I received a catalog from Freestyle Photo a while back and finally got around to taking a look at it Saturday. It is primarily showcasing film products, alternative processes and instant film, both Polaroid and Fuji. I was aware that Fuji was still making instant film but didn't realize any type of Polaroid film was still available. They have several types of cameras for sale as well as both B&W and color film. One of the cameras they're selling is the SX-70. I about choked when I saw the asking price - $429.99! I can't imagine anyone buying one at that price. They're nice cameras but I wouldn't think they're much more than a novelty now. However, if anyone is looking for one, just so happens I've got a couple of them. Film is &18.99 for 8 exposures.
They also have some alternative process stuff I'm considering ordering - a tintype kit and glass plate negatives. I've got a big 4x5 box camera that was designed for glass plate negatives plus a field camera I could make them work in. I've been wanting to start doing some more photographic work for a while now. Maybe buy some glass plates or the tintype kit as well as some fresh chemistry for some traditional film work.
The weather lately has been a genuine pain in the ass. Saturday was cold and rainy. A little farther north they got snow. I went out in the afternoon and happened to go by the soccer field and those kids were out on the field while it was raining and about 40 degrees. They had to be miserable. Yesterday was decent. Sun came out and it warmed up in the afternoon. I did some stuff inside in the morning and then cut both the front and the back yard in the afternoon - figured I better do both front and back rather than on consecutive days like I normally do. Looks like more rain coming in the next few days. I want to get some work done in the garden and the yard but snow and frost warnings aren't very garden friendly.
I found a 5K run/walk fairly close by in about five weeks and a bicycle ride in about a month. I need to check with my running/cycling buddy and see if she's interested in one or the other or both. I need something specific to train for or I won't get off my duff and do anything.
However, I did do a little repair job one of my students brought in the other night. It was a bell mount in the shape of a lighthouse made of cast iron. I brazed it up - good grade of cast and welded nicely and then ran a gas welding demo for him and another student. Neither brazing or gas welding are in much demand these days but are skills every welder should have in his repertoire.
Only four more days at the college - I'll be glad when that's over. Definitely time to move on, plus, I don't have much free time working both jobs. You get to be my age, time becomes a very precious commodity.
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