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12/21/2006 07:59:29 PM · #76

Originally posted by karmabreeze:

What a mug....

I stepped out after it stopped snowing, boots on, jacket and camera slung over my shoulder. Stepped over a couple of piles of snow to get to where it was recently plowed. Everythings ok....then BAM, I slipped and fell. Heard a BANG...uh oh, quick peek at my lens, looks ok, camera, looks fine to me...whew. Saw some kids playing..lemme snap a shot, camera on, viewfinder to eye..focus...um focus? all of a sudden heard a whirrrrrrrrrrr....OH NOOOOOOOO, WTF!!!!!!!!! I missed the fact the last section of the lens had seperated from the rest. AWWWW CHIT!!!! OK, calm down, check manual focus...wow, it works, check focal adjustment, a bit stiff, but it works. OK, lemme snap some shots then go back in and have some coffee. Snap snap snap...got to the main road...wow, what a pretty sunset (sun just ducked behind the homes), click click, ok this isnt bad...1 more...click, SNAP, camera almost fell from my hands. OH NOOOOOOO, now what!!!!!! Looked at where it was damaged ealrier...um, wheres the seperation I saw? Hmmmmm, back to auto focus, IT WORKS!!!! Focal adjust? Feels normal, not stiff anymore. WHEEEEEEEEEEW. Wait...oh no what? I still have to walk back to the apt. CRAP!!! Hold camera tight against chest, if I fall, it's gonna be on my fat butt. Steady...steady...whew, I'm home. Checked lens/camera thouroughly, whew.....I am not going back outside tonight.

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UNTITLED

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12/21/2006 09:01:44 PM · #77

My pics are all family snaps. But I thought I would share some of my pup enjoying the snow...

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rasdub

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12/21/2006 10:13:54 PM · #78

Nice shots everyone!

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12/21/2006 10:18:55 PM · #79

Well, my station (as of now) is closed tomorrow. DIA isn't opening their runways untill 12:00. So IF any of our planes CAN land, we couldn't even start working until 2:30 or so. There goes the overtime I thought I was going to get and the people that are waiting for Xmas presents may not get them. If they do, it won't be till the weekend. I expect to work all day Saturday AND Sunday.

MWitt

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12/21/2006 10:24:21 PM · #80

Originally posted by MrEd:

Please work!!! I'm expecting a Santa gift for my son. It was supposed to be here tomorrow. I'm hoping we can get it on Saturday.

skylercall

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12/21/2006 10:32:53 PM · #81

Ooh, I ordered two expensive gifts from ThinkGeek.com. They are coming by air from the east coast. I sure hope they don't have to go through Colorado to get to Utah.

MelonMusketeer

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12/21/2006 10:50:39 PM · #82

Mr Ed, did you get sugar for your coffee yet? If not, then try a little honey in it, or maybe syrup.
I am so glad that your trip outside with the two falls had a happy ending. That had to be a high pucker factor minute when your camera fell. Thanks for posting the good pics.
I miss seeing the snow, but it don't take me long to see enough. I actually got to play in fresh snow on the mountain tops in N Mex in Oct, but nothing like what your area is having.
In 1976, when Chicago was snowed under, we took an air boat up there (McNabb, anyone from there?) and caused a flap. They thought it was a ufo at night buzzing around with head lights on our hard hats shining everywhere. The local EMS people wanted to keep it. We had to tie it up at night to keep it from blowing away on the snow. It was lots of fun, but would be kinda dangerous in the mountains.

chunky

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12/21/2006 11:04:44 PM · #83

I wish the Pet Portrait challenge was still on. My dog had a blast in the snow today. It was hard to get her to come in.

12/21/2006 11:12:32 PM · #84

Hehe, the dog pics are awesome!

I'm still waiting on one Christmas gift to arrive by mail. We'll see... And it's back to work tomorrow, my last day before vacation. I'm supposed to fly out of DIA Saturday morning. I'm a scheduled passenger so I should be okay, so long as the snow showers they're predicting don't monkey it up.

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12/21/2006 11:56:42 PM · #85

Originally posted by MelonMusketeer:

Nope, no sugar. Not gonna put honey in my coffee either, UGH. My friend walked the 1/2 mile to King Sooper, but I didn't know. I'll just grin and bear it. Looks like my lens will be ok. Since it stopped snowing, I may take a ride tomorrow and see what's around.

Originally posted by MWitt:

Originally posted by MrEd:
Well, my station (as of now) is closed tomorrow. DIA isn't opening their runways untill 12:00. So IF any of our planes CAN land, we couldn't even start working until 2:30 or so. There goes the overtime I thought I was going to get and the people that are waiting for Xmas presents may not get them. If they do, it won't be till the weekend. I expect to work all day Saturday AND Sunday.

Please work!!! I'm expecting a Santa gift for my son. It was supposed to be here tomorrow. I'm hoping we can get it on Saturday.

Mark, if it's coming FedEx air...catch me on yahoo messenger (see my profile). My station serves your area. If it's ground, I could try to help you.....let me know.

Added: Love all the dog pics. Wish I could have a dog, but I don't think it's right locking him/her in an apartment while I'm at work.

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12/22/2006 10:40:50 AM · #86

Well, I'm back to work today. My flight for tomorrow is already delayed two hours. Looks like Saturday is going to be a loooong day.

lil_mo

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12/22/2006 11:23:17 AM · #87

I love a good snow day! Here are some of my pictures from yesterday. Denver Mayor John Hickenlooper's office coordinated donated sleds and free hot cocoa at 4 Denver area parks. I went and joined in the fun at Ruby Hill Park, just a couple blocks from my house.

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12/22/2006 08:48:32 PM · #88

Originally posted by karmabreeze:

Well, I'm back to work today. My flight for tomorrow is already delayed two hours. Looks like Saturday is going to be a loooong day.

We went back to work today also. What looked like it was going to be a 3 hour day or so turned into 8.5. Cant't wait for tomorrow and looks like we're working Sunday too

. I heard someone mumble something about asking for volunteers for Monday also. We were supposed to get approx. 15,000 packages each of the last 3 days...now that number gets packed into 2.

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Jason_Cross

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12/22/2006 08:54:01 PM · #89

Here I am clearing off the sled run for my boys. I have sled skills.

MelonMusketeer

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12/22/2006 11:17:40 PM · #90

Thoughtful and good PR move by the mayor with the sled thing.
It looks like there is a bright side to the blizzard experience after all.
Hope you remembered to buy some sugar for your coffee, Mr Ed.

smurfguy

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Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

12/22/2006 11:56:04 PM · #91

We drove home for Christmas today - I-70 west out of Denver. The sun was shining and the well-plowed Interstate was in great condition (much the opposite of the smaller roads - we barely got out of our neighborhood, and Golden was scrambling to remove snow from the roads).

Hope the rest of you are doing as well! (Sorry to hear your working woes, MrEd! Everyone will really appreciate your work!)

JRalston

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12/23/2006 12:48:38 AM · #92

You guys all suck, and I am insanely jealous!!!

My dad lives in Northglenn and they had 30in in their yard. Then there is me, stuck in Guam, with plans to go snorkeling tomorrow on Xmas Eve. :o(

aliqui

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12/23/2006 01:47:04 AM · #93

Originally posted by pekesty:

Originally posted by chunky:

Those are great.. especially the second by pekesty.

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12/23/2006 05:50:27 AM · #94

Originally posted by JRalston:

Then there is me, stuck in Guam, with plans to go snorkeling tomorrow on Xmas Eve. :o(

OH THE HORROR!!!!!!

sabphoto

Samsung Galaxy S8/S8+

12/23/2006 07:39:19 AM · #95

My brother in Highland Park just emailed me these of his backyard and house...I don't think he has found his fiero yet lol.

I know it sounds crazy but I sure wish I could be there for it. I will however be back in KY in 3 days YEAHHHHH!

edit to add...notice he sent the wife out to measure the snow with the yard stick lol.

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MelonMusketeer

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12/23/2006 02:51:51 PM · #96

Looks like you are going to be a "Santa's Hero" Mr Ed, so here's a pic of the sled flying over for you.

Jason_Cross

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12/27/2006 10:42:35 PM · #97

Everybody ready for round 2? Looks like another couple feet Thursday, Friday and Sat.

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12/28/2006 11:07:09 AM · #98

NOT HAPPY. Things are just starting to almost kinda get back to normal here and we're going to get slammed again! :P

violinist123

Canon EOS-6D

12/28/2006 11:08:12 AM · #99

I'm so jealous.