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Larry, Doc Bob said it, I'll repeat what he said. W7 is very user friendly (absolutely has to be, or I couldn't make it work) and intuitive. I do have W7 for Dummies, but rarely open it. In days past I used the Mac's for all the photo manipulations, and they are certainly great for that -- but...

Warren, So sorry. My thoughts and prayers are with you. We 90+ folks have a way of leaving and it's never easy on those who remain. My personal plans are to prepare for my 100th -- fish, crab, shrimp, and enjoy my C-Dory friends. And above all I hope to leave with a smile -- and tubes and that...

Larry, I use Windows 7 for Dummies and like it. The name fits my brain power, and it's easy to read. Dusty

Our class B Pleasure Way certainly has been useful. Its 19 ft. length makes it ideal as a daily driver that can park wherever a large pickup can, and the 1-ton truck chassis easily pulls the C-Dory. It has all of the class A toys -- air, generator, TV, microwave, frig, h&c water, head, shower...

Barry, I was counting on a good BBQ gabfest, but agree totally with Mr. Yellowstone and Bob ... sure like my Steiners and stabilized Fujinon jewels, but doubt that my ancient mariner eyes will ever make it up to 4mm. Totally different world on a moving boat -- and my C-Dory does indeed shake...

Great run, Roger. And Happy Birthday to you too! Same day, a little different year, eh?? Dusty

It's sure great to have all of these C-Dory friends - even those who are sneaking off to bigger pastures!!! :wink: Sorry to miss you, Joe and Ruth -- does that mean I get a ride in the new houseboat?? What a group there at Ranger - Jeff and the Livingston's are great. I've known Dave...

Thank you ALL! Great to see 90 coming up Saturday... look forward to 100 next. Big giggle, Pat, on the refueling film. I was driving a B-47 from Tampa to Morocco -- refueling at night in a thunderstorm about 1/2 way across. Tired, grumpy and couldn't get hooked up in the rough air. After a...

Steiner is good glass. If you would like to try mine we can make a date. BBQ? Dusty

Hey Ruth and Joe - Congratulations! And after you stole my boat too :wink: -- a great boat for a great couple, and working with Jeff is a always a real pleasure. Before you move uptown lets share a brew or two. Or maybe three. :beer :beer :love Dusty

I'd certainly be interested! Small file size should be okay because most of us look at small screens and they look great. Easy to downsize... When I was doing drum-scan show stuff at 16x20+ the file size in digital would blow us out of the water. No need for that!! A word from our pro in...

One hungry Redtail!! Great shot. Gotta get together and talk camera soon. Dusty

Hindsight kicks in, Steve, Guess I'd get D90 if I had a choice now - although it can't handle the big glass like the D700. Wow, the detail in both of those Flicker's is great. Thanks a million. Dusty

Kathleen, I must agree with that youngster down in tropical TX (Jim) -- you don't need great equipment to make great pictures. In my case I need all the help I can get, so good camera, good lens and pray -- although I've been wasting film for a lot of years my eyeballs ain't what they usta be...

Agree on camera selection. I have 2 D300 and 1 D700. Not a pro, but a very serious amateur for many years. My "old" Nikon glass works great on the D700, and because I often make large prints, the D700 is the winner. Our daughter, who is a pro, uses Canon -- expensive but good. I can't justify...

Harvey, The Nitinat trip is one you should plan for! A local fisherman that I had a beer or two with (Pat, you know I wouldn't drink more than two) at the local watering hole led me up the slot. High slack for sure. I'd suggest a local knowledge guide for your first trip. The shallow-draft CD...

Harvey, Once you leave Sooke there is only one place to hide -- Port Renfrew. I used to use it as a destination because Swiftsure Bank is just down the road a piece. I recommend local knowledge if you plan to stop there because moorage is limited, weather can make up quickly, and when I was...

Harvey, The Port Alberni route is a good one. BTDT, and except for commercial fishing nets it has been a great way to go. I think they now have good storage for the trailer, and the run to Bamfield is fine if you run early... it can get sloppy after noon. Sure worth the trip. West coast of...

The run to Bamfield from Sooke is a good way to go -- weather can be a factor. I've made that run dozens of time, and a 22 CD should have no problem. Radar is good because fog happens... we normally clear at Oak Bay, then on to Sooke for an RON. Early a.m. departure and we usually just stay on...

I use AIS and like it. Clutter is not a problem -- just watch in your areas of interest (collision zone)... not important how many AIS signals are on the screen because you only care about those that can hurt. Having course and speed info is a great help in maneuvering to avoid that bump...