degsy_safc
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Sorry Mick - you'll be digging a deeper hole for yourself :gn: i've got plenty comments on Joanne's website saying she's a great photographer. You'll have to think up a better lie than that :-O:-O:-O
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in and around south tyneside (20 Viewers)
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Sorry Mick - you'll be digging a deeper hole for yourself :gn: i've got plenty comments on Joanne's website saying she's a great photographer. You'll have to think up a better lie than that :-O:-O:-O
dannyboy
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I got well soaked on Saturday watching the ECW at trow on Saturday. Today I took time out from work to pop into Rainton Meadows only to find my Binoculars had misted up with internal dampness.
These are new binoculars as I was shamed into buying them when two of our regular posters (mentioning no names but it sounds like one might be in trouble at the moment with his better half) guffawed at my old tusty 36year old bins. Now these old uns have been through all weathers, been dropped from a 20 foot cliff, had a car drive over them, been patched up and although a bit battered still worked well(ish). So I buy myself a new pair and the first time there is a bit of dampness they are unusable. Does anyone have any idea's how I might get the dampness out? Idea's would be most appreciated.
Ta
I got well soaked on Saturday watching the ECW at trow on Saturday. Today I took time out from work to pop into Rainton Meadows only to find my Binoculars had misted up with internal dampness.
These are new binoculars as I was shamed into buying them when two of our regular posters (mentioning no names but it sounds like one might be in trouble at the moment with his better half) guffawed at my old tusty 36year old bins. Now these old uns have been through all weathers, been dropped from a 20 foot cliff, had a car drive over them, been patched up and although a bit battered still worked well(ish). So I buy myself a new pair and the first time there is a bit of dampness they are unusable. Does anyone have any idea's how I might get the dampness out? Idea's would be most appreciated.
Ta
seggs
Alrite!
No idea really about drying them out but would be contacting the place you bought them from to ask about it. Are they waterproof? or just splash proof?..
I have a similar problem with my Leicas regarding sand and keep meaning to ask on bf, sand gets inside the retractable rubber eye section and i cannot shift it!
degsy_safc
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Hi Dannyboy if you can put them in an airtight box with some silica gel sachets this may draw the dampness out, but wont stop it happening again.
Trouble with this kind of thing, once dampness gets inside there is a good chance you may get a fungus growing. If that happens, similar to camera equipment the optics will get etched and if not treated quickly could damage the glass beyond repair.
The gaffer
Enthusiastic amateur
A flock of 30 thrushes flew over Marsden old quarry this morning.
Brian
Brian
Scribbly Jack
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Hi Steve/ Paul
The eye cups on Leica bins are removable, for cleaning purposes. If any bins need repaired then click the link below. Prices are very reasonable.
http://www.opticalrepairs.com/binoculars_telescopes_repair_servicing.html
Mick
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POP
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I can recommend this company,my standby bins are Leitz trinovid 8x42 ,I had them cleaned and the near focus adjustment done.(several years ago) excellent company and they were reasonably priced.
POP
dannyboy
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Cheers Mick
I've looked at them today and they seem fine maybe just needing a bit of a dry out. I'll keep an eye on them (no pun intended)3
Paul
The gaffer
Enthusiastic amateur
Cleadon Hills
A bird screeching on the hills tonight, no visual because of the darkness but presumed to be a barn owl.
Brian
A bird screeching on the hills tonight, no visual because of the darkness but presumed to be a barn owl.
Brian
seggs
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Theres been thousands comming in today by the reports Brian
seggs
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degsy_safc
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Nice one Steve - they got some really good footage there. The noise of the camera shutters made me laugh, the little green fella must have been the most photographed subject in the whole of the county over those 3 days. :t:
degsy_safc
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seggs
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Looks like a mallard cross, can see the usual Mallard wing bar. These birds come in all sizes and colours
khurst
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seggs
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Best guess would be beside the White mare pool roundabout, ...our Wardley local will know
degsy_safc
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Thanks Steve :t:
Scribbly Jack
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Best guess would be beside the White mare pool roundabout, ...our Wardley local will know
My guess is that this is a reference to what we used to refere to as the "pit heap". Not really in existence now as it has been landscaped, but it used to be under the large hill behind the Comercial auto breakers, on the right hand side of the lines as you walk from Hebburn to Wardley.
Mick
seggs
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This one will make you laugh more...loved it.:t:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kx1ibdEXgHQ
Our lass phoned this day after going down to Trow and was talking about his cigar! :-O..
