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Wednesday, December 26. 2012

Christmas Eve at Buddy's place

From Texas. He complained that the darn Christmas moon interfered with his nice photo of the power lines.


iPhones take pretty nice pics these days.


Posted by Bird Dog at 20:04 | Comments (6) | Trackbacks (0)

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That's a shame, because, let's face it, those are some darn good-looking power lines. Next time, Buddy, I'd suggest planning ahead. On a moonless night, take a picture of the same spot. Then cut out just the center portion and cover the pale, ugly moon with it the next time it's out, while still letting the moon's evil glow light up the beautiful and effervescent power lines. As long as the clouds line up along the edges of the photo, it should be unnoticeable.
#1 Dr. Mercury on 2012-12-26 20:33 (Reply)
I just HATE it when that happens to me. Deepest sympathies to you and your kin.
#2 Sam L. on 2012-12-26 23:48 (Reply)
Thanks fellers. Sympathy makes my heart sore like an eagle.

Clever, Doc --just fix the photo, and quit trying to figger out how to get rid of the moon itself --clever clever!
#3 buddy larsen on 2012-12-27 03:10 (Reply)
Actually, there's an easier way to do it, but it depends on your genetics. Simply cover the ugly, evil Moon with your thumb like Tom Hanks did in 'Apollo 13'. I'm sure people would prefer a pic with your thumb in it, rather than the foul, madness-inducing Moon.

But this is assuming you inherited the right genes and have a thumb that's at least as good-looking as the effervescent power lines. If not, then never mind. Best you stick with the original plan unless you're sure.
#3.1 Dr. Mercury on 2012-12-27 12:31 (Reply)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kbETsbv1NZ4

haw haw --only you, doc, can pull wiggling and squealing out of someones's shuddering, retching memory something like (>ulp!
#3.1.1 buddy larsen on 2012-12-28 02:49 (Reply)
That's yet another Canadian sketch comedy troupe --i think i figured why so many --they're all from Sketchketchewan
#3.1.1.1 buddy larsen on 2012-12-28 12:16 (Reply)

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