The Coffee House

[Tony744]

Plans for the holiday weekend: might catch the new Star Wars movie tomorrow morning (while most other people are at work Gonna try to get out to the coast (either Sunday or Monday morning). Other than that, I'm pretty much winging it.

 

[smoke665]

Just finished watching a slide show of the Kilauea volcano eruptions. Fascinating and beautiful shots. So here's the question. Let's assume someone would say - "I'll pay for your trip and all expenses to go there and photograph these eruptions" - would you:

1. Go? How long would you stay, if they matched your pay?
2. Given the increasing instability and "lava bombs", how close would you be willing to get for the shot? Close enough that the shoes start smoking???
3. Considering they're moving in military aircraft to evacuate rapidly if necessary, what would be your signal to GET OUT FAST?

 

[limr50 3]

Hey hosers.

Taking advantage of the internet connection not being too spotty at the moment.

Monday's lunch spot:

 

[limr50 3]

Tuesday's lunch spot (Acadia in the distance):

 

[limr50 3]

Wednesday:

 

[limr50 3]

Today, with Canada across the water:

 

[limr50 3]

Yes, I know, the horizon's a bit crooked on that last one.

 

[RowdyRay]

Yes, I know, the horizon's a bit crooked on that last one.

Doesn't matter. Looks like nice weather and hope you're having a great time. That's what matters. Vacations keep us sane.

Just got back from mine. No desire to strangle anyone. That'll probably change next week. Lol.

 

[Tony744]

Sane? What is this sane you speak of?

 

[Gary A.]

Just finished watching a slide show of the Kilauea volcano eruptions. Fascinating and beautiful shots. So here's the question. Let's assume someone would say - "I'll pay for your trip and all expenses to go there and photograph these eruptions" - would you:

1. Go? How long would you stay, if they matched your pay?
2. Given the increasing instability and "lava bombs", how close would you be willing to get for the shot? Close enough that the shoes start smoking???
3. Considering they're moving in military aircraft to evacuate rapidly if necessary, what would be your signal to GET OUT FAST?

Gary would go in a New York minute. (But then, that’s what he used to do.)

 

[Fujidave]

We had a lot of rain last night, now past but they forecast more over the next few days.

 

[davidharmier60]

As usual I got to scramble to get out of here. Good coffee. Later y'all.

Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G890A using Tapatalk

 

[smoke665]

Gary would go in a New York minute. (But then, that’s what he used to do.)

I suspected Gary would. Having faced fire, smoke, and explosions many times, I would likely be there as well, though this is different. At a scene we knew the plan going in, but this is different. The immense power, and unknowns of timing/location, make it an incalculable risk, the closer you get.

 

[JonA_CT]

I typically try to avoid Mother Nature when she's pissed. But that's just me, haha.

 

[snowbear139 70]

Wonderful, Leonore! We'll be in Portland next week.