Pickle’s Perspective

Well today was a pivotal time in my life, I think. Today, for the first time, I felt old. I’m not certain what triggered this thought initially, but if I took a guess it was a sign on the Transcona Country Club that said “Congratulations 2008 Grads” (continue reading…)

Many of you have heard of the Freecycle network. In the past I’ve received and given stuff away on the network. I’ve gotten computer parts, and given away entire computers. I’ve received Dirt bike tires, and given away furniture. I’ve given away carpet, hard wood paneling, and rose bushes. All stuff that I wanted to keep out of the landfill that somebody else had a use for. A couple years ago, I received an engine for a Porsche 944, which I gave to a friend with a shot engine in his 944.

Yesterday, however, I believe I made the ultimate Freecycle score, and it came just in time for the UEFA Soccer finals in which Germany’s playing. (continue reading…)

More and more people I know are taking the jump from point and Shoot to dSLR. I believe that dSLR is probably more common now than 35mm SLR was when I was a teenager, although this could be because the people I know have more disposable income now than when I was in my late teens.

Although I don’t consider myself a great photographer, I do know a little about photography, and I wanted to dispense some of this knowledge for those wanting to move to shooting with a dSLR. Afterall…. Wayne Gretzky’s coach wasn’t a hockey super star. (continue reading…)

I have these 2 Professional VCRs. They have time Coding, frame advance dubbing etc. they are from the editing room at CKY TV in Winnipeg. Anybody that wants them, please email me at germanpickle@gmail.com they’re yours free for pick up or pay the shipping.

This unit accepts VHS and VHS-C tapes, It records in Progressive scan and has component video. You will need vga to component cables or you will need BNC cable connections to use these. these are not Home Theater units they are professional editing units. I was hoping to use them for some BHS – DVD transfers, but never did use them.

First let me say that I’ve been riding dirtbikes since 1987 and street bikes since 1993. My experience ranges from racing motocross, to Ice Racing. I’ve driven street bikes with street tires through soft sand, and I’ve blasted dirt bikes down a snow filled gravel road. I think it’s safe to say that I have sufficient experience to discuss the topic at hand. (continue reading…)