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  2. Happy Birthday NightWoundsTime!

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    I haven't been online much this week but I'm glad you posted this, Steve.  Some friends and I were having a discussion the other day on the anniversary of the suicide of another friend.  Never underestimate the simply act of letting someone know that you see them and care.

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  11. Nate's Cycling Adventures 2024 - Here I Go Again... Lucky 13 Edition

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    So it's that time of year once again where I call upon the incredible generosity and support of this community to help me raise money for the Kelly Brush Foundation.

    Nate's Donation Page

    This year is no different than years past, in early September my friends and I will gather in Middlebury, VT to join 800 or so riders for the event. We should have an even bigger team this year with my friend Paul returning from a two-year stint in Poland so it'll be fun to get the whole band back together that started participating in events nearly 20 years ago.  For me this is the 13th year of active participation after a few early years of serving as an event photographer.  Anyway, this year KBF is hoping to raise $1.5M to support individuals with spinal chord injuries to regain an active lifestyle which means I need to get my ass in gear and do my part.  This organization and cause remains something near and dear to me as someone who takes the simple ability to get outdoors and do whatever I like, when I like, somewhat for granted.  But each year, participating in this event helps refocus and recenter my appreciation for those that chose to not be limited by life-altering injuries, illness, etc. The foundation helps people discover adaptive sports and recreation, hosts camps to immerse people in sports and community, and most importantly, provides hundreds of grants per year to people that just want to return to the activities they love.

    So as you are able I'd very much appreciate your support.  To sweeten the pot, every $100 donation will get a custom d-_-b laser engraved slate coaster shipped to the address of your choice.  I'm producing the prototype today and will post a picture.

    Thanks in advance,
    Nate

     

    Last Year's Crew 

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  12. The Official Head-Case Photography Thread.

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    Knucks, 

    Agree on the RHD being an issue.  I've often contemplated settling and buying one configured that way since they tend to be priced significantly lower than LHD models. Then I remember the counsel that I got from a Rover guy some 30+ years ago, RHD isn't worth it, regardless of the price.  

  16. The Official Head-Case Photography Thread.

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    Thanks for sharing the picks, Knucks.  Some day I'll own another Landy, my first vehicle was a '68 SER IIA.  I've lusted after another ever since, they're just wildly impractical and have gotten quite expensive.  Maybe I'll get one of my European colleagues to help me import a newer model one of these years.

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  18. HC Bike/Cycling Thread

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    Thanks guys, it is a ride I’ve done once before and is in essence uphill the whole way. I mean yes, there are descents after the big climbs but as a point to point there’s a lot more up than down.  And a persistent headwind out of the north was not something I’d bargained on. 

     

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    Oddly enough, what freaks most people out is my HR data. AVG: 158bpm, MAX: 178.  Not too shabby for a 48 year old.  

     

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  21. And now what did you do TODAY?

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    15 minutes ago, swt61 said:

    Nate, do you remember the hike we went on last time you were out here? It's just a little further up the road from there, and very similar surroundings.

    I do indeed Steve and it's actually what sprung to mind when you described the direction and location.

    Steve's new backyard.

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  23. The Official Head-Case Photography Thread.

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    I've been playing with the D4S all weekend.  Man, it's funny how familiar the Nikon controls feel after so many years with the D7000 and how easy it is to fall back into workflow/process.  Still working on nailing focus points.  

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    Low light performance is impressive.  That was in an essentially dark room with the little man lit only by the light of his phone. 

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  24. What are you Grilling now?

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    3 hours ago, luvdunhill said:

    Nice! Do you keep it outside uncovered and have a good process to keep moisture and rust away?

    outside but covered.  One of the selling points of the new Weber's are some sort of treatment process they do to the steel to keep it from rusting.  And the frame is allegedly built a lot better than your average flat top grill.  Time will tell.  No issues with cooking surface rust so far and it's been impressively hot/humid here since I got it.  97F today.  

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