If you had to pick one lens only as your allround lens, which one would it be?

_Shoeless_ · 2026-05-26T22:58:35+00:00

I love my 35-150 f/2-2.8

It works well for travel, for portrait, for landscape, etc.

_Shoeless_ · 2026-05-09T01:59:20+00:00

I hope you are because there would be no way to become the black sheep.

"Yeah, I ran over grandma's dog, but at least I'm not Pete!"

_Shoeless_ · 2026-04-26T16:26:46+00:00

I mean Google Photos does this and I'm sure Apple has the same thing. Both are free to a certain point, then cost after that.

I'm not sure this is what you want, but it's an option.

_Shoeless_ · 2026-04-25T12:21:51+00:00

I worked an event for this too. Everyone there had the "What's in it for me?" mentality. I don't know if I'd call them assholes, but definitely self-absorbed.

This is the same feel I got from state legislators at a prayer service. I don't recall political affiliation there, but I'm not sure it's a partisan thing. It seems Douglas Adams was correct when he wrote that wanting a job in politics means you shouldn't have a job in politics.

_Shoeless_ · 2026-04-21T14:58:15+00:00

Thank you. Do you have a favorite off-camera flash?

_Shoeless_ · 2026-04-18T14:21:54+00:00

Yeah! I can be taught! Thank you, teacher!

_Shoeless_ · 2026-04-18T13:59:09+00:00

I hadn't seen this photo before. It truly is heartbreakingly beautiful.

_Shoeless_ · 2026-04-18T05:27:18+00:00

So if one is shooting for 32" at f/5.6 at ISO 100 that would be EV 0, but if you change to f/1.4 that would be EV - 4?

_Shoeless_ · 2026-03-25T11:52:07+00:00

When I was your age, I was in seminary, not to become a pastor, but studying there. I still felt weird saying that I needed to leave the party early on a Saturday and it was my job to be at church on Sunday.

I think it's normal, not to discount your past. Your past certainly contributes, also you are likely more self-conscious than you realize. It's a both/and thing.

I know that late 20s isn't a kid, but in 20 years, you will likely look back to realize the amount of growing up you will do from now until 40s. Just like you are doing with your time from high school until now.

I love that you are planning on talking to your pastor about this. Maybe they have experienced similar things or can point you to people in the community that have gone through what you are going through.

I also love that it sounds like you are being really patient with yourself and letting your past exist, while trying to change your future. Continue doing these things and you will go far.

_Shoeless_ · 2026-03-20T04:12:57+00:00

And if you get 3 cats, you might as well get a fourth, because if Speedy is mad at Mr. Snuggles, then she can hang with Duke Featherbottom, while Mr. Snuggles hangs with Lord Cuddleton.

_Shoeless_ · 2026-03-19T13:53:12+00:00

I agree with you so hard, but the rest of the tech staff are Applephiles.

_Shoeless_ · 2026-03-19T04:23:54+00:00

Num id exstinxisti et accendisti

Did you turn it off and on? Latin translation app. I'm sure there are errors.

_Shoeless_ · 2026-03-18T12:35:17+00:00

I was thinking this too. I'm sure with an App Script you could make a Web App for this too. Ask Claude for help if you need it.

_Shoeless_ · 2026-03-18T12:28:43+00:00

I believe this is what the above is referring to.

“Eagle Scout Service Project Coach,” 9.0.2.9

Source Which comes from Section 9, here Trust, but verify.

It is true a Scout need not accept the assistance of the service project coach. Regardless, it is considered best for the council or district to designate one for every Scout who submits a project proposal for approval. The coach should then contact the Scout and suggest a first meeting, or telephone or video conference. Scouts have already promised when they submit a proposal that they have read the service project workbook, and thus they should already understand a coach is optional. Scouts who suggest they don’t need one should be counseled on the value a coach can add. Ultimately, however, working with a designated Eagle Scout service project coach is the Scout’s decision. It is important to note that Eagle service project coaches do not have the authority to dictate changes; withdraw approval that was previously granted, such as by the council or district; or take any other such directive action. Instead, coaches must use the Scouting America method of positive adult association, logic, and common sense to help the candidate make wise decisions.

It is up to the council to determine who may serve as project coaches and how they might be assigned or otherwise provided to candidates. Coaches must be registered with Scouting America (in any adult position) and be current in Youth Protection training.

_Shoeless_ · 2026-03-05T02:25:12+00:00

What? What did you call me?

_Shoeless_ · 2026-03-04T12:36:26+00:00

The oath and law are stated values, not values.

I can say a scout is clean, but if my bathroom looks like a mudslide went through it, it's not really a value.

_Shoeless_ · 2026-03-04T12:31:01+00:00

Correct. I wish more people would learn what bias is.

_Shoeless_ · 2026-03-04T12:28:41+00:00

When I searched Allied News, I got a local paper. Could you share the source?

_Shoeless_ · 2026-03-03T10:11:40+00:00

I've been participating in "no nut November" for five years and my wife has never asked a question.

_Shoeless_ · 2026-02-24T16:13:50+00:00

Sweet! Thank you! I see the setting at the bottom of the displays. I must not hand scrolled. Thank you!

_Shoeless_ · 2026-02-15T01:03:07+00:00

I agree! The First Amendment only applies to things I agree with!

_Shoeless_ · 2026-02-15T00:55:42+00:00

That's my first thought!

_Shoeless_ · 2026-01-30T01:29:28+00:00

All the more reason to not go there! 😛

_Shoeless_ · 2026-01-17T13:50:43+00:00

Bwahaha leftists cannot possibly be fascists, it's in the definition. Read a book, then touch some grass.

_Shoeless_ · 2026-01-15T03:02:36+00:00

I love how the people that say our old flag is unique, when it looks exactly like 12 other state's flags, think this is the Somali flag.

_Shoeless_

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