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mtansley · 03-20-2012, 08:21 AM

Originally posted by creampuff

Why are you all replying to this silly thread posted by a college kid?

Because it's more fun than doing something serious and I got to mention squirrels.

bimjo · 03-20-2012, 08:25 AM

Originally posted by creampuff

Why are you all replying to this silly thread posted by a college kid?

Because it's a boring day so far?

metaglypto · 03-20-2012, 08:29 AM

Because Pentax rocks, and is better than Nikon!

mtansley · 03-20-2012, 08:31 AM

Originally posted by bimjo

Because it's a boring day so far?

That is also a very good reason to discuss this thread.

Another good reason is that it irritates some people.

Parallax · 03-20-2012, 08:43 AM

I had a cheese sandwich.

RioRico · 03-20-2012, 08:51 AM

Originally posted by morpho

I can't imagine i would make myself a killer for a damn camera.

That's because you don't live in Texas, where possessions are sacred and life is worthless.

My story: After my pocket was picked in Antigua Guatemala on Easter Sunday (he only got my wallet, not my P&S camera!) I followed the lead of some Old Guatemala Hands and started carrying an Ameribag, a shoulder-sling bag that's easily swung in front to be nestled in my arms if I feel crowd-nervous. One such Old Guate Hand showed me the secret of retaining such a bag in a land where slash-and-grabs are common: Run a steel cable through the strap. Also, keep valuables in the zippered inner pockets, not just loose the the bag where they'd fall out if the bag was slashed.

Just to be on the slightly-paranoid-but-safe side, I also ran a steel cable through my wide hippie camera strap. So my gear could be grabbed, but not slashed-and-grabbed. You'll see me walking about with the Ameribag over my shoulder and the K20D around my neck -- until I get nervous, like in a crowd or on a trafficked street. Then I swing the bag around front and rest the camera on or in it, all cradled in my arms. This doesn't leave much to be grabbed or slashed. I have suffered no losses since then.

A couple hours after my pickpocketing, I was watching a sacred procession down a crowded avenue, and I saw a pickpocket at work. He'd stand against a wall as if pissing on it, but eyeing the crowd. When a prospect was sighted he'd scurry over, blend with the crowd, mingle, pick a pocket, and return to his post at the wall, awaiting the next victim. I *knew* what he was doing. I *wanted* to strangle his scrawny neck.

But I didn't think the crowd would appreciate a big gringo stomping a wee little local. I didn't want to get an inside view of a Guatemalan jail. (In La Antigua, prisons are set up in earthquake-tumbled churches, and inmates get to rebuild the facilities during their stays.) And whipping out a pistol to shoot the little cockroach would definitely be the wrong move -- there's lots of firearms left over from the wars, and security guards have itchy trigger-fingers in a land where the national pastimes are baseball and armed robbery.

Don't shoot grabbers. Maintain situational awareness and don't get grabbed. Prevention is easy.

eddie1960 · 03-20-2012, 09:20 AM

Originally posted by Parallax

I had a cheese sandwich.

so did I with some nice pickles

**luftfluss** · 03-20-2012, 09:25 AM

Originally posted by Parallax

I had a cheese sandwich.

Originally posted by eddie1960

so did I with some nice pickles

What kind of cheese?

mtansley · 03-20-2012, 09:26 AM

Originally posted by eddie1960

so did I with some nice pickles

I might do that for the wife & I for lunch. Not sure about the pickles though.

Hmmm, isn't there a forum member called 'Pickles'? Wonder what he'd have.

**boriscleto** · 03-20-2012, 09:27 AM

I think it would probably go down something like this...NSFW

Youtu.be

I would note that if you aren't using a Nikon you're probably safe.

**luftfluss** · 03-20-2012, 09:28 AM

Originally posted by creampuff

Why are you all replying to this silly thread posted by a college kid?

Possibly for the same reason that you are whining about it.

eddie1960 · 03-20-2012, 09:39 AM

Originally posted by luftfluss

What kind of cheese?

mine was old cheddar and red onion with mayo salt and pepper on rye, pickled onions and dills on the side

mtansley · 03-20-2012, 09:43 AM

Originally posted by eddie1960

mine was old cheddar and red onion with mayo salt and pepper on rye, pickled onions and dills on the side

Sounds nice!!

séamuis · 03-20-2012, 09:48 AM

Originally posted by boriscleto

I think it would probably go down something like this...NSFW

Full Metal Jacket- Hooker Scene - YouTube

I would note that if you aren't using a Nikon you're probably safe.

always wrap the strap around your wrist. thats all neck straps are good for anyway.

**luftfluss** · 03-20-2012, 10:14 AM

Originally posted by eddie1960

mine was old cheddar and red onion with mayo salt and pepper on rye, pickled onions and dills on the side

Mmmm... my g/f loves this!

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03-20-2012, 08:21 AM	#16
mtansley Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Ajax, Ontario, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,139	Originally posted by creampuff Why are you all replying to this silly thread posted by a college kid? Because it's more fun than doing something serious and I got to mention squirrels.

03-20-2012, 08:25 AM	#17
bimjo Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Pasco, WA Posts: 967	Originally posted by creampuff Why are you all replying to this silly thread posted by a college kid? Because it's a boring day so far?

03-20-2012, 08:29 AM	#18
metaglypto Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Umatilla, Oregon Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 188	Because Pentax rocks, and is better than Nikon!

03-20-2012, 08:31 AM	#19
mtansley Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Ajax, Ontario, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,139	Originally posted by bimjo Because it's a boring day so far? That is also a very good reason to discuss this thread. Another good reason is that it irritates some people.

03-20-2012, 08:43 AM	#20
Parallax Senior Moderator Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: South Dakota Photos: Gallery Posts: 19,333	I had a cheese sandwich.

03-20-2012, 08:51 AM	#21
RioRico Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Limbo, California Posts: 11,263	Originally posted by morpho I can't imagine i would make myself a killer for a damn camera. That's because you don't live in Texas, where possessions are sacred and life is worthless. My story: After my pocket was picked in Antigua Guatemala on Easter Sunday (he only got my wallet, not my P&S camera!) I followed the lead of some Old Guatemala Hands and started carrying an Ameribag, a shoulder-sling bag that's easily swung in front to be nestled in my arms if I feel crowd-nervous. One such Old Guate Hand showed me the secret of retaining such a bag in a land where slash-and-grabs are common: Run a steel cable through the strap. Also, keep valuables in the zippered inner pockets, not just loose the the bag where they'd fall out if the bag was slashed. Just to be on the slightly-paranoid-but-safe side, I also ran a steel cable through my wide hippie camera strap. So my gear could be grabbed, but not slashed-and-grabbed. You'll see me walking about with the Ameribag over my shoulder and the K20D around my neck -- until I get nervous, like in a crowd or on a trafficked street. Then I swing the bag around front and rest the camera on or in it, all cradled in my arms. This doesn't leave much to be grabbed or slashed. I have suffered no losses since then. A couple hours after my pickpocketing, I was watching a sacred procession down a crowded avenue, and I saw a pickpocket at work. He'd stand against a wall as if pissing on it, but eyeing the crowd. When a prospect was sighted he'd scurry over, blend with the crowd, mingle, pick a pocket, and return to his post at the wall, awaiting the next victim. I knew what he was doing. I wanted to strangle his scrawny neck. But I didn't think the crowd would appreciate a big gringo stomping a wee little local. I didn't want to get an inside view of a Guatemalan jail. (In La Antigua, prisons are set up in earthquake-tumbled churches, and inmates get to rebuild the facilities during their stays.) And whipping out a pistol to shoot the little cockroach would definitely be the wrong move -- there's lots of firearms left over from the wars, and security guards have itchy trigger-fingers in a land where the national pastimes are baseball and armed robbery. Don't shoot grabbers. Maintain situational awareness and don't get grabbed. Prevention is easy.

03-20-2012, 09:20 AM	#22
eddie1960 Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Toronto Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 13,667	Originally posted by Parallax I had a cheese sandwich. so did I with some nice pickles

03-20-2012, 09:25 AM	#23
luftfluss Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: NJ Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,629	Originally posted by Parallax I had a cheese sandwich. Originally posted by eddie1960 so did I with some nice pickles What kind of cheese?

03-20-2012, 09:26 AM	#24
mtansley Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Ajax, Ontario, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,139	Originally posted by eddie1960 so did I with some nice pickles I might do that for the wife & I for lunch. Not sure about the pickles though. Hmmm, isn't there a forum member called 'Pickles'? Wonder what he'd have.

03-20-2012, 09:28 AM	#26
luftfluss Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: NJ Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,629	Originally posted by creampuff Why are you all replying to this silly thread posted by a college kid? Possibly for the same reason that you are whining about it.

03-20-2012, 09:39 AM	#27
eddie1960 Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Toronto Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 13,667	Originally posted by luftfluss What kind of cheese? mine was old cheddar and red onion with mayo salt and pepper on rye, pickled onions and dills on the side

03-20-2012, 09:43 AM	#28
mtansley Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Ajax, Ontario, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,139	Originally posted by eddie1960 mine was old cheddar and red onion with mayo salt and pepper on rye, pickled onions and dills on the side Sounds nice!!

03-20-2012, 09:48 AM	#29
séamuis Banned Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Savannah, U.S./Baguio City, P.H. Posts: 5,979	Originally posted by boriscleto I think it would probably go down something like this...NSFW Full Metal Jacket- Hooker Scene - YouTube I would note that if you aren't using a Nikon you're probably safe. always wrap the strap around your wrist. thats all neck straps are good for anyway.

03-20-2012, 10:14 AM	#30
luftfluss Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: NJ Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,629	Originally posted by eddie1960 mine was old cheddar and red onion with mayo salt and pepper on rye, pickled onions and dills on the side Mmmm... my g/f loves this!

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