To Our Fearless Leader at DVinfo.net

Lorinda Norton · March 17th, 2006, 12:38 AM

Dylan,

So you’re leaving for Africa on Monday? I’d tell you to behave, but that just wouldn’t be fair. So, how’s this:

Have a great time, shoot well, and come back home to us safe and sound. We need you!

You'll be missed, dear one. But you'll check in on us once in a while? :)

Dylan Couper · March 17th, 2006, 09:03 AM

Thanks Lorinda! :)

Yup, I leave Monday. I'll be spending the weekend packing and learning the new gear. Just picked up a Sennheiser G2 wireless system from our sponsor www.dvestore.com so I've got to learn that, and finish familliarizing myself with the HVX200. The last week has been crazy, from working on shotlists, to getting a bunch of immunizations from cholera to anti-Rhino medication. Hopefully though, the weekend should be less stressed. Hah. :)

While I'm away, I'll leave it up to Rob Lohman and the DVC veterans to answer any questions people might have. If in doubt, play it by ear. I don't know if or how often I'll be checking in, but I should have some email capabilities. Note to contestants, please post questions here rather than emailing me! That way everybody learns and they get answered faster.

Brian McKay · March 17th, 2006, 09:11 AM

Good Morning Dylan:

Have a good time be safe and enjoy. Gather lots of memories so in future years you can "Reflect" on the whole experience.

Brian

K. Forman · March 17th, 2006, 09:39 AM

Hey! Dylaaaaaaaan! Where are you going in Africa? What are you going to be shooting? Maybe get a shot for me while you are there? Huh huh?

Edward Slonaker · March 17th, 2006, 09:42 AM

Have a safe trip, there and back, Dylan!! Get LOTS of footage (you can never have too much). And most of all....

HAVE FUN!!!

Greg Boston · March 17th, 2006, 09:49 AM

Now Dylan, I know you like to nip at the bottle a bit so just remember one thing. That rhino is a lot tougher than he looks. Don't try to wrestle him.

Seriously....have fun and enjoy the experience. I hope the HVX will reward you with some priceless memories on P2.

-gb-

Mike Teutsch · March 17th, 2006, 10:12 AM

Dylan,

Whiskey=yes Bourbon=yes Beer=yes

Water=NO!

Enjoy!

Mike

Pete Bauer · March 17th, 2006, 12:34 PM

Dylan,

The CDC has a great resource called "The Yellow Book" that is essential reading for anyone going to a new part of the globe:

http://www.cdc.gov/travel/yb/index.htm

Have used it for years as a paper volume, then an online PDF. But now that they've updated it to be an interactive website to give you custom information about your travel needs, it ROCKS.

We really don't want misfortune to befall you...who else can we pick on so mercilessly if you don't come back!!!

K. Forman · March 17th, 2006, 12:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pete Bauer

Dylan,

The CDC has a great resource called "The Yellow Book" that is essential reading for anyone going to a new part of the globe:

http://www.cdc.gov/travel/yb/index.htm

Have used it for years as a paper volume, then an online PDF. But now that they've updated it to be an interactive website to give you custom information about your travel needs, it ROCKS.

We really don't want misfortune to befall you...who else can we pick on so mercilessly if you don't come back!!!

I would vote on taking the paper version... if you get dysentary, at least the paper will come in handy ;)

Bradley L Marlow · March 17th, 2006, 12:55 PM

Hey Dylan,

Have a wonderful time! I'll bet there will be some incredible sights and sounds in Africa. May your visit be both fruitful and inspiring!

Best wishes~
Bradley

lol Keith...good point!

Rob Lohman · March 18th, 2006, 06:48 AM

As Dylan pointed out, I'll be helping everyone out on DVC while Dylan is away. If you need to contact me private send an e-mail to the address in my signature below.

Now go make a great movie!

Dylan Couper · March 19th, 2006, 09:57 AM

I'll be checking back once before I leave tomorrow, but with so much more packing and prep to do, I'm officially handing the keys over to Rob now.

Cheers and good luck to everyone!

Dylan

Sean McHenry · March 27th, 2006, 03:12 PM

Reminds me of an old Grouch joke -

I once shot an Elephant in my pajamas. How he got in my pajamas I'll never know.

Here's hoping Dylan finds an elephant in his pajamas. Oh my. That didn't come out right did it?

Sean McHenry

Mike Teutsch · March 27th, 2006, 06:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sean McHenry

Reminds me of an old Grouch joke -

I once shot an Elephant in my pajamas. How he got in my pajamas I'll never know.

Here's hoping Dylan finds an elephant in his pajamas. Oh my. That didn't come out right did it?

Sean McHenry

Thought you were talking about me for a minute, but it is Groucho not Grouch! I haven't shot a frame yet!

Mike

Sean McHenry · March 28th, 2006, 09:06 AM

Yeah, I'm great at typos. Bandaid on the finger isn't helping either.

See ya at the finish line.

Sean

March 17th, 2006, 12:38 AM	#1
Lorinda Norton Wrangler Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Southwest Idaho, USA Posts: 3,066	To Our Fearless Leader Dylan, So you’re leaving for Africa on Monday? I’d tell you to behave, but that just wouldn’t be fair. So, how’s this: Have a great time, shoot well, and come back home to us safe and sound. We need you! You'll be missed, dear one. But you'll check in on us once in a while? :) __________________ Lorinda

March 17th, 2006, 09:03 AM	#2
Dylan Couper Wrangler Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Vancouver, British Columbia Posts: 8,314	Thanks Lorinda! :) Yup, I leave Monday. I'll be spending the weekend packing and learning the new gear. Just picked up a Sennheiser G2 wireless system from our sponsor www.dvestore.com so I've got to learn that, and finish familliarizing myself with the HVX200. The last week has been crazy, from working on shotlists, to getting a bunch of immunizations from cholera to anti-Rhino medication. Hopefully though, the weekend should be less stressed. Hah. :) While I'm away, I'll leave it up to Rob Lohman and the DVC veterans to answer any questions people might have. If in doubt, play it by ear. I don't know if or how often I'll be checking in, but I should have some email capabilities. Note to contestants, please post questions here rather than emailing me! That way everybody learns and they get answered faster. __________________ Need to rent camera gear in Vancouver BC? Check me out at camerarentalsvancouver.com

March 17th, 2006, 09:39 AM	#4
K. Forman Capt. Quirk Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Middle of the woods in Georgia Posts: 3,596	Hey! Dylaaaaaaaan! Where are you going in Africa? What are you going to be shooting? Maybe get a shot for me while you are there? Huh huh? __________________ www.SmokeWagonLeather.us

March 17th, 2006, 09:42 AM	#5
Edward Slonaker Major Player Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Hell's 6 acres in S. Texas Posts: 203	Have a safe trip, there and back, Dylan!! Get LOTS of footage (you can never have too much). And most of all.... HAVE FUN!!! __________________ Edward Slonaker El Pilon Productions San Patricio, Texas www.elpilon.com

March 17th, 2006, 10:12 AM	#7
Mike Teutsch Inner Circle Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Port St. Lucie, Florida Posts: 2,614	Don't drink the water! Dylan, Whiskey=yes Bourbon=yes Beer=yes Water=NO! Enjoy! Mike __________________ Chapter one, line one. The BH.

March 17th, 2006, 09:11 AM	#3
Brian McKay Major Player Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Rankin Inlet, Nunavut Canada Posts: 289	Good Morning Dylan: Have a good time be safe and enjoy. Gather lots of memories so in future years you can "Reflect" on the whole experience. Brian

March 17th, 2006, 09:49 AM	#6
Greg Boston Wrangler Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: DFW area, TX Posts: 6,117 Images: 1	Now Dylan, I know you like to nip at the bottle a bit so just remember one thing. That rhino is a lot tougher than he looks. Don't try to wrestle him. Seriously....have fun and enjoy the experience. I hope the HVX will reward you with some priceless memories on P2. -gb-

March 17th, 2006, 12:34 PM	#8
Pete Bauer Wrangler Join Date: May 2003 Location: Eagle River, AK Posts: 4,100	Dylan, The CDC has a great resource called "The Yellow Book" that is essential reading for anyone going to a new part of the globe: http://www.cdc.gov/travel/yb/index.htm Have used it for years as a paper volume, then an online PDF. But now that they've updated it to be an interactive website to give you custom information about your travel needs, it ROCKS. We really don't want misfortune to befall you...who else can we pick on so mercilessly if you don't come back!!! __________________ Pete Bauer The most beautiful thing we can experience is the mysterious. It is the source of all true art and science. Albert Einstein Trying to solve a DV mystery? You may find the answer behind the SEARCH function ... or be able to join a discussion already in progress!

March 17th, 2006, 12:55 PM	#10
Bradley L Marlow Major Player Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Central Wyoming Posts: 484	Hey Dylan, Have a wonderful time! I'll bet there will be some incredible sights and sounds in Africa. May your visit be both fruitful and inspiring! Best wishes~ Bradley lol Keith...good point!

March 18th, 2006, 06:48 AM	#11
Rob Lohman RED Code Chef Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Holland Posts: 12,514	As Dylan pointed out, I'll be helping everyone out on DVC while Dylan is away. If you need to contact me private send an e-mail to the address in my signature below. Now go make a great movie! __________________ Rob Lohman, visuar@iname.com DV Info Wrangler & RED Code Chef Join the DV Challenge \| Lady X Search DVinfo.net for quick answers \| Buy from the best: DVinfo.net sponsors

March 19th, 2006, 09:57 AM	#12
Dylan Couper Wrangler Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Vancouver, British Columbia Posts: 8,314	I'll be checking back once before I leave tomorrow, but with so much more packing and prep to do, I'm officially handing the keys over to Rob now. Cheers and good luck to everyone! Dylan __________________ Need to rent camera gear in Vancouver BC? Check me out at camerarentalsvancouver.com

March 27th, 2006, 03:12 PM	#13
Sean McHenry Trustee Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Hilliard, Ohio Posts: 1,193	Reminds me of an old Grouch joke - I once shot an Elephant in my pajamas. How he got in my pajamas I'll never know. Here's hoping Dylan finds an elephant in his pajamas. Oh my. That didn't come out right did it? Sean McHenry __________________ ‘I don’t know what I’m doing, and I’m shooting on D.V.’ - my hero - David Lynch http://www.DeepBlueEdit.com

March 28th, 2006, 09:06 AM	#15
Sean McHenry Trustee Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Hilliard, Ohio Posts: 1,193	Yeah, I'm great at typos. Bandaid on the finger isn't helping either. See ya at the finish line. Sean __________________ ‘I don’t know what I’m doing, and I’m shooting on D.V.’ - my hero - David Lynch http://www.DeepBlueEdit.com