Dave1291 Posted August 17, 2022 Share Posted August 17, 2022 The days of "Pro Photographers" are just about done I think. I gave it up when I saw kids from Japan showing up en mass on the Ohio State Football sidelines had every piece of Nikon gear they made. Much cheaper in Japan and many of them had parents who worked for Nikon so it was even cheaper/free or dirt cheap. They had the best and newest auto focus gear you could buy. Not me Sherlock, I know when to say when. One of the guys I know jumped in with them and he always had the latest and greatest. Thing was he got told the University didn't need him and they were pulling his passes last year. No explanation other than they were changing things w/the photographers. Even the guys from large papers weren't going to get two passes like they used to. Today the University is providing the majority of the photos released to papers. The kids w/the gear and the OSU/MI game a couple years ago when Braxton Miller the OSU QB got hit in the knee w/someone's gear walking by him just prior to the game. It also gives those Journalism/Photo majors an opportunity to build a resume. Another thing that comes into play is all of us "old guys" shot primarily in Back & White AND WE kept our negatives. An envelope full of pics for the guys workin the parking lot will ALWAYS get you a great parking spot! The Uni wanted the negatives so they could put them into their athletic photo archive so they could sell reprints to the public. Seriously? I was asked many times for my negatives and sat on them. Ha! Today B&W or color w/one stroke on the keyboard. We're done unless you've got 40k to spend. Wedding photos? NP cause uncle Charlie has his cell and is gonna cut your throat after you set the shots up. Practically zero reprints so no money to be made there. Toast! Done! I'd have done yours for free Bill. 😂 😂 Family rate! 😎 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MicroMara Posted August 17, 2022 Share Posted August 17, 2022 The forecasted rain front that should finally bring the precious water doesn´t reach Germany ...still no rain in sight, but heavy clouds all over 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave1291 Posted August 17, 2022 Share Posted August 17, 2022 Been a while since I've heard that one George! Thanks! Might have to pull that one later. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnJ Posted August 17, 2022 Share Posted August 17, 2022 @Marvel those Playing For Change videos are always a "feel good" listen and one of the best things since WWIII started late `19. Everything (mostly not physical) is decimated and not too many realize it for what it is. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave1291 Posted August 19, 2022 Share Posted August 19, 2022 Ok, just WHAT is going on in here? Too quiet! Seems to be a monsoon out @grasshopper's way. Hope his wife made it home so he didn't have to run that fishin boat up to pick her up. Youngest said it's been pouring in Phoenix and tonight's weather map hasn't changed. Not good! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grasshopper Posted August 20, 2022 Share Posted August 20, 2022 it's all good. I was busy yesterday. Over at the neighbor's, cutting weeds. Paying for it today. Getting up and down is a bit slow. wife made it home fine. She did go through some water. She was doubting her early out today... until she got a call from a gal that was trying to get to the school shortly after wife got home.. turned into an adventure... a wash party. It pays to keep a few non-perishable munchies in the car. Some extra clothing, too 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave1291 Posted August 20, 2022 Share Posted August 20, 2022 @grasshopper ya had me wondering! Glad she's home. Just take a couple tylenol for those aches and pains. hahahaha The neighbor appreiciated it though. Score any good stuff next door? We know ur watching that place like a hawk! 😂 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnJ Posted August 20, 2022 Share Posted August 20, 2022 Feel like I need to score some good stuff from around the corner like I did long ago. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MicroMara Posted August 20, 2022 Share Posted August 20, 2022 18 hours ago, grasshopper said: it's all good. Over at the neighbor's, cutting weeds. Paying for it today. Getting up and down is a bit slow. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MicroMara Posted August 20, 2022 Share Posted August 20, 2022 It rained last night , not much , a fresh land rain over 6 hours. Is not particularly much but has cooled the air. During the day it is only max 77F . It's still late summer but it's getting autumn ....the first trees are losing their leaves, the green is fading and changing colors to natural fall colors. Our annual Sea Side Taint Festival had started yesterday. Many german pop / rock bands are playing there, lot´s of international food bar, many many taints and approx. 1,5 Mio Visitors w/in 2 weeks . Hasn´t happened the last 3 years because of CoVid, so this time our folks are hungry for this event 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grasshopper Posted August 20, 2022 Share Posted August 20, 2022 2 hours ago, Dave1291 said: @grasshopper ya had me wondering! Glad she's home. Just take a couple tylenol for those aches and pains. hahahaha The neighbor appreiciated it though. Score any good stuff next door? We know ur watching that place like a hawk! 😂 The stand mixer.... a stove and cupboard... our kitchen isn't finished. We do have a stove. I hate the damn thing. The burners pulse heat. It is made that way... Like a thermostat.... I like a constant heat. One burner doesn't pulse.... it goes WOT. The part costs more than we paid for the stove or the "new" one. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave1291 Posted August 20, 2022 Share Posted August 20, 2022 @grasshopper good job! Keep those peepers open. Stay dry! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grasshopper Posted August 21, 2022 Share Posted August 21, 2022 4 hours ago, Dave1291 said: Just take a couple tylenol for those aches and pains. hahahaha ....you can call it that if you like. and then I cut weeds down here.... today I half joke abot it taking 3 hours to get that 50 feet from the doghouse. I can find a lot to do along the way LOL 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnJ Posted August 21, 2022 Share Posted August 21, 2022 Geeze the rain isn't stopping long enough for the grass to dry here this week. It's getting deep. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grasshopper Posted August 21, 2022 Share Posted August 21, 2022 Our grass/weeds aren't as thick as yours. I cut 'em wet. It does get a little messy. I come in covered in green mush. Almost cow pie... smells much better 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnJ Posted August 21, 2022 Share Posted August 21, 2022 I like the smell of fresh cut grass, except in the spring and fall when it kicks up the pollen! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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JohnJ Posted August 21, 2022 Share Posted August 21, 2022 Everything is reminding me of FL lately. Speedos and spandex just ain't right sometimes! (shakes head smiley) Got just about shaken out of the bed at 4am today with a short strong t-storm. Made the 20 oz minimum at almost 5 then laid down for an hour at 8. made 20 more a big salad with blue cheese and the pork tenderloin is almost ready. Not bad for a gray day. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grasshopper Posted August 22, 2022 Share Posted August 22, 2022 Howzit? I buggered my back a little more. Moved the stove by myself. Dragged it acrass the yard on a 4 wheel cart.... I think it's a luggage cart from a hotel. The stove fit nicely on it. I was hoping to get it here before the rain. That didn't happen. I got soaked. I put a tarp over the stove. The cart is ours now, too. It has a bar for hanging items. Took the tarp back and was offered a marble top wine cart. It has wheels, so, I dragged it home. It is fairly new. No idea what I'm gonna do with it. I may save the marble and toss the rest. I needed some 1in X 4in [or 6] to build a cabinet for under the cupboard. There were some wooden bedrails. That'll do. Snagged 3. They were all together.... I don't know where #4 is. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnJ Posted August 22, 2022 Share Posted August 22, 2022 It'll give you more to do when you back relaxes.. Muscular or skeletol? 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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