Goal Setting

(Insert *extremely* cheesey, over-excited radio announcer voice):"Hey there... Mr. Hockey Player! Are you in need of a milestone goal, assist or some other record? Have you been waiting to add that league-leading point to the record books? Well, you're in luck! The VANCOUVER CANUCKS have reserved you a seat in history with their GUARANTEED RECORD-SETTING GAMES! That's right! No matter what record you are trying to set, the Vancouver Canucks have made dreams come true for more hockey players than ANY OTHER TEAM! Just listen to some of our satisfied customers!"

(Cheesy announcer): "Let's start with Ray Bourque!"

(Ray Bourque, sounding very stiff, like he is reading lines badly): "I - had - a - great - time - in - Van - coo - ver. I - never - thought - setting - a - record - could - be - so - easy."

(Cheesy announcer): "Doesn't he sound excited? Thanks Bourque-y! Now how about SUPER MARIO!"

(Mario Lemieux, sounding very stiff, like he is reading lines badly): "Van - coo - ver - is - like - a - second - home - for - me - after - I - set - my - all-time - goal - mark. Thanks - Ca - nucks."

(Cheesy announcer): "You don't have to tell me twice... he's SOLD! And finally, the GREAT ONE, mister WAYNE GRETZKY!"

(Wayne Gretzky, sounding totally normal. In other words, very stiff, like he is reading lines badly): "I - set - 3 - NHL - records - in - Van - coo - ver. I - remember - each - one - of - them - like - it - was - yesterday. Thanks - Van - coo - ver - for - making - my - hockey - dream - a - reality."

(Cheesy announcer): "Well, who can top that?! If you are waiting to sign your name in the Hockey Hall of Fame, just send a self-addressed, stamped envelope to Brian Burke, c/o Vancouver Canucks, 1000 Griffiths Way, Vancouver BC, V6B 2R5 and include a picture of yourself, the milestone you want to hit and the puck that you want to use. In no time, you'll receive your official letter of recognition, and your milestone will be reserved for your next visit to Vancouver! IT'S THAT EASY!"

(Cue cheesy music with cheesy backup singers): "Vancouver is the city... the Canucks the team... You can set your record... You can live your dream!"

(End)

More Large Format

I have officially taken the plunge into Large Format photography, and more than anything, I'm just a little nervous about what to do with it all.

I have been doing some research around the subject, and I have signed up for a course in LF Photography, which I am looking forward to. I have also located a few books I'd like to get (based on suggestions from other LF photographers), and found a few web sites that have provided additional intelligence.

My studio instructor has also given me a few lessons in how to set up the camera, load the film and some details on the plane of focus among other things.

Now I just need to get an appropriate case, a functional tripod and a light meter.

Oh, and some film.

Okay. Onward.

So, I have done some things since last time anyone checked in with me. (Is anyone checking in with me?)

I made it through another year. My sister moved out after staying here for a few months to build some savings. I tried all sorts of experimental photography. Lots of it didn't work. Some of it did and it looks great. I learned to curl a lot better but then bowed out for this season due to some health concerns. Turns out I could have played the season anyway. (D'oh!). I just bought a Large Format camera which I hope to use a lot in the coming year. I lost a lot of weight last year. I gained some of it back. I am losing it again. I have done a lot of web work. I've seen beautiful days.