Chatting with Gundi

[stitchmich]

WOW, Crys! Not at all sorry I asked. It sounds like a fun filled adventurous month for you! Have a blast with it all and pop in to say hi when you can.

Rene, I'm so glad you had fun. I can't wait to see "lazy river on steroids" photos! :rofl: you are too funny.

I'll be at church tonight so I won't be able to make it to chat. Ya'll have fun!! :tup:

[carolyn d]

Quote:
Originally Posted by carolyn d
HMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM ???????????? I am not sure I'm ready for self locking floating panels etc... I may just stay mired here in cs2 LOL

Awww, come on! I've already taught every body how to ditch that little problem. What else could be stopping you?

For lack of a more creative excuse: I just don't feel like "learning" a new program right now"... that's my story and I'm sticking to it ! LOL

[Christine]

hey guys, you know how lkb won tonight? is that her whole user name? she hasn't PM'd me for her prize and I don't want to send it to the wrong person, anybody know?

[PQ]

hey guys, you know how lkb won tonight? is that her whole user name? she hasn't PM'd me for her prize and I don't want to send it to the wrong person, anybody know?


Oh, she PM'd me and said that she would like for you to send that prize and all future prizes to me. :D

[PQ]

Quote:
Originally Posted by carolyn d
HMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM ???????????? I am not sure I'm ready for self locking floating panels etc... I may just stay mired here in cs2 LOL

Awww, come on! I've already taught every body how to ditch that little problem. What else could be stopping you?

For lack of a more creative excuse: I just don't feel like "learning" a new program right now"... that's my story and I'm sticking to it ! LOL

I know exactly how you feel. I keep fantasizing about getting cs4, and I just found out that I can get it at a HUGE discount since we homeschool, but the thought of learning a new program makes me want to vomit.

[PQ]

Sorry for the short notice! Hope you *manage* without me! :D



So, I thought to spare you the details, but since you asked...

We leave on Sat. for Sturgeon Bay, WI. Just us and the new boat. We go to the same spot almost every year. A little cottage right on the Bay, where we fish for northern pike. We're just one canal away from Lake Michigan, where we fish for salmon. We generally fish in the mornings and tour Door County in the afternoons. We love it there and I know you've seen some of my layouts from pictures I've taken there.

We return home on Wed. I work on Thurs. We leave for Jackson's and Alex's on Fri. Their Daddy and Mommy are going out of town for their 8th anniversary and we're babysitting! :yippee: :yippee: :yippee:

On Sat. we're taking the boys to my Grean Aunt Helen's 100th birthday party! How fun will that be!!! :party: :party: :party: :party: :party: :party: She's still an incredible lady!!!

I have a cousin and his wife who are coming from New Jersey for the party and staying a week or so. He and my DH are going fishing on Tues., so we won't be home till late that night.

The following weekend we go to KY for DH's son's Hog Roast on Sunday. We will be hosting a fish fry on Fri. Both my sons and all the grandkids should be there.

We return to KY the following weekend for a grandson's wedding.

We meet with both sons and their families the following weekend at an indoor water park/Holiday Inn to celebrate Tristan's 6th b'day, Rutker's 4th b'day and Jackson's 2nd b'day. (Tristan & Rutker were both born on the same day; Jackson was born the following day! :D)

Now, are you sorry you asked?? :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

That sounds so wonderful. Gosh, I wish I had a big, connected family like that. I hope you have a wonderful, safe time.

[stitchmich]

hey guys, you know how lkb won tonight? is that her whole user name? she hasn't PM'd me for her prize and I don't want to send it to the wrong person, anybody know?

Don't listen to Fran, she's trying to take my prize. I was playing under an alias. You can just send it to me :lol: What did you guys play last night? Sorry I missed it.

[ReneT]

hey guys, you know how lkb won tonight? is that her whole user name? she hasn't PM'd me for her prize and I don't want to send it to the wrong person, anybody know?

Yes, LKB is her full username. Sorry I didn't PM you, I forgot, plus I wasn't totally sure I had won. :confused: You and Nicole were cracking me up last night.

[ReneT]

I know exactly how you feel. I keep fantasizing about getting cs4, and I just found out that I can get it at a HUGE discount since we homeschool, but the thought of learning a new program makes me want to vomit.

Me too Fran.

[ReneT]

Crys, that sounds like so much fun!!!!! I know you're going to have a blast!!!! :yippee::yippee:

[Shana34]

Aww I'm gonna miss my BFF, but I'm sure you'll have a great time! Have a safe trip and take lots of pics! :D

[debilou]

Oh, she PM'd me and said that she would like for you to send that prize and all future prizes to me. :D
No, I'm sorry Fran...

you were DRINKING Wine..

LKB...said she would give me the prize

my user name is debilou

I'll pm you Christine!!!:love3::love3::love3:

[debilou]

Sorry for the short notice! Hope you *manage* without me! :D



So, I thought to spare you the details, but since you asked...

We leave on Sat. for Sturgeon Bay, WI. Just us and the new boat. We go to the same spot almost every year. A little cottage right on the Bay, where we fish for northern pike. We're just one canal away from Lake Michigan, where we fish for salmon. We generally fish in the mornings and tour Door County in the afternoons. We love it there and I know you've seen some of my layouts from pictures I've taken there.

We return home on Wed. I work on Thurs. We leave for Jackson's and Alex's on Fri. Their Daddy and Mommy are going out of town for their 8th anniversary and we're babysitting! :yippee: :yippee: :yippee:

On Sat. we're taking the boys to my Grean Aunt Helen's 100th birthday party! How fun will that be!!! :party: :party: :party: :party: :party: :party: She's still an incredible lady!!!

I have a cousin and his wife who are coming from New Jersey for the party and staying a week or so. He and my DH are going fishing on Tues., so we won't be home till late that night.

The following weekend we go to KY for DH's son's Hog Roast on Sunday. We will be hosting a fish fry on Fri. Both my sons and all the grandkids should be there.

We return to KY the following weekend for a grandson's wedding.

We meet with both sons and their families the following weekend at an indoor water park/Holiday Inn to celebrate Tristan's 6th b'day, Rutker's 4th b'day and Jackson's 2nd b'day. (Tristan & Rutker were both born on the same day; Jackson was born the following day! :D)

Now, are you sorry you asked?? :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

Oh, can I come Crys...

then I can hold the BABY!!!!! Remember... I have something... :love3::love3::love3:

[addicted]

We've been kinda busy around here! The fair started Wednesday (big thing around here), school starts on Monday, two of my kids left for cabin yesterday (always a chore getting ready for that), planning my sister's wedding this weekend and more I can't think of! I hope you are all having a great time!!

[debilou]

Have a blast Crys....

I will miss you so much.. and, Really I can't wait to see all those family photos...

sounds like a lot of fun...

[debilou]

Have a blast Crys....

I will miss you so much.. and, Really I can't wait to see all those family photos...

sounds like a lot of fun...

[Christine]

Laura, I like the new Avi!

Crys, we'll miss you. It just won't be the same without you. But have fun! Are you going to see some grandbabies?

So this morning I had errands to do. I managed a couple, but I needed to head further away into a busier town and I just didn't want to do it. So I punted it and got a pedicure instead!! A friend gave me a GC to get a pedicure for my birthday (way back in May) and I just decided it was high time to use it. :lol:

oh yay! I love pedicures! and I agree wahoo for laura!

Sorry for the short notice! Hope you *manage* without me! :D




[COLOR="RoyalBlue"][B]So, I thought to spare you the details, but since you asked...



oh sounds so fun!!!!!!!!!! have a really super time and take lots of pictures!

[Christine]

Oh, she PM'd me and said that she would like for you to send that prize and all future prizes to me. :D
:rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl:

I know exactly how you feel. I keep fantasizing about getting cs4, and I just found out that I can get it at a HUGE discount since we homeschool, but the thought of learning a new program makes me want to vomit.
seriously the change over isn't bad at all, especially as you would have all of us helping you. :D
Don't listen to Fran, she's trying to take my prize. I was playing under an alias. You can just send it to me :lol: What did you guys play last night? Sorry I missed it.

so if you were there under an alias, how come don't you know what we played? :think::think::think::lol::lol:

Yes, LKB is her full username. Sorry I didn't PM you, I forgot, plus I wasn't totally sure I had won. :confused: You and Nicole were cracking me up last night.

yep you really won, see what a good thing it is to hang out in the goodies with gundi thread, you never know what useful tidbit you are going to pick up. :D:D

We've been kinda busy around here! The fair started Wednesday (big thing around here), school starts on Monday, two of my kids left for cabin yesterday (always a chore getting ready for that), planning my sister's wedding this weekend and more I can't think of! I hope you are all having a great time!!

you have another sister? I thought it was your niece that was getting married, I think I am all confused, either that or Josh is going to be in for a surprise. LOL

No, I'm sorry Fran...

you were DRINKING Wine..

LKB...said she would give me the prize

my user name is debilou

I'll pm you Christine!!!:love3::love3::love3:

Hmmmmmmm who to believe. ........oh yeah NONE of you! :rofl::rofl:

[idtwinmom]

Quote:
Originally Posted by carolyn d
HMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM ???????????? I am not sure I'm ready for self locking floating panels etc... I may just stay mired here in cs2 LOL

Awww, come on! I've already taught every body how to ditch that little problem. What else could be stopping you?

For lack of a more creative excuse: I just don't feel like "learning" a new program right now"... that's my story and I'm sticking to it ! LOL

I know exactly how you feel. I keep fantasizing about getting cs4, and I just found out that I can get it at a HUGE discount since we homeschool, but the thought of learning a new program makes me want to vomit.

OK guys! I do understand, but really - it's not that different from what you have! :rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl:

[idtwinmom]

you have another sister? I thought it was your niece that was getting married, I think I am all confused, either that or Josh is going to be in for a surprise. LOL


OK Chris - spill! That surprise is possible or not possible, because my understanding was that it was not possible!!!!!!!!! :rofl::rofl::rofl:

[addicted]

yep you really won, see what a good thing it is to hang out in the goodies with gundi thread, you never know what useful tidbit you are going to pick up. :D:D

you have another sister? I thought it was your niece that was getting married, I think I am all confused, either that or Josh is going to be in for a surprise. LOL


I hate it when I miss this chat! :mad: I tooK Carley to the fair since she didn't go to the cabin and got home after it was half over.

I have 4 sister! 1 married, 1 getting married and 1 that noone else knows is getting married. So only 1 left after next spring, when the 1 gets married that nobody but me know about. I love being the favored sis, I know everything. :tup:

[idtwinmom]

OK, any brothers in that lot? Or was your poor father the only man in the house, just like mine was?

[addicted]

Oh, and my oldest niece is only 5! :rofl: :rofl:

Lisa - 2 brothers!

[PQ]

I got an email from the company I bought my homeschool cirriculum from saying if I sent my receipt in to Adobe before Sept. 1, I could get CS4 at a HUGE discount. (You can also get it at a discount if you have a child in college). I bought it.

I did not ask Doug. Ut oh.

[PQ]

No, I'm sorry Fran...

you were DRINKING Wine..

LKB...said she would give me the prize

my user name is debilou

I'll pm you Christine!!!:love3::love3::love3:

Oops. Debilou is full of crap-o-la.

[debilou]

Oops. Debilou is full of crap-o-la.

Excuse me Ms. PQ..

aren't you a moderator...

I'm going to have to notify you TO PULL this post... due to a BAD WORD!!!

potty mouth....

PQ... please pull your post...

potty mouth.. I can't believe you would talk this way... :p:p:p

[idtwinmom]

Excuse me Ms. PQ..

aren't you a moderator...

I'm going to have to notify you TO PULL this post... due to a BAD WORD!!!

potty mouth....

PQ... please pull your post...

potty mouth.. I can't believe you would talk this way... :p:p:p

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

[idtwinmom]

I got an email from the company I bought my homeschool cirriculum from saying if I sent my receipt in to Adobe before Sept. 1, I could get CS4 at a HUGE discount. (You can also get it at a discount if you have a child in college). I bought it.

I did not ask Doug. Ut oh.

OK, PM me your email address and I will send you my workspace tutorial. It will help you with the tabs that everybody hates!

And Congrats! I'm sure you will love it!

[addicted]

I got an email from the company I bought my homeschool cirriculum from saying if I sent my receipt in to Adobe before Sept. 1, I could get CS4 at a HUGE discount. (You can also get it at a discount if you have a child in college). I bought it.

I did not ask Doug. Ut oh.

WAHOOOOO!! You are going to love it! :yahoo:

[PQ]

Excuse me Ms. PQ..

aren't you a moderator...

I'm going to have to notify you TO PULL this post... due to a BAD WORD!!!

potty mouth....

PQ... please pull your post...

potty mouth.. I can't believe you would talk this way... :p:p:p

Oh, didn't you know? Moderators are not held to the same standard as members. That's because Margie loves us.

[PQ]

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

Do not laugh at Debilou! It only encourages her!

[PQ]

OK, PM me your email address and I will send you my workspace tutorial. It will help you with the tabs that everybody hates!

And Congrats! I'm sure you will love it!

I did! Thanks!

[debilou]

Oh, didn't you know? Moderators are not held to the same standard as members. That's because Margie loves us.

Funny, just chatting with Margie (OF ALL PEOPLE on facebook)

and, she was mentioning how much she loved me...

hmm..

I guess, I better go back and tell her how her moderators

hmm, one is being a potty mouth........ :rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl:

and, yes, don't get me started... :rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl:

[debilou]

Funny, just chatting with Margie (OF ALL PEOPLE on facebook)

and, she was mentioning how much she loved me...

hmm..

I guess, I better go back and tell her how her moderators

hmm, one is being a potty mouth........ :rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl:

and, yes, don't get me started... :rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl:

Debi Anderson Help, Help Margie... One of your moderators is being a potty mouth on the mb... and, didn't believe that I would post this...
2 seconds ago · Comment · Like · See Wall-to-Wall

just posted to Margie's wall on facebook

MS. PQ:rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl:

[Margie]

oh my heck! :) you like to keep me on my toes!! i'll have to call an emergency staff meeting and lecture pq about the use of the word crapola :eek: i'm shocked she would do such a thing, pq of all people. :lol:

[debilou]

oh my heck! :) you like to keep me on my toes!! i'll have to call an emergency staff meeting and lecture pq about the use of the word crapola :eek: i'm shocked she would do such a thing, pq of all people. :lol:

I knew it Margie... but, what could I do...

what... PQ is just normally just the nicest, sweetest person on earth

but, she wanted a prize just more than me... i guesss.:rofl::rofl:

[debilou]

wow, how the heck did margie find this post so darn fast

she's good!

[Shana34]

LMAO! You called in the big guns Debi! You ladies are too funny. :D :D :rofl: :rofl:

[Margie]

cause i was nervous! when i get called in, it's usually bad!! :)

[idtwinmom]

ROFLMAO!!!!! Oh, it's soooooo good that I took a potty break before re-visiting after lunch! Now if we just had Carolyn D here, I would have to pad my chair!

[>>aruaL<<]

I'll have you know that my sweet sweet innocent eyes are burning at the reading of the word crapola..... LOL!

[Shana34]

I think Fran and Debi are in need of a trip to Walmart with me. :D

[stitchmich]

:rofl::rofl::rofl: You guys are nutty!

[ReneT]

OK guys! I do understand, but really - it's not that different from what you have! :rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl:

Fear of change and of the unknown.

Oh, and my oldest niece is only 5! :rofl: :rofl:

Lisa - 2 brothers!

Wow, you came from a large family! Where are you in the order of siblings?

I got an email from the company I bought my homeschool cirriculum from saying if I sent my receipt in to Adobe before Sept. 1, I could get CS4 at a HUGE discount. (You can also get it at a discount if you have a child in college). I bought it.

I did not ask Doug. Ut oh.

Let us know how you like it and how difficult it is when you get. Yay for you!!:yippee::yippee:

Excuse me Ms. PQ..

aren't you a moderator...

I'm going to have to notify you TO PULL this post... due to a BAD WORD!!!

potty mouth....

PQ... please pull your post...

potty mouth.. I can't believe you would talk this way... :p:p:p


You're asking a moderator to moderate herself. You're so funny.:lol::lol:

[ReneT]

wow, how the heck did margie find this post so darn fast

she's good!

Margie is all-knowing and has super powers.

[ReneT]

I think Fran and Debi are in need of a trip to Walmart with me. :D

Don't do it Fran and Debi - you'll be sorry!!!! :no::no::no:

[PQ]

I think Fran and Debi are in need of a trip to Walmart with me. :D

Our Walmart is a zoo! I go there at least 4 times per week, but I always go by 7 o'clock in the morning. If you go any later than that, some of the aisles will be gridlocked and the wait at the checkstands will be an eternity.

[PQ]

Funny, just chatting with Margie (OF ALL PEOPLE on facebook)

and, she was mentioning how much she loved me...

hmm..

I guess, I better go back and tell her how her moderators

hmm, one is being a potty mouth........ :rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl:

and, yes, don't get me started... :rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl:

I cannot talk right now. I am VERY busy putting pins in my little Debilou doll. :rofl::lol:

[PQ]

Everyone who thinks Debilou is a tattletale, raise your hand.

Debilou! I got a little chill from the breeze that was created when all of those hands shot into the air!!!

As soon as my right shoulder is better I might have to do a layout preserving the memory of this moment. What kind of font would ya'll use if you were going to make your title TATTLETALE?

[PQ]

Debi Anderson Help, Help Margie... One of your moderators is being a potty mouth on the mb... and, didn't believe that I would post this...
2 seconds ago · Comment · Like · See Wall-to-Wall

just posted to Margie's wall on facebook

MS. PQ:rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl:

:shocked:

[carolyn d]

I know exactly how you feel. I keep fantasizing about getting cs4, and I just found out that I can get it at a HUGE discount since we homeschool, but the thought of learning a new program makes me want to vomit.

maybe not vomit, in my case... just many lumps on my forehead from banging it on the desk in frustration !

[>>aruaL<<]

I'm going to get CS4 too (any day now Im going to order it...Im just such a HUGE procrastinator)! Well... maybe not now... I mean, not if I'm going to be vomiting with bumps on my head!! Hmmmm!!

LOL!

[ReneT]

Debi, you've been a busy girl! Calling in Margie, tattling, now a voo-doo doll has your name on it! :eek::eek: These types of things didn't happen when you were MY BFF!!!! :D

[debilou]

Everyone who thinks Debilou is a tattletale, raise your hand.

Debilou! I got a little chill from the breeze that was created when all of those hands shot into the air!!!

As soon as my right shoulder is better I might have to do a layout preserving the memory of this moment. What kind of font would ya'll use if you were going to make your title TATTLETALE?
Catholic School Girl Font, Please!

[>>aruaL<<]

Lol!!

[Christine]

OK Chris - spill! That surprise is possible or not possible, because my understanding was that it was not possible!!!!!!!!! :rofl::rofl::rofl:

Wrong Josh, I was talking about the Josh that is married to her sister that IS married. :D and no that off ramp was taken off the grid. :lol:

I hate it when I miss this chat! :mad: I tooK Carley to the fair since she didn't go to the cabin and got home after it was half over.

I have 4 sister! 1 married, 1 getting married and 1 that noone else knows is getting married. So only 1 left after next spring, when the 1 gets married that nobody but me know about. I love being the favored sis, I know everything. :tup:

so let's see what kind of bribe can I get to NOT call the not so favored sister. :D he he he :rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl:

I got an email from the company I bought my homeschool cirriculum from saying if I sent my receipt in to Adobe before Sept. 1, I could get CS4 at a HUGE discount. (You can also get it at a discount if you have a child in college). I bought it.

I did not ask Doug. Ut oh.

Oh yay!!!!! You will be up to speed in no time and will love it!

Can't believe you guys had to get the principal to come in and check on you while I was gone! :doh::doh::doh: I hope you all told her that I was your fave, while she was here. :yes::yes::yes::lol:

[Christine]

oh yeah and y'all distracted me from my purpose, look what I did while you were all getting into trouble. :D

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/../gallery/data/744/thumbs/73_K_MissysFunkyWishes21.jpg (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/../gallery/showphoto.php?photo=331381&ppuser=62565)
The Goodie BAG is DONE (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/../gallery/showphoto.php?photo=331381&cat=500&ppuser=62565)

[debilou]

oh yeah and y'all distracted me from my purpose, look what I did while you were all getting into trouble. :D

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/../gallery/data/744/thumbs/73_K_MissysFunkyWishes21.jpg (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/../gallery/showphoto.php?photo=331381&ppuser=62565)
The Goodie BAG is DONE (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/../gallery/showphoto.php?photo=331381&cat=500&ppuser=62565)

And, er Christine.. I could have told the principal.. the little secret you let out of the bag last nite in the chat...

but, I did not... I kept my mouth SHUT TIGHT ok..


so, can I stay one of you fav's.... ok...

just reporting potty mouth behaviour ok... :love3::love3:

[Shana34]

Anyone want to take care of me? I have the flu it seems. :(

[debilou]

Anyone want to take care of me? I have the flu it seems. :(

oh, I'm sorry, big hugs...

Is it feed a cold, stave a fever.. never remember

stay in bed.. drink lots of fluid

buy lots of stuff while it's on sale in the store!

and, stay warm...

hope you feel better soon...

[debilou]

Debi, you've been a busy girl! Calling in Margie, tattling, now a voo-doo doll has your name on it! :eek::eek: These types of things didn't happen when you were MY BFF!!!! :D
What happened, I'm not your DSP BFF anymore...

why not????:cry::cry::cry::cry:

[Shana34]

oh, I'm sorry, big hugs...

Is it feed a cold, stave a fever.. never remember

stay in bed.. drink lots of fluid

buy lots of stuff while it's on sale in the store!

and, stay warm...

hope you feel better soon...

Thanks Debi...I've been sleeping like the dead since I can't keep my meds down...but as soon as I start drinking something I get nauseated again and it's time to lay back down! LOL Hope this passes quickly.

[>>aruaL<<]

Eww.... keep your sickiness over there on your side of the room, PLEASE!!

I'm sorry your not feeling well, I hope you start to feel better real soon. What a bummer!

[debilou]

Thanks Debi...I've been sleeping like the dead since I can't keep my meds down...but as soon as I start drinking something I get nauseated again and it's time to lay back down! LOL Hope this passes quickly.
Me too, I agree with Laura.. stay at your place

please don't pass the germs over the internet ok

spray some lysol on the keyboard ok...


really, I do hope you feel better soon... :love3::love3:

[PQ]

Anyone want to take care of me? I have the flu it seems. :(

Anyone want to take care of me? I'll see your flu and raise you one tumor in the parathyroid gland.

[carolyn d]

Anyone want to take care of me? I'll see your flu and raise you one tumor in the parathyroid gland.

I'll see your gland and raise you two drooping ones.

[idtwinmom]

Anyone want to take care of me? I have the flu it seems. :(

Anyone want to take care of me? I'll see your flu and raise you one tumor in the parathyroid gland.
Oh, you poor things! I hate the stomach flu, I will stick with this silly cold, thank you! After nine months (twice) of constant stomach flu symptoms, right down to needing IV fluids, I have no desire to ever have those problems again!

:pray: Prayers with you that this can be handled easily PQ!

I'll see your gland and raise you two drooping ones.
And leave it to you to make someones medical malady a choke! :lol:

[PQ]

I'll see your gland and raise you two drooping ones.

2 drooping whats? I think the plastic surgeon can lift those drooping things. Of course I think the surgeon can remove my tumor too...........but I am dreading it. Maybe we could go into the hospital together and entertain each other! Now how cool would that be???

[idtwinmom]

Yech! PQ, I would dread it too! But if it makes you feel better in the end...!

[carolyn d]

2 drooping whats? I think the plastic surgeon can lift those drooping things. Of course I think the surgeon can remove my tumor too...........but I am dreading it. Maybe we could go into the hospital together and entertain each other! Now how cool would that be???

I would love to hang out with you and help entertain you... me and my drooping sisters ! LOL ! Would removing that tumor resolve the worst of your medical issues... and please dont' think i was making light of the seriousness. I certainly wasn't...I'm at the age when I fear the THOUGHT of pain, so surgery would not be high on the list of "things to do"... but if the alternative is less discomfort, symptomolgy, and pain over the long haul, then ....

[carolyn d]

Oh, you poor things! I hate the stomach flu, I will stick with this silly cold, thank you! After nine months (twice) of constant stomach flu symptoms, right down to needing IV fluids, I have no desire to ever have those problems again!

:pray: Prayers with you that this can be handled easily PQ!


And leave it to you to make someones medical malady a choke! :lol:

Well, PQ started it as a poker game... and seeing as I don't have much to bet with I decided to go with what I have !!!1:rofl::rofl: We beggars can't be choosers !!

[PQ]

I would love to hang out with you and help entertain you... me and my drooping sisters ! LOL ! Would removing that tumor resolve the worst of your medical issues... and please dont' think i was making light of the seriousness. I certainly wasn't...I'm at the age when I fear the THOUGHT of pain, so surgery would not be high on the list of "things to do"... but if the alternative is less discomfort, symptomolgy, and pain over the long haul, then ....

Unfortunately, no. This was picked up during my routine blood work that is done every 6 months. If I had not already been sick, they would have never caught it.....so I guess God does have a plan.

[carolyn d]

Unfortunately, no. This was picked up during my routine blood work that is done every 6 months. If I had not already been sick, they would have never caught it.....so I guess God does have a plan.

Awwwwwwwwwwwww PQ well isn't that just crapola ! ( in the words of one wiser than me ! )

Here's something for you...

http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j237/mamamolar/DSC_0228copy.jpg http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j237/mamamolar/DSC_0005copy.jpg http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j237/mamamolar/DSC_0202copy.jpg

[carolyn d]

Anyone want to take care of me? I have the flu it seems. :(

and this is for you ! Hope you feel better soon.
http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j237/mamamolar/DSC_0203copy.jpg

[carolyn d]

Lisa if I could find a pic of a nice juicy dog bone, I'd sent it to Chaos.. how is the poor little guy doing?

[carolyn d]

My daughter and I had plans to go to Block Island tomorrow but seeing as there is a tropical storm/hurricane making it's was up the coast, those plans have come to a screeching halt. DANG ! The event we were to attend has been cancelled... the ferrys will probably not be running either to-from or both ways.

[Christine]

And, er Christine.. I could have told the principal.. the little secret you let out of the bag last nite in the chat...

but, I did not... I kept my mouth SHUT TIGHT ok..


so, can I stay one of you fav's.... ok...

just reporting potty mouth behaviour ok... :love3::love3:

I told a secret? oh dang and I forgot already! :lol:

Anyone want to take care of me? I have the flu it seems. :(

Anyone want to take care of me? I'll see your flu and raise you one tumor in the parathyroid gland.

and CaroD's drooping ones too, sorry to you all :hug::hug::hug:

2 drooping whats? I think the plastic surgeon can lift those drooping things. Of course I think the surgeon can remove my tumor too...........but I am dreading it. Maybe we could go into the hospital together and entertain each other! Now how cool would that be???

and how are you going to keep your rule about keeping all underclothing on during surgery? seems like the top has to at least come down? more hugs for pq

My daughter and I had plans to go to Block Island tomorrow but seeing as there is a tropical storm/hurricane making it's was up the coast, those plans have come to a screeching halt. DANG ! The event we were to attend has been cancelled... the ferrys will probably not be running either to-from or both ways.

better canceled when you are on the "home" side, stay safe!

[Christine]

oh yeah and gorgeous pics caroD

[idtwinmom]

Lisa if I could find a pic of a nice juicy dog bone, I'd sent it to Chaos.. how is the poor little guy doing?

My daughter and I had plans to go to Block Island tomorrow but seeing as there is a tropical storm/hurricane making it's was up the coast, those plans have come to a screeching halt. DANG ! The event we were to attend has been cancelled... the ferrys will probably not be running either to-from or both ways.

Well, he seems OK except he drinks tons of water and the upset tummy seems to be going away. I'm dreading it, but as soon as I'm done here I get to go poke him with an IV (doesn't go into the vein thank goodness, so not really IV, but that's what it looks like). He has to get 100 to 400 MLs of liquids with vitamins added every other day. Yikes, hope I can do this. He eats these meds without peanut butter at least!

So sorry to here you won't be going on your outing. But staying safe is very important.

I'm afraid I'm a party pooper tonight! Didn't mean that you had said anything wrong, just that we can count on you to make us laugh when we are feeling down and out! Between my 4-legged kids ills and this darned cold.......... Thanks for the laugh!!!!!

[carolyn d]

better canceled when you are on the "home" side, stay safe!

Oh i agree ! But we were looking forward to it as it's the first thing we've planned to do together since she moved home and I've been back from Vacation. She moved back home on Friday, my son Tim moved OUT on Saturday and then I left for vacation on Thursday ! What a mess !

[carolyn d]

Well, he seems OK except he drinks tons of water and the upset tummy seems to be going away. I'm dreading it, but as soon as I'm done here I get to go poke him with an IV (doesn't go into the vein thank goodness, so not really IV, but that's what it looks like). He has to get 100 to 400 MLs of liquids with vitamins added every other day. Yikes, hope I can do this. He eats these meds without peanut butter at least!Had to do that with my cat years ago.. and I think I squirmed more than she did.

So sorry to here you won't be going on your outing. But staying safe is very important. sigh....

I'm afraid I'm a party pooper tonight! Didn't mean that you had said anything wrong, just that we can count on you to make us laugh when we are feeling down and out! Between my 4-legged kids ills and this darned cold.......... Thanks for the laugh!!!!!Ahhhhhhhhhhhh I knew what you meant and I'm sure PQ knew too ! But sometimes the written word just doesn't convey the same meaning as the spoken ones.... if you know what I mean. Then again, my sense of humor can be slightly irreverent, and twisted. Gets me in hot water more often than not.. but I've learned to cope over the years.

How are Sean and Patrick liking school so far ?

[carolyn d]

i am currently in my glory... this is the first night since getting home that I'm actually IN my bed under the covers rather on TOP of them sweating my ovaries ! Ohhhhhhhhhhh I just LOVE MY BED !

[carolyn d]

oh yeah and gorgeous pics caroDthank you... Botanical Gardens are a wonderful place to putter. Lots of bugs, tho.

[Christine]

mariafer's dd, who was the inspiration for Missy's Funky Wishes did a LO using it. Go leave her some love if you want, she is 4. :D

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=331343

[PQ]

Awwwwwwwwwwwww PQ well isn't that just crapola ! ( in the words of one wiser than me ! )

Here's something for you...

http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j237/mamamolar/DSC_0228copy.jpg http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j237/mamamolar/DSC_0005copy.jpg http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j237/mamamolar/DSC_0202copy.jpg

Love your flowers!

[ReneT]

What happened, I'm not your DSP BFF anymore...

why not????:cry::cry::cry::cry:

You'll always be my BFF!

Thanks Debi...I've been sleeping like the dead since I can't keep my meds down...but as soon as I start drinking something I get nauseated again and it's time to lay back down! LOL Hope this passes quickly.

I hope you feel better soon. Is it any better today? Laying on your left side helps nausea. Few people know that, but it really does work. It has something to do witht the way acid drains from the stomach. :hug:

Anyone want to take care of me? I'll see your flu and raise you one tumor in the parathyroid gland.

Bless you heart Fran. How long have you had that? Does it cause lots of issues with the thyroid?

Awwwwwwwwwwwww PQ well isn't that just crapola ! ( in the words of one wiser than me ! )

Here's something for you...

http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j237/mamamolar/DSC_0228copy.jpg http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j237/mamamolar/DSC_0005copy.jpg http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j237/mamamolar/DSC_0202copy.jpg

Amazing photos CaroD!!!!!

Well, he seems OK except he drinks tons of water and the upset tummy seems to be going away. I'm dreading it, but as soon as I'm done here I get to go poke him with an IV (doesn't go into the vein thank goodness, so not really IV, but that's what it looks like). He has to get 100 to 400 MLs of liquids with vitamins added every other day. Yikes, hope I can do this. He eats these meds without peanut butter at least!

So sorry to here you won't be going on your outing. But staying safe is very important.

I'm afraid I'm a party pooper tonight! Didn't mean that you had said anything wrong, just that we can count on you to make us laugh when we are feeling down and out! Between my 4-legged kids ills and this darned cold.......... Thanks for the laugh!!!!!

Poor puppy! Hope he gets better soon too! Good that he takes his meds good though.

[debilou]

Thx, Rene....

and, for the Answer you sent me...

[stitchmich]

Leave this thread for half a day and you miss alot!!

Shana, I hope you're feeling better soon. Rene, I have never heard that laying on your side thing before. I hope I can remember it.

PQ, "I'll raise you flu with a parathyroid tumor". That is a game I dont think I want to play. It's good that you can keep a sense of humor about it. Positive attitude and Prayer will help a lot. Thank God for routine lab work! I hope it gets taken care of quickly, easily and completely.

Carolyn, I think you need a different kind of procedure for your droopers :lol: Pretty flowers!! Sorry that the hurricane put a damper on your plans. We had a pool party to go to last night... and it rained... the whole night. There were probably close to 50 kids and they couldn't have cared less that it was raining. They had a blast. DD was one of the lifeguards on duty. She was less than thrilled about the rain, but she'll be happy enough about it when she gets her pay check because she gets time and a half for parties.

Lisa, sorry about your doggie :( Hope he's better soon.

[PQ]

Bless you heart Fran. How long have you had that? Does it cause lots of issues with the thyroid?


It causes issues with the calcium level in the blood and with longevity.....they won't know until they get inside whether or not it is malignant. The first doctor said my labwork was abnormal due to an undiagnosed malignancy, which increased my stress/anxiety level about 1000%. But then I talked to my neighbor, who is nationally recognized endocrine expert, and he said no, the tumor could be nonmalignant. *wiping sweat from brow*

So Gundi, for the first time in my life I am completely ambivalent about the undressing issue.........I NEVER thought I would hear myself say this, but nudity seems like such small potatoes when you are peeking over the edge of a 6 foot hole.

[debilou]

It causes issues with the calcium level in the blood and with longevity.....they won't know until they get inside whether or not it is malignant. The first doctor said my labwork was abnormal due to an undiagnosed malignancy, which increased my stress/anxiety level about 1000%. But then I talked to my neighbor, who is nationally recognized endocrine expert, and he said no, the tumor could be nonmalignant. *wiping sweat from brow*

So Gundi, for the first time in my life I am completely ambivalent about the undressing issue.........I NEVER thought I would hear myself say this, but nudity seems like such small potatoes when you are peeking over the edge of a 6 foot hole.

Oh, Fran... big hugs and many prayers... :love3::pray::love3::pray:

[carolyn d]

It causes issues with the calcium level in the blood and with longevity.....they won't know until they get inside whether or not it is malignant. The first doctor said my labwork was abnormal due to an undiagnosed malignancy, which increased my stress/anxiety level about 1000%. But then I talked to my neighbor, who is nationally recognized endocrine expert, and he said no, the tumor could be nonmalignant. *wiping sweat from brow*

So Gundi, for the first time in my life I am completely ambivalent about the undressing issue.........I NEVER thought I would hear myself say this, but nudity seems like such small potatoes when you are peeking over the edge of a 6 foot hole.

Very graphically put, PQ. When and where are you scheduling the surgery ? ( I am assuming here you don't want to dither). Prayers are already in effect for NON malignant.

[carolyn d]

Leave this thread for half a day and you miss alot!!

Shana, I hope you're feeling better soon. Rene, I have never heard that laying on your side thing before. I hope I can remember it.Now I know the reason I always keep "the bucket" on the right side of my bed! Good to know !

PQ, "I'll raise you flu with a parathyroid tumor". That is a game I dont think I want to play. It's good that you can keep a sense of humor about it. Positive attitude and Prayer will help a lot. Thank God for routine lab work! I hope it gets taken care of quickly, easily and completely.

Carolyn, I think you need a different kind of procedure for your droopers :lol: Ahhhhhhhh the miracles of underwire ! Pretty flowers!! thank you.. flowers always make me feel perky when I'm feeling out of sorts Sorry that the hurricane put a damper on your plans. yeah me too. But here on the eastern coast we have LOTS of weather (LOL). Robin and I were just disappointed our "girl time outing" was smooshed. Oh well, another day, another outing. Tomorrow (Sunday) we are going to my son's place for a bbq.. and the weather forecast looks more favorable. It's Tim's first "event" in his new place. I hope he does more of the work at his own place than he did when he hosted a party here ! :party::party:We had a pool party to go to last night... and it rained... the whole night. There were probably close to 50 kids and they couldn't have cared less that it was raining. They had a blast. DD was one of the lifeguards on duty. She was less than thrilled about the rain, but she'll be happy enough about it when she gets her pay check because she gets time and a half for parties. acutally, that sounds like a blast ! when my kiddos were little, I used to let them run around the yard nekkid during rainstorms..they had a ball and I had a laugh watching 3 cute little bums bouncing around the yard....ahhhhhhhhhhh miss those days.

Lisa, sorry about your doggie :( Hope he's better soon.

Chaos is the most adorable doggie. Way too cute . Makes me sad to think he's not feeling well.

[carolyn d]

Thanks Rene... they were taken at the Alaska Botanical Gardens using a 70-300 mm lens set to macro, with a 36 mm extension tube, all mounted on a tripod. Quite a few of them were less than wonderful because it was breezy out.. and wind of any kind is yucky when trying to do closeup work.. slightest breeze comes across looking like hurricane force winds...

[idtwinmom]

Ahhhhhhhhhhhh I knew what you meant and I'm sure PQ knew too ! But sometimes the written word just doesn't convey the same meaning as the spoken ones.... if you know what I mean. Then again, my sense of humor can be slightly irreverent, and twisted. Gets me in hot water more often than not.. but I've learned to cope over the years.

How are Sean and Patrick liking school so far ?
so far they are loving it! Of course their reason is one I'm not too happy about, it's because they don't have to do the work they did last year! They are a bit unhappy though that it seems the teacher will not let them walk home alone. I'm going to have to send specific permission.

thank you... Botanical Gardens are a wonderful place to putter. Lots of bugs, tho.
Were those from our Botanical Gardens here? those don't look like Alaska flowers so they must be from your home area!

i am currently in my glory... this is the first night since getting home that I'm actually IN my bed under the covers rather on TOP of them sweating my ovaries ! Ohhhhhhhhhhh I just LOVE MY BED !
The storm must have brought cooler temps! Ahhh, one of the best parts of living in Alaska - no 90 degree days (unless you are in Fairbanks that is)!

It causes issues with the calcium level in the blood and with longevity.....they won't know until they get inside whether or not it is malignant. The first doctor said my labwork was abnormal due to an undiagnosed malignancy, which increased my stress/anxiety level about 1000%. But then I talked to my neighbor, who is nationally recognized endocrine expert, and he said no, the tumor could be nonmalignant. *wiping sweat from brow*

So Gundi, for the first time in my life I am completely ambivalent about the undressing issue.........I NEVER thought I would hear myself say this, but nudity seems like such small potatoes when you are peeking over the edge of a 6 foot hole.
PQ - do keep us informed! That sounds so scary. And since I have issues with my thyroid I know some of the problems that can go with what you are suffering (though mine isn't nearly as scary as that). Prayers will be with you!

Chaos is the most adorable doggie. Way too cute . Makes me sad to think he's not feeling well.
He took his fluids very well last night. The only problem was him wanting to move around and get comfortable. I will have to check that we gave him enough later today. I needed time for them to absorb completely and since it has now been 12 hours, I can do it any time. Believe it or not, he was sick while you were here, we just could not get the ultrasound coordinated for that week. The office brings in a special vet for those and she was on vacation. This is a life long malady that he will have from now until.... The question we are trying to figure out is when that until will be. OK, gotta quit talking about this because I'm starting to cry again! For more details, please read my blog.

[idtwinmom]

Oh, those were from here! I will have to try and go with Raichael next spring. By then I should be able to take the camera off Auto and get some decent shots of her with the flowers in the BG!

[carolyn d]

so far they are loving it! Of course their reason is one I'm not too happy about, it's because they don't have to do the work they did last year! They are a bit unhappy though that it seems the teacher will not let them walk home alone. I'm going to have to send specific permission.well from the teacher's perspective better safe than sorry times being what they are. Maybe she doesn't realize you can practically see them from your backyard !


Were those from our Botanical Gardens here? those don't look like Alaska flowers so they must be from your home area!Nope, these were indeed taken at your Botanical Gardens. I was just looking for color to work with . Several were taken in the Herb Garden, which may be the reason they don't look indigenous to Alaska.


The storm must have brought cooler temps! Ahhh, one of the best parts of living in Alaska - no 90 degree days (unless you are in Fairbanks that is)!And I didn't miss those hot days one iota.


PQ - do keep us informed! That sounds so scary. And since I have issues with my thyroid I know some of the problems that can go with what you are suffering (though mine isn't nearly as scary as that). Prayers will be with you!


He took his fluids very well last night. The only problem was him wanting to move around and get comfortable. I will have to check that we gave him enough later today. I needed time for them to absorb completely and since it has now been 12 hours, I can do it any time. Believe it or not, he was sick while you were here, but I would never have guessed from his activity leve! we just could not get the ultrasound coordinated for that week. The office brings in a special vet for those and she was on vacation. This is a life long malady that he will have from now until.... The question we are trying to figure out is when that until will be. OK, gotta quit talking about this because I'm starting to cry again! For more details, please read my blog.

Our four legged children are just as precious as our two legged ones....and disregarding expense, we do the same for them as we would for others living in our home ! ( you are talking to someone who had a cast put on her guinea pig's broken leg !!!! ) It's just difficult to make a determination when continued treatment(s) only results in continued life with no regards to the QUALITY of that life ( re: pain, discomfort, inability to do normal activities etc) VS care to provide longevity with quality. Have been there several times over the years so know EXACTLY how you feel.

[carolyn d]

Oh, those were from here! I will have to try and go with Raichael next spring. By then I should be able to take the camera off Auto and get some decent shots of her with the flowers in the BG!I think when I was there, a great deal of the native flowers were past their bloom. the Herb Garden was riotuous with fresh color so I hung there mostly. Speaking of which, these were taken in another part of the gardens ( not the herb garden) and I was wondering if THESE were natives...

This little guy was tiny... no more than 1/4" across and a ground cover but I loved the gorgeous red !
http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j237/mamamolar/DSC_0024.jpg

This little one was slightly larger.. maybe 1/2" and also a type of ground cover.
http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j237/mamamolar/DSC_0019.jpg

I've been searching some botany sites and can't find anything that looks like them..or I'm looking in the wrong place. ( more probable ! haha)

[Shana34]

2 drooping whats? I think the plastic surgeon can lift those drooping things. Of course I think the surgeon can remove my tumor too...........but I am dreading it. Maybe we could go into the hospital together and entertain each other! Now how cool would that be???

Ahh good luck Fran. I hope everything goes well for you.

[Shana34]

Ty everyone for the well wishes. I'm feeling a LOT better today...just totally wiped out. I guess it was my time, as I haven't gotten the flu in years. Hope it's a few years before I go through it again though! LOL

Fran, hopefully the tumor isn't malignant. I know how scary that can be, they found a tumor on the base of my brain. Thankfully it's only a prolactinoma. It makes me hairier than most, but no huge issues with it as long as it doesn't grow more.

[Christine]

Hugs and prayers PQ!

[idtwinmom]

I think when I was there, a great deal of the native flowers were past their bloom. the Herb Garden was riotuous with fresh color so I hung there mostly. Speaking of which, these were taken in another part of the gardens ( not the herb garden) and I was wondering if THESE were natives...

This little guy was tiny... no more than 1/4" across and a ground cover but I loved the gorgeous red !
http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j237/mamamolar/DSC_0024.jpg

This little one was slightly larger.. maybe 1/2" and also a type of ground cover.
http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j237/mamamolar/DSC_0019.jpg

I've been searching some botany sites and can't find anything that looks like them..or I'm looking in the wrong place. ( more probable ! haha)

I can't say for certain. If I can find my Wildflowers of Alaska, I will take a look. (I'm not the botanist in my clan, that was my Dad's job and seems my older sister is the only one to get that gene!)

Shana - very glad you are feeling better!

[idtwinmom]

BTW - thanks for understanding! He is a four-legged child, but he is also my oldest child. And with Madison just a mere 6 months younger, I am concerned about her as well.

[PQ]

I call my dogs my furry children and I love them to pieces. I do not love them more than my human children, but sometimes I like them better.

[carolyn d]

:rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl:I call my dogs my furry children and I love them to pieces. I do not love them more than my human children, but sometimes I like them better.

[idtwinmom]

I call my dogs my furry children and I love them to pieces. I do not love them more than my human children, but sometimes I like them better.

Oh, I do know what you mean!!!!!!! :lol::lol::lol:

[addicted]

WOW, you guys have been chatty! I was only gone maybe 24 hours and WAY too many pages to catch up on. The wedding planning was good, I think. I guess we'll see what happens when she gets married.

[addicted]

OOOOOPS, wasn't suppose to post yet! Anyway... hopefully it all comes together. :)

Rene, I did read your post and I'm the oldest, which was bad sometimes because I got (had) to babysit WAY too much! :doh:

And Chris, you are bribed with ANYTHING :love2: or else, I will never know anything again! :rofl:

[Christine]

OOOOOPS, wasn't suppose to post yet! Anyway... hopefully it all comes together. :)

Rene, I did read your post and I'm the oldest, which was bad sometimes because I got (had) to babysit WAY too much! :doh:

And Chris, you are bribed with ANYTHING :love2: or else, I will never know anything again! :rofl:

you let me know when you have my peppermint ice cream ready for me. :rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl: oh yeah and don't forget either brownies or mrs. richardson's fudge topping, yum!!!

[Shana34]

you let me know when you have my peppermint ice cream ready for me. :rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl: oh yeah and don't forget either brownies or mrs. richardson's fudge topping, yum!!!

:rofl::rofl: okay you're making me hungry now...and that's not good since I thought I was better but didn't keep the meal I tried down! LOL

[Christine]

anybody know anything about dinosaurs? I need to know the name of the dinosaur that has the fan shaped thing on its back for my new kit. It is not the stegosaurus with the spikes, anybody know what I mean?

[Christine]

hmmmm if nobody knows maybe I will just MAKE a stegosaurus instead

[idtwinmom]

I think you mean a triceratops!

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Triceratops

[Christine]

no not a fan around the neck a fan that like sprouts up from the spine and goes from the head to the tail. I think they are typically lower to the ground too, like they stay on all 4 legs and their legs are short

[idtwinmom]

Off to check the kids dinosaur book!

[idtwinmom]

Sorry, the only one I can come up with is the Stegosaurus. Sorry

[Christine]

no worries, after further review and asking team digital and Meg giving me a hint, I think it is the spinosaurus, so that is what I am calling it. If I am wrong when you see my critter, I am claiming creative license. LOL

[idtwinmom]

Well, if it looks like this: http://jddelux.com/images/spinosaurus.gif then it's a spinosaurus! LOL

[Christine]

well in my mind it is all 4 legs on the ground, same size, short-ish, sorta like a modern day lizard, so it's belly is almost on the ground

[PQ]

Dimetrodon



http://www.mantyweb.com/dinosaur/dinos/dimetrodon.gif



Name's meaning: "two shapes of tooth"

Pronounciation: die-MET-roe-don

Physical Description:
A full grown Dimetrodon measured about 6-11 feet long, and was around 3-4 feet tall. It weighed around 250 lbs. (weight estimates vary greatly for dinosaurs).
The Dimetrodon is considered a reptile and not a dinosaur, but because of it's age is often mistaken for a dinosaur. The Dimetrodon had an amazing semi-circle shaped sail on its back. The sail had many long bones in it that connected to it's spine. These long bones helped support the sail.
Dimetrodon had four short legs, that sprawled out from it's sides. It was probably a slow dinosaur because of it's sprawling legs.

[PQ]

Stegosaurus



http://www.mantyweb.com/dinosaur/dinos/stegosaurus.gif



Name's meaning: "roofed lizard"

Pronounciation: STEG-oh-sawr-us

Physical Description:
A full grown Stegosaurus measured about about 30 feet long, about 9 feet tall, and weighed about 4-6 tons (weight estimates vary greatly for dinosaurs).

It was about the size of an elephant. Stegosaurus had plates on it's back that were not attached to it's bones. Since it's plates were not attached to it's bones, we don't know which direction they pointed. It had four legs, and it's back legs were twice as long as it's front legs. It had spikes on it's tail, which it probably used as a weapon.

Young Earth Age:
Alive sometime in the last 6000 years.

Old Earth Age:
According to old earth scientists, Stegasaurus lived in the late Jurrasic Period, about 150 million years ago.

Diet:
It was a herbivore (plant eating dinosaur).

Fossil locations:
Stegosaurus fossils have been found all over the world including Utah, Wyoming, Colorado in the United States. Around the world they have been found in India, China, Europe, and Africa.

Classification:
Ornithischia

[carolyn d]

anybody know anything about dinosaurs? I need to know the name of the dinosaur that has the fan shaped thing on its back for my new kit. It is not the stegosaurus with the spikes, anybody know what I mean?
possibly a triceretops. a herbivore.

some of the raptors had a fan shaped thingie as well... but they are not as well known (commom). carnivores

http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://mattmihm.org/images/triceratops.gif&imgrefurl=http://mattmihm.org/triceratops.html&h=336&w=350&sz=30&tbnid=QAeD3NaPseCltM:&tbnh=115&tbnw=120&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dtriceratops&usg=__agTr_XP7UN6KNJxOQnzItg28d-g=&ei=XYKaSuDvCYTvnQeW6PGVCA&sa=X&oi=image_result&resnum=2&ct=image

[idtwinmom]

PQ - I think you are a wealth of information. All I could come up with was Stegosaurus. But then, my kids have not gotten "into" the dinosaurs the way some kids do. We do have one small book, but the few dinosaurs that they had were given to charity before the move, and that was their choice!

[PQ]

As your kids get older, this could become your most favorite site on the planet - ENCHANTED LEARNING -

http://www.enchantedlearning.com/Home.html

You can use it for free, but it only costs 20.00 a year to join, and when you join, you can get "printable pages." I always have joined because I want to support the site. It is GREAT for school reports and projects.

My second favorite site is COSMEO.

http://www.cosmeo.com/cosmeo.cfm

It is run by the discovery channel. Your child does not know how to do their math? (and neither do you......) Cosmeo has videos of EVERY math concept from grade 1-12. It actually has articles and videos on every school course, every grade. It has been SO worth my money. I would have probably committed suicide when we had to learn the life cycle of a star had it not been for cosmeo.

Here is a review:

Students! Finish your homework, improve your grades and have fun doing it! Parents! Put your mind at ease while your child safely explores fun educational websites with Cosmeo, winner of “TopTenREVIEWS Silver Award.”
Cosmeo has colorful, interactive software, and at only $9.95 per month or $99.00 per year, provides in–depth homework help for grades K–12 on math, science, English, social studies, and art.

[idtwinmom]

Thanks for sharing! It's so nice to have friends whose kids are older and have already discovered this stuff! Off to check them out!

[idtwinmom]

Five minutes till Sunday Scrappers! Join us for the fun!

[idtwinmom]

Aww, shucks! The Chat room is broken. Meet us in the Sunday Scrap forums, for a "slow" chat!

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/showthread.php?t=39872

[Shana34]

Whew. Hope everyone's having a good start to the week. I have some exciting news for me. I called my cable provider and told them it's probably the modem that's been causing all my bad connection problems...it was 10+ years old...and I got a new modem! No problems so far, and my internet is moving A LOT faster! WOOOHOOO! No more in and out in the chat! LOL

[stitchmich]

How is everybody today?! We are having crazy weather in NC. It's raining and 68 degrees. Yesterday was close to 90. Weird.

Lisa, the slow chat was fun yesterday. Good luck at the audition/interview tomorrow.

Shana, you are a crazy girl with that album you're doing! I'm sorry I haven't had time to go comment on them, but everytime I go to "New Layouts" you've posted more pages. Nice Work!!

[idtwinmom]

Glad you guys were able to join us at the "slow chat"! I'm not so sure it was all that slow though. We sure kept the place hopping! :lol: Thanks for the well wishes. We will see what happens!

[>>aruaL<<]

I'm doing well today! My fight with the school district, along with other parents doing the same, has paid off (mostly, but not entirely YET... ). My daughters school is NOW getting a "new master schedule"! This means the kids will have their required classes AT the school and not online through colleges (which are full and have no openings left for our kids) which in turn means they will be able to graduate!! It also means that the couple classes they did have at the school, that had 63+ kids in each of them, will no longer be the case! These teenagers have been sitting on the FLOORS to do their classes because the capacity was too much for the 25 (approx) desks/chairs currently in each class.

Sooooo... today the new schedule will be put into the sytem, tomorrow kids will receive their new schedules.. and by Wednesday the kids will be ATTENDING their new classes, sitting in CHAIRS at DESKS.... and all the while knowing they NOW will for sure be able to graduate!

YAY!! I feel like a mean, annoying and over protective parent.. but it got the job done!

[idtwinmom]

WooHoo! Laura, that's awesome! As a former teacher, I commend you on your participation in this effort! All too often, parents take a side seat when it comes to their children's education and that is just not how it should be! I'm sure there are many teachers also cheering (although, they may have to do it silently - the politics of keeping your job can be brutal!)

[stitchmich]

I'm doing well today! My fight with the school district, along with other parents doing the same, has paid off (mostly, but not entirely YET... ). My daughters school is NOW getting a "new master schedule"! This means the kids will have their required classes AT the school and not online through colleges (which are full and have no openings left for our kids) which in turn means they will be able to graduate!! It also means that the couple classes they did have at the school, that had 63+ kids in each of them, will no longer be the case! These teenagers have been sitting on the FLOORS to do their classes because the capacity was too much for the 25 (approx) desks/chairs currently in each class.

Sooooo... today the new schedule will be put into the sytem, tomorrow kids will receive their new schedules.. and by Wednesday the kids will be ATTENDING their new classes, sitting in CHAIRS at DESKS.... and all the while knowing they NOW will for sure be able to graduate!

YAY!! I feel like a mean, annoying and over protective parent.. but it got the job done!

You go girl!!! I don't call that mean, annoying or overprotective... I call that a devoted mom who knows how to get things done!!! I can't believe how bad off your school system is. That's awesome that you made a difference.

[Christine]

Whew. Hope everyone's having a good start to the week. I have some exciting news for me. I called my cable provider and told them it's probably the modem that's been causing all my bad connection problems...it was 10+ years old...and I got a new modem! No problems so far, and my internet is moving A LOT faster! WOOOHOOO! No more in and out in the chat! LOL

I'm doing well today! My fight with the school district, along with other parents doing the same, has paid off (mostly, but not entirely YET... ). My daughters school is NOW getting a "new master schedule"! This means the kids will have their required classes AT the school and not online through colleges (which are full and have no openings left for our kids) which in turn means they will be able to graduate!! It also means that the couple classes they did have at the school, that had 63+ kids in each of them, will no longer be the case! These teenagers have been sitting on the FLOORS to do their classes because the capacity was too much for the 25 (approx) desks/chairs currently in each class.

Sooooo... today the new schedule will be put into the sytem, tomorrow kids will receive their new schedules.. and by Wednesday the kids will be ATTENDING their new classes, sitting in CHAIRS at DESKS.... and all the while knowing they NOW will for sure be able to graduate!

YAY!! I feel like a mean, annoying and over protective parent.. but it got the job done!


Wahoooo to both of you! that is excellent!

[suvgal]

I'm doing well today! My fight with the school district, along with other parents doing the same, has paid off (mostly, but not entirely YET... ). My daughters school is NOW getting a "new master schedule"! This means the kids will have their required classes AT the school and not online through colleges (which are full and have no openings left for our kids) which in turn means they will be able to graduate!! It also means that the couple classes they did have at the school, that had 63+ kids in each of them, will no longer be the case! These teenagers have been sitting on the FLOORS to do their classes because the capacity was too much for the 25 (approx) desks/chairs currently in each class.

Sooooo... today the new schedule will be put into the sytem, tomorrow kids will receive their new schedules.. and by Wednesday the kids will be ATTENDING their new classes, sitting in CHAIRS at DESKS.... and all the while knowing they NOW will for sure be able to graduate!

YAY!! I feel like a mean, annoying and over protective parent.. but it got the job done!

I commend you on your fight!!! I once had to go to bat for my child too though her situation was not as bad
As a teacher I was put in a difficult situation however, one of my friends said to me, "if you don't go to bat for your child who will??" That's all it took.

[debilou]

I'm doing well today! My fight with the school district, along with other parents doing the same, has paid off (mostly, but not entirely YET... ). My daughters school is NOW getting a "new master schedule"! This means the kids will have their required classes AT the school and not online through colleges (which are full and have no openings left for our kids) which in turn means they will be able to graduate!! It also means that the couple classes they did have at the school, that had 63+ kids in each of them, will no longer be the case! These teenagers have been sitting on the FLOORS to do their classes because the capacity was too much for the 25 (approx) desks/chairs currently in each class.

Sooooo... today the new schedule will be put into the sytem, tomorrow kids will receive their new schedules.. and by Wednesday the kids will be ATTENDING their new classes, sitting in CHAIRS at DESKS.... and all the while knowing they NOW will for sure be able to graduate!

YAY!! I feel like a mean, annoying and over protective parent.. but it got the job done!


YAY YOU!!!:tup::tup::tup:

[Christine]

I have to work the next couple of days so carry on without me :D

[ReneT]

Hi guys. Sorry I haven't been around for a couple of days. I've had a sinus/migraine headache. It started as sinus and ended up migraine. I knew it was coming because my ears wouldn't pop on the plane on the way home Thursday and I could feel the pressure in my ears and sinuses. Doing a bit better tonight.

I haven't had a chance to catch up with the thread yet, so I hope everyone is doing well.

[idtwinmom]

Chris - hope you see this even though you are 'working'! I just got this months Club Digital and I have to say, I really must find a way to use your adorable camping kit. That Bears bum in particular! How cute is that! Guys, if you don't get club digi I recommend that you at least get this months. That kit is just too cute to miss!

[Beachcomber]

Hello All. Hope you all are doing good.

Today was my son's first day of school yesterday. He wasn't a happy camper because he didn't get the teacher he wanted. He has a big frown on his face yesterday morning before school. When I picked him up from school he had a big smile on his face. I asked how his first day of school was and he said "It was great"! He says his teacher is cool. I'm glad he is feeling better about getting her now.

[idtwinmom]

Dorene - I'm glad your son likes the new teacher. It's so hard on them when they don't (a good life lesson, but still not easy!) How have you been? Will we start seeing more of you now that he's back to school?

[ReneT]

Hello All. Hope you all are doing good.

Today was my son's first day of school yesterday. He wasn't a happy camper because he didn't get the teacher he wanted. He has a big frown on his face yesterday morning before school. When I picked him up from school he had a big smile on his face. I asked how his first day of school was and he said "It was great"! He says his teacher is cool. I'm glad he is feeling better about getting her now.

Yay for him! :yippee: So glad he likes her. That makes the year go easier.

[idtwinmom]

I just saw this elsewhere and had to share! Rene - for some reason I thought of you!

To those of us who have children in our lives, whether they are our own,
grandchildren, nieces, nephews, or students...here is something to make you chuckle.

Whenever your children are out of control, you can take comfort from the thought that even God's omnipotence did not extend to His own children.

After creating heaven and earth, God created Adam and Eve.

And the first thing he said was
' DON'T !'

'Don 't what ?'
Adam replied.

'Don't eat the forbidden fruit.'
God said.

'Forbidden fruit ?
We have forbidden fruit?
Hey Eve..we have forbidden fruit! '

' No Way !'
'Yes way! '

'Do NOT eat the fruit ! ' said God.

'Why ? '

'Because I am your Father and I said so!'
God replied, wondering why He hadn't stopped
creation after making the elephants.

A few minutes later, God saw His children having an apple break and He was ticked!
'Didn't I tell you not to eat the fruit?' God asked.

'Uh huh,' Adam replied.

'Then why did you?' said the Father.

'I don't know,' said Eve.

'She started it!' Adam said.

'Did not! '

'Did too! '

'DID NOT!'

Having had it with the two of them, God's punishment was that Adam and Eve should have children of their own. Thus the pattern was set and it has never changed.

If you have persistently and lovingly tried to give children wisdom and they haven't taken it, don't be hard on yourself.

If God had trouble raising children, what makes you think it would be a piece of cake for you?


THINGS TO THINK ABOUT

1. You spend the first two years of their life teaching them to walk and talk. Then you spend the next sixteen telling them to sit down and shut up.

2. Grandchildren are God's reward for not killing your own children.

3. Mothers of teens now know why some animals eat their young.

4. Children seldom misquote you. In fact, they usually repeat word for word what you shouldn't have said.

5. The main purpose of holding children's parties is to remind yourself that there are children more awful than your own

6. We childproofed our homes, but they are still getting in.


ADVICE FOR THE DAY:

Be nice to your kids. They will choose your nursing home one day

AND FINALLY:

IF YOU HAVE A LOT OF TENSION AND YOU GET A HEADACHE, DO WHAT IT SAYS ON THE ASPIRIN BOTTLE:


'TAKE TWO ASPIRIN'..... AND 'KEEP AWAY FROM CHILDREN'!!!!!

[ReneT]

Thanks Lisa, that made me smile!!!! The best line was "If God had trouble raising children, what makes you think it would be a piece of cake for you?"

[idtwinmom]

Yep! I think this is a good one to print and put somewhere that you(I) see it all the time!

[stitchmich]

Thanks Lisa, that made me smile!!!! The best line was "If God had trouble raising children, what makes you think it would be a piece of cake for you?"

Lisa, that was too funny! Rene, that was my favorite line too. :lol: Thanks for sharing Lisa.

Rene, are you feeling better today? It sure is quiet around here when your gone. :love2:

Hey Beachcomber! I'm glad your son was excited about his teacher. Mine had a similar situation. He's in middle school and this year he's on a different team than all his buddies he was with last year. (3 teams per grade) I was so worried that he would be bummed about it that I asked him if I should call the school and see if I could get him changed. He told me no, leave it be. He's been in school a week and everything is going good so far. He likes his teachers better than he expected and he LOVES his elective classes. Whew!

Lisa, I hope your interview goes well today (or good luck if you haven't done it yet) Let us know what happens!

[stitchmich]

Oh I forgot to say... Chris that camping kit is TOO CUTE! I don't even like camping, but I'm eyeballing that kit. :lol: Seriously, I've never gotten Club Digital, but I'm mighty tempted this month.

[idtwinmom]

Oh, the bear behind in that kit is just too much. I think I've figured out what pics to use (but they are from Carolyn and I hate using all hers when she hasn't had the chance to scrap them yet.

It is now 10:30 AM and the audition is at 5:30 this afternoon. I'm getting butterflies, but I'm sure it will be fine. Thanks for the wishes though! I really do want this to work out (we need the income and it would be fun!)

[ReneT]

Lisa, that was too funny! Rene, that was my favorite line too. :lol: Thanks for sharing Lisa.

Rene, are you feeling better today? It sure is quiet around here when your gone. :love2:

Hey Beachcomber! I'm glad your son was excited about his teacher. Mine had a similar situation. He's in middle school and this year he's on a different team than all his buddies he was with last year. (3 teams per grade) I was so worried that he would be bummed about it that I asked him if I should call the school and see if I could get him changed. He told me no, leave it be. He's been in school a week and everything is going good so far. He likes his teachers better than he expected and he LOVES his elective classes. Whew!

Lisa, I hope your interview goes well today (or good luck if you haven't done it yet) Let us know what happens!

Much Much better today. Thanks Michelle. Plus, on a SUPER DUPER high note, DH terminated an employee today that has been giving up both stress for years. He'd been given a warning back in December, but it only seemed to get worse instead of better, and Gary wasn't sleeping and hated to come to his own business, so it was time. So once we get through getting the new guy up to speed on everything, things will be so much better for both of us. YAY!!!! There is definitely something to be said for not hiring or working with your friends, because they won't stay your friends for very long (although this situation had been going on for years). So now that's done, it's time to move forward.

Drew is doing well in our house so far. Working well at his job. He turns 20 on Thursday. Of course I'm not old enough to have a 20 year old. :D

I had a flash of insanity one night and signed up for the DET contest. Not sure why I did that, probably due to the fact that it was somewhere between 12:30 and 1:30 in the morning. So now I'm a bit anxious about that, but not too bad. I'm just going to try to look at it as a learning and fun experience. Cross your fingers for me. If I could just make it past Round 1 I would feel like I accomplished something.

I'll try to liven it up around here!! :rofl::rofl:

I miss Chris. :cry:

[ReneT]

Oh I forgot to say... Chris that camping kit is TOO CUTE! I don't even like camping, but I'm eyeballing that kit. :lol: Seriously, I've never gotten Club Digital, but I'm mighty tempted this month.

Maybe you could stage a camping trip to take photos to use with this kit. :rofl:

[ReneT]

Oh, the bear behind in that kit is just too much. I think I've figured out what pics to use (but they are from Carolyn and I hate using all hers when she hasn't had the chance to scrap them yet.

It is now 10:30 AM and the audition is at 5:30 this afternoon. I'm getting butterflies, but I'm sure it will be fine. Thanks for the wishes though! I really do want this to work out (we need the income and it would be fun!)

Good luck. Kick some scrapping hiney! :D

[addicted]

I'm checking in! It's been crazy with school starting yesterday and me being home all alone with a 15 month old! :yikes: I'm going to have to put him in the jetted tub with some toys so I can get in the shower! :lol: He's into everything and use to having 3 older siblings to play with and is always haning on my legs. I just cleaned 18 pounds of cat food off the stairs! :doh: Anyway...school went great for my kids and my kindergartner loved it! We were so worried about him, he kept telling everyone he wasn't going and told me he wanted to be 4 so he could go to pre-school! :rofl:

Hope you are all doing well and CHRIS you are in big trouble for bringing up DET! What was I thinking? WAY too many great scrappers, I guess I get 1 free kit!!

[ReneT]

I'm checking in! It's been crazy with school starting yesterday and me being home all alone with a 15 month old! :yikes: I'm going to have to put him in the jetted tub with some toys so I can get in the shower! :lol: He's into everything and use to having 3 older siblings to play with and is always haning on my legs. I just cleaned 18 pounds of cat food off the stairs! :doh: Anyway...school went great for my kids and my kindergartner loved it! We were so worried about him, he kept telling everyone he wasn't going and told me he wanted to be 4 so he could go to pre-school! :rofl:

Hope you are all doing well and CHRIS you are in big trouble for bringing up DET! What was I thinking? WAY too many great scrappers, I guess I get 1 free kit!!

18 pounds of cat food? Wow! I'm guessing that took awhile!

I had already bought the DET kit, so I didn't even get a free one! :lol: But I do love it, so that makes it all good. I'm hoping to get started tonight.

[idtwinmom]

Oh, both you guys are ready to try your hands at DET! I know you are! Just remember: scrap your hearts and enjoy the ride! I look forward to seeing your LOs!

I can relate to the youngest at home alone! Of course, mine isn't 15 months old and is a little better on her own, but it's still an adjustment when you are their source of entertainment. We were supposed to have a play date this morning, but the little girl came down with a cold and maybe a slight fever. Her Grandma and I decided it was better for her to get well. Hopefully, soon we will be able to pull this off. Poor DD has been dying to play with her.

[Beachcomber]

Hi Lisa, Rene T, Michelle and everyone else!

Michelle--I'm glad school is going good for your son. It does make a difference.

Lisa--are you going on a job interview? What kind of job are you going for? Good luck with the interview. I haven't been on a job interview in 10 years. Yikes. I am going to try and stop in and visit with you all.

So the boys school told us that there is an outbreak of lice already. Ughhhhh...we had a family birthday party for the boys birthday on Sunday and his cousins were there. My BIL called me today to say his kids have lice. Great they were in our house now I have to worry about that. We have never had them and I don't want them. :(

Rene T--good luck with the DET contest. You will be fine. You can do it! :)

[stitchmich]

Maybe you could stage a camping trip to take photos to use with this kit. :rofl:

Oh, the thought crossed my mind! :rofl: But I really don't like camping, so I'm trying to come up with some other "creative" way to use the kit. The papers look really cool.

I'm glad to hear you got the employee issue taken care of and Drew is doing well. But 20? You must have had him when you were 12! :rolleyes:

I'm checking in! It's been crazy with school starting yesterday and me being home all alone with a 15 month old! :yikes: I'm going to have to put him in the jetted tub with some toys so I can get in the shower! :lol: He's into everything and use to having 3 older siblings to play with and is always haning on my legs. I just cleaned 18 pounds of cat food off the stairs! :doh: Anyway...school went great for my kids and my kindergartner loved it! We were so worried about him, he kept telling everyone he wasn't going and told me he wanted to be 4 so he could go to pre-school! :rofl:

Hope you are all doing well and CHRIS you are in big trouble for bringing up DET! What was I thinking? WAY too many great scrappers, I guess I get 1 free kit!!

Good to hear your kids are enjoying school. I guess fear of the unknown makes kids worry, but it sure is nice when it turns into excitement.


Hi Lisa, Rene T, Michelle and everyone else!

Michelle--I'm glad school is going good for your son. It does make a difference.

Lisa--are you going on a job interview? What kind of job are you going for? Good luck with the interview. I haven't been on a job interview in 10 years. Yikes. I am going to try and stop in and visit with you all.

So the boys school told us that there is an outbreak of lice already. Ughhhhh...we had a family birthday party for the boys birthday on Sunday and his cousins were there. My BIL called me today to say his kids have lice. Great they were in our house now I have to worry about that. We have never had them and I don't want them. :(

Rene T--good luck with the DET contest. You will be fine. You can do it! :)

Oh, no!! I've never had to deal with lice either, but is something I was always scared of. Maybe you won't get them. I'll keep my fingers crossed for you.

WOOHOO, for Heather and Rene! Good luck in the DET contest. You'll both do well and I'll be cheering on the sidelines. :yippee::drumroll::yippee:

[idtwinmom]

Yech! Lice! I can't even think what you must be going through trying to make sure they are not in the house. I've never had lice, not even as a child. There was once when I was a kid that they were in the school and the school panicked and sent all these kids home saying they had it, and it turned out that only one or two were actually infected. The person checking didn't really know what they were looking for. I guess if you have it, it's pretty obvious.

Dorene - I'm up for a digi-scrapping teaching job. I 'audition' tonight by teaching a class. And wouldn't you know it, this cold is giving me a headache!

[carolyn d]

Oh, the bear behind in that kit is just too much. I think I've figured out what pics to use (but they are from Carolyn and I hate using all hers when she hasn't had the chance to scrap them yet.

It is now 10:30 AM and the audition is at 5:30 this afternoon. I'm getting butterflies, but I'm sure it will be fine. Thanks for the wishes though! I really do want this to work out (we need the income and it would be fun!)
Scrap away.. it 's why they are YOURS ! I only TOOK them !

[ReneT]

I'm glad to hear you got the employee issue taken care of and Drew is doing well. But 20? You must have had him when you were 12! :rolleyes:

No, I was a month away from being 24 when I had him. I always make my kids favorite dinner for their birthday, and luckily, he's off on his birthday, so we will have family dinner night that night. I'm about to go order him an ice cream cake, which is what he said he wanted. Thank goodness I don't really care for peanut butter chocolate ice cream, so I won't be tempted to eat it all!


Oh, no!! I've never had to deal with lice either, but is something I was always scared of. Maybe you won't get them. I'll keep my fingers crossed for you.

I've never dealt with lice either, even though I worked in day care for 10 years. I've heard it's hard to get rid of though.


WOOHOO, for Heather and Rene! Good luck in the DET contest. You'll both do well and I'll be cheering on the sidelines. :yippee::drumroll::yippee:

Thanks!

[idtwinmom]

Scrap away.. it 's why they are YOURS ! I only TOOK them !

Well, it's zoo pictures I was thinking of and we could both scrap those and have something different each time!

[idtwinmom]

Gotta go pull the bread from the oven: yum! Warm sourdough fresh from the oven, nothing like it!

[Shana34]

Well I just took my first pictures of the "take a picture a day" mission. I forgot to earlier, so I went outside and got some of one dog, then took some of the second dog and the cat...scrapping them now. :D

[stitchmich]

Rene, I LOVE chocolate peanut butter ice cream. For some reason we call it Charlie Brown. Me and DS love to mix a spoonful of peanut butter into our chocolate ice cream. DH thinks it's gross. :lol:

Lisa I love straight out of the oven fresh bread too. haha, you guys are making me hungry!

Shana, how long have you been doing a Picture a Day? I started doing P365 back in April and stuck with it pretty well... until August. It was such a crazy month I got off track. I really want to get back to it though. It's fun to watch it grow.

[stitchmich]

well, duh!! I just re-read Shana's post and I see you just started. I guess that answers my question :doh:

[Shana34]

LOL Yeah Lauren was talking about it last week, and I thought "hey that will at least get me off a butt once a day! Why not? I'm excited...we're going to Buttermilk Falls (outside Ithaca - where the finger lakes start) on Friday...so hopefully I'll have a TON of pictures from that! :D

[idtwinmom]

Sounds like fun Shana! I start a photography class on Friday, then I suppose I will have to get off my behind and get some photo's too! I haven't taken any in a week.

I have to say I love anything with Peanut Butter and Chocolate! And my behind is very likely to show that too! :lol:

[ReneT]

Gotta go pull the bread from the oven: yum! Warm sourdough fresh from the oven, nothing like it!

Yummy!

[ReneT]

Rene, I LOVE chocolate peanut butter ice cream. For some reason we call it Charlie Brown. Me and DS love to mix a spoonful of peanut butter into our chocolate ice cream. DH thinks it's gross. :lol:

Lisa I love straight out of the oven fresh bread too. haha, you guys are making me hungry!

Shana, how long have you been doing a Picture a Day? I started doing P365 back in April and stuck with it pretty well... until August. It was such a crazy month I got off track. I really want to get back to it though. It's fun to watch it grow.

I can eat PB and choc ice cream, but I don't LOVE it, so I think I'm safe. So when I went to Baskin Robbins to order the cake, they had my VERY FAVORITE flavor there, which they rarely have. I just wanted to order 3 scoops, but since I've gained 8 pounds due to the cruise, and the trip to Orlando, and just not being a good girl, I just asked for a sample of it and had one bite. I was proud of myself. But man, it was good! It's chocolate fudge flavor and it's so yummy!

[Shana34]

Oh believe me...my behind shows my love of sweets as well (well, any food for that matter!) I need to start losing weight for my sis' wedding.

Who wants to see my puppies? I know you do......I know it! LOL
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/../gallery/data/7359/thumbs/seamusandbailey.jpg (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/../gallery/showphoto.php?photo=331900&ppuser=152281)
Seamus and Bailey - Pi... (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/../gallery/showphoto.php?photo=331900&cat=500&ppuser=152281)

[ReneT]

Shana, your puppies are just too sweet!!!! I read today that the world's oldest dog died. It was a wire-haired dachshund (which is what one of mine is) and it was 21 years old!!! Can you believe it? Here's a pic:

http://www.peoplepets.com/images/000905700.jpg

[Shana34]

Shana, your puppies are just too sweet!!!! I read today that the world's oldest dog died. It was a wire-haired dachshund (which is what one of mine is) and it was 21 years old!!! Can you believe it? Here's a pic:

http://www.peoplepets.com/images/000905700.jpg

Awww too cute! Seamus is getting up there...he's about 11-15 I think? Bailey's getting up there too. :( I don't deal well with loss, so here's to hoping they live forever! LOL

[stitchmich]

I can eat PB and choc ice cream, but I don't LOVE it, so I think I'm safe. So when I went to Baskin Robbins to order the cake, they had my VERY FAVORITE flavor there, which they rarely have. I just wanted to order 3 scoops, but since I've gained 8 pounds due to the cruise, and the trip to Orlando, and just not being a good girl, I just asked for a sample of it and had one bite. I was proud of myself. But man, it was good! It's chocolate fudge flavor and it's so yummy!

WOW! that is will power just asking for a sample. I'm impressed.

Shana I just saw your pet LO's... Nicely done!!

[Christine]

Chris - hope you see this even though you are 'working'! I just got this months Club Digital and I have to say, I really must find a way to use your adorable camping kit. That Bears bum in particular! How cute is that! Guys, if you don't get club digi I recommend that you at least get this months. That kit is just too cute to miss!

Lol thanks! I was giggling when I made it, thought it was so funny!

[Christine]

Trying to catch up while I am exercising before another big long day ahead. Sounds like the back to school stuff is going well. Yay! Sorry heather but had to laugh about the cat food! :lol: how did the interview go Lisa? Can't wait to hear. On the lice issue I agree yuck, hope u don't have any problems. Sorry & yay for Rene migraines suck but getting rid of a pitb is awesome :D

can u all tell I am on car pool in 3 min. LOL

oh yeah and good luck on det. Anybody else playing, besides heather and Rene? Trust me I know it can be way stressful. :D

[addicted]

Thanks stitch for cheering me on! I need it, this kit isn't coming along for me! :(

Rene, I'm proud of you!

Lisa, good luck with the class!

Chris, have fun at work!

Shana, great job with the photos!

Did I miss someone? I hope not, if I did, I still love you!! :lol:

So I will be working on my DET LO today! I've done 1 and don't like it. I need some different photos, the ones I have just don't seem to go with the kit. I recolored the shirt on my dd to match it better, but it still looks so funny! Oh well, I'll start over.

[>>aruaL<<]

Beachcomber, have a big ol' jar of mayo ready in case the lice comes to visit! Lice and saranwrap.... they are your best friends when lice are visiting!

Use tea tree oil in their shampoo, and that will help keep them away too because the lice can't stick to the hair shaft.

Lice is yukky!

[ReneT]

Thanks stitch for cheering me on! I need it, this kit isn't coming along for me! :(

Rene, I'm proud of you!

Lisa, good luck with the class!

Chris, have fun at work!

Shana, great job with the photos!

Did I miss someone? I hope not, if I did, I still love you!! :lol:

So I will be working on my DET LO today! I've done 1 and don't like it. I need some different photos, the ones I have just don't seem to go with the kit. I recolored the shirt on my dd to match it better, but it still looks so funny! Oh well, I'll start over.

Good luck with your LO Heather. I worked on mine yesterday evening until about 12:30 or so, then decided to step away from it and go to bed. I couldn't sleep (so what else is new?) so I got back up and made a change to it that I liked, then went back to bed at 4:30, still couldn't sleep because I was cold. So I got up this morning before going to work and worked on it a bit and made another change, but there is one thing that is just not working and I don't know what to do about it.

[addicted]

I know Rene!! It's killing me! I like it, but it's just not perfect, something off! But I don't know what it is! Oh well, it just a contest right! :rofl: Not that I'm not competative or anything. :D No, I'm not bad, but since I made it to round 3 last time, I feel like I have to make it at least that far this time. I don't care about winning the whole thing! Oh the pressure I put on myself.

[ReneT]

I know Rene!! It's killing me! I like it, but it's just not perfect, something off! But I don't know what it is! Oh well, it just a contest right! :rofl: Not that I'm not competative or anything. :D No, I'm not bad, but since I made it to round 3 last time, I feel like I have to make it at least that far this time. I don't care about winning the whole thing! Oh the pressure I put on myself.

Wow, round 3! Good for you! I just want to make it past round 1! :lol: Because I feel like if I don't, it's like I've been digi-scrapping for 15 months, and I'm still awful. :rofl::rofl: I know what's off on my layout, I just don't know how to fix it.

[carolyn d]

Wow, round 3! Good for you! I just want to make it past round 1! :lol: Because I feel like if I don't, it's like I've been digi-scrapping for 15 months, and I'm still awful. :rofl::rofl: I know what's off on my layout, I just don't know how to fix it.

What's the prob?
Maybe I can help?

[ReneT]

What's the prob?
Maybe I can help?

It's a drop shadow problem. I have rotated an element a million different ways, flipped it etc, but can not get the drop shadow to come out right. I've done it a million times according to the instructions Chris gave us in a tutorial one time and it's always worked, but I can't seem to get it to work on this element. Maybe I was just too tired, I don't know.

[ReneT]

Lisa, how did the class/interview go?

[addicted]

How do I make a corner on my photo look like it is pulled back a little with a shadow? Does that make sense?

[ReneT]

How do I make a corner on my photo look like it is pulled back a little with a shadow? Does that make sense?

I think Chris had a tut one time about that. I'll see if I can find it.

[stitchmich]

How do I make a corner on my photo look like it is pulled back a little with a shadow? Does that make sense?

I think you put your shadow on a separate layer and skew or warp the shadow and/
or the frame. That's what I do anyway :D

[ReneT]

How do I make a corner on my photo look like it is pulled back a little with a shadow? Does that make sense?

Here's what I found. I'm not sure it's exactly what you want, but it will get you started.

http://christinegundersendesigns.blogspot.com/2009/03/ttt-folding-corner-in-ps-or-psp.html

[idtwinmom]

Beachcomber, have a big ol' jar of mayo ready in case the lice comes to visit! Lice and saranwrap.... they are your best friends when lice are visiting!

Use tea tree oil in their shampoo, and that will help keep them away too because the lice can't stick to the hair shaft.

Lice is yukky!

OK, I just have to know: what do you do with mayo and saranwrap that gets rid of lice?

[idtwinmom]

Thanks everybody for asking how it went last night. Right after it was done, I shut down the computer and I am just now turning it back on. Felt like I needed a break and DD and I did a little grocery shopping this morning. I think it went fine. I learned a bit about 'teaching in a chat room'. Let me tell you, it's not easy! Chris - I wish I had had a moderators button! :lol: But, I did answer all the questions and I seemed to keep them on track. Of course, they were deliberately sabotaging to a degree because they weren't their to learn they were their to evaluate me. They have 48 hours to return the evals to the person hiring and then I will here. So I will hopefully know before the weekend. We'll see!

[carolyn d]

It's a drop shadow problem. I have rotated an element a million different ways, flipped it etc, but can not get the drop shadow to come out right. I've done it a million times according to the instructions Chris gave us in a tutorial one time and it's always worked, but I can't seem to get it to work on this element. Maybe I was just too tired, I don't know.

When i have diffuculty with drop shadows... i put the element in question on a separate work space window and rotate it the way I want it. .. then I can enlarge the heck outta it and see better- makes erasing the original shadow easier. then I add my own shadow and place it on a separate layer. Once it's on its own layer, I can blur the shadow, change the opaacity , and generally mush it around anyway I want it. Then I just put both the layers onto the layout and fine tune any positioning etc from there. I don't know if this helps any...

[addicted]

Michelle, yes that's what I need, but I have to have step by step directions! :rofl: I don't figure things out on my own very well.

Rene, thanks for finding that, but I wasn't clear as mud! Surprise, surprise! :doh:

I submitted my LO and then went and commented on everyones LO's. I will be really surprised if I make it to the second round. Mine is kinda simple and there are some really great LO's in that gallery.

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=332008&cat=all&limit=last7

[carolyn d]

Michelle, yes that's what I need, but I have to have step by step directions! :rofl: I don't figure things out on my own very well.

Rene, thanks for finding that, but I wasn't clear as mud! Surprise, surprise! :doh:

I submitted my LO and then went and commented on everyones LO's. I will be really surprised if I make it to the second round. Mine is kinda simple and there are some really great LO's in that gallery.

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/data/3150/thumbs/DET09.jpg (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=332008&ppuser=93841)
Beauty (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=332008&cat=500&ppuser=93841)

There is nothing wrong with "simple". Often, the so thought "simple" layouts are far more powerful than the visually intircate ones. Your use of the kit is well done. Each piece you have chosen supports the focal photo.

[carolyn d]

Thanks everybody for asking how it went last night. Right after it was done, I shut down the computer and I am just now turning it back on. Felt like I needed a break and DD and I did a little grocery shopping this morning. I think it went fine. I learned a bit about 'teaching in a chat room'. Let me tell you, it's not easy! Chris - I wish I had had a moderators button! :lol: But, I did answer all the questions and I seemed to keep them on track. Of course, they were deliberately sabotaging to a degree because they weren't their to learn they were their to evaluate me. They have 48 hours to return the evals to the person hiring and then I will here. So I will hopefully know before the weekend. We'll see!sounds as though everything went well, but I know that right now you are sweating the next 36 hours !

[addicted]

There is nothing wrong with "simple". Often, the so thought "simple" layouts are far more powerful than the visually intircate ones. Your use of the kit is well done. Each piece you have chosen supports the focal photo.

Thanks Carolyn!! That makes me feel better. I just thought that maybe I shouldn't have used a thumbnail! Rene still has hers to upload and maybe others. Going to make a link instead.

[ReneT]

When i have diffuculty with drop shadows... i put the element in question on a separate work space window and rotate it the way I want it. .. then I can enlarge the heck outta it and see better- makes erasing the original shadow easier. then I add my own shadow and place it on a separate layer. Once it's on its own layer, I can blur the shadow, change the opaacity , and generally mush it around anyway I want it. Then I just put both the layers onto the layout and fine tune any positioning etc from there. I don't know if this helps any...

I've always been able to flip and rotate an element before in order to get the original drop shadow to work. I just don't know why this one is not working unless it's because it has to sides to the element. :confused:

[suvgal]

Can somebody tell me what you do with the saran wrap and mayo for lice? I never have had to deal with lice..one time my daughter's preschool teacher called to say they had lice in class. Got some stuff from the drug store and washed her hair with it as a precaution. That was 35 yrs. ago.

[ReneT]

Thanks Carolyn!! That makes me feel better. I just thought that maybe I shouldn't have used a thumbnail! Rene still has hers to upload and maybe others. Going to make a link instead.

I already saw yours in the New Layouts gallery today by accident. I think you did a great job. I like the blended photo. Mine has a blended photo too, but kinda different from yours. I am considering working on another layout today that I had an idea about to see if I like it better. I don't know.

I just got off work and after not sleeping ANY minutes last night, I'm kinda drained. Tomorrow I have to work in the morning, then go to the dentist (which will induce a full blown panic attack when they stick my gums with the needle), then go to the grocery store and cook dinner for Drew's birthday. I don't know what it is about those numbing shots that I just can't deal with. The last several times I've had to have them, I had a panic attack and couldn't breath. I've had IV's started in my thumbs and feet when I was sick for 6 months and never flinched, but the whole mouth thing is too much.

[ReneT]

Thanks everybody for asking how it went last night. Right after it was done, I shut down the computer and I am just now turning it back on. Felt like I needed a break and DD and I did a little grocery shopping this morning. I think it went fine. I learned a bit about 'teaching in a chat room'. Let me tell you, it's not easy! Chris - I wish I had had a moderators button! :lol: But, I did answer all the questions and I seemed to keep them on track. Of course, they were deliberately sabotaging to a degree because they weren't their to learn they were their to evaluate me. They have 48 hours to return the evals to the person hiring and then I will here. So I will hopefully know before the weekend. We'll see!

I hate hurry up and wait.

[Christine]

Did everyone see the poll is up for the next challenge?

[ReneT]

Did everyone see the poll is up for the next challenge?

Yay!

[idtwinmom]

Hmmm.... and I have a coupon for a kit from the Featured Designer last month! Must go check out the poll, but maybe I will hold off voting for a bit this time! Maybe that way I can be bribed! :lol:

[addicted]

I already saw yours in the New Layouts gallery today by accident. I think you did a great job. I like the blended photo. Mine has a blended photo too, but kinda different from yours. I am considering working on another layout today that I had an idea about to see if I like it better. I don't know.

I just got off work and after not sleeping ANY minutes last night, I'm kinda drained. Tomorrow I have to work in the morning, then go to the dentist (which will induce a full blown panic attack when they stick my gums with the needle), then go to the grocery store and cook dinner for Drew's birthday. I don't know what it is about those numbing shots that I just can't deal with. The last several times I've had to have them, I had a panic attack and couldn't breath. I've had IV's started in my thumbs and feet when I was sick for 6 months and never flinched, but the whole mouth thing is too much.

Can you get the laughing gas to calm you a bit? I hate the dentist too!!

Did everyone see the poll is up for the next challenge?

Oh great, your getting Rene going again?!?!

[ReneT]

Can you get the laughing gas to calm you a bit? I hate the dentist too!!

Oh great, your getting Rene going again?!?!

Yes, they'll give me the laughing gas I think. That will help some I hope. Last time I went they didn't have it. :(

I'm actually playing nice so far over on the poll. Shocking, I know. :D

[ReneT]

Hmmm.... and I have a coupon for a kit from the Featured Designer last month! Must go check out the poll, but maybe I will hold off voting for a bit this time! Maybe that way I can be bribed! :lol:

I think you should vote my way since I gave you the idea for the tutorial. :lol:

[Shana34]

SAVE ME! LOL I'm making an alpha for the SNL pantry and it's not hard...just so monotonous. I should be done but I keep taking breaks! LOL

[ReneT]

SAVE ME! LOL I'm making an alpha for the SNL pantry and it's not hard...just so monotonous. I should be done but I keep taking breaks! LOL

Well, I say take a break and go vote in the poll. :rofl:

[Shana34]

Well, I say take a break and go vote in the poll. :rofl:

:rofl: I did I did! You should be nice to me.

[ReneT]

:rofl: I did I did! You should be nice to me.

I'm always nice to you! I'm a very nice person, despite what you've heard. :lol:

[Shana34]

I'm always nice to you! I'm a very nice person, despite what you've heard. :lol:

That you are! I finished! :yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo: (LOL love those little ones) Here's the preview:
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/../gallery/data/7322/thumbs/shana34-etchedglassalpha-preview.jpg (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/../gallery/showphoto.php?photo=332067)
Etched Glass Alpha Pre... (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/../gallery/showphoto.php?photo=332067)

[ReneT]

I uploaded my DET LO just now. Gary told me that my hobby should not be stressful. I went in to talk to him about it this evening. He said, "As long as you like it, that's all that matters", so I decided to quit overanalyzing it and just upload. Bless his heart. I decided not to make another layout to choose between. I'm fairly happy with how it turned out.

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=332066

[ReneT]

That you are! I finished! :yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo: (LOL love those little ones) Here's the preview:
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/../gallery/data/7322/thumbs/shana34-etchedglassalpha-preview.jpg (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/../gallery/showphoto.php?photo=332067)
Etched Glass Alpha Pre... (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/../gallery/showphoto.php?photo=332067)

I love it!!!! Very elegant! :yippee:

[Shana34]

I uploaded my DET LO just now. Gary told me that my hobby should not be stressful. I went in to talk to him about it this evening. He said, "As long as you like it, that's all that matters", so I decided to quit overanalyzing it and just upload. Bless his heart. I decided not to make another layout to choose between. I'm fairly happy with how it turned out.

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=332066

oooh Rene...you shouldn't be too stressed. That's a beautiful page! :D I love the picture of the macaw and how you layered the papers and elements!

[Christine]

Hi everyone! opening game tonight!!!! wahooo!

Time to bleed UTES RED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Christine]

I always try to comment on the links you guys leave here, but just so you know I don't comment when it is DET or other contests etc cuz I am a judge. ;)

[idtwinmom]

Chris - that makes perfect sense! Are you home and designing today or still working? Glad you can find a little excitement over the game (cough, cough!)

[stitchmich]

Hi everyone! opening game tonight!!!! wahooo!

Time to bleed UTES RED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I'm going to agree with red, but here in North Carolina it's Wolfpack Red!!

[stitchmich]

I told ya'll that I am the historian/picture mom for the high school Marching Band this year. I'm having fun with it and I've gotten some good shots so far but everything has been in great sunny weather. We have our first home game tomorrow night. I'm excited and a little nervous. What if I do a crummy job shooting at night? Gimme your night time pointers and tips, please!!

[idtwinmom]

Wish I could help Michele, but tomorrow I start my photography class. Hopefully I will have some good pointers after that!

[stitchmich]

Wish I could help Michele, but tomorrow I start my photography class. Hopefully I will have some good pointers after that!

well when you find some good info, let me know. I have a whole football season ahead of me. :lol:

[idtwinmom]

Well, if I can get this brain to "learn" anything, I will gladly share!

[stitchmich]

Well, if I can get this brain to "learn" anything, I will gladly share!

oh stop it... your brain will do just fine. I'm sure you'll learn lots and have fun doing it :tup:

[idtwinmom]

I'm not so sure Michele! :lol: This is not the first time I've tried to learn photography! Of course, I've never taken a class before and so I'm hoping it will help. But to learn from a book, it's never worked for me!

[ReneT]

I'm going to agree with red, but here in North Carolina it's Wolfpack Red!!

I'll agree with the red too, but for Texas Tech Red Raiders! :yippee::yippee::yippee:

[ReneT]

I told ya'll that I am the historian/picture mom for the high school Marching Band this year. I'm having fun with it and I've gotten some good shots so far but everything has been in great sunny weather. We have our first home game tomorrow night. I'm excited and a little nervous. What if I do a crummy job shooting at night? Gimme your night time pointers and tips, please!!

My photography class given by the camera shop I bought my camera from is Sept 22 & 23. I'm lousy at night shots, so sorry, I can't help either. My F/2.8 lens really helps with that though.

[addicted]

Shana, cool letters!!

Rene, I'll be commenting o your LO in a few when I go comment on all the rest too!!

Chris, red will win! My aggies SUCK!

Lisa, what class are you taking?

Michelle, use a high ISO and the lowest setting on apeture! Thats all I know! :rofl:

[Shana34]

I'll agree with the red too, but for Texas Tech Red Raiders! :yippee::yippee::yippee:

I'll agree with the red, but as long as it's very orange. Like the blood we bleed around here...GO SYRACUSE! LOL

[idtwinmom]

It's a private class that Kristie (poohbear77) set up. She had been investigating this guy and he said he would come to her house since she is in a wheelchair, but he needed at least 4 people to consider it. It was a great price, works out to $25 per class so I agreed to take part. I'm really looking forward to it!

[Beachcomber]

Hello All.

My son did have lice. Drat...We washed is hair and then treated with the Nix shampoo the school recommended and did the comb through. We didn't see anything Tuesday so we took him to school yesterday and they found some nits(eggs) so they sent him home. I got rid of the nits and we tried again this morning and he was nit free! Yay. The school hired professional people to help the parent volunteers check the kids. There were 20 kids out of 60 kids in the first grade that have it and got sent home. 14 of them were in one class. That is crazy. A couple from my son's class that had it and were sent home today. We have never had it this bad at school before. In the past it has been a couple of the kids.

Someone at school told me you can put the mayonnaise and cover it with saran wrap or a shower cap and leave it on for 3 hours. I guess it is supposed to repel them. I was reading online that you can do the same thing with olive oil.

Lisa—that sounds like a fun job. Sorry your cold is giving you a headache. Yum warm fresh sourdough bread. How do you do the sourdough starter? We have had any luck trying with it. Sounds like the interview went well.

Michelle—Putting peanut butter into chocolate ice cream is yummy. I love anything with peanut butter and chocolate! LOL

AruaL—thanks! I've heard that mayonnaise is supposed to work.

[ReneT]

Hello All.

My son did have lice. Drat...We washed is hair and then treated with the Nix shampoo the school recommended and did the comb through. We didn't see anything Tuesday so we took him to school yesterday and they found some nits(eggs) so they sent him home. I got rid of the nits and we tried again this morning and he was nit free! Yay. The school hired professional people to help the parent volunteers check the kids. There were 20 kids out of 60 kids in the first grade that have it and got sent home. 14 of them were in one class. That is crazy. A couple from my son's class that had it and were sent home today. We have never had it this bad at school before. In the past it has been a couple of the kids.

Someone at school told me you can put the mayonnaise and cover it with saran wrap or a shower cap and leave it on for 3 hours. I guess it is supposed to repel them. I was reading online that you can do the same thing with olive oil.

Lisa—that sounds like a fun job. Sorry your cold is giving you a headache. Yum warm fresh sourdough bread. How do you do the sourdough starter? We have had any luck trying with it. Sounds like the interview went well.

Michelle—Putting peanut butter into chocolate ice cream is yummy. I love anything with peanut butter and chocolate! LOL

AruaL—thanks! I've heard that mayonnaise is supposed to work.

Yay! Glad you got rid of the lice Dorene! :yahoo:

[Beachcomber]

Me, too, Rene. We still have to keep checking him to make sure they don't come back. What a long and stressful 2 days. I so don't want to go through that again.

[ReneT]

Me, too, Rene. We still have to keep checking him to make sure they don't come back. What a long and stressful 2 days. I so don't want to go through that again.

I bet!

[Christine]

Chris - that makes perfect sense! Are you home and designing today or still working? Glad you can find a little excitement over the game (cough, cough!)

working and mom-ing, heck if I know when I will be home along enough to design, I have ideas leaking out of my ears. :lol:

[stitchmich]

Dorene, so glad the lice misery is over (knocking on wood) That sounds really bad. I've never heard of an outbreak with more than a handfull of kids. I know it was a long couple of days, but it sounds like you got past it relatively quick.

Lisa, private class with Kristie sounds great! I haven't seen Kristie around in a few days. Hey, Kristie!! :D You two have fun!

[idtwinmom]

I haven't seen Kristie either. Better give her a call tomorrow.

Dorene - I sure hope that's the end of the lice for you. You did wash the heck out of his bedding didn't you? And thanks for the info on the mayo. I had never heard that before.

Still waiting to hear about the job, but they didn't have to have the evals to her until tonight, so we will see.

Poor Chris - hope you get to design real soon! It must hurt to having running from your ears. :lol:

[GrandmaCrys]

I'm so far out of the loop, it's ridiculous; with no hope catching up! If there's anything I really need to know, someone please pm me! :hug:

Got UTES!

[carolyn d]

My photography class given by the camera shop I bought my camera from is Sept 22 & 23. I'm lousy at night shots, so sorry, I can't help either. My F/2.8 lens really helps with that though.

night shots are difficult regarless of lens! It's still a matter of available LIGHT ! In lieu of good light, you'll find yourself using longer shutter speeds which nessicitates using a tripod- especially if you want to keep your iso fairly low. the newer cameras have improved the noise issue at the higher iso settings, but noise will still be there. It all boils down to what you consider acceptable. A good noise reduction program can help, but using those for severe noise tends to soften the image somewhat. Again, it's what you would consider acceptable. I use NOISEWARE, but another good one is NOISE NINJA. HOWEVER, using either of these, or any other noise reduction software program, will make your image look a bit softer at the edges so then you need to sharpen the image somewhat in your grpahics software.

I have found that using a lower iso, a longer shutter speed and a tripod is the best solution for clear, sharp, low light shots. But as you can see, the subject would be static.

If you need to hand hold the camera for action shots, then using a panning motion can create great images! But your timing for pressing the shutter release needs to be spot on and your panning movement steady and smooth.

[Christine]

Can I get a Wahooooooooo!!!!!!

Well if not you can still get one from me. :D and the nation's longest winning streak continues. Oh yeah BABY!!!

Heather you would have been proud of your Ag's. They looked better than they have in YEARS and the biggest difference is they didn't quit. Last year against us they totally laid down and rolled over. I hope Gary Anderson does a great job up there, he was a fabulous defensive coordinator for us.

[carolyn d]

I told ya'll that I am the historian/picture mom for the high school Marching Band this year. I'm having fun with it and I've gotten some good shots so far but everything has been in great sunny weather. We have our first home game tomorrow night. I'm excited and a little nervous. What if I do a crummy job shooting at night? Gimme your night time pointers and tips, please!!

well, it's not like you'll be shooting in complete darkeness ! When you get to the field and the lights are on... take a few test shots...try setting your iso to 800 at first.
Check your white balance and set it to compensate for the color of the light from the flood lights. take a few shots and see how they look in your LCD and make any necessary adjustments from there.
Marching band movements are not as rapid as those of the football players, so you should be safe shooting in aperture priority if you so choose. Use the fastest lens you have which gives you the "reach" you want. ( I am assuming you are using a DSLR here)

If you are using a point and shoot camera, check to see if you can set the white balance and the iso. Once you have set those, the camera will do the rest whether you have it on AUTO or anything else. Many p&s cameras have presets for nigh/low light occasions. Take a few test shots using the preset if available.

AND DON'T BE AFRAID TO MOVE AROUND to get your images ! In the bleachers, along the side lines, down on the ground looking up, from the end zones,... you'd be surprised at the difference a change in direction makes! Try to zoom in on smaller segments that tell a story... just the drumstick hitting the drum! Just the face of the drum major blowing the whistle... that type of thing.

Make all your adjustment decisions BEFORE it's crunch time ! Then you can just concentrate on taking the shots you want.

You are going to do fine.

[carolyn d]

I uploaded my DET LO just now. Gary told me that my hobby should not be stressful. I went in to talk to him about it this evening. He said, "As long as you like it, that's all that matters", so I decided to quit overanalyzing it and just upload. Bless his heart. I decided not to make another layout to choose between. I'm fairly happy with how it turned out.

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=332066

Rene, that is a beautiful page ! Love the colors and the photo works so well with them ... that photo would work well as an OOB too !

[debilou]

I'm so far out of the loop, it's ridiculous; with no hope catching up! If there's anything I really need to know, someone please pm me! :hug:

Got UTES!

I sent you my update Crys... because I care!!! Miss you!:love3::love3::love3:

[carolyn d]

Wish I could help Michele, but tomorrow I start my photography class. Hopefully I will have some good pointers after that!
is the class today??? OOOOOOOOOOOOHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH you are so lucky to be able to do it so close to home AND for so inexpensive. Let me know how it goes ! And have you heard from your job interview yet? Hey, that pic on your blog page looks awfully familiar ! LOL

[carolyn d]

I'm so far out of the loop, it's ridiculous; with no hope catching up! If there's anything I really need to know, someone please pm me! :hug:

Got UTES!Personally, nothing of note here ! Have fully recovered from jet lag and temperature control ! LOL! Worked all week and now looking forward to a long weekend. Going to a surprise 30th anniversary party on Saturday in Waterford , CT.,( parents of my youngest son's GF) and then on Monday taking family portraits for a friend ( you've seen my little friend Jack ad nauseum) .. such is my weekend. Will probably be hung over on Sunday, tho... once again I'm partying with the hardcore.:party::party: Last time I got together with the GF's parents, we all acted like silly people, dancing in the kitchen, and it was caught on TAPE. How embarassining !

[ReneT]

Can I get a Wahooooooooo!!!!!!

Well if not you can still get one from me. :D and the nation's longest winning streak continues. Oh yeah BABY!!!

Yay for your Utes! We'll see how well my team does tomorrow night.

Rene, that is a beautiful page ! Love the colors and the photo works so well with them ... that photo would work well as an OOB too !

Thank you. You know, I actually thought about doing it with an OOB's, but changed my mind.

[stitchmich]

well, it's not like you'll be shooting in complete darkeness ! When you get to the field and the lights are on... take a few test shots...try setting your iso to 800 at first.
Check your white balance and set it to compensate for the color of the light from the flood lights. take a few shots and see how they look in your LCD and make any necessary adjustments from there.
Marching band movements are not as rapid as those of the football players, so you should be safe shooting in aperture priority if you so choose. Use the fastest lens you have which gives you the "reach" you want. ( I am assuming you are using a DSLR here)

If you are using a point and shoot camera, check to see if you can set the white balance and the iso. Once you have set those, the camera will do the rest whether you have it on AUTO or anything else. Many p&s cameras have presets for nigh/low light occasions. Take a few test shots using the preset if available.

AND DON'T BE AFRAID TO MOVE AROUND to get your images ! In the bleachers, along the side lines, down on the ground looking up, from the end zones,... you'd be surprised at the difference a change in direction makes! Try to zoom in on smaller segments that tell a story... just the drumstick hitting the drum! Just the face of the drum major blowing the whistle... that type of thing.

Make all your adjustment decisions BEFORE it's crunch time ! Then you can just concentrate on taking the shots you want.

You are going to do fine.

Thank you so much, Carolyn!!! I was hoping you'd pop in before tonight! :lol:
I am usually shy about being conspicuous to get my shot, but not so much with the band since they expect it of me. I do plan to be on the sidelines and moving around in the stands. I love the drumstick idea. Hadn't thought of that one before.

I have a Nikon D40. Mostly I guess I'm nervous because don't have an external flash. I hate my onboard flash and usually go to great lengths to avoid using it. I will probably be aching for one after tonight. :rolleyes: I can't decide if I should use my 18-55 lens or the 55-200. I'll want to get wide shots of the band on the field, but I really want to get a bunch of closer shots of the kids. But I know that's a silly thing to overthink, since I can change lens at any time.

Ok... white balance... Mine usually stays on auto. Any particular setting you think might work for me? Also, to preset white balance do I need to have a special white card? or can I just aim at anything white? I was planning to use 800 ISO. I have a 1600 setting but I'm afraid of overly noisy pictures.

[addicted]

Chris I saw them on the news and was actually really surprised that they were on the score board! :yahoo: I do hope he can change it around, it's been pretty BAD for too long now! Basketball was always my thing and they do a lot better at that!

[carolyn d]

Thank you so much, Carolyn!!! I was hoping you'd pop in before tonight! :lol:
I am usually shy about being conspicuous to get my shot, but not so much with the band since they expect it of me. I do plan to be on the sidelines and moving around in the stands. I love the drumstick idea. Hadn't thought of that one before. many times, the smaller more intimate details tell a wonderful story all their own. don't be afraid to experiment with position!!!! I have permanently ingrained grass stains on the knees of all my jeans and Lisa can confirm this !

I have a Nikon D40. Mostly I guess I'm nervous because don't have an external flash. any kind of flash is not going to be much help at a greater distance ! You can, however, use the flash to "freeze" the action to a certain extent. If you do use the flash, please be aware that your background will probably be very dark and any forground objects in the photo will be brighter ! So just make sure you don't have anyones head in the way ! I hate my onboard flash and usually go to great lengths to avoid using it. I will probably be aching for one after tonight. :rolleyes: I can't decide if I should use my 18-55 lens this will give you great shots of the whole band on the field. But it may also include all the sideline "stuff". Try the 55-200 when you are in the stands and see if it works for the group at that distancea at the 55mm setting . Just a thought and something i would try. A wide angle lens is a wonderful storytelling lens but CAN get TOO MUCH into the image. or the 55-200[COLOR="Red"]will definitely give you more "reach" for individuals and those "intimate" shots. Again, try a test shot with your lens zoomed all the way out to 200, get up as close as you can, fill the frame and use the flash! You may be surprised ! closer shots of the kids. But I know that's a silly thing to overthink, since I can change lens at any time.Since you have done this before you already have a good idea of what you want for 'group" shots. Take those and then switch lenses for the individual shots. Less lens changing means less you have to think about and the less likelyhood you miss a great shot !

Ok... white balance... Mine usually stays on auto. Auto will work and you can always tweak the WB in PS or Lightroom. Any particular setting you think might work for me? Not too sure as I don't really know if the floodlights are tungsten, halogen whatever. Again, this is EXACTLY what you need your test shots for. If it's a pain in the butt, just use the auto. Also, to preset white balance do I need to have a special white card? A white card works best, but i have used my white socks in a pinch. The trick is to have the white card/sock in the SAME light as the subject.. so unless you are going onto the field, then Auto may be your best option. or can I just aim at anything white? I was planning to use 800 ISO. I have a 1600 setting but I'm afraid of overly noisy pictures.

JUST AN FYI that has nothing to do with this specific discussion; Nikons, in general, tend to shoot a bit on the bluish side which can wreak havoc with skin tones. I always have my WB set to CLOUDY when shooting people in decent avaialble light. Shooting with the WB set to CLOUDY adds a bit of warmth (red) to the image. And I definitely like my people warm, not bluish (cold).

i would definitely NOT go higher than 800 with your camera unless you really have to. . ( and this is my PERSONAL choice) i had the D50 and 800 was my personal limit. I did shoot at 1600, but for my tastes, there was WAY too much noise! Granted, it was better to get what i wanted than miss it entirely, but i was still sad that the image just wasn't "right".

I really can't stress the importance of those test shots tho.. taking the 5 or 10 minutes to get your camera set up BEFORE can save you so much frustration/heartache/post processing work/irritation AFTER !

I've been to weddings where the photog chose his spots, set up the camera settings and wrote them down for reference ! That way, when going to each location, he knew EXACTLY what the best camera settings would be. Once the subjects were in place it was just a matter of setting the exposure. And since you will be in a situation where the floodlights will be at the same strength throughtout, you have a wonderful opportunity to get set up in advance.

You already have a mental list of the shots you NEED to take- so you know what lens to use.

And you are already thinking of what different shots you WANT to take, -again, you know what lens you want to use!

SO ALL IS GOOD TO GO !

And on the plus side... you do all the games so if one set of images is less than ideal, you have other games to refine your technique on ! I have failed more times than I care to admit, but I learned what to do/not to do ONCE I SAW THE IMAGE ! But, you can re-do almost the exact same image at another game !!!!!!! It's not like a wedding- once and done. LUCKY YOU.

[carolyn d]

Michelle.... this is a shot using a wide angle lens in an unusual way. Putting something close to the lens with something else BEHIND tells a great story.. And this is something you can do while the band is just hanging out....think of several instruments on the ground with the kids in the background... that type of thing. Just set your aperture to the largest number (f/22), set your focus to about 5 feet ( you will need to shut off auto focus) and take the shot.

this is definitely one to be done layinig on your belly and in good light.. something for future reference and an image your 18-55 will do well. A wide angle lens, by it's very nature, "shoves" everything into the background, leaving you free to "fill" the foreground with something interesting. So you can use it to show vastness OR use it to lessen distance between 2 objects.

Because you are shooting with a small aperture, the image is sharp front to back. ( foreground to background). Any blurring here is due to the fast motion of the players but it works well .
TELL A STORY: ( fill the foreground)
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=30539566&l=e39343cb81&id=1076590219

DECREASE DISTANCE BETWEEN 2 OBJECTS: not a great image. the distance between the flowers and the tree in the background was at least 30 feet, yet here it looks as though it is right behind the flowers.
http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j237/mamamolar/DSC_0174.jpg

and as an FYI, although it was obviously sunny out, the WB is set to cloudy... and see how nice the skin tones look ! Setting a custon WB can be a pain because you need to reset it whenever you change locations . I try to streamline as much as possible so tend to keep the WB at one setting .

[idtwinmom]

is the class today??? OOOOOOOOOOOOHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH you are so lucky to be able to do it so close to home AND for so inexpensive. Let me know how it goes ! And have you heard from your job interview yet? Hey, that pic on your blog page looks awfully familiar ! LOL

First: class has postponed until next week because of the holiday weekend and to try and find one more person so that we can keep that excellent price.

Second: hoping to here about the job today. So far, no word this morning but she tends to do most emails in the afternoon (my time).

Third: told you why I wanted that photo! It looks great and I have to remember to give you credit on my page somewhere! I uploaded it in a hurry that day and haven't thought to go back!

[carolyn d]

First: class has postponed until next week because of the holiday weekend and to try and find one more person so that we can keep that excellent price. GRRRRRRRRRRRRR !!!! that would make me nuts.. the anticipation and then the fall..:rofl::rofl:

Second: hoping to here about the job today. So far, no word this morning but she tends to do most emails in the afternoon (my time).see above note only without the fall :lol::lol::lol:

Third: told you why I wanted that photo! It looks great and I have to remember to give you credit on my page somewhere! I uploaded it in a hurry that day and haven't thought to go back!

Errrrrrrrrrrrr not to worry about credits.....doesn't matter if anyone else knows! Anonimity (sp ?) is good.
Are you going to use your film camera or the p& s

[idtwinmom]

Personally, nothing of note here ! Have fully recovered from jet lag and temperature control ! LOL! Worked all week and now looking forward to a long weekend. Going to a surprise 30th anniversary party on Saturday in Waterford , CT.,( parents of my youngest son's GF) and then on Monday taking family portraits for a friend ( you've seen my little friend Jack ad nauseum) .. such is my weekend. Will probably be hung over on Sunday, tho... once again I'm partying with the hardcore.:party::party: Last time I got together with the GF's parents, we all acted like silly people, dancing in the kitchen, and it was caught on TAPE. How embarassining !
Stop by Sunday Chat if you can. There's going to be a surprise and the new challenge season begins.

JUST AN FYI that has nothing to do with this specific discussion; Nikons, in general, tend to shoot a bit on the bluish side which can wreak havoc with skin tones. I always have my WB set to CLOUDY when shooting people in decent avaialble light. Shooting with the WB set to CLOUDY adds a bit of warmth (red) to the image. And I definitely like my people warm, not bluish (cold).
Would this apply to animals with white coats too? I never realized my Nikon did that, or is it just the DSLR's that tend to do it?


I certainly can attest to the fact that she will do anything to get the shots she wants. The LO of DD's hair do from the zoo she sat on the ground and even made semi-rude comments to a totally rude woman who kept getting in the way. The ladies daughter finally told her mother to move in no uncertain terms, but until then she just was not paying attention. I kept wondering when the lady was going to see "lady with big camera - stay out of way!" :lol:

[idtwinmom]

Errrrrrrrrrrrr not to worry about credits.....doesn't matter if anyone else knows! Anonimity (sp ?) is good.
Are you going to use your film camera or the p& s

I will use both. I don't trust the film I have, but want to try to get decent shots out of it. The P&S will be a good back up.

[carolyn d]

Stop by Sunday Chat if you can. There's going to be a surprise and the new challenge season begins.If I am home from CT and not unreasonable hung over...:party::party:



I certainly can attest to the fact that she will do anything to get the shots she wants. The LO of DD's hair do from the zoo she sat on the ground and even made semi-rude commentsI gave her the semi rude "huff of irritation is a reasonably loud voice....after saying "excuse me" with a smile initially and making my set up point very visible. I tel ya- some peoples kids !!! LOL l.... to a totally rude woman who kept getting in the way. The ladies daughter finally told her mother to move in no uncertain terms, but until then she just was not paying attention. I kept wondering when the lady was going to see "lady with big camera - stay out of way!" :lol:

I could have just smacked her rear end with the lens ! Think she would have gotten the message, then??