I love these old stoves.  I have three, and some parts.  Harder and harder to find replacement parts, and someone who can do serious repair should I need it.  But, they are QUIET!  No jet engines in my camp!

puckster

Loving your photos, Mike.  What kind of camera are you using?  Just a point and shoot, DSLR, bridge camera?  Inquiring minds would like to know :>)

Kerry wrote on Jan 24^th, 2015 at 10:32pm:


Hey Kerry -- Thanks for the compliment!

After ruining at least two cameras by getting them wet or dropping them, I bought an Olympus 770 SW about 7 years ago.  It's shock and water proof.  ( (You need to Login or Register to view media files and links))

Over the years this little camera has taken a lot of abuse!  It still takes great pictures but the viewing window has become scratched and it's difficult to see through.   

So two days ago, I bought the "next generation" of the SW770, the Olympus TG 850 ( (You need to Login or Register to view media files and links); I'm in the process of learning all the features, and it's already obvious this camera is quite a step up.  I think someone else referred to this camera on another post/discussion thread.  But I will miss my old 770.  I've used it so much and know it so well, it feels like an old, well-broken in, pair of hunting boots.  But I'm optimistic and excited about the 850.

Puckster

Thanks ST.  You make a good point... there are lots of options.  Find the one that you're most comfortable with, and start shooting.

puckster

St. Patrick's Day in Chicago?