rich_
Established
Sorry to read about that rude update. Best wishes and keep up with the posts. I'm going to go vest shopping thanks to you! Best regards, Richard
Calzone
Gear Whore #1
Rich,
Take advantage of that 50% sale on that Voltec vest if you want or need the battery heated vest. There are the add ons like the battery and the fast charger.
This vest got a higher rating than the Milwaukee. Also it is machine washable, the Milwaukee is not. I can see a hunter in a tree stand using a Milwaukee M18 massive battery for warmth in a tree stand or ice fishing.
Someone bought my neck. Oh-well…
Now I’ll keep my eye out for an even better neck deal. Perhaps it was not meant to be. Also know that a plain Jane maple one piece neck that is quarter sawn likely would be better to accentuate the swamp ash body that I want to double bind for opulence by finishing in a natural clear. The idea is to be “understated” and to have that as its cool.
Not a bad thing. I’m actually glad that I lost out.
Cal
Take advantage of that 50% sale on that Voltec vest if you want or need the battery heated vest. There are the add ons like the battery and the fast charger.
This vest got a higher rating than the Milwaukee. Also it is machine washable, the Milwaukee is not. I can see a hunter in a tree stand using a Milwaukee M18 massive battery for warmth in a tree stand or ice fishing.
Someone bought my neck. Oh-well…
Now I’ll keep my eye out for an even better neck deal. Perhaps it was not meant to be. Also know that a plain Jane maple one piece neck that is quarter sawn likely would be better to accentuate the swamp ash body that I want to double bind for opulence by finishing in a natural clear. The idea is to be “understated” and to have that as its cool.
Not a bad thing. I’m actually glad that I lost out.
Cal
Calzone
Gear Whore #1
28 degrees right now, and it seems like winter approaches in baby steps. The Baby-Victorian seems tight and cozy.
After sleeping on it, the fancy neck offered at a great price for certain was not really what I wanted. Too loud looking, and pretty much I like things to be less garish, understated, and kinda eligant. All I need is a plain maple quarter-sawn neck, which is not costly.
The bling I want will be the double binding and the 1-piece swamp ash body. My hope is that it will denote a reference to a semi-hollow or hollow bodied guitar, even though it is a solid body, and I think it will kinda stand out because of this intrigue I created.
My intent would be exaggerated because swamp ash has a bold grain and my intent is a clear finish. I will let the natural wood speak for itself.
The dust is settling. I will likely place an order in December, and the bill will get paid in January in a new tax year. Nice to have a winter project. I already assembled parts from my stockpile. Meanwhile I have the double pickup Cabronita (Tele with Gretch pickups) to build out. I have on hand everything I need to build out the second Cabronita.
The Cabronita’s are single coil in sound, meaning bright with abundant treble, but are hum canceling without getting overly thick and dark. They suit me well, and are very different in sound than a vintage Tele.
Pretty much my style is plug and play, no effects unless the amp has reverb and or vibrato, and big strings for an acoustic piano like sound. The pickups I love and that I’m drawn to are low output and vintage style. The amps I favor are not high gain amps, but I love amps that promote touch sensitivity. To me high gain compresses the sound, and I want the sound to be controled by my hands.
Pretty much I have my own style, my own voice, my own approach already. Pretty much on one hand I’m still learning and advancing, but then on the other hand the potential is already evident that I have a rather mature concept and grasp that stands out. I figure I’m further along than I thought.
The Vintage 47 VA-185 I might hold off on. If Cris gets me my arch top finished, I can plug it in and see where I stand. It would be nice to have another new amp, but do I really need it? Anyways I can drag it out and maybe order one in January. Life is not about rushing. I’m retired.
My goal is next year to build up to being able to do centuries (100 mile rides) by myself. This would do wonders for my fitness because of all the hours of pumping blood. Certainly I would be a skinny yet muscular bitch. I take ownership I am a vain man, but I also want to maintain and foster my good looks.
I have a free gym membership, and I also have my Concept 2 rowing ERG.
A pretty simple life. One thing though is we will consume less and pretty much we already have what we need. Anything more is gravy.
Cal
After sleeping on it, the fancy neck offered at a great price for certain was not really what I wanted. Too loud looking, and pretty much I like things to be less garish, understated, and kinda eligant. All I need is a plain maple quarter-sawn neck, which is not costly.
The bling I want will be the double binding and the 1-piece swamp ash body. My hope is that it will denote a reference to a semi-hollow or hollow bodied guitar, even though it is a solid body, and I think it will kinda stand out because of this intrigue I created.
My intent would be exaggerated because swamp ash has a bold grain and my intent is a clear finish. I will let the natural wood speak for itself.
The dust is settling. I will likely place an order in December, and the bill will get paid in January in a new tax year. Nice to have a winter project. I already assembled parts from my stockpile. Meanwhile I have the double pickup Cabronita (Tele with Gretch pickups) to build out. I have on hand everything I need to build out the second Cabronita.
The Cabronita’s are single coil in sound, meaning bright with abundant treble, but are hum canceling without getting overly thick and dark. They suit me well, and are very different in sound than a vintage Tele.
Pretty much my style is plug and play, no effects unless the amp has reverb and or vibrato, and big strings for an acoustic piano like sound. The pickups I love and that I’m drawn to are low output and vintage style. The amps I favor are not high gain amps, but I love amps that promote touch sensitivity. To me high gain compresses the sound, and I want the sound to be controled by my hands.
Pretty much I have my own style, my own voice, my own approach already. Pretty much on one hand I’m still learning and advancing, but then on the other hand the potential is already evident that I have a rather mature concept and grasp that stands out. I figure I’m further along than I thought.
The Vintage 47 VA-185 I might hold off on. If Cris gets me my arch top finished, I can plug it in and see where I stand. It would be nice to have another new amp, but do I really need it? Anyways I can drag it out and maybe order one in January. Life is not about rushing. I’m retired.
My goal is next year to build up to being able to do centuries (100 mile rides) by myself. This would do wonders for my fitness because of all the hours of pumping blood. Certainly I would be a skinny yet muscular bitch. I take ownership I am a vain man, but I also want to maintain and foster my good looks.
I have a free gym membership, and I also have my Concept 2 rowing ERG.
A pretty simple life. One thing though is we will consume less and pretty much we already have what we need. Anything more is gravy.
Cal
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Calzone
Gear Whore #1
Gold is getting crushed because of dollar strength. Right now the markets got the Trump Bump, but let’s see how this plays out…
A report has the idea that tariffs could work with a depreciating U.S. Dollar to keep inflation at bay. Pretty much a gamble.
The “Calzone” thinks that these changes could work initially, but over time fail turning into big mistakes.
Pretty much high risk and a gamble. Also the deficit is not being addressed, and likely even more debt will get piled on.
In the end the debt has to be paid or default is the consequence. As I say, “The money has to come from somewhere.”
So in the short term gold is getting crushed. This may go on for a while, but in the longer term it will go up again.
Warren Buffet sold a lot of stock and is sitting on cash. What does this mean? Hmmm…
Cal
A report has the idea that tariffs could work with a depreciating U.S. Dollar to keep inflation at bay. Pretty much a gamble.
The “Calzone” thinks that these changes could work initially, but over time fail turning into big mistakes.
Pretty much high risk and a gamble. Also the deficit is not being addressed, and likely even more debt will get piled on.
In the end the debt has to be paid or default is the consequence. As I say, “The money has to come from somewhere.”
So in the short term gold is getting crushed. This may go on for a while, but in the longer term it will go up again.
Warren Buffet sold a lot of stock and is sitting on cash. What does this mean? Hmmm…
Cal
Nokton48
Veteran
Morning Devil Cal,
Best to you and hang in there.
First Test of NPL 8x10 HRU 1000mm F32 18 pops Octobox by Nokton48, on Flickr
First test of Negative Lab Pro, a program which converts large format negatives (small ones too) into nice looking positives. This is 8x10 Fuji HRU XRAY Film, D23 replenished. Neg copied with Sony Nex-7 (36mp) with 50mm Zeiss F2.8 Touit, an AWESOME optic.
1000mm f16 Rodenstock Apo Ronar test, I adjusted the curves and prefer this new version.
18 pops effective f64 aperture. Two stops were required to compensate for bellows draw. The 8x10 Norma is infinitely extendable. I could have upped the power pack to something bigger, but in this case I decided to go with multiple pops. Beautiful wrap around lighting and notice the attractive specular catch lights, thanks to the Broncolor Octobox 150.
Best to you and hang in there.
First Test of NPL 8x10 HRU 1000mm F32 18 pops Octobox by Nokton48, on FlickrFirst test of Negative Lab Pro, a program which converts large format negatives (small ones too) into nice looking positives. This is 8x10 Fuji HRU XRAY Film, D23 replenished. Neg copied with Sony Nex-7 (36mp) with 50mm Zeiss F2.8 Touit, an AWESOME optic.
1000mm f16 Rodenstock Apo Ronar test, I adjusted the curves and prefer this new version.
18 pops effective f64 aperture. Two stops were required to compensate for bellows draw. The 8x10 Norma is infinitely extendable. I could have upped the power pack to something bigger, but in this case I decided to go with multiple pops. Beautiful wrap around lighting and notice the attractive specular catch lights, thanks to the Broncolor Octobox 150.
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PaulW128
Well-known
Cal,
Very sorry to hear the news. Wishing you all the best.
Paul
Very sorry to hear the news. Wishing you all the best.
Paul
Calzone
Gear Whore #1
Everyone,
Thanks for all the best wishes.
The time to be anxious I figure is 11:45 AM when I have my appointment with my urologist on Monday.
After having a 12 segment biopsy, I feel confident that this woman will not butcher me, and that she is a skilled surgeon. I know I have top-shelf care.
I’m in great spirits. At this point it is what it is and Monday I’ll find out how serious this is, and what can be done.
All 12 samples showed Cancer, but only 5 were the more aggressive Interductal Carcinoma. Weapon of choice is radiation.
Until Monday it is an oh-well.
Know that the MRI allowed all the points of interest to be targeted. I am at a stage past “watch and wait.” Pretty much I need some form of treatment, this is a given…
Cal
Thanks for all the best wishes.
The time to be anxious I figure is 11:45 AM when I have my appointment with my urologist on Monday.
After having a 12 segment biopsy, I feel confident that this woman will not butcher me, and that she is a skilled surgeon. I know I have top-shelf care.
I’m in great spirits. At this point it is what it is and Monday I’ll find out how serious this is, and what can be done.
All 12 samples showed Cancer, but only 5 were the more aggressive Interductal Carcinoma. Weapon of choice is radiation.
Until Monday it is an oh-well.
Know that the MRI allowed all the points of interest to be targeted. I am at a stage past “watch and wait.” Pretty much I need some form of treatment, this is a given…
Cal
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Calzone
Gear Whore #1
Devil Dan,
That scan and positive looks mighty great.
A question is how does this digital scanning scale down to 135 and 120? Of course large format has more to give of everything.
Cal
That scan and positive looks mighty great.
A question is how does this digital scanning scale down to 135 and 120? Of course large format has more to give of everything.
Cal
Calzone
Gear Whore #1
“Maggie” is digging in.
I don’t rely on the Internet so much as being factual or truthful. I would not want to waste my time, or second guess my urologist.
My friend Dave had internal radiation for his treatment, meaning radioactive seeds were placed within the area of the tumors to kill off the Cancer cells.
I mentioned Dave’s experience to my urologist, and she says that is old technology and is no longer used. Still in Maggie’s searching as my medical proxy they list both internal and external radiation treatments.
The external radiation I think is a proton beam from an accelerator like perhaps a cyclotron or linear accelerator. Maggie’s research suggests it might be 5 weeks of 5 days a week of treatment.
Pretty much radiation treatment becomes like a part-time job.
So I joke around about being a skinny bitch because I remain a pretty-boy, but there also could be hormone therapy to inhibit say Human Growth Hormones or Testosterone that promote growth. So I might become a skinny-bitch from a new angle.
The son-in-law came over with the grandson. I brought the grandson up into my music studio, and for him he was in guitar heaven. I plugged in a few guitars and he had a lot of fun.
The studio visit made his day, and he had Maggie pick him up and bring him back into the studio to explain to her in a hyper animated way all the excitement he had.
He is 2 years and 2 1/2 months old and weighs 38 pounds. Realize that when I was in 9th grade my weight class on the wrestling team was under 89 pounds. I’d say that he is going to be big like a Viking.
While Maggie digs in, I kinda just have a normal day. Last night was a rough night for her, but I slept well because of the gym workout. I also did well with my guitar practice.
I guess the point here is that I am kinda use to or immune to these crisis like situations. I have control of fear and other emotions, so I can remain rational, concentrate, and move forward.
I spoke of being a “better-man” at that Brattleboro Breakfast in October with Moon Unit Zappa sitting to my right, and Melisa Newman, Paul Newman and Joanne Woodward’s middle daughter. This is kinda what I’m talking about. My oppressive experiences have given me a supper power of being a better-man.
Here at RFF I was called “cocky.” I was also called out as being like a rich dentist by this guy named Matt who worked at B&H in the used department because this mucho entitle jerk had Leica envoy. Point is my shooting a Leica was well earned, and I saved and sacrificed to afford all of my gear with blood, sweat and tears.
As far as being cocky, I have already lived through what would of destroyed many a men. My level of confidence is high for a reason. I also have the feeling and notion that now is not my time. I feel confident about this.
Cal
I don’t rely on the Internet so much as being factual or truthful. I would not want to waste my time, or second guess my urologist.
My friend Dave had internal radiation for his treatment, meaning radioactive seeds were placed within the area of the tumors to kill off the Cancer cells.
I mentioned Dave’s experience to my urologist, and she says that is old technology and is no longer used. Still in Maggie’s searching as my medical proxy they list both internal and external radiation treatments.
The external radiation I think is a proton beam from an accelerator like perhaps a cyclotron or linear accelerator. Maggie’s research suggests it might be 5 weeks of 5 days a week of treatment.
Pretty much radiation treatment becomes like a part-time job.
So I joke around about being a skinny bitch because I remain a pretty-boy, but there also could be hormone therapy to inhibit say Human Growth Hormones or Testosterone that promote growth. So I might become a skinny-bitch from a new angle.
The son-in-law came over with the grandson. I brought the grandson up into my music studio, and for him he was in guitar heaven. I plugged in a few guitars and he had a lot of fun.
The studio visit made his day, and he had Maggie pick him up and bring him back into the studio to explain to her in a hyper animated way all the excitement he had.
He is 2 years and 2 1/2 months old and weighs 38 pounds. Realize that when I was in 9th grade my weight class on the wrestling team was under 89 pounds. I’d say that he is going to be big like a Viking.
While Maggie digs in, I kinda just have a normal day. Last night was a rough night for her, but I slept well because of the gym workout. I also did well with my guitar practice.
I guess the point here is that I am kinda use to or immune to these crisis like situations. I have control of fear and other emotions, so I can remain rational, concentrate, and move forward.
I spoke of being a “better-man” at that Brattleboro Breakfast in October with Moon Unit Zappa sitting to my right, and Melisa Newman, Paul Newman and Joanne Woodward’s middle daughter. This is kinda what I’m talking about. My oppressive experiences have given me a supper power of being a better-man.
Here at RFF I was called “cocky.” I was also called out as being like a rich dentist by this guy named Matt who worked at B&H in the used department because this mucho entitle jerk had Leica envoy. Point is my shooting a Leica was well earned, and I saved and sacrificed to afford all of my gear with blood, sweat and tears.
As far as being cocky, I have already lived through what would of destroyed many a men. My level of confidence is high for a reason. I also have the feeling and notion that now is not my time. I feel confident about this.
Cal
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Calzone
Gear Whore #1
A reminder: a strong dollar exports inflation since commodities are priced in dollars.
Second reminder: remember that exported inflation caused high food prices, hungry children, and then Arab Spring.
Third reminder: Commodities like food and energy are traded in U.S. Dollars.
Fact is that the EURO is approaching parity with the U.S. dollar.
This dollar strength is also driving down gold prices. Hmmm…
Then this has a profound effect on developing countries that hold loans priced in U.S. Dollars because dollar strength in currency exchange makes dollars more expensive and costly.
Is it possible that Warren Buffet has cash on the sidelines to buy bonds that will likely have a high interest rate? Hmmm…
Pretty much when the Trump Bump dies out and becomes a Trump Dump, interest rates will rocket. People with cash will be in a good position. Also having cash allows buying assets at sale prices.
What is Warren Buffet thinking?
BTW my string order came in today. Happy-happy…
Did you vote for all this?
Cal
Second reminder: remember that exported inflation caused high food prices, hungry children, and then Arab Spring.
Third reminder: Commodities like food and energy are traded in U.S. Dollars.
Fact is that the EURO is approaching parity with the U.S. dollar.
This dollar strength is also driving down gold prices. Hmmm…
Then this has a profound effect on developing countries that hold loans priced in U.S. Dollars because dollar strength in currency exchange makes dollars more expensive and costly.
Is it possible that Warren Buffet has cash on the sidelines to buy bonds that will likely have a high interest rate? Hmmm…
Pretty much when the Trump Bump dies out and becomes a Trump Dump, interest rates will rocket. People with cash will be in a good position. Also having cash allows buying assets at sale prices.
What is Warren Buffet thinking?
BTW my string order came in today. Happy-happy…
Did you vote for all this?
Cal
ASA 32
Well-known
So sorry to hear your news, but I know you are a level-headed guy and a fighter and will stay positive.
Calzone
Gear Whore #1
Consumers hold one trillion dollars in credit card debt. Ouch…
Credit card interest rates are around 20%. Ouch…
Mighty scary if there is a recession. High debt levels make a recession worse.
Pretty much when it happens it will be mighty painful.
Cal
Credit card interest rates are around 20%. Ouch…
Mighty scary if there is a recession. High debt levels make a recession worse.
Pretty much when it happens it will be mighty painful.
Cal
Phil_F_NM
Camera hacker
Cal,
As you say, a good outlook is key in recovery. It's excellent you have that outlook. One thing I often think about in times of stress, actually comes from the movie Apollo 13. It's the scene after the explosion, when the three astronauts are on edge and beginning to argue. Lovell (played by Tom Hanks) raises his voice and states that after all the arguing, they are still going to be in the exact same situation. It's a good thing to remember that after all the huffing and puffing which stress brings, we all usually come back to the same situation that brought us there. So then why get bent out of shape? Better to take the cool, calm path and not have any unproductive stress. Good on you.
Phil
As you say, a good outlook is key in recovery. It's excellent you have that outlook. One thing I often think about in times of stress, actually comes from the movie Apollo 13. It's the scene after the explosion, when the three astronauts are on edge and beginning to argue. Lovell (played by Tom Hanks) raises his voice and states that after all the arguing, they are still going to be in the exact same situation. It's a good thing to remember that after all the huffing and puffing which stress brings, we all usually come back to the same situation that brought us there. So then why get bent out of shape? Better to take the cool, calm path and not have any unproductive stress. Good on you.
Phil
Calzone
Gear Whore #1
Tomorrow the grandson to break up the day.
Pretty sure he will want to head to my music room.
Oh-well.
We look to be celebrating Thanksgiving as guests. I get a break.
There is this thing in Peekskill called the Turkey Trot. Pretty much buy a turkey that will feed a family in need that lives in Peekskill. Our friend Cynthia runs this and a farm to table shelter.
Our son-in-law figures he will go back to Yonkers. His wife, the “Creature,” looks to being groomed to be the next Principal in her school that got recognized as a Blue Ribbon School.
The “kids” figured out on their own that walking away from a New York pension and moving from New York was a very big mistake. “Maggie” and I let them make the mistake and kept quiet. Know that government pensions are not taxed at all in New York, 100% tax free. Pretty much dumb to move.
Saw a Japanese film called “A Beautiful Day.” The story is about this humble guy who lives in Tokyo and who’s job is cleaning public toilets. Of course the Mega-LOP-A LAS is a stunning and interesting place visually. The protagonist is a retro simple man into 70-80,s American music on cassettes, shoots film, and rides a bike. Pretty much is a simple guy like me.
Anyways this is a happy guy. This film taught Maggie a lot and set a good example. She revealed the protagonist reminded her of me. LOL.
Prime example of how women dismiss, disregard, and never listen to men.
Anyways there currently a lot of appreciation of my lazy-slacker ways, my simplicity, how I don’t embrace technology, am caught up in my retro interests. So now Maggie suddenly thinks I’m a smart and interesting guy that she might listen to.
Cal
Pretty sure he will want to head to my music room.
Oh-well.
We look to be celebrating Thanksgiving as guests. I get a break.
There is this thing in Peekskill called the Turkey Trot. Pretty much buy a turkey that will feed a family in need that lives in Peekskill. Our friend Cynthia runs this and a farm to table shelter.
Our son-in-law figures he will go back to Yonkers. His wife, the “Creature,” looks to being groomed to be the next Principal in her school that got recognized as a Blue Ribbon School.
The “kids” figured out on their own that walking away from a New York pension and moving from New York was a very big mistake. “Maggie” and I let them make the mistake and kept quiet. Know that government pensions are not taxed at all in New York, 100% tax free. Pretty much dumb to move.
Saw a Japanese film called “A Beautiful Day.” The story is about this humble guy who lives in Tokyo and who’s job is cleaning public toilets. Of course the Mega-LOP-A LAS is a stunning and interesting place visually. The protagonist is a retro simple man into 70-80,s American music on cassettes, shoots film, and rides a bike. Pretty much is a simple guy like me.
Anyways this is a happy guy. This film taught Maggie a lot and set a good example. She revealed the protagonist reminded her of me. LOL.
Prime example of how women dismiss, disregard, and never listen to men.
Anyways there currently a lot of appreciation of my lazy-slacker ways, my simplicity, how I don’t embrace technology, am caught up in my retro interests. So now Maggie suddenly thinks I’m a smart and interesting guy that she might listen to.
Cal
Calzone
Gear Whore #1
Phil,
Apollo 13 is an amazing story.
Grumman built the Lunar Excursion Module (LEM), and the engineers figured out a way to slingshot around the moon’s orbit to gain a trajectory back towards earth. The LEM was not engineered for 3 people, nor was it meant to be a life raft.
This was a very proud monment.
If you believe in good and evil, or good verses evil, a positive outlook favors the good and a good outcome. Research in Cancer studies has shown that a positive mental attitude contributes to the outcome and recovery.
Also it pretty much is a leap of faith and hope. I believe in divine intervention, and also that I have a destiny of sorts that I’m not yet aware of. Something is going on, that I don’t understand, something I can’t control, that is beyond my control. This is not my ego or being narci.
Anyways something is happening, and it seems like I’m being groomed…
Know that I’m not religious, anyways especially organized religion. I take the good though from each. From the Jews I take it to be a better man. I do feel I am chosen.
I am a follower of Jesus and Mohammad. I am also somewhat a Buddhist.
Not sure where all this is going, but I know I am not close to my destiny yet. I know there is a deeper meaning to my life than I now understand, something beyond just me.
Retirement for me is an awakening and a second life. My mind wanders, and wonders. I find myself somehow on a journey, and I don’t know where all this is heading.
Perhaps, the thought came to mind on Wednesday, that maybe my mission is just to take care of “Maggie” to make her happy.
Cal
Apollo 13 is an amazing story.
Grumman built the Lunar Excursion Module (LEM), and the engineers figured out a way to slingshot around the moon’s orbit to gain a trajectory back towards earth. The LEM was not engineered for 3 people, nor was it meant to be a life raft.
This was a very proud monment.
If you believe in good and evil, or good verses evil, a positive outlook favors the good and a good outcome. Research in Cancer studies has shown that a positive mental attitude contributes to the outcome and recovery.
Also it pretty much is a leap of faith and hope. I believe in divine intervention, and also that I have a destiny of sorts that I’m not yet aware of. Something is going on, that I don’t understand, something I can’t control, that is beyond my control. This is not my ego or being narci.
Anyways something is happening, and it seems like I’m being groomed…
Know that I’m not religious, anyways especially organized religion. I take the good though from each. From the Jews I take it to be a better man. I do feel I am chosen.
I am a follower of Jesus and Mohammad. I am also somewhat a Buddhist.
Not sure where all this is going, but I know I am not close to my destiny yet. I know there is a deeper meaning to my life than I now understand, something beyond just me.
Retirement for me is an awakening and a second life. My mind wanders, and wonders. I find myself somehow on a journey, and I don’t know where all this is heading.
Perhaps, the thought came to mind on Wednesday, that maybe my mission is just to take care of “Maggie” to make her happy.
Cal
Calzone
Gear Whore #1
The Croatian translation of “Maggie’s” book came out.
The photo on the cover these uses is my shot.
Cal
The photo on the cover these uses is my shot.
Cal
jszokoli
Well-known
Cal,
I'm hoping for the best for you. I can second the recommendation for “A Beautiful Day.”
Joe
I'm hoping for the best for you. I can second the recommendation for “A Beautiful Day.”
Joe
Calzone
Gear Whore #1
Joe,
Many thanks. The film showed how public toilets were architectural examples of art.
The film to me was about individuality and also about having a sanctuary. The protagonist also was a man of honor, yet held no judgement. Lots of themes evident, but I’m not so sure everyone would see them.
The amusing experience for me is the “awakening” in “Maggie.” For 27 years she saw no beauty in my retro manners, my avoidance of technology, and I was judged severely for all my quirks.
My gear: cameras, bikes, guitars, amps, was looked upon as clutter and a collection of junk of little value. My simplicity was made fun of and was eccentric. My simplicity held no honor and got no respect.
Maggie is much changed after viewing this film. I’m mucho glad that she is embracing simplicity.
The things I warned her about: the commercialization; the commodification; and the co-opting of ones creativity being controled and contained by others; got in her face. I don’t have to do a “I told you so.” She understands fully what I knew when only 21-22 years old in my dealings with Ivan Karp and his gallery OK Harris.
Things eventually went full circle.
Cal
Many thanks. The film showed how public toilets were architectural examples of art.
The film to me was about individuality and also about having a sanctuary. The protagonist also was a man of honor, yet held no judgement. Lots of themes evident, but I’m not so sure everyone would see them.
The amusing experience for me is the “awakening” in “Maggie.” For 27 years she saw no beauty in my retro manners, my avoidance of technology, and I was judged severely for all my quirks.
My gear: cameras, bikes, guitars, amps, was looked upon as clutter and a collection of junk of little value. My simplicity was made fun of and was eccentric. My simplicity held no honor and got no respect.
Maggie is much changed after viewing this film. I’m mucho glad that she is embracing simplicity.
The things I warned her about: the commercialization; the commodification; and the co-opting of ones creativity being controled and contained by others; got in her face. I don’t have to do a “I told you so.” She understands fully what I knew when only 21-22 years old in my dealings with Ivan Karp and his gallery OK Harris.
Things eventually went full circle.
Cal
Calzone
Gear Whore #1
The heating season has begun when I shut down the dehumidifier in my basement because the cycling of the furnace is adiquit to dry the basement air.
My guitars also reacted and all the tunings went slightly flat as the wood which is hydroscopic dries out a tad.
My acoustic guitars already have been humidified to avoid cracks and damage.
I am enjoying the snug coziness of the Baby-Victorian.
Next Thursday they predict some rainy days to happen. Let’s see. I’d like to dampen the risk of brush and wild fires.
I got a second call from a real estate agent about my sister’s house out in Oakdale Long Island. She died only a short while ago and like vultures they are inquiring about trying to sell the house.
I have a feeling it likely is the same real estate company. The first time I politely mentioned her passing and requested no further contact with my family, but this time I went off.
I think I will call back the number to find out the real estate agency, and start to dig in. Might start calling the State ttorney General and file a complaint. I will also try to think of something clever to focus my anger.
Back in art school we has an assignment to maximize an outcome with the least effort. Someone took three pieces of 8 1/2x11 and wrote “Perception and its signs class is canceled” and taped to the three doors that were the entrance to the art studio.
Pretty much it canceled the class, no students even went in to check. Every student responded the same. Luis thought it was a great, the professor for the class.
Know that terrorism or shouting “Fire” in a crowded theater was clearly indicated as a no-no.
Iron Mike’s father in-law who was involved in real estate, taught me how to get people evicted, sued, and have their cars repo’ed. Pretty much minding his business. He had no problem having the county Sheriff confiscate property to get his money. “It is just business,” he said, “Nothing personal.”
So I need to o through my phone log. If in fact this was the same real estate company, and if they call again. I will try to sue them at least in small claims court, and maybe I might call upon some of my nasty lawyer friends.
There is also harassment charges. I asked them not to contact my family… nicely… If it happens again I’ll flip the switch…
I have some work to do.
Cal
My guitars also reacted and all the tunings went slightly flat as the wood which is hydroscopic dries out a tad.
My acoustic guitars already have been humidified to avoid cracks and damage.
I am enjoying the snug coziness of the Baby-Victorian.
Next Thursday they predict some rainy days to happen. Let’s see. I’d like to dampen the risk of brush and wild fires.
I got a second call from a real estate agent about my sister’s house out in Oakdale Long Island. She died only a short while ago and like vultures they are inquiring about trying to sell the house.
I have a feeling it likely is the same real estate company. The first time I politely mentioned her passing and requested no further contact with my family, but this time I went off.
I think I will call back the number to find out the real estate agency, and start to dig in. Might start calling the State ttorney General and file a complaint. I will also try to think of something clever to focus my anger.
Back in art school we has an assignment to maximize an outcome with the least effort. Someone took three pieces of 8 1/2x11 and wrote “Perception and its signs class is canceled” and taped to the three doors that were the entrance to the art studio.
Pretty much it canceled the class, no students even went in to check. Every student responded the same. Luis thought it was a great, the professor for the class.
Know that terrorism or shouting “Fire” in a crowded theater was clearly indicated as a no-no.
Iron Mike’s father in-law who was involved in real estate, taught me how to get people evicted, sued, and have their cars repo’ed. Pretty much minding his business. He had no problem having the county Sheriff confiscate property to get his money. “It is just business,” he said, “Nothing personal.”
So I need to o through my phone log. If in fact this was the same real estate company, and if they call again. I will try to sue them at least in small claims court, and maybe I might call upon some of my nasty lawyer friends.
There is also harassment charges. I asked them not to contact my family… nicely… If it happens again I’ll flip the switch…
I have some work to do.
Cal
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Morning Devil Cal,
New Copy Setup in Studio by Nokton48, on Flickr
I've been copying RC Silver prints in my Enlarging Room, with ambient LED lighting. I have decided to move my Minolta Copy Stand into the studio area, and leave it set up on a permanent basis. From Harbor Freight a rolling cart (I have several), with an Apple Box Riser on the top shelf, makes a strong base with wheels for the copy stand. Easy to move around as I please. Recently donated to me, a pair of Broncolor Impact 300J Impacts, with well used strobe tubes working perfectly, and a nice matched pair. Standard Impact Reflector, attached 3M Polarizing Filters on both lights. Camera for 35mm film is a Minolta SRT-101 with SRT Diopter Eyepiece Correction, SRT Cable Release, 50mm F3.5 MC Macro Rokkor, and 55mm Minolta Hooded Polarizing Filter. All filters set for maximum polarization, lighting balanced to 1/3 fstop with Broncolor Incident Strobe Meter. With Ilford PanF+ rated at EI 25, I'm at F16 without polariizer exposure correction, so I did a bracketed series at 1/2 stops to establish a good baseline. This is a pretty good setup I'm intending to leave up all the time, and it's easily movable. I also intend to use the setup for copying flat art and I have a Skier Box for digitizing negatives with the same setup. This will evolve.
I have hundreds and hundreds of rolls of 35mm and 120 rolls to digitize. The Skier Box System is a Godsend and will make speedy work of all of it. The Touit Zeiss Autofocus Macro lens is so sharp, it razor defines the individual grains in the 35mm film. Also it will work with 4x5 Negatives from your Devil Christian and Linhofs. I use a lightbox to digitize 5x7 and 8x10 negatives.
New Copy Setup in Studio by Nokton48, on FlickrI've been copying RC Silver prints in my Enlarging Room, with ambient LED lighting. I have decided to move my Minolta Copy Stand into the studio area, and leave it set up on a permanent basis. From Harbor Freight a rolling cart (I have several), with an Apple Box Riser on the top shelf, makes a strong base with wheels for the copy stand. Easy to move around as I please. Recently donated to me, a pair of Broncolor Impact 300J Impacts, with well used strobe tubes working perfectly, and a nice matched pair. Standard Impact Reflector, attached 3M Polarizing Filters on both lights. Camera for 35mm film is a Minolta SRT-101 with SRT Diopter Eyepiece Correction, SRT Cable Release, 50mm F3.5 MC Macro Rokkor, and 55mm Minolta Hooded Polarizing Filter. All filters set for maximum polarization, lighting balanced to 1/3 fstop with Broncolor Incident Strobe Meter. With Ilford PanF+ rated at EI 25, I'm at F16 without polariizer exposure correction, so I did a bracketed series at 1/2 stops to establish a good baseline. This is a pretty good setup I'm intending to leave up all the time, and it's easily movable. I also intend to use the setup for copying flat art and I have a Skier Box for digitizing negatives with the same setup. This will evolve.
I have hundreds and hundreds of rolls of 35mm and 120 rolls to digitize. The Skier Box System is a Godsend and will make speedy work of all of it. The Touit Zeiss Autofocus Macro lens is so sharp, it razor defines the individual grains in the 35mm film. Also it will work with 4x5 Negatives from your Devil Christian and Linhofs. I use a lightbox to digitize 5x7 and 8x10 negatives.
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