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[revmaaatin]

--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "montequint" wrote:

> Rev would please contact off list? > > quint5542@... >

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[revmaaatin]

--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, Bogdan Swider wrote:

> > Anybody ride with binoculars in tank bag ? > > Bogdan > >

Bogdan, I carry a 8x Tasco in my tank bag (Wolfman Expedition, using the aft outter pocket) for sevearl years now, and use it often. It is not accessible right now so I don't know the objective size, however it is palm sized.) Very compact, and the price is right if they should get pinched. Their small size makes them reasonably accessible on short notice. The less expensive are NOT usually waterproof and should not be subjected to much extra moisture. If you watch Cabela's (Bargin Barn) or the refurbished/return centers of Pro-Bass Shop/Gander Mountain/REI etc, you might be able to find a set of compact bi-noc's for 1/2 price. (I did.) Some 20 years ago, I bought a set of Cabela's rubber armored binoc for hunting and they are still dry on the inside. They are easily 1/3 larger in size, so I don't carry them on the bike, even though the acutal optics are better. I am no expert, but what other have said, for wildlife/bird watching 6 or 8x power is plenty. 10X in the smaller glasses are difficult to stabilize and is very limiting in its field of view. Certainly 20x will require a tripod = not practical for motorbikes. If you do 'serious' birding-work and desire a wide view, a 10x50 would work. Several Chinese manufactures make some inexpensive optics. (No flames, please) When examing the glasses, focus the left optical using the center adjustment = moves both eyes, then fine-adjust the right lens for both eyes to be fully in focus. Move the binoc to several different objects and refocus using the center focus device. A better quality binoc will stay very close to focus on both lens as you make adjustments. A poor quality will drag and the right lens will constantly require adjustments when focal lengths are changed. HTH. revmaaatin. Oh, I don't think I would carry binoc's by the carry strap around my neck. just saying.

[D Critchley]

My wife bought me some Pentax 8 x 20 (or 22) years ago,and I would not trade them.. Assuming you want to use them in day-light, you don't need the light-gathering power of a 40 or 50 mm front optic, which is what makes the big ones so huge. I have used 12 power glasses in the past and I always had to find some kind of support to minimise the shake. The argument can be solved with a pair of Tasco variable power glasses , (I think that they go 6 or 7 to 24 power, with about a 22 or 24 mm front end). Of course when the KLR works its vibrational magic on them, you only put out $25 in the first place, so no need for a crying towel. My 2 cents, (or would have been except that Canada has stopped producing pennies now), DC DC

On 19/02/2013 09:55, CY wrote: > I was just looking at the local Sportsmans Warehouse. Birdwatchers use 6x40, 8x40 etc. Best manageable is 10 x 40 or 50. Bigger than a ten you have to use a tripod or lean against something, or take it easy on the caffeine. > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[mark ward]

CHINESE!! CHINESE!! How dare you Rev., Klr's are Japanese bikes, are you trying to start something, by Mixing things up???? I Strongly agree with the Price, over getting stolen issue, When I carry anything pricey, it is LOCKED in the Hard case or WITH ME AT ALL TIMES. My cane (walking stick) Hat, and even WD-40 & chaulk have been stolen of my bikes. Also interuped on person studing how my back pack was strapped on the back. SHE!! Looked and talked like a guilty person, (Eyes darting, as in what way to run.) as I RE-aproached the bike. 2 or more bikes, meen MORE EYES WATCHING them, Lone bikes more often messed with.

--- On Tue, 2/19/13, revmaaatin wrote: From: revmaaatin Subject: [DSN_KLR650] Re: Binoculars nklr To: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com Date: Tuesday, February 19, 2013, 8:37 PM --- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, Bogdan Swider wrote: > > Anybody ride with binoculars in tank bag ? > > Bogdan > > Bogdan, I carry a 8x Tasco in my tank bag (Wolfman Expedition, using the aft outter pocket) for sevearl years now, and use it often. It is not accessible right now so I don't know the objective size, however it is palm sized.) Very compact, and the price is right if they should get pinched. Their small size makes them reasonably accessible on short notice. The less expensive are NOT usually waterproof and should not be subjected to much extra moisture. If you watch Cabela's (Bargin Barn) or the refurbished/return centers of Pro-Bass Shop/Gander Mountain/REI etc, you might be able to find a set of compact bi-noc's for 1/2 price. (I did.) Some 20 years ago, I bought a set of Cabela's rubber armored binoc for hunting and they are still dry on the inside. They are easily 1/3 larger in size, so I don't carry them on the bike, even though the acutal optics are better. I am no expert, but what other have said, for wildlife/bird watching 6 or 8x power is plenty. 10X in the smaller glasses are difficult to stabilize and is very limiting in its field of view. Certainly 20x will require a tripod = not practical for motorbikes. If you do 'serious' birding-work and desire a wide view, a 10x50 would work. Several Chinese manufactures make some inexpensive optics. (No flames, please) When examing the glasses, focus the left optical using the center adjustment = moves both eyes, then fine-adjust the right lens for both eyes to be fully in focus. Move the binoc to several different objects and refocus using the center focus device. A better quality binoc will stay very close to focus on both lens as you make adjustments. A poor quality will drag and the right lens will constantly require adjustments when focal lengths are changed. HTH. revmaaatin. Oh, I don't think I would carry binoc's by the carry strap around my neck. just saying. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[RobertWichert]

Who was it who put a holster on the back rack? THAT was a good idea. Robert Wichert P.Eng. LEED AP BD&C +1 916 966 9060 FAX +1 916 966 9068 ===============================================

On 2/19/2013 12:55 PM, mark ward wrote: > > CHINESE!! CHINESE!! > How dare you Rev., Klr's are Japanese bikes, are you trying to start > something, by Mixing things up???? > > I Strongly agree with the Price, over getting stolen issue, When I > carry anything pricey, it is LOCKED in the Hard case or WITH ME AT ALL > TIMES. > > My cane (walking stick) Hat, and even WD-40 & chaulk have been stolen > of my bikes. > > Also interuped on person studing how my back pack was strapped on the > back. SHE!! Looked and talked like a guilty person, (Eyes darting, > as in what way to run.) as I RE-aproached the bike. > > 2 or more bikes, meen MORE EYES WATCHING them, Lone bikes more often > messed with. > --- On Tue, 2/19/13, revmaaatin mjearl4@... > > wrote: > > From: revmaaatin mjearl4@... > > Subject: [DSN_KLR650] Re: Binoculars nklr > To: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com > Date: Tuesday, February 19, 2013, 8:37 PM > > > > --- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com > , Bogdan Swider wrote: > > > > Anybody ride with binoculars in tank bag ? > > > > Bogdan > > > > > > Bogdan, > I carry a 8x Tasco in my tank bag (Wolfman Expedition, using the aft > outter pocket) for sevearl years now, and use it often. It is not > accessible right now so I don't know the objective size, however it is > palm sized.) Very compact, and the price is right if they should get > pinched. Their small size makes them reasonably accessible on short > notice. The less expensive are NOT usually waterproof and should not > be subjected to much extra moisture. > > If you watch Cabela's (Bargin Barn) or the refurbished/return centers > of Pro-Bass Shop/Gander Mountain/REI etc, you might be able to find a > set of compact bi-noc's for 1/2 price. (I did.) Some 20 years ago, I > bought a set of Cabela's rubber armored binoc for hunting and they are > still dry on the inside. They are easily 1/3 larger in size, so I > don't carry them on the bike, even though the acutal optics are better. > > I am no expert, but what other have said, for wildlife/bird watching 6 > or 8x power is plenty. 10X in the smaller glasses are difficult to > stabilize and is very limiting in its field of view. Certainly 20x > will require a tripod = not practical for motorbikes. > > If you do 'serious' birding-work and desire a wide view, a 10x50 would > work. > Several Chinese manufactures make some inexpensive optics. (No flames, > please) > > When examing the glasses, focus the left optical using the center > adjustment = moves both eyes, > then fine-adjust the right lens for both eyes to be fully in focus. > > Move the binoc to several different objects and refocus using the > center focus device. A better quality binoc will stay very close to > focus on both lens as you make adjustments. A poor quality will drag > and the right lens will constantly require adjustments when focal > lengths are changed. > > HTH. > revmaaatin. > > Oh, I don't think I would carry binoc's by the carry strap around my neck. > just saying. > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[mark ward]

Handle bars, I strap it to the handle bars. (In states I'm legal to carry in, if not, ALL is hidden, I do not want to give them a "reason to SEARCH" even Locked boxs.) Easy for them to see and looks Like I can grab the pistol easy. In reality it is either on my hip, or when "suited up" in ride pants My Coat pocket. I also keep an OLD leather hoster, on my truck dash.

--- On Tue, 2/19/13, RobertWichert wrote: From: RobertWichert Subject: Re: [DSN_KLR650] Re: Binoculars nklr To: "mark ward" Cc: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "revmaaatin" Date: Tuesday, February 19, 2013, 9:50 PM Who was it who put a holster on the back rack? THAT was a good idea. Robert Wichert P.Eng. LEED AP BD&C +1 916 966 9060 FAX +1 916 966 9068 =============================================== On 2/19/2013 12:55 PM, mark ward wrote: CHINESE!! CHINESE!! How dare you Rev., Klr's are Japanese bikes, are you trying to start something, by Mixing things up???? I Strongly agree with the Price, over getting stolen issue, When I carry anything pricey, it is LOCKED in the Hard case or WITH ME AT ALL TIMES. My cane (walking stick) Hat, and even WD-40 & chaulk have been stolen of my bikes. Also interuped on person studing how my back pack was strapped on the back. SHE!! Looked and talked like a guilty person, (Eyes darting, as in what way to run.) as I RE-aproached the bike. 2 or more bikes, meen MORE EYES WATCHING them, Lone bikes more often messed with. --- On Tue, 2/19/13, revmaaatin mjearl4@...> wrote: From: revmaaatin mjearl4@...> Subject: [DSN_KLR650] Re: Binoculars nklr To: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com Date: Tuesday, February 19, 2013, 8:37 PM --- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, Bogdan Swider wrote: > > Anybody ride with binoculars in tank bag ? > > Bogdan > > Bogdan, I carry a 8x Tasco in my tank bag (Wolfman Expedition, using the aft outter pocket) for sevearl years now, and use it often. It is not accessible right now so I don't know the objective size, however it is palm sized.) Very compact, and the price is right if they should get pinched. Their small size makes them reasonably accessible on short notice. The less expensive are NOT usually waterproof and should not be subjected to much extra moisture. If you watch Cabela's (Bargin Barn) or the refurbished/return centers of Pro-Bass Shop/Gander Mountain/REI etc, you might be able to find a set of compact bi-noc's for 1/2 price. (I did.) Some 20 years ago, I bought a set of Cabela's rubber armored binoc for hunting and they are still dry on the inside. They are easily 1/3 larger in size, so I don't carry them on the bike, even though the acutal optics are better. I am no expert, but what other have said, for wildlife/bird watching 6 or 8x power is plenty. 10X in the smaller glasses are difficult to stabilize and is very limiting in its field of view. Certainly 20x will require a tripod = not practical for motorbikes. If you do 'serious' birding-work and desire a wide view, a 10x50 would work. Several Chinese manufactures make some inexpensive optics. (No flames, please) When examing the glasses, focus the left optical using the center adjustment = moves both eyes, then fine-adjust the right lens for both eyes to be fully in focus. Move the binoc to several different objects and refocus using the center focus device. A better quality binoc will stay very close to focus on both lens as you make adjustments. A poor quality will drag and the right lens will constantly require adjustments when focal lengths are changed. HTH. revmaaatin. Oh, I don't think I would carry binoc's by the carry strap around my neck. just saying. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[Jeff Khoury]

My KLR is Thai. (According to the shipping label.) ...Ahh, Bangkok.... *sigh* -Jeff Khoury

----- Original Message ----- From: "mark ward" To: "DSN KLR650" DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com>, "revmaaatin" Sent: Tuesday, February 19, 2013 12:55:19 PM Subject: Re: [DSN_KLR650] Re: Binoculars nklr CHINESE!! CHINESE!! How dare you Rev., Klr's are Japanese bikes, are you trying to start something, by Mixing things up???? I Strongly agree with the Price, over getting stolen issue, When I carry anything pricey, it is LOCKED in the Hard case or WITH ME AT ALL TIMES. My cane (walking stick) Hat, and even WD-40 & chaulk have been stolen of my bikes. Also interuped on person studing how my back pack was strapped on the back. SHE!! Looked and talked like a guilty person, (Eyes darting, as in what way to run.) as I RE-aproached the bike. 2 or more bikes, meen MORE EYES WATCHING them, Lone bikes more often messed with. --- On Tue, 2/19/13, revmaaatin mjearl4@... > wrote: From: revmaaatin mjearl4@... > Subject: [DSN_KLR650] Re: Binoculars nklr To: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com Date: Tuesday, February 19, 2013, 8:37 PM --- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com , Bogdan Swider wrote: > > Anybody ride with binoculars in tank bag ? > > Bogdan > > Bogdan, I carry a 8x Tasco in my tank bag (Wolfman Expedition, using the aft outter pocket) for sevearl years now, and use it often. It is not accessible right now so I don't know the objective size, however it is palm sized.) Very compact, and the price is right if they should get pinched. Their small size makes them reasonably accessible on short notice. The less expensive are NOT usually waterproof and should not be subjected to much extra moisture. If you watch Cabela's (Bargin Barn) or the refurbished/return centers of Pro-Bass Shop/Gander Mountain/REI etc, you might be able to find a set of compact bi-noc's for 1/2 price. (I did.) Some 20 years ago, I bought a set of Cabela's rubber armored binoc for hunting and they are still dry on the inside. They are easily 1/3 larger in size, so I don't carry them on the bike, even though the acutal optics are better. I am no expert, but what other have said, for wildlife/bird watching 6 or 8x power is plenty. 10X in the smaller glasses are difficult to stabilize and is very limiting in its field of view. Certainly 20x will require a tripod = not practical for motorbikes. If you do 'serious' birding-work and desire a wide view, a 10x50 would work. Several Chinese manufactures make some inexpensive optics. (No flames, please) When examing the glasses, focus the left optical using the center adjustment = moves both eyes, then fine-adjust the right lens for both eyes to be fully in focus. Move the binoc to several different objects and refocus using the center focus device. A better quality binoc will stay very close to focus on both lens as you make adjustments. A poor quality will drag and the right lens will constantly require adjustments when focal lengths are changed. HTH. revmaaatin. Oh, I don't think I would carry binoc's by the carry strap around my neck. just saying. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[Jeff Khoury]

As far as theft goes, I've been pretty lucky I guess. The worst that has happened is that someone was playing with my Kaoko throttle lock and left it screwed down. Here in California, messing with someone's bike is a good way to get stabbed, so people stealing tidbits off bikes is a rarity - at least in my experience. They will, however, steal the whole thing - especially if it's a Japanese sportbike. You gotta chain those to a pole if you want to see them again. -Jeff Khoury

----- Original Message ----- From: "Jeff Khoury" To: "mark ward" Cc: "DSN KLR650" DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com>, "revmaaatin" Sent: Tuesday, February 19, 2013 4:10:32 PM Subject: Re: [DSN_KLR650] Re: Binoculars nklr My KLR is Thai. (According to the shipping label.) ...Ahh, Bangkok.... *sigh* -Jeff Khoury ----- Original Message ----- From: "mark ward" nomad59@... > To: "DSN KLR650" DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com >, "revmaaatin" mjearl4@... > Sent: Tuesday, February 19, 2013 12:55:19 PM Subject: Re: [DSN_KLR650] Re: Binoculars nklr CHINESE!! CHINESE!! How dare you Rev., Klr's are Japanese bikes, are you trying to start something, by Mixing things up???? I Strongly agree with the Price, over getting stolen issue, When I carry anything pricey, it is LOCKED in the Hard case or WITH ME AT ALL TIMES. My cane (walking stick) Hat, and even WD-40 & chaulk have been stolen of my bikes. Also interuped on person studing how my back pack was strapped on the back. SHE!! Looked and talked like a guilty person, (Eyes darting, as in what way to run.) as I RE-aproached the bike. 2 or more bikes, meen MORE EYES WATCHING them, Lone bikes more often messed with. --- On Tue, 2/19/13, revmaaatin mjearl4@... > wrote: From: revmaaatin mjearl4@... > Subject: [DSN_KLR650] Re: Binoculars nklr To: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com Date: Tuesday, February 19, 2013, 8:37 PM --- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com , Bogdan Swider wrote: > > Anybody ride with binoculars in tank bag ? > > Bogdan > > Bogdan, I carry a 8x Tasco in my tank bag (Wolfman Expedition, using the aft outter pocket) for sevearl years now, and use it often. It is not accessible right now so I don't know the objective size, however it is palm sized.) Very compact, and the price is right if they should get pinched. Their small size makes them reasonably accessible on short notice. The less expensive are NOT usually waterproof and should not be subjected to much extra moisture. If you watch Cabela's (Bargin Barn) or the refurbished/return centers of Pro-Bass Shop/Gander Mountain/REI etc, you might be able to find a set of compact bi-noc's for 1/2 price. (I did.) Some 20 years ago, I bought a set of Cabela's rubber armored binoc for hunting and they are still dry on the inside. They are easily 1/3 larger in size, so I don't carry them on the bike, even though the acutal optics are better. I am no expert, but what other have said, for wildlife/bird watching 6 or 8x power is plenty. 10X in the smaller glasses are difficult to stabilize and is very limiting in its field of view. Certainly 20x will require a tripod = not practical for motorbikes. If you do 'serious' birding-work and desire a wide view, a 10x50 would work. Several Chinese manufactures make some inexpensive optics. (No flames, please) When examing the glasses, focus the left optical using the center adjustment = moves both eyes, then fine-adjust the right lens for both eyes to be fully in focus. Move the binoc to several different objects and refocus using the center focus device. A better quality binoc will stay very close to focus on both lens as you make adjustments. A poor quality will drag and the right lens will constantly require adjustments when focal lengths are changed. HTH. revmaaatin. Oh, I don't think I would carry binoc's by the carry strap around my neck. just saying. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[Martin Earl]

Anything 2003 model build date and after has a Thai sticker. AFAIK I'll take your word on Bangkok. smile. revmaaatin.

On Tue, Feb 19, 2013 at 5:10 PM, Jeff Khoury wrote: > My KLR is Thai. (According to the shipping label.) > > ...Ahh, Bangkok.... *sigh* > > > > -Jeff Khoury > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "mark ward" > To: "DSN KLR650" DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com>, "revmaaatin" mjearl4@...> > Sent: Tuesday, February 19, 2013 12:55:19 PM > Subject: Re: [DSN_KLR650] Re: Binoculars nklr > > > > > > > CHINESE!! CHINESE!! > How dare you Rev., Klr's are Japanese bikes, are you trying to start > something, by Mixing things up???? > > I Strongly agree with the Price, over getting stolen issue, When I carry > anything pricey, it is LOCKED in the Hard case or WITH ME AT ALL TIMES. > > My cane (walking stick) Hat, and even WD-40 & chaulk have been stolen of > my bikes. > > Also interuped on person studing how my back pack was strapped on the > back. SHE!! Looked and talked like a guilty person, (Eyes darting, as in > what way to run.) as I RE-aproached the bike. > > 2 or more bikes, meen MORE EYES WATCHING them, Lone bikes more often > messed with. > --- On Tue, 2/19/13, revmaaatin mjearl4@... > wrote: > > From: revmaaatin mjearl4@... > > Subject: [DSN_KLR650] Re: Binoculars nklr > To: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com > Date: Tuesday, February 19, 2013, 8:37 PM > > > > --- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com , Bogdan Swider wrote: > > > > Anybody ride with binoculars in tank bag ? > > > > Bogdan > > > > > > Bogdan, > I carry a 8x Tasco in my tank bag (Wolfman Expedition, using the aft > outter pocket) for sevearl years now, and use it often. It is not > accessible right now so I don't know the objective size, however it is palm > sized.) Very compact, and the price is right if they should get pinched. > Their small size makes them reasonably accessible on short notice. The less > expensive are NOT usually waterproof and should not be subjected to much > extra moisture. > > If you watch Cabela's (Bargin Barn) or the refurbished/return centers of > Pro-Bass Shop/Gander Mountain/REI etc, you might be able to find a set of > compact bi-noc's for 1/2 price. (I did.) Some 20 years ago, I bought a set > of Cabela's rubber armored binoc for hunting and they are still dry on the > inside. They are easily 1/3 larger in size, so I don't carry them on the > bike, even though the acutal optics are better. > > I am no expert, but what other have said, for wildlife/bird watching 6 or > 8x power is plenty. 10X in the smaller glasses are difficult to stabilize > and is very limiting in its field of view. Certainly 20x will require a > tripod = not practical for motorbikes. > > If you do 'serious' birding-work and desire a wide view, a 10x50 would > work. > Several Chinese manufactures make some inexpensive optics. (No flames, > please) > > When examing the glasses, focus the left optical using the center > adjustment = moves both eyes, > then fine-adjust the right lens for both eyes to be fully in focus. > > Move the binoc to several different objects and refocus using the center > focus device. A better quality binoc will stay very close to focus on both > lens as you make adjustments. A poor quality will drag and the right lens > will constantly require adjustments when focal lengths are changed. > > HTH. > revmaaatin. > > Oh, I don't think I would carry binoc's by the carry strap around my neck. > just saying. > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[Carver, Scott]

Try Pentax 62217 UCF II 8-16x21 Zoom Binocular (about $77 from Amazon) I tank bag, carry on the vehicle dash, hunt, bird-watch, concert, spectator, hike, & boat with these. They are 4.4 x 4.4 x 2.2 inches, 9.9 ounces , and have a mono/tripod (1/4" camera thread ) mount to steady them at 16 power.

On Tue, Feb 19, 2013 at 12:37 PM, revmaaatin wrote: > ** > > > > > --- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, Bogdan Swider wrote: > > > > Anybody ride with binoculars in tank bag ? > > > > Bogdan > > > > > > Bogdan, > I carry a 8x Tasco in my tank bag (Wolfman Expedition, using the aft > outter pocket) for sevearl years now, and use it often. It is not > accessible right now so I don't know the objective size, however it is palm > sized.) Very compact, and the price is right if they should get pinched. > Their small size makes them reasonably accessible on short notice. The less > expensive are NOT usually waterproof and should not be subjected to much > extra moisture. > > If you watch Cabela's (Bargin Barn) or the refurbished/return centers of > Pro-Bass Shop/Gander Mountain/REI etc, you might be able to find a set of > compact bi-noc's for 1/2 price. (I did.) Some 20 years ago, I bought a set > of Cabela's rubber armored binoc for hunting and they are still dry on the > inside. They are easily 1/3 larger in size, so I don't carry them on the > bike, even though the acutal optics are better. > > I am no expert, but what other have said, for wildlife/bird watching 6 or > 8x power is plenty. 10X in the smaller glasses are difficult to stabilize > and is very limiting in its field of view. Certainly 20x will require a > tripod = not practical for motorbikes. > > If you do 'serious' birding-work and desire a wide view, a 10x50 would > work. > Several Chinese manufactures make some inexpensive optics. (No flames, > please) > > When examing the glasses, focus the left optical using the center > adjustment = moves both eyes, > then fine-adjust the right lens for both eyes to be fully in focus. > > Move the binoc to several different objects and refocus using the center > focus device. A better quality binoc will stay very close to focus on both > lens as you make adjustments. A poor quality will drag and the right lens > will constantly require adjustments when focal lengths are changed. > > HTH. > revmaaatin. > > Oh, I don't think I would carry binoc's by the carry strap around my neck. > just saying. > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]