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Posted by tree68 on Saturday, August 25, 2007 11:12 PM
 Semper Vaporo wrote:

Oops!  Sorry, didn't realize which thread I was responding in... guess I'd better offer some food... all I have is a can of Alpo and some Kibbles and Bits.... yer all welcome to as much as you want!

Keiko thanks you for the Kibbles and Bits, and Angus really chowed down on the Alpo.  Fortunately he was busy enough that he didn't bother Keiko for the K&B, which is good, because I'm sure they have wheat in them, and he's allergic....

Next time you'd better bring some food for the kitty or you'll need the tin boots in the closet (hint - the kitty likes chocolate...)  Wink [;)]

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Posted by CNW 6000 on Saturday, August 25, 2007 10:54 PM
Glad to see you back Willy.  I hope your summer went well!

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Posted by Willy2 on Saturday, August 25, 2007 10:44 PM

 blhanel wrote:
Sign - Ditto [#ditto], and welcome back, Willy!  Getting much rain over in Omaha lately?

It's been pretty rainy. We had a good supercell move right across the city on Monday evening. Lots of reports of winds up to 80 mph in all parts of Omaha and surrounding suburbs which resulted in plenty of downed trees and powerlines. Got about two inches total for the week, so we don't need anymore for a week or two.

We had our driest June on record, but a very wet May and now a wet August have resulted in us still being 6.50 inches above average for the year. Funny how Mother Nature works.

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Posted by Semper Vaporo on Saturday, August 25, 2007 10:09 PM
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Well, I've decided to make at least a short appearance here in the diner this evening just to let everyone know that I'm still alive. Just haven't had the time to drop by recently and I was taking a break from the forums until things calmed down... which they have... for now anyway.  

Went train watching today at one of my favorite spots. Traffic was a bit slow (4 trains in two hours. Often I'll see 6 to 8 in the same amount of time), but I met a new railfan that I haven't seen before. Real nice guy... hope to see him there again.

Welcome to the diner, Semper! Feel free to drop by whenever you like.

Oops!  Sorry, didn't realize which thread I was responding in... guess I'd better offer some food... all I have is a can of Alpo and some Kibbles and Bits.... yer all welcome to as much as you want!

 

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Posted by blhanel on Saturday, August 25, 2007 9:44 PM
Sign - Ditto [#ditto], and welcome back, Willy!  Getting much rain over in Omaha lately?
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Posted by Willy2 on Saturday, August 25, 2007 9:43 PM

Well, I've decided to make at least a short appearance here in the diner this evening just to let everyone know that I'm still alive. Just haven't had the time to drop by recently and I was taking a break from the forums until things calmed down... which they have... for now anyway.  

Went train watching today at one of my favorite spots. Traffic was a bit slow (4 trains in two hours. Often I'll see 6 to 8 in the same amount of time), but I met a new railfan that I haven't seen before. Real nice guy... hope to see him there again.

Welcome to the diner, Semper! Feel free to drop by whenever you like.

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Posted by locomutt on Saturday, August 25, 2007 9:35 PM

 Semper Vaporo wrote:
I did it once, innocently!, and the waitress, leaned toward me and stated very emphatically, "All OUR bacon is Canadien, honey!".

 

Go Figure!! Smile,Wink, & Grin [swg]

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Posted by Semper Vaporo on Saturday, August 25, 2007 9:13 PM
I did it once, innocently!, and the waitress, leaned toward me and stated very emphatically, "All OUR bacon is Canadien, honey!".

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Posted by railcar on Saturday, August 25, 2007 9:00 PM

Tree

 

Up here we call it back bacon.

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Posted by tree68 on Saturday, August 25, 2007 7:57 PM

Think I'll color outside the lines tonight and have Canadian bacon (ever go to Canada and ask for Canadian bacon?  The looks you get....)

Night - Trust me - making the little extra effort to frame your composition will pay you back in spades.  Like I said - you can change a snapshot into a portrait.

If there's something good to be said about all the rain in the upper midwest, it's that some of it might find its way east into the Great Lakes.

No word from the SIL.  He was supposed to be at the Tigers game today.

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Posted by cherokee woman on Saturday, August 25, 2007 5:23 PM

All righty, I reckon it's time for our SATURDAY PIZZA FEST!    On tonight's menu:

1.  Anchovie
2.  Canadian Bacon
3.  Cheese w/Extra Cheese
4.  Goetta
5.  Hawaiian
6.  Pepperoni/Sausage/Mushroom
7.  Sausage/hamburger
8.  Special (with all the above, except Goetta)
9.  Supreme

Hoping a lot of people come in tonight, so we don't have a lot of extras, since I made 3 extra large of each of the nine kinds of pizza!

Now, it's time for me to get back upstairs, and finish helping scrape off wallpaper.  (joy, joy)

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Posted by locomutt on Saturday, August 25, 2007 1:14 PM

Dan, I have the utmost respect for those that want to do things like that. 

I just wouldn't want to swim in the Ohio River.

(I don't swim anyway, well poor imitation of the Mutt paddle)

but with the currents and debris out there, no way!!

Joe, don't think you need the "bale wagon" or anything else to come this far south,

the only reason some people have cut their grass  in the last several days, is because

of the almost 1 inch of rain we got on Tues.  Other than that, we're about 7" shy of

our normal rainfall for the year. 

Now, as far as the Heat is concerned, anybody want what we've had, you can gladly

have it!!  (PLEASE!!) 


 

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Posted by CNW 6000 on Saturday, August 25, 2007 10:51 AM

Mutt:

I've done a couple of 'Sprint' triathlons (1/2 mile swim, 20ish mile bike, 5k/3.1 mile run) and have tremendous respect for those Iron Man triathletes.  If you can you should go watch.  It's pretty neat.

It's another drywall/help people move day today.  The curse of owning a truck!  Back in later for some 'za!

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Posted by JoeKoh on Saturday, August 25, 2007 9:18 AM

Mutt

matt and I drove around town for a mookie project.the maumee is at flood stage right now.yes we have lots and lots of debris floating down the river or clinging on to the bridges.mammas at the store so matt and i are going to keep up on the chores.

stay safe

Joe

ps i can send the bale wagon to anyones house for when they are done mowing and trimming

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Posted by locomutt on Saturday, August 25, 2007 8:56 AM
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Larry

if he went to detroit he got wet.there were 5 confirmed tornadoes between toledo and detroit.the defiance napoleon game will resume at 1:30 this afternoon.napoleon leads 8-6.we have more rain this morning then they are calling for it to clear up and dry up.we have juice coffee lemonade made for today.i also made some oatmeal and muffins if you would like.

stay safe

joe

Joe, hope your all's team does well. Our local High Schools had their games either postponed,

or starting times pushed back until the fields "cooled down", a rule, or something about it has

to be less than 100 degrees on the playing field.  Also looks like we maybe (?) getting some

of that moisture this evening, they (weather guessers) SAY it's Supposed to start raining.

Louisville is hosting the "Iron Man" regional competition this weekend, and the orginizers are

afraid that it will add more pollution to the already polluted Ohio River for their 2.4 mile swim

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Posted by blhanel on Saturday, August 25, 2007 8:19 AM
Ah, yes, 'tis a good Saturday here.  Currently 62 degrees and a crystal-clear blue sky.  The only problem is that I have a lawn that needs some serious attention.
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Posted by Railfan1 on Saturday, August 25, 2007 7:45 AM

Good Saturday Morning all. Just dropping in to check on everyone. Hope to see you all for the pizza fest tonight.

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Posted by cherokee woman on Saturday, August 25, 2007 6:55 AM

Good Saturday morning to one and all.  Joe, thanks for making the coffee, juice and lemonade this morning.  Also, thanks for making oatmeal and muffins this morning!  

Joe, hope Defiance picks up the ball this afternoon, and wins.  

You all have a good day, and see ya later this evening for our Saturday Pizza Fest.

 

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Posted by JoeKoh on Saturday, August 25, 2007 6:18 AM

Larry

if he went to detroit he got wet.there were 5 confirmed tornadoes between toledo and detroit.the defiance napoleon game will resume at 1:30 this afternoon.napoleon leads 8-6.we have more rain this morning then they are calling for it to clear up and dry up.we have juice coffee lemonade made for today.i also made some oatmeal and muffins if you would like.

stay safe

joe

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Posted by tree68 on Friday, August 24, 2007 9:55 PM

 blhanel wrote:
Hey, it makes getting a shot of a train with it reflected in water below it that much easier!Big Smile [:D]

Ever the optimist.....

Son-in-law travelled to Detroit tonight - not sure if the storms that went through there caused him any problems or not.  One more stadium in his quest to visit them all.  I think his brother is a part of that quest, too.

We should see some of that rain tonight - it's moving pretty quickly.  Figures, I was hoping I'd be in the 70% that it wouldn't rain.  So I put down some driveway sealer.  Not all of it, fortunately - just one section...

Too late for supper, so I'll just rummage around for a bedtime snack.

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Posted by blhanel on Friday, August 24, 2007 5:34 PM
Hey, it makes getting a shot of a train with it reflected in water below it that much easier!Big Smile [:D]
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Posted by CNW 6000 on Friday, August 24, 2007 4:25 PM

I would if I could find it.  I'll take a plate of fish now.  Maybe later I'll find that drain.

Could make railfanning a challenge this weekend.

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Posted by NightrainAFD1987 on Friday, August 24, 2007 4:04 PM

 

 CNW 6000 wrote:

Nice photo tips!  I may try those myself...

Salad for me today CW...too much Cranky Pat's pizza last night (midnight buffet-$7 all-u-can-eat including beverage!). 

Would someone please turn off the faucet?  I don't think we need anymore H20 in WI!

 

Pull the plug, see if that helps Big Smile [:D] 

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Posted by JoeKoh on Friday, August 24, 2007 1:23 PM

afternoon

another triple h day here this afternoon after this mornings rainshower.Cw matt and i went and ordered some new eyeballs. they will be in next week.MC sunflower doesn't like thunderstorms either.as for traffic jam, i haven't seen any worse traffic since the dayton air show a few years ago.75,70 and 40 were backed up for miles.some people just left their cars on the road and started walking.weather permitting defiance will take on napoleon in football.well we have other chores to catch up on.

stay safe

Joe

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Posted by CNW 6000 on Friday, August 24, 2007 1:23 PM

Nice photo tips!  I may try those myself...

Salad for me today CW...too much Cranky Pat's pizza last night (midnight buffet-$7 all-u-can-eat including beverage!). 

Would someone please turn off the faucet?  I don't think we need anymore H20 in WI!

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Posted by NightrainAFD1987 on Friday, August 24, 2007 1:14 PM
 tree68 wrote:

Half inch of rain here yesterday afternoon - which we needed.  More in the forecast of the next couple of days.

Night - You can't improve if  you don't make (and recognize) mistakes (and we all make them - your efforts are commendable thus far).  Be your own worst critic - take a look at the pictures and ask yourself what you could have done to improve them.  Then do it next time. 

As suggested - watch your background and lighting.  The sun is a fickle light source - and it's 'never' on the right side of the train...  Most of us have experienced at least one case of a tree growing out of Aunt Mabel's head, too.  That comes from focusing our attention on the subject at hand and forgetting the rest of the picture.  I've seen some beautiful rainbow pictures - with power lines running right through the middle of them.  A few steps forward (or left, or right) can often change a photo dramatically.

I'll repeat my favorite composition "secret."  Known as the "rule of thirds,"  it simply involves dividing your picture up into thirds horizontally and vertically.  Many people tend to put the focal point of their picture dead center in the shot.

If you can print off a favorite shot on plain paper, do so, for practice purposes.  Draw lines across the picture at the third points (ie, two lines in each direction). 

Now - when composing your picture -  

First - the horizon.  Try to put the horizon on one of the two horizontal lines.

Second - major vertical factor (maybe a big tree, or a signal mast).  Consider putting that on one of the two vertical lines. 

Third - if there is a significant focal point (which might be a person's head, or a locomotive headlight), put it on one of the four intersections.

Take a look at some pictures you like (yours and others) and see if you don't find that they used the rule...  There will be times when it simply won't work, but there are going to be many times when it can turn a snapshot into a portrait.

First and foremost - take lots of pictures!

Bearclaw and some orange-and-spice tea for me.

I'm lazy, so i have one philosophy,...and that's point and shoot. Thanks for the tips though, I can see if I can try them out sometime

Iced tea and...salad.  

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Posted by Mookie on Friday, August 24, 2007 11:24 AM
yessssss.....

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Posted by cherokee woman on Friday, August 24, 2007 11:11 AM

Here's the menu for our FRIDAY FISH FRY: 

1.  cod
2.  haddock
3.  hallibut
4.  perch
5.  salmon patties

Side dishes:  corn on the cob, fries, onion rings, cole slaw, baked beans and hush puppies.

Got fresh lemonade and iced tea (made more about an hour ago), along with some grape Kool-Aid and fruit punch Kool-Aid.  

Our temp is now at 90 degrees, but there is a very slight breeze out.  Have three window fans exhausting warm (hot) air out of the house.  

Wonder where Mookie is hiding.  Probably "snowed" under with paperwork at her desk!)  And haven't seen Joe this morning:  he must have worked late last night, and is really sleeping in.

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Posted by tree68 on Friday, August 24, 2007 10:04 AM

Half inch of rain here yesterday afternoon - which we needed.  More in the forecast of the next couple of days.

Night - You can't improve if  you don't make (and recognize) mistakes (and we all make them - your efforts are commendable thus far).  Be your own worst critic - take a look at the pictures and ask yourself what you could have done to improve them.  Then do it next time. 

As suggested - watch your background and lighting.  The sun is a fickle light source - and it's 'never' on the right side of the train...  Most of us have experienced at least one case of a tree growing out of Aunt Mabel's head, too.  That comes from focusing our attention on the subject at hand and forgetting the rest of the picture.  I've seen some beautiful rainbow pictures - with power lines running right through the middle of them.  A few steps forward (or left, or right) can often change a photo dramatically.

I'll repeat my favorite composition "secret."  Known as the "rule of thirds,"  it simply involves dividing your picture up into thirds horizontally and vertically.  Many people tend to put the focal point of their picture dead center in the shot.

If you can print off a favorite shot on plain paper, do so, for practice purposes.  Draw lines across the picture at the third points (ie, two lines in each direction). 

Now - when composing your picture -  

First - the horizon.  Try to put the horizon on one of the two horizontal lines.

Second - major vertical factor (maybe a big tree, or a signal mast).  Consider putting that on one of the two vertical lines. 

Third - if there is a significant focal point (which might be a person's head, or a locomotive headlight), put it on one of the four intersections.

Take a look at some pictures you like (yours and others) and see if you don't find that they used the rule...  There will be times when it simply won't work, but there are going to be many times when it can turn a snapshot into a portrait.

First and foremost - take lots of pictures!

Bearclaw and some orange-and-spice tea for me.

LarryWhistling
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Posted by mudchicken on Friday, August 24, 2007 9:03 AM
One heckuva thunderstorm at 2am and about an inch of rain (several months worth of rain for around here / all three dogs trying to get under the covers with us in the master nest room)...That will help with fire control tomorrow when Uncle Pete's Steam Kettle rolls between Denver and Pueblo tomorrow. (I predict a major traffic snarl on I-25 after 9am tomorrow)... 
Mudchicken Nothing is worth taking the risk of losing a life over. Come home tonight in the same condition that you left home this morning in. Safety begins with ME.... cinscocom-west

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