Re: PESO - Mr. Dickey Throws a K

2015-09-09 Thread Matthew Hunt
On Wed, Sep 9, 2015 at 10:42 AM, Knarf wrote: > I watch it for the cheerleaders. That's the beer guy, Frank. -- 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 directio

Re: PESO - Mr. Dickey Throws a K

2015-09-09 Thread Knarf
; >> 15 minutes of excitement compacted into 3 hours. >> >> Kenneth Waller >> http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller >> >> - Original Message - From: "Knarf" >> Subject: Re: PESO - Mr. Dickey Throws a K >> >>

Re: PESO - Mr. Dickey Throws a K

2015-09-09 Thread P.J. Alling
om: "Knarf" Subject: Re: PESO - Mr. Dickey Throws a K On a baseball scorecard "K" denotes a strikeout. Everything you wanted to know about scorecards: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baseball_scorekeeping As it turns out, in this case it should be a backwards "K"

Re: PESO - Mr. Dickey Throws a K

2015-09-07 Thread Ken Waller
e park in your mouth'. -Original Message- >From: Knarf >Subject: Re: PESO - Mr. Dickey Throws a K > >It's Alexander Keith's India Pale Ale. > >Used to be a wonderful, very hoppy (as true IPAs are) ale locally brewed in >Halifax, Nova Scotia. It was almos

Re: PESO - Mr. Dickey Throws a K

2015-09-07 Thread Knarf
nethwaller > >----- Original Message - >From: "Knarf" >Subject: Re: PESO - Mr. Dickey Throws a K > > >> >http://knarfdummyblog.blogspot.ca/2015/09/for-ken-sans-hot-dogs.html?m=1 >> >> Cheers, >> >> frank >> >>

Re: PESO - Mr. Dickey Throws a K

2015-09-07 Thread Knarf
Message - >From: "Knarf" >Subject: Re: PESO - Mr. Dickey Throws a K > > >> On a baseball scorecard "K" denotes a strikeout. >> >> Everything you wanted to know about scorecards: >> >> https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baseball_scorekeeping

Re: PESO - Mr. Dickey Throws a K

2015-09-06 Thread Bob W-PDML
Ooh, you can be so wounding! :0) B > On 7 Sep 2015, at 02:46, ann sanfedele wrote: > > So next year then? > > a > >> On 9/6/2015 5:39 PM, Bob W-PDML wrote: >> Thanks - I would never have guessed. >> >> I'll save the Wikipedia article for when I'm old and in a rest home. >> >> B >> >> >

Re: PESO - Mr. Dickey Throws a K

2015-09-06 Thread Ken Waller
Yep, that's baseball. 15 minutes of excitement compacted into 3 hours. Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: "Knarf" Subject: Re: PESO - Mr. Dickey Throws a K On a baseball scorecard "K" denotes a s

Re: PESO - Mr. Dickey Throws a K

2015-09-06 Thread ann sanfedele
So next year then? a On 9/6/2015 5:39 PM, Bob W-PDML wrote: Thanks - I would never have guessed. I'll save the Wikipedia article for when I'm old and in a rest home. B On 6 Sep 2015, at 22:08, Knarf wrote: On a baseball scorecard "K" denotes a strikeout. Everything you wanted to know a

Re: PESO - Mr. Dickey Throws a K

2015-09-06 Thread John
It's not as complicated as scoring Cricket. On 9/6/2015 5:39 PM, Bob W-PDML wrote: Thanks - I would never have guessed. I'll save the Wikipedia article for when I'm old and in a rest home. B On 6 Sep 2015, at 22:08, Knarf wrote: On a baseball scorecard "K" denotes a strikeout. Everythin

Re: PESO - Mr. Dickey Throws a K

2015-09-06 Thread Knarf
I know the last major league game I went to was pre-millenium so I guess it's been decades for me, too. Thanks for the kind words, most appreciated! Cheers, frank On 5 September, 2015 9:49:15 PM EDT, Rick Womer wrote: >Very nice, atmospheric shot, Frank. I haven't been to a baseball game >in

Re: PESO - Mr. Dickey Throws a K

2015-09-06 Thread Knarf
Yeah, I looked closely and didn't see a single pro sports PJ in any other boxes. LOL! Thanks, John! On 5 September, 2015 2:24:55 PM EDT, John wrote: >I think the lens you had provided you with the best effect considering >where you were seated. The best seats for enjoying the game are not >nec

Re: PESO - Mr. Dickey Throws a K

2015-09-06 Thread Bob W-PDML
Thanks - I would never have guessed. I'll save the Wikipedia article for when I'm old and in a rest home. B > On 6 Sep 2015, at 22:08, Knarf wrote: > > On a baseball scorecard "K" denotes a strikeout. > > Everything you wanted to know about scorecards: > > https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/

Re: PESO - Mr. Dickey Throws a K

2015-09-06 Thread Knarf
On a baseball scorecard "K" denotes a strikeout. Everything you wanted to know about scorecards: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baseball_scorekeeping As it turns out, in this case it should be a backwards "K" as the batter did not swing and took a called third strike ("went down looking", in

Re: PESO - Mr. Dickey Throws a K

2015-09-06 Thread Ken Waller
Mr. Dickey Throws a K http://knarfdummyblog.blogspot.ca/2015/09/for-ken-sans-hot-dogs.html?m=1 Cheers, frank On 5 September, 2015 12:49:32 PM EDT, Ken Waller wrote: But it doesn't show any BEER or hot dogs ! -Original Message- From: Paul Subject: Re: PESO - Mr. Dickey Thro

Re: PESO - Mr. Dickey Throws a K

2015-09-06 Thread Knarf
The corporate boxes are a bit high up but we got a good look at the whole field. Then we could watch the replay on the giant screens in the booth. :-) Personally I prefer lower deck about 1/2 way between 1st and home for the best view of the action. But the box has it's advantages. Thanks for

Re: PESO - Mr. Dickey Throws a K

2015-09-06 Thread Bob W-PDML
What does 'throw a K' mean? It's a nice photo. The sport seems a bit crowded, tucked into that little corner of the field. B > On 6 Sep 2015, at 20:59, Knarf wrote: > > Kind of echoes my thoughts when I looked at the photo, Paul. Except my > favourite bit is the batter, body anticipating t

Re: PESO - Mr. Dickey Throws a K

2015-09-06 Thread Knarf
Thanks, Ann! :-) Glad you enjoyed. Cheers, frank On 4 September, 2015 11:52:02 PM EDT, ann sanfedele wrote: >Yes indeedy - decisive moment precisely > >ann > >On 9/4/2015 11:43 PM, Paul wrote: >> Great pix! Shows the essence of baseball - the pitcher after the >ball >> is gone, the ball in

Re: PESO - Mr. Dickey Throws a K

2015-09-06 Thread Knarf
Kind of echoes my thoughts when I looked at the photo, Paul. Except my favourite bit is the batter, body anticipating the pitch. The ump's body position was pretty cool, too Thanks for the comment! Cheers, frank On 4 September, 2015 11:43:03 PM EDT, Paul wrote: >Great pix! Shows the essence

Re: PESO - Mr. Dickey Throws a K

2015-09-06 Thread Knarf
: Friday, September 4, 2015 7:29:28 PM >Subject: PESO - Mr. Dickey Throws a K > >So Wednesday night our company got a corporate box at The Dome to watch >the Blue Jays and the Cleveland First Nations ("Indians" is so >offensive) so I jumped at the chance. Never been to

Re: PESO - Mr. Dickey Throws a K

2015-09-06 Thread Knarf
Thank you Matthew! Cheers, frank On 4 September, 2015 10:32:39 PM EDT, Matthew Hunt wrote: >On Fri, Sep 4, 2015 at 10:29 PM, Knarf >wrote: > >> http://knarfdummyblog.blogspot.ca/2015/09/mr-dickey-throws-k.html?m=1 >> >> Jays won. Maintained their lead over the hated Yankees. I got free >beer

Re: PESO - Mr. Dickey Throws a K

2015-09-05 Thread Knarf
http://knarfdummyblog.blogspot.ca/2015/09/for-ken-sans-hot-dogs.html?m=1 Cheers, frank On 5 September, 2015 12:49:32 PM EDT, Ken Waller wrote: > >But it doesn't show any BEER or hot dogs ! > >-Original Message- >>From: Paul >>Subject: Re: PESO - Mr. Dic

Re: PESO - Mr. Dickey Throws a K

2015-09-05 Thread Rick Womer
Very nice, atmospheric shot, Frank. I haven't been to a baseball game in decades. Rick On Sep 4, 2015, at 10:29 PM, Knarf wrote: > So Wednesday night our company got a corporate box at The Dome to watch the > Blue Jays and the Cleveland First Nations ("Indians" is so offensive) so > I jum

Re: PESO - Mr. Dickey Throws a K

2015-09-05 Thread John
I think the lens you had provided you with the best effect considering where you were seated. The best seats for enjoying the game are not necessarily the best seats for photographing the game action. To make most effective use of a long lens photographing baseball, you need to be seated where yo

Re: PESO - Mr. Dickey Throws a K

2015-09-05 Thread David J Brooks
Frank got the free stuff us regular ball game attendees pat $11:50 a beer and $8 for a dog.:-0 Dave On Sat, Sep 5, 2015 at 12:49 PM, Ken Waller wrote: > > But it doesn't show any BEER or hot dogs ! > > -Original Message- >>From: Paul >>Subject: Re:

Re: PESO - Mr. Dickey Throws a K

2015-09-05 Thread Ken Waller
But it doesn't show any BEER or hot dogs ! -Original Message- >From: Paul >Subject: Re: PESO - Mr. Dickey Throws a K > >Great pix! Shows the essence of baseball - the pitcher after the ball >is gone, the ball in mid-flight, the batter and catcher waiting for the

Re: PESO - Mr. Dickey Throws a K

2015-09-05 Thread Mark C
Looks like you had a great view - excellent timing on this image. On 9/4/2015 10:29 PM, Knarf wrote: So Wednesday night our company got a corporate box at The Dome to watch the Blue Jays and the Cleveland First Nations ("Indians" is so offensive) so I jumped at the chance. Never been to a

Re: PESO - Mr. Dickey Throws a K

2015-09-04 Thread ann sanfedele
Yes indeedy - decisive moment precisely ann On 9/4/2015 11:43 PM, Paul wrote: Great pix! Shows the essence of baseball - the pitcher after the ball is gone, the ball in mid-flight, the batter and catcher waiting for the ball to arrive and...best of all, the ump poised to make the call. -p

Re: PESO - Mr. Dickey Throws a K

2015-09-04 Thread Paul
Great pix! Shows the essence of baseball - the pitcher after the ball is gone, the ball in mid-flight, the batter and catcher waiting for the ball to arrive and...best of all, the ump poised to make the call. -p On 9/4/2015 9:29 PM, Knarf wrote: So Wednesday night our company got a corporate

Re: PESO - Mr. Dickey Throws a K

2015-09-04 Thread Jack Davis
Wonderful! Almost looks staged. Just terrific, Frank J - Original Message - From: "Knarf" To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" Sent: Friday, September 4, 2015 7:29:28 PM Subject: PESO - Mr. Dickey Throws a K So Wednesday night our company got a corporate box at The Dom

Re: PESO - Mr. Dickey Throws a K

2015-09-04 Thread Matthew Hunt
On Fri, Sep 4, 2015 at 10:29 PM, Knarf wrote: > http://knarfdummyblog.blogspot.ca/2015/09/mr-dickey-throws-k.html?m=1 > > Jays won. Maintained their lead over the hated Yankees. I got free beer. Can't argue with any of that, and Dickey is one of my wife's favorites (she's a Mets fan). Well done.

PESO - Mr. Dickey Throws a K

2015-09-04 Thread Knarf
So Wednesday night our company got a corporate box at The Dome to watch the Blue Jays and the Cleveland First Nations ("Indians" is so offensive) so I jumped at the chance. Never been to a box before; it was pretty cool. Free beer. To be more accurate, "beer that someone else paid for". Wha