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19th February 2014, 02:13 AM
Thread: Post your flower pics.
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Hi Brad...here in the US the plant is called a...
Hi Brad...here in the US the plant is called a Gloriosa.
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5th February 2013, 03:24 AM
Thread: Post your flower pics.
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A couple more plants that thrive during winter...
A couple more plants that thrive during winter here in Pensacola, Florida.
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5th February 2013, 03:15 AM
Thread: Post your flower pics.
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.......hmmmmmm, there's a remedy for that Nick ~...
.......hmmmmmm, there's a remedy for that Nick ~ a length of rope and some duct tape should keep the youngster in place long enough to get a few pics :U
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3rd February 2013, 01:49 PM
Thread: Micro-Macros
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Micro-Macros
Some Micro-Macros of poinsettia leaves.
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3rd February 2013, 01:38 PM
Thread: Post your flower pics.
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I am pretty much gob-smacked at the quality of...
I am pretty much gob-smacked at the quality of the floral shots taken by all you'se guys :D Real good work!
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3rd February 2013, 01:31 PM
Thread: Gulf Island National Seashore
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Meant to type "October" not...
Meant to type "October" not "September".....another senior moment :o
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2nd February 2013, 01:54 PM
Thread: Pigeon: Impossible
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Pigeon: Impossible
Just viewed a hilarious vid based on Mission: Impossible. But this 6 1/2 minute presentation is hilarious ~ check it out at Pigeon: Impossible - YouTube
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2nd February 2013, 01:48 PM
Thread: Gulf Island National Seashore
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Ray...just got word from Old Croc ~ he's gonna'...
Ray...just got word from Old Croc ~ he's gonna' be here in P'cola last few days of October and a couple of days into November.
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2nd February 2013, 01:44 PM
Thread: Post your flower pics.
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Brad...I like the second and third offerings....
Brad...I like the second and third offerings. Number one seems a bit "soft". The camera probably moved just slightly.
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C'mon Ray...you know nuthin' ain't free anymore!
C'mon Ray...you know nuthin' ain't free anymore!
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1st February 2013, 01:27 PM
Thread: Gulf Island National Seashore
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Thanks Fred. Mother nature certainly does...
Thanks Fred.
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Coffee
The best coffee shop in Pensacola!
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31st January 2013, 12:56 PM
Thread: Gulf Island National Seashore
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Gulf Island National Seashore
Fenderbelly was kind enough to share his pics of Innes National Park, so I thought I would share some from Gulf Island National Seashore, Pensacola, Florida.
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31st January 2013, 12:35 PM
Thread: Innes National Park SA
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Cool rock formations! Thanks for sharing, Fred.
Cool rock formations! Thanks for sharing, Fred.
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30th January 2013, 01:44 AM
Thread: Camelia Season
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Thanks for your input, Bob. I am aware of the...
Thanks for your input, Bob. I am aware of the limitations of the Sigma, and your suggestions are right on.
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29th January 2013, 12:46 PM
Thread: Camelia Season
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Camelia Season
It's peak camelia growing season here in the Gulf Coast of Florida. My furniture maker friend, Leland, has a yard and greenhouse full of them. I wen't to his place last Sunday to get some pics, but...
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27th January 2013, 01:16 PM
Thread: Nikon lens simulator
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Cool tool...wish my 400mm shots came out that...
Cool tool...wish my 400mm shots came out that clear!
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27th January 2013, 01:11 PM
Thread: Whistling Kite
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Good captures, Fred!
Good captures, Fred!
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26th January 2013, 02:13 PM
Thread: Aussie Day
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Aussie Day
Hey Guys...I vaguely recall that y'all have something called Australia Day...we'll Happy Aussie Day, blokes :D
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Thanks, Brad. Happy Aussie Day!
Thanks, Brad.
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25th January 2013, 02:27 PM
Thread: Rock Wallabies
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Getting some good nature shots, Brad:2tsup:
Getting some good nature shots, Brad:2tsup:
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Moon
Moon shot from a couple of nights ago.
D-7000
Sigma 120-400mm
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25th January 2013, 04:54 AM
Thread: The new (ultra wide) lens
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Yep...Sigma makes some good lenses.
Yep...Sigma makes some good lenses.
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24th January 2013, 01:58 PM
Thread: Flinders Street Station @ Night
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Nice captures, John :2tsup: ...see you've been...
Nice captures, John :2tsup: ...see you've been practicing a lot since you got that Canon.
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24th January 2013, 01:55 PM
Thread: The new (ultra wide) lens
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John...whats the specs on the lens?
John...whats the specs on the lens?
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24th January 2013, 01:49 PM
Thread: New threaded boxes
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Beautiful wood and very nicely done, Jim :2tsup:
Beautiful wood and very nicely done, Jim :2tsup:
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24th January 2013, 01:46 PM
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Ha...now there's one of those "Why the hell...
Ha...now there's one of those "Why the hell didn't I think of that" ideas.
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23rd January 2013, 01:34 PM
Thread: Coolabah burl bowl
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Finely done Ted...lots of work on those euclypt...
Finely done Ted...lots of work on those euclypt burls, but the final product is worth the aggravation:2tsup:
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22nd January 2013, 01:41 PM
Thread: Post your flower pics.
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Good shots all, guys. Here are 2 types of...
Good shots all, guys.
Here are 2 types of lilies and a crepe myrtle bloom
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22nd January 2013, 01:20 PM
Thread: red mallee burl box
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Yep...or even make the lid "dished" in part way...
Yep...or even make the lid "dished" in part way then have the finial plunge upward from there. Good work otherwise:2tsup:
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18th January 2013, 02:17 PM
Thread: The Ultimate Grinder?
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Brendan, your right about speed being an issue...
Brendan, your right about speed being an issue when grinding carbon steel tools. Too much heat will damage it. Not so the case with HSS.
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Thanks Ray :U
Thanks Ray :U
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Hey Art...see what happens when the mods forget...
Hey Art...see what happens when the mods forget to lock the front door! Just about anyone can amble in! :o:D
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Hi All...haven't been here for a long time.
Would like to post just one for now ~ a green tree frog which was in the ferns by my front door steps.
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17th January 2013, 02:10 PM
Thread: Which ultra wide angle zoom?
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GJ...you made a good choice with the Sigma (I...
GJ...you made a good choice with the Sigma (I have 2 Sigma's...a 105mm macro and a 120-400mm telephoto), but I would have picked the Tokina just because it's a faster (2.8) lens.
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17th January 2013, 01:55 PM
Thread: So - I'm in trouble!
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Hold on to the blanks Ray...not yet ready to have...
Hold on to the blanks Ray...not yet ready to have wood fly off and wreak havoc with this handsome face :no: :rolleyes: :D
Might go to Photography to post some there.
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Howdy John and Richard!
Howdy John and Richard!
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16th January 2013, 01:33 PM
Thread: Old Croc, Hughie & Wheelinround
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Art...don't you mean the un-knowing and...
Art...don't you mean the un-knowing and helpless??? :roll::D
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16th January 2013, 01:31 PM
Thread: Old Croc, Hughie & Wheelinround
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I still say you guys are a "motley crew"....but...
I still say you guys are a "motley crew"....but ain't it grand to get together sometimes?!
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16th January 2013, 01:25 PM
Thread: So - I'm in trouble!
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Ray...you and Sue will always find the front door...
Ray...you and Sue will always find the front door open to you guys ~ just bring a lot of camphor laurel in case I decide to get back into turning:U
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16th January 2013, 01:20 PM
Thread: Questions about Harbor Freight Lathe
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Hey Paul...thanks for the welcome back. Things...
Hey Paul...thanks for the welcome back. Things are slowly getting better and am sorting out life without Ann.
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15th January 2013, 02:20 PM
Thread: So - I'm in trouble!
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Good haul Dragonfly! Just don't let Ray get a...
Good haul Dragonfly!
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Good demo, Robo Hippy!
Good demo, Robo Hippy!
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15th January 2013, 02:01 PM
Thread: Questions about Harbor Freight Lathe
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Stay away from Horror Freight...their stuff is...
Stay away from Horror Freight...their stuff is junk ~ why do you think it's cheap???
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9th January 2013, 01:51 PM
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Wow...I go away for a while and y'all just keep...
Wow...I go away for a while and y'all just keep getting better and better!:rolleyes::D
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A Word Of Thanks
Thank you all for the sentiments. I know that my darling Annie is with her Lord Savior and suffers no more.
John (Grumpy John) sent me this Youtube video...I think it is most appropriate.
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Hi All,
I'm not going to mince around the bush here...just give it to you straight.
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Wow...now there's a first ~ a pick-up growing...
Wow...now there's a first ~ a pick-up growing around a tree!!!
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9th January 2012, 12:25 PM
Thread: Still Kickin'
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Thanks, guys.:U Do want you to know that it...
Thanks, guys.:U
Do want you to know that it wasn't an easy decision to give up turning.
The spirit was willing, but the body wasn't :no::((...even more so with the present priorities.
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8th January 2012, 10:00 PM
Thread: Still Kickin'
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Thanks Scott :)
Thanks Scott :)