Dismal Manor Gang

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#introduction Dismal Manor Gang is retired moocher Dave and his former racing #greyhound Missy and Rocky. We live in the Dismal Dominion (Virginia low country). Dave takes pictures, listens to #jazz and #newgrass music, and is making a futile attempt to train his dogs and grow a garden.

We are officers of hidden rank in #ZSHQ and enjoy #coffee on #PalsPorch. Dave is a #Dune fan. Muad'Dib!

Whiskey: Virginia 757
Time Zone: US Eastern
Blog: https://retired-moocher-dave.org/
Videos: DismalManorGang@peertube.tv

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Last Notes

2024-11-20 15:16:20

Dismal Wizard is attempting to determine if photography is possible without Apple Photos App. It looks like it is. But the workflow is a bit more deliberate.
1. Send images from phone or pad to Luminar Neo
2. Render in Neo. It's actually easier than in photos
3. Import into PeakTo global catalog
4. Edit in PeakTo workspace
5. Export edited version to filesystem
6 Drag and drop to a post.
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2024-11-18 13:07:04

I anted th rest of my brekkie without Rockhead breathing down my neck!
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2024-11-17 13:59:03

Early morning sunlight makes the remaining tree leaves sparkle. Unedited.
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2024-11-16 21:30:24

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Bob Ludwig is still mastering LPs. He was the best ever.
But the mix is different to keep the bass in bounds and the pitch sane.

2024-11-16 21:28:17

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Now that’s a grumpy cat face. Don’t be late!

2024-11-16 15:58:37

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December 4, 2020 release on LP and digital, about $40. Session master is analog. Mix down and publication master are likely digital.
https://www.discogs.com/release/19587688-The-Dave-Brubeck-Quartet-Time-OutTakes
You can audition Time Outtakes at Qobuz. We’re listening now. Can’t comment on LP surfaces but recording is natural and clear. Drums are a bit back.
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2024-11-16 13:18:06

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Don’t overlook the other recordings in the series. Time Outakes is a curated hour of music that didn’t make the original. And Time Further Out continues the band’s exploration of uncommon meters. The modern releases sound great. We listen to Qobuz lossless (red book standard)

2024-11-14 22:36:40

Only a few wheelie bins are out Thursday evening. Today’s storm has come in like a pussy cat. Weather boffins are promising it will roar Friday when the nor’easter develops.
https://tempestwx.com/station/58318
Our forecast and current conditions. We are also on RadarOmega.
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2024-11-09 15:12:14

There was hellfire Friday evening. And a flat battery in the real camera. Somehow it pretended to be plugged in and charging but not really. Took this first image then “battery exhausted” appeared and things faded to dark.
Saturday morning, we had a nice surprise with low crystalline light that was just wonderful. The neighbor's gorilla (really tall) roses looked like holiday ornaments. Mr Sycamore was also brilliantly lighted. And Rocky's bum.
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2024-11-08 16:58:00

Ahoy all, I finally processed the morning's snaps. Since then, the cold front has made it through. There's a bit of a breeze and it is partly sunny and 20 degrees C here at the manor. Is it still shorts weather? We'll see.
Now that the wind is blowing again, Mr. Sycamore will be shedding some. Another cleanup? Yesterday, I did the bit between me and my neighbor. It looks much better cleaned up. Mulched the lot in place.
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2024-11-07 22:40:30

Thursdays sunset looked ordinary. Then I went out on the porch to find this image waiting to be captured.
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2024-11-01 16:03:29

Out of curiosity, I checked the FujiFilm USA website to see if XT-5 bodies are in stock. They have some. There limited supplies are very nearly gone. Kit lenses are out of stock but they had a few of the sweet 14 mm fast prime.
With the Sony, I find I shoot a lot at 20mm and some at 50 mm with the 20-200 travel zoom on the camera.
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2024-10-29 15:22:44

I've just come in off a grueling shift of neighborhood watching from the observation post (OP). Minion tidied the image up.
I ate after Rocky. Rocky has become accustomed to having biscuits on the porch while I eat. Today, I balked at first offer. Dismal Wrangler put Rocky on lead while I ate. And Missy good girl cleaned her plate! No leftovers for Rocky.
#greyhounds #greyhounding
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2024-10-25 12:22:46

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A mean facade is a thing. Very definitely. 50s/60s ta-tas are gone.

2024-10-18 12:27:57

0823Q Rocky has eaten and RTB. Missy stood neighhood watch. Gotta load up them hoodie teens, herd em up those ramps onto the bus.
Today’s sunrise 🌅 is unspectacular, in fact unremarkable. But we are happy to see the sun after gray starts Wednesday and Thursday.
Last image is of Missy Greyhound overseeing the load out of the hoodie teen shuffle-wraiths.
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2024-10-17 13:34:34

Ever wonder where the idea of an electoral college came from. Why, Europe. A scholar reviews the history.
https://apple.news/AQiPw6V2pROmowsMnvrY9-g

2024-10-15 13:19:29

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Nice tradecraft! Wonderful light, shadow, and depth of field.

2024-10-09 22:56:42

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Milton is ingesting dry air so loosing wind speed. Goats should be safer as storm weakens.

2024-10-02 13:01:38

Daddy went out to take the morning photos. Of course I had to stand sentry so he wouldn’t wander off before waffles.
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2024-09-07 13:46:07

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Luck is good. Skill takes advantage of it. Nice image!

2024-08-16 13:52:52

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Bay side will be nice.

2024-08-11 00:25:16

There was hellfire Saturday evening. Seaview is on it!
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2024-08-08 17:36:08

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Evil! No heels to nip! No tail to pull. No schnoz to snap at! How do I get@this thing’s attention? Have you seen the lure course game home edition?
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2024-05-23 19:24:22

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A nice standing wave over an obstruction. I recall seeing this feature in a video some years ago.

2022-04-30 13:29:54

Some things we like
#beach
#weather
#audio
#photography
#coffee
#palsporch // Birdsite hangout
#zshq // Birdsite hangout
#DriveElectric
#cartalk