with it...the lights are low...and it is only a bit less frightening than PP marching the beaches of Central America.

http://LC-images.smugmug.com/photos/113291552-S.gif

It'll take a bit of getting used to for me.... at least PP on the beach would be clothed.....or so we hope!!! :shock:

Don't count on it dude, he's a bit of an exibitionist when he's reunited with nature :lol:

[Woolburr]

I like that little smiley dude...just has that right kind of twist.

[puddlepirate44]

Don't count on it dude, he's a bit of an exibitionist when he's reunited with nature :lol:

Raised by three toed sloths, don't you know.... A whole wild pack of them. Roaming free for the first eleven years of my life. Ah, those were the days....

[Woolburr]

Raised by three toed sloths, don't you know.... A whole wild pack of them. Roaming free for the first eleven years of my life. Ah, those were the days....

No one can ever accuse you of living a sheltered existence.

[puddlepirate44]

No one can ever accuse you of living a sheltered existence.

You know you're tired when you start a line that begins with being raised by a pack of three toed sloths, and your mind just keep adding to the story until you're cracking up. It's like my brain's transmission completely slipped a gear.... :)

[Permagrin]

You know you're tired when you start a line that begins with being raised by a pack of three toed sloths, and your mind just keep adding to the story until you're cracking up. It's like my brain's transmission completely slipped a gear.... :)

....no, it's like his brain's transmission fell out on the roadway three miles back :lol: :lol: j/k dear....;)

[Woolburr]

Probably residual effects of bobbing around the bay on one of those corks you boys tried to call a ship.

[Woolburr]

....no, it's like his brain's transmission fell out on the roadway three miles back :lol: :lol: j/k dear....;)

Yikes...Permie...kinda brutal there...:lol:

[puddlepirate44]

Or, you know you're tired when you see this thread in which they talk about creating a backyard environment that would attract birds:

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=249053

And, of course, I'm thinking that a hunk of road kill would attract all the crows and turkey vultures in a tri-county area.

I would think it was funny. I'm not too sure they would....

[Permagrin]

Yikes...Permie...kinda brutal there...:lol:

oh it's okay, he dishes it out just as badly...:lol: :lol:

[Woolburr]

I can certify that there have been wild birds in my back yard...I wonder if that counts?

[puddlepirate44]

I can certify that there have been wild birds in my back yard...I wonder if that counts?

Works for me. I've seen cats in my backyard. I've seen a whole bunch of different members of the animal kingdom in my backyard. Now I'm totally certifiable.

[Woolburr]

You've had that designation for a while...at least that is what Permie keeps telling us.

[puddlepirate44]

You've had that designation for a while...at least that is what Permie keeps telling us.

Yeah, she's told me that for years. It's kinda endearing.

Well, off to bed!

*imperially marches off to the bedroom*

[Permagrin]

You've had that designation for a while...at least that is what Permie keeps telling us.

stoolie!

[Permagrin]

Yeah, she's told me that for years. It's kinda endearing.

Well, off to bed!

*imperially marches off to the bedroom*

oooh, I just love it when he's imperial! :lol: :lol:

[Woolburr]

Yeah, she's told me that for years. It's kinda endearing.

Well, off to bed!

*imperially marches off to the bedroom*

Happy marching.

[Woolburr]

stoolie!

All bets are off Permie...hehehe

[Permagrin]

All bets are off Permie...hehehe

you know...you remind me of my brother...:lol: :lol:

[Woolburr]

Nah...you said your brother was mean to you...I just tease ya a bit.

[Permagrin]

Nah...you said your brother was mean to you...I just tease ya a bit.

No, he's not mean...just ornery...and he always tells my "secrets" when we're in public!

Puddle says to tell you he's about to Imperially snore, harmonizing of course with the melody of Rue Brittania...

[Woolburr]

Tell the big lug to keep the snoring to a minimum...it interferes with our conversations.

[theflyingkiwi]

so what's been happening? did I miss anything?

[Woolburr]

We are debating having a meet up in Belize or Yellowstone Park fall 2007.

[Permagrin]

Tell the big lug to keep the snoring to a minimum...it interferes with our conversations.

You've NO idea...honestly, we went camping one time with friends...a bunch of us. There were lots of us in trailers but someone had to keep an eye on the teens tents so he slept outside on a cot. The people in the trailers were yelling at him ALL night to roll over...he's quite accomplished an noise maker.

so what's been happening? did I miss anything?

nope...nothing at all...well, Imperialism but that's about it.

[theflyingkiwi]

You've NO idea...honestly, we went camping one time with friends...a bunch of us. There were lots of us in trailers but someone had to keep an eye on the teens tents so he slept outside on a cot. The people in the trailers were yelling at him ALL night to roll over...he's quite accomplished an noise maker.



nope...nothing at all...well, Imperialism but that's about it.

is that all. How boring.

You know there a new device (I forget the name of it) that can hold the persons tounge, which they say stops the snoring. Either that or cut the tounge out and everything will be fixed.

[Woolburr]

I can snore with the best of them...that is why I own my own RV....people want to complain about my snoring...I just mention who is providing the roof over their heads.

[Permagrin]

I can snore with the best of them...that is why I own my own RV....people want to complain about my snoring...I just mention who is providing the roof over their heads.

An RV is an excellent idea :lol:
If we ever move, I'm not going to agree to buy where there's an HOA that prevents rv's and boats.

[Woolburr]

There are a ton of places here that have rules against RVs....I had to look around before I found a house where it wasn't a problem....I don't know what the big deal is...especially for people that have RVs that cost as much as their houses.

[Permagrin]

There are a ton of places here that have rules against RVs....I had to look around before I found a house where it wasn't a problem....I don't know what the big deal is...especially for people that have RVs that cost as much as their houses.

I know. I'm not sure either...around here there are no explanations...just "no". When we bought, we didn't think it would be a big deal...we weren't planning on staying forever...but we like our house (and it's paid for!) so we're thinking that we probably will be here some time....so we'd either have to get a storage facility where we could park either RV or boat, or just forget it.

[theflyingkiwi]

I think you RV's are crazy. one thing is for sure, they wont fit on NZ roads

[Woolburr]

They beat staying in a hotel...I love being able to travel with my dogs...have my own kitchen...and most important...my own bed!

[theflyingkiwi]

I am sure it's cheaper too. is there any special license to drive the thing or just your standard car license?

[Woolburr]

I know. I'm not sure either...around here there are no explanations...just "no". When we bought, we didn't think it would be a big deal...we weren't planning on staying forever...but we like our house (and it's paid for!) so we're thinking that we probably will be here some time....so we'd either have to get a storage facility where we could park either RV or boat, or just forget it.

Being able to park in my own driveway makes things so much easier...mine is always plugged in...so the batteries never go dead...very easy to load clothes, food and dogs....and I don't have to worry about what to do with my other vehicle if I am going to be gone for a while.

[Woolburr]

I am sure it's cheaper too. is there any special license to drive the thing or just your standard car license?

Just a regular driver's license...unless you get one of the extreme models that is over-sized....Up to 40' is no problem...over requires a permit and special licensing in some states...but not all....gets confusing at times...I don't have to worry about it...the units that require a permit start at $500,000 and go up from there....a bit out of my budget.

[theflyingkiwi]

OMG, that's a price of a house.

I am sure you could have your own cow in there too :)

[Permagrin]

Just a regular driver's license...unless you get one of the extreme models that is over-sized....Up to 40' is no problem...over requires a permit and special licensing in some states...but not all....gets confusing at times...I don't have to worry about it...the units that require a permit start at $500,000 and go up from there....a bit out of my budget.

Well, they are all currently out of my budget :)
But maybe someday. I do like hotels actually. I like the comfort of hot baths and continental bfasts & wireless internet (for a POTN junkie) is a must!

[Woolburr]

With an RV that size...you could have half the herd. ;)

I like wireless internet too...most campgrounds today offer it.

[Permagrin]

OMG, that's a price of a house.

I am sure you could have your own cow in there too :)

That's over twice what we paid for our house! And our house was only 3yrs old when we bought it!

[Permagrin]

Well, suddenly, I'm tired. So I'm going to say goodnight to you both.

[theflyingkiwi]

well since that's one thing I don't have to worry about ever traveling around NZ in something like that.

Anyway I like hotels better.

Just never ask me to go camping, which I mean tents and no power. that's not on.

[Woolburr]

Night Permie....I think I am about to call it a night too....3:30 here.....guess that technically makes it morning.

[Woolburr]

Night Mark. Guard the fort!

[theflyingkiwi]

nite all. enjoy your saturdays :)

[Lightstream]

Well, they are all currently out of my budget :)
But maybe someday. I do like hotels actually. I like the comfort of hot baths and continental bfasts & wireless internet (for a POTN junkie) is a must!

PG travels the way I prefer to. :)

I have had enough of living in the sticks for a lifetime..

Obviously. It shook him up so much, he resulted in posting shots of guys using Jell-o molds as lens hoods.... Desperate times, desperate measures... :D


I found your lampshade! Wu must have run off with the shade and then bartered it off to another photog in exchange for something useful, like say, a lens hood... ;)

[Claire]

What the hell is an RV???

[Claire]

And I like hotels. :D

[Lightstream]

What the hell is an RV???

Wikipedia is your friend.. :)

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Recreational_vehicle

[Claire]

Ah, husvagn. :D

[wu_wei0]

I found your lampshade! Wu must have run off with the shade and then bartered it off to another photog in exchange for something useful, like say, a lens hood... ;)

Geez, how many lampshades are you guys gonna accuse me of swiping?
Good day all! Claire what's going on in your part of the world today? How about you, Yoda? did you recover?

[Lightstream]

Ah, husvagn. :D

*puts Babelfish to his ear*

Fish says "I don't do Swedish"

"Say WHAT?!"

Sorry Claire, think you will have to translate ;)

Geez, how many lampshades are you guys gonna accuse me of swiping?
Good day all! Claire what's going on in your part of the world today? How about you, Yoda? did you recover?

Just one.. I was remarking we'd found it and as soon as we got it back you could be left off the hook ;)

Yes I have recovered.... :mrgreen:

[Claire]

I'm in the office trying to work. I don't think I'll end up finishing what I'm supposed to do...

[SuzyView]

On Saturday? Oh, that's bad. Get the work done and go home and relax!

[Claire]

On Saturday? Oh, that's bad. Get the work done and go home and relax!

Well, I have been working a lot of overtime this week and more to come...So many things that are due!!!

[SuzyView]

Do you get paid for overtime? Because my hubby does not and when he puts in a lot of hours, I wish he got more money so I can buy more gear. :);)

[wu_wei0]

*puts Babelfish to his ear*

Fish says "I don't do Swedish"

"Say WHAT?!"

Sorry Claire, think you will have to translate ;)



Just one.. I was remarking we'd found it and as soon as we got it back you could be left off the hook ;)

Yes I have recovered.... :mrgreen:

Oh- so that's the one YOU ran off with then? Thanks for trying to help out, but I did find the one that I supposedly took. I couldn't believe I would swipe such a--an interesting shade, but Permie posted pics of both me and wool in it. They are back around Thanksgiving weekend. SOmehow though I think they are PS trickery!!

I'm kinda miffed now. All that furor about the rosey shade and they completely forget to mention I wasn't the only one walking away with party favors that night!;)

[wu_wei0]

On Saturday? Oh, that's bad. Get the work done and go home and relax!
That is an unpleasant thout- oh yeah-- I see that stack of papers to grade. no wonder it hits home.
Claire- you have to finish up and get out of there. Remember, I am counting on your experiencing life vicariously through you!

[Claire]

Do you get paid for overtime? Because my hubby does not and when he puts in a lot of hours, I wish he got more money so I can buy more gear. :);)

In the contract it says no, but I spoke to my boss and he said if it's a lot we'll get either time off or paid. Then he added that considering our schedule it probably wouldn't be good to give time off, so he told me the company would most likely prefer to give me money. I certainly hope they do!!!

[Claire]

That is an unpleasant thout- oh yeah-- I see that stack of papers to grade. no wonder it hits home.
Claire- you have to finish up and get out of there. Remember, I am counting on your experiencing life vicariously through you!

Wu, I could stay here until 10pm and still not finish off what I should get done...

And you can't live through me! I don't have a life!

[SuzyView]

Oh, I hope so too. Saturdays are sacred here. If my husband goes in on a Sat., I better get dinner out and a nice gift. :) The weekends are my time to let him "play" with the boys.

[wu_wei0]

That's nice to hear, Claire. Extra cash always comes in handy.

Permie- you and I were talkinga bout the Nifty 50 that's dure here this week. I enjoyed Nifty2 some while he was here. I am sure you have seen this before, but this was my favorite shot taken with him:

http://static.flickr.com/102/274844189_181ec19522.jpg

Sorry, Wool- no fresh flamingo tushes for your wake up again. Maybe when I make it to the zoo in spring. I'll shoot a series. :D

But Claire, you promised!! You said once you moved I could live vicariously through you.
:cry:

[Claire]

Oh, I hope so too. Saturdays are sacred here. If my husband goes in on a Sat., I better get dinner out and a nice gift. :) The weekends are my time to let him "play" with the boys.

My mom isn't happy I'm working overtime...

That's nice to hear, Claire. Extra cash always comes in handy.

But Claire, you promised!! You said once you moved I could live vicariously through you.
:cry:

I do hope I get some extra cash!!! It will come in handy for the move. Wu, I haven't moved yet, I will in beginning of Feb. If I've surved December and January I might even go out and celebrate the new flat. :rolleyes:

[Lightstream]

Oh- so that's the one YOU ran off with then? Thanks for trying to help out, but I did find the one that I supposedly took. I couldn't believe I would swipe such a--an interesting shade, but Permie posted pics of both me and wool in it. They are back around Thanksgiving weekend. SOmehow though I think they are PS trickery!!

I'm kinda miffed now. All that furor about the rosey shade and they completely forget to mention I wasn't the only one walking away with party favors that night!;)


ME? *innocent look*


Besides I don't have a 70-200 2.8 L to put it on.... ;)

[wu_wei0]

My mom isn't happy I'm working overtime...



I do hope I get some extra cash!!! It will come in handy for the move. Wu, I haven't moved yet, I will in beginning of Feb. If I've surved December and January I might even go out and celebrate the new flat. :rolleyes:

I recall. I thought we could put you "in training" so the sudden liviness wouldn't be so much of a shock to your system ;)

[wu_wei0]

ME? *innocent look*


Besides I don't have a 70-200 2.8 L to put it on.... ;)

Theft isn't always a rational choice.;) Heck, look at the thing --er -- lovely shade I ran off with!

[Lightstream]

Theft isn't always a rational choice.;) Heck, look at the thing --er -- lovely shade I ran off with!


Neither is lens lust but we go for the high value items. PG better hide her 135/2 especially after encouraging me to "go get it" :D (I just might but not from the camera shop :D)

[Claire]

I recall. I thought we could put you "in training" so the sudden liviness wouldn't be so much of a shock to your system ;)

LOL Well, I did try to pick up one of my very good male friends over MSN last night. Somehow the conversation didn't turn out the way I wanted it to... ;)

Him: "I want a girlfriend. I need somebody who makes me think of something but work. Someone I can be close to."
Him: "I just want a sane girl. Somebody nice, caring, not psychopatic and who has self-confidence."
Me: *raises hands and waves* "Duh, I'm here!"
Me: "Well, you are meeting a lot of people, there's bound to be some nice girls."
Him: "Yeah, but I'm not interested in any of them, besides, I have to act professional as the website community I run is not supposed to be a dating thing."
Me: "Hm, true. Does this mean I shouldn't sign up to the community then in order to have a theoretical chance with you?"
Him: "LOL Nah, I don't think you have to worry about that... ;) "
Me: "Auch. That hurt. I don't even have a theorethical chance. :cry: "
Him: "Oh God, stop crying. How am I supposed to handle this in a nice way??"
Me: "Yeah, I'm kinda curious as well how you gonna get yourself out of this one... ;) "
Him: "Eh, it's not like you don't have a chance...eh..ehm..I mean...you do..but..ehm, not today..."
Me: ":cry:"
Him: "Eh, well you see...it's like when a kid wants something you automatically say NO..."
Me: ":cry: while also sending of grinning smileys"
Him: "Damn, you're sooo evil."
Me: "Well, you said not today, so how about I try again tomorrow? ;)"

[Lightstream]

It's never easy, isn't it?

[puddlepirate44]

LOL Well, I did try to pick up one of my very good male friends over MSN last night. Somehow the conversation didn't turn out the way I wanted it to... ;)

Him: "I want a girlfriend. I need somebody who makes me think of something but work. Someone I can be close to."
Him: "I just want a sane girl. Somebody nice, caring, not psychopatic and who has self-confidence."
Me: *raises hands and waves* "Duh, I'm here!"
Me: "Well, you are meeting a lot of people, there's bound to be some nice girls."
Him: "Yeah, but I'm not interested in any of them, besides, I have to act professional as the website community I run is not supposed to be a dating thing."
Me: "Hm, true. Does this mean I shouldn't sign up to the community then in order to have a theoretical chance with you?"
Him: "LOL Nah, I don't think you have to worry about that... ;) "
Me: "Auch. That hurt. I don't even have a theorethical chance. :cry: "
Him: "Oh God, stop crying. How am I supposed to handle this in a nice way??"
Me: "Yeah, I'm kinda curious as well how you gonna get yourself out of this one... ;) "
Him: "Eh, it's not like you don't have a chance...eh..ehm..I mean...you do..but..ehm, not today..."
Me: ":cry:"
Him: "Eh, well you see...it's like when a kid wants something you automatically say NO..."
Me: ":cry: while also sending of grinning smileys"
Him: "Damn, you're sooo evil."
Me: "Well, you said not today, so how about I try again tomorrow? ;)"

Okaaaay.... this guy's a slow on the up-take...

LS: Husvagn= Hus-vagn = House-vagn = House-wagon = Really big bus.

[Claire]

Okaaaay.... this guy's a slow on the up-take...

LS: Husvagn= Hus-vagn = House-vagn = House-wagon = Really big bus.

That guy isn't slow on the up-tate, he knows he can have me any time. lol He just doesn't want me. ;)

And yeah, you can be a Swedish translator for Yoda. :D

[Lightstream]

Ahh ok... thanks for the translation :)

Claire.. I would comment.. but my recent backing down leaves me with no ground to stand on...

[puddlepirate44]

Ahh ok... thanks for the translation :)

Claire.. I would comment.. but my recent backing down leaves me with no ground to stand on...

No man, this is what you do:

LS: (Downunder)Hey Claire! You up for a cup of coffee?
Claire: (Santa-land) Sure!
LS: You go to your nearest coffee house, and I'll go to mine. Then we'll have coffee together!

Take pics of your cuppa joe, and Viola! You took Claire out for coffee...

Of course, this would require you to pay "Dutch".

[Claire]

No man, this is what you do:

LS: (Downunder)Hey Claire! You up for a cup of coffee?
Claire: (Santa-land) Sure!
LS: You go to your nearest coffee house, and I'll go to mine. Then we'll have coffee together!

Take pics of your cuppa joe, and Viola! You took Claire out for coffee...

Of course, this would require you to pay "Dutch".

LOL I don't mind going "Dutch", that's usually the case anyway in Sweden...(equality you know...:rolleyes:)

[Lightstream]

No man, this is what you do:

LS: (Downunder)Hey Claire! You up for a cup of coffee?
Claire: (Santa-land) Sure!
LS: You go to your nearest coffee house, and I'll go to mine. Then we'll have coffee together!

Take pics of your cuppa joe, and Viola! You took Claire out for coffee...

Of course, this would require you to pay "Dutch".


I just load another charge of the 'black powder' (ground for wire mesh filter) into the coffee maker ;)

PG still in bed? You two seem to have very different sleeping hours..

[puddlepirate44]

I just load another charge of the 'black powder' (ground for wire mesh filter) into the coffee maker ;)

No, no, no! The whole point is to go out! Beyond the four walls. Rub elbows with the other coffee elite! And then shoot pictures of your java.

[Lightstream]

No, no, no! The whole point is to go out! Beyond the four walls. Rub elbows with the other coffee elite! And then shoot pictures of your java.

Here is where I'm going to hang my bleeding heart out for more abuse -

I might take on the Starbucks chick given the advice here. Timeframe is WHEN I GET BACK. That is also the time I am going back for more coffee. Unlike the 724ISL, the coffee run HAS to take place.

I just know this will draw a good flogging from all on the thread......


BTW, nobody is headed anywhere. There is smoke so thick it is like driving through impenetrable fog, and outside it's 99F during the day (no kidding, I Googled the conversion from 37C). "Taking cover" could be the best thing we do for ourselves....

[puddlepirate44]

Here is where I'm going to hang my bleeding heart out for more abuse -

I might take on the Starbucks chick given the advice here. Timeframe is WHEN I GET BACK. That is also the time I am going back for more coffee.

I just know this will draw a good flogging from all on the thread......

No flogging from this side. Go get 'em, Tiger. Go nuts, take the Starbucks lady out for Dutch Bros. :)

[wu_wei0]

That guy isn't slow on the up-tate, he knows he can have me any time. lol He just doesn't want me. ;)

That is an annoying situation!

[puddlepirate44]

That is an annoying situation!

Sometimes we miss what's best because it's right in front of us...

[puddlepirate44]

Well, I crested the post count of 500. My work here is done. Off to drag out the Christmas boxes and set up the tree! Ta!

[wu_wei0]

COngratulation PP! If you aren't careful. you'll catch up to Permie in no time with these dawn posts.:)

[Claire]

That is an annoying situation!

Sometimes we miss what's best because it's right in front of us...

Well, I already knew that. hehe We had a bit of a short romance for a while a couple of years back... He can't picture us in a relationship though. A shame, he's a sweetheart and we've gone through some stuff together. I had probably the biggest attraction for him I've had to any guy since my ex. He was one of those guys who I could actually have really fallen for, but as he's not intersted, then I don't fall. :) We've been great friends since first day we met though. He's the one I asked out for a coffee within 2hrs of being introduced. ;)

[Permagrin]

Morning All!

Permie- you and I were talkinga bout the Nifty 50 that's dure here this week. I enjoyed Nifty2 some while he was here. I am sure you have seen this before, but this was my favorite shot taken with him:


I do like that one. What happened to Nifty 2? I don't think I've heard the story....

Theft isn't always a rational choice.;) Heck, look at the thing --er -- lovely shade I ran off with!

You KNOW you LOVED it!

Neither is lens lust but we go for the high value items. PG better hide her 135/2 especially after encouraging me to "go get it" :D (I just might but not from the camera shop :D)

I've just decided that you have to pass through a metal detector before you leave...

That guy isn't slow on the up-tate, he knows he can have me any time. lol He just doesn't want me. ;)


Well, I already knew that. hehe We had a bit of a short romance for a while a couple of years back... He can't picture us in a relationship though. A shame, he's a sweetheart and we've gone through some stuff together. I had probably the biggest attraction for him I've had to any guy since my ex. He was one of those guys who I could actually have really fallen for, but as he's not intersted, then I don't fall. :) We've been great friends since first day we met though. He's the one I asked out for a coffee within 2hrs of being introduced. ;)

You know, I was going to say that he must NOT have seen your photos you posted a while back on the GN section. Now I'm going to say that I think he's whacko! (for a nice guy, that is)

I just load another charge of the 'black powder' (ground for wire mesh filter) into the coffee maker ;)

PG still in bed? You two seem to have very different sleeping hours..

nononono...tell you like we tell our son...go out and do things and see things while you are young because when you get older and have responsibilities like family, you won't have as many opportunities because the bills quadruple!

We have different sleeping hours when he gets up btw. 3:30 and 5:30 A.M. 7:30 is the best I can do, unless I'm compelled!

[saravrose]

good morning everybody... i'm catching up on what I missed... have we decided to take RV's to Yellowstone?...

and Claire's friend is an idiot..

and snoring is not the worst thing in the world.

and i'm pleased LS is considering asking out the girl in the camera store.. good for you buddy!!

and I want to see the photos of the decorations when they are all done.

[Claire]

Here is where I'm going to hang my bleeding heart out for more abuse -

I might take on the Starbucks chick given the advice here. Timeframe is WHEN I GET BACK. That is also the time I am going back for more coffee. Unlike the 724ISL, the coffee run HAS to take place.

I just know this will draw a good flogging from all on the thread......


BTW, nobody is headed anywhere. There is smoke so thick it is like driving through impenetrable fog, and outside it's 99F during the day (no kidding, I Googled the conversion from 37C). "Taking cover" could be the best thing we do for ourselves....


YAAAAY!!!! Ask her out. :D

[Woolburr]

good morning everybody... i'm catching up on what I missed... have we decided to take RV's to Yellowstone?...

and Claire's friend is an idiot..

and snoring is not the worst thing in the world.

and i'm pleased LS is considering asking out the girl in the camera store.. good for you buddy!!

and I want to see the photos of the decorations when they are all done.

RVs are the best way to do Jellystone...especially if you want those early morning shots. Fall is too cold and the ground is too hard to sleep in a tent...although I do carry a tent along...should any hearty soul want to commune with nature in a far more intimate setting. Camping in an RV is far more practical...they have heat, comfy beds, nice hot showers, proper cooking and food storage facilities..Plus they have a ton of room for all the camera gear!

[saravrose]

it sounds better than staying outside of the park.... works for me.

[Woolburr]

Usually can rent them for way less than the hotel bills would be too...so depending on how many actually want to go...could snag a couple of rental units...then there would be lots of room for everyone.

[saravrose]

Usually can rent them for way less than the hotel bills would be too...so depending on how many actually want to go...could snag a couple of rental units...then there would be lots of room for everyone.

that's actually a good idea. how long do we want to be there??...

[Woolburr]

I would think several days....I don't know a firm number...fringe benefit of being free from schedules for the most part...I guess that would require some input from the rest of the folks that are interested in going along for the ride.

[Claire]

I'm going home now. So there. And nobody can make me stay longer or come in tomorrow again. Hmpf.

[Woolburr]

Well gee....we won't twist your arm.;)

[saravrose]

atleast four days.. i'd prefer five or six. I'm pretty sure that i'll be between jobs and cities at that time.. So, I won't be on some huge time costraints..

sari

[Woolburr]

At least 4 was my thought too.

[saravrose]

At least 4 was my thought too.

yeah.. even then we'll be rushing things.. I think it would take a month to do Yellowstone properly.. and I have a ulterior motive to going there... I want to get a gig working at the lodge in the park for the following summer there... So, i'll more than likely be wrangling an interview. So, before I leave for africa i'll either have a job lined up at San Diego, colorado or the Grand Canyon (where ever I decide).. and then come home.. Hopefully be moved out of here and have my stuff in storage in the valley.. If I pulled a princess move I could just have my uncles move me but I'm not sure.. it depends on time.. And then come home. Meet up with POTN crew go to Yellowstone secure a gig for next summer and spend a few days shooting with buddies and then off to whatever city i've decided to spend the winter...

sari

[wu_wei0]

depends on when the trip is. If pre fall semester I could make it. If other than that, I'll wave in your general direction. we do have a fall break, but I am hoping that will be the time of the wedding so I am kinda wanting to go to that. :)

[saravrose]

depends on when the trip is. If pre fall semester I could make it. If other than that, I'll wave in your general direction. we do have a fall break, but I am hoping that will be the time of the wedding so I am kinda wanting to go to that. :)

who's getting married?.. one of your kids?

[wu_wei0]

who's getting married?.. one of your kids?
Yes, joshua, my youngest. He's marrying that intelligent, creative, artistic and beautiful Jessica girl. :) My sons have great taste in women. lol Chris got a great one too and now I get to be a granny wu! Life is good.

[Claire]

Yes, joshua, my youngest. He's marrying that intelligent, creative, artistic and beautiful Jessica girl. :) My sons have great taste in women. lol Chris got a great one too and now I get to be a granny wu! Life is good.

Sounds great Wu! :)

[wu_wei0]

Sounds great Wu! :)

There's still Michel, Claire. I am waiting for you to come and sweep him off his feet! I thought you had gone home. ???