...I've got travel plans! Woohoo!
Just last week I was bemoaning my terrible lack of travel plans, but I shouldn't have been so worried. This is me we're talking about; if I don't have concrete travel plans odds are I'll be bending all of my will towards fixing that issue. I'm still not locked in for my West Coast adventure yet, largely because I've been having a heck of a time finding a good time to call my dear grandparents and work out the details. However I do have a couple Killarney expeditions firmed up to keep me from going crazy. I'll be joining my parents as well as my Uncle John and Aunt Sue for a few days at the Killarney Mountain Lodge in early August. That should be really nice. So far as I know there are no specific activities planned, just lots of hiking, kayaking, and lounging about.
The second trip will be of the camping variety. Dad and I are going to brave the interior once again at the end of September. This time we're going to put in on Johnnie Lake and then take a portage into Clearsilver Lake. It should be an excellent place to camp; there's only one camp site on that lake, and the North end of the lake provides access to the Silverpeak trail. The mission calls for a day of getting to Clearsilver and setting up camp, followed by a day to make the Silverpeak hike, and then a day to extract ourselves. Of course any such mission is almost required to be bracketed on both sides by a stay at the Lodge. However in this case we couldn't get a room at the lodge to begin our trip, so we'll be staying at the newly renovated Sportsman Inn. I'm looking forward to seeing what that place is like.
When planning that particular camping excursion we ended up in the same debate that we keep having every time we go camping lately: do we take the kayaks or rent a canoe? It's a tough choice, especially in this case because the pros are obvious, but the cons are severe. The problem that we always run into with the kayaks is that they can be tricky on a portage because it's more difficult to get all of our gear into the boats without having it in about three dozen little dry bags. We're looking at a portage that's just shy of 900m this time, so we really don't want to be hiking back and for three or four times just to get everything across the portage. That makes the canoe ideal since we can get everything in backpack-style dry bags, throw the gear on our backs, grab the canoe, and do the portage all in one shot. The downside to the canoe is that they aren't great in poor weather, and with it being the last weekend in September that's a downside that weighs heavily on the mind. In the end though we decided to risk a gruelling paddle in favour of ensuring a smooth portage, so we'll be travelling by canoe on this venture.
Well, I'm afraid I don't have much else to report this week. I'll be going home tomorrow night to enjoy Canada Day with my friends and family back home. I'm heading out tonight to get some straps so that I can attempt to get my motorcycle in the back of my truck and bring it home for the long weekend. It will be my first attempt at that, and hopefully it works out well. This could be a trial-run of what eventually becomes the much-anticipated Salute to Fossil Fuels.
Ah yes, and speaking of our good friend and loyal foreign correspondent Corey: if you haven't gone back to read the comments from the post entitled "The Danger Zone?" please do. Corey's been providing some really interesting insights into travel in Greece and there's some great reading to be found in the comment section there. Let's all wish him luck on his continued adventures.
Tuesday 29 June 2010
Tuesday 22 June 2010
Generic Post #20100622
Good Morning loyal fans!
I'm in one of those grim periods where I have no concrete travel plans at the moment. This is a state of being which causes me something akin to physical pain, so I'm doing my very best to alleviate the situation as quickly as possible. I was talking to my Dad on Sunday (of course!) and suggested that we go camping in September, so with any luck we'll be able to start making some plans there that will quench my thirst for travel planning.
Of course, there's also the trip to B.C. that I said I'd like to make this summer. I was very close to firming up those plans, but unfortunately work stepped in a threw a wrench into the works. Apparently things are going to be very busy for me during the month of July and I've been asked not to take any extended vacations during that time. It's an understandable request, and one that I'm happy to oblige, but it does put me back as square one for planning this trip. Square one being the square where I figure out when exactly I'll be able to go.
My friend Richard also mentioned this past weekend that he was planning a trip to Las Vegas in January. I guess it's still a tentative plan, but he said I'd be welcome to join him on that trip if it ends up being a sure-thing. I'm pretty keen on that offer; I haven't been to Vegas since I was a kid and I'd like to see it from the perspective of someone who can legally gamble and drink. My only concern with Vegas is that it may impact my blog. I'm very big on tradition, and the ancient and holy tradition of "What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas" may make for some pretty uninteresting blogging. I don't think anyone would be satisfied with "Woke up, did some stuff I'd rather not tell you all about, going to bed now." We'll see how that goes...
So here I am in a funny situation. I don't really have an official vacation to start obsessing over, but I've got three potential ones all on the horizon. Hopefully I'll have to exciting travel news to start writing about in the very near future. Bear with me through these difficult times.
In other news, I got myself a new motorcycle jacket on Saturday. I wasn't very happy with my other jacket since it was a bit too big for me and I was concerned that in the case of an accident the baggy garment would shift around and I wouldn't get the full protection of the armour incorporated into it. Also, it's a solid black jacket, which raises some safety concerns, especially if I was on the road at night. So, I've replaced it with a much tighter fitting leather jacket which should provide much more protection in the case of a fall. Also, it's mostly white with black accents, so it should increase my visibility. Hey, the fact that it matches my bike doesn't hurt my feelings either.
My next big thing will be to grab some straps to tie down my bike while it's in the bed of my truck. I'm hoping to pick some of those up shortly so I can make my first attempt at hauling the bike when I go home for the Canada Day long weekend. Hopefully that will go smoothly, which will put me in a good position to start driving all over the place with my bike in the back. One step closer to realizing the dream of the Salute to Fossil Fuels.
Well, that's all for this week. I hope you are all doing well, and I'll talk to you again next week.
I'm in one of those grim periods where I have no concrete travel plans at the moment. This is a state of being which causes me something akin to physical pain, so I'm doing my very best to alleviate the situation as quickly as possible. I was talking to my Dad on Sunday (of course!) and suggested that we go camping in September, so with any luck we'll be able to start making some plans there that will quench my thirst for travel planning.
Of course, there's also the trip to B.C. that I said I'd like to make this summer. I was very close to firming up those plans, but unfortunately work stepped in a threw a wrench into the works. Apparently things are going to be very busy for me during the month of July and I've been asked not to take any extended vacations during that time. It's an understandable request, and one that I'm happy to oblige, but it does put me back as square one for planning this trip. Square one being the square where I figure out when exactly I'll be able to go.
My friend Richard also mentioned this past weekend that he was planning a trip to Las Vegas in January. I guess it's still a tentative plan, but he said I'd be welcome to join him on that trip if it ends up being a sure-thing. I'm pretty keen on that offer; I haven't been to Vegas since I was a kid and I'd like to see it from the perspective of someone who can legally gamble and drink. My only concern with Vegas is that it may impact my blog. I'm very big on tradition, and the ancient and holy tradition of "What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas" may make for some pretty uninteresting blogging. I don't think anyone would be satisfied with "Woke up, did some stuff I'd rather not tell you all about, going to bed now." We'll see how that goes...
So here I am in a funny situation. I don't really have an official vacation to start obsessing over, but I've got three potential ones all on the horizon. Hopefully I'll have to exciting travel news to start writing about in the very near future. Bear with me through these difficult times.
In other news, I got myself a new motorcycle jacket on Saturday. I wasn't very happy with my other jacket since it was a bit too big for me and I was concerned that in the case of an accident the baggy garment would shift around and I wouldn't get the full protection of the armour incorporated into it. Also, it's a solid black jacket, which raises some safety concerns, especially if I was on the road at night. So, I've replaced it with a much tighter fitting leather jacket which should provide much more protection in the case of a fall. Also, it's mostly white with black accents, so it should increase my visibility. Hey, the fact that it matches my bike doesn't hurt my feelings either.
My next big thing will be to grab some straps to tie down my bike while it's in the bed of my truck. I'm hoping to pick some of those up shortly so I can make my first attempt at hauling the bike when I go home for the Canada Day long weekend. Hopefully that will go smoothly, which will put me in a good position to start driving all over the place with my bike in the back. One step closer to realizing the dream of the Salute to Fossil Fuels.
Well, that's all for this week. I hope you are all doing well, and I'll talk to you again next week.
Wednesday 16 June 2010
The Danger Zone?
Well, it's a day late, but I think I'll finally get a chance to post! Regarding my internet connection, it's just been really flaky for a long time. Calling Rogers has proved futile as they just tell me that it's all in my head and close the ticket. Since there's literally NO competition in the area I guess they can get away with that. Could be some of the hardware in my house, but I doubt it. I have performed some diagnostics that point to the problem being on Rogers' end, but I won't go into that here... this isn't a tech blog. So, on to the main show:
What I really wanted to talk about today (err.. yesterday...) was the concept of a trip to Greece. It's something that Aunty J had asked me to look into, and the topic came up in a casual discussion at work last week. I haven't done the full research necessary to recommend an actual itinerary, but what I'm most interested in right now is whether or not you guys think it's a good idea to be travelling to Greece right now.
For those who haven't been following the news, Greece is going through major financial troubles right now. Like many other places in the world their economy is on the verge of collapse, and the Greek populace has been protesting the measures their government has taken to prevent this. Things have got a bit rough in Athens as protests and general strikes erupted throughout last month, sometimes ending in violence. The Canadian Government's travel advisory page lists Greece as "Exercise high degree of caution" which falls between "You're fine" and "Do you really need to be going here?" Yeah, it's not really a very fine-grained scale of warnings...
Okay, so there have been disruptive strikes and violent protests in the capitol, so does that mean that we shouldn't go there? I'm thinking quite the opposite. I highly doubt that I could have gone to Iceland last summer as cheaply as I did if not for their economic downturn, and I really see the same thing happening with Greece. I believe that at the time of writing the Euro has recently lost some value against the American Dollar, which is always a good thing for travelers.
It may be intimidating to visit a country that's recently faced (and may continue to face) civil unrest. That said, if ever there was a country to visit at a time like this I have to think that it would be Greece. We're talking about a civilized country... in fact you could call it the birthplace of what we consider civilization, and our much loved democracy. I don't envision this turning into an all-out street war. I think that now is the perfect time to visit Greece. It might not be a bad idea to avoid the capitol, but there's a LOT of country outside Athens.
A recent travel article in The Guardian talked about how deserted the beautiful villa and beaches along the coast were. These normally bustling tourist destinations are feeling the hit of the globally slow economy, as well as fear of civil unrest. So now we have hoteliers dropping their prices to compete, and a lot less crowds to deal with. I smell a perfect time to travel...
The Canadian Government's travel advisory website recommends avoiding large gatherings in Athens at the moment since they could turn into protests... which could turn ugly. Honestly that's never bad advice. If you're in a major city and you see a big group of people shouting and waving signs you may be tempted to go have a look at what's going on, but you're far better off giving them a wide berth. You never know when things could get out of hand, and you may find yourself getting swept up in a sea of people who are all about to be tear gassed.
So, avoid large groups, or Athens all together, but I say don't avoid Greece.
What I really wanted to talk about today (err.. yesterday...) was the concept of a trip to Greece. It's something that Aunty J had asked me to look into, and the topic came up in a casual discussion at work last week. I haven't done the full research necessary to recommend an actual itinerary, but what I'm most interested in right now is whether or not you guys think it's a good idea to be travelling to Greece right now.
For those who haven't been following the news, Greece is going through major financial troubles right now. Like many other places in the world their economy is on the verge of collapse, and the Greek populace has been protesting the measures their government has taken to prevent this. Things have got a bit rough in Athens as protests and general strikes erupted throughout last month, sometimes ending in violence. The Canadian Government's travel advisory page lists Greece as "Exercise high degree of caution" which falls between "You're fine" and "Do you really need to be going here?" Yeah, it's not really a very fine-grained scale of warnings...
Okay, so there have been disruptive strikes and violent protests in the capitol, so does that mean that we shouldn't go there? I'm thinking quite the opposite. I highly doubt that I could have gone to Iceland last summer as cheaply as I did if not for their economic downturn, and I really see the same thing happening with Greece. I believe that at the time of writing the Euro has recently lost some value against the American Dollar, which is always a good thing for travelers.
It may be intimidating to visit a country that's recently faced (and may continue to face) civil unrest. That said, if ever there was a country to visit at a time like this I have to think that it would be Greece. We're talking about a civilized country... in fact you could call it the birthplace of what we consider civilization, and our much loved democracy. I don't envision this turning into an all-out street war. I think that now is the perfect time to visit Greece. It might not be a bad idea to avoid the capitol, but there's a LOT of country outside Athens.
A recent travel article in The Guardian talked about how deserted the beautiful villa and beaches along the coast were. These normally bustling tourist destinations are feeling the hit of the globally slow economy, as well as fear of civil unrest. So now we have hoteliers dropping their prices to compete, and a lot less crowds to deal with. I smell a perfect time to travel...
The Canadian Government's travel advisory website recommends avoiding large gatherings in Athens at the moment since they could turn into protests... which could turn ugly. Honestly that's never bad advice. If you're in a major city and you see a big group of people shouting and waving signs you may be tempted to go have a look at what's going on, but you're far better off giving them a wide berth. You never know when things could get out of hand, and you may find yourself getting swept up in a sea of people who are all about to be tear gassed.
So, avoid large groups, or Athens all together, but I say don't avoid Greece.
Tuesday 15 June 2010
Grrr...
Well, my internet is having issues again, can't get logged in to my blog. Might be for the best, the flaky connection was preventing me from finishing my research last night. Hopefully I can get things moving tonight and get my post up for you all then.
Sent from my BlackBerry device on the Rogers Wireless Network
Tuesday 8 June 2010
This Is How I Roll
Happy Tuesday Everyone!
I hope today finds you all well. As requested I've got some pictures of my new truck. I've been driving it for a week now, and I'm loving it. It's a GMC Canyon SLE with the extended cab. The extended cab gives a couple of small seats in the back, though they really aren't meant for long trips. Gray, Susan, and I went back to Petrolia this past weekend, and I did about 2/3 of the return voyage in the back seat... not so comfortable. Oh well, at least they are there for when you need them. What made that trip really nice was the cruise control. I've never had that on any of my vehicles before and it's a real luxury for long highway drives. I'm still getting used to the size of the beast, but it's starting to feel a little more comfortable to me now.
I've got a ramp for the flatbed, so now I just need some quality tie-down straps and I'll be able to load my bike in the back and take it with me on long trips. I'll have Gray video me making my first attempt at loading the bike so that when I screw up and end up on my back with a bike on top of me at least I'll be YouTube-famous.
So, without further ado, here's some pics of the new truck, and a few nice shots of my bike that Dad took a few weeks ago.
This is one of my favorites. I've never bought a new car/truck before, so 9km on the odometer was pretty exciting for me.
That's all I've got of the truck so far. I'll have to get Dad to take some more pictures with his nicer camera. These were all taken in the service centre of the dealership, so the lighting wasn't great, and I didn't have a lot of room to maneuver.
Okay, here's the bike:
I really like these next two because they show that the whole driveway is full of Hondas:
And a kayak!
If anyone is taking a really close look and wondering why I've got something orange in my ear, I always wear earplugs for long trips to cut down the wind noise and I'd already put them in when Dad started taking photos.
Well, I have to get into work early today, so I'd better run. Enjoy the photos everyone, and have a great week.
I hope today finds you all well. As requested I've got some pictures of my new truck. I've been driving it for a week now, and I'm loving it. It's a GMC Canyon SLE with the extended cab. The extended cab gives a couple of small seats in the back, though they really aren't meant for long trips. Gray, Susan, and I went back to Petrolia this past weekend, and I did about 2/3 of the return voyage in the back seat... not so comfortable. Oh well, at least they are there for when you need them. What made that trip really nice was the cruise control. I've never had that on any of my vehicles before and it's a real luxury for long highway drives. I'm still getting used to the size of the beast, but it's starting to feel a little more comfortable to me now.
I've got a ramp for the flatbed, so now I just need some quality tie-down straps and I'll be able to load my bike in the back and take it with me on long trips. I'll have Gray video me making my first attempt at loading the bike so that when I screw up and end up on my back with a bike on top of me at least I'll be YouTube-famous.
So, without further ado, here's some pics of the new truck, and a few nice shots of my bike that Dad took a few weeks ago.
This is one of my favorites. I've never bought a new car/truck before, so 9km on the odometer was pretty exciting for me.
That's all I've got of the truck so far. I'll have to get Dad to take some more pictures with his nicer camera. These were all taken in the service centre of the dealership, so the lighting wasn't great, and I didn't have a lot of room to maneuver.
Okay, here's the bike:
I really like these next two because they show that the whole driveway is full of Hondas:
And a kayak!
If anyone is taking a really close look and wondering why I've got something orange in my ear, I always wear earplugs for long trips to cut down the wind noise and I'd already put them in when Dad started taking photos.
Well, I have to get into work early today, so I'd better run. Enjoy the photos everyone, and have a great week.
Tuesday 1 June 2010
Photos of Some Flounder?
Happy Tuesday everyone!
Sorry about last week, I've been having connection issues, and it was a busy week. Combine the two and I didn't get a chance to make a proper post.
April requested that I do a post about underwater cameras, and I'm always happy to oblige my loyal fans, so here we go.
When discussing underwater cameras you've really got two options to consider. One route is built-in waterproofing, much like my Olympus point-and-shoot that I've talked about here before. The other option is to go with a non-waterproof camera and buy an underwater housing for it - essentially a water-tight plastic box that holds your camera when you need to go underwater.
Let's have a look at these in further detail. The advantages to the built-in waterproofing on a camera are obvious; it's always waterproof. You don't ever need to think about it, you can just get your camera wet and that's that. The benefit of this goes beyond casual snorkeling too. I've never actually taken my camera in the water, but I also don't hesitate to take it out in the rain. Some waterproofing on a camera really can just lead to a lot of peace of mind. Looking at the site for Henry's Camera (a big camera retailer in the area) shows that EVERYONE is getting in on the waterproof point-and-shoot game. Olympus still appears to be leading the market in terms of the sheer number of cameras they have out there, but shop around and see what you can find since Cannon, Sony, Fuji, and Casio all offer underwater cameras as well.
Now for the downsides to these. In browsing through the various offerings I'm seeing most waterproof cameras being rated to a depth of 10-15ft, with the highest being one of the models of Olympus Stylus Tough, their extra-durable line, which will go down to 33ft. Absolutely perfect for taking out in the rain, splashing worry-free around the pool, or going snorkeling with some light free diving. However, if you're considering scuba diving, even very casually, 33ft is just not going to cut it. The other downside, and this can be less obvious right at first, is maintenance. Buried deep in the manual to my camera is a note that you need to have it sent in annually for inspection of the O-ring seals that keep the water out, otherwise it can't be trusted for underwater use. As I've never really cared to take my camera underwater I haven't bothered with this recommended maintenance, so I can't really comment on how long it takes, or how much it costs. Still, it's bound to be an inconvenience and expense that you'd rather not have. I can't say if all underwater cameras have this stipulation, but it's well worth looking into when you're researching what to buy.
On to the underwater housings. The main advantage here is depth. Some of these protective shells are rated to dive deeper than I am. If you ever thought you'd want to explore the joys of scuba diving (and I recommend that you do!) then this really becomes your only option. Another advantage is a direct counterpoint to the built-in waterproof camera, and that is the fact that with the housings you have access to the O-ring seal. On my Dad's housing, and I imagine this is pretty standard, you actually grease the O-ring before use to help with the seal. This means that you are essentially maintaining and inspecting the O-ring with each use, and it saves you the trouble of having to get someone else to do it for you.
The downside to the housing really is sheer bulk. It's just one more thing that you've got to carry around, and they can be a bit large. Depending on the model you may also find that some of the features of your camera aren't accessible when it's in the case, which is something to keep firmly in mind if you find yourself shopping for one. From what I've see all underwater housings seem to be paired to a specific model of camera, due to the fact that they have to be designed precisely to have the buttons on the case lining up with the buttons on the camera inside. This can lead to a situation like what Dad found himself in, where the camera has become obsolete long before the housing has, but he can't find a camera that will work with his housing anymore. It's also worth pointing out that the protection of the housing isn't full-time like it is on the built-in models. As soon as your camera comes out of that protective shell it's just another soft, vulnerable camera again. Lastly, you'd be shocked at the cost of some of these. The housings don't often come cheap... and you still have to buy a camera to put in them.
So, in conclusion, I recommend... a camera. Yeah, I know, everyone would love it if I just told them exactly what model of camera to buy, but I'm afraid I can't do that. It's just another one of those situations where you've got to figure out what works best for your usage. In most cases I'd recommend the built-in waterproofing on a camera, since most people aren't going to need them to go to any great depth anyway. Just make sure you look into any maintenance requirements before hand. I'm not a huge fan of the interface on my camera, but it's held up well through the years, so I'll happily give a nod to the Olympus Stylus line of cameras. Also, as I mentioned, Cannon is making an underwater camera, and I've yet to meet anyone who's bought a Cannon and been unhappy with it. Worth considering.
Well, I think I've rambled on enough for one week. Time for me to get to work. I wanted to get this camera post up, but on a more personal note I just picked up my brand new GMC Canyon yesterday. It was my first ever brand new 4 wheel vehicle (the motorcycle being my first new vehicle) and my first truck ever. I'll be back later with more details on that... this post has become long enough already. Have a good week everyone.
Sorry about last week, I've been having connection issues, and it was a busy week. Combine the two and I didn't get a chance to make a proper post.
April requested that I do a post about underwater cameras, and I'm always happy to oblige my loyal fans, so here we go.
When discussing underwater cameras you've really got two options to consider. One route is built-in waterproofing, much like my Olympus point-and-shoot that I've talked about here before. The other option is to go with a non-waterproof camera and buy an underwater housing for it - essentially a water-tight plastic box that holds your camera when you need to go underwater.
Let's have a look at these in further detail. The advantages to the built-in waterproofing on a camera are obvious; it's always waterproof. You don't ever need to think about it, you can just get your camera wet and that's that. The benefit of this goes beyond casual snorkeling too. I've never actually taken my camera in the water, but I also don't hesitate to take it out in the rain. Some waterproofing on a camera really can just lead to a lot of peace of mind. Looking at the site for Henry's Camera (a big camera retailer in the area) shows that EVERYONE is getting in on the waterproof point-and-shoot game. Olympus still appears to be leading the market in terms of the sheer number of cameras they have out there, but shop around and see what you can find since Cannon, Sony, Fuji, and Casio all offer underwater cameras as well.
Now for the downsides to these. In browsing through the various offerings I'm seeing most waterproof cameras being rated to a depth of 10-15ft, with the highest being one of the models of Olympus Stylus Tough, their extra-durable line, which will go down to 33ft. Absolutely perfect for taking out in the rain, splashing worry-free around the pool, or going snorkeling with some light free diving. However, if you're considering scuba diving, even very casually, 33ft is just not going to cut it. The other downside, and this can be less obvious right at first, is maintenance. Buried deep in the manual to my camera is a note that you need to have it sent in annually for inspection of the O-ring seals that keep the water out, otherwise it can't be trusted for underwater use. As I've never really cared to take my camera underwater I haven't bothered with this recommended maintenance, so I can't really comment on how long it takes, or how much it costs. Still, it's bound to be an inconvenience and expense that you'd rather not have. I can't say if all underwater cameras have this stipulation, but it's well worth looking into when you're researching what to buy.
On to the underwater housings. The main advantage here is depth. Some of these protective shells are rated to dive deeper than I am. If you ever thought you'd want to explore the joys of scuba diving (and I recommend that you do!) then this really becomes your only option. Another advantage is a direct counterpoint to the built-in waterproof camera, and that is the fact that with the housings you have access to the O-ring seal. On my Dad's housing, and I imagine this is pretty standard, you actually grease the O-ring before use to help with the seal. This means that you are essentially maintaining and inspecting the O-ring with each use, and it saves you the trouble of having to get someone else to do it for you.
The downside to the housing really is sheer bulk. It's just one more thing that you've got to carry around, and they can be a bit large. Depending on the model you may also find that some of the features of your camera aren't accessible when it's in the case, which is something to keep firmly in mind if you find yourself shopping for one. From what I've see all underwater housings seem to be paired to a specific model of camera, due to the fact that they have to be designed precisely to have the buttons on the case lining up with the buttons on the camera inside. This can lead to a situation like what Dad found himself in, where the camera has become obsolete long before the housing has, but he can't find a camera that will work with his housing anymore. It's also worth pointing out that the protection of the housing isn't full-time like it is on the built-in models. As soon as your camera comes out of that protective shell it's just another soft, vulnerable camera again. Lastly, you'd be shocked at the cost of some of these. The housings don't often come cheap... and you still have to buy a camera to put in them.
So, in conclusion, I recommend... a camera. Yeah, I know, everyone would love it if I just told them exactly what model of camera to buy, but I'm afraid I can't do that. It's just another one of those situations where you've got to figure out what works best for your usage. In most cases I'd recommend the built-in waterproofing on a camera, since most people aren't going to need them to go to any great depth anyway. Just make sure you look into any maintenance requirements before hand. I'm not a huge fan of the interface on my camera, but it's held up well through the years, so I'll happily give a nod to the Olympus Stylus line of cameras. Also, as I mentioned, Cannon is making an underwater camera, and I've yet to meet anyone who's bought a Cannon and been unhappy with it. Worth considering.
Well, I think I've rambled on enough for one week. Time for me to get to work. I wanted to get this camera post up, but on a more personal note I just picked up my brand new GMC Canyon yesterday. It was my first ever brand new 4 wheel vehicle (the motorcycle being my first new vehicle) and my first truck ever. I'll be back later with more details on that... this post has become long enough already. Have a good week everyone.
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