The Coffee House

[Gary A.]

Hey Hosers, Gary has been cleaning and prepping all jammin' day. Hit all three goals ... easily. Gary has seared and dumped a Tri-Tip into the Sous Vide ... mmmhhh ... for a 16 to 17 hour cook. It is swimming in herbs, wine and Gary BBQ sauce. Another Tri-Tip is marinating away in the fridge, smothered in different herbs. The second Tri-Tip is destined for the Kamado.

 

[Frank F.]

Yesterday I took a walk though a nice park 30 minutes away by car. Lots of great shots in stark light. This original frame has so much revealing power that I will show it here while I will post all others to another thread:

about a groom and a bride

D850 & 1.4/105E @f/1.4

 

[Tony744]

Happy Easter everyone!

 

[Frank F.]

Happy Easter and:

What about an occasional cup of tea in the Coffe House?

 

[snowbear140 71]

Happy Easter.
Whatever hit me (I'm no longer convinced it was allergies) has moved to my chest, so no fishing today. I have a few more of yesterday's photos to go through, and after that - bed.

Branta canadensis which means "big, pretty bird that leaves poops like a dog's"

DSC_1341.jpg by Charlie Wrenn, on Flickr

 

[smoke665]

means "big, pretty bird that leaves poops like a dog's"

Our old house was on a sheltered inlet to a large lake. The nice lawns/driveways/streets around the water became their prime feeding/bathroom locations. A few wouldn't have been so bad but they would swarm in by the thousands. We bought firecrackers and bottle rockets by the case to chase them off.

 

[SquarePeg1]

With @Gary A. and @RowdyRay 's tips to help, my first brisket was quite edible today. It took me a little while to dial in the smoker temps, but I only burned half the fuel I loaded in the 8 or so hours I had the smoker running. I think a little less salt and a little less cayenne in the rub, and perhaps a tighter wrap during the crutch next time. I'll be roasting a chicken tomorrow...that's much more within my comfort level.


I've been really down on photography stuff (well, and a lot of other things too ) recently, and way more anxious about things than I should be. It's been a year since I found out I'd been laid off (with my wife pregnant and the like). I haven't really been right since, and I'm just now figuring it out. I'm supposed to find out my teaching assignment for next year on Monday, and I've been freaking out about it, even though I don't care where I teach. I feel like the rug is just going to be pulled out from underneath me. For the first time in my life, I've realized that I don't have to fight through the stuff I'm feeling alone. My wife has been really supportive, and I'm calling for additional help on Monday.

As part of that, I'm sad that I'm not taking as many photos of Jack as I did of Tegan, but I just haven't felt like it. Thank god for my wife and her cell phone. Here are a few from the last couple weeks that I've finally gotten around to editing. Maybe more will come soon.

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He’s adorable! Nice shots Jon. Sorry to hear that you’re struggling. Life is hard and raising two little ones is rewarding but mentally and physically exhausting. I think most of us have been there and can say it gets easier! As for work worries, don’t let them distract you from what’s important. Lean on family and friends when you can.

 

[davidharmier60]

Hi there y'all. Jack looks like a fine little man. Wracking my brain and that's all I got.

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[Fujidave]

Grey day here today, but thanks to one of the members @BrentC he told me how to set up my X-T20 on AF-C and chuffed that I got some shots of Susie running. I love how the camera is set up now so much so, the X-T2 can go on BBF too

 

[waday]

Happy Easter!


Bunny Love by Wade, on Flickr

 

[davidharmier60]

Good Night my friends and let's have a nice Monday even though Monday generally HOOVERS!

 

[waday]

Woke up to about 4 inches of snow on the ground.

Roads were ok, though. Temps are above freezing, so here's to hoping it melts quickly.

 

[JonA_CT]

Here too. We've canceled school for less around here, but now that it's April -- YOLO! Haha. My drive in was fine, but our buses had issues. I think we're probably around the 3-4 inch mark right now, and its still dumping. The kids are salty this morning.

 

[waday]

Here too. We've canceled school for less around here, but now that it's April -- YOLO! Haha. My drive in was fine, but our buses had issues. I think we're probably around the 3-4 inch mark right now, and its still dumping. The kids are salty this morning.

Haha.. schools around here had a 2-hour delay, but that was about it. I imagine if it had been a tad colder, and the snow stuck to the roads, it would have been a tad worse.

 

[limr50]

Same here. Had a delay, but am at work now. Was a bit of a non-issue, which is strange considering we got more snow than predicted. Funny, it is totally white outside but I can hear the robins chattering. Because the window is open. Because yes, of course it was decided that the snow requires 85-degree temps in the office

Seriously, people, settle down. We live in the northeast. It gets cold. We can handle it. No reason to cook us alive when we are just trying to get some work done.