My Dippy Moment

BMWgurl22 · 05-14-2012

Seems like a lot of us are having dumb moments this week in Playa so I thought I'd share mine. Today while on Fat Cat I somehow managed to flip my digital camera, which was attached to my wrist, into my glass of yummy rum punch!

We'll see what Mexican bread can do as my drunk camera is now sitting in a ziplock bag with a big loaf of wheat bread.

Aside from this moment of dip sh*ttery we had a blast once again!

Babaloo · 05-14-2012

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Originally Posted by BMWgurl22

Seems like a lot of us are having dumb moments this week in Playa so I thought I'd share mine. Today while on Fat Cat I somehow managed to flip my digital camera, which was attached to my wrist, into my glass of yummy rum punch!

We'll see what Mexican bread can do as my drunk camera is now sitting in a ziplock bag with a big loaf of wheat bread.

Aside from this moment of dip sh*ttery we had a blast once again!

Bread?
I've heard of using rice

J InTheShade · 05-14-2012

Rice works like a dream, most of the time. Make sure the battery is out, the card and anything that can open. After a few days it will, hopefully, be fine. Unfortunately, I have had a lot of experience in that department regarding phones (5) and a camera.

Route307 · 05-14-2012

U said dip sh*ttery, haha Silica works the best if u can find some. Good luck! I had a few winning moments myself last week.

James A. · 05-16-2012

It always surprises me how well electronics can dry with little ill-effect.

In your case, I would be more concerned with the rum and juice junk left after the water evaporates. I'm very curious to hear how it works out.

BMWgurl22 · 05-16-2012

Well, the memory card and battery work fine thus far but camera is still out of commission. Transferred camera from bag o' super crunchy bread to bag o' rice in hopes that it'll work but I agree with James and am more concerned that the punchy stickiness is the problem.

Oh well...older camera and the punch was awesome. Gonna try bringing to National Camera back home for cleaning.

Currently going old school by purchasing a couple underwater disposables. Totally odd taking pics and not being able to see 'em after!

Seakony · 05-16-2012

I hope your camera can be restored. Think about buying an olympic Tough Stylus. It's waterproof and even comes with a wrist band that floats. Works great in and out of the water.

Sand Flea · 05-17-2012

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Originally Posted by Seakony

I hope your camera can be restored. Think about buying an olympic Tough Stylus. It's waterproof and even comes with a wrist band that floats. Works great in and out of the water.

I'm needing a new camera for upcoming trips. I'm going to look into this Tough Stylus. Does it take good underwater pics?

Jesstzn · 05-17-2012

I did something like that a couple times .. what I did to get rid of the rum etc. residue was take the card/battery out and rinse the camera in distilled water ( gallon is like $3 up here ) then drying method of your preference. What the heck .. it was wet anyway lol. Worked in both cases.

Sue · 05-17-2012

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Originally Posted by BMWgurl22

Well, the memory card and battery work fine thus far but camera is still out of commission. Transferred camera from bag o' super crunchy bread to bag o' rice in hopes that it'll work but I agree with James and am more concerned that the punchy stickiness is the problem.

Oh well...older camera and the punch was awesome. Gonna try bringing to National Camera back home for cleaning.

Currently going old school by purchasing a couple underwater disposables. Totally odd taking pics and not being able to see 'em after!

I agree with you, that punch is amazing! It's alcoholic liquid sunshine!

Route307 · 05-17-2012

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Originally Posted by Sue

I agree with you, that punch is amazing! It's alcoholic liquid sunshine!

That punch replaces all the electrolytes lost from a great night of drinking

I have one every late morning. (In Playa)

Sue · 05-17-2012

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Originally Posted by Route307

That punch replaces all the electrolytes lost from a great night of drinking

I have one every late morning. (In Playa)

Please share the recipe!!!!

heater · 05-17-2012

I have a pretty easy recipe for rum punch. light rum, mount gay (or a rum this color, but not spiced), orange juice, pineapple juice. 4 count each of above rums into a glass packed with ice. add oj and pineapple, splash of grenadine and dark rum floater on top. Very strong, but tasty. Oh yes, lime wedge. Used to make these when I was a bartender and an exboyfriend gave me the recipe. He went to one of the Caribbean islands and got it from a bartender there.

05-14-2012	#1 (permalink)
BMWgurl22 way into it Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 215	My Dippy Moment Seems like a lot of us are having dumb moments this week in Playa so I thought I'd share mine. Today while on Fat Cat I somehow managed to flip my digital camera, which was attached to my wrist, into my glass of yummy rum punch! We'll see what Mexican bread can do as my drunk camera is now sitting in a ziplock bag with a big loaf of wheat bread. Aside from this moment of dip sh*ttery we had a blast once again!

05-14-2012	#3 (permalink)
J InTheShade ruined Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Playa del Carmen Posts: 90	Rice works like a dream, most of the time. Make sure the battery is out, the card and anything that can open. After a few days it will, hopefully, be fine. Unfortunately, I have had a lot of experience in that department regarding phones (5) and a camera.

05-14-2012	#4 (permalink)
Route307 GoGo LoCo Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: New Jersey Posts: 453	U said dip sh*ttery, haha Silica works the best if u can find some. Good luck! I had a few winning moments myself last week.

05-16-2012	#5 (permalink)
James A. sandbagger vidiot Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Bell Buckle, TN Posts: 3,102	It always surprises me how well electronics can dry with little ill-effect. In your case, I would be more concerned with the rum and juice junk left after the water evaporates. I'm very curious to hear how it works out.

05-16-2012	#6 (permalink)
BMWgurl22 way into it Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 215	Well, the memory card and battery work fine thus far but camera is still out of commission. Transferred camera from bag o' super crunchy bread to bag o' rice in hopes that it'll work but I agree with James and am more concerned that the punchy stickiness is the problem. Oh well...older camera and the punch was awesome. Gonna try bringing to National Camera back home for cleaning. Currently going old school by purchasing a couple underwater disposables. Totally odd taking pics and not being able to see 'em after!

05-16-2012	#7 (permalink)
Seakony añejo Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 16,151	I hope your camera can be restored. Think about buying an olympic Tough Stylus. It's waterproof and even comes with a wrist band that floats. Works great in and out of the water.

05-17-2012	#9 (permalink)
Jesstzn way into it Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Trail BC CanaDUH Posts: 122	I did something like that a couple times .. what I did to get rid of the rum etc. residue was take the card/battery out and rinse the camera in distilled water ( gallon is like $3 up here ) then drying method of your preference. What the heck .. it was wet anyway lol. Worked in both cases.

05-17-2012	#13 (permalink)
heater reposado Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: michigan Posts: 1,328	I have a pretty easy recipe for rum punch. light rum, mount gay (or a rum this color, but not spiced), orange juice, pineapple juice. 4 count each of above rums into a glass packed with ice. add oj and pineapple, splash of grenadine and dark rum floater on top. Very strong, but tasty. Oh yes, lime wedge. Used to make these when I was a bartender and an exboyfriend gave me the recipe. He went to one of the Caribbean islands and got it from a bartender there.

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