Epinions Recent Reviews for afka_bob

Dalton Highway and Arctic Alaska

Wed, 11 Jun 2003 19:25:54 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author afka_bob - An Arctic Adventure, deferred Just about twenty years ago, the summer after I graduated fr...

another vote for a day trip to Montserrat

Mon, 19 May 2003 01:09:53 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author afka_bob - The Monastery of Montserrat near Barcelona

An important cultural, spiritual, and historical center in Catalonian Spain, the Benedictine monastery at Montserrat is located about 25 miles northwest of Barcelona and is accessible by car,...

Now I Can Kick the Film Habit -- Cold Turkey

Wed, 15 Jan 2003 16:46:49 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author afka_bob - A note to the reader:

This review has gotten pretty long and probably will get longer in the days and weeks ahead. To save you a little time (just a little – it isn’t hyperlinked) here is an outline/table of contents in case you want...

The pack is great, the store might be even better

Tue, 5 Nov 2002 19:55:53 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author afka_bob - The EMS 7000 (7000 cu. in.) internal frame pack is a true load monster that will carry anything you care to pack, and more than you can carry if you aren’t careful. These packs seem to get better and better, coming pretty durn close to the Big Name...

Great overnight pack, summer or winter

Tue, 5 Nov 2002 19:46:25 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author afka_bob - EMS's 2800LT (2800 cu. inches, long torso) is a frameless rucksack with a padded back that is long enough for folks with, uh, long torsos. It fits me with height to spare (I'm an inch over 6’) but a buddy of mine who is well over 6 feet complains...

Best little camera, no matter what the Minox nuts say

Tue, 5 Nov 2002 19:22:13 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author afka_bob - A quick run-down of why I love this camera:

· F/2.8 maximum aperture

· Shutter speeds: 1/1000 to 4 seconds

· 400 focusing steps mean sharp pictures from 14” to infinity

· focus and exposure lock for off-center subjects
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The best lunch in Kendall Square

Tue, 5 Nov 2002 19:01:55 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author afka_bob - This is usually a quick lunch spot during the work week, but I've eaten a liesurely dinner here, too.

The food: lots of pasta choices (chicken/ziti/broccoli, ravioli primavera, salmon and peas w/bowties in a cream sauce, lasagna, lots more);...

Fast, capable pocket camera

Tue, 5 Nov 2002 15:11:52 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author afka_bob - If you've decided that APS is right for you, this is a great little snapshooter.

The lack of a zoom is not all bad: batteries last longer, and it makes the f/2.8 maximum aperture possible. That f/2.8 is faster than most point-and-shoot...

versatile, solid tripod

Mon, 4 Nov 2002 17:13:15 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author afka_bob - I've used the same Slik U212 regularly for the past twelve years and it has held up well. I carry it everywhere, toss it in the trunk, use it in all weather and it works well.

The low-level adjustment is very handy, but it is tall enough that...

I want to like this place, and maybe I can

Sat, 7 Jul 2001 05:05:53 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author afka_bob - My original comments (please keep reading to the end):

Management's abominable treatment of staff (within customer earshot) is inexcusable. Just think how the owner must treat them OUT of customers' hearing.

The outside renovation...