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Polar bear dipping (a.k.a. all sorts of names) – New Year’s Day 2012

Posted on December 31, 2011 by Ron

Polar bear dipping (a.k.a. all sorts of names) Unlike sheep dipping which has something to do with sheep, polar bear dipping has almost nothing to do with polar bears. Each year, in the Northern Hemisphere, a certain number of individuals … Continue reading →

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Hockey’s Over! Bring on the Heat of Summer

Posted on June 16, 2011 by Ron

Winter sports: The hockey season ended last night!!!!!! Boston Bruin fans are happy. Vancouver Canuck fans are not. We attended the first game that Chris Kelly played as a Boston Bruin. He is probably pretty happy today! Bruins vs Senators … Continue reading →

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Trying out a new (old) lens: Nikkor-H 28mm f3.5

Posted on March 2, 2011 by Ron

Nikkor-H 28mm f3.5: I purchased another vintage lens today.  It has definitely seen better days and has lots of wear but it still works, so I will find a place for it in my bag on those days when I … Continue reading →

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