The 45th TPBM Random and Undulating Chat Thread with bonus Eggs

[misspix]

Okay, because us TPBM'rs tend to bend the rules in the competition thread, this thread is for us :D
This is for general chat and off TPBM topic items. Enjoy!

Edit 07/14/07: For those who may wander by, stop in and say hello :D We are a friendly, albeit odd, bunch and welcome any and all.
A little history; this thread was created to un-clutter The Photo Below Me (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=675619)thread. If you would like to meet the cast, so to speak: CLICK (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showpost.php?p=3536384&postcount=53468)

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~Garrison Keillor. Kinda.

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[T.D.]

Enjoy. :D

[poppie guy]

Thanks, I will!

[poppie guy]

:DWow, it's nice to have the highest post count in this version of the thread:D

[T.D.]

:DWow, it's nice to have the highest post count in this version of the thread:D

Dood! You already killed it! :|

Do you have any idea how hot it is today?! I've been working away in a hot kitchen cooking up this thread and you go and kill it. :| :p

[poppie guy]

:p:p:pMy pleasure!

How did the class go today?

[monkeygirl]

Thanks for the smooth move Chris. Hi Sid

[T.D.]

:p:p:pMy pleasure!

How did the class go today?

It was pretty good.

Thanks for the smooth move Chris. Hi Sid

Did you just call me Ex-Lax?! (Sorry, couldn't resist the middle school humor! In honor of Zane) :lol::p

[poppie guy]

Thanks for the smooth move Chris. Hi Sid
Hi Heather!

It was pretty good.



Did you just call me Ex-Lax?! (Sorry, couldn't resist the middle school humor! In honor of Zane) :lol::p
Zane's already in trouble and he hasn't even posted here yet. That has to be a record of some sort!:lol::lol::lol:

[Belmondo]

Thanks for the move, T.D.

[Skrim17]

Thanks for the move Chris!! Love the name.

[Skrim17]

This kitten is cracking me up today, he eats like he's never been fed - EVER. today he stole a piece of broccoli I was putting in a salad and actually ate part of it before I got it from him, then he ate lettuce and just now a veggie stick (http://www.goodhealthnaturalfoods.com/ghnf_prod/ghnf_prod_stix_original.html) lol!!

He is also getting to thew stage where his butt is a few inches higher than any other part, he looks like such a doof!!

[puddlepirate44]

Thanks for the move, Chris. Nice name. :D

[tonylong]

Well, I'll stop in and say hi -- I don't post here a lot, but at least I can help get the new one started!

[short5]

Enjoy. :D
Thanks!
It was pretty good.



Did you just call me Ex-Lax?! (Sorry, couldn't resist the middle school humor! In honor of Zane) :lol::p:p

Hi Heather!


Zane's already in trouble and he hasn't even posted here yet. That has to be a record of some sort!:lol:Lol!

Yo. I hate it when you get to that point in a meal that you feel you are almost there and you read the line that says "cover and simmer 1 hour" :-|

[Woolburr]

Which way will it fall?
http://frogdawg.zenfolio.com/img/v10/p1045344681-4.jpg (http://Frogdawg.zenfolio.com/p171446265/e3e4eb1a9)

[Permagrin]

'zat the church from that wedding you shot yesterday? :lol:

[Woolburr]

Hang on....I'll see if I can find the flahrs.

[Woolburr]

http://www.pbase.com/woolburr/image/136648783/original.jpg

Flahrs!

[Permagrin]

*hanging* :lol:

All my powers of gracious encouraging are being taxed today. Someone I've sort of mentored (I mentored until they 'outgrew' me lol) shot their first wedding today. (Not .tif, though she also shot her first one today too) The first photo posted on fb...oh man. I knew they weren't ready to shoot a wedding but these days, people only listen if they agree. I was hoping, since their portrait shots are reasonably good, that the wedding shots would be. I can't even speak at the moment. lol

I have much higher expectations from .tif. She's ready. She's awesome. And I mean that in the Neil sense.

[Permagrin]

I missed your fleurs until now. loverly bouquet ;)

[short5]

Which way will it fall?
]Down

.tif. She's awesome. And I mean that in the Neil sense.Yes, yes she is.

[Becky N]

Enjoy. :D

Thanks Chris, the title had me LOL, NRLOL:lol::lol::lol:

Down

Yes, yes she is.

^^^Truth

For tradition sake:

http://performancephoto.smugmug.com/photos/457278211_q58Za-O.jpg

[CrazieCricket]

Hiya all!!! Love the thread title!:lol::lol:

I'm beat. Spent alot of today trying to wack down my forest of grass with the wead eater.:neutral: I think I got a good portion of it tamed a bit.

We have a wild momma cat that lives under our deck. She now has babies and I saw them out playing today. Sadly they are to wild for me to get close enough to take any pics. :( Maybe one day soon I can sneak up on them.

And just because I'm missing having water close by I'll post an old photo from Oregon.:)

http://www.ps-images.com/Americas-Scenery/All-About-Water/ColumbiaRiverGorge20081009-37/625980566_pGeV4-XL-5.jpg

[short5]

Thanks Chris, the title had me LOL, NRLOL:lol::lol::lol:



^^^Truth

For tradition sake:

]:lol:

[monkeygirl]

It was pretty good.



Did you just call me Ex-Lax?! (Sorry, couldn't resist the middle school humor! In honor of Zane) :lol::p

:lol::lol:

This kitten is cracking me up today, he eats like he's never been fed - EVER. today he stole a piece of broccoli I was putting in a salad and actually ate part of it before I got it from him, then he ate lettuce and just now a veggie stick (http://www.goodhealthnaturalfoods.com/ghnf_prod/ghnf_prod_stix_original.html) lol!!

He is also getting to thew stage where his butt is a few inches higher than any other part, he looks like such a doof!!

Got to love cats and what they try to steal. Wall e was trying to eat John's croissant tonight

Which way will it fall?
http://frogdawg.zenfolio.com/img/v10/p1045344681-4.jpg (http://Frogdawg.zenfolio.com/p171446265/e3e4eb1a9)

Pretty

http://www.pbase.com/woolburr/image/136648783/original.jpg

Flahrs!

LOVE

*hanging* :lol:

All my powers of gracious encouraging are being taxed today. Someone I've sort of mentored (I mentored until they 'outgrew' me lol) shot their first wedding today. (Not .tif, though she also shot her first one today too) The first photo posted on fb...oh man. I knew they weren't ready to shoot a wedding but these days, people only listen if they agree. I was hoping, since their portrait shots are reasonably good, that the wedding shots would be. I can't even speak at the moment. lol

I have much higher expectations from .tif. She's ready. She's awesome. And I mean that in the Neil sense.

Sorry that the person you mentored did a bad job. And I agree that .Tif is AWESOME

[Timphoto]

Great title Chris!

[mtnphtgrphr]

:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: Love the title!!!!!

Just in from a night out with friends new and old. It was a nice evening! Went to see the movie Horrible Bosses... FUNNY! Dinner at a little place in West Asheville called Burgermeisters.... then beer (yes Wool I drank beer again.... :shock: ) at a cool place called Universal Joint. Fun evening! :D

So I guess I should hang something on the walls... :oops: Don't have much of late that is wall worthy... but here it is...

[short5]

Really nice shot^

[mtnphtgrphr]

Awww Thanks Z!

[Woolburr]

Jenn....you are turning into a regular beeraholic! Nice shot.

[puddlepirate44]

Which way will it fall?

Due to the laws of gravity and physics, it will fall towards the center mass of the planet. Eventually. Various and sundry other physical laws, such as leverage, Coriolis effect and centripetal laws will play a part in the final course it will take, but, in the end, it will go "down".

[puddlepirate44]

Down

Or ^^^ that. :roll:

[Woolburr]

Thousands and thousands of unemployed comedians out there and you two are fighting them for laughs.:rolleyes:

[short5]

Or ^^^ that. :roll:Your 'splaination was way more scientific and stuff.

[short5]

Thousands and thousands of unemployed comedians out there and you two are fighting them for laughs.:rolleyes:HEY WOOL (http://www.midol.com/):lol:

[Woolburr]

Dood.....you'll burn for that! :lol:

[Permagrin]

HAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!

[short5]

:lol:!

[Woolburr]

The joys of shooting in the jungle.....
http://frogdawg.zenfolio.com/img/v1/p871524881-4.jpg (http://Frogdawg.zenfolio.com/p755327516/e33f26a11)

[thomascanty]

You'se guys is funny!

[thomascanty]

One for da walls... I wish I was still up north... My home away from home:
http://www.ldphotography.net/eeTravel/images/medium/40D_Cameron_Park_014.jpg

[Permagrin]

I was playing with some hdr programs. I downloaded the trial for hdr efex pro on my new laptop and then I updated my photomatix.

I realize that no hdr program gives good results without doing other adjustments. I also realize that my laptop isn't calibrated, but I did start out with a calibrated photo :lol: from my desktop so I'm hoping this works.

I tried to do the most natural conversions that each program would allow. I had to make my own preset in hdr efex because it didn't really have any natural looks. I'm not sure of my feelings on these. I think that the hdr efex gave a more saturated look and needs to be toned down...it's a lot more $ than the photomatix pro. The photomatix program would require a lot more tweaking in photoshop to look finished. So is the hdr efex worth its $? dunno.

no other edits...straight out of the programs
hdr efex pro
http://lcimages.zenfolio.com/img/v23/p1058270242-4.jpg

and photomatix pro
http://lcimages.zenfolio.com/img/v4/p961846888-4.jpg

edit: and WOW, back on my calibrated computer...it's interesting the different wb that each program came up with...

[T.D.]

Lonnie, what did the doc say about Ellen?

[thomascanty]

I like the hdr efex pro version better.

I noticed the other day that PS CS5 has an HDR tool. I need to find the right photo to test it with.

[Permagrin]

I like the hdr efex pro version better.

I noticed the other day that PS CS5 has an HDR tool. I need to find the right photo to test it with.

cs3 has a merge to hdr too. It's not bad. More natural looking that current programs tend to be.

[thomascanty]

Lonnie, what did the doc say about Ellen?

I haven't heard anything from my attorney yet. We've been playing phone tag ever since I got back from my trip. I did send him an email with all the info, though. He should have been in touch with the Amador County Sheriff Department and/or the insurance companies by now. I'll try calling him again Monday morning.

[T.D.]

I haven't heard anything from my attorney yet. We've been playing phone tag ever since I got back from my trip. I did send him an email with all the info, though. He should have been in touch with the Amador County Sheriff Department and/or the insurance companies by now. I'll try calling him again Monday morning.

What a pain.

[thomascanty]

cs3 has a merge to hdr too. It's not bad. More natural looking that current programs tend to be.

The thing I found in CS5 isn't the merge to HDR. It's an HDR simulation thingee in the Image -> Adjustments menu. You only need to feed it a single image...

[thomascanty]

What a pain.

Ain't that the truth! I'm getting very tired of opening the driver's side door by going through the passenger side door... :rolleyes:

[Permagrin]

why are you going through an attorney? Just curious. We've always gone through our insurance co. Even when the other person was uninsured, our insurance co handled it for us.

[Permagrin]

okay wool, it may sound like I don't like it (by my next comment) but I do. (<----prefacing remarks)

That "neon" photo you posted on fb...so reminded me of those velvet wall hangings they used to do. And while I don't decorate my house with black velvet wall hangings, I still think that photo would make a cool one. :lol:

[thomascanty]

why are you going through an attorney? Just curious. We've always gone through our insurance co. Even when the other person was uninsured, our insurance co handled it for us.

Because I *hate* dealing with crap like this... And, my attorney is a friend I've known online since about 1983 or 1984. He's one of my oldest friends and he likes doing this, so I just let him handle it for me... He makes all the arrangements, tells me when and where to take the car for repairs, etc.

He also does it for me at no charge, so why not use him? :lol:

[thomascanty]

Ok, I've played with it a little bit now. The "HDR Toning" function in CS5 is kinda fun, but I don't see myself using it to produce a final image any time soon.

[CrazieCricket]

Just in from a night out with friends new and old. It was a nice evening! Went to see the movie Horrible Bosses... FUNNY! Dinner at a little place in West Asheville called Burgermeisters.... then beer (yes Wool I drank beer again.... :shock: ) at a cool place called Universal Joint. Fun evening!

So I guess I should hang something on the walls... :oops: Don't have much of late that is wall worthy... but here it is...
Sounds like lots of fun, Jen!

and I LOVE that photo!

HEY WOOL (http://www.midol.com/):lol:
OMG!!!! Totally made me snort wine. HAHAHAHHAHAHHA!!!!!!:lol::lol:
sorry WoolyD.:oops:

I was playing with some hdr programs. I downloaded the trial for hdr efex pro on my new laptop and then I updated my photomatix.


I think I like the first one much better.

Because I *hate* dealing with crap like this... And, my attorney is a friend I've known online since about 1983 or 1984. He's one of my oldest friends and he likes doing this, so I just let him handle it for me... He makes all the arrangements, tells me when and where to take the car for repairs, etc.

He also does it for me at no charge, so why not use him? :lol:
Sounds like a good reason to me.:D

[CrazieCricket]

And now, since I have a very long day tomorrow, I'm off to bed. Nighters!

[thomascanty]

And now, since I have a very long day tomorrow, I'm off to bed. Nighters!

I'm headed to bed real soon, too. This time tomorrow I'll be arriving at work again. The vacation is almost over. :( It sure seemed to go by fast this time!

[Woolburr]

okay wool, it may sound like I don't like it (by my next comment) but I do. (<----prefacing remarks)

That "neon" photo you posted on fb...so reminded me of those velvet wall hangings they used to do. And while I don't decorate my house with black velvet wall hangings, I still think that photo would make a cool one. :lol:

:lol: I was just playing. I didn't even load it to my real gallery. Here it is for the non-fb crowd.
http://www.pbase.com/woolburr/image/136653523/original.jpg

[Permagrin]

*hangs velvet hangings in tpbm* :D


G'night guys

[Woolburr]

Night Poim....think I'll quit too.

[short5]

Dooooood, psychedelic. Wool, you sleep? I am so disillusioned.

[Becky N]

HEY WOOL (http://www.midol.com/)

Dood.....you'll burn for that!

:lol::lol::lol:

I was playing with some hdr programs. I downloaded the trial for hdr efex pro on my new laptop and then I updated my photomatix.

Number one for me Permie with some of your expert tweaking. The second one reminds me of old post cards and prints of the era.

Its a great morning when new photos arrive at the pub from all the talent in here.

I like Permie's black velvet decor idea. Why don't we all try our hand at:

http://performancephoto.smugmug.com/photos/i-CNrSCph/0/O/i-CNrSCph.jpg


and deck the pub walls.

[Timphoto]

This kitten is cracking me up today, he eats like he's never been fed - EVER. today he stole a piece of broccoli I was putting in a salad and actually ate part of it before I got it from him, then he ate lettuce and just now a veggie stick (http://www.goodhealthnaturalfoods.com/ghnf_prod/ghnf_prod_stix_original.html) lol!!


No wonder Robby is all bloated!



All my powers of gracious encouraging are being taxed today. Someone I've sort of mentored (I mentored until they 'outgrew' me lol) shot their first wedding today. (Not .tif, though she also shot her first one today too) The first photo posted on fb...oh man. I knew they weren't ready to shoot a wedding but these days, people only listen if they agree. I was hoping, since their portrait shots are reasonably good, that the wedding shots would be. I can't even speak at the moment. lol

that's too bad. I hope the couple getting married isn't disappointed.


So I guess I should hang something on the walls... Don't have much of late that is wall worthy... but here it is...

Great shot Jenn!

HEY WOOL (http://www.midol.com/):lol:

:D

Dood.....you'll burn for that! :lol:

And this is different how? He's already burning all the time isn't he? :rolleyes:

I haven't heard anything from my attorney yet. We've been playing phone tag ever since I got back from my trip. I did send him an email with all the info, though. He should have been in touch with the Amador County Sheriff Department and/or the insurance companies by now. I'll try calling him again Monday morning.

Wouldn't the CHP, rather than the Sheriff, handle a vehicle accident investigation?

*hangs velvet hangings in tpbm* :D

Oh please no! Not velvet hangings! Next thing you'll be bringing back avocado or burnt orange colored shag carpeting. :p:D;) *shivers from repulsion reaction*

Sally decided that "since it's too foggy to do photography" that I am going to install the bookcases today. So much for a laid back weekend.

[thomascanty]

Wouldn't the CHP, rather than the Sheriff, handle a vehicle accident investigation?

They were called, but they never showed up. Only the Sheriff and the fire department.

[BearLeeAlive]

Nice digs, some great wall coverings. Haven't seen the velvet type in many years now.

TIM, we have actually done quite a bit of shag carpeting lately, though much better colours and a much denser pile too.

[Timphoto]

They were called, but they never showed up. Only the Sheriff and the fire department.

Hmmm, well maybe they do it differently in Amador County. Around here the CHP does all the vehicle accident investigations, although I've heard that if it's a non injury accident, they tell you to come into the office and file a counter report.

Nice digs, some great wall coverings. Haven't seen the velvet type in many years now.

TIM, we have actually done quite a bit of shag carpeting lately, though much better colours and a much denser pile too.

Don't encourage them. Please! ;):D

[Belmondo]

Nice digs, some great wall coverings. Haven't seen the velvet type in many years now.

TIM, we have actually done quite a bit of shag carpeting lately, though much better colours and a much denser pile too.

The shag carpet of today is a lot different than the disgusting stuff that showed up everywhere in the 60's. Yes, even we had some in our house.:o:o:o


I'm reminded of the old adage, "If you don't know where you're going, any road will get you there." Today is just such a day; I have no idea what we're doing, and it's a weird feeling. Plenty of things we should be doing, but without some unexpected inspiration, it won't happen. Oh well, I'll figure it out as I go along. :lol:

[Timphoto]

Good morning Chief. That's awful deep thinking for this early in the day! ;-)

[Belmondo]

Good morning Chief. That's awful deep thinking for this early in the day! ;-)


You're right, Tim. I do believe I've given myself a migraine. :lol: Just as it would be unwise for me to jump out of bed and try to run a mile, I should never try thinking until I've been up at least two hours and had a couple cups of coffee.

The irony is not lost on me; I can't get to sleep at night, and will lay in bed, sometimes well into the wee hours, before I can get to sleep. Mornings are just the opposite. I'm groggy for way too long. I don't remember things being that way when I was younger, but then, I don't remember much these days. :lol:

[Timphoto]

I'm pretty much the opposite. I can fall off to sleep in less than 5 minutes in the evening. Usually sleep through the night, but almost always wake up around 5am. I've often wondered what it would be like to sleep in until 10am...not going to happen though.

[Belmondo]

I'm pretty much the opposite. I can fall off to sleep in less than 5 minutes in the evening. Usually sleep through the night, but almost always wake up around 5am. I've often wondered what it would be like to sleep in until 10am...not going to happen though.


I wake up before 7:00am. I never sleep late.......ever.

I just wake up very slowly.

[BearLeeAlive]

I'm pretty much the opposite. I can fall off to sleep in less than 5 minutes in the evening. Usually sleep through the night, but almost always wake up around 5am. I've often wondered what it would be like to sleep in until 10am...not going to happen though.
I can ususally fall asleep quick, though often wake for a while during the night. 4-5:00 is my normal wake up time, and I can't think of more than one or two times in the past many years I have until 7:00, even if up late and partying.

My best sleeps are when I get a solid 6 hours in, I feel like a hundred bucks. I just love mornings. :)

[Permagrin]

:lol::lol::lol:



Number one for me Permie with some of your expert tweaking. The second one reminds me of old post cards and prints of the era.

Its a great morning when new photos arrive at the pub from all the talent in here.

I like Permie's black velvet decor idea. Why don't we all try our hand at:

http://performancephoto.smugmug.com/photos/i-CNrSCph/0/O/i-CNrSCph.jpg


and deck the pub walls.

oooh sweet...off to find velvet hangings


:D
Oh please no! Not velvet hangings! Next thing you'll be bringing back avocado or burnt orange colored shag carpeting. :p:D;) *shivers from repulsion reaction*

Sally decided that "since it's too foggy to do photography" that I am going to install the bookcases today. So much for a laid back weekend.


oooh good idea. Installs purple shag carpet in this version of the pub

[Belmondo]

oooh good idea. Installs purple shag carpet in this version of the pubI'll reserve judgment until I see it, although I'm not optimistic. Seriously, there was a time when probably 3/4 of all houses we dealt with had either green or gold shag, and just thinking about it creates a visceral reaction within me. It is one of the few carpets that actually looked (and probably was) dirty the day it was laid.

I now believe it was a conspiracy by vacuum manufacturers.

[Timphoto]

oooh sweet...off to find velvet hangings

oooh good idea. Installs purple shag carpet in this version of the pub


Thanks!! :p:p:p

[thomascanty]

I now believe it was a conspiracy by vacuum manufacturers.

How do you vacuum a shag carpet, anyway?!?

[Belmondo]

How do you vacuum a shag carpet, anyway?!?

Simple:
1. Set the vacuum to it's maximum height.
2. Vacuum for 2 minutes.
3. Disassemble sweeper
4. Remove fuzz and loose strands.
5. Reassemble sweeper.
6. Repeats steps 2 through 5.
7. Stop for lunch.
8. Repeat steps 2 through 5.
9. Stop for supper.
10. Repeat steps 2 through 5.
11. Go to bed.

Etc., etc.

[Permagrin]

Okay here's my homage to black velvet wall hangings :lol:
I'm not sure what technique Wool used...I couldn't figure it out so I just sort of made up my own. LOL!

1.
http://lcimages.zenfolio.com/img/v1/p254471032-4.jpg

2.
http://lcimages.zenfolio.com/img/v31/p429165701-4.jpg

3.
http://lcimages.zenfolio.com/img/v1/p172309220-4.jpg

4.
http://lcimages.zenfolio.com/img/v27/p14272895-4.jpg

5.
http://lcimages.zenfolio.com/img/v31/p121129159-4.jpg

[Belmondo]

Nice.


Any pictures of Elvis?

[thomascanty]

Simple:
1. Set the vacuum to it's maximum height.
2. Vacuum for 2 minutes.
3. Disassemble sweeper
4. Remove fuzz and loose strands.
5. Reassemble sweeper.
6. Repeats steps 2 through 5.
7. Stop for lunch.
8. Repeat steps 2 through 5.
9. Stop for supper.
10. Repeat steps 2 through 5.
11. Go to bed.

Etc., etc.

Ah! So, it's pretty much the same as vacuuming regular carpet in a home inhabited by three cats and a dog... Got it! ;)

[Permagrin]

Nice.


Any pictures of Elvis?

dang. no. Nor castles. I'm sorely lacking in black velvet art materials :lol::lol::lol:

[thomascanty]

Funny how black velvet can look so much like HDR. :lol:

Here's one I just tossed together with that CS5 "HDR Toning" thingee I recently found.
http://www.ldphotography.net/cdpf2/20110717-01.jpg

Yeah... It's so bad I didn't even want to put my watermark on it... :rolleyes:

[Permagrin]

LOL!! :lol:

[Permagrin]

*slaps forehead* I forgot to include the "Slobbering Purple Zombie Cow"
No velvet collection is complete without a corpse cow to frighten you

http://lcimages.zenfolio.com/img/v27/p1066163626-5.jpg

[thomascanty]

Awwww, look at the little veal. *skritch skritch*

[Permagrin]

you skritched the corpse cow?!?!?!

*gets out rosary and garlic*

[thomascanty]

you skritched the corpse cow?!?!?!

*gets out rosary and garlic*

Um... Oops?

But he looked so delicious!

[Skrim17]

shouldn't that be rotisserie and garlic?

[short5]

LOL!

Nice velvet pictures everyone.

Check out this kid, great voice for a youngster. I stumbled accros a video of him singing in a music store and googled his name. Most of what I have seen so far is not produced work like this video but just him singing. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vOqaahVdk2U&feature=fvwrel

[short5]

Here is the video I found that got me looking http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ydQgHe6j0vA&feature=related

[Permagrin]

wow, he's insanely talented. I see he's got an album out already.

[BearLeeAlive]

That kid could sing around our campfire anytime. :D

[short5]

wow, he's insanely talented. I see he's got an album out already.Truly a natural

That kid could sing around our campfire anytime. :D:D

[puddlepirate44]

Check out this kid, great voice for a youngster.

Sheesh, I could do that. Not.

[BearLeeAlive]

Another phone shot from Caitlin's boyfriend in the other costume she made posing with actress Felicia Day (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Felicia_Day).

This is the last day I guess, and she is back home tomorrow.

I guess she is a Codex (whatever that is? :)) Her other costume was an anime character, Silk Spectre.


547021

[puddlepirate44]

Looks like she's having a blast, and that's what it's all about at those Cons. Lots of announcements and "grip and grins" with the artists. Some of my favorite comic artists go every year.

In keeping with the 70's Nightmare Velvet Party...

Original:

http://lcimages.zenfolio.com/img/v27/p77536151-4.jpg

Velvetized:

http://lcimages.zenfolio.com/img/v27/p633935026-4.jpg

[short5]

LOL! Very cool!

[BearLeeAlive]

There's Elvis, and in velvet too. Cool.............:lol:

[Permagrin]

There's Elvis, and in velvet too. Cool.............:lol:

Woolvis :cool::lol:

[puddlepirate44]

There's Elvis, and in velvet too. Cool.............:lol:

Just wouldn't be the same NOT to have a Velvet Elvis.

Woolvis :cool::lol:

HAHAHA!

[BearLeeAlive]

Woolvis :cool::lol:
:lol:

[short5]

Woolvis :cool::lol::lol:

[Woolburr]

Woolvis......OMG.....more tears....hurt...can't breathe....:lol:

[Jon]

Ok, one last post before I go. This is Caitlin in the costume she made for Comic-Con.


546766Nice costume . . .

Well we hit a milestone at our house... Sean is finally big enough/strong enough to handle our lawn mower on my mountain side home... Meaning he mowed the entire front yard BY HIMSELF!!!!!!

WOOT!!!! WOOT!!!!! Dad finally got my mower fixed... I so thought I was going back to the hell of mowing this mountain... that is until I was at work a couple weeks ago and Dad had both my mower and his mower at the house... he let Sean mow... So Sean begged all week to mow... and then did the whole thing by himself! WOOT!!! :D Oh and Alex cut back the weeds in my front planters! They were monstrous! :lol:Yeah, but wait until he hears that some kids get paid for mowing . . .

Where's the moving truck? Jon is probably on the road back to DC.Yep, and with only unsecured WiFi available.

:lol: At least the meaning is reasonably clear.Hoping that's for someone else . . .

Darn it, long rant on Tom's neighbor and cheeky comments about Jim's hot daughter and windows crashed before I posted :confused: It must be a sign.Ya think?

ProbablyThat . . .

Gaaaa...spend a week at a camp with nary a bite, OK, I used deet, but now I've been stung twice in one week. Monday, by I don't know what and now a wasp.Put some . . . .

http://performancephoto.smugmug.com/photos/412708708_eunAD-Th.gif

'Salright, I have applied meat tenderizer and can feel the burning gunk being pulled out.

*Knock on wood* so far I've never had a reaction to stings so no epi sticks required.You're ahead of me there . . .

Okay folks, this one is closed.

See you all here: http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=1071068What took you so long? I had Pekka's directions keeping me off . . .

Hi Heather!


Zane's already in trouble and he hasn't even posted here yet. That has to be a record of some sort!:lol::lol::lol:Sort of what we expect from him . . .

Which way will it fall?
http://frogdawg.zenfolio.com/img/v10/p1045344681-4.jpg (http://Frogdawg.zenfolio.com/p171446265/e3e4eb1a9)Well . . .

Down

Yes, yes she is.That.

Due to the laws of gravity and physics, it will fall towards the center mass of the planet. Eventually. Various and sundry other physical laws, such as leverage, Coriolis effect and centripetal laws will play a part in the final course it will take, but, in the end, it will go "down".
Or that. . .

:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: Love the title!!!!!

Just in from a night out with friends new and old. It was a nice evening! Went to see the movie Horrible Bosses... FUNNY! Dinner at a little place in West Asheville called Burgermeisters.... then beer (yes Wool I drank beer again.... :shock: ) at a cool place called Universal Joint. Fun evening! :D

So I guess I should hang something on the walls... :oops: Don't have much of late that is wall worthy... but here it is...You are learning, Grasshopper . . . .


Thousands and thousands of unemployed comedians out there and you two are fighting them for laughs.:rolleyes:Ever thought there might be a reason the thousands are unemployed? If they couldn't come up with the obvious answer, that is?

HEY WOOL (http://www.midol.com/):lol:NRLOL!

Dood.....you'll burn for that! :lol:He wasn't lit already?

I haven't heard anything from my attorney yet. We've been playing phone tag ever since I got back from my trip. I did send him an email with all the info, though. He should have been in touch with the Amador County Sheriff Department and/or the insurance companies by now. I'll try calling him again Monday morning.You . . .

why are you going through an attorney? Just curious. We've always gone through our insurance co. Even when the other person was uninsured, our insurance co handled it for us.That . . .

Because I *hate* dealing with crap like this... And, my attorney is a friend I've known online since about 1983 or 1984. He's one of my oldest friends and he likes doing this, so I just let him handle it for me... He makes all the arrangements, tells me when and where to take the car for repairs, etc.

He also does it for me at no charge, so why not use him? :lol:Oh, well, I guess . . .

:lol: I was just playing. I didn't even load it to my real gallery. Here it is for the non-fb crowd.
http://www.pbase.com/woolburr/image/136653523/original.jpgHeavy, Dude. Tried the Brown?


Looks like she's having a blast, and that's what it's all about at those Cons. Lots of announcements and "grip and grins" with the artists. Some of my favorite comic artists go every year.

In keeping with the 70's Nightmare Velvet Party...

Original:

http://lcimages.zenfolio.com/img/v27/p77536151-4.jpg

Velvetized:

http://lcimages.zenfolio.com/img/v27/p633935026-4.jpgOwsley Puddlepirate! Me likee!

[short5]

Welcome back Jon Boy.

[mtnphtgrphr]

Jenn....you are turning into a regular beeraholic! Nice shot.hehehe I've tried a couple of different things! Had a taste of Kolsch (sp?) last night. Pretty good. But that was after the margaritas so I can usually tolerate beer after the liquor :lol: I sound like a LUSH! :lol:

HEY WOOL (http://www.midol.com/):lol:
Bwahahahahahahahahahahahahaha!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
okay wool, it may sound like I don't like it (by my next comment) but I do. (<----prefacing remarks)

That "neon" photo you posted on fb...so reminded me of those velvet wall hangings they used to do. And while I don't decorate my house with black velvet wall hangings, I still think that photo would make a cool one. :lol:

:lol::lol::lol:



Number one for me Permie with some of your expert tweaking. The second one reminds me of old post cards and prints of the era.

Its a great morning when new photos arrive at the pub from all the talent in here.

I like Permie's black velvet decor idea. Why don't we all try our hand at:

http://performancephoto.smugmug.com/photos/i-CNrSCph/0/O/i-CNrSCph.jpg


and deck the pub walls.
I found a velvet Elvis while wandering through shops in Dillsboro, NC today with a friend! I busted out laughing because I had seen Lisa's velvet tribute on FB!

[mtnphtgrphr]

oooh good idea. Installs purple shag carpet in this version of the pub
Sah-weet shag ya put in here Lisa!! Love the color! :D
Nice.


Any pictures of Elvis?
Yep! I found one today! :lol:
*slaps forehead* I forgot to include the "Slobbering Purple Zombie Cow"
No velvet collection is complete without a corpse cow to frighten you


Bwahahahahahahahaha!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Looks like she's having a blast, and that's what it's all about at those Cons. Lots of announcements and "grip and grins" with the artists. Some of my favorite comic artists go every year.

In keeping with the 70's Nightmare Velvet Party...

Original:



Velvetized:


Bwahahahahahahahahahaha!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Woolvis
*snort* I have tears now!!!!!
Woolvis......OMG.....more tears....hurt...can't breathe....
Yeah that!!!!


Yeah, but wait until he hears that some kids get paid for mowing . . .

SHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Yep, and with only unsecured WiFi available.

Hoping that's for someone else . . .

Ya think?

That . . .

Put some . . . .

You're ahead of me there . . .

What took you so long? I had Pekka's directions keeping me off . . .

Sort of what we expect from him . . .

Well . . .

That.


Or that. . .

You are learning, Grasshopper . . . .

I've tried some new stuff! Baby steps!

Ever thought there might be a reason the thousands are unemployed? If they couldn't come up with the obvious answer, that is?

NRLOL!

He wasn't lit already?

You . . .

That . . .

Oh, well, I guess . . .

Heavy, Dude. Tried the Brown?


Owsley Puddlepirate! Me likee!

[Skrim17]

That is nice Jenn, but Woolvis is fantastic!

Robby and Tspin are snuggled in the chair, Robby is actually letting Tspin wash his unmentionables...a first. I hope this won't be an issue when we get the little guy neutered...

[mtnphtgrphr]

I just had to try my hand at a Velvet photo! :lol:

[Permagrin]

LOL!! Nice

[CrazieCricket]

:lol: I was just playing. I didn't even load it to my real gallery. Here it is for the non-fb crowd.

hmmmmm. Different:lol:


Oh please no! Not velvet hangings! Next thing you'll be bringing back avocado or burnt orange colored shag carpeting. :p:D;) *shivers from repulsion reaction*


Oh lordy. I remember the house my parents had back in N. Dak. when I was a kid. Mom loved that avocado green and orange. Green shag carpet, green appliances in kitchen and orange accents everywhere.:neutral:

Okay here's my homage to black velvet wall hangings :lol:
I'm not sure what technique Wool used...I couldn't figure it out so I just sort of made up my own. LOL!


Actually kinda like that balloon one!


In keeping with the 70's Nightmare Velvet Party...

Original:

http://lcimages.zenfolio.com/img/v27/p77536151-4.jpg

Velvetized:


HAHAHA!!! LOVE it.

[cfpackerfan]

*waves*

Home. :) Perfect weekend. :)

Nice new place we got here. ;)

[Woolburr]

I kinda surprised nobody shared this shot from last weekend. I took two images....one with a camera and one with a thermal imager. The results were rather interesting.
http://frogdawg.zenfolio.com/img/v31/p298398560-4.jpg (http://Frogdawg.zenfolio.com/p755327516/e11c93360)

Thermal Image
http://frogdawg.zenfolio.com/img/v31/p152072199-4.jpg (http://Frogdawg.zenfolio.com/p755327516/e9107007)

[Woolburr]

Since this art "Harmed" the thread....I added another unique sight over in transportation (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=1071679). Perhaps I can kill that too. ;)

[short5]

Cool shot Wooly

[Woolburr]

Yo.

[thomascanty]

Happy Anniversary, Jim & Lisa!

[mtnphtgrphr]

Happy Anniversary Jim & Lisa!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Belmondo]

Happy Anniversary, Jim and Lisa, eh?

[Timphoto]

Happy Anniversary, Jim & Lisa!

[Skrim17]

Happy Anniversary Jim and Lisa!!

[Harm]

Assuming Lonnie's black book is correct,

Happy Anniversary, Jim & Lisa

[BearLeeAlive]

Good Morning :)

Thanks for the anniversary wishes, it is indeed our anniversary. We were slow starters compared to many here, and are at year 24 right now.

[neil_r]

We have returned from a wonderful but very tiring weekend at the CLA Game Fair. Each year the fair is held at one of the many Country Estates that still abound in the UK. This years was at Blenheim Palace a truly magnificent house and grounds in Oxfordshire.

http://www.ambrosiabbs.com/gallery/photo/medium/CLA_Blenheim_2011_0001.jpg

http://www.ambrosiabbs.com/gallery/photo/medium/CLA_Blenheim_2011_0002.jpg

http://www.ambrosiabbs.com/gallery/photo/medium/CLA_Blenheim_2011_0003.jpg

I decided that the grounds needed exploring so I hijacked a "Mobility Scooter" and set off around the estate .......

http://www.ambrosiabbs.com/gallery/photo/medium/CLA_Blenheim_2011_0050.jpg

http://www.ambrosiabbs.com/gallery/photo/medium/CLA_Blenheim_2011_0051.jpg

http://www.ambrosiabbs.com/gallery/photo/medium/CLA_Blenheim_2011_0052.jpg

However I have to admit that my ancient and borrowed caravan and awning did nothing to improve the neighborhood ....

http://www.ambrosiabbs.com/gallery/photo/medium/CLA_Blenheim_2011_0053.jpg

[neil_r]

Sookie did very well, coped with the crowds as if they were not there and performed well in the demonstrations, in fact she looks like is is paying more attention than me, (T took the picture)

http://www.ambrosiabbs.com/gallery/photo/medium/CLA_Blenheim_2011_0034.jpg

http://www.ambrosiabbs.com/gallery/photo/medium/CLA_Blenheim_2011_0033.jpg

I took these ones ......

http://www.ambrosiabbs.com/gallery/photo/medium/CLA_Blenheim_2011_0020.jpg

http://www.ambrosiabbs.com/gallery/photo/medium/CLA_Blenheim_2011_0006.jpg

http://www.ambrosiabbs.com/gallery/photo/medium/CLA_Blenheim_2011_0012.jpg

http://www.ambrosiabbs.com/gallery/photo/medium/CLA_Blenheim_2011_0013.jpg

http://www.ambrosiabbs.com/gallery/photo/medium/CLA_Blenheim_2011_0015.jpg

http://www.ambrosiabbs.com/gallery/photo/medium/CLA_Blenheim_2011_0023.jpg

[Harm]

The scooter suits you, Neil :D

[Harm]

Seems like you, T, Sookie (& Harley?) had fun down in Blenheim. Shame you don't get to stay inside the palace :D

[Belmondo]

We have returned from a wonderful but very tiring weekend at the CLA Game Fair. Each year the fair is held at one of the many Country Estates that still abound in the UK. This years was at Blenheim Palace a truly magnificent house and grounds in Oxfordshire

I decided that the grounds needed exploring so I hijacked a "Mobility Scooter" and set off around the estate .......


We Skyped with Pat last night. He spent Sunday at the Seniors Golf Tournament following Tom Watson around. He said it was a beautiful day in England.

Had he seen you on your Mobility Scooter, he might have had other thoughts. :wink:

[BearLeeAlive]

The scooter suits you, Neil :D
Is there no weight limits on those handicap carts? ;) :lol:

Looks like you got good weather, Neil. That is quite the 'porch' addition on the trailer you borrowed.

[Harm]

like the "One Red Clip" (http://oneredpaperclip.blogspot.com/), I am sure Neil bartered his way and swapped something for the mobility vehicle, then swapped that for the caravan + awning....

Before you know it, he would have swapped his way to get Blenheim Palace itself :D:D

[neil_r]

ZANE

This is Arena Polo (Polo Lite) they play in a small arean with a big ball it is mad, fast and very furious ....

This was the final of a competition that was running over the three days of the show, it's Europe in Blue and South America in red. Europe won 6 - 5

http://www.ambrosiabbs.com/gallery/photo/medium/Polo_CLA_Blenheim_2011_0023.jpg

http://www.ambrosiabbs.com/gallery/photo/medium/Polo_CLA_Blenheim_2011_0024.jpg

http://www.ambrosiabbs.com/gallery/photo/medium/Polo_CLA_Blenheim_2011_0004.jpg

http://www.ambrosiabbs.com/gallery/photo/medium/Polo_CLA_Blenheim_2011_0005.jpg

http://www.ambrosiabbs.com/gallery/photo/medium/Polo_CLA_Blenheim_2011_0006.jpg

http://www.ambrosiabbs.com/gallery/photo/medium/Polo_CLA_Blenheim_2011_0007.jpg

http://www.ambrosiabbs.com/gallery/photo/medium/Polo_CLA_Blenheim_2011_0010.jpg

There are more HERE (http://www.ambrosiabbs.com/gallery/list.php?exhibition=294&u=8012331,13)

[BearLeeAlive]

like the "One Red Clip" (http://oneredpaperclip.blogspot.com/), I am sure Neil bartered his way and swapped something for the mobility vehicle, then swapped that for the caravan + awning....

Before you know it, he would have swapped his way to get Blenheim Palace itself :D:D
Too funny, after reading your first line, I was thinking the very same thing you wrote the next line, before ever reading it. :lol:
Scary :shock:

[Woolburr]

Let me see if I have this straight. Neil traded a caravan for a mobility scooter, the scooter was then traded for some photos of a dog trial, the dog trial photos were then swapped for a string of polo ponies, the ponies were then traded for the European Polo Team and finally the Polo Team was swapped for Blenheim Palace? Not a bad weekend's work!

[Harm]

Too funny, after reading your first line, I was thinking the very same thing you wrote the next line, before ever reading it. :lol:
Scary :shock:

Hahahaha, yeah, scary...stop thinking the same thing!!


Let me see if I have this straight. Neil traded a caravan for a mobility scooter, the scooter was then traded for some photos of a dog trial, the dog trial photos were then swapped for a string of polo ponies, the ponies were then traded for the European Polo Team and finally the Polo Team was swapped for Blenheim Palace? Not a bad weekend's work!

Then he scared them all off his grounds wearing *that* towel :D

[Belmondo]

This will be my last follow-up to the gardener story. From here on, the less I put in writing, the better.

I was talking to Rogerio this morning, and I decided I really wanted to know which neighbor had hassled him. He pointed out the house to me, and it all made sense. The man is an immigrant himself, albeit from a completely different part of the world. He is well-known to everyone in the neighborhood for being an a-- h---, and once cost us all a lot of money when he sued the association; they had to assess all the residents to pay the cost of the suit. He lost, but we were unable to recover costs because he filed bankruptcy.

Anyway, his life is about to become interesting. I shall say no more. :rolleyes:

[Timphoto]

Anyway, his life is about to become interesting. I shall say no more. :rolleyes:

Oh yeah - leave us hanging in suspense why don't ya? ;)

I guess photos or video would be a good substitute for writing...

[thomascanty]

Assuming Lonnie's black book is correct,

:p

Anyway, his life is about to become interesting. I shall say no more. :rolleyes:

But, I wanna hear more! :cool:

[Harm]

Anyway, his life is about to become interesting. I shall say no more. :rolleyes:

He is going to get a "sex change op", against his wishes for being an a-hole? :lol::lol:

[Woolburr]

Happy Anniversary Jim & Lisa!

[AngryCorgi]

Bonus Eggs?? Somebody needs to lay off the Angry Birds for at least 24H.

[short5]

I just had to try my hand at a Velvet photo! :lol:Lol


We have returned from a wonderful but very tiring weekend at the CLA Game Fair. Each year the fair is held at one of the many Country Estates that still abound in the UK. This years was at Blenheim Palace a truly magnificent house and grounds in Oxfordshire.

I decided that the grounds needed exploring so I hijacked a "Mobility Scooter" and set off around the estate .......

http://www.ambrosiabbs.com/gallery/photo/medium/CLA_Blenheim_2011_0050.jpg

Well looky there, you look positively special :lol:

Glad you had a good event. The estate looks kinda like Belmondo's place.

ZANE

This is Arena Polo (Polo Lite) they play in a small arean with a big ball it is mad, fast and very furious ....

This was the final of a competition that was running over the three days of the show, it's Europe in Blue and South America in red. Europe won 6 - 5

[There are more HERE (http://www.ambrosiabbs.com/gallery/list.php?exhibition=294&u=8012331,13)Neat, I will look at the galler in a minute. Do the spectators get hit with balls? My few attempts at covering polo matches I found one had to be careful when shooting near the goal as there is no back stop.

This will be my last follow-up to the gardener story. From here on, the less I put in writing, the better.

I was talking to Rogerio this morning, and I decided I really wanted to know which neighbor had hassled him. He pointed out the house to me, and it all made sense. The man is an immigrant himself, albeit from a completely different part of the world. He is well-known to everyone in the neighborhood for being an a-- h---, and once cost us all a lot of money when he sued the association; they had to assess all the residents to pay the cost of the suit. He lost, but we were unable to recover costs because he filed bankruptcy.

Anyway, his life is about to become interesting. I shall say no more. :rolleyes:Did you get a fire extinguisher full of round up?

Happy Anniversary Jim & Lisa!THAT^^

[Harm]

Bonus Eggs?? Somebody needs to lay off the Angry Birds for at least 24H.

It is too addictive :D

[thomascanty]

It is too addictive :D

Are you talking about Angry Birds or eggs? :confused:

[AngryCorgi]

Are you talking about Angry Birds or eggs? :confused:

Pretty sure he meant Angry Birds...eggs are good, but I never heard of them as being terribly addictive.

[thomascanty]

Pretty sure he meant Angry Birds...eggs are good, but I never heard of them as being terribly addictive.

You missed the last version of this thread, didn't you?

[AngryCorgi]

You missed the last version of this thread, didn't you?

...and the one before, and the one before that, and the one before that, and the one before that, etc...yeah, I'm not in the know at all...I can only offer vague speculation. :D

[Harm]

...and the one before, and the one before that, and the one before that, and the one before that, etc...yeah, I'm not in the know at all...I can only offer vague speculation. :D

you could be seriously surprised at just how off your speculation is.

[short5]

...and the one before, and the one before that, and the one before that, and the one before that, etc...yeah, I'm not in the know at all...I can only offer vague speculation. :DUnless you look as good as Jim in a dress there is no way I am offering you an eggy.

[Woolburr]

...and the one before, and the one before that, and the one before that, and the one before that, etc...yeah, I'm not in the know at all...I can only offer vague speculation. :D

Sometimes it pays to be up to speed before making any kind of speculative remarks....vague or otherwise. :lol::lol:

[Skrim17]

lol!!