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Forum: General Chat 02-06-2014, 10:10 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,827
Posted By Doc Sarvis
This is excellent news.My wife and I plan to by a...

This is excellent news.My wife and I plan to by a travel trailer in the next few months, and we've had Parkliner near to top of our list for several reason. This may put y'all back at the top.
Forum: Jokes, Stories & Tall Tales 10-31-2013, 06:40 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,611
Posted By Doc Sarvis
I guess you haven't gotten any replies because...

I guess you haven't gotten any replies because only English majors get the pun.
Forum: Jokes, Stories & Tall Tales 10-31-2013, 06:30 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,455
Posted By Doc Sarvis
Must have been Aggies.^_^

Must have been Aggies.^_^
Forum: General Chat 10-31-2013, 04:30 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,194
Posted By Doc Sarvis
Looks a bit top heavy. :loltu

Looks a bit top heavy. :loltu
Forum: Hobbies & Passions 07-24-2013, 06:58 PM
Replies: 526
Views: 71,699
Posted By Doc Sarvis
I agree with the other, excellent shots as...

I agree with the other, excellent shots as always, Brian.

Here is one I took on a recent trip to Denmark. Took a bit of PhotoShop magic to get the buildings to pop.
Forum: Hobbies & Passions 01-22-2013, 08:45 PM
Replies: 526
Views: 71,699
Posted By Doc Sarvis
I was a photojournalist in my younger days, owned...

I was a photojournalist in my younger days, owned a professional B&W darkroom, and have processed about 10,000 rolls of B&W film over the years. I spent the extra money on the Hewes reels. It has...
Forum: Hobbies & Passions 01-22-2013, 07:44 PM
Replies: 526
Views: 71,699
Posted By Doc Sarvis
:chin I wanted a camera, not a computer with...

:chin

I wanted a camera, not a computer with a lens. ;)

But in a few years when that HD50 is selling for $5,000 used it may be tempting.:loltu
Forum: Hobbies & Passions 01-22-2013, 07:17 PM
Replies: 526
Views: 71,699
Posted By Doc Sarvis
Thanks D Davis, Carol and Hazel. I have some...

Thanks D Davis, Carol and Hazel. I have some 11x18 and 16x24 prints ordered just to see how well the little RX-100 hangs at those sizes. 16x24 may be asking too much, but I have high hopes for the...
Forum: Hobbies & Passions 01-20-2013, 05:43 PM
Replies: 526
Views: 71,699
Posted By Doc Sarvis
Rock House, Hot Springs area, Big Bend NP

Shot with my Sony RX-100 pocket camera.
Forum: Hobbies & Passions 05-22-2012, 04:17 PM
Replies: 526
Views: 71,699
Posted By Doc Sarvis
East Side Flash

This is a shot I took at an Easter party last month. East Side Flash playing steel guitar.
Forum: Hobbies & Passions 03-28-2012, 07:21 PM
Replies: 526
Views: 71,699
Posted By Doc Sarvis
Another beautiful shot Brian. I just bought...

Another beautiful shot Brian. I just bought 100/2.8 macro last week. Your shots inspire me.
Forum: Jokes, Stories & Tall Tales 03-26-2012, 07:39 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 5,276
Posted By Doc Sarvis
One of my friends named his dog Stella so when...

One of my friends named his dog Stella so when she got out he could go out in the street and yell "Stella!" He has the perfect gravelly voice for it.:loltu
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 03-22-2012, 09:38 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 9,328
Posted By Doc Sarvis
George, you are comparing apples with oranges....

George, you are comparing apples with oranges. According to fueleconomy.gov the 2011 Ford Ranger with 4.0L v6 and auto tranny gets 15 mpg city and 20 mpg hwy. My F150 Ecoboost gets 16/22. The F150 is...
Forum: General Chat 02-21-2012, 09:05 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,550
Posted By Doc Sarvis
I haven't had any barbecue in San Antonio for a...

I haven't had any barbecue in San Antonio for a long time so can't offer any advice other than don't buy into their marketing hype. Rudy's is the fifth best barbecue within ten minutes of my house...
Forum: General Chat 02-19-2012, 10:24 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,016
Posted By Doc Sarvis
Here is a direct link to the article: A Look at...

Here is a direct link to the article: A Look at the ParkLiner… | The Small Trailer Enthusiast (https://smalltrailerenthusiast.com/2012/02/13/a-look-at-the-parkliner/)
Forum: General Chat 02-19-2012, 10:21 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 11,800
Posted By Doc Sarvis
I saw a Cricket at the Austin RV Show today. Nice...

I saw a Cricket at the Austin RV Show today. Nice little camper, but just too small for what my wife and I need. As mentioned earlier on this thread it would be a great camper for someone who just...
Forum: Hobbies & Passions 02-13-2012, 08:49 PM
Replies: 526
Views: 71,699
Posted By Doc Sarvis
Beautiful shot Brian. Macro photography is hard...

Beautiful shot Brian. Macro photography is hard technically, but even harder artistically. You nailed this one.
Forum: General Chat 02-12-2012, 08:54 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 11,800
Posted By Doc Sarvis
I downloaded the price list. It's a little more...

I downloaded the price list. It's a little more than $14k USD. The only dealer is Princess Craft RV in Pflugerville, TX. The trailer weighs 1400 to 1600 lbs and is only 6.5 feet wide. Should be easy...
Forum: Camping, Campout Reports 02-11-2012, 08:00 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,408
Posted By Doc Sarvis
When I was younger I used to camp at music...

When I was younger I used to camp at music festivals and thought a two-inch foam mattress in my tent was luxurious. I would backpack to backcountry campgrounds and use a self-inflating pad under my...
Forum: Camping, Campout Reports 02-11-2012, 04:27 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,408
Posted By Doc Sarvis
Yes, they do let people know why they are closing...

Yes, they do let people know why they are closing some areas. Sequoia National Park asked for input from the public before making these decisions. Go to their Park Management...
Forum: Camping, Campout Reports 02-06-2012, 09:54 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,408
Posted By Doc Sarvis
There are some excellent observations in this...

There are some excellent observations in this thread. If you want to get a real feel of what we are losing read The Man Who Walked Through Time by Colin Fletcher. It is an account of two months the...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 02-06-2012, 04:25 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 8,015
Posted By Doc Sarvis
Being one or those who does not believe...

Being one or those who does not believe everything I read on the Internet I looked up the actual figures. There are approximately 239 million passenger cars and trucks registered in the United...
Forum: General Chat 02-06-2012, 08:16 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 6,005
Posted By Doc Sarvis
Craig Newmark, who founded Craigslist. He's still...

Craig Newmark, who founded Craigslist. He's still around and running the company.
Forum: Jokes, Stories & Tall Tales 02-03-2012, 07:56 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 5,276
Posted By Doc Sarvis
My wife's poodle/daschaund mix is named Tucker....

My wife's poodle/daschaund mix is named Tucker. We should have named him Ellis, the pronunciation of LS, which is short for Little Sh**.
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 02-02-2012, 05:29 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 9,328
Posted By Doc Sarvis
I know that Subuaru and Volvo require...

I know that Subuaru and Volvo require dealership's technicians be graduates of a two-year technical training program, and both companies require each technician to attend week-long training seminars...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 02-02-2012, 08:57 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 9,328
Posted By Doc Sarvis
Working at the aforementioned dealership service...

Working at the aforementioned dealership service department for two years I saw many horror stories resulting from people trying to save a few dollars. One local discount repair shop filled Subaru...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 02-02-2012, 08:13 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 9,328
Posted By Doc Sarvis
Or maybe they were just busier when you brought...

Or maybe they were just busier when you brought in your Jeep.;)
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 02-02-2012, 07:51 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 9,328
Posted By Doc Sarvis
I cannot vouch for how Ford does business, but...

I cannot vouch for how Ford does business, but having worked at a Volvo/Subuaru service department recently I can say that statement is not true for those two companies. Volvo and Subaru both pay...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 01-28-2012, 10:17 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 6,829
Posted By Doc Sarvis
No problem, Shelly. Glad you made it home safely....

No problem, Shelly. Glad you made it home safely. We'll be waiting patiently for pics. What times does the Sun rise in your area?
Forum: General Chat 01-28-2012, 10:10 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,724
Posted By Doc Sarvis
Nice. If it works in a chair I might order one...

Nice. If it works in a chair I might order one for our bed at home. We could keep the house warmer in the day without the mattress getting too hot to sleep on.
Forum: General Chat 01-28-2012, 07:56 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,724
Posted By Doc Sarvis
Wow Camilla, that chair would be perfect for...

Wow Camilla, that chair would be perfect for playing dominoes on cold nights. I could have used it while camping with some friends Thanksgiving weekend.

Now someone needs to market an air...
Forum: General Chat 01-28-2012, 06:35 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,724
Posted By Doc Sarvis
Insulated boots, SmartWool socks, long underwear,...

Insulated boots, SmartWool socks, long underwear, fleece lined jeans, fleece jacket, fleece cap that covers my ears, and fleece gloves. If that doesn't work I put on a heavy coat over the jacket....
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 01-28-2012, 10:58 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 6,829
Posted By Doc Sarvis
This thread is useless without pictures!:D

This thread is useless without pictures!:D
Forum: General Chat 01-28-2012, 10:26 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,322
Posted By Doc Sarvis
Thanks. The default style is much easier on the...

Thanks. The default style is much easier on the eyes. The FGRV style is not only too bright, it is fugly. Now someone please change the time stamp text to white so we can read it.
Forum: Hi, I am.... 01-27-2012, 08:28 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,639
Posted By Doc Sarvis
Cathy and everyone else, I just checked the Big...

Cathy and everyone else, I just checked the Big Bend NP website, and the road to Chisos Basin is restricted to travel trailers under 20 feet, not 22 feet as I thought. Actually, the NPS recommends,...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 01-26-2012, 10:02 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,639
Posted By Doc Sarvis
Thanks Greg. Terlingua is one of my favorite...

Thanks Greg. Terlingua is one of my favorite places. The park service recommends 22-foot or smaller trailers for the Chisos Basin CG because the road is steep and has many switchbacks. The spaces are...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 01-16-2012, 09:49 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,216
Posted By Doc Sarvis
Welcome, Mary. I'm new here too. Keep us posted...

Welcome, Mary. I'm new here too. Keep us posted about your trailer. I'm always looking for info. Some friends of mine own a Casita and love it.
Forum: Hobbies & Passions 01-10-2012, 08:41 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,960
Posted By Doc Sarvis
David, my telescope is an 8-inch Dobsonian. The...

David, my telescope is an 8-inch Dobsonian. The dome on the left in the photo houses a 16-inch telescope. The domes on the mountain in the background house 72-inch and 107-inch telescopes. I have...
Forum: Hobbies & Passions 01-09-2012, 04:22 PM
Replies: 526
Views: 71,699
Posted By Doc Sarvis
Thank you, but keep in mind I am a 56-year-old...

Thank you, but keep in mind I am a 56-year-old junior with 25 years photograph experience. Not exactly a rookie.
Forum: Hobbies & Passions 01-09-2012, 07:50 AM
Replies: 526
Views: 71,699
Posted By Doc Sarvis
I took the Crashing Wave photo at Pt. Lobos St....

I took the Crashing Wave photo at Pt. Lobos St. Park in California. The rock in the photo is about 50 feet tall and the waves were making it disappear. I was standing on a cliff top about 75 feet...
Forum: Hobbies & Passions 01-08-2012, 10:06 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,960
Posted By Doc Sarvis
Unfortunately I won't be able to make it to TSP...

Unfortunately I won't be able to make it to TSP this year. I'd love to, but I have classes and all the other headaches that come with being a college student. As for fitting my astronomy gear, I have...
Forum: Hobbies & Passions 01-08-2012, 09:46 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,960
Posted By Doc Sarvis
Glad to see some other stargazers here. I'm...

Glad to see some other stargazers here. I'm active in the Austin Astronomical Society and have helped with the public viewing nights at the McDonald Observatory visitor center. One reason I want a...
Forum: Hobbies & Passions 01-08-2012, 09:38 PM
Replies: 526
Views: 71,699
Posted By Doc Sarvis
I have spent several hours looking at the photos...

I have spent several hours looking at the photos in the thread and I have to say there are some breathtakingly beautiful photographs here. For those who missed my introduction thread, I have been a...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 01-08-2012, 09:22 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 9,328
Posted By Doc Sarvis
I bought an F150 Ecoboost last week. I shopped...

I bought an F150 Ecoboost last week. I shopped smaller trucks, but they just did not meet my needs. The new smaller trucks with V6 engines get worse mileage than my F150 EB, and are just as...
Forum: Jokes, Stories & Tall Tales 01-08-2012, 09:10 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,363
Posted By Doc Sarvis
Well, I think it is funny. Can't be certain of...

Well, I think it is funny. Can't be certain of course, but at least I'm not in the joke. And Chomsky is right: it is all in the delivery. :bow
Forum: Hi, I am.... 01-07-2012, 07:22 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,639
Posted By Doc Sarvis
Good catch Alf. I've corrected my original post. ...

Good catch Alf. I've corrected my original post.

Love your setup. The matching stripes are a nice touch.

SherryNPaul, the Mini Cooper is a hoot to drive. Every bit as quick as the truck, and...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 01-06-2012, 09:26 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,639
Posted By Doc Sarvis
I've been a pro photographer off and on for 25...

I've been a pro photographer off and on for 25 years. I'm now semi-retired and returned to college (in my mid 50s) to get a degree in photo communications. I'll check out the hobbies forum. Thanks...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 01-06-2012, 08:21 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,639
Posted By Doc Sarvis
The Ecoboost is what sold me on the truck, Donna....

The Ecoboost is what sold me on the truck, Donna. Even with the 3.15 gears in the rear axle the truck is quick and has an 8500 pound towing capacity. I think the truck will pull a Casita or similar...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 01-06-2012, 08:10 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,639
Posted By Doc Sarvis
Got the TV, researching FBGRVs

My wife and I bought a 2011 Ford F150 Ecoboost last week and are now saving our pennies for a lightweight travel trailer. I ran across this site a couple of days ago and have gleaned some excellent...
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