Chatting with Gundi

[PQ]

Oh, Rene! Where are you?

Chris, work? Blech!

Linda, get that guy in gear and head out! (And pick me up on the way, 'cause that's the only plan by which I would ever get there! :()

Pick me up too! I wanna play!

[stitchmich]

me too!! is north carolina on the way to alaska? :lol:

[wardlw]

I know- I will just leave hubby at home and stop and pick all of you up. Alaska would never be the same again. And if N.C. Isn't on the way we will just plan a route that it is. LOL! Get your bags packed, gals!

[addicted]

I want in on the Alaska trip. :) I know I could talk dh into going if it involves hunting! I'd just come back with lots of pics of a dead animal. :annoyed: Maybe that's why we haven't been yet.

Oh Rene, how did the vet go????

I wanted to go take some new pics of the kids this morning, but I think we will have to do it tomorrow. Too much stuff (nothing worth while like scrapping) going on today. Hope you all have a great day and LISA and CAROLYN, you are having too much fun!! Oh wait, you can NEVER have too much fun!!

[GrandmaCrys]

I know- I will just leave hubby at home and stop and pick all of you up. Alaska would never be the same again. And if N.C. Isn't on the way we will just plan a route that it is. LOL! Get your bags packed, gals!

Now this sounds like MY kind of trip! I am so ready!! :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

I want in on the Alaska trip. :) I know I could talk dh into going if it involves hunting! I'd just come back with lots of pics of a dead animal. :annoyed: Maybe that's why we haven't been yet.

Heather, are our DH's brothers? :yikes: :yikes: :yikes: Dead animals? That's basically the only thing my hubby's interested in; :annoyed: :annoyed:well, except for fishing and gardening! :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

Oh Rene, how did the vet go????

That's what I've been wondering! :confused:

I wanted to go take some new pics of the kids this morning, but I think we will have to do it tomorrow. Too much stuff (nothing worth while like scrapping) going on today. Hope you all have a great day and LISA and CAROLYN, you are having too much fun!! Oh wait, you can NEVER have too much fun!!

Yeah, just ask Daryle Singletary!

[stitchmich]

WOOHOO! Road Trip!!! Wouldn't it be fun?!?! :yahoo::yahoo::yahoo:

Okay, I'm worried about Rene and her dog. It's not like her to leave us for so long.:hug:

[idtwinmom]

My husband and I had a trip to Alaska planned two years ago but had to cancel because of a family emergency. ( Sorry my computor was threatning to shut down and install some updates). Now to go on with my story. We just never made any plans after that. We are retired and planned on driving from Ohio. We have a 35ft fithwheel but bought a small pick-up camper to use for the trip. We were going to ferry either up or down (decsion to be made when we got there.) I was sooo looking forward to the trip and hope to do it next year. By the way the pick-up camper has not been used.

Linda - don't just plan the ferry "when you get there"! Reservations are a must as there are very few that have room for both people and a vehicle. When they canceled ours they said they "might get us on the one on Saturday" but only us, no way to get the vehicle on. Well, that being 4 days further on the trip and having to get the car to Alaska too that wasn't going to happen! You absolutely have to have reservations and best if at least 3 months prior to the season beginning (in May). Oh, that means make reservations for any summer ferry travel by February to March (March to early April did work for us, but barely).

But do bring everybody and I will make sure you see some of the sights. We are even learning the ones not worth going to any more with Carolyn's visit.

And for those with husbands that want to fish, they can do that right here in Anchorage. No need to go to any "wilderness" to find that! :lol:

[ReneT]

Here I am!!!!! I've just been super busy the last couple of days with bookkeeping, laundry, housecleaning, etc.

The vet said all of Doxie's bloodwork is still not normal, but it's "more normal than it was" so he's not as concerned any more. I take her in first thing in the morning for him to get a morning urine sample to run some endocrinology tests on and see if he finds anything there. If not, we just wait and see. So, yay for no hepatitis or liver cancer! :yippee::yippee:

I want to go to Alaska too!!! And I would love to see a moose!! Those would have been some awesome photos, huh?

[idtwinmom]

Moose are much more majestic than most people realize. I don't think I will ever see the photo that really shows just how big even a female moose is. I may have shots of the full size male that was at the zoo, but haven't downloaded photo's yet, so here is Carolyn's just so you can dream of meeting one yourselves. :lol:

BTW - I'm a little jealous, Kristie, as the kids still have not seen one in the wild!

http://i451.photobucket.com/albums/qq231/idtwinmom/moose.jpg

[Christine]

me too me too! I want to go to Alaska and my dh is dying to go back.

[ReneT]

A DSP slumber party, that's what we need!

[addicted]

Where has everybody gone? I am going to have to miss the chat tonight, :cry: there is a pool party tonight the girls are going to, so I get to go watch. I'm totally bummed!!
I went to take pics of my kiddos today and only used......... the manual setting! :yahoo: :yahoo: I am so proud of myself, I think I'm understanding it. :tup: Then I came home and used a bunch of Robyn's actions on them and they look fantastic!! You don't even know how excited I am.
I have a question though. I was using my PS and was using the brush, did something else, came back to the brush and now it's just the pin dot. It won't go big. What did I do?
Hope you are all busy having fun!!

[GrandmaCrys]

Heather, that happened to me once. :doh: I'm pretty sure after trying everything else, Chris had me shut down PS and open back up, at which time it worked just fine! :D (First make sure you didn't accidentally hit your caps lock!)

[GrandmaCrys]

And I don't know where everyone is; well, except for Carolyn being in Alaska and Rene being busy *living life*! :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

[stitchmich]

Here I am!!!!! I've just been super busy the last couple of days with bookkeeping, laundry, housecleaning, etc.

The vet said all of Doxie's bloodwork is still not normal, but it's "more normal than it was" so he's not as concerned any more. I take her in first thing in the morning for him to get a morning urine sample to run some endocrinology tests on and see if he finds anything there. If not, we just wait and see. So, yay for no hepatitis or liver cancer!


Sorry you're so busy, but happy that Doxie's blood work was better this week.

Moose are much more majestic than most people realize. I don't think I will ever see the photo that really shows just how big even a female moose is. I may have shots of the full size male that was at the zoo, but haven't downloaded photo's yet, so here is Carolyn's just so you can dream of meeting one yourselves. :lol:


WOWSERS! Nice picture. I've always imagined a moose would be much more impresive in person.

Where has everybody gone? I am going to have to miss the chat tonight, :cry: there is a pool party tonight the girls are going to, so I get to go watch. I'm totally bummed!!
I went to take pics of my kiddos today and only used......... the manual setting! :yahoo: :yahoo: I am so proud of myself, I think I'm understanding it. :tup: Then I came home and used a bunch of Robyn's actions on them and they look fantastic!! You don't even know how excited I am.


WOOHOO!!! :yahoo::yahoo: you go girl!! I know how to use manual (mostly) but I always chicken out if I'm taking more than a few pictures. I am impressed!!:tup::tup:

Can someone explain to me why it is so hard to say the word "no"? Such a simple little word, why can't I use it? It takes so much more energy to say "yes, I can help you with that". So tomorrow I am going to the middle school to help out with orientation thingy, when I should be home altering these band uniforms, which still aren't done. Or I could be in the shop working because I have a load of work coming next week. OR maybe I might have time to do some scrapping!! Ugh! Okay sorry about that, I just had to vent. :p I'm all better now :lol:

[suvgal]

Can someone explain to me why it is so hard to say the word "no"? Such a simple little word, why can't I use it? It takes so much more energy to say "yes, I can help you with that". So tomorrow I am going to the middle school to help out with orientation thingy, when I should be home altering these band uniforms, which still aren't done. Or I could be in the shop working because I have a load of work coming next week. OR maybe I might have time to do some scrapping!! Ugh! Okay sorry about that, I just had to vent. :p I'm all better now :lol:[/QUOTE]

*** I once had the problem of not being able to say NO and I talked with my pastor as I was so overwhelmed. We talked and he told me that after the first NO it gets easier. So I decided to take his advice the next time I was asked to do something....guess what....I got a call to teach religious classes and I actually said NO.(I couldn't believe I did it)

[Christine]

Can someone explain to me why it is so hard to say the word "no"? Such a simple little word, why can't I use it? It takes so much more energy to say "yes, I can help you with that". So tomorrow I am going to the middle school to help out with orientation thingy, when I should be home altering these band uniforms, which still aren't done. Or I could be in the shop working because I have a load of work coming next week. OR maybe I might have time to do some scrapping!! Ugh! Okay sorry about that, I just had to vent. :p I'm all better now :lol:

*** I once had the problem of not being able to say NO and I talked with my pastor as I was so overwhelmed. We talked and he told me that after the first NO it gets easier. So I decided to take his advice the next time I was asked to do something....guess what....I got a call to teach religious classes and I actually said NO.(I couldn't believe I did it)[/QUOTE]

LOL was it the same pastor? :D

[Christine]

Wow my august is CRAZY! Do you know I have a huge family reunion for 4 days this w/e, our anniversary NEXT w/e, still catching up from Adobe, AND then school starts!

So I got both my laptop and dh's desktop back yesterday and today. Even installed the RAM into the laptop, which made me really nervous cuz right after I looked at the RAM to see what kind to get was when it crashed. But everyone said it was just a coincidence and so I went for it. Yay guess what?! It worked! I now have THREE computers in my office/cave. Yes I am such a geek. LOL

[Christine]

oh and even better, I am now officially done with my continuing education for this cycle! Wahoooooo!

[suvgal]

*** I once had the problem of not being able to say NO and I talked with my pastor as I was so overwhelmed. We talked and he told me that after the first NO it gets easier. So I decided to take his advice the next time I was asked to do something....guess what....I got a call to teach religious classes and I actually said NO.(I couldn't believe I did it)

LOL was it the same pastor? :D[/QUOTE]

His secretary ..... don't think he knew about it but it has really helped me to say NO now.

[stitchmich]

*** I once had the problem of not being able to say NO and I talked with my pastor as I was so overwhelmed. We talked and he told me that after the first NO it gets easier. So I decided to take his advice the next time I was asked to do something....guess what....I got a call to teach religious classes and I actually said NO.(I couldn't believe I did it)

Good story! Okay, now I'm ready for someone to ask me to do something so I can say no! :lol:

Wow my august is CRAZY! Do you know I have a huge family reunion for 4 days this w/e, our anniversary NEXT w/e, still catching up from Adobe, AND then school starts!

So I got both my laptop and dh's desktop back yesterday and today. Even installed the RAM into the laptop, which made me really nervous cuz right after I looked at the RAM to see what kind to get was when it crashed. But everyone said it was just a coincidence and so I went for it. Yay guess what?! It worked! I now have THREE computers in my office/cave. Yes I am such a geek. LOL

Three computers is awesome, your geekness! Glad to hear you are fully recovered from the crash. Yikes, you have some busy weeks ahead but sounds like some fun stuff in there. Enjoy it.

[ReneT]

Hi everyone. I'm having DSP/Gundi thread withdrawals from not being around much this week. I spent the afternoon with DS and my DMIL. Drew had a job interview and had lost his truck keys, so I told him since I was going to be at my MIL's house which was a block from his interview, that I could take him, but he would have to go with me to my MIL's house, so he did that, then he had to go take a drug test for the job (so I'm thinking that's a good sign that he might have the job since I figure they wouldn't pay for a drug test if they weren't thinking about hiring him). So at my MIL's house she gave me 2 boxes and 2 sacks full of old family photos of Gary when he was growing up. I may have told you that I'm making him a childhood scrap album for a surprise for Christmas. Then I told Drew we would go to his apartment and I was sure I could find his keys. He was skeptical since he says he's "turned the apartment upside down". I walked in and found them in the first minute I was there. Then Gary said he wanted to go to the driving range and hit some balls, so I grabbed my camera and Drew said he wanted to go, so we went out to the driving range. Gary showed Drew how to hit some balls and I took photos. It was a really great evening. Sorry I missed the chat Chris, but I had such a great evening with my guys. Times like that are few and far between with all the issues with Drew, so I have to take them when I can get them.

Michelle, I don't have a problem saying no any more. I used to when I was younger. I mostly only have a problem saying it to my kids and hubby now, but I think maybe that's normal.

Heather, I saw those photos on FB, they looked AWESOME! What action did you run on that one of your son my the brick wall? I wish I could run actions in PSE6, and then I would get Robyn's actions, but I can't I don't think.

Doxie's urine test was normal today, so the vet says although he's not upset she's better, he is frustrated to not know what was going on with her. But YAY NO CANCER!!! So we just watch her to make sure her excessive drinking levels out a bit and she doesn't start having other issues. With no children at home full time, my dogs have become my children, so I'm not ready for anything to be wrong with her.

Sorry I'm so longwinded, just trying to catch up. :D

[Christine]

LOL was it the same pastor? :D

His secretary ..... don't think he knew about it but it has really helped me to say NO now.[/QUOTE]

lol somehow someone is putting words in my mouth! LOL

[Christine]

Hi everyone. I'm having DSP/Gundi thread withdrawals from not being around much this week. I spent the afternoon with DS and my DMIL. Drew had a job interview and had lost his truck keys, so I told him since I was going to be at my MIL's house which was a block from his interview, that I could take him, but he would have to go with me to my MIL's house, so he did that, then he had to go take a drug test for the job (so I'm thinking that's a good sign that he might have the job since I figure they wouldn't pay for a drug test if they weren't thinking about hiring him). So at my MIL's house she gave me 2 boxes and 2 sacks full of old family photos of Gary when he was growing up. I may have told you that I'm making him a childhood scrap album for a surprise for Christmas. Then I told Drew we would go to his apartment and I was sure I could find his keys. He was skeptical since he says he's "turned the apartment upside down". I walked in and found them in the first minute I was there. Then Gary said he wanted to go to the driving range and hit some balls, so I grabbed my camera and Drew said he wanted to go, so we went out to the driving range. Gary showed Drew how to hit some balls and I took photos. It was a really great evening. Sorry I missed the chat Chris, but I had such a great evening with my guys. Times like that are few and far between with all the issues with Drew, so I have to take them when I can get them.

Michelle, I don't have a problem saying no any more. I used to when I was younger. I mostly only have a problem saying it to my kids and hubby now, but I think maybe that's normal.

Heather, I saw those photos on FB, they looked AWESOME! What action did you run on that one of your son my the brick wall? I wish I could run actions in PSE6, and then I would get Robyn's actions, but I can't I don't think.

Doxie's urine test was normal today, so the vet says although he's not upset she's better, he is frustrated to not know what was going on with her. But YAY NO CANCER!!! So we just watch her to make sure her excessive drinking levels out a bit and she doesn't start having other issues. With no children at home full time, my dogs have become my children, so I'm not ready for anything to be wrong with her.

Sorry I'm so longwinded, just trying to catch up. :D

Wahooo rene! that does sound fun and like you say, you have to snag those opportunities when you have the chance. I was asking the other folks if they had barred you from the chat room so you wouldn't walk off w/ the random prize again. Must have worked cuz Stitchie got it this time. :D

[Christine]

Sheesh, I guess I have been hoarding LOs, finally got around to posting tonight and had a bunch! Since I don't have a challenge to post them in, I will show you guys so at least someone sees them before they go zipping by. LOL

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/../gallery/data/6096/thumbs/The-Project-gundi.jpg (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/../gallery/showphoto.php?photo=329614&ppuser=62565)
The Project (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/../gallery/showphoto.php?photo=329614&cat=500&ppuser=62565)

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/../gallery/data/6096/thumbs/YouRockMyWorldGundi.jpg (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/../gallery/showphoto.php?photo=329612&ppuser=62565)
You Rock My World (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/../gallery/showphoto.php?photo=329612&cat=500&ppuser=62565)

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/../gallery/data/6096/thumbs/73_K_RyleesAcres_01.jpg (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/../gallery/showphoto.php?photo=329611&ppuser=62565)
Rylees Acres (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/../gallery/showphoto.php?photo=329611&cat=500&ppuser=62565)

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/../gallery/data/6096/thumbs/73_T_ThroughTheArchway_01.jpg (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/../gallery/showphoto.php?photo=329606&ppuser=62565)
Bells Canyon - Both Pages (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/../gallery/showphoto.php?photo=329606&cat=500&ppuser=62565)

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/../gallery/data/6096/thumbs/BellsCanyon_left_gundi.jpg (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/../gallery/showphoto.php?photo=329607&ppuser=62565)
Bells Canyon - Left Page (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/../gallery/showphoto.php?photo=329607&cat=500&ppuser=62565)

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/../gallery/data/6096/thumbs/BellsCanyon_right_gundi.jpg (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/../gallery/showphoto.php?photo=329608&ppuser=62565)
Bells Canyon - Right Page (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/../gallery/showphoto.php?photo=329608&cat=500&ppuser=62565)

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/../gallery/data/6096/thumbs/73_T_InTheBackground_01.jpg (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/../gallery/showphoto.php?photo=329605&ppuser=62565)
Adobe Crop (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/../gallery/showphoto.php?photo=329605&cat=500&ppuser=62565)

[ReneT]

Wahooo rene! that does sound fun and like you say, you have to snag those opportunities when you have the chance. I was asking the other folks if they had barred you from the chat room so you wouldn't walk off w/ the random prize again. Must have worked cuz Stitchie got it this time. :D

:rofl::rofl: Yay Michelle!

[addicted]

Stitch, you can do it!!! If I cheer you on then maybe I will be able to say NO :)

Rene, it was one of Robyns, I think. I bought another set from another site that I like also, but Iuse Robyns the most. So glad you had a great day with your guys. My guy is leaving tomorrow for hunting so I won't see him til next week sometime:(

So Chris, when I come to your house again, I won't have to bring a computer?! I guess you are too busy for Liberty Park?? Gee, can't you slow down a bit!

[Christine]

I am still trying to work in Liberty Park, Heather, and hey we should hike Bells Canyon too! It is just south of Little Cottonwood Canyon, so definitely not too far!

[stitchmich]

Hi everyone. I'm having DSP/Gundi thread withdrawals from not being around much this week. I spent the afternoon with DS and my DMIL. Drew had a job interview and had lost his truck keys, so I told him since I was going to be at my MIL's house which was a block from his interview, that I could take him, but he would have to go with me to my MIL's house, so he did that, then he had to go take a drug test for the job (so I'm thinking that's a good sign that he might have the job since I figure they wouldn't pay for a drug test if they weren't thinking about hiring him). So at my MIL's house she gave me 2 boxes and 2 sacks full of old family photos of Gary when he was growing up. I may have told you that I'm making him a childhood scrap album for a surprise for Christmas. Then I told Drew we would go to his apartment and I was sure I could find his keys. He was skeptical since he says he's "turned the apartment upside down". I walked in and found them in the first minute I was there. Then Gary said he wanted to go to the driving range and hit some balls, so I grabbed my camera and Drew said he wanted to go, so we went out to the driving range. Gary showed Drew how to hit some balls and I took photos. It was a really great evening. Sorry I missed the chat Chris, but I had such a great evening with my guys. Times like that are few and far between with all the issues with Drew, so I have to take them when I can get them.

That's a lot of photos!! It will be so cool to put together an album for him. I'm happy to here good news about Drew. I hope he gets the job. Sounds like you had a really good night. Hey, don't worry about being at the chat. I won the random draw in you absence, yay!:lol:


Michelle, I don't have a problem saying no any more. I used to when I was younger. I mostly only have a problem saying it to my kids and hubby now, but I think maybe that's normal.

Yeah, I'm just an idiot. I know better, I just can't control myself.


Heather, I saw those photos on FB, they looked AWESOME! What action did you run on that one of your son my the brick wall? I wish I could run actions in PSE6, and then I would get Robyn's actions, but I can't I don't think.

I can't use actions either because I use PSP. I sure wish I could!

Doxie's urine test was normal today, so the vet says although he's not upset she's better, he is frustrated to not know what was going on with her. But YAY NO CANCER!!! So we just watch her to make sure her excessive drinking levels out a bit and she doesn't start having other issues. With no children at home full time, my dogs have become my children, so I'm not ready for anything to be wrong with her.

Great news! Get better, Doxie!

Sorry I'm so longwinded, just trying to catch up. :D


wait, is there something wrong with longwinded??:rofl::rofl::rofl:

[GrandmaCrys]

Oh, I personally just love longwinded! :D

Rene, hooray for the pics and the wonderful evening with your guys! :hug: :hug:

Chris, you're tiring me out; please slow down! ;) (And I saw ALL your awesome layouts before they flew by!)

Stitchie, congrats on the win last night; now you must practice saying "NO" and "NO!!" and "NO WAY" and "SORRY, BUT NO" and "NOPE, NOT THIS TIME" and my personal favorite "NO CAN DO, BUCKO!"

Now, since you cannot refuse me, get started!!! :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

:cry: :cry: :cry: I wanna go to Chris's house. :cry: :cry: :cry:

A very dear friend of mine, sands, (you may have heard of her! ;)) sent me a photography book. AND - I'm actually reading it! AND I really learned something right off the bat. METERING! I never had a clue! :o

On our visit last week to see the grands, I did shoot a lot in manual, playing with shutter speed and aperature. But, I gotta admit, so far when three little boys are running by, AUTO is a seductive *siren* calling my name! :eek: :eek: :eek:

[stitchmich]

Thanks, Crys and you did a great job scorekeeping last night. :D Yay for you on working in manual. I know exactly what you mean about the seduction of "auto" :lol: Sands is such an excellent photographer.

NO WAY, Not a chance! yeah, that felt good. Ask me to do something for you Crys and I practice on you. :rofl:

[>>aruaL<<]

I had fun chatting with you all last night!

[stitchmich]

I had fun chatting with you all last night!

It was fun! Glad you were there. You were a winner too, right?

[addicted]

Crys, what book did sands give you? I just learned about metering last week, I had NO idea. I always wondered what that things was for. :rofl:

[idtwinmom]

Wow, one day away and I had a half hours reading. Carolyn is still off on her adventure. Seems she actually made it into Denali park and is now headed south with the gang from the hostel where she is staying.

Sorry I missed the chat, sounds like it was a good one, but I'm afraid I slept through it. I had one of my bad nights that led to a very bad day yesterday with one of my all day headaches. So as soon as DH was through the door, I was out!

Rene - glad Doxie is well and what good news about Drew! Hope it all goes well.

[>>aruaL<<]

It was fun! Glad you were there. You were a winner too, right?

Yup! But not because I was smart or fast.... LOL! Totally random.
You ladies are really fast at that game. Some moments I just sat there laughing (out loud,too!), it was a blast!

Back to being a zero .....

:-)

[stitchmich]

Yup! But not because I was smart or fast.... LOL! Totally random.
You ladies are really fast at that game. Some moments I just sat there laughing (out loud,too!), it was a blast!

Back to being a zero .....

:-)

:lol::lol: I sure wasn't fast! My win was totally random too!

[Shana34]

I think I fell asleep at the keyboard last night. I had a ball though! You ladies are a riot!

[GrandmaCrys]

Thanks, Crys and you did a great job scorekeeping last night. :D Yay for you on working in manual. I know exactly what you mean about the seduction of "auto" :lol: Sands is such an excellent photographer.

NO WAY, Not a chance! yeah, that felt good. Ask me to do something for you Crys and I practice on you. :rofl:

OK, figures I'm the one to take the brunt of the lesson! :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

Crys, what book did sands give you? I just learned about metering last week, I had NO idea. I always wondered what that things was for. :rofl:

"Understand Exposure Revised Version" by Bryan Peterson.

One of my biggest problems is my age. To mess with settings on my camera, I must wear my reading glasses to see. However, when actually taking a shot, I have to take my glasses off to read the line of info in the viewfinder. Off...on...off...on - gets rather obnoxious! :annoyed: :annoyed: :annoyed:

You know, when I first got my camera, I really did try to read the manual, front to back. But, it's so *dry* and referencing here there, back and forth and everywhere. That manual, side by side with the photography book is making a lot more sense. :D

[GrandmaCrys]

It was nice meeting both you, Shana, and auraL - just remember I've got both your scores still sitting on my desktop! ;)

[ReneT]

Yay for random! That's how I win usually!

Michelle, let's practice: Can you come clean my house so I can scrap?

Thanks everyone for the well wishes for my sweet fur baby.

GOOD NEWS ALERT!!!!!!!!!!! TRY NOT TO FAINT!!!!
DREW GOT THE JOB!!!!! WOOT WOOT!!!!

He starts on Monday! He's also moving in with a friend of his in the same apartment complex, so his rent will be $150 less a month, and he's always really opposed to imposing upon his friends, so I'm hoping that will make him keep this job so he can pay his friend rent. I'm sure I'm wishful thinking, but a mom can dream, right?

[ReneT]

Man, sounds like I missed a fun chat! :cry:

[stitchmich]

Michelle, let's practice: Can you come clean my house so I can scrap?


No way, Jose!!! How was that? :D

Congrats to Drew on the new job and apartment. Sounds like he is moving in the right direction. And congrats to you too Rene... because you held your ground and stopped bailing him out, he's learning to take care of his own problems. All that tough love is working. :hug:

[idtwinmom]

It was nice meeting both you, Shana, and auraL - just remember I've got both your scores still sitting on my desktop! ;)

Guys, I think I would take that as a warning! :rofl::rofl::rofl:

[idtwinmom]

Yay for random! That's how I win usually!

Michelle, let's practice: Can you come clean my house so I can scrap?

Thanks everyone for the well wishes for my sweet fur baby.

GOOD NEWS ALERT!!!!!!!!!!! TRY NOT TO FAINT!!!!
DREW GOT THE JOB!!!!! WOOT WOOT!!!!

He starts on Monday! He's also moving in with a friend of his in the same apartment complex, so his rent will be $150 less a month, and he's always really opposed to imposing upon his friends, so I'm hoping that will make him keep this job so he can pay his friend rent. I'm sure I'm wishful thinking, but a mom can dream, right?

WooHoo!!!!!!!!!! :yahoo::yahoo::yahoo:

Yeah! I'm so happy for both you and him!!!!!

[idtwinmom]

No way, Jose!!! How was that? :D
And sticking to your ground may just work too! Now, how about coming and helping me unpack!

Congrats to Drew on the new job and apartment. Sounds like he is moving in the right direction. And congrats to you too Rene... because you held your ground and stopped bailing him out, he's learning to take care of his own problems. All that tough love is working. :hug:

(hey, at least you would get to see some of Alaska! :lol::lol::lol:

[>>aruaL<<]

Now Rene, can you teach my mom how to do tough love? She needs a lesson in it, and fasssst. She is way soft on one of my brothers!

[ReneT]

No way, Jose!!! How was that? :D

Congrats to Drew on the new job and apartment. Sounds like he is moving in the right direction. And congrats to you too Rene... because you held your ground and stopped bailing him out, he's learning to take care of his own problems. All that tough love is working. :hug:

Good work Michelle, but you could have said "yes" just one more time for old time's sake! :rofl::rofl:

[ReneT]

Now Rene, can you teach my mom how to do tough love? She needs a lesson in it, and fasssst. She is way soft on one of my brothers!

I can talk about tough love all day long till the cows come home, it's just a lot easier said than done. Too many emotions involved. :rolleyes: What is it with these boys?

On a side note, he must have finally realized I was serious because even though his electricity had been turned off a week and 1/2 ago, I didn't find out about it until yesterday when I went to his apartment to find his keys. So, yay, he didn't ask me to pay it to get it turned back on, and has been sleeping in the apartment with no electricity and it's 95 to over 100 degrees here every day.

[addicted]

[B]"Understand Exposure Revised Version" by Bryan Peterson.
OH MY GOSH, I went to a lady's house today to talk to her about photography. Well she suggested this book so I went and bought it. How funny is that, I knew I'd probably go buy it once you told me the name, but I just did! :rofl: :rofl:

GOOD NEWS ALERT!!!!!!!!!!! TRY NOT TO FAINTDREW GOT THE JOB!!!!! WOOT WOOT!!!!
:yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo: :party: :party: :party: :party:

I can talk about tough love all day long till the cows come home, it's just a lot easier said than done. Too many emotions involved. :rolleyes: What is it with these boys?

On a side note, he must have finally realized I was serious because even though his electricity had been turned off a week and 1/2 ago, I didn't find out about it until yesterday when I went to his apartment to find his keys. So, yay, he didn't ask me to pay it to get it turned back on, and has been sleeping in the apartment with no electricity and it's 95 to over 100 degrees here every day.

See, it's working! Just a bit longer and maybe you won't have to deal with so mush!!

[stitchmich]

(hey, at least you would get to see some of Alaska! :lol::lol::lol:

hmmm... I could actually say yes to helping you unpack... if you'd buy me round trip plane tickets to do it. Probably a deal breaker though, huh?

[stitchmich]

Good work Michelle, but you could have said "yes" just one more time for old time's sake! :rofl::rofl:

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

[stitchmich]

I can talk about tough love all day long till the cows come home, it's just a lot easier said than done. Too many emotions involved. :rolleyes: What is it with these boys?

On a side note, he must have finally realized I was serious because even though his electricity had been turned off a week and 1/2 ago, I didn't find out about it until yesterday when I went to his apartment to find his keys. So, yay, he didn't ask me to pay it to get it turned back on, and has been sleeping in the apartment with no electricity and it's 95 to over 100 degrees here every day.

Well if tough love was easier, it wouldn't be tough... right? :lol::lol::lol: Seriously though, ya done good, girl!

Oh hey, I'm glad ya'll brought up that photography book. I have that one too and forgot about it. I'll have to go find that and get back to it.

[idtwinmom]

hmmm... I could actually say yes to helping you unpack... if you'd buy me round trip plane tickets to do it. Probably a deal breaker though, huh?

Well, yeah! If I could afford to pay for you to come, I could pay for my Mom to come, and that's not gonna happen soon!

[ReneT]

It amazes me how a good day can turn so sour so fast. I went from being excited that Drew got a job to feeling almost as bad as I can feel as a mom. I don't really want to go into here on the internet, but suffice it to say things are not good. For the last 3 hours I have been dealing with stuff with this child again. And it's not going to be resolved anytime soon. He's stressed out, I'm stressed out, Gary is stressed out. Fun times. I just want to sit down and cry. Anyway, we need your prayers right now. Thanks guys.

[idtwinmom]

Hang in there Rene! I'm sure you will find the right answers! Prayers are with you all!

[addicted]

Rene I'm really sorry. Wish I could help out somehow. You'll be in my prayers!

[stitchmich]

Oh Rene, I'm so sorry. You are in my prayers.

[ReneT]

Thanks guys. You don't know what your support means to me. Funny how you can feel close to and support from people you've never met, huh? I'm up after no sleep all night. I wish I lived close to the Starbucks. I'm leaving here in about 20 minutes to go take care of this stuff to the best of my ability. You know, when you're holding your chubby, happy, smiling 6 month old baby boy in your arms who thinks you are the greatest person in the world, you never really see that one day you may be where we all right now. Gary had about the worst week at work that he's had in years this week, and then on his way home last night at 8:00 I had to tell him Drew's news. So instead of going on date night like we had planned, we were dealing with serious Drew stuff. He had 2 computers crash (thank goodness he had them all backed up) and both of our mail inserter machines crashed, and they worked furiously to get them fixed to get all the jobs out yesterday that had to go out, so he was about at the end of his rope when I dropped a bombshell on him. But like Gary said last night, I guess the Lord does not give you more than you can handle. I'm just wondering what the lesson is in all of this.

OK, I'll quit blubbering now. Sorry, just needed to vent before embarking on today's fun. :D

Chris, we need another poll to vote on so we can all argue and disagree in good fun. :D

[debilou]

Rene, I sent you an email... and you know you always have my prayers... and big hugs!

But, NO NOT ANOTHER Poll!!

Grandma Crys... will come after me again... you won't believe how I had to bribe her last time so I wouldn't have to send cards to ever person on the entire DSP site.. and make treats for them...

Gosh, the things I have to do for her..

and, Then she still won't let me hold baby Teagan... I just can't believe her.

I would be nice to Teagan...

She should know that...

But, no, she still won't let me hold her

And, I even had to tell Crys, super secrets about myself... you can't believe the stuff I have to do for these polls

GUNDI... can you protect me in the next poll... like give me amnesty... PLEASE!!!!

Crys is after me..

[Shana34]

It was nice meeting both you, Shana, and auraL - just remember I've got both your scores still sitting on my desktop! ;)

Uh oh...are you going to rescind our wins? LOL :P It was great meeting you as well and I'm sure we'll see each other more often! :)

Guys, I think I would take that as a warning! :rofl::rofl::rofl:

:rofl: Oh no! Crys can't be that bad....can she? Or do I want to know? :P

It amazes me how a good day can turn so sour so fast. I went from being excited that Drew got a job to feeling almost as bad as I can feel as a mom. I don't really want to go into here on the internet, but suffice it to say things are not good. For the last 3 hours I have been dealing with stuff with this child again. And it's not going to be resolved anytime soon. He's stressed out, I'm stressed out, Gary is stressed out. Fun times. I just want to sit down and cry. Anyway, we need your prayers right now. Thanks guys.

*hugs* Rene my prayers are with you. I hope everything works out.

[carolyn d]

Only today and tomorrow here in Alaska .. My flight out is Sunday 11:45 PM. There is stil so much to see and so little time. The weather the past few days have not been the best. Went on a boat tour of the Kenai Peninsula.. rough seas, gray cloudy skies, rain... the boat pitching...IT WAS A BLAST ! While not the best conditions for using a camera, I did manage to get a shot of a humpbaack whale's tail. Will need to do some editing on THAT one ! Makes me wish I had an 800mm lens! Puffins are very cute little birds and they are so funny to watch fly. Saw some killer whales (0rca). Shooting with a camera wrapped in a plastic bag to protect it from the rain while hanging onto the rails to prevent from falling overboard..................

[Shana34]

Okay ladies. I had a day of fun in the sun...and I come back to you all with a word of advice. Do not listen to your inner child when it says taking part in the bouncy castle at the graduation party is a good idea. Especially if you're totally out of shape and a bigger person. I almost knocked the thing down first off...and secondly...I was winded after a few bounces! LOL It was FUN though! I kept going...I guess I got my exercise for the day! Then my best friend's son cooled me off by doing a cannonball into the pool while I was at the edge taking pictures. Thank GOSH it didn't hurt the camera...but I got a lot of precious pictures to scrap! My friend was laughing because I was a photographing fool! :)

[addicted]

Only today and tomorrow here in Alaska .. My flight out is Sunday 11:45 PM. There is stil so much to see and so little time. The weather the past few days have not been the best. Went on a boat tour of the Kenai Peninsula.. rough seas, gray cloudy skies, rain... the boat pitching...IT WAS A BLAST ! While not the best conditions for using a camera, I did manage to get a shot of a humpbaack whale's tail. Will need to do some editing on THAT one ! Makes me wish I had an 800mm lens! Puffins are very cute little birds and they are so funny to watch fly. Saw some killer whales (0rca). Shooting with a camera wrapped in a plastic bag to protect it from the rain while hanging onto the rails to prevent from falling overboard..................

I'm so glad you have had a great time and totally jealous you got to see a whale! :tup: Can't wait to see the edited photo.

Okay ladies. I had a day of fun in the sun...and I come back to you all with a word of advice. Do not listen to your inner child when it says taking part in the bouncy castle at the graduation party is a good idea. Especially if you're totally out of shape and a bigger person. I almost knocked the thing down first off...and secondly...I was winded after a few bounces! LOL It was FUN though! I kept going...I guess I got my exercise for the day! Then my best friend's son cooled me off by doing a cannonball into the pool while I was at the edge taking pictures. Thank GOSH it didn't hurt the camera...but I got a lot of precious pictures to scrap! My friend was laughing because I was a photographing fool! :)

:rofl::rofl::rofl: This had me laughing so hard! I might have to go try one of those things, sounds like lots of fun!! Glad your camera is ok.

[Shana34]

:rofl::rofl::rofl: This had me laughing so hard! I might have to go try one of those things, sounds like lots of fun!! Glad your camera is ok.

LOL If only you could see it! My best friends' fiancee had to push me up from the outside...I was on the ground in the netting ROFL! I probably looked like a beached whale! hehehe

[GrandmaCrys]

Oh gosh, Rene, my heart is breaking for you. :cry: :cry: :cry: But you're right, "God does not give more than you can bare". Hard to believe at times, I know. Please realize that we're all here to help you in any way we can. From offering unending prayers to shoulders to cry, you've got what ever you need from us. :pray: :hug: :pray: :hug: :pray: :hug: :pray: :hug:

Shana, your story also had me ROTFLMBO! :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

Hooray for everyone with *The Book*! Maybe if we have questions as we go along, we can post them here. Surely what one person doesn't get, another will. And of course, we'll soon have Carolyn at our photographic disposal again! :tup: :tup: :tup: :tup: :tup:

And speaking of you, Carolyn, don't you just hate how fast the time goes when you're on vacation? Sometimes it seems like you've barely gotten started when poof! It's over!:yikes: :yikes: :yikes:

I'm sure Lisa, you'll be sorry to see that ball of fire roll out of town!! :cry: :cry: :cry:

Debilou! Hon, breathe in...breathe out...breathe in...breathe out...You've become quite delusional and you must get a firmer grip on yourself! :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: Please call me if you need a psychiatric referral.

[>>aruaL<<]

Shana, I learned my lesson 9 years ago. I know the exact date actually... March 5th. I will never forget it. We had a birthday party.. a very big one, it was a double celebration. Bounce house, clown, etc. At some point during the party my best friend convinced me that it would be FUN to get into the bounce house. Next thing you know, theh men are telling the kids to get OUT, and in come the rest of the adult women. We should have known SOMETHING was up....... all of a sudden, the bounce house was deflating!!! And no, not because we have big butts either!! The *MEN* turned off the air to the bounce house!!! Next thing ya know, we are all at the bottom in a pile with the bounce house all over the top of us. I wanted to choke those guys. LOL!!

So, I will *never* get into a bounce house again. I'm skeered!! :-)

[>>aruaL<<]

Aww Rene, I hope that today brought a bit of sunshine on the situation for you. Hang in there!

[addicted]

Shana, I learned my lesson 9 years ago. I know the exact date actually... March 5th. I will never forget it. We had a birthday party.. a very big one, it was a double celebration. Bounce house, clown, etc. At some point during the party my best friend convinced me that it would be FUN to get into the bounce house. Next thing you know, theh men are telling the kids to get OUT, and in come the rest of the adult women. We should have known SOMETHING was up....... all of a sudden, the bounce house was deflating!!! And no, not because we have big butts either!! The *MEN* turned off the air to the bounce house!!! Next thing ya know, we are all at the bottom in a pile with the bounce house all over the top of us. I wanted to choke those guys. LOL!!

So, I will *never* get into a bounce house again. I'm skeered!! :-)

That is exactly what my du would do! :rofl:

[Shana34]

Shana, I learned my lesson 9 years ago. I know the exact date actually... March 5th. I will never forget it. We had a birthday party.. a very big one, it was a double celebration. Bounce house, clown, etc. At some point during the party my best friend convinced me that it would be FUN to get into the bounce house. Next thing you know, theh men are telling the kids to get OUT, and in come the rest of the adult women. We should have known SOMETHING was up....... all of a sudden, the bounce house was deflating!!! And no, not because we have big butts either!! The *MEN* turned off the air to the bounce house!!! Next thing ya know, we are all at the bottom in a pile with the bounce house all over the top of us. I wanted to choke those guys. LOL!!

So, I will *never* get into a bounce house again. I'm skeered!! :-)

LOL That's an AWESOME plan! I'll have to try that sometimes....with KIDS! LOL no kidding...I'd only do that to my kids, my nieces and nephews, or a few friends' kids! LOL

[ReneT]

Hi guys.

Oh my heck, I've been LOL with the bouncy house stories! Too funny!

Carolyn, I'm jealous too about you getting to photograph and see a whale and the puffin birds. Can't wait to see those layouts!

I've decided I need that photography book too. Maybe I will look for it online tomorrow.

Debi girl! No poll? Seriously? That's why Michelle's my new DSP BFF, she wants a new poll, don't you Michelle? I need something funny to concentrate on for a bit. It is all about my needs, right? :rofl::rofl::rofl: (PS you know I love you)

I want to thank you all for your sweet words, concern and prayers. Today brought no relief from the stress. Nothing was resolved today since it is the weekend. Will work on it again Monday. I have never been good at "hurry up and wait". It's not in me to not try to get things done and taken care of as soon as possible. It will be a long drawn out process. I will share more about it with you guys when I can get through typing it without tears. I tried to lay down and take a nap this afternoon, but have never been a nap person, so that didn't happen. Sat around a cried for a long time, then decided that had to stop, so I drained the hot tub and cleaned it. :D Nothing like a little work to take your mind off things for a bit.

Hugs to all of you! You guys rock!

[Beachcomber]

Hello Ladies. How is everyone doing? I have been keeping busy hanging out with my son. He was taking swimming lessons every day for 5 weeks. He will be starting school at the end of August. I haven't had time to scrap but I want to start again hopefully I will be able to soon.

Hope you guys are doing well and having a great summer.

[>>aruaL<<]

Rene, the positive of that is that the hot tub is cleaned and ready for a nice relaxing moment!

[debilou]

Rene, I'll have to email you about the poll

GRANDMA CRYS... is ALREADY THREATENING ME ABOUT THE NEXT POLL!!!

YIKES, hide me from CRYS!!!

[GrandmaCrys]

Hi guys.

Oh my heck, I've been LOL with the bouncy house stories! Too funny!

Carolyn, I'm jealous too about you getting to photograph and see a whale and the puffin birds. Can't wait to see those layouts!

I've decided I need that photography book too. Maybe I will look for it online tomorrow.

Debi girl! No poll? Seriously? That's why Michelle's my new DSP BFF, she wants a new poll, don't you Michelle? I need something funny to concentrate on for a bit. It is all about my needs, right? :rofl::rofl::rofl: (PS you know I love you)

I want to thank you all for your sweet words, concern and prayers. Today brought no relief from the stress. Nothing was resolved today since it is the weekend. Will work on it again Monday. I have never been good at "hurry up and wait". It's not in me to not try to get things done and taken care of as soon as possible. It will be a long drawn out process. I will share more about it with you guys when I can get through typing it without tears. I tried to lay down and take a nap this afternoon, but have never been a nap person, so that didn't happen. Sat around a cried for a long time, then decided that had to stop, so I drained the hot tub and cleaned it. :D Nothing like a little work to take your mind off things for a bit.

Hugs to all of you! You guys rock!

More hugs and prayers, Rene. :pray: :pray: :pray: :pray: ((((((((((RENE)))))))))) :pray: :pray: :pray: :pray: :pray:

One of my ex-DH's said "I always know when you're mad; that's the only time you clean house." (See why he's an *ex*? ;))

Hello Ladies. How is everyone doing? I have been keeping busy hanging out with my son. He was taking swimming lessons every day for 5 weeks. He will be starting school at the end of August. I haven't had time to scrap but I want to start again hopefully I will be able to soon.

Hope you guys are doing well and having a great summer.

Hey, Beachie! Nice to hear from you. :hug: :hug: :hug:


Rene, I'll have to email you about the poll

GRANDMA CRYS... is ALREADY THREATENING ME ABOUT THE NEXT POLL!!!

YIKES, hide me from CRYS!!!

You can run, but you can't hide, Chick-a-dee!

[debilou]

You can run, but you can't hide, Chick-a-dee!

YIKES, I'm scared...

Gundi... do we have to have a poll for the next Challenge???

Help.. me...

Crys is going to find me... :help::help::help::help::help:

[ReneT]

Rene, the positive of that is that the hot tub is cleaned and ready for a nice relaxing moment!

That's right! :)

[ReneT]

More hugs and prayers, Rene. :pray: :pray: :pray: :pray: ((((((((((RENE)))))))))) :pray: :pray: :pray: :pray: :pray:

Thanks Crys!

One of my ex-DH's said "I always know when you're mad; that's the only time you clean house." (See why he's an *ex*? ;))


My ex watched Rambo while I gave birth. That's why he's an "ex" (that and many more reasons).

I'm cleaning the whole house today. I've even got Drew helping with that and then he's going to mow the office yard and take out trashes, etc up there. I'm making him work off debt he owes us and will owe us. I don't think he'll live long enough to, but I'm thinking he needs to know nothing comes free.


You can run, but you can't hide, Chick-a-dee!

Maybe we'll all want the same kit next time! I know, I'm delusional, but it's from lack of sleep. :D

[ReneT]

YIKES, I'm scared...

Gundi... do we have to have a poll for the next Challenge???

Help.. me...

Crys is going to find me... :help::help::help::help::help:

Yes, we do. We love polls, they're so funny.

[GrandmaCrys]

HA! HA! Rene, my newest BFF is on my side! na na na na na na!!!

[Shana34]

Good afternoon ladies. Just a little update on bouncy house exercise....you CAN NOT WALK the next day! LOL I need a cane or something!

Rene....I hope things start looking up with the situation soon. You're a wonderful woman and you deserve the best. Just keep your head up...this too shall pass.

[ReneT]

HA! HA! Rene, my newest BFF is on my side! na na na na na na!!!

:rofl::rofl::rofl:

[ReneT]

Good afternoon ladies. Just a little update on bouncy house exercise....you CAN NOT WALK the next day! LOL I need a cane or something!

Rene....I hope things start looking up with the situation soon. You're a wonderful woman and you deserve the best. Just keep your head up...this too shall pass.

Oh that's funny Shana! Man, that would have made a great scrapbook page. :lol:

Thanks. You're so sweet. I'm doing much better today. Plus my house is almost clean! Woot! :D

[stitchmich]

HA! HA! Rene, my newest BFF is on my side! na na na na na na!!!

Yeah, but I'm Rene's newest BFF and I'll be on her side!!! Ha! Bring on the poll! :rofl::rofl:

You guys are cracking my up with your bouncy house stories. I think you're pretty brave to get in one to begin with. Sorry to hear you're hurting though, Shana. I pinched a nerve or pulle a muscle or something yesterday helping DH move the piano across the room. At least a bouncy house might have been more fun.

[stitchmich]

HA! HA! Rene, my newest BFF is on my side! na na na na na na!!!

wait, who's your newest BFF?

[ReneT]

Girls, girls, you'll just have to share me! :rofl: Can't we all just get along?:D

[stitchmich]

Girls, girls, you'll just have to share me! :rofl: Can't we all just get along?:D

:rofl::rofl::rofl:

[idtwinmom]

OK, you guys are totally cracking me up! Bounce houses (not this girl, thank you :lol:), and the Poll/no Poll! :rofl:

Now, don't forget - Sunday Scrap Chat in 3 minutes!

[debilou]

HA! HA! Rene, my newest BFF is on my side! na na na na na na!!!

Oh, you two...

If Crys kit wins Again!!!! I just don't know

and, CRYS needed a FAVOR from me today...

A FAVOR....

which took me untold hours to do... many hours...

and, did I complain... no... I did it.. our of the kindness of my heart.

and, she turns on me.

I just don't know

And, the person I thought was my DSP BFF...

well, I just don't know what to say...

heart broken...
:cry::cry::cry::cry:

[debilou]

:rofl::rofl::rofl:

nope!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[debilou]

Girls, girls, you'll just have to share me! :rofl: Can't we all just get along?:D

Share you... ha. forget it... no way... not sharing.

[poohbear77]

Good Morning all, hope everyone is having a great weekend.

Lisa, thanks again for dinner last night! You are such a sweetheart. I really had a lot of fun and wished I could have gotten to spend more time with you and Carolyn. I think Dan was a bit disappointed that I didn't bring him anything back because he went to McDonald's after I got home!

Carolyn, it was great meeting you and thanks so much for all the suggestions and help last night. I was telling Dan about it when I got home and he actually thought we had a laptop at the dinner table! Silly boy. I did try that merge stamp technique after I got home and I guess I didn't do something right because it didn't work for some reason. I'll try it again today.

We still have the foster puppies and will probably have them for the rest of the week. They go to get "altered" on Tuesday. I still think they are too young (9 weeks old), but that is the organization's policy so not much we can do about it. The black one is finally starting to come around some and play a bit more. He actually barked yesterday for the first time too!

Today I want to take Mac to University Lake for a bit if we can. We can't stay out long since we have the pups to watch over. Then I really should get some laundry done (yuck!).

Have a great day everyone....I'm so glad to be back at scrapping and chatting!

[>>aruaL<<]

I got your back Debi, your not alone! And..... I live in the desert..... lots and lots of places to hide! LOL!

[debilou]

Ok, Crys and Rene - I have a Friend

I'll make Laura - my new DSP BFF - ha.

[debilou]

Oh, except.. maybe not..

Crys, said she was going to be nice to me...

and, Rene is going thru a hard time...

oh, gosh, what to do...

[stitchmich]

Oh, except.. maybe not..

Crys, said she was going to be nice to me...

and, Rene is going thru a hard time...

oh, gosh, what to do...

Well, let's just be a whole big batch of BFFs :D

[>>aruaL<<]

Crys must have heard about the desert... I mean... I did say we have lots of places to hide.. but I neglected to say WHAT or WHO we hide :-)

LOL!

[addicted]

Hooray for everyone with *The Book*! Maybe if we have questions as we go along, we can post them here. Surely what one person doesn't get, another will. And of course, we'll soon have Carolyn at our photographic disposal again! :tup: :tup: :tup: :tup: :tup:

I have ?'s already, just need Carolyn to get home!

Rene, the positive of that is that the hot tub is cleaned and ready for a nice relaxing moment!

:yahoo: :yahoo: That's right, you can relax now!! Keep holding up! I know it's terrible to wait, but it will get fixed sometime.

Good afternoon ladies. Just a little update on bouncy house exercise....you CAN NOT WALK the next day! LOL I need a cane or something!

:rofl: :rofl: :rofl: You are keeping me in stitches!

Iam almost finished with Bryan's exposure book and I'm LOVING it! It has brought the aha, moment to me a lot. :yahoo: I want to go out so bad and test out all these new ideas, but my dh (not so dear right now) because he is gone deer hunting so I can't go out and try out all these new ideas, because I have 4 fighting kids I'm going to @#$# today! Seriously, a broken clock, lots of crying and one mad mom = :pray: :help: & more :pray:! So that's my day in a nutshell.

[ReneT]

We still have the foster puppies and will probably have them for the rest of the week. They go to get "altered" on Tuesday. I still think they are too young (9 weeks old), but that is the organization's policy so not much we can do about it. The black one is finally starting to come around some and play a bit more. He actually barked yesterday for the first time too!

It's so great of you to foster those puppies! I bet that's lots of work!

Have a great day everyone....I'm so glad to be back at scrapping and chatting!

We are glad you're back!

I got your back Debi, your not alone! And..... I live in the desert..... lots and lots of places to hide! LOL!

Ok, Crys and Rene - I have a Friend

I'll make Laura - my new DSP BFF - ha.

Oh how quickly you made a new friend. I guess you don't miss me that much. :cry:

Oh, except.. maybe not..

Crys, said she was going to be nice to me...

and, Rene is going thru a hard time...

oh, gosh, what to do...

Yeah! Don't turn on me yet. I need you! :yes:

Well, let's just be a whole big batch of BFFs :D

Remember when you were in school and girls would be like "you're not my friend, you can't come to my birthday party!"


:yahoo: :yahoo: That's right, you can relax now!! Keep holding up! I know it's terrible to wait, but it will get fixed sometime.


I've had a better day today, and very productive. My house is clean, I'm caught up at work, and I've done laundry! Woot!


Iam almost finished with Bryan's exposure book and I'm LOVING it! It has brought the aha, moment to me a lot. :yahoo: I want to go out so bad and test out all these new ideas, but my dh (not so dear right now) because he is gone deer hunting so I can't go out and try out all these new ideas, because I have 4 fighting kids I'm going to @#$# today! Seriously, a broken clock, lots of crying and one mad mom = :pray: :help: & more :pray:! So that's my day in a nutshell.

I need a camera aha moment! My class needs to hurry up and start.

[debilou]

You'll always have me Rene! You know that... hugs

[ReneT]

You'll always have me Rene! You know that... hugs

:hug::love1::hug:

[idtwinmom]

Good Morning all, hope everyone is having a great weekend.

Lisa, thanks again for dinner last night! You are such a sweetheart. I really had a lot of fun and wished I could have gotten to spend more time with you and Carolyn. I think Dan was a bit disappointed that I didn't bring him anything back because he went to McDonald's after I got home!
Saturday's dinner was a hoot! Lots of fun, and isn't Carolyn fun! So sad she had to leave so quickly, but she says she may just be back next year! And now she is in on the Alaska Crop idea so maybe we can continue to build the interest and actually get something going!

Carolyn, it was great meeting you and thanks so much for all the suggestions and help last night. I was telling Dan about it when I got home and he actually thought we had a laptop at the dinner table! Silly boy. I did try that merge stamp technique after I got home and I guess I didn't do something right because it didn't work for some reason. I'll try it again today.
I need to try this one again too! Now that I remember that you have to hold the Alt key!

We still have the foster puppies and will probably have them for the rest of the week. They go to get "altered" on Tuesday. I still think they are too young (9 weeks old), but that is the organization's policy so not much we can do about it. The black one is finally starting to come around some and play a bit more. He actually barked yesterday for the first time too!

Today I want to take Mac to University Lake for a bit if we can. We can't stay out long since we have the pups to watch over. Then I really should get some laundry done (yuck!).

Have a great day everyone....I'm so glad to be back at scrapping and chatting!
I'm doing my laundry as I type! And since I didn't want to do it while Carolyn was here I have nearly 2 weeks worth. I agree that 9 weeks seems awful young to be fixed, seems like it would be hard to find a vet that will do it that soon.


Remember when you were in school and girls would be like "you're not my friend, you can't come to my birthday party!"
I do and you guys do sound like that some times! :lol:


Rene - glad you are feeling a bit better. I sure hope things start looking up. Does Drew start the new job this week? (or is that a bad question)

[ReneT]

Happy Monday everyone!

Drew starts his job today. :yahoo: He's been here at the house ever since the events that occurred Friday night. To make a LONG LONG story short, Drew got into some trouble with the police 2 years ago when he was 17. Several things happened over one weekend when Gary and I were out of town and we thought he was supervised. Anyway if was all mediated, Drew took care of it all, and he was never charged with anything. Well, that same weekend he happened to be driving a car when a friend of his did some serious damage to a girl's house. Drew, nor 2 other girls who were in the car did not know what the guy intended to do, nor did they know what happened afterward. They all basically thought they were involved in a funny prank. Well, it turned out to not be so funny because the girl's house almost burned down during the night. Anyway the guy who did it has long since gone to prison and we never heard anything more about any of it. Apparently in TX, if you are driving a car during the commission of a felony, you can be charged with a felony too. So Friday night, just 11 days shy of being 2 years later, we found out Drew was indicted for that felony. They only had 2 years to file, and they did. We had no idea they were going to charge him, and only found out because someone had seen Drew's name in the paper. So it was a huge shock to all of us. So today, we got him an attorney, and he turned himself in, was booked and released and is now here at the house waiting to go to work. The attorney is hoping to get it dismissed if we agree to pay the damage on the house, since obviously the guy who did the damage will not pay it back because he's in prison. Not the best day in my life to watch my son get arrested, that's for sure. So now it's a waiting game to see what the attorney can do.

[idtwinmom]

Rene - my heart sure goes out to you and to Drew! Will any of your insurance help with this or will it all be out of pocket! I can only imagine what that will cost! Well, think of the bright side - Drew is working! And maybe this shock will help him stay that way. :hug::hug:

[stitchmich]

oh Rene, I am so sorry for you and Drew and what your family is going through. Such terrible timing. I hope it gets dismissed and put behind you for good so Drew can get on with his job and his life. My prayers are with you. :pray::hug::pray::hug::pray:

[GrandmaCrys]

Well, let's just be a whole big batch of BFFs :D

A very sensible solution! ;) :lol: :lol:

I have ?'s already, just need Carolyn to get home!



:yahoo: :yahoo: That's right, you can relax now!! Keep holding up! I know it's terrible to wait, but it will get fixed sometime.



:rofl: :rofl: :rofl: You are keeping me in stitches!

Iam almost finished with Bryan's exposure book and I'm LOVING it! It has brought the aha, moment to me a lot. :yahoo: I want to go out so bad and test out all these new ideas, but my dh (not so dear right now) because he is gone deer hunting so I can't go out and try out all these new ideas, because I have 4 fighting kids I'm going to @#$# today! Seriously, a broken clock, lots of crying and one mad mom = :pray: :help: & more :pray:! So that's my day in a nutshell.

Here you've finished (amost) the book, and I'm still barely getting my toes wet! :doh: No wonder I can never learn anything; just no discipline! :(

Sorry about your kids fighting. :hug: :hug:

Oh, Rene, Sweetie, no wonder you've been so upset. Here's hoping for the best. :hug: :pray: :hug: :pray: :hug: :pray: :hug: :pray: :hug: :pray:

[idtwinmom]

Oh, Stitch - Carolyn is in flight right now. She will be home about 5 PM EST, but I'm pretty sure she will be wiped, she's been traveling since about 4 AM her time, but here it was near midnight. She promised to pop in long enough to PM me, but I bet she hits the hay pretty early tonight. I think I will hold my questions until tomorrow! :lol:

[stitchmich]

[COLOR="Navy"][COLOR="Blue"][B]Here you've finished (amost) the book, and I'm still barely getting my toes wet! :doh: No wonder I can never learn anything; just no discipline! :(



I'm right there with you Crys. I got the book, looked at all the pretty pictures, read several chapters then set the book down and never did quite do "lessons". Melissa started doing lessons in the photography forum with this book, but it fell apart because no one, myself included, really posted what we did.

Oh, Stitch - Carolyn is in flight right now. She will be home about 5 PM EST, but I'm pretty sure she will be wiped, she's been traveling since about 4 AM her time, but here it was near midnight. She promised to pop in long enough to PM me, but I bet she hits the hay pretty early tonight. I think I will hold my questions until tomorrow! :lol:

Yep, I bet she will be wiped out. I'm guessing it will be an adjustment just getting back in her time zone and seeing dark at night. :rolleyes: I'm glad you guys had a fun time. Let us know when you post some LO of the visit... especially if they include those alleged blackmail photos. :lol:

[idtwinmom]

I'm right there with you Crys. I got the book, looked at all the pretty pictures, read several chapters then set the book down and never did quite do "lessons". Melissa started doing lessons in the photography forum with this book, but it fell apart because no one, myself included, really posted what we did.



Yep, I bet she will be wiped out. I'm guessing it will be an adjustment just getting back in her time zone and seeing dark at night. :rolleyes: I'm glad you guys had a fun time. Let us know when you post some LO of the visit... especially if they include those alleged blackmail photos. :lol:

Um, yeah, I need to work on some of those LOs. Of course, I am really looking forward to seeing her photo's from Denali and Seward. She went off on her own for those and I have yet to see any of them.

I can also tell you that she really is good with that stuff! My head was totally swimming with all the photography advice she was giving Kristie (poohbear77) and I the other night. And that was just the tip of the iceberg for what she tried to impart while she was here! I could sit and listen for hours and "try" to get even a little of it to sink in. Some times I think I'm a hopeless case there, but she is just so patient and keeps on trying!

[PQ]

I don't learn the photography stuff, Doug does. I don't see any point in both of us knowing it. I just ask him. "I want to take a photo of so and so. What lens do I want and what settings do I want?" He is VERY good at that stuff. I tried to teach him some stuff about photoshop, but he thinks that since I already know it, he does not need to. If one of us dies, the other one will be dead in the water.

[stitchmich]

I don't learn the photography stuff, Doug does. I don't see any point in both of us knowing it. I just ask him. "I want to take a photo of so and so. What lens do I want and what settings do I want?" He is VERY good at that stuff. I tried to teach him some stuff about photoshop, but he thinks that since I already know it, he does not need to. If one of us dies, the other one will be dead in the water.

:lol: Well, I guess you're the perfect pair!

[idtwinmom]

I don't learn the photography stuff, Doug does. I don't see any point in both of us knowing it. I just ask him. "I want to take a photo of so and so. What lens do I want and what settings do I want?" He is VERY good at that stuff. I tried to teach him some stuff about photoshop, but he thinks that since I already know it, he does not need to. If one of us dies, the other one will be dead in the water.

Oh, that is toooo funny! :lol::lol::lol: But as long as you are together, at least you know what you need to between you!

[Shana34]

I don't learn the photography stuff, Doug does. I don't see any point in both of us knowing it. I just ask him. "I want to take a photo of so and so. What lens do I want and what settings do I want?" He is VERY good at that stuff. I tried to teach him some stuff about photoshop, but he thinks that since I already know it, he does not need to. If one of us dies, the other one will be dead in the water.

LOL You're a tag team!

Rene...I hope everything works out with Drew. That's a tough situation and even worse that it's a few years later when you thought it was over. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

I'm still sore. Darn bouncy castles. :rofl:

[ReneT]

Hi guys. Thanks for all your hugs and prayers.

You are not even going to believe what happened this afternoon. After getting Drew home, I went to run some errands and then was over at my DMIL's house when I got a call from Gary saying he had been in a wreck! Gary was headed north on a street, when a guy in a small car headed south was driving way to fast, probably about 60 in a 35 and lost control of his car going around a curve, left his lane, went through the turn lane and hit Gary's pick-up in the front driver's side, then apparently bounced off there and slid around and hit the back driver's side. The airbags deployed in Gary's truck, causing him bruising and some type of burning on his lower arms, chest and stomach. The hair on his arms is burned. He's a bit stiff, but OK other than that. The guy and girl in the other car were ok too, although the girl did go in the ambulance beause she had a bloody nose and was pretty upset. The guys's hood was stuck under Gary's truck and tires! I'm surprised the girl and guy in the car weren't hurt. I got there pretty fast because I was only a few blocks away. One lady I talked to said she had never seen anything so bad before. The guy apparently liked driving fast because he left turbo boosters and other racing paraphenalia all over the street. He got a ticket.

Are you even believing this? It's just nuts. I don't want to play any more. So glad that Gary is OK though, it could have been so much worse.

Gary and I are supposed to leave for a short trip to Florida on Monday the 24th, but I hear they are having hurricanes there. Not sure we should leave the house! :rofl:

[Shana34]

Hi guys. Thanks for all your hugs and prayers.

You are not even going to believe what happened this afternoon. After getting Drew home, I went to run some errands and then was over at my DMIL's house when I got a call from Gary saying he had been in a wreck! Gary was headed north on a street, when a guy in a small car headed south was driving way to fast, probably about 60 in a 35 and lost control of his car going around a curve, left his lane, went through the turn lane and hit Gary's pick-up in the front driver's side, then apparently bounced off there and slid around and hit the back driver's side. The airbags deployed in Gary's truck, causing him bruising and some type of burning on his lower arms, chest and stomach. The hair on his arms is burned. He's a bit stiff, but OK other than that. The guy and girl in the other car were ok too, although the girl did go in the ambulance beause she had a bloody nose and was pretty upset. The guys's hood was stuck under Gary's truck and tires! I'm surprised the girl and guy in the car weren't hurt. I got there pretty fast because I was only a few blocks away. One lady I talked to said she had never seen anything so bad before. The guy apparently liked driving fast because he left turbo boosters and other racing paraphenalia all over the street. He got a ticket.

Are you even believing this? It's just nuts. I don't want to play any more. So glad that Gary is OK though, it could have been so much worse.

Gary and I are supposed to leave for a short trip to Florida on Monday the 24th, but I hear they are having hurricanes there. Not sure we should leave the house! :rofl:

Geez Rene...when it rains it pours! You're in store for a bit of good luck. Thank gosh Gary's okay. As well as the kids in the other car. You deserve a long, hot bath for the next few nights!

[PQ]

I am so sorry Rene! Prayers for you and Gary!

[stitchmich]

OMG, Rene! I'm so glad Gary is okay. I think you've had your share of burdens now. A nice getaway to Florida sound like just what you need... but I would keep an eye on the hurricanes. Hugs and prayers!

[ReneT]

Yeah, we are really ready to get out of town after all of this. We have reservations for the Beluga Whale Interaction Program at Sea World, but now I'm thinking with our luck lately, it may eat me! :rofl::rofl::rofl:

[Christine]

I am back, I am exhausted and sore! (water ski, tube, etc lol) had to check and see if my forum was still standing. :D Have a bunch to get caught up on, but I will be back tomorrow. :)

[idtwinmom]

Hi guys. Thanks for all your hugs and prayers.

You are not even going to believe what happened this afternoon. After getting Drew home, I went to run some errands and then was over at my DMIL's house when I got a call from Gary saying he had been in a wreck! Gary was headed north on a street, when a guy in a small car headed south was driving way to fast, probably about 60 in a 35 and lost control of his car going around a curve, left his lane, went through the turn lane and hit Gary's pick-up in the front driver's side, then apparently bounced off there and slid around and hit the back driver's side. The airbags deployed in Gary's truck, causing him bruising and some type of burning on his lower arms, chest and stomach. The hair on his arms is burned. He's a bit stiff, but OK other than that. The guy and girl in the other car were ok too, although the girl did go in the ambulance beause she had a bloody nose and was pretty upset. The guys's hood was stuck under Gary's truck and tires! I'm surprised the girl and guy in the car weren't hurt. I got there pretty fast because I was only a few blocks away. One lady I talked to said she had never seen anything so bad before. The guy apparently liked driving fast because he left turbo boosters and other racing paraphenalia all over the street. He got a ticket.

Are you even believing this? It's just nuts. I don't want to play any more. So glad that Gary is OK though, it could have been so much worse.

Gary and I are supposed to leave for a short trip to Florida on Monday the 24th, but I hear they are having hurricanes there. Not sure we should leave the house! :rofl:

Oh my heck! GF you do deserve a nice long bubble bath! And maybe Gary should join you! Thank goodness everyone was reasonably OK! Just remember, this too shall pass!

[stitchmich]

Yeah, we are really ready to get out of town after all of this. We have reservations for the Beluga Whale Interaction Program at Sea World, but now I'm thinking with our luck lately, it may eat me! :rofl::rofl::rofl:

Surely you've had enough bad luck for now and something really GOOD is going to happen next. Maybe it's time to play lotto :D

[ReneT]

Surely you've had enough bad luck for now and something really GOOD is going to happen next. Maybe it's time to play lotto :D

I actually have a lottery ticket. The prize is $106 million. I think I should win, don't you? :rofl::rofl::rofl: If I do, I'm sending all you guys a big check for your support! :yippee:

[stitchmich]

I actually have a lottery ticket. The prize is $106 million. I think I should win, don't you? :rofl::rofl::rofl: If I do, I'm sending all you guys a big check for your support! :yippee:

I am thinking you should definitely win, especially if you're planning to share! :rofl:

[ReneT]

Today is a new day, and I don't have anything pressing to do - no laundry, no errands, etc, so I'm planning on scrapping today. Yay!

Gary's not too sore. His stomach is somewhat sore, but not bad he says. Thank goodness.

I do not know if it is the right decision or not, but we've decided the best thing for now is to move Drew back home so that we can monitor him through this legal process and also so that he can begin to pay us back for these legal fees and other fees that are incurring. So, big changes ahead for me and Gary who are used to no kids at home except every other weekend when Emily is here.

[ReneT]

I am thinking you should definitely win, especially if you're planning to share! :rofl:

I am actually the most unlucky person in America. I never win anything. Gary does, but I don't, so I let him buy lottery tickets if we decide to play. :rolleyes:

[ReneT]

Here's another New Moon trailer and interview with Taylor Lautner. It looks pretty cool. Me and Emily can't wait. Gary's not quite as excited. :D

http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20298489,00.html

[addicted]

Man Rene, I can't believe all the crappy things that have been have been happening! :eek: I hope it all works out with Drew and that just SUCKS, why the heck do they have to wait til the LAST minute. You go on thinking it's all taken care of and then that. SO glad Gary is ok! :yes: Wrecks or my worst fear, I don't want to be in one and if I am I hope my kids aren't in the car.

I actually have a lottery ticket. The prize is $106 million. I think I should win, don't you? :rofl::rofl::rofl: If I do, I'm sending all you guys a big check for your support! :yippee:
So glad I have you as a friend! :rofl:

Here's another New Moon trailer and interview with Taylor Lautner. It looks pretty cool. Me and Emily can't wait. Gary's not quite as excited. :D

http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20298489,00.html
I'm totally exctied for this movie also!! :tup:

Rene, I keep forgetting to ask you how far you are from Houston? My sister lives there and I will be going to see her at some point! I'm sure you are really far, but just want to know. :)

Chris so glad you are home and good luck catching up. It take me about 2 weeks, seriously!

I was at my siters all day yesterday and it was so great to get out of the house. We had a fun day just relaxing and not thinking about kids because they all just play together and NO fighting. :yahoo: :yahoo:

[ReneT]

Yay! Chris is back!!! We missed you!

Heather, I am about 8 or so hours from Houston.

[GrandmaCrys]

I don't learn the photography stuff, Doug does. I don't see any point in both of us knowing it. I just ask him. "I want to take a photo of so and so. What lens do I want and what settings do I want?" He is VERY good at that stuff. I tried to teach him some stuff about photoshop, but he thinks that since I already know it, he does not need to. If one of us dies, the other one will be dead in the water.

:rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: You certainly make an ideal pair while you're still alive, though!!

Rene, your luck just has to turn, one of these days. :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: So glad that Gary is reasonable OK!

Heather, Rene's only about 18 hours from me (according to MapQuest), so come on over! No kids; no fighting; no stress! And the garden is producing copious quantities of everything right now! :D

[carolyn d]

HALLLLLLLLLOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO ! Back and alive ! And well rested ! Hit the hay by 8 pm after cleaning up the bathroom before setting my royal buns on the throne... House was more or less in one piece...still needing to get the rest of Robin's stuff stored.. UGH !

Didn't even spend a spare minute going over photos.. Tim stopped by to see any and all mountain shots so he could make his selection for what he wants to hang in his living room. LOL! At least I'm first choice for photography images ! haha.

Well, back to work. Why I decided to go to work the day after returning, I'll never know. I must've been doing mimosas when I made THAT decision !

[carolyn d]

Rene- so sorry to hear the ongoing Drew saga..
and how frightening for Gary.. but at least all humans involved are ok- sore , bruised and shaken up- but ok. People don't repair as easily as a vehicle.

[carolyn d]

I have ?'s already, just need Carolyn to get home!



.


And what is the question???? Questions >>>>>>>>I'll be working with Bryan Petersen in october so i should be more informed and better educated when I get back . Until then, we will just puddle our way through as best we can !

[ReneT]

HALLLLLLLLLOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO ! Back and alive ! And well rested ! Hit the hay by 8 pm after cleaning up the bathroom before setting my royal buns on the throne... House was more or less in one piece...still needing to get the rest of Robin's stuff stored.. UGH !

Didn't even spend a spare minute going over photos.. Tim stopped by to see any and all mountain shots so he could make his selection for what he wants to hang in his living room. LOL! At least I'm first choice for photography images ! haha.

Well, back to work. Why I decided to go to work the day after returning, I'll never know. I must've been doing mimosas when I made THAT decision !

Glad you're home safe and sound and enjoyed your Alaska visit! That's on mine and Gary's bucket list. I can't wait to see some photos. Tell your boss you can't work too hard, after all, you need to recover from your vacation. :rofl:

[Shana34]

Ah I LOVE LOVE LOVE that New Moon trailer. I'm jumping up and down in my chair right now. Do we really HAVE to wait until November? So not fair! LOL

[Christine]

Hugs for Rene, haven't caught all up to see if we know what is wrong but wanted to put down some thoughts before old age sets in and I forget everything I have read so far. :)

Poll should be up later today, so watch for it. ;) (I claim no responsibility for any poll related shenanigans. LOL )

Those bounce house stories made me LAUGH! I am sitting here with very sore back and shoulder muscles from riding on our Airhead(flat, inflatable disc to drag behind the boat,) with Joshua! You should have seen him, five years old and NO FEAR! At one point, he went flying off on a whip and comes up laughing, "I skied on my back, Mommy!" :rofl: What a character! When I was on with him, dh was trying to catch up with my dad's boat, so we were going FAST, minor turning, but it was ROUGH, so bounce, bounce, bounce, with us on our stomachs, propped up with our elbows. Can anyone see why I have sore muscles? :D

I couldn't believe how cold it was! Normally I pack extra warmer clothes, "just in case." and we never use them, so this year I said dang it, I am just doing the minimum. Yep, it was freezing. like 60s and low 70s. We didn't do as much in the water as normal, even though I had THREE swim suits. :D But we had a great time playing Bocci ball. Very fun!

So am I anyone's BFF or do I have to sit in the corner? :rofl:

[Christine]

Oh yeah and about the new moon trailer, yum! :D That goes from me and the girls. Hmmm what does that say when you and your dd's think the same guy is HOT! :lol:

[idtwinmom]

Oh yeah and about the new moon trailer, yum! :D That goes from me and the girls. Hmmm what does that say when you and your dd's think the same guy is HOT! :lol:

That you are younger inside than out! :rofl::rofl::rofl:

[Christine]

Oh gosh just read the rest! So sorry to hear about all of your troubles, Rene. Both with Drew and Gary! :hug: :pray:

I think I need to see if my library has this book. Can someone give me the name again, so I don't have to go back thru the forum? I forgot to write it down as I read.

Heather hope your days have gotten better. :)

Carolyn glad you are home safe and sound.

[Christine]

That you are younger inside than out! :rofl::rofl::rofl:

you betcha!

[stitchmich]

Oh gosh just read the rest! So sorry to hear about all of your troubles, Rene. Both with Drew and Gary! :hug: :pray:

I think I need to see if my library has this book. Can someone give me the name again, so I don't have to go back thru the forum? I forgot to write it down as I read.

Heather hope your days have gotten better. :)

Carolyn glad you are home safe and sound.

Understanding Exposure by Bryan Petersen is the book we've been talking about, well that's the one I've been thinking of anyway :lol:

[stitchmich]

Welcome back Carolyn!! I'm glad you had a fun trip. I can't wait to see those landscapes.

Welcome back to Chris too. How was the family reunion? Was this a big extended reunion or just close family?

I can't wait for New Moon either, but my DD probably will see it with her friends instead of me. DH won't want to see it, so I'll have to round up some of my own friends i guess. :lol:

At least you guys are sore from having fun. I have had a pain in my hip/back since Saturday from helping DH move the piano. We only went across the room with it, one wall to another. I think it's more of a nerve thing than a muscle thing, because sometimes the pain radiates down my leg. It really stinks to get old.

[Christine]

it is an extended family reunion, it is the descendants of my great grandparents, so there were over 150 people there. It was so much fun. We typically spend 4 days, most of that time with my dad and his siblings and families. Just our branch is almost 40 people and 2 of the siblings don't come because of distance. Then we have a huge pot luck picnic on Sunday afternoon with everyone. I have to tell you my kids were so impressed cuz I did front & back flips off the diving board. I even did a front flip with 1/2 a twist, but didn't rotate that one quite enough and landed on my shins. oooooowwwww!

[Christine]

The poll's up! Let the squabbling begin. I will stay out of the way in the corner. :rofl:

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/showthread.php?goto=newpost&t=39716

[Shana34]

Welcome back Christine! Sounds like you had some fun too! Those darn bouncy, inflatable things! They should put a warning on them. "Will cause extreme pain tomorrow." LOL

Okay...I'm going to go to the dark side and admit Taylor looks DARN GOOD in New Moon...but I will ALWAYS be a Rob girl. Yummy British accent and all! Has anyone seen that he did a film in NYC in June and July? I've actually read the script to it...MAJOR tear jerker. It has a twist at the end that just leaves you REELING.

[Christine]

Oh and look what else I posted. :)

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/../gallery/data/744/thumbs/73_K_LittleLucy2.jpg (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/../gallery/showphoto.php?photo=330204&ppuser=62565)
The Goodie BAG is DONE (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/../gallery/showphoto.php?photo=330204&cat=500&ppuser=62565)

[poohbear77]

Rene, so sorry to hear about all your troubles lately. I'm a bit behind, what happened to Gary? Glad he is okay.

Chris, glad your vacation went well. You really shouldn't complain about the weather though, we are in the midst of beginning fall already up here!

Carolyn, so glad you made it back home safe and sound. Next time, try and come like in June when the weather is much better! At least it was this year, you never can tell from year to year up here. I can't wait to hear about your experience with Bryan Peterson in October. That sounds fantastic and now I am going to go try and find his book.

Now, to finally do a bit of bragging (which I rarely do, and very rarely get to do on this site it seems like). My latest layout "Do you know the way to San Jose" was chosen as layout of the day today! I was in utter shock when Dan told me as he heard about it first through Facebook. Ironically, I was gunning for the one I am working on right now, that I was inspired at midnight with the idea, to be more of a LOTD type layout. The background I came up with I think is pretty cool.

Well even though I have a quiet day today (foster puppies are at the vet getting their snip snip done and Mac is at doggie daycare for a bit) and I have the time to get "real" stuff done like housework and phone calls, I think I'll scrap instead! I've decided that this week I am living up to the saying "the sign of a lazy scrapper is a clean house".

Oh hey Chris, where did you get the LDS scrapper button that is on your flair card? That's cool.

[Christine]

oh yay! My library DOES have it! Wahoo!

Kristie, I have no idea where I got it from, but once I get caught up I will try to track it down and tell you. :) If I space it remind me in a week or so.

[Christine]

oh and Kristie, congrats on LOTD! wahoooo!

[ReneT]

Ah I LOVE LOVE LOVE that New Moon trailer. I'm jumping up and down in my chair right now. Do we really HAVE to wait until November? So not fair! LOL

I don't want to wait either. I'm so ready for it to start.

The poll's up! Let the squabbling begin. I will stay out of the way in the corner. :rofl:

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/showthread.php?goto=newpost&t=39716

Debi, I think she's talking about you. :rofl:

Those bounce house stories made me LAUGH! I am sitting here with very sore back and shoulder muscles from riding on our Airhead(flat, inflatable disc to drag behind the boat,) with Joshua! You should have seen him, five years old and NO FEAR! At one point, he went flying off on a whip and comes up laughing, "I skied on my back, Mommy!" :rofl: What a character! When I was on with him, dh was trying to catch up with my dad's boat, so we were going FAST, minor turning, but it was ROUGH, so bounce, bounce, bounce, with us on our stomachs, propped up with our elbows. Can anyone see why I have sore muscles? :D

Last time I innertubed behind a boat Drew was 2 years old, and one of the guys in my family was driving the boat and trying to get me to fall off, so I hung on so tight because I was so scared of falling off at that speed, so the next day I was soooo sore. Drew at that age like to run and fall on me, and every time he did, I thought I was going to die or cry! :cry:

So am I anyone's BFF or do I have to sit in the corner? :rofl:[/QUOTE]

You can be my BFF, I don't have enough. :rofl:

Oh yeah and about the new moon trailer, yum! :D That goes from me and the girls. Hmmm what does that say when you and your dd's think the same guy is HOT! :lol:

So are you a Team Edward girl or a Team Jacob girl? Me and Emily are Team Edward. I can't wait to see the Italy scenes.

At least you guys are sore from having fun. I have had a pain in my hip/back since Saturday from helping DH move the piano. We only went across the room with it, one wall to another. I think it's more of a nerve thing than a muscle thing, because sometimes the pain radiates down my leg. It really stinks to get old.

Maybe you should see a chiropractor. That really helps my scoliosis issues.

it is an extended family reunion, it is the descendants of my great grandparents, so there were over 150 people there. It was so much fun. We typically spend 4 days, most of that time with my dad and his siblings and families. Just our branch is almost 40 people and 2 of the siblings don't come because of distance. Then we have a huge pot luck picnic on Sunday afternoon with everyone. I have to tell you my kids were so impressed cuz I did front & back flips off the diving board. I even did a front flip with 1/2 a twist, but didn't rotate that one quite enough and landed on my shins. oooooowwwww!

I wish I could have seen that! I've never been able to dive.

The poll's up! Let the squabbling begin. I will stay out of the way in the corner. :rofl:

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/showthread.php?goto=newpost&t=39716

I just voted!

Okay...I'm going to go to the dark side and admit Taylor looks DARN GOOD in New Moon...but I will ALWAYS be a Rob girl. Yummy British accent and all! Has anyone seen that he did a film in NYC in June and July? I've actually read the script to it...MAJOR tear jerker. It has a twist at the end that just leaves you REELING.

What is the name of the movie?

Rene, so sorry to hear about all your troubles lately. I'm a bit behind, what happened to Gary? Glad he is okay.

He had a wreck yesterday.

Now, to finally do a bit of bragging (which I rarely do, and very rarely get to do on this site it seems like). My latest layout "Do you know the way to San Jose" was chosen as layout of the day today! I was in utter shock when Dan told me as he heard about it first through Facebook. Ironically, I was gunning for the one I am working on right now, that I was inspired at midnight with the idea, to be more of a LOTD type layout. The background I came up with I think is pretty cool.

Congrats Kristie on LOTD!!!! Super cool! I saw it on FB this morning.

[Christine]

Hmmmm I would have to say Edward for the book but as far as hotness for Rob vs. Taylor, Taylor all the way. :D

[addicted]

So I just quoted everybody and wrote my thoughts for them all then the twerpy little 1 year old of mine, shut the computer down again for the 3rd time today. :annoyed: So this is what I remember:

Poohbear: CONGRATS and I think the flair came from Jaedee, look at her stuff.

Crys: Don't temp me!

Carolyn: I'll get back with you on the ?'s

Rene: that's too far! :(

Chris: where did you go?

[addicted]

Oh and stitch: I hope your pain goes away soon!!

Is this site slow today or is my connection?

[Shana34]

Renee...it's called Remember Me I think...something like that. I guess it was written just for him. Pretty cool!

[idtwinmom]

Wow, I take the kids to play and come back to like 2 or 3 pages!

Chris - I would be in so much pain I wouldn't be able to walk! Would loved to have seen those dives!

I've already said it in email, but WooHoo! Kristie! Love the LO!

[idtwinmom]

Oh, and Heather - forgot to say that I love the fact that the 'Off' button on mine is at the back, high on my desk where little fingers can't reach! Saves sooooooooo many headaches!

[ReneT]

Renee...it's called Remember Me I think...something like that. I guess it was written just for him. Pretty cool!

Cool, I'll have to check that out.

[Christine]

So I just quoted everybody and wrote my thoughts for them all then the twerpy little 1 year old of mine, shut the computer down again for the 3rd time today. :annoyed: So this is what I remember:

Poohbear: CONGRATS and I think the flair came from Jaedee, look at her stuff.

Crys: Don't temp me!

Carolyn: I'll get back with you on the ?'s

Rene: that's too far! :(

Chris: where did you go?

Bear Lake, would have stopped by but we had the boat so we went thru Evanston

[stitchmich]

Hmmmm I would have to say Edward for the book but as far as hotness for Rob vs. Taylor, Taylor all the way. :D

I concur!

[stitchmich]

Chris, I'd love to see you diving! I couldn't do a flip if I wanted.
Kristie, Congrats on LOTD! :tup:
My back, really more my hip, has been a bit better this afternoon. I have never seen a chiropractor before, but I have sure been thinking about for the past day or so. I'm popping advil for now.

[carolyn d]

Good Morning all, hope everyone is having a great weekend.

Lisa, thanks again for dinner last night! You are such a sweetheart. I really had a lot of fun and wished I could have gotten to spend more time with you and Carolyn. I think Dan was a bit disappointed that I didn't bring him anything back because he went to McDonald's after I got home!

Carolyn, it was great meeting you and thanks so much for all the suggestions and help last night. I was telling Dan about it when I got home and he actually thought we had a laptop at the dinner table! Silly boy. I did try that merge stamp technique after I got home and I guess I didn't do something right because it didn't work for some reason. I'll try it again today.

We still have the foster puppies and will probably have them for the rest of the week. They go to get "altered" on Tuesday. I still think they are too young (9 weeks old), but that is the organization's policy so not much we can do about it. The black one is finally starting to come around some and play a bit more. He actually barked yesterday for the first time too!

Today I want to take Mac to University Lake for a bit if we can. We can't stay out long since we have the pups to watch over. Then I really should get some laundry done (yuck!).

Have a great day everyone....I'm so glad to be back at scrapping and chatting!
highlight all the layers you want to merge.
HOLD DOWN THE ALT KEY and with your mouse left click on the LAYERS tab at the top of the work space. The letter L should be underlined. DO NOT LET UP ON THE MOUSE ! HOLD THAT LEFT CLICK AND DRAG THE CURSOR DOWN to where it says MERGE LAYERS. The trick is to NOT let go of that left mouse click. Only let up when you get to MERGE LAYERS.

[carolyn d]

Glad you're home safe and sound and enjoyed your Alaska visit! That's on mine and Gary's bucket list. I can't wait to see some photos. Tell your boss you can't work too hard, after all, you need to recover from your vacation. :rofl:

worked a full day anyway... the man has no pity LOL.... he did look at me oddly when I was walking around with a hot damp face cloth on my neck... and he howled with laughter when I told him I hurt it sleeping on the plane ! Technically, I AM the ONLY person who can injure themselves sleeping... I've done weird stuff like that before.. broke my toe getting off the couch after falling asleep...so really nothing i do can surprise him.

[carolyn d]

Here's another New Moon trailer and interview with Taylor Lautner. It looks pretty cool. Me and Emily can't wait. Gary's not quite as excited. :D

http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20298489,00.html
well my goodness...isn't he just a hot little monkey???

[ReneT]

well my goodness...isn't he just a hot little monkey???

Yes he is, and the kiss between Bella and Edward at the first of the trailer is pretty hot too.:yes:

[carolyn d]

Today is a new day, and I don't have anything pressing to do - no laundry, no errands, etc, so I'm planning on scrapping today. Yay!

Gary's not too sore. His stomach is somewhat sore, but not bad he says. Thank goodness.

I do not know if it is the right decision or not, but we've decided the best thing for now is to move Drew back home so that we can monitor him through this legal process and also so that he can begin to pay us back for these legal fees and other fees that are incurring. So, big changes ahead for me and Gary who are used to no kids at home except every other weekend when Emily is here.
Only history will tell you if it's the right decision or not. unfortunately, we don't have a crystal ball to be able to see the future. we make the best decisions we can with available information, under the circumstances you find yourself in and then work from there. Only time will tell you if it's the best or not... but IT'S THE BEST YOU CAN DO RIGHT NOW !!!!! So now that your d ecision is made, do the best you all can. prayers and hugs !

[carolyn d]

Yes he is, and the kiss between Bella and Edward at the first of the trailer is pretty hot too.:yes:

ONG I am WAY TOO OLD to be looking at 20 something monkeys !
Any 50 somehing monkeys around??? LOL

[ReneT]

Only history will tell you if it's the right decision or not. unfortunately, we don't have a crystal ball to be able to see the future. we make the best decisions we can with available information, under the circumstances you find yourself in and then work from there. Only time will tell you if it's the best or not... but IT'S THE BEST YOU CAN DO RIGHT NOW !!!!! So now that your d ecision is made, do the best you all can. prayers and hugs !

Dr. Phil says the best predictor of future behavior is past behavior, so if that's true, it's not looking good. :rolleyes: But like you said, we're doing the only thing we know to do right now, all the while feeling in our gut it's not going to work. Gary and I were talking about it earlier and he said "I'm doing everything I know to do to keep his future from being ruined over something he did when he was 17, but he's fighting me all the way." That about says it all. So we keep on keeping on, and keep praying.

[carolyn d]

After a wonderful dinner, dessert and (in my case, cocktails)...here is Lisa and Kristie


http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j237/mamamolar/DSC_0146.jpg

[carolyn d]

Dr. Phil says the best predictor of future behavior is past behavior, so if that's true, it's not looking good. :rolleyes: But like you said, we're doing the only thing we know to do right now, all the while feeling in our gut it's not going to work. Gary and I were talking about it earlier and he said "I'm doing everything I know to do to keep his future from being ruined over something he did when he was 17, but he's fighting me all the way." That about says it all. So we keep on keeping on, and keep praying.

even the so called "experts" have been proven wrong..so you can only go into this with caution and hope. But this is a good way for him to learn that what we do in the past can affect the future !

[ReneT]

After a wonderful dinner, dessert and (in my case, cocktails)...


http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j237/mamamolar/DSC_0146.jpg

Great photo guys!!!!!

[addicted]

Oh, and Heather - forgot to say that I love the fact that the 'Off' button on mine is at the back, high on my desk where little fingers can't reach! Saves sooooooooo many headaches!

Mine is a huge big circle button with a light that flashes by it that says, "come play with me." I can't complain, I got an upgrade for free, but will never have that button again!

After a wonderful dinner, dessert and (in my case, cocktails)...


http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j237/mamamolar/DSC_0146.jpg

You 2 are so cute and looks like you had so much fun!!

[carolyn d]

As I had mentioned before.. there is NOTHING.. no description, no words, that can prepare anyone for the views in Alaska. This is what it looks like heading out of Denali park proper. I was like a "quick turn off" maniac along the road...Every new turn was a new and glorious vista. This was taken about 8;30 pm.

http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j237/mamamolar/DSC_0151.jpg

[carolyn d]

this is just before actual sunset. I exposed for the sky and effectively threw the treetops into silhouette. http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j237/mamamolar/DSC_0193-1.jpg

[Shana34]

Yes he is, and the kiss between Bella and Edward at the first of the trailer is pretty hot too.:yes:

Did I tell you my name is actually Bella? Um...I mean...LOL And wait a minute...did I just see that Carolyn has a pic of DENALI State Park? I wonder if they saw the Denali clan! LOL

[carolyn d]

Again taken about an hour before actual sunset. these were some random weeds ( I think... I know they were not fireweed) at the back of the parking lot at my Denali hotel. This was my first attempt at a backlit scene and i was pretty pleased with the result.

http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j237/mamamolar/DSC_0174-1.jpg

[Shana34]

Again taken about an hour before actual sunset. these were some random weeds ( I think... I know they were not fireweed) at the back of the parking lot at my Denali hotel. This was my first attempt at a backlit scene and i was pretty pleased with the result.

http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j237/mamamolar/DSC_0174-1.jpg

Carolyn, these photos are beautiful! I can't imagine seeing all this in person! What time was the sunset usually up there?

[carolyn d]

Laying on the ground in the parking lot of my Denali hotel afforded this scene. I love how the cloud is casting it's shadow on the peak. do you think anyone at the hotel thought I was nuts for laying in the middle of the lot???

http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j237/mamamolar/DSC_0183copy.jpg

[Christine]

highlight all the layers you want to merge.
HOLD DOWN THE ALT KEY and with your mouse left click on the LAYERS tab at the top of the work space. The letter L should be underlined. DO NOT LET UP ON THE MOUSE ! HOLD THAT LEFT CLICK AND DRAG THE CURSOR DOWN to where it says MERGE LAYERS. The trick is to NOT let go of that left mouse click. Only let up when you get to MERGE LAYERS.

ok I am not sure what you are doing, but if you are just merging your layers or making a copy of merging your layers, you can do ctrl+E after you have them all selected that you want, or ctrl+alt+E, to make a merged copy, which will leave you with one merged copy and then the separate layers still too. If this has nothing to do with what you are are doing feel free to ignore. LOL

[carolyn d]

Did I tell you my name is actually Bella? Um...I mean...LOL And wait a minute...did I just see that Carolyn has a pic of DENALI State Park? I wonder if they saw the Denali clan! LOL

they were farther into Denali than the "average" human can go...LOL!!!
And sunset on this particular night was around 10:30 pm. These were all taken between 8;30 and 9;30 pm

[carolyn d]

ok I am not sure what you are doing, but if you are just merging your layers or making a copy of merging your layers, you can do ctrl+E after you have them all selected that you want, or ctrl+alt+E, to make a merged copy, which will leave you with one merged copy and then the separate layers still too. If this has nothing to do with what you are are doing feel free to ignore. LOL

yes! it's the same.. I didn't know the keyboard shortcut for that so thank you. I had learned to do it the other way!!! Thanks Chris ! You are a goddess.

[Christine]

wow CaroD these pics are awesome!

[Christine]

yes! it's the same.. I didn't know the keyboard shortcut for that so thank you. I had learned to do it the other way!!! Thanks Chris ! You are a goddess.

LOL can you tell I use that command a LOT, like with every single element I make :)

[poohbear77]

ok I am not sure what you are doing, but if you are just merging your layers or making a copy of merging your layers, you can do ctrl+E after you have them all selected that you want, or ctrl+alt+E, to make a merged copy, which will leave you with one merged copy and then the separate layers still too. If this has nothing to do with what you are are doing feel free to ignore. LOL

Thanks Chris, the ctrl+alt+E worked finally. I'm not sure why Carolyn's way won't work for me? Oh well, at least now I have the desired outcome. Thanks guys!

[poohbear77]

worked a full day anyway... the man has no pity LOL.... he did look at me oddly when I was walking around with a hot damp face cloth on my neck... and he howled with laughter when I told him I hurt it sleeping on the plane ! Technically, I AM the ONLY person who can injure themselves sleeping... I've done weird stuff like that before.. broke my toe getting off the couch after falling asleep...so really nothing i do can surprise him.

I can honestly say that I can sympathize with you. I've hurt my neck so many times while sleep it's not funny!

[poohbear77]

Again taken about an hour before actual sunset. these were some random weeds ( I think... I know they were not fireweed) at the back of the parking lot at my Denali hotel. This was my first attempt at a backlit scene and i was pretty pleased with the result.

http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j237/mamamolar/DSC_0174-1.jpg

Great picture Carolyn, and yes those are definitely not fireweed!

[poohbear77]

After a wonderful dinner, dessert and (in my case, cocktails)...here is Lisa and Kristie


http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j237/mamamolar/DSC_0146.jpg

Man, your D300 can do wonders! Now, can you airbrush out the crows feet under my eyes? Man, I am not aging as well as my mom (no I am not fishing for compliments).

I do want a copy though Carolyn, it's a really great picture.

[addicted]

WOW Carolyn, your photos are amazing!! Your Bryan visits are really paying off!!

[idtwinmom]

worked a full day anyway... the man has no pity LOL.... he did look at me oddly when I was walking around with a hot damp face cloth on my neck... and he howled with laughter when I told him I hurt it sleeping on the plane ! Technically, I AM the ONLY person who can injure themselves sleeping... I've done weird stuff like that before.. broke my toe getting off the couch after falling asleep...so really nothing i do can surprise him.
I had a co-worker once who broke her back getting out of bed. At least a broken toe can be explained by accidentally kicking something. All she did was sit up.

After a wonderful dinner, dessert and (in my case, cocktails)...here is Lisa and Kristie


http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j237/mamamolar/DSC_0146.jpg
OMG! I want a copy, please!

Carolyn, these photos are beautiful! I can't imagine seeing all this in person! What time was the sunset usually up there?

Laying on the ground in the parking lot of my Denali hotel afforded this scene. I love how the cloud is casting it's shadow on the peak. do you think anyone at the hotel thought I was nuts for laying in the middle of the lot???
Maybe, but with results like these who are they to think anything! Stunning!

http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j237/mamamolar/DSC_0183copy.jpg

ok I am not sure what you are doing, but if you are just merging your layers or making a copy of merging your layers, you can do ctrl+E after you have them all selected that you want, or ctrl+alt+E, to make a merged copy, which will leave you with one merged copy and then the separate layers still too. If this has nothing to do with what you are are doing feel free to ignore. LOL
Thanks for the shortcut! After Carolyn taught me that one I have been using it a lot!!!!!

they were farther into Denali than the "average" human can go...LOL!!!
And sunset on this particular night was around 10:30 pm. These were all taken between 8;30 and 9;30 pm
We have had a lot of clouds, it's supposed to be around 11 to 11:30 right now!

[poohbear77]

Okay, Carolyn how are you inserting your pictures? I have never been able to do it successfully. I was going to show everyone my pic I took in July of Denali for those of us who haven't seen it. That or just go to my Denali layout and you can see it there.

[idtwinmom]

She is using a Photobucket account. You size your photo, upload to photobucket and snag (Ctrl-C) the IMG line that shows up when you point your mouse. Then, just Ctrl-V into your post. She's also hitting the IMG tag in the advanced post, but you don't need to do that. I forget and do the same thing, then you get those little IMG notes on either side.

[poohbear77]

Okay, I'll have to try that even though I've not been a big fan yet of Photobucket. I for some reason have a hard time remembering my password! Can you do the same thing using flikr? I know flikr better :)

[carolyn d]

Man, your D300 can do wonders! Now, can you airbrush out the crows feet under my eyes? Man, I am not aging as well as my mom (no I am not fishing for compliments).

I do want a copy though Carolyn, it's a really great picture.


lol yes i can airbrush the crow's feet... or should you call them laugh lines.

[carolyn d]

MT McKINLEY and FIREWEED
http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j237/mamamolar/DSC_0115copy.jpg

[carolyn d]

WONDER LAKE- a lake too young and arctic to support much life yet. The water is so clear, you can see the rocky bottom as far as you can see! Only a few trout live in select locations as of this time...not yet enough underwater weeds, plant life etc to support other life forms... but it is a magnificent lake.
http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j237/mamamolar/DSC_0133copy.jpg

[ReneT]

Did I tell you my name is actually Bella? Um...I mean...LOL And wait a minute...did I just see that Carolyn has a pic of DENALI State Park? I wonder if they saw the Denali clan! LOL

:rofl::rofl:

[carolyn d]

RED FOX- this little guy was originally laying across the road sunning himself. After a short while, he clambered into the hillside and started hunting for ground squirrels without success.
http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j237/mamamolar/DSC_0072copy.jpg

[poohbear77]

lol yes i can airbrush the crow's feet... or should you call them laugh lines.

LOL...yes I like laugh lines better...hehe

[ReneT]

MT McKINLEY and FIREWEED
http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j237/mamamolar/DSC_0115copy.jpg

Wow, Wow, and Wow!!! This is unbelievable!

[carolyn d]

MAMA GRIZZLY AND CUB - turning the next bend in the road (after the fox) we came upon this mama grizzly and her cub. According to our forest ranger guide, this may be a spring cub- born in the den during January or February. His/her larger size is probably due to the fact it was a single cub so had singular access to all food . They were just meandering along the road.
http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j237/mamamolar/DSC_0091.jpg

[ReneT]

RED FOX- this little guy was originally laying across the road sunning himself. After a short while, he clambered into the hillside and started hunting for ground squirrels without success.
http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j237/mamamolar/DSC_0072copy.jpg

Man you are an awesome photographer!

[poohbear77]

MT McKINLEY and FIREWEED
http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j237/mamamolar/DSC_0115copy.jpg

Carolyn, this is an amazing shot of McKinley and puts my picture to shame! How did you manage such an awesome shot? I love how it looks like a painting! I bet this will be the one your friend wants to put over his fireplace. I'm just in awe! You gotta share your secret on this one. Pretty please!

[carolyn d]

CARIBOU- She was a good distance away and her calves were hiding in the trees/bushes. we did eventually see them, but the only shot I was able to get was of 3 caribou butts. Not too loverly a shot.
http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j237/mamamolar/DSC_0146copy.jpg

[carolyn d]

Carolyn, this is an amazing shot of McKinley and puts my picture to shame! How did you manage such an awesome shot? I love how it looks like a painting! I bet this will be the one your friend wants to put over his fireplace. I'm just in awe! You gotta share your secret on this one. Pretty please!

I laid on the ground to get the fireweed in the foreground.
Actually, my son wants one of the sunset ones and a different one of Denali. He is not into the flowers thing so his eye goes for the "plain ol' massive mountain in your face" look. LOL

[carolyn d]

CLOSE UP OF MT. McKINLEY - I wanted to get a close up shot of the glacier ice covering the mountain. http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j237/mamamolar/DSC_0108copy.jpg

[carolyn d]

MT McKINLEY- my personal favorite shot....very little cloud cover even on the south face.. and I even got the exposure right !
http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j237/mamamolar/DSC_0096copy.jpg

[carolyn d]

Man you are an awesome photographer!

thank you.. but it was very limited access... only through an open bus window with people from the other side of the bus cramming for position. I just set the camera to rapid fire and hoped for the best... and some are DEFINITELY better than others ! I'm only showing you the decent ones.. you should see the OMG WHAT THE HECK DID I DO THERE ones !

[carolyn d]

WOW Carolyn, your photos are amazing!! Your Bryan visits are really paying off!!

So far i have only been with Bryan via his books... I get to work with him in person in october. i wish I had been able to do it before alaska so my shots would have been somewhat better. But when i had time, I did try to remember everything i had read and put it into practice. i have 3 of his books- UNDERSTANDING EXPOSURE, LEARNING TO SEE CREATIVELY and UNDERSTANDING CLOSE UP PHOTOGRAPHY. I have read and re-read them several times...

[idtwinmom]

So far i have only been with Bryan via his books... I get to work with him in person in october. i wish I had been able to do it before alaska so my shots would have been somewhat better. But when i had time, I did try to remember everything i had read and put it into practice. i have 3 of his books- UNDERSTANDING EXPOSURE, LEARNING TO SEE CREATIVELY and UNDERSTANDING CLOSE UP PHOTOGRAPHY. I have read and re-read them several times...

Weren't you with Bryan in New York? I thought that was his class too! Gonna have to look into those books and put on the wish list. Man that list just grows and grows!

[idtwinmom]

Okay, I'll have to try that even though I've not been a big fan yet of Photobucket. I for some reason have a hard time remembering my password! Can you do the same thing using flikr? I know flikr better :)

I don't know enough about Flikr to say.

[idtwinmom]

Kristie - I'm not seeing the kind of link you need to be able to just drop it in here. And without that, the online size might be troublesome. Can you open a photo in Flikr so that is the only thing (including no text or title) you see? If so, I could give you a work around.

[carolyn d]

WOLF- We saw this wolf hunting extremely close to the road. As it turns out, wolf sightings are fairly rare ! And this one actually caught a ground squirrel for "lunch".

Denali is a rare park in that it has a fully functioning eco-system: meaning there is a definite relationship predator/prey. Man DOES NOT interfere with nature's order. To survive, you must hunt. 6 millon acres of wldlife preserve , the only access road is 90 miles long. and tourists can only take their personal vehicles no further than 10 miles. paved road ends at mile 14 and the rest is a narrow gravel road. There are tourist rest stops along the route but they are about 90 minutes apart. In this park, the wildlife is king and man is only visiting.
http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j237/mamamolar/DSC_0205.jpg

[carolyn d]

Weren't you with Bryan in New York? I thought that was his class too! Gonna have to look into those books and put on the wish list. Man that list just grows and grows!

yes, it was a seminar in NYC... no actual camera work.Many of us had our cameras and during lunch we were free to ask him specific questions. So in a sense, he did work individually with some of us. The seminar had over 50 students, so it was not possible for him to work very much one on one.

the October venue is an actual 4 1/2 day workshop.. working in the field, with all manner of equipment AND Bryan, one on one. It's a small class of 8 students so there is ample time for him to work side by side with each student in the field. During the non shooting times, he reviews the images, critiques each one and goes over post production techniques to ready the images for professional printing should we so desire.

We will be doing a great deal of "seeing creatively" not only with our eyes, but with the vision of the different lenses. As well as using filters, extension tubes etc for close up work.

And you thought my pack was stuffed.. i left half of it home !

[idtwinmom]

Well, I guess you are going to be a pro after all that! That's OK, pros need to go places and take lots of pictures, so it means you will come back!

[ReneT]

Here's the link to the New Moon flair that I made if you want it for your card.

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=330286&nocache=1

[Shana34]

Here's the link to the New Moon flair that I made if you want it for your card.

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=330286&nocache=1

Oooh me likey....it's on next time I re-do!

[Christine]

I laid on the ground to get the fireweed in the foreground.
Actually, my son wants one of the sunset ones and a different one of Denali. He is not into the flowers thing so his eye goes for the "plain ol' massive mountain in your face" look. LOL

I need to not be so hesitant to get on the ground etc. These pics are super!

[Christine]

have to work again tomorrow. Sure would be nice if I were home to have some time to design. LOL

[ReneT]

have to work again tomorrow. Sure would be nice if I were home to have some time to design. LOL

Yeah, you have some cowboy stuff you need to work on. :D

[>>aruaL<<]

Ohhh neato photos they are!

Speaking of photos.... today is my last day of taking "back to school" photos of my daughter. I really never thought I would be like this, but yep the day has come, it's only 4am and I'm up, and in tears. She's just a baby, to me. She's only 16 and a senior in high school, officially today. If I'm a mess today, can you even imagine how I will be in 9 months on graduation day? Oh my! It probably doesn't help that my son starts at the junior high school this year (7th grade). He's the baby of the two and it just reminds me that they are quickly growing up. I loving watching them grow and spread their wings, but I guess I'm just not ready for either of them to fly away to a dorm room anytime soon........

[debilou]

Ohhh neato photos they are!

Speaking of photos.... today is my last day of taking "back to school" photos of my daughter. I really never thought I would be like this, but yep the day has come, it's only 4am and I'm up, and in tears. She's just a baby, to me. She's only 16 and a senior in high school, officially today. If I'm a mess today, can you even imagine how I will be in 9 months on graduation day? Oh my! It probably doesn't help that my son starts at the junior high school this year (7th grade). He's the baby of the two and it just reminds me that they are quickly growing up. I loving watching them grow and spread their wings, but I guess I'm just not ready for either of them to fly away to a dorm room anytime soon........
Oh, What a hard day... HUGS!!!:love3::love3::love3:

[debilou]

have to work again tomorrow. Sure would be nice if I were home to have some time to design. LOL

I wish you could be home to design too...

I was so hoping a certain "bag" would be ready soon..

but, that would selfish...

and, you should be home for you kids... and other things..

not my bag.. sorry...

you should be home to just not be at work..

Your kits are just so beautiful... I'm sure you don't need long at all to make these beautiful kits...

The ideas just flow thru your head... and down thru your mouse to the screen -- to the store.... :love3::love3::love3:

I'm trying to get back on your good side Christine... :love3::love3::love3:

[ReneT]

Ohhh neato photos they are!

Speaking of photos.... today is my last day of taking "back to school" photos of my daughter. I really never thought I would be like this, but yep the day has come, it's only 4am and I'm up, and in tears. She's just a baby, to me. She's only 16 and a senior in high school, officially today. If I'm a mess today, can you even imagine how I will be in 9 months on graduation day? Oh my! It probably doesn't help that my son starts at the junior high school this year (7th grade). He's the baby of the two and it just reminds me that they are quickly growing up. I loving watching them grow and spread their wings, but I guess I'm just not ready for either of them to fly away to a dorm room anytime soon........

Sorry you're having a rough morning. Wow, 16 and a senior! Did she skip some grades?

[>>aruaL<<]

Yep Rene, she sure did. I know it was best to do it, she was way ahead of her peers at the time and she's very mature and fairly tall.. so she blends right in with the other seniors. She's been with this group for several years now and they call her the "baby", they are very good to her and watch over her. While I know it was best for her academically, I can be honest this morning and say that I am absolutely regretting having allowed it.... because I literally gave away time with my DD :-( Of course, that is the selfish side of me talking. She just left for school, I took pics of her leaving in her car and stuff and it must have shown on my face because she looked at me and quietly hugged me and said "mommy, don't cry"... and then, of course, I lost it. I just didn't know I'd actually cry on this day.. I never cry when they leave on their first day of school. I'm always really happy for them and make it a really exciting morning.... Im such a huge baby. sigh

But the upside is, I *think* I may have some decent pics to scrap with today! LOL! I was having trouble early this morning deciding what to use for Woodsy's Oodles of Fun challenge, and well her photos I just took this morning match the kit........ see, there is a positive to all this!

[>>aruaL<<]

Thank you Debi! :-)

[ReneT]

Yep Rene, she sure did. I know it was best to do it, she was way ahead of her peers at the time and she's very mature and fairly tall.. so she blends right in with the other seniors. She's been with this group for several years now and they call her the "baby", they are very good to her and watch over her. While I know it was best for her academically, I can be honest this morning and say that I am absolutely regretting having allowed it.... because I literally gave away time with my DD :-( Of course, that is the selfish side of me talking. She just left for school, I took pics of her leaving in her car and stuff and it must have shown on my face because she looked at me and quietly hugged me and said "mommy, don't cry"... and then, of course, I lost it. I just didn't know I'd actually cry on this day.. I never cry when they leave on their first day of school. I'm always really happy for them and make it a really exciting morning.... Im such a huge baby. sigh

But the upside is, I *think* I may have some decent pics to scrap with today! LOL! I was having trouble early this morning deciding what to use for Woodsy's Oodles of Fun challenge, and well her photos I just took this morning match the kit........ see, there is a positive to all this!

Well, as long as there are pics to scrap, it's all good. :rofl:

Good for her though, being mature and also being so sweet when she realized you were having a hard time. I'm guessing next year this time may be another hard time for you, sending a 17 year old off to college, but it sounds to me like she can handle it and she has a good support system of friends.

[Christine]

Ohhh neato photos they are!

Speaking of photos.... today is my last day of taking "back to school" photos of my daughter. I really never thought I would be like this, but yep the day has come, it's only 4am and I'm up, and in tears. She's just a baby, to me. She's only 16 and a senior in high school, officially today. If I'm a mess today, can you even imagine how I will be in 9 months on graduation day? Oh my! It probably doesn't help that my son starts at the junior high school this year (7th grade). He's the baby of the two and it just reminds me that they are quickly growing up. I loving watching them grow and spread their wings, but I guess I'm just not ready for either of them to fly away to a dorm room anytime soon........

Hugs from me too! My baby start kindergarten next week. Oh and that reminds me the other night it was my turn to say family prayers and afterward he says "mommy you forgot to bless me that I wouldn't be nervous to start school next week. " so I asked him if he was nervous and he said, "no but just in case." Isnt that the cutest thing?!

[ReneT]

Hugs from me too! My baby start kindergarten next week. Oh and that reminds me the other night it was my turn to say family prayers and afterward he says "mommy you forgot to bless me that I wouldn't be nervous to start school next week. " so I asked him if he was nervous and he said, "no but just in case." Isnt that the cutest thing?!

Oh, bless his heart! How do you feel about him going to kindergarten? That will be a huge change for you during the day. Is it full day or half day?

[>>aruaL<<]

Awww Christine! I remember those days like it was yesterday.... when they were just 5, leaving them all day for the first time. I hope he has a great first day of school!! Hugs!

[addicted]

Ohhh neato photos they are!

Speaking of photos.... today is my last day of taking "back to school" photos of my daughter. I really never thought I would be like this, but yep the day has come, it's only 4am and I'm up, and in tears. She's just a baby, to me. She's only 16 and a senior in high school, officially today. If I'm a mess today, can you even imagine how I will be in 9 months on graduation day? Oh my! It probably doesn't help that my son starts at the junior high school this year (7th grade). He's the baby of the two and it just reminds me that they are quickly growing up. I loving watching them grow and spread their wings, but I guess I'm just not ready for either of them to fly away to a dorm room anytime soon........

I hope you start feeling better. I will probably be crying when my start their senior year too!!

Yep Rene, she sure did. I know it was best to do it, she was way ahead of her peers at the time and she's very mature and fairly tall.. so she blends right in with the other seniors. She's been with this group for several years now and they call her the "baby", they are very good to her and watch over her. While I know it was best for her academically, I can be honest this morning and say that I am absolutely regretting having allowed it.... because I literally gave away time with my DD :-( Of course, that is the selfish side of me talking. She just left for school, I took pics of her leaving in her car and stuff and it must have shown on my face because she looked at me and quietly hugged me and said "mommy, don't cry"... and then, of course, I lost it. I just didn't know I'd actually cry on this day.. I never cry when they leave on their first day of school. I'm always really happy for them and make it a really exciting morning.... Im such a huge baby. sigh

But the upside is, I *think* I may have some decent pics to scrap with today! LOL! I was having trouble early this morning deciding what to use for Woodsy's Oodles of Fun challenge, and well her photos I just took this morning match the kit........ see, there is a positive to all this!

So I can see why you are crying, I about started crying reading this!!

Hugs from me too! My baby start kindergarten next week. Oh and that reminds me the other night it was my turn to say family prayers and afterward he says "mommy you forgot to bless me that I wouldn't be nervous to start school next week. " so I asked him if he was nervous and he said, "no but just in case." Isnt that the cutest thing?!

Oh too cute! Don't you love family prayers!! They say the cutest things.

[>>aruaL<<]

Christine, the family prayer with your DS reminds me of the time my son was really sick with the flu, he was about 4 or so. It was Thanksgiving dinner with all of my family. My oldest brother said prayer and then my DS piped in during prayer and said "Uncle G, don't forget to pray for my butt!" ... oh my gosh, we all died laughing. He wanted Uncle G to pray that the flu bug would go away... he just had a funnier way of putting it! LOLOL!

[>>aruaL<<]

Thank you Addicted. DH said on his way out to work, that I will soon wipe the tears in about an hour when I realize how silent the house is! LOL!

[Christine]

Ok off to work got my elliptical time in and the quickest shower known to man lol. Catch up w/ ya ltr.

[debilou]

Oh, I'm going to cry... with all these stories... hugs to all the mama's..

[stitchmich]

Good grief! What a chattery bunch today! I may never catch up. I might not read now, don't need to be crying yet today. Laura, I can see why you'd be crying. It's a big enough step being a senior, but at 16 it must be even harder. My DD is 16 too and starting her junior year next week. This summer she has stepped over some magic line and become so grown up. She is driving, has a job and a boyfriend and always on the go. She has always been very independent but even more so now.

Chris, such a cute story about your boy asking for his blessing.

I will read more that I missed and check out Carolyns pictures. I know you "said" you weren't a landscaped photographer, but I beg to differ!

[stitchmich]

ONG I am WAY TOO OLD to be looking at 20 something monkeys !
Any 50 somehing monkeys around??? LOL

Dr. Phil says the best predictor of future behavior is past behavior, so if that's true, it's not looking good. :rolleyes: But like you said, we're doing the only thing we know to do right now, all the while feeling in our gut it's not going to work. Gary and I were talking about it earlier and he said "I'm doing everything I know to do to keep his future from being ruined over something he did when he was 17, but he's fighting me all the way." That about says it all. So we keep on keeping on, and keep praying.

After a wonderful dinner, dessert and (in my case, cocktails)...here is Lisa and Kristie


http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j237/mamamolar/DSC_0146.jpg

1-I am closer to 50, but refuse to stop looking at the 20's! :rofl::rofl::rofl:
2-Rene, ya gotta go with your gut sometimes. I'm praying it will work out. :hug:
3-Lisa and Kristie!! you two are just adorable!!! Fantastic shot, Carolyn!

[stitchmich]

Man, your D300 can do wonders! Now, can you airbrush out the crows feet under my eyes? Man, I am not aging as well as my mom (no I am not fishing for compliments).

I do want a copy though Carolyn, it's a really great picture.

What are you taliking about?! Kristie, you are gorgeous!!

So far i have only been with Bryan via his books... I get to work with him in person in october. i wish I had been able to do it before alaska so my shots would have been somewhat better. But when i had time, I did try to remember everything i had read and put it into practice. i have 3 of his books- UNDERSTANDING EXPOSURE, LEARNING TO SEE CREATIVELY and UNDERSTANDING CLOSE UP PHOTOGRAPHY. I have read and re-read them several times...

I have Understanding Exposure. Learning to se Creatively sounds like something I could use!

Kristie - I'm not seeing the kind of link you need to be able to just drop it in here. And without that, the online size might be troublesome. Can you open a photo in Flikr so that is the only thing (including no text or title) you see? If so, I could give you a work around.

I've done it with Flickr before. I think you need to open the picture in Flickr, right click, choose properties and highlight the "address" of the picture. Then insert the image here.

[addicted]

Why is my mask not working in CS4? I've done tons of masks on things before to cover part of it up! I am working on a LO and have used masks in it and then I went to do another and it won't work. Shut down the program, came back and nothing. :( Did I hit something? Why would they just quit working? Any ideas?

[addicted]

OK, obviously I haven't used them enough! I must have changed my opacity, without knowing it, and then it didn't work! :rofl: :rofl:

And why is my photos number climbing? I don't have 224 photos and this morning it was 222 and I have uploaded nothing?! Are any of yours off?

[debilou]

Wow, mine jumped a ton...

I only have like 239 in the gallery..

but, if you look under my avatar.. I have like 540

it didn't used to be THAT far off.

it was a little off... but not that far..

[debilou]

OK, obviously I haven't used them enough! I must have changed my opacity, without knowing it, and then it didn't work! :rofl: :rofl:

And why is my photos number climbing? I don't have 224 photos and this morning it was 222 and I have uploaded nothing?! Are any of yours off?

oh, I've done that...

or changed the color of the mask, to something really light...

so, been there done that.. don't feel bad

[ReneT]

Christine, the family prayer with your DS reminds me of the time my son was really sick with the flu, he was about 4 or so. It was Thanksgiving dinner with all of my family. My oldest brother said prayer and then my DS piped in during prayer and said "Uncle G, don't forget to pray for my butt!" ... oh my gosh, we all died laughing. He wanted Uncle G to pray that the flu bug would go away... he just had a funnier way of putting it! LOLOL!

That's hilarious!

Good grief! What a chattery bunch today! I may never catch up. I might not read now, don't need to be crying yet today. Laura, I can see why you'd be crying. It's a big enough step being a senior, but at 16 it must be even harder. My DD is 16 too and starting her junior year next week. This summer she has stepped over some magic line and become so grown up. She is driving, has a job and a boyfriend and always on the go. She has always been very independent but even more so now.

I know what you mean. My youngest stepdaughter is about to start her junior year too, and she's been driving since January. It's so strange that she drives herself out to our house now instead of us picking her up, and if I take her to the movies or something, she just meets me there. It feels very weird when they are more independent.

I will read more that I missed and check out Carolyns pictures. I know you "said" you weren't a landscaped photographer, but I beg to differ!

I beg to differ too, Carolyn. Those photos are amazing! I'm envious of your talent.

1-I am closer to 50, but refuse to stop looking at the 20's! :rofl::rofl::rofl:
2-Rene, ya gotta go with your gut sometimes. I'm praying it will work out. :hug:
3-Lisa and Kristie!! you two are just adorable!!! Fantastic shot, Carolyn!

Thanks, Lisa. It's a big change for us already, since he's now staying here at night even though his stuff is not all moved. We've had empty nest syndrome for 2 years now except when Emily's here, and I do have to say we love that. But I have decided to put him in the upstairs gameroom instead of a bedroom downstairs. That was Gary's idea, and I really think it's a good one, because although it may all be psychological, I'm thinking I will feel like I still have some of the privacy and alone time I've grown so used to in the past 2 years. Bless my sweet DH. I just think I have got to be one of the luckiest women. When Drew's dad has yet to even call to check on him, even though he knows what is going on, Gary is just always there to do what needs to be done. He's going Friday morning before he goes to work to Drew's apartment to help him move the big stuff with our work truck, he's trying to figure out how to get internet access upstairs in the gameroom. He's just an awesome stepdad. I hope Drew knows how lucky he is. I think lots of stepdads would have washed their hands of the ordeal by now.

[GrandmaCrys]

I need to not be so hesitant to get on the ground etc. These pics are super!

I'm hesitant, for fear of not being able to get back up! :worried: :yikes: :eek: :yikes: :worried: :help: :annoyed:

Ohhh neato photos they are!

Speaking of photos.... today is my last day of taking "back to school" photos of my daughter. I really never thought I would be like this, but yep the day has come, it's only 4am and I'm up, and in tears. She's just a baby, to me. She's only 16 and a senior in high school, officially today. If I'm a mess today, can you even imagine how I will be in 9 months on graduation day? Oh my! It probably doesn't help that my son starts at the junior high school this year (7th grade). He's the baby of the two and it just reminds me that they are quickly growing up. I loving watching them grow and spread their wings, but I guess I'm just not ready for either of them to fly away to a dorm room anytime soon........

Awwwwwwww..........we know we do our best parenting by teaching them to live in this world; then when it's time, our hearts are broken! :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry:

Hugs from me too! My baby start kindergarten next week. Oh and that reminds me the other night it was my turn to say family prayers and afterward he says "mommy you forgot to bless me that I wouldn't be nervous to start school next week. " so I asked him if he was nervous and he said, "no but just in case." Isnt that the cutest thing?!

That is the cutest thing! Be thankful on his first day that he does not have to be fearful that Rutker might touch his stuff while he's gone! :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: (Tristan's main concern when he started last week! ;))

OK, obviously I haven't used them enough! I must have changed my opacity, without knowing it, and then it didn't work! :rofl: :rofl:

And why is my photos number climbing? I don't have 224 photos and this morning it was 222 and I have uploaded nothing?! Are any of yours off?

Everytime you write something like this, Heather, I'm reminded what kindred spirits we are! :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

Carolyn, your photos are incredible!!! WOW!!!

Lisa and Kristie, what a sweet, beautiful photo of the two of you!!

*See Creatively*? Not in my wildest dreams could I ever hope....

[idtwinmom]

What are you taliking about?! Kristie, you are gorgeous!!
Don't you just love her beautiful brown eyes!


I have Understanding Exposure. Learning to se Creatively sounds like something I could use!



I've done it with Flickr before. I think you need to open the picture in Flickr, right click, choose properties and highlight the "address" of the picture. Then insert the image here.
Oh, thanks, I just couldn't 'see' it without signing up. I was sure there must be a way.

OK, obviously I haven't used them enough! I must have changed my opacity, without knowing it, and then it didn't work! :rofl: :rofl:

And why is my photos number climbing? I don't have 224 photos and this morning it was 222 and I have uploaded nothing?! Are any of yours off?
Ever since the last upgrade our comments now get counted in the same pot as the photos. So every comment/post you make ups the number. (good thing I don't pay attention to that one much, it would probably shock the heck out of me to see that many "photos" listed :lol:)

[Christine]

I wish you could be home to design too...

I was so hoping a certain "bag" would be ready soon..

but, that would selfish...

and, you should be home for you kids... and other things..

not my bag.. sorry...

you should be home to just not be at work..

Your kits are just so beautiful... I'm sure you don't need long at all to make these beautiful kits...

The ideas just flow thru your head... and down thru your mouse to the screen -- to the store.... :love3::love3::love3:

I'm trying to get back on your good side Christine... :love3::love3::love3:
:rofl::rofl::rofl:

[Christine]

Sorry you're having a rough morning. Wow, 16 and a senior! Did she skip some grades?

Lex will start her senior year at 16 and then turn a few weeks later. She will hate not getting her driver's license until she is a junior.

[addicted]

Everytime you write something like this, Heather, I'm reminded what kindred spirits we are! :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

I'm so glad that there is someone out there that understands me! :rofl:

Ever since the last upgrade our comments now get counted in the same pot as the photos. So every comment/post you make ups the number. (good thing I don't pay attention to that one much, it would probably shock the heck out of me to see that many "photos" listed :lol:)

Why would they do this? Thats kinda weird!

[Christine]

Oh, bless his heart! How do you feel about him going to kindergarten? That will be a huge change for you during the day. Is it full day or half day?

half and I am going to miss him. The last 2 years he has been my "buddy" while the other kids are at school. Hopefully though I can use the time to get some designing done, since I am not having much success this month. :lol: Short day though today so maybe I will get a bit done.

[Christine]

Christine, the family prayer with your DS reminds me of the time my son was really sick with the flu, he was about 4 or so. It was Thanksgiving dinner with all of my family. My oldest brother said prayer and then my DS piped in during prayer and said "Uncle G, don't forget to pray for my butt!" ... oh my gosh, we all died laughing. He wanted Uncle G to pray that the flu bug would go away... he just had a funnier way of putting it! LOLOL!

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

[Christine]

OK, obviously I haven't used them enough! I must have changed my opacity, without knowing it, and then it didn't work! :rofl: :rofl:

And why is my photos number climbing? I don't have 224 photos and this morning it was 222 and I have uploaded nothing?! Are any of yours off?

just fyi, if you are on the brush tool and if you hit say a 2, it will decrease your brush to 20%, which could make it not work enough to see.oh and yep, I don't think I was over 1300 before

[Christine]

ok back to work for a few more hours, then I get to go to my torture/stroke and turn class. Miss me if I have a heart attack and drown. :)

[ReneT]

Lex will start her senior year at 16 and then turn a few weeks later. She will hate not getting her driver's license until she is a junior.

Do they have open campus there where they can leave for lunch?