12/09/06 Cruise Continued ~ Pirating Bananas DIS Geekorama Part 2 Part 14

[becka]

Becka - I would say I'm sorry, but

TAKE WHAT YOU CAN!!!!!!

Yeah, yeah, yeah......

 

[pyramid2000]

I am way behind, but I saw this when I posted, and just wanted to tell Andy he is learning a lot!

My preference for this kind of shooting is to set the ISO speed as high as it will go (1600 on the xt) and set the camera to shutter priority (TV). Even at ISO 1600, I find the "noise" in the photos acceptable for night or show action shots. All my Magic show shots were shot at ISO 1600. I then set the shutter speed to a speed that I think will stop the motion (at least 1/125 - maybe 1/250 experiment) make sure that the flash is turned OFF also. That will make sure you stop action, and will automatically set the aperture for the exposure. Also set the photo quality to the highest.

You can set the lighting to Tungsten if you want, but that is really for what we think of as "white" light bulbs. If there are colored lights, that does not apply as much. The other nice thing with digital, is you can color correct in the computer, instead of in the camera, so you don't HAVE to do that kind of setting unless you want to.

I know you are gone Caroline, and I'm sorry I did not see this sooner.

Pretty neat stuff, eh Andy!

John1

I have NO idea what you guys are talking about! Well, maybe just a tiny bit.

 

[pyramid2000]

OK I see you guys are slacking today. How will you hit 64K by tonight?

I now believe that it will not happen...

 

[DSharpe]

If I don't STOP eating so much I won't be able to wear anything that I packed!!

 

[pyramid2000]

Doesn't that look like fun V!?

You may not be crafty, but you shoot great pictures!

 

[pyramid2000]

I'm off the boards for two days and am behind 3000 posts .

Nice job guys!

There is a mission Mickey! You need to help! Recruit. RECRUIT!!!

 

[becka]

I now believe that it will not happen...

I was suprised the last few days how many posts there were but my most recent prediction is that we will not hit 70k before the cruise. I had said 64k but I think it will be a little more when all is said and done. People are busy packing and some are actually already on the way so it is only natural that talk will have to fall off a little bit this week.

 

[pyramid2000]

This time next week the early seating DISers will be sitting down in Lumiere's for our first dinner together!!!

And us late nighters will be getting our appetizers!!

 

[pyramid2000]

How many sweaters or jackets does everyone bring?

I am mainly thinking about Giona - because if he can spill on it - he will. I was planning on 2 cotton sweaters and one fleece hoodie and his Mickey rain jacket. I just think it might not be enough.

I am now thinking of not doing wash unless we have an emergency.

I can't seem to pare down Giona's clothes - usually I pack too much for DD. But she doesn't really get dirty. Should I just close my eyes and take out several things and hope for the best?

I guess I can just buy something on the ship if I need to.

I am just filling for as much space as I have. If it more chilly, what a reason for a new sweatshirt!

 

[becka]

Doesn't that look like fun V!?

You may not be crafty, but you shoot great pictures!

Thanks! I have to say I really love this new camera (George ). It is so much faster than our old camera and really allows me to get great shots.

 

[goofyforlife]

i can hang out for a little while....

Gotta go sleep with a doctor at the hospital in about an hour

 

[becka]

And us late nighters will be getting our appetizers!!

We will be getting ready for the Welcome Aboard Variety Show!!! Do you think they will have a guy in a banana suit make an appearance?

 

[goofyforlife]

And us late nighters will be getting our appetizers!!

and for us it'll be showtime......

 

[pyramid2000]

MMM there's a Ron Jon's next to the port. Lots of beach wear there. And, it's open 24 hours.

We'll be there Friday night after DTD!!

 

[goofyforlife]

Went to Giant today......

Got my $20 of stuff and have my certificate for free POTC DMC on tuesday...

 

[pyramid2000]

Didn't see if she posted, but the bandana ironing is DONE!. She did the first 40 or so and I did about 50 last night and the other 90 today...I hate ironing...burned myself so many times...

AW!!!! that hurt...AWW...that hurt....AWWW that hurt.....irons can get hot...

Now we just need to pack them...ok, this may take a while...

 

[becka]

Nathan just finished his 5th and final dose of Zithromax and not a tear was involved....it is a pre-cruise miracle. Now I just need to finish my penicillan and hopefully we all can be completely cured.

 

[becka]

What is the cruise packing rule? Pack everything then take back out half of what you have packed? I keep looking at all of this stuff and it just seems like so much....

 

[pyramid2000]

OK here's my "pic of the day". It's Cristmas themed.

He got 3 feet up in the tree. Notice, no glass ornaments this year.

Too cute!

 

[goofyforlife]

the stuff you had to buy was junk but the holiday is coming....

i bought:

two containers EDY's light ice cream $1.99@
two bag of baked lay's $2.00@
bag of lay's chips $2.50@
three bottles of gatorade $1.00@ (but i'm bringing on the trip; good to add to bottled water)
two 6pks of aquafina flavored water $2.99@ (bringing those with us; too)