I like all of them.
We have been catching up on CSI - Miami lately.

I have a number of Law Enforcement friends in various agencies and over the years we have all come to a single common conclusion.

You cannot solve a crime without a Mini-Maglite!

The Lottery

A tax on people who are bad at Math!

Because I am older than dirt I had to throw in my 2¢ worth.

My very first was a Perfex 55. It was made right after WWII but it should have been a casualty.
The shutter was an early attempt of a cloth curtain that would stretch with temperature and humidity.
I did, however, learn the basic fundamentals of the art with it while in school once I figured out its idiosyncrasies.
It probably was beneficial in the long term.

http://rick_oleson.tripod.com/index-8.html

I got an Argus C3 for my 13th birthday and gave the Perfex to a new, unsuspecting, student who only had a Brownie.
He never really forgave me.

At some point I traded up to a C4 and then on to Canon in the 70’s.
Somewhere along the line the hobby became a full blown addiction and I owned almost all of the FD line.

Under much duress, I liquidated almost all of that 5 years ago to KEH.
After a lot of rehab, I bought a 5D MkII & 4 ‘L’ lenses.
I have been clean & sober for just over 4 years now.

Best Layoff Letter Ever

Dear Employees:

As the CEO of this organization, I have resigned myself to the fact that Barrack Obama is our President.
I accept that our taxes and government fees will increase in a BIG way.
To compensate for these increases, our product pricing will have to increase by about 10%.

We cannot increase our prices right now due to the dismal state of the economy.
Our only alternative is to lay off six of our employees instead.
This has really been bothering me since I believe we are family here.
I just didn't know how I would be able to choose who would have to go.

I was really distraught about all of this, so, I went for a long walk. I just could not come up with a good or reasonable answer.
I walked back through our parking lots and then it hit me.
I saw several employees' car with an 'Obama bumper sticker’.
This made my decision easy and I decided these folks will be the ones to let go.
I can't think of a more fair way to approach this problem.
They voted for change, So I gave them some.

I will see the rest of you at the annual company picnic.

A sure cure for constipation!

Brought to mind an old Johnny Cash song.

The One On The Right Is On The Left

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aDSN1F72QU4

2014 AirPano Team - Around the World Drone Photography

Watch full screen.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h3LeVGOBjSg

True Meaning of Cinco de Mayo

Fifth

(Download)

I have rented cars thru Costco for the last few years at great savings with no hassles at all. If you are a Costco member, I highly recommend you check their rates before you go anywhere else.

Most recently did 4 days in Death Valley to photo the wildflower bloom. Rented a mid-sized SUV for a week for $172. We put a little over 1500 miles on it.

http://www.costcotravel.com/Rental-Cars

White box means that it was part of a camera kit that was split and sold separately. It is not a returned or refurbished item.
As stated in the questions on Amazon’s site, “…the original warranty card inside the box.”

http://www.amazon.com/Canon-24-105mm-White-Accessory-Cameras/dp/B00KGFYMK8/ref=sr_1_sc_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1430847703&sr=8-1-spell&keywords=Canon+Ef+24-105+f4+L+White+Box#Ask

This company makes quality products. Here is a link to their lens pouch.

http://spiderholster.com/large-lens-pouch/

This reminded me of another old Classic -
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Seems an elderly gentleman had serious hearing problems.
He was stubbornly hesitant to go get checked for a number of years.
Finally, at the constant prodding of his family, they convinced him he should go to the doctor.
The doctor was easily able to fit him with a set of hearing aids that allowed the old man to hear 100%.
The elderly gentleman went back a month later for a slight adjustment. The doctor said,

"Your hearing is perfect.
Your family must be really pleased that you can hear again."

To which the gentleman said,

"Oh, I haven't told my family yet.
I just sit around and listen to the conversations.
I've changed my will three times!"

First thing to do is copyright your photo using the date you took the shot.

If you choose to go through with the idea you are now protected if any issues arise in the future. It does not hurt to be published even if you choose to remain an amateur.

I would pursue it further. You have nothing to lose and will gain a free book to show off. If anyone begins to ask you for any money, withdraw permission and run.

Using an Alvey Reel. Great.
I have used them for over 40 years but they are not very common in the states.

http://www.alveyusa.com/

I spent a lot of time in Alaska on Military bases.
When I saw the 'Admiral's inspection', it brought to mind an old classic - -

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A US Air Force Transport was scheduled to leave Thule Air Base, Greenland, at midnight during a January Night. It’s take-off had been delayed for well over an hour because of bad weather.

Finally, the weather clears up enough for the pilot to get clearance, but during his preflight check, he discovers that the latrine holding tank is still full from the last flight and has not been pumped out yet. He calls the tower to arrange for a pumper to handle the issue before the weather window closes again.
An Airman arrives shortly with the pump truck only to discover that this pumper has inadvertently been left outdoors and is frozen solid. He must go back and find one that has been kept inside the hangar, which takes even more time. Finally, he returns to the aircraft, finishes the task and as he's leaving the plane, he is confronted by a young Captain, the aircraft commander who says,

"Son, your attitude and performance has caused this flight to be over 2 hours late for take-off.
You have personally inconvenienced me and caused my mission to be late.
I am going to see to it that, not only are you written up and reprimanded, but punished as well!"'

The young Airman, looked at the young Captain, paused for a moment, smiled, and then said,

"Sir, with all due respect, I'm not your son; I'm an Airman in the United States Air Force.
I've been stationed in Thule, Greenland, for 11 months without leave.
Everything I touch has been frozen solid for at least four months.
I have one stripe.
It is 0230 Hrs in the morning.
The temperature is -48 degrees below zero.
The wind is doing better than 20 knots.
I am here pumping shit out of a frozen airplane.
Just exactly what kind of punishment did you have in mind, Sir?? !!"