I had forgotten the OSU clue, Wolf...that pretty much rules out being a spy. Ohioans are pretty easy to read (not like the crafty Minnesotans up here).

The janitor thing is intriguing, but his hands look pretty clean every time he waves at the camera. And he's not been wearing a mask or gloves, so he can't work for the P.O.

He does log on during the day, it seems, so he must have a computer. But he doesn't seem to wear glasses...so it's either contacts or he doesn't stare at the screen enough to mess up his vision.

Oh, this is fun. Poor MadridMan...I get the feeling he gets embarrassed easily (which means he's not an exotic dancer...but the no-shirt thing?).

Tara

OH MY GOD!!! THIS IS GETTING OUT OF CONTROL!!! We need to start a new thread or a whole new forum category: MADRID MAN: EMPLOYMENT ENIGMA.

Hey, hey now don't go making MM self-conscious about not wearing a t-shirt, ok?



PS -- I also have a job in which I can goof off and post during the day. Flexible travel schedule and a great boss. I also work on websites at night ... but I STILL have no clue as to mm's employment.

[ 11-29-2001: Message edited by: churrocaliente ]

What a fun and interesting thread! Thought it should be resurrected...

Any more thoughts on the photo idea - can we create this site-content our own and just provide the link here on the MM message board?

MM, would you want to create a new category - "Photographs". A little space to link the photos documenting our experiences...

Just a thought.

What a fun and interesting thread! Thought it should be resurrected...

Any more thoughts on the photo idea - can we create this site-content our own and just provide the link here on the MM message board?

MM, would you want to create a new category - "Photographs". A little space to link the photos documenting our experiences...

Just a thought.

Hi JJP!


I actually HAVE given it some more thought and have registered a new domain name PERFECT for such a "venture" (I won't tell you what it is just yet), but can't see this happening anytime soon. I have another website I'm developing as well as plans for additions/updates for MadridMan.com and on and on... Ugh. IF ONLY I could dedicate all my waking hours to doing this stuff I love so much and NOT have to work a REAL job. hehehe....

Unfortunately, I can't provide space on the MadridMan.com server -- it's nearly full as it is and photos take up a lot of space and new websites require time (and money) to put together.

As for a new category, I think I'd rather have people create threads in the "Spain Related Media" forum and direct people to sites which "house" their vacation photos of Spain.

I welcome more discussion on this topic. It's a good one. Thanks for bringing it back to the top, JJP! By the way, on my next trip to Madrid/Spain for Semana Santa (if it works out -- I'm having trouble redeeming my Frequent Flier miles with Delta -- desired dates NOT available. ARGH!! ), I hope to be equipped with a new, handy-dandy digital camera (still and video) -- I've been cursed with an expensive 35mm camera these past 3 years which only takes CRUMMY photos (but can't afford a new one) so they look even worse after being scanned. I'll have to "bite the bullet" (or take out a loan! ) and get something good for the nex trip.

Saludos, MadridMan

Totally understand the HD issue. Great, we can all use the "...Related Media" section.

I just bought Photoshop 6.0 - I'll have to check out the great advice from above to set up my little site of photos ... Anyone already do this and care to offer some tips or a heads-up - THANKS !!!

... ... ...

MM: Let us all know what you decide on for the digital camera (one of the new still/motion). Like you - because I like to do a lot of traveling - I'm also on a budget when I buy these expensive "little toys."

ANyone thought about (dare I say it) using Yahoo groups for a piccy gallery.
Yahooo gives me a healthy 30 megs in my briefcase, its easy to upload , well with DSL, it dont cost anything. And I think to make a group is easy too, I got picys of El escorial on http://photos.yahoo.com/pjti . I just dump my pictures so my family can see them easier than by emailing.

Just a thought, anyway yahoo groups cant compare with the MM site.

How does he do it ???

[ 01-21-2002: Message edited by: MadridMan ]

Desmo,

Except that the link said you didn't exist (just an error...) , this is a great idea. I think I'll still try to get my hands around Photoshop's options, but this should be a quick and easy short-cut!

Thanks

OOPs, I think somebody made a booboo. theres a *dot* too many on the url. Should be http://photos.yahoo.com/pjti

A lot of junk up there as I was in Uk at Xmas and scanned in piccys of my mispent youth and all my motorbikes.

Anyway I just use this to store my piccies, the I know where they are and can unload the camera.
Other members get the option of viewing as thumbnails and to view in slideshow, also full screen. This can a bit slow with big pics and 56k connection Uploading is easy if you use the yahho upload tool as it lets u dump all of your pictures in one hit, but more useful is the selective method. Once online they can be edited (enhanced) useful if like me you always send them in sideways mode round or deleted.
I did try a to make group but got some of it wrong. Basically we start a group, people log in as members. Members say "hey check out my pics at http://photos.yahoo.com/theirname and we rush off too their personal briefcase where they have up to 30 megs of high quality shots of this beautiful country. Tricky bit is they have to have yahho account, they need to upload the piccies and whats more we dont want to get bombarded porn from other users or sites. If you are interested anyone let me know and I'll try to get the control bit under control.

I'll post if I get it working. I think its esp-pics@yahoo.groups. have ta check,

Bye, its abeuatiful day in El Escorial

[ 01-21-2002: Message edited by: desmo ]

Ok Try This
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/esp-pics


It works ok now, take a look please, let me know.

[ 01-21-2002: Message edited by: desmo ]