The Coffee House

[Fujidave]

Not the best of days yesterday for us. My DW went to the doctor on Friday with a cough and chest congestion she couldn't shake. I should have gone but I thought mine was getting better. She has a severely compromised immune system from all the chemo of the past. Monday I was worse so I went (We use the same office different doctors) Xrays and test, and my doctor and her doctor both come in. Seems her Xray results had come back confirming she has pneumonia and comparing mine to hers it appears I have also. They switched antibiotics on her and gave me the same. Back in two weeks for Xrays again. We've both got the pneumonia shot a few years ago after I was hospitalized for 3 days with a more severe case, and they have told us every tear we don't need another. Not sure what's going on but apparently there is a strain of pneumonia going around in our area, have heard of multiple cases recently.

@smoke665 I wish you both a speedy recovery.

 

[SquarePeg]

Pneumonia is nothing to mess with. My understanding is that once you get it you are more likely to get it again. Princess has had walking pneumonia 2X. Hope you are both feeling better soon!

Well the Grad night event went really well. The kids had a blast! I was so busy that I took only 1 photo (with my iphone!) and never had a chance to take my camera out of the bag. I was in charge of the volunteers and there were 118 of them so someone always needed something. Our volunteer committee of 3 was a bit overwhelmed during the shift changes but otherwise it went smoothly. I was exhausted the rest of the weekend after being up until 5am Friday night then having a ton of commitments the rest of the weekend. Just starting to feel back to myself now. Determined this weekend to get out and shoot some more before all the spring flowers are gone. I've been letting softball team consume all my time lately. Playoffs start Saturday afternoon. Double elimination tournament. Our best pitcher who is also one of our best infielders and hitters will miss the 2nd game and we drew a very tough team in game 1.

 

[waday]

Not the best of days yesterday for us. My DW went to the doctor on Friday with a cough and chest congestion she couldn't shake. I should have gone but I thought mine was getting better. She has a severely compromised immune system from all the chemo of the past. Monday I was worse so I went (We use the same office different doctors) Xrays and test, and my doctor and her doctor both come in. Seems her Xray results had come back confirming she has pneumonia and comparing mine to hers it appears I have also. They switched antibiotics on her and gave me the same. Back in two weeks for Xrays again. We've both got the pneumonia shot a few years ago after I was hospitalized for 3 days with a more severe case, and they have told us every tear we don't need another. Not sure what's going on but apparently there is a strain of pneumonia going around in our area, have heard of multiple cases recently.

Oof, hope you two get better soon!

 

[smoke665]

Thanks Dave, Peg, and Wayday. We hadn't been feeling bad just a mild congestion, and tired, but at our age that's something to be expected. Nothing like I'd experienced when I had to be hospitalized. I had wondered at times, but then we had been told multiple times that the vaccine we had taken would protect us.

 

[tirediron]

Thanks Dave, Peg, and Wayday. We hadn't been feeling bad just a mild congestion, and tired, but at our age that's something to be expected. Nothing like I'd experienced when I had to be hospitalized. I had wondered at times, but then we had been told multiple times that the vaccine we had taken would protect us.

And... when DW complains that you don't do enough together, remind her that you had pneumonia together!

 

[Gary A.]

Well for a while I have been thinking of getting the fixed lens camera Fuji X100F. Since having both my X cameras I have found I tend to use my favourite one the most, which is the X-T20. So in the next few months to help fund buying a new X100F I am going to trade in the X-T2 and add some cash, plus the power booster grip that is still in the box.

Gary's not sure if that would be wise. Gary has the X100S. It is great as a travel camera or a 'second-thought' camera. As in you're goin' out and at the last second decide to take a camera just for fun type of thing. Gary would dump the T20 before getting rid of the XT2. But we all see and shoot differently. Gary hasn't replaced the S with the F as he is perfectly fine with a 23mm on the XP2.

 

[Gary A.]

Not the best of days yesterday for us. My DW went to the doctor on Friday with a cough and chest congestion she couldn't shake. I should have gone but I thought mine was getting better. She has a severely compromised immune system from all the chemo of the past. Monday I was worse so I went (We use the same office different doctors) Xrays and test, and my doctor and her doctor both come in. Seems her Xray results had come back confirming she has pneumonia and comparing mine to hers it appears I have also. They switched antibiotics on her and gave me the same. Back in two weeks for Xrays again. We've both got the pneumonia shot a few years ago after I was hospitalized for 3 days with a more severe case, and they have told us every tear we don't need another. Not sure what's going on but apparently there is a strain of pneumonia going around in our area, have heard of multiple cases recently.

Pneumonia, at any age, is nothing to mess with or take lightly. Take good care of each other.

 

[smoke665]

And... when DW complains that you don't do enough together, remind her that you had pneumonia together

Funny you mention that, because the doctor said "Since you're wife has pneumonia it's likely you do as well unless you have a less than normal marriage" The insinuation was that I caught it from her, so I'm playing that card!! LOL

 

[Gary A.]

Buenos Dias Coffee Hosers. Today is Election Day ... Gary has his 56 page Sample Ballot and will be marking it up this morning. Weather is cooling off from the low 80's into the mid 70's ... yes, the Marine Layer is back with its overcast, gray and shadowless mornings. 63F presently, good for a hot cup of coffee. Today is also Movie Tuesday, when the popcorn is at half price.

 

[davidharmier60]

Whatever a Pollack would say for good morning. I had good coffee. I didn't want to go to work but I need to get paid. No real problem at work except the drink isle was shag nasty on the floor. Worked on it with a mop and going to scrub it WET in the morning. PO, box at the front of the neighborhood and then home. Oh and get some fuel before that.

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[Fujidave]

Well for a while I have been thinking of getting the fixed lens camera Fuji X100F. Since having both my X cameras I have found I tend to use my favourite one the most, which is the X-T20. So in the next few months to help fund buying a new X100F I am going to trade in the X-T2 and add some cash, plus the power booster grip that is still in the box.

Gary's not sure if that would be wise. Gary has the X100S. It is great as a travel camera or a 'second-thought' camera. As in you're goin' out and at the last second decide to take a camera just for fun type of thing. Gary would dump the T20 before getting rid of the XT2. But we all see and shoot differently. Gary hasn't replaced the S with the F as he is perfectly fine with a 23mm on the XP2.

As our local airshow is in August, I will stick the XC 50-230mm on the X-T2 and give it a go as that will make my mind up for me, as last year I got my best shots ever but with the lens on the X-T20.

 

[Gary A.]

@Fujidave: Be sure to take the grip/booster as the additional power will increase camera performance.

 

[Fujidave]

@Fujidave: Be sure to take the grip/booster as the additional power will increase camera performance.

Will do as I must try it even though it was Free, then I have about 3 weeks to decide. Or even sooner as I plan to put the XC 50-230mm back on the X-T2 and take some shots of Susie running in the park.

 

[Fujidave]

If I can do this with the X-T20, then in my mind or how I think if I can get a shot like this of Susie then I will get rid of the X-T20. I never payed for that anyway as it was trade, but the X-T2 + great kit lens was a gift and I`ve never got rid of any gifts.


Watch it Susie by Dave, on Flickr

 

[jcdeboever]

Well for a while I have been thinking of getting the fixed lens camera Fuji X100F. Since having both my X cameras I have found I tend to use my favourite one the most, which is the X-T20. So in the next few months to help fund buying a new X100F I am going to trade in the X-T2 and add some cash, plus the power booster grip that is still in the box.

Gary's not sure if that would be wise. Gary has the X100S. It is great as a travel camera or a 'second-thought' camera. As in you're goin' out and at the last second decide to take a camera just for fun type of thing. Gary would dump the T20 before getting rid of the XT2. But we all see and shoot differently. Gary hasn't replaced the S with the F as he is perfectly fine with a 23mm on the XP2.

Yeah, you may end up regretting that one unless you just don't use the XT2. I may pull the trigger on the new 50MP rangefinder medium format camera when it comes out, late this year. It is supposed to have the GFX sensor in an oversized X-Pro 2 body. Probably grab the 32-64 zoom as well.