The 34th Random TPBM Chat and Bubble Wrap Bursting Thread

[Skrim17]

Ketchup wiggles her whole body while she eats.

[neil_r]

where the people got her name!

HERE (http://www.hbo.com/true-blood/index.html#/true-blood/cast-and-crew/sookie-stackhouse/index.html) you go Cat

[sevillafox]

and the book series.....http://www.amazon.com/Dead-Until-Southern-Vampire-Mysteries/dp/0441008534/ref=

[cfpackerfan]

HERE (http://www.hbo.com/true-blood/index.html#/true-blood/cast-and-crew/sookie-stackhouse/index.html) you go CatInteresting.
I wonder if that IS where they got Suki's name, and they just changed the spelling. (or didn't know how to spell it).

On a side note, I really like Anna Paquin.

[mtnphtgrphr]

I think I'll make a few different ones and take them all. We can interchange them.

How's about this?Awwwwww!!!!!

ROFL... Jonathan was helping me with the laundry and brought me some socks that my Grandma got me for Christmas. They reminded me of something but I just can't put my finger on it, maybe you guys could help me out? I took some snapshots so you could see what I was talking about:

I know it had to do with a baby
http://gagliardi.zenfolio.com/img/v6/p263088918-4.jpg

Maybe a baby that was sitting??
http://gagliardi.zenfolio.com/img/v6/p453102402-4.jpg

Calling Grandma for help, maybe she remembers
http://gagliardi.zenfolio.com/img/v2/p443507485-4.jpg

Just can't put my finger on it... :cool:
Bwahahahahahahahahahahha
GAHHHHHHHH!!!!!

I sure hope this terrible abuse of colourful fashion on wee boys does not take hold this side of the border. :lol:
giggle
Poor Kirby was decaffeinated today. I hated to do it to him amidst all the other stuff he'd been through, but there was no other way if we're keeping him here. He was just TOO interested in Star, and she can't be spayed yet.

While they had him under anesthesia, they rechecked/cleaned his foot, and ended up putting some stitches in it.

Poor guy.. he is so doped up. :lol:

And they re-wrapped his foot with PINK wrapping, and made it into a little bootie. We think it looks like a ballerina slipper, and we've been calling him prissy boy all night. And, well... now, it kinda fits. LOL :lol:Awwwwwww poor Kirby!

Thanks!

That is the one that I sent to Teresa (Leslie's mom). She was extatic (orange portion of signature)
Great E shots Jamie and Glad you can spell orange or we might not find out that you can't spell! *snort*
I don't wear striped leggings, do you think I should?

That would be wake up time for me. :lol:
With an apron!
Heck go give him a shake, wake him up good, when he asks whats up tell him Zane said to wake him because we can't sleep.
Bwahahahhahahahah

G'MAE! It's countdown to major snow again here... things closing early all over the place... Calling for anywhere from 6-15 inches of snow depending on what weather group you watch...

And I'm at work! It's been busy as all get out the past few days so I haven't gotten to check in much lately! Didn't quote a lot but am caught up!

Nice machinery pics ya'll!

I'm off for my lunch hour pretty early because I want to get some errands done today and don't want to get the lunch time traffic when I go out to do it!

[neil_r]

Interesting.
I wonder if that IS where they got Suki's name, and they just changed the spelling. (or didn't know how to spell it).

On a side note, I really like Anna Paquin.

The series is very good, and you do get to see a lot of Anna Paquin, and I mean a lot ;-)

[Jon]

Oh HEY! Tell me about the character! We have a Suki, and I was wondering where the people got her name!
Never heard the nursery rhyme (http://www.rhymes.org.uk/polly_put_the_kettle_on.htm)?

[cfpackerfan]

Never heard the nursery rhyme (http://www.rhymes.org.uk/polly_put_the_kettle_on.htm)?Nope. :lol:

[cfpackerfan]

The series is very good, and you do get to see a lot of Anna Paquin, and I mean a lot ;-)

Well, I like her, but I don't like like her. So that is not a deciding factor of my interest in the show. :lol:

[puddlepirate44]

Oh, really, the name Suki, or Sookie or any other variant of the name has been with history for centuries.


Oswald "Sooky" McDavers: Recognized as the first person to do a "Pub Crawl" in London, 1658.
Soo Kee Wing: Asian Diplomat that brought North American's attention to the ever popular "Chop Stick" in 1746. It was a very popular diet product until someone, namely Suke E. Larnell, Jr. paired the Chop Stick with another Chop Stick to make Chop Sticks. The diet fad quickly faded after that.
Sue Keye: Pianist during the raucous Inauguration Party of Andrew "Old Hickory" Jackson, 1829.
Buster "Sookie" Plathers: Most famous bare knuckled fighter of the Winter of 1909. Especially around January. 18th. About 6:13. Really, really famous right then.
Su Kee 109: The much ballyhooed Russian military aircraft, modeled after the Piper Cub. Noted as the cause of the Stalingrad siege of WWII due to it's slow airspeed and inability to shuttle messages quickly enough.
Suki: A wild, rabid dog that ravaged Southern Utah in 2008-2009. Has since gone missing.


See? Very popular name.

[cfpackerfan]

Dan, ROFLOL!!!!

[neil_r]

I have decided to actually USE Face-book as opposed to just having an account on it. I am a complete Newb, I have had a couple of friend requests from colleagues at work which I have accepted, how do I go about finding you guys?

[BearLeeAlive]

Heather, did he have fun?

Sid, yeah, if I don't stay up this late, I don't get anything done. Some of these images I'm not comfortable having up on the screen while the kids are awake so....yeah. Plus, w/hubby gone, I just don't sleep so well a lot of times. I've joined Zane and Wool's vampire club.
I commend you on your efforts to watch porn when the kids are down. ;) :p
Only if you bring along the Brain Bleach to share around . . .
I really should by shares in that stuff. :D
With an apron!
You got it.
A bit of an investing hint here, buy stock in brain bleach. ;)
Never heard the nursery rhyme (http://www.rhymes.org.uk/polly_put_the_kettle_on.htm)?
Yep, many a time.
Oh, really, the name Suki, or Sookie or any other variant of the name has been with history for centuries.

Oswald "Sooky" McDavers: Recognized as the first person to do a "Pub Crawl" in London, 1658.
Soo Kee Wing: Asian Diplomat that brought North American's attention to the ever popular "Chop Stick" in 1746. It was a very popular diet product until someone, namely Suke E. Larnell, Jr. paired the Chop Stick with another Chop Stick to make Chop Sticks. The diet fad quickly faded after that.
Sue Keye: Pianist during the raucous Inauguration Party of Andrew "Old Hickory" Jackson, 1829.
Buster "Sookie" Plathers: Most famous bare knuckled fighter of the Winter of 1909. Especially around January. 18th. About 6:13. Really, really famous right then.
Su Kee 109: The much ballyhooed Russian military aircraft, modeled after the Piper Cub. Noted as the cause of the Stalingrad siege of WWII due to it's slow airspeed and inability to shuttle messages quickly enough.
Suki: A wild, rabid dog that ravaged Southern Utah in 2008-2009. Has since gone missing.
See? Very popular name.
:lol:

[BearLeeAlive]

I have decided to actually USE Face-book as opposed to just having an account on it. I am a complete Newb, I have had a couple of friend requests from colleagues at work which I have accepted, how do I go about finding you guys?
I searched Neil Rice, can't find you.

[neil_r]

http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?ref=name&id=530976280

Does that help?

[BearLeeAlive]

Neil, I did find you, and sent you lots of the folks on here for you to pick some friends from too.

[monkeygirl]

Yes Wool, this is true.

Heather....AWWWWW!!! That's very cool! You pull off surprises very well!

Not usually - i tend to let the secret slip...

I have decided to actually USE Face-book as opposed to just having an account on it. I am a complete Newb, I have had a couple of friend requests from colleagues at work which I have accepted, how do I go about finding you guys?

Neil what is your last name, and I will send you a request, then you can go to my friends list and find alot of the guys that hang out here and send them requests

[BearLeeAlive]

http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?ref=name&id=530976280

Does that help?
It sure would have. :lol:

[BearLeeAlive]

Neil what is your last name, and I will send you a request, then you can go to my friends list and find alot of the guys that hang out here and send them requests
I have already suggested you as a friend to him, I bet would be you would be one of his first choices. ;)

[neil_r]

I have already suggested you as a friend to him, I bet would be you would be one of his first choices. ;)


That man wins a coconut :-)

[monkeygirl]

http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?ref=name&id=530976280

Does that help?

Yes, I sent you a request, then sent out a request to others here.

[cfpackerfan]

Neil, I friended you, and sent suggestions to the other POTNers. :)

[cfpackerfan]

HAHAHA!! How's that for getting the help you asked for? LOL

[monkeygirl]

I have already suggested you as a friend to him, I bet would be you would be one of his first choices. ;)

That man wins a coconut :-)


awwwwww *blushing monkey* Thanks guys. You are both sweethearts

[neil_r]

So will something now drop into my facebook in box (I feel such a nube :o )

[puddlepirate44]

I have decided to actually USE Face-book as opposed to just having an account on it. I am a complete Newb, I have had a couple of friend requests from colleagues at work which I have accepted, how do I go about finding you guys?

Wow, Neil, that's great! I look forward to "seeing" you there.

This is the easiest way to find and request "Friends"

Go to Settings>Privacy>Filter>Advanced Filter>Classified Super Secret Filter>click on "Freaks that Frequent Facebook" make sure it's NOT checked, otherwise you'll never find us.

Once you've checked that, go back to Settings>Profile>Edit Profile>Status>and tick the box next to "Freakin' Freakest Friend Forever". This will make sure that we'll be able to find you.

OK, with those two small chores done, we can go to the next level. Go to Friends>Find Friends> and here you'll have the following choices that will help refine your search:


Friends that I don't even know
Friends that I don't want to know
Friends that are actually family, but I don't ever want them to know that I'm on Facebook.
Friends that are really Stalkers or Phishers that are looking to steal my identity.
Friends from my past that I thought were either incarcerated or dead.
Friends that I would like to stalk or steal their identity.
Friends that make great sandwiches.
Friends that are SUPER freaks, but have cameras.


Using the above tools, you'll be able to make your searches much simpler.

Remember, when typing in the name of the friend you're looking for, there are some very simple rules:


Use real names, not our prison names. Like, if you were looking for me, typing in "Monster Dawg" won't lead you to me, nor will "Fluffy Joy" won't lead you to TD.
Be sure to use the language that you're signed in with. For some reason, "Klingon" hasn't been authorized for Facebook yet, so use your other keyboard for the searches.
It won't help the search parameters to insert characteristics of the person for whom you are searching. Typing in, "Dan Campbell, Hero of the Universe" SHOULD get you to me, but, really, it won't. My profile is very humble, oddly enough.


Looking forward to seeing you on yet another Internet Black Hole of Wasted Time.

:D

[cfpackerfan]

Neil, up in the top right corner of your page, there should be a little link that says 'friend requests'.

Also, there is a little box on the bottom right that says 'notifications'.

Friend requests should show up in either of those. (I think)

[BearLeeAlive]

That man wins a coconut :-)
Yippee!!!
I gets to make meself a horsey. :p

But, what kind of bird are you going to get to deliver it? ;)

[BearLeeAlive]

Wow, Neil, that's great! I look forward to "seeing" you there.

This is the easiest way to find and request "Friends"

Go to Settings>Privacy>Filter>Advanced Filter>Classified Super Secret Filter>click on "Freaks that Frequent Facebook" make sure it's NOT checked, otherwise you'll never find us.

Once you've checked that, go back to Settings>Profile>Edit Profile>Status>and tick the box next to "Freakin' Freakest Friend Forever". This will make sure that we'll be able to find you.

OK, with those two small chores done, we can go to the next level. Go to Friends>Find Friends> and here you'll have the following choices that will help refine your search:

Friends that I don't even know
Friends that I don't want to know
Friends that are actually family, but I don't ever want them to know that I'm on Facebook.
Friends that are really Stalkers or Phishers that are looking to steal my identity.
Friends from my past that I thought were either incarcerated or dead.
Friends that I would like to stalk or steal their identity.
Friends that make great sandwiches.
Friends that are SUPER freaks, but have cameras.
Using the above tools, you'll be able to make your searches much simpler.

Remember, when typing in the name of the friend you're looking for, there are some very simple rules:

Use real names, not our prison names. Like, if you were looking for me, typing in "Monster Dawg" won't lead you to me, nor will "Fluffy Joy" won't lead you to TD.
Be sure to use the language that you're signed in with. For some reason, "Klingon" hasn't been authorized for Facebook yet, so use your other keyboard for the searches.
It won't help the search parameters to insert characteristics of the person for whom you are searching. Typing in, "Dan Campbell, Hero of the Universe" SHOULD get you to me, but, really, it won't. My profile is very humble, oddly enough.
Looking forward to seeing you on yet another Internet Black Hole of Wasted Time.

:D
If the poor guy is confused now, this ought to straighten him out. :lol:

[cfpackerfan]

In my notifications:

John Wright and Neil Rice are now friends, as you suggested. You can suggest more people Neil knows.

:lol: :lol: I have such power.

[cfpackerfan]

Yippee!!!
I gets to make meself a horsey. :p

But, what kind of bird are you going to get to deliver it? ;)

Are you suggesting that coconuts migrate?

[cfpackerfan]

Looking forward to seeing you on yet another Internet Black Hole of Wasted Time.

:D:lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol:

[theague]

GMAE!

I tried my hand last night at some star trails. First attempt at ever doing anything like this and while I'm not real thrilled with the results, I at least learned that clouds are indeed the devil when shooting this kind of thing. Especially with light pollution and a full moon. lol

I shot 25 second "subs" and then combined them with a program from www.startrails.de
http://suiteD.zenfolio.com/img/v7/p334011849-4.jpg

[cfpackerfan]

Neil Rice accepted your friend request. Since he's new to Facebook, you should suggest people he knows

Oh now fb is just being BOSSY to me!

[BearLeeAlive]

In my notifications:



:lol: :lol: I have such power.
Don't get too pumped up now, I got the very same notification. ;) :lol:

[cfpackerfan]

I've never seen star trails like those, Kody, pretty cool.
The clouds are interesting.

[theague]

I've never seen star trails like those, Kody, pretty cool.
The clouds are interesting.
Thanks Cat. I really love star trails I just need to get the technique down :)

[3Turner]

Morning fellow threadies...taking a short break to take some allergy meds. :|

Great shots posted up :D

Just got the news that my 1 week trip next month...cancelled :D:cool:

Mari had another doc appt this morning....gained 4 more pounds for a total 25 so far in this pregnancy. Sounds like it's gonna be a healthy baby LOL! And, the doc scheduled induction for March 19th. Unless the baby decides to come earlier. She originally wanted March 12th, but Mari said no....dunno why though. LOL!

Wow, Neil, that's great! I look forward to "seeing" you there.

This is the easiest way to find and request "Friends"

Go to Settings>Privacy>Filter>Advanced Filter>Classified Super Secret Filter>click on "Freaks that Frequent Facebook" make sure it's NOT checked, otherwise you'll never find us.

Once you've checked that, go back to Settings>Profile>Edit Profile>Status>and tick the box next to "Freakin' Freakest Friend Forever". This will make sure that we'll be able to find you.

OK, with those two small chores done, we can go to the next level. Go to Friends>Find Friends> and here you'll have the following choices that will help refine your search:

Friends that I don't even know
Friends that I don't want to know
Friends that are actually family, but I don't ever want them to know that I'm on Facebook.
Friends that are really Stalkers or Phishers that are looking to steal my identity.
Friends from my past that I thought were either incarcerated or dead.
Friends that I would like to stalk or steal their identity.
Friends that make great sandwiches.
Friends that are SUPER freaks, but have cameras.
Using the above tools, you'll be able to make your searches much simpler.

Remember, when typing in the name of the friend you're looking for, there are some very simple rules:

Use real names, not our prison names. Like, if you were looking for me, typing in "Monster Dawg" won't lead you to me, nor will "Fluffy Joy" won't lead you to TD.
Be sure to use the language that you're signed in with. For some reason, "Klingon" hasn't been authorized for Facebook yet, so use your other keyboard for the searches.
It won't help the search parameters to insert characteristics of the person for whom you are searching. Typing in, "Dan Campbell, Hero of the Universe" SHOULD get you to me, but, really, it won't. My profile is very humble, oddly enough.
Looking forward to seeing you on yet another Internet Black Hole of Wasted Time.
:lol::lol:
So that's what I was doing wrong!
Man, I must be the only one left here without a FB account :(
Don't mind me....I'll go sit over there so I'm not at the cool-kid table.

Well, back to work...I'm keepin' an eye on you all.

[sevillafox]

I'm easy to find neil if I wasn't cool enough for cat to suggest.

http://www.facebook.com/taustin

[puddlepirate44]

GMAE!

I tried my hand last night at some star trails. First attempt at ever doing anything like this and while I'm not real thrilled with the results, I at least learned that clouds are indeed the devil when shooting this kind of thing. Especially with light pollution and a full moon

Those are usually the killers in astrophotography. I've always wanted to do star trails out at Gig Harbor, looking towards Mt. Ranier.

I've never seen star trails like those, Kody, pretty cool.
The clouds are interesting.

I thought the clouds were pretty cool, too. :D

[sevillafox]

BOBERT why not march 12??

[puddlepirate44]

I'm easy to find neil if I wasn't cool enough for cat to suggest.

http://www.facebook.com/taustin

Wow. You're good with pathetic. Really, you are. ;)

[dotTif]

Awwwwwwwwww!!!! Neil got himself a facebook account for his birthday!!

Is it everything you ever wanted and more??

:lol: :lol: :lol:

[puddlepirate44]

Awwwwwwwwww!!!! Neil got himself a facebook account for his birthday!!

Is it everything you ever wanted and more???

:lol: :lol: :lol:

:D

Hi Little.

[theague]

Those are usually the killers in astrophotography. I've always wanted to do star trails out at Gig Harbor, looking towards Mt. Ranier.



I thought the clouds were pretty cool, too. :D

Gig Harbor would be a good location but i wonder how much the harbor would add to light pollution? I wouldn't mind shooting on the back side of Gig Harbor towards Tacoma across commencement bay with the port and the mountain. Might look cool at Sunrise. One of these years I'll get around to doing something like that ;)

Thanks Dan

[3Turner]

*unlurk*
BOBERT why not march 12??
I don't know. I'll have to ask Mari why she didn't want the 12th after the doc suggested it. Mari is working now and is in offices so she can't talk...we've been texting back and forth and I've not received a text in about an hour now.
*re-lurk*

[puddlepirate44]

I'm sitting here waiting for a conference call for work. I didn't want to go in, so I'm doing it from home. I think all conference calls should be done while in sweats, a t-shirt, a cup of hot tea and two Springer Spaniels snoring at your feet.

[cfpackerfan]

I'm sitting here waiting for a conference call for work. I didn't want to go in, so I'm doing it from home. I think all conference calls should be done while in sweats, a t-shirt, a cup of hot tea and two Springer Spaniels snoring at your feet.bw!

[puddlepirate44]

Gig Harbor would be a good location but i wonder how much the harbor would add to light pollution? I wouldn't mind shooting on the back side of Gig Harbor towards Tacoma across commencement bay with the port and the mountain. Might look cool at Sunrise. One of these years I'll get around to doing something like that ;)

Thanks Dan

Yeah, you're probably right. Too much light pollution. I like the idea of doing star trails around Ranier. If and when I ever do that, I'll call you up. :D

[Harm]

Mari had another doc appt this morning....gained 4 more pounds for a total 25 so far in this pregnancy. Sounds like it's gonna be a healthy baby LOL! And, the doc scheduled induction for March 19th. Unless the baby decides to come earlier. She originally wanted March 12th, but Mari said no....dunno why though. LOL!


:lol::lol:
So that's what I was doing wrong!
Man, I must be the only one left here without a FB account :(
Don't mind me....I'll go sit over there so I'm not at the cool-kid table.

Well, back to work...I'm keepin' an eye on you all.

what about March 17th? You could dress up in green and have a pint of Guinness to celebrate too!!

Oh, and you can join me at the "not so cool table", I don't have an FB page either.

[sevillafox]

Wow. You're good with pathetic. Really, you are. ;)


Yep. I'm good. I know I am....no use denying it. ;)


<------doesn't like being left out. :lol:

[dotTif]

what about March 17th? You could dress up in green and have a pint of Guinness to celebrate too!!


^^^ I'm with Harm on this one :lol::lol:

[theague]

I'm sitting here waiting for a conference call for work. I didn't want to go in, so I'm doing it from home. I think all conference calls should be done while in sweats, a t-shirt, a cup of hot tea and two Springer Spaniels snoring at your feet.
I've done that a couple times (minus two snoring dogs) and it's glorious.

Yeah, you're probably right. Too much light pollution. I like the idea of doing star trails around Ranier. If and when I ever do that, I'll call you up. :D Yeah I'd love to do that as well. Some day ;)

[Harm]

^^^ I'm with Harm on this one :lol::lol:

I think we should campaign for March 17th...put the pressure on your Dr to bring it forward a couple of days, then we can all have a Guinness in your honour! (or a Murphys, Killians, etc.)

[neil_r]

Yippee!!!
I gets to make meself a horsey. :p

But, what kind of bird are you going to get to deliver it? ;)

Obviously not a swallow as a 5 ounce bird could not carry it

[puddlepirate44]

Love being able to type in here while on a conf. call. :D

[FocalPrincess]

I just had no less than 3 of you suggesting this Neil guy as a friend on FB....should I request him? :lol: Funny stuff you guys!

[puddlepirate44]

Call completed. Now onto the rest of the weekend. :D

[puddlepirate44]

I just had no less than 3 of you suggesting this Neil guy as a friend on FB....should I request him? :lol: Funny stuff you guys!

Careful. He's a stalker. ;)

[Harm]

Careful. He's a stalker. ;)

In an apron, which is worse....

One look at this, and you'll be de-friending him quicker than you friended him on FB

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showpost.php?p=9490686&postcount=7047

[thomascanty]

I tried my hand last night at some star trails. First attempt at ever doing anything like this and while I'm not real thrilled with the results, I at least learned that clouds are indeed the devil when shooting this kind of thing. Especially with light pollution and a full moon. lol

I shot 25 second "subs" and then combined them with a program from www.startrails.de

Not a bad first try, but as you learned, you really do need to be as far away from a light pollution source as possible. Shoot with a clear sky and as near to a new moon as possible.

Also, don't be afraid to let your camera do the whole job. There's no real need to sandwich a bunch of short exposures together. Your camera can handle keeping the shutter open for the whole time. I've done several of 40-minute exposures with my 20D. Just make sure your battery has a full charge and use a remote shutter release that can lock the shutter open.

[poppie guy]

Call completed. Now onto the rest of the weekend. :D

You might want to consider preparing for life in eternity, just in case 'Fluffy Joy' comes after you with his size 15's....:lol::lol::lol:

[theague]

Not a bad first try, but as you learned, you really do need to be as far away from a light pollution source as possible. Shoot with a clear sky and as near to a new moon as possible.

Also, don't be afraid to let your camera do the whole job. There's no real need to sandwich a bunch of short exposures together. Your camera can handle keeping the shutter open for the whole time. I've done several of 40-minute exposures with my 20D. Just make sure your battery has a full charge and use a remote shutter release that can lock the shutter open.

Lonnie, normally I would do a full exposure rather than using subs as I did last night. However, what I had read in the celestial share area was that if you DO have a light pollution issue then using subs can reduce the problem. If at some point I am actually away from civilization I will most certainly be going for a single long exposure. :) For now I'll play around in my back yard.

[puddlepirate44]

You might want to consider preparing for life in eternity, just in case 'Fluffy Joy' comes after you with his size 15's....:lol::lol::lol:

Yeah... that was kind of a risk....

[Harm]

Not a bad first try, but as you learned, you really do need to be as far away from a light pollution source as possible. Shoot with a clear sky and as near to a new moon as possible.

Also, don't be afraid to let your camera do the whole job. There's no real need to sandwich a bunch of short exposures together. Your camera can handle keeping the shutter open for the whole time. I've done several of 40-minute exposures with my 20D. Just make sure your battery has a full charge and use a remote shutter release that can lock the shutter open.


Best place i've been to, in the US, where light pollution is at it's least amount is Mt Washington in upstate NH. Nearest city is hours away, and there are only tiny towns nearby...

[thomascanty]

Lonnie, normally I would do a full exposure rather than using subs as I did last night. However, what I had read in the celestial share area was that if you DO have a light pollution issue then using subs can reduce the problem. If at some point I am actually away from civilization I will most certainly be going for a single long exposure. :) For now I'll play around in my back yard.

Interesting. I never knew that could help eliminate light pollution doing it that way.

[theague]

Interesting. I never knew that could help eliminate light pollution doing it that way.

It doesn't really "eliminate" it but it enabled me to shoot 38 25-second frames (before my battery died) lol. If I were to try shooting a 15 minute shot last night it would have been completely blown out. So in a sense it "eliminates" the problem by simply exposing for lengths of time that wont blow the image. Did I explain that clearly? lol

[Harm]

Interesting. I never knew that could help eliminate light pollution doing it that way.


It doesn't eliminate it, but limits it to what the lights are emitting it is as opposed to "over exposing".

Then it joins the small amounts of star trails you have together to make a nice long one.

[FocalPrincess]

Harm, lol!!!!!!! I'd never seen that pic before....funny stuff!!

[theague]

Harm, lol!!!!!!! I'd never seen that pic before....funny stuff!!

Will I get fired for looking at it at work? Do I even WANT to look at it? lol

[thomascanty]

Best place i've been to, in the US, where light pollution is at it's least amount is Mt Washington in upstate NH. Nearest city is hours away, and there are only tiny towns nearby...

The best place within a half day's drive to me is the Grandview Campground in the White Mountains, on the border between California and Nevada, across the Owens Valley from the Sierra Nevada Mountains. Up there, you're many hours away from any major city that could cause problems. The closest town is Bishop, with only 3,500 residents, about 40 or 50 miles away and 6,000' lower in elevation. I've never seen any other place on earth with such clear skies. When you're up there at night, you don't need a flashlight. You can see millions of stars in the sky and they keep the entire campground lit well enough to see your way around.

The only problem is, it can get a little difficult to find an available spot to camp. The campground is VERY popular with amateur astronomers, not to mention all the hikers that head up there.

[thomascanty]

It doesn't really "eliminate" it but it enabled me to shoot 38 25-second frames (before my battery died) lol. If I were to try shooting a 15 minute shot last night it would have been completely blown out. So in a sense it "eliminates" the problem by simply exposing for lengths of time that wont blow the image. Did I explain that clearly? lol

It doesn't eliminate it, but limits it to what the lights are emitting it is as opposed to "over exposing".

Then it joins the small amounts of star trails you have together to make a nice long one.

Yeah, I know. "Reduce" was really the word I meant to use. Me brane just made me misspell it as "eliminate"... :lol:

[Skrim17]

Afternoon kids. Bobert, March is a great month to have a kid!!

[Harm]

English Vs American English:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wYmrg3owTRE&feature=related

[Skrim17]

I had a large poster print done up at Costco, it came out GREAT! 20x30 for 8.99, you upload a bunch of photos to a folder and they create the collage, if you don't like how they chose the photos hit shuffle. I really like the way it came out *and* that I didn't have to obsess over where the photos were going and what size to make them!

[theague]

The best place within a half day's drive to me is the Grandview Campground in the White Mountains, on the border between California and Nevada, across the Owens Valley from the Sierra Nevada Mountains. Up there, you're many hours away from any major city that could cause problems. The closest town is Bishop, with only 3,500 residents, about 40 or 50 miles away and 6,000' lower in elevation. I've never seen any other place on earth with such clear skies. When you're up there at night, you don't need a flashlight. You can see millions of stars in the sky and they keep the entire campground lit well enough to see your way around.

The only problem is, it can get a little difficult to find an available spot to camp. The campground is VERY popular with amateur astronomers, not to mention all the hikers that head up there.
I think the clearest/darkest/starriest skies I've ever seen (in recent times) were in Yellowstone. It was friggin unreal. I recall as a kid being places where I could very easily see the Milky Way. Now I don't remember the last time I saw it. :(

There's a place in the Olympics called Hurricane Ridge. We used to go up there so my dad could shoot star trails. It's pretty dark up there too and it's got a good elevation.

Yeah, I know. "Reduce" was really the word I meant to use. Me brane just made me misspell it as "eliminate"... :lol:
lol Freudian slip?

I had a large poster print done up at Costco, it came out GREAT! 20x30 for 8.99, you upload a bunch of photos to a folder and they create the collage, if you don't like how they chose the photos hit shuffle. I really like the way it came out *and* that I didn't have to obsess over where the photos were going and what size to make them!

I printed my ship in the fog at costco this week for $1.63 and wasn't impressed with the image. :( I'm tempted to print it at mpix and see how it comes out there. the image was totally flat from Costco. :(

[puddlepirate44]

Now I don't remember the last time I saw it. :(

Was it in Yellowstone when you were a kid?

[Permagrin]

What's Dan do in the morning Lisa? Dash out? If your up surprise him with burnt bread or something. He is up in an hour usually,right? I sometimes stay up until Leyla gets up and I make her coffee or something. It's kinda fun because it's not usual "us" time.

Dan stumbles around at 4 am like a very slow moving freight train. I've tried to make him bfast before and he's tried to eat it but usually it all ends with "I'm sorry...I'm just not functional in the mornings" :lol:

Heck go give him a shake, wake him up good, when he asks whats up tell him Zane said to wake him because we can't sleep.

dude...that whole bloodletting thing...it wasn't supposed to be my blood!

*starts mixing pancake batter* Who's hungry?

ME!!



LOL! And I STILL love that smiley mostest. LOL!

lol, with the bucked teeth, I was close to a geek vampire, too :)

^^^ I'm with Harm on this one :lol::lol:

Your due date was St. Patrick's day. Your father was not amused.

[cfpackerfan]

I had a large poster print done up at Costco, it came out GREAT! 20x30 for 8.99, you upload a bunch of photos to a folder and they create the collage, if you don't like how they chose the photos hit shuffle. I really like the way it came out *and* that I didn't have to obsess over where the photos were going and what size to make them!YAY!

[theague]

Was it in Yellowstone when you were a kid?

No, I never went to Yellowstone as a kid. We were there in 2008 ;) And I didn't see the Milky Way when we were there or at least I don't distinctly remember looking up and saying, "Hey there is the MW." lol

[Jon]

Your due date was St. Patrick's day. Your father was not amused.That her due date interfered with the celebration, or that she waited around until April Fool's Day to finally show up? :{)#

[neil_r]

An Apology - I do not have a clue what I am doing on Facebook or what the protocols are. Some of you have sent me a Hi note and I haven't got a clue what to do with them

[Harm]

That her due date interfered with the celebration, or that she waited around until April Fool's Day to finally show up? :{)#

:lol::lol::lol::lol:

[puddlepirate44]

That her due date interfered with the celebration, or that she waited around until April Fool's Day to finally show up? :{)#

It was a big thing in my family. My Dad, being a Scotophile, hated all things Irish. In fact, when he went on a cruise around the British Isles, he refused to disembark in Ireland. When we were kids and it was St. Patty's day, we were told to wear orange not green. We wore green anyway, but with some orange somewhere. It became a joke with my sister and I to send him St. Patty's Day cards, call him and wish him a Happy St. Patrick's Day, send him a bouquet of green clovers for March 17th, etc, just to see him get all riled up. We even had a dog, Shammy, that was born on St. Patty's day. To Dad, that birthday seemed to be an affront to him. So, with Tif's birthday scheduled to be on the 17th, I was a little.... hesitant... :D

[Skrim17]

I printed my ship in the fog at costco this week for $1.63 and wasn't impressed with the image. :( I'm tempted to print it at mpix and see how it comes out there. the image was totally flat from Costco. :(

I would try Adorama, Kody; they do a great job with prints, it might look nice on metallic paper. Did you download the costco printer profile or make sure that they don't color correct the image automatically?

[Permagrin]

An Apology - I do not have a clue what I am doing on Facebook or what the protocols are. Some of you have sent me a Hi note and I haven't got a clue what to do with them

I sent you a note that didn't require a response (in your inbox). When people post on your page you can respond or not by clicking on the box under their comment.

[thomascanty]

I think the clearest/darkest/starriest skies I've ever seen (in recent times) were in Yellowstone. It was friggin unreal. I recall as a kid being places where I could very easily see the Milky Way. Now I don't remember the last time I saw it. :(

Oh, yeah. I'm sure Yellowstone would be a great place to see a sky full of stars!

The Milky Way is still visible from plenty of places that aren't too far away. I've seen it from that campground I already mentioned. And, I know it's visible from Crater Lake. The proof (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pAdSSIVF6Xo)

[Woolburr]

The best place within a half day's drive to me is the Grandview Campground in the White Mountains, on the border between California and Nevada, across the Owens Valley from the Sierra Nevada Mountains. Up there, you're many hours away from any major city that could cause problems. The closest town is Bishop, with only 3,500 residents, about 40 or 50 miles away and 6,000' lower in elevation. I've never seen any other place on earth with such clear skies. When you're up there at night, you don't need a flashlight. You can see millions of stars in the sky and they keep the entire campground lit well enough to see your way around.

The only problem is, it can get a little difficult to find an available spot to camp. The campground is VERY popular with amateur astronomers, not to mention all the hikers that head up there.

We are within a few minutes drive of several locations that astronomers frequent. Even in my neighborhood, it is amazing how many stars you can see at night. Now all we need is a night that is clear!

[Permagrin]

is there an easy tutorial on star trails? The one thing I wanted to do in the desert was star trails. Sometimes I just want to pack my bags and catch a quick flight down there just to play. I can't but I want to.

[thomascanty]

We are within a few minutes drive of several locations that astronomers frequent. Even in my neighborhood, it is amazing how many stars you can see at night. Now all we need is a night that is clear!

One thing I love most about living here in the high desert is the clear skies. Even though there are about a third of a million people living in the Antelope Valley, we're all pretty scattered hither and yon and the light pollution isn't anywhere near as bad as on the other side of that mountain range, where there are several million people living on that side of Los Angeles County.

But, still, there are nowhere near as many stars visible here as what I can see by spending the three or four hours driving to Grandview Campground...

is there an easy tutorial on star trails? The one thing I wanted to do in the desert was star trails. Sometimes I just want to pack my bags and catch a quick flight down there just to play. I can't but I want to.

I'm sure there are tutorials. There are for everything else.

But, I never read any. I've just learned by experimentation.

[Chet]

An Apology - I do not have a clue what I am doing on Facebook or what the protocols are. Some of you have sent me a Hi note and I haven't got a clue what to do with them

I sent you a note that didn't require a response (in your inbox). When people post on your page you can respond or not by clicking on the box under their comment.


Or Option 4 known as the Chet clause:

If you personally don't like what the person (that would be Chet) said you can delete their hard worded message that took serious time and effort to post.

[theague]

It was a big thing in my family. My Dad, being a Scotophile, hated all things Irish. In fact, when he went on a cruise around the British Isles, he refused to disembark in Ireland. When we were kids and it was St. Patty's day, we were told to wear orange not green. We wore green anyway, but with some orange somewhere. It became a joke with my sister and I to send him St. Patty's Day cards, call him and wish him a Happy St. Patrick's Day, send him a bouquet of green clovers for March 17th, etc, just to see him get all riled up. We even had a dog, Shammy, that was born on St. Patty's day. To Dad, that birthday seemed to be an affront to him. So, with Tif's birthday scheduled to be on the 17th, I was a little.... hesitant... :D

I didn't know there were tensions between the Scottish and Irish? I have many Scottish friends that live in Scotland still and there seems to be an affinity there and a common dislike of the English. ;) I thought Andy Murray's recent comments were QUITE funny. When he loses his matches he's Scottish. When he's winning, he's British. (To the Media).

Anyhow, is this something specific with your Dad and his family or something else Dan?

I would try Adorama, Kody; they do a great job with prints, it might look nice on metallic paper. Did you download the costco printer profile or make sure that they don't color correct the image automatically?
My guess is they color corrected the image. I didn't know there was a printer profile to download. lol I know very little about printing images. =/

Oh, yeah. I'm sure Yellowstone would be a great place to see a sky full of stars!

The Milky Way is still visible from plenty of places that aren't too far away. I've seen it from that campground I already mentioned. And, I know it's visible from Crater Lake. The proof (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pAdSSIVF6Xo) I tried watching it but it keeps giving me errors. :(

is there an easy tutorial on star trails? The one thing I wanted to do in the desert was star trails. Sometimes I just want to pack my bags and catch a quick flight down there just to play. I can't but I want to.

I just read the posts in the Celestial area about Star Trails and then tried it ;)

[Permagrin]

I don't think it's tensions so much...(summed up from a wiki site)

Orange is symbolic of Irish Protestants while green is symbolic of Irish Catholics. On the Irish flag, there is an orange stripe, a green stripe and a white stripe. The orange is for the Protestants, the green is for the Catholics and the white is for the hope of peace between the two.

[thomascanty]

I tried watching it but it keeps giving me errors. :(

Well, that sucks! :( I favorited that video on YouTube months ago. It still loaded right up and played when I clicked on it again a few minutes ago.

[Harm]

Yes there is, I'll find a link to it...

[theague]

I don't think it's tensions so much...(summed up from a wiki site)

Orange is symbolic of Irish Protestants while green is symbolic of Irish Catholics. On the Irish flag, there is an orange stripe, a green stripe and a white stripe. The orange is for the Protestants, the green is for the Catholics and the white is for the hope of peace between the two.
I never knew that. Thanks!

Well, that sucks! :( I favorited that video on YouTube months ago. It still loaded right up and played when I clicked on it again a few minutes ago.
I'll try it again ;)

[Harm]

Here you go, Lisa:

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=763083

[theague]

Worked this time. that was amazing!

[Chet]

Worked this time. that was amazing!

Imodium a-d?

[Chet]

Orange is symbolic of Irish Protestants while green is symbolic of Irish Catholics. On the Irish flag, there is an orange stripe, a green stripe and a white stripe. The orange is for the Protestants, the green is for the Catholics and the white is for the hope of peace between the two.


Holy moly I never new that.

[Harm]

When living in Northern Ireland, days like St Paddy, and also the Orangemen Parade were days you didn't want to be out and about in quite a few places. I lived next door to some hardcore UFF people who would wear balaclavas, shoot into the sky, and "kneecap" people. But they were really friendly to me (because i wasn't a protestant or a catholic)...

The protestant kids about 10-12 yrs old on the train would shout out all these King Richard songs to the catholic kids and they in return would throw bricks, bottles and everything else at the train as we were moving along...

But I loved living there :)

[theague]

Imodium a-d?

yes, exactly :p

[theague]

When living in Northern Ireland, days like St Paddy, and also the Orangemen Parade were days you didn't want to be out and about in quite a few places. I lived next door to some hardcore UFF people who would wear balaclavas, shoot into the sky, and "kneecap" people. But they were really friendly to me (because i wasn't a protestant or a catholic)...

The protestant kids about 10-12 yrs old on the train would shout out all these King Richard songs to the catholic kids and they in return would throw bricks, bottles and everything else at the train as we were moving along...

But I loved living there :)

I was there in 2000 and in 2007. Never felt unsafe at all. It's a beautiful area. I'd go back any chance I got. Although I was somewhat disappointed in Bushmills. I expected the town of one of the largest distilleries in Ireland to be a little more alive. There was a lot of abandoned and run down stuff. Thought it was weird.

[Permagrin]

Here you go, Lisa:

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=763083


thanks Harm. I subscribed to it.

[Harm]

*tips hat* as always :)

[theague]

thanks Harm. I subscribed to it.

*tips hat* as always :)

I did too, so thanks from me as well ;)

[Harm]

anyone heard of / bought from these guys?

http://www.2filters.com/

[Harm]

I did too, so thanks from me as well ;)

duly noted :)

[short5]

Hi folk. Caught up, no quotes.

[Becky N]

Nary a peep out of anyone last night, then go to work for a couple hours...BAM over 4 pages (50 posts per) to read. You all are weird, don't even think about changing.:D


Use real names, not our prison names. Like, if you were looking for me, typing in "Monster Dawg" won't lead you to me, nor will "Fluffy Joy" won't lead you to TD.
It won't help the search parameters to insert characteristics of the person for whom you are searching. Typing in, "Dan Campbell, Hero of the Universe" SHOULD get you to me, but, really, it won't. My profile is very humble, oddly enough.

:lol::lol::lol:

I'm sitting here waiting for a conference call for work. I didn't want to go in, so I'm doing it from home. I think all conference calls should be done while in sweats, a t-shirt, a cup of hot tea and two Springer Spaniels snoring at your feet.

100% agreeable on this one, Dan.

what about March 17th? You could dress up in green and have a pint of Guinness to celebrate too!!

Your child would be sharing birth dates with Curt.:D

Best place i've been to, in the US, where light pollution is at it's least amount is Mt Washington in upstate NH. Nearest city is hours away, and there are only tiny towns nearby...

Of course you might have to contend with a slight breeze (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mount_Washington_%28New_Hampshire%29) and cool air.:rolleyes:

I know it's visible from Crater Lake. The proof (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pAdSSIVF6Xo)

That was very cool.

Afternoon all. Bax passed a big test today. Out of the kennel while I was at work this morning. He has taken to hiding under the guest bed when I'm just about to leave for work and it is time to kennel-up.:lol:

I hope he has it figured out this time. I really hate having to put him in that thing. Or as Aiden calls it...time out.:lol:

[Harm]

Your child would be sharing birth dates with Curt.:D

All the better, no?


Of course you might have to contend with a slight breeze (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mount_Washington_%28New_Hampshire%29) and cool air.:rolleyes:

We wrapped up when we were heading to it...and we know about the slight winds

[short5]

Afternoon all. Bax passed a big test today. Out of the kennel while I was at work this morning. He has taken to hiding under the guest bed when I'm just about to leave for work and it is time to kennel-up.:lol:

I hope he has it figured out this time. I really hate having to put him in that thing. Or as Aiden calls it...time out.:lol:That's great, Bucky. Woogles has done well being left home the last few night we went to dinner.
On another note Woogles is 24 pounds now.

[Permagrin]

how did you get Woogles from Zoe? (just wondering) :lol:


(I'm not one to mock nicknames...Pacha is Wean)

[Skrim17]

wow 24 pounds!! Ketchup is about 8 I think.

[short5]

how did you get Woogles from Zoe? (just wondering) :lol:


(I'm not one to mock nicknames...Pacha is Wean)No idea, lol.

[Harm]

No idea, lol.

Woogles doesn't even get you more points in scrabble ;)

[Becky N]

That's great, Bucky. Woogles has done well being left home the last few night we went to dinner.
On another note Woogles is 24 pounds now.

Good for her. And another 60 pounds, give or take, she'll be caught up to Bax, somehow I don't think that is going to happen though.

[short5]

Good for her. And another 60 pounds, give or take, she'll be caught up to Bax, somehow I don't think that is going to happen though.No she is a little girl.

[Becky N]

Petite :D

[short5]

Petite :DYes:)

[Becky N]

Well, I took a bit of a nap. Time to face the cold, place another hook, and hang a suet feeder. I saw a nuthatch last weekend I'd like to bring in closer.

[misspix]

Not when he's running into a room full of people?!


Hmm. Good point.
:shock::shock:
LMAO!!
I'm catching up on last year's Get Fuzzy. LOL
424816
http://comics.com/get_fuzzy/2009-08-16/
:lol::lol:
Oh now fb is just being BOSSY to me!
:lol:
I had a large poster print done up at Costco, it came out GREAT! 20x30 for 8.99, you upload a bunch of photos to a folder and they create the collage, if you don't like how they chose the photos hit shuffle. I really like the way it came out *and* that I didn't have to obsess over where the photos were going and what size to make them!
Yay!
Hi folk. Caught up, no quotes.
Hi. Caught up, have quotes. Slacker :p

[theague]

anyone heard of / bought from these guys?

http://www.2filters.com/

I have and will again soon. They are a good place to buy from and knowledgeable about their products. I've emailed them a number of times and usually get a response within 24 hr. what kind of filters are you looking at?

[short5]

Well, I took a bit of a nap. Time to face the cold, place another hook, and hang a suet feeder. I saw a nuthatch last weekend I'd like to bring in closer.Nice, read or white breasted? We had a pair of reds of two years, never seen another since.

Slacker :pYes :p Hi T;)

[Harm]

I have and will again soon. They are a good place to buy from and knowledgeable about their products. I've emailed them a number of times and usually get a response within 24 hr. what kind of filters are you looking at?

Oh, just a cpl, but they aren't far away from me either :D could always go there and check them out too. just didn't know if anyone had bought from them or not.

[Becky N]

Not sure, he was at a feeder briefly, Sunday with his breast to the feeder, he didn't flash for me to catch whether there was color not.

Hi Dragon.

Out for real, now, got side tracked.

[Skrim17]

I think I'll try Becky's nap idea before carting the kid off to karate.

[theague]

Oh, just a cpl, but they aren't far away from me either :D could always go there and check them out too. just didn't know if anyone had bought from them or not.

What CPL's do they sell? Their website isn't the most intuitive but meh. lol

[BearLeeAlive]

Obviously not a swallow as a 5 ounce bird could not carry it
It could be carried by an African swallow!
One look at this, and you'll be de-friending him quicker than you friended him on FB

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showpost.php?p=9490686&postcount=7047
I thought he looked better than usual in that shot. Not sure what it was...... :D
An Apology - I do not have a clue what I am doing on Facebook or what the protocols are. Some of you have sent me a Hi note and I haven't got a clue what to do with them
You sound just like me a few months back when I first got on there, it seemed quite confusing at first. There is still lots I can't figure out, like why there is a "Live Feed" and a "News Feed" and what each one really does, except show different posts by others. :rolleyes:

[sevillafox]

<------wants a nap.

Stupid vertigo. The doc is drugging me though so I expect improvement!

[misspix]

Yes :p Hi T;)
:lol: Hi Z ;)
Not sure, he was at a feeder briefly, Sunday with his breast to the feeder, he didn't flash for me to catch whether there was color not.

Hi Dragon.

Out for real, now, got side tracked.
Hi Sock.

See you later!

[Chet]

<------wants a nap.

Stupid vertigo. The doc is drugging me though so I expect improvement!


Fella here at work gets that as well. I had to run out and fetch him DRAMAMINE® on a couple of occasions just to get him through the day.

[neil_r]

It could be carried by an African swallow!

But only if, in order to maintain air-speed velocity, it beats its wings forty-three times every second

[BearLeeAlive]

But only if, in order to maintain air-speed velocity, it beats its wings forty-three times every second
That would be your common European swallow, it still couldn't handle it. Only an African swallow could handle carrying a coconut.

[Skrim17]

Can you upload a quicktime movie to youtube?

[theague]

Can you upload a quicktime movie to youtube?

Try it and let us know ;)

[Skrim17]

underway, cap'n

[theague]

underway, cap'n

aye aye!

[Skrim17]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zq1l2Q9r3JY

[Skrim17]

hmmm, not yet processed..

[neil_r]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zq1l2Q9r3JY

Still processing will be fine in a bit

[Skrim17]

It is my nutso cat on the bed, it is had to take the video and spread out the covers at the same time. that is what makes him nuts, when you pull the blanket, also the iPhone camera isn't particularly wide angle.

[neil_r]

killer cat in the house :-)

[Skrim17]

The raccoon is his best friend...he carries it all over the house and attacks it at will. we find it in our bed most mornings when we wake up.

[theague]

it worked ;)

[Becky N]

He is a cool cat, Crissa.

[sevillafox]

awwwww....the spinner is so cute!

[misspix]

But only if, in order to maintain air-speed velocity, it beats its wings forty-three times every second

That would be your common European swallow, it still couldn't handle it. Only an African swallow could handle carrying a coconut.
:lol::lol::lol::lol:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zq1l2Q9r3JY
:lol::lol:

[Permagrin]

afternoon all. :)

Just got back from walking the dogs & going to the store & getting information on the new doggy daycare that is just blocks from us. We want to get them registered so that if we need to, we can drop them off for a couple of hours. :mrgreen:

[mtnphtgrphr]

We are within a few minutes drive of several locations that astronomers frequent. Even in my neighborhood, it is amazing how many stars you can see at night. Now all we need is a night that is clear!
Not clear tonight! It's snowing!!!
That's great, Bucky. Woogles has done well being left home the last few night we went to dinner.
On another note Woogles is 24 pounds now.
Awwwwwwwwwwwwww!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!