The 23rd (Dragon Tipping) Random Discussion for TPBM

Skrim17 wrote in post #7651898
Don't you just love saying Manassas??

Why yes. yes I do.

lol Jim bear ..so you like to be caffeine charged in the am ..huh or is a all day process for you ?

Well thats it, its past 5 so I can stop pretending to work and yes I will head out on the bike....

I would like to visit Manassas, one of those places with two entries in the why it should be famous book

1. The first battle of the civil war
2. Home of the Bobbits

wow ..thats a new method I had'nt seen Zane I like the smiley part

Miniflash wrote in post #7651884
I got myself some Lindt excellence chili dark chocolate to try I liked it Andy did not ..yipeeeeeeeeeeee thats a good thing for me he comes from a big family and has trouble pacing himself ,so this bar will last me for weeks ..want some?

Mmm

neil_r wrote in post #7651889
I have had dried mixed fruit soaking in tea since this morning so we are talking a Cold Tea Cake (well more like bread really) an Old Welsh recipe.

Interesting.

Skrim17 wrote in post #7651898
Don't you just love saying Manassas??

I usually say Mann*******

neil_r wrote in post #7651908
What side called it Manassas and what side called it Bull Run ? I really should remember that

http://en.wikipedia.or​g/wiki/First_Battle_of​_Bull_Run

You get extra credit for knowing that they existed at all.

BearLeeAlive wrote in post #7651919
I am a mess if I don't load up on 3-4 large cups of strong black coffee in the morn.

Yes. Ditto. No coffee=terri no fun

short5 wrote in post #7651921
Tracy showed us some flash technique.

LOL! Hi Tracy

Miniflash wrote in post #7651298
gmae friends ..
Diane ..love the shots so far ..pretty seeing flowering trees ..must of been beautiful
Thanks , about my shots anyone who commented .

Thanks, it really was beautiful! Nothing like being there with a bunch of new buddies....especially when you're not sure what to expect (:p Zane) and end up feeling totally comfortable with them.

3Turner wrote in post #7651300
Diane pet a big doggie?

Yep, and loved on him and called him George. Or something. Nevermind me, I think I'm hungover from lack of sleep.

He was redeeming himself for not taking photos of the girls in tiny shorts on the trails here in Texas.

He behaved himself rather well....other than a shot of some chick's rear hangin' out and apparently an attempt at my tattoo. But for the record he still wants to be grouchy (even though he really didn't come across as grouchy to me)

Cool....what is that in the water? People on a boat?

Yep, paddleboats are permitted in the Tidal Basin

cfpackerfan wrote in post #7651313
*waves* HI DIANE!

HI CAT!

You are a dirty dirty man.

Actually, neither he or his truck smelled bad.

LOL! Hi Wooly!

misspix wrote in post #7651331
Diane, nice set, I particularly like number 8 and 10. And let me know if you want to hear an Oregonian pronounce Oregon

Yes please! Then I may need you to call Wool.

sevillafox wrote in post #7651341
This cup was inscribed on a fragment of the marble column from the monument to the victims of the "Maine" erected in the city of Havana whose column was knocked down (demolished) by the cyclone of October 20, 1926.

Although cup doesn't seem to be accurate to me.

Interesting. Seems like it could be accurate...there was a big cup above it! heehee

sevillafox wrote in post #7651365
Nice pics Diane. I like #10 a lot. The blossoms look like they were so pretty.

cfpackerfan wrote in post #7651424
Diane, I REALLY like #10. That is beautiful.

Thanks guys, they were beautiful!

sevillafox wrote in post #7651458
Diane has a really neat link with a photo trip to Chernobyl. I hope she hooks us up. It was a really neat read/view.

Nuts, lemme see if I can find it again.

neil_r wrote in post #7651489
but it is twinned with Three Mile Island

I live near TMI and was in utero when the event happened. Chernobyl was far worse...there was little radiation released at TMI, though it nearly was a monumental disaster.

short5 wrote in post #7651636
Morning folk. I am drinking tea apparently we are out of coffee My bad I need to go shopping.

Diane your pictures look great. I like the Jefferson bokeh behind the blossoms.

No coffee?? Oy. Rotten day.

short5 wrote in post #7651768
We do not have this sun you speak of Deb.

Dan Let me know your thoughts about shooting. I am still winding up but am game for anything. I am guessing you have done Arlington Cemetery?

We've got sun *dances around and sings neener neener neener*

short5 wrote in post #7651780
No black. Celestial Seasons "Morning Thunder" It is supposed to lift me like heard of charging buffalo. I still feel like a lump but we will see if buffalo show up.

Did they show up yet? If they do, I'm gettin' some of that. Does it taste good, or like buffalo dung?

3Turner wrote in post #7648996
Sorry to hear about your new manager being worse than the last. Bummer.

I don't get what you explained.

I liked the shot....especially how the frost/snow jumps off the wall.

Ahhh well, don't worry 'bout it. You would have to be in the situation to see what I'm sayin...

And thanks on the pic!

Permagrin wrote in post #7649134
My gosh I just cried my eyes out.

this was the link:
http://www.nikoncafe.c​om …php?p=2483287&p​ostcount=1

wow.... I don't cry much, but that one had me bawling!!!

Woolburr wrote in post #7649192
Just in case none of you were aware....riding with Zane qualifies you for combat pay.

misspix wrote in post #7649208
I may have to challenge him to a duel

Bwwwwaahhhaaaahaaaa!!!​!! That had me laughing again. Thanks!

Permagrin wrote in post #7649238
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Viveza supports Photoshop, Elements, Lightroom, and Aperture. This is one of the best tools for image adjustment (no funky filters...it's just for adjusting) I've ever used.

http://www.niksoftware​.com …campaign=Focus+​April+2009

and if you click on this link
http://www.niksoftware​.com/viveza/usa/entry.​php

then click on lessons, you can see what it does

YES!!! I highly recommend it! +100!

Woolburr wrote in post #7649376
Don't ask me what the hell he was doing.....

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By the look on his face I would say he is thinking "awww cwap I been caught"! HAHAHHAHA!!!!

Woolburr wrote in post #7649523
So...I offer this as proof that we actually met in extreme eastern Oregon...which led to an interesting discussion on the proper pronunciation of O-r-e-g-o-n....

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HI GUYS!!!

misspix wrote in post #7649538
I know how to say it!

ME TOO!!! heeheeeeee all you have to do is call one of us Oregonians to find out who is closest to being right.

neil_r wrote in post #7651431
Well if cheese on toast floats yer boat, I guess it does

*giggle* that just sounds funny...

Miniflash wrote in post #7651751
I forgot to let ya all know my MIL had her test yesterday she is cancer free ..yipeeeeeeeeeee and all went well .
She comes from good bloodlines ..100 proof Brit she is

YAY!!! good news Deb!

short5 wrote in post #7651780
No black. Celestial Seasons "Morning Thunder" It is supposed to lift me like heard of charging buffalo. I still feel like a lump but we will see if buffalo show up.

I've seen that and always wondered if it works... HAHA!

misspix wrote in post #7651829
loves the thought of a bike

Ohhh me too! Been wayyyy to long since I been on a bike ride with the hubby. This summer though I will!!! YAY!!!

Wonderful pics were posted since last evening. Had a great time viewing them all!

neil_r wrote in post #7651908
What side called it Manassas and what side called it Bull Run ? I really should remember that

You and me both. Thanks for the link posted later, lol.

short5 wrote in post #7651921
Tracy showed us some flash technique.

That's just funny! She got back to her car w/o a hitch? Its sunny here too, but was foggy last night. Hopefully that means it'll clear out for you guys. If not, its only a 3 hour drive, come on up!

ok bbl folks ..have fun!

Grr, I can't find the Chernobyl link. I wish I remembered where I saw it first.

short5 wrote in post #7651780
No black. Celestial Seasons "Morning Thunder" It is supposed to lift me like heard of charging buffalo. I still feel like a lump but we will see if buffalo show up.

Hmmm....adding a little special herb to that tea?

neil_r wrote in post #7651796
Well it's 16:45 here I am going to finish @ 17:00 and am going to either:-

a. Head out for 2 hours on the bike to blow away some cobwebs
b. Veg out on the sofa and plug my brain into the boob tube
c. Make a cake

Decisions decision decisions......

Cake and vegging.

Harm wrote in post #7651849
triple chocolate fudge cake?

Yummy!

Skrim17 wrote in post #7651902
Deb would it help if you wore a mask to reduce pollen?

Yeah, you could channel michael jackson!!


DIANE, if there was a cup above that plaque, then it is a correct translation. You're welcome.

DoodleBunz wrote in post #7651970
Grr, I can't find the Chernobyl link. I wish I remembered where I saw it first.

Dammit....it was amazing.

Thats it, now in leather trousers so have to get on the bike, baking a cake in leather trousers only happens at Elton Johns house....