Chatting with Gundi

[Christine]

Oh best wishes on his surgery! We will miss u for the chats but at least he will be getting his hernia taken care of. I know my dh was pretty miserable with his. Plus don't forget lots going on all week so u should be able to play at least a little bit. :D

[idtwinmom]

Oh, please tell me you mean he was miserable with the hernia, not the surgery! We need him back to work ASAP because "no work, no pay" and the pot is pretty empty already. If he has to take too much time off, I may be forced to take in too many kids to fit in this little place just to pay the rent (planning on doing before/after school care for kids from the elementary school next door).

[Christine]

Oh, please tell me you mean he was miserable with the hernia, not the surgery! We need him back to work ASAP because "no work, no pay" and the pot is pretty empty already. If he has to take too much time off, I may be forced to take in too many kids to fit in this little place just to pay the rent (planning on doing before/after school care for kids from the elementary school next door).

Yes it was miserable before the surgery. He was doing better within a couple of days. (Seems like he went fishing within 4 days or so :lol: )

[idtwinmom]

Yeah! Everything DH read said he should be back on his feet pretty quick, but then the Dr said most people take 5 to 10 days from work. I think guys must milk the situation for all they can get. :lol: Let's face it, they don't usually get the long sick leaves for maternity and what have you, so they take what the can get!

[Christine]

Yeah! Everything DH read said he should be back on his feet pretty quick, but then the Dr said most people take 5 to 10 days from work. I think guys must milk the situation for all they can get. :lol: Let's face it, they don't usually get the long sick leaves for maternity and what have you, so they take what the can get!

exactly!

[idtwinmom]

Hey! I have a question for you guys. When you told me about the CS4 script "Load in Stack", I thought this was supposed to pull the files in as layers like the AV bros script does, but instead I keep getting them all as one layer. What am I doing wrong?

[Christine]

it should bring all of your files into one document, everything on its own layer.

File>Scripts>Load Files Into Stack, then when you get the dialog popped up, you choose browse and ctrl+click all of the files you want in your document. (or whatever you do with a mac LOL) then you have to wait for them to show up in the box takes a few seconds, then hit ok

[idtwinmom]

Interesting, because when I do that it puts them all on one layer! Will have to spend some time in preferences to see if I have something checked (or unchecked). There is also a thing at the bottom of the browse box about Smart Objects. Do you check that or leave it alone. I know smart objects can be very nice to have, but still have not gotten used to using them.

[Christine]

not checked, u can tell if it is making them be a smart object by looking at the thumbnail, if it has a notch out of the bottom right corner, it is a smart object

[idtwinmom]

Oh, there is still so much for me to learn! Sure hope my class budget starts again this fall!

[idtwinmom]

OK, I got it to load as layers, but how do I get it the right size? Do you have a template that you use when you just want to make a LO from scratch?

[JaeDee]

I just spent the last hour linking the 24 Hour Chat Schedule (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/showthread.php?t=39290) with their challenges! Take a look!

[carolyn d]

I'm crying! (Do you here the song - I'm cryyyyyiinnng! All over you!)

DH has managed to push through the bureaucracy and his hernia surgery is scheduled. Can you guess for when? I'll give you a hint! I'm going to be at the hospital for the majority of Christmas in July! That is, I will be if my BIL/SIL can stay with the kids. Otherwise, I will get to chat while waiting for the phone to ring and worrying that he chose the wrong anesthesia (he does terrible with the stuff and doesn't like to wake up).

Oh well, guess there are worse things to miss. Only 2 more weeks until Carolyn D arrives! Yeah! And he should be back on his feet and even better than "normal", meaning I will still get to play! Yeah!

OH GOOD GRIEF!!!! Poor, poor man! Surgery is NOT fun for anyone. I hope he's feeling up to company! So, we will not only be lugging boxes, but perhaps lugging Chris !!?? LOL! I now really promise to behave myself in honor of his delicate condition.

[carolyn d]

Hey Lisa! Just figured I would send you a note saying how cute your CIJ avatar is! Well, Raichel (sorry, probably misspelled her name) is really cute in it! Call me if you want to go do something some time!

Hopefully, we can plan something while I'm up there, too !

[idtwinmom]

OH GOOD GRIEF!!!! Poor, poor man! Surgery is NOT fun for anyone. I hope he's feeling up to company! So, we will not only be lugging boxes, but perhaps lugging Chris !!?? LOL! I now really promise to behave myself in honor of his delicate condition.

Well, since you don't arrive for 2 weeks, he will be very much on the mend by then. That is one reason he is rushing to get it done! We both want to be able to enjoy your visit! (I think he's almost as excited as I am! :lol:)

Hopefully, we can plan something while I'm up there, too !

She is going to Adobe, so will only be here that last weekend, but we are trying to plan something.

[poohbear77]

Well, since you don't arrive for 2 weeks, he will be very much on the mend by then. That is one reason he is rushing to get it done! We both want to be able to enjoy your visit! (I think he's almost as excited as I am! :lol:)



She is going to Adobe, so will only be here that last weekend, but we are trying to plan something.

Yes, Carolyn I've been meaning to message you to say how excited I am to get to finally meet you. I will be at the Adobe crop and not back in town until Monday the 10th so we are thinking of like the 11th or 12th for a get together. When do you leave again?

Hey Lisa, if you need help with the kiddos next week while Chris is recovering just give me a jingle and I can watch them for a bit possibly. We have a couple coming tonight that might adopt both our foster dogs! So pray they get adopted....they need a good home! Will Chris have to stay in the hospital at all or is it outpatient? Which hospital? Dan and I would love to come up and see him if he'll be up for visitors.

Okay, well call me if you need anything!

[carolyn d]

Yes, Carolyn I've been meaning to message you to say how excited I am to get to finally meet you. I will be at the Adobe crop and not back in town until Monday the 10th so we are thinking of like the 11th or 12th for a get together. When do you leave again?



OH THAT'S RIGHT!! I forgot Adobe was the first weekend I'd be in AK... I'm gonna wave to you all... from a great height and distance ! :rofl::rofl::rofl:

I AM SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO LOOKING FORWARD to this trip ! The scenic vistas of the Conway household and Alaska ! I've been packed for a month...not too excited am I? :think::think:

And meeting you too- finally ! I'm so excited ! I'm twitching all over ! I'll be easy to recognize...short, thin , multi colored hair (went wild last haircut) with a backpack bigger than I am ! (and that's just the camera crap)

My return flight is 11:45 PM on the 16th. Which is great because I will have that WHOLE last day to be out an about ! Luckily, I can sleep anywhere, through anything...so the overnight flight is perfect for me. I leave here (RI) at 1:45 pm on the 6th and will arrive in AK at 9:30 pm. Odd times, but it was the least expensive flight i could get. I like to travel as inexpensively as possible so I have more $$$ for the things I want to do/see.

[carolyn d]

Lisa-- what kind of memory card does your camera take?? If it takes SD cards, i have some for you... i found some (unopened) that I had bought as backups for my other camera and never had the need to use... so I can bring them to you when I come.

[carolyn d]

Well, since you don't arrive for 2 weeks, he will be very much on the mend by then. That is one reason he is rushing to get it done! We both want to be able to enjoy your visit! (I think he's almost as excited as I am! :lol:)

EEhhhhhhhhhh Gads , man... do NOT try to rush the healing process! It will ONLY set you back further !9BEEN THERE, DONE THAT) If need be, we will rent Sherpas to carry you on a shaded, cushioned seat on a platform supported by 2 long poles ! ( you know, like the royalty of old)

When is the surgery, anyway ?

[carolyn d]

here i sit so all alone....................

[Christine]

OK, I got it to load as layers, but how do I get it the right size? Do you have a template that you use when you just want to make a LO from scratch?

well if you load something with papers it should be 12x12, unless you have like a 17 inch ribbon or something

Basically once everything is stacked in a document you can alter the canvas size NOT the image size (ctrl+alt+c) is the one you want. Make sure you only alter the canvas. This will make it so none of your elements get resized. Doesn't matter if you want 12x12 or letter size or something else. Your elements will just hang off if they are too big, they will not be chopped or resized.

[Christine]

here i sit so all alone....................

sorry you were lonely. :D

It is Pioneer Day today here. So we went across the street to our neighbors for a barbecue/swim party. It was so fun! and yummy too! :D

[carolyn d]

sorry you were lonely. :D

It is Pioneer Day today here. So we went across the street to our neighbors for a barbecue/swim party. It was so fun! and yummy too! :D

sounds like a blast ! I'm getting a jump start on laundry..ho hum !

[Christine]

oh geeee sounds like fun :D

[carolyn d]

made apple cinnamon muffins too............gotta get something good from hanging out at home on a rainy night.

[idtwinmom]

Hey Lisa, if you need help with the kiddos next week while Chris is recovering just give me a jingle and I can watch them for a bit possibly. We have a couple coming tonight that might adopt both our foster dogs! So pray they get adopted....they need a good home! Will Chris have to stay in the hospital at all or is it outpatient? Which hospital? Dan and I would love to come up and see him if he'll be up for visitors.

Okay, well call me if you need anything!

I will call if anything happens, but it should only be for tomorrow (Saturday). Of course, if he ends up needing a drive to the Dr for a follow up, that could throw a ringer in there and I would need some help for that. Yes it is day surgery, so probably won't need visitors. We'll see about later in the week, but that would be here at the house. Boy, I dislike stairs!

Lisa-- what kind of memory card does your camera take?? If it takes SD cards, i have some for you... i found some (unopened) that I had bought as backups for my other camera and never had the need to use... so I can bring them to you when I come.

As a matter of fact, it does take SD cards. I have 3, but one is super slow. It's one of those micros that you put in an adaptor to fit in the camera. Don't like using that unless I absolutely have to.

What does your camera use now?

EEhhhhhhhhhh Gads , man... do NOT try to rush the healing process! It will ONLY set you back further !9BEEN THERE, DONE THAT) If need be, we will rent Sherpas to carry you on a shaded, cushioned seat on a platform supported by 2 long poles ! ( you know, like the royalty of old)

When is the surgery, anyway ?

It's supposed to start at 12:30 PM our time, tomorrow (Saturday) but the Dr warned it could be late starting. It should only take an hour. Turns out BIL/SIL are very nervous about watching all 3 kids. So, BIL will drive Chris to the hospital and then I will call when the surgery is do to be over. That puts me there about 1/2 hour after he is out and then we just have to wait for him to finish waking up. Although I think they both under estimate how long it will take before they actually release him to come home.

And do not, under any circumstance, treat him like royalty! The stats show that this is a reasonably easy surgery to get over and as long as he is not lifting (and I will be very strict about him not lifting!), he can be up and doing very quickly.

well if you load something with papers it should be 12x12, unless you have like a 17 inch ribbon or something

Basically once everything is stacked in a document you can alter the canvas size NOT the image size (ctrl+alt+c) is the one you want. Make sure you only alter the canvas. This will make it so none of your elements get resized. Doesn't matter if you want 12x12 or letter size or something else. Your elements will just hang off if they are too big, they will not be chopped or resized.

Well, I did try to change the canvas size. Will play with it some more, but so far am liking AV bros. more. A lot less fiddling to get the files in there correctly. The only advantage I can see is that you can actually make the files into smart objects right up front. So, tell my why you like it better!

[idtwinmom]

made apple cinnamon muffins too............gotta get something good from hanging out at home on a rainy night.

Hey, it's raining here too! :lol:
Are you going to any of the chats tonight?

[carolyn d]

I will call if anything happens, but it should only be for tomorrow (Saturday). Of course, if he ends up needing a drive to the Dr for a follow up, that could throw a ringer in there and I would need some help for that. Yes it is day surgery, so probably won't need visitors. We'll see about later in the week, but that would be here at the house. Boy, I dislike stairs!



As a matter of fact, it does take SD cards. I have 3, but one is super slow. It's one of those micros that you put in an adaptor to fit in the camera. Don't like using that unless I absolutely have to.

What does your camera use now?

compact flash.. how big are your good cards??? i don't want to overload you with ones smaller than what you already have.. that woud just be a pain in the butt.



It's supposed to start at 12:30 PM our time, tomorrow (Saturday) but the Dr warned it could be late starting. It should only take an hour. Turns out BIL/SIL are very nervous about watching all 3 kids. So, BIL will drive Chris to the hospital and then I will call when the surgery is do to be over. That puts me there about 1/2 hour after he is out and then we just have to wait for him to finish waking up. Although I think they both under estimate how long it will take before they actually release him to come home.

And do not, under any circumstance, treat him like royalty! The stats show that this is a reasonably easy surgery to get over and as long as he is not lifting (and I will be very strict about him not lifting!), he can be up and doing very quickly.I just thought he'd get a kick out of the visual ! I'm sure he is nervous about the whole thing and could use a good laugh.



Well, I did try to change the canvas size. Will play with it some more, but so far am liking AV bros. more. A lot less fiddling to get the files in there correctly. The only advantage I can see is that you can actually make the files into smart objects right up front. So, tell my why you like it better!

I'm so excited.. I keep looking in my suitcase and pawing through it. Not that anything else is going in it! Just like fiddling. I've already checked with TSA at the airport regarding my tripod. folded up, it resembles a sawed of shotgun on xray. I can just imagine how many times that suitcase will be opened before I get to you.... My entire purpose in checking with TSA was to see if it could be inspected, a tag put on stating an inspection had already been done and then locked. I kind of shudder at the thought of it being opened multiple times, and someone stealing the thing.

[carolyn d]

Hey, it's raining here too! :lol:
Are you going to any of the chats tonight?

I need to go check the chat schedule. I read fast and type slow so I tend to lag behind at really busy chats.

[Christine]

I will call if anything happens, but it should only be for tomorrow (Saturday). Of course, if he ends up needing a drive to the Dr for a follow up, that could throw a ringer in there and I would need some help for that. Yes it is day surgery, so probably won't need visitors. We'll see about later in the week, but that would be here at the house. Boy, I dislike stairs!



As a matter of fact, it does take SD cards. I have 3, but one is super slow. It's one of those micros that you put in an adaptor to fit in the camera. Don't like using that unless I absolutely have to.

What does your camera use now?



It's supposed to start at 12:30 PM our time, tomorrow (Saturday) but the Dr warned it could be late starting. It should only take an hour. Turns out BIL/SIL are very nervous about watching all 3 kids. So, BIL will drive Chris to the hospital and then I will call when the surgery is do to be over. That puts me there about 1/2 hour after he is out and then we just have to wait for him to finish waking up. Although I think they both under estimate how long it will take before they actually release him to come home.

And do not, under any circumstance, treat him like royalty! The stats show that this is a reasonably easy surgery to get over and as long as he is not lifting (and I will be very strict about him not lifting!), he can be up and doing very quickly.



Well, I did try to change the canvas size. Will play with it some more, but so far am liking AV bros. more. A lot less fiddling to get the files in there correctly. The only advantage I can see is that you can actually make the files into smart objects right up front. So, tell my why you like it better!

I like it better cuz you don't have to open everything up in PS first then stack them w/ AV Bros. You can just do it straight from the folders.

[idtwinmom]

I think my good card is a 2 MB, not very big, but really don't need much. I download frequently. I wouldn't mind giving the micro back to Chris as it can be used for other types of memory storage besides just a camera. And I seem to have lost one shortly before the move. Don't know where or how. Oh well.

Check that you have slippers if your feet might get cold. Not allowed to wear shoes in this house (per the landlady!) I wouldn't want to anyway with how light colored these carpets are. I already need to shampoo just because of the movers and the dogs! The kids socks are really dirty at the end of the day.

[Christine]

I need to go check the chat schedule. I read fast and type slow so I tend to lag behind at really busy chats.

Uh hummmmmmm! You all know that your presence(s) is highly requested at the All I Want for Christmas Chat at 9AM DSP time. I am sure it will be the BEST chat of the day. :D

[idtwinmom]

I like it better cuz you don't have to open everything up in PS first then stack them w/ AV Bros. You can just do it straight from the folders.

Well, since I use the visual of bridge when I'm searching for things, it's not really an extra step for me to open then stack with AV Bros. Of course, I might get hooked for when I am doing QCs!

Speaking of which, I need to find a LO to use that one of yours that I bought just before leaving. Unfortunately, when they canceled the ferry on me, my "planned" LO got canceled too. You can't get water pictures when you are hundreds of miles inland!

[idtwinmom]

Uh hummmmmmm! You all know that your presence(s) is highly requested at the All I Want for Christmas Chat at 9AM DSP time. I am sure it will be the BEST chat of the day. :D

That is like 5 AM here! I think DH might kill me if I wake him that early to sit at the computer and type when he can't even get up and have coffee!

[idtwinmom]

Carolyn - can't wait to upload that LO! After I got the title and journaling on it, it looks soooooo cute! I think this one you will like!

[Christine]

Well, since I use the visual of bridge when I'm searching for things, it's not really an extra step for me to open then stack with AV Bros. Of course, I might get hooked for when I am doing QCs!

Speaking of which, I need to find a LO to use that one of yours that I bought just before leaving. Unfortunately, when they canceled the ferry on me, my "planned" LO got canceled too. You can't get water pictures when you are hundreds of miles inland!

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

[Christine]

That is like 5 AM here! I think DH might kill me if I wake him that early to sit at the computer and type when he can't even get up and have coffee!

It's 7 for me, still not my favorite choice for Saturday morning :D but I knew for sure I would be home. It is dh's first day off in several 12+ hour days, so who knows where we will be off galivanting to. :D

[Christine]

So where is Rene?! Does she not WANT her prize? Hmmmmm maybe if she doesn't claim it, one of you can swoop on in. :D I am sure you will all rush right out to make sure she knows she won! You will won't you? :think: :think:

[carolyn d]

Carolyn - can't wait to upload that LO! After I got the title and journaling on it, it looks soooooo cute! I think this one you will like!

can hardly wait to see it ! It's such a cute pic...

[Christine]

Crys, I just saw your new avi, so DANG CUTE!!!

[poohbear77]

Okay Lisa how did you manage to do a post quoting three different other posts? That was pretty multi-talented. If you need help with the kids tomorrow at all just give me a buzz on my cell phone. We are going to the dog jog in the morning and a church picnic in the afternoon for Pioneer's Day (we are having to celebrate it a day late here Christine) so there will be ample opportunity for them to interact with other kids and dogs too! Hope Chris does okay tomorrow, we'll be praying for him.

Carolyn, I take it that you are staying at Lisa's when you are visiting here? If not and you need a place to stay just let me know and you can crash at our place since we won't be here. Also, I can give Lisa my Alaska Savers coupon book that you guys can use while your here. It has tons of stuff in it and I need to try and get them all used by October anyways so you are more than welcomed to it if you'd like. Looks like I'll just miss you as we are leaving on the morning of the 6th for San Jose, but at like 1:30 in the morning and we arrive in San Francisco at like 7:30. At least you'll be here when I get back though. I'll check in with Lisa when I get home from Adobe.

[carolyn d]

Okay Lisa how did you manage to do a post quoting three different other posts? That was pretty multi-talented. If you need help with the kids tomorrow at all just give me a buzz on my cell phone. We are going to the dog jog in the morning and a church picnic in the afternoon for Pioneer's Day (we are having to celebrate it a day late here Christine) so there will be ample opportunity for them to interact with other kids and dogs too! Hope Chris does okay tomorrow, we'll be praying for him.

Carolyn, I take it that you are staying at Lisa's when you are visiting here? If not and you need a place to stay just let me know and you can crash at our place since we won't be here. Also, I can give Lisa my Alaska Savers coupon book that you guys can use while your here. It has tons of stuff in it and I need to try and get them all used by October anyways so you are more than welcomed to it if you'd like. Looks like I'll just miss you as we are leaving on the morning of the 6th for San Jose, but at like 1:30 in the morning and we arrive in San Francisco at like 7:30. At least you'll be here when I get back though. I'll check in with Lisa when I get home from Adobe.I'll be staying in Anchorage but not with Lisa and family. I truly felt, in my heart, that after having such a big move with three young children, and needing to acclimate them to their new surroundings, get the new routine going and getting their home in order ( to name a few) that having a "new toy" pop in would be far too disruptive! Law and order would cease to exist.. I know what I'm like with kids..Then too, they will be starting school not long after I leave so their routines really need to be well established. And I felt that my constant presence could put a strain on the kids. I am planning on shipping Lisa and Chris out for an "adult evening" while I watch the little muffins. Maybe you guys could "double date' LOL .

You should have a blast at the Crop ! Everyone raved about it last year. I had plans to go, but ankle surgery became a priority for me. And this year, AK is the dream.. so maybe I'll actually make it if they have another one. We can always hope.

[carolyn d]

Lisa and chris

keeping you in my thoughts today.
All will go well, i'm sure.:love3::love3::love3:

[idtwinmom]

Okay Lisa how did you manage to do a post quoting three different other posts? I won't teach you that one until you reach 5000 posts and have your new name! :lol: In the mean time, look at each post carefully, maybe you will figure it out on your own just like I did once I learned that it was possible.That was pretty multi-talented. If you need help with the kids tomorrow at all just give me a buzz on my cell phone. We are going to the dog jog in the morning and a church picnic in the afternoon for Pioneer's Day (we are having to celebrate it a day late here Christine) so there will be ample opportunity for them to interact with other kids and dogs too! Hope Chris does okay tomorrow, we'll be praying for him.

Carolyn, I take it that you are staying at Lisa's when you are visiting here? If not and you need a place to stay just let me know and you can crash at our place since we won't be here. Also, I can give Lisa my Alaska Savers coupon book that you guys can use while your here. It has tons of stuff in it and I need to try and get them all used by October anyways so you are more than welcomed to it if you'd like. Looks like I'll just miss you as we are leaving on the morning of the 6th for San Jose, but at like 1:30 in the morning and we arrive in San Francisco at like 7:30. At least you'll be here when I get back though. I'll check in with Lisa when I get home from Adobe.
She totally refused. Although she might not have been too comfortable in the trundle in DD's bedroom! She's also going to have her own car so if she does want a day away from the herd she will have an escape. :lol:

Lisa and chris

keeping you in my thoughts today.
All will go well, i'm sure.:love3::love3::love3:

Well, all went well and he is resting in bed. He needs to get his tummy to accept some food and water though or he can't take his pain meds. I'm happily sipping some wine that SIL brought over at dinner time. I fed her, then she stayed with the kiddos while I got DH from the hospital. It was a bit stressful though as he was scheduled for 12:30, they called him in early, then he sat around until after 3 before taking him into surgery. At one point they told me it could be as late as 4 before they would get him in. I missed way more of CIJ with the mess they made (which was my one point of sanity for the day). So, all in all, it was OK.

[ReneT]

So where is Rene?! Does she not WANT her prize? Hmmmmm maybe if she doesn't claim it, one of you can swoop on in. :D I am sure you will all rush right out to make sure she knows she won! You will won't you? :think: :think:

Here I am! And yes, I sooooooo want the prize! I was in Austin Wed-Fri with aunts and Debi. Much fun was had! I slept great Wed, Thurs and Fri night, like 8 or more hours each night, which is like a new record for me, but was still so tired this morning. Finally made it to the chats at about 10am I think. Chatted on and off all day, but haven't had time to get caught up in the threads yet.

Lisa, glad DH is doing well and the ordeal is over with.

Hi everyone else. Hopefully will have time to read all I've missed tomorrow. (while DH plays golf)

[carolyn d]

She totally refused. Although she might not have been too comfortable in the trundle in DD's bedroom! She's also going to have her own car so if she does want a day away from the herd she will have an

:rofl::rofl::rofl:OH you make me sound so mean !!! :lol::lol::lol: I did it for YOUR protection and sanity.. ( or what's left of it! ) As far as trundle bed... I can sleep anywhere! My mother says it's a gift- the fact I can sleep under any conditions.

I just know what I'm like when little kids are involved.....mahem and madness, loud noise and rough housing, running and screaming, ( and that's just me) :rofl::rofl::rofl: I doubt I'd need an escape ! YOU may need one though.. :tup::tup:

I'm glad things went well yesterday. when you hadn't posted anything by the time I hit the hay, I just assumed his surgery started later than expected and we'd hear from you today. Today and tomorrow will probably be the toughest days.. hope he's able to get some food down along with the pain meds.

I'm off to a harbour booze cruise in Newport Bay today. My GF's BF is in a classic rock band and they are the on- board entertainment. WOOO HOOO! We are techncally "the groupies"... :party::party::party::party: It's from 12-4... my son's GF Rachael is coming with me.. Buddy couldn't get the time off (crap). Should be a good time to be had by all. It's a Portugese buffet too. LOVE PORTUGESE food.

Now, if it would only stop raining !

[carolyn d]

Here I am! And yes, I sooooooo want the prize! I was in Austin Wed-Fri with aunts and Debi. Much fun was had! I slept great Wed, Thurs and Fri night, like 8 or more hours each night, which is like a new record for me, but was still so tired this morning. Finally made it to the chats at about 10am I think. Chatted on and off all day, but haven't had time to get caught up in the threads yet.

Lisa, glad DH is doing well and the ordeal is over with.

Hi everyone else. Hopefully will have time to read all I've missed tomorrow. (while DH plays golf)

Glad you had a great time ! And did Debi teach you camera stuff??

[ReneT]

Glad you had a great time ! And did Debi teach you camera stuff??

We didin't actually get to take any photos like we had intended, we ran into a slight problem, but she showed me stuff when we were at lunch which was really helpful.

[idtwinmom]

Oh, you did at least get pics of the two of you together! What a shame if you didn't!!!!!!!

OK, so it's DH and I who will need you to stay elsewhere! :lol: Regardless, you may need the break from us too!

DH has done well. He's resting now, but he got food in him last night and then slept good. He's moving slow, but mostly straight backed which is good. He even says he can do the kids lunch so I can be at Sunday Scrap Chat! WooHoo!

So, here's your reminder: Sunday Scrap Chat, 3 PM DSP time! Be there!!!!!!!!

And that is less than 30 minutes from now guys!

[addicted]

I hope you have all had fun with CIJ and whatever else you have been doing! I just got home from a family reunion and it was so great to sit there and relax. It is going to take me a week to get caught up on everything. I need to go check on all the challenges and go through my 50 emails! Gotta love coming home from vacations!

[idtwinmom]

Welcome home, Heather! Glad you had a good time!

[carolyn d]

Well back from the wilds of the Booze Cruise. The weather hung in there...but man, the FOG was unreal... we were actually DIRECTLY UNDER the Newport Bridge and you couldn't even SEE it! Got back about 5:30, ate and then took a brief "nap"... now I'm feeling perky and it's time for bed again.. SHEEEEEEEEEEEESH.

[idtwinmom]

Sorry I missed your brief visit. Between nursing and baths, I'm managing to scrap and not spending lots of time here today. But I only have one more LO for Featured Designer. Of course, then I will have to spend the whole week commenting on the LOs! I remember last year spending more time on that than on making the LOs themselves! :lol: But what inspiration. That can be a good gallery to go galavanting through.

DH is doing well. Maybe spent just a little too much time out of bed for dinner, but otherwise OK. I'm sure he will be back on his feet in no time.

[ReneT]

I hope you have all had fun with CIJ and whatever else you have been doing! I just got home from a family reunion and it was so great to sit there and relax. It is going to take me a week to get caught up on everything. I need to go check on all the challenges and go through my 50 emails! Gotta love coming home from vacations!

I know what you mean Heather! Just being gone 3 days to Austin, I had gotten so far behind on the forums and missed 1/2 the chats because I went to bed when I got home instead of chatting. Plus I had over 100 emails, mostly junk. When that happens, I just delete stuff like the million jokes, political commentary, etc that people mass email. I have better things to do - like scrapping! :D

[Christine]

welcome back Heather and Rene! Lisa, glad Chris is doing reasonably well. :D I am on my way to the pool for some laps but thought I would pop in and see what you are all up to. Carolyn that fog sounds unreal, glad you had fun though.

[debilou]

WHAT my emails are JUNK!!! ha....

Congrats Rene, on being a Bag Lady again... what photos are you going to choose??

[stitchmich]

I have some catching up to do too. Seems I've been off the grid for a while, but it was only a few days. My sisters were in town and no time to be on the computer. WE had a lot of fun but I am so tired now. I've been catching up on work after several taking days off. I always enjoy my days off, but when you work alone it kinda kicks you in the butt playing catch up. And since I was working on a Sunday afternoon, I totally forgot about the Sunday chat! Sorry I missed it, but hopefully I'll be back next week. I missed most of CIJ festivities too... except for the sales :santa1:

Rene, I'm glad you had fun with Debi and the aunts.
Carolyn, the cruise sounds fun.
Heather, family reunions are great, aren't they? glad you got to relax.
Lisa, I hope your hubby recovers quickly. Glad it went well.

[ReneT]

WHAT my emails are JUNK!!! ha....

Congrats Rene, on being a Bag Lady again... what photos are you going to choose??

I wasn't talking about your emails! You don't send me political emails. :)

I think I am going to wait until our trip to Florida in Aug and choose some of those photos. I don't think it will be my turn until after we get back anyway. Am I right Chris?

[ReneT]

Chris, I think I have your carpal tunnel syndrome! I had problems with my right wrist in 2001 when I was working full time and wore a brace while I worked and that helped after a bit. Now it's bothering me again, but this time instead of just wrist pain, I have a sorta tingly numbness thing in my fingertips. So I put my brace on, but am having a hard time trying to scrap and type with it on. Gary said maybe I should quit scrapping and chatting so much. So I said, "Yeah, and you should quit playing golf since you have elbow problems." He said "OK forget I said that." :rofl::rofl::rofl: I win.

[debilou]

Chris, I think I have your carpal tunnel syndrome! I had problems with my right wrist in 2001 when I was working full time and wore a brace while I worked and that helped after a bit. Now it's bothering me again, but this time instead of just wrist pain, I have a sorta tingly numbness thing in my fingertips. So I put my brace on, but am having a hard time trying to scrap and type with it on. Gary said maybe I should quit scrapping and chatting so much. So I said, "Yeah, and you should quit playing golf since you have elbow problems." He said "OK forget I said that." :rofl::rofl::rofl: I win.

Quit scrapping and chatting:rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl:

[ReneT]

Quit scrapping and chatting:rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl:

Oh look who's talking!

[idtwinmom]

Chris, I think I have your carpal tunnel syndrome! I had problems with my right wrist in 2001 when I was working full time and wore a brace while I worked and that helped after a bit. Now it's bothering me again, but this time instead of just wrist pain, I have a sorta tingly numbness thing in my fingertips. So I put my brace on, but am having a hard time trying to scrap and type with it on. Gary said maybe I should quit scrapping and chatting so much. So I said, "Yeah, and you should quit playing golf since you have elbow problems." He said "OK forget I said that." :rofl::rofl::rofl: I win.

DH says:" :lol::lol: Ouch"

[ReneT]

DH says:" :lol::lol: Ouch"

Tell him he's not supposed to be laughing. He'll rupture a stitch. :)

[Christine]

Chris, I think I have your carpal tunnel syndrome! I had problems with my right wrist in 2001 when I was working full time and wore a brace while I worked and that helped after a bit. Now it's bothering me again, but this time instead of just wrist pain, I have a sorta tingly numbness thing in my fingertips. So I put my brace on, but am having a hard time trying to scrap and type with it on. Gary said maybe I should quit scrapping and chatting so much. So I said, "Yeah, and you should quit playing golf since you have elbow problems." He said "OK forget I said that." :rofl::rofl::rofl: I win.

:rofl::rofl::rofl: exactly my point! So sorry to hear you are having problems with it too, but if you were going to have MY carpal tunnel syndrome you should have done a better job of taking it away. :lol::lol:

[ReneT]

:rofl::rofl::rofl: exactly my point! So sorry to hear you are having problems with it too, but if you were going to have MY carpal tunnel syndrome you should have done a better job of taking it away. :lol::lol:

Sorry, I'll try to do better next time I decide to steal an ailment. Amazingly, or maybe not, the 3 days I was in Austin it didn't bother me a bit. :D Is the brace helping you?

[poohbear77]

Carolyn, if you want to save some money you can stay at my house since I am looking for a house sitter anyways. I need someone to look after the cat anyways and I don't live far from Lisa at all. Taking care of Pixel is super easy...put food out and she'll eventually show up when she gets hungry enough and then probably go and hide again. She is yery shy around strangers. Anyway, PM me and let me know if you're interested. That way you don't have to worry about checking in and out, etc.

[Christine]

Sorry, I'll try to do better next time I decide to steal an ailment. Amazingly, or maybe not, the 3 days I was in Austin it didn't bother me a bit. :D Is the brace helping you?

Weeeeeeeellllll I have to admit that I only bought the braces yesterday. I was trying to not spend the money and hoping they would get better on their own, but no such luck, so hard to tell at this point. :D

[idtwinmom]

Weeeeeeeellllll I have to admit that I only bought the braces yesterday. I was trying to not spend the money and hoping they would get better on their own, but no such luck, so hard to tell at this point. :D

It's a little tough for the cure to work if you don't try it! :lol: Of course, I can totally relate to "not spending the money". We still don't get any TV and I'm "sharing" the neighbors WiFi for at least a few more weeks!

[addicted]

Oh my heck, I have been way too busy!! I haven't been home for what seems like a week and it doesn't seem to be slowing down. Yesterday I went to take pics of my sister and her fiance for her engagment photos. :shocked: :shocked: I don't take other people pics! But since she is getting married really soon and has no money, there isn't really another option. The pictures turned out pretty good (for the kind of picture taker I am :rofl: :rofl:) she loves them. So today I spent any free minute I had putting together her invitation. She sent me a picture of one she wanted and I went from there, she loves it again, thank heavens, but of course I am hard on myself. I still haven't cleaned up my weekend camping trip and so tomorrow that is what I will be doing. I just want the kids to go back to school so I can have a minute to myself. :party:

[ReneT]

Oh my heck, I have been way too busy!! I haven't been home for what seems like a week and it doesn't seem to be slowing down. Yesterday I went to take pics of my sister and her fiance for her engagment photos. :shocked: :shocked: I don't take other people pics! But since she is getting married really soon and has no money, there isn't really another option. The pictures turned out pretty good (for the kind of picture taker I am :rofl: :rofl:) she loves them. So today I spent any free minute I had putting together her invitation. She sent me a picture of one she wanted and I went from there, she loves it again, thank heavens, but of course I am hard on myself. I still haven't cleaned up my weekend camping trip and so tomorrow that is what I will be doing. I just want the kids to go back to school so I can have a minute to myself. :party:

We wanna see the invitation!

[idtwinmom]

Yes, Heather, we want to see!

And the kids going back to school happens soon enough. Registration is next week, and for most of the kids, school starts the 19th. Kinder and first don't start until the 26th according to the school's calendar. Guess I will get the scoop on that next Tuesday when we go register.

And of course, with school starting, so does my job. I'm going to try before and after school care. We'll see how that goes as it will give me the school day free (except for DD of course.)

Well, off to watch a movie with DH. He goes back to work tomorrow - Yeah! Maybe I will actually get some housework (oops, sorry about the bad word) done!

Carolyn - just one more week!

[addicted]

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/data/500/thumbs/invite4.jpg (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=327532&ppuser=93841)
invite4 (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=327532&ppuser=93841)

Here it is, she LOVES it! Also, the lettering is black but we changed it to white so there isn't lots of info on the web!! It looks so good with the black letters!

[Christine]

wow what a day, we (the dd's and I, dh and the ds's went fishing) went to Lagoon (our local amusement park) today. We were there for 11 hours and rode ALL of the big, fast, twisty, crazy rides. My muscles are going to be SORE tomorrow! I have a headache and I am beat so later gators. Oh but before I go, here you can check out my brand new kit. It should hit the stores tomorrow I think, plus you could maybe win it at 2 crazy chicks.

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/../gallery/data/744/thumbs/73_K_RyleesAcres.jpg (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/../gallery/showphoto.php?photo=327546&ppuser=62565)
WIN!! WIN!! WIN!!! at ... (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/../gallery/showphoto.php?photo=327546&cat=500&ppuser=62565)

[addicted]

Chris, I LOVE the kit, it is too cute!! Glad you had fun at Lagoon!!

[ReneT]

wow what a day, we (the dd's and I, dh and the ds's went fishing) went to Lagoon (our local amusement park) today. We were there for 11 hours and rode ALL of the big, fast, twisty, crazy rides. My muscles are going to be SORE tomorrow! I have a headache and I am beat so later gators. Oh but before I go, here you can check out my brand new kit. It should hit the stores tomorrow I think, plus you could maybe win it at 2 crazy chicks.

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/../gallery/data/744/thumbs/73_K_RyleesAcres.jpg (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/../gallery/showphoto.php?photo=327546&ppuser=62565)
WIN!! WIN!! WIN!!! at ... (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/../gallery/showphoto.php?photo=327546&cat=500&ppuser=62565)

Oh my heck Chris! This is too cute! Is this gonna be a Goodies challenge soon, because I have some ideas for the BAG! Love it!

Hope you're not feeling too bad today. :hug:

[addicted]

I have a ?. My parents are divorced and my dad is remarried, so do I put on the invitation:

Jane Doe &
Jon Doe & Jill Doe

Or do I take out the & after my moms name?

[debilou]

ok, Wedding Etiquette says...

Your mom should be listed first, followed by your dad and step mother:

Mrs. Gregory Jones
and
Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan Rogers
request the honour of your presence
at the marriage of
(your name), etc.


Oh, and if the Groom's parent's are contributing Significantly to the cost of the wedding they should be included in the invitation too...

gosh get all that in there..

[idtwinmom]

From what I am seeing on ourwedding.com under etiquette (I just Google "wedding etiquette" and went to the first site listed) there is no 'and' at all. It should read

Mr. and Mrs ...
Mrs ...

I see you have your mother's name first. Unless she is paying the tab, she should be listed second as the father of the bride would be listed first in nearly every case.

[idtwinmom]

ok, Wedding Etiquette says...

Your mom should be listed first, followed by your dad and step mother:

Mrs. Gregory Jones
and
Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan Rogers
request the honour of your presence
at the marriage of
(your name), etc.


Oh, and if the Groom's parent's are contributing Significantly to the cost of the wedding they should be included in the invitation too...

gosh get all that in there..

Where do you see 'Mom first'. I read the exact opposite.

[Christine]

and I have no clue, so I will let you all decide :D

[idtwinmom]

:lol: Well, I guess you just can't know everything. Honestly, I think some get a little carried away with what should be "right" when it comes to some of this stuff, but it does serve a purpose. Politeness is such a lost art these days.

[ReneT]

I'm dittoing what Chris said. :D

I know it may be a difficult decision and you don't want to hurt anyone's feelings. DH and I were just talking about this the other day since we are a blended family. I would THINK the mom would go first. Ladies first, and all that. Maybe the bride should decide since it's her invitation? Just a thought.

[addicted]

Ok, thanks SO much for all the response. I put my mom first, because she will be paying the most and she would be mad if I put the step-mom first. She wanted me to take the "and" out after her name, but I wasn't sure if I should. I haven't even showed my dad yet, so not sure what he will say. Gotta love the family drama!!! Anyway.. I wasn't sure what to do so, I'm sure someone will be upset. :doh: :doh: Oh and Ido have his parents, his dad is still living and his mom and stepdad are deceased, so do I put them second? See all this drama!!!

[idtwinmom]

The Grooms parents only go on the invitation if they are helping to pay.

Given the $ spent by your Mom is greater, then yes, she does go first. Since you are including your Dad and StepMom, I doubt they will be too upset to be second (Dad's usually aren't as sensitive about the etiquette any way).

Good luck! The drama for my wedding was first: "You aren't having a wedding? You have to have a wedding!!!!!" (DH's family only as none of mine could come anyway, kind of why I didn't really want one in the first place). And then from his Mom - "you can't just include Irish Traditions, your 1/2 English too you know!" What a farce! Should have stayed with the "No Wedding"!

[ReneT]

Ok, thanks SO much for all the response. I put my mom first, because she will be paying the most and she would be mad if I put the step-mom first. She wanted me to take the "and" out after her name, but I wasn't sure if I should. I haven't even showed my dad yet, so not sure what he will say. Gotta love the family drama!!! Anyway.. I wasn't sure what to do so, I'm sure someone will be upset. :doh: :doh: Oh and Ido have his parents, his dad is still living and his mom and stepdad are deceased, so do I put them second? See all this drama!!!

Bless your heart! But it's so sweet of you to do that for them!

[addicted]

Good luck! The drama for my wedding was first: "You aren't having a wedding? You have to have a wedding!!!!!" (DH's family only as none of mine could come anyway, kind of why I didn't really want one in the first place). And then from his Mom - "you can't just include Irish Traditions, your 1/2 English too you know!" What a farce! Should have stayed with the "No Wedding"!

:rofl::rofl::rofl:

I tried to talk her out of the reception!

[GrandmaCrys]

Crys, I just saw your new avi, so DANG CUTE!!!

Thanks; you seem to be the oly one who's noticed! :hug: :hug: :hug:

Here I am! And yes, I sooooooo want the prize! I was in Austin Wed-Fri with aunts and Debi. Much fun was had! I slept great Wed, Thurs and Fri night, like 8 or more hours each night, which is like a new record for me, but was still so tired this morning. Finally made it to the chats at about 10am I think. Chatted on and off all day, but haven't had time to get caught up in the threads yet.

Lisa, glad DH is doing well and the ordeal is over with.

Hi everyone else. Hopefully will have time to read all I've missed tomorrow. (while DH plays golf)

I was missing longer than you were! :p

I'm so far behind in all aspects of my life that I just might have to scream *UNCLE*. And, it's not changing soon. Next week we're going down to the 4 grandkids' house again. DH was just there the first of the week and says Teagan is such a cutie and has been growing by leaps and bounds! I've already got tons of pics I haven't been able to go through and probably many more coming.

So, in all my absences, please know that I think of all of you often. :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug:

[ReneT]

Thanks; you seem to be the oly one who's noticed! :hug: :hug: :hug:



I was missing longer than you were! :p

I'm so far behind in all aspects of my life that I just might have to scream *UNCLE*. And, it's not changing soon. Next week we're going down to the 4 grandkids' house again. DH was just there the first of the week and says Teagan is such a cutie and has been growing by leaps and bounds! I've already got tons of pics I haven't been able to go through and probably many more coming.

So, in all my absences, please know that I think of all of you often. :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug:


Oh I can't wait to see some current pics of Teagan!!! :yippee::yippee::yippee:

[idtwinmom]

Oh I can't wait to see some current pics of Teagan!!! :yippee::yippee::yippee:

Ditto!

[addicted]

Crys, I bet you can't wait to see your grandkids again!!! Have lots of fun and then you get to scrap lots of pics of them. :):)

[Christine]

The poll is up for the next challenge for Goodies. Get over there and vote :D

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/showthread.php?t=39384

[Christine]

Wahoo guess what is done!

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/../gallery/data/744/thumbs/73_K_DoodlesForChristmas.jpg (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/../gallery/showphoto.php?photo=327730)
The Goodie BAG is DONE... (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/../gallery/showphoto.php?photo=327730)

[debilou]

I'm so sorry Crys... I'll send you every card... if you'll ever forgive me for voting wrong.. really.

[carolyn d]

Just gonna throw my 2 cents into the wedding invitation mix here: TECHNICALLY speaking ( and not knowing specific family details) the wedding invitation could also read just the PARENTS names. The step mother has no biological tie to the bride. Adding her name would be a courtesy only ( as the father's current wife) I've seen wedding invitations similar to this:
Mrs. Jane Doe
and Mr John Doe
request the honor of your presence at the marriage of their daughter... etc etc.

I would think it would need discussion amongst the ranks as to how you do it. So many people, nowadays, are way too ready to find fault and slight in any given situation.

good luck with this one !

[GrandmaCrys]

Oh I can't wait to see some current pics of Teagan!!! :yippee::yippee::yippee:

Ditto!

Actually, I have more current pictures than the ones I've scrapped, but CIJ got in the way! :o :o

Crys, I bet you can't wait to see your grandkids again!!! Have lots of fun and then you get to scrap lots of pics of them. :):)

I am getting excited. It will only be three weeks since we've seen them, but the newborns grow so quickly in the first three months. I have gotten to see her as a baby way more often that I got to see any of her brothers! :yippee: :yippee: :yippee:

With 4, I guess they just need more help than every before! :yes: :yes: :yes: :yes:

[addicted]

I am SO mad!! Why do I always forget the chats??? I need an alarm watch. grrrr

[Christine]

ahhhh Heather :( We missed you. :hug: Although Rene probably didn't, cuz you might have stolen her prize. :lol:

[idtwinmom]

Yeah, and that's 2 chats in a row that Rene stole the random prize! I think it's time we find a way for her to miss the chat! Her and neakers!!!!!! :lol:

[ReneT]

Actually, I have more current pictures than the ones I've scrapped, but CIJ got in the way! :o :o



I am getting excited. It will only be three weeks since we've seen them, but the newborns grow so quickly in the first three months. I have gotten to see her as a baby way more often that I got to see any of her brothers! :yippee: :yippee: :yippee:

With 4, I guess they just need more help than every before! :yes: :yes: :yes: :yes:

I could go with you and help you hold that baby Crys. Can I huh, huh, can I? :pray:

[ReneT]

ahhhh Heather :( We missed you. :hug: Although Rene probably didn't, cuz you might have stolen her prize. :lol:

Of course I missed Heather. But I do so love my prize! :D

[ReneT]

Yeah, and that's 2 chats in a row that Rene stole the random prize! I think it's time we find a way for her to miss the chat! Her and neakers!!!!!! :lol:

Steal is a bit of a harsh word. I prefer to call it "snuck away with stealthily". :rofl:

[addicted]

She won again! Rene you better miss next time, I'm not and I want to win!! But concrats this time.

Oh and I forgot to mention in my last post that I am trying to talk my sister into no parent names on the invite. I found out I need more room to put an open house info on it also!

[Christine]

I want to know how Rene did anything "with" stealthily. :lol: Good thing it wasn't a prize for grammar! :rofl: :rofl: Still love ya Rene!

[Christine]

You'll notice how I can tease her all I like after she won my prize. :D

[debilou]

Congrats Rene on winning!!!!!

[ReneT]

She won again! Rene you better miss next time, I'm not and I want to win!! But concrats this time.

Oh and I forgot to mention in my last post that I am trying to talk my sister into no parent names on the invite. I found out I need more room to put an open house info on it also!

Is she going for it?

[ReneT]

I want to know how Rene did anything "with" stealthily. :lol: Good thing it wasn't a prize for grammar! :rofl: :rofl: Still love ya Rene!

OK let me rephrase. I prefer to say I ran stealthily away with the prize. Is that better? No dangling participials or anything? :rofl::rofl::rofl:

[debilou]

I would have to ask Sister Canice... who knew all grammar related issues..

Should I give her a call????

[ReneT]

I would have to ask Sister Canice... who knew all grammar related issues..

Should I give her a call????

Yes please. Once you find out if I am gramatically correct, I will then diagram the sentence. :rofl::rofl::rofl: (Actually, I used to LOVE diagraming sentences when I was in school. Now math, that's a WHOLE other story. I'm not a big fan of math. Never have been. Which is probably a bit scary since I do our business bookkeeping. :eek:) :rofl::rofl:

[ReneT]

HEY HEY HEY!!!!!

Debi I just noticed you passed me in total number of posts! When did that happen? Don't you know I'm supposed to be first? Me thinks you talk too much! :rofl: And when are you gonna have your name changed?

[debilou]

Well, Sister Canice, did call me Chatty Cathy...

not Diagram A sentence Debi!!!!:rofl::rofl::rofl:

Got any ideas for a name???

I don't! That are grammatical correct at least...

[Shana34]

Hey Chris and gals! I had a ball in the chat last night! Thanks for everything. :)

[ReneT]

You'll notice how I can tease her all I like after she won my prize. :D

Yeah, I don't mind being teased. Gary teases me relentlessly. I tell him good thing my self esteem is intact, otherwise I would be curled up in a corner somewhere in the fetal position sucking my thumb! :rofl:

Oh, and I wanted to tell you that the brace is definitely helping my wrist! Well, let me clarify that. It's been helping since I've been wearing the right-handed brace on my RIGHT hand. The first couple of days I wore it, my wrist felt worse, and Gary and I were sitting outside talking one evening and I told him my wrist was getting worse. He looked at my brace and said "Rene you are wearing the left-handed brace on your right wrist." So it was allowing my wrist to still bend! No wonder! It's not easy being me! :rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl:

[ReneT]

Hey Chris and gals! I had a ball in the chat last night! Thanks for everything. :)

Hi Shana!

[stitchmich]

OK let me rephrase. I prefer to say I ran stealthily away with the prize. Is that better? No dangling participials or anything? :rofl::rofl::rofl:

Don't be dangling your participles around here! :lol: You two crack me up.

hmmm... a name for Debi.... I'll think on that one, but Rene might have better ideas. Something like Rene's BFF and Partner in Crime

Congrats on your win, Rene. Dang, I hate that I can't make it to chat. :cry: Maybe it will be easier when the kids are back in school. July has been crazy. I am looking forward to August.

And, Rene... pace yourself girl! You are on a roll. :tup: How many pages have you done this week!?

[stitchmich]

Yeah, I don't mind being teased. Gary teases me relentlessly. I tell him good thing my self esteem is intact, otherwise I would be curled up in a corner somewhere in the fetal position sucking my thumb! :rofl:

Oh, and I wanted to tell you that the brace is definitely helping my wrist! Well, let me clarify that. It's been helping since I've been wearing the right-handed brace on my RIGHT hand. The first couple of days I wore it, my wrist felt worse, and Gary and I were sitting outside talking one evening and I told him my wrist was getting worse. He looked at my brace and said "Rene you are wearing the left-handed brace on your right wrist." So it was allowing my wrist to still bend! No wonder! It's not easy being me! :rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl:

Good thing you have Gary to look after you :rolleyes: I'm glad it's feeling better. How is yours, Chris?

[GrandmaCrys]

I could go with you and help you hold that baby Crys. Can I huh, huh, can I? :pray:

uummmm........:think: :think:...errrrrrr.................uuummmmmmmmmmmm mmm...:think: :think: uhhhhhhhhhhhhhh...........NO! But you can watch! :D

Yes please. Once you find out if I am gramatically correct, I will then diagram the sentence. :rofl::rofl::rofl: (Actually, I used to LOVE diagraming sentences when I was in school. Now math, that's a WHOLE other story. I'm not a big fan of math. Never have been. Which is probably a bit scary since I do our business bookkeeping. :eek:) :rofl::rofl:


I did too! :D (loved diagramming) Neither was I. :no: (A fan of math) So do I. :yes:(Keep the company's books) But...it's just my DH's small lawn mowing business. And he has a FIT if I so much as make a tiny little error; but would he do the paperwork? No on your life! :mad: :mad: :mad:

Hi, Shana! :hug: :hug:

[ReneT]

Don't be dangling your participles around here! :lol: You two crack me up.

hmmm... a name for Debi.... I'll think on that one, but Rene might have better ideas. Something like Rene's BFF and Partner in Crime

Congrats on your win, Rene. Dang, I hate that I can't make it to chat. :cry: Maybe it will be easier when the kids are back in school. July has been crazy. I am looking forward to August.

And, Rene... pace yourself girl! You are on a roll. :tup: How many pages have you done this week!?

I'll try to keep my participials from dangling. hee hee

Yeah, you need to come to the chat, it's so much fun with Chris and Nicole together. Fun games.

I've done 22 pages since CIJ started, but some of them were ploppers. I am trying so hard to get the cruise album finished so I can go over to my MIL's house and go through photos of Gary's childhood with her so I can start on his surprise album that I'm giving him for Christmas.

[ReneT]

uummmm........:think: :think:...errrrrrr.................uuummmmmmmmmmmm mmm...:think: :think: uhhhhhhhhhhhhhh...........NO! But you can watch! :D




I did too! :D (loved diagramming) Neither was I. :no: (A fan of math) So do I. :yes:(Keep the company's books) But...it's just my DH's small lawn mowing business. And he has a FIT if I so much as make a tiny little error; but would he do the paperwork? No on your life! :mad: :mad: :mad:

Hi, Shana! :hug: :hug:


See Crys, we have so much in common with the loving of diagramming, hating of math, and doing the bookkeeping. Therefore it makes sense I should help you hold and rock and love on Teagan. Makes perfect sense to me. :D

[debilou]

But, Rene....

Crys, is my BFF.... she would trust me with baby Teagen way before you... I would think

[stitchmich]

But, Rene....

Crys, is my BFF.... she would trust me with baby Teagen way before you... I would think

:lol: you're title can be "Everybody's BFF"

[stitchmich]

See Crys, we have so much in common with the loving of diagramming, hating of math, and doing the bookkeeping. Therefore it makes sense I should help you hold and rock and love on Teagan. Makes perfect sense to me. :D

Wow! that's some serious logic you've got going there.

[stitchmich]

I did too! :D (loved diagramming) Neither was I. :no: (A fan of math) So do I. :yes:(Keep the company's books) But...it's just my DH's small lawn mowing business. And he has a FIT if I so much as make a tiny little error; but would he do the paperwork? No on your life! :mad: :mad: :mad:

Hi, Shana! :hug: :hug:

I loved math AND diagramming sentences, BUT I HATE bookkeepping! :annoyed:

[addicted]

Rene, I'm taking you off my buddy list, I get way too many messages. :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: I'm just jealous, I can't get anything done!

[idtwinmom]

Steal is a bit of a harsh word. I prefer to call it "snuck away with stealthily". :rofl:
Well, if you think that was sneaking, I would hate to think what doing it out in the open looks like! :lol::lol::lol:

OK let me rephrase. I prefer to say I ran stealthily away with the prize. Is that better? No dangling participials or anything? :rofl::rofl::rofl:

"participials" any one? (and Rene - I hope it's on purpose, 'cause you did it twice!

As for Diagramming sentences, that's not hard and therefore most of us "liked" doing them. Memorizing all those dang rules is another matter. Math - I liked it right up to Geometry. Can you guess why? ....... Yep, all the memorization! Hate it, can't do it, make a really lousy Thespian. Bookkeeping - is apparently in my blood, but I can't say I'm "fond" of it! It just seems to be one of those things I can do in my sleep.

[ReneT]

But, Rene....

Crys, is my BFF.... she would trust me with baby Teagen way before you... I would think

Oh, OUCH!!!! I thought I was your DSP BFF!!! See if I ever come visit you in Austin again!

[ReneT]

:lol: you're title can be "Everybody's BFF"

NO! How about everybody's BFF except Rene!

[ReneT]

I loved math AND diagramming sentences, BUT I HATE bookkeepping! :annoyed:

I hate it too, but I have to do SOMETHING to earn my keep when I'm not stuffing printers all day. :rolleyes:

[ReneT]

Rene, I'm taking you off my buddy list, I get way too many messages. :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: I'm just jealous, I can't get anything done!

:cry::cry::cry:

[ReneT]

"participials" any one? (and Rene - I hope it's on purpose, 'cause you did it twice!

From Dictionary.com

par⋅ti⋅cip⋅i⋅al  /ˌpɑrtəˈsɪpiəl/ Show Spelled Pronunciation [pahr-tuh-sip-ee-uhl] Show IPA Grammar
Use participials' in a Sentence
–adjective 1. of or pertaining to a participle.
2. similar to or formed from a participle.
–noun
3. a participle.

[idtwinmom]

From Dictionary.com

par⋅ti⋅cip⋅i⋅al  /ˌpɑrtəˈsɪpiəl/ Show Spelled Pronunciation [pahr-tuh-sip-ee-uhl] Show IPA Grammar
Use participials' in a Sentence
–adjective 1. of or pertaining to a participle.
2. similar to or formed from a participle.
–noun
3. a participle.

I stand corrected! I had never heard that word before! and yes, I went and checked it! :lol:

[debilou]

:lol: you're title can be "Everybody's BFF"

Thank you stitch... you are so kind... :love3::love3::love3:

I just had to say I was Cry's BFF, because my other choice... was to send Christmas cards (all that I made in CIJ) to every Granny

AND, to send them all the treat bags... because I didn't vote her way for the Gundi Challenge...

I was just trying to be nice to her.

But, thanks Stitch... you are so sweet... :love3::love3:

[debilou]

NO! How about everybody's BFF except Rene!

Oh, not true Rene... you know we are friends... see below.. as to why I had to "say" I was Cry's Bff...

I didn't want to send out a zillion Christmas Cards, WITH TREATS... :help::help::help:

[ReneT]

Oh, not true Rene... you know we are friends... see below.. as to why I had to "say" I was Cry's Bff...

I didn't want to send out a zillion Christmas Cards, WITH TREATS... :help::help::help:

:rofl::rofl::rofl:

[stitchmich]

Rene, I'm taking you off my buddy list, I get way too many messages. :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: I'm just jealous, I can't get anything done!

LOL! me too Heather! I haven't gotten to the gallery to do much commenting, but my message list keeps filling up with "ReneT has uploaded..." I'm jealous too! I did one page for CIJ, just one!

[stitchmich]

I hate it too, but I have to do SOMETHING to earn my keep when I'm not stuffing printers all day. :rolleyes:

:rofl::rofl::rofl:

From Dictionary.com

par⋅ti⋅cip⋅i⋅al  /ˌpɑrtəˈsɪpiəl/ Show Spelled Pronunciation [pahr-tuh-sip-ee-uhl] Show IPA Grammar
Use participials' in a Sentence
–adjective 1. of or pertaining to a participle.
2. similar to or formed from a participle.
–noun
3. a participle.

I hate it when a definition of a word contains the word... how is that suppose to help!

Oh, not true Rene... you know we are friends... see below.. as to why I had to "say" I was Cry's Bff...

I didn't want to send out a zillion Christmas Cards, WITH TREATS... :help::help::help:

So basically, you were sucking up? :p

[debilou]

Yep, I had a lot of sucking up to do....

So, I had to make her my BFF... hehe

[idtwinmom]

You guys are posting faster than I can refresh! (having trouble with the "free" access that we are borrowing! :lol:)

[ReneT]

Michelle, you wanna be my new BFF? :pray:

:rofl::rofl::rofl:

[debilou]

No, Rene, really once this voting is over, we can be Bff's again...

I just have to LET Crys' THINK I'm her BFF ok...

[idtwinmom]

Yeah, well if you keep telling Rene that it's short term, then Crys is gonna' figure it out! Hmmm... dilemma - how to have two BFF's. Seems I'm always telling my kids that you can have more than one and we can all be BFF's!

[ReneT]

Ok, Debi, as long as it's temporary, because my mom never taught me how to share. :lol::lol::lol::lol:

And I'm still Chris' fav too. :rofl::rofl::rofl:

[ReneT]

Debi's new name ideas:

Texas Digi-Scrapper & Photographer Extraordinaire

Texas Digi-Scrapper & Rene's DSP BFF

Rene's DSP Partner In Crime (Michelle's fabulous idea)

Rene's Co-conspirator in Swaying Gundi Polls (although we're not very good at this) :D

[stitchmich]

Michelle, you wanna be my new BFF? :pray:

:rofl::rofl::rofl:

OH, YAY! I'm Rene's new BFF. (shhhh don't tell Debi)

[ReneT]

OH, YAY! I'm Rene's new BFF. (shhhh don't tell Debi)

:rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl:

[ReneT]

LOL! me too Heather! I haven't gotten to the gallery to do much commenting, but my message list keeps filling up with "ReneT has uploaded..." I'm jealous too! I did one page for CIJ, just one!

Rene, I'm taking you off my buddy list, I get way too many messages. :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: I'm just jealous, I can't get anything done!

Well, you'll both be happy to know I'm not getting much done today because this thread has kept me busy all day. :lol: Plus I am having a hard time concentrating on a layout because the roofers are making so much noise. I think I'll do another Quick Click. I have become the Queen of the Quick Click while working on this album. The just work so fabulously when you want to do lots of pages. And Chris makes really cool ones!

[carolyn d]

you guys are a howl!!
Rene.. did you know it's impolite to let your participles dangle in public?

[GrandmaCrys]

See Crys, we have so much in common with the loving of diagramming, hating of math, and doing the bookkeeping. Therefore it makes sense I should help you hold and rock and love on Teagan. Makes perfect sense to me. :D

:yikes: :yikes: Yeah, well logic is apparently where we split paths!

But, Rene....

Crys, is my BFF.... she would trust me with baby Teagan way before you... I would think

........ummmmmmmmmm...:help: :help: NOT!
Wow! that's some serious logic you've got going there.

Thank you stitch... you are so kind... :love3::love3::love3:

I just had to say I was Cry's BFF, because my other choice... was to send Christmas cards (all that I made in CIJ) to every Granny

AND, to send them all the treat bags... because I didn't vote her way for the Gundi Challenge...

I was just trying to be nice to her.

But, thanks Stitch... you are so sweet... :love3::love3:

Well, you nafarious two timer! Humph!!!:eek: :annoyed: :shocked: :mad: :mad:

Oh, not true Rene... you know we are friends... see below.. as to why I had to "say" I was Cry's Bff...

I didn't want to send out a zillion Christmas Cards, WITH TREATS... :help::help::help:

Liar, Liar, Pants on Fire! :p :p :p
:rofl::rofl::rofl:

Yep, I had a lot of sucking up to do....

So, I had to make her my BFF... hehe

:eek: :yikes: :eek: :yikes: :eek: :yikes: :eek: :yikes: :eek: :yikes: :eek: :yikes: :eek: :yikes: :eek: :yikes: :eek: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry:

[ReneT]

you guys are a howl!!
Rene.. did you know it's impolite to let your participles dangle in public?

My bad. :eek:

[idtwinmom]

:rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl:
Well, you guys sure are keeping me in stitches while I wait for the cable company to call me back! After not having service this morning (which we are borrowing from he neighbor right now) I decided it's time to bite the bullet and get signed up. I really had hoped to make it 2 more weeks without that bill. Then I would have been making money and it wouldn't go unused while Carolyn was here. Now I'm paying for a week we will probably hardly be on. :lol:

I doubt Carolyn and I will be hanging here when we can be off exploring the wilds of Alaska, do you Carolyn?

[debilou]

Debi's new name ideas:

Texas Digi-Scrapper & Photographer Extraordinaire

Texas Digi-Scrapper & Rene's DSP BFF

Rene's DSP Partner In Crime (Michelle's fabulous idea)

Rene's Co-conspirator in Swaying Gundi Polls (although we're not very good at this) :D

Well, with these name...

#1 is only half correct

# 2 - I would have to change often

# 3 with the added (michelle's Fabulous Idea) added - won't fit

and, # 4 - I know I can't use the last one... because we know THAT's not TRUE....

And, I get in BAD trouble with Crys...

So, can you come up with some other ones... please:help::help::help:

[ReneT]

Well, with these name...

#1 is only half correct

# 2 - I would have to change often

# 3 with the added (michelle's Fabulous Idea) added - won't fit

and, # 4 - I know I can't use the last one... because we know THAT's not TRUE....

And, I get in BAD trouble with Crys...

So, can you come up with some other ones... please:help::help::help:

That was 4 ideas you just SHOT DOWN! Hmmmmm.....I don't know if I have it in me to think of any more ideas today. I'm busy trying to scrap a page to annoy Michelle and Heather. :rofl::rofl:

[debilou]

It's called multi Tasking, Rene... you can do it... You are a MOM remember.

Mom's Multi Task

Think, Think!

[ReneT]

It's called multi Tasking, Rene... you can do it... You are a MOM remember.

Mom's Multi Task

Think, Think!

Here is my list of what I am multi-tasking right now:
1) scrapping
2) emails
3) forums
4) laundry
5) trying to brainstorm ideas for your new name
6) listening to the roofers make more noise than I'm sure is legal
7) trying to keep my dogs from barking at the roofers who are making for noise than I'm sure is legal
8) trying to tell myself I don't really have a headache because of the roofers making more noise than I'm sure is legal
9) calling the bank to find out what happened to my order of checks
10) trying to figure out what I am making for supper
11) wishing I was still on a cruise and not listening to these roofers make more noise than I'm sure is legal

How's that for multi-tasking?

[debilou]

Here is my list of what I am multi-tasking right now:
1) scrapping
2) emails
3) forums
4) laundry
5) trying to brainstorm ideas for your new name
6) listening to the roofers make more noise than I'm sure is legal
7) trying to keep my dogs from barking at the roofers who are making for noise than I'm sure is legal
8) trying to tell myself I don't really have a headache because of the roofers making more noise than I'm sure is legal
9) calling the bank to find out what happened to my order of checks
10) trying to figure out what I am making for supper
11) wishing I was still on a cruise and not listening to these roofers make more noise than I'm sure is legal

How's that for multi-tasking?

Well, I say

Items 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, and 11 are really not tasks... they are just things we always do...

so, they go away - poof..

Your Dh, can take you out to dinner... so 10 goes away ... poof...

ok... now

put think of a Debi avatar name... front and center...

ok.. done.:yippee::party::drumroll:

[addicted]

Oh my gosh, I go to town for 2 hours and look what I come back to!! You are partying without me!!!! Rene, you keep on bugging me, at least you are getting something done. I AM NOT! I have to keep making dumb little changes on this invite, which won't have the parents names on it, by the way. :) :) So I have 1 really dumb question, it is probably SO easy to do, but I've never done it. SO.... how do I resize a photo to a certain size in CS4???

[ReneT]

Oh my gosh, I go to town for 2 hours and look what I come back to!! You are partying without me!!!! Rene, you keep on bugging me, at least you are getting something done. I AM NOT! I have to keep making dumb little changes on this invite, which won't have the parents names on it, by the way. :) :) So I have 1 really dumb question, it is probably SO easy to do, but I've never done it. SO.... how do I resize a photo to a certain size in CS4???

No clue. :p

[ReneT]

Well, I say

Items 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, and 11 are really not tasks... they are just things we always do...

so, they go away - poof..

Your Dh, can take you out to dinner... so 10 goes away ... poof...

ok... now

put think of a Debi avatar name... front and center...

ok.. done.:yippee::party::drumroll:

Yes they are tasks! And DH took me out to dinner last night, so I'm guessing it's not gonna happen again tonight.

But I'm still thinking about your name. Sort of.

[addicted]

No clue. :p

I figured it out on my own! :p :p I just had to look at all the options!!! :think:

[stitchmich]

That was 4 ideas you just SHOT DOWN! Hmmmmm.....I don't know if I have it in me to think of any more ideas today. I'm busy trying to scrap a page to annoy Michelle and Heather. :rofl::rofl:

:lol::lol::lol: you go right ahead and annoy me all you want. I'm not so much annoyed as... in awe of your scrapping geniusness :D

Well, I say

Items 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, and 11 are really not tasks... they are just things we always do...

so, they go away - poof..

Your Dh, can take you out to dinner... so 10 goes away ... poof...

ok... now

put think of a Debi avatar name... front and center...

ok.. done.:yippee::party::drumroll:

Woohoo! Debi, you really know how to prioritize!!! Do you always work through your task lists that easily?

[stitchmich]

Well, with these name...

#1 is only half correct

# 2 - I would have to change often

# 3 with the added (michelle's Fabulous Idea) added - won't fit

and, # 4 - I know I can't use the last one... because we know THAT's not TRUE....

And, I get in BAD trouble with Crys...

So, can you come up with some other ones... please:help::help::help:

If #3 is too long, you could just say something simple like... "Michelle is Fabulous!"
:rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl: ok... maybe not

[ReneT]

I figured it out on my own! :p :p I just had to look at all the options!!! :think:

Yay for you!!!! :yahoo:

:lol::lol::lol: you go right ahead and annoy me all you want. I'm not so much annoyed as... in awe of your scrapping geniusness :D


Not hardly, but thanks.

And I just finished a page, being the QC Queen that I am. :D

[ReneT]

If #3 is too long, you could just say something simple like... "Michelle is Fabulous!"
:rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl: ok... maybe not

Yes you are, that's why you're my new BFF. Cuz my name says I love all things fabulous!
:rofl::rofl::rofl:

[ReneT]

OK, more new names for Debi:

1) EX BFF of Rene :p
2) Queen of CIJ cards
3) The nefarious Debi (Crys said you were nefarious-I had to look it up and it means "wicked and vile", which personally I thought was a bit harsh) :rofl:
4) Great Helper of Looking Through Hotels Rooms for Missing Items

Do any of these suit your fancy?

[debilou]

:lol::lol::lol: you go right ahead and annoy me all you want. I'm not so much annoyed as... in awe of your scrapping geniusness :D



Woohoo! Debi, you really know how to prioritize!!! Do you always work through your task lists that easily?
nope, Just Rene's.... :rofl::rofl::rofl:

[debilou]

OK, more new names for Debi:

1) EX BFF of Rene :p
2) Queen of CIJ cards
3) The nefarious Debi (Crys said you were nefarious-I had to look it up and it means "wicked and vile", which personally I thought was a bit harsh) :rofl:
4) Great Helper of Looking Through Hotels Rooms for Missing Items

Do any of these suit your fancy?

#1 - not true
#2 I hated making those - just wanted the prize
#3 I knew what it meant and was very politely ignoring what she said thank you
#4 I thought we were not bringing that up ever again

so, new list please.

[ReneT]

#1 - not true
#2 I hated making those - just wanted the prize
#3 I knew what it meant and was very politely ignoring what she said thank you
#4 I thought we were not bringing that up ever again

so, new list please.

You're hard to please.

[idtwinmom]

Oh my gosh, I go to town for 2 hours and look what I come back to!! You are partying without me!!!! Rene, you keep on bugging me, at least you are getting something done. I AM NOT! I have to keep making dumb little changes on this invite, which won't have the parents names on it, by the way. :) :) So I have 1 really dumb question, it is probably SO easy to do, but I've never done it. SO.... how do I resize a photo to a certain size in CS4???

Oh, I just saw this and it works in PSE too!

Open both your working document and your photo.
In your working document select the marquee tool and draw the space where the photo will go.
Now, open your info palette (go to Window > Info)
Make a note of the size of the area marked.
Now, go to your photo. Select the crop tool.
In the Options bar, type in your measurements and the resolution of your working document (don't forget the resolution or it still will not be the right size)
Now Crop. Drag and Drop! Ctrl (Cmd on Mac) > D to Deslect your area and move photo into place!

Voila! It's like magic!

[idtwinmom]

Debi - How about:

Waffler Extrordinaire!
Or, the Skinniest Granny in History!

(Just my 2 cents!) :lol:

[debilou]

Debi - How about:

Waffler Extrordinaire!
Or, the Skinniest Granny in History!

(Just my 2 cents!) :lol:

Well, it just shows how LITTLE you know about me.

I'm 40 pounds over weight... hmm, don't think that will work:rofl::rofl::rofl:

[nekobus]

Steal is a bit of a harsh word. I prefer to call it "snuck away with stealthily". :rofl:

The proper terminology is "neaked". You neaked it. It was neaked. They were outneaked. :lol:

[debilou]

The proper terminology is "neaked". You neaked it. It was neaked. They were outneaked. :lol:

Neaker - Isn't that term or endearment reserved just for YOU..

like doesn't Honeymoon have her own name...

Rene needs her own name...

and, I need mine..

Help, I need an avatar name...

We can't reuse your's

[idtwinmom]

Well, it just shows how LITTLE you know about me.

I'm 40 pounds over weight... hmm, don't think that will work:rofl::rofl::rofl:

Well, your flatty is certainly the skinniest! :lol::lol::lol: (and I have you beat with a good 60 pounds I need to drop)

[ReneT]

The proper terminology is "neaked". You neaked it. It was neaked. They were outneaked. :lol:

Awesome! I love it! :D

[ReneT]

Oh my gosh Neko, I just read your avi name. That's cute!:rofl:

[stitchmich]

haha, Neaker! I got a pharse coined in Mars' Trivia game when I snuck in and nabbed a point... "you've been Stitched". I thought it was funny. Maybe I can use that if I ever make it to 5000 posts.

Sounds like there's a story behind "Great Helper of Looking Through Hotel Rooms for Missing Items"... do tell!

Rene, please tell me there's nothing wrong with using QC's. I LOVE using QC's. I have several new ones thanks to my daily purchases this week. I don't know what's in that Grab Bag, but I've GOT to have it!!!

[idtwinmom]

How about "The Girl from that Little State down there called Texas"!

[ReneT]

More Debi names (I should at least get A for effort-does anyone ever wonder why they say A for effort when effort start with an E?):

1) Debi -The Hard To Please Digi-Scrapper
2) Debi - Trivia Wizard

Someone help me out! I'm out of inspiration and wit.

[idtwinmom]

Hey, I have been trying! Don't knock the little help you are getting!

[ReneT]

haha, Neaker! I got a pharse coined in Mars' Trivia game when I snuck in and nabbed a point... "you've been Stitched". I thought it was funny. Maybe I can use that if I ever make it to 5000 posts.

Sounds like there's a story behind "Great Helper of Looking Through Hotel Rooms for Missing Items"... do tell!

Rene, please tell me there's nothing wrong with using QC's. I LOVE using QC's. I have several new ones thanks to my daily purchases this week. I don't know what's in that Grab Bag, but I've GOT to have it!!!

Michelle, THERE IS NOTHING WRONG WITH USING QC'S. Obviously they're very popular because they make a bunch of them! I LOVE LOVE LOVE them.

Yes, there's a story behind the hotel name, but for some reason Debi won't let me tell it even though it makes me look like a dork and not her. :D

I like that "you've been Stitched" phrase. Very clever.

[ReneT]

Hey, I have been trying! Don't knock the little help you are getting!

She's just being contrary and disagreeable.:rolleyes:

[ReneT]

How about "The Girl from that Little State down there called Texas"!

How about Scrapper From The Best State In The Union?

[stitchmich]

Since Debi usually does SWTS, and finishes very quickly I might add...

Power Scrapper, Power Chatter
or
Maker of Cute Avatars
or
Elegant Flattie Lady

[idtwinmom]

How about Scrapper From The Best State In The Union?

Well, since you can't claim 'Scrapper from the Biggest State in the Union' you have to try something! Of course, I think there are many that would agree that it's certainly not the "Best"! :lol:

How about the State with the biggest Ego!

[stitchmich]

How about Scrapper From The Best State In The Union?

I'm not so sure about that one. Have you ever been to North Carolina?!

[stitchmich]

Well,
How about the State with the biggest Ego!

:rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl:

[idtwinmom]

Oh Stitch - you are being much too serious! :lol:

But, yes, any of those would work!

[stitchmich]

If that's too serious, how about "Friend to Rene, the Dork"
Just kidding, Rene is my BFF :D

[idtwinmom]

Hmmm... How about Camera Geek!

[debilou]

I like the "you've been Stitched" michelle, you have to get your post count up....


Ok, You've been Debilou'd just doesn't work...

hmm...

[ReneT]

Since Debi usually does SWTS, and finishes very quickly I might add...

Power Scrapper, Power Chatter
or
Maker of Cute Avatars
or
Elegant Flattie Lady

I like Elegant Flattie Lady - that's a good one

Well, since you can't claim 'Scrapper from the Biggest State in the Union' you have to try something! Of course, I think there are many that would agree that it's certainly not the "Best"! :lol:

How about the State with the biggest Ego!

There's a difference between a healthy dose of self esteem and EGO.

I'm not so sure about that one. Have you ever been to North Carolina?!

Actually, no, but I may have to come now that you're my new BFF. :D

If that's too serious, how about "Friend to Rene, the Dork"
Just kidding, Rene is my BFF :D

How about Friend to Rene the Dork Who Leaves Important Things In Hotel Rooms At Inopportune Times

[idtwinmom]

Maybe "You've been Y'alled!"

[idtwinmom]

Sorry Debi - If Rene doesn't tell us the story I think we will go on strike and you never will find that name!!!!!!!!!

[ReneT]

I like the "you've been Stitched" michelle, you have to get your post count up....


Ok, You've been Debilou'd just doesn't work...

hmm...

:rofl::rofl::rofl: That made me laugh out loud.

[ReneT]

I like the "you've been Stitched" michelle, you have to get your post count up....


Ok, You've been Debilou'd just doesn't work...

hmm...

Sorry Debi - If Rene doesn't tell us the story I think we will go on strike and you never will find that name!!!!!!!!!

I don't think she's gonna find it anyway. She doesn't seem to like any of our ideas for some strange reason.

[debilou]

:rofl::rofl::rofl: That made me laugh out loud.

made you laugh.:rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl:

[ReneT]

Maybe "You've been Y'alled!"

DH says I'm the only person he knows who can turn a one syllable word into 3 syllables. I definitely have a West Texas Accent, especially when I am tired or not paying attention to how I talk. Sometimes I will say a word and he'll just look at me like "what?" :rofl:

But for the record, I'm not a hick. :rofl::rofl: According to Gary, I'm oilfield trash. :rofl::rofl:

Chris is gonna get back this evening and not be able to catch up on her thread, we've been so chatty today!

[debilou]

DH says I'm the only person he knows who can turn a one syllable word into 3 syllables. I definitely have a West Texas Accent, especially when I am tired or not paying attention to how I talk. Sometimes I will say a word and he'll just look at me like "what?" :rofl:

But for the record, I'm not a hick. :rofl::rofl: According to Gary, I'm oilfield trash. :rofl::rofl:

Chris is gonna get back this evening and not be able to catch up on her thread, we've been so chatty today!

I had one teacher in High School - who told me "He could eat a sandwich during the time I took to finish a sentence, my Texas drawl was sooo bad"!

I think Texas girls, talk Nice.. and we are polite... and, we are pretty here... it's just in the water I guess..

So, I'll just talk the way I want to...

And, It was funny when I met Rene... our Hair is the same color of Blonde...

And, we are NOT DUMB! We both married very well thank you!

[debilou]

This was on the Granny thread... I had heard it last week..

but, here you go..

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-YFRUSTiFUs

[ReneT]

I had one teacher in High School - who told me "He could eat a sandwich during the time I took to finish a sentence, my Texas drawl was sooo bad"!

I think Texas girls, talk Nice.. and we are polite... and, we are pretty here... it's just in the water I guess..

So, I'll just talk the way I want to...

And, It was funny when I met Rene... our Hair is the same color of Blonde...

And, we are NOT DUMB! We both married very well thank you!

I think I married a man who is my EXACT opposite. We were talking last night and we don't like anything the same: food, movies, tv, personality, but we have the same goals and wishes for our lives. I think that's what makes us work so well. Plus we just love each other to pieces. :love3:

[idtwinmom]

DH says I'm the only person he knows who can turn a one syllable word into 3 syllables. I definitely have a West Texas Accent, especially when I am tired or not paying attention to how I talk. Sometimes I will say a word and he'll just look at me like "what?" :rofl:

But for the record, I'm not a hick. :rofl::rofl: According to Gary, I'm oilfield trash. :rofl::rofl:

Chris is gonna get back this evening and not be able to catch up on her thread, we've been so chatty today!

I had one teacher in High School - who told me "He could eat a sandwich during the time I took to finish a sentence, my Texas drawl was sooo bad"!

I think Texas girls, talk Nice.. and we are polite... and, we are pretty here... it's just in the water I guess..

So, I'll just talk the way I want to...

And, It was funny when I met Rene... our Hair is the same color of Blonde...

And, we are NOT DUMB! We both married very well thank you!

Hey! I meant that as a compliment! I like to here the Y'alls! I think they are pretty!

[idtwinmom]

DH says I'm the only person he knows who can turn a one syllable word into 3 syllables. I definitely have a West Texas Accent, especially when I am tired or not paying attention to how I talk. Sometimes I will say a word and he'll just look at me like "what?" :rofl:

But for the record, I'm not a hick. :rofl::rofl: According to Gary, I'm oilfield trash. :rofl::rofl:

Chris is gonna get back this evening and not be able to catch up on her thread, we've been so chatty today!

Yeah! I'm glad gmail combines all of these into one spot! I have 30 new post emails from here alone!

[ReneT]

This was on the Granny thread... I had heard it last week..

but, here you go..

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-YFRUSTiFUs

Oh my gosh! I make 7UP Pound Cake too! It's one of my favorite recipes!

Yeah! I'm glad gmail combines all of these into one spot! I have 30 new post emails from here alone!

I change it to "no email notifications" on all the threads so I don't get so many. I only get once a day email updates on the designer's challenge main forums so I know if a new challenge or thread has been started. I don't like to get a bazillion emails when I'm gonna read it in the thread anyway.

[idtwinmom]

I should probably do that, but since it combines anyway...!

[idtwinmom]

Besides, if I didn't get all this chatter, I wouldn't find things like:

http://www.grammarphobia.com/blog/2009/05/it-aint-necessarily-so-are-you-myth.html

[stitchmich]

According to Gary, I'm oilfield trash. :rofl::rofl:


LOL... literally. Never heard that one before!

I think I married a man who is my EXACT opposite. We were talking last night and we don't like anything the same: food, movies, tv, personality, but we have the same goals and wishes for our lives. I think that's what makes us work so well. Plus we just love each other to pieces. :love3:

aaaaaaawwwwwwww! Isn't that sweet? :love2:

Maybe "You've been Y'alled!"
Good one, Lisa!
How about "Scrapper with a Southern Drawl" or "Sweet Southern Scrapper" or Deep South Scrapper"

[idtwinmom]

How about "Scrapper with a Southern Drawl" or "Sweet Southern Scrapper" or Deep South Scrapper"

Now we might actually be working on some real names! Again I say - Much too serious Michele! :lol::lol::lol:

[stitchmich]

This was on the Granny thread... I had heard it last week..

but, here you go..

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-YFRUSTiFUs

That was hilarious!!!

[idtwinmom]

Well, folks, I hate to run, but I promised to take the kids to the playground! Will maybe be back later!

[nekobus]

Neaker - Isn't that term or endearment reserved just for YOU..

like doesn't Honeymoon have her own name...

Rene needs her own name...

and, I need mine..

Help, I need an avatar name...

We can't reuse your's

Honeymoon is swooper. When you got the point, we got lou'd, remember?

[debilou]

Honeymoon is swooper. When you got the point, we got lou'd, remember?

I forgot Neker, because You two didn't get "lou'd" very often... :rofl::rofl:

[carolyn d]

very busy evening here tonight... my daughter moved back home.. now I have a full nest again ! Along with her cat ( Ms Holly Pants) and a bearded lizard (Spike). Spike is currently sitting under his nightlight all puffed up as a way of showing his displeasure at the disruption of his life. Ms Holly Pants is roaming the basement, hiding, and making funny noises as she prowls through. If I didn't know her better , I'd swear it was a little growl. So nice to have everyone here !

[carolyn d]

saw this in the granny thread and just had to share it here for you Texans...from an East Coaster !!!!(OMG... I COULD SOOOOOOOOO BE POOR FRANK! )


Texas Chili Cook Off


INEXPERIENCED CHILI JUDGE

Notes From An Inexperienced Chili Tester Named FRANK, who was visiting Texas from the East Coast: "Recently, I was honored to be selected as a Judge at a chili cook-off. The original person called in sick at the last Moment and I happened to be standing there at the judge's table asking Directions to the beer wagon, when the call came.

I was assured by the other two judges (Native Texans) that the chili Wouldn't be all that spicy, and besides, they told me I could have free Beer during the tasting. So I accepted."

Here are the scorecards from the event:

__________________________________________________ _______

CHILI # 1 MIKE'S MANIAC MOBSTER MONSTER CHILI

JUDGE ONE: A little too heavy on tomato. Amusing kick.

JUDGE TWO: Nice, smooth tomato flavor. Very mild.

FRANK: Holy ----, what the hell is this stuff? You could remove dried Paint from your driveway. Took me two beers to put the flames out. I hope that's the worst one. These Texans are crazy.

__________________________________________________ _______

CHILI # 2 ARTHUR'S AFTERBURNER CHILI

JUDGE ONE: Smokey, with a hint of pork. Slight Jalapeno tang.

JUDGE TWO: Exciting BBQ flavor, needs more peppers to be taken Seriously.

FRANK: Keep this out of the reach of children I'm not sure what I am Supposed to taste besides pain. I had to wave off two people who wanted to Give me the Heimlich maneuver. They had to rush in more beer when they Saw the look on my face.
__________________________________________________ ________

CHILI # 3 FRED'S FAMOUS BURN DOWN THE BARN CHILI

JUDGE ONE: Excellent firehouse chili! Great kick. Needs more beans.

JUDGE TWO: A beanless chili, a bit salty, good use of peppers.

FRANK: Call the EPA, I've located a uranium spill. My nose feels like I Have been snorting Drano. Everyone knows the routine by now get me more Beer before I ignite. Barmaid pounded me on the back; now my backbone is In the front part of my chest. I'm getting -----faced from all the beer.
__________________________________________________ __________

CHILI # 4 BUBBA'S BLACK MAGIC

JUDGE ONE: Black bean chili with almost no spice. Disappointing.

JUDGE TWO: Hint of lime in the black beans. Good side dish for fish or Other mild foods, not much of a chili.

FRANK: I felt something scraping across my tongue, but was unable to Taste it, is it possible to burnout taste buds? Sally, the barmaid, was Standing behind me with fresh refills; that 300 lb. Bitch is starting to Look HOT, just like this nuclear waste I'm eating. Is chili an Aphrodisiac?

__________________________________________________ _____

CHILI # 5 LINDA'S LEGAL LIP REMOVER

JUDGE ONE: Meaty, strong chili. Cayenne peppers freshly ground, adding Considerable kick. Very Impressive.

JUDGE TWO: Chili using shredded beef, could use more tomato. Must admit The cayenne peppers make a strong statement.

FRANK: My ears are ringing, sweat is pouring off my forehead and I can No longer focus my eyes. I farted and four people behind me needed Paramedics. The contestant seemed offended when I told her that her chili Had given me brain damage, Sally saved my tongue from bleeding by pouring Beer directly on it from a pitcher. I wonder if I'm burning my lips off?
It really pisses me off that the other judges asked me to stop screaming.
Screw those rednecks!
__________________________________________________ ______

CHILI # 6 VERA'S VERY VEGETARIAN VARIETY

JUDGE ONE: Thin yet bold vegetarian variety chili. Good balance of spice And peppers.

JUDGE TWO: The best yet. Aggressive use of peppers, onions, and garlic.
Superb.

FRANK: My intestines are now a straight pipe filled with gaseous, Sulfuric flames. I ---- myself when I farted and I'm worried it will eat Through the chair. No one seems inclined to stand behind me except that Slut Sally. She must be kinkier than I thought. Can't feel my lips Anymore. I need to wipe my ass with a snow cone!
__________________________________________________ _

CHILI # 7 SUSAN'S SCREAMING SENSATION CHILI

JUDGE ONE: A mediocre chili with too much reliance on canned peppers.

JUDGE TWO: Ho Hum, tastes as if the chef literally threw in a can of Chili peppers at the last moment. I should take note that I am worried About Judge Number 3, He appears to be in a bit of distress as he is Cursing uncontrollably.

FRANK: You could put a grenade in my mouth, pull the pin, and I wouldn't Feel a damn thing. I've lost sight in one eye, and the world sounds like It is made of rushing water. My shirt is covered with chili, which slid unnoticed out of my mouth. My pants are full of lava-like ---- to match my damn shirt. At least during the autopsy they'll know what killed me. I've decided to stop breathing; it's too painful. Screw it. I'm not getting any oxygen anyway. If I need air, I'll just suck it in through the 4-inch hole in my stomach.
__________________________________________________ __

CHILI # 8 LESTER'S LAST OF THE RED-HOT LOVER'S CHILI

JUDGE ONE: A perfect ending, this is a nice blend chili, safe for all, not too bold but spicy enough to declare its existence.

JUDGE TWO: This final entry is a good, balanced chili. Neither mild nor hot. Sorry to see that most of it was lost when Judge Number 3 passed out, fell over and pulled the chili pot down on top of himself. Not sure if he's going to make it. Poor Yank, wonder how he'd have reacted to a really hot chili?
***************

[ReneT]

That's funny!

[Christine]

HOLY COW!!! How many pages have you filled up?!

I had a BAD day, my laptop DIED! It will not turn on at all, no lights, no sounds, no nothing!

[Christine]

Hey Chris and gals! I had a ball in the chat last night! Thanks for everything. :)

Hi Shana, welcome to this crazy thread. Don't let these chatterboxes scare you off! :D

[Christine]

Good thing you have Gary to look after you :rolleyes: I'm glad it's feeling better. How is yours, Chris?

doing better until I design, type or use my touch :(

[Christine]

Well, if you think that was sneaking, I would hate to think what doing it out in the open looks like! :lol::lol::lol:



"participials" any one? (and Rene - I hope it's on purpose, 'cause you did it twice!

As for Diagramming sentences, that's not hard and therefore most of us "liked" doing them. Memorizing all those dang rules is another matter. Math - I liked it right up to Geometry. Can you guess why? ....... Yep, all the memorization! Hate it, can't do it, make a really lousy Thespian. Bookkeeping - is apparently in my blood, but I can't say I'm "fond" of it! It just seems to be one of those things I can do in my sleep.

Oh me me me! I LOVE math! I ran out of math classes to take after my Junior year in high school cuz I had taken them all. lol

[Christine]

Well, you'll both be happy to know I'm not getting much done today because this thread has kept me busy all day. :lol: Plus I am having a hard time concentrating on a layout because the roofers are making so much noise. I think I'll do another Quick Click. I have become the Queen of the Quick Click while working on this album. The just work so fabulously when you want to do lots of pages. And Chris makes really cool ones!

pick mine, pick mine! I have lots of cute QC's :D

[Christine]

Oh my gosh, I go to town for 2 hours and look what I come back to!! You are partying without me!!!! Rene, you keep on bugging me, at least you are getting something done. I AM NOT! I have to keep making dumb little changes on this invite, which won't have the parents names on it, by the way. :) :) So I have 1 really dumb question, it is probably SO easy to do, but I've never done it. SO.... how do I resize a photo to a certain size in CS4???

oh me again, I know I know. You can either do it before you bring it onto the invite or my personal favorite way. Make a template the size you want it, then use a clipping mask to crop the photo to the template and then just resize the photo until it fits within the template the way you want it to!

[Christine]

I figured it out on my own! :p :p I just had to look at all the options!!! :think:

ahhhh no wonder you didn't ask me when you saw me IRL

Oh yeah guys the one good thing about my stupid laptop, I was over at Heather's BIL trying to get him to fix it and guess who showed up?!!! I even got to meet her dh whom I have only pestered on Yahoo, saying please get Heather I need her NOW. :lol:

[Christine]

haha, Neaker! I got a pharse coined in Mars' Trivia game when I snuck in and nabbed a point... "you've been Stitched". I thought it was funny. Maybe I can use that if I ever make it to 5000 posts.

Sounds like there's a story behind "Great Helper of Looking Through Hotel Rooms for Missing Items"... do tell!

Rene, please tell me there's nothing wrong with using QC's. I LOVE using QC's. I have several new ones thanks to my daily purchases this week. I don't know what's in that Grab Bag, but I've GOT to have it!!!

oh I do I do, and let me tell you it is chock full of good stuff :)

[Raphne]

ROFLMAO at Carolyn's Chili story. Love it!

[Christine]

Well, since you can't claim 'Scrapper from the Biggest State in the Union' you have to try something! Of course, I think there are many that would agree that it's certainly not the "Best"! :lol:

How about the State with the biggest Ego!

And we all know which State has the BEST designer! :D

[Christine]

oh my goodness I reached the end! That was like a journey in and of itself.

Well keep your fingers and toes crossed, HP said they would fix my lappie for free. I think cuz it is a recall issue. The only problem is they said it would take NINE days. Now let's all count here, who thinks I will get it back before next Friday! uggggggg So now I am debating whether to get a new one and give the old one to my kids since their computer is approximately as old as DIRT and the wireless adapter on it died. That way I would have one for during the crop. Uggggg what to do, what to do. I hate getting too worked up on stuff like this until I have it back fixed, in my hands etc. I don't want them saying, oh we won't fix it cuz of the atmospheric conditions over Mars or some other such nonsense.

OK now where did everyone go?

[debilou]

oh my goodness I reached the end! That was like a journey in and of itself.

Well keep your fingers and toes crossed, HP said they would fix my lappie for free. I think cuz it is a recall issue. The only problem is they said it would take NINE days. Now let's all count here, who thinks I will get it back before next Friday! uggggggg So now I am debating whether to get a new one and give the old one to my kids since their computer is approximately as old as DIRT and the wireless adapter on it died. That way I would have one for during the crop. Uggggg what to do, what to do. I hate getting too worked up on stuff like this until I have it back fixed, in my hands etc. I don't want them saying, oh we won't fix it cuz of the atmospheric conditions over Mars or some other such nonsense.

OK now where did everyone go?

I'm here... sorry about your laptop...

I'll take it when it comes home

I need another laptop...

Get a new more better one Chris... you Deserve it...

[Shana34]

Hey Ladies! Got Little Lucy today and my friend has provided me with a plethora of pics of her kids that I can scrap with! It's a GREAT day! :)

[Christine]

Oh wahoo shana can't wait to see what u do with it! I know u r fairly new to dsp, and we r glad to have you!

[ReneT]

[/COLOR]Oh me me me! I LOVE math! I ran out of math classes to take after my Junior year in high school cuz I had taken them all. lol

Wow! That's a lot of math classes. I guess you would have to like math to be a pharmacist, though, huh?

pick mine, pick mine! I have lots of cute QC's :D

I do! I pick them a lot! Yours are the best ever! And have you noticed how much mileage I have gotten out of the Cerulean series for the cruise album! It's been great!

oh I do I do, and let me tell you it is chock full of good stuff :)

Yay! I can't wait!

And we all know which State has the BEST designer! :D

That would be Utah! How cool would it be Chris if the Red Raiders got to play the Utes in a football playoff game? Could that ever happen? I don't know how all that works. But it would be fun (up until you guys beat our socks off). :rofl:

oh my goodness I reached the end! That was like a journey in and of itself.

Well keep your fingers and toes crossed, HP said they would fix my lappie for free. I think cuz it is a recall issue. The only problem is they said it would take NINE days. Now let's all count here, who thinks I will get it back before next Friday! uggggggg So now I am debating whether to get a new one and give the old one to my kids since their computer is approximately as old as DIRT and the wireless adapter on it died. That way I would have one for during the crop. Uggggg what to do, what to do. I hate getting too worked up on stuff like this until I have it back fixed, in my hands etc. I don't want them saying, oh we won't fix it cuz of the atmospheric conditions over Mars or some other such nonsense.

OK now where did everyone go?

I say get a new one. Fabulous designers need fabulous lappies.

Hey Ladies! Got Little Lucy today and my friend has provided me with a plethora of pics of her kids that I can scrap with! It's a GREAT day! :)

Yay Shana! Can't wait to see! I guess I'll do a layout with my dogs with the pink kit. :D

[carolyn d]

hey rene... how are you doing with your new camera? Are you LOVING it yet or are you liking it with frustrations?? (took me a year to LOVE my old one and I LIKE VERY MUCH my new one but not in love yet. )

[carolyn d]

Oh me me me! I LOVE math! I ran out of math classes to take after my Junior year in high school cuz I had taken them all. lol
LOVED algebra, physics and calculus..
HATED geometry and trig.

[carolyn d]

oh my goodness I reached the end! That was like a journey in and of itself.

Well keep your fingers and toes crossed, HP said they would fix my lappie for free. I think cuz it is a recall issue. The only problem is they said it would take NINE days. Now let's all count here, who thinks I will get it back before next Friday! uggggggg So now I am debating whether to get a new one and give the old one to my kids since their computer is approximately as old as DIRT and the wireless adapter on it died. That way I would have one for during the crop. Uggggg what to do, what to do. I hate getting too worked up on stuff like this until I have it back fixed, in my hands etc. I don't want them saying, oh we won't fix it cuz of the atmospheric conditions over Mars or some other such nonsense.

OK now where did everyone go?

well, you earn income with it... and since it is a work necessity, then spring for the new one. Should always have good tools to produce good product..and to be able to avail yourself of the better technology, graphics etc....( just trying to help you with justifying the expense, ya know. )

[ReneT]

hey rene... how are you doing with your new camera? Are you LOVING it yet or are you liking it with frustrations?? (took me a year to LOVE my old one and I LIKE VERY MUCH my new one but not in love yet. )

I haven't used it a whole lot yet. I took a few pics the other evening and they turned out pretty good. It was raining the other evening, so I thought I would try the F2.8 lens and see how it did in the low light and zoomed. The photos are still a bit grainy, but nothing like they were with the P&S. When we go to Florida on th 24th, I'll really get a chance to try it out and see how it does. We will be going to Sea World and plan on being at the nighttime Shamu show, so that will be an excellent opportunity to see how I will do with it in that lighting situation.

[carolyn d]

by any chance do you have AUTO ISO enabled?? If you do, then the camera will adjust the ISO . If you shut it off, then YOU control the ISO.
If enabled, and in low light, the camera will automatically bump your iso into the higher numbers. Typically, anything above 800 ( depending upon the camera make/model) has a tendency to become "grainy".

[ReneT]

by any chance do you have AUTO ISO enabled?? If you do, then the camera will adjust the ISO . If you shut it off, then YOU control the ISO.
If enabled, and in low light, the camera will automatically bump your iso into the higher numbers. Typically, anything above 800 ( depending upon the camera make/model) has a tendency to become "grainy".

Yes, it is auto ISO right now. I wanted to get used to the camera before worrying about ISO's. If I decrease the ISO to below 800 will there still be enough light in the evening and say, at the nighttime Shamu show?

[carolyn d]

This is at ISO 400, f/5, 1/2 sec. at 100 mm .
I am using a 36 mm extension tube and the same lens you have.. the 50-135 f/2.8. No flash just very diffused light from a window about 8 feet from the subject.

If I had the camera set to AUTO ISO, it would have been well over 1600. I just went back into the room to check. But using MY selection for ISO, the shutter time was much longer (1/2 sec) which introduces less grain over the longer exposure time.

http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j237/mamamolar/DSC_0016.jpg

[ReneT]

This is at ISO 400, f/5, 1/2 sec. at 100 mm .
I am using a 36 mm extension tube and the same lens you have.. the 50-135 f/2.8. No flash just very diffused light from a window about 8 feet from the subject.

If I had the camera set to AUTO ISO, it would have been well over 1600. I just went back into the room to check. But using MY selection for ISO, the shutter time was much longer (1/2 sec) which introduces less grain over the longer exposure time.

http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j237/mamamolar/DSC_0016.jpg

I looked back at a couple of my photos from the other day. The one that is the most grainy is ISO 800, the other ones are at 125 and they are OK, not perfect due to the fact that they are really zoomed, but much better than the 800. All of them are f/5.6.

[carolyn d]

Yes, it is auto ISO right now. I wanted to get used to the camera before worrying about ISO's. If I decrease the ISO to below 800 will there still be enough light in the evening and say, at the nighttime Shamu show?

i can't answer that question because neither of us know how much actual light you will have at the show ! ISO is how you tell the camera how sensitive to light you want the sensor to be. When you used to buy film for your camera, you had the same choices of 100,200,400,800 speed film. The higher the number , the more sensitive to ligh the film was. ISO is the digital version of film speed!

If the area is very dark and the stage well lit, then the camera will set the ISO high . Or it may fire the flash. On board flashes are only good up to about 15 feet, so won't do much good lighting the stage area.

My suggeston is to roam up towards the stage area and take your shots... or take them from your seat and just grin and bear the grain.

My number 1 rule: get the shot you want however you can get it ! I would rather deal with some grain than to miss the memory or the MOMENT !

[carolyn d]

I looked back at a couple of my photos from the other day. The one that is the most grainy is ISO 800, the other ones are at 125 and they are OK, not perfect due to the fact that they are really zoomed, but much better than the 800. All of them are f/5.6.


hmmmmmmmmmmmmmm... zooming should have no effect on the graininess. But at iso 125, it COULD be a bit of camera shake... what was the shutter speed at the iso 125 shots? If your shutter speed was below 1/200 sec, then it might just be some camera blur.

A rule of thumb for handheld shots is to not let your shutter speed fall below the inverse of the longest focal length of the lens...

EXAMPLE: 50-135 lens---shutter speed not slower than 1/135 ( or the closest to that your camera has)
18-55 lens--- shutter speed not slower than 1/55 ( which would be 1/60 sec for your camera. )

[ReneT]

hmmmmmmmmmmmmmm... zooming should have no effect on the graininess. But at iso 125, it COULD be a bit of camera shake... what was the shutter speed at the iso 125 shots? If your shutter speed was below 1/200 sec, then it might just be some camera blur.

A rule of thumb for handheld shots is to not let your shutter speed fall below the inverse of the longest focal length of the lens...

EXAMPLE: 50-135 lens---shutter speed not slower than 1/135 ( or the closest to that your camera has)
18-55 lens--- shutter speed not slower than 1/55 ( which would be 1/60 sec for your camera. )

They are 1/125. You know what, on one of them, I realized what I was perceiving as graininess is actually rain. :rolleyes:

[carolyn d]

They are 1/125. You know what, on one of them, I realized what I was perceiving as graininess is actually rain. :rolleyes:

OH LORD you are a hoot !
That must be an awfully neat looking shot tho !
Your camra has an ISO of 125??? I've never seen that before. Not that I am totally familar with iso's on every camera... how cool is that ?

[ReneT]

This one is f/5.6, ISO 800, 1/500sec:



http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=2177&d=1249153135

Sorry it's so big. What am I doing wrong?

[ReneT]

OH LORD you are a hoot !
That must be an awfully neat looking shot tho !
Your camra has an ISO of 125??? I've never seen that before. Not that I am totally familar with iso's on every camera... how cool is that ?

On the properties of the photo it says "ISO Speed Rating 125". That's what it means, right?

[carolyn d]

On the properties of the photo it says "ISO Speed Rating 125". That's what it means, right?

yes.. I wasn't doubting you at all.. it's just I've never seen an iso 125... but perhaps that's because I'M NOT A PRO :think::think:or because I never use auto iso...:love2::love2: Who knows, my cameras probably have had the capacity, but I've never known!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:no::no:

[ReneT]

So is the problem with the photo camera shake, ISO or rain?

[carolyn d]

This one is f/5.6, ISO 800, 1/500sec:



http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=2177&d=1249153135

Sorry it's so big. What am I doing wrong?

No idea... i sent mine big so you could more easily see the grain.
what kind of bird is that? It must be awfully big !
I would say rain ! it's directional.. you can see the direction the rain is falling in.
GRAIN would look like splotches.

[debilou]

Rene,

everything is BIGGER in Texas, Remember!

[ReneT]

Rene,

everything is BIGGER in Texas, Remember!


:rofl::rofl::rofl:

[debilou]

Is it a raw file, Rene, or a .jpg

[ReneT]

No idea... i sent mine big so you could more easily see the grain.
what kind of bird is that? It must be awfully big !
I would say rain ! it's directional.. you can see the direction the rain is falling in.
GRAIN would look like splotches.

It's a robin.