General Wedding Chit Chat Thread... (Part 3)

[sapearl]

I think you'll enjoy it Chris - I just picked one up a couple of months ago. I haven't used it much yet but it's really "bright;" love that shallow DOF too :D.

Whoo hooo! My newest order from B&H just shipped. It's only an 85 f/1.8, but I'm going to enjoy that lens. I think I might go ahead and order a tripod this week, too.

[Stephie]

My youngest just started guitar lessons today. Brought the little guitar and it was toooo small. My guitar was toooo big. So, my 10 year old said, "Why not let him use mine? It's just right!" :)

And I also signed on for the free 14 day trial of SmugMug Professional. Hopefully, I can figure it out. :)


How sweet!
I play the keyboard and the trumpet. Hope the girls play something too...piano or guitar. My sister plays the flute, and my brother plays the drums and guitar. My dad plays the guitar too. We love music.

[Stephie]

another edit from the building scene. I know there is green in here, but i like it, and i know she will too...she is VERY artsy, so i can be a bit more libreal with my edits.

[SuzyView]

My 4 boys play the piano, and well. Even my 8 year old is good. They all play 2 instruments, as it is a requirement here in our home. I want them to enjoy it when they are older. My older two sons can sit down at the piano and play just about anything, sight-read anything and plunk it out. They aren't brilliant, but good. And my 10 year old is really good. He just won 2nd place in a competition. He can be brilliant if he decides to be. We love music, all kinds. We listen to so many types of music, my kids even liked the opera concert we went to last weekend.

[Stephie]

My 4 boys play the piano, and well. Even my 8 year old is good. They all play 2 instruments, as it is a requirement here in our home. I want them to enjoy it when they are older. My older two sons can sit down at the piano and play just about anything, sight-read anything and plunk it out. They aren't brilliant, but good. And my 10 year old is really good. He just won 2nd place in a competition. He can be brilliant if he decides to be. We love music, all kinds. We listen to so many types of music, my kids even liked the opera concert we went to last weekend.


Thats good! I want my children to be given an opperturnity to enjoy the arts. My 2yo is already in dance class. I hope they both enjoy dance and playing instuments when they are older. My husband woudl like them to be sports stars...and I think he might win with my 2 y/o. She already likes basketball.

My 9month old already loves music. She 'sings' with the raido and tv alot!

[Chris Dana]

I'm sure, Chris, that you love playing despite the weirdness of conductors. We had a major uproar in the local orchestra due to the new management. It was so ugly. About 1/3 of the members left and formed their own orchestra. It was sad. The original orchestra is sounding less wonderful, but still good, but the support has just been hard to get. I feel like sometimes musicians are completely too artistic and have big heads, and sometimes they just don't understand anything about what goes on behind the scenes as far as keeping the orchestra in the black. So, I have a hard time with the whole conductor vs. musicians thing. I wish people could just live together! :)

Typically I do, but the last conductor made me dread going into rehearsal. It was just his expectations for a community orchestra of our nature were outright unreasonable. That, and running a "sound check" right before a concert that ended up being more of a full dress rehearsal. Beating your orchestra down an hour or so before a concert is not good. But he left and we've got a wonderful conductor now!

Just got back from the auditions. They were interesting. The kids are pretty good overall. One amusing moment. One 13 year-old made an interesting typo in her essay. She wanted to say that she's been playing with the Mason Youth Orchestra. Instead, she wrote that it was that "Mason Meth Orchestra." Now there's a vision. "Learn to make drugs while playing John Cage*...it'll make the music sound better!"

*for those that don't know, John Cage is a very contemporary composer known for things such as putting thumbtacks on the hammers of pianos, symphonies for tuned radios, etc.

[Stephie]

Typically I do, but the last conductor made me dread going into rehearsal.


I majored in music ed for ONE semester. It was teh worst semester of my life. Am I grateful for all the theory, skill and other information i obtained? Absolutely.

I had the mose arragant trumpet teacher. He was so full of hot air, made me dread going. I loved band in highschool and looked forward to it...then i dreaded rehersal.

Now I am just as happy sitting in my church orchestra everyweek, alongside of my hs band director. (we have a LARGE band program here...over 200 10-12 graders..we are well known throughout the state)

[Stephie]

also wanted to add...

I will beginning playing keyboard for the student worship on Wednesday nights in about a month. I'm SO excited!

[Chris Dana]

I had the mose arragant trumpet teacher. He was so full of hot air, made me dread going.

I have yet to meet a trumpet player that wasn't full of hot air. ;)

There's some truth to the joke, "How many trumpet players does it take to screw in a light bulb? 40. One to screw it in and 39 to stand there and say how much better they could have done it."

[Chris Dana]

Great lens, Chris...

I can't wait to see what you are going to do with that... Hurry, go take a picture of something...

I'm impressed, doctorate, violin and now the 85.... Life is good at times isn't it!

Ok...back to work for me, I just came up for air, I NEED to get these done tonight so I can attend my sons game tomorrow night.!

Well, I'd go take pictures if it was here. :p

My problem is that I have too many interests. There's a lot more beyond the violin and the piece of toilet paper (but I won't bore people with them). ;)

[Stephie]

I have yet to meet a trumpet player that wasn't full of hot air. ;)

There's some truth to the joke, "How many trumpet players does it take to screw in a light bulb? 40. One to screw it in and 39 to stand there and say how much better they could have done it."

he doesn't have to screw it in b/c the whole world revolves around him. ;)

[Chris Dana]

he doesn't have to screw it in b/c the whole world revolves around him. ;)

That's a soprano, actually. :lol:

[Stephie]

That's a soprano, actually. :lol:

the shoe fits there too!

Before becoming a SAHM I was the Worship Pastor's Assistant....aka glorified secretary. So I'm use to those 'choir folk'

[SuzyView]

I sing and I play the piano. When I was a teenager, I played the organ for Sunday services but I wasn't very good. They were just desperate. I haven't touched the organ since. I taught myself. Now I sing, but don't do it as much as I'd like. The Mormon Choir of Washington is wonderful, but I can't do it right now. I'm too busy with my kids.

[LeesaB]

Ok, here are a couple....I'll be loading soon to pbase, blog and website

[LeesaB]

2 more

[LeesaB]

Ok, I think that is all I am allowed to do....I'll let you know when the rest are up.

[Stephie]

they are all great...but i specially LOVE the 3rd one! Great fun pose!

[Chris Dana]

Those are wonderful! I especially love the one of them on the bench with her looking up to him.

[Stephie]

Those are wonderful! I especially love the one of them on the bench with her looking up to him.
ha ha beat ya to it.

neener neener neener :p

[LeesaB]

I see the importance of engagement sessions...this couple was very use to us and what we wanted, they knew what we wanted and were so easy to pose and body movement and a couple times they even said "see we remembered"

I'll be posting their story on my blog, she's an amazing young lady and law student,suffered major tragedy in her life a few years ago but has really moved on.

I'ts been an honor to know them both. He too is amazing for standing by her!

[SuzyView]

Nice series! I love stairs and pillars. :)

[thekid24]

One from a maternity shoot I did bout an hour ago.

[sapearl]

Nice work Lisa - the bench shot is pretty cute. And the one with the kid chasing the bubble..... absolutely adorable. The timing on that was perfect and you've got beautiful fill on his face - nice even lighting, with the background thrown out. I don't think the shot could have been any better.;)

[LeesaB]

One from a maternity shoot I did bout an hour ago.

Jared, beautiful! I don't care for a lot of maternity shots, but this one is really very nice. Great job!

[LeesaB]

Nice series! I love stairs and pillars. :)

Nice work Lisa - the bench shot is pretty cute. And the one with the kid chasing the bubble..... absolutely adorable. The timing on that was perfect and you've got beautiful fill on his face - nice even lighting, with the background thrown out. I don't think the shot could have been any better.;)

thank you Suzy and Stu...

Sometimes things just go the way you want them too! :D

[sapearl]

Well, that is quite evident here :D.

Just got done framing the 3 pieces for the Butler show, and the one shot for the JCC. I just have to put wire on the backs, and then some ID/descriptive info. I've decided to donate three framed photographs to the WVIZ Auction - it's a good cause (my people :lol:) and I figure it should provide some good "free" promtional advertising on TV.

thank you Suzy and Stu...

Sometimes things just go the way you want them too! :D

[LeesaB]

Do I owe you a PM? I've been so wrapped up in myself...UGH

going to post the images to the photocart tomorrow....can't wait! Really awesome family and the B/G are amazing people.

[LeesaB]

Ok follks...back to the grind tomorrow and workout!

It's been an interesting long and stress filled day... and next week I'm gonna do it AGAIN!

See you all in the morning

LB

[Stephie]

Ok follks...back to the grind tomorrow and workout!

It's been an interesting long and stress filled day... and next week I'm gonna do it AGAIN!

See you all in the morning

LB

night

[Belmondo]

Ok follks...back to the grind tomorrow and workout!

It's been an interesting long and stress filled day... and next week I'm gonna do it AGAIN!

See you all in the morning

LB


Tucking feverishly.

[thekid24]

Jared, beautiful! I don't care for a lot of maternity shots, but this one is really very nice. Great job!
Jackie is a cool lady. Stunningly beautiful. Ive known her for about 2 years now and was excited she was going to let me do some maternity shots. I played football with her husband a few years ago so we're pretty comfortable around eachother. Teasing, and having some laughs.

Here is one of Pablo kissing the tummy.

I usually will have one or two faves from each shoot but this one every shot seemed to be stellar. I was very happy.

[LeesaB]

Awwww...awesome work again, I love them.

[LeesaB]

Tucking feverishly.

Awww....I knew you'd pull through!

[LeesaB]

Stu, I just read your blog...Congrats on the JCC card! wow!

I added you to all my RSS Feed blogs, so now I get updates when they happen!

[Chris Dana]

Good morning.

I'll just be under my bench sleeping today. Could not sleep last night.

[LeesaB]

I think everyone is under the "bench" kinda quiet and I'm about done PP'ing and excited to have gotten this done AND I got to go to Cleveland yesterday also.

We bought Lacoste Polo's and are having them embroidered right now, I was so HOT this past wedding in long sleeves...not going to happen again.

[SuzyView]

Good morning! I'm on a roll, I'm cleaning and having another estimate done on the patio. I'm tired, but ready to roll.

[LeesaB]

Morning Suzy,

I'm on my way out the door, going to go work out, I've been waiting for this all morning!

then when I come home, more updating, etc.

I should have my life back by 3 LOL

[Chris Dana]

Morning Suzy,

I'm on my way out the door, going to go work out, I've been waiting for this all morning!

then when I come home, more updating, etc.

I should have my life back by 3 LOL

What is this "life" thing you speak of?

[SuzyView]

I spoke to Dave Terry in UT yesterday about starting a SmugMug Professional account and did it. Then I called him to clarify something and he told me he uses the 100-400 for sports, which was what I was considering because my 70-200 is too short for the large field. Anyway, I went to Amazon and they had it for $1310.00 while B&H had it for $1410.00. So, I pulled the trigger! WHAT DID I DO? I didn't even consult my family? Oh, I'm in trouble now! But it's not in stock. When it is, though, they charge me. Oh, I'm hoping it doesn't come up today.

[sapearl]

Morning Lisa - taking a quick coffee break here, and then back to ordering network equipment :(. Actually, it's a picture accepted into the JCC show, and then one image accepted by the Sight Center that they will reproduce as one of their holiday cards.

You know, I've seen that about the RSS feeds..... how do I hook that up or subscribe so I know when other folks update?

Stu, I just read your blog...Congrats on the JCC card! wow!

I added you to all my RSS Feed blogs, so now I get updates when they happen!

[sapearl]

Boy, does THAT sound like a good idea Chris. I had the same issues for some reason. I was pretty tired after framing, but maybe my subconcious is working overtime being aggravated about the upcoming downsizing.

Yeessh.... I've been through so many of these already you'd think I'd be used to it already.:rolleyes:

Good morning.

I'll just be under my bench sleeping today. Could not sleep last night.

[sapearl]

I am green with envy now Suzy :p.... lucky lady, nice gear. You have a very understanding family. Man, if I pulled that kind of trigger without at least mentioning it Jeanne, me and the gear would be sleeping in the back of the station wagon for a while.

Major purchases are ALWAYS discussed her. The minor stuff doesn't even get a batted eyelash though.

....... Anyway, I went to Amazon and they had it for $1310.00 while B&H had it for $1410.00. So, I pulled the trigger! WHAT DID I DO? I didn't even consult my family? Oh, I'm in trouble now! But it's not in stock. When it is, though, they charge me. Oh, I'm hoping it doesn't come up today.

[Belmondo]

Mornin' everyone.

Yesterday was a long day. We drove to Phoenix and back.....500 miles. For some reason, the trip really wore me out, although it was a relatively leisurely drive.

Anyway, I barely made it back in time to tuck Lisa in last night. I'll try to do better.

As a general note, I'm pleased to see the new faces here, and I'm especially pleased to see the work you are all doing.

My work here is almost done.;);)

[Belmondo]

I spoke to Dave Terry in UT yesterday about starting a SmugMug Professional account and did it. Then I called him to clarify something and he told me he uses the 100-400 for sports, which was what I was considering because my 70-200 is too short for the large field. Anyway, I went to Amazon and they had it for $1310.00 while B&H had it for $1410.00. So, I pulled the trigger! WHAT DID I DO? I didn't even consult my family? Oh, I'm in trouble now! But it's not in stock. When it is, though, they charge me. Oh, I'm hoping it doesn't come up today.

That sounds like a good deal. I'm a great believer in that particular lens, and couldn't imagine life without it. I dropped mine once (actually, it rolled out of the truck onto the ground.) It still zoomed and autofocused, but it wouldn't focus manually, so I had to send it in and spend $300 getting it repaired. Fortunately, none of the glass was affected. The lens is perfect again, and continues to produce some of my favorite shots. I think the range would be ideal for sports.

[sapearl]

Hey there Tom - good seeing you this morning :D.

But I must point out that you presume too much; your work will never be done. We will always be getting into technical fixes and calamitous conundrums that will require you sharp expertise and warm wit to shine a guiding light along the right path ;).

As for the other, I find that naps are worth their weight in gold.

Mornin' everyone.

Yesterday was a long day. We drove to Phoenix and back.....500 miles. For some reason, the trip really wore me out, although it was a relatively leisurely drive.

Anyway, I barely made it back in time to tuck Lisa in last night. I'll try to do better.

As a general note, I'm pleased to see the new faces here, and I'm especially pleased to see the work you are all doing.

My work here is almost done.;);)

[sapearl]

Nice shot Stephanie - she has a very nice, natural looking smile.

Obviously you put her at ease and made her feel comfortable. It shows in the image. You know the old saying about photographing folks: it's about 25% tech skill and around 75% people skill :D.

another edit from the building scene. I know there is green in here, but i like it, and i know she will too...she is VERY artsy, so i can be a bit more libreal with my edits.

[Belmondo]

Hey there Tom - good seeing you this morning :D.

But I must point out that you presume too much; your work will never be done. We will always be getting into technical fixes and calamitous conundrums that will require you sharp expertise and warm wit to shine a guiding light along the right path ;).

As for the other, I find that naps are worth their weight in gold.

Thanks, Stu. I'm sure there's a nap coming at some point today, although now that I'm up and moving, I'm starting to feel like my old self (very old, actually:lol:).

I'm not a wedding photographer. Never will allow myself to be put in that position. I have grown very fond of the regulars in this thread, however, so I doubt I'll be going anywhere soon. There is a dynamic among some wedding photographers that is unhealthy, and we saw that in spades here a few months ago. I'm determined not to allow that to happen again. Fortunately, all the people who were most disruptive have gone elsewhere, and we're free to start over without their particular brand of unpleasantness.

[rant over];);)

[SuzyView]

That sounds like a good deal. I'm a great believer in that particular lens, and couldn't imagine life without it. I dropped mine once (actually, it rolled out of the truck onto the ground.) It still zoomed and autofocused, but it wouldn't focus manually, so I had to send it in and spend $300 getting it repaired. Fortunately, none of the glass was affected. The lens is perfect again, and continues to produce some of my favorite shots. I think the range would be ideal for sports.

Thanks for the support, Tom. I really need it. The thought of explaining this purchase is daunting.

[Belmondo]

Thanks for the support, Tom. I really need it. The thought of explaining this purchase is daunting.

Try telling people that the push/pull zoom qualifies it as an exercise device.

[Chris Dana]

Thanks, Stu. I'm sure there's a nap coming at some point today, although now that I'm up and moving, I'm starting to feel like my old self (very old, actually:lol:).

I'm not a wedding photographer. Never will allow myself to be put in that position. I have grown very fond of the regulars in this thread, however, so I doubt I'll be going anywhere soon. There is a dynamic among some wedding photographers that is unhealthy, and we saw that in spades here a few months ago. I'm determined not to allow that to happen again. Fortunately, all the people who were most disruptive have gone elsewhere, and we're free to start over without their particular brand of unpleasantness.

[rant over];);)

Huh, glad I was wasn't here during that. I have to agree with you, Tom. This place is extremely welcoming in comparison to some of the other threads talking about wedding photography (both here and at other forums). I count myself very fortunate to have been welcomed so openly here, being the complete newb that I am to wedding photography (hell, to photography in general, I'm still a newb).

[SuzyView]

I talked to Dave for a bit about it. He said he doesn't like the push-pull, the 70-200 is great because it's got the internal zoom, but the 400 range is more what I need, and I will tell my hubby it'll exercise my arms. :) Anything to get an okay.

[Chris Dana]

Try telling people that the push/pull zoom qualifies it as an exercise device.

I'll have to remember that when I go to purchase it... :lol:

[sapearl]

I understand what you are saying Tom, although there was an amount of expertise and talent that left with them. Both sides lost, from that standpoint, but it's water over the dam and we move forward, onward and upward :D.

I love wedding and social event work. But I have always done other types of photography too, for as long as I can remember. Lately since going digital back in '05 I am rediscovering parts of our fair city that would have been prohibitively expensive to photograph had I still been using film. Digital has enabled me to experiment and take risks that my cheap self would not have permitted with film.

So when I get the wedding and bar mitzvah bookings, I gungho throw myself into those. And when that work is slim, I continue to volunteer for the local PBS station and wander the streets with camera in hand.

But I think that's a great thing that's REALLy appealing about our current cadre here - we are all multifaceted folk :D. We do lots of different stuff. We have lots of different backgrounds. We interact with lots of different people. And that just makes this a richer place in which to hang out, chat and commiserate.

Hmmm.... gets idea in head, scantily clad by too little hair. So what do we call this place anyway? "Belmondo's Bar?" What do you think folks? ;)

Thanks, Stu. I'm sure there's a nap coming at some point today, although now that I'm up and moving, I'm starting to feel like my old self (very old, actually:lol:).

I'm not a wedding photographer. Never will allow myself to be put in that position. I have grown very fond of the regulars in this thread, however, so I doubt I'll be going anywhere soon. There is a dynamic among some wedding photographers that is unhealthy, and we saw that in spades here a few months ago. I'm determined not to allow that to happen again. Fortunately, all the people who were most disruptive have gone elsewhere, and we're free to start over without their particular brand of unpleasantness.

[rant over];);)

[Belmondo]

Huh, glad I was wasn't here during that. I have to agree with you, Tom. This place is extremely welcoming in comparison to some of the other threads talking about wedding photography (both here and at other forums). I count myself very fortunate to have been welcomed so openly here, being the complete newb that I am to wedding photography (hell, to photography in general, I'm still a newb).

You didn't miss a thing. All the troublemakers are gone. Unfortunately, they took a few good people with them, but I'm hopeful they'll be back someday. Sooner or later, they'll get sick of the bickering and hopefully remember that friendliness is an official policy here.

I talked to Dave for a bit about it. He said he doesn't like the push-pull, the 70-200 is great because it's got the internal zoom, but the 400 range is more what I need, and I will tell my hubby it'll exercise my arms. :) Anything to get an okay.

If he really wants to buy you jewelry, tell him you'll put that lens on an 'official' POTN strap, and wear it around your neck.

[sapearl]

Tom, that is sheer GOLD ! I'm going to have to use that myself. As usual, your technical grasp of the situation is spot on. Lisa, do you think Jeanne will buy that :rolleyes:

Try telling people that the push/pull zoom qualifies it as an exercise device.

[Belmondo]

Hmmm.... gets idea in head, scantily clad by too little hair. So what do we call this place anyway? "Belmondo's Bar?" What do you think folks? ;)Thanks, Stu, but I like 'General Wedding Chit Chat Thread' better. I believe in Truth in Advertising, and the reality is that my involvement in things around here might be winding down a little one of these days soon. Anyway, this thread is not about me in any way. I don't even like weddings:lol::lol:. I think we want to build up the wedding group again, and my involvement contributes nothing towards that goal.

[Chris Dana]

Wonder if my wife will approve of me buying a 5D + 70-200 f/2.8 IS because it'll get my arm muscles in shape before the baby arrives.

[sapearl]

Well, don't wind down too quickly young man, and don't sell yourself short either. I would venture to say that a number of folks would disagree with the level of self involvement that you feel ;). You are a portion of the acetate base under our silver halide coating.

Thanks, Stu, but I like 'General Wedding Chit Chat Thread' better. I believe in Truth in Advertising, and the reality is that my involvement in things around here might be winding down a little one of these days soon. Anyway, this thread is not about me in any way. I don't even like weddings:lol::lol:. I think we want to build up the wedding group again, and my involvement contributes nothing towards that goal.

[Chris Dana]

Well, don't wind down too quickly young man, and don't sell yourself short either. I would venture to say that a number of folks would disagree with the level of self involvement that you feel ;). You are a portion of the acetate base under our silver halide coating.

Couldn't have said it better myself.

[Stephie]

Morning all.....or should i say afternoon as it is 11:30here.

I'm waiting on Fed Ex with my miller's order.

A few weeks ago my family's automotive business received some tornado damage...well mainly to the office. The paneling ceiling and floor are having to be replaced...and on one of those walls was several bumper stickers that my cousins and I had decorated throughout the years. My grandmother would never replace it...so now that I had to come down, I took a photo of it and am going to frame it. I printed it on metallic paper and put a luster coat on it. I can not wait to see it and it's coming today!

[Stephie]

here it is. The frame is a photo of me as a baby and the art is something i made in preschool Still there after the tornado. It use to be purple....

[Stephie]

Nice shot Stephanie - she has a very nice, natural looking smile.

Obviously you put her at ease and made her feel comfortable. It shows in the image. You know the old saying about photographing folks: it's about 25% tech skill and around 75% people skill :D.


Thanks!

[SuzyView]

Wonder if my wife will approve of me buying a 5D + 70-200 f/2.8 IS because it'll get my arm muscles in shape before the baby arrives.

I have the 40D with 70-200 2.8 IS sometimes with the grip at soccer games. I do get a workout. People know me now, "The Chinese lady with the white lens." Well, I can't say it's light. That 70-200 2.8 IS is a killer! But so worth it. No, not exercise for me, but more like tennis elbow. I take ibuprofen for it.

[Belmondo]

Well, don't wind down too quickly young man, and don't sell yourself short either. I would venture to say that a number of folks would disagree with the level of self involvement that you feel ;). You are a portion of the acetate base under our silver halide coating.Thank you very much. I guess I'll have to Google all those terms, but I think you just said something very nice.

Couldn't have said it better myself. X2


A few weeks ago my family's automotive business received some tornado damage...well mainly to the office. The paneling ceiling and floor are having to be replaced...and on one of those walls was several bumper stickers that my cousins and I had decorated throughout the years. My grandmother would never replace it...so now that I had to come down, I took a photo of it and am going to frame it. I printed it on metallic paper and put a luster coat on it. I can not wait to see it and it's coming today!

Wow!! Tornadoes. We're spoiled out here.....we just don't get those. We only have to deal with oppressive heat, occasional sustained high winds, flash floods, grass fires, and of course, earthquakes. This is paradise.

[LeesaB]

What is this "life" thing you speak of?

I'll let you know after 3 ;)

[LeesaB]

Morning Lisa - taking a quick coffee break here, and then back to ordering network equipment :(. Actually, it's a picture accepted into the JCC show, and then one image accepted by the Sight Center that they will reproduce as one of their holiday cards.

You know, I've seen that about the RSS feeds..... how do I hook that up or subscribe so I know when other folks update?

I use: NetNewsWire but I think it is mac based....I know google has an rss feed, you can also just save them in your favorites and it will let you know when someone updates their blog, pbase, webpage. I'm addicted, I have over 50 people I watch. It's cool and you no longer have to check their pages for updates, it lets you know right away when someone updates.

[LeesaB]

Mornin' everyone.

Yesterday was a long day. We drove to Phoenix and back.....500 miles. For some reason, the trip really wore me out, although it was a relatively leisurely drive.

Anyway, I barely made it back in time to tuck Lisa in last night. I'll try to do better.

As a general note, I'm pleased to see the new faces here, and I'm especially pleased to see the work you are all doing.

My work here is almost done.;);)

Well, if we need to act up to keep you here , JUST LET ME KNOW! ;)

[LeesaB]

Ok, so we are at the gym and sometimes the only place to look is straight ahead. There is a guy in front of us with a T-shirt on....God Created Your Body, Dr. Mike will straighten back up for you. Dr. Mike is a Chiro.

So....again, on the elliptical you can only suffer or talk...so we started to think and came up with this:

Marriage is overseen by God
Photographed by Creations Photography!

See what working out can do...

[Belmondo]

See what working out can do...

I prefer drugs. :shock::p:shock::p:shock::p:shock::p

[LeesaB]

I've become a gym rat! In fact all this week and next till I leave for NY I have to go alone, which is good because sometimes people hold you back, My hardest time will be on the treadmill and elliptical, I tend to like to talk too much on there

[Belmondo]

I tend to like to talk too much on there

Really hard to believe.:lol:

[LeesaB]

LOL...I know I know...but the old men there just LOVE me, it's hilarious!

[Belmondo]

LOL...I know I know...but the old men there just LOVE me, it's hilarious!

I can relate to that (being an old man myself).

[sapearl]

We yes.... we more mature gentlemen do have our preferred prescriptions. Mine is an acute addiction to caffeine, ground fresh, early in the morning, not too far from my desk.:lol:

I prefer drugs. :shock::p:shock::p

[LeesaB]

:D yeah, but I don't think you're an old man, so that is what counts! ;)

[Chris Dana]

I have the 40D with 70-200 2.8 IS sometimes with the grip at soccer games. I do get a workout. People know me now, "The Chinese lady with the white lens." Well, I can't say it's light. That 70-200 2.8 IS is a killer! But so worth it. No, not exercise for me, but more like tennis elbow. I take ibuprofen for it.

I guess my next "major" purchase will be a 70-200 2.8 IS (I'm really hoping there's some rebates and BH coupons coming soon). I used one last weekend and was really pleased with the images it produced, even with the weight (which didn't seem like that much. Guess all those years of violin have paid off in that aspect).

I'll shut up about what I want next eventually.

[sapearl]

Thank you fair lady - I tip my hat to you ;).

:D yeah, but I don't think you're an old man, so that is what counts! ;)

[LeesaB]

I can relate to that (being an old man myself).

Or you either!! ;)

[LeesaB]

and my substance of choice is "tea" Black with no sugar! I don't drink anything else, besides water! and I don't do liptons, (shhh, but that is processed and really NOT tea)

[Chris Dana]

and my substance of choice is "tea" Black with no sugar! I don't drink anything else, besides water! and I don't do liptons, (shhh, but that is processed and really NOT tea)

Amen. There aren't enough derogatory words to describe my dislike of Lipton's from the fountain. I grew up on brewed teas (and as a completely bizarre Southerner, I can't stand sweet teas for the most part).

[Belmondo]

I've never drunk tea. Don't like it. I didn't like coffee much as a youngster, but acquired a taste for it in the Navy. Lois grew up a tea drinker, but seems to have drifted gradually over to plain old black coffee with me. Once in a while she'll have a cup of tea, but I really think it's for nostalgia purposes only.

Now, it's coffee. No sugar. No cream. Just caffeine.

Brand of choice? Peet's, Major Dickason's Blend.

[LeesaB]

teavanna! Best teas around, I own two, going on three Bodiums to brew them in.

I'm a serious addict! Anyone that knows me knows what to order me to drink!

When I travel to Israel, they are not big on iced drinks so I order a hot tea, two tea bags, and a glass of ice, make my own.

Only serious addicts can make a way when there is no way LOL

[LeesaB]

I've never drunk tea. Don't like it. I didn't like coffee much as a youngster, but acquired a taste for it in the Navy. Lois grew up a tea drinker, but seems to have drifted gradually over to plain old black coffee with me. Once in a while she'll have a cup of tea, but I really think it's for nostalgia purposes only.

Now, it's coffee. No sugar. No cream. Just caffeine.

Brand of choice? Peet's, Major Dickason's Blend.

I LOVE the smell of coffee, but the taste ICK!

[SuzyView]

I don't smell coffee, but just took two Excedrine. I have the worst headache. I think it's my allergies on top of a regular headache. Anyway, I'm off to teach math. Hope all of you are well. The sun just came out and I'm getting ready to absorb some of that. :)

[Belmondo]

I LOVE the smell of coffee, but the taste ICK!


You're doing a lot better than I am. I don't like the taste OR the smell of tea. I tried to like it. I spent a whole afternoon in a tea shop that sold bulk tea. I must've tried a hundred different varieties. I finally decided I was looking for something that tasted just like coffee, and that wasn't going to happen, so I gave up.

I will occasionally drink green tea if I'm in a Chinese restaurant.

[Belmondo]

I don't smell coffee, but just took two Excedrine. I have the worst headache. I think it's my allergies on top of a regular headache. Anyway, I'm off to teach math. Hope all of you are well. The sun just came out and I'm getting ready to absorb some of that. :)

Ugh. Hope you feel better soon. Excedrin is my constant companion.;)

[LeesaB]

You're doing a lot better than I am. I don't like the taste OR the smell of tea. I tried to like it. I spent a whole afternoon in a tea shop that sold bulk tea. I must've tried a hundred different varieties. I finally decided I was looking for something that tasted just like coffee, and that wasn't going to happen, so I gave up.

I will occasionally drink green tea if I'm in a Chinese restaurant.

When I actually go to a store to buy it (I do mail order mostly) they open the container and wave the lid to let you smell it, Omgosh, I could melt at times!

[LeesaB]

I don't smell coffee, but just took two Excedrine. I have the worst headache. I think it's my allergies on top of a regular headache. Anyway, I'm off to teach math. Hope all of you are well. The sun just came out and I'm getting ready to absorb some of that. :)

You and I need to talk about these headaches, when you get a chance PM me!

[LeesaB]

Last year in Montreal, I went to a chinese rest. right around the corner from our hotel, and had one of the best tea's EVER, it was STRONG, mixed with Milk, it was not a chai. But it was amazing. I came home dreaming of this tea and have yet to EVER have it again. I tried to find the place but even the hotel was no help.

[Chris Dana]

When I actually go to a store to buy it (I do mail order mostly) they open the container and wave the lid to let you smell it, Omgosh, I could melt at times!

I've got a friend bringing some Dragonwell tea back from China for me. From what I've read, it should be heavenly. Not sure how it'll be iced though. :lol:

I will occasionally drink green tea if I'm in a Chinese restaurant.

Green tea is really good for you, too. The flavonol antioxidants (epicatechin) that are contained within green tea protect one against a couple of types of cancer, high blood pressure, and a couple of other things. Flavonoids of similar structures are what make dark chocolate, soy, and red wine so good for you as well. If memory serves, black tea also has some flavonol antioxidants, but not as many as in green.

Yes, that is what I did my Ph.D. research in. No, I didn't stay at a Holiday Inn Express last night.

This ends my geekspeak for the day.

[SuzyView]

I haven't had a real headache in about a month. This time, I can hardly see. I think the pollen here is just really bad and I'm stressed, too much going on. But I promised myself I wouldn't take anything unless I had to. Usually a good night's sleep will do it, but I keep having these crazy dreams lately. But I just used the Eclipse cleaner on my glasses and it works great. I can't wait to clean my lenses. :)

[LeesaB]

I've got a friend bringing some Dragonwell tea back from China for me. From what I've read, it should be heavenly. Not sure how it'll be iced though. :lol:



Green tea is really good for you, too. The flavonol antioxidants (epicatechin) that are contained within green tea protect one against a couple of types of cancer, high blood pressure, and a couple of other things. Flavonoids of similar structures are what make dark chocolate, soy sauce, and red wine so good for you as well. If memory serves, black tea also has some flavonol antioxidants, but not as many as in green.

Yes, that is what I did my Ph.D. research in. No, I didn't stay at a Holiday Inn Express last night.

This ends my geekspeak for the day.

Are you going to share? HUH? HUH? HUH?
I have some Pure Darjeeling tea from India it will knock you on your rear! It's intense

[SuzyView]

Off I go. Have fun, kids!

[Jon]

Had a very nice Caravan tea this morning. I really need to order another dozen or so varieties. I keep a rotation of 4 kinds going for breakfast/commute/early office day before I switch over to Cokes.

[Chris Dana]

Are you going to share? HUH? HUH? HUH?
I have some Pure Darjeeling tea from India it will knock you on your rear! It's intense

Depending on how much I get, I'll be happy to send some down to you.

[JimAskew]

Hi All,

I did my first Lacrosse match last night...took a couple of hundred photos...walked the sidelines for 2 1/2 hours...got home at 10PM...downloaded my files to the PC and backed them up and went to bed.

I used the 5D & 85MM f/1.8 and the 30D & the 50MM f/1.4. Got some awesome shots...but, alas, I have put them all away as I catch a plane to San Antonio, TX at 0900 tomorrow. 2 days in San Antonio on business and then back to Chicago for for a long weekend with the Grandkids there :) I will have lots of PP work when I get back :(

I'll back Springfield late on Monday night.

Great day today...I hired three new folks :) Business is good and life is good :)

[Jon]

Next time you might want to put the 135 on one of the bodies, or reverse those two. 50 on the 40D and 85 on the 5D are almost the same coverage . . .

[LeesaB]

Depending on how much I get, I'll be happy to send some down to you.

I'll trade you some of my India tea also. That will be cool!

Hey, I almost have my life back! Made all the backups...need to update webpage, add to photocart and DONE!

Have any of you heard of twitter? Omgosh, my son signed me up, it's insane, it's like Iming on caffeine. I get all these one liner texts to my phone, but if I get held up in the airport I can see this as being very important...

[Stephie]

Ahh...the life of a SAHM.

So do you know how hard it is to take a 2y/o and a 9month old to walmart? Yesterday I went grocery shopping had the older one in the large part of the buggy and the baby in the small part...i had forgotten my baby carrier. I have about 4 so why i don't have one with me at all times is beyond me. So i forgot baby formula...had to go back today and onceagain...forgot a baby carrier. We are home now, and neither wanted to take a nap...so that makes for an interesting evening. I haven't had time to edit any photos today. Hope I can tonight.

Anyway.

I feel like i need to go to monitor calibration school. I'm using a spyder pro, and have a totally different color on my laptop vs my desktop. Makes it frustrating on which is 'right'

[Chris Dana]

grrr. Gas went up 40 cents today. 40 FREAKING CENTS IN ONE DAY?!?! My already lovely mood has now been made worse.

[LeesaB]

I am betting mid summer we hit 5 bucks a gallon...

sad, but I remember someone I sat under saying it would happen, he probably said that 10 years ago, we all scoffed at him.

[JimAskew]

Next time you might want to put the 135 on one of the bodies, or reverse those two. 50 on the 40D and 85 on the 5D are almost the same coverage . . .

Jon,

I was trying to use my two fastest lenses last night. I got good results but I wished I had brought along the 135MM. More reach is aways a good thing :)

[LeesaB]

Anyone alive err I mean around?

[Stephie]

Anyone alive err I mean around?
I'm in and out. Dinner is in the oven. Waiting on it to be done.

[Stephie]

I am betting mid summer we hit 5 bucks a gallon...

sad, but I remember someone I sat under saying it would happen, he probably said that 10 years ago, we all scoffed at him.

when i first started driving 10 years ago, gas was $0.89.
Took me 15.00 to fill up...now it takes me like 50. Grated I'm in a larger vehicle...but still

[LeesaB]

I'm getting a new car in October, I want a jeep, but man, I think I shoud buy a tiny little colbalt or something. Takes me over 50 to fill up now, I have a Blazer

[Stephie]

I'm getting a new car in October, I want a jeep, but man, I think I shoud buy a tiny little colbalt or something. Takes me over 50 to fill up now, I have a Blazer
or some hybrid car!

[LeesaB]

or some hybrid car!

I've wanted a jeep all my life...and I SO want one still...so I am dealing with being selfish or wise...at this point selfish is going to win and it's going to be red or yellow!

[Belmondo]

I've wanted a jeep all my life...and I SO want one still...so I am dealing with being selfish or wise...at this point selfish is going to win and it's going to be red or yellow!I want a Wrangler. I have a 4WD truck already, and we have a Grand Cherokee up in Northern California that my BIL drives. I still want a small all-wheel drive vehicle for taking out onto the desert. I want something I don't mind getting dirty/muddy. The truck is just too big, and the Grand Cherokee is too much like a fancy station wagon, and besides, it's not here.

[LeesaB]

Wrangler Unlimged, Rubicon in RED! hard top!

I just made one and got a price THAT FAST from the dealer, just have to wait till October.

I WANT this

[sapearl]

yeah, I'd like to consider one of those for my next vehicle to replace the station wagon.

Problem is the $!@)#$*%@ car manufacturers have squandered valuable years not developing them, they are hard to find, the dealerships are charging obnoxious premiums on top of sticker just for the priviledge of buying one. So all that gas savings goes out the window for several years.

I swear it's a conspiracy....:evil:

or some hybrid car!

[LeesaB]

WELL,

I almost had a smooth day.

Went to update my website, updated only it did not, went to my design center and my website is gone, I reloaded it (because I was smart and saved it) but it won't let me preview...

I will try to update one more time...

I already contacted the company....but that could take a few days.

ahhh, there will be days like this...

[Belmondo]

Actually, I'd love to find a really clean used CJ. I don't think such a thing really exists any more, but that model was something of the highwater mark for small Jeeps IMHO.

[LeesaB]

I like the older boxy jeep cherokee, if I could find a nice one of those I'd buy it for sure, but I think those are at least 4-6 years old

[LeesaB]

uploading website ONE MORE TIME!

[Belmondo]

I like the older boxy jeep cherokee, if I could find a nice one of those I'd buy it for sure, but I think those are at least 4-6 years old

We had one of those, and drove it till the wheels fell off it.




Actually, they never fell off. It had 230,000 miles on it, and still ran like a sewing machine. We were in Reno one weekend, and the vibration damper on the crankshaft broke. We took it into the Jeep dealer to get it fixed, and caught new car fever. We left in a new Grand Cherokee, and Lois never liked it. She loved her Cherokee, and I have to admit, it was a lot more fun.

[LeesaB]

Well, I guess I have a few months to wait to get it, I had to laugh the car dealer contacted me with a whopping 1,750 rebate on a 39.9 car ahahhaah...

[sapearl]

Ah, the old CJ5 and CJ7 from the 70's?

Actually, I'd love to find a really clean used CJ. I don't think such a thing really exists any more, but that model was something of the highwater mark for small Jeeps IMHO.

[SuzyView]

I have a Prius and a Sienna and they are both very economical for their uses. But I put 1/2 a tank in and spent $48. It's so ridiculous! But I don't drive much. I order from Amazon to save on gas.

[Belmondo]

Ah, the old CJ5 and CJ7 from the 70's?

Yup. The Wrangler was designed from the frame up to be cost-effective to manufacture. It's a neat little car, and I'd be happy to own one, but a CJ is a very different animal, and (IMHO) a more rugged and serviceable design.

[Belmondo]

I have a Prius and a Sienna and they are both very economical for their uses. But I put 1/2 a tank in and spent $48. It's so ridiculous! But I don't drive much. I order from Amazon to save on gas.

We have the truck, and it stays parked most of the time. The Lexus gives us pretty good mileage, but requires premium. The last fill-up was about $60.00.

I detect a modest change in lifestyle coming.







(heading to garage to see if bicycle needs air in the tires)

[Chris Dana]

I drive an old Neon that still gets damn good gas mileage. I make up for the mileage and being somewhat environmentally friendly by driving this occasionally. I won't go through the story of how I got it (unless there is interest), just suffice it to say that it's a family heirloom.

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/27/47808619_c9b7abc519.jpg (http://farm1.static.flickr.com/27/47808619_c9b7abc519.jpg)

[sapearl]

Now THAT is what I consider to be a mighty fine bit of machinery :D. Mazel Tov - and drive it in good health for many years.

I drive an old Neon that still gets damn good gas mileage. I make up for the mileage and being somewhat environmentally friendly by driving this occasionally. I won't go through the story of how I got it (unless there is interest), just suffice it to say that it's a family heirloom.

[LeesaB]

I drive an old Neon that still gets damn good gas mileage. I make up for the mileage and being somewhat environmentally friendly by driving this occasionally. I won't go through the story of how I got it (unless there is interest), just suffice it to say that it's a family heirloom.

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/27/47808619_c9b7abc519.jpg (http://farm1.static.flickr.com/27/47808619_c9b7abc519.jpg)

THAT is beautiful!

[LeesaB]

Ok, so tonight I happened to check the stats on my Pbase and how funny is it that the family of the bride and groom found the pics I listed on there and have hit my site more then 378 times today. HA!

I just uploaded the wedding pics and I'm getting hits like crazy.

[SuzyView]

Watching tivoed American Idol and Dancing with the Stars. I'm such a sucker for these shows.

[Chris Dana]

Watching tivoed American Idol and Dancing with the Stars. I'm such a sucker for these shows.

Pissed me off tonight. (dancing with the stars, that is).


Rehearsal kicked my ass tonight. The baby seems to be kicking my wife's ass tonight. We're two ass kicked people right now.

[Chris Dana]

Now THAT is what I consider to be a mighty fine bit of machinery :D. Mazel Tov - and drive it in good health for many years.

THAT is beautiful!

Thank you so much. It's such a great car and I can work on it without having to hook my computer up to it. :lol:

[Grace]

I finally have my computer back!!! yeah! And bridals from tonight to boot!

267246

Maegan! We'll have more to share later!

dang it...the color changed.
I'll fix that. I must have the wrong color space -all the things you gotta tweek with a new comp!

[LeesaB]

Thank you so much. It's such a great car and I can work on it without having to hook my computer up to it. :lol:

funny man

Ok..off to bed I go. got the pics loaded, website still a problem, too tired to do the blog thing...I'll catch it tomorrow..

Night all

Tom? ;)

[Belmondo]

funny man

Ok..off to bed I go. got the pics loaded, website still a problem, too tired to do the blog thing...I'll catch it tomorrow..

Night all

Tom? ;)

Tuck, tuck, tuck.

[sapearl]

Let me take a wild guess: 4barrel 350 cu in displacement, 325hp?

Thank you so much. It's such a great car and I can work on it without having to hook my computer up to it. :lol:

[Chris Dana]

Let me take a wild guess: 4barrel 350 cu in displacement, 325hp?

Close. The 350 ci's didn't show up until later on past 67 (this is a '65). This is a 327 ci, 300hp, 4bbl. Original motor.

[Belmondo]

Very nice car. Except for a succession of Cadillacs in 1972 74, 76, 77, 79, and 81, I've never been much of a GM guy. I did own one Corvette, a 1978 Silver Anniversary Special, and it was a dog. It was a California car, and even though it had the L82 engine, it had the mandated smog pump, and automatic transmission, the only way the car could be sold in the Golden State. It rode like a buckboard, and would barely get out of its own way. My Porsche 944 Turbo was much quicker (and it would corner).

I know that was a bad time for Corvette, especially in California. The cars before and after that era were much better.

Yours is a classic.

Actually, I almost forgot the first car we bought after we were married...1958 Chevrolet Bel Air 2Dr hardtop. 283 Turboglide. Another pig.:lol::lol::lol: Wish I had it now.

[sapearl]

Well, I wasn't too far off...:oops: closest thing I had was the '67 2-door granada gold Impala I got from my dad, with the 195hp, 283 ci engine and 2-speed powersludge tranny.

If I recall correctly, 0 - 60 was 2 hours, 31 minutes, 14 seconds :lol:.

Close. The 350 ci's didn't show up until later on past 67 (this is a '65). This is a 327 ci, 300hp, 4bbl. Original motor.

[Chris Dana]

Yeah, the mid 70s until the redesign on 84 were really bad for the Corvette name. I know I wouldn't want one. I'm also partial to the body style that I've got.

My father bought the car new, which is a nice piece of family history to have (if it weren't for the car, I can honestly say I wouldn't be here). He raced the hell out it, but took care of it (still mostly original). Getting it back on the road was the last thing he and I were able to do together before he passed two years ago.

[Belmondo]

Getting it back on the road was the last thing he and I were able to do together before he passed two years ago.

Yup. That makes it very special.

[Chris Dana]

Well, I wasn't too far off...:oops: closest thing I had was the '67 2-door granada gold Impala I got from my dad, with the 195hp, 283 ci engine and 2-speed powersludge tranny.

If I recall correctly, 0 - 60 was 2 hours, 31 minutes, 14 seconds :lol:.

:lol:

This one isn't the fastest in the pack, but it gets 20mpg on the highway due to the gearing in the differential. Nice cruising car.

[sapearl]

That is EXACTLY what my dad owned before the Impala Tom, except it was the 135hp straight 6, white on top with sierra gold on the bottom.... gorgeous two tone vehicle; rusted out like hell though by '67.

Poor dad should have owned stock in Bondo.:rolleyes:

.....Actually, I almost forgot the first car we bought after we were married...1958 Chevrolet Bel Air 2Dr hardtop. 283 Turboglide. Another pig.:lol::lol::lol: Wish I had it now.

[LeesaB]

Wow,a car thread! :D

Morning everyone!

[sapearl]

...good... morning......:confused:

....must .... move..... towards ..... coffee pot....urgh. Stayed up too late framing for the auction. When will I ever learn Lisa? You'd think I'd learn after all these years that there really is an optimum amount of sleep that one should get :rolleyes:.

[Belmondo]

Wow,a car thread! :D

Morning everyone!

Hi Lisa. You look stunning this morning.

[Belmondo]

Hi, Stu.

You look stunning, too.

[LeesaB]

...good... morning......:confused:

....must .... move..... towards ..... coffee pot....urgh. Stayed up too late framing for the auction. When will I ever learn Lisa? You'd think I'd learn after all these years that there really is an optimum amount of sleep that one should get :rolleyes:.

Stu .....WAKE UP! :D

Hi Lisa. You look stunning this morning.

Awww...thank you sir, and you look mighy fine yourself!

[SuzyView]

Kathy (Grace), that is a beautiful shot. Good to hear you got your new computer. I just bought the 100-400 and really wondering if I should have gotten another laptop 13 inch for travel. This 17 inch weighs 10 pounds and is killing me. You enjoy that new computer and click away!

[Belmondo]

Awww...thank you sir, and you look mighy fine yourself!

Ummmm, errrrrrr......

Did I tell you my brother-in-law is an eye doctor? Would you like his number.

[SuzyView]

And, Chris, that car rocks! I saw so many people drive their motorcycles and convertibles on Saturday and it was great. I wish I had one. But I'm a soccer Mom. I have at least 5 more years with a minivan.

[sapearl]

yeah - morning Tom. I was stunned by my looks in the bathroom mirror earlier.... ought to make a law against that sort of thing. Good thing the glass is double strength....

Hi, Stu.

You look stunning, too.