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STILL in development? Not even in production yet even though it was due for release now. There is clearly a feature they are struggling to make work, but you have to ask what is so revolutionary that is taking so long.

Comment by RobL posted on Progress report on PENTAX's new APS-C-format digital SLR flagship camera: officially named PENTAX K-3 Mark III at 27/10/2020 - 08:02

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Thanks all for your kind comments. The monolith on St. Breock Downs is the largest in Cornwall and is reckoned to date from late Neolithic to early Bronze Age. Located at a high point on heathland it has great views but the atmosphere is ruined by a wind farm right next to it, plus overhead cables and assorted clutter.

Davidwozhere, the footpath is between Polzeath and Port Quinn across NT land; the penultimate photo is of Lundy Bay itself and the last is a bit further along towards Port Quinn. The coves are tricky to access across large rocks but when the tide is out there is a wide sandy beach with only a few visitors even in summer. And yes, Port Isaac has become a no-go area since Doc Martin, rather different from when we honeymooned there many years ago!

Comment by RobL posted on A grand day out in October at 26/10/2020 - 13:56

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Our obsession with time accuracy started in the 19c with the introduction of railways apparently as timetables needed to be coordinated across the country. I learned this back in the days when Radio 4 had interesting programmes.

Comment by RobL posted on Another pointless thread at 26/10/2020 - 10:24

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I always look forward to North Cornwall in October as there is fantastic evening light and not many people, but this year it was heaving! So no beach shots this time but instead I went to some spots I know are always quiet. First up St. Breock Downs followed by a small wood in nearby Rosenannon Downs, and finally the coast path at Lundy Bay.
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Comment by RobL posted on A grand day out in October at 25/10/2020 - 10:23

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I'm with Gwyn, I prefer the colour with the blue framework keying with the blue sky, and I think it would take more dramatic contrast. Am I the only one who can see a face in the sky in the triangle formed by the four right-hand cables and the main structure?

Comment by RobL posted on a bridge too far at 18/10/2020 - 20:10

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Gwyn wrote:
Trouble is a lot of those will already have a ton of problems due to people not knowing how to train and treat a dog properly.
Since we are early back in lockdown I doubt there will be any soon.
If one turns up no problem but I am no longer going to actively look I think. The last dog was a hard act to follow, and maybe we waited too long to get another, and have become a) too used to a dogfree life and b) too fussy about the sort of dog we'd like.
We both would like one the same breed as the last but that isn't going to happen, as they are only found in the Canaries.
Same situation here, the one thing putting me off now is poop-scooping on walks into little bags and off the lawn. Where does it go when you get home? Revolting.

Comment by RobL posted on Another pointless thread at 17/10/2020 - 14:07

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There was another rumour floating about that a second body was in development. Given the name I wonder if it is a body to be added to the Limited lens lineup to make a complete package?

Comment by RobL posted on J Limited at 17/10/2020 - 10:54

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The Pentax Rumours site has an enigmatic announcement about this event: link. It will be about:
Introduction of custom prototype model (release is undecided)
J limited team talk event
Present corner

Does this refer to the long-awaited APS-C body? A bit ominous if that is the case, or is it something else called a J Limited? There is a new 21mm Limited lens in the pipeline but just for once I wish Pentax would just stop with these teaser announcements and get on with releasing something new.

Comment by RobL posted on J Limited at 16/10/2020 - 21:00

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Hardgravity wrote:
I have my own blonde, and love her to bits.
Mine is not so much unfiltered as full-blooded no holds barred auburn-haired Welsh! Trained from an early age by her Giles cartoon Granny Jones in the ancient local art of wielding a skillet to deadly effect.

Comment by RobL posted on Another pointless thread at 14/10/2020 - 10:35

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I fell right into your trap Gwyn but was probably just the first! I just had a lockdown moment in the bakery, racking my brains where I had seen the other customer before - she’s the landlady of my local!

Comment by RobL posted on Another pointless thread at 14/10/2020 - 10:20

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