Real Life Pics

seamus · 05-12-2007, 09:46 AM

I originally bought a Panasonic AV50 about 4 years ago so I could put it in my jacket pocket while snowboarding and not worry about puncturing a lung if I fell on it. After 3 full years of abuse, I replaced it last year with a Nikon Coolpix S5 (6MP, .5sec startup time).

I've taken to keeping my camera with me all the time because I realized over the years that not only is life a lot more fun if you just relax and enjoy it, it's a lot funnier too. And I kept missing easy opportunities to capture the moments.

All the pics posted here are pics taken personally. Nothing downloaded or emailed. Along with the thread to get out and Ride America, I invite you all to do the same. Get out there, explore the world around you and post up your experiences. Then come here and post the pics that make you laugh, say WTF or just make you shake (or nod) your head.

I've had many days like this lately:

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WTF?

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Louisville, KY is either edited by engrish speakers or they're doing this on purpose:

There are more of these in Louisville than I can count. Most of them are doing 40mph in the left lane:

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Check the website listed on the bumper for the Louisville Metro Police Department, KY:

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CBRVFR · 05-12-2007, 10:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by seamus

Check the website listed on the bumper for the Louisville Metro Police Department, KY:

OSIRIS · 05-12-2007, 10:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by seamus

Check the website listed on the bumper for the Louisville Metro Police Department, KY:
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I've got some pictures like that from when my dad and I drove cross country several years ago. I'll have to see if I can dig them up. Some funny stuff out there.

OSIRIS · 05-12-2007, 10:56 AM

Here's a couple I found from a local guy that has a ton of "stuff"

ND4SPD · 05-12-2007, 02:23 PM

I got this one during my last trip to KY. It was inside a restaurant on Lake Malone.

ND4SPD · 05-12-2007, 02:34 PM

1 Parking garage downtown Cleveland. The sign really says "Remember floor x"

2 Self explanatory.

3 Sign on a strip mall leading to a client.

4 Street sign in a nearby town

I have another that I can't find, which is of an RTA bus a few houses down from mine. The interesting part is that the bus is sitting on the particular property's tree lawn stuck with half of it sticking out and blocking the street. Bus driver said someone cut him off...cops said he fell asleep.

evl_twn · 05-12-2007, 04:40 PM

From the trip to Deal's Gap a week or so ago...

mathyoomay · 05-12-2007, 05:03 PM

awesome!

G-ForceJunkie · 05-12-2007, 06:23 PM

Just the other day I was leaving work and the Weinermobile drove by. I stopped next to it at the stop light and wished I had a decent camera, so I only got a crappy cell phone pic of the big weiner. I dont think the kid in me will ever grow up enough to not like the weinermobile

CBRVFR · 05-12-2007, 08:05 PM

Somewhere I have to have a picture of Kentucky's "Big Bone Lick' state park and the (now renamed) "Big Bone Lick Baptist Church"!

Oh yeah, I forgot. Big Bone Road conjoins Beaver Rd.

ND4SPD · 05-12-2007, 09:40 PM

Here's a couple more.

gt702 · 05-15-2007, 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by CBRVFR

Somewhere I have to have a picture of Kentucky's "Big Bone Lick' state park and the (now renamed) "Big Bone Lick Baptist Church"!

Oh yeah, I forgot. Big Bone Road conjoins Beaver Rd.

Interesting that Big Bone Lick is on Beaver road

Somewhere I have picture of 3 leather clad riders bent over showing their backsides under the sign for Big Bottom park sign in southern Ohio.

gt702 · 05-15-2007, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by seamus

WTF?
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Wasabe peas are good. Try them.

SheepOfBlue · 05-15-2007, 01:14 PM

Confess the camera is really to feed your mullet obsession

I hope to get some cool ones this weekend. Considering a monster ride

ccwilli3 · 05-15-2007, 01:18 PM

outside memphis on the side of the road is 'christmas spirits fine wine and liquors'.

Life on the road is great!

seamus · 05-15-2007, 04:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SheepOfBlue

Confess the camera is really to feed your mullet obsession

It is, but I've also started collecting another...

Muffin tops

evl_twn · 05-15-2007, 05:11 PM

Saw this today. Sorry about the crap quality, but it was from a phone...

Bourne · 05-15-2007, 05:32 PM

There's an auto repair shop in a little whole in the country named Okawville, Illinois that has on their sign out front "Now hiring. Must be willing to work."

Settin' the bar high, baby!!

seamus · 05-15-2007, 06:00 PM

Pictures people. Take pictures!!

ONEvcs · 05-15-2007, 07:05 PM

I saw this two cars in Florence, Italy, last week.
The yellow one was electric. The tomato with the white stripe is gas powered.
Also saw some electrical scooters but couldn't get the camera out in time.

phobe · 05-15-2007, 07:31 PM

The red one is a Smart... we have them here too. They are coming to the US next year through Penske dealerships.

seamus · 05-15-2007, 07:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by phobiaphobe

The red one is a Smart... we have them here too. They are coming to the US next year through Penske dealerships.

The Smart Sport is actually a pretty decent looking 2 seater econosports car but it doesn't look like they're bringing them here. Saw a couple as they were blowing past me in the Jeep in Germany.

smart USA - open your mind to the car that challenges the status quo

phobe · 05-15-2007, 07:44 PM

We have the ForTwo and the ForTwo roadster. They're sold here through Mercedes-Benz dealers and at $23000+ they're kind of a pricey fashion accessory for yuppy wives and dorks. At 15 grand I think they'd be a good deal.

tigerblade · 05-15-2007, 07:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ND4SPD

Here's a couple more.

Ah, some of my best work (pic 2).

Hammer · 05-15-2007, 08:08 PM

Some pics I have taken at work. I have more but they are on the company computer.

This is of an excavation job. The power lines are within reach of the trees.

SomeStrangeGuy · 05-15-2007, 10:06 PM

I'm on the entirely wrong PC for this, as I have done the same thing as Mr. McDonough since about 2003 with my Elph S400.

but in the meantime, here is just an interesting photo I got using the Garmin/Google plugins.

Can anyone (besides beedy-eh) identify the interesting yet unofficial government landmark I passed by in this 'photo' ?

maxib · 05-15-2007, 11:38 PM

You found Waldo, who was working as an undercover operative for the CIA in Las Vegas.

SomeStrangeGuy · 05-15-2007, 11:42 PM

Sorry..the Vegas was a gimme

but I just realized I neglected to mention that , so it is pretty funny

FrenchieR6 · 05-16-2007, 06:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by evl_twn

From the trip to Deal's Gap a week or so ago...

classic

SerialThriller · 05-16-2007, 04:48 PM

These are from the Wal Mart in Roswell, NM. I hear the playground at the McDonald's looks like a spaceship.

05-12-2007, 09:46 AM	#1
seamus is feelin alright Join Date: 12-13-2006 Location: Rocket City Age: 35 Bike(s): 1KRR; VFR; FMX650 Posts: 6,447	Real Life Pics I originally bought a Panasonic AV50 about 4 years ago so I could put it in my jacket pocket while snowboarding and not worry about puncturing a lung if I fell on it. After 3 full years of abuse, I replaced it last year with a Nikon Coolpix S5 (6MP, .5sec startup time). I've taken to keeping my camera with me all the time because I realized over the years that not only is life a lot more fun if you just relax and enjoy it, it's a lot funnier too. And I kept missing easy opportunities to capture the moments. All the pics posted here are pics taken personally. Nothing downloaded or emailed. Along with the thread to get out and Ride America, I invite you all to do the same. Get out there, explore the world around you and post up your experiences. Then come here and post the pics that make you laugh, say WTF or just make you shake (or nod) your head. I've had many days like this lately: WTF? Louisville, KY is either edited by engrish speakers or they're doing this on purpose: There are more of these in Louisville than I can count. Most of them are doing 40mph in the left lane: Check the website listed on the bumper for the Louisville Metro Police Department, KY: __________________ Ducit Amor Patriae Richard Herald, The Gentle Giant For once you have tasted flight you will walk the earth with your eyes turned skywards, for there you have been and there you will long to return. ---Leonardo Da Vinci

05-12-2007, 10:56 AM	#4
OSIRIS Join Date: 12-13-2006 Age: 31 Bike(s): 2006 1000RR Posts: 1,018	Re: Real Life Pics Here's a couple I found from a local guy that has a ton of "stuff" Attached Thumbnails

05-12-2007, 02:23 PM	#5
ND4SPD Join Date: 12-12-2006 Location: Central SC Bike(s): '99 F4 Posts: 9,627 Images: 28	Re: Real Life Pics I got this one during my last trip to KY. It was inside a restaurant on Lake Malone. Attached Thumbnails __________________ "This is your life - are you who you want to be?" Learn all you need to know about Mac OS X "Chuck Norris can slam a revolving door"

05-12-2007, 02:34 PM	#6
ND4SPD Join Date: 12-12-2006 Location: Central SC Bike(s): '99 F4 Posts: 9,627 Images: 28	Re: Real Life Pics 1 Parking garage downtown Cleveland. The sign really says "Remember floor x" 2 Self explanatory. 3 Sign on a strip mall leading to a client. 4 Street sign in a nearby town I have another that I can't find, which is of an RTA bus a few houses down from mine. The interesting part is that the bus is sitting on the particular property's tree lawn stuck with half of it sticking out and blocking the street. Bus driver said someone cut him off...cops said he fell asleep. Attached Thumbnails __________________ "This is your life - are you who you want to be?" Learn all you need to know about Mac OS X "Chuck Norris can slam a revolving door"

05-12-2007, 04:40 PM	#7
evl_twn CAN CRUSHER Join Date: 12-13-2006 Location: Central Illinois Age: 41 Bike(s): worm gear Posts: 2,014	Re: Real Life Pics From the trip to Deal's Gap a week or so ago... Attached Thumbnails

05-12-2007, 05:03 PM	#8
mathyoomay Yo! Join Date: 12-18-2006 Location: Madison, Wisconsin Age: 30 Bike(s): 05' CBR 600RR Posts: 88	Re: Real Life Pics awesome! __________________ "Just order a large Farva."

05-12-2007, 06:23 PM	#9
G-ForceJunkie Who's driving? Join Date: 12-15-2006 Location: Castaic, CA Bike(s): BMW GS1150 ADV, DRZ400 Posts: 943 Images: 1	Re: Real Life Pics Just the other day I was leaving work and the Weinermobile drove by. I stopped next to it at the stop light and wished I had a decent camera, so I only got a crappy cell phone pic of the big weiner. I dont think the kid in me will ever grow up enough to not like the weinermobile

05-12-2007, 09:40 PM	#11
ND4SPD Join Date: 12-12-2006 Location: Central SC Bike(s): '99 F4 Posts: 9,627 Images: 28	Re: Real Life Pics Here's a couple more. Attached Thumbnails __________________ "This is your life - are you who you want to be?" Learn all you need to know about Mac OS X "Chuck Norris can slam a revolving door"

05-15-2007, 01:14 PM	#14
SheepOfBlue Ewe need to know braking do ewe? Join Date: 12-18-2006 Location: Huntsville, AL Age: 47 Bike(s): CBR1000RR, RC51, VT500FT Posts: 8,710	Re: Real Life Pics Confess the camera is really to feed your mullet obsession I hope to get some cool ones this weekend. Considering a monster ride __________________ Not a crop circle creator

05-15-2007, 01:18 PM	#15
ccwilli3 a head like a f'ing orange Join Date: 12-18-2006 Location: Raleigh Age: 31 Bike(s): 06 fireblade Posts: 1,180	Re: Real Life Pics outside memphis on the side of the road is 'christmas spirits fine wine and liquors'. Life on the road is great!

05-15-2007, 05:11 PM	#17
evl_twn CAN CRUSHER Join Date: 12-13-2006 Location: Central Illinois Age: 41 Bike(s): worm gear Posts: 2,014	Re: Real Life Pics Saw this today. Sorry about the crap quality, but it was from a phone... Attached Thumbnails

05-15-2007, 05:32 PM	#18
Bourne Yeah.........so? Join Date: 01-03-2007 Bike(s): 2003 CBR954RR Posts: 2,653	Re: Real Life Pics There's an auto repair shop in a little whole in the country named Okawville, Illinois that has on their sign out front "Now hiring. Must be willing to work." Settin' the bar high, baby!!

05-15-2007, 06:00 PM	#19
seamus is feelin alright Join Date: 12-13-2006 Location: Rocket City Age: 35 Bike(s): 1KRR; VFR; FMX650 Posts: 6,447	Re: Real Life Pics Pictures people. Take pictures!! __________________ Ducit Amor Patriae Richard Herald, The Gentle Giant For once you have tasted flight you will walk the earth with your eyes turned skywards, for there you have been and there you will long to return. ---Leonardo Da Vinci

05-15-2007, 07:05 PM	#20
ONEvcs "Si vis pacem parabellum" Join Date: 12-18-2006 Location: Ft. Worth Age: 40 Bike(s): '05CBR1000RR. '07SXV5.5 Posts: 3,525 Images: 99	Re: Real Life Pics I saw this two cars in Florence, Italy, last week. The yellow one was electric. The tomato with the white stripe is gas powered. Also saw some electrical scooters but couldn't get the camera out in time. Attached Thumbnails __________________ "Everyone is replaceable, but you can't replace everyone at once." Heavy-Dee

05-15-2007, 07:31 PM	#21
phobe circa 1970 Join Date: 12-17-2006 Location: In the Foothills Age: 27 Bike(s): 600RR Posts: 5,165	Re: Real Life Pics The red one is a Smart... we have them here too. They are coming to the US next year through Penske dealerships. __________________ "Any man who is under 30, and is not a liberal, has not heart; and any man who is over 30, and is not a conservative, has no brains." Churchill

05-15-2007, 07:44 PM	#23
phobe circa 1970 Join Date: 12-17-2006 Location: In the Foothills Age: 27 Bike(s): 600RR Posts: 5,165	Re: Real Life Pics We have the ForTwo and the ForTwo roadster. They're sold here through Mercedes-Benz dealers and at $23000+ they're kind of a pricey fashion accessory for yuppy wives and dorks. At 15 grand I think they'd be a good deal. __________________ "Any man who is under 30, and is not a liberal, has not heart; and any man who is over 30, and is not a conservative, has no brains." Churchill

05-15-2007, 08:08 PM	#25
Hammer DILLIGAF Join Date: 12-17-2006 Location: Indiana Age: 39 Bike(s): 05 Suzuki 600 Posts: 6,292 Images: 12	Re: Real Life Pics Some pics I have taken at work. I have more but they are on the company computer. This is of an excavation job. The power lines are within reach of the trees. Attached Thumbnails __________________ Friendship is like peeing on yourself: everyone can see it, but only you get the warm feeling that it brings.

05-15-2007, 10:06 PM	#26
SomeStrangeGuy Former KLR owner. Join Date: 12-13-2006 Location: Debt, where else? Age: 2 Bike(s): GS Posts: 5,146 Images: 5	Re: Real Life Pics I'm on the entirely wrong PC for this, as I have done the same thing as Mr. McDonough since about 2003 with my Elph S400. but in the meantime, here is just an interesting photo I got using the Garmin/Google plugins. Can anyone (besides beedy-eh) identify the interesting yet unofficial government landmark I passed by in this 'photo' ? Attached Thumbnails __________________ Come find yourself - GPS Discussion Forums Time is the ultimate currency.

05-15-2007, 11:38 PM	#27
maxib Join Date: 12-18-2006 Location: MN Age: 57 Bike(s): 02 CBR954RR 05 ST1300 Posts: 1,350	Re: Real Life Pics You found Waldo, who was working as an undercover operative for the CIA in Las Vegas.

05-15-2007, 11:42 PM	#28
SomeStrangeGuy Former KLR owner. Join Date: 12-13-2006 Location: Debt, where else? Age: 2 Bike(s): GS Posts: 5,146 Images: 5	Re: Real Life Pics Sorry..the Vegas was a gimme but I just realized I neglected to mention that , so it is pretty funny __________________ Come find yourself - GPS Discussion Forums Time is the ultimate currency.

05-16-2007, 04:48 PM	#30
SerialThriller grows his own crunchberries Join Date: 12-18-2006 Location: Louisiana Bike(s): HD Posts: 720 Images: 1	Re: Real Life Pics These are from the Wal Mart in Roswell, NM. I hear the playground at the McDonald's looks like a spaceship. Attached Thumbnails

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