tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20666162.post4184156581463068247..comments2024-01-30T22:53:34.269-08:00Comments on Musings of an Intrepid Commuter: irondadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17821323482397075170noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20666162.post-50207232361132601332008-03-02T00:33:00.000-08:002008-03-02T00:33:00.000-08:00A thought about your contraption: Isn't there some...A thought about your contraption: <BR/>Isn't there some sort of experimental vehicle registration available? Works for home-built aircraft. If the Feds can recognize one-off workmanship, surely Oregon can.Krysta in MKEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07101287869577972478noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20666162.post-35875401826863562782008-03-01T21:20:00.000-08:002008-03-01T21:20:00.000-08:00As for putting the load offset left, if it were of...As for putting the load offset left, if it were offset right he'd disturb oncoming traffic (in a major way). You want it on the side the driver is not, in other words, and it has nothing to do with weight. It allows him to give a wide berth to pass fixed objects, without constant worry he will side swipe it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20666162.post-35475260251256180212008-03-01T18:40:00.000-08:002008-03-01T18:40:00.000-08:00Dan:The D40 is an SLR with interchangeable lenses....Dan:<BR/><BR/>The D40 is an SLR with interchangeable lenses.<BR/>The G9 and the Powershot <BR/>are not!<BR/><BR/>The recording device/chip in digital <BR/>photography is attractive to dust.<BR/>Therefore I suggest to my clients<BR/>) yes I do advise on photographic<BR/>matters to specific clients(<BR/>that they first determine why they<BR/>want to go the digital imagery route, <BR/>then identify what they normally photograph.<BR/>If it is family/children/pets(Sophie?)/trips<BR/> (on a motorcycle or similar) then I <BR/>suggest what is termed in the <BR/>industry as a point and shoot.<BR/><BR/>The name is somewhat of a misnomer<BR/>however it means the lense is fixed<BR/>in place, it is NOT removable under <BR/>normal circumstance. Given your <BR/>love of the two-wheeled transportation <BR/>device such a camera<BR/>would be ideal.<BR/><BR/>The Nikon D40 is 6.1 megapixel, the D40X <BR/>(10.1 megapixel) now discontinued has <BR/>been replaced by the D60, (10.1 megapixel) <BR/>more money and more toys/options.<BR/>As noted take your time in choosing<BR/>another camera. One point, which <BR/>many people tend to forget:<BR/>over time, digital images, saved <BR/>in one format or another can be lost <BR/>or discarded, or the technology changes<BR/> to render the saved format obsolete. <BR/>What happened to 5.25 floppy disks <BR/>for example? Film though, when <BR/>processed returns a negative.<BR/>If you still have a film camera and <BR/>shoot print film, have the lab <BR/>(say Walmart or Costco)make a<BR/>compact disc of the images. <BR/>Then you have a more or less <BR/>computer usable image. <BR/>You'll have the negatives, <BR/>the prints/images on a compact<BR/>disc which in turn will allow you<BR/>to either print them at home on<BR/>a colour ink-jet printer (and any<BR/>colour ink-jet printer will do a <BR/>reasonable job, you don't require <BR/>fancy hardware), and you can also <BR/>use those film based images to<BR/>illustrate both the blog and also<BR/>perhaps work related speeches <BR/>and lectures. They are computer viable! <BR/><BR/>What you require is something<BR/>digital, handy enough to slip <BR/>into a pocket (may I suggest <BR/>you get a similar camera for Katie), <BR/>and perhaps a similar perhaps <BR/>more sophisticated point and <BR/>shoot for yourself. The S5 and<BR/>the G9 are good, you might also<BR/> perhaps look at a G7,<BR/>still in the lineup, less money.<BR/><BR/>Take your time, you're making an investment.<BR/><BR/>Now why a camera to Katie? You<BR/>have been married for what, <BR/>25 years or more? How many <BR/>photographs of you, yes you <BR/>IronDad does Katie have, or <BR/>other members of the family <BR/>for that matter?<BR/><BR/>When my Dad died in 1982 at age 62<BR/>(same age as I am now) the family <BR/>discovered few photographs of him. <BR/>I had taken some photos<BR/>thankfully. However as a Dad<BR/>you're always taking the photos.<BR/>And rarely in the picture. <BR/>Get some photos of yourself, please.<BR/>'Cause when you're gone Dan, you're gone. <BR/>Go take some photos of <BR/>your grandmother, now. Your<BR/> grandfather is buried at the top <BR/>of the hill; yes take photos of <BR/>the grave site. What ever you <BR/>believe in is not the point, where <BR/>he has been laid to rest is the point. <BR/><BR/>Photographs record your history, <BR/>keep it sacred as it were but <BR/>take the photos! And of you <BR/>in particular! Maybe we can even <BR/>get a photograph of you beside <BR/>Sophie. Don't hide yourself Dan.<BR/><BR/>If you want some help choosing a <BR/>camera drop me a private e-mail<BR/>to ootvart at cogeco.ca<BR/><BR/>PS Look at Scooter In the Sticks..he shoots both film and<BR/>digital.Brycehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15760433604853253299noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20666162.post-24675911074304048522008-03-01T17:09:00.000-08:002008-03-01T17:09:00.000-08:00Bryce,Thanks so much for the information. I'll ch...Bryce,<BR/>Thanks so much for the information. I'll check out the G9. All I want to be able to do is compensate exposures for different lighting and get better zoom capabilities. I know about the megapixel thing. My plans don't include making hugely blownup photos so the 6.1 is fine for me.<BR/><BR/>I was under the impression that the D40 was an SLR. Have to dig deeper. <BR/><BR/>It's amazing how much information the bloggers and readers can share with each other. Maybe I'll be shipping cameras to Canada for repairs!irondadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17821323482397075170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20666162.post-1113609461571039392008-03-01T16:34:00.000-08:002008-03-01T16:34:00.000-08:00As to photo gear...May i suggest one of the fancie...As to photo gear...<BR/>May i suggest one of the <BR/>fancier point and shoots?<BR/><BR/>Right now the leading contender is <BR/>a Canon G9. Go to www.dpreview.com<BR/>as a website and look at the various<BR/>varieties of cameras. <BR/><BR/>What you probably need is something<BR/>that looks like a Single Lens Reflex like the D40 however is not.<BR/><BR/>The Canon G9 is good ditto the <BR/>Power Shot S5 which looks like <BR/>an SLR is not and is a darn good deal. You probably want something that is easy to handle. Going the digital route like a D40 can be fraught with problems.<BR/><BR/>Keep in mind too, the megapixel race is like a horsepower race For most of what you do for web sites or similar something between 6 and 8 megapixels is more<BR/>than adequate.<BR/>(BTW an 8 megapixel shot, full<BR/>frame will give you a colour print<BR/>of about 24 inches by 36 inches , be sharp as a tack and have no <BR/>out of focus areas.<BR/><BR/>Most of the Canon point and shoots are nice because they operate on<BR/>standard AA cells. I use Energizer<BR/>AA cells in my camera where possible.(Nikon F100 time 2)<BR/>Now granted I am mostly all film but frequently have a digital handed to me to repair that<BR/>has messed up along the way...the Canon point and shoots are a good<BR/>bang for the buck.<BR/><BR/>Take your time and ask around for<BR/>a reputable photographic retailer.<BR/><BR/>BTW keep in mind most digital hardware has a finite life;<BR/>usually five years or so. Then something goes wrong and it's often cheaper to replace than repair.<BR/><BR/>Drop me a direct note if you need <BR/>more information.Brycehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15760433604853253299noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20666162.post-40643613323166900562008-03-01T12:39:00.000-08:002008-03-01T12:39:00.000-08:00Stacy,I always consider it a privilege to be the o...Stacy,<BR/>I always consider it a privilege to be the one to sign a student's card. It implies to me that we've accomplished something meaningful together. You're doing pretty good to remember Sophie. Although I have to say I'm a little let down that you remembered her over me! :)<BR/><BR/>Jon,<BR/>You had to go and remind us, didn't you? For those who don't remember, Jon's referring to the picture of the gal with the short shorts on the back of a sport bike. She's a passenger and a lot of her is hanging off both sides of the bike! I'd think I'd rather see the box car!<BR/><BR/>Bryce,<BR/>Actually, I seldom use the camera phone. Mostly I'm using a point and shoot Kodak digital. It's an EasyShare C643 with 6.1 megapixels.<BR/>My goal at some point is to replace it with something like the Nikon D40. I'd like more ability to adapt to situations. I'm pretty limited in exposure settings, etc., with the Kodak. The problem is the 5 to 6 hundred dollar price tag for the Nikon or similar Canon.<BR/><BR/>Conchscooter,<BR/>Exactly! <BR/><BR/><BR/>Take care,<BR/>Danirondadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17821323482397075170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20666162.post-28498592119809478212008-02-29T20:18:00.000-08:002008-02-29T20:18:00.000-08:00Sheriff's deputies can be so narrow minded, and t...Sheriff's deputies can be so narrow minded, and there you were on the verge of greatness.Conchscooterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08016331487463993200noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20666162.post-45252988072805424952008-02-29T19:07:00.000-08:002008-02-29T19:07:00.000-08:00Probably off to be scrapped.However it could be al...Probably off to be scrapped.<BR/>However it could be also have been<BR/>purchased to be used as a storage shed, sans wheels.<BR/><BR/>As to transporting rail vehicles<BR/>by roads. It's quite common in the UK; mind their loading gauge, is about half the height of North American railways. Their trains are small.<BR/>It is the preferred way of moving damaged locomotives to repair shops. it is also how preserved steam locomotives are often shifted from one disconnected from the main line preserved railway to another.<BR/> Here in North America the Thomas the tank engine is probably the most common locomotive seen on a highway.<BR/><BR/>And you've just solved another mystery for me. What kind of camera do you use for the photos<BR/>on the blog.Brycehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15760433604853253299noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20666162.post-60638028188093108192008-02-29T13:30:00.000-08:002008-02-29T13:30:00.000-08:00Frightening - nearly as scary as the unforgetable...Frightening - nearly as scary as the unforgetable <A HTTP://BP0.BLOGGER.COM/_P-M5UIOCLIC/R2QEHAA4KSI/AAAAAAAAAIW/JYXOHU0AOC0/S1600-H/CRACK2.BMP HREF="" REL="nofollow" HREF_> female pillion</A> from you December blog. <BR/><BR/>Keep up the good work.<BR/><BR/>JonAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20666162.post-57343938045931977202008-02-29T12:42:00.000-08:002008-02-29T12:42:00.000-08:00Dan,Just wanted to let you know how much I've been...Dan,<BR/><BR/>Just wanted to let you know how much I've been enjoying your blog! It took me a few days to catch up through the archives -- I really wish I'd read your post on the cone weave before I failed my BRT the first time around. :)<BR/><BR/>I thought Sophie seemed familiar, then I checked my BRT completion card and lo and behold, your signature was on the instructor line! So thanks for watching the lot of us during my retest, too.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08868185323401784682noreply@blogger.com