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Television - Marquee Moon (1977)

My only experience with a Chopard was many a year ago at a large watch shop and the darned thing literally came apart on my wrist. I don't know if the spring bars weren't seated in the lugs or what, but the salesman was as surprised as I was...LOL. I kindly said thanks and excused myself... HS

JLC gone. I think there is a Chopard LUC that I want to replace it in the winder with; don’t quite have the deal down, but it’s amazing how cheap the LUC watches are, second hand: there is enough left over from the JLC to get my replacement espresso machine and maybe a Niche Duo (probably not, but maybe) if my wire transfer ever posts. Also, saw a Christopher Ward 12, the stainless version, in person. I cancelled my order. I was lucky enough to be wearing my Santos at the time, and there is no point in having both, as I would always reach for the Santos first: it just wears better on my wrist; more compact despite being larger (lug to lug is more favorable, mostly). The CW The 12 is a lot of watch for the money, though.

Oh, man. We got a live one here. FBI agents shoot and kill Utah man accused of making threats against Biden. I don't cheer when the FBI kills ...anybody, really. With that said, this guy was going for (in the parlance of our times) FAFO speedrun any% world record. With a side order of Play Stupid Games, Win Stupid Prizes. *Glossary: FAFO: Fuck Around, Find Out Speedrun: A term originating in video games, meaning beating the game as fast as possible. Now adapted to any task. Any%: Reaching the finish line in a game (or any other task) cutting any possible corners to get there as quickly as possible. Opposite of 100%ing. Play Stupid Games, Win Stupid Prizes: Exactly what it sounds like.

Here is a solution for the ZF/SS problem worked out by Mirko. The SMDs on the back side are alternatives to the 47uF caps.

Speaking of rabbit holes, I've been catching up on Canon digital bodies. I only have ever owned two: The EOS30D, which I got new in 2006. It was never a good model and has aged like a fruit salad. In 2012 I bought an IR-modified 5D (a 2005 model), now called a "5D Classic" and it has aged like a fine wine. I've read up on the mirrorless bodies and while they're quite neat and definitely the future, there's two things I don't like about them. First, they're not as good for manual focusing as an SLR. As I have mentioned, I have a rather large assortment of manual lenses and am shopping for more. The second is that the R series too damn expensive. Older digital bodies can be remarkably affordable. The 5D classic is a downright bargain. The 5D II, a camera I never particularly liked, isn't that much more. The 2012 5D III is possibly the best deal going in terms of price to performance. Weirdly, the 1DX Mk II, which was $6500 new, is an absolute steal on the used market. The 1D has all the pro body strengths/weaknesses. It's built like a tank and slightly heavier. It uses great batteries that are insanely expensive. It doesn't have a flip out screen because those aren't durable. It's weather sealed so attaching L glass to it makes for a resilient camera. All of the above has lead me to the conclusion that my next body is going to be a used 5D Mark IV. The biggest selling point to me over the 5D IV over all of the others (including the 1DX II) is that it has the best dynamic range. I have never once thought "Gee, this photo has too much dynamic range." Half of my battles in photography are try to juggling the highlights and shadow details. The 'bay in 2023 is a fascinating hellscape. The enshittification of that site is real. Sponsored ads fucking all over the place. Obvious scam accounts posting screenshots from other auctions everywhere. Scam accounts buying sponsored ads and eBay doing nothing but collecting the money. The funny and sad thing here is that Canon DSLRs aren't even the main focus of camera scammers. That would be the excellent Fuji 100 series of compact cameras. Apparently some Kardashian or other cancerous influencer name dropped a Fuji 100 a while ago and now an entire generation of human blisters on Instagram and Tik Tok have driven the prices of them up through the stratosphere. The Fuji X100 is now selling for more than it did new. We really do deserve to go extinct as a speci.... UH I MEAN, there are a number of listings for the 5D Mark IV. One guy is selling his with a battery grip and an 85mm F/1.8, which is a mighty fine lens. It's no 85L, but nothing on earth is. Also I've never actually owned an 85mm prime, which is odd given ...my entire history as a photographer. The battery grip will let me cosplay as a 1DX owner. All of the wrist pain for a fraction of the price.

Put the first coat on the Spa Towel Rack and while I was waiting for it to dry I power carved another bowl to go on top of it to hold her bath bombs.

I’m terribly sad about the news coming out of Hawaii with these fires. My family has been visiting Maui nearly every year since I’ve been born and I just can’t believe that in a single windy day and night the beautiful Town of Lahaina was completely burnt to the ground. RIP to those who were lost to the fire and my sympathies to those who made it out but lost their homes and businesses.

Went to the retina specialist Got shots in both eyes. Too much Fun for one day.

Godspeed, Robbie Robertson.... https://variety.com/2023/music/news/robbie-robertson-dead-the-band-1235692172/ HS

RIP Sugar Man....what a great story.....but sad he didn't have his fame earlier in life. https://www.news24.com/life/arts-and-entertainment/celebrities/legendary-sugar-man-singer-rodriguez-81-has-died-20230809

And now, a post dip Waffogato (Not shown farmers market strawberries, and banana we added) From https://www.amyswickedslush.com/ Still at Although it seems that while we were here enjoying ourselves, this happened Have to see what actually happened, in the connected building, when we get back.