General Wedding and Hannah Montana Chit Chat Thread... (Part 5)

[Belmondo]

These are all listed as unimproved residential lots right now. The things you just mentioned are great points and I appreciate that. I will look into that.

I am happy with the covenants provided. There's even a possibility of having a 24x30' detached building that would match the house that would be my man cave.... STUDIO!!!! It cant be more than 720 square feet, blah blah blah... they just want it to match basically. The lot sizes are massive.... 7,250-16,000 square feet and they're all the same price.

There are other things to look into as well. Private road maintenance agreements, wells, easements, etc. (if applicable). Just do your homework, and you'll be fine. Jeff.

[SoaringUSAEagle]

Road maintenance, wells, and easements are all city maintained.

[SuzyView]

Evening all! Talking about housing and roads. You guys must be bored.

[SuzyView]

http://www.gocomics.com/closetohome/2009/10/01/

I couldn't resist. This was the one for today. Enjoy!

[Belmondo]

Evening all! Talking about housing and roads. You guys must be bored.

To the contrary, buying a first house is a very big deal. I remember our first house, and everything about the brief time we lived in it.

Lois worked for a real estate broker in King of Prussia, PA, and he came across a deal we couldn't pass up. It was an estate sale that included the house, the car, and all the furnishings (including all the former owner's personal effects). We got the whole enchilada for $7,500.00. Somehow, the car disappeared , but we didnt really care. It was an old, beat up 1957 Ford, and we already had a better car.

We still have a couple pieces of the furniture.

[SuzyView]

First house is a big deal. Something I learned since we're in our third home, is to drive over to the house many different times of the day to see what the neighbors are like, if it's got a lot of traffic noise or dogs barking at night, if the sun shines into the house at a certain time, if rain flows right, if the street is dark or light after midnight, etc. And to drive your biggest car to the new place to see if it actually fits the garage. My minivan does not fit into the garage well, only 2 inches on each side smaller. Bummer.

[SoaringUSAEagle]

It's Fridayyyyyy!!!!! Good morning everyone!

Wow Tom - that's quite a neat story. Did the couple come back and steal the car then?

Suzie - I have driven the area many times. I grew up nearby so I know what it's like - and it's a new subdivision. A whole lot of building is happening - I should post up some pics. The garage size would be around 19x20 - 21x21. I dont know that we will put both vehicles in it though. It seems to be a safe neighborhood, and we are really excited about the new school.

I'm just waiting to hear back from the builder with floor plans that we agree on - and then it's off to the committee of the area to be approved. From there, a contract will be drawn out and signed - and we just wait from there.

[Jon]

Figure on putting them both inside - it'll make snow clearance easier, as well as starting the car on a cold morning.

[SoaringUSAEagle]

Very true Jon - and I dont really plan on having anything in the garage for storing anyway (nothing major at least - maybe a freezer) so there should be plenty of room.

[SuzyView]

Our garage is full due to finishing the basement. But we don't have too much snow here, just ice. That's worse. My minivan has never been in the garage. But my husband is planning to clean out the garage this winter if he buys his new car.

Schools are the number one consideration for us. With 4 sons, it was the deal maker or breaker. We've always been very lucky this way. Our sons have done well.

[Belmondo]

It's Fridayyyyyy!!!!! Good morning everyone!

Wow Tom - that's quite a neat story. Did the couple come back and steal the car then?


No, I think her lawyer got it. She was dead, and her survivors were young children. It disappeared from the list of the assets of her estate.

[Bootsie]

Jeff remember to think about construction too, we were only the 3rd family to move into our new neighborhood, which means dealing with tons of construction workers and vehicles all the time, sometimes in your driveway! It has been worth it, but definitely annoying!

[SoaringUSAEagle]

The construction, dirt, dust, whatever does not bother me because I know it will not last forever. I know it's a consideration but I have to think of resale value and whatnot down the road too...

[LeesaB]

Hey everyone, In Ohio again for our last Ohio wedding of the year, as of right now

Got tons going on, including the Image Is book, which is turning into a real international affair!

Wnated to stop in and say hello!

[JimAskew]

Hey everyone, In Ohio again for our last Ohio wedding of the year, as of right now

Got tons going on, including the Image Is book, which is turning into a real international affair!

Wnated to stop in and say hello!
Hi Lisa,

What are the rules for your book? How to submit? Is a web page required? I have a love story w/accompanying wedding photos that will bring a tear to any eye :)

[Maureen Souza]

I brought Skip home today, just 21 hours after a total knee replacement!! 20 years ago he would have stayed in 7-10 days. I got him up for a walk this morning and he did so well that he got to come home after his Physical Therapy session.

[Belmondo]

I brought Skip home today, just 21 hours after a total knee replacement!! 20 years ago he would have stayed in 7-10 days. I got him up for a walk this morning and he did so well that he got to come home after his Physical Therapy session.


He sounded good, Mo. Sorry I didn't get a chance to talk to you. You're just too popular. :wink:

[JimAskew]

I brought Skip home today, just 21 hours after a total knee replacement!! 20 years ago he would have stayed in 7-10 days. I got him up for a walk this morning and he did so well that he got to come home after his Physical Therapy session.
Wonderful new! Hoo Rah for Skip :)

He sounded good, Mo. Sorry I didn't get a chance to talk to you. You're just too popular. :wink:

Good Morning, Tom...hope all is well on your side of the USA. Have you recovered from the pain of the loss of the Olympics in 2016? ;)

Off to early breakfast w/Elaine...back arounnd 8AM...tons of edits to do today.

[Tommy]

That's good to hear Mo!

Morning everyone! ;)

[Belmondo]

Wonderful new! Hoo Rah for Skip :)



Good Morning, Tom...hope all is well on your side of the USA. Have you recovered from the pain of the loss of the Olympics in 2016? ;)

Off to early breakfast w/Elaine...back arounnd 8AM...tons of edits to do today.

I posted elsewhere in the forum that I was relieved that Chicago didn't get the Olympics. They can't afford it, and the Feds would end up paying for it somehow. Besides, I think there is a stain on the U.S. for past dealings with the IOC, and I think we have a little more penance to do.

I was very happy to see it go to a South American country at long last, and Brazil is certainly one of the most vibrant and enthusiastic countries in the world (I'm told). They have some problems to work through, but they have 7 years to do it.

[Maureen Souza]

I am so tired I cannot sleep. Grrrr! Looking for a flashlight so I can read in bed.....

[SuzyView]

I just woke up after sleeping 3 hours and my mouth hurts so bad. I think the little procedure is going to require a root canal. I'm calling the dentist as soon as my ibuprofen starts working. It's been sensitive for the last few days. What do you think, Mo?

[Kathy H]

Good morning all and Happy Sunday!

I have been absent here a lot lately, just too darn busy to get any goofing off/chatting time in.:)

I had shoots scheduled today but it's pouring down rain and severe winds, I hate to say it but YIPPEE! A day off! Maybe I can catch up on some of my PP work.

Mo glad to hear that Skips surgery went well and he is on the road to happy knees now!

[JimAskew]

Hi All and Good Day :)

I had a different shoot this morning. The Choir at the Fort Belvoir Main Post Chapel got new choir robes (after 25 years) and the Director asked me to photograph them in their new finery.

5D and the 24-105MM f/4 EF L IS.

[SuzyView]

Very nice, Jim. We have that wedding this Friday. I'm very excited. I'm getting the gear ready. I shot that football game with friends on Friday. About 5 minutes left in the 4th quarter it started to rain and there was a interception and one of the players got knocked out unconscious. It took 30 minutes for the helicopter to come and it was late, so we left. In the 3rd overtime, the other team scored and the score was 17-14. We left as it was tied 7-7 in the 4th. Oh well.

[Kathy H]

That's an excellent shot Jim! I would say after 25 years it's about time for some new robes!:)

[SuzyView]

Mo, tell Skip we're cheering for him. I'm sure he's getting plenty of TLC from all his family. Knowing how you guys are so active, he should be doing the 5k in about a month. :)

[Bobster]

no internet for 3 days! back now :)

[Maureen Souza]

Skip is doing well although the knee is quite swollen and black and blue on the back (posterior). He is walking around without a walker already and as long as he takes his pain pills regularly, is doing a lot better today. Friday night and Saturday were not good but improving since yesterday evening. And I fnally got some sleep!


I managed to run out to Aaron's soccer game yesterday...this shot made me laugh so hard :)
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And Skip's knee from the prettiest viewpoint...

DON'T LOOK if you are easily grossed out.





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[Maureen Souza]

I just woke up after sleeping 3 hours and my mouth hurts so bad. I think the little procedure is going to require a root canal. I'm calling the dentist as soon as my ibuprofen starts working. It's been sensitive for the last few days. What do you think, Mo?
Maybe the nerve is just having a sesitivity issue. I have a tooth that zings me once in a while but whenever I see the dentist, he can't find a thing wrong with it.

[SuzyView]

Well, 3 ibuprofen and an hour later, I fell asleep and work up at 10. It's General Conference weekend so I have been watching it. My family are all on the computers so we can stay awake.

That picture of Aaron is a keeper! So cute. And Skip's knee, well, I'm glad I have a strong stomach and those staples look all too familiar. :(

[JimAskew]

Skip is doing well although the knee is quite swollen and black and blue on the back (posterior). He is walking around without a walker already and as long as he takes his pain pills regularly, is doing a lot better today. Friday night and Saturday were not good but improving since yesterday evening. And I fnally got some sleep!


I managed to run out to Aaron's soccer game yesterday...this shot made me laugh so hard :)
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And Skip's knee from the prettiest viewpoint...

DON'T LOOK if you are easily grossed out.


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Cute shot of Aaron...did he "head" the ball?
Good news on Skip...he be up and running soon :)

[Maureen Souza]

Cute shot of Aaron...did he "head" the ball?

No, it whizzed right past his face and I caught his reaction.... so funny!!
Shot the whole game with my 135 lens on the 50D. Am finding this to be my fave sports lens...who would have thunk?!

[JimAskew]

No, it whizzed right past his face and I caught his reaction.... so funny!!
Shot the whole game with my 135 lens on the 50D. Am finding this to be my fave sports lens...who would have thunk?!
I did a football game and a lacrosse game last fall with my 5D & 135MM...great combo for fast action :)

[JimAskew]

Went to scout my 24th October wedding venue and meet the couple this afternoon. This is Patrick and Sarah...my first "Goth" couple. She will be wearing a purple wedding gown and everyone else will be in black. A fun, loving couple and a fun challenge to photograph for me. The wedding will be at the Clark House...a turn of the century "square" farmhouse. Each side is the exact length of the others. Fairfax County has turned it into a wedding and event location.

[SuzyView]

Very nice, Jim. Sounds like a fun shoot. I wear black. :)

[Kathy H]

Jim that's a cute couple and a very cool house! The wedding should be fun....you won't have to deal with a huge white dress in all your shots:D I shot one a few summers ago that wasn't exactly Goth but it was pretty different, bride wore yellow, groom wore brown and all the attendents wore different colors and styles actually it was more "hippy" or "60's" style. It was really fun and the colors were very pleasing for pictures.

Just out of curiosity....were you standing on something when you took that shot of the couple in front of the door? The angle says you were but by looking at the full pic of the house I am not seeing what you could have been standing on. I know you're tall but not That Tall!:lol:

[Jon]

He was hanging from the roof :{)#

No worries about blown highlights, then, or keeping detail in the blacks?

[Maureen Souza]

I would love purple and black, Jim.....I hate worrying about that darn white wedding dress! sounds nice and Halloweeny and lot's of fun. Wish I could come help.....

[JimAskew]

Very nice, Jim. Sounds like a fun shoot. I wear black. :)
Does that make you a "Goth?" :)

Jim that's a cute couple and a very cool house! The wedding should be fun....you won't have to deal with a huge white dress in all your shots:D I shot one a few summers ago that wasn't exactly Goth but it was pretty different, bride wore yellow, groom wore brown and all the attendents wore different colors and styles actually it was more "hippy" or "60's" style. It was really fun and the colors were very pleasing for pictures.

Just out of curiosity....were you standing on something when you took that shot of the couple in front of the door? The angle says you were but by looking at the full pic of the house I am not seeing what you could have been standing on. I know you're tall but not That Tall!:lol:
No, I am just significantly taller than the couple...there is no step from the sidewalk onto the porch. I was standing just on the sidewalk.

He was hanging from the roof :{)#

No worries about blown highlights, then, or keeping detail in the blacks?
A different challenge for sure...keep the Bride in focus and the dress in proper exposure...the rest come along for the ride ;)

I would love purple and black, Jim.....I hate worrying about that darn white wedding dress! sounds nice and Halloweeny and lot's of fun. Wish I could come help.....
It will be fun...her purse was huge and it had skulls & crossbones all over it :)

[Kathy H]

No, I am just significantly taller than the couple...there is no step from the sidewalk onto the porch. I was standing just on the sidewalk.

Wow, I would have guessed you were standing above them on something. What lens is that one taken with? BTW I really like the angle you have on it but I could never get that without a ladder.:)

[SuzyView]

When we shoot together, Jim gets the tall view and me the short one. It's actually pretty funny.

[Maureen Souza]

I must have had a stressful week.... I ate everything in site and lost 3 lbs.

Now I am going to go make salmon in tomato basil sauce with artichoke hearts and serve it over pasta. Mmmmmmm.

[Kathy H]

When we shoot together, Jim gets the tall view and me the short one. It's actually pretty funny.
Add me in for the middle shot!:)
I must have had a stressful week.... I ate everything in site and lost 3 lbs.

Now I am going to go make salmon in tomato basil sauce with artichoke hearts and serve it over pasta. Mmmmmmm.
Yummy! That sounds Goooooood!

Tonight is the first "in" meal we have had in weeks, lately things have been so busy for me & my husband that by the time we get to slow down & eat no one wants to cook, so it's grab a sandwich & get back to work. Or the glorious fast food, we have ate quite a few hamburgers & fries since school started. Since I didn't have to go take photos today(rained out), I cooked pork chops, twice mashed potatoes, corn on the cob, rolls & homemade chunky applesauce (compliments of my friend Jenny, WOW she makes the best applesauce ever!) I even baked a cake, Funfetti with lemon frosting:D

My husband came home from work and thought he was in the wrong house. LOL Especially since I even cleaned the kitchen & living room(the house was getting over run with dust bunnys)

[Maureen Souza]

Add me in for the middle shot!:)

Yummy! That sounds Goooooood!

Tonight is the first "in" meal we have had in weeks, lately things have been so busy for me & my husband that by the time we get to slow down & eat no one wants to cook, so it's grab a sandwich & get back to work. Or the glorious fast food, we have ate quite a few hamburgers & fries since school started. Since I didn't have to go take photos today(rained out), I cooked pork chops, twice mashed potatoes, corn on the cob, rolls & homemade chunky applesauce (compliments of my friend Jenny, WOW she makes the best applesauce ever!) I even baked a cake, Funfetti with lemon frosting:D

My husband came home from work and thought he was in the wrong house. LOL Especially since I even cleaned the kitchen & living room(the house was getting over run with dust bunnys)

The salmon dish was really good. I just made it up as I went along and I will make it again:)

Since I only worked one night this past week, I have been cooking, cleaning and taking care of sick grandkids and hubby. I go back to work Monday-Wednesday night and am thinking "At least I'll get paid for this gig." :):)

I lined up two of our kids to come stay with Skip and also our good friend and dog-sitter for one night (eldest child travels for her job and is out of town). So I have the evenings/nights covered but I haven't figured out how to take care of him during the day and get enough sleep to go back to work all night??????

[JimAskew]

Wow, I would have guessed you were standing above them on something. What lens is that one taken with? BTW I really like the angle you have on it but I could never get that without a ladder.:)
Good Morning, Kathy...

I was using my 5D and my 24-105MM f/4 EF L IS...the 24-105MM is the best "kit lens" in the business :)

[JimAskew]

I must have had a stressful week.... I ate everything in site and lost 3 lbs.

Now I am going to go make salmon in tomato basil sauce with artichoke hearts and serve it over pasta. Mmmmmmm.
Yummm! Save me some :)

[Tommy]

Good morning everyone!! ;)

[SuzyView]

Salmon, yum. Try it with mayo and wheat thins on top. :) broiled.

Hey, how is everyone? Forgot to pay the car tax, Jim! Can you believe it?

[Belmondo]

I just had a peanut butter sandwich on plain white bread with a glass of lemonade.....


......for breakfast.

[SuzyView]

No wonder you have issues with your health, Tom! That sounds terrible. :(

I'm going to have a quick breakfast and then to Verizon. My phone is acting up again.

[JimAskew]

... Forgot to pay the car tax, Jim! Can you believe it?
Suzie,

Thanks for reminding me...I just paid mine online :oops:

[JimAskew]

I just had a peanut butter sandwich on plain white bread with a glass of lemonade.....


......for breakfast.
Yum...but you left out the jelly? Grape is best :)

[SoaringUSAEagle]

Good morning everyone! I hope you all had a great weekend. I had drill - and being the new fiscal year, nothing was loaded into our system yet so there wasn't a whole lot to do.

Fall/winter is officially here... this weekend has been cold, foggy, misty and very wet all around. It rained for a long time last night.

And we're just waiting on this whole house building process to get underway... need approval first. Bah, waiting is not fun.

[JimAskew]

When we shoot together, Jim gets the tall view and me the short one. It's actually pretty funny.
And that's the "long and short" of it :)

Between myself and Suzie we can get some interesting perspectives on our clients ;)

[SuzyView]

Jim, I just drove down the to county offices and there were lots of folks like us. If I didn't hear it on the radio this morning, I'd have a 10% fine. Anyway, there was a couple of workers there with boxes to throw in the payment if paid with a check so it was easy to park and come back out. I'm sure you and I are not the only ones who forgot.

[Tommy]

What is this "car tax" you guys are speaking of? Is it a VA thing?

[Jon]

Yeah. They don't pay the full sales tax on a car like they do for anything else they buy; in exchange they get to pay it every year. Sort of like property tax.

[JimAskew]

Jim, I just drove down the to county offices and there were lots of folks like us. If I didn't hear it on the radio this morning, I'd have a 10% fine. Anyway, there was a couple of workers there with boxes to throw in the payment if paid with a check so it was easy to park and come back out. I'm sure you and I are not the only ones who forgot.
Paying online is the only way to go. No fuss and no hassle :)
What is this "car tax" you guys are speaking of? Is it a VA thing?
It is a Fairfax County Personal Property tax on cars/trucks. I have a 2004 Toyota Sienna Van and a 2008 Toyota Highlander Hybrid and the tax was $660.08 this year :( Money goes to the County's General Fund.

[JimAskew]

Yeah. They don't pay the full sales tax on a car like they do for anything else they buy; in exchange they get to pay it every year. Sort of like property tax.
We pay 3% of the sales price at time of purchase. Then we pay "personal property Tax" on a sliding scale for as long as you own the car. It is a fixed rate based on the "value" of your car. The newer the car the more you pay. I just dropped $660 for a 2004 and a 2008 Toyota. It is a much hated tax in Fairfax and many folks drive "clunkers" just to avoid this tax.

[SuzyView]

I paid under $400 for both of mine, since they are 4 years old. We were supposed to buy the new car, trading in one of the old ones, but my hubby is dragging his feet a little, so I forgot about the tax. But I heard it on the radio this morning, and just about freaked. I'm so glad I remembered where I put the receipts.

[Belmondo]

No wonder you have issues with your health, Tom! That sounds terrible. :(

I'm going to have a quick breakfast and then to Verizon. My phone is acting up again.

Yum...but you left out the jelly? Grape is best :)

Actually, at 4:00am, a traditional breakfast just didn't sound good.

I've lost my taste for PB&J, Jim. I will occasionally put a little honey with the peanut butter, but I'm losing my fondness for really sweet things as the years go by.

[Tommy]

I'm losing my fondness for really sweet things as the years go by.

Time to roll back the odometer.... :D

[Belmondo]

Time to roll back the odometer.... :DOh, Tommy, if it was only that easy. :lol:

[Maureen Souza]

I had a Light Yoplait yogurt for breakfast...Lemon Creme Pie. Yummy. I will grab something more substantial when I head out for work as I won't get dinner until around 11:00 p.m.

[SoaringUSAEagle]

Mmmm peanut butter and honey.... my favorite!!!

Well, the house is a no-go. The owner of the land/subdivision does not want a house to be built in that area for <$200,000. So be it... we're looking elsewhere. I am pretty much burnt out right now. I could care less about a house at this point in time.

[SoaringUSAEagle]

Dang, always seems to be me that kills the thread LOL.

Tonight has not been fun... Natalie has the flu and Jacob was fine until it was time to go to bed... she normally rocks him to sleep and obviously Dad isnt as good ;) Off to bed, I hope...

[Belmondo]

Dang, always seems to be me that kills the thread LOL.

Tonight has not been fun... Natalie has the flu and Jacob was fine until it was time to go to bed... she normally rocks him to sleep and obviously Dad isnt as good ;) Off to bed, I hope...

Sorry, Jeff. We've had some drama here today. I'm being the good husband, and concentrating on my wife today. You will have days like this (if you haven't already :lol:).

[Kathy H]

Dang, always seems to be me that kills the thread LOL.

Tonight has not been fun... Natalie has the flu and Jacob was fine until it was time to go to bed... she normally rocks him to sleep and obviously Dad isnt as good ;) Off to bed, I hope...
I'm very good at killing the thread too, so don't feel special:lol: Hope that all worked out for you and you got some sleep!
Sorry, Jeff. We've had some drama here today. I'm being the good husband, and concentrating on my wife today. You will have days like this (if you haven't already :lol:).
Drama seems to be quite popular these days, we sure have had our fair share. I am ready for some comedy now.:D

[Tommy]

Morning all!

I hate drama.... I try to stay away from it as much as possible... lol...

[JimAskew]

Good Morning, All.

Tom, hope things settle out for you.

Tommy, I'm with you...need more comedy in my life!

[Derweissehai]

Morning all!

I hate drama.... I try to stay away from it as much as possible... lol...

Ahhh come on...Drama is so much fun...not. Don't like it either. I agree with Jim...more comedy is always better.

[Kathy H]

Good morning Tommy, Jim & Adam! How's everyone doing these days? Keeping busy?

Fairly busy here. The economy has definately slowed things down, I am at about half the seniors I was last year at this time. Still hoping things pick up, but not holding my breath. I still have plenty to keep me busy editing, and I am still behind but not as bad as usual. I have now traded the stress of too much work for the stress of not enough money.:D

[Derweissehai]

Good morning Tommy, Jim & Adam! How's everyone doing these days? Keeping busy?

Fairly busy here. The economy has definately slowed things down, I am at about half the seniors I was last year at this time. Still hoping things pick up, but not holding my breath. I still have plenty to keep me busy editing, and I am still behind but not as bad as usual. I have now traded the stress of too much work for the stress of not enough money.:D


Morning Kathy,

Things have slowed here as well....glad I do have a real job or I'd be in trouble. But things are good and no need to complain...like anyone would listen..LOL.

I just ordered my book from the competition...can't wait to get it.

[Kathy H]

Morning Kathy,

Things have slowed here as well....glad I do have a real job or I'd be in trouble. But things are good and no need to complain...like anyone would listen..LOL.

I just ordered my book from the competition...can't wait to get it.

I also am VERY glad I have a real job! We would be getting pretty hungry about now if I didn't!

What competition? Sorry, I have been so absent from here so much that I really don't know what's going on, I have missed a lot!

[Tommy]

Things are still pretty busy for me, but they are slowing down for the season. This has actually been my busiest year ever, and I'm hoping to be able to quit my "real" job in a season or two.

[Kathy H]

That's great Tommy! Glad business is good for you!

I used to want to quit my real job, but NOT anymore:) My real job is the only relaxing time I seem to get:lol:. I like my real job because at 3:30 every day it goes away.... the photography is 24/7 most of the year.

[SuzyView]

Morning. I had 2 chocolate chip pumpkin cookies, which are very healthy and soy milk with some Nestle's Quik. So yummy. Waiting for the UPS man with my New Moon Movie book and then I'm off for a very busy day. I teach today and shoot an assembly at the elementary school. Talk about having too much to do.

How are you Kathy & Tommy, Adam & Tom & Jim & Mo and everyone here?

[Derweissehai]

I also am VERY glad I have a real job! We would be getting pretty hungry about now if I didn't!

What competition? Sorry, I have been so absent from here so much that I really don't know what's going on, I have missed a lot!

The book from here.

[Derweissehai]

Morning. I had 2 chocolate chip pumpkin cookies, which are very healthy and soy milk with some Nestle's Quik. So yummy. Waiting for the UPS man with my New Moon Movie book and then I'm off for a very busy day. I teach today and shoot an assembly at the elementary school. Talk about having too much to do.

How are you Kathy & Tommy, Adam & Tom & Jim & Mo and everyone here?

Doing good Suzy...back on the night shift again...

[JimAskew]

Good morning Tommy, Jim & Adam! How's everyone doing these days? Keeping busy?

Fairly busy here. The economy has definately slowed things down, I am at about half the seniors I was last year at this time. Still hoping things pick up, but not holding my breath. I still have plenty to keep me busy editing, and I am still behind but not as bad as usual. I have now traded the stress of too much work for the stress of not enough money.:D
Hi Kathy and Adam,

Things have really picked up my day job! We got lots of fiscal year end new work. I am actually trying to hire two more folks :)

I'm getting swamped with "Pro Bono" photography work as well. I guess that is a sign of the times. I have a wedding Friday with Suzie and a wedding on the 24th. But I am loving it. My "day job" allows me to do my Pro Bono photography and with great gear.

[JimAskew]

Things are still pretty busy for me, but they are slowing down for the season. This has actually been my busiest year ever, and I'm hoping to be able to quit my "real" job in a season or two.
Tommy,

Good Luck with that...you deserve a career that brings you joy and can pay the bills as well!

[JimAskew]

Morning. I had 2 chocolate chip pumpkin cookies, which are very healthy and soy milk with some Nestle's Quik. So yummy. Waiting for the UPS man with my New Moon Movie book and then I'm off for a very busy day. I teach today and shoot an assembly at the elementary school. Talk about having too much to do.

How are you Kathy & Tommy, Adam & Tom & Jim & Mo and everyone here?
Good Morning Suzie,

Starbucks coffee mocha venti w/pound cake for me this morning...not sure if it passes the "healthy" test but really yummy!

[Tommy]

Tommy,

Good Luck with that...you deserve a career that brings you joy and can pay the bills as well!

Thanks Jim ;)

My day job definitely pays the bills... but it's no longer a joy... lol

[Belmondo]

Good Morning Suzie,

Starbucks coffee mocha venti w/pound cake for me this morning...not sure if it passes the "healthy" test but really yummy!

Just a cup of coffee for me this morning. We bought a single-cup coffee maker a couple months ago, and it's been kinda' fun experimenting with the various varieties of coffee available for it.

This morning, it was some kind of Breakfast Blend, and I'm enjoying it. I'm not sure what I'll eat, if anything. My brother was in town for the last couple days, and we ate a lot of meals in restaurants, so a little abstinence might not be a bad thing.

How's your brother doing, Jim?

[Bootsie]

Hello all!

I hope your having a great day!

Jeff, sorry to hear about Natalie being sick, and the house, I know you were both excited! I hope you find something that fits you guys perfectly!

My week did not start out well, but hopefully today will be better :)

[Belmondo]

My week did not start out well, but hopefully today will be better :)


It will. Have faith.

BTW, Brooke, my sister just moved back to Texas (from SLC), and misses it already. It sounds like they're going back next year for another prolonged stay. It must be a nice place to live.

[JimAskew]

Just a cup of coffee for me this morning. We bought a single-cup coffee maker a couple months ago, and it's been kinda' fun experimenting with the various varieties of coffee available for it.

This morning, it was some kind of Breakfast Blend, and I'm enjoying it. I'm not sure what I'll eat, if anything. My brother was in town for the last couple days, and we ate a lot of meals in restaurants, so a little abstinence might not be a bad thing.

How's your brother doing, Jim?
Good Morning, Tom...

He is 100% back :) I appreciate you asking. He is coming to NOVA to visit in mid-November. We are going to the A&S Annex at Dulles AP for an all day Saturday photo op. Sunday I am taking him to NYC on the Acela...he has never ridden the "bullet" train...should be fun. We will link up with Jimmy & Nicole for a fun filled day tour of NYC...Times Square, Brooklyn Bridge, Brooklyn Promenade, "Top of the Rock", Central park, and then a really fine steak dinner :) Elaine passes...she will stay home and chase grandkids which she much prefers to walking around NYC all day with two crazy photographers!

[JimAskew]

Mmmm peanut butter and honey.... my favorite!!!

Well, the house is a no-go. The owner of the land/subdivision does not want a house to be built in that area for <$200,000. So be it... we're looking elsewhere. I am pretty much burnt out right now. I could care less about a house at this point in time.
Jeff,

Sorry to hear about the house. It just wasn't meant to be! You will find the right one...just keep looking :)

[TheFloridaShooter]

You guys are killing me talking about food. I’m on a 1100 calorie a day diet. Since the auto accident I've put on 40 pounds. Reconstruction you neck and back with cadaver bone tends to make someone stagnant. My goal is to pass a FAA flight physical by next Spring. Enough with the cookie talk.

[Maureen Souza]

You guys are killing me talking about food. I’m on a 1100 calorie a day diet. Since the auto accident I've put on 40 pounds. Reconstruction you neck and back with cadaver bone tends to make someone stagnant. My goal is to pass a FAA flight physical by next Spring. Enough with the cookie talk.
Good for you....best nip it in the bud before it gets too overwhelming.


I ate a lot of junk the past 3 days and I have a high school reunion this coming weekend...... So it is 1000 calories a day for the rest of the week. I feel your pain :)

[SuzyView]

I have calamari for dinner tonight. :)

Hey, Jeff, that's how some companies work, to make it impossible for buyers to be happy. I don't know why. It's really silly because they lose so much business this way. You'd think they want your money.

[Tommy]

mmm.... calamari.....

[SuzyView]

Yeah. I don't go half-way. :) It was good.

[JimAskew]

Good morning, All :)

I'm enjoying a sausage, egg, and cheese sandwich on whole wheat toast this morning with orange juice to wash it all down! All from the local deli down the street from the office.

Happy Hump Day everyone :)

[SuzyView]

http://www.amazon.com/b/ref=amb_link_85441511_50?ie=UTF8&node=2223325011&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=center-4&pf_rd_r=1SJ6PVJBYC86T4TPZTEQ&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=493469151&pf_rd_i=2223318011#RULES

Anyone going to enter into the Amazon Yellowstone sweepstakes? The prizes are pretty good. I'm thinking about it.

[Tommy]

Good morning Jim & Suzy!

Jim::
I just had a sausage, egg and pepper jack cheese on a whole wheat wrap... yummy...

Suzy::
If you enter, make sure you make an AWESOME wish list... just in case they decide that if you win, you get everything on your wish list... lol! I know... wishful thinking... but heck... it's a WISH list! haha! ;)

[JimAskew]

Good morning Jim & Suzy!

Jim::
I just had a sausage, egg and pepper jack cheese on a whole wheat wrap... yummy... ;)
Tommy,

That sound like a great wrap :-) I like pepper jack!

[Derweissehai]

http://www.amazon.com/b/ref=amb_link_85441511_50?ie=UTF8&node=2223325011&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=center-4&pf_rd_r=1SJ6PVJBYC86T4TPZTEQ&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=493469151&pf_rd_i=2223318011#RULES

Anyone going to enter into the Amazon Yellowstone sweepstakes? The prizes are pretty good. I'm thinking about it.

I am...why not. Don't cost anything to build a new wishlist.

[SuzyView]

Yeah, I was thinking the same thing. The prizes are really good, too.

[Jon]

Your new home is here (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=763238).