Favorite Pictures in Russia

[Danno 1,228]

I don't know why but... I am having trouble posting a pic now, every time it shows

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Attachment space used 942.48k of 1000k>>>

says I only have room for 57.54k

it has been like this for a day or two, how do I clear away the 942.48k?

I don't even see any attachment... attached to the browse-upload thing.

[Jason-Sasha 1]

I don't know why but... I am having trouble posting a pic now, every time it shows

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Attachment space used 942.48k of 1000k>>>

says I only have room for 57.54k

it has been like this for a day or two, how do I clear away the 942.48k?

I don't even see any attachment... attached to the browse-upload thing.

Damn, I cant remember. Is this maybe your avatar? Or the profile pic? Something like that. from what I remember its easier to just open an account at photobucket.com and post your photos there. Then simply link them to this thread in your post. Been awhile since I did it, but I think that's how I did it. Guess I'll take some time this afternoon and finally post some pics from Russia that I have.

[Jason-Sasha 1]

So...wow! The amazing morphing thread. Wonder what page 5 is going to bring us!

Our Russian crowd is a crazy bunch! We seem compelled to morph any thread within this forum. Ah, well it keeps it interesting and definitely entertaining. 2 months ago this forum seemed pretty quiet. then a bunch of us started getting our NOA2s and this forum is coming back to life.

[slim 1,533]

the $hit paper in MREs is horrible. But trust me, you quickly become an artist. Most troops will tell you that its easier to use a few squares at a time, strategically patterned in your hand, so that you finish the job in one crescent-turned swipe. Perhaps that's too much info Haha. Damn MREs. Hope I never see one of those again!

No, this is too much info. (I actually typed it up yesterday and then re-read it saying to myself, "that's too much info.")

One of my supervisors, who was a crusty old guy that was in the military "back when Christ was a corporal" told me the best way to use that MRE $hit paper was to fold it in half diagonally and then tear off a little hole in the middle. "But don't throw that middle piece away, you're going to need it later."

"Ok, Sarge."

"So you've got this little square piece of TP with the hole in the middle. What you do is stick your thumb through the hole and then stick it all way up in your (***CENSORED***) and wiggle it around and then pull it out, kind of like how you you'd clean your rifle with a cleaning patch. Pull the rod and the patch from the bore to the muzzle and it's all clean. Same thing with your thumb and that little square of TP. Works every time."

"Yeah, but why did I save that little middle piece that I ripped off?"

"Oh, that little middle piece. You use that to clean under your thumbnail when you're done. Now you see why it's so important to keep that little piece?"

(The horrible part of all of this is this is actually a true story that was told to me at Thumrait Air Base in the Sultanate of Oman, circa 1998.)

[slim 1,533]

I'm sure Nadya can't wait to hear this one.

Or, for brownie (no pun intended... well, OK, maybe a little) points, maybe you could have your dad tell her the whole story in Russian!

[Chuckles 0]

I like this thread, and wish I had better pictures to contribute. But I am not a good photographer, and I don't have anything worth uploading. I have some photos with a story behind them... but that is about it.

Perhaps though, someone can tell me what this is. We took this photo in Moscow near Red Square, close to the WW2 memorial (with the eternal flame thingy). It looks like an old wall or something. Anyone actually know what it is? I didn't know, my wife didn't know, and the people we were with didn't know.

[Igor&Elina 0]

I like this thread, and wish I had better pictures to contribute. But I am not a good photographer, and I don't have anything worth uploading. I have some photos with a story behind them... but that is about it.

Perhaps though, someone can tell me what this is. We took this photo in Moscow near Red Square, close to the WW2 memorial (with the eternal flame thingy). It looks like an old wall or something. Anyone actually know what it is? I didn't know, my wife didn't know, and the people we were with didn't know.

It's a grotto called "Ruins." Constructed in 1841 by architect Bove. At different times it used to be an outdoor orchestra pit or an outdoor cafe.

[Danno 1,228]

I don't know why but... I am having trouble posting a pic now, every time it shows

<<Select a file

Attachment space used 942.48k of 1000k>>>

says I only have room for 57.54k

it has been like this for a day or two, how do I clear away the 942.48k?

I don't even see any attachment... attached to the browse-upload thing.

At the top of the page click on "My controls" then on the left hand Menu you'll see an "Options" heading. Under that is a link for managing your attachments. You'll have to remove some pics there.

The amount of space they give you on these boards is ridiculously small, which is why I usually use Flickr and then just link to here.

Wow, that was a big help Mox, I was under the impression that once a pic was posted...it was out there for ever but it appears one can delete them when you want, on the downside, like you said 1000k is nothing.

thanks

[CarlosAndSveta 808]

In May of 2007 I visited Russia to meet my fiancee. As part of my visit we went on a 13 day Volga River cruise. One of the stops was the city of Nizhniy Novgorod which we visited on May 9th. My favorite picture was taken on that day at the pedestrian mall. I took a picture of a statue on the pedestrian mall and did not really notice the couple that was sitting on the bench next to the statue. Only afterwards did I notice that the old man was wearing all of his military ribbons and medals and that his wife was so short that her feet did not touch the ground while she was sitting on the bench.

[slim 1,533]

I like this thread, and wish I had better pictures to contribute. But I am not a good photographer, and I don't have anything worth uploading. I have some photos with a story behind them... but that is about it.

Perhaps though, someone can tell me what this is. We took this photo in Moscow near Red Square, close to the WW2 memorial (with the eternal flame thingy). It looks like an old wall or something. Anyone actually know what it is? I didn't know, my wife didn't know, and the people we were with didn't know.

We have one of those too. It's kind of a peculiar place but very neat because it's a modern spot mixed in with a very old place. Definitely a good spot for photos.

I probably don't have to tell most here that May 9 is Victory Day, the day Russia celebrates their victory over Germany. He's got a rose in his hand, so they're undoubtedly headed to a memorial. Very touching photo.

Amazing what can come of an "accidental" photo. I have a few where I was attempting to photograph one thing and only later did I realize the "money shot" was something in the background, something that I didn't even notice until later. Agreed, very touching photo.

[Neonred 3,948]

Love the purse Slim, but I think it's a little too much for your outfit!

Edited January 20, 2008 by Neonred

[Danno 1,228]

Love the purse Slim, but I think it's a little too much for your outfit!

You beat me to the comment

[Kazan' Tiger 1]

Hey, I'll come to Slim's defense. Real men carrying those in Russia! Well, wait, not quite that colour. I guess I'm with the other guys!

Love the purse Slim, but I think it's a little too much for your outfit!

You beat me to the comment

[slim 1,533]

A lot of guys were carrying purses so I thought "when in Rome...."

Actually, I was "momentarily" holding Elena's purse for her (why do women find the need to lug around 12 pounds of unnecessary ####### and then complain about it being too heavy?) and my buddy just happened to "accidentally" snap several photos of me with this fabulous bag.

In all actuality, if I were going to lug 12 pounds of ####### around all day, there would be some pretty cool $#!T in that bag. Can you imagine if we, as guys, had the freedom to carry a big bag around all day long and get away with it? Women have some make-up a few tampons, maybe some wet-naps and then a few IDs and credit cards. Guys' bags would be like MacGuyver! "Yeah, I've got some cheese poofs, a Leatherman tool, a pocket PC, a flask, a couple of cigars, a Rambo knife, some toilet paper, a bottle of water, some band-aids and some aspirin, sunscreen, chapstick, a sewing kit, and about 38 ft. of rope. Who gives a f--k if my bag's pink?"

[Kazan' Tiger 1]

You two are making me laugh!

My year in Kazan', I went out and bought a black leather "purse". It really was useful. Kept my passport, knife, flashlight, pocket Russian/English book, our three huge house keys that weighted as much as 15 of ours here, some extra bags for groceries, and few other interesting items.

In all actuality, if I were going to lug 12 pounds of ####### around all day, there would be some pretty cool $#!T in that bag. Can you imagine if we, as guys, had the freedom to carry a big bag around all day long and get away with it? Women have some make-up a few tampons, maybe some wet-naps and then a few IDs and credit cards. Guys' bags would be like MacGuyver! "Yeah, I've got some cheese poofs, a Leatherman tool, a pocket PC, a flask, a couple of cigars, a Rambo knife, some toilet paper, a bottle of water, some band-aids and some aspirin, sunscreen, chapstick, a sewing kit, and about 38 ft. of rope. Who gives a f--k if my bag's pink?"

Duct tape, pie, swiss army knife, electric screwdriver, GPS, propelyne torch, bailing wire, some blank CD's, wooden stakes (for vampires), shoe laces, more duct tape, more pie, and a can of primer.

Actually I think man purses could be a reality. They just need to make them look like tool belts you sling over your shoulder. And then it's payback time. "Hey honey, can you hold my purse? It's getting a little heavy. Hold on, lemme get my pie out first..."