Re: peso Veyron serendipity

2010-08-17 Thread Larry Colen
On Aug 17, 2010, at 11:40 PM, Bruce Dayton wrote: > That seems odd. I have never had any issue with the K20 or any other Pentax > digital looking blurry when the image is actually in focus. Are you > adjusting the diopter correctly for your vision? That could cause the > behavior you descri

Re: Opinions on the FAJ 18-35 for film use.

2010-08-17 Thread Ira H. Bryant IV
On Wed, 18 Aug 2010 07:28:25 +0100 mike wilson wrote: > Ira H. Bryant IV wrote: > > > Anyway, I know that I'm not answering the question you asked, but I > > hope it helps anyway. > > > Mark! C'mon, if the people on this list only answered the questions that were asked then the list would hav

Re: peso Veyron serendipity

2010-08-17 Thread Bruce Dayton
That seems odd. I have never had any issue with the K20 or any other Pentax digital looking blurry when the image is actually in focus. Are you adjusting the diopter correctly for your vision? That could cause the behavior you describe. -- Sent from my Android phone with K-9 Mail. "Larry C

Re: Opinions on the FAJ 18-35 for film use.

2010-08-17 Thread mike wilson
Ira H. Bryant IV wrote: Anyway, I know that I'm not answering the question you asked, but I hope it helps anyway. Mark! -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow

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2010-08-17 Thread Boris Liberman
On 8/17/2010 9:08 PM, Cotty wrote: Thanks Bob - made my day. Likewise... Boris -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.

Re: Opinions on the FAJ 18-35 for film use.

2010-08-17 Thread Boris Liberman
On 8/16/2010 1:32 AM, P. J. Alling wrote: Optically they're supposed to be fairly good, but with a build of finest mouse-hair. I've one of these FAJ 18-35 lenses. Sans non-metal mount (I fail to characterize it in any more accurate way) the build is actually quite good for a lens worth $150 b

Re: K-x for sale

2010-08-17 Thread Jerry in Arizona
I wasn't interested in the camera but thought someone else would be.  Don't know if the seller is honest or not but many have pointed out scams like this so I would leave it alone. < To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: K-x for sale Message-ID: <4c680fb7.5020...@gmail.com> Content-Type: t

Re: PESO: Sister's new puppy

2010-08-17 Thread Walter Gilbert
Yeah. I suppose I'd look a little blue, too. On 8/15/2010 5:42 PM, P. J. Alling wrote: He looks so unhappy since he has no name -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly abov

Re: PESO: Sister's new puppy

2010-08-17 Thread P. J. Alling
He looks so unhappy since he has no name On 8/18/2010 12:14 AM, Walter Gilbert wrote: Hi all, My sister brought over her new puppy today, so I had to take some shots of it and thought I'd share. I happened to update to Picasa 3.8 today and it has integration with picnik, so I thought

Re: Opinions on the FAJ 18-35 for film use.

2010-08-17 Thread P. J. Alling
On 8/17/2010 9:48 PM, Adam Maas wrote: I know it's cheaply built, but I've got one offered to me at a very reasonable price and it would make a nice wide zoom option for my Z-1p. Sadly funds do not currently extend to a FA 20 or FA 20-35 which would be my preferred choice. So, how is it on film

Re: PESO: Sister's new puppy

2010-08-17 Thread Walter Gilbert
On 8/17/2010 11:14 PM, Walter Gilbert wrote: Hi all, My sister brought over her new puppy today, so I had to take some shots of it and thought I'd share. I happened to update to Picasa 3.8 today and it has integration with picnik, so I thought I'd toy around with its "creative" functions.

Re: I think I'll keep the k7 :-)

2010-08-17 Thread Christine Aguila
- Original Message - From: "frank theriault" GREAT shots! Wonderful gallery. Thanks, Frank, for the kind remarks. Cheers, Christine -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link d

PESO: Sister's new puppy

2010-08-17 Thread Walter Gilbert
Hi all, My sister brought over her new puppy today, so I had to take some shots of it and thought I'd share. I happened to update to Picasa 3.8 today and it has integration with picnik, so I thought I'd toy around with its "creative" functions. Hence the blue cast, which I thought was inte

Re: PESO - Chariot of the Clods

2010-08-17 Thread William Robb
-- Subject: Re: PESO - Chariot of the Clods http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.com/2010/08/chariot-of-clods.html She's back in therapy again... Iconic. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Re: K-x for sale

2010-08-17 Thread steve harley
On 2010-08-17 21:09 , Anthony Farr wrote: On 18 August 2010 12:14, John Sessoms wrote: Hadn't thought of it that way or of the idea they might be harvesting e-mail addresses. My concern is that they're harvesting names of people who are interested in photography and probably have valuable p

Re: Opinions on the FAJ 18-35 for film use.

2010-08-17 Thread Ira H. Bryant IV
I apologize, the Phoenix 19-35 is made by Cosina and not Samyang. I get my third-party sell-to-anyone OEMs confused sometimes. Anyway, the truth is probably a plus, not a minus. If I had my choice of Cosina-made lenses I would be a very happy man. Ira On Tue, 17 Aug 2010 22:14:16 -0500 "Ira H

Re: Submit your K-5 review at let's go digital

2010-08-17 Thread Adam Maas
On Tue, Aug 17, 2010 at 10:20 PM, John Sessoms wrote: > From: "P. J. Alling" >> >>  Not that I'd encourage anyone to lie, but they do seem to be soliciting >> user reviews.  Who knows you could be the next Kennyboy! > > Uhhh ... shouldn't we at least wait until someone posts fake photos of it? >

Re: PESO - Village Church

2010-08-17 Thread Rick Womer
Thanks, Jack! Rick --- On Tue, 8/17/10, Jack Davis wrote: > Hansom building. Like the mottled > shade and your crisp take. > > Jack > > > > --- On Tue, 8/17/10, Rick Womer > wrote: > > > From: Rick Womer > > Subject: PESO - Village Church > > To: "Pentax List" > > Date: Tuesday, August

geso best of the bugs

2010-08-17 Thread Larry Colen
I trimmed the set down to what I think are the 16 strongest photos: http://www.flickriver.com/photos/ellarsee/sets/72157624749731196/ -- Larry Colen l...@red4est.com sent from i4est -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE f

Re: Opinions on the FAJ 18-35 for film use.

2010-08-17 Thread Ira H. Bryant IV
I don't know about the FAJ 18-35, but I was in the same position as you and went for the Samyang manual focus 19-35. I got the Phoenix-branded one, but it comes in many guises. I didn't use it for a long time because I really didn't have confidence in it, but I pulled it out the other day and thou

Re: PESO - Village Church

2010-08-17 Thread Jack Davis
Hansom building. Like the mottled shade and your crisp take. Jack --- On Tue, 8/17/10, Rick Womer wrote: > From: Rick Womer > Subject: PESO - Village Church > To: "Pentax List" > Date: Tuesday, August 17, 2010, 6:58 PM > Center Harbor, NH.  Not a > missile in sight! > > http://photo.net/ph

Re: K-x for sale

2010-08-17 Thread Anthony Farr
On 18 August 2010 12:14, John Sessoms wrote: > > Hadn't thought of it that way or of the idea they might be harvesting e-mail > addresses. > My concern is that they're harvesting names of people who are interested in photography and probably have valuable photographic gear at their homes. regard

Re: PESO -- Isn't this walk over yet?

2010-08-17 Thread Jack Davis
LoL.. Good'n, Peter. Jack --- On Sun, 8/15/10, P. J. Alling wrote: > From: P. J. Alling > Subject: PESO -- Isn't this walk over yet? > To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" > Date: Sunday, August 15, 2010, 10:33 AM > http://dl.dropbox.com/u/1604247/PESO/PESO%20--%20%20isntthiswalkoveryet.html > >

peso Veyron serendipity

2010-08-17 Thread Larry Colen
I've been playing with autofocus lately, especially with the stock focusing screen in my K20 where things always look a little blurry, even when they're focused properly. With the 16-50 being so quiet, it can be hard to notice if it actually focuses or not, so there have been a couple of times w

Re: Submit your K-5 review at let's go digital

2010-08-17 Thread Anthony Farr
It's 2 better than a K-7. regards, Anthony    "Of what use is lens and light     to those who lack in mind and sight"                                                (Anon) On 15 August 2010 08:34, P. J. Alling wrote: >  Not that I'd encourage anyone to lie, but they do seem to be soliciting >

Re: PESO - Distributors of Tracts

2010-08-17 Thread John Sessoms
I apologize if my previous post on the subject appears intemperate. I was NOT referring to hypothetical situations, and they still get my blood boiling. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the

Peso bug, grill

2010-08-17 Thread Larry Colen
I had a big todo list for today, but somehow I got sidetracked spending all afternoon taking pictures of bugs. I had the 16-50 on the K20 (back from Arizona as of yesterday!), and the tamron 90/2.8 on the K-x. Here's one where I got in close with the 16-50: http://www.flickr.com/photos/ellarsee

RE: Submit your K-5 review at let's go digital

2010-08-17 Thread John Sessoms
From: "P. J. Alling" Not that I'd encourage anyone to lie, but they do seem to be soliciting user reviews. Who knows you could be the next Kennyboy! Uhhh ... shouldn't we at least wait until someone posts fake photos of it? -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailm

Re: K-x for sale

2010-08-17 Thread John Sessoms
From: Charles Robinson On Aug 17, 2010, at 13:59, Jerry in Arizona wrote: I came across this offer in the local Craigslist. If you are looking for an inexpensive K-x this might be a way. I have no knowledge of the seller or the item, just passing on information. http://phoenix.craigslist.or

Re: PESO - Distributors of Tracts

2010-08-17 Thread Adam Maas
On Tue, Aug 17, 2010 at 10:01 PM, Doug Franklin wrote: > On 2010-08-17 21:57, John Sessoms wrote: >> >> ... you don't accost me, [...] and you DON'T PUT >> YOUR FUCKIN' HANDS ON ME! > > In all of the jurisdictions I'm familiar with, that's assault and > chargeable. > > -- > Thanks, > DougF (KG4LMZ

Re: PESO - Distributors of Tracts

2010-08-17 Thread Doug Franklin
On 2010-08-17 21:57, John Sessoms wrote: ... you don't accost me, [...] and you DON'T PUT YOUR FUCKIN' HANDS ON ME! In all of the jurisdictions I'm familiar with, that's assault and chargeable. -- Thanks, DougF (KG4LMZ) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/

PESO - Village Church

2010-08-17 Thread Rick Womer
Center Harbor, NH. Not a missile in sight! http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=11450517 I liked the light and shadow on the steeple: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=11450519 (K7, DA 16-45 and DA 50-200) Rick -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.n

Re: PESO - Distributors of Tracts

2010-08-17 Thread John Sessoms
From: Adam Maas On Mon, Aug 16, 2010 at 8:29 PM, John Sessoms wrote: > From: CheekyGeek >> >> To those who have raised the "freedom of religion" issue with regard to a >> group's preaching/proselytizing I would only add this: the concept and >> exercise of Freedom of Religion is indeed a wonde

Re: OT: RIP Cattywumpuss

2010-08-17 Thread Mark Cassino
Original Message > From: Stan Halpin > To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List > Sent: Sun, August 15, 2010 11:37:50 AM > Subject: OT: RIP Cattywumpuss > > After a lifelong struggle with a variety of woes that involved multiple >medications and a very close ongoing relationship with our vet, our

Opinions on the FAJ 18-35 for film use.

2010-08-17 Thread Adam Maas
I know it's cheaply built, but I've got one offered to me at a very reasonable price and it would make a nice wide zoom option for my Z-1p. Sadly funds do not currently extend to a FA 20 or FA 20-35 which would be my preferred choice. So, how is it on film? -Adam -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail Lis

RE: OT burn notice

2010-08-17 Thread John Sessoms
From: eckinator Well, notice that is. Effective end of year on paper but effectively now as I am also denied occupational rehab. Sick too long, asset turned liability. I see it as a chance. Buck up and face the rap I guess =) I'm not sure I understand this. If your injury/illness is occupation

Re: K-x for sale

2010-08-17 Thread Charles Robinson
On Aug 15, 2010, at 11:03, P. J. Alling wrote: > Based on price, he's probably selling one of these; > > http://www.bdimitrov.de/kmp/bodies/film_K/KX.html > > A fine camera but not digital. > Except that he/she/it said: "My digital SLR is in first class overall condition with NO conditions of

Re:

2010-08-17 Thread Brendan MacRae
- Original Message > From: Bob W > To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List > Sent: Tue, August 17, 2010 2:46:40 AM > Subject: RE: > > > On 8/15/2010 7:50 PM, Brendan MacRae wrote: > > > Woot! > > > > Congratulations! You did exceptionally well and really deserve all the > praise > > and pric

PESO -- Isn't this walk over yet?

2010-08-17 Thread P. J. Alling
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/1604247/PESO/PESO%20--%20%20isntthiswalkoveryet.html Equipment: Pentax K20D w/smc Pentax FA 28-200mm f3.8~5.6 As usual comments are welcome but may be totally ignored. -- "His lack of education is more than compensated for by his keenly developed moral bankruptcy."

Pictures by the late Herman Leonard

2010-08-17 Thread Richard D Bush
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-11000692 Enjoy. RB -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.

OT: Plus ça change

2010-08-17 Thread Bob W
< http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-10987606 > -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.

Re: K-x for sale

2010-08-17 Thread P. J. Alling
Based on price, he's probably selling one of these; http://www.bdimitrov.de/kmp/bodies/film_K/KX.html A fine camera but not digital. On 8/17/2010 2:59 PM, Jerry in Arizona wrote: I came across this offer in the local Craigslist. If you are looking for an inexpensive K-x this might be a way.

Re: PESO - Rainy Morning

2010-08-17 Thread Bruce Dayton
Yes they are both nice. I like the first a little more because of the colors - it sort of grabs my attention more than the second shot. Good work as usual! -- Sent from my Android phone with K-9 Mail. "David J Brooks" wrote: >Both great shots Rick. > >Dave > >On Tue, Aug 17, 2010 at 1:32 PM

Re: Any PDMLers in London on August 18 and 19?

2010-08-17 Thread mike wilson
Bob W wrote: dinosaurs. If we can book into the hotel (Royal National, Bedford Place) straight away, could do that on the 19th. If not, it will be the Friday. looks like we got us a canvoy. Taking 8.04 train from Durham, arriving King's Cross about 11. Another hour to dump stuff in

Re: PESO - Distributors of Tracts

2010-08-17 Thread Bob Sullivan
Well so do I, but nobody would call me a Christian or a Moslem. (I'm a capitalist.) On Tue, Aug 17, 2010 at 3:46 PM, Bob W wrote: > they all worship the god of Abraham. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, pl

Re: PESO - Rainy Morning

2010-08-17 Thread Bob Sullivan
Rick, Canoes in the first one don't do much for me, just look wet. The boats on the quiet lake, covered against the rain are very nice. The distant mist across the water sets a certain mood. Regards, Bob S. On Tue, Aug 17, 2010 at 12:32 PM, Rick Womer wrote: > Yesterday morning was cool and wet

RE: PESO - Distributors of Tracts

2010-08-17 Thread Bob W
they all worship the god of Abraham. > > Bob W, > You need to tell this to the muslims. > I heard they thought Jesus Christ was a minor profit, not their god. > Regards, Bob S. > > On Tue, Aug 17, 2010 at 12:59 PM, Bob W wrote: > >> > >> John, > >> I prefer to think of it as a missile toting c

Re: PESO - Distributors of Tracts

2010-08-17 Thread Bob Sullivan
Oh we have a lot to thank the Romans for, and they discovered America too. On Tue, Aug 17, 2010 at 3:33 PM, Cotty wrote: > On 17/8/10, Bob Sullivan, discombobulated, unleashed: > >>You need to tell this to the muslims. >>I heard they thought Jesus Christ was a minor profit, >>not their god. > > Y

Re: PESO - Distributors of Tracts

2010-08-17 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
A number of Crusades concentrated on sacking the heart of European civilization, Constantinople, and killing as many Orthodox Christians as possible. Dan > There were some internal European crusades which were intended to eliminate > heresy, eg against the Cathars in France, but by definition the

Re: PESO - Distributors of Tracts

2010-08-17 Thread eckinator
2010/8/17 Bob Sullivan : > Bob W, > You need to tell this to the muslims. > I heard they thought Jesus Christ was a minor profit, > not their god. Any profit is better than a loss, I guess. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRI

Re: PESO - Distributors of Tracts

2010-08-17 Thread Cotty
On 17/8/10, Bob Sullivan, discombobulated, unleashed: >You need to tell this to the muslims. >I heard they thought Jesus Christ was a minor profit, >not their god. Yes yes yes but what did the Roman ever do for us. -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche -

Re: PESO - Distributors of Tracts

2010-08-17 Thread Bob Sullivan
Bob W, You need to tell this to the muslims. I heard they thought Jesus Christ was a minor profit, not their god. Regards, Bob S. On Tue, Aug 17, 2010 at 12:59 PM, Bob W wrote: >> >> John, >> I prefer to think of it as a missile toting congregation, a modern update > of the >> Crusaders. >> Foll

Re: PESO - Rainy Morning

2010-08-17 Thread David J Brooks
Both great shots Rick. Dave On Tue, Aug 17, 2010 at 1:32 PM, Rick Womer wrote: > Yesterday morning was cool and wet at the lake. > > http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=11448033 > > and > > http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=11448031 > > (K7, DA 16-45) > > Rick > > > > > > -- > PDML Pen

Re: K-x for sale

2010-08-17 Thread steve harley
On 2010-08-17 13:06 , Charles Robinson wrote: I saw an ad with almost the exact same wording on the Minneapolis Craigslist last week. Advance with caution! denver too -- flag it as prohibited; this kind of stuff has been ongoing in the computer section for years -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail

RE: Any PDMLers in London on August 18 and 19?

2010-08-17 Thread Bob W
> > > >>dinosaurs. If we can book into the hotel (Royal National, Bedford > >>Place) straight away, could do that on the 19th. If not, it will be the Friday. > >> > > > > > > looks like we got us a canvoy. > > Taking 8.04 train from Durham, arriving King's Cross about 11. Another hour > to dump

Re: K-x for sale

2010-08-17 Thread Charles Robinson
On Aug 17, 2010, at 13:59, Jerry in Arizona wrote: > I came across this offer in the local Craigslist. If you are looking for an > inexpensive K-x this might be a way. I have no knowledge of the seller or > the > item, just passing on information. > > http://phoenix.craigslist.org/cph/pho/18

RE:

2010-08-17 Thread Bob W
> >> > >>>Woot! > >> > >>Congratulations! You did exceptionally well and really deserve all the > > > > praise > > > >>and prices... > >> > >>P.S. What does "woot" mean? > >> > >>Boris > > > > > > it's a nautical term originating from the days of sail. After Eric the > > Red had discovered America

Re: K-x for sale

2010-08-17 Thread CheekyGeek
FWIW: There has been a rash of spammers posting too-good-to-be-true prices on desirable cameras (including newly announce models that aren't even available yet). I suspect they are simply harvesting the email addresses of the gullible that respond or directing them to some other business opportunit

K-x for sale

2010-08-17 Thread Jerry in Arizona
I came across this offer in the local Craigslist.  If you are looking for an inexpensive K-x this might be a way.  I have no knowledge of the seller or the item, just passing on information. http://phoenix.craigslist.org/cph/pho/1876651219.html Jerry -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml

RE: PESO - Rainy Morning

2010-08-17 Thread Rick Womer
You've heard of birch bark canoes? Well, through the wonders of genetic engineering, they've bred pine trees that drop polyethylene canoes and kayaks instead of pine cones. A little sticky at first, but after a couple of weeks they're fine. The first red canoe is an old wood-and-canvas model,

Re: Any PDMLers in London on August 18 and 19?

2010-08-17 Thread mike wilson
Bob W wrote: Bob W wrote: actually, having now looked at my diary I see that my French evening classes are still running on the 18th, so I won't be heading for Guernsey because I don't want to miss the class. I will therefore be in London at least on the Wednesday, but won't be free in the even

Re: PESO - Rainy Morning

2010-08-17 Thread mike wilson
Bob W wrote: Yesterday morning was cool and wet at the lake. http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=11448033 what kind of tree is that? Those seed pods are enormous! I think those things come out of birch trees in the provinces. Probably by osmosis or something like that. -- PDML Pe

Re: PESO - Distributors of Tracts

2010-08-17 Thread P. J. Alling
On 8/17/2010 1:59 PM, Bob W wrote: John, I prefer to think of it as a missile toting congregation, a modern update of the Crusaders. Follow our god or die, infidel! Regards, Bob S. The Crusades were not about converting people to Christianity, they were about trying to capture the so-called

Re: PESO - Distributors of Tracts

2010-08-17 Thread CheekyGeek
A lot of people confuse the Crusades with the various Inquisitions. (Cue the Monty Python: "NOBODY expects the Spanish Inquisition!") Darren Addy Kearney, NE -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit

Re:

2010-08-17 Thread mike wilson
Bob W wrote: On 8/15/2010 7:50 PM, Brendan MacRae wrote: Woot! Congratulations! You did exceptionally well and really deserve all the praise and prices... P.S. What does "woot" mean? Boris it's a nautical term originating from the days of sail. After Eric the Red had discovered Amer

Re: PESO - Chariot of the Clods

2010-08-17 Thread Cotty
On 16/8/10, frank theriault, discombobulated, unleashed: >http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.com/2010/08/chariot-of-clods.html > >She's back in therapy again... > >;-) > >Hope you enjoy. Comments welcome. Cracking shot Frank. -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche -

Re: PESO - Distributors of Tracts

2010-08-17 Thread Adam Maas
On Tue, Aug 17, 2010 at 1:59 PM, Bob W wrote: >> >> John, >> I prefer to think of it as a missile toting congregation, a modern update > of the >> Crusaders. >> Follow our god or die, infidel! >> Regards,  Bob S. >> > > The Crusades were not about converting people to Christianity, they were > abo

Re:

2010-08-17 Thread Cotty
On 17/8/10, Bob W, discombobulated, unleashed: >it's a nautical term originating from the days of sail. After Eric the Red >had discovered America he continued down the coastline to what is now >Panama. His crew portaged their longboat over the isthmus and into the >Pacific Ocean where they sailed

Re: PESO: the chips are flying

2010-08-17 Thread P. J. Alling
I wouldn't be that obvious, I guess others might be... On 8/17/2010 12:37 PM, eckinator wrote: 2010/8/15 P. J. Alling: Only if you post the IP. DNS servers don't usually propagate those translations. no they don't but depending on how you send your mail smtp headers may tell =) -- "His l

RE: PESO - Distributors of Tracts

2010-08-17 Thread Bob W
> > John, > I prefer to think of it as a missile toting congregation, a modern update of the > Crusaders. > Follow our god or die, infidel! > Regards, Bob S. > The Crusades were not about converting people to Christianity, they were about trying to capture the so-called holy land from the Musli

RE: PESO - Rainy Morning

2010-08-17 Thread Bob W
> Yesterday morning was cool and wet at the lake. > > http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=11448033 > what kind of tree is that? Those seed pods are enormous! > and > > http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=11448031 > very nice indeed B -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

PESO - Rainy Morning

2010-08-17 Thread Rick Womer
Yesterday morning was cool and wet at the lake. http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=11448033 and http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=11448031 (K7, DA 16-45) Rick -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE fro

Re: PESO: the chips are flying

2010-08-17 Thread eckinator
2010/8/15 P. J. Alling : >> > Only if you post the IP.  DNS servers don't usually propagate those > translations. no they don't but depending on how you send your mail smtp headers may tell =) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBS

Re: a real photo op

2010-08-17 Thread Bran Everseeking
On Tue, 17 Aug 2010 09:10:12 -0500 Charles Robinson wrote: > Wish I had the time and talent for this one, though. That would be a > hell of a ride. > > -Charles better to try than regret missing the chance... no? -- "Love" is that condition in which the happiness of another person is essenti

Re: I think I'll keep the k7 :-)

2010-08-17 Thread David Savage
I was invited to an event recently (basically a millinery fashion show) to take some snaps. My friend wanted to take some shots too, so I gave her the K20D, DA*16-50 & AF-540FGZ. I was shooting with the D700, AF-S 24-70mm & SB-900, but had to intervene a few times when settings got bumped. I had

Re: PESO: the chips are flying

2010-08-17 Thread P. J. Alling
On 8/17/2010 3:28 AM, eckinator wrote: 2010/8/15 P. J. Alling: Posting a link to a file on your local C: drive doesn't work very well on the internet. well if you have a fixed IP and a crappy firewall... ]=) Only if you post the IP. DNS servers don't usually propagate those translations.

Re: PESO - Distributors of Tracts

2010-08-17 Thread Tom C
Well stated Adam. And as you say it applies to not only religion but to virtually any aspect of speech under the sun. If one does a bit of research they'd find that groups like Jehovah's Witnesses, and particularly Jehovah's Witnesses have fought and won legal battles in the Supreme Court of The U

Re: a real photo op

2010-08-17 Thread Charles Robinson
On Aug 17, 2010, at 9:03, Bran Everseeking wrote: > > http://www.photographycompetitions.net/2010/08/worldnomads-com-travel-photography-schoalrship/ > Fascinating! Just for fun, I tried seeing what would happen if I spelled the URL correctly ("scholarship" instead of "schoalrship") and was di

a real photo op

2010-08-17 Thread Bran Everseeking
http://www.photographycompetitions.net/2010/08/worldnomads-com-travel-photography-schoalrship/ Prize Details: 1 x return economy airfare to Paro, Bhutan from nearest major international airport organised by World Nomads. (approx AU$3,000). 7 x day tour with JoJo’S Adventures Bhutan including all

Re: PESO - Twelfth Street at Midnight

2010-08-17 Thread wendy beard
I enjoyed :-) Liked it a lot. Wendy On Wed, Aug 11, 2010 at 6:37 AM, frank theriault wrote: > This is the street I live on.  It had rained earlier in the evening, > and I thought the dampness gave things an interesting look: > > http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.com/2010/08/twelfth-street-at-midnig

Re: [Fwd: PESO: the chips are flying] link correction

2010-08-17 Thread David J Brooks
Great shot. Well placed chip. Dave On Tue, Aug 17, 2010 at 1:20 AM, wrote: > this link should work a bit better over the net > > > http://philnortheast.com/aviewfinderdarkly/general/potw/potwmaster.htm > > Original Message > Subject: PES

Re: PESO - Chariot of the Clods

2010-08-17 Thread David J Brooks
Story to picture works great. Dave On Mon, Aug 16, 2010 at 10:53 PM, frank theriault wrote: > It took Gladys ten years of therapy to rid herself of the notion that > she was being abducted nightly by UFOs.  Then, after a particularly > nasty night of binge drinking, she passed out on a park benc

Re: PESO - Distributors of Tracts

2010-08-17 Thread Adam Maas
On Mon, Aug 16, 2010 at 8:29 PM, John Sessoms wrote: > From: CheekyGeek >> >> To those who have raised the "freedom of religion" issue with regard to a >> group's preaching/proselytizing I would only add this: the concept and >> exercise of Freedom of Religion is indeed a wonderful thing. However,

Re: OT: Little Drifters

2010-08-17 Thread Walter Gilbert
What an amazingly simple and neat idea. Thanks for sharing! On 8/17/2010 8:33 AM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: I found this photo project very interesting. Perhaps we can do something like this for a future PUG: http://www.booom.com/2010/07/17/booom-vancouver-sun-project-little-drifters

OT: Little Drifters

2010-08-17 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
I found this photo project very interesting. Perhaps we can do something like this for a future PUG: http://www.booom.com/2010/07/17/booom-vancouver-sun-project-little-drifters/ http://blog.makezine.com/archive/2010/08/more_little_drifter_boats_from_arou.html Dan -- PDML Pentax-Discuss

Re: [Fwd: PESO: the chips are flying] link correction

2010-08-17 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Great action shot! Dan On Tue, Aug 17, 2010 at 1:20 AM, wrote: > this link should work a bit better over the net > > > http://philnortheast.com/aviewfinderdarkly/general/potw/potwmaster.htm > > Original Message > Subject: PESO: the chips

Re: PESO - Distributors of Tracts

2010-08-17 Thread Bob Sullivan
John, I prefer to think of it as a missile toting congregation, a modern update of the Crusaders. Follow our god or die, infidel! Regards, Bob S. On Mon, Aug 16, 2010 at 7:45 PM, John Sessoms wrote: > From: Bob Sullivan >> >> See Rick Wormer's picture of the church and missle... > > Except that

Re: The Crash

2010-08-17 Thread Steven Desjardins
You do get a little jaded with these crashes since the rider almost always walks away or at least does nothing worse than break a bone.. Not being a PJ, I usually avoid gruesome shots but I felt this one was more dramatic than awful. of course, i also saw him walk away. It's funny that right bef

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2010-08-17 Thread Bob W
> On 8/15/2010 7:50 PM, Brendan MacRae wrote: > > Woot! > > Congratulations! You did exceptionally well and really deserve all the praise > and prices... > > P.S. What does "woot" mean? > > Boris it's a nautical term originating from the days of sail. After Eric the Red had discovered America h

Re: OT burn notice

2010-08-17 Thread eckinator
Yes. About 1/4 of what I got last time I was sacked. Overpaid provision I don't have to return. No cash. Plus a very good reference. But I sure won't ever let a boss be my friend again. It backfires. You just can't fight as hard. I decided to let it go. Can't be bothered. I just want to move on. No

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2010-08-17 Thread David Mann
On Aug 17, 2010, at 6:22 PM, Boris Liberman wrote: > P.S. What does "woot" mean? As far as I know the "correct" spelling uses zeroes, ie "w00t". I don't know why and I'm too tired to whinge about it. http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=w00t Cheers, Dave -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail

RE: OT burn notice

2010-08-17 Thread Bob W
that's a bummer. Do you get any kind of pay-off? I hope you can sort something out to your satisfaction. Bob > > Well, notice that is. Effective end of year on paper but effectively now as I > am also denied occupational rehab. Sick too long, asset turned liability. I see it > as a chance. Buck

OT burn notice

2010-08-17 Thread eckinator
Well, notice that is. Effective end of year on paper but effectively now as I am also denied occupational rehab. Sick too long, asset turned liability. I see it as a chance. Buck up and face the rap I guess =) -- Cheers Ecke - Cameras don’t shoot people. P

Re: PESO: the chips are flying

2010-08-17 Thread eckinator
NP & no offense taken I hope =) just wondering, how many tries did you need for this? Cheers Ecke 2010/8/17 Northeast Media : > thanks for pointing out the mistake in the caption. > > Phil > > - Original Message - From: "eckinator" > To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" > Sent: Tuesday, August

Re: PESO: the chips are flying

2010-08-17 Thread Northeast Media
thanks for pointing out the mistake in the caption. Phil - Original Message - From: "eckinator" To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" Sent: Tuesday, August 17, 2010 5:30 PM Subject: Re: PESO: the chips are flying Great piece of timing. But to think he's "competing in a [...] competition".

Re: PESO - Chariot of the Clods

2010-08-17 Thread eckinator
Is you gitn' all Gary Larson on us, Frankieboy? Nice shot and a fun story to spice it up =) Thanks for sharing Ecke 2010/8/17 frank theriault : > It took Gladys ten years of therapy to rid herself of the notion that > she was being abducted nightly by UFOs.  Then, after a particularly > nasty nigh

Re: I think I'll keep the k7 :-)

2010-08-17 Thread eckinator
2010/8/17 Christine Aguila : > > I've already decided that if I ever switch systems or have the money to own > gear from two systems, I'll go Nikon for sure.  But I'm very happy with my > Pentax gear for the kind of work I'm doing right now, and I just love the > lenses.  Pentax has served me well

Re: PESO: the chips are flying

2010-08-17 Thread eckinator
Great piece of timing. But to think he's "competing in a [...] competition"... sweet Jesus =) *duck&run'* 2010/8/17 Northeast Media : > It dosen't > > Perhaps this is better > http://philnortheast.com/aviewfinderdarkly/general/potw/potwmaster.htm > > - Original Message - From: "P. J. Allin

Re: PESO: the chips are flying

2010-08-17 Thread eckinator
2010/8/15 P. J. Alling : > >  Posting a link to a file on your local C: drive doesn't work very well on > the internet. well if you have a fixed IP and a crappy firewall... ]=) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the P

Re: PESO -- Untitled, (because my imagination failed me)

2010-08-17 Thread eckinator
Looks like a wheel basket case to me... 2010/8/14 P. J. Alling : >  http://dl.dropbox.com/u/1604247/PESO/PESO%20--%20%20untitledfb.html > > Equipment:  Pentax K20D w/smc Pentax FA 28-200 f3.8~5.6 > > As usual comments are welcome but may be totally ignored. > > -- > "Here's something to think abou

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