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

[SuzyView]

Leesa, I have both and I like both. The Pelican is made like so solid and it is heavy, but my stuff is well protected. The Airport Security bag is beautiful, but cost 2x's as much. So, you decide. I take the Think Tank with me mostly because it's bigger and looks like a regular carry-on, but has amazing protection.

[Chris Dana]

The funny thing is that I was asked again if the woman I'm working with is my wife.
I didn't outright laugh in this person's face as I did in the past.

There were quite a few laughs to be had and was a good venue. The colored lights that were coming off the stage made it really cool for natural light shooting...

[LeesaB]

Monica and BJ

[LeesaB]

and two more :-)

[LeesaB]

There ya go, the last one is for the guys :-)

[kja]

Lisa - they look like they were having fun!!

[LeesaB]

They waited 6 years to get married...they had a blast...
No air in the hall it blew out and it was SO Hot, no one cared, they danced all night

GREAT DJ

[Chris Dana]

I love the second photo, Leesa! Great shots, as always.

[Maureen Souza]

Maureen,

Thanks...this is a great link and super prices...have you bought from them before?

Jim, I buy all my ink, papers and I bought the 2400 from them. This past year they put in a distribution center in Fresno so my stuff comes within 24 hours of the order :)

Maureen, or everyone

Pelican or Airport International?
I only have the Pelican but I use it to haul my gear everywhere. I really like it a lot but one more lens or one more camera and I won't have enough room.......

[SuzyView]

The 1510 is smaller than the International and Security. But the 1610 cannot be used as a carry on. It's too big. The Airport International is the one I have, not Security. If you have that much gear, you'll need 2 1510 or 1 Airport Security. Maureen got her Pelican and I bought mine. I love it. And yes, it's plenty big if you don't have a ton of gear.

[SuzyView]

Since I liked this shot. Won't keep it up for long, but thought you'd like it.

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c379/sbastian/IMG_0719TheJump.jpg

[LeesaB]

I love the second photo, Leesa! Great shots, as always.

Thanks Chris, these do need some work, they are just straight out the camera, some cropping, color adjusting, but I thought I could get a few up for you guys...

[LeesaB]

Since I liked this shot. Won't keep it up for long, but thought you'd like it.

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c379/sbastian/IMG_0719TheJump.jpg

Love that shot Suzy!

[SuzyView]

Your shots were fun, too, Leesa!

Yeah, how often does that happen in front of me in my chair? ;)

[LeesaB]

Your shots were fun, too, Leesa!

Yeah, how often does that happen in front of me in my chair? ;)

I so hear you, in front of you and you have the camera up and ready, I've missed SO many shots, just "watching"

[SuzyView]

I missed every one of my son's goals this year because I didn't get my camera up in time. So stupid. I enjoyed watching him score. And sometimes, the coach or ref walks right in front of me when I do have it up. Dang it!

[kja]

Great timing, Suzy! Right place, right time for sure :)

So, I'm already thinking about what gear to drag on my vacation. I'm definitely bringing these:
10-22
17-70
70-200
Can't decide if I want to bring the 100-400.

The 85 and the 28-135 are already waiting for me.

Will probably bring the Sigma 30 1.4, too, just because...

[JimAskew]

There ya go, the last one is for the guys :-)

Lisa,

What a fun couple...love the photos...especially the second shot :) From the last shot looks like you just missed the rain.

[JimAskew]

Since I liked this shot. Won't keep it up for long, but thought you'd like it.



Suzy,

This is a "wow" shot for sure...great capture!

[JimAskew]

Jim, I buy all my ink, papers and I bought the 2400 from them. This past year they put in a distribution center in Fresno so my stuff comes within 24 hours of the order :) ...

Maureen,

Thanks again...I'll order a set of inks from them for the R800 as a first purchase...I can save $24.00 over my local price!

[Maureen Souza]

Fun shot, Suzie :D:D:D.

I like shooting the fast pace of soccer....you never know what fun shots you'll end up with. We laugh so hard at the facial expressions........;)

[LeesaB]

Lisa,

What a fun couple...love the photos...especially the second shot :) From the last shot looks like you just missed the rain.

Thank Jim

It poured, yet did not break the heat, made it much worse, and most of the bridal party was big, so they did not want to go outside for more pics. So we had to do it all inside.

[LeesaB]

Fun shot, Suzie :D:D:D.

I like shooting the fast pace of soccer....you never know what fun shots you'll end up with. We laugh so hard at the facial expressions........;)

OUCH

[Maureen Souza]

Well, it's time for me to go out and take my daily hike. Had to wait until the weather cooled down a tad....... 95 here today.

[Maureen Souza]

OUCH
She didn't get hurt. That is my oldest daughter...... trust me, she has one hard head;)

[SuzyView]

Love the shot, Maureen! Keeper. :)

Good luck on your vacation, Leesa. I'm taking only the International bag as only taking what I can carry. But yes, taking everything is preferred for me.

[Stephie]

Ok I just watched the DUMBEST movie.
We have Pay Per View on Dish and now they have this limited recording thing. On some movies if you buy and DVRit, the movie will expire after 24 hours.

So we try not to get the limited recording ones. So we got Juno, and it was one of those movies that you wish you never saw, but had to watch the whole thing to see what happened.

Any suggestions for movie that is out it the theater. We are going to dinner and a movie for our anniversery

[Belmondo]

Ok I just watched the DUMBEST movie.
We have Pay Per View on Dish and now they have this limited recording thing. On some movies if you buy and DVRit, the movie will expire after 24 hours.

So we try not to get the limited recording ones. So we got Juno, and it was one of those movies that you wish you never saw, but had to watch the whole thing to see what happened.

Any suggestions for movie that is out it the theater. We are going to dinner and a movie for our anniversery


We watched Juno, and really were largely unimpressed. I will say, though, that the little girl who played the lead did a fine job.

[kja]

Well, looks like I have the weekend all to myself. Hubby is off to Perth for his mom's 80th birthday.

[LeesaB]

Okay my son just got home with his new car a mercedes slk 36 ? hope I got that right

[LeesaB]

I've been corrected slk 32 amg

Like I know, it's cute that is all I know! LOL

[LeesaB]

Ok I just watched the DUMBEST movie.
We have Pay Per View on Dish and now they have this limited recording thing. On some movies if you buy and DVRit, the movie will expire after 24 hours.

So we try not to get the limited recording ones. So we got Juno, and it was one of those movies that you wish you never saw, but had to watch the whole thing to see what happened.

Any suggestions for movie that is out it the theater. We are going to dinner and a movie for our anniversery

Iron man....yeah it sounds stupid and I did not want to go, but it ended up being a pretty good movie.

Hope that helps!

[LeesaB]

Love the shot, Maureen! Keeper. :)

Good luck on your vacation, Leesa. I'm taking only the International bag as only taking what I can carry. But yes, taking everything is preferred for me.

Thanks Suzy, not a vacation, I'll be working, but also I get along with these ladies real well. They like me :-) Imagine that, LOL

I'll try to check in, in the morning, but we will see how fast I can get packed LOL

[kja]

So, is your son letting you drive the new car tomorrow? :D

[thekid24]

Photo share. This was cute....shoulda seen the face she made after I thanked her for holding it up.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3167/2563981884_11e44862a4_o.jpg

[SuzyView]

Two dollars? Wow. Nice focus and bokeh. :)

[LeesaB]

So, is your son letting you drive the new car tomorrow? :D

uhhh NO! LOL

I did get to ride in it last night and it was fun.

I'll take pics when I get back and post ups for you guys!

[thekid24]

Two dollars? Wow. Nice focus and bokeh. :)
Thank you:D

I set the 50 back to 1.4.

That evening had some crazy cool blue light given off by the clouds.
here is a nother shot from then, one without wb correction, the other with

[Chris Dana]

So on top of having to drive on in a torrential downpour and really strong winds Saturday, I was in extreme pain with abdominal cramps. I talked to the boss today and she said she had the same cramp/pain that I did. It would appear we got a case of food poisoning...same symptoms and we had similar food. Methinks it was the tomatoes.

[Stephie]

Thank you:D

I set the 50 back to 1.4.

That evening had some crazy cool blue light given off by the clouds.
here is a nother shot from then, one without wb correction, the other with


cool! I kinda like the non-corrected one.

[thekid24]

cool! I kinda like the non-corrected one.
Me too! When I saw it on the LCD I knew I didnt want to change the wb. It was perfect.

All I did was adjust the levels a lil, slight sharpen and added texture...my usual process:p

[Stephie]

Major issue with the 85mm....
http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?p=5690675#post5690675

[kja]

Bummer, Steph! I hope they give you a swap right away and that you have no new troubles with it. How sad to not have your new toys work properly :(

I've been shopping for my upcoming trip so should have all of this waiting when I land:
40D + 28-135 lens
85 lens
ColourspaceO
Lowepro Fastpack
new CF cards
Don't think I need much else new, but who knows, if it keeps raining here I might be doing more cc damage :D

I DO need a tripod but choosing one is so complicated...

[LeesaB]

Hey I am live from the forest! Punderson State Park!!! whoo hooo!

How ya doing...

I've taken very little picsw, spending most of my time with my grand baby....

[LeesaB]

Hey I am live from the forest! Punderson State Park!!! whoo hooo!

How ya doing...

I've taken very little picsw, spending most of my time with my grand baby....

[LeesaB]

AND I post double LOL

[Chris Dana]

Good grief. I thought this Salmonella infection was winding down. This is NOT amusing.

[kja]

Hello? Is thing on??

[LeesaB]

Chris you are sick....

I'm now in the pool area

[Chris Dana]

Chris you are sick....

I'm now in the pool area

I'll just be glad when this passes. It'll probably be another day or two, from what I've read on the CDC and FDA sites. yay! :evil:

[Kathy H]

I'll just be glad when this passes. It'll probably be another day or two, from what I've read on the CDC and FDA sites. yay! :evil:
I feel for you Chris! I had Salmonella one time, UGH! The cramps and awful feeling lasted about 8 hours, but the after effects like feeling weak, and fear of food lasted a few days. It was the worst sickness I ever experienced, the pain was worse than labor pains. My husband had it too and he was able to throw up and felt better way before I did.

[Chris Dana]

Thanks, Kathy. If I could only throw up and get rid of it. Pepto is helping.

The photographer I work with ended up with the same thing as I did. I don't know if her assistant ended up with the same ****. Fortunately the guests didn't get the same meal as we did. Stupid vendor's meals.

[thekid24]

Hey I am live from the forest! Punderson State Park!!! whoo hooo!

How ya doing...

I've taken very little picsw, spending most of my time with my grand baby....
You know its ok to take very little pics when around family. Its a shame some around here thats is all they do. Miss out. Life is a lot funner when its not looked at through a viewfinder
;):D:p

[Stephie]

hey guys.

back from the 'date night'
We saw that new adam sandler movie. Very crude, rude and such...but really funny. I'm a big adam sandler fan, but he is getting a little to crude. Laughed a bunch though.

We stopped by the camera shop and they didn't have a lens to exchange. they said it was a 'mounting problem' so they sent me to the store in West LR and I got a new one there.

Also LADIES.....They carry those JIll-E bags. And they had them cheaper in the shop then online! I loved the bone one....I want it. BAD.

[thekid24]

hey guys.

back from the 'date night'
We saw that new adam sandler movie. Very crude, rude and such...but really funny. I'm a big adam sandler fan, but he is getting a little to crude. Laughed a bunch though.

We stopped by the camera shop and they didn't have a lens to exchange. they said it was a 'mounting problem' so they sent me to the store in West LR and I got a new one there.

Also LADIES.....They carry those JIll-E bags. And they had them cheaper in the shop then online! I loved the bone one....I want it. BAD.
maybe youre getting older....JK JK

*ducks as he runs outta room*:p

[Stephie]

maybe youre getting older....JK JK

*ducks as he runs outta room*:p

not as old as you.


I'll tell you who is getting older. Adam Sandler. Not as young as he use to be...

[Maureen Souza]

not as old as you.


I'll tell you who is getting older. Adam Sandler. Not as young as he use to be...

Now that was funny, Steph! Tee hee hee.

[thekid24]

not as old as you.
very true. You do not look 25, more like 21...or even younder. Im just going off your avatar.

[SuzyView]

Speaking of getting older, I was surprised Harrison Ford looked so old, but still did his own stunts in the latest movie. It was actually not bad. I liked it. Still the National Treasure II was better than I expected and I liked it better than the Indiana Jones IV.

[Chris Dana]

I was really disappointed in the Indiana Jones. I had a hard time suspending my disbelief in the laws of physics. Yeah, you had to in the others, but this one seemed a bit more ludicrous than the previous movies.

[Stephie]

very true. You do not look 25, more like 21...or even younder. Im just going off your avatar.


now you are just sucking up.
lol;)

[Stephie]

Going out for the day. A little pre-shoot shopping, and then headed to a bridal shoot. Be back this afternoon!

[thekid24]

now you are just sucking up.
lol;)
hahah...just take it...lol dont question it.

[Belmondo]

Apologies for the seeming lack of interest, but I'm tired.

Don't think I'll be around much today, either.

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showpost.php?p=5695949&postcount=2999

[Chris Dana]

Good grief, Tom. I hope you get some rest soon.

[Belmondo]

Good grief, Tom. I hope you get some rest soon.I'm trying. The phone keeps ringing, and I think I'll skip trying to sleep for now. A good nap this afternoon sounds appropriate, but I'm wide awake right now.

[LeesaB]

Good grief. I thought this Salmonella infection was winding down. This is NOT amusing.

Are you feeling better? I feel good! LOL

I'll just be glad when this passes. It'll probably be another day or two, from what I've read on the CDC and FDA sites. yay! :evil:

well? :-)
You know its ok to take very little pics when around family. Its a shame some around here thats is all they do. Miss out. Life is a lot funner when its not looked at through a viewfinder
;):D:p

not around family, these are church folk. I go every year and take pics for them. Today I got to take a few. yeah!

hey guys.

back from the 'date night'
We saw that new adam sandler movie. Very crude, rude and such...but really funny. I'm a big adam sandler fan, but he is getting a little to crude. Laughed a bunch though.

We stopped by the camera shop and they didn't have a lens to exchange. they said it was a 'mounting problem' so they sent me to the store in West LR and I got a new one there.

Also LADIES.....They carry those JIll-E bags. And they had them cheaper in the shop then online! I loved the bone one....I want it. BAD.

I heard it was not a good movie, maybe he needs to branch out of comedy?

I want a new white balance card, not because the old one does not work, but just because I want another one, how sick is that?

Apologies for the seeming lack of interest, but I'm tired.

Don't think I'll be around much today, either.

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showpost.php?p=5695949&postcount=2999

Hey Mister, you are like the foundation of this thread and we look for you so, you need to shake it off and get back in here and join us with wasting away time, talking mindless chatter and useless knowledge :-) We need you!


Ok folks, I'm up at the lodge, taking a break, trying to find my kids online and chilling.

working on some business things..

TOM< I go t a web cam. I ran up to the apple store (about a 1/2 hour from here) told them I have 10 minutes I need a GOOD webcam, I don't know anything about them HELP. she showed me how to work them, what to do and how to turn them on etc online, I did get a logitech for mac, it was 130 dollars but won't get to use it till I get home.

Jim has his already set up in Missouri so Wed night I think we wil try them out!

[LeesaB]

Apologies for the seeming lack of interest, but I'm tired.

Don't think I'll be around much today, either.

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showpost.php?p=5695949&postcount=2999

AND when you read the link you realize you stuck your foot in your mouth and you should tell your friend to sit back, breath and take it easy and SLEEP!

My bad!

Love you guys~~~

[SuzyView]

Hi.

Been around too much today. Took 516 pictures at the awards ceremony, at least 1 of each child shaking the principal's hand. It was tiring. Went to Costco and printed them all out and will bring them tomorrow.

Did the baby shoot yesterday, and will again tonight with my young ladies. They are going to come with me to my friend's room and we are surprising her with a real Cheesecake Factory Godiva cake I got at the CF this morning. Cost me $25, but I think it's much better than the Costco one. I'm feeling very proud of myself for all I've done for people this week, but I'm going to take it easy tomorrow. :)

[SuzyView]

Oh, forgot. Tom, went to the new Apple Store at the Fair Oaks Mall, as it's 6 weeks old, and I haven't been there since. The salesguy walked me through the MacBook Pro and now I am kicking myself in the butt the whole way home. It's a beautiful machine and I should have gotten it. So user friendly.

[kja]

Morning, All!

Suzy -sounds busy!!

Another office day here mostly...shame the price I pay to take a five week holiday ;)

[Stephie]

it's been quiet here today!

I'm back from the shoot.It was over an hour and half away. Great venue though. Got a late start on dinner, and my 2yo is having a melt down. sheesh.

[kja]

Good the venue was nice :) Any shots to share yet? ;)

[Stephie]

Good the venue was nice :) Any shots to share yet? ;)


not yet,but will post when i do. I haven't even gotten the card from the camera.

[kja]

Jeesh, anyone would think you have other things demanding your attention LOL I'm just joshing you ;)

BTW - and this is for everyone - why do so many put their gear list in their signatures (or a link)? I kinda feel left out, but not sure what the point is?

[Stephie]

Jeesh, anyone would think you have other things demanding your attention LOL I'm just joshing you ;)

BTW - and this is for everyone - why do so many put their gear list in their signatures (or a link)? I kinda feel left out, but not sure what the point is?

dunno. I just did it cause everyone else does.

[kja]

Hehee - I haven't yet...didn't want to be too big of a geek, but might have to ;)

[Stephie]

Well well...another great shoot shooting in M mode. I'm so glad you convinced me to take the plunge. It really minimizes my ps work. When you get it right the first time.

[Jon]

Oh, forgot. Tom, went to the new Apple Store at the Fair Oaks Mall, as it's 6 weeks old, and I haven't been there since. The salesguy walked me through the MacBook Pro and now I am kicking myself in the butt the whole way home. It's a beautiful machine and I should have gotten it. So user friendly.Did you reset the browsers to htp://photography-on-the.net/forum/? That's compulsory!

Jeesh, anyone would think you have other things demanding your attention LOL I'm just joshing you ;)

BTW - and this is for everyone - why do so many put their gear list in their signatures (or a link)? I kinda feel left out, but not sure what the point is?So when you ask a question that's gear-related, we don't tell you to get something you already have. Or spend a dozen posts asking what lens you used to get the shot (only a half dozen!)

[Stephie]

this is the bag i want.

http://jill-e.com/med_bone_cb.html

I mean photography is made a 'man's' hobby/profession with all the manly gear and such.

THIS is a bag for women! I want it SO BAD!

[Stephie]

dloading all of todays pics to comp. She lookes like she is in pain in all of them. She is very tense. Would not relax.

[kja]

Well well...another great shoot shooting in M mode. I'm so glad you convinced me to take the plunge. It really minimizes my ps work. When you get it right the first time.
Hehee - moving to M mode really helped me improve my skills fast, too!


So when you ask a question that's gear-related, we don't tell you to get something you already have. Or spend a dozen posts asking what lens you used to get the shot (only a half dozen!)
Ah, that makes sense! Thanks :)

this is the bag i want.

THIS is a bag for women! I want it SO BAD!
Pretty, but aren't they really expensive? And are they tough enough to take it for years? I like it a lot!

[Stephie]

Hehee - moving to M mode really helped me improve my skills fast, too!


Ah, that makes sense! Thanks :)


Pretty, but aren't they really expensive? And are they tough enough to take it for years? I like it a lot!


I don' tknow. They are leather....lol

They have smaller ones that aren't so bad.

[Stephie]

this is the smaller one. I'm thinking I can get my 30d body and my xt body in there, and two-three lenses?

[Stephie]

ok so I got this amazing idea from this photog i met.
He handed out wallet sized photos of the bridal portrait at the reception with his logo. As his 'gift' to the bride and groom.

I'm thinking, I could do the same with an engangement photo...with a logo and website info on a sticker on teh BACK of the photo.

Good advertizement? Thoughts?

[Chris Dana]

ok so I got this amazing idea from this photog i met.
He handed out wallet sized photos of the bridal portrait at the reception with his logo. As his 'gift' to the bride and groom.

I'm thinking, I could do the same with an engangement photo...with a logo and website info on a sticker on teh BACK of the photo.

Good advertizement? Thoughts?

Our photog did cards with an image of us on it from our engagement along with her info (obviously) and the location where the wedding images would be (along with the password).

[kja]

Sounds like a good idea :)

I just added my gear...no wonder my closet doors don't close since none of my video junk is listed LOL

[Stephie]

Sounds like a good idea :)

I just added my gear...no wonder my closet doors don't close since none of my video junk is listed LOL
wow

[Stephie]

where is leesa tonight?

[Belmondo]

TOM< I go t a web cam. I ran up to the apple store (about a 1/2 hour from here) told them I have 10 minutes I need a GOOD webcam, I don't know anything about them HELP. she showed me how to work them, what to do and how to turn them on etc online, I did get a logitech for mac, it was 130 dollars but won't get to use it till I get home.

Jim has his already set up in Missouri so Wed night I think we wil try them out!

I am very interested in hearing how that goes.

[kja]

Whheeee - shopping is fun. ColorspaceO ordered :D

[Kathy H]

Hi Folks! Just thought I would stop in and whine for a bit.:rolleyes:

I had a family shoot tonight at 6:45. Had to do it tonight because one family member lives out of the country and is leaving tomorrow. It was 48 degrees, wind 18mph, overcast and lightly sprinkling. I had to find a place in the city park, because they wanted the shots outside, where I had a 12 foot tall hedge windbreak. UGH, dark area, had to use flash for all the shots it was a nightmare. Just got home, don't even want to import images, they won't be fun to PP. So there, I whined, now I feel much better! Except WHY is it still so cold, it's June, it's supposed to be warm!

Now for the happy words.....Only 1.5 more days of school and I am free of that job until Sept. 3 YIPPEE!:D

So how's everyone else?

[kja]

Kathy - sounds like a tough shoot! I'm sure you have better images than you imagine though ;)

Yippeee on the short time til freedom :D I'm counting sleeps til my vacation, even if it isn't as long as yours is!

[Kathy H]

When does your vacation start?

[Belmondo]

Kathy - sounds like a tough shoot! I'm sure you have better images than you imagine though ;)

Yippeee on the short time til freedom :D I'm counting sleeps til my vacation, even if it isn't as long as yours is!

We checked things our for you in San Francisco. The coast is clear.;)

Have fun.

[kja]

I fly out on the 27th and land in SF on the 28th. I can't wait :D It's been so long since I've been to the City!

Thanks, Tom...hopefully your path will run across mine over some of my dates!

[Kathy H]

That's not very far away now! How exciting!

The coast at SF is clear? Wow that's good, last few times I was there it was pretty foggy.:D

[kja]

16 sleeps and I'm hoping for great SF weather so I can play with my toys :D

[Stephie]

morning. Off to a dentist appointment, then maybe fathers day shopping. be back soon!

[Belmondo]

Hi guys.

Sorry about yesterday. I wasn't fit company for anyone. I guess driving 1,000 miles in 24 hours is best left to younger people. After taking a brief nap in the the morning, I was up all day without too many noticeable side effects except for the extreme fatigue. I even managed to stay awake last night and watch a movie with my bride. Needless to say, once I did get in bed, I slept like a baby. I woke up with a miserable headache and a slightly sour stomach, but I attribute that all to the weariness from the day before. I'm hopeful that by the end of today, I'll feel near-human again.

What did I miss around here?


Stephanie? Did you get that lens swapped?

[Stephie]

Hi guys.

Sorry about yesterday. I wasn't fit company for anyone. I guess driving 1,000 miles in 24 hours is best left to younger people. After taking a brief nap in the the morning, I was up all day without too many noticeable side effects except for the extreme fatigue. I even managed to stay awake last night and watch a movie with my bride. Needless to say, once I did get in bed, I slept like a baby. I woke up with a miserable headache and a slightly sour stomach, but I attribute that all to the weariness from the day before. I'm hopeful that by the end of today, I'll feel near-human again.

What did I miss around here?


Stephanie? Did you get that lens swapped? yes i did. No problems!

[Belmondo]

yes i did. No problems!

Is the new one better?

[LeesaB]

I am very interested in hearing how that goes.

I just got back, cleaned up the house a bit and now going to work on the webcam

I'll let you all know!

I've GOT SO MUCH TO DO!!! OMGOSH

a bride order 4 extra books, another two sent in their picture orders
I have a wedding to finish and a wedding next week YEAH...busy is good

[LeesaB]

Ok, wow, I plugged in the camera and it is awesome! I love it...it's wide enough to see around me it's pretty cool, smooth colors are pretty good.

OK, now you guys have to get camera so I can see you and we can talk online for real!

Tom, It's a good camera, I'll know tonight when I chat with my husband how well it does both ways. I'll let you know!

It's good to be back home, I took a ton of pics and after I get these weddings going I'll post some campfire shots I took last night. I'm not a camper. But it's a great group of girls and I found a person to assist with my assistant with bridal shows and e-sessions while I am gone.

[Stephie]

Is the new one better?
yeah, it works

They said that it was not sitting right and would be sending back to canon

[LeesaB]

this is the bag i want.

http://jill-e.com/med_bone_cb.html

I mean photography is made a 'man's' hobby/profession with all the manly gear and such.

THIS is a bag for women! I want it SO BAD!

I love the bag! and you are right, it's a man s world but we can add female attraction to it :-)

I have a shootsac and rarely use it. I bought the crumpler 7 million bag and LOVE it! It's become my "bag" it's purple with orange accents! I want to order a couple small bags to add to the side of it now.

[Belmondo]

I guess I can appreciate the ladies and their penchant for stylish bags. I was on the market for a good shoulder bag that would carry two bodies, and opted for the Domke F-1X in beige. That was a vote of confidence in Jon who is a Domke evangelist of some repute.

I actually like it a lot, and Lois approves. She said it looked 'expensive.'

[kja]

Tom - glad to hear you are feeling better!

Lisa - your extra sales and the print orders are amazing :) Good for you!! Glad you like your web cam. I still don't own one.

I love my Crumpler 6MDH and I got the purple with orange, too! Orange is the coolest. I thought the 7 would be just too heavy with the way I pack so the 6 works a treat and I take my Lowepro photorunner or the Shootsac (depending on what I'm doing) for the second body or extra stuff. I like the photo runner because I snap it around my waist and forget about it and I can get the 40D with 70-200 in and out easily & with no fear of it falling out if I get into a weird position.

[Jon]

I guess I can appreciate the ladies and their penchant for stylish bags. I was on the market for a good shoulder bag that would carry two bodies, and opted for the Domke F-1X in beige. That was a vote of confidence in Jon who is a Domke evangelist of some repute.

I actually like it a lot, and Lois approves. She said it looked 'expensive.'It won't after a couple of years heavy use; sorta like a well-used pair of jeans, it'll be faded, soft, and comfortable. But it'll keep going forever.

[Chris Dana]

Thankfully, I now have my appetite back. Woo!

[kja]

Well, I'm officially single for the weekend. Hubby left this morning and won't be back til Monday...whatever will I do with all that time now?!

[Belmondo]

Well, I'm officially single for the weekend. Hubby left this morning and won't be back til Monday...whatever will I do with all that time now?!That's me at the back door.

;)

[kja]

LOL - boy, you thought 1000 miles in 24 hours was a big ask ;)

Watch the dogs as you come in the gate, Tilly escapes :D

[Belmondo]

LOL - boy, you thought 1000 miles in 24 hours was a big ask ;)

Watch the dogs as you come in the gate, Tilly escapes :DIf I can make a 4,000 round trip every day to tuck Lisa into bed, it seems reasonable to do something for you, if not daily, at least once in a while.

Sit and stay, Tilly.

[Kathy H]

Good evening folks, sounds like everyone is back to their happy selves:D

I'm listening to the breaking news, sounds like the midwest USA is getting hit hard with tornados, 17 spotted on the ground. Reports of injuries and fatalaties already. So scary!

[Belmondo]

Good evening folks, sounds like everyone is back to their happy selves:D

I'm listening to the breaking news, sounds like the midwest USA is getting hit hard with tornados, 17 spotted on the ground. Reports of injuries and fatalaties already. So scary!

As a kid, I grew up in Iowa and Wisconsin. I checked the local newspapers there from time to time, and I see they're expecting floods it the Iowa town where I lived. Ironically, we moved there in 1947, and they had just had a big flood of the Des Moines river. I guess this happens from time to time.

[Chris Dana]

If I can make a 4,000 round trip every day to tuck Lisa into bed, it seems reasonable to do something for you, if not daily, at least once in a while.

Sit and stay, Tilly.

Umm, Tom. That was me last night. I think your lack of sleep got you messed up. :p

[Belmondo]

Umm, Tom. That was me last night. I think your lack of sleep got you messed up. :p

Can't fool me.

I'm 100% coherent again. I can even occasionally remember my name.

[Kathy H]

As a kid, I grew up in Iowa and Wisconsin. I checked the local newspapers there from time to time, and I see they're expecting floods it the Iowa town where I lived. Ironically, we moved there in 1947, and they had just had a big flood of the Des Moines river. I guess this happens from time to time.

I heard some mention of flooding on the news also, is it the Des Moines? They keep interrupting the other news to talk about the tornados. I always pay attention to the disaster area coverage, I have a daughter back that way and I always worry that she's okay.

[SuzyView]

Good thing! to Tom's above comment.

How are you today? I just got home. It is my b-day and I had a good day, lots of food and just ate a piece of my Cheesecake Factory Godiva chocolate cake with whipped cream. Yum.

[Belmondo]

I heard some mention of flooding on the news also, is it the Des Moines? They keep interrupting the other news to talk about the tornados. I always pay attention to the disaster area coverage, I have a daughter back that way and I always worry that she's okay.

The particular city is Ottumwa. It's southeast of Des Moines, and apparently somewhat susceptible to flooding in the lowlands.

[Belmondo]

Good thing! to Tom's above comment.

How are you today? I just got home. It is my b-day and I had a good day, lots of food and just ate a piece of my Cheesecake Factory Godiva chocolate cake with whipped cream. Yum.

Happy Birthday Suzy!!

[Chris Dana]

The particular city is Ottumwa. It's southeast of Des Moines, and apparently somewhat susceptible to flooding in the lowlands.

Isn't that where Radar was from on MASH?

Happy Birthday, SUZY!!

[SuzyView]

Thanks, Tom. I ate my way through the day. :)

[SuzyView]

Thanks, Chris. I didn't want to make a fuss. I am actually really comfortable being older and wiser.

[Belmondo]

Isn't that where Radar was from on MASH?

Happy Birthday, SUZY!!

Yup. It's also where Tom Arnold was born. Might be why I never went back.

[Stephie]

Good evening folks, sounds like everyone is back to their happy selves:D

I'm listening to the breaking news, sounds like the midwest USA is getting hit hard with tornados, 17 spotted on the ground. Reports of injuries and fatalaties already. So scary!


I hear that is what's comming tomorrow here....grrrrr

[Kathy H]

Happy Birthday Suzie !

[Stephie]

happy birthday suzie!

[Kathy H]

I hear that is what's comming tomorrow here....grrrrr

Yikes! I lived in Oklahoma for a while and saw my fair share of tornados, I don't miss them at all. Now I just have to worry about earthquakes and volcanos!:) We really don't get much severe weather here where I live, we have had 2 earthquakes that I felt, 1 fairly large flood, and ash fall from Mount St. Helens, that's it in 20 years time.

[Kathy H]

oh BTW, tomorrow is the last day of school!:D:D:D:D:D

[LeesaB]

Hi everyone..

I'm on webcam with my husband, and I'm home now

HI EVERYONE

HAPPY BIRTHDAY SUZY

Hi Tom, Kathy, Steph, Suzy, Chris, Kristin..

It's good to be back!

Did you miss me?

[Kathy H]

Of course we missed you! :D

[Belmondo]

Hey....I forgot to mention, I had a good experience despite all my troubles on the recent trip.

I mentioned I bought a Domke bag. The background of the story is this:

On an earlier trip to the Bay Area, I bought some SanDisk CF cards. They had a rebate program going, and for buying three 8-gig cards, I was to receive a $100 rebate. When the rebate arrived, it was a check made out to the store, and not me. That was a minor annoyance but I figured I had missed it in the fine print, and I accepted my own responsibility for that.

Fast forward. I was in the same store this weekend with the $100 check burning a hole in my pocket. I was on the market for a shoulder bag, and I saw the Domke F-1X in beige. It was marked $249.95, which was more than I had planned on spending, but I kept hearing Jon whispering in my ear, 'Buy the Domke. Buy the Domke.'

When I got back to the hotel, I logged on to Samy's site, and saw the same bag for $150.00. Now I really was upset. Actually, 'upset' wouldn't describe how PO'd I truly was. I felt I'd been misled on the rebate, and now I was feeling ripped-off to boot.

With the car problems and all, I couldn't do anything about it, but this morning, I wrote a long, not-so-pleasant email to the store owner telling him exactly what I thought of the whole situation. To my surprise, he called me on the phone less than 10 minutes later. We had a long, pleasant conversation at the end of which he offered to send me $100. The bag, according to him, had been mistakenly priced incorrectly, and he was refunding the difference to me without any more discussion. The check, as they say, is in the mail.

I'm a believer again.

[kja]

If I can make a 4,000 round trip every day to tuck Lisa into bed, it seems reasonable to do something for you, if not daily, at least once in a while.

Sit and stay, Tilly.
Aww thanks, it must have worked coz she's only been moderately naughty so far this morning!


I'm listening to the breaking news, sounds like the midwest USA is getting hit hard with tornados, 17 spotted on the ground. Reports of injuries and fatalaties already. So scary!
I just talked to my Dad in NW Iowa and he told me they'd had a bunch in the area but no bad stuff happening, thankfully. I hope the stupid storms are done by the time I get there in first week July!

As a kid, I grew up in Iowa
Where? I grew up in NW Iowa - Spirit Lake/Okoboji area!

It is my b-day and I had a good day, lots of food and just ate a piece of my Cheesecake Factory Godiva chocolate cake with whipped cream. Yum.
Happy Birthday, Suzy!! Sounds like a fabulous celebration :)

oh BTW, tomorrow is the last day of school!:D:D:D:D:D
Yippeeee!!!

Hi everyone..
I'm on webcam with my husband, and I'm home now

Are you guys having fun with it?

[Belmondo]

oh BTW, tomorrow is the last day of school!:D:D:D:D:DWhoopee!!!

Did you miss me?Absolutely

Of course we missed you! :DSee?

[kja]

Tom - that's awesome on the bag. Sometimes things really do slip by retailers and if we don't let them know in a relatively nice and calm way, there's nothing they can do to fix the problems.

[LeesaB]

we got it working and yeah we are having fun, it even has special effects LOL

[Belmondo]

Where? I grew up in NW Iowa - Spirit Lake/Okoboji area!

Southeast Iowa.....Ottumwa.


BTW, they're just announcing on the television that a Boy Scout camp was hit by a tornado in Western Iowa. Apparenlty there are 4 fatalities (so far). The Little Sioux Boy Scout Ranch near Sioux City, Iowa.

Weird weather we've been having almost everywhere.

[LeesaB]

Whoopee!!!

Absolutely

See?


:-) :-)

[kja]

Dang, that sucks on the Boy Scouts :( Sioux City isn't that far of a drive.

[LeesaB]

Southeast Iowa.....Ottumwa.


BTW, they're just announcing on the television that a Boy Scout camp was hit by a tornado in Western Iowa. Apparenlty there are 4 fatalities (so far). The Little Sioux Boy Scout Ranch near Sioux City, Iowa.

Weird weather we've been having almost everywhere.

That is so sad..You are right the weather has been very strange and sporadic.

[Belmondo]

we got it working and yeah we are having fun, it even has special effects LOL

I was pleased. It's a good store, and I'd hate to think they made a practice of gouging customers. He really couldn't have been nicer.

When you're in San Francisco, you might want to rund down there. IT's in Palo Alto, which really isn't all that close, but you should be able to drive there in about a half hour.

They actually have two stores across the street from each other. One store sells pro gear (lighting, etc.) and the other store sells digital/accessories/etc.

Keeble and shuchat.

[LeesaB]

Tom, you need to do this....Get a web cam!!!!! :-)

[LeesaB]

so now David Jay is having a seminar, and the photo plus in NY,

UGh too many things to do.

[kja]

Tom - link and details please, I'll be staying in Palo Alto!!

[Belmondo]

Tom, you need to do this....Get a web cam!!!!! :-)

People who know what I actually look like have asked me not to.:o:(;)

[Belmondo]

Tom - link and details please, I'll be staying in Palo Alto!!

http://www.kspphoto.com/activepages/main.html

Terry Shuchat is the fellow I spoke to today.

Where in Palo Alto will you be staying?

[kja]

Thanks, Tom :)

Ummm, I'm staying at my mom's and don't really know where it is in relation to things LOL

[Kathy H]

People who know what I actually look like have asked me not to.:o:(;)
But if we all got these, we could sit around and make faces at each other!:lol:

BTW we have all seen pics of you and sorry, but you are NOT scary!:D