Archive for March, 2008



29
Mar

Chicago Snow Storm Hits Mundelein Illinois Part 2

As a follow up to the storm of 2008, below are a few non-artistic photo’s taken of the storm of 2008!

 Snow Storm 2008 3 Inches    
In the image below, you can see that after the snow was plowed, it was nearly at should length. There I am standing next to the snow pile. You can see that the top of the pile is just under my chin.
    snow-storm-2008-1-inches_resize_resize.JPG In this photo you can see that the snow drift is almost as tall as the Chevy Venture mini-van. Tall! Question… why is the Little Wet Dog (Sunday) in every photo we take?!?!?
     snow-storm-2008-2-inches_resize.JPG  Around mid-January there was warning on the news that Illinois couldn’t handle any more snow – the cities and state had run out of room to put the snow. If we hadn’t gotten those few warm days when everything melted, we would have had to ship our snow to Wisconsin .       snow-storm-2008-4-inches_resize.JPG  This is a photo of me looking own into the snow. You can see that the fresh snow was up to my knees!    snow-storm-2008-5-inches_resize.JPG   And no… there was no waving to the plow man with my middle finger. They usually come by our neighborhood at 4am to plow and we are deep in snore land then!     
 

Happy shoveling all!
 

29
Mar

Pistachios

I like to eat Pistachios!

YUMMY!!!

28
Mar

My goal is to entertain the world

Per a brilliant but simple suggestion from my fab college friend George … my purpose is now to…

Keep entertaining the world!”

How hard could that be?!?!? ;)  

28
Mar

Canon 5D Mark II (Canon 1D Mark III or Canon EOS 7D) Specs Review

After many months… well almost 18 months, it finally looks like canon will be coming out with a new camera! The detailed specifications and market launch is expected to be in April of 2008. This is one photographer who can’t wait for the day! Make sure you check back with Little Wet Dog Photography for the latest in camera updates.  The direct competitor for this lens will be the Nikon D40. Though nothing is confirmed the new 1D Mark III (also may be know as the Canon EOS 7D and also known as the 5D Canon Mark II), it is rumored to be have general specs as follows:

  • 15.3 MP full frame CMOS sensor (vastly improved light-gathering capacity per pixel: improved micro lenses; miniaturized micro circuitry; enhanced signal/noise ratio). There is also talk of this camera only being a 12 mega-pixel but I highly doubt that.
  • Weather sealing same as 1Ds Mark III
  • Dual Digic III with all-new “CXR” NR system reported to best 3rd party NR software. Available as a C.F with 4 levels of customizable parameters.
  • 14 bit A/D conversion
  • ISO 12800 (C.F. up to 25600)
  • Reported 1 2/3 stop sensitivity improvement
  • All-new 29-point TTL CMOS sensor with 12 cross-type for F/2.8 or faster lens
    (35% faster than 40D)
  • Micro lens fine adjustment for up to 14 lenses
  • 300,000 exposure shutter durability
  • 6.0 / 3.0 fps
  • 3.0? LCD with 922,000 pixels
  • EOS Integrated Cleaning System
  • Live View (improved from 450D; latest generation)
  • 6/3 fps continuous shooting for up to 68 frames
  • MSRP $3499, available starting on June 2 2008
27
Mar

Apartment for Rent in Hollywood near Ft Lauderdale and Miami

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   DETAILS OF APARTMENT ARE LOCATED BELOW IMAGES

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KITCHEN:

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 LIVING ROOM:

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BEDROOMS:

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POOL:

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OUTSIDE:

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Text Document available for printing & email (click on *.doc below): apartment-for-rent-in-hollywoord.doc  

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 FOR RENT:

  • 1.5 bedroom
  • 1.2 bathroom
  • Fully furnished

LOCATION:

  • Florida: Halfway between Ft. Lauderdale and Miami
  • In quiet “Carriage Hill” community

LEASE:

  • $800 a month for 12 month lease. $800 deposit up front, plus 1st and last months rent.
  • $900 a month for 6 month lease. $800 deposit up front, plus 1st and last months rent. $900 deposit up front, plus 1st and last months rent.
  • $1000 a month for 3 month lease. $800 deposit up front, plus 1st months rent.
  • $1100 for a one month lease, plus $800 deposit which is refundable if apartment returns in good condition.
  • Per the housing association regulations, anyone wanting to rent within the community must be at least 55 years of age.
  • Occupancy limited to 1 or 2 people.

APARTMENT:

  • Second floor apartment – added security
  • 1.5 bedroom apartment in quiet community
  • 1.2 bathrooms
  • Small sitting/dressing area in master bedroom
  • Modern decor
  • Brand new furniture in entire apartment
  • Fully furnished apartment – including 3 tv’s, couch, bed, dressers.
  • Fully furnished apartment – including pots, pans, microwave, cutlery (spoons, forks, etc), coffee maker, tea kettle, drying rack.
  • Coin operated washer and dryer on every floor

AMENITIES:

  • 3 minute walk to club house and pool
  • Rent includes unlimited access full size multi lane swimming pool, resting area and lounge chair at pool deck, jacuzzi, sauna, shuffle board courts, tennis courts, free weights, exercise room and club house
  • Bingo at the club house every Thursday night at 7pm
  • 20 minute drive to Hollywood Beach
  • 5 minute drive to the Hard Rock Casino
  • Close to airport – 15 minute drive
  • Within walking distance to shopping area and grocery store
  • Within walking distance of donut shop
  • Free bus shuttle 2 times per week to shopping center and mall
  • Direct view of lake
  • Professionally maintained exterior – including trees, flowers, pool cleaning, courts cleaning, streets.

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