Greg, I am going to ring Steve tomorrow, he only got back Friday and I thought I would avoid disturbing his weekend. I haven't managed to get to Hertford yet, unexpected rear motorcycle tyre issues (i.e., a nail!) and a sudden trip to NYC has made life a little busy. I'll pop over one evening this week. BTW that monster would be some strain on the hand-luggage

Hefty: Difficult one but I think keep it and use it.

K.

+1 vote for the tap.

K.

I (almost) never shot anything else. I have two drawers of a filing cabinet full of hanging files of slides. But then the majority of my photos were taken with half an eye on giving lectures.

The best thing about the digital image age is the time it has freed up from (a) taking photos of images (mainly maps and plans) in books and (b) sorting and resorting slides. A half unit course is 20 lectures, with about 40 images a lecture, so 800 images per half unit. Taking all those slides in and out of carousels was a right royal pain. Setting up new lectures takes time, but when you give it again the following tear... yay!

K.

I nominate Tim

Phrases involving the words "jammy" and something rude come to mind.

I don't suppose you'll be offering free shipping on that 500mm? It is only 3.37kg after all

Congratulations!

K.

Some of you may be interested in this amazing image.

As amazing as it is I was amused to read this in the blog section:

"Unfortunately during the adjustment we find that one of Canon gives blurred images, is it the fault of the lens or the tele converter we didn’t have time to ask for these questions. We must take a decision: to cancel the shot or to continue with one camera..."

K.

The one photo book I have created used the same black background style that John chose and it did come out looking pretty good. I was impressed with Blurb, and the fact that people can order their copies direct so that the compiler/Society does not need to take any financial risk (or the hassle of taking orders) makes it an excellent choice for this sort of thing.

I wonder if a PUG yearbook would be a good idea... :

Best wishes, Kris.

I am a bit confused Photomonk as the two quotes you cite clearly indicate that Stefan is correct in stating we are discussing the little fabric bits at the ends of the zips, not the more substantial "sliplock system" linked to by yourself.

I hold to my view that they are for holding onto when undoing/doing up the zips.

Best wishes, Kris.

This wouldn't happen to be a garden centre in Great Amwell would it?

K.