-JQ-

+1 on the Hustler. I crewed one at Bunker Hill AFB in the mid to late 60's, it was way before it's time. Thanks, awesome! UHombre, I think you are right. I'll check it out. sounds safer than hiking toward nogales :-)

Excellent thanks. Are they photo friendly? The boneyard said no camera bags, big cameras, etc. They actually suggested leaving them in the car on their website... :-) Thanks for the heads up on Pima!

I'm going to be working this week in the Green Valley AZ area. I think I'll have a free day, thursday, free. (Any miners here?) I was looking into the boneyard tours at the local AFB. But you can't leave the bus and take a self guided walk - I'm a photographer - so stuck on a bus is not preferred. It looks like they used to allow much more freedom of movement. Prominent vistas for photos would be nice, areas to hike, etc. Any suggestions? Thanks in advance! Joel

Just bumping this for a friend with a recent loss...

1911...

I didn't know either...bummed. Maybe I'll sell my now collector's piece - and buy a Kahr and a new HK vp9

EDC mine for few years now. But would consider a Kahr now too. I bought mine before so many options. I shot another members Kahr side by side and was really impressed. But the R9 is very nicely made and clean DAO. So easy to pocket carry even in sweats. They suggest specific ammo but at the range I have never had a problem with any ball ammo I've fed it.

"Feelin' good is good enough"

storage for your extra teeth

For all you medical types...from Harvard Med School

That IS straight up OG! How about some more pics?!

What is your budget? I'm not too up on Nikon glass but this would be a really nice upgrade. http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/689623-REG/Sigma_583306_17_50mm_F2_8_EX_DC.html If you are really looking to upgrade a lens from a kit, make sure that the specs after the "f" DON'T have a hyphen. For example f 3.5-5.6 these lenses tend to be lesser quality lenses. A lens spec that reads f 4 would indicate a much nicer level of glass in both build quality and capability. The example above from B&H says f 2.8 the lower the number the better.* *Fine print - this is just a general discussion, is open to interpretation and individual experience may vary :-) I hope this helps.

Hey Warp- Here is one over on my fav camera board. $70 I don't know the seller but he has been around some. It (FM board) is a great resource too by the way. http://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/topic/1264147/0?keyword=DX,AF-S,Nikkor#12039476 I would take the opportunity to upgrade your glass. Bodies will come and go but lenses hold their value and don't suffer the constant "upgrades" of new bodies. What body are you using now?

You are in our thoughts today Jamie.

Missing my shadow...I should never have started on thi$ thread.

FYI, if she wants to grow in macro, a decent tripod should be on the list at some point too. decent is roughly in the $100-150 range - ymmv. They, Canon, also have a nice 100 2.8f macro that is really really nice and still not in the pro-level price range. I love mine. And it is nice for portraits too.

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/753762-REG/Canon_5169B003_EOS_Rebel_T3i_Digital.html That is a link to B&H photo with a nice price on the camera Canon T3i and a starter lens. You can get another "kit" lens for another ~200 or so. Go over to BH and look at the other options that fit your range. This would be a great starter camera that she could learn and grow with. As she progresses she can upgrade lenses then eventually a nicer body. I started at 12 when I inherited my dad's Minolta SLR in '79.

I haven't been around too much lately. So, I thought I would show yall what I picked up while gone. Factory fresh.

My Ed Brown Executive Elite Molon Labe w sterile slide.

an option from my recent travels...from a land where there is NO debate on seat up or down

That's y'all. Not too much worse for the wear. It was a great opp but I'm glad to be on the short end. Sometimes it is the simplest of things...like getting in my car and driving to the store. Instead of hiring cab and hoping your English/Arabic/Urdu/Farsi will get you to some location close enough to walk where you wanted to go. I really thoughti was smart the first time I showed the driver a map :-| I also never expected to need a prayer scheduled app for my phone. Photos to come when I'm back for good ;-)

I've been out of the US for a few months. I'm back for a few days and loving it...how I love the US. Ill be returning to Saudi next week for ten more weeks but not planning on another contract. So then back here..the benoverse! And yes as a little inspiration/reward I picked up a nice little 1911... Some dude named Ed...it will be in the safe when I get home as they won't let me bring it into the kingdom. But to be honest I haven't asked the nice fellows at passport control :-/ Thanks for all the thoughts and prayers. JQ

Wow. Nice job all around dude. I haven't been around here much lately and you are looking lean and mean :-) congrats on your pending nuptials as well. Keep up the good work man!

So awesome to hear!

you Sir are a Master My blue heeler is named Surly fits her personality perfectly...no that isn't Shirley - now go ahead try to pet her. How about Hairy?