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You know, I like what I'm hearing!
One of the many intangible benefits of providing parking for the Tucson Rodeo and Parade is that we get to meet a lot of people that we normally wouldn't meet and this is the perfect example.
The gentleman in the Driver's Flat Cap had parked in the lot and then decided to have a conversation with one of my lodge brothers. Turns out he's a Mason and his trowel is a bit rusty, aka hasn't been to a lodge meeting in awhile. Hopefully he decides to brush up on his work and come back to lodge.
My personal feeling is that he might be a snowbird aka "winter visitor" to the area. That's not a problem since a good number of our members are snowbirds and we welcome them in when they're in the area!
According to Google Maps....
A play off of the Jim Frazier shot:
www.flickr.com/photos/jimfrazier/2111061477/in/dateposted/
I'm not sure if they were trying to figure out how to use the camera or figure out where the Canyon is? Hopefully they found what they were looking for!
The M/V Tradewind Adventure leaving Barbados.
TRADEWIND ADVENTURE (IMO: 9485590) is a Oil/Chemical Tanker and is sailing under the flag of Panama. Her length overall (LOA) is 130.2 meters and her width is 20.8 meters. She was headed out of Barbados when I got this shot. Thanks to MarineTraffic.com:
www.marinetraffic.com/en/ais/details/ships/shipid:416497/...
for the above information.
It feels good to be back in my comfort zone, airplanes just don't do it for me!
...what do you get? Another day older and deeper in debt
Saint Peter don't you call me, 'cause I can't go
I owe my soul to the company store...
A big Thank You to Tennessee Ernie Ford for the title to this shot:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=S1980WfKC0o
We had a very pretty Sunday pop up so Niccy and I took a day trip up to San Carlos and came across this statuary in the Miner's Memorial Park in Mammoth. A nice tribute to those folks who work (and worked) the mines in the area.
If you've ever had a job like mining, logging, etc then you probably know what it's like to work with a skeleton crew! It's also real possible that you've shopped at a company store. No need for cash, we'll just deduct it from your paycheck.
PS:
For those in the Show Your EXIF group you should note that the actual lens used is a Tamron AF 18-200mm F/3.5-6.3 Di-II VC All-in-One Zoom for Canon APS-C Digital SLR. For some crazy reason it always shows up as a Canon TS-E 90mm f/2.8, a lens I've never owned or used!
It's definitely not Tony or Angela!
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Who%27s_the_Boss%3F
The crew onboard the Zaandam doing a complete pool cleaning. Something I've never seen happen during the day, it usually happens at night while the guests are tucked away. Maybe this was a special situation, perhaps a Caddyshack moment?
www.youtube.com/watch?v=TPxiXGr9nFM
When you take a cruise holiday your every need is catered to and you've got nothing to worry about.
Sometimes it's easy to forget that there are a LOT of people both in the front and back of the house that make things happen for your dream vacation. Folks that aren't on holiday, they're working at their jobs to provide for their families back home.
If you should ever go on a cruise I hope that you won't forget these folks and will let them know that you appreciate the hard work they put in to make things easy for you. They bust their butts so that you don't have to.
Niccy and I just got back from a transatlantic cruise so I've finally got some shots to post!
There's just something about docks at dusk that really speaks to me. This ships, the lights, the activity. Very peaceful time for me, a chance to reflect on the day that has passed and to think about the day to come.
Certainly not the best lens to be using in a low light situation but it's what I had mounted at the time and I didn't feel like changing.
Two things you're guaranteed to see when you go on a cruise, delivery trucks and ambulances!
Cruise ships these days are pretty much floating resorts and they need to have all the amenities onboard to keep the passengers and the crew happy. On turn around day you'll see a long, long line of trucks dropping off supplies, everything from your surf and turf dinner to mechanical parts to make repairs to the ship itself. Then there's the Ambulances.
Maybe it's a sprained ankle. Maybe it's an asthma attack. Maybe it's a cardiac event brought on by seeing your final bill. Doesn't matter, someone is getting carted off the ship on a gurney and shuttled off to the local medical facility.
All cruise ships do have a medical department that's pretty well equipped and yes, they do have a special freezer to use as a morgue. They not only need to care for the passengers but the crew as well.
We've seen sprained ankles, we've seen broken hips, and Niccy has tended to a passenger that was having a stroke on a river cruise in Amsterdam. It's something we expect to see and though we hate to see it happen it's a sad fact of life. There's always at least one......and not just on Holland America.
I recently started posting bra pics as a "Living My Daydream" series, imagining these are pictures of me as the model chosen by our major department store for their semi-annual intimate apparel sale.
Well, that imaginary sale has me modelling not only bras, but also all-in-one shapers (body briefers), panty girdles, and slips.
So this is my first "Living My Daydream" all-in-one body briefer picture.
I also made a new I board section featuring the shaper, with ads from 1975 through 2003, here on Pinterest: www.pinterest.com/cindy_denmark/cindy-denmarks-clothing-i... .
And don't let go until they buy something!
Niccy and I found several reasons we don't like Cabo San Lucas and this is one of them.
They were everywhere along the walk, selling cheap (and sometimes offensive) junk that only tourists and drunken fools seem to buy. Just like the "tour guides" and the Lizard Men they were relentless when it came to their pitch, like wolves circling round their prey.
As I said in the previous shot Niccy and I were done with all the tomfoolery so we found a nice shady table and watched as this scenario played itself out over and over. There were way too many of these folks to count and they were working nonstop.
We get it, Cabo is a tourist town and that's how they make their money. We can't fault them for trying to make a buck but when you start getting aggressive for us you've gone too far.
For those who are curious we've decided that the Mexican Riviera is off the table for at least 10 years. By then we'll more than likely forgotten why we didn't like the trip and get the chance to experience it all over again!
The fancy way to see San Diego Harbor!
The Admiral Hornblower is one of the many ways you can take a tour of San Diego harbor. We\'ve never been aboard, the ships we sail on are usually a bit bigger and much more luxurious!
www.sandiegobaycruises.com/yachts/admiral/
Because of this lens\'s tendency to vignette at length I tried a trick that I learned from Jim Frazier which was throwing a little bit of a reverse vignette in to temper the dark down.
Niccy and I packed up the family (Tater Tot and Mushi-Mushi) and headed out on our first adventure!
We took the RV on a short shakedown cruise over to San Diego, specifically Point Loma Naval Base.
There\'s a nice camping spot on the base, right on the water. No electric, no water, but since we\'re self contained it wasn\'t a problem We spent a couple of days doing absolutely nothing except watching the world pass us by. Exactly the kind of experience we were looking for.
PS:
For those in the Show Your EXIF group you should note that the actual lens used is a Tamron AF 18-200mm F/3.5-6.3 Di-II VC All-in-One Zoom for Canon APS-C Digital SLR. For some crazy reason it always shows up as a Canon TS-E 90mm f/2.8, a lens I\'ve never owned or used!
Totally forgot about this till I saw this picture!
As I said before while I was out shooting ship shots Niccy was busy doing her own thing which unfortunately included trying to get some work done.
I went and checked on her several times during the day and this is what greeted me one of those times! This is at the "Internet Cafe" where everyone had wireless access but her.
It seems her work VPN either wasn't working or had an issue with an IP from Panama looking for access and she couldn't get connected. All the ship folks could tell her was that the wireless was working fine so maybe it was a problem with her laptop which is not the answer she was looking for.
I decided to grab a quick shot and as you can tell she was not at all pleased with my decision. I beat a hasty retreat back out to the safety of the Promenade Deck and got some more ship shots.
You know, that guy who thinks HIS TIME is more important than anyone else's.
On our way home from a Sunday drive on a Saturday we came across a bit of a mess.This guy decided to make the mess even worse by driving the wrong way back down the freeway.
Seems that a truck on the freeway (I-10) had decided to catch fire and block both lanes of traffic. One lane was finally opened to get the traffic flowing, however this took about 2 hours after the accident and with no exits on this section of freeway we found ourselves stuck in the middle.
What we found out later is that there was a State Policeman back down the way who ticketed every person that decided to pull this stunt!
Lucky for us we had packed a picnic lunch along with plenty of water since the heat was up to 102° F with a slight breeze from the East with a clear sky.
For reference this is Interstate 10 East of Vail Arizona, West of the Frontage Road overpass:
31.983552381672638, -110.54711529068143
Local News Article:
www.kgun9.com/news/local-news/i-10-westbound-closed-near-...
Niccy is a master when it comes to multitasking!
Niccy is on her phone, planning out a route for us to get back home that doesn't include freeways when she starts pointing in back of me. Evidently while on the phone she saw the shuttle van that was about to run me over, how she saw it I'll never know!
If you should ever find yourself in need of airport, cruise, or long term parking in San Diego I can HIGHLY RECOMMEND San Diego Airport Parking Company:
Much cheaper than other parking companies, super friendly staff and first class service. Ask for Michael, he's a great guy (combat vet) who'll take care of you and your car! Also, if long term parking is something you use regularly in San Diego they do have a loyalty program.
I know sometimes it can be annoying to wear them all day, but with our all-in-one bodysuits you have something under your clothes that makes you feel confident.
Because bodysuits are guaranteed not to slip, plus they have a comfortable fit and give us gurls a nice shilouette.
Looks like it's no picnic baskets for you!
NIccy and went out for a Sunday drive (on a Sunday no less!) and wound up taking a trip down South to Madera Canyon. We'd never been there, it was a freebie with my America The Beautiful Vets Pass, and they had several picnic areas! A win-win all the way around.
Saw a lot of these signs posted and I'm not surprised. Up North of us there was an unprovoked bear attack that killed a guy who way building a cabin. The bear that attacked him was dispatched by one of the neighbors and tested negative for rabies:
www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/arizona/2023/06/22/gro...
If you look on youtube you can fall down a rabbit hole that's chocked full of videos with people trying to get close to wildlife. Bears, Bison, Elk, etc. I have to wonder which part of the word "wildlife" don't they understand? People seem to think they live in a Disney world where all the animals can talk and are happy to pose with you for your selfie. Maybe that's the way things are in your second life but in real life animals (who don't have opposable thumbs or an internet connection) don't always go along. Play stupid games, win stupid prizes.
Sissy Jon wearing a vintage Sears Nuback (Will Not Ride Up) girdle with inner belt and 6 garters. This is a serious figure control foundation!
Who you gonna call when you bust your boar?
Niccy and I watch videos every now and then of a place called Haulover Inlet down in Miami. The water coming out of the inlet is crazy and you're guaranteed to see some airborne boats if you watch enough. My reason for mentioning this is that these folks:
seem to do a steady business down there as well as here in San Diego.
Boats are no different than any other vehicle, sometimes things break. When they do it's nice to know that you're not going to stranded out in the middle of nowhere with no way to get back home.
Do you think they had a pair of "Big Eyes" out on the deck?
www.skipjackmarinegallery.com/20-x-120-united-states-navy...
As we were leaving Cabo San Lucas I got this shot of the Guardia Costera (Mexican Coast Guard) making a swing past Lovers Beach.
Seeing this makes me wonder if they were watching out for those sharks that can swim on the land?
If you don't know the "inside" story this seems sort of mean!
Last sea day and I was wandering the ship when I came across this. As you probably know cruise ships are quite well known for serving copious amounts of food 24 hours a day. Doesn't matter what time it is you can always find something to eat and if you're lazy you can have it delivered to your cabin, no charge!
When I came across this i actually stopped for a minute and did a bit of pondering. Was this a cruel joke played by the crew on the guests or was there something else going on?
One of the ship's officers happened to be walking by so I asked him what the deal was. His official story was that there were scales placed around the ship so that passengers could weigh their luggage and avoid a heavy bag surcharge with the airlines. A little investigation with one of the crew revealed that this truly was the case.
I appreciate that Holland America was out to save folks a few dollars but considering the placement of this I still think that somewhere down deep inside that someone had a plan to take the mickey out of all of us!
Have you ever been out to sea and needed to get lubed up? Here's a solution to this frustrating problem.....
I've heard about Astro Lube (which is only for Astronauts so I've been told) and I've used Cable Lube more than once but Sea Lube? That's a new one on me.
This was one of those walked out of the RV, oh heck what is that, I need to shoot it the world will thank me later
sort of shots.
No planning, no forethought. If I'd known they were coming I would have planned for it but spur of the moment this is what you get!
I'll probably get dinged for this in YCPTPH but I see it as a badge of honor!.
This is how you used to take a selfie back in the "Old Days", aka a reflection of some sort.
A companion shot to my previous one. I was out on Deck3 (Promenade Deck) on the HAL Nieuw Amsterdam enjoying the somewhat rough crossing when I came up on a window that reflected back quite nicely.
As I passed by this window I couldn't help but notice a beautiful man in the window looking back at me. Being a beautiful man myself i decided to take a shot and capture him, making him Flickr Famous!
Unfortunately not everyone loves dogs as much as we do.
Our next port was Mazatlan where we took an all day ships's excursion to get out of the city, since one city looks a lot like another. Our excursions main focus was a small village outside of Mazatlan called Copala.
Copala, formerly known as San José de Copala, is a four-century-old silver-mining town in the Mexican state of Sinaloa. The town is in the municipality of Concordia. The main focus for the tourists is the San Jose De Copala Church, built in 1748 and Restaurante Alejandro, the only restaurant in town. Lunch was included in our tour and we had a nice meal, after which we were able to do a bit of walking around. This is when we met The Dog Lady Of Copala.
Unfortunately there are a lot of feral dogs in Mexico and in Copala there was no exception. This lady had a table set up and was selling typical Mexico tourist souvenirs like braided bracelets and vanilla, and told us that with the money she makes she buys food to feed the homeless dogs. As she pointed out several large bowls of food and water scattered around she told us that they are God's creatures and she had been directed from above to help care for them.
When you're in a place that has tourists you never really know if the story you're getting is real or just a good sales pitch. In this case we think she might be a bit of an angel, caring for the critters that so many seem to forget.
For those who might be curious Niccy (not pictured here) did buy a boatload of souvenirs for all her office mates.
And you thought backing a car into a parking space was tough!
MIDNIGHT DREAM (IMO: 7913206) is a General Cargo that was built in 1980 (44 years ago) and is sailing under the flag of Vanuatu.
Her carrying capacity is 2496 t DWT and her current draught is reported to be 12 meters. Her length overall (LOA) is 90 meters and her width is 17 meters. Thanks to Marine Traffic for the information:
www.marinetraffic.com/en/ais/details/ships/shipid:463302/...
We were docked in Antigua, getting ready to go out and explore when I got this shot. I've seen the Midnight Dream here before, she must be one of those island hoppers that delivers throughout the Caribbean.
If you do a zoom in you'll see the Captain (I presume) guiding her into her berth.
The storm really wasn't as bad as it seemed!
Out on the deck as we were pulling in to San Diego and I saw these two gentlemen taking a look at the aft pool. I'm sure it was an inspection of some sort, maybe talking about draining and refiling the pool since there were going to be new guests coming aboard?
Holland America (HAL) really does a great job when it comes to keeping the ship free from all the things that have the potential to ruin a cruise like Covid, Norovirus, etc. They clean and sanitize on a regular basis!
You've got to be quick (and in the right spot) to get this shot!
I was out on the observation platform of the train and talking with The Marshall (Dutch) when he asked me a question.
"How fast are you with that camera"? This is a guy who's carrying a six shooter so I'm not sure exactly what he means, is he challenging me to a shootout?
He says "If you're quick enough you can get a sneak peak at the Canyon coming up. There's a road with trees on both sides and the view only lasts for a second". I said "OK, I'll give it a try and see what I can catch". This is the result.
I have to imagine that the majority of the folks on the train that might have seen it didn't give it a second thought. For me, this was an opportunity to see something that they probably missed. Thanks for the heads up Dutch, the Marshall on the Grand Canyon Railway.
BTW, if you plug these coordinates into Google Maps:
36.05656453723764, -112.14445246830856
You can see what this looks like from the road. Having that little bit of elevation from the train really makes a difference!
This isn't Ranger Smith and the guy on the ground isn't Yogi Bear!
Another scene we came across while strolling down the Sacramento River Walkway Trail.
Now I'm not sure exactly what happened but it appears that the fellow on the ground might have been selling some sort of agricultural product that the Ranger didn't approve of. I'm only guessing this because of the way the other Park Ranger was tossing this guy's car! We didn't stop to see the outcome but when we came back by they were gone and the car was locked up tight!
I'm guessing that working on a fishing boat isn't a 9-5 job?
The F/V Merlin (which is a really popular boat name) had just taken on fuel and was headed out, ready to take their share of nature's bounty from the briny deep.
Niccy and I packed up the family (Tater Tot and Mushi-Mushi) and headed out on our first adventure!
We took the RV on a short shakedown cruise over to San Diego, specifically Point Loma Naval Base.
There's a nice camping spot on the base, right on the water. No electric, no water, but since we're self contained it wasn't a problem We spent a couple of days doing absolutely nothing except watching the world (and all the boats) pass us by. Exactly the kind of experience we were looking for.
Interesting to note for those thinking of purchasing this lens:
At distance it definitely has some vignette, not sure if it comes from the lens hood or the lens itself. Just something to be aware of!
PS:
For those in the Show Your EXIF group you should note that the actual lens used is a Tamron AF 18-200mm F/3.5-6.3 Di-II VC All-in-One Zoom for Canon APS-C Digital SLR. For some crazy reason it always shows up as a Canon TS-E 90mm f/2.8, a lens I've never owned or used. One thing I've noticed is this lens has a lot of vignette to it at a distance!
Buildings don't have a 13th floor, why have a 13th lifeboat?
superstition
noun
su·per·sti·tion ˌsü-pər-ˈsti-shən
1
a
: a belief or practice resulting from ignorance, fear of the unknown, trust in magic or chance, or a false conception of causation
b
: an irrational abject attitude of mind toward the supernatural, nature, or God resulting from superstition.
2
: a notion maintained despite evidence to the contrary.
We've all got them, rational or not. It might be a cultural thing, a religious thing, or a personal thing but nonetheless we've all got them.
The number 13 seems to be one of those things that people avoid, and Holland America it seems doesn't have a problem with it. I feel kind of bad for those folks who think it's a bad omen, especially when it shows up on your boarding pass as your lifeboat. For them, the thing that's supposed to save them is quite possibly going to kill them!
Personally I don't care what lifeboat I'm assigned to since I don't plan on using it anyway. Should disaster strike my plan is to get off the ship and far away as possible, lifeboat or not!
What can I say, it was lunch time!
I've told her more than once not to be stuffing her gob while we're in the middle of a photoshoot but she just doesn't listen!
Niccy had packed us a wonderful picnic lunch for our trip yesterday. Ham sandwiches and Cheetos with red grapes and watermelon for dessert. The Casa Grande Ruins National Monument has an awful nice picnic area, with ramadas (completely covered vs a pergola) to keep the sun off you.
Unfortunately there was no real sun yesterday but there was plenty of wind and with this being February it was a bit cool (hence the sweater) so we wound up retreating to the car to have our picnic.
I tell you, she's the best sport when it comes to shots, especially ones like this! Not flattering at all but she puts up with my shutter clicking obsession.
Some people like their parties loud and boisterous, others like them small and intimate.
The contrast between the two boats is what caught my ear. the ladies on the little pink boat were singing, laughing, and yelling while those of the yacht were having polite conversations in small groups.
Niccy and I packed up the family (Tater Tot and Mushi-Mushi) and headed out on a small adventure!
We took the RV on a short shakedown cruise over to San Diego, specifically Point Loma Naval Base.
There's a nice camping spot on the base, right on the water. No electric, no water, but since we're self contained it wasn't a problem We spent a couple of days doing absolutely nothing except watching the world pass us by. Exactly the kind of experience we were looking for.
PS:
For those in the Show Your EXIF group (and anyone else with a technical curiousity) you should note that the actual lens used is a Tamron AF 18-200mm F/3.5-6.3 Di-II VC All-in-One Zoom for Canon APS-C Digital SLR. For some crazy reason it always shows up as a Canon TS-E 90mm f/2.8, a lens I've never owned or used. One thing I've noticed is this lens has a lot of vignette to it at a distance, not a bad thing when you're shooting lightning at night!
Sometimes we tend to forget just how lucky we are.
Leaving Puerto Chiapas we had a day of sailing which means there's nothing to see but the briny blue. Niccy broke out both of her laptops, got a cup of coffee (fuel for Nurses) and decided to get some work done. Thankfully the ships wireless was good (Thank You Elon, her fellow South African) and she was able to put in a full day, along with a Zoom conference with one of her fellow Nurses.
I really don't like to say it but as I said above sometimes we forget just how lucky we are to be able to travel like we do. With me being retired it's easy but not as much for Niccy since she's got another 7-8 years till she's able to collect her government bennies.
We're fortunate that she has found a way to make her job somewhat portable and remote, which is great for travel but I know she misses that human interaction she has with her patients. She's a Nurse because she truly cares for her patients and anyone who's considering going into the Nursing profession would do well to follow her example.
I've seen that movie The Arrival and I don't want to see the ruins!
Tourists on the docent led tour at the Mission San José de Tumacácori. This is the entrance to the Nave, where parishioners stood or knelt during services since there were no pews. There are a few high windows but with the sun coming in at the South it's pretty dark inside.
What more does a body need?
We were docked in Fort Lauderdale, waiting for our number to be called to join the cattle queue to get off the ship when I took this shot. The Fort Lauderdale Cruise Port is just like so many other ports in that it seems that EVERYONE has shot it a million and two times so I was looking for something a bit different when I saw this fellow. For most, I've got the feeling that this is modern photography at it's finest!
It was easy to see he was classically trained!
When you're on a tour there's guaranteed to be stop where you can do some shopping and this tour was no exception.
Alma T. the tour guide (a really good tour guide and funny lady) told us we would be stopping at the best store in Mazatlan to buy gifts for our families and friends. Niccy went inside to browse and I decided to wander the street instead.
This guy was set up right next to the "best shopping store" and was painting some typical beach scenes, only $15 US each. He had a different style of painting, using his fingers to paint with instead of a brush. He kind of reminded me of Bob Ross and his happy little trees, smearing paint here and there and coming out with a nice painting.
As I was watching him I said that his paintings were nice and he had a unique technique. Damned if he didn't say "I learn to paint from Youtube videos. Do you know Bob Ross? I learned from him".
I gave him a big smile and said "Yeah, I know Bob Ross" all the while busting a gut inside. About that time a lady came along and bought one of his paintings so I would say we both had a good day that day.
If you're on a cruise and stop in Mazatlan and you take a tour with Alma T. you'll be stopping at the "best shopping store". Why not take a minute to stop and look at Roberto's paintings. Unlike the things in the store his paintings are definitely Made In Mexico!
If we'd had more time WE certainly would've went for a ride!
This is a direct quote from the ship's daily handout which is a guide to activities in port and on the ship:
"Please be advised that although the Caribbean is beautiful, it does not have the same infrastructure and facilities as Europe for example. The transport is basic, generally small minibuses often without air conditioning and they cannot accommodate wheelchairs and strollers. The roads can be bumpy with the rugged terrain in places. Everything operates at a slower pace and the guides, what they may lack in professionalism, they more than make up for with their local knowledge and humour. Our best advice is to relax, go with the flow and enjoy your 'Caribbean' experience for what it is."
In our opinion this has to be one of the most condescending things we've ever read. The arrogance and haughtiness of this paragraph really struck a bad chord with us and definitely left a sour taste in our mouths. Bad on ya P&O.
I would personally like to apologize to anyone and everyone who doesn't live in a 1st world country like many of us who are lucky to do so. Please know that not every tourist to your world thinks the way the writer of the paragraph does and we appreciate you and the good that your country has to offer.
I would have used a shot of one of the very colorful minibuses if I'd had one but I didn't but I do think this boat qualifies as basic transport.
PS:
For those in the Show Your EXIF group you should note that the actual lens used is a Tamron AF 18-200mm F/3.5-6.3 Di-II VC All-in-One Zoom for Canon APS-C Digital SLR. For some crazy reason it always shows up as a Canon TS-E 90mm f/2.8, a lens I've never owned or used!
Pretty sure this show would've starred Carlos Malden!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=fnjMbS1dRp0
Sitting at the campsite, had my camera on a tripod since there was supposed to be a storm blowing through. It wound up being a false narrative so I started to watch the nonstop planes taking off from San Diego International and got an idea. Turned the camera, reset the focus and wound up with this! It's that whole "when life gives you lemons look in a different direction" sort of thing.
This is a stack of 6 shots, interesting to see the track they all took.
PS:
For those in the Show Your EXIF group you should note that the actual lens used is a Tamron AF 18-200mm F/3.5-6.3 Di-II VC All-in-One Zoom for Canon APS-C Digital SLR. For some crazy reason it always shows up as a Canon TS-E 90mm f/2.8, a lens I've never owned or used!
Notice that I didn't say Sharp Dressed....
I saw the boats in the bay reflected in the van window and thought I could make something out of them. That's when I noticed this Good Looking guy staring at me through his camera lens. I was so impressed that he wanted to get a shot of me so I reciprocated.
Niccy and I packed up the family (Tater Tot and Mushi-Mushi) and headed out on our first adventure!
We took the RV on a short shakedown cruise over to San Diego, specifically Point Loma Naval Base.
There's a nice camping spot on the base, right on the water. No electric, no water, but since we're self contained it wasn't a problem We spent a couple of days doing absolutely nothing except watching the world pass us by. Exactly the kind of experience we were looking for.
I'm guessing that working on a fishing boat isn't a 9-5 job?
The F/V Merlin (which is a really popular boat name) had just taken on fuel and was headed out, ready to take their share of nature's bounty from the briny deep.
Niccy and I packed up the family (Tater Tot and Mushi-Mushi) and headed out on our first adventure!
We took the RV on a short shakedown cruise over to San Diego, specifically Point Loma Naval Base.
There's a nice camping spot on the base, right on the water. No electric, no water, but since we're self contained it wasn't a problem We spent a couple of days doing absolutely nothing except watching the world (and all the boats) pass us by. Exactly the kind of experience we were looking for.
Interesting to note for those thinking of purchasing this lens:
At distance it definitely has some vignette, not sure if it comes from the lens hood or the lens itself. Just something to be aware of!
PS:
For those in the Show Your EXIF group you should note that the actual lens used is a Tamron AF 18-200mm F/3.5-6.3 Di-II VC All-in-One Zoom for Canon APS-C Digital SLR. For some crazy reason it always shows up as a Canon TS-E 90mm f/2.8, a lens I've never owned or used. One thing I've noticed is this lens has a lot of vignette to it at a distance!
Maybe this tour fits your needs (and pocketbook) better!
Shortly after the Tiki Time Tour went by I had a chance to get a gander at this "bay tour" passing by. Now I'm assuming this is a bay tour since the people aboard look a bit like tourists but since there's no company name on the boat I can't tell you who's operating it or how many TripAdvisor reviews they have.
Maybe they're just starting out and didn't have signage money in their budget. They did have the money for lots of spangles and a wooden horse on the front though. Would you call it a seahorse?
PS:
For those in the Show Your EXIF group (and anyone else with a technical curiousity) you should note that the actual lens used is a Tamron AF 18-200mm F/3.5-6.3 Di-II VC All-in-One Zoom for Canon APS-C Digital SLR. For some crazy reason it always shows up as a Canon TS-E 90mm f/2.8, a lens I've never owned or used. One thing I've noticed is this lens has a lot of vignette to it at a distance!