I have an old Pentax SLR and a collection of used lenses. I used to take a lot of photos years ago, but have not taken any photos recently other than cell phone use. I also have an old Nikon SLR with a shutter problem. Unfortunately, there is no Matthews Nikon Site to tell me how to repair it. With...

Maybe something like this.
https://www.harborfreight.com/welding/w ... 63582.html
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Here is a Pontiac Trans-Am photographed in Scotland in 2009. Note the custom Florida plate on the front. We always seem to want what is not available.
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Another old photo. Somewhere in Scotland.
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Ok, here goes. I am 65 and have not been very active most of my life. I am in decent health, but have aches and pains. I find I feel much better when I get out and do things most days. I try to add some heavy activity occasionally (like digging up the garden with a shovel). I have about an acre of o...

My wife and I used to travel somewhere every year. Sometimes we took photos. I will try to post one each day.
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Today's featured photo is 1910 Rock Island Steam Locomotive. About 360,000 pounds and large drive wheels for pulling passenger trains. Top speed 100 MPH. Retired in 1950's.
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During the 1950's most US trains switched to diesel power. Diesel locomotives were easier to maintain, did not require frequent stops to fill with water, and could go further before refilling. Lumpy coal is also harder to transfer than liquid fuels. New train technology is trying electric power. Thi...

I will try to include some back story with my photos.
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OH NO! The chairs are in danger!
I did see others on a local road trip:
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