The 3rd official Random Discussion For TPBM Photo's and Photographers Thread (3)

[timbernet]

Lonnie likes getting touched by T.D.'s weenie fish, haven't you been keepign up?


Oh my... I am going back to Tupperware....

[T.D.]

Lonnie likes getting touched by T.D.'s weenie fish, haven't you been keepign up?


CRISSA! THAT'S AWFUL! :evil:

[Skrim17]

sorry I'm a tad punchy...

[thomascanty]

Lonnie likes getting touched by T.D.'s weenie fish, haven't you been keepign up?

I think you missed a couple posts. Or I did. :confused:

[Skrim17]

:: trying to resist typing about T.D.'s BIG fish to make it better ::

[cfpackerfan]

:lol: :lol:

[cfpackerfan]

Where'd Glow boy go?

[Skrim17]

I scared him off :(

[cfpackerfan]

"... just because you're paranoid doesn't mean there isn't an invisible demon about to eat your face."

:lol: :lol: :lol:

Sorry. Doing a search, and this quote cracked me up.

[puddlepirate44]

OK, in a vain attempt to shift directions.... I will throw cold water on everything by putting up another Puddle Excerpt. This is on the subject of Eating:

So, for a male, between the ages of thirteen and, say, twenty eight (this depends on genetics), eating requires absolutely no finesse. It requires sheer volume. Quantity over quality.

Now, this eating machine, at the peak of his “game”, starts to date. A date, usually, involves eating. The girl will order off of the little kiddy menu, and the guy will order the last half of the regular menu. Their food will arrive at the same time. Her plate will have two or three items weighing a total of five ounces. His plate, or more accurately, plates, will weigh in at the same as a 3.7 liter, V-6 Jeep engine. On top of all this, they will finish at the same time. He will have spotlessly cleaned off every plate of food. She will have finished three of the five ounces, and she will ask for a “doggy bag”.

None of this is big news to anyone. It’s not a secret. What is a secret, however, is what happens when the girl gets home from that date. As soon as the guy drops her off, and he’s gone, she will rip into that “doggy bag” and scarf down the remaining dinner in two bites. Then she will then tear open the ‘fridge and begin a feeding frenzy of any article of food that she finds in there.

You see, the girl is growing just as the boy is growing. The furnace is burning just as hot and fiercely. True, she might not eat as much as the boy, but it’s close. The ploy the girl uses is to make the boy think that she barely eats. The last thing the girl wants is a reputation of slamming down more hamburgers than her boyfriend. Conversely, no boy wants a reputation that his girlfriend eats more hamburgers than him.

The upshot of all this is when a young man and young woman get married, there’s usually quite a learning curve for the man to endure. This learning curve begins when the newlyweds have their first meal during the honeymoon.

They both emerge from their room, both starved and they take a trip to the nearest restaurant. They are seated, scan the menus, and are ready to order.

Him: “Do you want the kiddy menu?”
Her: “What? Huh? Are you joking? I’m hungry here.”
Him: “Oh, yeah. Well, you used to order off of the kiddy m…”
Her: “You are soooo sweet. No, I’ll order off of the ‘Grown Up’ menu.”
Him: “I’m going to have a couple of cheeseburgers, extra fries, vanilla milkshake and a Coke. What are you going to have.”
Her: “Page three. And part of page six.”
Him: “Ha ha. You’re funny. Really, what?”
Her: “Page three. And part of page six. And some appetizers.
Him: “You’re… you’re going to eat all that?”
Her: “Yeah. Why? Gotta problem with that?”
Him: “Uh… no, no. I just didn’t know you could, you know, eat.”
Her: “You’re so silly. If you can’t finish your food, I’ll finish it for you. I always finished Mom and Dad’s dinners. We never had leftovers at home. Ooo, page seven looks good, too.”

What all this means is that the food rationing will be slightly different than what the guy originally thought. While they were dating, the average guy will think that 98-99% of the food in the house will be his, considering that the wife apparently only eats three ounces of food per meal. Now, after the truth come out, it becomes clear to the guy that he will have to share more of the food than he thought. He might wind up only having possession of, maybe, on the outside, only 83% of the food.

[thomascanty]

I think we skeered Glow Boy off...

Time for me to go away for a bit, too... Ashley needs a walk and the kittehs need a hug. Or, is it the other way around? Or both?

[misspix]

"... just because you're paranoid doesn't mean there isn't an invisible demon about to eat your face."

:lol: :lol: :lol:

Sorry. Doing a search, and this quote cracked me up.
My favorite one-liner from him is 'and global warming is caused by cow farts'.:lol: Had me cracking up off and on for about a half an hour.

[misspix]

What all this means is that the food rationing will be slightly different than what the guy originally thought. While they were dating, the average guy will think that 98-99% of the food in the house will be his, considering that the wife apparently only eats three ounces of food per meal. Now, after the truth come out, it becomes clear to the guy that he will have to share more of the food than he thought. He might wind up only having possession of, maybe, on the outside, only 83% of the food.
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[short5]

Where'd Glow boy go?

I scared him off :(

I think we skeered Glow Boy off...

I am not skeered of nothing :cool: okay T.D.'s little limp fisshy is a bit skeeery:p

[cfpackerfan]

Then she will then tear open the ‘fridge and begin a feeding frenzy of any article of food that she finds in there.

You were watching?? :shock:

[short5]

This is on the subject of Eating:


:lol::lol:

[cfpackerfan]

I am not skeered of nothing :cool: okay T.D.'s little limp fisshy is a bit skeeery:p:lol: :lol: :lol:

[cfpackerfan]

Catch ya later Lonnie. :D Give Ashley a scritch for me. ;)

[Permagrin]

he kinda makes me look REAL bad in this book....

[cfpackerfan]

he kinda makes me look REAL bad in this book....Whatever. :rolleyes:


:p :p

[puddlepirate44]

You were watching?? :shock:

Nope. This was a bit of investigative reporting. My sister would do this after every date. She was, and still it, as thin as a rail, but she could pound down some serious food!

[misspix]

Night Lonnie, give Ashley a skritch from me ;)

[cfpackerfan]

Nope. This was a bit of investigative reporting. My sister would do this after every date. She was, and still it, as thin as a rail, but she could pound down some serious food!I don't even know her, and I hate her.

Night Lonnie, give Ashley a skritch from me ;) :shock:

[Skrim17]

I hear that Cat!

[misspix]

:shock:
What?

[puddlepirate44]

I don't even know her, and I hate her.

:shock:

Yeah, she's always been thin. She has that uber-fast metabolism, and I have that none existent metabolism. Between the two of us, we have a normal one.

[cfpackerfan]

Catch ya later Lonnie. :D Give Ashley a scritch for me. ;)

Night Lonnie, give Ashley a skritch from me ;)


:shock:

:shock:
What?

You tell ME what? :shock:

[short5]

I have to go, rapid brain fade. *lays under bar stool. wraps head in table cloth to block light and sound*

[cfpackerfan]

*softly tiptoes away so as not to disturb Zane*

[misspix]

You tell ME what? :shock:
Whoa.
:shock: We gotta stop that. Or start planning it. Otherwise its just plain freaky!

[misspix]

Night Zaney

[cfpackerfan]

Whoa.
:shock: We gotta stop that. Or start planning it. Otherwise its just plain freaky!
This is what I'm saying. Freaky.

[cfpackerfan]

I'm getting the nods. Got up about 5 hours too early this morning, and it's starting to catch up to me. *yawn*

*grabs the unused end of Zane's tablecloth and cuddles up to it*

[misspix]

Night Cat.
I guess I shall go curl up with my book :)

[Mgdh]

*Walks into quiet bar room*

G'mae all...

Tonight's TR (hey, where is Jim, anyway?):

Adventures with Jim: That's Some Mean Sheep


ROFLOL - love these, Dan.

Jim's been away kayaking I think. Hey, maybe these are 'real time' and Jim's off doing a hostage rescue!!!! :shock:

thanks. I'm thinking of entering one version of this in the next book, that's why I wanted the opinions.

All are 'book worthy'. The golden one is just that extra bit special!

What can I say. I'm inconsistent.

I think the doctor can do something about that for you... ;)

I am experiencing voluntary amnesia due to the previous page

You and me both, Terri

http://img116.exs.cx/img116/1626/pictureflash2bz.gif Not quite the cool red-pen-thingy from Men in Black...but with some concentration it works

Thanks, Terri. I needed that.

Oh my... I am going back to Tupperware....

Don't blame you, Scott. Much more and I'll be joining you over there!


CRISSA! THAT'S AWFUL!

Hmm. I think Crissa's become the new particularly bad meany head now!

OK, in a vain attempt to shift directions.... I will throw cold water on everything by putting up another Puddle Excerpt. This is on the subject of Eating:


Good switch Dan. Don't think anyone noticed!

Oh, and LOL! :lol:

*softly tiptoes away so as not to disturb Zane*

Glad you took care, I nearly tripped over him!

Hey - wait a minute - more inconsistency. Me, you tease and tickle. Zane you tiptoe away from :evil: Random Meany Head! :lol:

I'm getting the nods. Got up about 5 hours too early this morning, and it's starting to catch up to me. *yawn*

*grabs the unused end of Zane's tablecloth and cuddles up to it*

:D Payback time! ;)

*Goes and gets the whipped cream from behind the bar and draws a moustache and eyebows on Cat's face with it*

Hmmm. Just needs something more...

*grabs a couple of empty bottle of tequila from the bar, puts one in Cat's hand and the other by her head*

Perfect. Now let me just go and get my camera...

[Mgdh]

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[Guineh]

Lonnie likes getting touched by T.D.'s weenie fish, haven't you been keepign up?

:shock: I go to bed, and wake up the next morning to read this?

Tsk tsk... should have used a nice trout instead.

[Guineh]

Plano is having their annual balloon festival this weekend! Going to see about getting there at the crack of dawn to watch (and photograph[!!]) the balloons launching

[Mgdh]

Plano is having their annual balloon festival this weekend! Going to see about getting there at the crack of dawn to watch (and photograph[!!]) the balloons launching

Hi Mike.

That sounds like a good trip. I missed both the "local" ones this year. I'm looking into visiting one or the other next year. Mind you, one is 3 hrs drive away - that's why I put "local" in quotes.

Looking forward to seeing the results of your trip :D

[Guineh]

Anyone have a copy of EOS Utility or DPP? Seems the downloads from the Canon site require one of the apps to be installed, none of which I have on this computer...

[Guineh]

Nevermind. I was able to get around it by shooting in JPG and using the WIA driver.

[Athena]

Voted, great image. I am not sure they choose by votes though. Did you see anything that said that for sure? thanks! I think they may look at high vote images first, but most likely their own panel chooses the images. Otherwise bad images with lots of "friend" votes would get published.

Do you say "vite" or "vit" amins? I need it for the file. Everyone else, vit or vite? depends on where I am, whom I am speaking to. I have noticed myself saying vite-amins here recently. But I am fairly sure I was saying vit-amines before. :confused:

[cfpackerfan]

I think the doctor can do something about that for you... ;) :p



Hey - wait a minute - more inconsistency. Me, you tease and tickle. Zane you tiptoe away from :evil: Random Meany Head! :lol: Inconsistency. Randomness. I'm liking it. :lol:



:D Payback time!

*Goes and gets the whipped cream from behind the bar and draws a moustache and eyebows on Cat's face with it*

Hmmm. Just needs something more...

*grabs a couple of empty bottle of tequila from the bar, puts one in Cat's hand and the other by her head*

Perfect. Now let me just go and get my camera...
HAHAHAAA!!!! Next time remember your CF card!! :lol:

Plano is having their annual balloon festival this weekend! Going to see about getting there at the crack of dawn to watch (and photograph[!!]) the balloons launchingSWEET! Can't wait to see your shots. :D

[Athena]

What do you guys have planned for the weekend?

I'll be working on my (I mean Matthew's) 3rd grade science project - SATURN. :D

[Skrim17]

How far away from Plano are you Mike?

[Guineh]

Mmmmm... Right now, about 30 or so miles... ;) When I get home... significantly nearer..

[Skrim17]

I am watching my nieces while by brother and his wife play grown-ups in NYC for the weekend. I am hoping their other grandparents with the in-ground pool haven't closed it up yet, it is supposed to be in the mid 80's all weekend.

[cfpackerfan]

What do you guys have planned for the weekend?

I'll be working on my (I mean Matthew's) 3rd grade science project - SATURN. :DFUN! I love working on the science projects with the kids. :D

Weekend? I actually should give a NON-SQUISHED warning.
I have vet appts this morning, eye dr appts this afternoon, big homecoming game this evening.
THEN we are going to Nevada first thing in the AM to attend/photograph my brother's and his wife's vow-renewal ceremony.
THEN right after church on Sunday, I'm headed to Salt lake till Tuesday night. I won't have a computer with me, either. :(

So I'll be popping in sporadically today, but after tonight, you people are on your own. FREE from random meanyheadedness. :lol:

[Skrim17]

sounds like fun Cat!

Is it wrong to sort of like Vista?

[cfpackerfan]

sounds like fun Cat!

Is it wrong to sort of like Vista? Not at all! Once I got used to it, I love it.

[cfpackerfan]

Wait till you go to burn something to cd. It's a bit confusing at first because it's so different, but WAY better than the ol XP way. :lol:

[thomascanty]

What do you guys have planned for the weekend?

Going to work. Same as always. My "weekend" is almost over... :(

Wait till you go to burn something to cd. It's a bit confusing at first because it's so different, but WAY better than the ol XP way. :lol:

You mean, someone actually uses the built-in OS software to burn CDs? :shock:

I thought everyone used either Roxio or Nero for that.

[cfpackerfan]

You mean, someone actually uses the built-in OS software to burn CDs? :shock:

I thought everyone used either Roxio or Nero for that.

Data Cds. Of course. It's so much easier just to click and burn. ;)
For music or slideshows, I use specialized software.

[thomascanty]

Data Cds. Of course. It's so much easier just to click and burn. ;)

I can't imagine anything easier than Nero... Maybe I should actually see what the OS has to offer.

[Skrim17]

I use Roxio usually.

[thomascanty]

Life sure is different here in Palmdale than what I've been used to. Two weeks ago I had the air conditioner running 24 hours a day to fight off the 100+ degree heat. This morning I woke up all wrapped up in my sheets and blankets, but still freezing. I got up and stomped over to look at the thermostat. It was 67 degrees in here! The outside temperature was 48! I turned on the heat and went back to bed... I never even had a need for a heater at my old place!

Oh, and the only way I know what the outside temperature was is cuzz I have weather station thingees scattered around here, in all the rooms and out on the balcony. The balcony's is remote and I can read it's results from the one in the living room... ;)

[cfpackerfan]

It's because your head gets cold now. :lol:

[thomascanty]

It's because your head gets cold now. :lol:

Oh, is that it? :lol:

Actually, my head feels like it's on fire right now. I got a tetch o' sunburn yesterday while at the fair.

I was wearing a hat all day on Wednesday at Disneyland, so that wasn't a problem. But, later that night I was chatting with my brother (who has been shaving his head for years), and he warned me about that funky tan line I could get on the back of my head if I wear baseball caps too often. I probably should have also listened to him about that suntan lotion thing, too... LOL

[thomascanty]

We must have birds outside in the feeder on the balcony. Tupper (Squeaks) is really attacking the shutters across the screen door right now!

[thomascanty]

Three?

[cfpackerfan]

Do your cats 'chitter' ?

Jeffrey sits at the window and chitters at the birds. It's hilarious.

[cfpackerfan]

Like THIS (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PCjrGIZDoCE) Lonnie. (Not the first cat... but Jeffrey sounds just liek the second cat on this clip)

[3Turner]

Well GMAE all. You all are sure a chatty bunch for the day I didn't come in to peek around....4 or 5 new pages since I last checked in :shock: Although, not as chatty as the RRTP thread went in one day. I was so tired yesterday that I fell asleep at 8PM only to be woken up throughout the night due to Evan's illness he has going right now.

[Guineh]

One of our cats does that... First time my wife heard her do that (back when she was just her cat) she called me up and asked me if my cats made any unusual noises. No, not really. She thought there was something not quite right about her. So she looked it up, Perfectly right. Apparently my cats are just complacent about the arboreal rodents running around outside.

[thomascanty]

Do your cats 'chitter' ?

Jeffrey sits at the window and chitters at the birds. It's hilarious.

No, Tupper only squeaks (thus, his nickname). He'll be happily batting away at the shutters, and when I say "What are you doing?", he'll stop, look up at me and say "Eeep". It's so adorable, hilarious, and at the same time annoying (when it goes on all day long)... :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

Wow, there really are a lot of bird shadows flittering across the blinds right now!!! I'm going to have to lock Tupper in the bathroom when it's time for my nap... :lol:

[cfpackerfan]

Sorry to hear that Evan isn't feeling well, Robert. :(

[Mgdh]

HAHAHAAA!!!! Next time remember your CF card!! :lol:


Who do you think I am? Dan? ;):lol: Don't worry, I won't share it here ;)

What do you guys have planned for the weekend?

I'll be working on my (I mean Matthew's) 3rd grade science project - SATURN.

Sounds like a great project. My schoolboy humour immediately thought that "It's a good job you're not farther out in the Solar System" ;):o:lol:

I don't have anything planned yet. There was supposed to be a steam train coming down into Cornwall on Saturday and I was going to photograph it but it's been cancelled :( so I'm at a bit of a loose end.

[thomascanty]

Like THIS (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PCjrGIZDoCE) Lonnie. (Not the first cat... but Jeffrey sounds just liek the second cat on this clip)

That's just weird! I've never heard a cat make a sound anything like that!

Well GMAE all. You all are sure a chatty bunch for the day I didn't come in to peek around....4 or 5 new pages since I last checked in :shock: Although, not as chatty as the RRTP thread went in one day.

I hate to admit it, but I gave up on RRTP. When we each got split up into version three and I saw that thread go to about 1,000 posts within a day or two, before I even had a chance to look in there, I decided I just don't have that kinda time... No way I can keep up with that, and I really hate just jumping to the end not knowing what I missed. :confused:

[Athena]

Sounds like a great project. My schoolboy humour immediately thought that "It's a good job you're not farther out in the Solar System" ;):o:lol:

Well, we DO have to tell what we are able to see from our spacecraft orbiting Saturn... So that one WILL actually be mentioned. ;)

[timbernet]

I hate to admit it, but I gave up on RRTP. When we each got split up into version three and I saw that thread go to about 1,000 posts within a day or two, before I even had a chance to look in there, I decided I just don't have that kinda time... No way I can keep up with that, and I really hate just jumping to the end not knowing what I missed. :confused:


:-( You will be missed....

[thomascanty]

:-( You will be missed....

I'm fickle. I'll probably be back eventually. One day when I get really bored at work...

Seriously, though. That sudden explosion of posts kinda scared me. :confused:

[timbernet]

I'm fickle. I'll probably be back eventually. One day when I get really bored at work...

Seriously, though. That sudden explosion of posts kinda scared me. :confused:

It scared me - going to class and seeing 20 pages inside 50 minutes is a bit overwhelming!

[3Turner]

BTW, I did get some very depressing news from Heather (John's wife) yesterday. Apparently, the woman I've had a major crush on for the past mumble years, is a very unpleasant person to be around in person...

I didn't need to know that... :(
Went back and found this.....Lonnie, even if they say that she is a very unpleasant person to be around.....maybe she wouldn't be for you ;)

Sorry to hear that Evan isn't feeling well, Robert. :(
Thanks Cat....and the funny thing is its all attributed to only sinus allergies. He starts off with a runny nose that eventually gets clogged up...and soon it may develop into a sinus infection. We have been doing nasal rinses twice a day, advair, nasal spray, singular and a nebulizer in the evening. He has been out of school since Tuesday, missed 1 soccer game so far and soccer practice. :(

I hate to admit it, but I gave up on RRTP. When we each got split up into version three and I saw that thread go to about 1,000 posts within a day or two, before I even had a chance to look in there, I decided I just don't have that kinda time... No way I can keep up with that, and I really hate just jumping to the end not knowing what I missed. :confused:I know what you mean Lonnie, its a chore to try and catch up in RRTP...

[misspix]

G'Mae.

Stupid spreadsheets.http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y261/GawkyEndymion000/arracher-cheveux.gif

[Skrim17]

That sucks Robert!! I hope he's feeling better soon. Have they ever suggested prophylactic antibiotics? I know it worked well for a friend of mine with her son and his allergies.

[theague]

So I'll be popping in sporadically today, but after tonight, you people are on your own. FREE from random meanyheadedness. :lol:

So someone might have a chance to be number one poster on this thread for a day or two while you're gone? :D


GMAE ALL! I feel quite good this morning.. the eastern sky is VERY bright despite the cloud cover. I wonder what the sunrise was like today. I'm really itching to get out and shoot some photos!

[Skrim17]

As a NAPP member I am supposed to get 15% off Lightroom (or any adobe product) but when I put the code in it is saying it won't work...hmmm

[Woolburr]

I'm fickle. I'll probably be back eventually. One day when I get really bored at work...

Seriously, though. That sudden explosion of posts kinda scared me. :confused:

You forget the RRTP of old...we often had crazy bursts of posts like that...I have to admit that it was going so fast that it was very hard to keep up with...

As far as keeping up goes...I seriously doubt there are more than one or two people besides me that have actually read all the posts there. We don't mind if people don't read back...;)

[misspix]

Robert, I hope your son feels better soon.

[3Turner]

That sucks Robert!! I hope he's feeling better soon. Have they ever suggested prophylactic antibiotics? I know it worked well for a friend of mine with her son and his allergies.
Sure does suck Crissa....Never had the suggestion of the prophylactic antibiotics as of yet. Being that my son is now 5 years old and smaller than a normal child, the doctor is kinda hesitant in doing new medicinal treatments. Hard to beleive, but Evan's best fitting pair of shorts is size 18 months :shock:, his regular age sized shorts fit big and we have to roll the waist line for them to stay up when there are no belt loops. I think that my wife and I brought on the allergies to him...we have really, really bad allergies and I think Evan got the worst of ours combined.:confused:

[theague]

I don't read back on this thread. It's too time consuming. You get me while I'm here and not while i'm not. It's as simple as that.

[Athena]

... is its all attributed to only sinus allergies. He starts off with a runny nose that eventually gets clogged up...and soon it may develop into a sinus infection. We have been doing nasal rinses twice a day, advair, nasal spray, singular and a nebulizer in the evening. He has been out of school since Tuesday, missed 1 soccer game so far and soccer practice. :(

I have this exact same thing Robert. I'm sorry to hear your little guy also suffers through it. It can also be food allergies that trigger it.

[3Turner]

Robert, I hope your son feels better soon.
Thanks Terri...

[misspix]

GAAAAAAAAAAA! :shock:

Robert *pant, pant....clutching heart*

Spider :shock: Why??:shock:

*faints*

[3Turner]

I have this exact same thing Robert. I'm sorry to hear your little guy also suffers through it. It can also be food allergies that trigger it.
We also thought that food could be doing the trigger, but soon figured that it only occurs around this time of the year...beginning of school and fall...and that he eats the same foods over and over. Getting him to actually eat is the hard thing :lol:. The doc has not yet wanted to do allergy tests on him, but I'll tell ya that my wife and I have allergies from just about anything under the sun. I was taking shots for 3 years and I have gotten better...I usually had bad illnesses during the fall to winter months, once with a walking pneumonia.

[theague]

Help, terri has fallen and she can't get up. :lol:

[3Turner]

GAAAAAAAAAAA! :shock:

Robert *pant, pant....clutching heart*

Spider :shock: Why??:shock:

*faints*
*gets the smelling salts*

Its allright...its the same one from before that you already saw. ;) Have not found anything else yet for an avi....but I will soon bore of this one and change it :lol:

[theague]

Robert,

As you may have just noticed I don't go back and re-read threads but I get the feeling your son is not feeling to well. I hope everything turns out to be ok. It's no fun seeing loved ones in pain or not feeling well.

[theague]

*gets the smelling salts*

Its allright...its the same one from before that you already saw. ;) Have not found anything else yet for an avi....but I will soon bore of this one and change it :lol:

Speaking of Avi's... I brought the A620 today with me... perhaps during lunch I will take some photos of myself with my handy dandy flip-screen and choose a new avatar. lol

[Athena]

We also thought that food could be doing the trigger, but soon figured that it only occurs around this time of the year...beginning of school and fall...and that he eats the same foods over and over. It's wonderful that you can rule food out - it's quite tricky to find food triggers. Exclusion diets aren't fun.

I will take some photos of myself with my handy dandy flip-screen and choose a new avatar. lolCool!

[puddlepirate44]

Plano is having their annual balloon festival this weekend! Going to see about getting there at the crack of dawn to watch (and photograph[!!]) the balloons launching

That is very cool, Mike. I had a great time taking pics of the balloons last month.

What do you guys have planned for the weekend?

I'll be working on my (I mean Matthew's) 3rd grade science project - SATURN.

I've got a bunch of work around the house I've gotta do. I've been neglectful and going off to shoot instead of doing my "Hunny-do's". We are, however, going to go down to a local Wildlife Safari thing in Southern Oregon on Sunday. TERRI, ARE YOU READING THIS?

As for your science project.... WHAT ABOUT PLUTO? :cry:

Weekend? I actually should give a NON-SQUISHED warning.
I have vet appts this morning, eye dr appts this afternoon, big homecoming game this evening.
THEN we are going to Nevada first thing in the AM to attend/photograph my brother's and his wife's vow-renewal ceremony.
THEN right after church on Sunday, I'm headed to Salt lake till Tuesday night. I won't have a computer with me, either. :(

So I'll be popping in sporadically today, but after tonight, you people are on your own. FREE from random meanyheadedness.

Wow, have fun, Cat. You'll be missed.

Life sure is different here in Palmdale than what I've been used to....

It's because your head gets col....

It's because your head gets cold now. :lol:

Yeah, ^^^ that.

Do your cats 'chitter' ?

Jeffrey sits at the window and chitters at the birds. It's hilarious.

Mine "chitter" at insects/spiders. They're absolutely creepy silent when it comes to birds.

Who do you think I am? Dan? ;):lol: Don't worry, I won't share it here ;)

Ouch.

I hate to admit it, but I gave up on RRTP.

I try to keep up with the Tupp thread. When it went ballistic, though, I really couldn't. Or when I go away for a few days, there's just no way. There are times, too, when I skim over some posts, and in the back of my mind, I'm thinking, "Yada, yada, yada." Some of the serious gear talk is sleep inducing.

G'Mae.

Stupid spreadsheets.http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y261/GawkyEndymion000/arracher-cheveux.gif

You know, I've been watching this smilie now for five minutes pull out its hair. And yet, the hair never disappears! :shock:

G'MAE, All.

[3Turner]

Robert,

As you may have just noticed I don't go back and re-read threads but I get the feeling your son is not feeling to well. I hope everything turns out to be ok. It's no fun seeing loved ones in pain or not feeling well.
Yeah...he isn't feeling too hot, although he is enjoying not having to go to school and actually told my wife this morning that he wanted her to stay home and me go to work cause I am no fun:rolleyes:. (won't play XBox with him while I have to work:lol: )
Speaking of Avi's... I brought the A620 today with me... perhaps during lunch I will take some photos of myself with my handy dandy flip-screen and choose a new avatar. lol
I am picturing 'Office Space' re-enactments for some reason. :lol:
It's wonderful that you can rule food out - it's quite tricky to find food triggers. Exclusion diets aren't fun. Yeah, we had that with him already. Imagine having to find something for a finiky eater to eat...when all the foods you are trying to rule out have something in it in some form or fashion which are the only foods a finiky eater eats:confused:.

I've got a bunch of work around the house I've gotta do. I've been neglectful and going off to shoot instead of doing my "Hunny-do's".
Yeah, you don't want to get behind in that....I don't think there will be any nice outcomes if you do :shock:
You know, I've been watching this smilie now for five minutes pull out its hair. And yet, the hair never disappears!
wait longer...say...14 hours. I think it will be a couple pixles less by then.

FUN! I love working on the science projects with the kids. :D

Weekend? I actually should give a NON-SQUISHED warning.
I have vet appts this morning, eye dr appts this afternoon, big homecoming game this evening.
THEN we are going to Nevada first thing in the AM to attend/photograph my brother's and his wife's vow-renewal ceremony.
THEN right after church on Sunday, I'm headed to Salt lake till Tuesday night. I won't have a computer with me, either. :(

So I'll be popping in sporadically today, but after tonight, you people are on your own. FREE from random meanyheadedness. :lol:
Have fun Cat......*wonders if the post count of the thread will seriously diminish during this time*

[misspix]

*gets the smelling salts*

Its allright...its the same one from before that you already saw. ;) Have not found anything else yet for an avi....but I will soon bore of this one and change it :lol:
Thank you *shiver*

I'll be okay...as soon as my heart gets back to where it belongs and out of my throat!

I've got a bunch of work around the house I've gotta do. I've been neglectful and going off to shoot instead of doing my "Hunny-do's". We are, however, going to go down to a local Wildlife Safari thing in Southern Oregon on Sunday. TERRI, ARE YOU READING THIS?

YES I AM!

Do you type of the Wildlife Safari in Winston? What time? Who all is coming? Details, man! Give me details!

[theague]

Yeah...he isn't feeling too hot, although he is enjoying not having to go to school and actually told my wife this morning that he wanted her to stay home and me go to work cause I am no fun:rolleyes:. (won't play XBox with him while I have to work:lol: )

I am picturing 'Office Space' re-enactments for some reason. :lol:

Yeah, we had that with him already. Imagine having to find something for a finiky eater to eat...when all the foods you are trying to rule out have something in it in some form or fashion which are the only foods a finiky eater eats:confused:.wonders if the post count of the thread will seriously diminish during this time*
hahah funny about what your kid said. My siblings and I felt the same way about our dad though when we were young. he was the serious, get things done one. Mom was the fun one. Now I can't spend enough time with my Dad. :)

I'm not sure how much like Office Space the new Avi will be but I'll do my best. Perhaps I'll build a "Jump-to-Conclusions" mat... :)


Thank you *shiver*

I'll be okay...as soon as my heart gets back to where it belongs and out of my throat!

YES I AM!

Do you type of the Wildlife Safari in Winston? What time? Who all is coming? Details, man! Give me details!

Looks like she's recovered from her faiting spell... :)

[puddlepirate44]

Thank you *shiver*

I'll be okay...as soon as my heart gets back to where it belongs and out of my throat!

YES I AM!

Do you type of the Wildlife Safari in Winston? What time? Who all is coming? Details, man! Give me details!

Yup... Sunday.... I don't know the time yet, that'll probably be hammered out tonight, but we'll probably aim for right at opening. The small group will be Lisa, me and TD. Wanna go? Please?

[Athena]

As for your science project.... WHAT ABOUT PLUTO? :cry:

I forgot to tell you that this school is teaching them that PLUTO IS A PLANET. They mentioned that scientists recently decided it's not, but it's still one of the planets they are studying in their unit on the Solar System. :D

Have I mentioned that I like this school? ;)

We spent the drive to school this morning singing School House Rock songs and Matthew understood most of the "parts of speach" that were being sung about. We have the DVD at home and the kids have seen the shows plenty of times, but this time I could see Matthew's joy in the rear view mirror at understanding what the songs are about. :mrgreen:

[3Turner]

Thank you *shiver*

I'll be okay...as soon as my heart gets back to where it belongs and out of my throat!

YES I AM!

Do you type of the Wildlife Safari in Winston? What time? Who all is coming? Details, man! Give me details!
thare she is....looks like the lump in the throat has also subsided:p.

hahah funny about what your kid said. My siblings and I felt the same way about our dad though when we were young. he was the serious, get things done one. Mom was the fun one. Now I can't spend enough time with my Dad.Know what you mean....I am actually the fun one for my son since I usually play XBox with him. He was just angry this morning cause I have to work while he's home from school and wants someone to play video games with.

I'm not sure how much like Office Space the new Avi will be but I'll do my best. Perhaps I'll build a "Jump-to-Conclusions" mat... :)
:lol::lol::lol: Jump to Conclusions!!! (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yhdyxTAhz3U)

[puddlepirate44]

I forgot to tell you that this school is teaching them that PLUTO IS A PLANET. They mentioned that scientists recently decided it's not, but it's still one of the planets they are studying in their unit on the Solar System. :D

Have I mentioned that I like this school? ;)

We spent the drive to school this morning singing School House Rock songs and Matthew understood most of the "parts of speach" that were being sung about. We have the DVD at home and the kids have seen the shows plenty of times, but this time I could see Matthew's joy in the rear view mirror at understanding what the songs are about. :mrgreen:

COOL!! *does the happy Pluto dance*

I think that's great that Matthew is doing so well. Hopefully, when you head back to Siam, this enthusiastic response will continue.

[Athena]

a finiky eater eats:confused:.Matthew was a picky eater. He hated meat (only hotdogs were acceptable meat to him) and most vegetables. He'd have loved to live on white bread with jam, cookies and vanilla pediasure. He even hated water!

We are finally at the point that he will eat most things put in front of him now.

[misspix]

Yup... Sunday.... I don't know the time yet, that'll probably be hammered out tonight, but we'll probably aim for right at opening. The small group will be Lisa, me and TD. Wanna go? Please?
I wanna go...don't know if I can, but please keep me in the loop :D If I can, I will be there!

[Skrim17]

My nephew is a terribly picky eater, I wonder how he keeps any meat on his bones!

[WityWot]

Just checking in here to see whats goen on!!:D

Goodmorning all.

Off to work I go....................................... Hi Ho Hi Ho :lol:

[puddlepirate44]

I wanna go...don't know if I can, but please keep me in the loop :D If I can, I will be there!

Consider yourself looped.

[theague]

I'm a picky eater too. :)

[puddlepirate44]

I'm a picky eater too. :)

Well, you have to be, Mr. Gluten Free Man.

[3Turner]

Matthew was a picky eater. He hated meat (only hotdogs were acceptable meat to him) and most vegetables. He'd have loved to live on white bread with jam, cookies and vanilla pediasure. He even hated water!

We are finally at the point that he will eat most things put in front of him now.
Thats funny how some kids are with food. Evan likes meats, but has to have barbecue sause and/or ketchup...hot dogs are a thing of the past...used to like them. Like wheat bread instead of white unless its toasted, just now asked me for pb&j on ritz crackers :lol: will eat cookies at every sitting if I would not stop him, hates pediasure, but loves Boost :confused: and will usually only drink water. Evan will not touch soda...which is weird.

My nephew is a terribly picky eater, I wonder how he keeps any meat on his bones!
At least your nephew has meat on his bones. Evan hurts my leg after awhile if he is sitting on my lap! :lol:

[3Turner]

I'm a picky eater too. :)
yeah me too....I won't eat mushrooms, tofu or sushi....thats about it I think for the common foods. Maybe more will come to mind.

[puddlepirate44]

Kids are usually pretty picky when it comes to food. Then, somewhere around 14, that stops. Then it becomes, "Hey, is that dead, or at least mostly dead? Can I eat it? Like, right now? All of it?"

[Skrim17]

T Evan will not touch soda...which is weird.


That is GOOD! Soda is useless, particularly for children.

[Skrim17]

Eli's favorite food is talapia or scollops, and his all time fave is couscous!

[misspix]

Just checking in here to see whats goen on!!:D

Goodmorning all.

Off to work I go....................................... Hi Ho Hi Ho :lol:
No need for name calling :)
Consider yourself looped.
Cool. I like being looped.

[3Turner]

Kids are usually pretty picky when it comes to food. Then, somewhere around 14, that stops. Then it becomes, "Hey, is that dead, or at least mostly dead? Can I eat it? Like, right now? All of it?"That is my brother when we were growning up....well actually still now as he still lives at home with my mother :rolleyes:

That is GOOD! Soda is useless, particularly for children.Well....it is good, just difficult sometimes when that is the only thing to drink and he does not want water. Thats when we have to make my emergency lemonade....we ask the waiter to bring lots of lemons, squeeze them into the water cup and then add sugar to his taste.

Eli's favorite food is talapia or scollops, and his all time fave is couscous!
Wow....for a youngin' that is some rare favorite foods:shock:

[Athena]

That is GOOD! Soda is useless, particularly for children.

Matthew and Nathan are allowed sprite if we go to a restaurant (which we rarely do). It's a special treat. Sort of like getting to order a nice glass of wine is for me. :)

[Skrim17]

we have special occasion ginger ale, tho he loves seltzer so often I just get him that with a lemon wedge and he is happy!

[theague]

Well, you have to be, Mr. Gluten Free Man.
Oh it goes above and beyond avoiding gluten. :)

yeah me too....I won't eat mushrooms, tofu or sushi....thats about it I think for the common foods. Maybe more will come to mind.
The way I am, at home I will be picky but when I am invited somewhere or if I am in another country eating out I will eat just about anything in order to be polite to the cook or in order to not waste money out. lol

Matthew and Nathan are allowed sprite if we go to a restaurant (which we rarely do). It's a special treat. Sort of like getting to order a nice glass of wine is for me. :)
This is how it was in my family too. To this day I am still not a huge soda drinker at home. Mostly ginger ale but usually only when my stomach is upset, which I do think is more mind over matter than actual benefit from the ginger.

we have special occasion ginger ale, tho he loves seltzer so often I just get him that with a lemon wedge and he is happy!
I have special occasion whisky! :)

[Athena]

My kids would choose ginger ale over sprite, but restaurants don't always have that. One is probably as bad as the other I guess...

[Skrim17]

I am addicted to diet pepsi, I'm a horrible role model :(

fizzy sugar water is fizzy sugar water Athena.

[theague]

I currently have over 800 images uploading to my private galleries on my home computer... here's one of my ho-hum photos from the Scotland trip that I hadn't previously shared that has been uploaded. Let me know what you think of it:

http://suiteD.zenfolio.com/img/v2/p108326868-4.jpg

This is Crathas Castle near Aberdeen, Scotland. No PP at all to it. I haven't cropped or done anything at all. lol

[3Turner]

The way I am, at home I will be picky but when I am invited somewhere or if I am in another country eating out I will eat just about anything in order to be polite to the cook or in order to not waste money out. lol

I have special occasion whisky! :)
hmmm....I'll agree with you there about being polite...but there are some foods I will not try still. :lol:

Special occassion whisky is always good....as a matter of fact, every day is a special occassion ;)

I am addicted to diet pepsi, I'm a horrible role model :(

fizzy sugar water is fizzy sugar water Athena.
Yucky....Diet anything is gross....I can't stand the after-taste.

[3Turner]

Nice shot there Kody of the castle....looking at it, I think I would hate to walk between the bushes into that gate at night if there were a spider web and some huge spider on it that I did not see.:shock:

[theague]

hmmm....I'll agree with you there about being polite...but there are some foods I will not try still. :lol:

Special occassion whisky is always good....as a matter of fact, every day is a special occassion ;)


Yucky....Diet anything is gross....I can't stand the after-taste.
I basically only drink my whisky with certain people that I know appreciate it. I have a few bottles of whisky you can only buy in the UK market. Of course they're no big deal to people that live in the UK but they're hot stuff to me! :) And you are right, anytime is a good time for sipping!

[theague]

Nice shot there Kody of the castle....looking at it, I think I would hate to walk between the bushes into that gate at night if there were a spider web and some huge spider on it that I did not see.:shock:
lol I think Lisa would hate it even more! :)

I have another shot of the gate on the right hand side of the wall.. It's mostly of the two columns. I'll post it in a bit.

[Skrim17]

I must admit I dislike whiskey, I don't like too many alcoholic beverages in general. I enjoy a nice cold beer on occasion and perhaps a G&T once or twice a year, but mostly alcohol makes me sleepy and cranky.

[theague]

I don't know that I truely got the look I was after from this photo. I think I wish my DOF was shallower and you didn't get any detail beyond the columns but it was raining and I was being hasty and I was certainly not going to change lenses in the conditions. lol

Here you go: comments?
http://suiteD.zenfolio.com/img/v2/p484242830-5.jpg

[theague]

I must admit I dislike whiskey, I don't like too many alcoholic beverages in general. I enjoy a nice cold beer on occasion and perhaps a G&T once or twice a year, but mostly alcohol makes me sleepy and cranky.

My wife is similar. She does not like the taste of the whisky. It's too strong for her and tastes too much like alcohol... whatever that means. :) I enjoy beer a lot less now that I only have 2 choices to drink. hehe drink makes me amorous. :shock:

[3Turner]

ewwww....beer is NASTY! I hate the taste of beer and have never been able to get 'used to it' like everyone says I would. I've even won a bucket of beer at a ball game once and gave that to my friends to drink cause....eww I just threw up in my mouth thinking of it.

[3Turner]

Kody, know what you mean about getting the shallow DOF...maybe a little blur in PS will do it? Like the texture of the columns though...it shows the years on them.

[Permagrin]

hehe drink makes me amorous. :shock:

tmi tmi!! :lol: (don't tell us when you've been drinking okay?) :lol:

[theague]

Kody, know what you mean about getting the shallow DOF...maybe a little blur in PS will do it? Like the texture of the columns though...it shows the years on them.
Yeah I think you're right. I might try it eventually but I have so many freaking photos from Scotland that I haven't taken the time to mess with the "lesser" shots. :)

tmi tmi!! :lol: (don't tell us when you've been drinking okay?) :lol:
You'll never know because I don't drink at work and I don't drink and post! :lol:

[Permagrin]

You'll never know because I don't drink at work and I don't drink and post! :lol:

excellent & wise choices ;)

[theague]

Does anyone else in here do this? Take photos of friends while they're shooting? lol I have another one that's even better than this. Not sure it will get uploaded while I'm at work though. here's the sample:

http://suiteD.zenfolio.com/img/v2/p255896882-4.jpg

[3Turner]

Does anyone else in here do this? Take photos of friends while they're shooting? lol I have another one that's even better than this. Not sure it will get uploaded while I'm at work though. here's the sample:
Honestly...I have no friends that use a slr or dslr. They all use p&s cameras:confused:

[theague]

It still works - thebugster (From POTN) taking a photo:

http://suiteD.zenfolio.com/img/v1/p35057486-3.jpg

[3Turner]

It still works - thebugster (From POTN) taking a photo:
Well I guess I have to start taking shots of them :lol:

[theague]

So much for a new avatar at lunch... BOTH sets of my batteries are dead in the A620 and the spare set. :(

[3Turner]

You know Kody, I think it got real quiet in here all of a sudden. Been only you and I for bit now.

[theague]

Well I guess I have to start taking shots of them :lol:

I do it all the time. Even my dad is not exempt: - now i have proof he wears white socks when he shouldn't... :lol:

http://suiteD.zenfolio.com/img/v2/p837888682-4.jpg

[theague]

You know Kody, I think it got real quiet in here all of a sudden. Been only you and I for bit now.

It's been that way for awhile now except for Permies post about 20 min ago. Oh well.. We can catch up on Cat the chatter box! :) AND She's not here to see me say that. lol

[3Turner]

I do it all the time. Even my dad is not exempt: - now i have proof he wears white socks when he shouldn't...
What's wrong with white socks? :lol: I wear them whenever I wear socks...unless I am wearing business attire...I break out the color coordinated socks ;)

It's been that way for awhile now except for Permies post about 20 min ago. Oh well.. We can catch up on Cat the chatter box! :) AND She's not here to see me say that. lol
Not even Permie....I think I scared her away (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showpost.php?p=3979202&postcount=2028):lol:

I don't think any of us will ever catch up to Cat:shock:

[misspix]

I'm watching you, boys :)

In between wrestling wicked spreadsheets :confused:

[theague]

What's wrong with white socks? :lol: I wear them whenever I wear socks...unless I am wearing business attire...I break out the color coordinated socks ;)


Not even Permie....I think I scared her away (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showpost.php?p=3979202&postcount=2028):lol:

I don't think any of us will ever catch up to Cat:shock:

I only wear white socks if I'm wearing sport type shoes or jeans with very casual shoes. If i'm wearing dark jeans and nicer shoes, like I am today, i wear black socks or socks that match the pant or shoe. I try to do my part for the fashion world. :rolleyes:

That's hillarious. :p good job! I hope she comes back though.

I think you're right about Cat. :(

[theague]

I'm watching you, boys :)

In between wrestling wicked spreadsheets :confused:

Uh oh! I better behave then! :)

[Athena]

I am addicted to diet pepsi, I'm a horrible role model :(

fizzy sugar water is fizzy sugar water Athena.That's what I figure too Crissa - so long as it doesn't have caffeine in it.

I like Fresca or a diet Dr. Pepper once in awhile, but since I can't get them overseas, I don't have many per year. ;)

Let me know what you think of it:

http://suiteD.zenfolio.com/img/v2/p108326868-4.jpg

This is Crathas Castle near Aberdeen, Scotland. No PP at all to it. I haven't cropped or done anything at all. lolIt's nice Kody, but it's begging for a sky. :(

...I think I scared her away (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showpost.php?p=3979202&postcount=2028):lol:

Spiders have a tendency to do that with some ladies... Maybe you should try a new avatar. :)

[theague]

It's nice Kody, but it's begging for a sky. :(


I whole-heartedly agree. Unfortunately for me the first 3 days in the UK were just like that. Gray, flat, BORING skies. I could probably photoshop a sky into the shot but that's not my style.

It's exactly why it's not included in my external gallery. To me it's just another holiday snap. I still like the castle a lot though and I had a ton of fun that day wandering around the grounds in the sogging weather trying to coax a good shot or two out of it.

This was what the day was all about... umbrellas:
http://suiteD.zenfolio.com/img/v2/p335244038-3.jpg

[Skrim17]

I was dying for a CP yesterday. The sun was harsh and we were there midday, the sky was a nice blue but it was so bright I blew it out in some shots.

[Athena]

I sent some test prints to a local shop today. Very cool that you can upload to them and go pick the prints up at the shop later (or have them mailed to you). :)

[cfpackerfan]

I'm here. And I can hear you. :p


I don't drink and post! I do. :lol:

Does anyone else in here do this? Take photos of friends while they're shooting? lol I have another one that's even better than this. Not sure it will get uploaded while I'm at work though. here's the sample:

I have TONS of pictures of Wade taking pictures. :lol: And he has lots of me too. But he's not allowed to post them, lol.

It's been that way for awhile now except for Permies post about 20 min ago. Oh well.. We can catch up on Cat the chatter box! :) AND She's not here to see me say that. lolYes I am. :evil:



Not even Permie....I think I scared her away (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showpost.php?p=3979202&postcount=2028):lol: ROFLOL!

I don't think any of us will ever catch up to Cat:shock:Well at least you aren't harboring any false hopes. :lol:

[theague]

I'm here. And I can hear you. :p

I do. :lol:

I have TONS of pictures of Wade taking pictures. :lol: And he has lots of me too. But he's not allowed to post them, lol.

Yes I am. :evil:

ROFLOL!

Well at least you aren't harboring any false hopes. :lol:

Well crap. Here I thought I was getting off scott free! lol BOY WAS I MISTAKEN!!!

Nice to see you Cat... :oops:

[cfpackerfan]

:p You only have me for a little while though. ;)

[3Turner]

I'm watching you, boys

In between wrestling wicked spreadsheets
:shock: *closes the shower curtain all the way*

Uh oh! I better behave then!
Yep, I think I will too now.

Spiders have a tendency to do that with some ladies... Maybe you should try a new avatar.
I've been looking for a new avatar...have not found another one I like....yet ;)
I'm here. And I can hear you.

I do.

I have TONS of pictures of Wade taking pictures. And he has lots of me too. But he's not allowed to post them, lol.

Yes I am.

ROFLOL!

Well at least you aren't harboring any false hopes.
DRAT! She's back!
Well crap. Here I thought I was getting off scott free! lol BOY WAS I MISTAKEN!!!
I think we both were :lol: