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Ken Bondy
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Invitation
For the past month my brother-in-law Gary Powell and I have had 24 of our underwater images on exhibit at the Museum of Natural History in Morro Bay.
They will be there through March, maybe longer. On Saturday, February 23 at 1 pm Gary and I will give a presentation on the techniques we used to
make the photos, including a PowerPoint slide show, and a display and discussion of our diving and camera equipment. I know it's not Baja, but it
would sure be fun if any Nomads are in the neighborhood and could drop by and spend some time with us. As an added bonus, Nomads Paulina and Dern
will be there and are looking forward to seeing any Nomads who can make it. The museum sits on a breathtaking site in the State Park, just south of
the town. The talk should last about an hour, maybe a little more. No pressure, but if any of you can make it we would love to meet you in person.
++Ken++
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Paulina
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We are looking forward to it!!
I want to mention Morro Bay State park campground is directly across from the museum. It has been recently refurbished and would be a great spot to
set up camp if anyone wanted to make it a weekend trip. I guess you could hotel it too, but camping would be more "baja-ish".
Hope to see a few of you there,
P<*)))><
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EMAM
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Sounds like a great litte expo, I wish we could make it, but will be heading down to Baja
Pat
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bajaboolie
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How cool, thanks for the info. I'm a couple hours north, but with such good advanced notice, maybe I can figure something out. Sounds very
interesting.
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Ken Bondy
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I'm going to shamelessly bump this 
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David K
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Never been to Morro Bay, Ken... How long do you think it would take to drive there from Oceanside? Oceanside to Santa Barbara is about 3 hrs., I
think? Would love to see the exhibit, meet you, party with Dern, Paulina and other Nomads...
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Ken Bondy
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David
It takes me a little over 3 hours from Calabasas in the southwest San Fernando Valley to Morro Bay. Santa Barbara to Morro Bay is about 2 hours. So
I would estimate 5 hours between Morro Bay and Oceanside. That, of course, assumes no serious traffic. Morro Bay is a delightful little resort town
so you could make a weekend out of it. Hearst Castle is only about 30 miles north and this is a GREAT time for seeing elephant seals on the San
Simeon beaches, all within about a half-hour drive of Morro Bay. I hope you can make it.
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Paulina
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Bumping.
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Ken Bondy
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I should have pointed out that this is a GREAT time to see the big herds of northern elephant seals on the San Simeon beaches, only about a half-hour
drive north of Morro Bay. There are lots of pups, males sparring, all the behaviors. And you can get VERY close with the viewing setups the State
has built.
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BajaGeoff
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Congratulations on the exhibit Ken! That is really exciting. Do you have any of your images online for those of us that cannot make the trip up to
Morro Bay?
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Ken Bondy
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| Quote: | Originally posted by BajaGeoff
Congratulations on the exhibit Ken! That is really exciting. Do you have any of your images online for those of us that cannot make the trip up to
Morro Bay? |
Thanks Geoff. I've been fiddling with Flickr, it's pretty addictive. I've posted lots of photos at:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/kenbondy/
++Ken++
[Edited on 2-5-2008 by Ken Bondy]
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dean miller
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Ken,
Congrats on the Show.
So to home!
I regret that Mrs Miller and I will be heading Towards Mexico on the 15th
sdm
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bajaboolie
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Hey, just took a look at some of your pictures. Fabulous! They're really great pictures, and very inspiring. Thanks for the post.
Bajaboolie
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Ken,
Do you know my Father-in-law, Elwyn Gates, developer of Gates Underwater Camera housings, which he owned and operated for 30 years and otherwise
diving guru of SoCal. He was the President of the San Diego Underwater Photographic Society for several years in the 80s.
He is in the South Pacific, Figi, somewhere on a dive boat as I write. Being married to his daughter is like marrying into the Cousteau family. He
has amazing still and video footage.
Sorry for the mini hijack on your thread 
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Ken, I think My wife and I can make it. Sounds like a fun outing.
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Ken et al, Looking forward to your exhibit and to meeting some other nomads. I live in Santa Margarita, about 30 minutes from Morro Bay. If some of
the nomads are into fresh water fishing I would suggest camping at Santa Margarita Lake. Paul Boe
Two dirt roads diverged in Baja and I, I took the one less graveled by......
Soy ignorante, apático y ambivalente. No lo sé y no me importa, ni modo.
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Congrats! Love your photos and am sure they will be well received. I always look forward to your posts.
Regrets on the invitation, now back in PDX
Iflyfish
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barngal
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Ken
Planning on being there for the presentation and seeing more of your wonder pictures. Have been lurking for a few years and thought it's time to post
a Howdy and come meet a few of the people I read so much about here.
I will someday get brave enough to post some of my Baja pictures.
See you on February 23 at 1:00
With my Husband, Daughter and Grandson
barngal Pam
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4baja
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would love to make it ken but i have snow to plow. good luck.
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Gadget
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Do you know my Father-in-law, Elwyn Gates, developer of Gates Underwater Camera housings, which he owned and operated for 30 years and otherwise
diving guru of SoCal. He was the President of the San Diego Underwater Photographic Society for several years in the 80s. ...
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Have known Elwyn Gates for most of those 30 plus years. His U/W camera housings are top of the line.
He use to have a world class collection of antique UW camera housings...worth a visit for any one interested in UW photography.
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