Saturday 31 May 2008
There's an issue with the larger video clips....
...in that if for example the internet connection is lost, even for a few seconds, the upload is halted and won't restart. Therefore, for the moment, it makes sense to keep the video size around 15 Mb which is about 15 minutes upload time (for me, with a ruddy slow 1.1 Mbs per minute speed)...
Sorry about lack of posts....
...for Friday, just got back from Able's Birthday Bash at Buckland. Really good do and everyone had a smashing time, thanks Karen for a terrific evening...though the achilles has gone again...can't think why....Winfield and Hovel Annie assisted me to my chariot, nodding sadly. Lovely to see Ballpoint and we are still trying to persuade her to come along for a couple of our hashes.
We'll get the downdowns from the Rising Sun later today......yes, really! Sorry again.
Friday 30 May 2008
Thursday 29 May 2008
We've probably survived...
...and going to pub lad now......back later and must try the new software package.....you might just like it (unless you're the one in the picture)........
PC CRASH.....
We've gone down big time here at CRUISEDOG TOWERS....getting this message off quick before internet connection goes again.....having to reinstall drivers....hope to be on later....if it works....
Wednesday 28 May 2008
One Million Years B.C. (1966)....a Bluebell video
...and the very bad news is that this is a preview vid clip taken from a Bluebell slot coming up soon....
Our third virgin.....
...seen here negotiating a stile is Martine who heard about us from Rearender...she had to be up for work at 5 am the following morning, so her stay in the pub was somewhat short-lived....but I think she enjoyed the run as her last words were: "Just wait until I see Julie (Rearender)......."
Two of our virgins....
...out and about on the trail....it's Ronnie in the front and I'm sorry, didn't catch 'Thunderbirds are Go' name...they both saw our Hash from Broadhempston (Monks Retreat) the previous week and came along to see what it was all about.....they were a little dazed and bemused in the pub later, but I hope we made you welcome and if you recover from the shock, we may see you again....!
Blogger down in early hours of...
..this morning, so no uploads possible....I'll attempt to get Bluebell on a little later but I'm busy with rushing some Hash Notes for 'The Bugle' through to 'he who must be obeyed' at a certain 'Metcalfe's Estate Agents' somewhere in Torquay....it's Manpig's fault, the silly boy got his 'words' in early from the 26th and now I'm the only one 'missing'.....sigh
Tuesday 27 May 2008
Just got back in....
....more video clips from the Rising Sun en routey.....there's an awful lot of you out there, I don't want any trouble now.....and there is a persistent rumour going round that Bluebell will be on air in the early hours.....
Had a bit of trouble uploading....
...hence only 5 clips in 78 mins.....plenty more later today after I've had some shuteye....
And there's been a request (only one, but I'm easily encouraged) for Bluebell to give a short address...no, you fools, NOT a short dress.....of the hash at the Rising Sun for those who couldn't attend.....she'll consider it...if the fee is right....
*I hope you appreciate the trouble I've gone to making the video screen larger...
Just got back....
...about 50 odd video clips taken on a good night at the Rising Sun.....starting processing now and drying out at the same time.....
Monday 26 May 2008
DIRECTIONS TO THE RISING SUN
From Exeter: On the A38, pass the A383 junction for Newton Abbot. About 3 miles further on, at Alston Cross, take the Woodland and Denbury turning left. Continue past Parkers farm for a further 1½ miles. The Rising Sun is on the left.
Sunday 25 May 2008
TESTING MAXIMUM VIDEO DISPLAY SIZE
It's possible we can increase some video window sizes ..... experimenting......
*Apparently we can now increase dramatically the window size....see 'A 'WHODUNNIT'' video at the bottom of this page.....I wonder if I can make them 'FULL SCREEN' ......
**Well, actually we can make video windows full screen, but the downside is that the grain in the film or pixellation becomes evident thus negating the benefits of enlargement. So for practical purposes, the A 'whodunnit' video is the largest we should go.
***The standard Blogger upload window size is approx 11 X 7cms....the maximum size to avoid overlapping the right hand sidebar is approx 15 X 9cms (same as header video)... If the template will take it (subject to crashing if you interfere too much with the html) we'll experiment with larger size windows from next week...no promises now, but we'll risk it (and go as a biscuit...)
And now especially for Flip Flop.....
Exeter are in possession and seemingly well in control here...but....
...Torquay's full back comes in hard...
...and Exeter's star striker is robbed...
...what the hell happened then?
..Exeter's star striker recovers brilliantly though...
Pottsie's going for it....video May 19th
Downdown BIG Badge for the the Great Hash God and with the restraints of driving removed by enforcibly enlisting Winfield, Pottsie only 'as a go 'Arry....(video specially enlarged for Pottsie)
