The 2nd official Random Discussion For TPBM Photo's and Photographers Thread (2)

[Miniflash]

Crissa we went to sears last night and Andy installed a new battery ..lol how funny is that and DAx's( my son )Dad has parkinsons ..I will keep your dad in my highest thoughts .

[short5]

I think I'll go rest my brain now...

I have forgotten that my EHD was unplugged and freaked out thinking it could not be found:rolleyes:. Rest well A.

[Miniflash]

Crissa where would you be ..? if you move?farther away or closer?

[Miniflash]

Hey Zane how you feeling these days ? Hope good ..

[Miniflash]

Cat ..hey you ..all kinda Quiet today you working hard ????

[Miniflash]

purdy flower ...

[thomascanty]

Heck I bet you were all seven dwarfs plus a few:lol:

http://www.ldphotography.net/Smilies/rotfl.gif

[Skrim17]

I'm a modern woman, I installed my own battery with my 6 year old 'helping' in the parking lot at the auto parts store.

There were all these guys there with very dirty fingernails and such working on their cars, and here's me spraying on my sunscreen and putting on a hat to change my battery, LOL!!

[Miniflash]

Lonnie ...hehehe

[Skrim17]

We would be moving to Fair Lawn Deb, not too far, about 20 minutes West from where we are now.

[Miniflash]

HAHA you Go girl ....Being a toolmaker I can relate ..

[Miniflash]

I like fairlawn ..cool ..I think I could find you even hahaha

[cfpackerfan]

Dad had some chest pain this morning. All good thoughts accepted! I'll keep your dad in my prayers. Let us know how the tests turn out.

Cat ..hey you ..all kinda Quiet today you working hard ???? Yeah, I know... sorry. I pop in, post a comment or two, and then I have to skeedaddle again.

I'm a modern woman, I installed my own battery with my 6 year old 'helping' in the parking lot at the auto parts store.

There were all these guys there with very dirty fingernails and such working on their cars, and here's me spraying on my sunscreen and putting on a hat to change my battery, LOL!! LOL...I can so picture this! :lol:

[short5]

DAx's( my son )Dad has Parkinson .. Cousin Bill has a Parkinson type disease and had a deep brain stimulator installed in his brain. He has a remote control he holds to his chest to turn it on and off. He cannot sign his name with it off but can with it on. It is really amazing to watch.

Hey Zane how you feeling these days ? Hope good ..
I am good thanks. i see a new doctor tomorrow to try and figure out what to do about my gall bladder attacks.

[cfpackerfan]

Deb, that's a beautiful flower. :D

[thomascanty]

Cousin Bill has a Parkinson type disease and had a deep brain stimulator installed in his brain.

That must have been a pretty delicate operation to install that! I'd never heard of such a thing before.

[cfpackerfan]

Cousin Bill has a Parkinson type disease and had a deep brain stimulator installed in his brain. He has a remote control he holds to his chest to turn it on and off. He cannot sign his name with it off but can with it on. It is really amazing to watch.


I am good thanks. i see a new doctor tomorrow to try and figure out what to do about my gall bladder attacks.

:shock: He has a remote control for his brain?? :shock: OH I SO WANT ONE OF THOSE!


And you will also be in my prayers tomorrow. ;) Let us know what the doc says.

[short5]

Yeah, I know I poop then I have to skeedaddle again.

:confused:

[cfpackerfan]

:?

I'm getting it ready....... http://danishbits.org/pic/smilies/fish.gif

[short5]

That must have been a pretty delicate operation to install that! I'd never heard of such a thing before.

:shock: He has a remote control for his brain?? :shock:
And you will also be in my prayers tomorrow. ;) Let us know what the doc says.

He turns it off at night or else he slurs words like he is drunk for a few hours after waking. He holds his hand level and it shakes like mad until he hits the remote and in seconds in becomes a minor tremor.

Thanks for the prayers Kit maybe I should stop misquoting you so you don't pray a fish upside my head:lol: really thank you.

[thomascanty]

I'm getting it ready....... http://danishbits.org/pic/smilies/fish.gif

Everyone RUN!!!

[short5]

I'm getting it ready....... http://danishbits.org/pic/smilies/fish.gif

GAAA! *lays under desk*

[cfpackerfan]

Everyone RUN!!!

GAAA! *lays under desk*

Men. :rolleyes:


:lol: :lol:

[thomascanty]

And you will also be in my prayers tomorrow. ;) Let us know what the doc says.

I'm feeling like I missed something again... :confused:

Are you having more tests tomorrow, Zane? Or getting the results from tests? Whatever it is, I'll be sending all the good vibes I can your way, too.

[Skrim17]

I've seen those DBS devices, pretty neat stuff. Parkinson's is a tough one, my dad's tremors are controlled pretty well with his meds, it is the muscle stiffness and related issues that are getting to him. He's no spring chicken at 81 either. He was diagnosed over 12 years ago and had a VERY slow onset, the last year or so however he has declined quite rapidly. The cumulative effect of all of the neurological drugs is also taking its toll in terms of hallucinations and poor sleep. Funny thing is he will hallucinate something and then ask you if it is real, you say no and he laughs about it cause he can understand how outrageous it is. But if he doesn't have you as the buffer to check his hallucinations against he dives into them full force and you have to convince him that you are the real one in the room!

[Permagrin]

"TR's"

FInal Frontier: Real Tupperwarians Use Duck Tape
http://tuppervilleranch.com/comics/FFdtTR.jpg
FInal Frontier: Glad to be of service!
http://tuppervilleranch.com/comics/FFhappytoobTR.jpg

[Miniflash]

Zane they have done amazing things with parkinsons disease now days .He has had it for 23yrs now ..and not doing so well these days .
Sure hope they can get you back to a good place soon ..that must suck having to go to more docters ..yuk ...spitting here ...oh how i hate tests and new docters ...lolI have to have a Cat scan again ...bout the 6th or 7th one ..I've had on my lungs and a stress test which i hate ..one before i go on vacation one when i return ..

[short5]

I'm feeling like I missed something again... :confused:

Are you having more tests tomorrow, Zane? Or getting the results from tests? Whatever it is, I'll be sending all the good vibes I can your way, too.

This is no biggie but thank you. I have been under attack by my gall stones. Previous scans had shown them and I was told not to worry unless they "attack". This struck me as a funny term and I kept making the Jaws soundtrack noises when ever we happened to talk about it. Well they attacked:rolleyes: Apparently even if they do surgery it is a one day easy thing.

[short5]

you have to convince him that you are the real one in the room!

Wow that is tough.

[Skrim17]

Yup, I was in and out with mine.

Funny story: Doc came in to see me while in recovery twice and I was sound asleep. He finally woke me up and was concerned I was so tired and asked if I wanted to be admitted overnight. I told him I had a 9 week baby at home and this was the first chance I had to sleep in months!

So I went home.

[Miniflash]

CRissa that is funny ..Dax's dads is hard to control and then he had a big fall and is now paralized in his right side ,in nursing home at 61 ..so sad .Its a crappy disease .I do think ya got to look at life as a cartoon tho or it'll take its toll on ya .I no matter how well or sick I get see cartoons ..all around me like when I was in hospital with lung biopsy and had fluid spewwing from my side ..in my mind cartoon ...hahah I musta got shot or sprung a leak ..hehe

[Becky N]

Cousin Bill has a Parkinson type disease and had a deep brain stimulator installed in his brain. He has a remote control he holds to his chest to turn it on and off. He cannot sign his name with it off but can with it on. It is really amazing to watch.


I am good thanks. i see a new doctor tomorrow to try and figure out what to do about my gall bladder attacks.

Wow, I'd like to see that stimulator at work.

Let us know what the doc says...'K?

[cfpackerfan]

ROFL! Permie has quite the swing, doesn't she? MAN that's gotta hurt! Did TD just get a ...um.... waxing? :lol: :lol: :lol:

[short5]

"TR's"


:lol: :lol: Yay Beef Cakes is out:lol:

[Skrim17]

I hear you Deb. He's a good sport about it usually, is taking a new med now to reduce the hallucinating and it is working well.

I think TD definitely got WAXED!

[Miniflash]

Well sweet ones and the like ...need beauty rest so I'm off //"poof""

[thomascanty]

This is no biggie but thank you. I have been under attack by my gall stones.

Oh, that's still an issue for you, huh? I do remember you mentioning that before. I didn't know it was getting worse, though. Glad to hear it isn't anything too serious.

[short5]

Yup, I was in and out with mine.



Good story! I have lost five pounds which is good by eating almost all low fat.

[cfpackerfan]

I have lost five pounds which is good by eating almost all low fat.

"...eat...... low..fat...." *writing feverishly*

[short5]

"...eat...... low..fat...." *writing feverishly*

Fish, sea food fruits and veggies. I have been scared to eat much which also helps. I made broiled deviled pork chops tonight:rolleyes: Wish me luck:lol:

[thomascanty]

"...eat...... low..fat...." *writing feverishly*

Get lots of exercise, too. I've found from personal experience that climbing a few hundred mountains tends to help take a few pounds off... ;) :lol:

[short5]

climbing a few hundred mountains tends to help take a few pounds off... ;) :lol:
We only have hills on this side of the country:evil: I get exercise on the horses but I am not up for hiking anymore.

[cfpackerfan]

Get lots of exercise, too. I've found from personal experience that climbing a few hundred mountains tends to help take a few pounds off... ;) :lol:

*still writing feverishly* "......climb.....every.....mountain...."


Uh oh. Ear worm. :lol:

[Becky N]

Men. :rolleyes:

Cat...its....Stallions:rolleyes: could be Geldings, but; I ain't going there.

"TR's"

Tears rolling down face again...Brings me back to the farm...two things are all that are needed to fix anything, duct tape and a hammer, and if the the hammer don't work....get a bigger hammer.

Zane, forgot to hit the multi-quote...recipe please on the deviled pork chops.

Took me longer than planned to get back, Curt wanted me to take a picture for...wait...EYE WARNING...this thread.

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=352109

[thomascanty]

We only have hills on this side of the country:evil:

That's why I love the west coast. The summer heat really sucks, but I wouldn't know what to do without all these readily available mountains so close by...

*still writing feverishly* "......climb.....every.....mountain...."

Uh oh. Ear worm. :lol:

Now you've done it... I gotta turn on my iPod and listen to some Asleep at the Wheel to get that outta my brane, now!

BTW, it looks like we need Jo over in TPBM... Has she ever actually played in there yet?
TPBM is close to North or South Pole

[Becky N]

As long as I'm sending out warnings, this is what I found right on our public school grounds tonight (elememtry school across the street from us)...

http://performancephoto.us/images/Beckysgallery/20070724-IMG_9217-8.jpg

And if this isn't bad enough....

Another flower down and it was a regular o...or...org...I can't type it...see for yourselves...
http://performancephoto.us/images/Beckysgallery/20070724-IMG_9220-9.jpg

[thomascanty]

Cat...its....Stallions:rolleyes: could be Geldings, but; I ain't going there.

Hey, hey, hey... Watch it! :evil:

[cfpackerfan]

Took me longer than planned to get back, Curt wanted me to take a picture for...wait...EYE WARNING...this thread.

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=352109


Oh great...I'm only 2 pages into it, and already I have damaged my brain.

Though this: I want to complain, the_incubus did not take that picture, I know this for sure as I remember exactly when I was walking down this beach and the only person taking photographs of me was someone else. TOTALLY cracked me up. :lol: :lol:

[cfpackerfan]

And if this isn't bad enough....

Another flower down and it was a regular o...or...org...I can't type it...see for yourselves...
APPALLING!!!!

[thomascanty]

APPALLING!!!!

The things they teach kids these days... Sheesh! :rolleyes:

[Permagrin]

running in to shout "SOMEBODY POSTED SOME BEEFCAKE ON THE GIRL THREAD" :shock: running back ;)

[short5]

Cat...its....Stallions
:cool:
Zane, forgot to hit the multi-quote...recipe please on the deviled pork chops.


The original called for bone in 1"chops but they are hard to find unless I go to a butcher so I use center cut no bone about 1/2".
2tsp Worcestershire sauce
1tbs packed brown sugar
2tsp lemon juice(I substitute lime juice)
1/4 cup Dijon mustard
1/4tsp cayenne(I use 1/8tsp)
salt
4-6 chops

salt both sides of chops(I do not)

whisk together juice, mustard, Worcestershire, cayenne, and sugar

Place chops on broiler pan and coat 1 side with sauce mix broil 5-6" from source for 6-8 minutes(I do 6 for 1/2" chops) flip and put remaining sauce on other sided broil to an internal temp of 145 which is about 5 minutes in my oven. Sprinkle a little fresh parsley to make it pretty. I serve mine with apple sauce on the side of the plate:)

[short5]

Took me longer than planned to get back, Curt wanted me to take a picture for...wait...EYE WARNING...this thread.

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=352109
Shouldn't something hang well below that board:confused:

[cfpackerfan]

ROFLOL!!! I just got to Becky's um...contribution. :lol:

Shouldn't something hang well below that board:confused: GAAA!!!! :shock:

[short5]

Another flower down and it was a regular o...or...org...I can't type it...see for yourselves...
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:lol: :lol:

[T.D.]

ROFL! Permie has quite the swing, doesn't she? MAN that's gotta hurt! Did TD just get a ...um.... waxing? :lol:

Where's the fish when I need it?! :p

:lol: Yay Beef Cakes is out:lol:

Yay for me! :lol:

I hear you Deb. He's a good sport about it usually, is taking a new med now to reduce the hallucinating and it is working well.

I think TD definitely got WAXED!

Ahem, you don't know that!

Oh wait a minute, now that I think about it, you probably do....:o

[Becky N]

The original called for bone in 1"chops

Sounds good, copy and pasted to Word now.

Have you tried this on the grill?...I'm a strong believer in the "summer kitchen" this time of year.:D

Shouldn't something hang well below that board:confused:


Hey...hey...hey...some things are for these eyes only...or the men's room...:rolleyes: ...did you see those feet? They are size 13 after all.;)

[short5]

Becky thinking back to the shot I saw of your house I seem to remember this deck project was in no way hidden from the street or neighbors:shock:

[cfpackerfan]

Becky thinking back to the shot I saw of your house I seem to remember this deck project was in no way hidden from the street or neighbors



Hey...hey...hey...some things are for these eyes only...or the men's room...there is a nail for proping such things on the back side of that board.:D


O M G !!! *serious laughter* ...

[short5]

Hey...hey...hey...some things are for these eyes only...or the men's room...there is a nail for proping such things on the back side of that board.:D

Yikes, Curt is tough

[short5]

Have you tried this on the grill?...I'm a strong believer in the "summer kitchen" this time of year.:D


No I have not grilled it but I don't think the sauce would stick right but you could try

[Permagrin]

Yikes, Curt is tough

:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

[Becky N]

Wow, you two are quick...check the edit.

[cfpackerfan]

Wow, you two are quick...check the edit. ROFL! You are so not quick enough.

[Becky N]

Fessing up...

He has on shorts that we rolled down at the waist and up at the legs...sheesh, this is the school side of the street for crying out loud.

BTW did any of you notice how nice the spindles look on the step rail?

[short5]

ROFL! You are so not quick enough.

:lol:

[short5]

BTW did any of you notice how nice the spindles look on the step rail?
Yes I did:D

[cfpackerfan]

BTW did any of you notice how nice the spindles look on the step rail?
No. Rails? Steps? Nope. I didn't see. (There were rails?)


:lol:

[short5]

I didn't see.
Too busy looking for dangling participles:rolleyes: Mares:lol:

[Becky N]

No. Rails? Steps? Nope. I didn't see. (There were rails?)


Good, my superior photography skills pulled you right into the subject of the picture.:p

[thomascanty]

BTW did any of you notice how nice the spindles look on the step rail?

Uh, no... I averted my eyes immediately. :lol: :lol:

[Permagrin]

No. Rails? Steps? Nope. I didn't see. (There were rails?)


:lol:

there was a board though...if the photographer had just moved a bit to the.....oh wait...never mind....:o :o :o





j/k ;)

[Becky N]

My sides are hurting.

[cfpackerfan]

Too busy looking for dangling participles Mares

Good, my superior photography skills pulled you right into the subject of the picture.

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[puddlepirate44]

Hi, All....

Coming in late to the party, and I won't be able to stay. Nice shots from all, macros, Deb's shots of balloons, top o' Europe, flahrs, etc. Good job, guys. I will refrain from commenting on Curtis' carpentry uniform :o , suffice it to say, you'll never see a pic of me without my shirt on. Egads, no. Tho', Lisa did pick up a 14mm UWA lens, so that might do the trick.... To those that are suffering, prayers and thoughts to you, and to those that are celebrating for whatever reason, may the joy last and last....

See youse tomorrow.

[Jamie Holladay]

Nice shots Becky.
Leave it to the girls to patch up the ship!

[Jamie Holladay]

Speaking of the girls here is something from Sunday that I captured just for them:

Patrick Dempsey

http://www.24zero.com/BMS2007/Dempsy/137-001-pst.jpg

http://www.24zero.com/BMS2007/Dempsy/137-002-pst.jpg

[cfpackerfan]

Hi and bye Puds. Glad you could stop by for a minute. :D

[cfpackerfan]

You know, Jamie, that doesn't look like Patrick.

[Becky N]

Jamie...not quite making out Patrick there, friend...

[Becky N]

Well, the bills aren't paid, I didn't get to bed early, but; I sure had a good healthy laugh tonight...thanks and I'll see you all as soon as I can.

[Becky N]

And possibly on 3

Doesn't anyone have a picture of Santa Clause...that could unstick TPBM.

[cfpackerfan]

Night Becky. Thanks for the laughs tonight. ;)

And Jamie.... THIS (http://www.imdb.com/gallery/granitz/3980/Events/3980/PatrickDem_Pimen_6858335_400.jpg.html?hint=nm00011 31) is what you should strive for when getting a shot of Patrick. *sigh*

[Curtis N]

...did you see those feet? They are size 13 after all.;)14, actually.

[cfpackerfan]

14, actually. LOL. Hi Mr. Construction Worker.

[thomascanty]

14, actually.

Braggart!

[Becky N]

14, actually.

HONEY...don't tell ALL our secrets to happiness.:D

[T.D.]

Braggart!

Those are tiny!

15s are where it's at! ;)

[cfpackerfan]

HONEY...don't tell ALL our secrets to happiness.:DOh GET A ROOM! :rolleyes: Sheesh.

[Becky N]

***POOF***

[thomascanty]

Those are tiny!

15s are where it's at! ;)

Braggart!

[thomascanty]

***POOF***

ditto

[short5]

Speaking of the girls here is something from Sunday that I captured just for them:

Patrick Dempsey



Nice shots Jamie. Is the orange bumper to indicate he is a rookie or just for looks?

[cfpackerfan]

*sigh*

Many many tears here. :(

Tevin's little dwarf hamster, Scabbers, just died.

Poor little guy is completely heartbroken.

Dang it.

Scabbers was Tev's first pet, and he worked all summer a few years ago to save up enough to buy him.

I guess we get to have a little burial ceremony tomorrow.

[short5]

*sigh*

Many many tears here. :(



Darn Kit that brings a tear to my tired eye:( Tell him so sorry for the loss. Life's lessons sure are hard eh?

[Maxed Out]

hey guys(gals), I've been reading scott kelby books on photoshop and others ALLL DAAAYY......very interesting stuff....couldnt stop reading.....they were actually very funny to read: (he was talking about carrying a spray bottle for flowers and added this, lol)


"Tip That Doesn't Belong in This Book
There's another hidden benefit of carrying a small spray bottle in your camera bag: getting wrinkles out of clothes. Just give your shirt, sport coat, photographer's vest, etc., a couple of spritzes before bed and when you wake up in the morning, the wrinkles are gone. I know, this has little to do with photography, but I had this empty space at the bottom here, so I figured I'd pass this on."

[cfpackerfan]

Darn Kit that brings a tear to my tired eye:( Tell him so sorry for the loss. Life's lessons sure are hard eh? Thanks Zaney. Yeah. It sucks.

[cfpackerfan]

Scott Kelby is great, isn't he?

[short5]

hey guys(gals), I've been reading scott kelby books on photoshop and others ALLL DAAAYY......"

Good for you Max! When you learn it you can explain it to me.

[Maxed Out]

Do you drive?

no, I live about 2 blocksfrom downtown mt. dora (where the art center is) and I pick up the "kid" from art camp:cry:

I think we should send Maxi to babysit your kids....

umm...im pretty booked.....flight costs + new family fee + lots of others, I think im too expensive for you;) Thats why they call me an 'eLL of a babysitter:lol:

*sigh*

Many many tears here. :(

Tevin's little dwarf hamster, Scabbers, just died.

Poor little guy is completely heartbroken.

Dang it.

Scabbers was Tev's first pet, and he worked all summer a few years ago to save up enough to buy him.

I guess we get to have a little burial ceremony tomorrow.

aww, thats too bad....usually parents buy a bigger animal for a replacement, but that doesnt work sometimes:(

[short5]

.usually parents buy a bigger animal for a replacement, but that doesnt work sometimes:(

You ever seen a picture of Cat's dog?:shock:

[Maxed Out]

Scott Kelby is great, isn't he?

hes amazing, I expected it to be boring and a long read....700 pages today (read it again slowly tommorow):D

Good for you Max! When you learn it you can explain it to me.

I bought it from E-books....I'd send you a free copy but he deservs the money......or does he?:evil: :D

[cfpackerfan]

aww, thats too bad....usually parents buy a bigger animal for a replacement, but that doesnt work sometimes:(

Have you met my dog? ;)

[Maxed Out]

You ever seen a picture of Cat's dog?:shock:

nope.....its probably a great dane right?:D

[cfpackerfan]

You ever seen a picture of Cat's dog?:shock: ROFL! Jinx!

[short5]

I bought it from E-books....I'd send you a free copy but he deservs the money......or does he?:evil: :D
Thanks Max:) I may have them. I keep buying photoshop books but just can't get into them.

[Maxed Out]

Have you met my dog? ;)

now I have.....awesome dog cat......biggin:D

[short5]

Cara is so cool!! I would love to fluff her big face all up with my hand:D

[cfpackerfan]

Cara is so cool!! I would love to fluff her big face all up with my hand:D :lol:

[Maxed Out]

Thanks Max:) I may have them. I keep buying photoshop books but just can't get into them.


I bought scott kelby's CS2 book (the CS3 didnt come out yet....August 1st.....but couldnt wait, lol)

And I bought kelby's Digital Photography Book (pretty good....)

AND.........his.......Light Room Book (havent read it yet...nor played with LR for a day yet)

[Maxed Out]

What I'm waiting for is for his DOWN and DIRTY TRICKS for CS3 (october 2007) :(

[cfpackerfan]

Another one. Just for fun. :D

[short5]

Another one. Just for fun. :D

He he:)

[cfpackerfan]

I'm off to bed. Night all.

:D

[Maxed Out]

hey cat, can you play with photo in B+W.....I've been making B+W copies for some deserving photos and I'm having trouble with this one:)......OH! haha, disreagard the catchy signature at the bottom;) (I was experimenting with fonts).......But its catchy (leaves you wondering)


http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1139/892517018_f8237b0275.jpg

[Maxed Out]

I'm off to bed. Night all.

:D

never mind...maybe tommorow:D

[short5]

I'm off to bed. Night all.

:DGood night Kit good luck with the burial:( I think you should buy Tevin a pony:D

[short5]

.But its catchy (leaves you wondering)


Nice shot

[short5]

I am going to jump out too I have an early morning. I will not Poof tonight but instead take the door. Goodnight all, last one out shut off the light.~Zane

[Maxed Out]

Nice shot


Like this one....most of my favorite shots came from the fist day I got my camera.....I snatched the box from the UPS guy and imediately went outside:D


I waited so long to get the Xt that by the time I got it.....I knew how it worked from inside out (give or take a couple things):D

[Maxed Out]

I am going to jump out too I have an early morning. I will not Poof tonight but instead take the door. Goodnight all, last one out shut off the light.~Zane


I am too....I need to learn me some more PS:D


night everybody (who's not here)

[asolie]

Have you met my dog? ;)

That's a cool dog!! :D

hey cat, can you play with photo in B+W.....I've been making B+W copies for some deserving photos and I'm having trouble with this one:)......OH! haha, disreagard the catchy signature at the bottom;) (I was experimenting with fonts).......But its catchy (leaves you wondering)


http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1139/892517018_f8237b0275.jpg

Pretty flowers. 8)

[puddlepirate44]

Sorry to hear 'bout the pet, Cat. I hated times like that. All that hearbreak, and no answers.

On a lighter note, I'd love to meet Cara in person, too. I love big dogs.

edit: Wait... Dwarf hamster? Geez, aren't they small enough already?

[jothefish]

You'd likely focus on something in the foreground, so you don't really have to look into the light, just have it in frame. Or in this case, you don't even have to have the source in frame, just the items refracting it. ;)

http://lifeprintsphotography.com/Macro/Liquid/Dew1blk.jpg

I love that shot!

[Guineh]

http://strobist.blogspot.com/2007/07/fun-with-pocket-wizards.html :twisted:

[Becky N]

[quote=cfpackerfan;3606216Tevin's little dwarf hamster, Scabbers, just died.

I guess we get to have a little burial ceremony tomorrow.[/quote]

Sorry for Tev's loss, there Cat.

Like everyone else...Cara is one cool laid back dog.

G'MAE

[jothefish]

Man - what a chatty bunch you have been today....

thanks Becky :)

Dad had some chest pain this morning, they admitted him even tho they think all is well, he is being monitored and will have the test in the AM. He's had heart troubles since I was in HS and weathered them all very well. because he has Parkinson's he can't have a traditional tread-mill stress test. All good thoughts accepted!

I've seen those DBS devices, pretty neat stuff. Parkinson's is a tough one, my dad's tremors are controlled pretty well with his meds, it is the muscle stiffness and related issues that are getting to him. He's no spring chicken at 81 either. He was diagnosed over 12 years ago and had a VERY slow onset, the last year or so however he has declined quite rapidly. The cumulative effect of all of the neurological drugs is also taking its toll in terms of hallucinations and poor sleep. Funny thing is he will hallucinate something and then ask you if it is real, you say no and he laughs about it cause he can understand how outrageous it is. But if he doesn't have you as the buffer to check his hallucinations against he dives into them full force and you have to convince him that you are the real one in the room!

I hope your Dad's Ok... age is a b***th, Harry's dad has just been diagnosed with Parkinsons... I am going mention to him your comments on these devices...

For academic reasons, we are going to be staying in the states until mid-October. We have lots of hard work ahead of us, but hopefully we can get things back on track in that time... Wish us luck! :D


I've already gone most of the way through enrolling them in a private school here. Still need teacher referrals from their school in Thailand. How exactly to ask for that.

"so hey, since you didn't teach my kids to a high enough standard and I now have to shell out thousands of dollars for tutoring and enroll them in a school in the states, could you write a referral for us?" sigh...

Matthew doesn't like change either, but I've found (cause we've been through a lot of it) that if I talk to him and explain the situations in as much detail as is humanly possible (sometimes this involved a good deal of research on my part including field trips and photos) that he accepts the new situations and actually agrees with our decisions. I had to explain to him tonight why he will be in second grade here. sigh again.


The joys of living in a "third" world country... we have a similar problem in the Bahamas... at the moment we are contemplating what we are goign to do with Alex for high school.
A friend of mine left Nassau for Dbai last year and had to put her son into thrd grade again... she now says -as hard as it was for him - it is the best thing she has ever done. Instead of being at the bottom of forth grade in a new school he is top of third. Confidence wise it has been a huge boost for him.

It has come to my attention that in order for me to print things, the printer cable must be plugged into my computer. Duh. :roll:

I think I'll go rest my brain now...

lol, don't forget to put paper in it ;)

and turn the switch on...



BTW, it looks like we need Jo over in TPBM... Has she ever actually played in there yet?

she's too chicken...

*sigh*

Many many tears here. :(

Tevin's little dwarf hamster, Scabbers, just died.

Poor little guy is completely heartbroken.

Dang it.

Scabbers was Tev's first pet, and he worked all summer a few years ago to save up enough to buy him.

I guess we get to have a little burial ceremony tomorrow.

Good luck with the burial.. we havea little animal grave yeard already... dogs, birds, hamsters and fish... my son insists on burying all of them.

Have you met my dog? ;)

That's not a dog... that is a DOG!

http://strobist.blogspot.com/2007/07/fun-with-pocket-wizards.html :twisted:

and now all he needs is a fanta and a pair of binoculars around his neck...

[Guineh]

and now all he needs is a fanta and a pair of binoculars around his neck...

OK... I get the Fanta part (High Sugar + Unruly Kid = :evil:), but what happened with the bino's?

[Guineh]

Have you met my dog? ;)

Oh, my. Just a little pup, eh? ;)

[Guineh]

edit: Wait... Dwarf hamster? Geez, aren't they small enough already?

Yep. Dwarf. I've seen 'em. Small as a mouse, a bit shorter length-wise though. Not very long lived compared to a standard hamster. Probably requires a special enclosure, hamsters are master escape artists. A little thing like that could easily slip through the bars of a standard enclosure. They make a tasty quick snack for the cats. All bite-sized and such. :)

[Jamie Holladay]

You know, Jamie, that doesn't look like Patrick.
That is because he is inside the car with a helment on silly.
Jamie...not quite making out Patrick there, friend...
Well that is what the announcer said.
Night Becky. Thanks for the laughs tonight. ;)

And Jamie.... THIS (http://www.imdb.com/gallery/granitz/3980/Events/3980/PatrickDem_Pimen_6858335_400.jpg.html?hint=nm00011 31) is what you should strive for when getting a shot of Patrick. *sigh*
Yeah, like he is going to sit in a chair at the race track in his fire suit and pose just for me to shot just for you. uh huh. I ain't that good of a photog.
Nice shots Jamie. Is the orange bumper to indicate he is a rookie or just for looks?
I am not sure. Could be.

[Jamie Holladay]

Where are my manners?

g'MAE everyone.

[cylentka]

Gmae, all. I was trying to catch up but I got sidetracked on the beefcake thread. :D

[thomascanty]

Tevin's little dwarf hamster, Scabbers, just died.

Poor little guy is completely heartbroken.

Awwww... Sorry to hear it. :(

she's too chicken...

She shouldn't be. I've seen some of her photos, and she has nothing to be afraid of... ;)

and now all he needs is a fanta and a pair of binoculars around his neck...

http://www.ldphotography.net/Smilies/rotfl.gif

[Athena]

lol, don't forget to put paper in it ;)lol

I have forgotten that my EHD was unplugged and freaked out thinking it could not be found:rolleyes:. Rest well A.speaking of EHDs, want to recommend me one? They are dual voltage like laptops, right?

purdy flower ...very pretty Deb.

But if he doesn't have you as the buffer to check his hallucinations against he dives into them full force and you have to convince him that you are the real one in the room!That must be terrifying for him. I can not even image. Thinking good thoughts for you guys. :)

I have been under attack by my gall stones. Apparently even if they do surgery it is a one day easy thing.I'm sorry to hear this Zane, but good news that it can be fixed this easily. Keep us posted or we'll worry.

I guess we get to have a little burial ceremony tomorrow.I'm so sorry Cat. We've only lost a few fish so far, but this had to be SO hard. ((hugs))

I love that shot!Thanks Jo. :)

A friend of mine left Nassau for Dbai last year and had to put her son into thrd grade again... she now says -as hard as it was for him - it is the best thing she has ever done. Instead of being at the bottom of forth grade in a new school he is top of third. Confidence wise it has been a huge boost for him.Hopefully this intensive tutoring and the time at an American school (albeit in grade 2 again) will be eough to kick things back on track. Otherwise there will be a move in our very near future. :roll: I am beyond upset about it all - should be dropping pounds, but I think my theraputic chocolate medication is interferring with that...

she's too chicken...I just saw a rather brave, breasty shot of yours. Surely you could play in TPBM? ;)

[jothefish]

lol

Hopefully this intensive tutoring and the time at an American school (albeit in grade 2 again) will be eough to kick things back on track. Otherwise there will be a move in our very near future. :roll: I am beyond upset about it all - should be dropping pounds, but I think my theraputic chocolate medication is interferring with that...

I just saw a rather brave, breasty shot of yours. Surely you could play in TPBM? ;)

i am way more confident about my breasts than my photography :).... I did post one but didn't realise you can read the filename... two sayings come to mind...- you are never to old to learn something new... and you can't teach an old dog new tricks.... my future posts will show to which direction I lean...?

good luck with the tutoring - kids are resilient - you'll be amazed how quick things will turn around for him with a nudge in the right direction.

And if all else fails... send him to Maxi to babysit...

[jothefish]

Gmae, all. I was trying to catch up but I got sidetracked on the beefcake thread. :D

and we are liking the beefcake thread...

[thomascanty]

i am way more confident about my breasts than my photography :)....

Then post a picture of... No. I won't go there. :lol:

Your photos are fantastic. We're always our own worst critic. Don't be afraid to post a picture once in a while! ;)

[Athena]

Then post a picture of... No. I won't go there. :lol:

Your photos are fantastic. We're always our own worst critic. Don't be afraid to post a picture once in a while! ;)

she did Lonnie - I take it you haven't seen? ;)

[thomascanty]

she did Lonnie - I take it you haven't seen? ;)

I've seen two so far. One in TPBM and another in WAIN (Where Am I Now?).

[cylentka]

Inmates Dancing (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hMnk7lh9M3o) :shock:

[cylentka]

We're always our own worst critic. Don't be afraid to post a picture once in a while! ;)

Jo, please post more. I post all the time and I'm just an amateur snapper. I've never been criticized or slammed in the games, so its safe. ;) Its fun to have a variety of people posting. I think you have a lot to add to any thread you post in. :)

[thomascanty]

Inmates Dancing (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hMnk7lh9M3o) :shock:

Ok, now that's just weird... :confused:

[timbernet]

Lonnie, she also posted in this thread: http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=353211

[thomascanty]

Lonnie, she also posted in this thread: http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=353211

Yep. I just saw that one, too...

[jothefish]

OK I'm back... had to reboot... can't see to load any photos. :evil: .. shall keep trying.

Thank you for the moral boost...when I see all of the amazing photos on here... I head for the chocolate ;)

[Skrim17]

Athena if you have him tutored here to catch up but then go back to where he fell behind...what's the point?

and G'mae all!!

[Guineh]

Hmm. A quick cursory search indicates the beefcake thread may not be southpark related.

I think I'll steer clear of that one.

[misspix]

Hi TErri hows the day treating ya?
Hi Deb, sorry I had to pop out. Yesterday is now a memory :) and today is in the making.
So Athena you have to enroll the kids in school? Yuk!

We might be moving in the next couple of weeks and I am on the fence because of the whole school thing. Eli isn't great with change (understatement) and while the schools where we are probably moving to are great I can't see moving and then right away starting in school, but perhaps he'll surprise me?? I dunno.
Good luck Crissa. Kids are as resiliant as you allow them to be ;)

And, I am sending massive postive thoughts your direction, if you would give them directions to your dad?
It has come to my attention that in order for me to print things, the printer cable must be plugged into my computer. Duh. :roll:


I have forgotten that my EHD was unplugged and freaked out thinking it could not be found:rolleyes:. Rest well A.
I am sooooooooo glad to be among like-minded folks *still searching for the elusive pen that is probably tucked behind her ear*
"TR's"

FInal Frontier: Real Tupperwarians Use Duck Tape

FInal Frontier: Glad to be of service!

heheheheheheheheheheheheheheheheheh *holding sides* lololololololol
As long as I'm sending out warnings, this is what I found right on our public school grounds tonight (elememtry school across the street from us)...



And if this isn't bad enough....

Another flower down and it was a regular o...or...org...I can't type it...see for yourselves...

*GASP*
*sigh*

Tevin's little dwarf hamster, Scabbers, just died.

Aw man, give Tevin my sympathy's :(
Gmae, all. I was trying to catch up but I got sidetracked on the beefcake thread. :D
mmm hmmm.....


G'mae!

[Athena]

Athena if you have him tutored here to catch up but then go back to where he fell behind...what's the point?

His deficiency is specific to reading. He's never been taught with an intensive phonics program. Over there they are all into the whole language approach, which is cool as a suppliment to phonics, but rather UNcool as a stand alone program. Once he's on track with reading, he'll be fine. He's grade level and up in the rest. But at this point (3rd grade) without being able to read he doesn't stand a chance, but this is the grade that they are no longer learning to read, but rather reading to learn. sigh...