Glenfiddich
New member
Navy and Marine Corps vet tired of the rat race so settled in a very rural part of Vermont about 30 miles from the border with Quebec. I'm a long distance motorcyclist, a passion my wife doesn't enjoy. Just as well, since I found her screams of terror somewhat distracting. Five years ago I added a sidecar to the stable and enjoyed sidecar travel with my service dog, Barley. That dog had 55,000 miles under his collar covering 36 states and 6 Canadian provinces before I lost him to cancer just last November. Traveling with him was such a joy, and I got into photography to capture the memories. Check out Travels With Barley | Motorcycle Adventures in the US and Canada with the golden retriever Barley to share our bond.
I have two other goldens - Kazoo and Tulliver - and while Tully will ride with me he clearly doesn't enjoy it like Barley did. That's okay; he brings other gifts to the relationship. We're getting a new pup in May, and he will begin training to be my next service dog and, if all goes well, my next adventure dog as well. He comes from a long line of master hunters, as did Barley, and will certainly be a handful. His name will be Pandemonium.
Just bought a D5500 for the touch screen. With my fading vision I found it much easier to use than the traditional menus. In the past I've always leaned toward cameras a couple generations back for the price point, and spent my money on decent glass. The 18-200 is my fave, with a 50mm 1.4 for low light. Thinking of selling the 50 and getting a 35 instead. And on the road use the 18-55 because it's so much lighter and smaller; space is at a premium on the bike.
Anyway, thanks for letting me join!
Pete
I have two other goldens - Kazoo and Tulliver - and while Tully will ride with me he clearly doesn't enjoy it like Barley did. That's okay; he brings other gifts to the relationship. We're getting a new pup in May, and he will begin training to be my next service dog and, if all goes well, my next adventure dog as well. He comes from a long line of master hunters, as did Barley, and will certainly be a handful. His name will be Pandemonium.
Just bought a D5500 for the touch screen. With my fading vision I found it much easier to use than the traditional menus. In the past I've always leaned toward cameras a couple generations back for the price point, and spent my money on decent glass. The 18-200 is my fave, with a 50mm 1.4 for low light. Thinking of selling the 50 and getting a 35 instead. And on the road use the 18-55 because it's so much lighter and smaller; space is at a premium on the bike.
Anyway, thanks for letting me join!
Pete