You all know what this rain means?

Shawn · Posted: 12/4/2004, 2:03 pm Post subject: You all know what this rain means?

WILDFLOWERS

I wonder where the tipping point is, how much do we need to be assured of a banner year? I keep thinking back to '97 or 98, when the desert came alive with them.
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Shihiyea · Joined: 20 Oct 2003 Posts: 1135

I love the rain! I love to see water over the bridge in Wickenburg that has a sign that says, "No fishing from the bridge", actually have a small stream of water running in it.

I do hope that all those on the Ridge today are safe, warm and dry.

Mary

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Trishness · Posted: 12/4/2004, 8:05 pm Post subject:

We were talking about the rain and wildflowers at the Ridgeline post hike festivities. I'm hoping it will be an awesome spring and am sure to get my camera ready.

Mr. Green

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Arizonaheat · Posted: 12/4/2004, 9:36 pm Post subject:

Trishness · Posted: 12/4/2004, 9:59 pm Post subject:

Ummmm....Kent.....I thought you turned 40 something in October. You're don't even look close to your 104 years!

Mr. Green

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MikeInFHAZ · Joined: 15 Feb 2004 Posts: 1401 Location: location location

guess this means Ive gotta replace the old HP 2.1 for a newer shinier model, eh?
Seems there are great prices in the 4 and 5 MP range. Any ideas?
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Tom Treks · Gear Addict Joined: 12 Jan 2003 Posts: 3347

Mike,

If you want something compact in that range, definitely look at the Canon Powershot line. Best bang for the buck I would say. Very durable (unless dunked), and they produce some really nice auto setting shots. I really like them for the portablility on hikes.

MikeInFHAZ · Joined: 15 Feb 2004 Posts: 1401 Location: location location

cool, Tom. I have seen a few ads for Fry's that seem to fit the bill. Price range wise that is
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SUN_HIKER · Joined: 05 Dec 2003 Posts: 1057

Olympus makes the Stylus in an all weatherproof case. I have the stylus 410 I really like it.

http://www.olympusamerica.com/cpg_section/cpg_product_lobbypage.asp?l=1&p=16&bc=27&product=957

I kick myself for not taking it on the Ridgeline.
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Daryl · Posted: 12/5/2004, 11:47 am Post subject:

I'll second Tom's Canon Powershot recommendation. The A series are my favorite. I was playing with the A95 at the store the other day. 5mp, full function/feature, and you can use filters and teleconverters with it. It also has a flip out and rotatable view finder to take those off angle shots without laying on the ground. I think they go for about $350.
Buy the camera from butterflyphoto.com. Best prices I've seen and great service. I've bought 2 cameras from them now and was very happy both times.
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Daryl · Posted: 12/5/2004, 11:53 am Post subject: