Ken Hill wrote:
Curtis, yes in fact it was Ray and he talked me into me getting my 18mm 3.5. We were to go out and shoot them a week before he died.
Thanks for the storm worries but we have a table we can hide under too! Tell Sue to hunker down. Make extra ice and store it in the freezer. Media hype .... well it isn't helping either.
One other thing tell her and her mom to wear GOOD shoes. Boots if possible. Flip flops/sandals don't do well in floods nor do they protect from debris, nails broken glass etc..
I just ended a Facetime call with Sue. Having the ability not only to chat, but also to see a loved one is really good. Generally, we see each other every few days, so when weeks pass I definitely miss her. A good chat on Facetime helps. She, of course, is exhausted. At the moment she is going through her mother's condo deciding what to take and what to elevate in the chance high water reaches the condo which is about five or six miles inland, not too far from the Florida Turnpike. There must be a big difference between leaving your home with a hurricane on the horizon but days away and leaving because a forest fire is bearing down on you. Imagine having thirty minutes to decide what to take with you as you abandon your home.
Honestly, she is going to what appears to be rather sweet accommodations. There are a couple of restaurants and they have room service. They have their own generator though it wouldn't operate air conditioning, which might be a problem. Unfortunately, her mother's car will be outside rather than in their garage, so both the car and her condo are vulnerable. But as Sue said to me this morning, it is lives that matter, not possessions.
Take care Ken. And yes, I knew you'd picked up a copy of the 18 f/3.5 AI-s. I sure do miss Ray. What a great human being he was. I know our Florida contingent knows that well since you had the opportunity to spend some time together. But as we get older, we appreciate there are no guarantees in life. Losing people we love seems to be part of the deal.
DeltaSigma wrote:
Thanks Leighton.
I needed to stand in the middle of the road to get the complete spire.
Fortunately traffic lights held up the traffic long enough to allow the shot.
Colin
The things us photographers have to do to get the shot.
CGrindahl wrote:
I just ended a Facetime call with Sue. Having the ability not only to chat, but also to see a loved one is really good. Generally, we see each other every few days, so when weeks pass I definitely miss here. A good chat on Facetime helps. She, of course, is exhausted. At the moment she is going through her mother's condo deciding what to take and what to elevate in the chance high water reaches the condo which is about five or six miles inland, not too far from the Florida Turnpike. There must be a bit about the difference between leaving your home with a hurricane on the horizon but days away and leaving because a forest fire is bearing down on you. Imagine having thirty minutes to decide what to take with you as you abandon your home.
Honestly, she is going to what appears to be rather sweet accommodations. There are a couple of restaurants and they have room service. They have their own generator though it wouldn't operate air conditioning, which might be a problem. Unfortunately, her mother's car will be outside rather than in their garage, so both the car and her condo are vulnerable. But as Sue said to me this morning, it is lives that matter, not possessions.
Take care Ken. And yes, I knew you'd picked up a copy of the 18 f/3.5 AI-s. I sure do miss Ray. What a great human being he was. I know our Florida contingent knows that well since you had the opportunity to spend some time together. But as we get older, we appreciate there are no guarantees in life. Losing people we love seems to be part of the deal.
leighton w wrote:
Curtis, please keep us informed on how Sue and her mother fair during the storm.
Thanks Leighton. I'll do that. I hope everyone in the path of this storm will let us know how they're doing, though Reagan might not be sober enough to find the right computer keys...
Shutters are up
Its dark inside
Riley (our dog) is not happy he can't see out the living room window now
justs sits there and stares at the shutter
I may have to open it tomorrow for him
NightOwl Cat wrote:
I'm glad you mentioned how the lens hood wouldn't fit, and it turned out to be that front ring of the lens that had the serial number on it. That hood never showed up in anyone's collection, so it's a mystery where it went. Happened to find one at KEH and got it shipped to me, then out to you in time to make it in the box to Ben. Hope Leighton has the old ring too.
No he doesn't Laura - I forgot to send it. I took it off. I never use it. I should find it and send it to him.
That's not a Benz shot - that's definitely not a street candid shot from the hip. You lined that up.
That's you copying me shooting ultrawide - and it has to stop! I think you underestimate how genuinely clueless I am. I rely on borrowing from others just to press the shutter. If you start copying me copying you I won't be able to leave the house.
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Reagan wrote:
Shutters are up
Its dark inside
Riley (our dog) is not happy he can't see out the living room window now
justs sits there and stares at the shutter
I may have to open it tomorrow for him
R
It is good to be prepared, but the storm likely won't reach you until late Monday. Looking at the projected path really doesn't help much since there is no telling exactly where Irma will travel. At the moment the NYTimes map suggests the storm will shift inland, arriving west of Miami and heading up the middle of the state.
Don't start on the Tequila too soon Reagan, unless you know you can get more. You have three of four more days to contend with... two bottles may not be enough.
Thanks for that Laura. I think the only image I recall posted on this thread that would create controversy was Gregory's photo of the inside of a portable toilet with the toilet lid raised. That was more gross than anything else. Beyond that I'd way we've been a pretty tame lot. With so many of our friends posting photos of their kids, I think it is incumbent upon all of us to keep this a family friendly thread. I think we've been doing a great job at that...
I've been reviewing old photos and have processed a few from yesteryear that have some potential, at least to my eye. These two were taken last summer when Sue and I met friends from her childhood at the Slanted Door, an upscale Thai restaurant on the San Francisco waterfront with the 20 f/2.8 AI-s mounted on the Df. First a commuter rushing to catch one of the many ferries leaving the bayside of the... Ferry Building where the restaurant is located.
And after dinner I caught this shot of the Bay Bridge with its lights ablaze. In the distance you see the lights of the Oakland waterfront. This was shot at ISO 12,800... gotta love this sensor.
CGrindahl wrote:
It is good to be prepared, but the storm likely won't reach you until late Monday. Looking at the projected path really doesn't help much since there is no telling exactly where Irma will travel. At the moment the NYTimes map suggests the storm will shift inland, arriving west of Miami and heading up the middle of the state.
Don't start on the Tequila too soon Reagan, unless you know you can get more. You have three of four more days to contend with... two bottles may not be enough.
Drinking doesn't start until "Hurricane Eve" then the blender will create a mini hurricane of Margaritas
Diane may drink 2 but she is not thrilled with hurricanes
Sunday afternoon is when we are supposed to feel high winds continuing thru Sunday night
Hopefully the power will stay on long enough to get thru early football and I have a generator for the evening games
but it won't run the A/C
I certainly agree with your better half... hurricanes aren't fun. I guess you've experienced a few of them during your time in Florida. As I mention above, I grew up with tornados that for some are a source of great pleasure... the storm chasers. And that was what was needed because unlike hurricanes, tornados are much less likely to give warning. Suddenly they appear. Of course, they come quickly and often don't have a long life. But tornados can definitely do a great deal of damage.
I guess until Hurricane Eve you'll be forced to find other libations to enjoy, if you're willing to head out of your home. But again, you have time to enjoy life with family and friends. But please let us know how things are going when the big one arrives...
Reagan,
If the winds continue at such a high mph - I hope you would reconsider staying through the storm. Remember Joplin in 2011? Get outta Dodge and watch the game further inland is an option. Hey, don't you need to "blow the carbon" out of that old car?
Reagan wrote:
Drinking doesn't start until "Hurricane Eve" then the blender will create a mini hurricane of Margaritas
Diane may drink 2 but she is not thrilled with hurricanes
Sunday afternoon is when we are supposed to feel high winds continuing thru Sunday night
Hopefully the power will stay on long enough to get thru early football and I have a generator for the evening games
but it won't run the A/C
There was one other, who eventually got booted off FM, with his creepy photos. Otherwise, we've done very well indeed.
CGrindahl wrote:
Thanks for that Laura. I think the only image I recall posted on this thread that would create controversy was Gregory's photo of the inside of a portable toilet with the toilet lid raised. That was more gross than anything else. Beyond that I'd way we've been a pretty tame lot. With so many of our friends posting photos of their kids, I think it is incumbent upon all of us to keep this a family friendly thread. I think we've been doing a great job at that...
leighton w wrote:
I remember that earthquake. I was actually watching the ballgame when it happened.
Tell her to hang in there, it can be quite scary with the sound of the wind. When Isabel hit us, we had wind gusts in the 70 mph range that was making our kitchen wall shake. I can't imagine what it's like in 100+ winds.
I was flying to SF that evening from San Diego, my flight was cancelled.
CGrindahl wrote:
I just ended a Facetime call with Sue. Having the ability not only to chat, but also to see a loved one is really good. Generally, we see each other every few days, so when weeks pass I definitely miss her. A good chat on Facetime helps. She, of course, is exhausted. At the moment she is going through her mother's condo deciding what to take and what to elevate in the chance high water reaches the condo which is about five or six miles inland, not too far from the Florida Turnpike. There must be a big difference between leaving your home with a hurricane on the horizon but days away and leaving because a forest fire is bearing down on you. Imagine having thirty minutes to decide what to take with you as you abandon your home.
Honestly, she is going to what appears to be rather sweet accommodations. There are a couple of restaurants and they have room service. They have their own generator though it wouldn't operate air conditioning, which might be a problem. Unfortunately, her mother's car will be outside rather than in their garage, so both the car and her condo are vulnerable. But as Sue said to me this morning, it is lives that matter, not possessions.
Take care Ken. And yes, I knew you'd picked up a copy of the 18 f/3.5 AI-s. I sure do miss Ray. What a great human being he was. I know our Florida contingent knows that well since you had the opportunity to spend some time together. But as we get older, we appreciate there are no guarantees in life. Losing people we love seems to be part of the deal.
My brother is holed up in his Miami house all alone, having sent his family away. He is very resourceful with generators and portable AC, food, refrigeration etc. but it is worrying nevertheless. He is an Andrew survivor.
CGrindahl wrote:
I just ended a Facetime call with Sue. Having the ability not only to chat, but also to see a loved one is really good. Generally, we see each other every few days, so when weeks pass I definitely miss her. A good chat on Facetime helps. She, of course, is exhausted. At the moment she is going through her mother's condo deciding what to take and what to elevate in the chance high water reaches the condo which is about five or six miles inland, not too far from the Florida Turnpike. There must be a big difference between leaving your home with a hurricane on the horizon but days away and leaving because a forest fire is bearing down on you. Imagine having thirty minutes to decide what to take with you as you abandon your home.
Honestly, she is going to what appears to be rather sweet accommodations. There are a couple of restaurants and they have room service. They have their own generator though it wouldn't operate air conditioning, which might be a problem. Unfortunately, her mother's car will be outside rather than in their garage, so both the car and her condo are vulnerable. But as Sue said to me this morning, it is lives that matter, not possessions.
Take care Ken. And yes, I knew you'd picked up a copy of the 18 f/3.5 AI-s. I sure do miss Ray. What a great human being he was. I know our Florida contingent knows that well since you had the opportunity to spend some time together. But as we get older, we appreciate there are no guarantees in life. Losing people we love seems to be part of the deal.
My brother is holed up in his Miami house all alone, having sent his family away. He is very resourceful with generators and portable AC, food, refrigeration etc. but it is worrying nevertheless. He is an Andrew survivor.
