Jon wrote in post #7933045
For those who are still following it, the TR Index was just getting too unwieldy. I've split it into 4 (so far) posts; series up through Gear Wars, LOTRR, avatars/character sketches and stand-alones/shorts. The latter 3 follow the original, and are linked directly from the top of that post.
Wow, Jon! Thanks! You rock. 
JWright wrote in post #7933406We realized this morning just how much of our life revolves around this thread. Heather keeps track of where zoo keeper jobs are available and she was looking at some this morning. There were positions at Brookfield and I said "Well, that's near Becky and Gil." and when Heather mentioned Maryland I immediately thought of Zane, Jon, Diane, and Dan (Wool). You know your really involved with an online community when one of the criteria for a new job is how close you are to members0Aof the group.
Amazing how we impact each other's lives, huh? LOL
Becky N wrote in post #7933569Zane, I have first dibs, just say'n.
LOL!
Permagrin wrote in post #7934106Oh I forgot!!
He gave us the choice of pick of the litter (or the other litter if we wanted but we wanted one from the mellow mom). That was way cool!
That is WAY cool! And I think you made a perfect choice!
Permagrin wrote in post #7934693Yep, in about 5 weeks.
Her mission in life is to make us oooh and awww and say "my what a calm dog she is" (and to wear Kona out!
LOL!
Permagrin wrote in post #7934693Fingers crossed! I'm glad she likes him and I hope she completes everything on Monday!
It didn't work out, but thanks for crossing anyway. 
Permagrin wrote in post #7934693Congratulations on Joshua's confirmation!
and that is so cool about your shirt. Do you have a photo of yourself in it?
Thanks! I'll tell him.
And no. LOL! I didn't even think about it. I'll wear it again this Saturday as there's another adopt-a-thon event. I'll have Wade snap a picture then.
puddlepirate44 wrote in post #7934722I'm glad it went over well, but your being pleased was my aim.
You aim well.
BearLeeAlive wrote in post #7934959This is more then counter balance the wee setbacks you have to deal with. You SO deserve to witness these moments. You rock Cat.
Thanks Jim. *gets a little mushy*
BearLeeAlive wrote in post #7934967Mom got into surge ry and they operated on her ankle, and got it all welded back together. The knee was too swollen, so it will have to wait. They have it scheduled for Wednesday. I have not seen her today, but Lisa is up there right now.
Glad to hear she's halfway mended.
T.D. wrote in post #7935412Chief, you can keep them in business if you really give it your best effort.
Good pizza is a beautiful thing.
Yes. Yes it is. You know what my sister says about pizza?
Pizza is like sex. When it's good, it's GOOD. When it's bad, it's still pretty good.
Becky N wrote in post #7935455They're crossed, they're crossed. < < < is close to as big of grin I had reading your story.
Thanks for crossing, Becky. Too bad it didn't end well, but I still have high hopes for the little guy.
Becky N wrote in post #7935455Congratulations to Joshua, does he have to wear white?
LOL! Nope. He wore black pants, and a dark blue shirt with a black tie. He was still pretty cool. 8)
T.D. wrote in post #7935477On an unrelated note, Maggie stayed home today for the first time since she's come to live with me. Ordinarily she goes everywhere with me. Or she 's at day care.
Best I can tell, she slept the entire time. She wiggled non-stop for quite awhile when I got home.
Bendy wiggles are an amazing thing, aren't they? I live for bendy wiggles.
CrazieCricket wrote in post #7935515Few more from this morning and I will quit boring you all with Irises and Lilacs.
Not boring at ALL! Love them.
BearLeeAlive wrote in post #7935545Old, but funny cartoon from my archives.
ROFLOL!!!!
T.D. wrote in post #7935551From the bucking bronco series, a twofer:
LOVE it!!!
misspix wrote in post #7935820Some good news
The horse, Sweetie, was placed in a horse rescue and has a good chance of finding a home. As much as I wanted to spend some time with her, I am so glad for this!
The red malamute was adopted, too. Very happy about that.
One of the things I20did today was bring a few unclaimed strays in to the 'adoptable' area.
Beau (dont know his name, he just looks like a Beau) is a 107 pound rott. cross. I was asked if I could 'handle' him. Please
Anyway, he was such a gentleman, oh so sweet. I spent a good 45 minutes in his kennel with him. He looked lost, kept going to the door like 'I know they are coming, where ARE they?' Poor guy. I hope whoever is supposed to find him, does.
*sigh* I am going to love your shelter stories, I can tell already. *big grin* YAY about the red malamute!
poppie guy wrote in post #7935906Got to church early tonight and took some photos around the neighborhood. A couple flowers I liked later, but first this.
What an interesting looking cat! Loved the house he was from too!
misspix wrote in post #7935978It lives no more. *clears ash from homemade hairspray torch*
ROFLOL!
puddlepirate44 wrote in post #7936001I don't know if we've ever said this, but we believe Kona to be very energetic. Really. We've also discovered that placing Kona inside a vehicle for long periods of time can be emotionally challenging. We've since learned of some handy tricks to keep the trip more enjoyable and relatively safe for us and the dog. This requires duct tape, three fathoms of piano wire and Tabasco sauce.
ROFLMAO!!!!!!!
Becky wrote:
*I thought I quoted this, but I must have missed it*
BEEEEEautiful bleeding hearts!
HI DEB!!!
monkeygirl wrote in post #7937189Cat - hope Joshua's communtion went well
Thanks Heather. It was lovely.
kumatron wrote in post #7937209AAAAAAAAAAAAAAARRRRRRRRRRRGGGHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!
I thought while I was living in Appleton I'd take this time to see if I enjoyed people photography.
I DO NOT.
Any chance I can make a career taking pictures of apples and eggs??
(((((((((((((((Tif))))))))))))))) And YOU could make a living off apples and eggs, no problem!
misspix wrote in post #7937326Have you tried filling a kong with peanut butter? .....wait, wrong breed hmmmm........!!! one of those red laser thingies! ....gah! no, won't work either...
This is prolly why my kids are a mess
ROFLOL!!!!
misspix wrote in post #7937326Tif, what is up? I enjoy your photography, immensely. What is bugging you? We may not be able to help, but we can probably distract20you from your humbugs. *gets ready with laser thingy*
And THAT!!! ^^
misspix wrote in post #7937326Dunno if you were asking the room at large...we will be camping at Indian Mary and attending Boat Nik
FUN! I wanna go!!!
DoodleBunz wrote in post #7937448Thank you, I needed a mental pic of a skunk huddled in a corner, cradling the macro....laughing maniacally.
ROFLOL!!!!!
misspix wrote in post #7937452Finally, I have finished processing our trip to Wildlife Safari!
Great safari rant!!! I love the giraffe!
misspix wrote in post #7937469Being a mom is not for the weak willed. There are some days that the only thing that got me through was chanting in my head 'they will NOT win. I am bigger, I am stronger, and I am meaner.' Seriously. Also, don't be afraid to self medicate
LOL! TRUTH!
misspix wrote in post #7937492Here are just a few more of Jaiydann and Eden, they were so fun to watch!
and an albino peacock (well, his feathers anyway. I could not get a good full shot)
Awwww! I bet they had a blast. And cool on the albino peacock!
puddlepirate44 wrote in post #7937595Actually, we rigged up something that gives him some freedom of movement, but restricts his "visiting" us up front. And, as a plus, it doesn't require that much piano wire AND I get to keep my Tabasco sauce for myself. win/win.
LOL!
puddlepirate44 wrote in post #7937613I'm not that bad a speller, but I'm always so surprised when I type a weird word, like "idiosyncrasies" and I don't get that red confetti that says, "You're an idiot and you cannot be trusted to write words that are beyond the scope of your IQ."
ROFLOL!
misspix wrote in post #7937650I am out to spend the day lazing about. BBQ later (love this time of year!) Txter is on. Have a wonderful day!
I love lazing about and BBQs. Fantastic way to spend a day.
Skrim17 wrote in post #7937733We put Joppa in the way back of my CRV and have a mesh thing that keeps him there, tho he still licks Eli.
Which reminds me... we haven't seen Joppa pics in FOREVER! Fix that, would you please?
puddlepirate44 wrote in post #7937775Few things make me feel more stupid than to type out a word incorrectly, have the red confetti thing pop up and have the computer essentially say, "Wow, this is so far out there, we don't even have a CLUE as to what you were trying to say. Step away from the keyboard before you hurt yoursel f."
ROFLOL!!!!
T.D. wrote in post #7937909"I smell a fish in a bad hat." "You're miiiiiiiiiiiiiiine."
ROFLMAO!!!!!
Permagrin wrote in post #7938002aww I was hoping you'd see her. I think she's so pretty. Normally I'm drawn to the ones that look like spots or puzzles (like Kona) but he brought out the two darkest girls first (since we said we wanted a colorful female) and the face & tail of this one just got me. The others were all cute...I was really drawn to the super white ones with just a few dots too but they end up very flecked and neither of us like the flecking as much a the spots.
not that you wanted to know all that Sorry. I'm awak this morning.
Of COURSE we want to know that!
Permagrin wrote in post #7938002Good idea re: using the harness. We flopped the seats down yesterday and hooked his leash to a tie down on the back of them. Worked well but a harness would be better.
That's what we do. We have a couple leashes hooked to the carseat tie down in the truck, and just clip them to the dogs' collars when we get in.
Permagrin wrote in post #7938002I'm sorry Diane. To quote Anne O.G.G "these are times that try the soul". The trick is to be more inventive than your child...which is sometimes very hard. I know there are no "do this" answers for you because in these situations, most parents have to modify what they are doing to confound their own creative offspring. *hug*
and ranting is okay. Most of us have been there/done that. We understand.
THAT!!! (and I love Anne quotes)
YAY! Who sent you a keyboard?? More details! I need more details!!
misspix wrote in post #7938337Just here for a minute. Waiting on people Apparently when one moves back into the fold, one is expected to participate and be a part of ones family WTH?
WTH??!
misspix wrote in post #7938349I feel that frustration, Tif. And if you don't enjoy it, it will eventually bleed through in your work.
Just as long as you keep playing...your fancy is a very cool thing and should be shared
THAT^^
neil_r wrote in post #7938356Neil's India Blog Chapter 4
As I said, the room was very Spartan but the view from my window was AWESOME!
So after taking a few pictures balancing my camera on the balcony as I had not brought a tripod with me, I went to bed.
Up at dawn to catch the best light and here are my first views of the temple.
Notice the queue of people waiting to enter the temple, I joined then and expected at least a two hour slow crawl to the temple.
When, as luck would have it, the local MP who was newly elected the day before showed up with his entourage and an express route was opened up for them, and I tagged on behind them.
The inside of the temple is if anything more elaborate than the outside.
Having passed through the temple I walked around the lake.
The Gallery is HERE
NEIL! I am in AWE. I love that you blog away here. WOW. Stunning.
Pete wrote in post #7938360GMAE folks. I've been away for some time...
I return with a random rant...
HI PETE!!! Nice rant!!!
misspix wrote in post #7938377Neil, thank you so much, for bringing your travels to us I have looked at some of your gallery, but want to spend more time so have bookmarked to go back. It is a beautiful place, with interesting people. Your appreciation of the country and its people, comes through in your photo's and your descriptions.
Becky N wrote in post #7938391Blog on Neil. Spectacular examples here and in your gallery. You have an excellent technique for capturing the culture and people. Words fail me to express how fascinating your shots are and the pleasure they bring when viewing them.
Glad to hear you and the camera survived the mishap.
THAT^^ A thousand times, that!^^
neil_r wrote in post #7938403And here are a group of my new friends who insisted that they have their picture "clicked" with me at Amritsar Railway Station.
*waves wildly* HI NEIL!!!!
Belmondo wrote in post #7938458Neil...
You are hereby granted a waiver of the image limit rule.
Keep 'em co ming.
(I do have the authority. )
YAY!!!!! NEIL HAS PERMISSION!!! *starts chanting " MORE! MORE! MORE!"
kumatron wrote in post #7938483"If I saw that crawling around I'd probably wet myself and run away."
-Brian on Pete's picture
ROFLOL!!!!!
T.D. wrote in post #7939289Where's Waldo?
How many dogs do you see in this image?
THREE! Hi Sneaky Mags!
eddarr wrote in post #7939300Six counting the two in the ferris wheel.
ROFLMAO!
Gorgeous picture of gorgeous Maggie.
Belmondo wrote in post #7939544I will take a picture of the warthog one of these days when I'm in the mood for Show and Tell.
*waits patiently for show and tell day*
Permagrin wrote in post #7939766nope it's a hawaain name. Haleakala and we'll call her Hale (like Hale berry)
Love it! Very cute!
Permagrin wrote in post #7939818Haleakala Kaimana KeKona (House of the sun, power of the ocean, 2nd child)
Quite a mouthful, huh? LOL I still love it. I can't say it, but I love it. LOL
Skrim17 wrote in post #7939950Thaks for the flahs info all, I've been reading the canon site re: the 580 EX II and it has some interesting tidbits but I don't find it all that user friendly.
I used it for my shoot with the baby and it worked ok but did have me overexposing some things, I finally put it at 1/3 and bounced it with my lumiquest and it was OK.
I bounce mostly with mine.
LOL!
short5 wrote in post #7940050THAT is true I like Hale it was the whole dealy that threw me for a second, I am better. Oh and sorry Cat, you know I really like your dog's name
Whatever. PPPppppPPpppPpFfFFFFffffftttttttt!
poppie guy wrote in post #7940173More good advice. Unfortunately, wearing a hat will put you at risk of hateful comments from hateful hat haters.
ROFLOL!!!!
Permagrin wrote in post #7940372I just ordered Hale's crate and leash/collars...her signature color has suddenly become apple green
YAY! I like apple green! It will look so cute on her!
T.D. wrote in post #7940436These are kind of fun, I thought. Have you guys tried this?
Those look neat!
puddlepirate44 wrote in post #7940500Yeah? Well, sometimes for that extra oomph that we need for lighting, we light wads of steel wool and lob them at the subject.
ROFLOL!!!!
Great pics of Evan, Bobby! Wow he's growing up!
3Turner wrote in post #7940630Now....put your tortilla face on!!!
LOL!
DoodleBunz wrote in post #7940593TD, had to play with an image that popped into mind when you posted the tilt shift thinger....
Neat!
short5 wrote in post #7940699=0 A Okay I just made green beens with smoked paprika and almonds, yum. It uses a bit of sugar to caramelize the shallots which is good but I don't really like adding sugar to stuff.
I also made clams in basil and wine which were not bad but not great. I should have done mussels.
Evening cohorts
Oh yum! I want you to cook for me one day.
And I like being a cohort. *grin*
3Turner wrote in post #7940713While on the cruise, we got towel animals on our beds every evening. Of course Evan liked them so much that when we found a book on board on how to make them, he had to have it.
So, I made a mini-me!!
Cute! And I like the scorpion too! (for the record, I knew what it was immediately, LOL)
sevillafox wrote in post #7940745Ok, a shot if ian before I go to bed. Nighters all!
Great shot, Tiff.
short5 wrote in post #7940748Yeah but I will need to tidy the cave. Dust the skulls and such.
LOL!
DoodleBunz wrote in post #7940753Does anyone have an O'Charley's restaurant near them? I've got a $25 gift card that my brainiac mil gave me....and we don't have but one in=2 0the state. ETA: Its free to a good home.
Nope, nowhere near, but thanks for the offer.
BearLeeAlive wrote in post #7940790Good Evening Folks.
Another long day in the trenches, got lots done again though. Tomorrow will be another full day too (holiday here). We will have the office ready for Lisa and me to move in, though that alone is a monstrous job.
YAY on getting so much done!
misspix wrote in post #7940824Neil, thank you for the cultural background on your shots. I don't know how many ways to say 'I love your work'. So I will just stick to that
THAT!!!! ^ ^ ^ ^
misspix wrote in post #7940824Bummer on Casey *sigh* But at least she knew herself well enough to say no.
*misses her nambiness*
Yes, bummer. But you're right. I was glad she was honest.
And Awww. *sniff*
LOVE IT!
neil_r wrote in post #7940845He is one of the (many) guards at the temple, i guess they are a bit like the Swiss Guards at the Vatican. The Sikhs were are traditionally a a warier people and to this day all Sikh men should carry a small knife/dagger called a Kirpan.
This gentleman has wrapped his around his head to keep it dry.
Neil, that's one of the awesome things about your pictures, is that you know so much information and history behind the shots. I learn SO much!
Belmondo wrote in post #7940949I have one....
Flat Stanley plays on the railroad tracks!!
ROFLOL! Love it.
misspix wrote in post #7940960G'night Becky and Diane.
Becky, I am looking forward to the day that you are not working so hard. I think we should burn stuff in June; a ritualistic burning involving spreadsheets going up in flames and beer
LOL! That. Looking forward to it.
poppie guy wrote in post #7941083So what's up with Cat not being here?
Lots of family here. Been busy visiting and cooking and cleaning. LOL
:p LOL
Permagrin wrote in post #7941207a couple of shots from the other day.
I asked the guys to pose for me so I could see how my new 85 does with portraits.
Puddle immediately jumped into his sauve/debonair pose...and Chris, inspired by Puddle's pose immediately went into the "bokeh of disdain" pose
ROFLOL!!!!
Permagrin wrote in post #7941207then I was working on my signature shot of a lifetime...when a certain meany head decided to make it his own sig shot
the 2nd shot didn't live up to what the first one would have and hence is no longer my sig shot.
ROFLOL!!!!!
Permagrin wrote in post #7941231I was looking at the shots of Hale that I'd posted yesterday and I didn't post this one...she's so chocolatey cute
Oh she is SO freaking cute! I love how much brown she has on her.
Permagrin wrote in post #7941273some fleurs from me and then I'll say adieu
Those are beautiful!
Permagrin wrote in post #7941288nuh uh...the first trick I'm gonna teach her is to turn around and shrug...and bark "you're not the boss o'me!"
ROFLOL!!!!!
Miniflash wrote in post #7942350My Daughter in laws Graduation from college ..
This was Wed..of last week she got a degree in social work .Thats her mom from her country here visiting
That's a great picture, Deb! You look fantastic!
gjl711 wrote in post #7942599G'mae all. Hope ya all had a nice weekend. Mine was very hectic. M y brother-in-laws mom passed saturday morning. It was pretty unexpected. She was out Friday, had her hair done, did some shopping my sister paid her a visit with the kids, a good day. She awoke Saturday and complained about not feeling well. My SIL's husband (is he also my BIL?) came into her room and she looked grey. He called 911 but she passed before help arived. Seems her heart just gave out. She had a pacemaker and it was trying to revive her but to no avail. The 911 team got a pulse for a moment but it too faded. The whole day just reminded me how tenuous life can be. She had a great day as her last day on earth and passed quitly with family. Sorry to ramble..
So sorry for your loss, JJ.
And thus ends my MMMQ. Thanks for your patience.
