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> Also, one last thing. I’m sure you know this, but for others – > exposed and unexposed film are the same as far as x-ray damage is > concerned. Only after film has been processed (developed) is it safe > from x-ray damage. I’ve read a few people’s comments that indicated > that they didn’t know that exposed film was still subject to x-ray > damage.

Golly! Talk about a Great case for digital cameras for use whilst traveling. I guess 1-hr photo places are also able to profit from this. Dairenn Lombard Los Angeles, CA

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> Golly! Talk about a Great case for digital cameras for use whilst > traveling. I guess 1-hr photo places are also able to profit from > this.

I carry an Olympus D-40 digital camera with me everywhere I go – that’s what I used to take the blurry shot of my wrecked rental car last week in Kansas City. I also like to shoot medium format film – 120 roll film in old post-war German folding cameras, like Zeiss Nettars and Agfa Isolettes. I get ‘em on eBay for $20 and fix ‘em up, they take great pictures and now I have a nice scanner for the negs. But alas, TSA monkeys want to unroll the film to examine it from time to time. I’m surprised they don’t lick it. And mechanical cameras just amaze them, like showing fire to a neanderthal. "Ooga! Lens pop out! Zorg, come look! Lens pop out! This be computer? Umbrella? Where batteries go? How work? Poke-poke-pinch-ouch! Grrr, smash!" These are the people that dessicant labels warning "Do Not Eat" were written for. Best Regards, Bill Mattocks

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> I have two items that I plan to put in carry-ons, and > was wondering if there’d be any problems with the latest > security policies. One is a medium-sized pair of binoculars > which will be in its own case in a carry-on; the other is a > small plastic flashlight, 6

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OTP – Back from Thanksgiving

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Well I am back from Zion and Bryce Canyon National Parks. I climbed angels landing in Zion, which was quite an accomplishment; 1500 vertical feet of hiking. I was in Las Vegas yesterday, but I decided I am not the Vegas type. I should have spent another day in Zion instead. oh well. What a great area and we did some fantastic hikes. I posted the pictures, an album for Zion and for Bryce. Zion link is: http://community.webshots.com/album/25919267tEbMPEMtGi Bryce link is: http://community.webshots.com/album/25923583wOFGxaGics You get to see my whole family in these photos. Bryce is at 8,000 feet and as you can see we had a bit of snow. I can’t think of a better way to spend Thanksgiving, I am thankful we were together and I was able to climb Angels landing. This country is blessed with some really beautiful areas. God did shed his grace on us, and for that I am thankful! — MZ — website: http://members.home.net/mzuschlag

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Mary, those photos are amazing! Did you use a digital camera? Thanks for sharing your adventure and I’m glad you made it home safely! Kelly C.;o)

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> Well I am back from Zion and Bryce Canyon National Parks. I climbed angels > landing in Zion, which was quite an accomplishment; 1500 vertical feet of > hiking. I was in Las Vegas yesterday, but I decided I am not the Vegas type. I > should have spent another day in Zion instead. oh well. What a great area and > we did some fantastic hikes. I posted the pictures, an album for Zion and for > Bryce. Zion link is: > http://community.webshots.com/album/25919267tEbMPEMtGi > Bryce link is: > http://community.webshots.com/album/25923583wOFGxaGics > You get to see my whole family in these photos. Bryce is at 8,000 feet and as > you can see we had a bit of snow. I can’t think of a better way to spend > Thanksgiving, I am thankful we were together and I was able to climb Angels > landing. This country is blessed with some really beautiful areas. God did > shed his grace on us, and for that I am thankful! — MZ > — > website: http://members.home.net/mzuschlag

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From Mary Zuschlag: – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> Well I am back from Zion and Bryce Canyon National Parks. I climbed angels > landing in Zion, which was quite an accomplishment; 1500 vertical feet of > hiking. I was in Las Vegas yesterday, but I decided I am not the Vegas type. I > should have spent another day in Zion instead. oh well. What a great area and > we did some fantastic hikes. I posted the pictures, an album for Zion and for > Bryce. Zion link is: > http://community.webshots.com/album/25919267tEbMPEMtGi > Bryce link is: > http://community.webshots.com/album/25923583wOFGxaGics > You get to see my whole family in these photos. Bryce is at 8,000 feet and as > you can see we had a bit of snow. I can’t think of a better way to spend > Thanksgiving, I am thankful we were together and I was able to climb Angels > landing. This country is blessed with some really beautiful areas. God did > shed his grace on us, and for that I am thankful! — MZ

Thanks for sharing, Mary. Pics are absolutely gorgeous!!! -kk >><<<><>http://members.home.net/karensears<><>>><< – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text –

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WOW! Looks beautiful! What a great trip…especially with your family. Be well, Patty *~A friend is someone who reaches out for your hand, and touches your heart.~*

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Pictures are wonderful. I’ve seen Bryce often from the air. Best up close picture I’ve seen of either. Jo

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Thanks I was pretty happy with the outcome. I took the photos on the higher quality setting, so they can be enlarged. Kelly, I took these all with my digital camera, so I can load them on the web quickly. I have a 64 mb smart media card in the camera so I can take 120 high quality photos or 657 standard quality photos. I might make this into a CD album. A friend of my did that with our Grand Canyon photos, and he added a musical track, it’s a really nice CD. I copied it for my parents. Webshots software makes uploading photos on the web really fast, and you can’t beat the price, free. — MZ — website: http://members.home.net/mzuschlag

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Great pictures Mary!!! What an awesome way to spend thanksgiving!!! Thanks for sharing with all of us! Donna G

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High Quality 300k pixels Digital Camera

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Taking pictures

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> I want to take some pics of our budgies, but I don’t want to scare > them! For those of you that take pics of yours, how do you do it > without traumatizing them?

You’ll need a camera that allows you to get close enough to the birds so they won’t look tiny in the final print. Getting close doesn’t bother my birds. But it’s important not to use flash. If someone shot a flash in my eyes at that distance I’d be blind for a week. I put my cage out on a screened in porch and hold a camera slightly inside one of the doors to the cage. The flash is turned off. I do this at a time of day when there’s sun coming into the cage. If it’s too cold to go out on the porch, I just don’t take pictures. This morning it was 60 degrees here, so I was able to get some shots. You can see them at the following website: http://luknhard.home.mindspring.com/ (In the past I’ve taken pictures through the bars of a cage, which works well enough if you put the camera right up on the bars.) Luk

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> I want to take some pics of our budgies, but I don’t want to scare > them! For those of you that take pics of yours, how do you do it > without traumatizing them? > Thanks! > Connie

The problem I had with Ruby was that she wanted to get up every time I got close enough to snap a picture. Now I’ve a zoom lens so it’s not a problem, anymore. Janet See my baby, Ruby, at… http://albums.photopoint.com/j/AlbumIndex?u=920323&a=6711759

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Point and shoots okay, you should be able to get some really great pictures from that. I used to have a point and shoot too. I have some really great pictures. Your birds should be okay with the camera. Good Luck! -Elisa – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – > That’s the problem — all I have is a point & shoot camera > If you have a good camera you won’t need to get too close, just zoom > in.

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I want to take some pics of our budgies, but I don’t want to scare them! For those of you that take pics of yours, how do you do it without traumatizing them? Thanks! Connie

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I’ve never had a problem taking pictures. If you have a good camera you won’t need to get too close, just zoom in. It may scare them the first few times you do it, eventually they will get used to it. My birds now sit very still and wait for the flash. Good luck! – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – > I want to take some pics of our budgies, but I don’t want to scare > them! For those of you that take pics of yours, how do you do it > without traumatizing them? > Thanks! > Connie

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That’s the problem — all I have is a point & shoot camera If you have a good camera you won’t need to get too close, just zoom in.

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Ok, now I’ve done it. I volunteered to go out to the local Shelter and take pictures with my digital camera for the website. They currently use a 35mm camera, have to have them developed and then scanned, and by the time they get to the server, some of the pets are gone, therefore need a faster method. Any suggestions on holding these critters still to photograph? Some of the dogs are pretty rowdy…..I hate to take the pics through the cages, but maybe won’t have a choice. I would love to find someone to volunteer to print a pamphlet monthly, and get it to the public. I would be willing to do the master copy. Any suggestions? Sherry

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I’ve done the photography at the shelter thing, both with a 35 mm and with a digital camera. It’s helpful to have an assistant who holds the animal (or the leash), and if you get legs/arms in the picture that also gives a better idea of the animal’s size. However, I rarely had someone to help me. I was always allowed to open any cages I needed to. Personally, I think pictures of dogs "behind bars" are more heart-tugging, but it was very hard to get a shot of any cat who wouldn’t come to the front of the cage. The dog runs were chain link, and I could sometimes get right up to the chain link and shoot through the gaps. Mostly, though, the dogs came bounding up to the fence whenever they saw a human, and I’d have to back up to shoot. (I very rarely entered a dog run; I have a mild dog phobia, although I found it improved enormously due to the repeated exposure.) I want to warn you that some dogs are frightened by the flash, or by the sound of an autofocus camera refocusing, or by the dot of red light that automatic camera’s shine for focusing/light metering (I’m not sure which it’s for — I have an older model that doesn’t have the little red light). Some will begin to bark or growl as soon as you point a camera at them. I don’t know if these are abused animals, or what, but often I couldn’t get a second shot, because the dog would start barking and/or snarling as soon as I took the first one. If there’s any way you can do this before or after the shelter is open to the public, I’d strongly advise it, unless your shelter gets hardly any visitors. Shooting around people is much more time-consuming. I always took three times as long as anyone else who took photos, waiting to get a "good" pose, but they told me my photos were better than the others. I also used the opportunity to look for signs of illness or aggression, so I could report them to staff. (I once found a cat in the middle of birthing a kitten in the adoption room, which was *not* where near-term moms were supposed to be.) At our shelter, you’re asked to disinfect your hands between each animal you handle to prevent the spread of disease. It’s a good idea, but your shelter may not have the materials available in the rooms where the animals are. A pump bottle of Purell (gel antiseptic, in most grocery stores with the soft soaps) could be handy. It evaporates right off your hands, so you don’t need paper towels with it. You’ll also need clear notes on which animal is in which shot — if there are a lot of animals there’ll be some that you can’t tell apart after you take the photos. I’m not clear on just what the pamphlet is for, but if it’s to show pictures of available animals, a month seems like a long interval, unless you have a no-kill shelter. At my shelter, when I took 35 mm shots and had them developed, I’d come back to see which animals were still there before using the photos. Usually 30-50% of the animals were gone (one way or another) within 2-3 days of taking the pictures. Of course, we only have a 2-business-day holding period before animals can be adopted out or euthanized, as needed. Fortunately, the staff at our shelter do everything they can to keep the animals longer and to place them, and they have a good placement rate compared to many "government" shelters. Anita in Olympia, WA – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – > Ok, now I’ve done it. I volunteered to go out to the local Shelter and take > pictures with my digital camera for the website. They currently use a 35mm > camera, have to have them developed and then scanned, and by the time they > get to the server, some of the pets are gone, therefore need a faster > method. Any suggestions on holding these critters still to photograph? Some > of the dogs are pretty rowdy…..I hate to take the pics through the cages, > but maybe won’t have a choice. I would love to find someone to volunteer to > print a pamphlet monthly, and get it to the public. I would be willing to do > the master copy. Any suggestions? Sherry

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I thought digital cameras meant that there is no need for film, so that you can load it into your computeras soon as you’re done taking the pictures. One of those digital cameras would be ideal for your purpose. Of course, the better ones are more expensive. But sometimes you can find a decent one on sale. Also, since you’re doing it as a volunteer to a charity, there must be some way to get a tax credit on it. Or, maybe you can get some donations through the shelter for this purpose. As for photographing certain dogs through the cage…if they aren’t real friendly, I think you’d have to do it that way. Just make sure you explain in the brochure that the dog isn’t meant to be a family pet! Erin No animals in my address

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I do have a digital camera, on "better" setting will do about 54 photos, I hope that’s all I will need; our shelter is small but very crowded. This way I can upload directly to the administrator, and save lots of time and paperwork, but I do need an assistant (husbands are good) for writing the info on each animal that will appear with the photo on the website. Special thanks to Anita, your advice was very helpful, and I will print it out and take it with me. I am scared to death!! Wish me luck, we still don’t know when we are going out, will talk to the president of the humane society sometime this week. Sherry

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> I thought digital cameras meant that there is no need for film, so that you can > load it into your computeras soon as you’re done taking the pictures. One of > those digital cameras would be ideal for your purpose. Of course, the better > ones are more expensive. But sometimes you can find a decent one on sale. > Also, since you’re doing it as a volunteer to a charity, there must be some way > to get a tax credit on it. Or, maybe you can get some donations through the > shelter for this purpose. As for photographing certain dogs through the > cage…if they aren’t real friendly, I think you’d have to do it that way. > Just make sure you explain in the brochure that the dog isn’t meant to be a > family pet! > Erin > No animals in my address

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Even more kitty pictures… :)

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"It’s a small world after all…" <g> I knew someone who went to Purdue from ‘69 – ‘73. His brother’d been there before him, too. Back then, I wasn’t much interested in graphic arts, but am now; some sort of a dual degree, in graphic arts & teaching would’ve been flexible. Oh, well… And I did really enjoy the art courses I took, plus they’ve come in handy, re: application in tchg. Your last sentence made me think of a friend in college: I ran into him one day when he had to finally, once & for all, declare a major, & he was still debating the decision right before the meeting w/ his advisor. He said he was trying to choose between philosophy & psychology; all I could think was, "Why don’t you just toss a coin, considering that what you’re going to actually do w/ either one is kind of hazy?" <g> Cathy — "Staccato signals of constant information…" ("The Boy in the Bubble") Paul Simon

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> < switched to El. Ed. w/ a concentration in Art (rationale: more elem. ed. > teachers are needed per district than Art Ed.; this was in the early 70’s > when there were few teaching positions open; otoh, tchg. positions are going > to open like crazy in the next 10 years or so as the baby boomers retire). > And my sister got her degree in educational communications. > Cathy >> > More small world, I guess. My BA is in Art (Photographic Studies–which is > more art and photo history and aesthetics with some studio courses–it’s more > of a research and writing intensive program than studio art). I didn’t finish > college when I was young. I went to Purdue University but, at that time (the > early 70’s), was more interested in the social aspects than the academic > aspects so, about 15 years ago, I decided to go back and finish college at > Arizona State University while working full-time. It took me 6 years going > part-time. I enjoyed it immensely but, of course, have never worked in the > field at all. I went to graduate school and took 9 hours in Art History but > have never finished the master’s. I do art stuff on the side for pleasure and > also exchange art with a network of people but work as an administrative > services specialist for a large local healthcare organization. I’ve always felt > a little bad that I didn’t choose something where I might actually get a job in > the field. There are many times when I’ve wished I had an education degree. > Candace > (take the litter out before replying by e-mail) > See my cats at www.gatherround.com > Go to "Find an album." > Password: GlenrosaCats

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> Small world, re: both you & Kaare. I started out as an Art Ed. major, then > switched to El. Ed. w/ a concentration in Art (rationale: more elem. ed. > teachers are needed per district than Art Ed.; this was in the early 70’s > when there were few teaching positions open; otoh, tchg. positions are going > to open like crazy in the next 10 years or so as the baby boomers retire). > And my sister got her degree in educational communications. > Cathy

That sounds like what I did, but opposite! How was elementary ed when you took it? I must say I was quite disappointed with the 2 years I spent there… the classes were very mediocre (no effort yielded high ninties – and I am certainly no genius), and I was the only person out of 150 who had and was volunteering in classrooms/had real experience! It was a very odd faculty, because it seemed as though no one was really "into" it, and the practicums weren’t until the very final year. That’s not the reason why I went into art ed. — but if I didn’t I would have certainly found a different university program for elementary ed. elsewhere! I don’t know if it is some "new wave" of teaching prospective teachers – or just where I went. The same is up here – there are going to be many teaching positions opening – I think it is just starting to happen up here. They predicted it would happen about five years ago, but it didn’t… it is so weird – leave school to be a teacher when job prospects were awful and no one was landing these promised jobs. Go into school to enter a field that was booming… soon graduating and it is now crashing. Arg! The unpredictability of life… why I should not play the stock market! I have bad karma! =) Jepo. – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> — > "Staccato signals of constant information…" > ("The Boy in the Bubble") Paul Simon > > <snipped> > > >Hey, me too! What are you studying? > > >Jepo. > > Jepo, > > I’m a communications major at California State Dominguez Hills. This is > my > > last semester… yay!! I’ll be finished with my courses in December > and > I’ll > > walk in the ceremony come May. I’m really excited about finishing, but > I > have > > no idea what I’ll be doing with my degree! I’m taking the CBEST next > month and > > I’ll probably do a little substitute teaching after graduation to see if > I > > enjoy being in a classroom. Though I could actually go into my field… > My > > study emphasis is Public Relations. > Right on – not much time left! Congratulations! But forgive me (being > Canadian and all) – not too sure what the CBEST is, but obviously a > teaching > certificate? I think PR must be a real interesting field… and heck, > seems like something people need more and more these days! Which grade > level would you be teaching at? > > How about you? > It have been a long haul… partly due to my indeciseiveness I guess. Did > 2 > years of elementary education, then moved cities (where there was no > elementary ed degree) – had to go into a "real" field to become a teacher, > so went into art education (turned out to mostly take studio/history). > Almost immediately found out about graphic arts/computer etc, and decided > I > wanted to do that when I finish (long story as to why not teaching > anymore, > though I still think it was what I was "meant" to do). So I gradded Aug. > 00 > and then came to Vancouver to go to VFS (vfs.com), and I will finish mid > Feb. Granted, as mentioned in some other post where I dragged it a bit > off > topic – the industry kind of sucks – but at least doing what I wanted to > do. > Hopefully things will turn for the better =) 6 years, almost done… > Thanks for sharing! Always like to hear what others are up to… > Jepo. > PS – at school the other day I heard in passing that one of the teachers > "was sick of seeing people’s cat sites" – which gave me the sudden drive > to > FINISH my cat site, and get it out there. I actually felt really > offended, > though it could have been a joke or something… or taken out of context. > > ~Kaare, Gustav and little Aurora… > > Pictures of my Gustav: > > http://www.geocities.com/gustavkitty > > Most recent pictures of little Aurora: > > http://www.geocities.com/gustavkitty/webcam/index.html

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<< Is this it? Don’t think the buggers make it mac compatable… too bad, cause it would only be software given how macs are usb-friendly… >> Thanks, that’s what I was afraid of… Candace (take the litter out before replying by e-mail) See my cats at www.gatherround.com Go to "Find an album." Password: GlenrosaCats

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– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> Small world, re: both you & Kaare. I started out as an Art Ed. major, > then > switched to El. Ed. w/ a concentration in Art (rationale: more elem. ed. > teachers are needed per district than Art Ed.; this was in the early 70’s > when there were few teaching positions open; otoh, tchg. positions are > going > to open like crazy in the next 10 years or so as the baby boomers retire). > And my sister got her degree in educational communications. > Cathy > That sounds like what I did, but opposite! How was elementary ed when you > took it? I must say I was quite disappointed with the 2 years I spent > there… the classes were very mediocre (no effort yielded high ninties – > and I am certainly no genius), and I was the only person out of 150 who had > and was volunteering in classrooms/had real experience!

Many of my education courses were mediocre to crummy. Otoh, most of my Art courses were good to excellent, & I truly enjoyed them. As a teacher, what really irks me is that there is no education course which gives you – in a nutshell – the practical, nitty-gritty info that one will need & would find to be useful. Ex: the most common methods used in different districts for attendance. I had to keep a complete register when I first started in the early 70’s, now keep attendance cards, & will soon be doing it via a PC program. I had *no* idea that one had to make various coding marks for tardy, abs. because of illness, abs. because of dentist appt., abs. for a family crisis, illegally abs., out for a portion of the day, etc. Another thing that bugged me was how heavily the courses were into theory, Vs. the practical – what works in the *real* <g> world. > It was a very odd > faculty, because it seemed as though no one was really "into" it, and the > practicums weren’t until the very final year.

I’m trying to remember… I had one practicum, called "Participation" for several weeks – I think in the fall semester of my Senior year, then student taught for 14 weeks – two experiences of 7 wks. each – in the spring semester of my last year. I’ve been the co-operating teacher for 5 student teachers over the years, & am slated to have one next winter or spring. Most have been very good to excellent, thank goodness, w/ great work ethics. > That’s not the reason why I > went into art ed. — but if I didn’t I would have certainly found a > different university program for elementary ed. elsewhere! I don’t know if > it is some "new wave" of teaching prospective teachers – or just where I > went.

I’ve seen the pendulum,re: teaching methods – swing from one side – way to the other side, back again, etc. over the years, but the pendulum never stops in the middle – which drives me batty. > The same is up here – there are going to be many teaching positions > opening – I think it is just starting to happen up here. They predicted it > would happen about five years ago, but it didn’t… it is so weird – leave > school to be a teacher when job prospects were awful and no one was landing > these promised jobs. Go into school to enter a field that was booming… > soon graduating and it is now crashing. Arg! The unpredictability of > life… why I should not play the stock market! I have bad karma! =) > Jepo.

When I went into teaching/college in ‘68, there were plenty of openings. But, it closed up – all-of-a-sudden, by the next year. As a result, both I and a friend I met in college switched over from Art Ed. to El. Ed. in the middle of our Sophomore year, for practical reasons; both of us retained a concentration in Art, though. We both got tchg. jobs upon graduation, but it wasn’t particularly easy. The first wave of large number of retirements of the baby boomers occurred in my particular district about 3 years ago. The next wave – I think a larger one – will be in about 5 years, when I – and a lot of other teachers – will have reached 55 in my district, & therefore will be eligible. Whether or not we actually all retire in one fell swoop will depend upon how big of an incentive we’ll be offered by the district (IOW – get rid of a slew of the teachers on the upper end of the salary schedule & replace us w/ all new teachers for less than half the price); how feasible it’ll be financially. Cathy — "Staccato signals of constant information…" ("The Boy in the Bubble") Paul Simon – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> > > <snipped> > > > >Hey, me too! What are you studying? > > > >Jepo. > > > Jepo, > > > I’m a communications major at California State Dominguez Hills. This > is > > my > > > last semester… yay!! I’ll be finished with my courses in December > and > > I’ll > > > walk in the ceremony come May. I’m really excited about finishing, > but > I > > have > > > no idea what I’ll be doing with my degree! I’m taking the CBEST next > > month and > > > I’ll probably do a little substitute teaching after graduation to see > if > I > > > enjoy being in a classroom. Though I could actually go into my > field… > > My > > > study emphasis is Public Relations. > > Right on – not much time left! Congratulations! But forgive me (being > > Canadian and all) – not too sure what the CBEST is, but obviously a > teaching > > certificate? I think PR must be a real interesting field… and heck, > > seems like something people need more and more these days! Which grade > > level would you be teaching at? > > > How about you? > > It have been a long haul… partly due to my indeciseiveness I guess. > Did > 2 > > years of elementary education, then moved cities (where there was no > > elementary ed degree) – had to go into a "real" field to become a > teacher, > > so went into art education (turned out to mostly take studio/history). > > Almost immediately found out about graphic arts/computer etc, and > decided > I > > wanted to do that when I finish (long story as to why not teaching > anymore, > > though I still think it was what I was "meant" to do). So I gradded > Aug. > 00 > > and then came to Vancouver to go to VFS (vfs.com), and I will finish mid > > Feb. Granted, as mentioned in some other post where I dragged it a bit > off > > topic – the industry kind of sucks – but at least doing what I wanted to > do. > > Hopefully things will turn for the better =) 6 years, almost done… > > Thanks for sharing! Always like to hear what others are up to… > > Jepo. > > PS – at school the other day I heard in passing that one of the teachers > > "was sick of seeing people’s cat sites" – which gave me the sudden drive > to > > FINISH my cat site, and get it out there. I actually felt really > offended, > > though it could have been a joke or something… or taken out of > context. > > > ~Kaare, Gustav and little Aurora… > > > Pictures of my Gustav: > > > http://www.geocities.com/gustavkitty > > > Most recent pictures of little Aurora: > > > http://www.geocities.com/gustavkitty/webcam/index.html

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<< Small world, re: both you & Kaare. I started out as an Art Ed. major, then switched to El. Ed. w/ a concentration in Art (rationale: more elem. ed. teachers are needed per district than Art Ed.; this was in the early 70’s when there were few teaching positions open; otoh, tchg. positions are going to open like crazy in the next 10 years or so as the baby boomers retire). And my sister got her degree in educational communications. Cathy >> More small world, I guess. My BA is in Art (Photographic Studies–which is more art and photo history and aesthetics with some studio courses–it’s more of a research and writing intensive program than studio art). I didn’t finish college when I was young. I went to Purdue University but, at that time (the early 70’s), was more interested in the social aspects than the academic aspects so, about 15 years ago, I decided to go back and finish college at Arizona State University while working full-time. It took me 6 years going part-time. I enjoyed it immensely but, of course, have never worked in the field at all. I went to graduate school and took 9 hours in Art History but have never finished the master’s. I do art stuff on the side for pleasure and also exchange art with a network of people but work as an administrative services specialist for a large local healthcare organization. I’ve always felt a little bad that I didn’t choose something where I might actually get a job in the field. There are many times when I’ve wished I had an education degree. Candace (take the litter out before replying by e-mail) See my cats at www.gatherround.com Go to "Find an album." Password: GlenrosaCats

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Small world, re: both you & Kaare. I started out as an Art Ed. major, then switched to El. Ed. w/ a concentration in Art (rationale: more elem. ed. teachers are needed per district than Art Ed.; this was in the early 70’s when there were few teaching positions open; otoh, tchg. positions are going to open like crazy in the next 10 years or so as the baby boomers retire). And my sister got her degree in educational communications. Cathy — "Staccato signals of constant information…" ("The Boy in the Bubble") Paul Simon

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> <snipped> > >Hey, me too! What are you studying? > >Jepo. > Jepo, > I’m a communications major at California State Dominguez Hills. This is > my > last semester… yay!! I’ll be finished with my courses in December and > I’ll > walk in the ceremony come May. I’m really excited about finishing, but I > have > no idea what I’ll be doing with my degree! I’m taking the CBEST next > month and > I’ll probably do a little substitute teaching after graduation to see if I > enjoy being in a classroom. Though I could actually go into my field… > My > study emphasis is Public Relations. > Right on – not much time left! Congratulations! But forgive me (being > Canadian and all) – not too sure what the CBEST is, but obviously a teaching > certificate? I think PR must be a real interesting field… and heck, > seems like something people need more and more these days! Which grade > level would you be teaching at? > How about you? > It have been a long haul… partly due to my indeciseiveness I guess. Did 2 > years of elementary education, then moved cities (where there was no > elementary ed degree) – had to go into a "real" field to become a teacher, > so went into art education (turned out to mostly take studio/history). > Almost immediately found out about graphic arts/computer etc, and decided I > wanted to do that when I finish (long story as to why not teaching anymore, > though I still think it was what I was "meant" to do). So I gradded Aug. 00 > and then came to Vancouver to go to VFS (vfs.com), and I will finish mid > Feb. Granted, as mentioned in some other post where I dragged it a bit off > topic – the industry kind of sucks – but at least doing what I wanted to do. > Hopefully things will turn for the better =) 6 years, almost done… > Thanks for sharing! Always like to hear what others are up to… > Jepo. > PS – at school the other day I heard in passing that one of the teachers > "was sick of seeing people’s cat sites" – which gave me the sudden drive to > FINISH my cat site, and get it out there. I actually felt really offended, > though it could have been a joke or something… or taken out of context. > ~Kaare, Gustav and little Aurora… > Pictures of my Gustav: > http://www.geocities.com/gustavkitty > Most recent pictures of little Aurora: > http://www.geocities.com/gustavkitty/webcam/index.html

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– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -><liked >to >buy a nice digital camera, (as opposed to the PC camera which is plugged into >my computer with a 5-6 foot cord) but I just couldn’t afford it right now. I >am a starving student, after all, and I like to spend what little money I >have >on other things; like the $30 bed I bought for Gustav last week. He refuses >to go anywhere near it! Anyway, I believe my PC camera was a good purchase >and >I’m pleased with the quality. >~Kaare, Gustav and little Aurora… >> >That really is cheap and I think the photos are excellent. Guess I’ll be >going >to Best Buy this weekend altho, since I have a Mac, I have a sneaking >suspicion >it won’t be compatible. I have a cheap digital camera I bought several years >ago that attached to the computer with a cable like yours does but it was b/w >only and the detail and sharpness were just not there. >Candace >(take the litter out before replying by e-mail) >See my cats at www.gatherround.com >Go to "Find an album." >Password: GlenrosaCats > Hmm… I don’t know anything about compatibility. I do know the camera plugs > into a USB port. I hope it works out. That way I could see more pics of Abbey > and the gang. :)

http://www.intel.com/pccamera/deluxe_sysreq.htm Is this it? Don’t think the buggers make it mac compatable… too bad, cause it would only be software given how macs are usb-friendly… – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> ~Kaare, Gustav and little Aurora… > Pictures of my Gustav: > http://www.geocities.com/gustavkitty > Most recent pictures of little Aurora: > http://www.geocities.com/gustavkitty/webcam/index.html

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– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – > <snipped> >Hey, me too! What are you studying? >Jepo. > Jepo, > I’m a communications major at California State Dominguez Hills. This is my > last semester… yay!! I’ll be finished with my courses in December and I’ll > walk in the ceremony come May. I’m really excited about finishing, but I have > no idea what I’ll be doing with my degree! I’m taking the CBEST next month and > I’ll probably do a little substitute teaching after graduation to see if I > enjoy being in a classroom. Though I could actually go into my field… My > study emphasis is Public Relations.

Right on – not much time left! Congratulations! But forgive me (being Canadian and all) – not too sure what the CBEST is, but obviously a teaching certificate? I think PR must be a real interesting field… and heck, seems like something people need more and more these days! Which grade level would you be teaching at? > How about you?

It have been a long haul… partly due to my indeciseiveness I guess. Did 2 years of elementary education, then moved cities (where there was no elementary ed degree) – had to go into a "real" field to become a teacher, so went into art education (turned out to mostly take studio/history). Almost immediately found out about graphic arts/computer etc, and decided I wanted to do that when I finish (long story as to why not teaching anymore, though I still think it was what I was "meant" to do). So I gradded Aug. 00 and then came to Vancouver to go to VFS (vfs.com), and I will finish mid Feb. Granted, as mentioned in some other post where I dragged it a bit off topic – the industry kind of sucks – but at least doing what I wanted to do. Hopefully things will turn for the better =) 6 years, almost done… Thanks for sharing! Always like to hear what others are up to… Jepo. PS – at school the other day I heard in passing that one of the teachers "was sick of seeing people’s cat sites" – which gave me the sudden drive to FINISH my cat site, and get it out there. I actually felt really offended, though it could have been a joke or something… or taken out of context. – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> ~Kaare, Gustav and little Aurora… > Pictures of my Gustav: > http://www.geocities.com/gustavkitty > Most recent pictures of little Aurora: > http://www.geocities.com/gustavkitty/webcam/index.html

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- Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – ><liked >to >buy a nice digital camera, (as opposed to the PC camera which is plugged into >my computer with a 5-6 foot cord) but I just couldn’t afford it right now. I >am a starving student, after all, and I like to spend what little money I >have >on other things; like the $30 bed I bought for Gustav last week. He refuses >to go anywhere near it! Anyway, I believe my PC camera was a good purchase >and >I’m pleased with the quality. >~Kaare, Gustav and little Aurora… >> >That really is cheap and I think the photos are excellent. Guess I’ll be >going >to Best Buy this weekend altho, since I have a Mac, I have a sneaking >suspicion >it won’t be compatible. I have a cheap digital camera I bought several years >ago that attached to the computer with a cable like yours does but it was b/w >only and the detail and sharpness were just not there. >Candace >(take the litter out before replying by e-mail) >See my cats at www.gatherround.com >Go to "Find an album." >Password: GlenrosaCats

Hmm… I don’t know anything about compatibility. I do know the camera plugs into a USB port. I hope it works out. That way I could see more pics of Abbey and the gang. :) ~Kaare, Gustav and little Aurora… Pictures of my Gustav: http://www.geocities.com/gustavkitty Most recent pictures of little Aurora: http://www.geocities.com/gustavkitty/webcam/index.html

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<< I bought an Intel Deluxe PC Camera at Best Buy for $59. I would have liked to buy a nice digital camera, (as opposed to the PC camera which is plugged into my computer with a 5-6 foot cord) but I just couldn’t afford it right now. I am a starving student, after all, and I like to spend what little money I have on other things; like the $30 bed I bought for Gustav last week. He refuses to go anywhere near it! Anyway, I believe my PC camera was a good purchase and I’m pleased with the quality. ~Kaare, Gustav and little Aurora… >> That really is cheap and I think the photos are excellent. Guess I’ll be going to Best Buy this weekend altho, since I have a Mac, I have a sneaking suspicion it won’t be compatible. I have a cheap digital camera I bought several years ago that attached to the computer with a cable like yours does but it was b/w only and the detail and sharpness were just not there. Candace (take the litter out before replying by e-mail) See my cats at www.gatherround.com Go to "Find an album." Password: GlenrosaCats

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<snipped> >Hey, me too! What are you studying? >Jepo.

Jepo, I’m a communications major at California State Dominguez Hills. This is my last semester… yay!! I’ll be finished with my courses in December and I’ll walk in the ceremony come May. I’m really excited about finishing, but I have no idea what I’ll be doing with my degree! I’m taking the CBEST next month and I’ll probably do a little substitute teaching after graduation to see if I enjoy being in a classroom. Though I could actually go into my field… My study emphasis is Public Relations. How about you? ~Kaare, Gustav and little Aurora… Pictures of my Gustav: http://www.geocities.com/gustavkitty Most recent pictures of little Aurora: http://www.geocities.com/gustavkitty/webcam/index.html

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– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -><little web-cam a few weeks ago and I’ve been snapping shots of my babies. >Who >else would I take pics of?? :) >> >Kaare, they are darling. Little Aurora is a precious little dumpling and >Gustav is brutally handsome. Those pics are really good for a "cheap" >camera. >I especially like the upside down close-up of Aurora. What kind of camera is >it? I want one. >Candace >(take the litter out before replying by e-mail) >See my cats at www.gatherround.com >Go to "Find an album." >Password: GlenrosaCats > Thank you, Candace. That close-up was my favorite, too. The detail was really > nice, but more importantly, she’s just got an adorable little face. :) > I bought an Intel Deluxe PC Camera at Best Buy for $59. I would have liked to > buy a nice digital camera, (as opposed to the PC camera which is plugged into > my computer with a 5-6 foot cord) but I just couldn’t afford it right now. I > am a starving student, after all, and I like to spend what little money I

have Hey, me too! What are you studying? Jepo. – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> on other things; like the $30 bed I bought for Gustav last week. He refuses > to go anywhere near it! Anyway, I believe my PC camera was a good purchase and > I’m pleased with the quality. > ~Kaare, Gustav and little Aurora… > Pictures of my Gustav: > http://www.geocities.com/gustavkitty > Most recent pictures of little Aurora: > http://www.geocities.com/gustavkitty/webcam/index.html

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Awww. Isn’t it great to have 2 kitties? They are such a good little cat family Holly

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> I LOVE the influx of kitty picture posting around here lately! I bought a > little web-cam a few weeks ago and I’ve been snapping shots of my babies. Who > else would I take pics of?? :) > http://www.geocities.com/gustavkitty/webcam/index.html Isn’t it amazing how > big Aurora is getting!?! > ~Kaare, Gustav and little Aurora… > Pictures of my Gustav: > http://www.geocities.com/gustavkitty > Most recent pictures of little Aurora: > http://www.geocities.com/gustavkitty/webcam/index.html

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- Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – >Wow! She IS growing. Too cute. Love those pics! >Karen > I LOVE the influx of kitty picture posting around here lately! I bought a > little web-cam a few weeks ago and I’ve been snapping shots of my babies. >Who > else would I take pics of?? :) > http://www.geocities.com/gustavkitty/webcam/index.html Isn’t it amazing >how > big Aurora is getting!?! > ~Kaare, Gustav and little Aurora… > Pictures of my Gustav: > http://www.geocities.com/gustavkitty > Most recent pictures of little Aurora: > http://www.geocities.com/gustavkitty/webcam/index.html

Karen, Thanks! No matter how big she gets, she’ll always be my babycat. :) ~Kaare, Gustav and little Aurora… Pictures of my Gustav: http://www.geocities.com/gustavkitty Most recent pictures of little Aurora: http://www.geocities.com/gustavkitty/webcam/index.html

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- Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> I LOVE the influx of kitty picture posting around here lately! I bought a > little web-cam a few weeks ago and I’ve been snapping shots of my babies. >Who > else would I take pics of?? :) > http://www.geocities.com/gustavkitty/webcam/index.html Isn’t it amazing >how > big Aurora is getting!?! >Well, what we really need now is a pic of Aurora grooming Gustav. :) >Sethran

Sethran, Hahaha! There is usually quite a bit of mutual grooming, but Aurora is always the first one to fall asleep. I could also get pictures of her grooming ME since she does that so often, too. She thinks I’m a kitty, I think, and she’s always licking my face. Although I consider it an honor, her rough tongue doesn’t exactly feel good. :) ~Kaare, Gustav and little Aurora… Pictures of my Gustav: http://www.geocities.com/gustavkitty Most recent pictures of little Aurora: http://www.geocities.com/gustavkitty/webcam/index.html

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- Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – ><little web-cam a few weeks ago and I’ve been snapping shots of my babies. >Who >else would I take pics of?? :) >> >Kaare, they are darling. Little Aurora is a precious little dumpling and >Gustav is brutally handsome. Those pics are really good for a "cheap" >camera. >I especially like the upside down close-up of Aurora. What kind of camera is >it? I want one. >Candace >(take the litter out before replying by e-mail) >See my cats at www.gatherround.com >Go to "Find an album." >Password: GlenrosaCats

Thank you, Candace. That close-up was my favorite, too. The detail was really nice, but more importantly, she’s just got an adorable little face. :) I bought an Intel Deluxe PC Camera at Best Buy for $59. I would have liked to buy a nice digital camera, (as opposed to the PC camera which is plugged into my computer with a 5-6 foot cord) but I just couldn’t afford it right now. I am a starving student, after all, and I like to spend what little money I have on other things; like the $30 bed I bought for Gustav last week. He refuses to go anywhere near it! Anyway, I believe my PC camera was a good purchase and I’m pleased with the quality. ~Kaare, Gustav and little Aurora… Pictures of my Gustav: http://www.geocities.com/gustavkitty Most recent pictures of little Aurora: http://www.geocities.com/gustavkitty/webcam/index.html

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- Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – >Awww. Isn’t it great to have 2 kitties? They are such a good little cat >family >Holly > I LOVE the influx of kitty picture posting around here lately! I bought a > little web-cam a few weeks ago and I’ve been snapping shots of my babies. >Who > else would I take pics of?? :) > http://www.geocities.com/gustavkitty/webcam/index.html Isn’t it amazing >how > big Aurora is getting!?! > ~Kaare, Gustav and little Aurora… > Pictures of my Gustav: > http://www.geocities.com/gustavkitty > Most recent pictures of little Aurora: > http://www.geocities.com/gustavkitty/webcam/index.html

Holly, Indeed! It is wonderful having 2 kitties. I felt bad about Gustav being an only cat for so long. Aurora wasn’t "planned". I was going to wait until after graduation to move to a bigger place and then get a companion for Gustav. I’m so glad Aurora had other plans for us, because Gustav truly loves her and I think he’s happy to have a kitty friend. ~Kaare, Gustav and little Aurora… Pictures of my Gustav: http://www.geocities.com/gustavkitty Most recent pictures of little Aurora: http://www.geocities.com/gustavkitty/webcam/index.html

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These made my day! – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – > I LOVE the influx of kitty picture posting around here lately! I bought a > little web-cam a few weeks ago and I’ve been snapping shots of my babies. Who > else would I take pics of?? :) > http://www.geocities.com/gustavkitty/webcam/index.html Isn’t it amazing how > big Aurora is getting!?! > ~Kaare, Gustav and little Aurora… > Pictures of my Gustav: > http://www.geocities.com/gustavkitty > Most recent pictures of little Aurora: > http://www.geocities.com/gustavkitty/webcam/index.html

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<> Kaare, they are darling. Little Aurora is a precious little dumpling and Gustav is brutally handsome. Those pics are really good for a "cheap" camera. I especially like the upside down close-up of Aurora. What kind of camera is it? I want one. Candace (take the litter out before replying by e-mail) See my cats at www.gatherround.com Go to "Find an album." Password: GlenrosaCats

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What wonderful pictures and, of course, impossibly adorable cats! Susan L.

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> I LOVE the influx of kitty picture posting around here lately! I bought a > little web-cam a few weeks ago and I’ve been snapping shots of my babies. Who > else would I take pics of?? :) > http://www.geocities.com/gustavkitty/webcam/index.html Isn’t it amazing how > big Aurora is getting!?!

Well, what we really need now is a pic of Aurora grooming Gustav. :) Sethran – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text –

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I just wanted to thank you for posting photos of your baby. I’ve watched Aurora since you got her and she’s just adorable and I think Gustav taking such good care of her is adorable. This latest set of photos is just too cute! take care and give those kids skritches for me. Jackie – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – > I LOVE the influx of kitty picture posting around here lately! I bought a > little web-cam a few weeks ago and I’ve been snapping shots of my babies. Who > else would I take pics of?? :) > http://www.geocities.com/gustavkitty/webcam/index.html Isn’t it amazing how > big Aurora is getting!?! > ~Kaare, Gustav and little Aurora… > Pictures of my Gustav: > http://www.geocities.com/gustavkitty > Most recent pictures of little Aurora: > http://www.geocities.com/gustavkitty/webcam/index.html

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Wow! She IS growing. Too cute. Love those pics! Karen

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Love getting these pictorial updates. Cathy — "Staccato signals of constant information…" ("The Boy in the Bubble") Paul Simon

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I LOVE the influx of kitty picture posting around here lately! I bought a little web-cam a few weeks ago and I’ve been snapping shots of my babies. Who else would I take pics of?? :) http://www.geocities.com/gustavkitty/webcam/index.html Isn’t it amazing how big Aurora is getting!?! ~Kaare, Gustav and little Aurora… Pictures of my Gustav: http://www.geocities.com/gustavkitty Most recent pictures of little Aurora: http://www.geocities.com/gustavkitty/webcam/index.html

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<snipped> >Hey, me too! What are you studying? >Jepo.

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Awww. Isn’t it great to have 2 kitties? They are such a good little cat family Holly

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What wonderful pictures and, of course, impossibly adorable cats! Susan L.

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Well, what we really need now is a pic of Aurora grooming Gustav. :) Sethran – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text –

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Wow! She IS growing. Too cute. Love those pics! Karen

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Love getting these pictorial updates. Cathy — "Staccato signals of constant information…" ("The Boy in the Bubble") Paul Simon

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<snipped> >Hey, me too! What are you studying? >Jepo.

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Awww. Isn’t it great to have 2 kitties? They are such a good little cat family Holly

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What wonderful pictures and, of course, impossibly adorable cats! Susan L.

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Well, what we really need now is a pic of Aurora grooming Gustav. :) Sethran – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text –

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Wow! She IS growing. Too cute. Love those pics! Karen

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Love getting these pictorial updates. Cathy — "Staccato signals of constant information…" ("The Boy in the Bubble") Paul Simon

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OT: Suggest a good digital camera/Video camera?

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Fred, I noticed your pictures are REALLY clear. Were you using a digital camera for that? — pd http://www.peterduncan.net http://www.mp3.com/peterduncan

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Pete, Check out http://marginx.com/bunnybass/BassIndex.shtml for some really high quality pics of basses that were taken by digital camera. Especially check out the ones at the top forsale (the Roscoe and the Zaughn). Shoot him an email and he’ll tell you what kind of digital he uses (I did a few weeks ago to compliment him on the composition AND quality of his images). He told me what kind he’s been using, but I can’t remember now. naddy

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> Fred, I noticed your pictures are REALLY clear. Were you using a digital > camera for that?

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- Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – >Pete, >Check out http://marginx.com/bunnybass/BassIndex.shtml for some really high >quality pics of basses that were taken by digital camera. Especially check >out the ones at the top forsale (the Roscoe and the Zaughn). Shoot him an >email and he’ll tell you what kind of digital he uses (I did a few weeks ago >to compliment him on the composition AND quality of his images). He told me >what kind he’s been using, but I can’t remember now. >naddy > Fred, I noticed your pictures are REALLY clear. Were you using a digital > camera for that?

He does take some excellent pictures. I just got a Kodak DC280, a 2Megapixel camera that has excellent resolution, USB support, great software, a 20mb card and more. Got it from www.onsale.com for $360 shipped. They’re $599 at Best Buy. Now all I have to do is figure out how Jon does his lighting, etc.

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Transmission Dip Stick for Late Model GM Cars

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Does anyone know of a company make an after market Transmission Dip Stick for Late Model GM Cars that are built without one? I would find this a useful addition to allow me to check fluid level and add fluid if necessary. TIA, Larry

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> Does anyone know of a company make an after market Transmission Dip > Stick for Late Model GM Cars that are built without one? > I would find this a useful addition to allow me to check fluid level > and add fluid if necessary. > TIA, > Larry

Don’t know of any that are built without one unless it’s a manual trans. Want to, oh I don’t know, MAYBE MENTION WHAT KIND OF VEHICLE YOU WANT INFO ABOUT? HeHe, really, that would be helpful as all get-out…..

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- Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> Does anyone know of a company make an after market Transmission Dip > Stick for Late Model GM Cars that are built without one? > I would find this a useful addition to allow me to check fluid level > and add fluid if necessary. > TIA, > Larry > Don’t know of any that are built without one unless it’s a manual > trans. Want to, oh I don’t know, MAYBE MENTION WHAT KIND OF VEHICLE > YOU WANT INFO ABOUT? > HeHe, really, that would be helpful as all get-out…..

http://lokar.com/interior_pages/transdipstick.htm

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1999 Pontiac Grand Am 3.4L V6 Auto and 2002 Sunfire 2.2L ECOTECH Auto. I was under the impression that GM had discontinued the dip stick in all of their late model cars. – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text ->>Does anyone know of a company make an after market Transmission Dip >>Stick for Late Model GM Cars that are built without one? >>I would find this a useful addition to allow me to check fluid level >>and add fluid if necessary. >>TIA, >>Larry >Don’t know of any that are built without one unless it’s a manual >trans. Want to, oh I don’t know, MAYBE MENTION WHAT KIND OF VEHICLE >YOU WANT INFO ABOUT? >HeHe, really, that would be helpful as all get-out….. > http://lokar.com/interior_pages/transdipstick.htm

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– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text ->> Does anyone know of a company make an after market Transmission Dip >> Stick for Late Model GM Cars that are built without one? >> I would find this a useful addition to allow me to check fluid level >> and add fluid if necessary. >> TIA, >> Larry > Don’t know of any that are built without one unless it’s a manual > trans. Want to, oh I don’t know, MAYBE MENTION WHAT KIND OF VEHICLE > YOU WANT INFO ABOUT? > HeHe, really, that would be helpful as all get-out….. > http://lokar.com/interior_pages/transdipstick.htm

those are just custom accesories. I don’t know of any automatic transmission equipped vehicle that doesn’t come with a dipstick. — It is better to burn out than to fade away. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com).

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> those are just custom accesories. I don’t know of any automatic > transmission equipped vehicle that doesn’t come with a dipstick.

GM’s have not had dipsticks for about 5 years now. I don’t know of any retrofits though.

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> those are just custom accesories. I don’t know of any automatic > transmission equipped vehicle that doesn’t come with a dipstick.

Well, wait until you get a newer Cavalier. Then you will all of a sudden become quite aware of an automatic transmission that doesn’t come with a dipstick. Ian

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No, this can’t be done. There is a fill plug at the top of your transmission (big red cap). And once you figure out where the level checking plug is….this system actually works quite well, and you are guaranteed "not" to overfill the trans. Ian

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>> those are just custom accesories. I don’t know of any automatic > transmission equipped vehicle that doesn’t come with a dipstick. > GM’s have not had dipsticks for about 5 years now. > I don’t know of any retrofits though.

Our 2001 Impala has one.

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> 1999 Pontiac Grand Am 3.4L V6 Auto and 2002 Sunfire 2.2L ECOTECH Auto. > I was under the impression that GM had discontinued the dip stick in all > of their late model cars.

Our 2001 Impala and 2000 S10 both have them.

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> those are just custom accesories. I don’t know of any automatic > transmission equipped vehicle that doesn’t come with a dipstick. > Well, wait until you get a newer Cavalier. Then you will all of > a sudden become quite aware of an automatic transmission that > doesn’t come with a dipstick. > Ian

I wasn’t aware of that. I guess i’m just old school. — It is better to burn out than to fade away. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com).

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- Hide quoted text — Show quoted text ->> those are just custom accesories. I don’t know of any automatic >> transmission equipped vehicle that doesn’t come with a dipstick. > Well, wait until you get a newer Cavalier. Then you will all of > a sudden become quite aware of an automatic transmission that > doesn’t come with a dipstick. > Ian > I wasn’t aware of that. I guess i’m just old school.

Same here. I was amazed and appalled when I found out that GM was building cars without such an obviously necessary part no longer there. I guess a person could pull the pan, weld in an adapter, and then use one of those Lokar O-ring dipsticks. Or depending on the fill-hole maybe install one there. How long until the hood can’t be opened without a special tool that only GM dealers have?

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> How long until the hood can’t be opened without a special tool that only > GM > dealers have?

Don’t give them any ideas. LOL. I guess this is technology for you. — It is better to burn out than to fade away. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com).

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– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text ->>> Does anyone know of a company make an after market Transmission Dip >>> Stick for Late Model GM Cars that are built without one? >>> I would find this a useful addition to allow me to check fluid level >>> and add fluid if necessary. >>> TIA, >>> Larry >> Don’t know of any that are built without one unless it’s a manual >> trans. Want to, oh I don’t know, MAYBE MENTION WHAT KIND OF VEHICLE >> YOU WANT INFO ABOUT? >> HeHe, really, that would be helpful as all get-out….. > http://lokar.com/interior_pages/transdipstick.htm

2000 Gr AM does NOT have one but has a vent up top and a plug at the transmission pan where the manual says you check the fluid. No dipstick for the transmission. — Drum-

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>>How long until the hood can’t be opened without a special tool that only >GM >dealers have? > Don’t give them any ideas. LOL. I guess this is technology for you.

Hey, what hood? The writing’s on the wall. Look at other things around you – your tv set, your toaster, your computer, your digital camera… Like them, you’ll use your car until it breaks, then throw it away (paying for the privilege of filling the landfill) and buy another. Probably made in China. From WalMart. I wish I was kidding. Ken

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>> How long until the hood can’t be opened without a special tool that > only GM > dealers have? > Don’t give them any ideas. LOL. I guess this is technology for you.

Know what kills me? When building a hotrod, or retrofitting older cars with a GM small block, it is so easy. Carb, takes one fuel line. HEI, one hot wire from the ignition. Alternator, one wire again. Hell, even if you go fuel injected the control computer harness is just for the FI and required sensors. They don’t tie the radio, brakes, tranny, and door locks/window into it. Don’t get me started on the whole idea of a "floating ground". Look at a wiring harness for a late model GM. Looks like Murphy, the god of things that can go wrong, pissed all over under the hood and under the dash and wherever the urine splattered, wiring was installed. Course look back at Chryslers first trys. Can you say, "Lean Burn Engine"? Two worse things for electronic components, heat and vibration. Where did they mount the control computer? On the air cleaner. Oh boys, WTF were you thinking? I know, I know. Todays cars are allegedly ever so much better. I call BS. You can build a PC from parts from different manufacturers because companies agreed on a standard to build to so thier shit would all work together. Then software is written to run on a set platform. Car companies could do the same and then just have a seperate chip or software for each make/model. It would standardize testing and parts. Will they ever do it? Why? Then they couldn’t gouge the heck outta of the consumer. I could go on but I need a drink and a breath of air. After that I’ll probably find something else to rant about…….

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> Same here. I was amazed and appalled when I found out that GM was > building cars without such an obviously necessary part no longer > there.

Why do you think it’s a "necessary" part? If the trans doesn’t leak fluid, the level won’t go down. If you develop a leak, you fix it and top up the fluid. Checking these transmissions is not hard, you unscrew a small plug that is fairly easy to access, run the vehicle in park, and pour in the fluid until it comes out the level hole. Again, guaranteed not to overfill the trans, which may be what GM had in mind when doing this. > I guess a person could pull the pan, weld in an adapter, and then use > one of those Lokar O-ring dipsticks. Or depending on the fill-hole > maybe install one there.

Probably easier to just learn where the level plug is. > How long until the hood can’t be opened without a special tool that > only GM dealers have?

Oh, it’s coming. I believe they are working on 30K mile oil change intervals…or something to that effect. Basically, they don’t really want anyone opening the hood for a long time. This will bite them and the consumer in the ass, but you can’t reason with them. Oh well, we technicians will have to be there to pick up the pieces and "charge" a whole lot for it….(grin) Ian

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Well … I have a POS BMW that my stepson defaulted on & blessed me with. No tranny dipstick. Had to change out the radiator, and of course lost a little tranny fluid in the process. How to top it off? Well – according to the krauts, you have to have the car on a lift, perfectly level, at exactly a certain temperature, and it is soooo critical. (Oh, and of course, the plug on the bottom is frozen.) Leave the darned dipstick in. If they don’t have sense enough to fill it to the proper level, then I say that’s job security for service techs. Always have liked GM, but I hate this big-brother attitude. – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – >Does anyone know of a company make an after market Transmission Dip >Stick for Late Model GM Cars that are built without one? >I would find this a useful addition to allow me to check fluid level and >add fluid if necessary. >TIA, >Larry

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Ian, Thanks for the info. Found red cap on both cars. Not easiest location to get at (under exhaust manifold and heat shield on Grand Am) but doable. Thanks, Larry – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text ->Does anyone know of a company make an after market Transmission Dip >Stick for Late Model GM Cars that are built without one? >I would find this a useful addition to allow me to check fluid level >and add fluid if necessary. > No, this can’t be done. There is a fill plug at the top of your > transmission (big red cap). And once you figure out where the > level checking plug is….this system actually works quite well, and > you are guaranteed "not" to overfill the trans. > Ian

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* WATER * good info

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I used to use coke to remove the rust from my bicycle… it worked. That’s why I don’t drink it today ; ) Be well- Tracy CD class of ‘98 my homepage: http://home.talkcity.com/ParadiseDr/goodboie/index.html : ) smile – it makes people wonder what you’re up to!

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This folklore along with the debunking email hit my work a month ago. A coworker decided to conduct a test: he placed a nail in a glass of tap water, a nail in a glass of bottled water; a nail in a glass of orange juice, and a nail in a class of Coca Cola. After three days, they all showed pitting except for the bottled water (I think — one of the waters seemed better than the other). What his experiment proved: if your teeth are made of nails, don’t soak them in coca-cola or oj for three straight days!!! Jennifer

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And even the admonition that we all need "8 glasses of water a day," which we all hear over and over again, may not be true. Here’s a reference to an article that gives some reasonable advice. http://www.chetday.com/eightglassesofwater.htm — Wayne Marsh – Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA

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Actually, Coke can’t be that bad if it did have more concentrated acid anyways. We have highly concentrated Hydrochloric acid in our stomachs! We use more diluted HCl in our Science experiments! Actually, the acid in my stomach was so strong that it dissolved some of my esophugus when I was really sick. Thanks, Alex

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text ->The following info comes from www.snopes.com (under "Cokelore"), a website >devoted to debunking urban legends. >J > snipped… >The rest of the claims offered here are, in a word, stupid. Coca-Cola does >contain small amounts of citric acid (from the orange, lemon, and lime oils in >its formula) and phosphoric acid. However, all the insinuations about the >dangers these acids might pose to people who drink Coca-Cola ignore a simple >concept familiar to any first-year chemistry student: concentration. Coca-Cola >contains less citric acid than orange juice does, and the concentration of >phosphoric acid in Coke is far too small (a mere 11 to 13 grams per gallon of >syrup, or about 0.20 to 0.30 per cent of the total formula) to harm anyone, no >matter how much Coke he guzzles. The only people who proffer the ridiculous > — >> statements that Coca-Cola will dissolve a steak, a tooth, or a > nail in a matter >of days are people who have never actually tried any > of these things, because >they just don’t happen. <<– > (Anyone who conducts these experiments will find >himself at the end > of two days with a whole tooth, a whole nail, and one very >soggy > t-bone.) > The tooth thing is pretty close to real, while I was a kid, we did an > experiment at school where (must have been sponsored by CREST > Toothpaste) we put a tooth in Coca Cola and in 2 days it was really > eaten away bad. So this one is true, I have no clue about the other > things written. > — > stevenscott

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Geezo… almost as bad a the pot smoking threads. Haha. I was just trying to tout the importance of water as I know people who exist on tea, coffee, coke, and liquor. well, liquor is ok. eric – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – > Looney > I found that to be very interesting…..I’ve tried the coke in laundry > for grease and it really did help…..now i’ve got to try some of the > other ways to see if they also work…… > The water is a must…..I know I do alot better when I drink more…. > Thanks…..Cheryl

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Ok — I’ll get the digital camera out and post them on my website. Rebecca – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> Be sure to document your results… with photos if you can. > Mike >My kids have the afternoon off tomorrow. I think we will play "budding >scientist" — I’ll go get some Coke and we will try a nail, a penny (the >only I had heard about before) and I think I have a spare baby tooth around >here too. We will give it a try. I will NOT try a t-bone — too expensive to >waste — I will try some ground beef instead and see what happens. >Rebecca >who LOVES challenges like this! >> >The following info comes from www.snopes.com (under "Cokelore"), a >website >> >devoted to debunking urban legends. >> >J >> snipped… >> >The rest of the claims offered here are, in a word, stupid. Coca-Cola >does >> >contain small amounts of citric acid (from the orange, lemon, and lime >oils in >> >its formula) and phosphoric acid. However, all the insinuations about the >> >dangers these acids might pose to people who drink Coca-Cola ignore a >simple >> >concept familiar to any first-year chemistry student: concentration. >Coca-Cola >> >contains less citric acid than orange juice does, and the concentration >of >> >phosphoric acid in Coke is far too small (a mere 11 to 13 grams per >gallon of >> >syrup, or about 0.20 to 0.30 per cent of the total formula) to harm >anyone, no >> >matter how much Coke he guzzles. The only people who proffer the >ridiculous >> — >> statements that Coca-Cola will dissolve a steak, a tooth, or a >> nail in a matter >of days are people who have never actually tried any >> of these things, because >they just don’t happen. <<– >> (Anyone who conducts these experiments will find >himself at the end >> of two days with a whole tooth, a whole nail, and one very >soggy >> t-bone.) >> The tooth thing is pretty close to real, while I was a kid, we did an >> experiment at school where (must have been sponsored by CREST >> Toothpaste) we put a tooth in Coca Cola and in 2 days it was really >> eaten away bad. So this one is true, I have no clue about the other >> things written. >> — >> stevenscott > Leah’s Body Sugaring Recipe > Make it yourself and save > http://www.for-romance.com/sugar

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Pics of my basses!

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I think your taste in basses and mine are probably a direct parallell! (is that the right term?) I can see the coolness in the vintage vibe tho, i don’t dig it, but i can see how others can. The Godin ain’t too bad tho..!! — ^`~`^ ( ‘ Y ‘ ) ) / / (( | | | /)) Kristoff Lajoie – www.kristoff.4t.com

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> I finally got around to digging out the digital camera and snapping some > pics of my basses. > Just thought I’d share with y’all. > One of these days I’ll add pictures of the rest of my gear, but right now , > I gotta get ready to go play. > C ya > Jay S

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Nice collection, Jay. _ ‘ ): Ted Partin / http://members.aol.com/dblbassted

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Nice stuff, Jay. You got flats on that 51′ P reissue? — Oc () ) //^^ // / Bud LeCompte http://budlecompte.com

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> Ok, how about a link to the pictures dummy…. DOH!! > http://www.jayndar.com/gear.htm > Jay S > I finally got around to digging out the digital camera and snapping some > pics of my basses. > Just thought I’d share with y’all. > One of these days I’ll add pictures of the rest of my gear, but right now > , > I gotta get ready to go play. > C ya > Jay S

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No flats, even better(actually worse), I have the original strings it came from the factory with over 10 years ago. When I get around to restringing it, flats are going on it for sure. I have been playing it alot lately, so a restring is coming soon. It’s got that Jamerson sound, but it’s a bitch to play. Really high action and a thick neck. Jay S

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> Nice stuff, Jay. You got flats on that 51′ P reissue? > — > Oc > () ) > //^^ > // > / > Bud LeCompte > http://budlecompte.com > Ok, how about a link to the pictures dummy…. DOH!! > http://www.jayndar.com/gear.htm > Jay S > > I finally got around to digging out the digital camera and snapping some > > pics of my basses. > > Just thought I’d share with y’all. > > One of these days I’ll add pictures of the rest of my gear, but right > now > , > > I gotta get ready to go play. > > C ya > > Jay S

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Good-on-ya! Beauty Godin. — -rob O< "One handed capital letters suck!" /() ^^

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Nice stuff Jay.I tried a Godin at Music Maxx [www.musicmaxx.ca] and it was great.

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How strange, I bought my Godin from Music Maxx. Actually,my wife bought my Godin at Music Maxx!! Jay S

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> Nice stuff Jay.I tried a Godin at Music Maxx [www.musicmaxx.ca] and it was > great. > Nice stuff, Jay. You got flats on that 51′ P reissue? > — > Oc > () ) > //^^ > // > / > Bud LeCompte > http://budlecompte.com > > Ok, how about a link to the pictures dummy…. DOH!! > > http://www.jayndar.com/gear.htm > > Jay S > > > I finally got around to digging out the digital camera and snapping > some > > > pics of my basses. > > > Just thought I’d share with y’all. > > > One of these days I’ll add pictures of the rest of my gear, but right > now > > , > > > I gotta get ready to go play. > > > C ya > > > Jay S

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I finally got around to digging out the digital camera and snapping some pics of my basses. Just thought I’d share with y’all. One of these days I’ll add pictures of the rest of my gear, but right now , I gotta get ready to go play. C ya Jay S

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Thanks for sharing. They look a little pale though…. — O< "Pthbt!" (( )) <( ) Z | |_ Steve

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Ok, how about a link to the pictures dummy…. DOH!! http://www.jayndar.com/gear.htm Jay S

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Very nice stuffis Jay! That Godin is a beauty. Me likey. Good taste you have there. m – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – > Ok, how about a link to the pictures dummy…. DOH!! > http://www.jayndar.com/gear.htm > Jay S > I finally got around to digging out the digital camera and snapping some > pics of my basses. > Just thought I’d share with y’all. > One of these days I’ll add pictures of the rest of my gear, but right now > , > I gotta get ready to go play. > C ya > Jay S

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Finding surround sound wires behind sheetrock

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> When our home was built, they prewired several locations for surround sound. > Now that I have finally purchased the surround sound system, I have no idea > where the actual boxes are. I have a general location, but don’t want to > start cutting major holes in my sheet rock to try and find them. > Is there a tool or sensor or some type of xray that can show me where they > are? I know the general location, but want to find within a few inches. > Thanks in advance.

Under the category of "hindsight is always 20-20:" Next time you buy a house <grin>, and moreso for everyone else out there, take pictures of everything before they put the walls up. With digital cameras now, you can easily shoot tons of high-res pictures, store them on a CD, and then pass them on when you sell. It makes life a little easier.

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Home Depot carries a tool for tracing wires. At work we use this for tracing computer and phone cables between floors. Search their website for SKU: 165280. Locally they are $80 + tax. Maybe they rent this at thier rental center? Vendor is: Harris Good luck, Tom. – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – > When our home was built, they prewired several locations for surround sound. > Now that I have finally purchased the surround sound system, I have no idea > where the actual boxes are. I have a general location, but don’t want to > start cutting major holes in my sheet rock to try and find them. > Is there a tool or sensor or some type of xray that can show me where they > are? I know the general location, but want to find within a few inches. > Thanks in advance.

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Duh. Bought the house after it was constructed so no chance of that. Although I do love the digital camera. Thanks to all who replied. Luckily we’ve found the installer who did this and many other houses like it in our neighborhood, and he’s coming out to mark the locations.

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> When our home was built, they prewired several locations for surround > sound. > Now that I have finally purchased the surround sound system, I have no > idea > where the actual boxes are. I have a general location, but don’t want to > start cutting major holes in my sheet rock to try and find them. > Is there a tool or sensor or some type of xray that can show me where they > are? I know the general location, but want to find within a few inches. > Thanks in advance. > Under the category of "hindsight is always 20-20:" > Next time you buy a house <grin>, and moreso for everyone else out there, > take pictures of everything before they put the walls up. With digital > cameras now, you can easily shoot tons of high-res pictures, store them on a > CD, and then pass them on when you sell. It makes life a little easier.

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On 29 Dec 2002, The voices in the head of Fat Tony uttered these words to the inhabitance of alt.home.repair. > Under the category of "hindsight is always 20-20:" > Next time you buy a house <grin>, and moreso for everyone else out > there, take pictures of everything before they put the walls up. With > digital cameras now, you can easily shoot tons of high-res pictures, > store them on a CD, and then pass them on when you sell. It makes > life a little easier.

I can’t agree more. It has saved me lots of grief on the few installs of things I’ve done over the past 3 years. — Robert S. Ely (Bob) New Lisbon Developmental Center Communications Systems Technician-3 Work Phone: 1-609-894-4057 Work FAX: 1-609-726-0357 ICQ: 33390750 Yahoo Messenger: rsely74 Check out my photos: http://www.shuttercity.com/ShowGallery.cfm?AcctID=4359

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When our home was built, they prewired several locations for surround sound. Now that I have finally purchased the surround sound system, I have no idea where the actual boxes are. I have a general location, but don’t want to start cutting major holes in my sheet rock to try and find them. Is there a tool or sensor or some type of xray that can show me where they are? I know the general location, but want to find within a few inches. Thanks in advance.

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> When our home was built, they prewired several locations for surround > sound. Now that I have finally purchased the surround sound system, I have > no idea > where the actual boxes are. I have a general location, but don’t want to > start cutting major holes in my sheet rock to try and find them. > Is there a tool or sensor or some type of xray that can show me where they > are? I know the general location, but want to find within a few inches. > Thanks in advance.

The price has become reasonable on wire locating devices for wiring in walls. I think I paid around $100 for one a year or two ago. These use a transmitter clipped to the conductor (and a ground, if possible) to place a radio signal on it. A separate receiver and directional antenna is used to locate the signal in the wall. These can be tricky to use. For instance, nearby wiring and metal pipes and studs can pick up the signal from the nearby target wires. — Best regards, Anthony Straight http://dotznize.com/electric/ [This free advice carries no warranty whatsoever. Use it or ignore it your own discretion and risk.]

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On 29 Dec 2002, The voices in the head of Michael Rinken uttered these words to the inhabitance of alt.home.repair. > When our home was built, they prewired several locations for surround > sound. Now that I have finally purchased the surround sound system, I > have no idea where the actual boxes are. I have a general location, > but don’t want to start cutting major holes in my sheet rock to try > and find them. > Is there a tool or sensor or some type of xray that can show me where > they are? I know the general location, but want to find within a few > inches. > Thanks in advance.

There are a few wire tracing devices available. You may be able to rent one, as some of these tend to be somewhat expensive. This is not the wire identifying type. This is the kind that generates a signal into the wire and you use a wand that senses the signal. Here’s an example of what I’m talking about. http://www.davisontheweb.com/showpage.asp?L3ID=174 Here’s anotherhttp://www.e-sci.com/jensen/1/61/420/3060.html — Robert S. Ely (Bob) New Lisbon Developmental Center Communications Systems Technician-3 Work Phone: 1-609-894-4057 Work FAX: 1-609-726-0357 ICQ: 33390750 Yahoo Messenger: rsely74 Check out my photos: http://www.shuttercity.com/ShowGallery.cfm?AcctID=4359

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