And, before I go back into the closet, I'll also post the 15,000th reply.
Joe, have we got the restaurant for you and Matt in Downers Grove--Right, Colin? Granddaughter was thoroughly taken with the trains--both inside (Lionel) and out (BNSF).
Carl
Railroader Emeritus (practiced railroading for 46 years--and in 2010 I finally got it right!)
CAACSCOCOM--I don't want to behave improperly, so I just won't behave at all. (SM)
CopCarSS wrote: That's a picture of Puke (no, I'm serious...this is Puke, and he performs with Snot) taken at the Renaissance Fest over the weekend.
That's a picture of Puke (no, I'm serious...this is Puke, and he performs with Snot) taken at the Renaissance Fest over the weekend.
I've seen their act up at the Minnesota Renaissance Festival! Very funny...
Congrats Carl on getting #15,000. I was hoping to be lurking before it got there, but oh well...
As far as my observation above is concerned, BC and LM on the mark Mook, it has nothing to do with greasy "finners".
Brian (IA) http://blhanel.rrpicturearchives.net.
Being Crazy,keeps you from going "INSANE" !! "The light at the end of the tunnel,has been turned off due to budget cuts" NOT AFRAID A Vet., and PROUD OF IT!!
locomutt wrote: Chris,how hard is it to use that program? Sounds worth while.
Chris,how hard is it to use that program? Sounds worth while.
Mutt, the user interface has to be one of the best parts of Lightroom. Previously, post processing would look something like this:
1) Download files from Compact Flash card to Hard Drive in Windows.
2) Open RAW files in Raw Shooter Essentials.
3) Scroll through files in RSE, and mark those that are worth post processing.
4) Perform Post Processing on a Shot by Shot basis (though I think batch processing was possible in RSE...I just got a little nutty about tweaking white balance and such individually). This round of processing includes adjustments to white balance, exposure, shadow / highlight contrast, saturation, etc.
5) Export file from RSE as either a .TIF file (for printing) or as a .JPG file (if it's going straight to the web, etc.)
6) If necessary, open the file in NeatImage for noise reduction (in the case of shots at higher ISO's). The Pro Version of NeatImage is available as a Plug-In for Photoshop, but I don't shoot an awful lot at higher ISO's, so I didn't feel it necessary to spend the extra dough. It would save some time and effort for those that shoot at high ISO's a lot, though.
7) Open the file in Photoshop. Perform any harder tasks (e.g. cleaning up dust spots with the clone tool, selective desaturation for shots like this: http://www.pbase.com/copcarss/image/58163022 , etc.)
8) Apply Unsharp Mask in Photoshop.
9) Re-size if it's going to the web.
Lightroom incorporates many of these taks into it's base structure (and I'm told that the retail version will support Plug-in's, so even more may be added). I'd list the steps now, but I'm not fully confident that I've established a set routine like I had before. I will say that catalouging shots, RAW conversion, curves editing, white balance, sharpening, noise reduction (though this leaves a little to be desired...think I'll stick with NeatImage for now), saturation, printing, etc. are all nicely blended in the new program.
Throw in some fun stuff, like the ability to create slideshows (which should include music in Windows Beta 4...it's already available in the Mac version), black and white conversion, complete with a nice channel mixer (no need to shoot with filters), etc. are available.
Maybe I'm getting a little too excited about this...and I'm certainly probably jabbering too much (sorry Mookie), but I really do think that this is a great step forward in the realm of photo-processing.
Meanwhile, I do have to grab a couple sliders. I loved getting sliders at home, and alas! White Castle doesn't seem to exist in Colorado. At least I haven't found any yet.
Well, better be off. Hope you all have a great evening!
-ChrisWest Chicago, ILChristopher May Fine Art Photography"In wisdom gathered over time I have found that every experience is a form of exploration." ~Ansel Adams
Well....yes it is another hot one here in Kentucky it got up to about 96 here. I think I'm going to back up Mutt's statement and say yes, Carl please send some of that coolness down our way, even if it involves heavy rains.
CW are the white castle burgers ready yet???
Um.. unfortunitly, I can't think of anything else to say...except....STAY COOL.
Sarah, the coolness is in certain rooms of our house--not outside. As much as I'd like to be able to share that with you, I'm certain that some objections would be expressed.
Still missing.
jhhtrainsplanes wrote:Our gas went up to $3.08 for premium unleaded recently. Therefore, railfanning is pretty much a no go for a while. I spent almost $45 the other day to fill up a Ford Ranger. Everyone Take Care
Our gas went up to $3.08 for premium unleaded recently. Therefore, railfanning is pretty much a no go for a while. I spent almost $45 the other day to fill up a Ford Ranger.
Everyone Take Care
I know the pain Jim- it cost me 8 bucks to fill up my smart car.
kevinstheRRman wrote: jhhtrainsplanes wrote:Our gas went up to $3.08 for premium unleaded recently. Therefore, railfanning is pretty much a no go for a while. I spent almost $45 the other day to fill up a Ford Ranger. Everyone Take CareI know the pain Jim- it cost me 8 bucks to fill up my smart car.
James, Brisbane Australia
Modelling AT&SF in the 90s
Our premium unleaded here is $3.23/gallon. It takes $0 to fill my Trek up as opposed to $50 for my Truck! Any cheeseburgers left? I'm kinda hungry for a late nite snack!
I may have to fire up the grill for you folks tomorrow...I've got ~200 lbs of venison to take care of and I'm not moving it too far. Let me know if you're interested!
Dan
good morning
cw yeah ground venision is good, can mix it in a lot of different things.deer jerky is awesome too.sounds like carl is getting rocked by thunderstorms and they are coming our way.double checked the gutters after we took out the trash.hey mookie did you know your nebraska was once called the "bug-eaters"? things you hear on sports trivia in the morning.
stay safe
joe
Deshler Ohio-crossroads of the B&O Matt eats your fries.YUM! Clinton st viaduct undefeated against too tall trucks!!!(voted to be called the "Clinton St. can opener").
Had to close a couple of windows last night - when I went to bed it was all of 56, but it's only 8am as I write this and already it's 74, so it'll be a warm one again... At least it hasn't been oppressive the last couple of days, just summery. I think we're supposed to see that rain Friday or Saturday.
Gotta do a quick road trip to pick up the daughter's Dalmatian tonight. She's headed for the Jersey shore and the dog gets a vacation at my house. It really is a vacation for him, too, as she lives in an apartment and he can roam my back yard at will, via the dog door.
Not one for venison, but I'm sure there's a regular burger lurking somewhere in the cooler....
Larry Resident Microferroequinologist (at least at my house) Everyone goes home; Safety begins with you My Opinion. Standard Disclaimers Apply. No Expiration Date Come ride the rails with me! There's one thing about humility - the moment you think you've got it, you've lost it...
JoeKoh wrote: good morning cw yeah ground venision is good, can mix it in a lot of different things.deer jerky is awesome too.sounds like carl is getting rocked by thunderstorms and they are coming our way.double checked the gutters after we took out the trash.hey mookie did you know your nebraska was once called the "bug-eaters"? things you hear on sports trivia in the morning. stay safe joe
At least we are in lockstep with most of the rest of the nation - high heat and gas. 107 late afternoon. Don't know what gas price is - around expensive, but don't care. Just put it next to water, taxes, electricity, natural gas and cable. Funny - the only thing that ever comes down is the heat!
Dragging Carl out of closet, putting him on straight back chair next to table, so I can look in his baby blues while I have a short yowl with him.
Have the day off again tomorrow - think I will look into a new hairdo and maybe some new earrings....
Maybe #^~^# ? You know it doesn't look any better as fur and earrings than it does on a ACe or GEVO....Ugh!
&^~^& Much better!
eikooM - (I am looking in the mirror!)
She who has no signature! cinscocom-tmw
Morning all,
Got a decent pile of work to take care of today, so I had better get going. Hope you all have a great day, and I'll stop into the diner a bit later.
TTFN!
Well after getting an error message 5 times I finally get to the screen where I can post.
We hit 103 again yesterday with the heat index reaching between 106 and 108 for my area. Parts of Arkansas were having 106 and 108 temps with heat index about 5 to 10 degrees above the air temp. Two, within the state, have died because of the heat wave. There have been 3 deaths in Oklahoma also. One of the deaths was an elderly lady who could not afford to turn on the air conditioning. How Sad.
Today they are saying 103 again but then dropping down into the low 90s for the weekend. I certainly hope they are correct. Even with the air conditioning on I had trouble sleeping last night.
Zach is home from his trip. I have not talked much with him yet but hope to see some of his photos soon. Who knows, he might drop by here and share a link or two.
My grass is dead. Many of the trees are showing heat stress and such from lack of rain. Some trees have brown leaves already. And just think, around here it is August which is known as the hottest and dryest month. I think we are in trouble. This is not good at all.
And if that isn't bad enough, today is my Monday. I have to go work in this heat. Some days working on the railroad isn't all it is cracked up to be.
Well I must go to the grocery store. I put it off yesterday because it was so hot, so I better go now while it is still in the low 90s.
Hey Kevin, I emailed you. Now I am looking for your reply. From Yellow Hat, Orange Vest in Arkansas. LOL
hey mookie matt has some cousins that looove to play beauty palor!
running for cover
Joe
mudchicken wrote:St. Louis is CLOSED. Our company HQ put out a memo this morning that the St. Louis office (Kirkwood/Webster Groves on the UP Sedalia Sub main track) has no power and that a good part of the town is dark after a night of severe T-Storms and 100 MPH winds. Trees down everywhere, rubber duck taking on water.
Afternoon all......
You think they got hit bad... We had a nasty line of storms through here at about 3am, had a recorded 82mph wind gust, and lots of rain. Weather scanner was going nuts for about two hours with severe T-storm and flood warnings. Lots of wind damage around here, power stayed on though.
Last night at work could be akin to the 'Bad Day at Black Rock' theme, we were down one guy who called in sick, had to send a welder down to starts to do welding for them, and another welder injured himself bad enough to require a trip to the ER and stitches. We got everything out, but couldn't fill the FedEx line back up before 2:15 am. At least we got overtime out of the deal.
Well, it's only 74 here in Madison right now, high is supposed to be 85, not sure if we'll hit it though, lots of cloud cover. Air is still thick, hopefully will dry out later. Stay cool everyone.
Randy Vos
"Ever have one of those days where you couldn't hit the ground with your hat??" - Waylon Jennings
"May the Lord take a liking to you and blow you up, real good" - SCTV
rvos1979 wrote: You think they got hit bad... We had a nasty line of storms through here at about 3am, had a recorded 82mph wind gust, and lots of rain. Weather scanner was going nuts for about two hours with severe T-storm and flood warnings. Lots of wind damage around here, power stayed on though.
Now THAT qualifies for the "one of those days" definition in your sig...
We got about 3/4 inch of rain locally (local--as in our front yard). Almost had a tornado scare at work--wall of clouds looked pretty wicked. Gave UP 1995 a flashy sendoff, back toward Hanel country.
No purring allowed today--have to go up to Michigan (for a funeral) now!
Out (or in--whichever). And still missing.
will take a plate for work and Thank Goodness its friday!!! matthew made some more lemonade.
Evening All,
Well, got some thundershowers rolling through right now, and the temp has definately taken a refreshing drop today. Rain is always greatly appreciated, but alas...I think the Springs got more of that today.
Caught the Rocky Flats job both inbound and outbound today. Had a couple patched DRGW geeps, spliced by an SP non-patched geep (sorry didn't get numbers or models...was a bit too far away). Still, it was a pleasant treat, and kind of fun to take a trip back a couple years.
Joe, you'll have to tell Matt his lemonade is wonderful! Just the way I like it, not too tart or too sweet!
Well, hope you all have a great evening!
cherokee woman wrote:Dan, what side dishes would you like me to fix, to go along with the steaks and burgers?I could do some corn on the cob, baked beans or pork n beans, and whatever else you'd like to have.
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