Archive through October 19, 2000

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Zebulon

Wednesday, October 18, 2000 - 11:02 pm Click here to edit this post
Seeya Moon!

Roger_Ramjet

Wednesday, October 18, 2000 - 11:04 pm Click here to edit this post
Good night Moon!

Luke

Wednesday, October 18, 2000 - 11:04 pm Click here to edit this post
thanks Moon... sweet dreams... :)

Xenia

Wednesday, October 18, 2000 - 11:09 pm Click here to edit this post
Zeb: If you were here longer than five minutes a day, you'd see that I have posted a lot of personal info within these threads.

I use Always Ultra Maxi Pads with wings, by the way. Ironically, I am using one right now. I've never used tampons and probably never will. I was thinking about using washable sanitary napkins as I have heard that if you wash them after use you can then take the blood and water and feed it to house plants. Apparently, it is very good for them. They are also more environmentally-friendly.

Of course, if you could stop being self-absorbed for two seconds, you can ask me anything.

Roger_Ramjet

Wednesday, October 18, 2000 - 11:17 pm Click here to edit this post
Xenia, you up for another question?

Luke

Wednesday, October 18, 2000 - 11:36 pm Click here to edit this post
Hey everyone... exhaustion has gotten the better of me... it's been a draining day... roger...xen...zeb... anyone else who is in here... I'll catch up with you folks tomorrow...

Peace!

Roger_Ramjet

Wednesday, October 18, 2000 - 11:38 pm Click here to edit this post
Good night Luke! See you tomorrow. Have a peaceful sleep.

Roger_Ramjet

Wednesday, October 18, 2000 - 11:39 pm Click here to edit this post
Huuummm--Xenia must not be up for a second question....

Xenia

Wednesday, October 18, 2000 - 11:41 pm Click here to edit this post
No, I'm here...fire away then I'm going to split.

Roger_Ramjet

Wednesday, October 18, 2000 - 11:42 pm Click here to edit this post
If you had you choice of getting any 35 mm SLR camera you could have, which would you pick for yourself?

Xenia

Wednesday, October 18, 2000 - 11:54 pm Click here to edit this post
Good question considering I had done a ton of research on that recently.

Ideally, I want to do photojournalism type photography. I am told the absolute best camera company is Nikon. Nikon made a camera called the F2. This is the model photojournalists rave about. They no longer make it, but you can find it on eBay.

For me, the problem is, because of my lack of vision I need to have an autofocus camera. I don't have a problem seeing my subject, but focusing on it accurately is a huge problem. The F2 was a manual, not an automatic.

Also, I've always used Minolta cameras and stuck with them (even though they are far less superior than Nikon or Canon). So, I narrowed my search to the Minolts XTSI. It only takes 2 shots per second (a good photojournalism camera takes 3-5 shots per second) but I'm told the XTSI has a fast autofocus.

I the camera I got on eBay is an XTSI. To buy it new, it costs $600 (Canadian price) which is reasonable. I'll work with it for a year then I'll invest in one of Minolta's higher-end models that will be better, but at the end of the day, still won't be as good as a Nikon.

Why do you ask?

Xenia

Wednesday, October 18, 2000 - 11:59 pm Click here to edit this post
Actually, it looks like no one else is around so I'll stay and chat with you a bit Roger.

If you want to, that is...

Xenia

Thursday, October 19, 2000 - 12:03 am Click here to edit this post
Oh my God...I just read Julie London died!!! How incrediblyh sad.

DO you remember her Roger? SHe played the nurse "Dixie" on the show "Energency!" I love that show!

Roger_Ramjet

Thursday, October 19, 2000 - 12:03 am Click here to edit this post
Being into photography a the only form of creativity I've ever found in myself, I was interested in your choice of SLR cameras---it has been awhile since I've done my stuff.

I took it as an art class in college because I am pretty much analytical in nature--in return for being better than average in that aspect, I lack just about anything in the other areas. I found a posible spark in photogpraphy, and got into it. The class was all B&W, doing all developing and printing. A grueling class actually.

I bought a Canon F-1 and feel in love with having to do everything manually (and thought it was a great camera). Sports work though was tough!! I had to sell it because I was not employeed for a year after getting out of school.

I see advantages and disadvantages to the automatic cameras--just looking for a god informed opinion--and saw you as someone who could provide one.

Hope you enjoy your new camera and can get comfy with it!

Roger_Ramjet

Thursday, October 19, 2000 - 12:05 am Click here to edit this post
Yes, I remember her and the show! She isn't that old is she??? That is indeed

Roger_Ramjet

Thursday, October 19, 2000 - 12:07 am Click here to edit this post
Sure, happy to stay and talk with you---don't see enough of you.

Zebulon

Thursday, October 19, 2000 - 12:08 am Click here to edit this post
I've got to be going, but before I do...

Thanks for that information Xenia. As for me not being here more than 5 minutes, maybe it's because I'm posting elsewhere...possibly even finishing up challenges you don't even participate in. No wonder your ass is getting booted out. Practice what you preach honey.


Later Roger...everyone

Roger_Ramjet

Thursday, October 19, 2000 - 12:10 am Click here to edit this post
Zeb, I'll see you tomorrow. If there is something you are specifically interested in me looking at tomorrow, post it in the #6 challenge section. Have a night!!

Xenia

Thursday, October 19, 2000 - 12:13 am Click here to edit this post
Julie London was 74. Wow...I never would have guessed that. She was so pretty in her day!!!

As for photography, the thing I like about it is the contrast between the old and the new. It's no wonder you were drawn to it, it is a very logical task. Even understanding lighting comes down to logical basics. It's like you can read a book written about photography 20 years ago and the information is still current. Yet, the advancements with digital photography are also stunning.

Have you thought about getting a digital camera?

Roger_Ramjet

Thursday, October 19, 2000 - 12:17 am Click here to edit this post
I haven't thought about a digital camera or any other at this time. If I got back into anything, it would probably beer home brewing.

I would do photography if I wasn't working. I would want to devote a decent amount of time to it.

Do you have a pretty substantial portfolio of your work?

Xenia

Thursday, October 19, 2000 - 12:18 am Click here to edit this post
Roger, I have to vent to you about Zeb's little outburst.

He is such a moron. And the funny thing is, he makes the comment about me getting booted, yet two of us have to leave at the end of the week and he's going to be the other one leaving.

No one will vote for you Roger and I think people would vote for Zeb before they would vote for Luke.

But I do feel bad about not participating in these challenges. One, I suck at group activity and do much better on my own. Two, just when I start getting ideas, someone else has dominated the discussion and solved it.

It's his passive/aggressive behavior. I swear to God, I believe he abuses women.

Ok, I'm done venting.

Roger_Ramjet

Thursday, October 19, 2000 - 12:22 am Click here to edit this post
No problem venting.

On the issue of challenges, I thought you have participated pretty well. If we had 3 songs in a row to do, I'd be buying pizza and beer a lot. I am not any good at that, and certainly not fast enough for our time frames.

You certainly contributed to the puzzles.

If you want to vent some more you are welcome to. If you got it out of your system, that is great too!

Xenia

Thursday, October 19, 2000 - 12:23 am Click here to edit this post
I do but I don't.

This is how I got into photography: Seven years ago I read the book "Bridges Of Madison County" and when I was done, I thought, I want to be a photographer. At the time I was working for an urban weekly as a writer and I asked my editor if, I were to buy a decent camera would he publish my photos, he said he would if they were good. That conversation happened in January. By June I was shooting covers for the magazine.

The only stuff I have in my portfolio is stuff that was published. Truthfully, I haven't gone out on my own and taken a lot of photos.

But I'm thinking of starting some Web e-zine to give myself a place to put photos and interviews. The only problem is there are so many e-zines out there already.

Beer brewing? I know it's a hugely popular hobby. I'm not familiar with it. Generations of my family made wine instead. Why beer?

Zebulon

Thursday, October 19, 2000 - 12:24 am Click here to edit this post
<plays a fiddle for Xenia's sob story then exits>

Xenia

Thursday, October 19, 2000 - 12:27 am Click here to edit this post
Thanks for letting me vent. :)

If I were to go on, I would just be repeating myself. :)

You give me too much credit about the challenges. With the last puzzle, I couldn't be here for the final hours. I have tried with the previous ones though.

I do have a confession though. When I read the title of that thread about me backstabbing I tried to think of what I siad in RR visits that I never said here. One thing comes to mind. A few days ago, I refered to you as a "pansy-ass" because you're always so nice. But then after our chat the other night, I realized you're not a "pansy-ass" but rather someone who is level-headed. And I wrote about that too.

So I apologize for not coming to you and telling you, "you are a pansy ass" then coming to you again to say "I changed my mind". :)