Get off my LAWN! "Grumpy Old Farts"

[Bobhmcs]

My body has been a Wonderland...of disfunction...over the last 10 or 12 daze.

The nerve damage (peripheral neuropathy) focused on the balls of my feet and numbing my toes completely, goes back to 2003. It's painful...a Good day is a 3 or 4 out of 10; this past week has been a 7 or 8...but I rarely limp as a result of it.

The last 6 months or so has seen the rise of Plantar Facetious, focused mainly on my left heel. I've been wearing a 'boot' during waking hours for the last week. That seems to stabilize it, and offers the extra padding one would expect.
I'm trying to stay off it, but there's just so much reading and movie watching a guy can do, and still consider it 'having a day'!

Yesterday was a long day that started early...about 6a...and ended at about 2p, when I FELL into bed...and slept for 20 hours, uninterrupted!!
I'm sure I've never done Anything like this before!!

I am Dazed and Confused...working on a cuppa at 11a!!!

...hard to 'have a day' when it starts That late!

I vaguely remember Something about a groundhog...and I slept right through the Supah Bowl...trying to avoid any mention of The Big Game...maybe I'll look for it after making dinner...or will it be lunch?!

I am thoroughly discombobulated.

...gonna try and have a day...

As a former Medical Professional (notice that the word Expert never reached this post) my recommendation , since you are nearer to St. James Gate than I am, is to have 3 immediately and then 1 Guiness every 1 hour as needed. That prescription can be filled at any beverage store of your choice.
Hey It has worked for me!
Bob

 

[Bobhmcs]

As apex predators, probably best not too look too closely at what's got into them.

Then there are certain cultures that eat cats.
No more shall be said.
Bob

 

[Bobhmcs]

I pass by a popular toboggan hill on the weekend, both kids and dogs have a great time. The run ends on a busy road so they stack bails of hay to stop them.

Older kids hit the cross country ski trails. Then there are the trail bikes with huge fat balloon tires. A lot of bikes for commuting when the snow is gone. Bike lanes are all over. Some diehards bike all year round. Nice to see folks exercising more. The younger generation is more fitness oriented than in the recent past. More like when we were kids.

There, I said something nice about kids. I think I'm going to be sick.

We have probably the best toboggan/sleds run anywhere. It is called the Sierra Nevada Mountains and begins at Donner Pass and ends at The Nugget on good days. There is one hard right and if you miss it you end up in Lake Tahoe. I have run it once 20 years ago and that water is Damn cold no matter what you are wearing!

Bob

 

[Jeff Scott]

My preferred Sierra Nevada area is along the Tioga Pass Road and on down into the Valley.

So we can end up here.

Yosemite Valley from Wawona Road Granite Shelf - Copyright © Jeffrey P. Scott 1990 All rights reserved.

 

[Bobhmcs]

My preferred Sierra Nevada area is along the Tioga Pass Road and on down into the Valley.

So we can end up here.

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Yosemite Valley from Wawona Road Granite Shelf - Copyright © Jeffrey P. Scott 1990 All rights reserved.

How Ansel Adam's of you! I mean that as a compliment, myself being a amateur photographer. Unfortunately the only pictures available to me of Donner Pass were not quite as good looking as your great shot of Yosemite. Just as a FYI my children's Pediatrician was General Michael Adams, son of the late great Ansel. I don't know why I am relating all of that except when ever the girls had to see the Doctor I would stand in the waiting room saying "I want that one, and that one, and the over there!"
Bob

 

[GwenOnBass]

An actual print of that suspiciously Yosemite image, now that is where one really appreciates the subtle beauty of black and white. Agfapan 25 all day (for us 35mm sorts). There's some Bakelite developing trays I could glom just for the asking. But no real need for them other than "gosh look at this".

 

[GwenOnBass]

I take an analog image any day over a digital image. Is this like Blade Runner, where the genuine article is cost prohibitive, and the distinction between artificial and real is blurred?

 

[the harp unstrung]

As a former Medical Professional (notice that the word Expert never reached this post) my recommendation , since you are nearer to St. James Gate than I am, is to have 3 immediately and then 1 Guiness every 1 hour as needed. That prescription can be filled at any beverage store of your choice.
Hey It has worked for me!
Bob

All that free medical advice...AND a 'St. James Gate' reference?!!

I may need a further consultation...

 

[G-Dog]

All that free medical advice...AND a 'St. James Gate' reference?!!

I may need a further consultation...

Hey, it's better than referencing St. Peter's Gate! I'd count it a win.
.

 

[Bobhmcs]

I take an analog image any day over a digital image. Is this like Blade Runner, where the genuine article is cost prohibitive, and the distinction between artificial and real is blurred?

To be quite honest with you all I was 6 units shy of my Journalistic Photography degree when I decided to not go that route. I had just finished my 5 enlistment and having 3 Armed conflicts under my belt my late wife begged me to do something else. The thought of me going to a Armed Conflict with only a camera was non-sensical to her. So I became a RN instead. And continued for a time in the Naval Reserves. But I firmly agree with your comment of analog vrs digital. Unfortunately today producing prints with analog equipment is cost prohibitive. But some of us are hard headed and determined to keep the art in photography and pay the $100 an hour to rent a darkroom.
Bob

 

[beans-on-toast]

The same holds true in the audio recording industry. It has to be mostly digital for a business to profit these days. It's just the way it is.

 

[LBS-bass]

The same holds true in the audio recording industry. It has to be mostly digital for a business to profit these days. It's just the way it is.

Sadly, this is the case with most things. Change happens, whether we like it or not. I have one friend, a guitarist in a band I sometimes sub for, who still refuses to buy a cell phone. It's not fun trying to connect with him about scheduling gigs. But I think we all see quality as well as comfort in the older things, and often we're right. There's something about an old photo done right that is just not replaceable. Same is true for analog recordings, played back from vinyl.

So, good morning, GOF's! I hope everyone is doing well on this fine day. My foot is not broken, but it still looks and feels pretty awful. I'm counting that as a win. There are dogs to walk today and cats to visit, and I must again face with a mixture of trepidation and bravery those same stairs that took me out a couple of days ago. All in all, I'm feeling blessed and happy and hope that everyone here is having the best day they can, as well.

 

[Jeff Scott]

How Ansel Adam's of you! I mean that as a compliment, myself being a amateur photographer. Unfortunately the only pictures available to me of Donner Pass were not quite as good looking as your great shot of Yosemite. Just as a FYI my children's Pediatrician was General Michael Adams, son of the late great Ansel. I don't know why I am relating all of that except when ever the girls had to see the Doctor I would stand in the waiting room saying "I want that one, and that one, and the over there!"
Bob

Thanks. When I made that photograph I was, actually, under the influence at the time, of Ray McSavaney, Bruce Barnbaum, and John Sexton. I had just spent a week with them at Yosemite and this photography was the last one I made on my way out of the park. It was made using my, then, Wista 45VX on TMX Readyload® film.

I knew a guy who grew up and went to grade school with Michael. Leroy took us to some hidden away trails to get to some great vantage points in the valley (not the one for the above posted photo; it was through Bruce that I learned of that particular vantage point). I did get to have some conversations with Ansel's grandson, Matthew. Very nice and humble guy, who knew better than to follow in his grandfather's footsteps regarding photography.

I first met Matthew at the, now defunct, Ansel Adams Gallery on Cannery Row in Monterey. I was looking at a very large mounted print of "Monolith, Half Dome", and seeing that it had a tag next to it that read, "Not For Sale", I casually said out loud to no one in particular, "Too bad, I wanted to buy it!" A voice from behind me said that one was not for sale but he did have others..........." I turned around to see a fairly tall guy in a jacket and tie, and I looked at the name tag he was sportin' that said Matthew Adams grandson of world famous photographer. I did end up buying a signed Yosemite and the Range of Light book from him.

The next time we were in Monterey, about a year later, we had gone down to check out some photography galleries in Carmel (Photography West, in particular). Then we went to the Ansel Adams Gallery and Matthew and I had a nice chat about my visit to Carmel. I found it funny that he was trying to pump me for information on what PW was selling their AA prints for.

An actual print of that suspiciously Yosemite image, now that is where one really appreciates the subtle beauty of black and white. Agfapan 25 all day (for us 35mm sorts). There's some Bakelite developing trays I could glom just for the asking. But no real need for them other than "gosh look at this".

You're more than welcome to vist and see a whole lot of my real gelatin silver black & white prints. You might get bored after awhile (I have a LOT of photos I've made over the years), all of them world-class .

I (mostly) gave up on 35mm when I realized it was taking me a long time to get through a roll, as over time, I became more selective in what, and how, I wanted to make photographs of. So I went the sheet film route. TMX. Developed in various ways. I finally found developing nirvana with the JOBO 3000 series of drums (rotary processing). Perfect results, really. I learned about that from John Sexton.

You could always use the bakelite trays for plantings. I still have lots darkroom gear (no enlargers, though). Even, my Saunders 16x20 Universal easel.

To be quite honest with you all I was 6 units shy of my Journalistic Photography degree when I decided to not go that route. I had just finished my 5 enlistment and having 3 Armed conflicts under my belt my late wife begged me to do something else. The thought of me going to a Armed Conflict with only a camera was non-sensical to her. So I became a RN instead. And continued for a time in the Naval Reserves. But I firmly agree with your comment of analog vrs digital. Unfortunately today producing prints with analog equipment is cost prohibitive. But some of us are hard headed and determined to keep the art in photography and pay the $100 an hour to rent a darkroom.
Bob

A friend of mine was a photographer in Nam. He's still in one piece, (well, his mind seems to be going, recently, but I'll chalk that up to age). A real survivalist, his Jeep is all set up and ready for just about anything.

Being an RN in the NR seems sensible, really.

One of the reasons I no longer have a darkroom is due to vastly rising costs on materials (film, paper, chemicals, etc.) It's now a rich person's hobby.

 

[BassmanPaul]

For you Marines that means Doc.
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Bob

Old fart you probably are but I would like to thank you for your 32 years of service.

 

[BassmanPaul]

Oh,
And this is me today.
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Get yourself a shave and a haircut Sailor!

 

[GonePlaid]

Thanks. When I made that photograph I was, actually, under the influence at the time, of Ray McSavaney, Bruce Barnbaum, and John Sexton. I had just spent a week with them at Yosemite and this photography was the last one I made on my way out of the park. It was made using my, then, Wista 45VX on TMX Readyload® film.

I knew a guy who grew up and went to grade school with Michael. Leroy took us to some hidden away trails to get to some great vantage points in the valley (not the one for the above posted photo; it was through Bruce that I learned of that particular vantage point). I did get to have some conversations with Ansel's grandson, Matthew. Very nice and humble guy, who knew better than to follow in his grandfather's footsteps regarding photography.

I first met Matthew at the, now defunct, Ansel Adams Gallery on Cannery Row in Monterey. I was looking at a very large mounted print of "Monolith, Half Dome", and seeing that it had a tag next to it that read, "Not For Sale", I casually said out loud to no one in particular, "Too bad, I wanted to buy it!" A voice from behind me said that one was not for sale but he did have others..........." I turned around to see a fairly tall guy in a jacket and tie, and I looked at the name tag he was sportin' that said Matthew Adams grandson of world famous photographer. I did end up buying a signed Yosemite and the Range of Light book from him.

The next time we were in Monterey, about a year later, we had gone down to check out some photography galleries in Carmel (Photography West, in particular). Then we went to the Ansel Adams Gallery and Matthew and I had a nice chat about my visit to Carmel. I found it funny that he was trying to pump me for information on what PW was selling their AA prints for.


You're more than welcome to vist and see a whole lot of my real gelatin silver black & white prints. You might get bored after awhile (I have a LOT of photos I've made over the years), all of them world-class .

I (mostly) gave up on 35mm when I realized it was taking me a long time to get through a roll, as over time, I became more selective in what, and how, I wanted to make photographs of. So I went the sheet film route. TMX. Developed in various ways. I finally found developing nirvana with the JOBO 3000 series of drums (rotary processing). Perfect results, really. I learned about that from John Sexton.

You could always use the bakelite trays for plantings. I still have lots darkroom gear (no enlargers, though). Even, my Saunders 16x20 Universal easel.

A friend of mine was a photographer in Nam. He's still in one piece, (well, his mind seems to be going, recently, but I'll chalk that up to age). A real survivalist, his Jeep is all set up and ready for just about anything.

Being an RN in the NR seems sensible, really.

One of the reasons I no longer have a darkroom is due to vastly rising costs on materials (film, paper, chemicals, etc.) It's now a rich person's hobby.

It ain't the only one(model railroading)

 

[Bobhmcs]

The same holds true in the audio recording industry. It has to be mostly digital for a business to profit these days. It's just the way it is.

This is Not directed to anyone here at all!
That doesn't mean I have to like it
Bob

 

[Bobhmcs]

Old fart you probably are but I would like to thank you for your 32 years of service.

Thank you for recognizing. It truly is appreciated.
Bob

 

[Bobhmcs]

Get yourself a shave and a haircut Sailor!

Uh no! I don't have to. Anymore!
;[)

 

[Bobhmcs]

Thanks. When I made that photograph I was, actually, under the influence at the time, of Ray McSavaney, Bruce Barnbaum, and John Sexton. I had just spent a week with them at Yosemite and this photography was the last one I made on my way out of the park. It was made using my, then, Wista 45VX on TMX Readyload® film.

I knew a guy who grew up and went to grade school with Michael. Leroy took us to some hidden away trails to get to some great vantage points in the valley (not the one for the above posted photo; it was through Bruce that I learned of that particular vantage point). I did get to have some conversations with Ansel's grandson, Matthew. Very nice and humble guy, who knew better than to follow in his grandfather's footsteps regarding photography.

I first met Matthew at the, now defunct, Ansel Adams Gallery on Cannery Row in Monterey. I was looking at a very large mounted print of "Monolith, Half Dome", and seeing that it had a tag next to it that read, "Not For Sale", I casually said out loud to no one in particular, "Too bad, I wanted to buy it!" A voice from behind me said that one was not for sale but he did have others..........." I turned around to see a fairly tall guy in a jacket and tie, and I looked at the name tag he was sportin' that said Matthew Adams grandson of world famous photographer. I did end up buying a signed Yosemite and the Range of Light book from him.

The next time we were in Monterey, about a year later, we had gone down to check out some photography galleries in Carmel (Photography West, in particular). Then we went to the Ansel Adams Gallery and Matthew and I had a nice chat about my visit to Carmel. I found it funny that he was trying to pump me for information on what PW was selling their AA prints for.


You're more than welcome to vist and see a whole lot of my real gelatin silver black & white prints. You might get bored after awhile (I have a LOT of photos I've made over the years), all of them world-class .

I (mostly) gave up on 35mm when I realized it was taking me a long time to get through a roll, as over time, I became more selective in what, and how, I wanted to make photographs of. So I went the sheet film route. TMX. Developed in various ways. I finally found developing nirvana with the JOBO 3000 series of drums (rotary processing). Perfect results, really. I learned about that from John Sexton.

You could always use the bakelite trays for plantings. I still have lots darkroom gear (no enlargers, though). Even, my Saunders 16x20 Universal easel.

A friend of mine was a photographer in Nam. He's still in one piece, (well, his mind seems to be going, recently, but I'll chalk that up to age). A real survivalist, his Jeep is all set up and ready for just about anything.

Being an RN in the NR seems sensible, really.

One of the reasons I no longer have a darkroom is due to vastly rising costs on materials (film, paper, chemicals, etc.) It's now a rich person's hobby.

I actually interned with Joe Sia and Jim Marshall. Annie Lebovitz had already left that group and moved to NYC. Annie is my photography hero.
Along with Edward Weston (the king of the Bell Pepper) and Joe "What's his Name" that did the second flag raising on Iwo Jima.
Bob