Chatting with Gundi

[idtwinmom]

She should have gotten the message when you asked her to move for the the third time!!!!! She really deserved way worse than what you said anyway!

[carolyn d]

She should have gotten the message when you asked her to move for the the third time!!!!! She really deserved way worse than what you said anyway!

Or perhaps when I plopped down RIGHT AT HER FEET ??????????????????????????? And she SAW me sit there??????????????????? GAWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDD !

[idtwinmom]

I know! She was just not looking at what was going on around her. It's such a common problem.

So, how is it you are spending so much time here on a work day? We do seem to be playing all by ourselves at the moment.

[carolyn d]

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 know this is true for all Nikon DSLR'S.... I can't remember if it was true with my film Nikon...but I don't think so. I am under the impression it has something to do with the sensor....

[carolyn d]

I know! She was just not looking at what was going on around her. It's such a common problem.

So, how is it you are spending so much time here on a work day? We do seem to be playing all by ourselves at the moment.


I have today off.. making a 4 day weekend. woooooooooooooo hooooooooooooooo !!!

I'm gearing up to do a few errands but would really rather play. Been helping Buddy's GF, Rachael, do some cooking for her parents surprise anniversary party tomorrow.

[carolyn d]

And go clean out my truck.. they are taking that to CT later today so they can load everything in safely and flat-ly.... I'll be taking either her car or Buddy's beamer tomorrow... I am really hoping for the Beamer !

[idtwinmom]

Sweeeeet! Love 4 day weekends. 3 go just a little too fast, 4 you feel like you really had a break.

Looks like we are car shopping this weekend. DH blew his radiator hose the other night and when we added up all the repairs that thing needed it came to more than what he paid for it in the first place. One of the used dealers in town has extended his "klunkers" deal and will give $4500 on any trade-in. Since that is double what he paid for it, we thought it would be a good time to just move up a little. It will still be a "used" car, but hopefully it won't have transmission problems.

We are also really saying prayers. We have a prospective buyer on the house in Oregon. Since the bank has started foreclosure proceedings, this would really be great! Say a prayer that they come up with a number that would be acceptable to the bank instead of foreclosure!

[idtwinmom]

And go clean out my truck.. they are taking that to CT later today so they can load everything in safely and flat-ly.... I'll be taking either her car or Buddy's beamer tomorrow... I am really hoping for the Beamer !

I'll say a prayer you get the beamer for you!

[stitchmich]

Stop by Sunday Chat if you can. There's going to be a surprise and the new challenge season begins.



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:


LOL!!! I can just picture it. I am less reserved with the band as far as going for the shot, because they know I'm the "picture mom", but I don't think I'll be laying on the ground. I've been on my knees and climbed way up on the scaffolding though.

I wish I could be at Sunday scrappers this weekend but I'll be at the beach. oh, bummer huh? Ya'll think about me in my beach chair in the sand sippin' my beer, okay? :cool:

[stitchmich]

And go clean out my truck.. they are taking that to CT later today so they can load everything in safely and flat-ly.... I'll be taking either her car or Buddy's beamer tomorrow... I am really hoping for the Beamer !

my fingers are crossed for the beamer!!!

Sweeeeet! Love 4 day weekends. 3 go just a little too fast, 4 you feel like you really had a break.

Looks like we are car shopping this weekend. DH blew his radiator hose the other night and when we added up all the repairs that thing needed it came to more than what he paid for it in the first place. One of the used dealers in town has extended his "klunkers" deal and will give $4500 on any trade-in. Since that is double what he paid for it, we thought it would be a good time to just move up a little. It will still be a "used" car, but hopefully it won't have transmission problems.

We are also really saying prayers. We have a prospective buyer on the house in Oregon. Since the bank has started foreclosure proceedings, this would really be great! Say a prayer that they come up with a number that would be acceptable to the bank instead of foreclosure!

Great news, Lisa. I hope it works out. Hopefully the bank will be looking to make a deal and avoid a foreclosure.

[carolyn d]

Sweeeeet! Love 4 day weekends. 3 go just a little too fast, 4 you feel like you really had a break.

Looks like we are car shopping this weekend. DH blew his radiator hose the other night and when we added up all the repairs that thing needed it came to more than what he paid for it in the first place. One of the used dealers in town has extended his "klunkers" deal and will give $4500 on any trade-in. Since that is double what he paid for it, we thought it would be a good time to just move up a little. It will still be a "used" car, but hopefully it won't have transmission problems.crapola... when it rains it pours ! I hate cars in general....an evil necessity.

We are also really saying prayers. We have a prospective buyer on the house in Oregon. Since the bank has started foreclosure proceedings, this would really be great! Say a prayer that they come up with a number that would be acceptable to the bank instead of foreclosure!


COOL BEANS!!! At last ! At this point, better ANY number than foreclosure ! Not that it's a good thing, but the credit damage is far more long lasting and you may be able to take a loss deduction on your taxes ! Sometimes you gotta look for the small things ! Hope it goes through and both sides are pleased !

[carolyn d]

LOL!!! I can just picture it. I am less reserved with the band as far as going for the shot, because they know I'm the "picture mom", but I don't think I'll be laying on the ground. I've been on my knees and climbed way up on the scaffolding though.NEVER let what anyone else thinks stop you from taking your shot...who CARES if some random person you will never see again looks at you???????????? But in your mind, you will ALWAYS WONDER what that shot would've been........

I wish I could be at Sunday scrappers this weekend but I'll be at the beach. oh, bummer huh? Ya'll think about me in my beach chair in the sand sippin' my beer, okay? :cool:

Oh yeah,,,, just grind the good times in!!!

[idtwinmom]

Michele - I soooooooo agree with Carolyn! One thing I learned from her while she was here: get that shot no matter what, you will never regret it! I plan on getting some grass stains myself this weekend if all works out. I really need to get some fabulous photos of my dog now, while I can.

Have a beer for me, would you?

[carolyn d]

my fingers are crossed for the beamer!!!



Great news, Lisa. I hope it works out. Hopefully the bank will be looking to make a deal and avoid a foreclosure.

My truck has a full tank of gas.. how much you wanna bet I get the Beamer with significantly LESS than a full tank????????????

did you see all the dithering I wrote for you earlier ??? Bet you will never ask me another question again! :lol::lol: Iwould make a lousy teacher... TMI !!!

[stitchmich]

Michele - I soooooooo agree with Carolyn! One thing I learned from her while she was here: get that shot no matter what, you will never regret it! I plan on getting some grass stains myself this weekend if all works out. I really need to get some fabulous photos of my dog now, while I can.

Have a beer for me, would you?

I know I need to get over the "shyness" and work on my "get the shot" attitude. I will use you two as my inspiration. I can't wait to post a shot that makes you proud. :love2:

I would be happy to have a beer for you, Lisa! Shall I have one for you too, Carolyn? :lol:

[carolyn d]

Michele - I soooooooo agree with Carolyn! One thing I learned from her while she was here: get that shot no matter what,within reason anyway... :rofl::rofl::rofl: you will never regret it! I plan on getting some grass stains myself this weekend if all works out. YOU GO GIRLFRIEND !!!! GET THOSE STAINS ! I really need to get some fabulous photos of my dog now, while I can.

Have a beer for me, would you?

could you have a 'grilie " one for me.. ya know , the kind with an umbrella in it?

I've been full of grass stains, mud on my behind, soaking wet all down my front... and never regretted or even THOUGHT about how I looked...I have wised up and now carry something waterproof in my pack. Mud stains on the boobs WAS a bit much.. but no one SAW that ! :tup::tup::tup:

[idtwinmom]

No, I think you make an excellent teacher! You let us do some of the thinking, then you fill in the holes! I was thinking that as I read thru your suggestions to Michele!

BTW - will miss you Sunday, Michele. Don't forget to check the forum for the new challenge!

[stitchmich]

My truck has a full tank of gas.. how much you wanna bet I get the Beamer with significantly LESS than a full tank????????????

did you see all the dithering I wrote for you earlier ??? Bet you will never ask me another question again! :lol::lol: Iwould make a lousy teacher... TMI !!!

oh yes! I enjoyed every word of your dithering! Just trying to take it all in. I'm over thinking it for sure. And you're right... we have 6 games. If I don't do so good tonight, I get another chance, well, 5 more. :lol: Also, my lighting is going to change over the course of the night too. When we head to the field at 7 it won't be dark yet. I'll have to remember to keep an eye on my settings and remember to adjust. I think I'm going to start with my 55-200 and switch before the 18-55 for the halftime show. And I'll be sure to post some shots, but it may have to wait until Tuesday when we get back from our trip.

[idtwinmom]

could you have a 'grilie " one for me.. ya know , the kind with an umbrella in it?

I've been full of grass stains, mud on my behind, soaking wet all down my front... and never regretted or even THOUGHT about how I looked...I have wised up and now carry something waterproof in my pack. Mud stains on the boobs WAS a bit much.. but no one SAW that ! :tup::tup::tup:

Yes, but they are going to read it twice now, because I'm quoting you! :rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl:

[stitchmich]

Yes, but they are going to read it twice now, because I'm quoting you! :rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl:

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

[idtwinmom]

OK, guys, I really must go and get some work done! I have updated my blog, and now it's time to get some more "cleaning" done on this computer. The upgrades came yesterday and I'm anxious to get them installed!

Carolyn - thanks again for all the advice (I've been getting private tutoring for my shoot this weekend - are you jealous?) :lol:

[carolyn d]

I know I need to get over the "shyness" and work on my "get the shot" attitude. I will use you two as my inspiration. I can't wait to post a shot that makes you proud. :love2:Just don't look around to see if anyone is looking AT you... just tunnel vision on the job at hand. Just do what I do... PRETEND you KNOW what you are doing

I would be happy to have a beer for you, Lisa! Shall I have one for you too, Carolyn? :lol:

Happily, I have noticed that whenever I am in an "unusual" location/position... and whomever is LOOKING at me and wondering, sees that camera, the ASSUMPTION is that i am a pro ( LOL) of some kind and so it must be part of my job..... I have had more people ask me what newspaper/company/magazine etc i work for....rather than just say "no one" I intimate that I freelance. ( little do they know I "freelance" for myself only !!! :think::think:)

[carolyn d]

ok, guys, i really must go and get some work done! I have updated my blog, and now it's time to get some more "cleaning" done on this computer. The upgrades came yesterday and i'm anxious to get them installed!

Carolyn - thanks again for all the advice (i've been getting private tutoring for my shoot this weekend - are you jealous?) :lol:
yes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[idtwinmom]

Ummm, you can't be jealous, you were the tutor!!!!!

[idtwinmom]

OK, this link keeps popping up in my gmail. I think it has something to do with all the photography talk! Thought you might get a chuckle!

http://jumbopackages.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=1017

[carolyn d]

oh yes! I enjoyed every word of your dithering! Just trying to take it all in. I'm over thinking it for sure. And you're right... we have 6 games. If I don't do so good tonight, I get another chance, well, 5 more. :lol: Also, my lighting is going to change over the course of the night too. When we head to the field at 7 it won't be dark yet. I'll have to remember to keep an eye on my settings and remember to adjust. I think I'm going to start with my 55-200 and switch before the 18-55 for the halftime show. And I'll be sure to post some shots, but it may have to wait until Tuesday when we get back from our trip.

Keep it simple..
take your test shots... adjust as needed... and then you can just shoot !
Don't overthink.. you already have in mind what you want to do....so that is the biggest thing ! Let the camera do the work! :worried:And have fun !

[carolyn d]

Ummm, you can't be jealous, you were the tutor!!!!!
AAAAAAAAAAAKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKK !!!
I thought you were referring to the photography class you are taking... maybe you had contacted him as well..........

DOH!!!! ( hangs head in shame for being brain dead slow ! )

[carolyn d]

OK, this link keeps popping up in my gmail. I think it has something to do with all the photography talk! Thought you might get a chuckle!

http://jumbopackages.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=1017


HMMMMMMMMMMMMM ..all I see is PRODUCT NOT FOUND.. am I missing the humor here too.....???????????? WOW I'm having a bad day...MORE COFFEE PLEASE.

[stitchmich]

I need to get off the computer too and get some work done. Thanks for the advice and encouragement. I'll let you know how it goes!!

I hope everbody has a fun Labor Day Weekend!!

[carolyn d]

Yes, but they are going to read it twice now, because I'm quoting you! :rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl:

ooooooooooooooooooooHHHH,,, you are wicked, girl... wicked.

[carolyn d]

I need to get off the computer too and get some work done. Thanks for the advice and encouragement. I'll let you know how it goes!!

I hope everbody has a fun Labor Day Weekend!!YOU TOO!!! Have fun tonight and have a GREAT time sitting back and sippiiiingggggggggggggggg.

[Christine]

Once again I passed my cpr class. Been taking it every year for forever seems like. Never had to even think about using it and I wonder if I will even have a clue if the situation actually arises.

[ReneT]

Good gravy, you guys have been chatty today! I leave for a few hours and have 3 or more pages to read! :)

Chris, when I worked in child care, I had to take CPR every year for 10 years. Not fun, I know. When do you want my BAG photo?

Yesterday was DS's b-day, I think I told you. We had a nice family dinner with all 3 kids. Emily left early to go home because she had chemistry homework, then eventually Drew left to go see a friend, so Lindsey was still here. I could tell she wanted to talk. She's 23, and had a relationship with a really great guy for about 4 years, but last Oct she decided she wasn't happy and wanted to see what else was out there. Well, after being in a relationship for 8 months with a controlling, possessive, emotionally abusive guy who we were afraid would eventually get physically abusive, she decided what she'd had before was what she really wanted. So she got back together with the first guy and they talked about marriage and everything, then after a few weeks he decided he didn't want to be tied down because he'd had so much freedom in the past year. So she's heartbroken, and talked and cried. It just broke my heart. She doesn't make friends real easy because there is so much stuff she doesn't like to do or is too afraid to try. We try to get her to try things outside her comfort zone, but she just won't. She doesn't know where to go to meet people. Growing up is hard.

[ReneT]

Oh, and Drew is doing well since moving in. He's being much more friendly and sociable. His job turned out to be 4 or 5 hours a day, so he's looking for either a full time one, or a part time one to go with this one. I hope things continue to go this way. I'm being cautiously optimistic. ;)

[debilou]

Oh, and Drew is doing well since moving in. He's being much more friendly and sociable. His job turned out to be 4 or 5 hours a day, so he's looking for either a full time one, or a part time one to go with this one. I hope things continue to go this way. I'm being cautiously optimistic. ;)

But, good for HIM!!!!!
:love3::love3::love3:

[Christine]

It is funny how she turns to you even if you aren't her "real mom" in her eyes. I guess that is really one of those the proof is in the pudding. Her heart knows you are, even if her brain doesn't. ;)

As far as the BAG pics, I have one more ahead of you, so anytime is all good. :)

Good gravy, you guys have been chatty today! I leave for a few hours and have 3 or more pages to read! :)

Chris, when I worked in child care, I had to take CPR every year for 10 years. Not fun, I know. When do you want my BAG photo?

Yesterday was DS's b-day, I think I told you. We had a nice family dinner with all 3 kids. Emily left early to go home because she had chemistry homework, then eventually Drew left to go see a friend, so Lindsey was still here. I could tell she wanted to talk. She's 23, and had a relationship with a really great guy for about 4 years, but last Oct she decided she wasn't happy and wanted to see what else was out there. Well, after being in a relationship for 8 months with a controlling, possessive, emotionally abusive guy who we were afraid would eventually get physically abusive, she decided what she'd had before was what she really wanted. So she got back together with the first guy and they talked about marriage and everything, then after a few weeks he decided he didn't want to be tied down because he'd had so much freedom in the past year. So she's heartbroken, and talked and cried. It just broke my heart. She doesn't make friends real easy because there is so much stuff she doesn't like to do or is too afraid to try. We try to get her to try things outside her comfort zone, but she just won't. She doesn't know where to go to meet people. Growing up is hard.

[Christine]

oh and yay about Drew!

[ReneT]

It is funny how she turns to you even if you aren't her "real mom" in her eyes. I guess that is really one of those the proof is in the pudding. Her heart knows you are, even if her brain doesn't. ;)

As far as the BAG pics, I have one more ahead of you, so anytime is all good. :)

Aw Chris, thanks so much! That brought tears to my eyes! The first Christmas Gary and I were married she bought me that movie Stepmom with Julia Roberts. She said, "I hope you know what I mean when I give this to you." It was the perfect gift and to this day is my favorite one she's given me.

I can't decide what pic to send, since I took about 400 at Sea World! :rofl: Some aren't good though. It was so cool to have a camera that will take pictures in fast succession, since the P&S wouldn't, so therefore I have lots!

[ReneT]

But, good for HIM!!!!!
:love3::love3::love3:

oh and yay about Drew!

Thanks!

[ReneT]

Ooooooohhhhhhh, I need to make a TTU scrapper flair like your Utes one Chris.

[>>aruaL<<]

Renee, I'm happy that Drew is doing well right now. I hope he continues on this new path!

[ReneT]

Renee, I'm happy that Drew is doing well right now. I hope he continues on this new path!

Thanks Laura!

[Christine]

he he he I have to show you the "bcs graveyard" clip that the Utah Athletics Dept put up on Facebook

http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=550647091941

For anyone who doesn't follow football, the BCS is the perennial haves who think the have nots could never possibly hope to measure up to their hallowed halls. Including Alabama, whose coach last year said that none of the Ute players would never even be recruited by Alabama. I believe that was before we whipped their butts in the Sugar Bowl. :lol: So yes I HATE the BCS and the hypocrisy that they try to justify. Needless to say I LOOOOOOOOVVVVVED this clip. They showed it on the jumbo tron last night at the game. :D

[Christine]

Oh yeah and did I mention we have won our last 15 games. Let's see which one of the BCS schools have done that. hmmmmmmm oh yeah NONE OF THEM! :rofl: :rofl:

[ReneT]

he he he I have to show you the "bcs graveyard" clip that the Utah Athletics Dept put up on Facebook

http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=550647091941

For anyone who doesn't follow football, the BCS is the perennial haves who think the have nots could never possibly hope to measure up to their hallowed halls. Including Alabama, whose coach last year said that none of the Ute players would never even be recruited by Alabama. I believe that was before we whipped their butts in the Sugar Bowl. :lol: So yes I HATE the BCS and the hypocrisy that they try to justify. Needless to say I LOOOOOOOOVVVVVED this clip. They showed it on the jumbo tron last night at the game. :D

That's funny! I love it that the TX A&M Aggies were on there!:rofl:

[ReneT]

Oh yeah and did I mention we have won our last 15 games. Let's see which one of the BCS schools have done that. hmmmmmmm oh yeah NONE OF THEM! :rofl: :rofl:

:tup:

[Christine]

That's funny! I love it that the TX A&M Aggies were on there!:rofl:

:rofl::rofl: I figured you would! :D

[ReneT]

:rofl::rofl: I figured you would! :D

The only thing that would have been better is if both A&M and Univ of TX were on there together! That would have been fabulous!

[idtwinmom]

Rene - I'm so glad Drew is doing well. Maybe the events of late have put a little scare in him and I hope it lasts.

Chris - love that clip!

Carolyn - that link took you to a D700 on sale, body only for about $2300.

OK, caught up! LOL

[ReneT]

Rene - I'm so glad Drew is doing well. Maybe the events of late have put a little scare in him and I hope it lasts.

Chris - love that clip!

Carolyn - that link took you to a D700 on sale, body only for about $2300.

OK, caught up! LOL

Thanks Lisa. I hope it put a scare in him, because it about gave me a heart attack! :D

[carolyn d]

Good gravy, you guys have been chatty today! I leave for a few hours and have 3 or more pages to read! :)

Chris, when I worked in child care, I had to take CPR every year for 10 years. Not fun, I know. When do you want my BAG photo?

Yesterday was DS's b-day, I think I told you. We had a nice family dinner with all 3 kids. Emily left early to go home because she had chemistry homework, then eventually Drew left to go see a friend, so Lindsey was still here. I could tell she wanted to talk. She's 23, and had a relationship with a really great guy for about 4 years, but last Oct she decided she wasn't happy and wanted to see what else was out there. Well, after being in a relationship for 8 months with a controlling, possessive, emotionally abusive guy who we were afraid would eventually get physically abusive, she decided what she'd had before was what she really wanted. So she got back together with the first guy and they talked about marriage and everything, then after a few weeks he decided he didn't want to be tied down because he'd had so much freedom in the past year. So she's heartbroken, and talked and cried. It just broke my heart. She doesn't make friends real easy because there is so much stuff she doesn't like to do or is too afraid to try. We try to get her to try things outside her comfort zone, but she just won't. She doesn't know where to go to meet people. Growing up is hard.

yes it is hard when you are shy and introverted. Years ago my son Tim was the same way and my heart would bleed for him knowing how badly he wanted to join the group of kids playing but didn't know how to go about it. We as parents can help our kids in so many ways, but we cannot make friends for them. Ususally work, church, friends of friends met at house parties etc are "soft" areas to meet new people. Volunteer work may be another option if that is something she is willing to try- hospital, local school etc. And sometimes we need to realize the problem lies within and make a change.

And YEAH FOR DREW !!! Hope he finds this new path easier to travel !!! And happy birthday to him !

[idtwinmom]

I'll bet! What's the latest on that anyway?

You know, Heather asked about my sourdough and I have meant to give the recipe.

To create the starter:
2 cups warm (not hot, just warm) water
2 cups flour
1 packet dry yeast (if you buy the jar, make sure you read to see how much is a packet, it's like 2 Tsps or something)
Although the recipe doesn't call for it, I put about 1/4 to 1/2 tsp sugar in the first mix and then on rare occasions when I am growing it. (Gives the yeast a little something to eat!)

Mix and place in a warm spot over night.

Next morning, remove 1/2 cup and put in frig (best if in a dark container with little light getting in, but not closed on top, it needs O2) add:
3 to 4 cups flour (I seem to get along well with 3 cups and maybe just a pinch or two more)
2 Tbs melted shortening (make sure this is not too hot, just warm enough to melt it)
2 Tbs sugar
knead dough until sticky
I turn the oven on real low (as low as it will go) when I first start adding the ingredients then turn it off before placing the dough inside. You may not need to do this if you are in a warm climate.
Leave the dough in the bowl and cover with a towel. Place in a warm spot and let grow until doubled (about 4 hours)
Knock down dough and knead adding 1/4 tsp Baking Soda to 1 Tbs warm water. Shape loaves and place in pans (you will have 2 to 3 medium loaves)
Cover and let grow in a warm place until double (about an hour or so)
Place in 375 degree oven for 50 to 60 minutes.

and there you have it. Fresh Sourdough.
Remember, to keep a starter going you must use it regularly. I find that it works best if used at least once per week. It can be used for any sourdough recipe. Also, never, ever use metal bowls or utensils and definitely not a metal container. It will ruin the metal and pick up a really nasty taste.

[suvgal]

Congrats Chris on passing your CPR. I'm sure if the need ever arised you would go into auto pilot.
Everybody have a gret weekend. We're off to PA for my GD's 10th BDay. WHere has the time gone?

[carolyn d]

Rene - I'm so glad Drew is doing well. Maybe the events of late have put a little scare in him and I hope it lasts.

Chris - love that clip!

Carolyn - that link took you to a D700 on sale, body only for about $2300.

OK, caught up! LOL

all i got was a PRODUCT NOT FOUND page... On sale for 2300.... now you know another reason I went with the D300. i just could NOT justify the expense of a full frame camera and NOT make any money back on it. Nikon also makes another full frame camera at 25 mega pixels for the paltry sum of 8000.00 or thereabouts.

[carolyn d]

Congrats Chris on passing your CPR. I'm sure if the need ever arised you would go into auto pilot.
Everybody have a gret weekend. We're off to PA for my GD's 10th BDay. WHere has the time gone?

have a great time ! Time does, indeed, fly by when we are not looking. I'm going to be in your neck of the woods tomorrow... Waterford, CT.

[carolyn d]

DANG ! I just noticed that my post count is growing by leaps and bounds !

[ReneT]

yes it is hard when you are shy and introverted. Years ago my son Tim was the same way and my heart would bleed for him knowing how badly he wanted to join the group of kids playing but didn't know how to go about it. We as parents can help our kids in so many ways, but we cannot make friends for them. Ususally work, church, friends of friends met at house parties etc are "soft" areas to meet new people. Volunteer work may be another option if that is something she is willing to try- hospital, local school etc.

I mentioned to her church and work, but she's a substance abuse counselor who has never had a substance abuse problem. She says most of the people she works with are recovering addicts themselves, and not something she wants to get involved in, plus most of them are older than her. She knows church would be a good place, but she really only has a couple of friends, and they don't go to church, and one of them is about to move. Believe it or not, I used to be almost as shy as she is. When I was in school, it would freak me out if my friend was home sick because I didn't know what to do then and didn't have anyone to have lunch with or hang out with. It wasn't until I was probably 30 before I realized I was going to have to be more outgoing and learn how to talk to people in order to make friends. So fast forward 4 or 5 years and when I met Gary, it was me who initiated the conversation when we met. And I'm so glad I did! :)

[ReneT]

I'll bet! What's the latest on that anyway?

You know, Heather asked about my sourdough and I have meant to give the recipe.

To create the starter:
2 cups warm (not hot, just warm) water
2 cups flour
1 packet dry yeast (if you buy the jar, make sure you read to see how much is a packet, it's like 2 Tsps or something)
Although the recipe doesn't call for it, I put about 1/4 to 1/2 tsp sugar in the first mix and then on rare occasions when I am growing it. (Gives the yeast a little something to eat!)

Mix and place in a warm spot over night.

Next morning, remove 1/2 cup and put in frig (best if in a dark container with little light getting in, but not closed on top, it needs O2) add:
3 to 4 cups flour (I seem to get along well with 3 cups and maybe just a pinch or two more)
2 Tbs melted shortening (make sure this is not too hot, just warm enough to melt it)
2 Tbs sugar
knead dough until sticky
I turn the oven on real low (as low as it will go) when I first start adding the ingredients then turn it off before placing the dough inside. You may not need to do this if you are in a warm climate.
Leave the dough in the bowl and cover with a towel. Place in a warm spot and let grow until doubled (about 4 hours)
Knock down dough and knead adding 1/4 tsp Baking Soda to 1 Tbs warm water. Shape loaves and place in pans (you will have 2 to 3 medium loaves)
Cover and let grow in a warm place until double (about an hour or so)
Place in 375 degree oven for 50 to 60 minutes.

and there you have it. Fresh Sourdough.
Remember, to keep a starter going you must use it regularly. I find that it works best if used at least once per week. It can be used for any sourdough recipe. Also, never, ever use metal bowls or utensils and definitely not a metal container. It will ruin the metal and pick up a really nasty taste.

Oh I love sourdough bread! DH doesn't but I do. My mom made it all the time when we were kids.

[ReneT]

Congrats Chris on passing your CPR. I'm sure if the need ever arised you would go into auto pilot.
Everybody have a gret weekend. We're off to PA for my GD's 10th BDay. WHere has the time gone?

Have a great time!! That sounds like fun.

[idtwinmom]

Have fun guys! I'm gonna be on a photo shoot in my back yard and car shopping! The first excites me, but the second..... yech!

[carolyn d]

I mentioned to her church and work, but she's a substance abuse counselor who has never had a substance abuse problem. She says most of the people she works with are recovering addicts themselves, and not something she wants to get involved in, plus most of them are older than her. She knows church would be a good place, but she really only has a couple of friends, and they don't go to church, and one of them is about to move. Believe it or not, I used to be almost as shy as she is. When I was in school, it would freak me out if my friend was home sick because I didn't know what to do then and didn't have anyone to have lunch with or hang out with. It wasn't until I was probably 30 before I realized I was going to have to be more outgoing and learn how to talk to people in order to make friends. So fast forward 4 or 5 years and when I met Gary, it was me who initiated the conversation when we met. And I'm so glad I did! :)
I can understand about the work environment. Not something I'd want to get involved with nor my kids.. like you.. she will just need to make a personal effort to change in some small ways and then her world will open up.

[idtwinmom]

DANG ! I just noticed that my post count is growing by leaps and bounds !
That's what happens when you get chatty! Now you just need to get a LO or two done and you will be right back in the swing of things! Gosh it's been ages since you did anything but chat around here! :lol:

I mentioned to her church and work, but she's a substance abuse counselor who has never had a substance abuse problem. She says most of the people she works with are recovering addicts themselves, and not something she wants to get involved in, plus most of them are older than her. She knows church would be a good place, but she really only has a couple of friends, and they don't go to church, and one of them is about to move. Believe it or not, I used to be almost as shy as she is. When I was in school, it would freak me out if my friend was home sick because I didn't know what to do then and didn't have anyone to have lunch with or hang out with. It wasn't until I was probably 30 before I realized I was going to have to be more outgoing and learn how to talk to people in order to make friends. So fast forward 4 or 5 years and when I met Gary, it was me who initiated the conversation when we met. And I'm so glad I did! :)

Just keep making suggestions. And see what learning to "chat" has done to you? Of course, here it's a bit different. :lol: But you still went out of your comfort zone to meet some of us IRL!

[carolyn d]

Have fun guys! I'm gonna be on a photo shoot in my back yard and car shopping! The first excites me, but the second..... yech! the photo shoot will probably take longer than car shopping ! And be much more enjoyable ! Maybe Chris should do the manly car shopping and you keep the kidlets home. Years ago, I went car shopping with the kids ( only had 2 at the time). As I sat there dickering prices, Tim managed to open the door of a showroom Bentley and was walking around the backseat. I told the salesman if he agreed to my price, I 'd get the kid out of the car... deal done. Neither of us could figure out HOW he managed to get the door open- he was only 2 at the time !

[carolyn d]

That's what happens when you get chatty! Now you just need to get a LO or two done and you will be right back in the swing of things! Gosh it's been ages since you did anything but chat around here! :lol:



Just keep making suggestions. And see what learning to "chat" has done to you? Of course, here it's a bit different. :lol: But you still went out of your comfort zone to meet some of us IRL!
I think somewhere along the line i did declare a semi moratorium on scrapping and doing more with the photography.... i certainly don't want to look like a dunce in October with any new equipment nor look like a slacker with regards to skill.. I know no one expects perfection, but I want to at least be in the ballpark.( left field corner no doubt, but at least somewhere IN the ballpark!)I've seen some of the images submitted to FLICR from his students.. and believe me, I'm way out in left field. I'm hoping that this workshop will give me just the boost I need to get to the next level-whatever that may be.

[carolyn d]

this youtube video is from the PICTURE PERFECT SCHOOL OF PHOTOGRAPHY... and does a wonderful job of explaining depth of field/aperture.

http://www.youtube.com/user/ppsop2009#play/all/uploads-all/1/kEfL6t4MZfI

there are others explaining shutter speed, exposure etc ... just thought I would post this for those interested. I have found all of them helpful in some way.

[Christine]

Congrats Chris on passing your CPR. I'm sure if the need ever arised you would go into auto pilot.
Everybody have a gret weekend. We're off to PA for my GD's 10th BDay. WHere has the time gone?

hope so ;)

[Christine]

DANG ! I just noticed that my post count is growing by leaps and bounds !

you'll be choosing your name in no time :yippee:

[Christine]

Hey Carolyn, I need some suggestions for a strength training regime. They have a weight room at the Fitness Center that I go to, and there is a guy that showed me around the machines etc. but I don't know how many reps/sets or how many pounds etc and I don't know which ones I should avoid w/ my knees. I tried a few different things and stopped when they started aching.

[carolyn d]

Hey Carolyn, I need some suggestions for a strength training regime. They have a weight room at the Fitness Center that I go to, and there is a guy that showed me around the machines etc. but I don't know how many reps/sets or how many pounds etc and I don't know which ones I should avoid w/ my knees. I tried a few different things and stopped when they started aching.

as a general rule.... light weight-more reps for strength training... for example arm curls to work the biceps... start with a lighter weight (5 lbs) and do 30 reps. At the end of the 30 you SHOULD feel the muscle has been worked. Continue doing it at this weight until you no longer "feel the burn" and then add a small increment of weight and do the 30 reps (or keep the weight the same and add more reps.). and just gradually build up the weight. You want the muscle to feel as though it's been worked, but you don't want "noodle arms" .

for abs... the most effective and best is core work. Place your heels on a med/ large ball, place your hands on your abs, and then lift your back and butt off the floor and hold that "bridge" for the count of 10. the core abdominal muscles are extensor muscles and strengthen doing this as opposed to cruches . Crunches work the surface ab muscles but can and do cause back problems. Repeat this "bridge' exercise as many times as you wish.

With problem knees, you are more limited.. so weighted squats may not be the thing. And I know we have spoken about this before. I might suggest you speak to a trainer about some knee/leg exercises while in the pool.. works the muscle WITHOUT the weight.

So, in a nutshell... LIGHT WEIGHTS- MORE REPS and build up the weight slowly.
Target a body area and work that on one day. Target another the next day...for example.. Day one- arms and back. Day two- chest and abs. Day three- legs (gluts, hams, calves) and rotate.

You could actually work the abs everyday as they are considered "fast twitch" muscles meaning they can be worked and recover faster. Switching things up keeps the boredom from setting in.

Make sure you warm up/stretch out BEFORE starting the actual exercises as well as after. Stretching the muscle in the opposite direction you worked it AFTER the exercise releases the muscle and does help relive cramping. Some people like to work groups of opposing muscles..biceps/triceps, chest/back.. that type of thing.... take a day or two off and just do some light cardio (walking, aerobics) NEVER FORGET THE CARDIO.

I'll ask Tim if he can suggest anything for the problem knees.

[carolyn d]

you'll be choosing your name in no time :yippee: Queen of TMI ! :rofl::rofl::rofl:

[ReneT]

Queen of TMI ! :rofl::rofl::rofl:

:lol::lol:

[idtwinmom]

Queen of TMI ! :rofl::rofl::rofl:

Never! Not in MHO! :rofl::rofl::rofl:

[idtwinmom]

Here's my trial run:
http://i451.photobucket.com/albums/qq231/idtwinmom/kids_dogs.jpg
http://i451.photobucket.com/albums/qq231/idtwinmom/me_dogs.jpg

I used the Canon so maybe that's why the focus doesn't blur the background? I used the settings you suggested. (BTW - that camera only goes to 8) Maybe I should have dropped the f stop further than 6.3?

Oh, and I have already suggested he go alone!

[ReneT]

Those are cool! I love the sunburst through the trees. Your kids are too cute and your dogs are gorgeous! Great shot of you too!

[idtwinmom]

Thanks, Rene! I'm trying the camera on Aperture priority. Not sure I'm getting the look just right though!

[Christine]

as a general rule.... light weight-more reps for strength training... for example arm curls to work the biceps... start with a lighter weight (5 lbs) and do 30 reps. At the end of the 30 you SHOULD feel the muscle has been worked. Continue doing it at this weight until you no longer "feel the burn" and then add a small increment of weight and do the 30 reps (or keep the weight the same and add more reps.). and just gradually build up the weight. You want the muscle to feel as though it's been worked, but you don't want "noodle arms" .

for abs... the most effective and best is core work. Place your heels on a med/ large ball, place your hands on your abs, and then lift your back and butt off the floor and hold that "bridge" for the count of 10. the core abdominal muscles are extensor muscles and strengthen doing this as opposed to cruches . Crunches work the surface ab muscles but can and do cause back problems. Repeat this "bridge' exercise as many times as you wish.

With problem knees, you are more limited.. so weighted squats may not be the thing. And I know we have spoken about this before. I might suggest you speak to a trainer about some knee/leg exercises while in the pool.. works the muscle WITHOUT the weight.

So, in a nutshell... LIGHT WEIGHTS- MORE REPS and build up the weight slowly.
Target a body area and work that on one day. Target another the next day...for example.. Day one- arms and back. Day two- chest and abs. Day three- legs (gluts, hams, calves) and rotate.

You could actually work the abs everyday as they are considered "fast twitch" muscles meaning they can be worked and recover faster. Switching things up keeps the boredom from setting in.

Make sure you warm up/stretch out BEFORE starting the actual exercises as well as after. Stretching the muscle in the opposite direction you worked it AFTER the exercise releases the muscle and does help relive cramping. Some people like to work groups of opposing muscles..biceps/triceps, chest/back.. that type of thing.... take a day or two off and just do some light cardio (walking, aerobics) NEVER FORGET THE CARDIO.

I'll ask Tim if he can suggest anything for the problem knees.

It is especially my right one. The funny thing is it has started hurting worse since I have been trying to swim faster, especially on a flutter kick. I did a drill with the kickboard and just kicked, as fast I could for 2 laps trying hard to move the whole leg and not just kicking from the knee, by the time I was done it was aching big time. I could only do breast stroke and fly for the rest of the time and this was a week ago or so. Since then I have been babying it and taking ibu. Why oh why is my body betraying me?! I exercise, I try to do right by it and it thinks it should be getting old! sigh ;)

[Christine]

Lisa, I am esp impressed that you have 3 kids and 2 dogs all posed nicely. I would be having children all over the place, not looking at me. :lol:

[idtwinmom]

It took both DH and I getting them in position, the camera on fast repeats, and me calling to the dogs with every click of the shutter. Even then, the female dog (Madison, the little one) insisted on laying down so you can see her leash. I really tried hard not to get it into the shot!

Oh well, will try again tomorrow maybe!

[idtwinmom]

Oh, I keep forgetting to post: I heard from the gal about the job. No answer yet, just that she was still waiting for eval forms from some of the 'students'. Guess she can't control them any better than I did! :lol:

[carolyn d]

Lisa.. these are great shots!! and I'm so impressed you could orgainze everyone ! WOWZA!!!! I would have lost my mind trying to get everything set up as well as you have.. So... that being said, read my cc's with the understaniding that I'm looking at them with the same maniacally critical eye that I would eval my own shots..and the cc's are with love.. just telling you what I see and suggestions to think about should you decide to do round 2...

However.. either of these would be fine for printing...



Here's my trial run:
http://i451.photobucket.com/albums/qq231/idtwinmom/kids_dogs.jpg
http://i451.photobucket.com/albums/qq231/idtwinmom/me_dogs.jpg

I used the Canon so maybe that's why the focus doesn't blur the background? I used the settings you suggested. (BTW - that camera only goes to 8) Maybe I should have dropped the f stop further than 6.3?

Oh, and I have already suggested he go alone!

yes, give it a try at 6.3 and even a bit less... I keep forgetting this is a point and shoot and the fixed lens/f stop ratios work a bit different than what I am used to.... and see what happens with the fence!!!! The fence is a real visual distraction- if you are looking for a print quality, true portrait style. If your camera zooms in , try moving the camera back a bit and then zoom in.. might be just enough to capture head to toe AND get rid of some of the fence.

on the kids pic...I'd try again and see how it looks with Miss Rai sitting in front of the boys. have the boys lean towards each other a bit to fill up the "dead space".... this will do a couple of things.. allow you to eliminate the fence which appears to be piercing Miss Rai's head and make the kids look more "together". Or have one of the kids sitting on the ground with the dogs and the other two snuggled on the seat.

I am NOT trying to be a pain in the butt here... as both of these are excellent shots- well exposed, nice contrast, great color. I'm just cc'ing them as though I took them and what I would try to change ! ( and you have seen what a maniac I am!- sorry)

Are these shot vertically or horizontally? The only reason I ask is becasue I don't know if they were shot horizontal and you've cropped them a bit..if shot horizontally and cropped, try shooting vertically, zoom in and reposition yourself so the frame is filled a bit better. That will eliminate surrounding "clutter" and give you an overall cleaner image.


Love Maddy laying across your lap ! And Chaos looks absolutely REGAL in his pose. If you could get him to sit like that by himself, that would make an AWESOME doggie portrait.

You've really done a spendid job with moving targets! And the tweaks I've mentioned are really VERY minor things.. and things I would ONLY see once I saw the image on the computer monitor. The only MAJOR thing is that fence......

[stitchmich]

WOW! Yesterday was a very chatty day!!! I don't have time to catch up now. I'll have to come back and read later. I need to go get a shower and pack for the beach. We decided sleeping in was more important than leaving early, so the kids are still snoozing.

The football game last night went well (except that we lost) But the band sounded great :lol: Carolyn and Lisa, I didn't lay down on the ground but I did get down on my knees, climb up on a wall and run to get ahead of them when they were marching to the field. It was fun playing paparazzi. And I changed my lens 3 times! I think/hope I got some good shots. I played around with settings and kept an eye on them as the light changed. But in the end I switched to Auto because that's what was working best :P

[carolyn d]

It is especially my right one. The funny thing is it has started hurting worse since I have been trying to swim faster, especially on a flutter kick. I did a drill with the kickboard and just kicked, as fast I could for 2 laps trying hard to move the whole leg and not just kicking from the knee, by the time I was done it was aching big time. I could only do breast stroke and fly for the rest of the time and this was a week ago or so. Since then I have been babying it and taking ibu. Why oh why is my body betraying me?! I exercise, I try to do right by it and it thinks it should be getting old! sigh ;)

have you had any injury to the knees at all??? From what you are describing- especially with the discomfort while doing the kick particular to the stroke you are doing... it almost sounds like a ligament problem...the knees take severe pounding on a regular basis... weight bearing, move laterally and horizontally, and at times we even try to make them work in reverse ! Truthfully, if it were me ( and I am a medical weenie) and they were keeping me from comfortably doing stuff, I would have them checked out... If you have access to a physical therapist, have the knees eval-ed..may just be as simple as chronic tendonitis/inflammation or as nasty as the beginnings of arthritis... but DEFINITELY worth getting checked. Correct diagnosis/treatment is better than aggravating the situation and causing more pain.

I did speak to Tim this morning... and he recommended the same thing as I was thinking.. especially when he read your post about the swimming. it would not be a good thing to talk about specific exercises until a formal dx was made... doing so could actually make things worse !

[carolyn d]

WOW! Yesterday was a very chatty day!!! I don't have time to catch up now. I'll have to come back and read later. I need to go get a shower and pack for the beach. We decided sleeping in was more important than leaving early, so the kids are still snoozing.

The football game last night went well (except that we lost) But the band sounded great :lol: Carolyn and Lisa, I didn't lay down on the ground but I did get down on my knees, climb up on a wall and run to get ahead of them when they were marching to the field. It was fun playing paparazzi. And I changed my lens 3 times! I think/hope I got some good shots. I played around with settings and kept an eye on them as the light changed. But in the end I switched to Auto because that's what was working best :P

SO GLAD YOU HAD FUN!!! It IS fun to play paparazzi , isn't it??? Don't sound so much like you gave up by switching to AUTO... always GET THE SHOT BY ANY MEANS POSSIBLE.... and if auto was working best, then that's the way to go !!!!!!!!!!!! I LEARNED on a fully manual film SLR.. so I am totally NOT used to anything auto. and in that sense , I make for a lousy teacher ! But I do remember, years ago, I used to pray for something I didn't need to agonize over. Therefore, I AM A FIRM BELIEVER IN USING ANYTHING THAT WORKS THE WAY I WANT IT TO !!!!!!:rofl::rofl::rofl:

when are you going to post the images..... I'm breathless with anticipation !!!!!!!!

[carolyn d]

It took both DH and I getting them in position, the camera on fast repeats, and me calling to the dogs with every click of the shutter. Even then, the female dog (Madison, the little one) insisted on laying down so you can see her leash. I really tried hard not to get it into the shot!

Oh well, will try again tomorrow maybe!

you can always clone it out !

[carolyn d]

Never! Not in MHO! :rofl::rofl::rofl:

thank you... but I DO answer the question and then answer questions that I remeber having once I had the original one answered!!! Hence the long winded responses.. it's tough too, not KNOWING what others already know, so rather than leaving stuff hanging... off I go.............

[ReneT]

WOW! Yesterday was a very chatty day!!! I don't have time to catch up now. I'll have to come back and read later. I need to go get a shower and pack for the beach. We decided sleeping in was more important than leaving early, so the kids are still snoozing.

The football game last night went well (except that we lost) But the band sounded great :lol: Carolyn and Lisa, I didn't lay down on the ground but I did get down on my knees, climb up on a wall and run to get ahead of them when they were marching to the field. It was fun playing paparazzi. And I changed my lens 3 times! I think/hope I got some good shots. I played around with settings and kept an eye on them as the light changed. But in the end I switched to Auto because that's what was working best :P

Can't wait to see some of your shots!

[ReneT]

Someone please tell Rene it's not a good idea to stay up scrapping until 5am! :(

[idtwinmom]

Rene - It's not good to stay up scrapping until 5 AM (unless you can sleep all day!) :lol:

Michele - can't wait to see some of those photo's!

Carolyn - do not apologize for giving me what I wanted! All of those are great suggestions. I had totally missed the fence thru her head! Yikes, I've got a lot to learn. I so knew they weren't perfect, so thank you. Hopefully I will get another chance today. I will have to find another location too. One reason DD was standing was that is some sort of sewer cover and there are depressions that had standing water. The boys were sitting either side of one of those and she was standing with her feet on either side of it too. Thinking........ Anyway - thanks soooooo much for taking the time to CC!

[carolyn d]

Rene - It's not good to stay up scrapping until 5 AM (unless you can sleep all day!) :lol:

Michele - can't wait to see some of those photo's!

Carolyn - do not apologize for giving me what I wanted! All of those are great suggestions. I had totally missed the fence thru her head! Yikes, I've got a lot to learn. I so knew they weren't perfect, so thank you. Hopefully I will get another chance today. I will have to find another location too. One reason DD was standing was that is some sort of sewer cover and there are depressions that had standing water. The boys were sitting either side of one of those and she was standing with her feet on either side of it too. Thinking........ Anyway - thanks soooooo much for taking the time to CC!

when we are learning ( and I definitely include myself in here!) we tend to have a form of "tunnel vision".. we are so concerned with the subject(s), we totally neglect to actually LOOK AND SEE what is in the background ! Took a nifty shot tonight, looked at it in the LCD and wondered "Where the HECK did that black purse come from?" (it was a black blob in the lower left hand corner) Did I see it when framing..NO...Did I actually bother to even LOOK at the background/foreground "stuff".....BIG NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO ! I also have an adorable little boy, great expression on his face, and it looks as though forks are piercing his chin! (sigh!!!)

[idtwinmom]

Well, it's nice to know you fall into the trap as well! :lol:

We didn't get to go try again. The weather was gorgeous, but DD was not feeling well all day. She woke with a sore throat, runny nose and just plain blah. She even fell asleep on my bed at 10 this morning (and she never does that). The only playing that girl did all day was just a bit ago in the bath. It's amazing what warm water can do for making a cold feel better. No fever, just totally stuffy and blech poor thing.

[ReneT]

Sorry you DD is not feeling well Lisa. Strep is going around here in Lubbock already this season it seems.

We are back from the Tech game. We won 38 to 13! Yay, but definitely didn't play as well as we should have or expected to. We have a new quarterback this year, so I'm sure there will be an adjustment period.

I had a sever allergy attack while at the game and coming home, and didn't have any Zyrtec at home, so I took some Nyquil. Maybe that will make me sleep tonight. (Crossing my fingers.)

[Christine]

oh yay for you and Tech! Did you see that that yucky blue team BEAT Oklahoma?!!! This shows you how much I HATE the BCS, I was actually cheering for said yucky blue team and that takes a LOT. :lol:

[Shana34]

I should so be in bed. I have to get up way early tomorrow for Buttermilk Falls, but I had to get my fix when my internet came back for a good amount of time. LOL I'm addicted, I'll admit it.

So what are everyone's plans for Sunday?

[Christine]

Question for carolyn or anybody who has learned from that understanding exposure book. On pg 38-39, he talks about presetting ur distance when using a very stopped down Ap instead of trying to focus. "I set my Ap to f/22 for max dof and preset my focus so that the distance of 2 ft is aligned directly above the center mark near the front of the lens." I think this means switch the button to manual focus and turn the focusing ring so the 2 is in the middle of that little window that is on top of my lens. Is that right?! TIA

[Shana34]

Okay 7 am is just WAY too early. I don't know the last time I was up this early unless I hadn't slept yet! BUT...I'm totally stoked about Buttermilk Falls. Got my camera ready...got my sneakers ready... It should be a good time. My dad's going with us...so that's a bit of a treat as he doesn't make it to a lot of the fun stuff anymore. Hopefully I can get some good shots of him with the kids. :D

[sands_healy]

Hey Chris..... congrats on Up in the Clouds being product number 11111dsp :D

[carolyn d]

Question for carolyn or anybody who has learned from that understanding exposure book. On pg 38-39, he talks about presetting ur distance when using a very stopped down Ap instead of trying to focus. "I set my Ap to f/22 for max dof and preset my focus so that the distance of 2 ft is aligned directly above the center mark near the front of the lens." I think this means switch the button to manual focus and turn the focusing ring so the 2 is in the middle of that little window that is on top of my lens. Is that right?! TIA

Absolutely correct ! Anytime you preset your focus, either shut off auto focus or put the lens/camera into manual. If you put the camera itself into manual, make sure you adjust your light meter to read 0 by adjusting either your shutter speed. That is exactly he technique I used in those two pics I posted earlier- the basketball game and the garden/tree. WHEN YOU LOOK IN THE VIEWFINDER, THE IMAGE IS NOT GOING TO APPEAR AS THOUGH IT'S IN FOCUS!!!! But don't worry because you are looking at the image as though the lens is wide open. When you take the shot, it will be correct. If your camera has a DEPTH OF FIELD PREVIEW BUTTON, you can push that button and see what the image will look like once it's exposed.

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[Christine]

Hey Chris..... congrats on Up in the Clouds being product number 11111dsp :D

Lol wtg sands I wondered if anyone else would notice that. :D

[Christine]

Absolutely correct ! Anytime you preset your focus, either shut off auto focus or put the lens/camera into manual. If you put the camera itself into manual, make sure you adjust your light meter to read 0 by adjusting either your shutter speed. That is exactly he technique I used in those two pics I posted earlier- the basketball game and the garden/tree. WHEN YOU LOOK IN THE VIEWFINDER, THE IMAGE IS NOT GOING TO APPEAR AS THOUGH IT'S IN FOCUS!!!! But don't worry because you are looking at the image as though the lens is wide open. When you take the shot, it will be correct. If your camera has a DEPTH OF FIELD PREVIEW BUTTON, you can push that button and see what the image will look like once it's exposed.

Oh yay! Yeah he points that out about the not looking in focus too. Ok another ?. Next he is talking about fixed lens cameras is that like the p/s cameras? He is talking that a "7-9mm" zoom is really more like a 35mm on a dslr. But where can u see the number? On my p/s I just have zoom in and zoom out type of thing. Oh yeah and this was in a discussion about how the differnce in focal lengths results in f/2.8 really being more like f/8. I know this doesn't apply to my d80 but thought it might to my nikon 710. Ty!

[carolyn d]

Oh yay! Yeah he points that out about the not looking in focus too. Ok another ?. Next he is talking about fixed lens cameras is that like the p/s cameras? He is talking that a "7-9mm" zoom is really more like a 35mm on a dslr. But where can u see the number? On my p/s I just have zoom in and zoom out type of thing. Oh yeah and this was in a discussion about how the differnce in focal lengths results in f/2.8 really being more like f/8. I know this doesn't apply to my d80 but thought it might to my nikon 710. Ty!

Yes, your thought process is exactly correct.... the f/stop-zoom ratios seem to be different with the point and shoots vs DSLR. That's one reason he likes the little point and shoots that have a macro setting. Becuase of that specific difference, the little point and shoots will render greated depth of field, handheld, for macro shots than can a DSLR even with a dedicated macro. His little point and shoot, set on macro, has a depth of field almost equivelent to an f/64 !!!!!! Macro, by it's very nature has an extemely limited, if any , depth of field.

unfortunately, I don't think you can see that number ! I am not exactly sure how the numbers are attained.. but there must be some type of conversion chart or something, somewhere buried in the "who the heck cares about this stuff" files. LOL!

does your d80 have a DOF preview button ?

[Christine]

If it does, I have never used it. LOL I will check my book after church. :)

[carolyn d]

If it does, I have never used it. LOL I will check my book after church. :)very useful little tool once you know how it works AND remeber to use it !

[ReneT]

oh yay for you and Tech! Did you see that that yucky blue team BEAT Oklahoma?!!! This shows you how much I HATE the BCS, I was actually cheering for said yucky blue team and that takes a LOT. :lol:

Yeah, I saw that. They post all the Big 12 scores on the jumbotron during the game. Oklahoma may not do too well without Bradford if his injury is bad.

[ReneT]

I should so be in bed. I have to get up way early tomorrow for Buttermilk Falls, but I had to get my fix when my internet came back for a good amount of time. LOL I'm addicted, I'll admit it.

So what are everyone's plans for Sunday?

Have fun Shana. I have no plans today. Lindsey said she may call me and come over today. Since her breakup with her boyfriend, she doesn't like to be at her home alone, so other than that, I'll probably scrap.

[sammawow]

It's a great day for scrapping here - it's been pouring down rain since yesterday! So, I'm trying a layout with Up In The Clouds - what wonderful colors!

[ReneT]

It's a great day for scrapping here - it's been pouring down rain since yesterday! So, I'm trying a layout with Up In The Clouds - what wonderful colors!

No rain here unfortunately, but I'm about to start my Up In The Clouds layout as soon as I eat some lunch. It's always a great day for scrapping! :lol:

[carolyn d]

Lisa... here is my 'pierced chin" image.. but look at the little face.. how cute! Talk about tunnel vision! Could I have moved? probably not- outdoor party in a small backyard filled with tables, chairs, and about 60 people. I would have toppled over or crushed something/someone. Kids expressions only last a limited time...no excuse but it is what it is.

http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j237/mamamolar/DSC_0290.jpg

And this is the same little guy where I did manage to move just a bit, he moved a bit and I had a clearer shot to fill the frame.. I just had to wait a few seconds for the face ...

http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j237/mamamolar/DSC_0294.jpg

[idtwinmom]

Carolyn, I know that the forks are piercing his chin, but I also think it adds to the photo! It almost looks like the expression is 'because of the forks' and I would probably use it anyway! :lol: Oh, he is such a cutie!

Anybody hanging out - we need bodies and fingertips at the Sunday Scrap Chat. Just 15 minutes away!

[Shana34]

I'm back! Man am I out of shape. I was dying on the hike. I thought we were just going to the lower falls, but my brother wanted to hike the whole gorge. I had to sit out of the second half and I was hoping my dad would too, but he kept going. I have to keep an eye on him because I guess he was getting pretty winded. I didn't get a lot of good pics because I missed the falls...but my brother is burning his onto a CD for me. :D

[ReneT]

I'm back! Man am I out of shape. I was dying on the hike. I thought we were just going to the lower falls, but my brother wanted to hike the whole gorge. I had to sit out of the second half and I was hoping my dad would too, but he kept going. I have to keep an eye on him because I guess he was getting pretty winded. I didn't get a lot of good pics because I missed the falls...but my brother is burning his onto a CD for me. :D

Glad you're back. Hope you had a great time other than the hiking part. :D

[debilou]

Gosh, Who Won yesterday in Texas

Oh, yeah..

HOOK UM HORNs

The UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS

:drumroll::party::popcorn::party::drumroll:


And, yes there was dancing in the STREETS...

[Shana34]

Glad you're back. Hope you had a great time other than the hiking part. :D

I did! I got a wonderful pic of each of my nephews...so I'm happy about that. My niece actually went JETSKIING instead! Can you believe that? :P

[ReneT]

CHRIS WHERE ARE YOU???? PLEASE KICK DEBI OFF THIS THREAD FOR AN ACT OF HIGH TREASON!

Who won in Texas yesterday, you ask?
http://www.midwestsportsfans.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/11/texas-tech-logo.gif

[ReneT]

I did! I got a wonderful pic of each of my nephews...so I'm happy about that. My niece actually went JETSKIING instead! Can you believe that? :P

The nerve of her going jetskiing instead of hiking so you could photograph her! Put her on the phone and I will have a little chitty chat with her. :rofl:

[Shana34]

The nerve of her going jetskiing instead of hiking so you could photograph her! Put her on the phone and I will have a little chitty chat with her. :rofl:

LOL I'll see her tomorrow though. We're going up there for some pool games and fun! :D I'll sit her down.

[ReneT]

LOL I'll see her tomorrow though. We're going up there for some pool games and fun! :D I'll sit her down.

Just tell her it's not all about having fun and jetskiing, it's all about the scrapping and photography.:rofl:

[Christine]

Well ya know Rene and I KNEW our teams would win so happiness but no dancing. I guess when ur team is only so so you have to dance whenever the opportunity arises, right Rene?! :rofl: :rofl: still love ya Debi :hug: :D

Gosh, Who Won yesterday in Texas

Oh, yeah..

HOOK UM HORNs

The UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS

:drumroll::party::popcorn::party::drumroll:


And, yes there was dancing in the STREETS...

[Christine]

CHRIS WHERE ARE YOU???? PLEASE KICK DEBI OFF THIS THREAD FOR AN ACT OF HIGH TREASON!

Who won in Texas yesterday, you ask?
http://www.midwestsportsfans.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/11/texas-tech-logo.gif

I already had ur back before I even saw ur post. Lol see above!

[Christine]

Shana keep getting as much exercising as u can and in no time u will be able to do the whole thing!

[ReneT]

Well ya know Rene and I KNEW our teams would win so happiness but no dancing. I guess when ur team is only so so you have to dance whenever the opportunity arises, right Rene?! :rofl: :rofl: still love ya Debi :hug: :D

Exactly, and I would like to remind everyone of a certain layout I did about a year ago regarding a certain game between the THEN #1 team in the nation and Tech, and the night they fell HARD from that spot!!!!

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/data/1362/thumbs/XTRAORDINARY-VERSION-4.jpg (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=287897&ppuser=127754)
ETRAORDINARY

[ReneT]

I already had ur back before I even saw ur post. Lol see above!

You rock!

[idtwinmom]

You are soooooo funny!

And you should have been at the chat! We had lots of fun and got a great freebie from Roberta! You can still participate in the challenge. Stop by and see!

Sunday Scrap Challenge (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/showthread.php?p=732983#post732983)

[Shana34]

Shana keep getting as much exercising as u can and in no time u will be able to do the whole thing!

I need to. I did make it for about 3 miles...I didn't know I could do it! And a lot of it was uphill! We'll see if I can walk tomorrow! LOL

My nephew told me today he wants me to teach him all I know about photography. He's 6, but he's already taking some stunning photos (with the occasional finger shot LOL) He said "I want to be an architect, a photographer, and an artist." So cute. He was surprised to know I took classes and that's when he was begging me to teach him.

He took a picture of me at the end of the day...and I can't believe how big I've gotten. I definitely need to keep exercising...I don't like what I've become with the holing up....LOL

[idtwinmom]

Shana - now that you are starting to feel better emotionally you may find it easier to get out and "do" things. That will help both the physical and the emotional. Just "holing up" can actually make you feel worse. So, I'm rooting for you!

[debilou]

Oh, I'm going to sleep..

boring

my 2 most hated discussions..

EXERCISE... and, SPORTS talk...

i'm getting sleepy...

[idtwinmom]

Well, Debi, if you had come to the chat this morning (well, afternoon for you) you would have been greatly entertained and gotten a freebie. Maybe next time, huh?

[Christine]

Oh, I'm going to sleep..

boring

my 2 most hated discussions..

EXERCISE... and, SPORTS talk...

i'm getting sleepy...

Weren't u the one that brought up the sports talk in the first place. :think::think::lol:

[ReneT]

Weren't u the one that brought up the sports talk in the first place. :think::think::lol:

Oooohhhhh good thinking Chris! :rofl::rofl::rofl:

[debilou]

no, I wouldn't do that...

nope. not me.

[suvgal]

Today I went biking with my DH, GD, and SIL. We went on one of the local rail trails. DH said it would be about a 5 mile ride which is about what we have been doing lately. At supper SIL passes the comment we went about 6-7 miles. I said to GD"no wonder we were so tired!" He just chuckled. But it really felt good and it was a beautiful day for riding.

[Christine]

glad you had a beautiful day Barbara and go girl go on that riding!

[debilou]

And, if ANYONE laughs at my last layout RENE!!!!

I'll drive over to LUBBOCK tonight... and find you!

[Shana34]

And, if ANYONE laughs at my last layout RENE!!!!

I'll drive over to LUBBOCK tonight... and find you!

But it's funny! The story is great! You rebellious woman, you!

[debilou]

But it's funny! The story is great! You rebellious woman, you!

Oh, It only got worse! hehe:rofl::rofl::rofl:

[Shana34]

Oh, It only got worse! hehe:rofl::rofl::rofl:

LOL Now you HAVE to tell another story! LOL I shared my walmart capers! Spill! :P :rofl:

[Christine]

Well who knew?!!!!!! I DO have a DOF preview button on my D80! How cool am I?!!!! Oh yeah baby! :lol:

[debilou]

What is a DOF preview button.. .do tell..


I'm going to NAPP soon... so, I'm going to be checking out all that is new..

[Christine]

well according to that exposure book and to our resident expert, Ms. Carolyn, when you look thru the viewfinder it shows you what your shot would look like with the aperture value wide open for your camera, EVEN if you have it stopped down to f22 or something, so it looks like you have shallow dof even though when you SHOOT you won't. So on some models of camera there is a DOF preview button that will show you what your dof will look like when you take the picture. As I had never even heard of such a thing and it is a newer kind of thing, I figured my camera did not have it. But when I checked my user's manual, behold and lo, it DID! :clap: :clap:

[Christine]

so what is a NAPP, is the extra P mean Power nap or something. :D

[Shana34]

well according to that exposure book and to our resident expert, Ms. Carolyn, when you look thru the viewfinder it shows you what your shot would look like with the aperture value wide open for your camera, EVEN if you have it stopped down to f22 or something, so it looks like you have shallow dof even though when you SHOOT you won't. So on some models of camera there is a DOF preview button that will show you what your dof will look like when you take the picture. As I had never even heard of such a thing and it is a newer kind of thing, I figured my camera did not have it. But when I checked my user's manual, behold and lo, it DID! :clap: :clap:

Awesome! I told my sister that for Christmas I would love if everyone pooled together and just got me one present - a new digital SLR! It would be awesome to be able to preview DOF, as I love playing with it in my photos! My silly point and shoot right now doesn't work very well with DOF.

[ReneT]

Today I went biking with my DH, GD, and SIL. We went on one of the local rail trails. DH said it would be about a 5 mile ride which is about what we have been doing lately. At supper SIL passes the comment we went about 6-7 miles. I said to GD"no wonder we were so tired!" He just chuckled. But it really felt good and it was a beautiful day for riding.

Wow that's impressive! Good for you! :yippee::yippee:

[ReneT]

And, if ANYONE laughs at my last layout RENE!!!!

I'll drive over to LUBBOCK tonight... and find you!

How can we not laugh when it's a funny story? I love the rebellion! I've never known anyone who actually went to charm school. Not sure it worked though. :D

007: You know I love you.

[ReneT]

Well who knew?!!!!!! I DO have a DOF preview button on my D80! How cool am I?!!!! Oh yeah baby! :lol:

Way cool!

[carolyn d]

Today I went biking with my DH, GD, and SIL. We went on one of the local rail trails. DH said it would be about a 5 mile ride which is about what we have been doing lately. At supper SIL passes the comment we went about 6-7 miles. I said to GD"no wonder we were so tired!" He just chuckled. But it really felt good and it was a beautiful day for riding.
so glad you had a great time.. the weather was so wonderful today ! Hope you don't have noodle legs tomorrow. sleep well tonight !

[Christine]

Awesome! I told my sister that for Christmas I would love if everyone pooled together and just got me one present - a new digital SLR! It would be awesome to be able to preview DOF, as I love playing with it in my photos! My silly point and shoot right now doesn't work very well with DOF.

oh oh oh! according to my book (lol) it is partly cuz when it says 2.8 or something like that for your Ap, it is really more like 5.6, cuz the focal length is different. I think if you step back and then zoom in more, that should help your DOF. Oh Carolyn, straighten Shana out if I am leading her astray. ;)

[carolyn d]

Well who knew?!!!!!! I DO have a DOF preview button on my D80! How cool am I?!!!! Oh yeah baby! :lol:
well you are special.. now you just need to know what it's for...specifically it's to give you a preview of how "blurry" your backgroud will be.

When you look through your lens, it's difficult to tell exactly what your DOF will be because you are looking through the lens as if it were wide open. If you press the DOF button you will immediately notice the image becomes darker. But once you get past that, really LOOK and you can see how sharp/unsharp your BG is. Basically, depressing the DOF button lifts the mirror inside the camera (as it would if you depressed the shutter button) so you can now "see" exactly what the image will be.

If you are shooting with a lower f/stop number ( f/2.8, f/4) you will not see much difference as the lens is ALREADY showing you that... but once you start hitting f/8 and above, you can really see the change.


And ...errrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr... its not a new thing.. my 36 year old film slr had it. Unfortunately, it's one of those things the camera companies leave out when they manufacture cost effective cameras. It's too bad they leave out the things like that when they decide to re-manufacture an item in order to get the price to appeal to a broader spectrum of users. It's a small thing, but once you get used to it, it's ever so handy .

What good is this? you ask... well, sometimes you want a certain amount of distinction in the background to give your subject a sense of place without being a distraction....i.e. your family in front of the mountains/trees etc ( lots of busy-ness) where you want your family to be the full focus, but having the bk not completely blurred out... kind of being able to let the bk tell some of the story..

[carolyn d]

oh oh oh! according to my book (lol) it is partly cuz when it says 2.8 or something like that for your Ap, it is really more like 5.6, cuz the focal length is different. I think if you step back and then zoom in more, that should help your DOF. Oh Carolyn, straighten Shana out if I am leading her astray. ;)nope, you are right on target.. I had suggested the same thing to Lisa earlier.

[Christine]

nope, you are right on target.. I had suggested the same thing to Lisa earlier.

that's right with her fence.

I am just always nervous if I am telling someone like I KNOW something when I certainly don't feel like a pro. Be sure to always pipe up and say, "gundi you are sooooo messed up on that concept" if need be. LOL

[carolyn d]

so what is a NAPP, is the extra P mean Power nap or something. :DProfessional Photographer...

[carolyn d]

that's right with her fence.

I am just always nervous if I am telling someone like I KNOW something when I certainly don't feel like a pro. Be sure to always pipe up and say, "gundi you are sooooo messed up on that concept" if need be. LOL
OK.. should it EVER happen that you ACTUALLY make a MISTAKE!!!! There is actually a valid explaination about the differences between the focal length/fixed lens/f stop inter-relationships of p&s vs dslr... but I have VERY LITTLE concrete knowledge as to what it is.. I did find some information on it recently, but as I rarely use my point and shoot, I just kinda glossed over the info... I'll see if I can hunt it down ...

[carolyn d]

AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH I found it....
" Due to the digital point and shoot camera's smaller sensor size, the depth of field at it's usual smallest aperutre of f/8 is actually close to f/32 on a 35 mm camera. In exposure-speak, that is a gain of almmost 4 stops; which simply means for those times when you want massive depth of field with your dslr, you would find yourself shooting at f/32 at a shutter speed 4 stops slower than if you were making that same image with your digital point and shoot, for which you would be at f/8 in that situation.
This means that with the point and shoot, not only do you record some amazing depth of filed, but you do so at a relatively fast shutter speed." (Understanding Close Up Photography by Bryan Petersen.)

[Christine]

AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH I found it....
" Due to the digital point and shoot camera's smaller sensor size, the depth of field at it's usual smallest aperutre of f/8 is actually close to f/32 on a 35 mm camera. In exposure-speak, that is a gain of almmost 4 stops; which simply means for those times when you want massive depth of field with your dslr, you would find yourself shooting at f/32 at a shutter speed 4 stops slower than if you were making that same image with your digital point and shoot, for which you would be at f/8 in that situation.
This means that with the point and shoot, not only do you record some amazing depth of filed, but you do so at a relatively fast shutter speed." (Understanding Close Up Photography by Bryan Petersen.)

ok but WHY does the smaller sensor size change up the focal lengths and f/stops. also does this mean if you have a full frame camera with the bigger sensor size (I think that is what they are called) that you will have the reverse? much more shallow DOF than you would think based on the numbers?

[Christine]

Professional Photographer...

:rofl::rofl::rofl: That is hilarious! Debi had just been complaining about being bored etc, so when she said she was going to NAPP soon, I thought she must be heading for a nap!

[Christine]

and a new fangled nap at that :D

[Christine]

also I forgot to mention earlier, I tried "the button" and I was expecting for it to go dark, cuz I was a good student and read it in Bryan's book (lol) but it was hard for me to see much difference, but I wonder if it was cuz I was in the house and zoomed in. I did have an f/22 so I know my Ap was high enough.

[carolyn d]

ok but WHY does the smaller sensor size change up the focal lengths and f/stops. also does this mean if you have a full frame camera with the bigger sensor size (I think that is what they are called) that you will have the reverse? much more shallow DOF than you would think based on the numbers?remember that EVERYTHING is based off the 35mm/full frame camera as that was the ORIGINAL SIZE. So, with a fixed lens, you are in essence "compressing" the same size image onto a smaller sensor. and somehow that works together to make that smaller lens aperture "more powerful" for lack of a better word. I don't know if that makes sense the way I wrote it.. but it does make sense in my head. And, NO you willl not have the reverse with a full frame because that size sensor ( the same size as a piece of 35mm film) is the BASIS! So in full frame, the f/stop is what it is !

You are aware that even your D80 and my D300 have a slightly smaller sensor. That's part of the reason our lenses (for DX cameras) are rated differently than those for full frame (FX).. it's a 1.5 factor... My litle 50mm DX lens will give me a image comprable to a 75mm on a FX camera. My 50-135mm would be comparable to a 75-200mm FX lens. And it's due to the sensor size. the new DX lenses are made specifically for the DX cameras/sensor size while FX lenses can work both ways. (film and digital).

[carolyn d]

also I forgot to mention earlier, I tried "the button" and I was expecting for it to go dark, cuz I was a good student and read it in Bryan's book (lol) but it was hard for me to see much difference, but I wonder if it was cuz I was in the house and zoomed in. I did have an f/22 so I know my Ap was high enough.At f/22, the viewfinder should go pretty dark.. but look VERY CAREFULLY and you will see all the sharp detail in the background... being in the house may make a difference. To be honest, I don't think I've used it in the house- only outside.

If you frame up an image at f/22, check the DOF, and then drop the aperture to f/11, you should see the difference I'm talking about. It took me quite a while to get past the "gray" and SEE what I was looking for.

I find myself using it more often when I'm set on a tripod setting up a specific shot.. when I have the time to be particular. When I'm on the fly, I have a pretty good idea of what the f/stop I've chosen will look like based on my lens/distance to subject/amount of zoom. I don't flub that too often.

[carolyn d]

:rofl::rofl::rofl: That is hilarious! Debi had just been complaining about being bored etc, so when she said she was going to NAPP soon, I thought she must be heading for a nap!Yeah, I saw that after I had answered.. it was a hoot of a response !!!!! Could almost be considered a WA response... ( WA = intellingent butt.)

[idtwinmom]

Hey guys! I spent the afternoon with the family exploring. We went to a park the kids and I had seen on the map. It had a nice view and I may have some pretty decent pics, but to tell you the truth, I was playing with the Ap so much, who knows. I don't want to download them just yet either because I'm trying to get this upgrade done and I don't need any more backing up to do.

I have now spent all evening burning DVDs of scrap supplies (well, the zip files anyway!) Took 4 DVDs to get all the zip files burned. It did include all the brushes, fonts and tutorials that I have downloaded, but still 4 DVD of zipped files just for my kits and stuff! (I think I better quit buying! :lol:)

Any way, the park was OK, but the trails were a disappointment. Then we drove down onto Turnagain Arm just enough for the kids to see some of the Inlet and arm. Tide was real low when we started and within like 1/2 an hour it was just roaring in. Good example for the kids to stay off the mud flats! They had fun at the pull off as there was some history about the train and an old snow plow train engine. Hope those pics look good!

I read and re-read all this stuff about the Ap and hope that one of these days it makes sense and that I have a camera that will actually do what I want it to do!

[idtwinmom]

Yeah, I saw that after I had answered.. it was a hoot of a response !!!!! Could almost be considered a WA response... ( WA = intellingent butt.)

Great way to tame it there Carolyn!

[carolyn d]

Great way to tame it there Carolyn!(hangs head in shame...) I know I know.. I should read backwards before I open my yap ! I totally ruined Chris's WA answer.....wouldn't be surprised if she beats me with a stick pretty soon.

[ReneT]

Do ya'll remember how the teacher in the Charlie Brown cartoons sounded? You couldn't understand the words, she just sounded like "Wah wah wah"? Well that's what all this camera talk sounds like to my poor camera ignorant brain. :rofl::rofl::rofl: I hope after my class later this month some of what ya'll talk about makes sense to me. I wish I could 1/2 way keep up with what ya'll are talking about.:rolleyes:

[carolyn d]

Hey guys! I spent the afternoon with the family exploring. We went to a park the kids and I had seen on the map. It had a nice view and I may have some pretty decent pics, but to tell you the truth, I was playing with the Ap so much, who knows. I don't want to download them just yet either because I'm trying to get this upgrade done and I don't need any more backing up to do.

I have now spent all evening burning DVDs of scrap supplies (well, the zip files anyway!) Took 4 DVDs to get all the zip files burned. It did include all the brushes, fonts and tutorials that I have downloaded, but still 4 DVD of zipped files just for my kits and stuff! (I think I better quit buying! :lol:)

Any way, the park was OK, but the trails were a disappointment. Then we drove down onto Turnagain Arm just enough for the kids to see some of the Inlet and arm. Tide was real low when we started and within like 1/2 an hour it was just roaring in. Good example for the kids to stay off the mud flats! They had fun at the pull off as there was some history about the train and an old snow plow train engine. Hope those pics look good!

I read and re-read all this stuff about the Ap and hope that one of these days it makes sense and that I have a camera that will actually do what I want it to do!

Well seems you and I spend the afternoon doing similar things.. burning disks. Mine was from the anniversary party yesterday and then some for Tim.. he wants "funky shots that I can get made into poster/prints for the house"..... "Why should I buy stuff off the rack when I can get unique/originals from you?? "

At last!!! A child actially intersted in printing and hanging my stuff. I feel so honored. :applause::applause::applause:

[idtwinmom]

Do ya'll remember how the teacher in the Charlie Brown cartoons sounded? You couldn't understand the words, she just sounded like "Wah wah wah"? Well that's what all this camera talk sounds like to my poor camera ignorant brain. :rofl::rofl::rofl: I hope after my class later this month some of what ya'll talk about makes sense to me. I wish I could 1/2 way keep up with what ya'll are talking about.:rolleyes:

Oh, I do know how you feel! And I'm hoping my class doesn't get canceled so that maybe I can keep up a little too. One of the people dropped out and if Kristie can't find a replacement we are going to have to cancel because it becomes too expensive.

[carolyn d]

Do ya'll remember how the teacher in the Charlie Brown cartoons sounded? You couldn't understand the words, she just sounded like "Wah wah wah"? Well that's what all this camera talk sounds like to my poor camera ignorant brain. :rofl::rofl::rofl: I hope after my class later this month some of what ya'll talk about makes sense to me. I wish I could 1/2 way keep up with what ya'll are talking about.:rolleyes:Rene, it WILL make sense ! You'd be surprised...especially if you have someone RIGHT THERE to answer/show you what you are needing. Did you see the video feed link I posted a couple pages back? All about aperture....

[idtwinmom]

Well seems you and I spend the afternoon doing similar things.. burning disks. Mine was from the anniversary party yesterday and then some for Tim.. he wants "funky shots that I can get made into poster/prints for the house"..... "Why should I buy stuff off the rack when I can get unique/originals from you?? "

At last!!! A child actially intersted in printing and hanging my stuff. I feel so honored. :applause::applause::applause:

Well, you definitely have the right stuff to hang! (read that as a compliment, because reading it in type makes it sound not what I am trying to say! :rofl:)

[ReneT]

Hey guys! I spent the afternoon with the family exploring. We went to a park the kids and I had seen on the map. It had a nice view and I may have some pretty decent pics, but to tell you the truth, I was playing with the Ap so much, who knows. I don't want to download them just yet either because I'm trying to get this upgrade done and I don't need any more backing up to do.

I have now spent all evening burning DVDs of scrap supplies (well, the zip files anyway!) Took 4 DVDs to get all the zip files burned. It did include all the brushes, fonts and tutorials that I have downloaded, but still 4 DVD of zipped files just for my kits and stuff! (I think I better quit buying! :lol:)

Any way, the park was OK, but the trails were a disappointment. Then we drove down onto Turnagain Arm just enough for the kids to see some of the Inlet and arm. Tide was real low when we started and within like 1/2 an hour it was just roaring in. Good example for the kids to stay off the mud flats! They had fun at the pull off as there was some history about the train and an old snow plow train engine. Hope those pics look good!

I read and re-read all this stuff about the Ap and hope that one of these days it makes sense and that I have a camera that will actually do what I want it to do!

Sounds like a fun afternoon with the family Lisa!!!

[carolyn d]

Oh, I do know how you feel! And I'm hoping my class doesn't get canceled so that maybe I can keep up a little too. One of the people dropped out and if Kristie can't find a replacement we are going to have to cancel because it becomes too expensive.OHHHHH I HOPE YOU CAN FIND A REPLACEMENT PERSON... that is way too good an opportunity to miss out on !

[idtwinmom]

I'm thinking of calling Chris's brother and seeing if either of them or someone they know would be interested! I really don't want to loose the chance.

Carolyn, that link you are talking about, is that the one with Bryan Peterson? I watched that and when he said who he was I was surprised. Don't know why, but he sure didn't look like I thought he would! :lol:

[ReneT]

Oh, I do know how you feel! And I'm hoping my class doesn't get canceled so that maybe I can keep up a little too. One of the people dropped out and if Kristie can't find a replacement we are going to have to cancel because it becomes too expensive.

Ah man, hopefully she'll find someone.

You know how my kids just WILL NOT let me take their photos very often, and if they do, it's just quick snapshots like from our cruise? Well, I've convinced Drew to let me take some photos of him on his day off Tuesday. We're gonna go downtown where there are some old buildings and maybe the TTU campus. We'll see how that goes. I'm always happy just to get decent lighting in my photos and no blurring! I absolutely love my new camera!!! It's so much better than my P&S at the lighting situation!

[Christine]

(hangs head in shame...) I know I know.. I should read backwards before I open my yap ! I totally ruined Chris's WA answer.....wouldn't be surprised if she beats me with a stick pretty soon.

Nope instead I am going to just keep digging inur brain until u tell me enough already. Lol

so I am trying to get this all straight in my head. I have a 50mm lens so that is really equivalent to a 75mm lens on my old 35 mm camera? Now does this affect zoom too, like is my 18-200 going to zoom in closer because it is really more like a 27-300? Or is most of the effect just seen on the dof?

[idtwinmom]

And what the heck are you doing out of bed? It's nearly 10 PM here!

[ReneT]

Rene, it WILL make sense ! You'd be surprised...especially if you have someone RIGHT THERE to answer/show you what you are needing. Did you see the video feed link I posted a couple pages back? All about aperture....

Yeah, I saw it, but haven't watched it. I need to do that.

[idtwinmom]

Nope instead I am going to just keep digging inur brain until u tell me enough already. Lol

so I am trying to get this all straight in my head. I have a 50mm lens so that is really equivalent to a 75mm lens on my old 35 mm camera? Now does this affect zoom too, like is my 18-200 going to zoom in closer because it is really more like a 27-300? Or is most of the effect just seen on the dof?

I don't think you see the effect when the lens is new too. But don't quote me on that! I know they said if I used my old film lenses on the new DSLR I'm drooling over, then I would get way more from my lens.

And Carolyn, did that affect the zoom? I think you said yes to that.

[idtwinmom]

Well, don't know about you guys, but it's about time for bed! Hugs all!

[Christine]

Ok it is midnight for me so that makes it 1am for Rene and 2am for Carolyn I think. Time for bed everyone. Be sure to brush ur teeth and say ur prayers. ;)

[carolyn d]

well, you definitely have the right stuff to hang! (read that as a compliment, because reading it in type makes it sound not what i am trying to say! :rofl:)


rotf wetting my pants

[ReneT]

Someone needs to come knock me in the head then, so I'll get sleepy. :rolleyes:

[carolyn d]

Nope instead I am going to just keep digging inur brain until u tell me enough already. Lol

so I am trying to get this all straight in my head. I have a 50mm lens so that is really equivalent to a 75mm lens on my old 35 mm camera? Now does this affect zoom too, like is my 18-200 going to zoom in closer because it is really more like a 27-300? Or is most of the effect just seen on the dof?Yes.. because the sensor in a DX camera is smaller by COMPARISON ,a 50mm DX lens on a DX camera = a 75mm FX lens on an FX camera...As far as your 18-200 mm lens goes, check the info tag on the lens.. I'm sure you will see DX somewhere on there.. if so, it is made SPECIFICALLY for a digital DX camera and may not work on a film camera. and by work I mean it may only work in full manual and not have any capabilty with the light meter in you film camera. Many of the old film lenses will fit on the DX/FX cameras, but have not auto focus and no lght metering.. so the point may be moot.

Tomorrow, I am going to dig out my film lenses and try an experiment. I already know my DX lenses will go on my old film camera but don't work... and don't forget it's over 30 years old. But I'm gonna mount the camera on a tripod, set up a subject , and use a 50 mm DX to take an image. Then I'll put on the film 50mm and see what happens.... I'm thinking a fixed lens will give the best/most obvious results.if my thinking is correct, there should be a differnce in how "close" to the camera the image looks.

[carolyn d]

Ok it is midnight for me so that makes it 1am for Rene and 2am for Carolyn I think. Time for bed everyone. Be sure to brush ur teeth and say ur prayers. ;) yup, currently 2;14

[carolyn d]

Well, don't know about you guys, but it's about time for bed! Hugs all!nitey night....

[carolyn d]

I don't think you see the effect when the lens is new too. But don't quote me on that! I know they said if I used my old film lenses on the new DSLR I'm drooling over, then I would get way more from my lens.

And Carolyn, did that affect the zoom? I think you said yes to that.

yes, I think it may....and so now I'm thinking of dragging out the film zoom for my little experiment as well....I think it's a 70-300 and I have a 70-300 DX lens as well....

So, we will either have answers to our questions tomorrow with visual results, or I'll be here trying to pry lenses off the camera ..or it will be a total flop because the film lenses are too old to work on the 300. We shall see.

[carolyn d]

someone needs to come knock me in the head then, so i'll get sleepy. :rolleyes:bang!!! Pow!!!

[carolyn d]

Nope instead I am going to just keep digging inur brain until u tell me enough already. Lol

Ahhhhhhhhhhh so you just want to keep my melon in one piece for personal reasons.... why did I just envision my head as like an open watermelon with you digging furiously inside with a spoon?:rofl::rofl::rofl:

[carolyn d]

I'm thinking of calling Chris's brother and seeing if either of them or someone they know would be interested! I really don't want to loose the chance.

Carolyn, that link you are talking about, is that the one with Bryan Peterson? I watched that and when he said who he was I was surprised. Don't know why, but he sure didn't look like I thought he would! :lol:


Oh yeah, that's Bryan... he's a really great guy. I'm so looking forward to learning from him in person rather than books. And the small workshop will be so different from a large audience academic seminar.

[carolyn d]

Ah man, hopefully she'll find someone.

You know how my kids just WILL NOT let me take their photos very often, and if they do, it's just quick snapshots like from our cruise? Well, I've convinced Drew to let me take some photos of him on his day off Tuesday. We're gonna go downtown where there are some old buildings and maybe the TTU campus. We'll see how that goes. I'm always happy just to get decent lighting in my photos and no blurring! I absolutely love my new camera!!! It's so much better than my P&S at the lighting situation!Yes, they are that ! (better with the lighting) they also double as weapons. Swing that sucker by the strap and connect to someones body and there is definite HURT !

[carolyn d]

OFF TO BED... nitey nite all

[ReneT]

Yes, they are that ! (better with the lighting) they also double as weapons. Swing that sucker by the strap and connect to someones body and there is definite HURT !

Yeah, no kidding!!!!!

[ReneT]

OFF TO BED... nitey nite all

Good night. :wave:

[debilou]

well according to that exposure book and to our resident expert, Ms. Carolyn, when you look thru the viewfinder it shows you what your shot would look like with the aperture value wide open for your camera, EVEN if you have it stopped down to f22 or something, so it looks like you have shallow dof even though when you SHOOT you won't. So on some models of camera there is a DOF preview button that will show you what your dof will look like when you take the picture. As I had never even heard of such a thing and it is a newer kind of thing, I figured my camera did not have it. But when I checked my user's manual, behold and lo, it DID! :clap: :clap:


Wow... sounds way cool.. but, I just checked my camera book... and the extra book I bought for it... no such luck on mine.. darn the luck... that sounds like one cool feature...

but, one to keep in mind

[debilou]

Good night. :wave:

Wow, every one stayed up late for a pajama party I wasn't invited to..

and, just went to sleep..

darn the luck... I just go up at 5:30 ish... where is everyone.. ???

ps I changed the year on my late.. I'm not that old by 5 years..

what was I thinking.. guess I was tired yesterday...

hmm.. talking to myself here...:rofl::rofl::rofl:

[Christine]

Ahhhhhhhhhhh so you just want to keep my melon in one piece for personal reasons.... why did I just envision my head as like an open watermelon with you digging furiously inside with a spoon?:rofl::rofl::rofl:

Well whatever works lol

[Christine]

Wow... sounds way cool.. but, I just checked my camera book... and the extra book I bought for it... no such luck on mine.. darn the luck... that sounds like one cool feature...

but, one to keep in mind

Actually if u r using a dslr there is a poor man's way to do this, according to Bryan. (man I sound like my kids.......my teacher said) lol anyway I digress. So he said if you turn ur lens 1/4 turn like u r taking the lens off it will do the same thing then u can check dof then u can turn it back so it is on properly. Have u tried this other teacher? :D

[Christine]

Carolyn I am sure my 18-200 is a dx lens w/o looking cuz it is the Nikon vr that so many people have etc and I got it with the d80

[debilou]

Hmm, I have a Canon...

And, my lens are IS/USM

So, If I tried that little trick.. I would lose that capability.. doesn't sound right to me.. hmm.

[Christine]

Don't know what that is but why would u lose it? U just r acting like u r taking it off, checking, then putting it back on. Shouldn't lose anything no diff than changing a lens,right?

[Christine]

Oh is IS image stabilization like VR?

Ok can u all tell I am on the itouch w/ my abbreviations? Lol I could say I am exercising but really I am still in bed. Better get up and go swim some laps.

[ReneT]

Yeah, I was just about to say you are in texting mode Chris. :rofl:

[carolyn d]

Actually if u r using a dslr there is a poor man's way to do this, according to Bryan. (man I sound like my kids.......my teacher said) lol anyway I digress. So he said if you turn ur lens 1/4 turn like u r taking the lens off it will do the same thing then u can check dof then u can turn it back so it is on properly. Have u tried this other teacher? :D

Yes, I have and it does work...I fiddle with everything !

[carolyn d]

Carolyn I am sure my 18-200 is a dx lens w/o looking cuz it is the Nikon vr that so many people have etc and I got it with the d80yes, definitely the DX .

[carolyn d]

Oh is IS image stabilization like VR?

Ok can u all tell I am on the itouch w/ my abbreviations? Lol I could say I am exercising but really I am still in bed. Better get up and go swim some laps.

IS= Image stabalization
VR+ Vibration reduction

basically the same thing, different name

[carolyn d]

Hmm, I have a Canon...

And, my lens are IS/USM

So, If I tried that little trick.. I would lose that capability.. doesn't sound right to me.. hmm.


when you turn the lens (as though to take it off), you will probably momentarily lose the IS capabilitiy, but once you check your DOF and reconnect the lens, the IS should restart.
You are only checking the DOF prior to actually taking the shot, and you have to fully reconnect the lens to do so..Having or not having the IS is not a consideration at that point.

[carolyn d]

off to take family portraits for some friends.... will be back later this afternoon ... and gonna try my experiment.

[Christine]

Yeah, I was just about to say you are in texting mode Chris. :rofl:

Yep! Speaking of texting I got a new cell phone and now we have unlimited texting but very few talk minutes. Almost everyone I talk to on a regular basis uses at&t so those minutes don't count. So I will probably be texting more now. Anyone want to guess what colors my new phone is? :D

[debilou]

Orange, you most favorite color

no RED

[Christine]

Oh and btw we still are going to get one more phone for dh so anybody have an lg vu or a samsung propel? Pluses? Minuses? Do the touch screens have more problems? Anyone know anything about either?

[Christine]

Orange, you most favorite color

no RED

Blech to the orange and YES! to red and white!

[debilou]

I got the color RIGHT... hehe

And, no suggestions of phones..

mine.. does nothing more than calls people and has a phone list..
no text.. no games.. no nothing.

[Christine]

I got the color RIGHT... hehe

And, no suggestions of phones..

mine.. does nothing more than calls people and has a phone list..
no text.. no games.. no nothing.

U r brilliant! :D

[ReneT]

Yep! Speaking of texting I got a new cell phone and now we have unlimited texting but very few talk minutes. Almost everyone I talk to on a regular basis uses at&t so those minutes don't count. So I will probably be texting more now. Anyone want to guess what colors my new phone is? :D

I'm gonna say red and black! Oh wait, that would be our colors. lol

[ReneT]

Oh and btw we still are going to get one more phone for dh so anybody have an lg vu or a samsung propel? Pluses? Minuses? Do the touch screens have more problems? Anyone know anything about either?

We just switched to AT&T last weekend because I was tired of all the problems with my Sprint phones and the IPhones were on sale, so we each got one of those. I don't know anything about those other phones though. When I had a touch screen Palm Treo, it never had problems with the touch screen, just other issues.

[Christine]

We just switched to AT&T last weekend because I was tired of all the problems with my Sprint phones and the IPhones were on sale, so we each got one of those. I don't know anything about those other phones though. When I had a touch screen Palm Treo, it never had problems with the touch screen, just other issues.

oh we can talk for free then! wahoo for us :D

[idtwinmom]

Ahhhhhhhhhhh so you just want to keep my melon in one piece for personal reasons.... why did I just envision my head as like an open watermelon with you digging furiously inside with a spoon?:rofl::rofl::rofl:

OK, now I'm RTFL wetting my pants!

And boy do I need a laugh!

[idtwinmom]

Hey! I could be added into that list 'cause I'm AT&T and have been for over 10 years! We thought of switching a year ago (no more like 2) but I decided not to. Now we are glad we didn't because AT&T is really the only provider up here. Yeah, we have others, but they don't work in the lower 48 so it's a waste if you plan on going outside at all (and by outside, I mean anywhere down there!)

See, I now talk Alaska talk again! Aren't I clever!

Well, I am really mad at myself! And I mean Really Mad! I have been working for over a week prepping this computer for an OS upgrade. I even had the software last week on like Thursday. Well, I was finally getting close and figured today was the day so I opened the box while I sat and watched DVDs burn last night. Guess what! I ordered the wrong box! And since I opened it, I can't return it! I can't find a copy of the OS anywhere here in town, so have to wait another week to get the right one!
AAAAARRRRRRRRRGGGGGGGHGHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Christine]

oh no WAY!!! Yeah I would be mad too, I am so neurotic about double and triple checking on stuff like that.

[ReneT]

oh we can talk for free then! wahoo for us :D

WOOT! :yahoo:

[ReneT]

Hey! I could be added into that list 'cause I'm AT&T and have been for over 10 years! We thought of switching a year ago (no more like 2) but I decided not to. Now we are glad we didn't because AT&T is really the only provider up here. Yeah, we have others, but they don't work in the lower 48 so it's a waste if you plan on going outside at all (and by outside, I mean anywhere down there!)

See, I now talk Alaska talk again! Aren't I clever!

Well, I am really mad at myself! And I mean Really Mad! I have been working for over a week prepping this computer for an OS upgrade. I even had the software last week on like Thursday. Well, I was finally getting close and figured today was the day so I opened the box while I sat and watched DVDs burn last night. Guess what! I ordered the wrong box! And since I opened it, I can't return it! I can't find a copy of the OS anywhere here in town, so have to wait another week to get the right one!
AAAAARRRRRRRRRGGGGGGGHGHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Oh no Lisa!!!!! Maybe you can find someone who wants to buy it from you? :(:(

[Christine]

well I am trying one more configuration on my desktop set up. So I think I told you I was trying to use my pen exclusively and I have gotten pretty good at that. My last couple of kits were done with the pen alone and I don't think you can see a difference. Now though I had to put my tablet on the upper part of my desk, which made my shoulder HURT! can you even believe it!I am feeling like the biggest whiner ever. This getting old stuff sucks, my joints are falling apart left and right. I don't have room on my pull out drawer thing for both the keyboard and the tablet, well I have room but the tablet is so far to the side it makes it impossible to design anything. Think of a paper clear out to the side trying to write instead of right in front. So now I have switched the keyboard and the tablet. The keyboard is on the upper level and the tablet is on the pull out. We will see how this goes. :lol: Wonder what will start hurting now. :D

[Christine]

hey Rene, I see you have a spiffy new flair. :D Right colors but wrong letters. LOL Think drum and feather, GF! :rofl:

[ReneT]

well I am trying one more configuration on my desktop set up. So I think I told you I was trying to use my pen exclusively and I have gotten pretty good at that. My last couple of kits were done with the pen alone and I don't think you can see a difference. Now though I had to put my tablet on the upper part of my desk, which made my shoulder HURT! can you even believe it!I am feeling like the biggest whiner ever. This getting old stuff sucks, my joints are falling apart left and right. I don't have room on my pull out drawer thing for both the keyboard and the tablet, well I have room but the tablet is so far to the side it makes it impossible to design anything. Think of a paper clear out to the side trying to write instead of right in front. So now I have switched the keyboard and the tablet. The keyboard is on the upper level and the tablet is on the pull out. We will see how this goes. :lol: Wonder what will start hurting now. :D

When we built our house the cabinet builder put a huge drawer in the desk instead of a pull-out for the key board, so my keyboard has always been up high, and my shoulders always hurt. My chiropractor says he can always tell when I've been on the computer too much. I've considered having someone come out and give me an estimate redoing. So I know what you're talking about.

[ReneT]

hey Rene, I see you have a spiffy new flair. :D Right colors but wrong letters. LOL Think drum and feather, GF! :rofl:

I think it's just right, letters and all! :lol:

[Christine]

oh bummer for both of us, maybe switching won't solve my problem either then :(

[Christine]

I see some names I recognize:

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/showthread.php?t=40026

Run, girls, run!

[ReneT]

OH MY GOSH!!! Where is Heather? :yahoo::yahoo::yahoo:

[ReneT]

And Shana? :yahoo:

[Christine]

I am calling her right now. :) WTG to the others too, I don't want to say their names until they go look :D

[Christine]

oh well I guess Rene is going to tell. LOL

[ReneT]

Oh sorry!

[Christine]

:lol: :lol:

[ReneT]

I just texted Shana to get over here, but I don't know if she has texting or not. If I don't hear from her, I'll call her.

[idtwinmom]

Way to go guys! I'm very proud to say I have been a bit of a mentor to more than one on that list! (not official, just in their pockets you know! :lol:)

[Christine]

I just texted Shana to get over here, but I don't know if she has texting or not. If I don't hear from her, I'll call her.

oh great! did you get her yet?

[ReneT]

Way to go guys! I'm very proud to say I have been a bit of a mentor to more than one on that list! (not official, just in their pockets you know! :lol:)

Thanks Lisa!

[ReneT]

oh great! did you get her yet?

Not yet.

[ReneT]

So I called DH and told him and he goes (are you ready?) "Now maybe you can sleep." Does he know who he's married to? I will be up tonight waiting for the PM, but it's only 11 my time so that's not too bad, but then I'll have to read the instructions and think about photos. :yes:

[Christine]

LOL I can't even give you a hint what is next cuz I saw the list but I don't remember. LOL

[idtwinmom]

Oh, Rene - you do crack me up!

[ReneT]

My goal was just to make it past Round 1 since this was my first try at the contest, so I've accomplished that, and I feel good about it. Anything else will be icing on the cake and a learning experience. I was really shocked at the amount of stress I felt in that moment of uploading. And then, I was getting nervous about those birds I blended into the background, because the rules said you can't use a photo as an element, which I didn't, I blended them, which the rules said we could do. But then I was getting comments on my layout that would say "I love how you stamped the birds onto the BG", so I was afraid that's what the judges would think.

[idtwinmom]

No, you explained what you did so there should have been no mistaking what you had done. You have to remember how few people actually read you description unless they have an interest in what kit/techniques you used. But I'm sure the judges do read at least part of your comments.

[Christine]

didn't you say in your description that you blended the birds? some how this judge knew that.

Speaking of which, you guys know how I try to comment on all of the layouts etc that you post in this thread, but I on purpose don't comment on the DET ones since I am a judge and it doesn't seem right to comment on a few and not all. :) Just so you know I still love ya!

[Christine]

yeah there you go, I knew I read that somewhere. LOL wtg Lisa for proving my point :D

[ReneT]

I have to tell ya'll about something funny that happened to me today. I've been cleaning house and sometimes I mop the tile with the Swifter Wetjet, but when I think it needs it, I drag out the mop and bucket, which is what I did today. We are on a water well where we live and if anything is running, like the washer, anything else you turn on has real low pressure. So I was washing clothes and decided to put the mop bucket in the sink to fill up, but the water was just trickling out, so I left it for a minute to go do something else. Then I forgot about it for a bit and in the meantime, the pressure came back, so when I got to the kitchen, water was overflowing the sink, onto the floor and across the room!!!!! :rofl::rofl: I think this proves I need a maid. :lol::lol:

[ReneT]

didn't you say in your description that you blended the birds? some how this judge knew that.

Speaking of which, you guys know how I try to comment on all of the layouts etc that you post in this thread, but I on purpose don't comment on the DET ones since I am a judge and it doesn't seem right to comment on a few and not all. :) Just so you know I still love ya!

I did put it in the description, but you know how you start to second guess yourself. One thing I did learn this round was to do the layout, then let it sit overnight and look at it again the next day. I think that helped a lot because the changes I made the next day were better ones.

Yeah, we knew, or at least I did. We know you love us, cuz you give us fabulous freebies! :D

[idtwinmom]

Speaking of freebies, I really need to go work on my LO for my Goodies! I got both the Up In the Clouds and Rylee's Acres (but don't tell DH, I had to spend some to get the second one). Now I really need to go scrap!

[addicted]

COGRATS to Rene and Shana!!!!! :yahoo: :yahoo: Can you believe it?!?!? I was seriously thinking I wouldn't make it. I'm totally stoked! Chris called me :tup: to tell me or else I probably wouldn't have checked until tonight.

You have all been too chatty and I can't catch up so I hope you are all doing well! My in-laws 50th anniversary is at the end of the month and my SIL wants to get a scrapbook printed for them and asked me to help. She is using and online site and when I went in to help her, I couldn't take it! I couldn't do anything I wanted with the LO so I had to call her and find out how to dowload the photos to my computer so I can use PS. So I will be doing a lot of LO's for the next 10 days to get that done. But DET will come first.

Have a great day!!

[Christine]

check us out on page 400! Man you guys talk a lot! I am sure I had very little to do with it. LOL

[ReneT]

When did you become a designer Chris? I didn't start doing challenges until Nov 2008 even though I started digi-scrapping summer 2008. I don't remember when I started chatting over here.

[Christine]

COGRATS to Rene and Shana!!!!! :yahoo: :yahoo: Can you believe it?!?!? I was seriously thinking I wouldn't make it. I'm totally stoked! Chris called me :tup: to tell me or else I probably wouldn't have checked until tonight.

You have all been too chatty and I can't catch up so I hope you are all doing well! My in-laws 50th anniversary is at the end of the month and my SIL wants to get a scrapbook printed for them and asked me to help. She is using and online site and when I went in to help her, I couldn't take it! I couldn't do anything I wanted with the LO so I had to call her and find out how to dowload the photos to my computer so I can use PS. So I will be doing a lot of LO's for the next 10 days to get that done. But DET will come first.

Have a great day!!

Maybe you will get lucky and the next kit will be applicable :D

[Christine]

When did you become a designer Chris? I didn't start doing challenges until Nov 2008 even though I started digi-scrapping summer 2008. I don't remember when I started chatting over here.

Ummmm I was hired in July 2008, but they officially announced me at the beginning of August. Oh dang! I had a 1 year designer birthday and we didn't celebrate. :cry: :lol:

[addicted]

Maybe you will get lucky and the next kit will be applicable :D

Wouldn't that be nice!!

Ummmm I was hired in July 2008, but they officially announced me at the beginning of August. Oh dang! I had a 1 year designer birthday and we didn't celebrate. :cry: :lol:

What? We missed a celebration?! You better complain!!