Yet another DPL call out thread...

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0L IS

05/10/2007 01:34:10 AM · #1

Ok, so I hear in some other threads the reservations some have about joining a team for various reasons. I guess I have been in that camp also. For some of the same reasons. Also, I guess I seem to be getting more and more anti-social in my old age :-) (You know that crotchety old guy in your neighborhood, that pokes his head out the window and yells "Hey you kids, get offa my lawn!" , my wife says that's me in a few more years :-P) But, in following some of those discussions, I have come around and decided to launch this exploratory thread, to see if there are some like minded persons with interest in joining this team.

So, if some of these points sound like you-
-mostly an 'independent' type, but the thought of a team sounds
kind of appealing. You like the thought of a small group of people
sharing knowledge, advice, comaraderie, support etc.
-like the team idea, but doubtful about what you can offer in high
scores, consistency etc.
-you are not a 'power entering' person, getting in every week and
every topic, you have subjects you like/dislike, you have (gasp) a
life outside dpc
-you are capable of dinging a decent score now and then, but a lot
of times you shoot for YOU, and like to explore style/subject etc.
sometimes
-you're not totally stoked on the idea, but...you want to be part
of this new direction and not get left in the dirt
-insert anything I havn't thought of here

So, we will be in it, yeah, for the competition more or less, but mainly for the support, the comaraderie, making some friends and have fun, the sake of participating, the chance at taking positive strides in our photographic endeavors. No big pressure. We possably...er, we probably...er, we for sure don't stand a whelk's chance in a snowstorm of being a big finisher, but...what the heck!

Oh, and my choices for team name-
- Team 23
- The Poet Warriors
- Monkeys On Ice
- Kilt Wearin' Scottish Poet Warriors Riding Plaid Tuxedo Clad
Flying Monkeys Into Battle
- Polka-dot Penguins

So, let me know if you are interested, and I will start choosing and sending out invites.

Pre-requisites for this team-
-you must like one of the before mentioned team names (that tells
me a lot about your character, hehehe)
-you must be currently breathing, and plan on doing so for a while
-you must love taking photos

taterbug :-)

Sheryll

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

05/10/2007 01:53:41 AM · #2

Originally posted by taterbug:

- Polka-dot Penguins

Pre-requisites for this team-
-you must like one of the before mentioned team names (that tells
me a lot about your character, hehehe)
taterbug :-)

Well I'm already on a team but I love what your doing and if I wasn't already on a team I sign up with you and take a vote for the Polka dot Penguins name.

So what does that say about me? Don't have a clue but it sounds cool.

Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II

05/10/2007 05:31:01 AM · #3

Time to make the donuts bump

Nikon D200

05/10/2007 07:38:48 AM · #4

Originally posted by taterbug:

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Kilt Wearin' Scottish Poet Warriors Riding Plaid Tuxedo Clad Flying Monkeys Into Battle...

I would like to see pix of this! :)

05/10/2007 07:40:44 AM · #5

Originally posted by L2:

Originally posted by taterbug:
...
Kilt Wearin' Scottish Poet Warriors Riding Plaid Tuxedo Clad Flying Monkeys Into Battle...

I would like to see pix of this! :)

I've been askin' for years...but no one ever shows me one :-(

wavelength

Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D

05/10/2007 08:51:51 AM · #6

Originally posted by taterbug:

Originally posted by L2:

Originally posted by taterbug:
...
Kilt Wearin' Scottish Poet Warriors Riding Plaid Tuxedo Clad Flying Monkeys Into Battle...

I would like to see pix of this! :)

I've been askin' for years...but no one ever shows me one :-(

Ask

Alfresco ;)

05/10/2007 09:36:18 AM · #7

Originally posted by wavelength:

Originally posted by taterbug:

Originally posted by L2:

Originally posted by taterbug:
...
Kilt Wearin' Scottish Poet Warriors Riding Plaid Tuxedo Clad Flying Monkeys Into Battle...

I would like to see pix of this! :)

I've been askin' for years...but no one ever shows me one :-(

Ask Alfresco ;)

I checked out his port, nothing quite like that, although JP does seem to look good in a dress! :-P

05/10/2007 10:26:08 AM · #8

bump for daytimers

Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D

05/10/2007 11:18:56 AM · #9

I do like monkeys and Scots and poetry... and last time I checked, I was still breathing. In that spirit, I'd be interested in being part of a DPL - Monkeys on Ice - Monkeys on Fire!

_eug

Nikon D50

05/10/2007 11:29:30 AM · #10

Originally posted by taterbug:

"Time to make the donuts" bump

Mmmmm Donuts. That was such a great Ad campaign. The kids today probably don't even get it. Just like, "Where's the Beef?"

05/10/2007 01:07:09 PM · #11

Originally posted by Redjulep:

I do like monkeys and Scots and poetry... and last time I checked, I was still breathing. In that spirit, I'd be interested in being part of a DPL - Monkeys on Ice - Monkeys on Fire!

Perfect Alicia! I sent you an invite (I think...I hope I did it right!)
We just need a few more brave souls now :-)

05/10/2007 01:24:52 PM · #12

Woot! Got it - thank you! Monkeys on Ice - I love it.

Yes, we need a few more members so we can make a team. Any takers? Have you (Gene) checked out the pool?

05/10/2007 01:34:57 PM · #13

I've sent out a few pm's, waiting to hear back....

adeldegan

Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5G IF-ED

05/10/2007 08:15:31 PM · #14

I'm in, thanks for the invite!

cloudsme

Canon EOS R5

Canon RF 100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM

05/10/2007 08:18:43 PM · #15

Tater...Check this out. We both have a red ribbon and a yellow ribbon, and both or our red ribbon's have the same name. Been thinking about joining a team, but have reservations. I do enter a good number of challenges anyway, so what's a few more? My only question is, I read that if you enter as part of a team, you can't ribbon. Is this true? Anyway, if you feel like sending me an invite, I just might be tempted enough to give it a try.

Mike

klstover

Panasonic DMC-FZ8

05/10/2007 09:39:42 PM · #16

Originally posted by cloudsme:

My only question is, I read that if you enter as part of a team, you can't ribbon.

Would be good to add to the FAQ if this is the case.

rinac

Pentax K20D

Pentax SMC-F 50mm f/1.7

05/10/2007 10:14:09 PM · #17

Originally posted by klstover:

Originally posted by cloudsme:
My only question is, I read that if you enter as part of a team, you can't ribbon.

Would be good to add to the FAQ if this is the case.

Where on earth did you read that?

karmat

Apple iPhone 7

Canon EF 70-200mm f/4.0L USM

05/10/2007 10:22:57 PM · #18

It was part of the dpl announcement Langdon posted on April 1st. (hint, hint)

klstover

Panasonic DMC-FZ8

05/10/2007 10:24:41 PM · #19

Ohhhh hehee! :-D

Canon RF 100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM

05/10/2007 10:27:42 PM · #20

Heh - that's funny. :o)

rinac

Pentax K20D

Pentax SMC-F 50mm f/1.7

05/10/2007 10:33:49 PM · #21

Phew! :D

cloudsme

Canon EOS R5

05/10/2007 10:57:19 PM · #22

Originally posted by karmat:

It was part of the dpl announcement Langdon posted on April 1st. (hint, hint)

I see...I fell for that again.

05/11/2007 02:18:52 AM · #23

Hey Alicia :-)
I got the pm, thanks. I think we're looking good. Some pms pending.
Welcome

Dona_k to Monkeys On Ice!

DPL still needs a couple teams formed to reach the 72 team cut. It's close, but only 2 days left......

Come on all Free Agents! Band together and create a couple more teams!

:-)

Message edited by author 2007-05-11 02:22:22.

05/11/2007 11:52:55 AM · #24

Looks like we're growing!

Welcome

Dona_k,

cloudsme, and

adeldegan!

We need just one more to make a team, yes? But a few more would be great - and who wouldn't want to join Monkeys On Ice??

05/11/2007 04:18:27 PM · #25

Welcome Di and Kadi to Monkeys On Ice!!!

So Monkeys On Ice is-