August 9, 2007

The great bartender contest at T.G.I.Fridays in David, Panama

Filed under: Panama — Capn Scott @ 12:01 pm

So… I get handed a personal invitation to the bartenders contest at the Fridays in David. I figured, with the new camera, I´d put on the ef-s 10-22mm lens and use the flash and monopod and see what this thing will do. Amazing shots, stopping the motion and can even read the print on the bottles. This Canon 20D is a bit old, but still better than my abilities.

Little Orine gets things going with some throwing the bottles into the air. I think too many of them have watched “Cocktail”.

Freddy get 2 bottles spinning in mid air… Don´t try this at home folks… these guys are professionals.

Vanni steps up to the plate and puts her bottles in the air.

This reminds me of that “snoopy happy dance” picture. Vanni is having too much fun here.

Another bottle toss…

If you´re gonna do this… do it right… jump on the bar to finish up your routine. Needless to say, Vanni won the contest. And, went on to win the bartender contest for the country also in Panama City. That’s easy to do when you enjoy your job.

And, the winners circle mandatory beer spray… I think everyone got some of that…

The Google Earth link for TGIFridays in David, Panama is here.

August 6, 2007

Been a while since the last post…

Filed under: Everything,Panama — Capn Scott @ 9:48 pm

Forgive me internet, for I have sinned… It’s been 4 months since my last post.

It’s been a while, and many things have happened. First, I’m changing the direction of the biz again. I keep getting 1′s, 2′s or 3′s for customers and am adjusting the boating arrangements.  Picked up some new camera gear, a used Canon 20d with a great assortment of lenses and a new Canon G7. Hopefully, this will keep up the pics. Trying to get everything down to the point where I can get on a plane with all my stuff. I’m thinking Chile or Argentina or Brazil… I’ll know when I get there.

Got a chance to try out the new camera last night. They spent a year and totally reconditioned the central park here in David. It really is much nicer than before. Some people like it, and others don’t. Pretty much normal. Here’s a pic of the new fountain at night.

I think the new camera is doing the trick nicely.

Capn Scott