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It always amazes me what a jumbled mess modern cars are, it's a wonder they run at all when you see the amount of wires, hoses and various other stuff that completely covers an engine these days.

I think that last sentence applies to most things in life. Thanks for all the input.

Here are some shots from around the Robbinsville, NC area and along HWY 129 (AKA) "The Tail of the Dragon". When I had a Mini Cooper S we used to meet there every fall and drive the road (311 curves in 11 miles). You have to focus so much on the road to avoid death that most people miss the...

It is so interesting to me to see how well things are preserved out west. Here in the east old buildings, if they still stand are quickly claimed by the vines, bushes and trees so that you have to know where something is to find it as the over growth hides it. This is not a mine but rather and...

You make a good argument DS, yes I would love to fast f2.8 lenses but other than not being able to afford these right now I also don't want to make that investment when I am very interested in the FX format and I know that I will make the switch sometime in the near furture so if I buy pro glass...

If you think a rugged point and shoot will suffice the July edition of Shutterbug magazine has a test of several of them. It is on the shelves at your local book store now.

Great shot DS! You are correct about that I am putting way too much into this process-but I tend to do that. From reading Thom's comments he seems to lean toward his concern about the wobble in the lens cylinders and that he prefers the wider range option of the 16-85 (but it's only 2mm). I do...

Ok so it looks like I can't go wrong with either the 16-85 or the 18-200. They are both the same speed, both have VR and are very close in price. The 16-85 has less overlap and seems to be rated a little sharper no doubt due to it's less range and fewer elements but does that make a the 18-200...

DiploStrat-I was thinking "swiss army lens" so the 18-200 is very interesting due to it's "do all" range. Yes they are all in the medium fast range except for the 17-55 f2.8 which is sadly DX only and my only hessitation due to the price of that lens and my interest in a FX body down the road...

I was given the gift of a new lens for Fathers Day and my wife and daughter being the smart people they are just told me to pick it out as I got way too far into lens geek world when I tried to tell them which lens I prefered. So here it the short list based on recomendations from here and...

Wow that is nice looking and a good price-I wish I was closer so I could take a better look.

Actually I was describing myself but I can see you're a brutha from another mutha! Still dealing with Catholic guilt to boot ???? I think we have a good start on a support group:ylsmoke:

Oh man-that sucks Pat. Don't let it get you down, I'm bad about that. When things like this happen it helps me to think about the amount on money my father spends on golf and how my aversion to the sport has me way ahead and that helps me except the loss $$ and move on. Sometimes it sucks being...

oops-double post!

I love the black velvet...perfect for true lens porn like that!

Busted!

That is a showroom, but it is a nice space. I wonder if that it's registered in PA but it's being sold in CA indicates that the seller couldn't get it registered in CA? I also wonder what year it realy is/was? Interesting mix of parts-I think those are Saab seats up front, the middle is from a...

Yeah, they really need to install more outlets out there...:elkgrin: Have a good trip-looking forward to seeing some landscapes next week!

I was wondering about why they rebuilt the 2.25 as well. With all the choices available that seems not to be the best option, especially if the build was intended to be "the ultimate expedition" rig. It's a robust mill for sure but underpowered. I could see if they where trying to keep it...

Cool-nice simple solution, as long as you have a long drop cord!