The 20th Official Random Discussion and Cat & Maggie's Dad Dog Rescue for TPBM (20)

[Permagrin]

Sometimes yes, sometimes no. The one piece of furniture the dog is allowed on is the couch. Sometimes he has to get right next to me and press real hard, but at other times when I sit down he'll get up and move to the complete other end of the couch.

Kona's not allowed on the furniture. (I'm a meany head ;) ).

[eddarr]

Do your dogs have to touch you when they are with you?

The dog I'm closest to does. If he is sitting next to me he leans against my legs. If he is laying down then he is on my feet.

[Miniflash]

I'm watching August Rush " I seen it before but love this movie

[Chet]

Oh goody ..the only flashes I get are HOT ...giggles ...:lol:


Well isn't that special. (in Dana Carvey church lady speak)

[Miniflash]

Oh ya SPecial I AM

[Chet]

Deb we're all special in special ways, especially here in this special thread.

[gjl711]

Kona's not allowed on the furniture. (I'm a meany head ;) ).Thats how I started as well. We had two dogs, brothers and I would never let them up on the furniture. They had two very nice beds in their cages and there was a dog pillow on the floor as well. It worked great for years until one of the brothers died. One day I came home and saw the other pup on the couch. After shooing him off I come to find that my wife was feeling bad because he lost his brother and relaxed the rules.

[cfpackerfan]

Do your dogs have to touch you when they are with you? Yes. A big yes. :lol:

[Skrim17]

I was stressing over the cats today, right now Eli is in the bedroom playing with snoozer :) the Cat Dancer (http://catdancer.com/catdancer.htm)does it every time!

I had off today so while Eli was at school I cleaned up an area in the closet and put a bed there so at least I know where they are most of the time. The girl kitty let me pick her up and I actually held her for a while and sat on the couch scratching her neck. When I let her go she didn't bolt but just meandered off.

This evening she's been seeking us out to play with the cat dancer. The boy played a little, but is still uber scared.

I'm feeling much better about this. I hope to play with them most of the evening to avoid yesterday's 2-4 am speedway through the house!

[Skrim17]

I have yet to hear any purring tho :(

[Miniflash]

Not all kitties Purr ..I hope they will Crissa Sounds like your making good progress

[Chet]

I was stressing over the cats today, right now Eli is in the bedroom playing with snoozer :) the Cat Dancer (http://catdancer.com/catdancer.htm)does it every time!

I had off today so while Eli was at school I cleaned up an area in the closet and put a bed there so at least I know where they are most of the time. The girl kitty let me pick her up and I actually held her for a while and sat on the couch scratching her neck. When I let her go she didn't bolt but just meandered off.

This evening she's been seeking us out to play with the cat dancer. The boy played a little, but is still uber scared.

I'm feeling much better about this. I hope to play with them most of the evening to avoid yesterday's 2-4 am speedway through the house!


They will get used to you,don't stress. Cats can tell your emotions, sometimes just ignoring them and letting them get used to the space is best. Also don't show fear around them or pull away when they swat or hiss, this will just encourage the behavior.
They probably have had a rough life thus far, so only time will cure this when they come to trust you. Having a place for refuge will make them feel safe for the time being.

[Skrim17]

I would love to get a hold of them and clip their little nails!!

[Permagrin]

I would love to get a hold of them and clip their little nails!!

as soon as they trust you, start doing it weekly. My vet had me start on Calypso when she was a kitten and I can do her weekly but she doesn't like it. She'll sit still though because she's used to it.

[Skrim17]

Yeah Chet the little boy I try to never pull away form but he's bitten me twice to the point of drawing blood so I am a little wary!

[Skrim17]

Puck would sit in my lap and purr when I clipped his, guess I was spoiled!

[Permagrin]

Yeah Chet the little boy I try to never pull away form but he's bitten me twice to the point of drawing blood so I am a little wary!

be careful, cat bites are some the most highly infections bites you can get. My doc prescribes antibiotics anytime I've ever had a cat bite...if it breaks the skin.

[Skrim17]

he's definitely broken the skin!! they were small tho but I'm keeping an eye on them. if anything looks bad I'll call my SIL, now that they live in town I can get meds whenever I need them :)

[Chet]

Yeah Chet the little boy I try to never pull away form but he's bitten me twice to the point of drawing blood so I am a little wary!

Yup, and jumping and letting him go lets them know it worked and you will let them go. Also utilizing the scruff of the neck to pick them up works well.

I've gone through this with many cats.

[Chet]

be careful, cat bites are some the most highly infections bites you can get. My doc prescribes antibiotics anytime I've ever had a cat bite...if it breaks the skin.


I agree with this also.

[JWright]

Happy Birthday, Neil!
http://www.ldphotography.net/Smilies/birthtoilet.gif

Oohhh, is it Neil's Birthday?

HAPPY BIRTHDAY NEIL!!!!!

Good (early here) Morning. :D

HAPPY BIRTHDAY NEIL
Ya ol' coot




HAPPY BIRTHDAY NEIL
http://fc25.deviantart.com/images3/i/2004/170/b/4/Happy_Birthday_Emote.gif
Shame you have to spend it in such a dismal place.;):D



^^^What they all said... Nice place to celebrate your birthday.

I took one or two. I haven't edited them yet, but I did edit the video. I'm starting to have fun with this video stuff. Now I'm really going to be chewing up hard drive space! The video from the trip is here (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Yo0aEDywp0). I wish I could figure out how to get YouTube to stop mutilating the videos when it converts them. (Edit: I figured it out... Click on the "Watch in high quality" link under the video window...)

Pretty nice video...

Save up for the next month. I'll probably be going again in late February are early March, whenever the flowers start to bloom. We can make a POTN group meet out of it.Maybe we can make it then...

I can't remember the exact model number offhand, but the one I got for the car is a Garmin. I love it. All three of my handheld units are Garmin also. I don't really have any experience with other brands, except for my very first GPS. That was a very basic Magellan unit that I didn't keep very long.We went with the Nuvi 205W. It's pretty neat and seems to be very accurate. We named it Matilda...

I used to do a lot of geocaching. I've even hidden a cache and had a couple travel bugs. I haven't done any of that recently, though.

Is your cache still active?

Ok a little lost on this one can some one explain?



I am a closet Twinkie junkie, but the deep frying destroys all those delicious preservatives I am a purist in my junk food.

I'm convinced the reason we are living longer is because of all the preservatives in our food... :rolleyes:

Todays humor...maybe I should post in the joke thread?

Pillsbury Doughboy Obituary
Veteran Pillsbury spokesman Pop N. Fresh died yesterday of a severe yeast infection. He was 71.

Known to friends as Brown-n-Serve, Fresh was an avid gardener and tennis player. Fresh was buried in one of the largest funeral ceremonies in recent years. Dozens of celebrities turned out including Mrs. Butterworth, the California Raisins, Hungry Jack, Aunt Jemima, Betty Crocker, the Hostess Twinkies, and Skippy. The graveside was piled high with flours as longtime friend Aunt Jemima delivered the eulogy, describing Fresh as a man who "never knew how much he was kneaded."

Fresh rose quickly in show business, but his later life was filled with many turnovers. He was not considered a very smart cookie, wasting much of his dough on half-baked schemes -- conned by those who buttered him up.

Still, even as a crusty old man, he was a roll model for millions. Fresh is survived by his second wife. They have two children and another bun in the oven. The funeral was held at 350 for about 20 minutes.

Chuckle...

Why does day old chinese have to taste so darn good?

Ewwwwwwwwwwww! GAK! There are many things that are better on day two; pizza, spaghetti (well, any pasta), chili...but chinese just turns into this rubbery substance. Ew.

We're doing leftover home-made pizza tonight...

I'd like to WAH. Better than being stuck in an office all day. At least then I could wear my slippers. I don't have pink bunny ones though.

I like working at home (I processed the pictures from the Legends of Aviation event today). I have on flannel pants, a t-shirt and slippers...

But, I'm so afraid right now! This new interest of mine in video couldn't possibly be good for my bank account's future...

Precisely the reason I don't get into it, except for the occasion quick clip with the G5.

How can so much slime come from such a small critter.

A lot! We have a species of cowrie (http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/6/6f/Different_cowries.jpg) that indigenous to these waters. They are about an inch and half long and three-quarters of an inch wide. I once picked up a couple in the kelp bed off the coast and put them in the pocket of my wet suit. When I came out of the water I left a trail of slime everywhere I went on the boat...

Do your dogs have to touch you when they are with you? Like when Kona is laying at my feet, he has to put some part of his body on me. If he's 3ft away and laying down, it's no problem...so it's not like he has to touch me all the time. But if I'm sitting on the floor, he comes over and sits on part of me and then chews on whatever he's gnawing on. When I'm walking, he'll walk behind me and bump me (like he's herding me...it's weird...he's not a herder) and if I'm laying down on the floor with my head up he sits next to me but touching but if I put my head down on the floor he dives under my head and digs and bites at me until I get my head up.

This is how the cats are... They have to be right there where you are. Buddy, on the other hand, is perfectly content just to be in the same room. If I'm in the office, he's in there with me and if I move to the living room, he gets up and comes with me.

Thats how I started as well. We had two dogs, brothers and I would never let them up on the furniture. They had two very nice beds in their cages and there was a dog pillow on the floor as well. It worked great for years until one of the brothers died. One day I came home and saw the other pup on the couch. After shooing him off I come to find that my wife was feeling bad because he lost his brother and relaxed the rules.

We tried keeping Buddy off the couch for all of two days...

Question for Lightroom users: Does anyone have any idea why the copy of LR 2 I have on my desktop (XP) won't let me put a upper case Z in the IPTC data fields? I can put a lower case z in there but it won't let me type the upper case letter. I even tried inserting it by a cop/paste from the character map, but as soon as I left the field, it reverted to a lower case letter. I know it's not the keyboard because I can do it other applications like Word... This isn't the case on my Laptop. There it works perfectly. It's real helpful when you have to caption images of a woman whose name is Zoe... :rolleyes:

[theague]

Kona's not allowed on the furniture. (I'm a meany head ;) ).


where's the title fairy?

[JWright]

Kona's not allowed on the furniture. (I'm a meany head ;) ).

where's the title fairy?

Lisa is not a meany head!

[poppie guy]

you know the sound you make with your lips...pfffffffffffft....(but it was just a short one) :lol:

Lisa is not a meany head!

Is or is not pfffffffffft meany headedness?

[JWright]

Is or is not pfffffffffft meany headedness?

I don't consider it such... I do it all the time.

[cfpackerfan]

Is or is not pfffffffffft meany headedness? :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: It's meanyheadedness with love.

[eddarr]

Question for Lightroom users: Does anyone have any idea why the copy of LR 2 I have on my desktop (XP) won't let me put a upper case Z in the IPTC data fields? I can put a lower case z in there but it won't let me type the upper case letter. I even tried inserting it by a cop/paste from the character map, but as soon as I left the field, it reverted to a lower case letter. I know it's not the keyboard because I can do it other applications like Word... This isn't the case on my Laptop. There it works perfectly. It's real helpful when you have to caption images of a woman whose name is Zoe... :rolleyes:

A few questions. Does it do it if it is or is not the first word in the caption? Is that the only letter that it does it to in the same location?

[cfpackerfan]

Oh sorry, John, I was going to comment on your LR anomaly.
I have NO idea why it would be doing that. :lol:

[BearLeeAlive]

Well folks, a quick check in for likely the last time for at least 11 days, unless we hit perfect conditions on the trip. I will miss you all (well, a little bit anyway ;)). You all be good, and hopefully I will see you on this side of the 21st edition. :D

[cfpackerfan]

JIM!!!

You will be missed.

Please have fun... don't get froze.

[Permagrin]

Is or is not pfffffffffft meany headedness?

good gad, if THAT is meany headedness in your book, I can't wait to see what you think I am when I call you a rotten little twister!! :lol:

Lisa is not a meany head!

why thank you *hands John bonus points*

:lol: It's meanyheadedness with love.

wait....you were supposed to say it's merely another sign of affection...

Well folks, a quick check in for likely the last time for at least 11 days, unless we hit perfect conditions on the trip. I will miss you all (well, a little bit anyway ;)). You all be good, and hopefully I will see you on this side of the 21st edition. :D

Have fun James B. Bear!

[eddarr]

And be careful. Make sure everyone else with you is careful.


HAVE FUN.

[JWright]

A few questions. Does it do it if it is or is not the first word in the caption? Is that the only letter that it does it to in the same location?

It's only the upper Z and it did it no matter where I tried to put it. I opened the pictures in Bridge CS2 and changed it there with no problems at all...

[Jon]

Catching up with 19; and Crissa - if I'd read that far along when the move came there'd be a Crissa's Cat credit in the title.

The 20th Official Random Crissa's Cat, Cat & Maggie's Dad Dog Rescue for TPBM anyone?

No doubt. I could wow you with stories of what will pass through a dog without harming them, LOL.
(By the way, pistachios are NOT one of those things. Poor Ginger)

Um. Noone.Nor are coffee grounds or chocolate, but try telling Daisy. Fortunately (for her) her stomach rebels and we get to clean it up instead of hauling her to the vet. Rhododendron blossoms are also Not Good, but that needed a vet's visit.

G'morning everyone.

It's the weirdest thing. Kona seems to behave worse when it's quiet in the house. If I have the tv off (the way I like it) he's crazy. If the tv is on, he's toned down. I don't know what I'm going to do when I have cable shut off in two weeks.Get him an iPod.

Oh cool! I'll look into that a bit more later.

And here is the camera. It's is a neat little thing.

(just quick snaps, sorry)Ah, my father has one of these. Watch out for the shutter - the metal roller-blind type blades are he|| on the shutter ribbon tapes; that's usually the first thing to go.

And this nifty little thing. I have no idea what it is, LOL! Something to do with flash I'm guessing. :lol:Bulb (M3, I believe) flash - the battery's going to be a killer to find.

:lol: Are you looking? Heck of a crowd. Biggest ever. People rolled in as a constant wave over night and all morning. We realized it would take hours to get out so we rolled out. I have a great view here on CNN.Why we went to Florida. It certainly wasn't for the weather; the sprinklers kicked in outside our hotel in St. Augustine and there was ice all over the plants!

can I just say something?

It's very hard for me that I'm attempting to do the best for my dog and feel like I'm being told I'm a gullible idiot for doing so.

I'm sure the intentions are are good, but it is hurtful. If I thought it was safe for the dog to disregard the vet I would. I don't. That doesn't mean I like to pay for unnecc. things or freely throw my money away.

I have never said that I'm a dog expert. I've freely admitted I'm not. I've tried to research though and not head into this in complete ignorance. But the bottom line is that I'm going to error on the side of health for the dog. If that's a mistake, then so be it.Our guys get all shots regularly. We may get rescues with indeterminate health histories and don't care to have more than one ill dog at a time. Besides parvo, distemper is also difficult to eradicate from a place.


We've got our share of lens haters here too. They are those that think if it isn't an "L" it isn't worth mentioning. I shot for the longest time with the 28-135 IS which is one of the universally hated lenses (along with the 75-300 IS) and got excellent results from it. When I decided I wanted faster I replaced it with (GASP!) a 28-75 Tamron instead of the Canon 24-70.When I started here, the 28-135 was a frequently-recommended lens.

Scooter and Pokie got haircuts today.

Scooter
http://mchurliman.zenfolio.com/img/v4/p997048254-4.jpg

One of the senegals went to bed for the night: the rest of the family
http://mchurliman.zenfolio.com/img/v5/p659122833-4.jpg

Pepper is camera shy and flies away.
http://mchurliman.zenfolio.com/img/v4/p769572494-4.jpg


Scooter ducks as Pepper flies by.
http://mchurliman.zenfolio.com/img/v5/p898109769-4.jpg
Awwwwww!!!!

Chicago needs an Aerospace museum. The trip to DC or Florida is to far. I've been to the DC museum twice and it's awesome.EAA Museum in Oshkosh, WI. National Museum of the US Air Force (new name) in Dayton, OH.

Not to get political, but out Mayor is not a fan of Aerospace as clearly demonstrated by his midnight raid on one of the most beautiful airports of the country and bulldoze a bunch of X's in middle of the runway effectively illegally shutting it down. Which is actually a federal crime - they really ought to lock him away. And the city should reimburse all the aircraft owners who had to disassemble their planes to get them out. His reason was totally bogus.

I didn't see this until John quoted it. But there is the Air Force museum in Ohio. I went to it when I was younger...in 1992...so I don't know if they would let non-military persons on the base without a sponsor. At least I think it's on base.
Here is the website: http://www.afmuseum.com/Museum's outside the controlled area. Last time I was there (fall '07) not even a bag search.

see ya later snake soup:{)#

oh lol!! I was just working with Kona on sit/stay/release (so that I could take a photo of him sitting still w/his new collar on him). Anyway it was cracking me up near the end because he'd sit so perfectly until after I pressed the shutter...like that was his release cue. :lol::lol:A D300 makes for a mighty expensive clicker.

Hey Terri, I saw this avi at another site and thought of you! :lol::{)#

As promised...from last night:

Maggie
http://capturedimaginings.com/photos/460740190_sWPW3-XL.jpg
Awwwww. . . .
And with that I am off to the mail box followed by some warm crisp sheets.Why are you being followed by sheets, even if they are crisp and warm?


Getting slowly caught up and not MMQing or I'll be replying in Vol. 20.And here I am . . .

NO! I'm retired; I don't have to do that stuff anymore. Besides, I was a Navy Chief Petty Officer. I outrank you...:{)#

[Permagrin]

my dog just (what is the term?) cold clocked me. He came at me at top speed...used the ottoman as a springing board and slammed his whole body into my torso...hitting my chin with the top of his head so hard that it took me a few minutes to focus and my ears still haven't stopped ringing. Yeah. My name is Permie. I'm a cat person.

[eddarr]

It's only the upper Z and it did it no matter where I tried to put it. I opened the pictures in Bridge CS2 and changed it there with no problems at all...

I don't really have anything to add. Just thinking out loud.

[gjl711]

...Which is actually a federal crime - they really ought to lock him away. And the city should reimburse all the aircraft owners who had to disassemble their planes to get them out. His reason was totally bogus....Oh.. I agree. His real reason is that he wanted to make a lakeside park for the wife, or so rumor has it. BTW, they opened up the airport for a day or two and let people fly out using the taxiways.

[puddlepirate44]

LOTRR: That Was Unexpected.

[eddarr]

Treat him like a stalker.

[gjl711]

LOTRR: That Was Unexpected.That was mean.. :):):)

[Becky N]

The video from the trip is here (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Yo0aEDywp0).

I liked that, Lonnie. I see Minnie was off leash and not running off. Does she do better in wide open spaces like that?

Nothing like 32 hours of ice. I won:cool: barely, good ooggly mooggly there is a lot of ice.

:D

Ok a little lost on this one can some one explain?

Started here...

Not caught up but I napped the other day in the room and woke with "I heart Beefy " scrawled on me with a sharpie

Then you said...

pm me, email me, talk about me, think about me, offer me food or shelter (I am not there yet) until after 7:35 a.m. CST 28 January 2009. I will be asleep and if you wake me I will have a come apart of nucular porportions.

And Terri said...

*passes out Sharpies* *giggles manically*

And Cat added...

I heart Beefy.

And then I read all of this early this morning, but; when I went back to pick up the quotes, seem Terri's comment was directed at Bobert.:o

I have a secret.. I actually like to take a spoonful of the powder Nestles Quick, place it into my mouth and let is slowly turn back o chocolate.

I haven't done this, but; I do put poweded Quick in my coffee and call it Cheapo Mocha. ;)

Exciting news though: I got the unofficial request from the Junior class to do their prom pictures. No $$ up front but the potential to make a bunch.

Cool, hope it turns official very soon.

I'm STOKED! I picked up a constant on light (TD5, that I've been wanting) off of fleabay. (it was a floor model from a camera store) complete with soft box/stand & lights!! It will nicely compliment my flash setup and I'm going to sell my elinchroms after all. WOO HOO!!

Sounds like a sweet deal, Lisa, congratulations.

Do your dogs have to touch you when they are with you?

Oh, yeah. Remember, they are pack animals = social critters. Wait until he noses your hand up over his head to tell you he wants you to pet him, or rests his head on your arm and gives those big old puppy eyes....this especially cool when you aren't feeling good, they know and want to tell you they are there for you.

Well folks, a quick check in for likely the last time for at least 11 days, unless we hit perfect conditions on the trip. I will miss you all (well, a little bit anyway ). You all be good

Oh sure, you go away to have a great time and tell us "to be good", what's up with that, why can't we have a great time too?:p

Have fun be safe.

Hello all. Long day, glad to be home.

[cfpackerfan]

Catching up with 19; and Crissa - if I'd read that far along when the move came there'd be a Crissa's Cat credit in the title.

The 20th Official Random Crissa's Cat, Cat & Maggie's Dad Dog Rescue for TPBM anyone?
:lol: Sounds good to me. :D
Nice catch up, Jon. Impressive MMQ!

my dog just (what is the term?) cold clocked me. He came at me at top speed...used the ottoman as a springing board and slammed his whole body into my torso...hitting my chin with the top of his head so hard that it took me a few minutes to focus and my ears still haven't stopped ringing. Yeah. My name is Permie. I'm a cat person.I'm laughing WITH you. Honest. :lol: Yeah, I can't tell you how many times Amikah has caught me off guard.

LOTRR: That Was Unexpected.R O F L !!! Poor Bull. :lol: HAHAHAHAA!!!

[Skrim17]

LOL!!!!!

[cfpackerfan]

Oh yeah! I was going to ask about Minnie being off leash as well!

[Becky N]

LOTRR: That Was Unexpected.

:lol: She has mace and knows how to use it.:D

[poppie guy]

good gad, if THAT is meany headedness in your book, I can't wait to see what you think I am when I call you a rotten little twister!! :lol:


What's a rotten little twister?:shock:

[cfpackerfan]

What's a rotten little twister?:shock: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

[CrazieCricket]

*stumbles in to room, hangs cape on hook, mumbles something about ice, spits on floor lifts head and through squinting eyes looks about room*

Hello. Nothing like 32 hours of ice. I won:cool: barely, good ooggly mooggly there is a lot of ice.
Yay!!! Glad you won! Our ice here is all melted now. :D

Deep fried twinkies rock. But eat enough of them and you'll turn into a mountain.
I have a secret.. I actually like to take a spoonful of the powder Nestles Quick, place it into my mouth and let is slowly turn back o chocolate. The stuff is heavenly.

I never acquired the taste for Butterfingers.

put a spoonfull of chocolate in there and it's perfect.

Skip the cream. Chololate works better.
Geez, you sure don't like chocolate much do you?:rolleyes::lol:


Exciting news though: I got the unofficial request from the Junior class to do their prom pictures. No $$ up front but the potential to make a bunch.
Yay!!!!

Do your dogs have to touch you when they are with you?
Cricket does. If I am sitting somewhere she has to be snuggled by me. If she gets to hot she will move her body as far away as she can and still have one foot touching me. Or if I'm sitting at the computer and she can't sit by me, she will curl up by my feet.

Well folks, a quick check in for likely the last time for at least 11 days, unless we hit perfect conditions on the trip. I will miss you all (well, a little bit anyway ). You all be good, and hopefully I will see you on this side of the 21st edition. :D
You have lots of fun!!!!! Be safe!

my dog just (what is the term?) cold clocked me. He came at me at top speed...used the ottoman as a springing board and slammed his whole body into my torso...hitting my chin with the top of his head so hard that it took me a few minutes to focus and my ears still haven't stopped ringing. Yeah. My name is Permie. I'm a cat person.
omg! hope your okay!:eek:

LOTRR: That Was Unexpected.
HAHAHA!!! Good stuff!

[FocalPrincess]

Do your dogs have to touch you when they are with you? Like when Kona is laying at my feet, he has to put some part of his body on me. If he's 3ft away and laying down, it's no problem...so it's not like he has to touch me all the time. But if I'm sitting on the floor, he comes over and sits on part of me and then chews on whatever he's gnawing on. When I'm walking, he'll walk behind me and bump me (like he's herding me...it's weird...he's not a herder) and if I'm laying down on the floor with my head up he sits next to me but touching but if I put my head down on the floor he dives under my head and digs and bites at me until I get my head up.

That would be my toddler. Seriously. He's WEIRD like that.

my dog just (what is the term?) cold clocked me. He came at me at top speed...used the ottoman as a springing board and slammed his whole body into my torso...hitting my chin with the top of his head so hard that it took me a few minutes to focus and my ears still haven't stopped ringing. Yeah. My name is Permie. I'm a cat person.

OWWWWWWWW. :( I hope you're alright!

[Skrim17]

Anyone here make their own granola? Eli loves the stuff and I thought it might be something fun to make together but I don't have a recipe and wondered if anyone had one they knew was good.

[eddarr]

Anyone here make their own granola? Eli loves the stuff and I thought it might be something fun to make together but I don't have a recipe and wondered if anyone had one they knew was good.

Food Network - Good Eats. Alton did an entire show on snacks including granola that is actually healthy.

[JWright]

EAA Museum in Oshkosh, WI. National Museum of the US Air Force (new name) in Dayton, OH.

I've wanted to go to AirVenture for the longest time...

[Skrim17]

I want to vaccum but don't want to freak the little ones out.

[3Turner]

Evening folks.

Starfish:

http://uglyoverload.blogspot.com/2009/01/star-light-star-bright.html
Looks like a huge slimy booger.

Anyone seen this?

http://www.reason.com/blog/show/130429.html
I have now ;)
That bites.

Do your dogs have to touch you when they are with you?
Joshua always has to be touching me where ever I am sitting and Dora is always having to be touching my wife. While laying in bed, Dora has to be laying on top of my wife or right next to her.:lol:

Well folks, a quick check in for likely the last time for at least 11 days, unless we hit perfect conditions on the trip. I will miss you all (well, a little bit anyway ). You all be good, and hopefully I will see you on this side of the 21st edition.
Have fun Jim....I'm sure 21 will come in 12 days or so...:rolleyes: :lol:

It's only the upper Z and it did it no matter where I tried to put it. I opened the pictures in Bridge CS2 and changed it there with no problems at all...
That's an odd bug. I did a google search and nothing came up that I could find....maybe you should report it to Adobe bug reports.

The 20th Official Random Crissa's Cat, Cat & Maggie's Dad Dog Rescue for TPBM anyone?

:{)#
Cool with me...your the boss ;)

Been wanting to ask for a long time Jon...what does that symbol mean? :{)#

my dog just (what is the term?) cold clocked me. He came at me at top speed...used the ottoman as a springing board and slammed his whole body into my torso...hitting my chin with the top of his head so hard that it took me a few minutes to focus and my ears still haven't stopped ringing. Yeah. My name is Permie. I'm a cat person.
Hehe....you're supposed to catch him. :D

LOTRR: That Was Unexpected.
:lol:

And then I read all of this early this morning, but; when I went back to pick up the quotes, seem Terri's comment was directed at Bobert.
:eek:

[Permagrin]

Anyone here make their own granola? Eli loves the stuff and I thought it might be something fun to make together but I don't have a recipe and wondered if anyone had one they knew was good.

I have a great recipe for it. At least I think so. I'll find it if you are interested.

[sevillafox]

LOTRR: That Was Unexpected.

*guffaws, snorts, guffaws, wipes spit off of screen, guffaws*



Cool, hope it turns official very soon.


Ditto...it could be a GREAT marketing opportunity.

Anyone here make their own granola? Eli loves the stuff and I thought it might be something fun to make together but I don't have a recipe and wondered if anyone had one they knew was good.

My mom has one. It's killer yummy! I think it is loaded with butter though. I'll ask her if you like.

[Skrim17]

I have a great recipe for it. At least I think so. I'll find it if you are interested. absolutely!

My mom has one. It's killer yummy! I think it is loaded with butter though. I'll ask her if you like. I never use butter but I'd love to see the recipe!

[JWright]

why thank you *hands John bonus points*

Why, thanks... *wonders what can be gotten with them*

That's an odd bug. I did a google search and nothing came up that I could find....maybe you should report it to Adobe bug reports.

I might do that. First thing I might reinstall the software, although I could live with it just being the Z...

[3Turner]

Did you already restart your computer John? A reinstall may work if all else fails.

[Permagrin]

Lisa's Granola

5c oats
1c bran flakes
1 1/2 C sesame seed
1 1/2 wheat germ
1 c flour
1 c dry milk powder
1 c cashew nuts
1 c sunflower seeds
1 c veg oil
1 c honey
1c. dates
1 c raisins
1 c chopped walnuts

combine all dry ingred except fruit in LG mixing bowl. Combine oil & honey and pour over dry ingred. Cook at 250 for an hour or until lt brown in color.

[Permagrin]

Why, thanks... *wonders what can be gotten with them*


*points towards shiny things grab bag in the middle of the floor*






(j/k it's a get out of trouble free bonus points card...hand to dragon when you are in trouble for taking her shiny things):lol:

[Becky N]

Hey Bobert, I took some shots for you last Saturday:

Chilego Skyline
http://performancephoto.smugmug.com/photos/461095162_GQ5yY-O.jpg

A fancy smancy Chaletgo:
http://performancephoto.smugmug.com/photos/461095254_M9rZw-O.jpg

And a Legoboat
http://performancephoto.smugmug.com/photos/461095305_HaMNk-O.jpg

[short5]

my dog just (what is the term?) cold clocked me. He came at me at top speed...used the ottoman as a springing board and slammed his whole body into my torso...hitting my chin with the top of his head so hard that it took me a few minutes to focus and my ears still haven't stopped ringing. Yeah. My name is Permie. I'm a cat person.:lol::lol: Sorry Lisa. How many fingers am I holding up?

LOTRR: That Was Unexpected.:lol::lol:

Minimal MQ here.
Jim have a great trip

Lonnie nice pictures and nice to see your pup stolling along off leash:)

[short5]

Hey Bobert, I took some shots for you last Saturday:

Wow Becky you are good at miniaturizing. Those really look like models.

[short5]

Evening threadlings

[Chet]

Sup

[short5]

Soup?
Yes please

[Becky N]

Wow Becky you are good at miniaturizing. Those really look like models.

Tis a gift, how do you like this one?;)

http://performancephoto.smugmug.com/photos/461091866_R4pYt-O.jpg

[3Turner]

Hey Bobert, I took some shots for you last Saturday:
Chilego Skyline

A fancy smancy Chaletgo:

And a Legoboat

Those are cool Becky :D....where were those set up at?

Wow Becky you are good at miniaturizing. Those really look like models.
:lol: She should teach us how to do it too.

[Permagrin]

:lol::lol: Sorry Lisa. How many fingers am I holding up?


7 on that one hand and I can't tell how many on your other 3 hands...if you'd just hold them still...

Wow Becky you are good at miniaturizing. Those really look like models.

I was gonna say that!! :lol:

[3Turner]

Did you get any shots of that silver train? Its shiny:D Bet Terri would like it.

[short5]

Tis a gift, how do you like this one?;)

Cool, did you go sit in the mulch and play with stuff like that guy?

[short5]

7 on that one hand and I can't tell how many on your other 3 hands...if you'd just hold them still...



I was gonna say that!! :lol:

:lol::lol:
See, we do think exactly alike ;)

[Becky N]

Those are cool Becky :D....where were those set up at?.

At The Domes in Milwaukee, they have one Dome they call the Display Dome and set up different stuff throughout the year.

http://performancephoto.smugmug.com/photos/461090515_SV27A-O.jpg

http://performancephoto.smugmug.com/photos/461090666_M69DD-O.jpg

http://performancephoto.smugmug.com/photos/461090785_uv4qv-O.jpg

[mattograph]

Wow Becky you are good at miniaturizing. Those really look like models.

Can I break in and ask a question? In miniaturizing really a technique?

[Becky N]

Cool, did you go sit in the mulch and play with stuff like that guy?

No, he was a staff member, I wasn't allowed.:(

[T.D.]

Can I break in and ask a question? In miniaturizing really a technique?

Yes you can and yes it is (but the above posts were made in jest). :)

[3Turner]

At The Domes in Milwaukee, they have one Dome they call the Display Dome and set up different stuff throughout the year.

OooOooo...like the train shots. So they have this year round?

Can I break in and ask a question? In miniaturizing really a technique?
Yep...called Fake Model Photography (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=510128&highlight=fake+model+photo) processing.

[Becky N]

Can I break in and ask a question? In miniaturizing really a technique?

LINK (http://recedinghairline.co.uk/tutorials/fakemodel/) to one of the ways to do this. Lonnie has made some good miniatures.

[mattograph]

OooOooo...like the train shots. So they have this year round?


Yep...called Fake Model Photography (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=510128&highlight=fake+model+photo) processing.


Many thanks..... and uber cool!

[Chet]

At The Domes in Milwaukee, they have one Dome they call the Display Dome and set up different stuff throughout the year.








Very cool Becky! I'm guessing the Christmas stuff was gone already.

[3Turner]

Many thanks..... and uber cool!
No problem. It is a cool processing....especially if you have Photoshop to do it. I have Elements and still haven't figured out a way to do it like explained in the Becky's link.

[Becky N]

OooOooo...like the train shots. So they have this year round?

They have different displays, this one goes through March 22.

Correction, the dome this is in is called the Floral Show Dome:

LINK to events and displays for this year. Click on the link on that page called "The Making of a Show" kind of interesting.

[cfpackerfan]

*lurking*

[JWright]

Did you already restart your computer John? A reinstall may work if all else fails.

First thing I tried... It's still processing the picture just fine. It's just that one minor glitch and it's more annoying than anything else. I do have a work-around.

*points towards shiny things grab bag in the middle of the floor*






(j/k it's a get out of trouble free bonus points card...hand to dragon when you are in trouble for taking her shiny things):lol:

I'll remember that...

Hey Bobert, I took some shots for you last Saturday:

Chilego Skyline
http://performancephoto.smugmug.com/photos/461095162_GQ5yY-O.jpg


I think their BNSF locomotive paint scheme is out of date... I like the stack train, though.

[mattograph]

No problem. It is a cool processing....especially if you have Photoshop to do it. I have Elements and still haven't figured out a way to do it like explained in the Becky's link.

Just picked up CS4, and there is a ton of fun in there -- just need about two free weeks to figure it all out.......

[Becky N]

Very cool Becky! I'm guessing the Christmas stuff was gone already.

Yes it was Chet, though there were still a couple Poinsettias in the lobby.:D

[Chet]

I best put my shirt on then.

[Permagrin]

*lurking*

gah...I just got skin chills...I feel like someone is "watching" me

[cfpackerfan]

Becky those shots are great. :D

[Becky N]

I think their BNSF locomotive paint scheme is out of date... I like the stack train, though.

Couple more more, these are G-Scale:

http://performancephoto.smugmug.com/photos/461090638_q29aC-O.jpg

http://performancephoto.smugmug.com/photos/461090714_6sE8a-O.jpg

http://performancephoto.smugmug.com/photos/461090884_5qKWm-O.jpg

[cfpackerfan]

*caves*

SO, Amikah is slowly adjusting back to life as normal.
Though, she still thinks that me putting on my jacket means I'm going to take her for a walk. :lol:

I'd LOVE to hear about Maggie's day. And how she's adjusting so far. :D

[cfpackerfan]

Love the trains, Becky!

[short5]

Neat shots Becky

[Permagrin]

*caves*

SO, Amikah is slowly adjusting back to life as normal.
Though, she still thinks that me putting on my jacket means I'm going to take her for a walk. :lol:

I'd LOVE to hear about Maggie's day. And how she's adjusting so far. :D

why were you lurking and not posting?

[short5]

I'd LOVE to hear about Maggie's day. And how she's adjusting so far. :D

Yeah that.

[Becky N]

Anyone tried shooting tethered to LR yet? (straight from camera to computer) I'm going to try it this weekend, I think.

[cfpackerfan]

why were you lurking and not posting?:lol: :lol: I'm still doing tons of stuff to get ready for the weekend.
I had some printing going, so I caught up real quick, but didn't have time to post other than to admit that I was here reading. :lol:

But NOW, the printing is done, and I can't do anything else for just a minute or two so I'm here. :D

But it was fun giving you the shivers. :p

[cfpackerfan]

Anyone tried shooting tethered to LR yet? (straight from camera to computer) I'm going to try it this weekend, I think.I've never shot tethered. I'd love to try it though.

[Becky N]

Becky those shots are great. :D

Love the trains, Becky!

Neat shots Becky

Thank you.

[Permagrin]

:lol: :lol: I'm still doing tons of stuff to get ready for the weekend.
I had some printing going, so I caught up real quick, but didn't have time to post other than to admit that I was here reading. :lol:

But NOW, the printing is done, and I can't do anything else for just a minute or two so I'm here. :D

But it was fun giving you the shivers. :p

:lol::lol: I hope the weekend goes well for you.

[FocalPrincess]

Deb we're all special in special ways, especially here in this special thread.

And Chet's our ringleader. :lol:

G'MAE all....I hope Neil's birthday ended up wonderful and warm.

Remember the bud that I think I posted yesterday (on the tree, not the beer)....here's one of its bud-buddies today.

I'm looking forward to the one of hubby oh-so-gracefully falling off the sled with the kids.

Cat, how's your show prep coming?

[short5]

Anyone tried shooting tethered to LR yet? (straight from camera to computer) I'm going to try it this weekend, I think.

No but wanted to figure that out the other day. The 1D came with a long cable.

[mattograph]

Anyone tried shooting tethered to LR yet? (straight from camera to computer) I'm going to try it this weekend, I think.

I have not. I have had this site bookmarked forever though, if it helps.....

http://www.tkrphoto.com/2008/08/shooting-tethered-from-your-camera-into-lightroom-canon-version/

It's Scott Kelby approved.....:)

[short5]

Nice icy buds.

[Permagrin]

I have not. I have had this site bookmarked forever though, if it helps.....

http://www.tkrphoto.com/2008/08/shooting-tethered-from-your-camera-into-lightroom-canon-version/

It's Scott Kelby approved.....:)

hey, welcome to the thread (just because I don't think I've seen you here before) :)

[cfpackerfan]

Remember the bud that I think I posted yesterday (on the tree, not the beer)....here's one of its bud-buddies today.


Cat, how's your show prep coming?

Very cool Diane! Love that it's totally encased in ice.

And it's going. I'm about halfway there.
Brochures done.
Notecards done.
Matted prints done. (actually left over from the last show, lol)
A small assortment of keychains and magnets done.

Most of my paper/products etc is ready, now to work on my digital side... slideshows, etc.

[Chet]

Couple more more, these are G-Scale:








Very nice Becky are these all hand held? Did you see the iguanas? They are usually hiding.

[cfpackerfan]

I have not. I have had this site bookmarked forever though, if it helps.....

http://www.tkrphoto.com/2008/08/shooting-tethered-from-your-camera-into-lightroom-canon-version/

It's Scott Kelby approved.....:)

Hi Matt! This is a good place to hang to learn stuff. :D

[mattograph]

hey, welcome to the thread (just because I don't think I've seen you here before) :)

Thank you. I am new to the party. You guys always look like you have so much fun.....

[Becky N]

I've never shot tethered. I'd love to try it though.

I have not. I have had this site bookmarked forever though, if it helps.....

http://www.tkrphoto.com/2008/08/shooting-tethered-from-your-camera-into-lightroom-canon-version/

It's Scott Kelby approved.....:)

Thanks, there is a chapter on it in Scott Kelby's LR2 book, I just read it, looks pretty easy peasy. :D

[short5]

And it's going. I'm about halfway there.
Brochures done.
Notecards done.
Matted prints done. (actually left over from the last show, lol)
A small assortment of keychains and magnets done.

Most of my paper/products etc is ready, now to work on my digital side... slideshows, etc.

Go girl

[Chet]

And Chet's our ringleader. :lol:

Prophesies sister!




Remember the bud that I think I posted yesterday (on the tree, not the beer)....here's one of its bud-buddies today.



Number one confused me for a second, I love number 2.

[cfpackerfan]

Go girl
Yeah, well, it sure is putting a damper on my time here, LOL! Me no likee that.
Of course, I COULD have signed up about 3 weeks ago. But no. I like the last minute pressure. :lol: (Actually I spaced it)

[Becky N]

Diane, cool, in more ways than one, icy buds.

Very nice Becky are these all hand held? Did you see the iguanas? They are usually hiding.

Yes, I was going to take my Gorilla Pod, but; I can't find it.:confused: No I did not see the iguanas and was only able to shoot one bird.:(

[mattograph]

Hi Matt! This is a good place to hang to learn stuff. :D


Thanks. I look forward to it!

[sevillafox]

I've never shot tethered. I'd love to try it though.

Ditto

Hi Matt! This is a good place to hang to learn stuff. :D

And feed your various addictions: actions, textures, brushes...

[cfpackerfan]

And feed your various addictions: actions, textures, brushes......chocolate, wine, tequila, ice fighters...

[Chet]

...chocolate, wine, tequila, ice fighters...


What about sassy cute pool guys or puppies?

[Becky N]

...chocolate, wine, tequila, ice fighters...

Adopt dogs...

[sevillafox]

Adopt dogs...

red, purple...

[Chet]

red, purple...

Sounds like a bruise.

[short5]

...chocolate, wine, tequila, ice fighters...

:lol:;) I am out again tonight:roll: I will probably go out around 2 and roll until rush hour.

[puddlepirate44]

*lurking*

*stalking*

Couple more more, these are G-Scale:

http://performancephoto.smugmug.com/photos/461090638_q29aC-O.jpg

http://performancephoto.smugmug.com/photos/461090714_6sE8a-O.jpg

http://performancephoto.smugmug.com/photos/461090884_5qKWm-O.jpg

Did you see the size of those flowers next to those trains? They're HUGE! :shock:

Anyone tried shooting tethered to LR yet? (straight from camera to computer) I'm going to try it this weekend, I think.

No. I have, however, shot tethered to a root beer.

Very cool Diane! Love that it's totally encased in ice.

And it's going. I'm about halfway there.
Brochures done.
Notecards done.
Matted prints done. (actually left over from the last show, lol)
A small assortment of keychains and magnets done.

Most of my paper/products etc is ready, now to work on my digital side... slideshows, etc.

Ooo, don't forget the plastic vampire fangs. It's fun to watch people's faces when you talk seriously to them while wearing those.

Remember the bud that I think I posted yesterday (on the tree, not the beer)....here's one of its bud-buddies today.

Purdy frozen buddies.

Thank you. I am new to the party. You guys always look like you have so much fun.....

Welcome. As for the fun, it's really all sugar induced. It's fun for a while, then we all crash.

[mattograph]

Welcome. As for the fun, it's really all sugar induced. It's fun for a while, then we all crash.

Wouldn't have it any other way!!!

[short5]

Hi Dan

[cfpackerfan]

*stalking* *borrows some of Wuadriel's magic pray stuff*

Ooo, don't forget the plastic vampire fangs. It's fun to watch people's faces when you talk seriously to them while wearing those. Oh I'm so going to. :lol:

[Chet]

Anyone tried shooting tethered to LR yet? (straight from camera to computer) I'm going to try it this weekend, I think.

Only using the Canon software. Works pretty slick.

[puddlepirate44]

Hi Dan

Grand Salutations to the Resident Firebrand.

*borrows some of Wuadriel's magic pray stuff*

Oh I'm so going to. :lol:

:shock:

Sah-WEET.

[Becky N]

G'Nite all, too many late nights I was really fighting the heavy eyelids this afternoon at work, came close to resorting to the old toothpick trick.;)


Zane careful on the ice.

[Becky N]

Only using the Canon software. Works pretty slick.


Good to know, Chet, it looks pretty easy in Scott's book.


Out for real now.

[cfpackerfan]

Night Miss Becky. Sleep well.

[Permagrin]

did you guys see this?

http://www.cnn.com/2009/WORLD/asiapcf/01/26/canon.babies/index.html

[short5]

Good night Sarge ;)

[sevillafox]

Nighters becky!

[timbernet]

did you guys see this?

http://www.cnn.com/2009/WORLD/asiapcf/01/26/canon.babies/index.html

Yeah... it has been posted all over POTN for the past couple days ;-)

My job doesn't do anything like that :-(

[cfpackerfan]

did you guys see this?

http://www.cnn.com/2009/WORLD/asiapcf/01/26/canon.babies/index.html :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: I can't think of a better reason to go home early. :lol:

[short5]

did you guys see this?

http://www.cnn.com/2009/WORLD/asiapcf/01/26/canon.babies/index.html

Splendid

[Permagrin]

:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: I can't think of a better reason to go home early. :lol:

hahahaha me either!

[sevillafox]

did you guys see this?

http://www.cnn.com/2009/WORLD/asiapcf/01/26/canon.babies/index.html


I had a student tell me we should quit teaching safe sex to ensure job security. :lol:

[Chet]

Night people I'm dying here we have Ian in daycare now and it's paying off with viruses. You get a lot for $200 a week.

[timbernet]

I had a student tell me we should quit teaching safe sex to ensure job security. :lol:

How old are your students?

[sevillafox]

Night people I'm dying here we have Ian in daycare now and it's paying off with viruses. You get a lot for $200 a week.


:shock:

for one kid?!?!?!


Holy cow!

Goodnight!

[Permagrin]

Scotlet posted this on RRTP but I was so shocked when I read it...

http://www.nypost.com/seven/01232009/postopinion/editorials/not_transparent___just_out_of_focus_151425.htm

I think this guy shoots with the 5D2.

[mattograph]

did you guys see this?

http://www.cnn.com/2009/WORLD/asiapcf/01/26/canon.babies/index.html

Sub mirrors in 1D MK III

Black dots in the 5D MK II

This story explains alot!

[Permagrin]

Sub mirrors in 1D MK III

Black dots in the 5D MK II

This story explains alot!

:lol::lol::lol: lol!!!!

[Chet]

:shock:

for one kid?!?!?!


Holy cow!

Goodnight!

3 days worth.

[misspix]

I have yet to hear any purring tho
Give it a bit of time, Crissa, you are doing great!
Well folks, a quick check in for likely the last time for at least 11 days, unless we hit perfect conditions on the trip. I will miss you all (well, a little bit anyway ). You all be good, and hopefully I will see you on this side of the 21st edition. :D
Have fun and be safe Bear!
Catching up with 19; and Crissa - if I'd read that far along when the move came there'd be a Crissa's Cat credit in the title.

The 20th Official Random Crissa's Cat, Cat & Maggie's Dad Dog Rescue for TPBM anyone?

Perfect!
my dog just (what is the term?) cold clocked me. He came at me at top speed...used the ottoman as a springing board and slammed his whole body into my torso...hitting my chin with the top of his head so hard that it took me a few minutes to focus and my ears still haven't stopped ringing. Yeah. My name is Permie. I'm a cat person.
Dang! Sorry Lisa *smothers snicker*
LOTRR: That Was Unexpected.
LOL! A girl can never be too careful!

Becky, loved your replay :lol: And the trains and such are way cool!
[quote=Permagrin;7209510]*points towards shiny things grab bag in the middle of the floor*






(j/k it's a get out of trouble free bonus points card...hand to dragon when you are in trouble for taking her shiny things):lol:
Ahem. Were those dragon approved, hmmm? *raises brow*
Evening threadlings
Ice Slayer *curtsies*
Did you get any shots of that silver train? Its shiny:D Bet Terri would like it.
Ooooh, I do, I DO!
Can I break in and ask a question? In miniaturizing really a technique?
I see your question has been answered, so welcome to Hotel CaliPOTN :twisted:
*lurking*
*puts on robe*
Anyone tried shooting tethered to LR yet? (straight from camera to computer) I'm going to try it this weekend, I think.
I cannot be tied down. I am a free spirit.
And Chet's our ringleader. :lol:

Speak for yourself Bunzie, this thread is pure free range. :)
I am out again tonight:roll: I will probably go out around 2 and roll until rush hour.
GA. Don't forget your cape.

[FocalPrincess]

Thanks all, I can't believe the changes. Besides that the entire world was 18% gray or so today. Blech. I'm excited for spring.

Here's another...this is my fav so far I think.

[Permagrin]

Nice Diane. And I really like your logo.