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

[T.D.]

LOL Good reply!
Gosh, I can't believe I've missed this. So happy for you!

Ok, what else did I miss the past month? :rolleyes:

Over 7,000 posts -- and I'm not kidding!

[Claire]

Ok, at least we're still moooing.

:)

[theflyingkiwi]

moooooooooooo

[rudgej]

Cock-a-doodle-moo!

Boy, you lot have been busy while I've been sleeping. How is it in upside-down land Mark?

[Lightstream]

Ok, at least we're still moooing.

:)


yo, good to see you back here. Congrats on the move.

BTW you're not the only one stressed at work - my turn today. Tail end of a really f$#ed up day. :(

Not making light of your problems... just saying it seems to be my turn and I'm NOT loving it.

[theflyingkiwi]

Cock-a-doodle-moo!

Boy, you lot have been busy while I've been sleeping. How is it in upside-down land Mark?

it's doing quite well at the moment. it's been a great day today, it was a cracker of a day today.

updated my website too. just small modification's. making sure it works in both firefox and IE.

[rudgej]

You site looks good mark, but I'd get that 404 problem fixed with your "About" on the main page. ;) :lol:

One other observation is that when you go into each year, then the banner only says e.g. 2006, but there is no obvious name branding. In contrast your 2003 gallery at least says "Mark Cuthbert - 2003" - this approach might help keep your name in mind with the viewers.

You have some stunning photos too btw. :)

[theflyingkiwi]

thanks for the comments. I am supprised that the about didn't work. I only moved things around today. Ooops

I have had comments about the colours that I have used, being a tad bright. but I like it.

[rudgej]

Your about problem is just that the hyperlink goes to About.htm and not about.htm

[rudgej]

...of course the "home" link on the about page doesn't work either. ;) :lol:

[theflyingkiwi]

...of course the "home" link on the about page doesn't work either. ;) :lol:

ahh yes got to love creating web pages. while it takes time to do it, it always the small things that keep poping up that causes the headachs :(

noted and will fix tomorrow :)

[Claire]

Yoda,
Yeah, bad days at work suck. I finally felt a bit fresher yesterday. I had a nice shower, got my hair somewhat nice, put on make up and felt fresher than for the past two weeks. I've looked like crap for two weeks.

Picked up the keys to the flat yesterday, moving van on Sat, but not sure when I'll actually sleep there yet. Probably some time next week I guess. Or at least from the 2nd weekend of Feb.I went there this morning and took some pics. :) God, I need a wideangle for interior shots! They're crap. lol

[Woolburr]

Yoda,
Yeah, bad days at work suck. I finally felt a bit fresher yesterday. I had a nice shower, got my hair somewhat nice, put on make up and felt fresher than for the past two weeks. I've looked like crap for two weeks.

Picked up the keys to the flat yesterday, moving van on Sat, but not sure when I'll actually sleep there yet. Probably some time next week I guess. Or at least from the 2nd weekend of Feb.I went there this morning and took some pics. :) God, I need a wideangle for interior shots! They're crap. lol

Does this imply that Yoda should do his hair and slap on a little make-up to make himself feel better?:rolleyes:

[Woolburr]

Looks like we have topped 100,000 visitors too...busy place!

[thomascanty]

Does this imply that Yoda should do his hair and slap on a little make-up to make himself feel better?:rolleyes:

Sure... That's what I do when I want to feel better about myself.

[Woolburr]

And just how long does it take Ashley to stop laughing?

[thomascanty]

I think she's getting used to it. She's down to just 10 minutes now.

[Claire]

Does this imply that Yoda should do his hair and slap on a little make-up to make himself feel better?:rolleyes:

LMAO If he wants to!

Here are the crappy shots I took of the flat. Just really high ISO (the lighting is crap), no decent wide angle (kit lens), but it gives a sense of the flat.

http://nounaandersson.com/share/Flat/

[Lightstream]

Yoda,
Yeah, bad days at work suck. I finally felt a bit fresher yesterday. I had a nice shower, got my hair somewhat nice, put on make up and felt fresher than for the past two weeks. I've looked like crap for two weeks.


It's nice to do something for yourself. And yes I saw the suggestions from Wool & Co :p

Me.. I just pour myself a double JB Black and Coke.. repeatedly. I'm feeling a little better. Plus I took some shots with my new 30D. It sorta reminds me of why I fight the not-so-good fight.. to ensure I can buy a few extra bits and pieces of camera gear when I want to (although this purchase was funded by a gear sale so minimal net outlay)


Picked up the keys to the flat yesterday, moving van on Sat, but not sure when I'll actually sleep there yet. Probably some time next week I guess. Or at least from the 2nd weekend of Feb.I went there this morning and took some pics. :) God, I need a wideangle for interior shots! They're crap. lol


This is a nice place. I have seen many a rental property while house-hunting during my current posting. Now that was a harrowing experience. I saw some places where they wanted a ridiculous amount of money.. that were just so bad. Heating systems that looked like something my grandparents would have used. Places that smelled like something died in there. I drove off - and the smell followed. Turned out that the flyer the agent handed me had been sitting in the kitchen - until the paper smelled like it had died too. Damn this house hunting business. No more intl' misadventures for me. Oh at least AIR IT OUT before you start showing people round the house.....geez.....

When I got my current place.. I was so damn glad.. I moved out (from a friend's place.. now not-so-good-friend after their mishandling of an incident).. was so damn glad to have my own place that I just slept on the floor, uncomfortable as heck it was, but I was that keen to move out. Yes, Ikea is your friend. Surprisingly, despite coming from Sweden where everything is so expensive, out here, they are one of the cheapest, if not THE cheapest way to outfit a pad with quality and very functional furniture. At home REALLY home, my Ikea desk is almost as old as I am. Held two 17" CRT monitors without breaking a sweat. Beat to heck.. and just the way I like it. Sometimes the best thing about home is that NOTHING has changed.

I also did have the presence of mind to take a few shots. 5D, 17-40, mostly at 17mm UW (that'd be a 10mm on yours). So I can relate to the need for a WA. If you have flash, point it straight up at the roof and bounce it. Works great.

[Claire]

The place is fine. Some of the London places were awful! Not to mention smaller & more expensive. I'm paying about £293 less for this place than my Paddington place, which was the size of this living room.

[Woolburr]

LMAO If he wants to!

Here are the crappy shots I took of the flat. Just really high ISO (the lighting is crap), no decent wide angle (kit lens), but it gives a sense of the flat.

http://nounaandersson.com/share/Flat/

Looks like a nice place...doesn't look all that small either. Sounds like the move is going to be a very fun thing for you.

[Woolburr]

It's nice to do something for yourself. And yes I saw the suggestions from Wool & Co :p

Me.. I just pour myself a double JB Black and Coke.. repeatedly. I'm feeling a little better. Plus I took some shots with my new 30D. It sorta reminds me of why I fight the not-so-good fight.. to ensure I can buy a few extra bits and pieces of camera gear when I want to (although this purchase was funded by a gear sale so minimal net outlay)

Dang it Yoda...you are supposed to rise to the bait!;)

[Lightstream]

Nice :)

For me it came down to this....the place I finally nailed vs the second best option. The difference between the two places, I swear, was like the difference between first class and the cargo hold. The second best option was OK on the interior, and hopeless on the exterior. The place I finally got was heaven-and-earth difference for a fraction of the cost PW more, plus all kinds of extra benefits, nice new modern place, properly managed and run. I showed up and told the agent that we can sign right here, right now... done deal. I always wondered whether I got an awesome deal - or whether the second best option was priced WAY out of its depth.

[Lightstream]

Dang it Yoda...you are supposed to rise to the bait!;)

I definitely take after Calicokat in the drinking department.. ("I'm drinking Heineken to sober up" -- so said the famous cat).. and I'm practicing.. sorry PG.. there is a lot of forgetting I need to do... and unlike the Cat I am not married to the SO of my dreams.... so....

The only thing that is rising now are the bubbles in my vodka mixed with..... something....

I wouldn't know bait even if I was http://pix.lightrefineries.org/img/fishslap.gif with it :p

[Woolburr]

Have another vodka...you will notice even less...hehehe

[calicokat]

I definitely take after Calicokat in the drinking department.. ("I'm drinking Heineken to sober up" -- so said the famous cat).. and I'm practicing.. sorry PG.. there is a lot of forgetting I need to do... and unlike the Cat I am not married to the SO of my dreams.... so....

The only thing that is rising now are the bubbles in my vodka mixed with..... something....

I wouldn't know bait even if I was http://pix.lightrefineries.org/img/fishslap.gif with it :p

Its Infamous if anything :eek:

[calicokat]

Have another vodka...you will notice even less...hehehe

Oh man, I am at work, a Vodka/Cranberry sounds good right about now :p

[Woolburr]

That's why beer is the breakfast of champions...nothing like drinking yourself sober to get the week off to a bang up start! ;) ;) ;)

[calicokat]

That's why beer is the breakfast of champions...nothing like drinking yourself sober to get the week off to a bang up start! ;) ;) ;)

I think all the beer I have now is some Sam Adams Winter Special

[Lightstream]

Have another vodka...you will notice even less...hehehe

Amen to that bro.

Oh man, I am at work, a Vodka/Cranberry sounds good right about now :p

YES.

I am drinking one of those RTDs (ready to drink premixed concoctions).. vodka with some tropical flavor. Can't pinpoint what it is but it tastes a bit like mango and pineapple. And that's on top of two double JB Black/Cokes.

You can tell it's been a s$%t day on the frontier.....

[calicokat]

Amen to that bro.



YES.

I am drinking one of those RTDs (ready to drink premixed concoctions).. vodka with some tropical flavor. Can't pinpoint what it is but it tastes a bit like mango and pineapple. And that's on top of two double JB Black/Cokes.

You can tell it's been a s$%t day on the frontier.....

:eek: Thats not a real drink, need the shaker, ice and all to make it taste better ;)

[Lightstream]

Come over here and mix me one then :)

I am but a peon who just pops ice cubes in a repurposed beer mug, slams everything in and stirs..

[Woolburr]

Double up on the Vodka....you will be tasting less and less in short order.

[Lightstream]

Double up on the Vodka....you will be tasting less and less in short order.


That is the point.... after a few drinks...it all tastes the same.... :D

I remember the bad old days with my crew.. we must have sampled most of the vodkas on the planet.. including some I've never heard of - and never seen again....geez.....

I miss those people. Now they knew how to party.

[Woolburr]

You know when you are on your way when you just pour the vodka over the ice and drink it straight up...

[calicokat]

Come over here and mix me one then :)

I am but a peon who just pops ice cubes in a repurposed beer mug, slams everything in and stirs..

Vodka drinks are easy to make. You need a nice shaker though. I do not know about Austrailia, but here they sell Rose's cocktail mixers (cranberry, apple, mango, watermelon and so on). All you do is mix one part Vodka (I recommend Grey Goose, Belvadere, Level, stay away from Smirnoff) and one part Rose's in the shaker. Shake it up, and strain into a frozen glass and enjoy ;)

[calicokat]

You know when you are on your way when you just pour the vodka over the ice and drink it straight up...

Aka, Dry Martinini :eek:

[Lightstream]

You know when you are on your way when you just pour the vodka over the ice and drink it straight up...

Naww.

They drank Chivas Regal from the bottle. I remember one .. 'incident'.. someone's birthday, so we all snickered and said, for a change, YOU (birthday boy) are gonna buy the drinks!

He said sure, but the rest of you fewls are gonna drink it the way it's gonna be drunk..... no kidding.... fire in the hole, STRAIGHT from the bottle! DANG!! Think we had 4 bottles and 20 people. I can tell you your math skills go to heck pretty quick in these circumstances. :P

But you see, at least my guys drank the *GOOD* stuff, which is tasty and doesn't ONLY burn as it goes down.

[Lightstream]

Vodka drinks are easy to make. You need a nice shaker though. I do not know about Austrailia, but here they sell Rose's cocktail mixers (cranberry, apple, mango, watermelon and so on). All you do is mix one part Vodka (I recommend Grey Goose, Belvadere, Level, stay away from Smirnoff) and one part Rose's in the shaker. Shake it up, and strain into a frozen glass and enjoy ;)

Very interesting.. I'll keep an eye open for those. You are a good dude.. Goose rocks!!

We drank a lot of Smirnoff in the bad old days. Absolut, Stolichnaya (to this day I can ID it from taste alone) were par for the course.

What I really remember was Wolfschmidt - I've never actually seen this vodka again outside of the watering holes we used to frequent. What set it apart was that it was practically tasteless, which was odd. I can definitely tell you it was no slouch in the firepower department though.. 40% and it made every percent count when it went straight to your head.

[calicokat]

If I have learned anything about Alcohol, it is to buy the better stuff. We like Tequila alot. Jose Cuervo and Sauza taste like piss water. Its all about Revolucion and Patron. Vodka is the same way, the higher end Vodka's really do taste better and are so much smoother than the prosumer brands :eek:

[Lightstream]

If I have learned anything about Alcohol, it is to buy the better stuff. We like Tequila alot. Jose Cuervo and Sauza taste like piss water. Its all about Revolucion and Patron. Vodka is the same way, the higher end Vodka's really do taste better and are so much smoother than the prosumer brands :eek:

Oh yeah, definitely! I still drink to get floored (occasionally.. rarer nowadays but some days it all gets to me), but I do have a preference for the good stuff. JB/JW has to be the black label stuff, none of this crap red/white. Red and white only look good on Canon's, where they denote the ultra premium stuff. It is a bit like L. Some get it, some don't.

Goose owns me.. a friend of mine basically shoved me in that direction and I have no regrets.

Once upon a time I was 18* and so were my guys though...those were the smirnoff and red bull days. Red Bull has the aftertaste from Hell I can tell you that.

(* where I am.. 18 is legal.. nuff said)

[calicokat]

I was messed up drunk once, that will never happen again. Now, its all about that smooth buzz. And I like to enjoy the drink alot more now

[Claire]

I like vodka and red bull!

[Woolburr]

Alcohol is one of those things that you definitely get what you pay for. Cheap stuff not only tastes funny, but it will give you a hangover in a heartbeat. Find yourself some Chopin Vodka...and taste Vodka the way it is meant to taste.

[calicokat]

Alcohol is one of those things that you definitely get what you pay for. Cheap stuff not only tastes funny, but it will give you a hangover in a heartbeat. Find yourself some Chopin Vodka...and taste Vodka the way it is meant to taste.

I agree, we keep some crap alcohol on hand when the wife's drunken friends come over. They wouldn't know the difference anyway :lol:

[Lightstream]

I was messed up drunk once, that will never happen again. Now, its all about that smooth buzz. And I like to enjoy the drink alot more now


Naww.. I seldom get that far, though I have seen some truly extraordinary cases. One of my favorite quotes was.....

"How do you tell your best friend from your good friends? Well, your good friends let you cry on their shoulders when you're down. Your best friend lets you throw up on his pants when you're down. GAWD DAMMIT, I'M NOT YOUR BEST FRIEND!!"

(too late for the pants though.. yup....I got nailed :p)

When I was 20, I drank nearly the whole bottle (all 750ml of it) of smirnoff. Admittedly I had way too much, uhh, encouragement ;) and as I said, that's something you do once in a lifetime....... once. Never been there again.

[thomascanty]

When I was 20, I drank nearly the whole bottle (all 750ml of it) of smirnoff. Admittedly I had way too much, uhh, encouragement ;)

I did that with a bottle of Bacardi once, on a dare. I don't remember the rest of that evening.

[calicokat]

When I was 20, I drank nearly the whole bottle (all 750ml of it) of smirnoff. Admittedly I had way too much, uhh, encouragement ;) and as I said, that's something you do once in a lifetime....... once. Never been there again.

That makes me ill just reading that :p

[Lightstream]

I like vodka and red bull!

And there's nothing wrong with that :) it's personal preference really....

My guys were roughly evenly split. So ribena vodka for half of us (I'm the ribena camp as you can tell), vodka RB for the rest. Maybe I need to buy Goose and ribena tomorrow on my way back from work. Is it coincidence or engineering that three of the big liquor stores are on my way back from work?

I agree, we keep some crap alcohol on hand when the wife's drunken friends come over. They wouldn't know the difference anyway :lol:

When they are good n plastered.....they wouldn't be able to tell if you switched the Goose for Smirnoff ;)

[Lightstream]

I did that with a bottle of Bacardi once, on a dare. I don't remember the rest of that evening.

Oooh, Bacardi is powerful too. For me, I remember throwing up. Later I was propped against a door, and then dragged out thru said door to a wall. Someone was asking me if I needed a plastic bag, which I declined. Ahh those were the days when I could take it. But I'll never do that again.
That makes me ill just reading that :p

Smirnoff too....double ill! :p

[Woolburr]

I agree, we keep some crap alcohol on hand when the wife's drunken friends come over. They wouldn't know the difference anyway :lol:

I keep a supply of cheap wine on hand too....I have some "friends" that like to fancy themselves complete wine snobs...if only they knew how many times the stuff they were raving about had resided in a cardboard box only moments earlier. :cool:

[calicokat]

When they are good n plastered.....they wouldn't be able to tell if you switched the Goose for Smirnoff ;)

On New Years Eve, we hosted a party for about 20 drunken free loaders. I was the bartender. I had Smirnoff for the group and my Grey Goose under the bar for the wife and I. At most parties, the people want to get drunk, thats it

[calicokat]

I keep a supply of cheap wine on hand too....I have some "friends" that like to fancy themselves complete wine snobs...if only they knew how many times the stuff they were raving about had resided in a cardboard box only moments earlier. :cool:

LOL, gotta love the boxed wine ;)

[Claire]

Boxed wine is very popular over here. Is it like that in other countries as well? I just find it practical with many people, but oh so not classy. lol

[Lightstream]

I keep a supply of cheap wine on hand too....I have some "friends" that like to fancy themselves complete wine snobs...if only they knew how many times the stuff they were raving about had resided in a cardboard box only moments earlier. :cool:

Cheap wine? I got one good horror story.

Friend hosted dinner once and someone else brought the wine, and we all had a drink. Nice old 1996 'vintage'.

Tastes funny.. no, tastes really bad. Like, really f$#ing bad.

I gave myself a good excuse, snuck into the kitchen and washed the glass, thinking the idiot didn't know how to wash a glass properly. Went back, refilled the glass.

Gawd dammit, it's not the glass.

Yes, that foul.

[calicokat]

Boxed wine is very popular over here. Is it like that in other countries as well? I just find it practical with many people, but oh so not classy. lol

It will get ya drunk :eek:

[Lightstream]

On New Years Eve, we hosted a party for about 20 drunken free loaders. I was the bartender. I had Smirnoff for the group and my Grey Goose under the bar for the wife and I. At most parties, the people want to get drunk, thats it

Yessir, that is pretty much it.....I only drink to get hammered during the bad days, otherwise I really take my time and sip the quality stuff. Good call on the 'mixed drinks' though :mrgreen:

Wish I had a significant other who bothered to go that extra mile for me.. usually I am on my own..... :rolleyes:

LOL, gotta love the boxed wine ;)

I remember when I was in college. Boxed wine. Wow. At least my Heineken mini-keg is classy, and very photogenic - it responds well to a ST-E2/430EX bounced against an umbrella.

Boxed wine is very popular over here. Is it like that in other countries as well? I just find it practical with many people, but oh so not classy. lol

Over here you get the cheap crap in boxes. As Calico pointed out.....great for parties when people want to get hammered double quick. They also get a double dose of hammered - wake up next morning and tell me how you slept...

[Woolburr]

Boxed wine is very popular over here. Is it like that in other countries as well? I just find it practical with many people, but oh so not classy. lol

A good host/hostess keeps the box of wine out of sight...serves from a nice carafe. The guests have no idea what they are drinking. ;)

[Claire]

A good host/hostess keeps the box of wine out of sight...serves from a nice carafe. The guests have no idea what they are drinking. ;)

Yeah, defintiely what I would do!

[calicokat]

Trust me on this, my wife can barely take care of herself when she is drinking, I am on my own ;)

[Lightstream]

A good host/hostess keeps the box of wine out of sight...serves from a nice carafe. The guests have no idea what they are drinking. ;)

Not the college kids. "HEY MATES, HELP YOURSELVES!!!!" *points at the row of boxes on camp tables*

I was one of them....... many years ago.

Those days are dead..... (betcha you can finish the rest of the sentence for me). I'm working to ensure they *STAY* dead. Didn't help the movie "I Know What You Did Last Summer" screened during those days. (for those who don't get the connection: the tagline is "When you kill the past, make sure it STAYS dead")

Trust me on this, my wife can barely take care of herself when she is drinking, I am on my own ;)

That bad huh! :)

[calicokat]

That bad huh! :)

Its good for me, she is a very happy drinker ;)

[Woolburr]

Cheap wine? I got one good horror story.

Friend hosted dinner once and someone else brought the wine, and we all had a drink. Nice old 1996 'vintage'.

Tastes funny.. no, tastes really bad. Like, really f$#ing bad.

I gave myself a good excuse, snuck into the kitchen and washed the glass, thinking the idiot didn't know how to wash a glass properly. Went back, refilled the glass.

Gawd dammit, it's not the glass.

Yes, that foul.

The problem with "vintage" wine is you can end up with one of three things...in the best scenario, you end up with a taste sensation extraordinaire...in the not a total disaster scenario, you end up with a nice wine vinegar....the last choice sounds like your experience....drain cleaner!

[Claire]

I had my 23rd birthday and decided to actually celebrate it. Party with about 20 people. Lots of dancing and singing. I got sooo much wine from people. The table was filled and I had wine bottles in my room for weeks. What can I say? I'm not a big drinker and a cheap drunk.:rolleyes:

[Lightstream]

Its good for me, she is a very happy drinker ;)

Cool :) I and most of my crew are very tame, happy drinkers. Some people get very aggressive when under the influence, most of the rest of us are quite happy to take it easy - even if we've had a sh|t day, once we have sufficient (keyword: SUFFICIENT) drink inside us we tend to pipe down and stop making so much noise.

The problem with "vintage" wine is you can end up with one of three things...in the best scenario, you end up with a taste sensation extraordinaire...in the not a total disaster scenario, you end up with a nice wine vinegar....the last choice sounds like your experience....drain cleaner!

Wasn't even fit for vinegar. Mom loves premium balsamic vinegar and passed that taste on to us.. this 'wine' or excuse for wine tasted something like a glass that's been used for god knows what and never washed...

[Lightstream]

I had my 23rd birthday and decided to actually celebrate it. Party with about 20 people. Lots of dancing and singing. I got sooo much wine from people. The table was filled and I had wine bottles in my room for weeks. What can I say? I'm not a big drinker and a cheap drunk.:rolleyes:


Hey, better than those of us who have to spend money to get drink ;)

Betcha don't want to know who is the biggest glass supplier to me after Canon... except that this #2 (by $$) uses just plain bottle glass....

[calicokat]

Well, time to go home from work, see ya all later ;)

[Woolburr]

Enjoy the day.

[Lightstream]

Well, time to go home from work, see ya all later ;)

cya!!

[Claire]

I'm working and submitting shots for the POTN book...trying to see how many catgories I can find decent images for. lol

[thomascanty]

Are submissions still being accepted? I thought the deadline had already passed.

[Lightstream]

Yeah seeing Claire's sig was gonna remind me to bring it up but I got lost while looking for the cheese in the fridge. Damn cheese was hiding.

I submitted my sole entry already. And I was gonna ask....it's Jan 30th...

[Claire]

Well, technically it's closed, but if there are any late people (time differences are both back and in front of GMT time), so we're keeping the submission form up a bit longer.

[Woolburr]

Yesterday was the deadline for submissions...according to everything I have seen.

[rudgej]

Are submissions still being accepted? I thought the deadline had already passed.
If you're planning on submitting, then you might still be lucky, although it will be closed soon I would have thought. ;)

[Woolburr]

Well, technically it's closed, but if there are any late people (time differences are both back and in front of GMT time), so we're keeping the submission form up a bit longer.

As in...not enough submissions?

[wu_wei0]

LMAO If he wants to!

Here are the crappy shots I took of the flat. Just really high ISO (the lighting is crap), no decent wide angle (kit lens), but it gives a sense of the flat.

http://nounaandersson.com/share/Flat/
looks like a nice place, Claire! lots of windows!
now, time for life

[thomascanty]

If you're planning on submitting, then you might still be lucky, although it will be closed soon I would have thought. ;)

Not me. I got mine in days ago.

[wu_wei0]

As in...not enough submissions?
a couple categories were shy of goals but most well above. I think the share I IM is about double the goal.

submission form is still up and working.

[thomascanty]

I think the share I IM is about double the goal.

What share is that?

[Claire]

As in...not enough submissions?

We've had a pretty good amount of submissions. Late surge as expected. I admit I wish the G&N members had been better at submitting though.

looks like a nice place, Claire! lots of windows!
now, time for life

Yeah, big windows. :) Now I need to get blinds so people won't see me!

[wu_wei0]

What share is that?
still life/B&W/experimental

[Woolburr]

Wazzup Doc?

[wu_wei0]

Wazzup Doc?

Just woke up. staying in today. no morning class. hope all to be under control by pm class!

[thomascanty]

still life/B&W/experimental

Damn... I have one in there that I hope makes it to the book. I don't need that much competition.

[Woolburr]

Snowed in here...so no going anywhere until it warms up seriously...about 9 right now.

[rudgej]

There was a worry that we might not get sufficient photos in order to shortlist them for the public vote, but there has been a late surge, and a satisfying amount have been received. The option to extend the date was discussed in the event that we needed more submissions, and so the "open" status is more just because the web page has not been updated yet to change that status.

[Jon]

This place is quiet tonight.

Time to share a pic from today.

Believe it or not, I actually had a Red Tail fly into my backyard and take a drink from my birdbath!

http://hoyboy.smugmug.com/photos/126126614-L.jpg


;)Nice. We've had up to 8 of those red-tails at one of our feeders fairly regularly. Guess we must be offering the right stuff to attract them.

[gjl711]

Snowed in here...so no going anywhere until it warms up seriously...about 9 right now.
Wish we would get a little here. Dying to do some x-country skiing but alas, we got 1 inch of the driest snow I have ever seen. It’s like skiing on sandpaper. I even tried to ski on the lake, but the ice is too hard. Dang, I guess it’s back on the treadmill. L

[Woolburr]

Wish we would get a little here. Dying to do some x-country skiing but alas, we got 1 inch of the driest snow I have ever seen. It’s like skiing on sandpaper. I even tried to ski on the lake, but the ice is too hard. Dang, I guess it’s back on the treadmill. L

You have to understand something...we had a whole 1.5 inches of snow...that is enough to paralyze this place...snow removal and more so ice control is not something that happens in North Carolina. When the weather gets bad...you just sit until the sun comes out and clears it up enough for you to travel safely.

[gjl711]

You have to understand something...we had a whole 1.5 inches of snow...that is enough to paralyze this place...snow removal and more so ice control is not something that happens in North Carolina. When the weather gets bad...you just sit until the sun comes out and clears it up enough for you to travel safely.
Hmmm.. I guess Texas was like that as well. Cracked me up every time it happened though. 1" and the town was in a tizzy with 24 hour emergency coverage. Here is Chi-town we shut down somewhere between 12-20 inches though we have not had open like that in a long time. I think its about time I trade in my snow skis for some water ones and head on south.

[thomascanty]

The L.A. area is like that when we get a little rain.

[gjl711]

The L.A. area is like that when we get a little rain. Thats where I am headed. My son is already moved out there. Got a place picked out and all. Just need some work and I am so out there. There is no fun left in winter. It is depressing here.

[Woolburr]

I need a land of sunshine...guess I have to seek out a nice little island paradise along the equator somewhere.

[cylentka]

The L.A. area is like that when we get a little rain.

I lived in Riverside CA for a bit, and I was so surprised that people didn't know how to drive in the rain. I'd hate to see them on black ice. :confused:

[gjl711]

I lived in Riverside CA for a bit, and I was so surprised that people didn't know how to drive in the rain. I'd hate to see them on black ice. :confused:
We have two interesting days here in northern Illinois. The first big snow. It is funny to see all of the vehicles in the ditches. Most of them are 4 wheel drives or SUVs with the occasional sporty car thrown in. Folks just get to trust their 4 wheels and forget that 4 wheel drive does nothing when things get real slippery and so drive way faster than they should. And the first big rain after a long dry spell. There you have all kinds of spin outs and it’s almost always a sporty European car. I guess they also forget that that nice handling you get on dry pavement goes away when it rains and those weeks of that oil film that’s been building rises to the top of the water again making it slippery.

[wu_wei0]

I need a land of sunshine...guess I have to seek out a nice little island paradise along the equator somewhere.
not your island, but do consider belize

[Maureen Souza]

Mooooooorning everyone. I guess I'll start my day with my red-tail as well;)

[wu_wei0]

my redtails are mad. they have gone through their food already this morning!

[Woolburr]

Sad news for horse fans...Barbaro passed away this morning.

[Woolburr]

Nice new lens that I got from Maureen...
http://www.pbase.com/woolburr/image/73719808.jpg
looks like a keeper.

[greg20d]

Nice new lens that I got from Maureen...
http://www.pbase.com/woolburr/image/73719808.jpg
looks like a keeper.
I saw that lens in yosemite it looked new she takes care of her equipment and is a super nice lady . Skip is a nice guy too . we had a good time .. wish I could if made the eagle trip

[cylentka]

Interesting collection. Nice pic, too.

[Permagrin]

Hey Wool...nice new lens! (go take some WA's of the ice house in the snow :D )

Morning all...

[Jon]

Sad news for horse fans...Barbaro passed away this morning.I was wondering how long the insurance company would continue paying out. My sister works at New Bolton, so we've had the inside scoop all along. With that last problem and trying to set a plate in the previously-broken leg, there wasn't an awful lot they could do, though it seems he was in good spirits to the end.

[Claire]

I've just packed my "drawing & photography" box. Found old Uni shots from Freshman year. Oh my, old mates & old boyfriends. Found a shot of me kissing my then new boyfriend, with a shot of me & the ex on the wall behind us. Damn, I had tact. :lol:

[Permagrin]

I've just packed my "drawing & photography" box. Found old Uni shots from Freshman year. Oh my, old mates & old boyfriends. Found a shot of me kissing my then new boyfriend, with a shot of me & the ex on the wall behind us. Damn, I had tact. :lol:

LOL...funny Claire...:lol:

(btw...nice flat! Can't wait to see it once you've got your stuff moved it and set up!)

[Woolburr]

I saw that lens in yosemite it looked new she takes care of her equipment and is a super nice lady . Skip is a nice guy too . we had a good time .. wish I could if made the eagle trip

Most of us around this thread think she is a keeper too...She fits right in with the rest of us nuts. Skip tries hard to avoid us...somebody in that house has to stay sane!

Welcome to the Tupperware party...feel free to join in on the fun.

[Woolburr]

I was wondering how long the insurance company would continue paying out. My sister works at New Bolton, so we've had the inside scoop all along. With that last problem and trying to set a plate in the previously-broken leg, there wasn't an awful lot they could do, though it seems he was in good spirits to the end.

I wondered after the first rumors of a set back....not a big horse racing fan...but his story really touched a lot of people...including me.

[Claire]

Permagrin,
Going through photos is really crazy. All these people who passed by in your life. Friends, acquintances, ex-friends, ex-boyfriends etc etc.

The other month I found my final project for Video Production class. Damn it's crap,but we had such an awesome time doing it! And one of the clips has my ex in a short silver miniskirt, white blouse with knot in front & fake tits. He did a washing liquid and for my friend & me. My friend kept laughing like mad at my bf & asked me why I don't look as nice in a miniskirt. :lol: Damn, we had fun!

[tommykjensen]

Permagrin,
Going through photos is really crazy. All these people who passed by in your life. Friends, acquintances, ex-friends, ex-boyfriends etc etc.


Yep. in december when I was cleaning I found some old photos. Like this one from 1982

http://photo.klein-jensen.dk/public/klassebillede82.jpg

[thomascanty]

Love it... Which one is you? :)

[tommykjensen]

Hehe you have 33% chance of guessing it :lol:

[rudgej]

Hey, I can join in with the red-tail photos. Here's one, and you Americans can shoot him legally too. ;) (Sorry about the wrong caption, but I know better now).

http://www.johnrudge.f2s.com/coppermine/albums/userpics/sparrow.jpg

[thomascanty]

I've seen a photo of you before, so I'm going to say second from the left in the front row. That smile looks too familiar...

[Woolburr]

I've seen a photo of you before, so I'm going to say second from the left in the front row. That smile looks too familiar...

That was going to be my vote too....seem to recall an avatar from that era.

[Woolburr]

Hey Wool...nice new lens! (go take some WA's of the ice house in the snow :D )

Morning all...

I would love to do that...but I don't know that I can justify myself as an essential personnel...They haven't lifted the travel restrictions yet....still asking people to stay off the road...so I have to play at home.

[saravrose]

Yep. in december when I was cleaning I found some old photos. Like this one from 1982

http://photo.klein-jensen.dk/public/klassebillede82.jpg

tommy is the second kid on the left with the blue and yellow sweater and the big grin!... :D

[saravrose]

I just bought some snowshoes.. and they're pink!!.. Now, I suppose I should go outside and walk on the lake.

[gjl711]

I just bought some snowshoes.. and they're pink!!.. Now, I suppose I should go outside and walk on the lake.
Send some snow this way. Can’t ski on one inch. Today it actually UN-snowed. That is it snowed real hard for almost 2 hour, but when all was done, we had less than before. It’s just too cold for good snow to form I guess. Can it really un-snow? Maybe it’s just all blowing onver to one guys house and they have one huge drift. ;)

[saravrose]

Send some snow this way. Can’t ski on one inch. Today it actually UN-snowed. That is it snowed real hard for almost 2 hour, but when all was done, we had less than before. It’s just too cold for good snow to form I guess. Can it really un-snow? Maybe it’s just all blowing onver to one guys house and they have one huge drift. ;)

I would love for it to 'unsnow' around here.. maybe just a little bit. I've had more than my fair share.. But, if you can't beat them. join them. and I think i'll be a bit more mobile being able to walk on top of the snow rather than sink to my knees everytime I want to take a picture..

sari

[Woolburr]

Pink snowshoes? I guess that will make it easy to locate you if you tip over headfirst into a snowdrift...those should stick out well against the white! ;)

[Claire]

Omg, we're soon hitting 1000 pages!!!

[Woolburr]

Probably while you sleep....you might wake up just in time to make the big post!

[Claire]

I'm sure it'll happen when I'm asleep. Only 10 more pages!

[Woolburr]

Just depends on when the big talkers show up.

[Claire]

Well, bedtime! Night!..

[Woolburr]

We'll try to save that big post for you! Maybe......;)

[tommykjensen]

I've seen a photo of you before, so I'm going to say second from the left in the front row. That smile looks too familiar...

That was going to be my vote too....seem to recall an avatar from that era.

tommy is the second kid on the left with the blue and yellow sweater and the big grin!... :D


Yep as Sari said thats me :lol:

[Woolburr]

You can run but you can't hide from this group...:lol: :lol: :lol:

[Maureen Souza]

I will have to check in late tonight to see who made the big post....I am off to get ready for work. I am training someone this week and next so my time on the computer at work will be limited...Gotta set a good example, you know:rolleyes: :rolleyes: ;)

[wu_wei0]

sari- don't expect a prize from the host of the show if you make the big post. ;) :lol::lol:

[Woolburr]

I will have to check in late tonight to see who made the big post....I am off to get ready for work. I am training someone this week and next so my time on the computer at work will be limited...Gotta set a good example, you know:rolleyes: :rolleyes: ;)

Yes...we are such an exemplary group as well! ;)

[saravrose]

sari- don't expect a prize from the host of the show if you make the big post. ;) :lol::lol:

big post?.. there's a big post?... hmmm.... :cool: :cool:

[saravrose]

Pink snowshoes? I guess that will make it easy to locate you if you tip over headfirst into a snowdrift...those should stick out well against the white! ;)

I was excited 20% off down in the valley so I got a good deal plus, their girl shoes. gotta love the girly snowshoes... now, I can go walk out on the lake. I'm excited!!..

sari

[wu_wei0]

nah- my mistake. no big post

[Woolburr]

Post...Post...who got hit with a post?

[saravrose]

i'm a little rust in the channel mixer on cs2.. really need to devote some time...

[wu_wei0]

Post...Post...who got hit with a post?

OK- I lied. I hear there is a big post, but I am not giving away in secrets. Got my own treasure map to follow. I'll let you know if I find it.:cool:

[Woolburr]

CLR is fairly good at removing rust...

[Woolburr]

159 and counting

[saravrose]

yeah yeah.. their cute.. but it seems off and i've been messing with it for awhile..

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b130/saravrose/winter%20carnival/CopyofIMG_6876.jpg

[gjl711]

WOW!!! I got high speed internet again. It was a bad modem after all. Just got it replaced and I am once again screaming. It's like getting cable for the first time all over again. I went from 78K to 11.79 MEG a 151 times speed up. :):) Doin' the happy dance. http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c147/jbrowning/chewy.gif

[Lightstream]

WOW!!! I got high speed internet again. It was a bad modem after all. Just got it replaced and I am once again screaming. It's like getting cable for the first time all over again. I went from 78K to 11.79 MEG a 151 times speed up. :):) Doin' the happy dance. http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c147/jbrowning/chewy.gif

NICE :)

[saravrose]

WOW!!! I got high speed internet again. It was a bad modem after all. Just got it replaced and I am once again screaming. It's like getting cable for the first time all over again. I went from 78K to 11.79 MEG a 151 times speed up. :):) Doin' the happy dance. http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c147/jbrowning/chewy.gif

congratulations!! what the heck is that dancing? I know just how you feel having internet is worth it's weight in gold. :D

[Lightstream]

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=3018&A=details&Q=&sku=800510053&is=USE&addedTroughType=categoryNavigation

This is an unusual lens.. why so cheap for 28-70 f/2.8 constant?

[gjl711]

It's Chewie... The only dancing guy I have. You have to excuse me, right now I am still in techno-euphoria. It's been over a month, maybe a lot longer since we had any decent throughput. Took 4 trips of the tech guys and I had to twist their arm to replace the modem.

[T.D.]

Nice. We've had up to 8 of those red-tails at one of our feeders fairly regularly. Guess we must be offering the right stuff to attract them.

Beautiful red tail, Jon! They love the thistle.

my redtails are mad. they have gone through their food already this morning!

Mine get that way too. They can really go to it when they swarm in. I had 9 this weekend. I've seen as many as 20 fighting for space on the feeder.

Just depends on when the big talkers show up.

:rolleyes::p I thought Perm was already here!! ;);)

I was excited 20% off down in the valley so I got a good deal plus, their girl shoes. gotta love the girly snowshoes... now, I can go walk out on the lake. I'm excited!!..

sari

That's so sweet & innocent! ;);)

[wu_wei0]

I expected the fanfare and hoopla of multitudinous posts upon my return from school.

I dig the dancing Chewie!

[Woolburr]

Looks pretty spartan thus far...Claire is going to be disappointed