General Wedding Chit Chat and LeesaB Relocation Thread... (Part 4)

[Chris Dana]

Oops, sorry I misunderstood ya.

I did a little PP on it, just to turn it to B&W and added a slight vignette to it. I then added the texture.

[LeesaB]

Hi Stephanie

What do you mean? I don't understand the question? you mean the portraits? The formal pictures after the ceremony?

[LeesaB]

Oops, sorry I misunderstood ya.

I did a little PP on it, just to turn it to B&W and added a slight vignette to it. I then added the texture.

Yeah, I mis understood me also LOL

When I re read it I thought Oh, I did not mean that, but was too lazy to respond or change it LOL

[LeesaB]

So I played with textures here, what do you think?

These are the two commercial kids...

[JimAskew]

So I played with textures here, what do you think?

These are the two commercial kids...
Cute kids...very cute kids...I like your texture PP...well done :)

[JimAskew]

Good Morning All,

Been raining since last night...yea!

Found the way to my grandkids hearts last night...for dinner Elaine and I took them to Friendlies' Ice Cream Parlor...had hot dogs with Mac & Cheese...followed by an Ice Cream Sundie garnished with M&Ms :D Two little happy campers for sure!

Suzy...E-Session CDs are done, labeled, and will go into the mail today to the couple (2 copies) and a copy to you :)

[LeesaB]

Good Morning all,

I'll be posting some of the kids later today, first I have some blogging to do.

Yeah...

then a Ton of phone calls.

[LeesaB]

Look what I found:

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showpost.php?p=3735720&postcount=39

[sapearl]

... sticks nose in door (quite easy with this schnoz), looks nice and homey, pleasant... good mix of estrogen and testosterone... misses old friends.... hate it when work gets in the way of friends and relaxation....:cry:

[sapearl]

Hi Leesa - cute kids you captured there :D. I haven't been "in" for a while although I have done the odd "lurk" now and then; just want to peek in to see if my buds are healthy and well .

[sapearl]

And a hearty hello to all my other good buddies and friends and mods out there :D. Jared, did you get that link I'd sent you last week about the art show competitions? Well folks, gotta' get back to work now - hopefully I'll have an opportunity later to poke back in ;).

[JimAskew]

... sticks nose in door (quite easy with this schnoz), looks nice and homey, pleasant... good mix of estrogen and testosterone... misses old friends.... hate it when work gets in the way of friends and relaxation....:cry:
Hi Stu,

We have missed your wit and wisdom :) Glad you stopped by...have a super week.

[Belmondo]

STU!!

Where ya' been, buddy?

[Chris Dana]

I think I win the most fun of the morning...

didn't sleep at all last night. ~4am went to the emergency room. I've got a 6.2 mm Kidney stone floating around right now. Whee!

[JimAskew]

I think I win the most fun of the morning...

didn't sleep at all last night. ~4am went to the emergency room. I've got a 6.2 mm Kidney stone floating around right now. Whee!
Ouch, Chris! Hope you pass that rock soon...I've never had one but I am told that the side effects are more than unpleasant!

[Stephie]

Hi Stephanie

What do you mean? I don't understand the question? you mean the portraits? The formal pictures after the ceremony?
Yeah I guess. I feel after saturday's wedding that I'm a bit pressed for time. Like I don't get enough of the bride and groom together. Especially when we do everything before the ceremony. I don't get how everyone gets these awesome B&G pics before the wedding. Where Is the time? I guess I'm missing somthing. I wanted to start "private time" at 10:30, (wedding at 2) but we didnt' get started till a little after 11.

Hi Leesa - cute kids you captured there :D. I haven't been "in" for a while although I have done the odd "lurk" now and then; just want to peek in to see if my buds are healthy and well .

Hey Stu!

[Kathy H]

Good morning!

HI STU! We missed you!

Chris I have never had one of those stones in my kidney either but I have heard they are HORRIBLE! I had a stone in my gall bladder and I wanted to DIE! It hurt MUCH worse than child birth!

Lisa that link on the PP is soooooooooooo funny!:lol:

Tom have you texted anyone yet?

Jim did you have a hot dog & mac/cheese too? Sounds delicious!

Stephanie the complaint about not enough time with the B&G sounds familiar. I guess it just has to be forced!

[Belmondo]

I think I win the most fun of the morning...

didn't sleep at all last night. ~4am went to the emergency room. I've got a 6.2 mm Kidney stone floating around right now. Whee!

Yikes. I never had the pleasure, although I did have gallstones. I recall that being the most pain I've ever endured in my life. I've always been a coward when it comes to medical procedures, but when the doctor told me he was going to cut me open and remove my gall bladder, I was actually relieved. That was 36 years ago, and I still remember the whole thing very vividly.

I hope yours passes without further incident.

[Belmondo]

Good morning!

Tom have you texted anyone yet?Not yet.

I have to figure out how to do it first. Then, I have to figure out who to send a message to. Finally, I actually have to do it.

I think maybe around mid-October.

[Chris Dana]

Thanks everyone. I had one before about 9 years ago; this pain was completely different than the first time.I'm at home for the day trying to rest up and get some sleep. Once my wife gets back with the meds, I'll be good and hopped up for the day. What was frightening was that morphine didn't even begin to touch the pain.

I don't want to sleep too much today though. If I sleep too much, I won't be able to sleep through the night.

[LeesaB]

Hi Leesa - cute kids you captured there :D. I haven't been "in" for a while although I have done the odd "lurk" now and then; just want to peek in to see if my buds are healthy and well .
Hey you!! I've been keeping up with your bloggin! I knew you were still out there! :-)

I think I win the most fun of the morning...

didn't sleep at all last night. ~4am went to the emergency room. I've got a 6.2 mm Kidney stone floating around right now. Whee!

Omgosh OUCH...What men won't do to have sympathy pains :-) Hope you feel better and pass it quick!

[LeesaB]

Yeah I guess. I feel after saturday's wedding that I'm a bit pressed for time. Like I don't get enough of the bride and groom together. Especially when we do everything before the ceremony. I don't get how everyone gets these awesome B&G pics before the wedding. Where Is the time? I guess I'm missing somthing. I wanted to start "private time" at 10:30, (wedding at 2) but we didnt' get started till a little after 11.



Hey Stu!

Stephanie, I think the portraits are almost always rushed. It's the way it is. Rare is the moment it is not. You need to get a family member that can corral people for you. You need to command control. You need to be kind, and ask "anyone else" and when they keep adding and doing, you have to keep smiling. It is the nature of the beast! aka Portrait formals ICK

[LeesaB]

Yeah I guess. I feel after saturday's wedding that I'm a bit pressed for time. Like I don't get enough of the bride and groom together. Especially when we do everything before the ceremony. I don't get how everyone gets these awesome B&G pics before the wedding. Where Is the time? I guess I'm missing somthing. I wanted to start "private time" at 10:30, (wedding at 2) but we didnt' get started till a little after 11.



Hey Stu!

Good morning!

HI STU! We missed you!

Chris I have never had one of those stones in my kidney either but I have heard they are HORRIBLE! I had a stone in my gall bladder and I wanted to DIE! It hurt MUCH worse than child birth!

Lisa that link on the PP is soooooooooooo funny!:lol:

Tom have you texted anyone yet?

Jim did you have a hot dog & mac/cheese too? Sounds delicious!

Stephanie the complaint about not enough time with the B&G sounds familiar. I guess it just has to be forced!

I saw a thread this morning and went through it and when I saw that I just laughed.

SO I had to post it !

[LeesaB]

Yikes. I never had the pleasure, although I did have gallstones. I recall that being the most pain I've ever endured in my life. I've always been a coward when it comes to medical procedures, but when the doctor told me he was going to cut me open and remove my gall bladder, I was actually relieved. That was 36 years ago, and I still remember the whole thing very vividly.

I hope yours passes without further incident.

Oh MY GOSH, I had gall stones and thought I was going to die. I kept thinking it was kidney pain and drink water drink water, I waited a week to go. I finally went to emergency throwing up, doubled over, they gave me a shot and instantly put me into heaven. I had them out he following week. I will NEVER NEVER NEVER eat a lays potato chip again (it set off the final attack)

[JimAskew]

... I will NEVER NEVER NEVER eat a lays potato chip again (it set off the final attack)

Now wait a minute...I believed you right up to this point :) Lisa, hot dogs, potato chips, beans, and a cold beer...does it get any better??

[sapearl]

Hey there Jim and Tom, great seeing you guys!:D Work has been totally insane.... with all the impending retirements they are starting to redistribute all the work on the survivors. So we're getting dumped on from our luckier bretheren, India, and a variety of other places.

And at home, a lot of processing work, stuffing proof books, building albums..... and then the honeydolist for all the wedding preparation. The house guests start showing up this Thursday morning :rolleyes:.

STU!!

Where ya' been, buddy?

[sapearl]

Hi Stephie - great seeing you too :D

.....Hey Stu!

[sapearl]

Hi Kathy - yeah, I missed my buddies too :(. I don't get those daytime "breaks" like before... just too many deadlines to meet.

Good morning!

HI STU! We missed you!...........!

[Belmondo]

Oh MY GOSH, I had gall stones and thought I was going to die. I kept thinking it was kidney pain and drink water drink water, I waited a week to go. I finally went to emergency throwing up, doubled over, they gave me a shot and instantly put me into heaven. I had them out he following week. I will NEVER NEVER NEVER eat a lays potato chip again (it set off the final attack)

The night before my last attack, we'd been out to dinner at the Dream Inn in Santa Cruz, and I'd had lobster. I came home, went to bed, and woke up an hour or two later with very bad pain. I should mention here that Lois' mom was of the generation that believed that a shot or two of booze was the answer to everything. Unfortunately, the only liquor we had in the house was some nondescript (legal) corn liquor that someone had given us as a gift. She gave me a big glass of the corn liquor, and hovered over me till I'd drunk the whole thing.

That put me on the floor. We actually considered calling an ambulance, but decided I'd get to the hospital faster if we drove ourselves. Anyway, when I arrived at the hospital, they thought I was having a heart attack, and they put me in the cardiac emergency ward, and wired me up with all the beeping things. They left me there for about 3 days before they decided there was something else going on.

One thing I've always wondered about: The surgeon told me there would be many foods I couldn't eat after having my gall bladder removed. I haven't found one yet.

[LeesaB]

Now wait a minute...I believed you right up to this point :) Lisa, hot dogs, potato chips, beans, and a cold beer...does it get any better??

Yikes I don't eat any of that stuff anymore, ever ick! LOL

[sapearl]

Oh wow Chris - that really sucks big time; I feel your pain.

Back in1985 I got up early to begin shooting a wedding on a particular Saturday, and was feeling a bit under the weather. The ache and pain got worse until it was unbearable 15 minutes prior to the ceremony. I left the church and had my wife rush me to the hospital.

Turned out it was a kidney stone attack - I was there for 2 days :(.

I think I win the most fun of the morning...

didn't sleep at all last night. ~4am went to the emergency room. I've got a 6.2 mm Kidney stone floating around right now. Whee!

[sapearl]

....urghgh.... another interruption; got to run guys, but hope to be back later.:D

[LeesaB]

The night before my last attack, we'd been out to dinner at the Dream Inn in Santa Cruz, and I'd had lobster. I came home, went to bed, and woke up an hour or two later with very bad pain. I should mention here that Lois' mom was of the generation that believed that a shot or two of booze was the answer to everything. Unfortunately, the only liquor we had in the house was some nondescript (legal) corn liquor that someone had given us as a gift. She gave me a big glass of the corn liquor, and hovered over me till I'd drunk the whole thing.

That put me on the floor. We actually considered calling an ambulance, but decided I'd get to the hospital faster if we drove ourselves. Anyway, when I arrived at the hospital, they thought I was having a heart attack, and they put me in the cardiac emergency ward, and wired me up with all the beeping things. They left me there for about 3 days before they decided there was something else going on.

One thing I've always wondered about: The surgeon told me there would be many foods I couldn't eat after having my gall bladder removed. I haven't found one yet.

I've not found one thing I cannot eat, many I choose not to, I've never had a problem everyone once in a while after the surgery I would feel a chill or coldness where my gall bladder should be, that was very strange, but now nothing, I'm perfect! :-)

[Belmondo]

I've not found one thing I cannot eat, many I choose not to, I've never had a problem everyone once in a while after the surgery I would feel a chill or coldness where my gall bladder should be, that was very strange, but now nothing, I'm perfect! :-)

The after effects of the surgery (a fairly big deal in 1972) were incredible fatigue that lasted for at least a month, and numbness around the incision. That lasted a couple years.

I remember deciding I wanted to go for a walk one day maybe a week after the operation. I was really restless sitting around the house, and figured there'd be no harm in walking a half block to the mailbox and back home. I made it to the mailbox, and no further. I literally could not pick up one foot and put it in front of the other. I sat down on the curb and waited for someone familiar to come by. A while later, Lois came by on her way home from work, and picked me up. I've never had a feeling of complete exhaution like that since, thank heavens.

[LeesaB]

I had the laser surgery and everyone said "Oh you'll be up in 3 days" I was so excited to hear that, and expected it. A week later I still needed help off the couch, AND I work out, so I was very sad, it took me a good 3 weeks to get up and around again.

I went to the doctor and told me the people were idiots and that when you cut through a muscle even when it is a small tear, it is hard to just get up and go after that. I was glad to hear that because I was pretty depressed at not being up and at it in 3 days.

[Belmondo]

I had the laser surgery and everyone said "Oh you'll be up in 3 days" I was so excited to hear that, and expected it. A week later I still needed help off the couch, AND I work out, so I was very sad, it took me a good 3 weeks to get up and around again.

I went to the doctor and told me the people were idiots and that when you cut through a muscle even when it is a small tear, it is hard to just get up and go after that. I was glad to hear that because I was pretty depressed at not being up and at it in 3 days.

It took a long time for me, too.

But look at us now!!

[LeesaB]

It took a long time for me, too.

But look at us now!!

YEAH BABY!!!

[Kathy H]

I got you all beat......I kept my gall bladder, it's still in my body, I am the biggest chicken!:lol:

I have NEVER had any kind of surgery, but I'm sure my day will come. But for now, I have managed to keep from eating the things that I know might set it off.

[JimAskew]

... One thing I've always wondered about: The surgeon told me there would be many foods I couldn't eat after having my gall bladder removed. I haven't found one yet.
Tom, LOL...Elaine has been doing the same research for the past five years. She had gall stones so the cure was to remove the gall bladder ;) Let us know if you stumble across anything and we will do the same :)

[Belmondo]

I got you all beat......I kept my gall bladder, it's still in my body, I am the biggest chicken!:lol:

I have NEVER had any kind of surgery, but I'm sure my day will come. But for now, I have managed to keep from eating the things that I know might set it off.

I suppose if you know you have the problem and understand how to keep it in check, you're ahead of the game. I had no idea what was causing my attacks except that they were getting progressively worse. I was very happy to have the surgeon slice and dice me.

Funny, but after the surgery, the surgeon announced he had removed my appendix, and freed up some adhesions (whatever they are) while he had me open. I have a mental image of me being splayed wide open with my innards spread out all over the table.:lol::lol:

Anyway, I suppose I'm not quite as apprehensive about surgery as I used to be, although in truth, I've managed to avoid it since then.

[LeesaB]

I got you all beat......I kept my gall bladder, it's still in my body, I am the biggest chicken!:lol:

I have NEVER had any kind of surgery, but I'm sure my day will come. But for now, I have managed to keep from eating the things that I know might set it off.

you know, I don't think it really is the food that does it, I think the gall bladder dies...OR in my case when I lost weight, the gall bladder basically died because of low fat count in my body being processed at such a rapid rate. Then I ate the chips and it totally spassed out on me, and IT HURT! worse then childbirth.

I gave up fats one day and never went back...stopped eating red meats and never had a drop or hydrogenated oils, I guess my gall bladder was very sad at me. LOL

[sapearl]

Hey there young lady - just on the last few minutes of my lunch - thanks for keeping up with the blog.:D

Yesterday was quite a day at the Butler Museum in Youngstown. I only wish my dad was still alive to see the opening. But Jeanne, my brother/his wife, sister and some friends were there for the ceremony, and it was also good to talk to other photographers and artists. It's always interesting to chat with others in the arts, listen to their viewpoints, find out what they're in to.

The real surprise was when they handed out the awards, and my envelope held a check for $1,000. I darn near required new undershorts at that point - 'twas quite a surprise :eek:.

Hey you!! I've been keeping up with your bloggin! I knew you were still out there! :-)....

[LeesaB]

Hey there young lady - just on the last few minutes of my lunch - thanks for keeping up with the blog.:D

Yesterday was quite a day at the Butler Museum in Youngstown. I only wish my dad was still alive to see the opening. But Jeanne, my brother/his wife, sister and some friends were there for the ceremony, and it was also good to talk to other photographers and artists. It's always interesting to chat with others in the arts, listen to their viewpoints, find out what they're in to.

The real surprise was when they handed out the awards, and my envelope held a check for $1,000. I darn near required new undershorts at that point - 'twas quite a surprise :eek:.

How GREAT is that....wonder, did it go into the wedding fund? :-)

Y town is a nice area, but hard to get around.

[sapearl]

Hi Lisa - I'm not sure where it's going at this point, but I will be writing a number of checks for this Saturday's wedding :rolleyes:. But Jeanne did say I should save it for some fancy seminar. There IS a nice workshop out at Ghost Ranch in NM, but that sucker is $2995.... bit pricey for my blood.

The other good news is the museum is purchasing the print for their permanent collection, and a private individual also purchased the same framed print. At least it can keep my dad's painting company :D - back in 1977 he got a purchase award for one of his watercolors of - you guessed it - the Cleveland Flats.

Now I just have to re-examine my pathetic pricing structure for "fine art prints." Couple of my friends there said I should have sold it for much more. Well, we live and learn .....

How GREAT is that....wonder, did it go into the wedding fund? :-)

Y town is a nice area, but hard to get around.

[Belmondo]

Youngstown always has a special place in my heart, although I'm really not at all familiar with the place.

When we were first married, we lived in King of Prussia, PA. Whenever we could string two weeks vacation together, we would drive to California and back to visit my parents. We would leave K of P right after work, and make Youngstown our first night's destination. Come to think of it, I'm not sure I've ever seen it in the daylight.

[Kathy H]

Time for another grand baby shot.:D She will be one year old next Sunday.

[Kathy H]

Hey there young lady - just on the last few minutes of my lunch - thanks for keeping up with the blog.:D

Yesterday was quite a day at the Butler Museum in Youngstown. I only wish my dad was still alive to see the opening. But Jeanne, my brother/his wife, sister and some friends were there for the ceremony, and it was also good to talk to other photographers and artists. It's always interesting to chat with others in the arts, listen to their viewpoints, find out what they're in to.

The real surprise was when they handed out the awards, and my envelope held a check for $1,000. I darn near required new undershorts at that point - 'twas quite a surprise :eek:.

WOW! Congratulations Stu! That's wonderful!

BTW you could get some really fancy new undershorts for $1000. LOL
I shouldn't laugh, either of my daughters could probably direct you to a place where "unders" cost about that much! :rolleyes:

[sapearl]

Hey there Tom - I can certainly understand then how you feel about the place.

I only knew it through my father's trips to the Butler Museum of art when he submitted work to their competitions. I would go with him and roam the galleries while he delivered his and studied the masters.

That whole area was quite the mill town of the old "rust belt." I can see some of the factory remains, and would have loved to have photographed those too back in their heyday. Much of it is closed now, and to get the kind of lighting I like, I'd have to spend several days/mornings there.

But King of Prussian - I recall that.... sounds quite aristocratic.;)

Youngstown always has a special place in my heart, although I'm really not at all familiar with the place.

When we were first married, we lived in King of Prussia, PA. Whenever we could string two weeks vacation together, we would drive to California and back to visit my parents. We would leave K of P right after work, and make Youngstown our first night's destination. Come to think of it, I'm not sure I've ever seen it in the daylight.

[Belmondo]

But King of Prussian - I recall that.... sounds quite aristocratic.;)

The best thing about K of P was it's location. It was an easy walk to Valley Forge Park, and we did that regularly, especially when the Dogwoods were in bloom. The town itself is no great shakes, and except for the huge mall there, has little to offer. IMHO, it's just part of greater Philadelphia now. 45 years ago, it had some charm, but whatever there was had completely disappeared when we were there a couple yars ago.

[JimAskew]

Time for another grand baby shot.:D She will be one year old next Sunday.
Kathy,

This is a wonderful photo! Beautiful baby and I love your B&W conversion :D

Did you use an PS Action or is this a manual conversion?

[JimAskew]

... The real surprise was when they handed out the awards, and my envelope held a check for $1,000. I darn near required new undershorts at that point - 'twas quite a surprise :eek:.
Stu,

Outstanding and well deserved. Congratulations!

[Belmondo]

Stu,

Outstanding and well deserved. Congratulations!

How rude of me....I meant to say something earlier but fell into a fit of reminiscing. Congratulations, Stu. That's quite an honor.

[Kathy H]

Kathy,

This is a wonderful photo! Beautiful baby and I love your B&W conversion :D

Did you use an PS Action or is this a manual conversion?

Thanks Jim! I did the conversion in lightroom. It is a preset called B&W low contrast then I just tweek it to my liking.

[Kathy H]

How rude of me....I meant to say something earlier but fell into a fit of reminiscing. Congratulations, Stu. That's quite an honor.

LOL I think everyone in here knows that we ALL get side tracked VERY easily! That's probably one thing we all have in common. I don't usually miss very much in here, and I mean to comment, then I get distracted and forget!:D




Hey........Is that a rabbit over there? Whoosh! I'm distracted again! :lol::lol::lol::lol::lol:

[sapearl]

No, no..... not at all Tom - the allpowerful mods up on Mt. Olympus have many many duties to attend to. I am merely happy to have this conversation and appreciate your kind thoughts :D.

The astonishing thing about the show is that a painter (the judge) selected a "photograph" as Best in Show. He also selected a digital photo drawing for 1st Place. The world is a-changing. We are finally being recognized as a higher art form.;)

How rude of me....I meant to say something earlier but fell into a fit of reminiscing. Congratulations, Stu. That's quite an honor.

[sapearl]

I appreciate that Jim - I wish you could have all been there to see ALL of the submissions. There were some pretty spectacular pieces: photo, oil, watercolor, pastel - amazing the talent that this country produces :D.

Stu,

Outstanding and well deserved. Congratulations!

[JimAskew]

Thanks Jim! I did the conversion in lightroom. It is a preset called B&W low contrast then I just tweek it to my liking.

Ok...another reason to get off my duff and give LR a look see...I really do like your B&W conversion...LR has been loaded on my PC for over a month now...just can't seem to find the time to test drive it :(

[Kathy H]

Ok...another reason to get off my duff and give LR a look see...I really do like your B&W conversion...LR has been loaded on my PC for over a month now...just can't seem to find the time to test drive it :(

It's VERY easy to get started with simple things and as you get used to it, things just seem to fall in place. You really should try it, it is so much easier than Photoshop and the results are fantastic. I will be happy to share all I know (which isn't all that much) with you and help you get going.

[Kathy H]

okay, headed for Bend to buy parts and flooring! have a good day folks!

[Maureen Souza]

Thanks everyone. I had one before about 9 years ago; this pain was completely different than the first time.I'm at home for the day trying to rest up and get some sleep. Once my wife gets back with the meds, I'll be good and hopped up for the day. What was frightening was that morphine didn't even begin to touch the pain.

I don't want to sleep too much today though. If I sleep too much, I won't be able to sleep through the night.
Sorry about that stone, Chris. they are horribly painful. When my hubby had one, they had to give him 800mg of Demerol before he stopped carrying on.

[Belmondo]

Sorry about that stone, Chris. they are horribly painful. When my hubby had one, they had to give him 800mg of Demerol before he stopped carrying on.

That's right. :rolleyes: You have keys to the cabinet where they keep the 'good stuff.':lol:

[LeesaB]

Hi Lisa - I'm not sure where it's going at this point, but I will be writing a number of checks for this Saturday's wedding :rolleyes:. But Jeanne did say I should save it for some fancy seminar. There IS a nice workshop out at Ghost Ranch in NM, but that sucker is $2995.... bit pricey for my blood.

The other good news is the museum is purchasing the print for their permanent collection, and a private individual also purchased the same framed print. At least it can keep my dad's painting company :D - back in 1977 he got a purchase award for one of his watercolors of - you guessed it - the Cleveland Flats.

Now I just have to re-examine my pathetic pricing structure for "fine art prints." Couple of my friends there said I should have sold it for much more. Well, we live and learn .....

Stu that is wonderful and something to add to your profile of life huh. And to think we all knew you when! :-) Jeanne has to be very proud of you!

Youngstown always has a special place in my heart, although I'm really not at all familiar with the place.

When we were first married, we lived in King of Prussia, PA. Whenever we could string two weeks vacation together, we would drive to California and back to visit my parents. We would leave K of P right after work, and make Youngstown our first night's destination. Come to think of it, I'm not sure I've ever seen it in the daylight.

Y-town can be very very scary at night anymore, Everyone is hoping Kelly Pavlik does something to bring Y-town out of it's demise.

Time for another grand baby shot.:D She will be one year old next Sunday.

Beautiful Kathy, just beautiful.

[LeesaB]

LOL I think everyone in here knows that we ALL get side tracked VERY easily! That's probably one thing we all have in common. I don't usually miss very much in here, and I mean to comment, then I get distracted and forget!:D




Hey........Is that a rabbit over there? Whoosh! I'm distracted again! :lol::lol::lol::lol::lol:

HA are you kidding, I am always so on track...shoot you couldn't even get me .....

[LeesaB]

opps sorry, got sidetracked ahahhahaha

[Chris Dana]

aaaaaand I'm back from the hospital again. I had an allergic reaction to one of the scripts they gave me. Severe nasal congestion and one of my eyes became slightly swollen. I'm having such a wonderful day!!

[Belmondo]

aaaaaand I'm back from the hospital again. I had an allergic reaction to one of the scripts they gave me. Severe nasal congestion and one of my eyes became slightly swollen. I'm having such a wonderful day!!

Better days are coming, Chris. Hang in there.

[Maureen Souza]

aaaaaand I'm back from the hospital again. I had an allergic reaction to one of the scripts they gave me. Severe nasal congestion and one of my eyes became slightly swollen. I'm having such a wonderful day!!
Poor guy. Are you seeing a urologist? Hopefully?

[sapearl]

'tanks Kaythy :D - end of the work day here and just trying to make sure I responded to everybody. The support is appreciated.

Hmmm.... I think I may have seen some of those pricey "undies" .... some years back in some movies..... before I met my wife. :rolleyes: They can be quite "effective" but you really should get more fabric for that kind of money.

WOW! Congratulations Stu! That's wonderful!

BTW you could get some really fancy new undershorts for $1000. LOL
I shouldn't laugh, either of my daughters could probably direct you to a place where "unders" cost about that much! :rolleyes:

[Maureen Souza]

Hey Stu...nice to see you :)

[sapearl]

Hi there Maureen - the pleasure is mutual :D. I miss spending as much time here as I did before. Well, summer time and outdoors and all, shooting, the wedding plans has put a bit of a dent in my online "socialization." I imagine I'll get back into the swing of things after the wedding and as we get into the fall.

Always nice to see a hello though ;).

Hey Stu...nice to see you :)

[Stephie]

I had the laser surgery and everyone said "Oh you'll be up in 3 days" I was so excited to hear that, and expected it. A week later I still needed help off the couch, AND I work out, so I was very sad, it took me a good 3 weeks to get up and around again.

I went to the doctor and told me the people were idiots and that when you cut through a muscle even when it is a small tear, it is hard to just get up and go after that. I was glad to hear that because I was pretty depressed at not being up and at it in 3 days.

I had mine out on a wednesday, and shot a wedding for my cousin on saturday. Selah was 5 weeks old.

[Belmondo]

I had mine out on a wednesday, and shot a wedding for my cousin on saturday. Selah was 5 weeks old.

Sheesh.

I guess we know who the tough one is in these parts.

[LeesaB]

That is totally unreal.

SO today I got all my PP work done, caught up on all my flyers and printing and stuffing of folders, gave my partner 20 complete folders for when I am gone...

Made several phone calls, packed up my sons room as much as I could.

Tomororw I have a shoot at 4:30, and going to work on the camera room and filing cabinet and then start to pack the basement! yeah baby!

[Chris Dana]

Better days are coming, Chris. Hang in there.

Poor guy. Are you seeing a urologist? Hopefully?

Thanks. If this doesn't clear up in the next day or two I have to go to a urologist to get it blasted and removed.

I'm on prednisone and benadryl right now along with the toradol. I got knocked out fairly early on in the afternoon and slept...

[LeesaB]

Go take it easy Chris and enjoy the rest. Hope it gets better and passes on it's own!

[Kathy H]

good evening peoples!

Looks like everyone but Chris is having a good day. Sorry Chris, hope you feel better real soon.

[LeesaB]

I'm just relaxing watching the home run derby OH MY GOSH....Josh Hamilton was amazing , that is his name right?

[Kathy H]

I'm just relaxing watching the home run derby OH MY GOSH....Josh Hamilton was amazing , that is his name right?

Ummmmmmmm I don't know:confused:

Lisa when are you actually moving to Missouri?

[LeesaB]

I'm not going till November, Jim is already there

I have too many weddings and shoots to leave, plus we have to sell the house etc.

why?

[Kathy H]

Oh, before I forget to mention this:

I would like to comment on how several of you people seem to very often travel with or go on long auto trips with your spouses. I am amazed at you people and VERY jealous! It must be wonderful to enjoy each others company enough to endure the traffic and road ragers.

My dearly beloved and I traveled 80 miles round trip today. We had one unexpected 20 minute wait for road construction and other than that I think all was pretty normal. Normal as in........I sit in the drivers seat, he tells me how to drive. I have 20/20 vision yet he felt it was necessary to point out every time someone ahead of us put on their brakes, every bicyclist, every child or animal. I travel this same highway to the same store at least 6 times a month but he needed to tell me where to turn. He made comments about how my driving gets on his nerves, I drive too slow, I drive too fast, I ride the brakes, I need to brake sooner, I don't turn my turn signal on soon enough, I tailgate(I do not) and no matter what lane I'm in, I should be in the other one, but yet he didn't want to drive.

It was so much fun, I can not wait until the next time we go cruising together again.......NOT!:rolleyes:

I LOVE him very much, but I now know I LOVE him best when he is not in the car with me!:lol:

[LeesaB]

hahaha...you are very funny....

[LeesaB]

I'm trying to update my site and for some reason it is being stupid, so I have to wait to talk to my son to find out what is going on...

I'm trying one more time, now back to Home Run Derby!

Oh Kathy, going to revive my Senior thread Wed. I have my first senior of the year tomorrow and her doggy! :-)

[Kathy H]

I'm trying to update my site and for some reason it is being stupid, so I have to wait to talk to my son to find out what is going on...

I'm trying one more time, now back to Home Run Derby!

Oh Kathy, going to revive my Senior thread Wed. I have my first senior of the year tomorrow and her doggy! :-)

Oh good! I have some starting up pretty soon too.

[LeesaB]

Okay, going to bed.

Night all!

[Belmondo]

Okay, going to bed.

Night all!

Goodnight, LeesaB.

[Kathy H]

Just got off the phone with my daughter from Missouri who is the Costco girl and she was telling me that they will have a one week "sales tax free" sale beginning Aug. 1 for back to school.

Anyone else have a sale like that where you don't have to pay sales tax?

We don't have a sales tax in Oregon so I usually don't even think about it. She says she will save about $90 on the new laptop she plans on purchasing.

[Belmondo]

Just got off the phone with my daughter from Missouri who is the Costco girl and she was telling me that they will have a one week "sales tax free" sale beginning Aug. 1 for back to school.

Anyone else have a sale like that where you don't have to pay sales tax?

We don't have a sales tax in Oregon so I usually don't even think about it. She says she will save about $90 on the new laptop she plans on purchasing.

The only place I see that with any regularity is Samy's Camera. They do it a few times a year, and if you pick your opportunities, you can save some real money. I bought My 1D Mk II during one of those sales, and saved over $300 in sales tax.

[Kathy H]

Wow that is quite a savings!

I buy a lot of things here and send them to her because it's so much cheaper to mail from here than pay her sales tax. She gets a lot of "gifts"

[timbernet]

Wow that is quite a savings!

I buy a lot of things here and send them to her because it's so much cheaper to mail from here than pay her sales tax. She gets a lot of "gifts"

I love Oregon... no sales tax is great, but I do wish I could pump my own gas....

[Belmondo]

Wow that is quite a savings!

I buy a lot of things here and send them to her because it's so much cheaper to mail from here than pay her sales tax. She gets a lot of "gifts"

The obvious tradeoff is to buy online out-of-state, like at B&H. Shipping can get pretty pricey, especially if you have no patience (like me) and have things shipped overnight, so this really is a good deal, even compared to B&H.

[Belmondo]

I love Oregon... no sales tax is great, but I do wish I could pump my own gas....

New Jersey has the same law regarding pumping your own gas. I got yelled at a couple times back there because I just automatically jumped out of the car and got things going.

[Kathy H]

I love Oregon... no sales tax is great, but I do wish I could pump my own gas....
I pump my own gas.:D

We use the card lock places like Pacific Pride because my husband has a business that uses LOTS of fuel.

I went to Idaho last summer and when I pulled into the service station to get gas, no one came out to wait on me. I thought they were closed and left! DUH!:oops:

[Kathy H]

The obvious tradeoff is to buy online out-of-state, like at B&H. Shipping can get pretty pricey, especially if you have no patience (like me) and have things shipped overnight, so this really is a good deal, even compared to B&H.
Oh yes, I want everything RIGHT NOW too! LOL

I might take a week to decide if I really want something, but once I decide to go ahead and order, I want it TOMORROW!:p

[Belmondo]

Oh yes, I want everything RIGHT NOW too! LOL

I might take a week to decide if I really want something, but once I decide to go ahead and order, I want it TOMORROW!:p

Guess we're like peas in a pod (except you're a whole lot better looking than this pea):lol::lol:

[asolie]

Hi guys! :)

I got published!!! :mrgreen:

LINK (http://weathercurrents.com/murrieta/) (you might have to refresh the page because there are 2 other featured photos ;) )

Here's my photo vertical:
http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r233/asolie/Fireworks/Bigviolet.jpg

[Belmondo]

Hi guys! :)

I got published!!! :mrgreen:

LINK (http://weathercurrents.com/murrieta/) (you might have to refresh the page because there are 2 other featured photos ;) )

Here's my photo vertical:
http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r233/asolie/Fireworks/Bigviolet.jpg

Great going, Alyssa. That's some very good work.

[LeesaB]

Just got off the phone with my daughter from Missouri who is the Costco girl and she was telling me that they will have a one week "sales tax free" sale beginning Aug. 1 for back to school.

Anyone else have a sale like that where you don't have to pay sales tax?

We don't have a sales tax in Oregon so I usually don't even think about it. She says she will save about $90 on the new laptop she plans on purchasing.

Yep, and I will be there during that time also! Going shopping! :-)

Florida does it also, not sure where else.

Oregon has NO sales tax on anything wow, that is cool!

Morning all, another day!

[JimAskew]

Good Morning All :) Busy day at the office today...lots of meetings :cry:

See you all tonight...

[Chris Dana]

Morning everyone.

I'm groggy has heck today, but feeling better, thankfully.

[LeesaB]

have a good work day Jim

Chris, I'm thankful you are feeling better!

I'm off to the gym!

[Stephie]

Morning. I have an appointment with my mom's best friend and her daughter. I'm helping in the planning of the daughters wedding. Then we are planning on taking the kids to the water park for kids. DH is off work all week...and we are trying to do some fun things with the girls as well as prepare for the 1st birthday extravaganza.

[Stephie]

anyone use portraiture?

[LeesaB]

yep and love it

[sidx001]

<<Opens the door and peeks in....Lisa, I spoke with the Organizer for the Springfield Bridal Show this afternoon. If you'll PM me your email addy I'll put the details down and send it off to you. <<closes door softly so as not to disturb>> :)

[LeesaB]

HI James!

I sent you that PM, thanks!

I just got back from my senior shot with Alexis and her dog Cole. :-)

[Kathy H]

Wow this thread is slow lately! Must be because everyone is out taking pictures?:)

[LeesaB]

I'm here, but cutting out early tonight

See you all in the morning

[Maureen Souza]

Oh, before I forget to mention this:

I would like to comment on how several of you people seem to very often travel with or go on long auto trips with your spouses. I am amazed at you people and VERY jealous! It must be wonderful to enjoy each others company enough to endure the traffic and road ragers.

My dearly beloved and I traveled 80 miles round trip today. We had one unexpected 20 minute wait for road construction and other than that I think all was pretty normal. Normal as in........I sit in the drivers seat, he tells me how to drive. I have 20/20 vision yet he felt it was necessary to point out every time someone ahead of us put on their brakes, every bicyclist, every child or animal. I travel this same highway to the same store at least 6 times a month but he needed to tell me where to turn. He made comments about how my driving gets on his nerves, I drive too slow, I drive too fast, I ride the brakes, I need to brake sooner, I don't turn my turn signal on soon enough, I tailgate(I do not) and no matter what lane I'm in, I should be in the other one, but yet he didn't want to drive.

It was so much fun, I can not wait until the next time we go cruising together again.......NOT!:rolleyes:

I LOVE him very much, but I now know I LOVE him best when he is not in the car with me!:lol:
LOL, Kathy. My hubby and I travel by car and plane for hours and days at a time. We once spent a whole month in our pickup truck cruising through Alaska and I don't think we ever had a fight once.

But I do nitpick at him about his driving from time to time.... we wasa cop for 31 years and they tend to think they own the road 24-7. :D

[JimAskew]

LOL, Kathy. My hubby and I travel by car and plane for hours and days at a time. We once spent a whole month in our pickup truck cruising through Alaska and I don't think we ever had a fight once.

But I do nitpick at him about his driving from time to time.... we wasa cop for 31 years and they tend to think they own the road 24-7. :D

Kathy and Maureen,

Elaine does not like to fly...so, we drive everywhere...she sleeps and I drive. We do take AMTRAK from time to time. This Sunday we are going to NYC on the AMTRAK to meet our son's girlfriend (I've met her but Elaine has not). 3.5 hours up and 3.5 hours back...Elaine will sleep and I will take photos of the countryside. The train leaves DC at 6:20AM and leaves NYC to go home at 9:00PM...long day, but well worth it. I am taking the 5D and the 17-40MM f/4 EF L for some street photography.

[Belmondo]

I would happily compary the number of hours spent in a car to any of you. Our 2004 Tundra has 100,000 miles on it, and our 2007 Lexus has a couple clicks over 60,000 miles on it. An awful lot of those miles have been running back and forth between here and the San Francisco Bay Area where we still have some business interests.

Lois doesn't like to fly, either and will cling to any excuse that might allow her to avoid it. I don't mind the flying part, but really hate all the hassle of it. When her aunt in New York passed away last year, we flew back so we could be there for the funeral, but ended up buying her car so we could drive home. As soon as we got home, we sold her car, and ate the two prepaid tickets (couldn't cash them in).

I suspect we would ride Amtrak more, but we live on a line that only goes to Los Angeles to the West, and The Southern Route for points east (through Yuma, Tucson, etc.) And then, they only run on alternate days, so scheduing becomes problematic.

[LeesaB]

LOL, Kathy. My hubby and I travel by car and plane for hours and days at a time. We once spent a whole month in our pickup truck cruising through Alaska and I don't think we ever had a fight once.

But I do nitpick at him about his driving from time to time.... we wasa cop for 31 years and they tend to think they own the road 24-7. :D

What do you mean think?

[LeesaB]

Wow where is everyone at??? I just got back from the gym, next I have the dreaded dentist appointment, then my son and I are going to get his blood work done for his acutane. yeah! Life is busy... Plus I need to finish pp of this senior shots.

[Stephie]

Im here. the spyder comes today . YAY. Which means i can edit photos. It's really bad when I look at all the photos I have taken and you all have taken and they are dark, contrasty, and orange. Yeah, I screwed it up.

[Stephie]

ANd I'm trying to decided if i can get portraiture.

[LeesaB]

I'm just working on my latest senior. I promised them up tomorrow then of course have tons to do today and tonight, so...I'll be up late tonight, maybe I can hang with the west coast crowd?

[Belmondo]

I'm just working on my latest senior. I promised them up tomorrow then of course have tons to do today and tonight, so...I'll be up late tonight, maybe I can hang with the west coast crowd?

You're always welcome on the west coast.

[LeesaB]

why thank you!

Ok, I have a very strange question..

My shoot was with a dog, and some of the shots, the dog is sitting and his privates are showing, like normally, yet,,,, well..... do I kinda clone it out? or leave it?

*stop laughing*

[Chris Dana]

why thank you!

Ok, I have a very strange question..

My shoot was with a dog, and some of the shots, the dog is sitting and his privates are showing, like normally, yet,,,, well..... do I kinda clone it out? or leave it?

*stop laughing*

Put a smiley face on it?

I'd just leave it, unless the dog was, well, um...excited. then I might clone it out.

[Stephie]

Well the wedding i did in MAY has been done for a while. I've had her album, her dvd and everything on my end done. FINALLY heard from her yesterday with her print order. Mind you she had all this stuff to choose from like two weeks after her wedding.

I've got this to do (I'm far behind)
-order May wedding prints
-order Friends baby pics
-edit engagement photo session from sunday
-start on wedding from this weekend.

And tomorrow is Zoe's birthday! we are going to be taking her and Selah's photos at my friend's studio.

[Stephie]

Um, good question leesa. That tops everyone i have.

*stephanie hands her question of the day crown to leesa for July 16th 2008*

[LeesaB]

Put a smiley face on it?

I'd just leave it, unless the dog was, well, um...excited. then I might clone it out.

LOL, okay, I just seem to notice it on this dog more, maybe because he is mostly white.

I won't take it any further, cuz I could and then Jared would have to come in and blast me!

[LeesaB]

Well the wedding i did in MAY has been done for a while. I've had her album, her dvd and everything on my end done. FINALLY heard from her yesterday with her print order. Mind you she had all this stuff to choose from like two weeks after her wedding.

I've got this to do (I'm far behind)
-order May wedding prints
-order Friends baby pics
-edit engagement photo session from sunday
-start on wedding from this weekend.

And tomorrow is Zoe's birthday! we are going to be taking her and Selah's photos at my friend's studio.

Um, good question leesa. That tops everyone i have.

*stephanie hands her question of the day crown to leesa for July 16th 2008*

yeah I'm sitting here look at this pic going Ummm...crap, well...uhhhhh...I asked my son and he nervously said "ask your forum friends" and walked away LOL
Happy Birthday Zoe!!!

*takes crown and sits it on table, it won't be here long :-)*

[Chris Dana]

Fortunately, I've never had a question that was worthy of that crown. I hope to keep it that way, too.

[LeesaB]

To make up for my dog privates question LOL

Here is a new site trying to promote itself and is giving away some AWESOME freebies

Sign up and get a free cover photo book 30 pages! wow

Plus a ton of other things.

send me your emails and I will sign you up....

it looks pretty good and I think Maureen and Stephi will really like it.

I get free prints for sign ups so come on folks!!!!

[Stephie]

To make up for my dog privates question LOL

Here is a new site trying to promote itself and is giving away some AWESOME freebies

Sign up and get a free cover photo book 30 pages! wow

Plus a ton of other things.

send me your emails and I will sign you up....

it looks pretty good and I think Maureen and Stephi will really like it.

I get free prints for sign ups so come on folks!!!!
I'm game lisa, i think you have my email.

[LeesaB]

Yeah, I do, wow, did not know I did.

Ok, I signed you up, it looks pretty good to me.

[Chris Dana]

Sign me up, too. I'll take a look. You should have my e-mail as well.

[LeesaB]

Stephani and Chris

send me your emails by PM

Stephi,yours did not deliver for some reason? says it failed?

I have to run to the dentist but will do this as soon as I get home...

yeah...

[JimAskew]

... Ok, I have a very strange question..

My shoot was with a dog, and some of the shots, the dog is sitting and his privates are showing, like normally, yet,,,, well..... do I kinda clone it out? or leave it?

*stop laughing*
:shock::shock::shock: ROTFLMAO:D

[JimAskew]

To make up for my dog privates question LOL

Here is a new site trying to promote itself and is giving away some AWESOME freebies

Sign up and get a free cover photo book 30 pages! wow

Plus a ton of other things.

send me your emails and I will sign you up....

it looks pretty good and I think Maureen and Stephi will really like it.

I get free prints for sign ups so come on folks!!!!

Lisa,

I'm game...I can test run the book with my last wedding :) PM Sent.

[Kathy H]

I'm game too Lisa. I think you have my e-mail, but I'll PM you with it anyway just in case.

[LeesaB]

Ok, you guys, Jim, Kathy, Stephi and Chris

I got your info sent in....let me know what you think!!!

Btw: Dentist! No cavities YEAH BABY!!!

[Chris Dana]

Just got the e-mail. Thanks! I'll take a look at it later this evening...

[LeesaB]

Thanks Chris, I'm anxious to see how good they are, I'm hoping equal to at least blur or mypublisher

[thekid24]

This was certainly fun
http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=537629

[Belmondo]

Ok, you guys, Jim, Kathy, Stephi and Chris

I got your info sent in....let me know what you think!!!

Btw: Dentist! No cavities YEAH BABY!!!

Why don't you just say, "Everybody but Tom.":p:p

Good job on the dentist.

[Stephie]

This was certainly fun
http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=537629
((((((((((jared))))))))))

[thekid24]

WHAT!!!!!!????

[LeesaB]

Why don't you just say, "Everybody but Tom.":p:p

Good job on the dentist.

Awwww....YOU are never left out! EVER! :-)

I'm very happy about the dentist, about the only thing that has gone good today, the PC was finally pronounced DOA. I tried to start it up 16 times and each time it froze in different spots, so I had an old laptop laying around and I decided to give it a shot, it works, so I uploaded the software and now I will work on it. Till I can get the macprobook.

It's just been THAT kinda day :-)

[Belmondo]

Awwww....YOU are never left out! EVER! :-)

I'm very happy about the dentist, about the only thing that has gone good today, the PC was finally pronounced DOA. I tried to start it up 16 times and each time it froze in different spots, so I had an old laptop laying around and I decided to give it a shot, it works, so I uploaded the software and now I will work on it. Till I can get the macprobook.

It's just been THAT kinda day :-)

Ooh!! You're gonna' love it.

[LeesaB]

I think I'm going to start a fund called: Someone get Leesa B a MacBook Pro so she'll shut up fund! :-)

[LeesaB]

my teeth feel all squeaky clean!

[Stephie]

I'm all calibrated now. I think.

[thekid24]

((((((((((jared))))))))))

I'm all calibrated now. I think.
WHAT!?...again

[Maureen Souza]

Hey there...am dog tired and have a zillion things to do but here I am, collapsed in the computer chair with a bunch of fresh picked red grapes. Mmmmm, I love living in the San Joaquin Valley for it's produce.

[Maureen Souza]

Man, I kill this thread EVERY Time!!

[Belmondo]

No. It's just gravely wounded.

[Maureen Souza]

No. It's just gravely wounded.
Geez, thanks ;)

[Belmondo]

Geez, thanks ;)

PM coming.....

[Maureen Souza]

PM coming.....
Ought oh. Better be careful, Mister. I posted a photo of you in Woolburr's thread........:D