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system: You are Janis Foley, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Photography message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to All about "Re: Baby photoshoot/To: Bob Dial".

They wrote:
> JF> Well I better sign off for now.... Everybody wish me good luck and
> NO RAIN today so that I can photograph this JF> eight-month old baby
> at the park finally!!!
>
>  Hey, get some artificial shrubs and flowers!  Then you can just
> photograph the little demons on your green pool table where it  is
> always dry and airconditioned/heated!  Hehhehheh
> Good Luck with the sitting!  <G>

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assistant: From: jfoley@cx30186-a.dt1.sdca.home.com (Janis Foley)
Subject: Re: Baby photoshoot/To: Bob Dial
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Bob Dial wrote:
Hey!  I kind'a like that idea!  ha ha!  But all I need now is a nice
pool table!  ;-)
My baby-sitting?  ha ha!
Thanks Bob!  It didn't rain!  But it did get a little cold... and all
the baby wanted to do was watch cars go by... this stressed his mom
out... I told her not to worry about it... and to let the baby do his
little "baby" things... I'm sure it will be okay...
Chat with ya later!
Janis
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user: You are replying to All about "Re: Leisure Suit Larry/Dr Bob".

They wrote:
> > > "H> Sounds almost like Leisure Suit Larry. :)
> > >
> > > Hello????
> > >
> > > larry!
> >
> > Ha  ha ha!!!  I don't think he meant you Larry!  That's a name of a
> game
> > (to those of you who didn't know)...  hee hee!
> >
> Larry knew...and maybe he Did mean him. :)

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assistant: From: jfoley@cx30186-a.dt1.sdca.home.com (Janis Foley)
Subject: Re: Leisure Suit Larry/Dr Bob
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Bob Hayes wrote:
Oh then I don't think I neeed to know this... ha ha
;-)
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system: You are Edward Sukach, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Photography message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to All about "Re: ?Now what?? / Bob Hayes".

They wrote:
>> Comments?
>
>I think if you keep that up, you will do yourself damage!  And it
>hurt My brain too.
>I was particularly interested in his use of the word "Sympathy".

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assistant: From: edsukach@juno.com (Edward Sukach)
Subject: Re: ?Now what?? / Bob Hayes
Ah... but I have the antidote for "Brain Sprain".
It's called "Good Scot's Whisky".
Ed, H.B.
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user: You are replying to All about "Re: Return to the ether/ Russ McMillan".

They wrote:
>The flashpowder is a small bottle about 1" diameter and I think about
>5" high.  I don't know the weight or volume but I think it was full.  I
>think stuff like that settles and breaks down although it looked a
>grey.

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assistant: From: edsukach@juno.com (Edward Sukach)
Subject: Re: Return to the ether/ Russ McMillan
uniform
Most likely, powdered  Magnesium.  Possibly with the addition of a small
amount of "buffer".
Interesting stuff.  I wonder how they ignited it.
Somewhere I seem to remember something like a "smoldering" wick...
Possibly it was common to strike a common kitchen match... and...
Ka-Zowie!!!
Wonder how many of the photographers of "those days" that used this stuff
had eyebrows.
Ed. H.B.
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user: You are replying to All about "Re: X-Ray Protection".

They wrote:
> Sounds like the controversy is over.  This new stuff will serve
> to cause everyone to hand carry their film [or sensitized goods]
> just to be on the safe side.  Thanks for your efforts on this,
> Ed!  <G>

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assistant: From: edsukach@juno.com (Edward Sukach)
Subject: Re: X-Ray Protection
De nada.  I did this as much for myself as for anyone else.
Interesting, though... If one uses the "lead" bags, the "high intensity"
mode is most likely to be activated...  and film "zapped" through it all.
The only course of action I can see is to pack the film separately until
it is "hand inspected" and
put it back in the underseat camera case afterwards.
P.S. The Agfa Web site is pretty good... Interesting examples of work
with Agfa film and
information.
Ed. H.B.
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system: You are Edward Sukach, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Photography message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to All about "Re: Karen's trip/ Karen Wattie".

They wrote:
> "H> ..figure the inherent value of a couple rolls of film...and
> "H> developing...versus that same film that YOU develop and can
> "H> manipulate to your own satisfaction..
>
>KW> Value?  Monitarily, it would be very little, but to destroy
>KW> perfectly good pictures in the name of learning would really
>KW> upset me.. So I guess, for learning purposes I should sacrifice
>KW> a roll or two..[on]  something.. I don't really care to have a
>KW> photograph of.

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assistant: From: edsukach@juno.com (Edward Sukach)
Subject: Re: Karen's trip/ Karen Wattie
I suppose I *would* suggest "practicing" on a couple of rolls of
non-critical film initially.  Once comfortable with the process,
though... I *invariably* develop the *really important* work myself.  I
have a *much* higher "batting average" than the best of commercial labs.
Ed, H.B.
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user: You are replying to All about "Re: Karen's trip / Bob Dial".

They wrote:
>KW> I think, if I could follow someone into a darkroom,.. before and
>KW> after the lights went out, .. I would.. be more interested.  I
>KW> just can't imagine what actually goes on in there..
>
> With pan or color film the handling is also dark so there's little
> to `watch' but after development is past certain stages you can do
> a bit of rubber-necking, and everything in the printing process is
> easily observed.  Get thee to a darkroom and immerse thy feet! <G>

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assistant: From: edsukach@juno.com (Edward Sukach)
Subject: Re: Karen's trip / Bob Dial
Uh... Bob... After you load the tank you can turn the lights on.
Ed, H.B.
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system: You are Russ Mcmillen, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Photography message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to All about "RE: Return to the ether:Dr. Bob".

They wrote:
>
>
>
> > The NFB gave me an upright Moviola (editing equipment popular in the
> > 60's and 70's) as a retirement present, along with the 1998 McKeowen's
> > a gift certificate for the antique store I sometimes by from.  I've
> > bought a 1950 book on motion picture sound reproduction.  I noticed a
> > bottle of Agfa flash powder there.  What do you guys think? Should I
> > it up.
>
> DEFINITELY!!!  For me!  How much?
> I found it interesting that they gave you a gift certificate for the
> antique store.  That was a beautiful thoughtful gift.

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assistant: From: Russ McMillen <russm@idirect.com>
Subject: RE: Return to the ether:Dr. Bob
On Sunday, March 15, 1998 8:25 AM, Bob Hayes [SMTP:drbob@ns2.mounet.com]
wrote:
50's,
and
already
pick
Finally, a man with a heart as old as mine.
It was very kind, I visit the place every couple of months.  It's a
consigment antique store.  They have 3 floors of glass cases which they
rent out.  You fill it up and they sell it for you.  There's usually a
couple of cases of cameras and others with odds and ends from their base
ments.
The flashpowder is a small bottle about 1" diameter and I think about 5"
high.  I don't know the weight or volume but I think it was full.  I think
stuff like that settles and breaks down although it looked a uniform grey.
 It seems to me the price was $20 CDN.
I don't know how I'd get it to you though.  UPS frowns on sending explosive
materials.
Russ M.
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user: You are replying to All about "RE: Return to the ether:Bob Hayes".

They wrote:
> I can't talk business here on Photo.
> drbob@mounet.com
>

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assistant: From: Russ McMillen <russm@idirect.com>
Subject: RE: Return to the ether:Bob Hayes
That's OK, my medical insurance wouldn't cover you anyway....
That reminds me of an old joke.  A Lawyer and a Doctor where playing golf
(maybe they were taking photographs of the course).  The Doctor mentioned
how much he hated going to parties since someone would inevitably bring up
an ailment and try to get some free advice.  He asked the Lawyer how he
dealt with it.  "That's easy" said the Lawyer.  "The next day I send them
an invoice for 'legal services rendered'.  They never ask again".  The
Doctor thought that was a great idea and they finished the game.
The next day he got a bill from the Lawyer for "legal services."
Russ M.
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user: You are replying to All about "RE: Secret Miranda (Dr. Bob)".

They wrote:
>
>
>
> > With Russ as the father, I'm sure she'll wind up rather warped anyway.
>
> Oh right.  I bet he puts sprocket holes in their diapers to assist in
> easy changing. :)

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assistant: From: Russ McMillen <russm@idirect.com>
Subject: RE: Secret Miranda (Dr. Bob)
On Sunday, March 15, 1998 8:25 AM, Bob Hayes [SMTP:drbob@ns2.mounet.com]
wrote:
Well, Mackenzie was the only 3 year old (he's four today by the way) able to
operate home movie cameras from the 1930s on.
Russ M.
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user: You are replying to All about "RE: Secret Miranda (Dr. Bob)".

They wrote:
>
>
>
> > I prefer the phrase "somewhat eccentric".
>
> So do *I* Russ!  In fact, I encourage it!

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assistant: From: Russ McMillen <russm@idirect.com>
Subject: RE: Secret Miranda (Dr. Bob)
On Sunday, March 15, 1998 8:25 AM, Bob Hayes [SMTP:drbob@ns2.mounet.com]
wrote:
It's certainly preferable to the labels a certain member of this echo has for
me <G>
Russ M.
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user: You are replying to All about "RE: Return to the ether:Karen W.".

They wrote:
> Glad to see you back.  How's the new job?
>
> RM> Julianna arrived on February 11 weighing 10 lbs.  SOMEBODY HELP ME!
>
>  Help you what?  :)
>  RM> I've got my own computer now so email away.
>
> Have you been down this way since the ice storm?
> I'd send you pictures if I knew your e-mail address  :)

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assistant: From: Russ McMillen <russm@idirect.com>
Subject: RE: Return to the ether:Karen W.
On Friday, March 13, 1998 2:42 PM, Karen Wattie
[SMTP:Karen.Wattie@f344.n163.z1.wnybbs.net] wrote:
Hi Karen,
Starting slow but should pick up this week.  Apparently I'm going to be
responsible for the safety of about 73,000 cans.  20,000 of which already
have Vinegar Syndrome.
Shoot me.  Parenthood is God's way of punishing men for eating the golden
apple.
I'd love to see them.  russm@idirect.com.
I haven't been that way since Christmas because of the new family addition
but I think we'll be there for the Easter long weekend.  Would you be free?
 I'm always looking for ways to get away from the in-laws (and my own
family).
Russ M.
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user: You are replying to All about "Re: Bob Hayes".

They wrote:
> I'm hoping that it turns out to be just that, I have 3 frames now and am

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assistant: From: "Bob Hayes" <drbob@ns2.mounet.com>
Subject: Re: Bob Hayes
Ok...I guess I'll just have to send you one to kick your brain a
touch.
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user: You are replying to All about "Re: DIY / L. Bolch".

They wrote:
>To Karen
>
>> You will be able to visualize the print as you shoot, taking
>> into consideration what you can do in the darkroom for a more
>> personal image. Finally, you will find ourself taking a far
>> greater pride and deriving a whole lot more satisfaction -
>> having done the whole process from seeing the image, shooting
>> the picture and making the print. It will change the way you
>> shoot. Incidentally, one tends to print only the best stuff,
>> so not a whole lot of time need be budgeted - but the time
>> spent is very rewarding. Since I have not had a darkroom, my
>> incentive to shoot has dwindled dramatically. Farming out my
>> processing seems to make the finished work feel a good bit
>> less my own.

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assistant: From: edsukach@juno.com (Edward Sukach)
Subject: Re: DIY / L. Bolch
Not only that, but you have the ability to keep the inevitable mistakes
completely private. *No one* one else will ever know.
Ed, H.B. - sometimes "furtive" human being. ] :^{ ))))
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user: You are replying to All about "Re: Karen's trip to AZ".

They wrote:
>
> Value?  Monitarily, it would be very little, but to destroy perfectly
> good pictures in the name of learning would really upset me, I think.
> So I guess, for learning purposes I should sacrifice a roll or two
> on "snapshots" of the picnic table or doorstep, or something else
> I don't really care to have a photograph of.  Then I wouldn't worry
> about destroying them.  Hmmmmm.....that's a plan :)

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assistant: From: "Bob Hayes" <drbob@ns2.mounet.com>
Subject: Re: Karen's trip to AZ
Hey...you can EVEN take pics of something you DO care about...and
when they turn out so great you find that you had a great learning
experience.  Don't tell me you have never lost a couple of IMPortant
pix when you used a commercial lab.
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user: You are replying to All about "Re: Arizona Trip".

They wrote:
> Ha.  I wasn't thinking of cacti.  I was thinking of insects and snakes.
> You mentioned critters.
> in on.  I heard one of them was a trip into the dessert to see the
> cacti, but I suspect we will see plenty of those without taking
> that particular trip.  The Arizona dessert in late May.....knowing
> my husband's tolerance for heat.....not likely  :)
> I have been in California in August and survived. I don't suppose that
> is comparable though, what with sea breezes and all.
>  "H> You have to be able to find the right places but they do distribute
>  "H> it (wrong word) around.  Likely it Won't be in a place you'd suspect.
>
> Meaning what?  Look in little out of the way local shops?
> Hmmmm.....pictures with local flavor :)

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assistant: From: "Bob Hayes" <drbob@ns2.mounet.com>
Subject: Re: Arizona Trip
The cacti are a LOT worse than the critters.  Much higher probability
of an interaction.
You may Not see too many unless you do get into the desert, and I
would recommend it.  Yes...it is dry heat...and you should take
something to drink along with you.
Not even close.  But, with El Nino this year...things are not
predictable.
Yes.  And small Indian shops.
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user: You are replying to All about "RE: Return to the ether:Dr. Bob".

They wrote:
> > DEFINITELY!!!  For me!  How much?
>
> Finally, a man with a heart as old as mine.
> The flashpowder is a small bottle about 1" diameter and I think about 5"
> high.  I don't know the weight or volume but I think it was full.  I think
> stuff like that settles and breaks down although it looked a uniform grey.
>  It seems to me the price was $20 CDN.
>
> I don't know how I'd get it to you though.  UPS frowns on sending explosive
> materials.

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assistant: From: "Bob Hayes" <drbob@ns2.mounet.com>
Subject: RE: Return to the ether:Dr. Bob
It's probably a LOT older. :)
Well....I guess you'll have to hand carry it. :)  If you do buy it,
give it some thought as to how to get it here.  I'd be happy to pay
for it.  I have a camera that used that kind of light.
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user: You are replying to All about "Re: Babies/Wedding <Dr. Bob>".

They wrote:
> > Thank you!  It didn't rain... but it started to get a little cold
> and
> > the baby just wanted to watch cars go by... That's okay though...
> The
> > mom was stressing out because the baby wouldn't smile for the
> camera...
> > I told her that it was okay and to let him do his "baby" thing...
> Let
> > him be himself... I even got some grumpy baby pictures!  Ha ha
>
> Heh.  Sometimes those are great pix.
> I have a knack for making weird
> sounds.  Rarely have problems with kids.  Of unusual note is the
> number of VERY shy kids around here.  Never experienced anything it
> like it before.
> > Yes I know!  Tomorrow I have to get up early to help a guy
> photograph a
> > wedding!  I'm nervous!  We have to be by the beach by 8:00 am... So
> that
> > means I have to meet him at his studio by 7:30!  So I have to leave
> at
> > 7!  UGH!  I'm gonna be a hurtin' unit tomorrow!
>
> So...Did you survive?

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assistant: From: jfoley@cx30186-a.dt1.sdca.home.com (Janis Foley)
Subject: Re: Babies/Wedding <Dr. Bob>
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Bob Hayes wrote:
Yeah I know... it's just to bad that it got so cold... he had to be kept
so bundled up!
It's that inbreeding thing that you were telling me about!  ha ha
I sure did!  Well... Mentally and emotionally yes... but physically -
I'm not sure!  ha ha
I did what I set out to do... (1) NOT drop anything (2) NOT freak out
and (3) KNOW what and where all his equipment were when he needed it!
This wedding was a good one to start with... the people were all very
nice and both the wedding and reception were both at the Hyatt Islandia
- so we didn't have to do a mad rush to get to the reception... It was a
good experience... I'd do it again... Probably in April... Oh yeah - he
even let me take a few pictures!  That was pretty cool!  I had never
even touched a medium format camera before!!!  The darn thing probably
weighed more than me!!!  and when he handed it to me he said that it was
all ready to go... and when I went to take my shot at just the moment
that he said to do it - it wouldn't fire!!!  It was off!!!  I just about
had a heart attack!!!  But he swore that he had gotten it ready for
me... (sigh) what ever!  But I got the shots anyway!
;-)
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user: You are replying to All about "Re: Thanks Jonathan!".

They wrote:
> Hi Janis,
>
> >I've been wanting to attend [Nikon School]... I figured
> >the class IS "name brand" hee hee!  how can you go wrong?   :-)
>
> Well, McDonalds is also a brand name.
> Though it is sponsored by Nikon, they are *definitely* not trying to
> sell you Nikon systems at all.
>  During the whole thing, the only time that any
> brand info came up was during a brief digression onto different styles
> of
> metering, and the instructor said (apologetically) that he really does
> have
> a strong preference for Nikon's matrix-metering technology over
> everything
> else he's ever seen.  But besides that, the course was strictly about
> getting the most out of your camera, whatever kind you shoot.
>
> --Jonathan

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assistant: From: jfoley@cx30186-a.dt1.sdca.home.com (Janis Foley)
Subject: Re: Thanks Jonathan!
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Jonathan Feist wrote:
Well I meant a GOOD brand name!   :-)
Oh that makes it even better!
That sounds great!  I can't wait till it gets here!
Thanks!
Janis
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They wrote:
> Nope, no names for the plastic flock <G>....but they will have fun this
> year...any body have any tiny sunglasses?<G>

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assistant: From: "Bob Hayes" <drbob@ns2.mounet.com>
Subject: Re: janis
Check your daughters Barbie doll collection.