8/17/08 Captain Jack's Repossession Repo Cruise to PC thru TPC #3

[Andrew DEREK UK]

Another AWESOME newsletter.


Thanks Tom.

Agreed

Thank you

 

[Andrew DEREK UK]

Good morning have a good Sunday

Hard frost here overnight-cold!​

 

[daipp]

Good morning have a good Sunday

Hard frost here overnight-cold!​

Morning Andrew !!

Frost here as well, Helen's black car is white this morning

David

 

[eeyorelvr10]

So to celebrate (paid the taxes), I went out and got a new Canon 40D body

Andy

Congrats on the new cameras!

That's the same camera I'm looking at. Please let me know how you both like it.

I just fired it up (I think I broke the bank buying one 8G Xtreme III and three 4G Xtreme III CF cards). It does sound different - almost 'too light', in the mirror/shutter dept. The 40D is a replacement for my 10D (and the wife's 20D).

I'll see what it can do tomorrow, the sun is slowly sinking here, and I can't summon the energy to drive the 2 miles to the coast for Sunset LOL.

I did notice that the Raw images are between 11MB and 15MB a piece - yowser.

Andy

Hery Andy - not sure if its me or what but the trigger is SUPER sensitive. Ended up shooting SEVERAL hundred shots. I usually shoot about 350-450 shots per whole soccer game. Well, this time, I shot over 550 shots. I guess its trigger happy! Not much weight needed to shot it. So if you got a heavy finger like me - may take a couple of times of using to sensitize yourself to it.

I just looked over the shots - took me over an hour but must say - overall - I am DEFINITELY pleased with this one. I thought I wasn't because I was so used to my other one but a girl (and guy for that matter) can really get to like this one!

Took a couple of times before I was familiar with the menu and browsing but I definitely the bigger screen. I ended up putting a screen protector (the kind you put on an ipod) and it worked rather well and much cheaper than the ones they sell for about $20-$30 ones.

Your right about the body - however, whatever lens you put on it definitely puts the weight on. I ended up having to put my monopod on it. I was shooting with the 100-400 mm lens and it got too heavy for me.

The 5 frames per second is a big improvement and becomes invaluable when you see it back. During the game - 5 girls crashed and one had her head hit - (she was fine) but it was really neat (not for the girl) but neat for me to see it after the fact and see how they all ended up in the dog pile.

I will have to play with the other options too. I dont' usually shoot raw as I don't have the software to finalize the shots. Besides - who has time to play with just one image? I knew the size in raw was a deterrment for me so I just stick to jpeg for now.

OH - if you don't have them - I highly sugges getting the new IS lenses - they are definitely a godsend. Although I did find that I don't use the 70-200mm too much. I should have returned it and not let the guy talk me out of it. Right now I'm using the 24-105 and the 100-400 more. But you never know what happens during the PC. It may become my favorite one.

OH OH OH! Did I tell you I managed to snag an open box Olympus 790SW from Best Buy for $180? Its usually $300 but someone in the dept was tired of seeing it and put it up on clearance. Had a small problem with the battery and when I when back the following day - the store manager was pissed that it had been marked down so much. Apparently - it was below their cost. So I got a replacement battery for $20 after making a big stink about how BB should have checked if the battery worked or disclosed it. I mentioned bad faith and words like that and seems I got a replacement battery for free and another one for $20 (usually they run about $50). Guess it pays to be persistent. I originally bought it to give to my niece but it found a home in my drawer. Its the waterproof one up to 10 ft so when my hand is tired of carrying such a big camera - I can use my point and shoots - the 770SW and the 790SW. BTW, in March Olympus will come out with a 1030SW - drop proof from 6 ft with a 10.1 megapixels and waterproo up to 33 ft like the 770. So those wanting a fairly decent point and shoot might want to wait until then. In talking to the guy in the camera dept - he says many stores will probably want to get rid of their 770 and 790 inventory for this one. The 1030 will run about $400. So my suggestion - check them out.


Oh and the camera works wonders! So easy to change the picture modes. I like it already!

OK enough camera talk for now - sorry - didn't mean to go off - I just get so excited.

 

[eeyorelvr10]

Sorry I forgot - MONICA! -- CONGRATS on your son. Its a godsend when a caring teacher comes into your life.

Anyway, am noticing I'm making too many typing mistakes so off to bed I go - ta ta for now!

 

[arlenesp]

Laura, looks like you were burning the midnight oil??? Seems you got a "steal" from BB. I can just imagine the look on the mgrs face when he found out it was discounted. I'm bringing you to haggle prices for me.

58 currently going to 84 high today. Full moon this week.

Hope everyone has a super day

 

[Andrew DEREK UK]

Morning Andrew !!

Frost here as well, Helen's black car is white this morning

David

Morning, yes, a bit white today, going now in the Sun.

 

[mtt-swd]

Good Morning Pirates
I hope everyone will have a wonderful Sunday.
Prayers & Pixiedust to all who needs it.
Happy Birthday to all that I have missed.

 

[Andrew DEREK UK]

Good Morning Pirates
I hope everyone will have a wonderful Sunday.
Prayers & Pixiedust to all who needs it.
Happy Birthday to all that I have missed.

Morning and the same for you!

 

[bellelinus]

Good morning everyone -- thanks to Tom for another stellar job with the newsletter!

Yesterday the girls and I spent the day with friends who have a country home in Connecticut. There was lots of snow and we sledded for literally hours. It's so nice to have the dogs off leash too. If I load my pictures I'll post a few -- it was beautiful there.

Hope everyone has a lovely day.

 

[crzy4dals]

http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=23251806&postcount=143

Here is the video from GMA

 

[Nutty4Disney]

http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=23251806&postcount=143

Here is the video from GMA

Thanks for the link. I hadn't seen it before. I want to be on Castaway Cay. Oh well only 6 more months...and 14 days.

Another great job on the newsletter Tom.

Went to get the paper this morning and heard the birds singing. Does that mean spring is on the way? I hope so this winter has seemed very, very long and I am ready for spring.

I finally found some mail with my PO Box address on it. So looks like I will be getting my $500 back. Mickey bars are on me.

 

[daipp]

Morning, yes, a bit white today, going now in the Sun.

I nipped out just before dinner to Argos and it was still cold but sunny - not Castaway Cay sunny - but you know what I mean.

David

 

[Andrew DEREK UK]

I nipped out just before dinner to Argos and it was still cold but sunny - not Castaway Cay sunny - but you know what I mean.

David

Yes picked up so I an DS went for a five mile walk!

 

[daipp]

Andrew - take a look at the UK Planning Forum - someone is asking for YOUR help under "Cruise Question" !!

David

 

[Andrew DEREK UK]

Andrew - take a look at the UK Planning Forum - someone is asking for YOUR help under "Cruise Question" !!

David

Thanks I will have a look.

PS

Have they opened up 8/17/08 Captain Jack's Repossession Repo Cruise to PC thru TPC #4, and not told us, no one has been around for days?

Or am I on the 8/17/08 Wonder thread again?

 

[justmestace]

http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=23251806&postcount=143

Here is the video from GMA

How awesome would THAT be!! And I just love Clayton....but to me, he will always be DJ HOLLYWOOD! He's really moved up the DCL ladder quickly.

 

[PBader]

Yes, well, we're still working on the adult job aspect.....

I knew you would appreciate the analogy.

 

[PBader]

OK enough camera talk for now - sorry - didn't mean to go off - I just get so excited.

 

[PBader]

I finally found some mail with my PO Box address on it. So looks like I will be getting my $500 back. Mickey bars are on me.

That's great, it didn't take you too long
We have a listing on that from when we owned a body shop in the early 90's, apparently it is the electric deposit. I am going to call about it Tuesday.