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ooh and we're on the same tour ..I may need to quiz you !

Thanks both for the advice it's been really helpful

Until recently, I hadn't bothered to process my RAW files as I preferred to have more "natural" images until I started to use Picasa as a more functional tool rather than just for importing. The Nikon NX software seems fairly basic so I've started to look at both Adobe Light Room and Adobe Photoshop. I'm quite interested in Light Room which imports & catalogues files in addition to having some useful photo editing functions such as spot removal & noise reduction. It also costs alot less than CS5 and the Elements range . I was wondering what software other people use,and whether you'd use Light Room as stand alone software

HOW MUCH ???? I got £168 for an annual !!

:air_kiss: I Luv U :air_kiss:

but we have Ian Curruthers so this should counteract "the Hordle Shield"

Pretty much sounds as though we'll all be there

Cool, I'll head over on the 30th

<happy dancing> main flights booked........is everyone on T4 arriving a day early ?

Have been looking for AZ flights today along with others.. The cost is in leaving the UK which was the same issue last year :0( Also stitched up by the Olympics

ESTA's run out, Passport has 4 months left on it , Insurance about to expire , no flights or hotels booked and the MOT runs out while I'm in the US...time to come out of hibernation and get a wriggle on :wallbash:

Hi Guys, sorry but I'm pulling out..see you in the US

I had an annual Walkabout policy last year and it was an extra £30 on the price of a single trip policy so felt it was worth it for a chase holiday and the AZ trip.

I'll take that anytime!!! although I'll be in the car and let the remote release which I originally refused to buy (until I was dragged to a camera shop in AZ!!) do all the work! 3 weeks of Stormchase heaven....happy happy days!

Kinda have to agree with Paul's point I picked up a trigger for Arizona last year and got very excited when my camera kept clicking away in the field , only to find very few lightening in my shots when I uploaded them. On the plus side I did get some cracking shots I probably wouldn't have normally taken so may still find some space in my bag this year for it

Hi Lewis , Almost there I'm just not sure I want to give up chasing in 2013 to go. I suspect however my mini trip to AZ in May will result in a deposit being paid !!

Reed Timmer apparently confirmed the series was cancelled earlier this month at a convention. But could be chinese whispers as he was also quoted saying that he wouldn't be appearing in the next season

At least you weren't alone in the 4 State hangover, it's probably the most memorable one I'll ever have......I was most greatful for the 3 Maccy D Frozen Strawberry Lemonades that day!

Thanks All for a fun night . It's good to read I wasn't alone with my hangover !

Chapter 11 basically means the company can still operate normally without paying it's debts (for the short term) and given that AA have confirmed in the news they are committed to the new fleet I would take it as a sign that they have a cash flow problem, which is why they need to need re organise and cut costs. Flights should continue but If anything prices may go up more to a BA level and they'll cut the less profitable routes. The problem that made me take note was the amount of staff attrition which suggests a managerial issue so I don't think there is a real need to worry about our flights to the US next year

It's actually the parent company that's filed for Chapter 11, given that AA put an order in for 460 new planes in July I can see the reason for panic in some quarters although would assume there's still some $ in the bank. I'd also be surprised if there wasn't some kind of rescue package put into place as they have some major hubs in Chicago, Dallas etc which if AA went bust would be badly affected economically. Doshwise those who have bought flights with a credit card should be covered if AA go bust and can't fly you out....

Hi Ian, you've missed out Tony (the ole man) but he's only a definately maybe as he has a work deadline

Tony (my other half) is a maybe, it's work dependent so will either show up on the night or not

LOL, I'd forgotten about that ..we were just spoilt for storms on that trip <sigh>

Liverpool St is awesome for me as it's stumbling distance to the train ... no preference for me on dates as should be around