Reagan wrote:
I tried to buy the silver one but he wouldn't accept regular PayPal
just PP gift or Bank Transfer even with his 225 feedback I don't pay that way
R
That is both disappointing AND heartening Reagan. That was one sweet camera at a very good price. I noted the payment options he offered. He is in the Bay Area, down the Peninsula from San Francisco I believe, so I could likely have arranged a face to face meeting. Yes, his feedback was stellar though I would have done a bit more due diligence before sending money. Then I would likely have suggested paying by personal check. But needless to say I didn't go that far. Yes, I was tempted. At that price and with such low shutter actuations that would be a great purchase... and clearly it is since it's gone now.
CGrindahl wrote:
I don't know Leighton... you've been lifting a bottle produced by Heineken for so long you may not be capable of actually tasting what is in the bottle from another producer...
I vaguely recall trying both of those beers as well. The Clausthaler was pretty good. But at the time price was material to my decision and the Gerstlebrau was cheaper...
Here's a ranking of non-alcoholic beers... for better or worse.
You're right, I'd have a hard time changing. I see Buckler is rated 2nd, no wonder, it's a good "beer". I have had the Beck's, it's good too, but it's 2 dollars more a six pack and I'm cheap.
That's what I mean by heartening... that you are looking AND that a Nikon camera might be in the mix. I have complete confidence in you Reagan. You're a serious shopper and intent on buying what meets your needs. We can never do better than that... It is especially good if we can have a bit of fun along the way.
CGrindahl wrote:
I love the fact George, that we'll have someone from this thread using a new Nikon mirrorless camera with adapter. That will give us a real life look at how this new equipment will play with our favorite lenses. Honestly, given the arrival of the Z cameras I don't expect Nikon to produce an upgrade of the Df, so were I to consider a new camera it would likely be the Z6. Of course, I tend to wait around long enough that new releases begin experiencing softening on price in the used market, so I could wait a bit longer for the Z7 if that made any sense at all.
Sorry to hear Reagan didn't buy your Df... but I note that the really inexpensive silver model sold over the weekend. Perhaps Reagan bought that. Regardless, I was happy to see it disappear since it removed the temptation for me... I hardly need another camera when I'm not using either of the two I already own. ...Show more →
I am looking forward to it. With the 16mm flange distance I am sure it won't be too long before some interesting 3rd party adapters come out. Nikkor rangefinder S mount and Nikkor LTM lenses on a Nikon body perhaps?
leighton w wrote:
You're right, I'd have a hard time changing. I see Buckler is rated 2nd, no wonder, it's a good "beer". I have had the Beck's, it's good too, but it's 2 dollars more a six pack and I'm cheap.
You think I didn't know that?
I discovered that Trader Joe's carries a brand of single malt scotch from the Islay region I love so much that they sell for UNDER $20 called Finlaggan. Lagavulin it is not BUT for the price it gets me what I need WHEN I need it. It is a very good dram. Here are some tasting notes for anyone who cares...
I was thinking the same thing Leighton... the resident blabbermouths and the resident sit-down comic here at the same time... aided and abetted by one straight man.
It's good to see what is occupying the mind just recently.
Obviously Laura and her travails is something we hope she gets to put firmly behind her eventually
But the quest for good Scotch of the Islay variety is something that should never end. Nor the imbibing of said amber nectar.
I noticed some comment about the 135mm f2 ..... I can only say that is it one of my all time favourite lenses.
I have two at the moment. The 135mm f2 Ai-s and the 135mm f2 DC AF D
But the AF though a great lens is up for sale because I prefer the MF version.
I might be missing again for a few days as I too am off to the hospital for a heart procedure in the morning.
So keep it flowing, and I expect to have to do some catching up again when I get back home, and if I am in the 1% risk section, then at least I had a decent hair cut and will look good in the wooden box. But I am sure it won't come to that. Surgeons these days are a lot more careful and successful than in days of yore.
Good luck Steve. It is reputed that hospitals are one of the places best to avoid, whether for all the infections or what they do to you while you're in there. But, alas, there are some things best done IN a hospital and surely putting together the words "heart" and "surgeon" qualifies.
gbohannon wrote:
I have to get back to work. Y'all are going to get me in trouble. Step in for a brief lunch chat and you get me reeled in
Have a good rest of the day. Someone has to work to contribute to your social security funds
G
So YOU'RE the person who has been supporting me the last eleven years! I've been wondering who to thank. Franklin Roosevelt is long gone and I don't have any kids to thank. So thank you George!
CGrindahl wrote:
This is like old times... real time conversation across the nation. We need someone from Europe to drop in with a comment...
Here I am, Curtis!... You made me do a search to see if I have available in Romania Lagavulin and Finlaggan... Of course yes... several versions of Lagavulin priced between $60 and $200 and a single option of Finlaggan at about $25. I use very little strong drinks, having more pleasure for a good red wine (dry) who seems not so much appreciated by y'all overseas beer, rum, scotch, bourbon and whisky drinkers
I only hope that Philippe will join me to defend the honour of the wine on this thread.
As a sign of peace I am considering to order a bottle of Islay product, not sure which one yet. I'll keep you updated with my impression afterwards.
BTW, it's heavy drought overhere, I can prove with a yesterday Danube picture - you can see right in the middle an island - that is because of the very low level of the water. So, it's a good time for a glass of wine.
Welcome Mihai... I think the East Coast contingent is finishing dinner and if they're farmers, probably getting ready for bed, so the transcontinental moment has passed.
I should remind you Mihai of something Philippe will likely never say... California produces world class wines. And I happen to live in the midst of one of the world's premiere wine regions... with Sonoma Valley about twenty miles north of here and the heart of the Napa Valley about thirty-five miles from here. So it isn't that I haven't enjoyed a fine glass of red wine, but rather since there seems to be more interest among our compatriots for the harder stuff we talk about that. I was a regular attendee at a weekly wine tasting sponsored by a group of people in Berkeley. Most of the wine buyers for stores in the region attended the tastings because we tasted EVERYTHING available from France and Italy. Among the members were quite a few individuals who had extensive personal collections that would be made available for special tastings. I once visited a person's home in San Francisco to taste 12 1947 Bordeaux wines followed by a 1927 Port. He gave us a tour of his cellar which was climate controlled at 54 degrees. He had cases of first growth Bordeaux wines from Lafite Rothschild, Haut-Brion, Petrus. While we were there he and another man planned for what they intended to bid on at a forthcoming Christie's auction of fine wines.
Alas, my budget then and now made this a hobby much beyond my means. Because it was quite a few years ago I did buy a few cases of exceptional wine that I enjoyed over the years, but I was dabbling at something taken much more seriously by folks with disposable income. Fortunately, one can buy good quality wines without breaking the bank. They simply will NOT be great wines of the sort I could buy forty years ago for less than $10 a bottle...
So enjoy your red wine Mihai. I know you mention it is a dry wine, which can be important from the region where you live because there are some excellent sweet red wines from that area as I recall. I certainly enjoyed mavrodaphne when in Greece and I believe there are some wonderful Tokaji fortified wines from Hungary. I would wager that Romania has something similar... Be well Mihai.
CGrindahl wrote:
Your name doesn't sound Scandinavian Max but you do live in the Twin Cities, no doubt surrounded by Norwegians, Swedes, Germans and Poles, ALL of whom love their schnapps. It was an epiphany for me to discover how much alcoholism there is in Scandinavian countries, though they certainly don't have a monopoly on the malady.
I've gone through a couple of rye winters, largely because it is a cheap alternative to those pricey single malts imported from Scotland. I know there are some premium ryes that can get pretty expensive, but I never went that way. Russell's Rye, Rittenhouse 100, even Wild Turkey Rye would work for me. Twenty bucks a bottle rather that $70 did it for me. But alas, my cupboard is bare and will likely remain that way. As I mention above, alcohol is the gateway to weight gain for me. As pleasant as the taste may be, and a relaxing as the buzz can be, the calories are empty of nutritional value AND when drinking I nosh... not a great formula for weight loss. But I appreciate, we each have our own journey to take. I've spent enough of my life contending with excess weight. I'm really ready to be done with that.
On the St Paul side as you probably know, a pretty solid contingent of Italians and Irish Catholic, of which I am the latter.
So many Ryes on the market it now, those and bourbons are on fire in the market. You can now find plenty that rival single malt prices now, sadly. Although there are still a few good ones in the $20-$25 range.
I understand and respect your decision. Feeling good comes in many forms.
But I am sure it won't come to that. Surgeons these days are a lot more careful and successful than in days of yore. 
