OT: This week's Photos

Watson A.Name - \"Watt Su · Mar 14, 2004

"Jim Thompson" <thegreatone@example.com> wrote in message
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On Sun, 14 Mar 2004 00:55:31 GMT, "Tom Del Rosso"
tdnews01@att.net.invalid> wrote:

In news:vhl650t962kokacobo482non1qrek2mjom@4ax.com,
Jim Thompson typed:
Had an interesting week...

Another owl visited, not the same as last summer, different
markings:

http://www.analog-innovations.com/Musings/Owl-030804-1.JPG

It's amazing what dinosaurs can evolve into.

I hope the dachunds are too big for him.

I was worried about the new puppy, but she's more than doubled in size
since Christmas.

Owl thought: "Yum! Weenie dogs!"

...Jim Thompson
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John Woodgate · Mar 14, 2004

I read in sci.electronics.design that Watson A.Name - "Watt Sun, the
Dark Remover" <NOSPAM@dslextreme.com> wrote (in <1058ihtbs0q8tbb@corp.su
pernews.com&gt

about 'OT: This week's Photos', on Sun, 14 Mar 2004:

Is his name Hedwig? http://www.saveowls.org/

No. Hedwig is a Snowy Owl. Much larger, no 'ears' and mainly white.
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John Woodgate · Mar 14, 2004

I read in sci.electronics.design that Watson A.Name - "Watt Sun, the
Dark Remover" <NOSPAM@dslextreme.com> wrote (in <1058ip6hivok63e@corp.su
pernews.com&gt

about 'OT: This week's Photos', on Sun, 14 Mar 2004:

Group? You mean how do you fix red-eye in PSP, don't you? Most
software that now comes with the digital cameras now does red-eye
fixing. In fact, some cameras even have it right there, as you take the
pic.

No, I mean 'group'. The red-eye fix in PSP7 demands a great deal of
skill, ISTM. I wonder if I've not understood how to do it or if PSP8 has
a new and better method.

My camera has red-eye protection but it doesn't always work; it depends
on whether the pre-flash is the dominant illumination or not.
--
Regards, John Woodgate, OOO - Own Opinions Only.
The good news is that nothing is compulsory.
The bad news is that everything is prohibited.
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Jim Thompson · Mar 14, 2004

On Sun, 14 Mar 2004 08:29:42 +0000, John Woodgate
<jmw@jmwa.demon.contraspam.yuk> wrote:

I read in sci.electronics.design that Jim Thompson
thegreatone@example.com> wrote (in <4527501gf5v23con8344qio2ac9orjcr4s@
4ax.com&gt about 'OT: This week's Photos', on Sat, 13 Mar 2004:
Red-eye has now been fixed, thanks to Kris Zaklika of the PSP usenet
group.

That's extremely good. How does one get to this PSP usenet group?

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John Woodgate · Mar 14, 2004

I read in sci.electronics.design that Jim Thompson
<thegreatone@example.com> wrote (in <f8s850dh8mnaqptgecchpipiqmjmlj423r@
4ax.com&gt

about 'OT: This week's Photos', on Sun, 14 Mar 2004:

That's extremely good. How does one get to this PSP usenet group?

comp.graphics.apps.paint-shop-pro

Thank you. I'll try to get it.
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Regards, John Woodgate, OOO - Own Opinions Only.
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Watson A.Name - \"Watt Su · Mar 15, 2004

"John Woodgate" <jmw@jmwa.demon.contraspam.yuk> wrote in message
news:KmX3PODf$EVAFwxV@jmwa.demon.co.uk...

I read in sci.electronics.design that Watson A.Name - "Watt Sun, the
Dark Remover" <NOSPAM@dslextreme.com> wrote (in
1058ihtbs0q8tbb@corp.su
pernews.com&gt about 'OT: This week's Photos', on Sun, 14 Mar 2004:
Is his name Hedwig? http://www.saveowls.org/

No. Hedwig is a Snowy Owl. Much larger, no 'ears' and mainly white.

Yeah, I know (see URL). But Hedwig was always coming in bedraggled,
feathers ruffled, so the comparison seemed natural.

Drop a howler on your desk!

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Mark Zenier · Mar 15, 2004

John Woodgate <jmw@jmwa.demon.contraspam.yuk> wrote in message news:<jlFNvKDQX3UAFwMy@jmwa.demon.co.uk>...

I read in sci.electronics.design that Jim Thompson
thegreatone@example.com> wrote (in <vhl650t962kokacobo482non1qrek2mjom@
4ax.com&gt about 'OT: This week's Photos', on Sat, 13 Mar 2004:
Another owl visited, not the same as last summer, different markings:

http://www.analog-innovations.com/Musings/Owl-030804-1.JPG

I'm not into US owls, but that's very like a European Short-Eared Owl.

Great Horned Owl, the widest ranging large owl in North America.

(Cool, we mostly get little Saw-whet Owls here. About the size of
two fists, but they make up for that with the racket they can make.)

Mark Zenier mzenier@eskimo.com

Jim Thompson · Mar 17, 2004

On Sat, 13 Mar 2004 11:48:00 -0700, Jim Thompson
<thegreatone@example.com> wrote:

Had an interesting week...

Another owl visited, not the same as last summer, different markings:

http://www.analog-innovations.com/Musings/Owl-030804-1.JPG

Micro-burst Thursday night tossed a glass topped table, umbrella and
chair into the swimming pool, the glass breaking when the table hit
bottom (the shimmering effect is NOT the water ....

http://www.analog-innovations.com/Musings/Storm.JPG

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Winfield Hill · Mar 17, 2004

Jim Thompson wrote...

The second one has been re-posted after draining the pool yesterday.

Hah, that's one thirsty owl.

Thanks,
- Win

whill_at_picovolt-dot-com

Jim Thompson · Mar 17, 2004

On 16 Mar 2004 11:34:35 -0800, Winfield Hill
<Winfield_member@newsguy.com> wrote:

Jim Thompson wrote...

The second one has been re-posted after draining the pool yesterday.

Hah, that's one thirsty owl.

Thanks,
- Win

whill_at_picovolt-dot-com

What's 20,000 gallons to an owl ?

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Paul Wylie · Mar 16, 2004

In alt.primenet.recovery Jim Thompson <thegreatone@example.com> wrote:

The second one has been re-posted after draining the pool yesterday.

Ouch. I don't want to see your water bill next month.

--Paul
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John Larkin · Mar 17, 2004

On Tue, 16 Mar 2004 20:48:36 +0000 (UTC), Paul Wylie
<paul@teamwylie.removemunged.org> wrote:

In alt.primenet.recovery Jim Thompson <thegreatone@example.com> wrote:

The second one has been re-posted after draining the pool yesterday.

Ouch. I don't want to see your water bill next month.

--Paul
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A few years ago, during a dry spell, we had water rationing here. My
daily quota would have filled Jim's pool in about 13 months, ignoring
evaporation.

John

sweltering in 76 degree heat at 2 PM.

Jim Thompson · Mar 17, 2004

On Tue, 16 Mar 2004 20:48:36 +0000 (UTC), Paul Wylie
<paul@teamwylie.removemunged.org> wrote:

In alt.primenet.recovery Jim Thompson <thegreatone@example.com> wrote:

The second one has been re-posted after draining the pool yesterday.

Ouch. I don't want to see your water bill next month.

--Paul
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Paul Wylie · Mar 17, 2004

In alt.primenet.recovery Jim Thompson <thegreatone@example.com> wrote:

This is Arizona... about $30 of water will fill it ;-)

Water must be cheaper in the Foothils than it is at Red Mountain Ranch. I
have a 20,000 gallon pool that the previous owners had drained and
refilled not long before I bought the house. During the home inspection,
the previous owners showed me their water bills so I could get a feel.
The month when they'd drained and filled the pool had cost over $100,
while their normal bill was about $50.

Keep in mind that (at least in Mesa), your sewer charges are tied to your
water meter readings, so you're not just paying more for water--you're
also paying more for the use of the sewer that you may or may not have
actually used.

I've also been warned that backwashing the filter is discouraged because
dumping the water into the street is illegal and there's a neighbor down
the street who's more than happy to report you if you do.

Time to buy a filterload of diatomaceous earth at my house.

--Paul
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Jim Thompson · Mar 18, 2004

On Wed, 17 Mar 2004 16:19:22 +0000 (UTC), Paul Wylie
<paul@teamwylie.removemunged.org> wrote:

In alt.primenet.recovery Jim Thompson <thegreatone@example.com> wrote:
This is Arizona... about $30 of water will fill it ;-)

Water must be cheaper in the Foothils than it is at Red Mountain Ranch. I
have a 20,000 gallon pool that the previous owners had drained and
refilled not long before I bought the house. During the home inspection,
the previous owners showed me their water bills so I could get a feel.
The month when they'd drained and filled the pool had cost over $100,
while their normal bill was about $50.

Keep in mind that (at least in Mesa), your sewer charges are tied to your
water meter readings, so you're not just paying more for water--you're
also paying more for the use of the sewer that you may or may not have
actually used.

They are here too, but they're averaged, plus trash fees are fixed.

However, with a bill here in front of me I find my estimate was low,
20,000 gallons will cost me $61 including the ratio'd add-ons.

I've also been warned that backwashing the filter is discouraged because
dumping the water into the street is illegal and there's a neighbor down
the street who's more than happy to report you if you do.

Time to buy a filterload of diatomaceous earth at my house.

--Paul
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Backwashing into the street may or may not be illegal... depends on
the municipality... I used to flood Shea/66th St. until it was
impassable, but Scottsdale couldn't do anything about it back then

Here in the Foothills, being relatively new construction (11 years),
drainage areas are required, so I dumped the pool into the drainage
easement, flowing down the hill into a huge landscaped sump.

Before drainage districts I can remember simple rainstorms stopping
the world by flooding every roadway low spot.

...Jim Thompson
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Jim Thompson · Mar 18, 2004

On Sat, 13 Mar 2004 11:48:00 -0700, Jim Thompson
<thegreatone@example.com> wrote:

[snip]

http://www.analog-innovations.com/Musings/Storm.JPG

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Terry Pinnell · Mar 18, 2004

John Woodgate <jmw@jmwa.demon.contraspam.yuk> wrote:

I read in sci.electronics.design that Watson A.Name - "Watt Sun, the
Dark Remover" <NOSPAM@dslextreme.com> wrote (in <1058ip6hivok63e@corp.su
pernews.com&gt about 'OT: This week's Photos', on Sun, 14 Mar 2004:
Group? You mean how do you fix red-eye in PSP, don't you? Most
software that now comes with the digital cameras now does red-eye
fixing. In fact, some cameras even have it right there, as you take the
pic.

No, I mean 'group'. The red-eye fix in PSP7 demands a great deal of
skill, ISTM. I wonder if I've not understood how to do it or if PSP8 has
a new and better method.

My camera has red-eye protection but it doesn't always work; it depends
on whether the pre-flash is the dominant illumination or not.

PSP8 is better, but PSP7 can also often give fast results with little
effort. To get you started (if necessary):

1. In PSP 7, with photo displayed.

2. Effects>Enhance Photo>Red-eye Removal

3. Select a correction method. Start with the obvious and easiest,
which should also be the default,
'Auto Human Eye'

4. Settings may be changed, but defaults are again a good start.
Here's what mine looks like at this stage:
http://www.terrypin.dial.pipex.com/Misc/RedEye1.gif

5. Use zoom to get appropriate view
http://www.terrypin.dial.pipex.com/Misc/RedEye2.gif

6. Now click Help and read the following next step:

7. "In the left preview box, select the first eye to correct:
If you are using the Auto Human Eye or the Auto Animal Eye method,
click anywhere inside the "red" area of the eye. This automatically
selects the eye. (You can also click and drag from the centre of the
red-eye area to its outside edge to select it.)

7. Follow remainder of instructions from Help. Often that very first
step is adequate to produce a reasonable result.

--
Terry Pinnell
Hobbyist, West Sussex, UK

John Woodgate · Mar 18, 2004

I read in sci.electronics.design that Terry Pinnell <terrypinDELETE@dial
..pipex.com> wrote (in <fnvi501vmh8g37t7omn4ro7q3t8ghjivhn@4ax.com&gt

about 'OT: This week's Photos', on Thu, 18 Mar 2004:

John Woodgate <jmw@jmwa.demon.contraspam.yuk> wrote:

[snip]

My camera has red-eye protection but it doesn't always work; it depends
on whether the pre-flash is the dominant illumination or not.

PSP8 is better, but PSP7 can also often give fast results with little
effort. To get you started (if necessary):

Thanks, Terry.
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The bad news is that everything is prohibited.
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Charles Schuler · Mar 19, 2004

Here is a real bird (not some wimpy owl)

http://home.comcast.net/~charlesschuler/wsb/media/291308/site1046.jpg

Paul Burridge · Mar 19, 2004

On Thu, 18 Mar 2004 17:46:17 -0500, "Charles Schuler"
<charleschuler@comcast.net> wrote:

Here is a real bird (not some wimpy owl)

http://home.comcast.net/~charlesschuler/wsb/media/291308/site1046.jpg

Looks like it needs a bigger perch.
--

The BBC: Licensed at public expense to spread lies.

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