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Since I haven't stopped by this website for several years, I thought I'd tease you all a bit. Yesterday and today have been the stuff of dreams weather-wise. High of about 77 degrees, but with a nice breeze to keep one from sweating. Mostly sunshine with a few fluffy, beautiful clouds. I hope...

Sorry for your loss. I've always loved your photos of her.

That is the day I most dread....and there is no way to prepare for it. I'm so sorry for your loss. I think our hobby of trying to capture the light can be of some help (if anything can). I hope that memories of the good times will bring you some consolation during this time of grief and loss.

I think some of the videos that I have seen are hilarious where they show some disheveled college student who is excited that he has made made $280 (on paper) in one day. And meanwhile the hedge fund has lost hundreds of millions. Makes me wonder if the trading platform Robinhood ("Steal from...

I just hope the Reddit mob happens to drive up a stock I own, so I can sell it at the top.

It's absolute chaos.

or in calling it corny

Great plan, Tony. She'll love her new turntable.

and for further reading.... Why Do I Need a Phono Preamp for My Turntable? - Sound Matters

The 120 is popular for it's built-in phono pre-amp and USB connectability.....but the DJ needs neither of those "features" so the 140X drops them and the company spends the money on things more important to a DJ, like a more industrial suspension system to keep loud sounds and bouncing floors in...

Hmmmm. The LP140X does not have a built-in phono preamp. You won't be able to use that with powered speakers (I don't think) without first going into a phono preamplifier.

It puts the seller in a real bind when the shipper is the REASON for the return. The USPS needs to get blown up and start from scratch. Or just stick to delivering mail and leave package delivery to the ones that can do it properly. The problem is all the money is in packages. They need to...

You must have misunderstood me, Sue. I am NOT anti sci-fi. I just haven't seen anything good from the Stars Wars brand since the 80s. I obviously haven't seen it all, but I just lost interest in anything with their branding. Maybe I'll check out Dark Matter since you both recommend it.

When the original Star Wars came out, I was in grade school....and named Luke. I've put up with people doing the "Luke, I am your father" in horrible Darth Vader voices ever since then. I LOVED that first movie....bought a bunch of the toys and played with them. I loved the Empire Strikes Back...

If you like the idea of building your own, you could buy the edifier speakers and then you could build your own cabinets.

I haven't heard them, but they get good reviews. I think they are likely a good price to performance buy. And if she loves listening to records, you can get her an upgrade for next Christmas (if she even sees the need for one)

at my record shop, I suggest that if the max budget for the turntable alone is under $300.....the only two choices for a NEW turntable are the ones debated about it here..... U-Turn Orbit Plus VS. Audio Technica AT-LP120 turntable? If the budget can be stretched upwards a bit, one can get a...

Thanks Chris, if I make any of these, I'll be sure to share some photos ;)

i'm ready for more recipe ideas from camera enthusiasts

Sad news. I always enjoyed his contributions to the forums....both his photos and his chat about gear.

I hope so...I nearly took an eye out with that jewelers screwdriver

Well, I finally gave up trying to attach my strap to my camera and have ordered this second set of rings. Seems dumb that I need some triangular rings to connect my camera to my circular rings on the strap, but we'll see.

mouldy bread won't kill you.....I eat it all the time seems like I just listen to my wife...... https://www.npr.org/sections/thesalt/2017/04/21/523647669/is-it-safe-to-eat-moldy-bread

I've always been able to do it my a fingernail, but this one is twice as thick. I finally stopped when I felt like I was about to tear off the entire nail!

I've tried this method....I need to find a screwdriver with a thinner head.

I can NOT for the life of me spread the little metal ring wide enough apart to slip it in to the eye hole on the camera. These are the thickest, stiffest rings I have ever encountered. Is there some kind of tool I can buy to help in this process? I really don't want to smash my camera, but...

one of my favorite ukulele songs.... and perfect for these trying times. I'm more of a dog guy than a cat guy, but I always sing along and it makes me feel better.

I thought for sure this was a Hawkwind thread. This is NOT space rock.....but I dig it.

Monty Norman came up with that twangy guitar bit, the rest is John Barry gold. R.I.P, Sean Connery.

that's "progress" ;) I really can't picture a micro SD card in a SD card adapter rattling loose (even IF you were going off-roading). YMMV....no guarantees expressed or implied.

Why not just use a full-size SD card ? Sorry, I just read that your computer doesn't have a standard sized SD card slot. I recently bought a standard sized SD card (that encompasses as micro-SD card) for the same reason (but in reverse). My computer has a standard-sized SD slot and my portable...

That may be where the definition is heading, but that word really started it's life with a broader meaning ..... "aware of the facts". But language evolves.....sometimes faster than people. If we all asked more questions, we would certainly all be better off.

It's like a combination of science and common sense has been weaponized and turned into politics.

https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2020/09/15/magazine/climate-crisis-migration-america.html?utm_source=pocket-newtab

I vaguely remember going out for photography. I also have some fleeting memories of happiness, in general. Seems like a LONG time ago.

Thanks for checking in Miguel, I've been weeping on and off for last 4 months.....if it's not one thing...it's another. But these wildfires are something else this year. They are ALWAYS bad. But the size and severity of them this year is beyond anything we have seen before....and the...

It sure seems like some Kodak executives were involved in some insider trading....lining their own pocketbooks..... https://www.nbcnews.com/business/business-news/you-can-t-fix-stupid-trump-trade-adviser-peter-navarro-n1236933

Steve, this one is RIGHT in your wheelhouse....chemistry and cameras!

If the doctor didn't tell you, definitely keep that arm raised above you when at rest. Get well soon.

I will take your "meh" over our heat wave with sticky and gross levels of humidity. It feels like a Florida summer here in Wisconsin. Even the mosquitoes are complaining about the heat.

I'm too lay to do the math, but my best guess would be after you factor in shipping costs, insurance, listing fees, etc.....it might be like getting $500 off the camera.....not worth the headache

I use the "like" button for images that I like. I try not to click on like to say that I have seen the image. I use the winner button, when an image is one I wish I had taken.

When will Backlit be available? Bingers be bingein'

If Monday is bringing you down, this song is my prescription.

I pretty much just always use the word cel for a cel phone and the word phone to mean something that is NOT mobile.

I attempted to go to Best Buy today to buy some "Music CD-R" discs. After about 5 minutes of searching on my phone for CD-R media for a CD Recorder....not standard old CD-Rs that care used for data or music in a computer, I threw in the towel and left defeated. I went online and searched and...

Wisconsinites seem to believe that this sunny warm day near the end of April means no more snow this year. The sound of a dozen roaring snowblowers being run dry of gasoline fills the air. I had to close the windows. I prefer quietude recycled air to fresh air and noise.

you are preaching to the choir, brother. I just wish the greens would keep longer.

I'll take a bowl of that if you leave out the cilantro. And I'll even bring the beer ;)

I like to do this with a mixture of legs and wings. Lay out wings and legs in a greased pan. Combine all other ingredients and cover chicken. Cook at 300 for 2-3 hours. I flips the pieces over every 30 minutes and spoon juices over them to keep them moist and make sure they brown evenly. Cooking...