The 6th UK South-East Spider-Infested Plague Pit Gossip Thread (All Welcome)

Box Brownie wrote in post #9234289
Lucky you my experience with garden visitors is that if I rush to get the camera they are gone by the time I return.......so I just enjoy the moment.

Long Tailed Tits are the most welcome 10seconds they seem to 'stay' for.

If im in the mood for shooting birds, i have the camera sitting on the table in our kitchen (right next to the window) and also they do seem to time themselves coming to the garden, between 11am and 1pm

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Kaben wrote in post #9234321
Ouch! Not too many injuries i hope?

I wrote of my Yamaha Fazer last summer when i was cut up on a motorway slip road and managed to smash my left arm & right shoulder to bits. I am full of mechano now though, so all is fixed.

I bet it's fun going through airport security now...

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Anke wrote in post #9234271
Surely, they'll get into trouble for leaving the scene?

Absolutely, especially as I have witnesses. They must report it to the Police within 24 hrs if they could not find me or were unable to leave a message.

Box Brownie wrote in post #9234275
don't you believe it parts seem to cost so very much compared to years ago IMO

Cheers, make my Christmas! I don't want to buy a new car now . No! Reckon Audi A3 bumper may cost £700?

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Pete wrote in post #9234314
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3) The special paint on the Red Bull F1 car wasn't a set up. Teams actually do that during circuit practice laps so that they're able to examine aerodynamics back in the garage after the session (they turn the lights out and put on black lights). Since mid-season technical testing is now banned, the teams use this as a sneaky way of testing changes in the aero kit.

Well you learn something every day I should try this on my V50, I have some matt emulsion around somewhere...

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kskitt wrote in post #9234328
If im in the mood for shooting birds, i have the camera sitting on the table in our kitchen (right next to the window) and also they do seem to time themselves coming to the garden, between 11am and 1pm

It's nice to be able to do that. As long as the glass is pretty clean, you can get some good shots that way.

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Pete wrote in post #9234334
It's nice to be able to do that. As long as the glass is pretty clean, you can get some good shots that way.

yeah i get my mum to clean it often, and its a big window

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kskitt wrote in post #9234337
Change of subject here, im looking to join a photography club, but dont know of any near me - any help?

Well, here's one!

http://www.sevenoaksca​meraclub.org.uk/

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Pete wrote in post #9234345
Well, here's one!

http://www.sevenoaksca​meraclub.org.uk/

is there anyone on this thread that goes here? Id be well nervous going somewhere where i didnt know anyone

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kskitt wrote in post #9234337
Change of subject here, im looking to join a photography club, but dont know of any near me - any help?

You could also try your local college, they may do an evening course or adult education type thing - I did a short course at my local college a while ago... was free too!

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mungo wrote in post #9234355
fractured spine , was in spinal brace for nearly 2 months . up and about now , hopefully no long term damage, guy lost control of his car, spun across 2 lanes and into me......

Ouch! I cant even begin to imagine the pain

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TCIK wrote in post #9234364
You could also try your local college, they may do an evening course or adult education type thing - I did a short course at my local college a while ago... was free too!

ooo, im still in touch with my old tutor at college (he taught childcare but also is a photographer) - i bet someone even in this thread knows him

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kskitt wrote in post #9234352
is there anyone on this thread that goes here? Id be well nervous going somewhere where i didnt know anyone

No idea. POTN is my camera club.

I used to go to one a few years back but was a bit disillusioned by it being a bit of an old man's club. Every knew each other and outsiders were treated a bit like outsiders.

The competitions are strange beasts. You can enter what you feel is a stunning photo and it'll be met with somewhat arbitrary ambivalence.

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Pete wrote in post #9234375
No idea. POTN is my camera club.

I used to go to one a few years back but was a bit disillusioned by it being a bit of an old man's club. Every knew each other and outsiders were treated a bit like outsiders.

The competitions are strange beasts. You can enter what you feel is a stunning photo and it'll be met with somewhat arbitrary ambivalence.

Yeah of course i dont wanna leave here (feels like a home to me), and i do have the advantage of the other half

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