The 11th official Random Fire Pole Discussion For TPBM (11)

[Jon]

:shock:

Hmm, I wish there was a way to make the smilies transparent.
That little check box? "Disable smilies in text"?

[asolie]

LOTRR: A Really Bad Idea 0627
http://tuppervilleranch.com/comics/0627t.jpg

:lol::lol::lol:

http://icanhascheezburger.files.wordpress.com/2008/06/funny-pictures-librarian-cat-tells-it-like-it-is.jpg

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

That's funny!

Stopped by the fountain to see if it was on... and it was! I love fountains.


Pretty fountains! Those look awesome!

[Guineh]

Booyah! Haha! I did it, (or at least got reasonably close ...)

283795

Now, as for what I did?

Well, if you look at the red channel, you can see the streak of damage pretty clearly, using the calculations dialog, I created a composite of the red and blue channels using the difference blending mode. This was saved to a channel for future use, then I copied the contents into the mask channel for a curves adjustment layer, and adjusted the image until everything looked pretty even. This of course introduced some weird color casts, which I corrected using the Color Balance tool. If you look at the sliders available you'll notice you can ignore one and use the other two and it works pretty much like Camera Raw.

Phew..

[Skrim17]

Pretty awesome Mike, who is it?

[cfpackerfan]

LOTRR: A Really Bad Idea 0627
http://tuppervilleranch.com/comics/0627t.jpg Oh this can only end in tears. :lol:

http://icanhascheezburger.files.wordpress.com/2008/06/funny-pictures-librarian-cat-tells-it-like-it-is.jpg

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

[Jamie Holladay]

CATHY

Your back. It has been slowwwww in here I have been going nuts.

Well not really I had a busy day and did not have a lot of time to post either.

[cfpackerfan]

JAMES!

Yes I'm home. :D

The play was fantastic. :D

[Jamie Holladay]

Glad your back and glad you enjoyed the play.

[Jamie Holladay]

caught up yet?

[cfpackerfan]

caught up yet?

Yes I am. :D You all didn't talk too much while I was gone. (And I admit sneaking in and reading a bit last night while I was burning my dad's pictures to discs for him) ;)

[Jamie Holladay]

OIC you can sneak in and read but not say hello. Some pal you are.

[cfpackerfan]

OIC you can sneak in and read but not say hello. Some pal you are.

Sorry. :oops:
Everyone was in the livingroom, and I promised that I would just burn dad's CDs and boogie right back to visiting.

I figured I could pop in and read up a bit, so I wouldn't have so much to catch up on when I got home.
I couldn't post though, cause that would make me lose my place. :lol: Well, that, and I promised I wouldn't. :lol:

I only read for 1.5 minutes at a time between clicking 'burn' and changing out and labeling the discs. :lol: :lol:

[Jamie Holladay]

OH okay. Well I guess I can for give you.

You know what a customer gave me yesterday?

[cfpackerfan]

OH okay. Well I guess I can for give you.

You know what a customer gave me yesterday? Well, thanks. ;) :p

Tell me what a customer yesterday gave you.

[Jamie Holladay]

The best Dark Chocolate I have ever had.

[cfpackerfan]

The best Dark Chocolate I have ever had. Tease. :p

What kind is it? I LOVE dark chocolate. It goes great with red wine. :D

[Skrim17]

Heya Cat!! I was just thinking about you, watching a tv show where a commercial for a product that is guaranteed to make men 'bigger' came on and I Was thinking of Tevin and the commercials on vacation.

[cfpackerfan]

Heya Cat!! I was just thinking about you, watching a tv show where a commercial for a product that is guaranteed to make men 'bigger' came on and I Was thinking of Tevin and the commercials on vacation.

ROFLOL!!!

When I first read that, I thought it said that you saw a commercial about making men bigger and thought of Wade. :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

[Jamie Holladay]

Tease. :p

What kind is it? I LOVE dark chocolate. It goes great with red wine. :D
I can't remember, most of it is still in my desk. It was a large bar. Oh it was so good. 2 squares was all I could eat.
Heya Cat!! I was just thinking about you, watching a tv show where a commercial for a product that is guaranteed to make men 'bigger' came on and I Was thinking of Tevin and the commercials on vacation.
I am not going to ask or comment but something about this just seems wrong.

[cfpackerfan]

I can't remember, most of it is still in my desk. It was a large bar. Oh it was so good. 2 squares was all I could eat. I'd like the name of it tomorrow, m'kay?

I am not going to ask or comment but something about this just seems wrong. :lol: Sometimes being sheltered for too long just means more of a culture shock when you are exposed to it. :lol: Let's just say that my kids aren't used to commercials. Especially colorful ones. :lol:

[cfpackerfan]

My Dad, as Sargent Trotter. :D
He was REALLY good. He'd never acted before. Done many many off-Broadway musical shows, but never acted. I was impressed.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v436/cfpackerfan/IMG_0032.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v436/cfpackerfan/IMG_0091.jpg

[Jamie Holladay]

I'd like the name of it tomorrow, m'kay?

:lol: Sometimes being sheltered for too long just means more of a culture shock when you are exposed to it. :lol: Let's just say that my kids aren't used to commercials. Especially colorful ones. :lol:
So IC.
My Dad, as Sargent Trotter. :D
He was REALLY good. He'd never acted before. Done many many off-Broadway musical shows, but never acted. I was impressed.


Great shots. I bet he had a blast.

[Guineh]

Pretty awesome Mike, who is it?

My dad. Back in the 80's. Took the picture with my little 110 camera. ;)

[Jamie Holladay]

Wool & Cat (and whomever else) Which Pelican do you have?

[cfpackerfan]

I have the 1564. Holds every bit of gear I have (minus Alien bees and lightstands of course).

I love it.

[Jamie Holladay]

Is is carry on or check for flights?

[cfpackerfan]

It's too big for carry on.
And I would never check all my gear. I'm too paranoid.

[cfpackerfan]

Last time I flew, I checked my large bag with everything I was taking minus my gear, then packed as much gear as I could into a nice big backpack, and put that in a rolling carry on.
It worked perfect for me.
When I got to PR, I had a backpack to carry my stuff around in, and didn't have to worry about my gear being in anyone's hands other than mine on the plane.

[Jamie Holladay]

It's too big for carry on.
And I would never check all my gear. I'm too paranoid.
I am too that is the reason I was looking at the 1510. It is carry on size. I figure if I were traveling, say to Oregon, that I would not take everything but most and that would hold it all. I'd take my BP as well (which I could check with other stuff in it since you can't carry on two things).

[asolie]

The best Dark Chocolate I have ever had.

LUCKY!!! Makes me want some. :(

[Skrim17]

Nice shots Cat, that must have been fun seeing him act.

[cfpackerfan]

Nice shots Cat, that must have been fun seeing him act.

It was a lot of fun, Crissa. :D

Before we left, I asked my dad if I could take my camera and take a few pictures, and he said "Can you do it without flash?" And I said yes I could, so he said "Great, we'd all love to have some shots."

:lol: I told him I wasn't planning on 'shooting' the performance, I just wanted a couple of him.
So he told me to just do what I do, and that was cool.

I ended up taking almost 100 shots, they all turned out VERY well ( I was surprised), he was ecstatic, and had me burn one for every cast member last night before he went to bed. :lol:

I felt weird giving pics away with absolutely NO pp whatsoever. :? No cropping, no sharpening, nothing. :shock:

He loved them though.

Oh, and the ENTIRE performance, there was a woman walking up and down both sides, with her Rebel and pop up flash going a mile a minute. :lol:

I told dad afterwards... that was NOT me. I promised not to use flash, and I didn't. :lol: :lol:

[Jamie Holladay]

It was a lot of fun, Crissa. :D

Before we left, I asked my dad if I could take my camera and take a few pictures, and he said "Can you do it without flash?" And I said yes I could, so he said "Great, we'd all love to have some shots."

:lol: I told him I wasn't planning on 'shooting' the performance, I just wanted a couple of him.
So he told me to just do what I do, and that was cool.

I ended up taking almost 100 shots, they all turned out VERY well ( I was surprised), he was ecstatic, and had me burn one for every cast member last night before he went to bed. :lol:

I felt weird giving pics away with absolutely NO pp whatsoever. :? No cropping, no sharpening, nothing. :shock:

He loved them though.

Oh, and the ENTIRE performance, there was a woman walking up and down both sides, with her Rebel and pop up flash going a mile a minute. :lol:

I told dad afterwards... that was NOT me. I promised not to use flash, and I didn't. :lol: :lol:
How rude.

[cfpackerfan]

How rude.

No, I was very nice. :lol: :lol: I don't have a rude bone in my body. :p

[Jamie Holladay]

No, I was very nice. :lol: :lol: I don't have a rude bone in my body. :p
Silly I was talking about the other lady. Not you.

[Jamie Holladay]

Well the Beagle & I are going to have some Chocolate Ice Cream and watch 10,000 BC. Laters!

[cfpackerfan]

Night Jamie. :D

I saw a 'lost dog' poster today for a lost Beagle named Eli. :( Made me think of you.
Glad you've got your buddy and just a friendly reminder that he shouldn't have Chocolate ice cream. ;) Bad for him. :p

[cfpackerfan]

I'm going to spend tomorrow finishing my page assembly for the POTN book.

If you see me here before I have announced that I am finished, yell at me and tell me to get back to work, would you?

[T.D.]

I'm going to spend tomorrow finishing my page assembly for the POTN book.

If you see me here before I have announced that I am finished, yell at me and tell me to get back to work, would you?

GET BACK TO WORK CAT!!!




Like that?! :D

[cfpackerfan]

Like that?! :D

TOMORROW Beefy! TOMORROW! Geez. Can't a gal enjoy herself for the evening? :rolleyes:

[cfpackerfan]

Actually, my little baby brother called and asked if he and his wife could crash at our house tonight, cause they are in town, and they are due to show up at any time now, so if I disappear suddenly, you know why. ;)

[T.D.]

TOMORROW Beefy! TOMORROW! Geez. Can't a gal enjoy herself for the evening? :rolleyes:

I was just practicing. I didn't want to goof it up tomorrow. :o

[cfpackerfan]

I was just practicing. I didn't want to goof it up tomorrow. :o :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

[cfpackerfan]

Last weekend, we went to the Farmer's Market in town. We took Ginger with us.
We'd been there about 20 minutes, when this lady comes up to us and LOUDLY and rudely says "there are no dogs allowed here!!".
I said that there weren't any signs saying that dogs weren't allowed, and we were outdoors on public property.
She freaked on me and told me to find the organizer, and then told me to leave.
She embarrassed me so bad... she was loud and in my face.

We decided not to make a big deal out of it in the crowds of people, and we left.

I wrote a letter to the chairman of the market, telling what happened, and saying that there were no signs, and asking what the law was regarding dogs. She replied (very nice letter) and forwarded my letter to the owner of the property AND the city of St George.

I received a letter today saying that it is private property, and the property owners DO allow dogs on leashes, and to please return with my dog and enjoy myself. :D :D

We'll be going to the farmer's market tomorrow morning with Ginger AND Amikah. :lol: :lol:

[Skrim17]

Good for you Cat!!

We just watched "The Bucket List" I enjoyed it.

[Skrim17]

I came across Terri playing with some kids in Baltimore
(serious crop here)

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y116/skrim/nextone/vaca4of15.jpg

[Becky N]

LOTRR: A Really Bad Idea 0627


Somebody is going to get hurt.:confused:

Stopped by the fountain to see if it was on... and it was! I love fountains.

Very cool, Dan.

Booyah! Haha! I did it, (or at least got reasonably close ...)

Nice job, Mike.

My Dad, as Sargent Trotter.

Nice job Cat. Your dad looks great.

Oh, and the ENTIRE performance, there was a woman walking up and down both sides, with her Rebel and pop up flash going a mile a minute.

Can't believe someone would do that and that no one said anything.

I was just practicing. I didn't want to goof it up tomorrow.

You did well.

Quick catch-up before retiring for the night. The show was very good, lots of tap. The stage version of Thoroughly Modern Millie has several songs that weren't in the movie and vice versa. I get more out of these shows because I know the performers and to see some of the characters they build simply amazes me.

Got a quick e-mail to send then I'll be out for the night.

[cfpackerfan]

Hi Crissa. :D That's a cool shot! :D

Hi Becky, and thanks. :D Have a good night, and I'll see you tomorrow (after my work is done). ;)

[T.D.]

Last weekend, we went to the Farmer's Market in town. We took Ginger with us.
We'd been there about 20 minutes, when this lady comes up to us and LOUDLY and rudely says "there are no dogs allowed here!!".
I said that there weren't any signs saying that dogs weren't allowed, and we were outdoors on public property.
She freaked on me and told me to find the organizer, and then told me to leave.
She embarrassed me so bad... she was loud and in my face.

We decided not to make a big deal out of it in the crowds of people, and we left.

I wrote a letter to the chairman of the market, telling what happened, and saying that there were no signs, and asking what the law was regarding dogs. She replied (very nice letter) and forwarded my letter to the owner of the property AND the city of St George.

I received a letter today saying that it is private property, and the property owners DO allow dogs on leashes, and to please return with my dog and enjoy myself. :D :D

We'll be going to the farmer's market tomorrow morning with Ginger AND Amikah. :lol: :lol:

Be sure my girl gets to give a "proper" greeting to her!! :lol::lol:

[short5]

Hi folks.Things have been real screwy and I am doing a lot of soul searching. On top of it I am having problems with a leg and arm and doing home I.V. infusions of methylprednisolone to help reverse whats going on. Sorry I missed you Crissa. I was to be in Baltimore early Thursday and thought of getting you as you bugged out of town but felt to ill to go up even for my appointment. I will come up your way sometime, I promise. I am agitated and restless from the steroid so I am talking Lorazepam To chill out-:) I am not taking full responsibility for what I blubber tonight and won't remember it anyhow.

I miss you people.
http://shortwave5.smugmug.com/photos/321250666_sU4EJ-L.jpg

[cfpackerfan]

(((((((Zane))))))) :cry:

[short5]

(((((KIT))))) Thanks

[T.D.]

Hi folks.Things have been real screwy and I am doing a lot of soul searching. On top of it I am having problems with a leg and arm and doing home I.V. infusions of methylprednisolone to help reverse whats going on. Sorry I missed you Crissa. I was to be in Baltimore early Thursday and thought of getting you as you bugged out of town but felt to ill to go up even for my appointment. I will come up your way sometime, I promise. I am agitated and restless from the steroid so I am talking Lorazepam To chill out-:) I am not taking full responsibility for what I blubber tonight and won't remember it anyhow.

I miss you people.
http://shortwave5.smugmug.com/photos/321250666_sU4EJ-L.jpg

Hey buddy, I hope things smooth out for you really soon. Hang in there.

[Permagrin]

Zaney! I'm so sorry. We'll be praying for you guy. *hugs*

[Skrim17]

(((((Zaney)))) I had a good time in BAltimore but my guys had some issues and I doubt I could have broken free for anyhting short of a quick hug and a hi, tho I guess that would have been cool.

You look like Sh!t in that photo friend, hope things are getting better.

[Becky N]

Awww, Zane, I'm sorry you are going through this. Is there anything we can do?

Are the meds kicking in and do they seem to be working? Wish I could think of a quick quip to make you smile a bit. As Dan would say, this saux.

[puddlepirate44]

Zanester, if I was there, I'd give you a manly hug, complete with the required three thumps on the back.

Seriously, take care of yourself. We miss you, of course, but your spot at the bar is always reserved.

[cfpackerfan]

On a side note (because we are photographers, are we not?) ....

That is an incredible self portrait. It tells a story, and wrenches the heart.
The one you posted in the self portrait thread also.

It breaks my heart when I look at it, and I can't help it, it makes me cry, and I want so badly to reach in there and hug you.

You are going through some rough ****. It sucks. I hate it. You probably hate it too.
And by one photograph, you brought us all in it too... I can see it in your eyes, and I feel it. A lot of it is most likely because we love you... but some of it is the picture too.
Leave it to a photographer to tell pages of a story with one click.

[T.D.]

On a side note (because we are photographers, are we not?) ....

That is an incredible self portrait. It tells a story, and wrenches the heart.
The one you posted in the self portrait thread also.

It breaks my heart when I look at it, and I can't help it, it makes me cry, and I want so badly to reach in there and hug you.

You are going through some rough ****. It sucks. I hate it. You probably hate it too.
And by one photograph, you brought us all in it too... I can see it in your eyes, and I feel it. A lot of it is most likely because we love you... but some of it is the picture too.
Leave it to a photographer to tell pages of a story with one click.

All that times 10. Well said.

[Becky N]

On a side note (because we are photographers, are we not?) ....

That is an incredible self portrait. It tells a story, and wrenches the heart.
The one you posted in the self portrait thread also.

It breaks my heart when I look at it, and I can't help it, it makes me cry, and I want so badly to reach in there and hug you.

You are going through some rough ****. It sucks. I hate it. You probably hate it too.
And by one photograph, you brought us all in it too... I can see it in your eyes, and I feel it. A lot of it is most likely because we love you... but some of it is the picture too.
Leave it to a photographer to tell pages of a story with one click.

All that times 10. Well said.

So very true.

Zane we are all pulling for you.

[short5]

Thank you everyone I really am okay just let a few too many things pile up and came to a point I needed to make some grown up decisions. The health is just what it is, just happy I am still kicking and thats a good thing. Thank you all for your support you are very dear to me.

On a side note (because we are photographers, are we not?) ....

That is an incredible self portrait. It tells a story, and wrenches the heart.
The one you posted in the self portrait thread also.

It breaks my heart when I look at it, and I can't help it, it makes me cry, and I want so badly to reach in there and hug you.

You are going through some rough ****. It sucks. I hate it. You probably hate it too.
And by one photograph, you brought us all in it too... I can see it in your eyes, and I feel it. A lot of it is most likely because we love you... but some of it is the picture too.
Leave it to a photographer to tell pages of a story with one click.Very well said Cat and I don't want to make you sad:(. I didn't get what I wanted but I thought why not sit out side and do it on a nice day and give it a try. Done right it could make for a very surreal shot.

[T.D.]

Stress can really impact the body. Maybe if the other stuff sorts out the health stuff will take care of itself. Here's hoping.

[cfpackerfan]

I don't want to make you sad:(.

No worries Glow Boy. It's included with the price of friendship. ;) It's one of those things that we sign on the dotted line for: will trade the possibility of future tears for the right to count this person as a dear friend.

[short5]

You guys are wonderful thanks. I really am okay. Maybe a bit rough on the edges and listing to starboard but still a float.

[cfpackerfan]

Listing to port is much better. Better stars. Just saying. ;)

[short5]

Listing to port is much better. Better stars. Just saying. ;):p:p:lol:

[Skrim17]

Well don't list anywhere near the inner harbor cause that water is putrid.

[Becky N]

Yeah Cat, you got a smile on Zane's face.

With that I think I can go to bed for real this time. Take care everyone.

[Becky N]

Oh and Crissa, love the Terri boats.

[cfpackerfan]

:p:p:lol:

Well don't list anywhere near the inner harbor cause that water is putrid.

Yeah Cat, you got a smile on Zane's face.

With that I think I can go to bed for real this time. Take care everyone.

My work here is done then. :lol:

Actually, I'm still waiting for my little brother. He just texted me and they are almost here.

Night Becky.

[short5]

Well don't list anywhere near the inner harbor cause that water is putrid.Did you have an okay time? Did you go in the Aquarium?

Yeah Cat, you got a smile on Zane's face.

With that I think I can go to bed for real this time. Take care everyone.You all did thanks:) Good night Sarge.

[Skrim17]

We went to the aquarium, it was a bit too big for my guys but we had fun. Thing is my guys are terrified of escalators and that is the basic mode of moving floor to floor there, so we had to use the tiny out of the way elevators. There were 18 of us and you could fit maybe 5 in an elevator...and they took FOREVER to come back.

The dolphin show was GREAT however.

[Skrim17]

WHEEEE!!!

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y116/skrim/nextone/dolphin.jpg

[short5]

We went to the aquarium, it was a bit too big for my guys but we had fun. Thing is my guys are terrified of escalators and that is the basic mode of moving floor to floor there, so we had to use the tiny out of the way elevators. There were 18 of us and you could fit maybe 5 in an elevator...and they took FOREVER to come back.

The dolphin show was GREAT however.I was wondering if there would be any claustrophobia issues in the giant tank if you got there.

[Skrim17]

OK, time for bed. ((everyone))

[cfpackerfan]

Crissa, how many days were you out with your guys?

[cfpackerfan]

Oops. asked the question too late. :lol:

Night Crissa.

[short5]

Night Crissa

[cfpackerfan]

I have to wait for my brother to get here. Will probably be another 15-20 minutes or so.

Anyone (*cough* ZANE *cough*) want to help me with puppy issues?

Amikah is a nipper and a jumper. Oi. When she gets excited, she jumps alongside you while you walk and nips at your clothes.

Is that something she will grow out of, or will we have a 70lb adult dog doing that in a few years?? :shock:

[short5]

Grab her by her scruff, or snap the leash, or knock her on her little 18% butt, instantly and every time. She will stop in 3 days max and as long as you are consistent she will never do it again. I don't negotiate with dogs they will always win through pure cuteness. It is hard core boot camp for two years and then they are perfect until they get old and know you don't have the heart to punish them. Don't hurt her but instant negative reenforcement with a firm no every time makes the game suck. Walking is not a time for play. Yes I am a hard ass dog daddy but I have very happy healthy pups that can go everywhere with me.

[cfpackerfan]

Grab her by her scruff, or snap the leash, or knock her on her little 18% butt, instantly and every time. She will stop in 3 days max and as long as you are consistent she will never do it again. I don't negotiate with dogs they will always win through pure cuteness. It is hard core boot camp for two years and then they are perfect until they get old and know you don't have the heart to punish them. Don't hurt her but instant negative reenforcement with a firm no every time makes the game suck. Walking is not a time for play. Yes I am a hard ass dog daddy but I have very happy healthy pups that can go everywhere with me.

Thanks Zane. I've been pretty loud in my 'NO!'s so far, but will start being a bit more aggressive. '
Holy noodle she's cute, and I know she just wants to play.
I tell her NO! then ignore her completely if she gets jumpy, but it doesn't seem to work as well as it does in my mind, lol.


And that made me laugh out loud for reals. :lol:

[short5]

I generally get the walk, heal, sit thing down with breaks in between as a reward. In other words pup does twenty yards at a nice calm walk and you say "break" and praise them. Thats the reward for doing it. If they don't do it they get a jerk on the collar or picked up by the scruff and put where they belong just like mom dog does. It is a fine line of give and take to start but as soon as they understand it no more slack. I still when walking Jinx on a long heal will every so often say break and let her roam. That is the reward and the purpose in their mind.

[short5]

Well folks nice visiting. You all made me feel good but I am off again. Peace~Zane

[cfpackerfan]

Hmm. I've never done a 'break' before.

Right now we are working on fetching and bringing it back to us.

It's hard because when we started, she wouldn't bring us the ball (or whatever) because there was a chance that if we threw it again, Ginger would get it. :lol:

So we have been working pretty hard with that. I have 3 tennis balls.
One gets thrown to Amikah.
Then while she is running, one gets bounced for Ginger (she prefers catching to fetching).
Then when Amikah comes back, I have a 2nd ball in my hand to play with. She wants that one So badly that she will come and drop hers at my feet. I don't throw the other one till she comes to me and drops the one she has.

Then we bounce one high for Ginger again.

And the whole cycle starts over. :lol:

It's great fun.

[cfpackerfan]

Night Glow Boy.

Take care of you.

[Woolburr]

Wool & Cat (and whomever else) Which Pelican do you have?

I have 2...a 1514 and a 1654.

[mtnphtgrphr]

It's referenced in Post 1 of every single RRTP thread there ever was or will be (I've got RRTP 11, 12, 13, 14, . . . waiting in the wings, so get busy folks!). But here, for the 7,534th time (and you wonder how I got my post count!) it is (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showpost.php?p=2938145&postcount=32784). Every RRTP/TPBM loyalist ought to have it bookmarked anyhow. Before I start confusing things by making it a master with links to the separate story lines stored elsewhere.

Yeah and I won't remember that later either... .hehehehehe I am lucky to remember what I had for breakfast this morning! :p heheheheh

sounds of thunder and lightening out side. I hope we leave work soon I am soooooo tired. We did have a profitable day though.

I got to leave work 45 minutes early... that was nice. It was one of those put Jennifer through the ringer days after coming off a really nasty week... sigh... I'm glad it's Friday... and I have my 'therapy' tomorrow ;) A day of shooting with Dan! I'll laugh myself into a good mood... its impossible not to! :D

The best Dark Chocolate I have ever had.

Ah hem... what is it called... And why didn't you share with me!?!?

I am too that is the reason I was looking at the 1510. It is carry on size. I figure if I were traveling, say to Oregon, that I would not take everything but most and that would hold it all. I'd take my BP as well (which I could check with other stuff in it since you can't carry on two things).

Oh I see... going to Oregon instead of coming back to NC uh huh I see how you are! :P

Well the Beagle & I are going to have some Chocolate Ice Cream and watch 10,000 BC. Laters!

Awwww Beagles are cute... didn't know Eli was a beagle... ok until a week or so ago... didn't know you had a dog at all :p Yummy on the chocolate ice cream too!

Hi folks.Things have been real screwy and I am doing a lot of soul searching. On top of it I am having problems with a leg and arm and doing home I.V. infusions of methylprednisolone to help reverse whats going on. Sorry I missed you Crissa. I was to be in Baltimore early Thursday and thought of getting you as you bugged out of town but felt to ill to go up even for my appointment. I will come up your way sometime, I promise. I am agitated and restless from the steroid so I am talking Lorazepam To chill out-:) I am not taking full responsibility for what I blubber tonight and won't remember it anyhow.

I miss you people.
http://shortwave5.smugmug.com/photos/321250666_sU4EJ-L.jpg

I'm glad you stopped by to see us... I'm sorry you're not well.... (((((Zane))))) I had all these thoughts when I hit the multi-quote button to quote this post... now all I can think of is how you need a hug!!! All the things I wanted to say are gone :( I hope you are able to get things straightened out... and worked out.... and better... Thank you for the update my friend.... (((((((HUGS))))))

On a side note (because we are photographers, are we not?) ....

That is an incredible self portrait. It tells a story, and wrenches the heart.
The one you posted in the self portrait thread also.

It breaks my heart when I look at it, and I can't help it, it makes me cry, and I want so badly to reach in there and hug you.

You are going through some rough ****. It sucks. I hate it. You probably hate it too.
And by one photograph, you brought us all in it too... I can see it in your eyes, and I feel it. A lot of it is most likely because we love you... but some of it is the picture too.
Leave it to a photographer to tell pages of a story with one click.

I wish I could've said so eloquently what you said Cat.... So I'll just do it this way... What she said ^^^^^^^^^^

(Thanks Cat for saying what I couldn't put words to...)

[Woolburr]

Hope things get sorted Z...that photo is scary bad. Be well!

[Woolburr]

Nice play photos Cat. Amikah will grow out of that nippy phase, but you do need to be firm with her. A quick correction now will save a lot of aggravation down the road. I don't know if you have ever tried it...but Weimeraners respond very well to clicker training.

[thomascanty]

That little check box? "Disable smilies in text"?

Well, I didn't want them to be that transparent... ;)

Booyah! Haha! I did it, (or at least got reasonably close ...)

Nice work!

Last weekend, we went to the Farmer's Market in town. We took Ginger with us.
We'd been there about 20 minutes, when this lady comes up to us and LOUDLY and rudely says "there are no dogs allowed here!!".

Sigh... I really hate people, sometimes... :rolleyes:

Nice to see you back in here again, Zack!

Well, I can't sleep. I guess I may as well start packing so I can get the heck outta here. See you'se guys on Wednesday.

[asolie]

Well, I can't sleep. I guess I may as well start packing so I can get the heck outta here. See you'se guys on Wednesday.

Aww, you'll miss my bday. ;)

[asolie]

Zane, hope you feel better soon!
http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r233/asolie/My%20Layouts/GetWellCard.jpg

[thomascanty]

Aww, you'll miss my bday. ;)

Save a piece of cake for me!

Happy Birthday, in advance. ;)

[Jon]

Oh, and the ENTIRE performance, there was a woman walking up and down both sides, with her Rebel and pop up flash going a mile a minute.

I told dad afterwards... that was NOT me. I promised not to use flash, and I didn't. :lol:Ya done good. I'm surprised that other person wasn't escorted out . . . Most places would have.

Night Jamie. :D

I saw a 'lost dog' poster today for a lost Beagle named Eli. :( Made me think of you.
Glad you've got your buddy and just a friendly reminder that he shouldn't have Chocolate ice cream. ;) Bad for him. :pRight - no chocolate or coffee for dogs. The stuff that buzzes us (theobromin) can be lethal for them. Our Daisy, fortunately?, has a self-cleaning system when she gets into it. 'Course then we have to clean up after. But she's still around at least.

TOMORROW Beefy! TOMORROW! Geez. Can't a gal enjoy herself for the evening? :rolleyes:Evidently not, if people start thinking they have authority.

Hi folks.Things have been real screwy and I am doing a lot of soul searching. On top of it I am having problems with a leg and arm and doing home I.V. infusions of methylprednisolone to help reverse whats going on. Sorry I missed you Crissa. I was to be in Baltimore early Thursday and thought of getting you as you bugged out of town but felt to ill to go up even for my appointment. I will come up your way sometime, I promise. I am agitated and restless from the steroid so I am talking Lorazepam To chill out-:) I am not taking full responsibility for what I blubber tonight and won't remember it anyhow.

I miss you people.
http://shortwave5.smugmug.com/photos/321250666_sU4EJ-L.jpgThat's too bad, Zane - anything we can do . . .

On a side note (because we are photographers, are we not?) ....

That is an incredible self portrait. It tells a story, and wrenches the heart.
The one you posted in the self portrait thread also.

It breaks my heart when I look at it, and I can't help it, it makes me cry, and I want so badly to reach in there and hug you.

You are going through some rough ****. It sucks. I hate it. You probably hate it too.
And by one photograph, you brought us all in it too... I can see it in your eyes, and I feel it. A lot of it is most likely because we love you... but some of it is the picture too.
Leave it to a photographer to tell pages of a story with one click.Very well-said Cat.

[Becky N]

Grab her by her scruff, or snap the leash, or knock her on her little 18% butt, instantly and every time. She will stop in 3 days max and as long as you are consistent she will never do it again. I don't negotiate with dogs they will always win through pure cuteness. It is hard core boot camp for two years and then they are perfect until they get old and know you don't have the heart to punish them. Don't hurt her but instant negative reenforcement with a firm no every time makes the game suck. Walking is not a time for play. Yes I am a hard ass dog daddy but I have very happy healthy pups that can go everywhere with me.


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

Consistency is the name of the game, she has to know you are the pack leader. Zane's training methods are much like ours. Whenever we are training, we go out and burn off some energy first by chasing a ball or just out and out running, then get down to work, lots of repetitiveness. Then break time with more fun like the beginning. Always lots of praise for a job well done but a stern reprimand like Zane states when the mind wanders.

The other easy pitfall is stopping the exercises too soon when the dog seems to be getting it. Even after the pups were showing consistent good sessions, we kept them going daily for the first year to 18 months. Then began tapering off. But, always running the routines throughout their lives.


G'MAE all. We have a morning w/o plans, been awhile since we had one of those. I think I'll go pull some weeds.:D

[Jamie Holladay]

Night Jamie.

I saw a 'lost dog' poster today for a lost Beagle named Eli. Made me think of you.
Glad you've got your buddy and just a friendly reminder that he shouldn't have Chocolate ice cream. Bad for him.
Trust me he does not get Chocolate or sweets. Now French Fries and Popcorn that is a different matter ;)
I'm going to spend tomorrow finishing my page assembly for the POTN book.

If you see me here before I have announced that I am finished, yell at me and tell me to get back to work, would you?
YEAH!
Hi folks.Things have been real screwy and I am doing a lot of soul searching. On top of it I am having problems with a leg and arm and doing home I.V. infusions of methylprednisolone to help reverse whats going on. Sorry I missed you Crissa. I was to be in Baltimore early Thursday and thought of getting you as you bugged out of town but felt to ill to go up even for my appointment. I will come up your way sometime, I promise. I am agitated and restless from the steroid so I am talking Lorazepam To chill out-:) I am not taking full responsibility for what I blubber tonight and won't remember it anyhow.

I miss you people.

Get better friend.
All that times 10. Well said.
Exactly!

[mtnphtgrphr]

G'MAE! Just here while I wait on Dan. We're headed out for the day to go shoot! :D It's a beautiful day here in the mountains so I'm hoping we find some cool stuff to shoot!!!

[Skrim17]

G'mae. Do you take your boys with you when you shoot?

[JWright]

Last weekend, we went to the Farmer's Market in town. We took Ginger with us.
We'd been there about 20 minutes, when this lady comes up to us and LOUDLY and rudely says "there are no dogs allowed here!!".
I said that there weren't any signs saying that dogs weren't allowed, and we were outdoors on public property.
She freaked on me and told me to find the organizer, and then told me to leave.
She embarrassed me so bad... she was loud and in my face.

We decided not to make a big deal out of it in the crowds of people, and we left.

I wrote a letter to the chairman of the market, telling what happened, and saying that there were no signs, and asking what the law was regarding dogs. She replied (very nice letter) and forwarded my letter to the owner of the property AND the city of St George.

I received a letter today saying that it is private property, and the property owners DO allow dogs on leashes, and to please return with my dog and enjoy myself. :D :D

We'll be going to the farmer's market tomorrow morning with Ginger AND Amikah. :lol: :lol:

Take the letter with you and hope you see the same woman again.

Hi folks.Things have been real screwy and I am doing a lot of soul searching. On top of it I am having problems with a leg and arm and doing home I.V. infusions of methylprednisolone to help reverse whats going on. Sorry I missed you Crissa. I was to be in Baltimore early Thursday and thought of getting you as you bugged out of town but felt to ill to go up even for my appointment. I will come up your way sometime, I promise. I am agitated and restless from the steroid so I am talking Lorazepam To chill out-:) I am not taking full responsibility for what I blubber tonight and won't remember it anyhow.

I miss you people.
http://shortwave5.smugmug.com/photos/321250666_sU4EJ-L.jpg

Sorry to hear you're not 100%, Zane. Feel better soon.

[Pete]

afternoon everyone

still nothing to say but just checking in :)

About the same from me too...

LOTRR: A Really Bad Idea 0627
http://tuppervilleranch.com/comics/0627t.jpg

Somehow I'm worried, and I'm all the way over here on the right hand side of the pond!!!

The best Dark Chocolate I have ever had.

Mmmm.. I bet it's Brit Choc.

I'm going to spend tomorrow finishing my page assembly for the POTN book.

If you see me here before I have announced that I am finished, yell at me and tell me to get back to work, would you?

I'm pretty well done on mine. Got to sort out the quote results tomorrow, put in the cartoons, and put in the photos (I went ahead and started today without realising I couldn't access the full res shots for my share!!)

Hi folks.Things have been real screwy and I am doing a lot of soul searching. On top of it I am having problems with a leg and arm and doing home I.V. infusions of methylprednisolone to help reverse whats going on. Sorry I missed you Crissa. I was to be in Baltimore early Thursday and thought of getting you as you bugged out of town but felt to ill to go up even for my appointment. I will come up your way sometime, I promise. I am agitated and restless from the steroid so I am talking Lorazepam To chill out-:) I am not taking full responsibility for what I blubber tonight and won't remember it anyhow.

I miss you people.



Non-weird man-hug. Sorry to hear you're down, mate. Hope that things take an upward turn soon.

[Guineh]

Oh, and the ENTIRE performance, there was a woman walking up and down both sides, with her Rebel and pop up flash going a mile a minute. :lol:

Grrr.. Flash photography during performances really get on my nerves.

A few things I remember in regards to this. On the cruise there was a juggler who was really quite good and comical. People had their little P&S cameras, flashing away. Partway through the performance, he quipped "Flash photography gives me seizures" I quietly laughed to myself. Flash a lot of times spoils the lighting of the performance, anyhow.

Then, while at Sea World, there was a display of penguins. When I took a picture, Right as the AF beep occurred an employee said to me "Make sure your flash is <click> Oh, nevermind, you did have it off." A few seconds later there was a bright bust of light just down the moving sidewalk from us. :rolleyes: But, they said something to me because I had the most conspicuous camera. The one that triggered their flash was a P&S.

They're strict for a reason, They're simulating the day/night cycle of their native habitat. It was dusk, therefore dark.

Hi folks.Things have been real screwy and I am doing a lot of soul searching. On top of it I am having problems with a leg and arm and doing home I.V. infusions of methylprednisolone to help reverse whats going on. Sorry I missed you Crissa. I was to be in Baltimore early Thursday and thought of getting you as you bugged out of town but felt to ill to go up even for my appointment. I will come up your way sometime, I promise. I am agitated and restless from the steroid so I am talking Lorazepam To chill out-:) I am not taking full responsibility for what I blubber tonight and won't remember it anyhow.

I miss you people.
http://shortwave5.smugmug.com/photos/321250666_sU4EJ-L.jpg

Sorry about all that is going on :( I hope you feel better soon!

[Guineh]

This was the picture that I took when the employee began telling me not to use flash.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3023/2598034421_23d05781ef_o.jpg

[Jamie Holladay]

Mmmm.. I bet it's Brit Choc.
.
Actually CACAO Reserve vy Hershey's
This was the picture that I took when the employee began telling me not to use flash.


Ouch

[3Turner]

Afternoon folks.

My Dad, as Sargent Trotter.
He was REALLY good. He'd never acted before. Done many many off-Broadway musical shows, but never acted. I was impressed.
Looks like your Pops had a lot of fun. Great shots too Cat.

Last weekend, we went to the Farmer's Market in town. We took Ginger with us.
We'd been there about 20 minutes, when this lady comes up to us and LOUDLY and rudely says "there are no dogs allowed here!!".
I said that there weren't any signs saying that dogs weren't allowed, and we were outdoors on public property.
She freaked on me and told me to find the organizer, and then told me to leave.
She embarrassed me so bad... she was loud and in my face.

We decided not to make a big deal out of it in the crowds of people, and we left.

I wrote a letter to the chairman of the market, telling what happened, and saying that there were no signs, and asking what the law was regarding dogs. She replied (very nice letter) and forwarded my letter to the owner of the property AND the city of St George.

I received a letter today saying that it is private property, and the property owners DO allow dogs on leashes, and to please return with my dog and enjoy myself. :D :D

We'll be going to the farmer's market tomorrow morning with Ginger AND Amikah. :lol: :lol:Sounds like it all worked out for the better. I would take that letter to shove in that woman's face....and I would purposefully look for her. But that is just me :lol:

I came across Terri playing with some kids in Baltimore
(serious crop here)
Nice shot Crissa....I like all of your post card shots. It appears that all the guys had loads of fun. I see Terri gets around the country awfully quick and ends up being caught in a lot of view finders.

Hi folks.Things have been real screwy and I am doing a lot of soul searching. On top of it I am having problems with a leg and arm and doing home I.V. infusions of methylprednisolone to help reverse whats going on. Sorry I missed you Crissa. I was to be in Baltimore early Thursday and thought of getting you as you bugged out of town but felt to ill to go up even for my appointment. I will come up your way sometime, I promise. I am agitated and restless from the steroid so I am talking Lorazepam To chill out-:) I am not taking full responsibility for what I blubber tonight and won't remember it anyhow.

I miss you people.
Hope you get to feeling better Zane.

On a side note (because we are photographers, are we not?) ....

That is an incredible self portrait. It tells a story, and wrenches the heart.
The one you posted in the self portrait thread also.

It breaks my heart when I look at it, and I can't help it, it makes me cry, and I want so badly to reach in there and hug you.

You are going through some rough ****. It sucks. I hate it. You probably hate it too.
And by one photograph, you brought us all in it too... I can see it in your eyes, and I feel it. A lot of it is most likely because we love you... but some of it is the picture too.
Leave it to a photographer to tell pages of a story with one click.
Very well said Cat. Couldn't of said any better myself.

[Permagrin]

Cat and Crissa...great shots...I didn't catch up until today :)

[Jamie Holladay]

There is a new teaser over in the book thread if anyone wants to venture over and take a peak.

[T.D.]

There is a new teaser over in the book thread if anyone wants to venture over and take a peak.

I saw that Jamie. Very nice!

[Jamie Holladay]

I saw that Jamie. Very nice!
Pekka's shot. He gave the BC about 5 choice's we narrowed it to 2 and then bounced it back to him and that is the one he chose.

[3Turner]

There is a new teaser over in the book thread if anyone wants to venture over and take a peak.
:lol::lol::lol: Great teaser and cover shot.

[3Turner]

I just finished giving Joshua a bath and noticed that he has a whole bunch of sap clumps on his fur. Anyone know what a good way to take that stuff out without having to cut his fur and leaving bald spots? :lol:

[Permagrin]

I just finished giving Joshua a bath and noticed that he has a whole bunch of sap clumps on his fur. Anyone know what a good way to take that stuff out without having to cut his fur and leaving bald spots? :lol:

peanut butter but you'll have to give him another bath when you are done

[3Turner]

peanut butter
ahh....peanut butter. I've heard it works for gum, never thought for tree sap.

[3Turner]

As for the second bath, maybe he'll just enjoy licking it off. :lol: Now I have to tell the wife to buy some peanut butter to try this out.

[T.D.]

As for the second bath, maybe he'll just enjoy licking it off. :lol: Now I have to tell the wife to buy some peanut butter to try this out.

"The wife?" Wow. Do you get smacked for that?

You don't shop?:p:p

[3Turner]

"The wife?" Wow. Do you get smacked for that?

You don't shop?:p:p
Not for saying "The Wife" as opposed to "A Wife". :lol: You know, more than one.

I do go shopping, in fact most of the time....but today, she is in town at the mall and can make a quick pit stop before leaving civilization to drive 9 miles to the house. :lol:

[T.D.]

Not for saying "The Wife" as opposed to "A Wife". :lol: You know, more than one.

I do go shopping, in fact most of the time....but today, she is in town at the mall and can make a quick pit stop before leaving civilization to drive 9 miles to the house. :lol:

Nice save. ;):p

[Skrim17]

I can't believe you have a child and no peanut butter in the house!

[neil_r]

Grrr.. Flash photography during performances really get on my nerves.

A few things I remember in regards to this. On the cruise there was a juggler who was really quite good and comical. People had their little P&S cameras, flashing away. Partway through the performance, he quipped "Flash photography gives me seizures" I quietly laughed to myself. Flash a lot of times spoils the lighting of the performance, anyhow.

What really grinds my gears now is the way that whenever you go to a concert you are distracted by sometimes hundreds of glowing 2"x2" screens as half the audience attempt to video the performance on their mobile phones GGGgggggRRRrrrrrr !!!!!!!!!!

[neil_r]

Zane,

Hang in there, or better yet get over here for a vacation.......

[neil_r]

Not been around here much lately, I have gone over to the dark side for a while, no not Noink but Video (at least it is a Canon)

Remember I asked a few weeks back if there was similar forum to this for video, well of course there isn't but this place is pretty good.

http://www.dvinfo.net/conf/

[3Turner]

Nice save. ;):p
I had to do some quick thinking you know :lol:

I can't believe you have a child and no peanut butter in the house!
He kinda grew out of it. We used to have a jar handy, but at one point he just decided that he did not want any more PB and so we ended up throwing it out sometime last year or two.

[3Turner]

We have Nutter Butter cookies though....but I am NOT gonna waste those on some sappy fur :p :lol:.

[Permagrin]

something new that I'm playing with...I like the idea but I think I need to work on the technique

http://lcimages.zenfolio.com/img/v2/p887714191-4.jpg

[3Turner]

I think you are on the right track Lisa. It's a great idea, maybe different colored fonts so that it does not get lost in the shadows?

[Permagrin]

I think you are on the right track Lisa. It's a great idea, maybe different colored fonts so that it does not get lost in the shadows?

I actually wanted it to get lost...what I'm frustrated about is that the font looks too new...I can't age just the font layer in photoshop.

[Pete]

Wow, Lisa.

That's wording is what we're going to have as one of our readings.

As long as we can find someone who can read it proper of course...!!

[Pete]

<-----

I am empowered.

Now behave... :D

[cfpackerfan]

Lisa, that is so cool! I like it a lot... what a neat idea.

You should be able to age the type layer if you save it to it's own document first, then import it back as a separate layer. Maybe. I might not know what I'm talking about at all. :lol:

[Jon]

I actually wanted it to get lost...what I'm frustrated about is that the font looks too new...I can't age just the font layer in photoshop.Age the plaque and then add the photo?

<-----

I am empowered.

Now behave... :DDon't let it go to your head! Chris and Jamie may decide to reduce the swelling . . .

[Permagrin]

<-----

I am empowered.

Now behave... :D

I'd guessed that yesterday...congrats :)

[cfpackerfan]

<-----

I am empowered.

Now behave... :D

NO. FREAKING. WAY! :shock: The world will never be the same.

[cfpackerfan]

It's because the mods were sick of replying to your reported posts, huh? :lol:

[T.D.]

NO. FREAKING. WAY! :shock: The world will never be the same.

No doubt! :oops::D:D:D

Now, about that fish....

[cfpackerfan]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v436/cfpackerfan/smilies/75515b43285ee1b7877075a5fca9c22e34a.gif

[3Turner]

I actually wanted it to get lost...what I'm frustrated about is that the font looks too new...I can't age just the font layer in photoshop.
Oh, I didn't know you wanted it to disappear. Guess my OCD is kicking in wanting to read it all :lol:. I wouldn't know the first thing in making the font look aged. :oops:

[T.D.]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v436/cfpackerfan/smilies/75515b43285ee1b7877075a5fca9c22e34a.gif

:lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::cool:

[3Turner]

I hope that is just an isolated run for the hills Chris. :lol: :p

[Jamie Holladay]

<-----

I am empowered.

Now behave... :D
Me too.

[Jamie Holladay]

Congrats Pete & Chris.

[T.D.]

Thanks Jamie. Same to you!

[Pete]

Thanks guys, mutual congrats to Jamie & Chris also.

[Skrim17]

Woah, I don't know if I can hang out in a thread with so many mods...

[short5]

Thanks for everyones kind wishes. Whats up with the Mod squad? Pete must be calling all his relatives and making himself ceremonial plaques.

[Skrim17]

LOL!!! Nice to see you today Zanebert.

[T.D.]

Thanks for everyones kind wishes. Whats up with the Mod squad? Pete must be calling all his relatives and making himself ceremonial plaques.

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

[JWright]

What really grinds my gears now is the way that whenever you go to a concert you are distracted by sometimes hundreds of glowing 2"x2" screens as half the audience attempt to video the performance on their mobile phones GGGgggggRRRrrrrrr !!!!!!!!!!

Who goes to concerts?

[Skrim17]

here are my guys before the cruise in front of the USS Constellation

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y116/skrim/nextone/constellation.jpg

[neil_r]

Who goes to concerts?

Apparently anyone with a mobile phone ....... and me ;-)

[puddlepirate44]

Congrats to all the new mods. Don't forget us little people....

http://lcimages.zenfolio.com/img/v3/p804445684-4.jpg

[asolie]

No doubt! :oops::D:D:D

Now, about that fish....

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v436/cfpackerfan/smilies/75515b43285ee1b7877075a5fca9c22e34a.gif

:lol::lol::lol: