Chatting with Gundi

[idtwinmom]

Heather - you would not survive in Homer Alaska! Many very nice homes there have outhouses because the water is just too bad! Either that, or you live with a water tank and have water delivered just like propane and other fuels.

[stitchmich]

using an outhouse in Alaska does not sound appealing... chilly tushy!!

[idtwinmom]

Chilly is not the worst part! Many years ago, I lived in a cabin that had electricity, but no running water. The owner worked on the slope and was gone for a month at a time and didn't want to come back to frozen/broken pipes all the time. Any way, on my answering machine I joked that if I didn't answer I was probably just stuck in the outhouse waiting for the moose to go away! Well, needless to say, I changed it rather fast after I really did get stuck by a moose. And it got changed again after I got stuck for 3 hours waiting for the bear to leave! (Neither one was in winter, thankfully, but still...)

[ReneT]

:rofl::rofl::rofl: You don't want to see him and his belly anymore!




Here's the thing that drives me crazy about him. At first he want to mess with them and get them all crazy and doesn't care about the million. And now he wants to win challenges and win the entire thing?!?!? What is he thinking, he's CRAZY!!

Rene, I like to have Christmas done by Thanksgiving too. It won't happen this year it might be the week before Christmas when I can get stuff. I already told the kids that they aren't getting much because of the hospital bills so hopefully they believe me. It really shouldn't be a big deal since we don't go overboard here, but they are getting older and the stuff they want is WAY more expensive.

It just makes me feel better when I know it's all done. I don't have as much shopping to do this year since we are taking them to NM for their main thing, but I need to get a few small gifts. I want to go to Old Navy this week and see if they have some scarves/gloves like Carolyn suggested to wrap the trip invite in. I want to get those early because that kind of thing always sells out if you wait too long. Other than that, I've really got to think about what to get. I am clueless. I don't buy the girls clothes, and Drew doesn't want them, although I was thinking of getting him a jacket. I don't know. Other than Gary and the kids though, I really don't have to buy much because I really don't have any family and on Gary's side we will probably do the Chinese Christmas thing again, so that makes it easy. I just give the kids their money and make them buy their own to exchange. So I just worry about mine, and Gary picks his out. Easy peasy.

[ReneT]

Heather - you would not survive in Homer Alaska! Many very nice homes there have outhouses because the water is just too bad! Either that, or you live with a water tank and have water delivered just like propane and other fuels.

Really? Wow. Like what kind of outhouses? The real thing? :confused:

[ReneT]

using an outhouse in Alaska does not sound appealing... chilly tushy!!

:rofl::rofl:

[ReneT]

Chilly is not the worst part! Many years ago, I lived in a cabin that had electricity, but no running water. The owner worked on the slope and was gone for a month at a time and didn't want to come back to frozen/broken pipes all the time. Any way, on my answering machine I joked that if I didn't answer I was probably just stuck in the outhouse waiting for the moose to go away! Well, needless to say, I changed it rather fast after I really did get stuck by a moose. And it got changed again after I got stuck for 3 hours waiting for the bear to leave! (Neither one was in winter, thankfully, but still...)

:eek::eek::eek::eek:

[stitchmich]

Chilly is not the worst part! Many years ago, I lived in a cabin that had electricity, but no running water. The owner worked on the slope and was gone for a month at a time and didn't want to come back to frozen/broken pipes all the time. Any way, on my answering machine I joked that if I didn't answer I was probably just stuck in the outhouse waiting for the moose to go away! Well, needless to say, I changed it rather fast after I really did get stuck by a moose. And it got changed again after I got stuck for 3 hours waiting for the bear to leave! (Neither one was in winter, thankfully, but still...)

OH MY HECK!!! I am laughing but I would be crying if i was stuck in that outhouse!

It just makes me feel better when I know it's all done. I don't have as much shopping to do this year since we are taking them to NM for their main thing, but I need to get a few small gifts. I want to go to Old Navy this week and see if they have some scarves/gloves like Carolyn suggested to wrap the trip invite in. I want to get those early because that kind of thing always sells out if you wait too long. Other than that, I've really got to think about what to get. I am clueless. I don't buy the girls clothes, and Drew doesn't want them, although I was thinking of getting him a jacket. I don't know. Other than Gary and the kids though, I really don't have to buy much because I really don't have any family and on Gary's side we will probably do the Chinese Christmas thing again, so that makes it easy. I just give the kids their money and make them buy their own to exchange. So I just worry about mine, and Gary picks his out. Easy peasy.

We are going to try to "lighten up" this Christmas. We've already warned the kids. My side of the family is pretty easy. We did an ornament exchange, dirty Santa style, last year which was really fun. DH's family not so easy. We have to buy for more people than necessary and the last couple of years we've had to do his mom's shopping for our kids. The shopping usually gets done in early December, but the wrapping usually happens on Christmas eve.

[idtwinmom]

Yes, real outhouses! The one I had was really cute (in a way). It had a glass door! Very helpful in spotting the wildlife before they spotted me! Not sure where that bear was when I went to the outhouse, which scared me more than anything, but had seen the moose and thought "Gee, I hope she goes the other way, I don't really want to be stuck out here!" I just sat there and waited and they left soon enough!

Check your library for "Outhouses of Alaska". It's a book of photo's of Alaskan outhouses and it's a real hoot!

[idtwinmom]

DHs side is the easy ones! We don't do anything at all. Of course, this year we will have a party to go to since we are back where his Aunt lives. That will be nice. Looks like we won't have to cook for Thanksgiving either, at least not if his Dad and his wife come up as invited by my BIL.

And I think this year will only be my one nephew on my side since one has reached adulthood. It's gonna be a lean year that's for sure. And except for one or two toys, I think I may be pretty much done. I need to do a search and find some stuff I bought earlier this year for DD and then look at it all and make sure there's no holes. I even got all the stocking stuffers a couple weeks ago when I saw a bunch of $1 toys at Target.

[Christine]

I'm sorry you have to keep it on, but thank gosh it's healing! :D

I agree w/ Shana, at least it is healing that is so much better than getting worse

[Christine]

Chris, ouch for your elbow pits (never heard them called that before :P) and yes, Shana, it would be SO nice to go to that magical place before aches and pains.

Sands, great news on your camera.

Rene, I hope Gary gets your treadmill moved but in the meantime try these jumping jacks with me :yippee::yippee::yippee::yippee::yippee::yippee: :rofl:

Suvgal, sorry to hear about your heel. No jumping jacks for you. I hope it heals quickly.

Crys, YAY for you getting started with the tablet. I would say that the first thing will fix itself. I was skeptical for the first few days, but the more you use it the more control you get. As far as the "where" question, you have me stumped. I don't have much room on my desk either. I have mine on the right side of my keyboard. I have one of those pull out keyboard drawers too and I know they won't both fit in there. Could you boost you chair up so the side surfaces are at a better height? Or would it work to put the tablet in front of you and the keyboard to the side... probably not because you'd be twisting to type.

Hey everybody, head over to the October Lyrical Challenge and vote for Rene. She's got a great LO of Drew.

LOL well I could have said the anterior fossa of my elbow, but most of you would gone :confused::confused::confused::confused::confused:

[Christine]

Chris, ouch for your elbow pits (never heard them called that before :P) and yes, Shana, it would be SO nice to go to that magical place before aches and pains.

Sands, great news on your camera.

Rene, I hope Gary gets your treadmill moved but in the meantime try these jumping jacks with me :yippee::yippee::yippee::yippee::yippee::yippee: :rofl:

Suvgal, sorry to hear about your heel. No jumping jacks for you. I hope it heals quickly.

Crys, YAY for you getting started with the tablet. I would say that the first thing will fix itself. I was skeptical for the first few days, but the more you use it the more control you get. As far as the "where" question, you have me stumped. I don't have much room on my desk either. I have mine on the right side of my keyboard. I have one of those pull out keyboard drawers too and I know they won't both fit in there. Could you boost you chair up so the side surfaces are at a better height? Or would it work to put the tablet in front of you and the keyboard to the side... probably not because you'd be twisting to type.

Hey everybody, head over to the October Lyrical Challenge and vote for Rene. She's got a great LO of Drew.

or what about getting a cushion like the kinds you put on kitchen chairs. Come see me and you can have my red one. I bought it when my tablet was up above cuz the height was killing me too and my chair didn't go up any more, but now that I swapped the keyboard and the tablet I don't use it ever.

[carolyn d]

LOL well I could have said the anterior fossa of my elbow, but most of you would gone :confused::confused::confused::confused::confused:
i WOULD'VE KNOWN THAT WAS AN ELBOW PIT !!! ( waving hand frantically, "teacher teacher call on me ! ) :rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl:

[ReneT]

OH MY HECK!!! I am laughing but I would be crying if i was stuck in that outhouse!

I was laughing too, but it probably was terrifying. I've never even scene a moose!

We are going to try to "lighten up" this Christmas. We've already warned the kids. My side of the family is pretty easy. We did an ornament exchange, dirty Santa style, last year which was really fun. DH's family not so easy. We have to buy for more people than necessary and the last couple of years we've had to do his mom's shopping for our kids. The shopping usually gets done in early December, but the wrapping usually happens on Christmas eve.

What is "dirty Santa style"?

Yes, real outhouses! The one I had was really cute (in a way). It had a glass door! Very helpful in spotting the wildlife before they spotted me! Not sure where that bear was when I went to the outhouse, which scared me more than anything, but had seen the moose and thought "Gee, I hope she goes the other way, I don't really want to be stuck out here!" I just sat there and waited and they left soon enough!

Check your library for "Outhouses of Alaska". It's a book of photo's of Alaskan outhouses and it's a real hoot!

I'll be needing plumbed restrooms when I'm in Alaska next summer. I've done my share of peeing in the bushes while on camping trips. :D

DHs side is the easy ones! We don't do anything at all. Of course, this year we will have a party to go to since we are back where his Aunt lives. That will be nice. Looks like we won't have to cook for Thanksgiving either, at least not if his Dad and his wife come up as invited by my BIL.

And I think this year will only be my one nephew on my side since one has reached adulthood. It's gonna be a lean year that's for sure. And except for one or two toys, I think I may be pretty much done. I need to do a search and find some stuff I bought earlier this year for DD and then look at it all and make sure there's no holes. I even got all the stocking stuffers a couple weeks ago when I saw a bunch of $1 toys at Target.

I love Christmas parties!!! We will go to my DMIL's for Thanksgiving Day. She is a great cook!!! I bought a Paula Deen magazine the other day whilst waiting in the super duper long line at Walmart and it had this recipe for pumpkin cake with maple frosting in it, so I'm going to try that. I usually take the sweet potatoes, ham, and dessert. I don't know if anyone will eat the pumpkin cake, but it just sounds so yummy and Thanksgivingey. At Christmas, I'm just in charge of the desserts. So my kids always want me to bring rice krispy treats. I copied down Tina's recipe for Orea balls and red velvet balls so I'm going to try those, and then I always make my youngest stepdaughter's fav cake because her b-day is Dec 24th and that's the day we always celebrate Christmas with the kids because the girls are with their mom on Christmas Day, so I try to do something for her b-day too.

Now I'm in the holiday spirit!!! Talking about food always gets me there! :rofl:

[idtwinmom]

What is "dirty Santa style"?

I was too embarrassed to ask! So, since you did I'll just ditto!

I'll be needing plumbed restrooms when I'm in Alaska next summer. I've done my share of peeing in the bushes while on camping trips. :D

You'll have them! :lol: We aren't all barbarians!

I love Christmas parties!!! We will go to my DMIL's for Thanksgiving Day. She is a great cook!!! I bought a Paula Deen magazine the other day whilst waiting in the super duper long line at Walmart and it had this recipe for pumpkin cake with maple frosting in it, so I'm going to try that. I usually take the sweet potatoes, ham, and dessert. I don't know if anyone will eat the pumpkin cake, but it just sounds so yummy and Thanksgivingey. At Christmas, I'm just in charge of the desserts. So my kids always want me to bring rice krispy treats. I copied down Tina's recipe for Orea balls and red velvet balls so I'm going to try those, and then I always make my youngest stepdaughter's fav cake because her b-day is Dec 24th and that's the day we always celebrate Christmas with the kids because the girls are with their mom on Christmas Day, so I try to do something for her b-day too.

Now I'm in the holiday spirit!!! Talking about food always gets me there! :rofl:
Hmmm....making me wonder where we're gonna fit a Christmas tree! May have to be a table top this year, and since we lost our tree stand in the move (we always have done real!) we don't even have a way to set one up right now!

[addicted]

Heather - you would not survive in Homer Alaska! Many very nice homes there have outhouses because the water is just too bad! Either that, or you live with a water tank and have water delivered just like propane and other fuels.
No I would not! I'm terrified of the dark in the forest and would have a pan next to the bed to pee in if I had to! :rofl::rofl::rofl:

using an outhouse in Alaska does not sound appealing... chilly tushy!!

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

Chilly is not the worst part! Many years ago, I lived in a cabin that had electricity, but no running water. The owner worked on the slope and was gone for a month at a time and didn't want to come back to frozen/broken pipes all the time. Any way, on my answering machine I joked that if I didn't answer I was probably just stuck in the outhouse waiting for the moose to go away! Well, needless to say, I changed it rather fast after I really did get stuck by a moose. And it got changed again after I got stuck for 3 hours waiting for the bear to leave! (Neither one was in winter, thankfully, but still...)
There are no :rofl: faces for how hard I am laughing! Holy cow that is so funny! I wish I had a camera for that, that would be a funny page!

It just makes me feel better when I know it's all done. I don't have as much shopping to do this year since we are taking them to NM for their main thing, but I need to get a few small gifts. I want to go to Old Navy this week and see if they have some scarves/gloves like Carolyn suggested to wrap the trip invite in. I want to get those early because that kind of thing always sells out if you wait too long. Other than that, I've really got to think about what to get. I am clueless. I don't buy the girls clothes, and Drew doesn't want them, although I was thinking of getting him a jacket. I don't know. Other than Gary and the kids though, I really don't have to buy much because I really don't have any family and on Gary's side we will probably do the Chinese Christmas thing again, so that makes it easy. I just give the kids their money and make them buy their own to exchange. So I just worry about mine, and Gary picks his out. Easy peasy.

I don't like the crowds so before Thanksgiving it is much better!

Yes, real outhouses! The one I had was really cute (in a way). It had a glass door! Very helpful in spotting the wildlife before they spotted me! Not sure where that bear was when I went to the outhouse, which scared me more than anything, but had seen the moose and thought "Gee, I hope she goes the other way, I don't really want to be stuck out here!" I just sat there and waited and they left soon enough!

Check your library for "Outhouses of Alaska". It's a book of photo's of Alaskan outhouses and it's a real hoot!
I am going to find this and have a look. I hate how they smell, maybe you Alaskins have that figured out though!!

i WOULD'VE KNOWN THAT WAS AN ELBOW PIT !!! ( waving hand frantically, "teacher teacher call on me ! ) :rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl:
:rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl:

[stitchmich]

i WOULD'VE KNOWN THAT WAS AN ELBOW PIT !!! ( waving hand frantically, "teacher teacher call on me ! ) :rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl:

Teacher's pet! I would have been the one going :confused::confused::confused: she hurt her WHAT?

What is "dirty Santa style"?


probably the same thing you called Chinese something... Everybody brings a wrapped gift (in our case an ornament) put them in a pile, draw numbers, steal from each other. Same thing?

I'll be needing plumbed restrooms when I'm in Alaska next summer. I've done my share of peeing in the bushes while on camping trips. :D



I love Christmas parties!!! We will go to my DMIL's for Thanksgiving Day. She is a great cook!!! I bought a Paula Deen magazine the other day whilst waiting in the super duper long line at Walmart and it had this recipe for pumpkin cake with maple frosting in it, so I'm going to try that. I usually take the sweet potatoes, ham, and dessert. I don't know if anyone will eat the pumpkin cake, but it just sounds so yummy and Thanksgivingey. At Christmas, I'm just in charge of the desserts. So my kids always want me to bring rice krispy treats. I copied down Tina's recipe for Orea balls and red velvet balls so I'm going to try those, and then I always make my youngest stepdaughter's fav cake because her b-day is Dec 24th and that's the day we always celebrate Christmas with the kids because the girls are with their mom on Christmas Day, so I try to do something for her b-day too.

Now I'm in the holiday spirit!!! Talking about food always gets me there! :rofl:


I am not a fan of pumpkin but I bet you and Paula Deen could make me love it! :D

[idtwinmom]

No I would not! I'm terrified of the dark in the forest and would have a pan next to the bed to pee in if I had to! :rofl::rofl::rofl:



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


There are no :rofl: faces for how hard I am laughing! Holy cow that is so funny! I wish I had a camera for that, that would be a funny page!

Well, I'm not sure I would have wanted any one around with a camera! I mean, come on, for at least part of that time my pants were around my ankles! :rofl::rofl::rofl:

I don't like the crowds so before Thanksgiving it is much better!
agreed!

I am going to find this and have a look. I hate how they smell, maybe you Alaskins have that figured out though!!


:rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl:
Well, I don't think Alaskans (note spelling here, :lol:) have anything figured out except that it doesn't smell as bad when it's frozen!
:rofl::rofl::rofl:

[stitchmich]

We bought an artificial Christmas tree after Christmas last year at 75% off. I think we paid $25 for it. It's taller than the one we had and has more lights. But we took it straight to the attic, so it will be a surprise when we put it up this year. :D

[stitchmich]

Well, I don't think Alaskans (note spelling here, :lol:) have anything figured out except that it doesn't smell as bad when it's frozen!
:rofl::rofl::rofl:

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

[ReneT]

Hmmm....making me wonder where we're gonna fit a Christmas tree! May have to be a table top this year, and since we lost our tree stand in the move (we always have done real!) we don't even have a way to set one up right now!

You know, I don't think I have ever had a real Christmas tree, not even when I was a kid. I've thought about getting one, but have never done it.

I am not a fan of pumpkin but I bet you and Paula Deen could make me love it! :D

The recipe sounds like it might taste alot like spice cake and the maple frosting sounded great! Gary can not stand to listen to Paula Deen talk. He thinks she exaggerates her accent, but I told him if I could make millions of $$$$$ by talking like that, I would!

Well, I don't think Alaskans (note spelling here, :lol:) have anything figured out except that it doesn't smell as bad when it's frozen!
:rofl::rofl::rofl:

Ewwwww!!!!

[ReneT]

probably the same thing you called Chinese something... Everybody brings a wrapped gift (in our case an ornament) put them in a pile, draw numbers, steal from each other. Same thing?


Yes, same thing. Lots of fun. Last year was our first year to do it, and the kids were apprehensive about it, but we all had a blast.

[addicted]

Well, I don't think Alaskans (note spelling here, :lol:) have anything figured out except that it doesn't smell as bad when it's frozen!
:rofl::rofl::rofl:

Not sure why I put and "i" because I know it's an "a" and was thinking and "a"! If it's frozen then that does make the toilet seat sound really cold! :eek:

[Christine]

Usually half done by now!?!?! Yikes, I'm lucky to start before December.

Ya'll go check the November 2PSC (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/showthread.php?t=40910). Julia made a free QC from a LO by yours truly :D Come play along.

I am almost totally done. Since the kids all want expensive presents and they know that means fewer, I got most of them on a SUPER sale last weekend. Plus we are going to do a scaled down Christmas this year cuz we are helping my SIL who lost her job etc. I am afraid if the economy for her and/or my DSP income doesn't pick up (which I know is also due to the economy) I may have to go back to my real job more than 2 hours a week. :cry:

[Christine]

oh and meant to say Stitchie, great LO and QC :clap:

[Christine]

I'm going to have to see if I can catch up on you all a little later! I have been so busy with Halloween and kids. Oldest dd is sick and it's freaking me out! I knew it couldn't happen for long, for all of them to stay healthy, but geez, I wanted a month. :( I'm taking her to the doctor to see what she has since she says it's hard to breath and her throat hurts. I'm pretty sure we'll be walking out of there with "it's just a cold" since she's my drama queen and makes a big deal out of everything, but since Ethan was sick I want to really make sure it's nothing!

SO, I did it! Did anyone read what I was going to do today????? :think::think: I'm going to make you guess. HINT- It was a killer though! :lol:

Also I've been working out medical bills all morning. I was pretty upset when I got off the phone with the life flight place. I can make a small payment this month and next and then pay it off in January. I called to see if I could do that and they said that there is a 90 day payment plan and so that would be like $620 (that's not small) for the next 3 months. Or I can just wait until January and pay it all because that would be before the 90 days to go to collections! I was upset because what about the people who can't even do this? And if it were earlier in the year, I couldn't do it! I can get the money before it goes to collections but what about people who really have no options. She hardly gave me any others and I'm sure there is, but couldn't they work with ya a little more? That's my vent for the day!

I am guessing you will be joining me in being unable to use your arms? :lol: What size weights did you use?

Sorry about the med bills, those life flights are outrageously expensive!

[Christine]

:yahoo::yahoo::yahoo::yippee::yippee::yippee:
(I'm not only jumping for joy, I'm exercising with you!) :rofl:


WooHoo! First, if it really needs to be a straight line, hold your shift key just like you did with the mouse! Otherwise, I promise you will get used to moving it around without even looking.

As for location, you could put it in your lap when you are using it for scrapping (I do that if I'm extracting or something where I'm not using the keyboard much. It's also possible to place it slightly in front of the keyboard if you have a deep enough tray. Mine sits in front of the number pad unless I'm paying bills. It may take a little getting used to, but if you want it here I recommend putting it in the "left hand" position so that the cord goes out and around the keyboard instead of dragging over the top. And since you are still getting used to it anyway, why not just get used to the buttons on the right instead of left. Let us know what you figured out!


Got it open in my browser, will have to give it a try!


This is one part of our health care system that really sucks (sorry if the term offends)! Thankfully the Dr that did DH's surgery is being a bit more lenient. We thought we could pay them off by the end of November, but now that his car has died, we either pay the Dr or get it fixed. And all that in the middle of a job change which means we won't have as much actually coming in. You know how they usually are a paycheck behind! Plus we have both car and life insurance and a Cobra payment of $1000. Hope they keep being nice about it.

Any way, all that to say I'm sorry they are biting you that way! It seems to me, if you had just sent them what you could they would have waited until January to make problems about it anyway!

I would be surprised if you flat out said look this is really hard for us to pay, can we please pay this much here and that much there, you would think they would work w/ you.

[Christine]

i WOULD'VE KNOWN THAT WAS AN ELBOW PIT !!! ( waving hand frantically, "teacher teacher call on me ! ) :rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl:

ooooh very good and a star on your forehead! or maybe your toes cuz that is what we can see of you. :lol:

[Christine]

wahoo I got back up, I will hang w/ Heather however and avoid the outhouses if at all possible. :D

[ReneT]

I am almost totally done. Since the kids all want expensive presents and they know that means fewer, I got most of them on a SUPER sale last weekend. Plus we are going to do a scaled down Christmas this year cuz we are helping my SIL who lost her job etc. I am afraid if the economy for her and/or my DSP income doesn't pick up (which I know is also due to the economy) I may have to go back to my real job more than 2 hours a week. :cry:

Oh I hope not! We would miss you too much! :(

[addicted]

I am almost totally done. Since the kids all want expensive presents and they know that means fewer, I got most of them on a SUPER sale last weekend. Plus we are going to do a scaled down Christmas this year cuz we are helping my SIL who lost her job etc. I am afraid if the economy for her and/or my DSP income doesn't pick up (which I know is also due to the economy) I may have to go back to my real job more than 2 hours a week. :cry:
Oh no, you can't go back, we need you here! :cry:

I am guessing you will be joining me in being unable to use your arms? :lol: What size weights did you use?

Sorry about the med bills, those life flights are outrageously expensive!
It's my legs, you should see me walk down the stairs :rofl: it's really hard to look normal. My arms are sore but maybe I need to use the 8's rather than the 5's. But the one where your arms are straight out in front of you and pull them up to eye level, I can't even use 5's on that. I had to move down to the 3's :rofl: because I couldn't finish the 30 seconds.

wahoo I got back up, I will hang w/ Heather however and avoid the outhouses if at all possible. :D
Please hand with me on this one. :lol:

I worked out again today and it was harder than yesterday. I think because I already hurt so bad! I thought my legs would be in better shape than my arms, but maybe Ethan has helped keep my arms in shape, his 25 pounds being picked up all day is helping I guess!

[ReneT]

Good morning girls!!! What is everyone up to today? I have been at the podiatrist for 3 hours this morning! Just now got home. I had both of my ingrown toenails cut out since I could tell they were gonna get bad again. Decided to just go ahead and get it over with so they would look normal before spring. I was so nervous about the numbing shots because everyone has said how painful they are, but no pain!!! He sprayed them with this cold spray and then took about 30 minutes to put the numbing med in. He said he has learned how, where and how fast to put the med in so that it doesn't hurt and it didn't! He said most doctors just don't have the knowledge or want to take the time. So now I just have to keep my feet up today and take some advil and tylenol and all is good. Yay!!! :yippee::yippee: He put that medicine on there so that they won't grow back.

[GrandmaCrys]

:rofl::rofl::rofl: You don't want to see him and his belly anymore!

...

Too true! ;)

:yahoo::yahoo::yahoo::yippee::yippee::yippee:
(I'm not only jumping for joy, I'm exercising with you!) :rofl:


WooHoo! First, if it really needs to be a straight line, hold your shift key just like you did with the mouse! Otherwise, I promise you will get used to moving it around without even looking.

As for location, you could put it in your lap when you are using it for scrapping (I do that if I'm extracting or something where I'm not using the keyboard much. It's also possible to place it slightly in front of the keyboard if you have a deep enough tray. Mine sits in front of the number pad unless I'm paying bills. It may take a little getting used to, but if you want it here I recommend putting it in the "left hand" position so that the cord goes out and around the keyboard instead of dragging over the top. And since you are still getting used to it anyway, why not just get used to the buttons on the right instead of left. Let us know what you figured out!...

Well....(she hates to admit)....I didn't know about the shift key in the first place! :o And mainly the straight line I was referring to was dragging the scroll bar down/up. Right now I have the keyboard sort of cocked at an angle and the tablet on the right side of it. Because I have this hum-dinger of a desk, the cord is NOT a factor because I just ran it up and over the top of the door that hides the tower and from behind the slide-out shelf. YAY me for thinking of this on my own! :p

or what about getting a cushion like the kinds you put on kitchen chairs. Come see me and you can have my red one. I bought it when my tablet was up above cuz the height was killing me too and my chair didn't go up any more, but now that I swapped the keyboard and the tablet I don't use it ever.

I really like the part about *come see me*! :D

What is "dirty Santa style"?



I'll be needing plumbed restrooms when I'm in Alaska next summer. I've done my share of peeing in the bushes while on camping trips. :D



I love Christmas parties!!! We will go to my DMIL's for Thanksgiving Day. She is a great cook!!! I bought a Paula Deen magazine the other day whilst waiting in the super duper long line at Walmart and it had this recipe for pumpkin cake with maple frosting in it, so I'm going to try that. I usually take the sweet potatoes, ham, and dessert. I don't know if anyone will eat the pumpkin cake, but it just sounds so yummy and Thanksgivingey. At Christmas, I'm just in charge of the desserts. So my kids always want me to bring rice krispy treats. I copied down Tina's recipe for Orea balls and red velvet balls so I'm going to try those, and then I always make my youngest stepdaughter's fav cake because her b-day is Dec 24th and that's the day we always celebrate Christmas with the kids because the girls are with their mom on Christmas Day, so I try to do something for her b-day too.

Now I'm in the holiday spirit!!! Talking about food always gets me there! :rofl:

I have a ton of beautiful Christmas decorations that take me a month to put out and three months (if I'm lucky) to put away. Therefore........since NO family comes to our house for Christmas, I no longer decorate. :( :( Bummer, huh? Because of our blended family and SO MANY people, several years ago we came up with the *18 and out* plan. No more gifts after you turn 18, Christmas or birthday. (At that time, we were buying for 20 people and then the grandkids started having kids and it was just getting ridiculous! It seemed as though we were only working to buy gifts! ) Even with that, we still have 8 great-grands and 7 grands who are under 18. And most of the great-grands we seldom see, so I've taken to giving them gift cards. This year we splurged on most of the grands at birthday time, so Christmas is going to be sparse.

You know, I don't think I have ever had a real Christmas tree, not even when I was a kid. I've thought about getting one, but have never done it....

Now, that is just sad, Rene. OK, new plan! When you start having grandkids (and you will!), you must institute a new tradition. Grandma and Grandpa take the family/ies out to pick out and cut their own Christmas trees. Afterwards, everyone comes back to Grandma and Grandpa's house for cookies and hot chocolate. This was always one of the most fun things about Christmas when my boys were growing up. The years where we actually hunted for a tree while it was snowing were by far the best!!! Something about picking out a tree in the snow is so Hallmarkish, even if you're only picking it out from a tree lot! :D

You're getting hungry and I'm getting all festive! :lol: :lol: :lol:

[ReneT]

I have a ton of beautiful Christmas decorations that take me a month to put out and three months (if I'm lucky) to put away. Therefore........since NO family comes to our house for Christmas, I no longer decorate. :( :( Bummer, huh? Because of our blended family and SO MANY people, several years ago we came up with the *18 and out* plan. No more gifts after you turn 18, Christmas or birthday. (At that time, we were buying for 20 people and then the grandkids started having kids and it was just getting ridiculous! It seemed as though we were only working to buy gifts! ) Even with that, we still have 8 great-grands and 7 grands who are under 18. And most of the great-grands we seldom see, so I've taken to giving them gift cards. This year we splurged on most of the grands at birthday time, so Christmas is going to be sparse.

We have thought about that too with our kids, but Emily is still 16 (17 on Christmas Eve) so we will continue to do it for another couple of years. Then we have already told them it's going to stop and we will take a trip every year with all 3 kids and there will be no gifts. It just gets harder and harder to figure out what to get them once they are grown.



Now, that is just sad, Rene. OK, new plan! When you start having grandkids (and you will!), you must institute a new tradition. Grandma and Grandpa take the family/ies out to pick out and cut their own Christmas trees. Afterwards, everyone comes back to Grandma and Grandpa's house for cookies and hot chocolate. This was always one of the most fun things about Christmas when my boys were growing up. The years where we actually hunted for a tree while it was snowing were by far the best!!! Something about picking out a tree in the snow is so Hallmarkish, even if you're only picking it out from a tree lot! :D

You're getting hungry and I'm getting all festive! :lol: :lol: :lol:

Oh I love this idea!!!! Bring on the grandkids!!!!

[idtwinmom]

Too true! ;)



Well....(she hates to admit)....I didn't know about the shift key in the first place! :o And mainly the straight line I was referring to was dragging the scroll bar down/up. Right now I have the keyboard sort of cocked at an angle and the tablet on the right side of it. Because I have this hum-dinger of a desk, the cord is NOT a factor because I just ran it up and over the top of the door that hides the tower and from behind the slide-out shelf. YAY me for thinking of this on my own! :p
Oh, learn to do the 2 finger scroll! If you don't know what I'm talking about, look at the tutorial! Except that once in a great while I accidentally go sideways which takes you Back, this is the best! Fast, easy and really works great!


I really like the part about *come see me*! :D



I have a ton of beautiful Christmas decorations that take me a month to put out and three months (if I'm lucky) to put away. Therefore........since NO family comes to our house for Christmas, I no longer decorate. :( :( Bummer, huh? Because of our blended family and SO MANY people, several years ago we came up with the *18 and out* plan. No more gifts after you turn 18, Christmas or birthday. (At that time, we were buying for 20 people and then the grandkids started having kids and it was just getting ridiculous! It seemed as though we were only working to buy gifts! ) Even with that, we still have 8 great-grands and 7 grands who are under 18. And most of the great-grands we seldom see, so I've taken to giving them gift cards. This year we splurged on most of the grands at birthday time, so Christmas is going to be sparse.
My grandparents (Mom's side) had 9 kids and all but one had multiple children, averaging at 4 kids per. Every year they bought each and every one of us something. Even after many of us were grown and married. The tradition only stopped when my Grandmother passed away as my Grandfather said it just wasn't the same to do it alone. I can't even count how many times I heard that this was their favorite thing to do - go shopping for all those little trinkets and toys.


Now, that is just sad, Rene. OK, new plan! When you start having grandkids (and you will!), you must institute a new tradition. Grandma and Grandpa take the family/ies out to pick out and cut their own Christmas trees. Afterwards, everyone comes back to Grandma and Grandpa's house for cookies and hot chocolate. This was always one of the most fun things about Christmas when my boys were growing up. The years where we actually hunted for a tree while it was snowing were by far the best!!! Something about picking out a tree in the snow is so Hallmarkish, even if you're only picking it out from a tree lot! :D
I totally agree with this one! Great idea!

You're getting hungry and I'm getting all festive! :lol: :lol: :lol:
I'm trying!

[idtwinmom]

Well, guys, you are not going to believe this, but last week hasn't stopped! It's so bad all I can do is laugh! The washer is still not usable (although DH told me to run a load and test it out). It is so out of balance that as the tub spins it rocks side to side even with a light load in it. The leak from the hose isn't too bad, but it's still there. Still waiting for the plumber to come back.

And yesterday DH said one of the dogs had some sort of accident. By the color I would have said diarrhea, but couldn't tell the way he'd cleaned it up. Well, I shampooed the hall and the area that was hit and moved on. Last night you could still see a dark spot and the area was still really wet. Just that one spot though which was really weird. Well, guess what - it wasn't the dogs! The fridge has developed some sort of leak and it's rust in the water making the stain! I think the landlord might just kick us out except that they knew all the appliances were starting to act up before we moved in.

So, who can share some good news and give me a happy face again!

[GrandmaCrys]

Lisa, I did view the tutorial when I first plugged it in; but now that I've messed around with it a bit, I can see that I need to go back and watch it again.

And, I do have a piece of good news. Jackson, Alex and their Mommy and Daddy are comig to visit this week! :D

[ReneT]

Wow Lisa, it never seems to stop, huh?

Yay Crys!!!!!

[idtwinmom]

Lisa, I did view the tutorial when I first plugged it in; but now that I've messed around with it a bit, I can see that I need to go back and watch it again.

And, I do have a piece of good news. Jackson, Alex and their Mommy and Daddy are comig to visit this week! :D

Oh, how fun! You just can't get enough of those GKs! :yippee::yippee::yippee:

(Doing my jumping jacks - DSP style! :lol:)

[stitchmich]

Well, guys, you are not going to believe this, but last week hasn't stopped! It's so bad all I can do is laugh! The washer is still not usable (although DH told me to run a load and test it out). It is so out of balance that as the tub spins it rocks side to side even with a light load in it. The leak from the hose isn't too bad, but it's still there. Still waiting for the plumber to come back.

And yesterday DH said one of the dogs had some sort of accident. By the color I would have said diarrhea, but couldn't tell the way he'd cleaned it up. Well, I shampooed the hall and the area that was hit and moved on. Last night you could still see a dark spot and the area was still really wet. Just that one spot though which was really weird. Well, guess what - it wasn't the dogs! The fridge has developed some sort of leak and it's rust in the water making the stain! I think the landlord might just kick us out except that they knew all the appliances were starting to act up before we moved in.

So, who can share some good news and give me a happy face again!

good grief, Lisa! It just never ends with you. I think you should be mad at the landlord, not the other way around. (I have something happy for you but it's a secret, wink, wink. )

Rene, I'm glad things went well at the podiatrist. Sounds like it should hurt, so I'm happy for you that it didn't.

[stitchmich]

Lisa, I did view the tutorial when I first plugged it in; but now that I've messed around with it a bit, I can see that I need to go back and watch it again.

And, I do have a piece of good news. Jackson, Alex and their Mommy and Daddy are comig to visit this week! :D

I was skeptical about the tablet at first, trying to get used to it. But now I am head over heels in love :love2: I re-watched the wacom tutorials a second time after I played around a bit too. Kim's class is great.

YAY for you getting to see your grands!:yahoo:

[>>aruaL<<]

I have good news! My kid hasn't been bullied for 4 entire school days now, 5 if we count today (she sent a text saying so far, so good)!! I guess it seems that I won't have to kill anyone after all.... LOL :-)

Christine, I hope things pick up for your SIL and for your DSP income as well!

Ohhh the tablet.... I *love love love* my tablet! I don't know how people live without one! I don't put mine right in front of me though like so many others have said they do. I have mine at the right of my keyboard, with my keyboard in front of me (slanted). I use my tablet with my right hand and my keyboard with my left for short cuts and what not.

I hope you have a great visit with the kiddies Crys!

[>>aruaL<<]

Rene, are you all done with the sickies?? Feeling completely better now?

[ReneT]

Rene, are you all done with the sickies?? Feeling completely better now?

Yes, after the migraine finally went away, I've been great! Whoo hoo!

[stitchmich]

I have good news! My kid hasn't been bullied for 4 entire school days now, 5 if we count today (she sent a text saying so far, so good)!! I guess it seems that I won't have to kill anyone after all.... LOL :-)

Christine, I hope things pick up for your SIL and for your DSP income as well!

Ohhh the tablet.... I *love love love* my tablet! I don't know how people live without one! I don't put mine right in front of me though like so many others have said they do. I have mine at the right of my keyboard, with my keyboard in front of me (slanted). I use my tablet with my right hand and my keyboard with my left for short cuts and what not.

I hope you have a great visit with the kiddies Crys!

YAY!! for no bullies! And who is to thank for that? That would be Laura!!! :tup:

[ReneT]

I have good news! My kid hasn't been bullied for 4 entire school days now, 5 if we count today (she sent a text saying so far, so good)!! I guess it seems that I won't have to kill anyone after all.... LOL :-)

Christine, I hope things pick up for your SIL and for your DSP income as well!

Ohhh the tablet.... I *love love love* my tablet! I don't know how people live without one! I don't put mine right in front of me though like so many others have said they do. I have mine at the right of my keyboard, with my keyboard in front of me (slanted). I use my tablet with my right hand and my keyboard with my left for short cuts and what not.

I hope you have a great visit with the kiddies Crys!

That is awesome Laura!!!! You're a great mom!!!

[addicted]

Yahoo Laura. So happy for your dd.

Lisa that's a bummer but you don't have to come up woththe money to fix it right? At least that's a positive about renting.

Stitchie you can't leave me hanging like that. Come on let me in on the suprise. Did I ever mention I don't love them I think it's the suspence of them I hate the waiting. Did I mention I'm also inpatient :).

[Shana34]

Lisa I'm so sorry your week isn't any better this time around.

Crys, YAY for the grands!

Rene I'm glad your foot is better. Gotta love that numbing spray! I wish they had that when I had to have it done! LOL

Laura I'm so glad your DD isn't having problems so far.

So my great-uncle isn't doing too well again. He's home, but deteriorating fast. I don't think he has a lot longer. I'm hoping I can get down to Wilkes-Barre soon because I want to do an album for him of his old newspaper articles from his pro days like I did for his brother. I wish I had done it sooner, but I had to leave school right around the time I did the first one. I don't think he has much longer.

[addicted]

Sorry when you type on the touch I guess you get lots of spelling errors. I started get much faster typing on his thinG in the hospital. Which reminds me Chris doesn't your touch automatically capitolize for you? Mine does see the g up above :rofl: not going back to fix it.

[addicted]

Oh sorry Shana to hear that. I will keep praying for you guys.

[idtwinmom]

good grief, Lisa! It just never ends with you. I think you should be mad at the landlord, not the other way around. (I have something happy for you but it's a secret, wink, wink. )

Rene, I'm glad things went well at the podiatrist. Sounds like it should hurt, so I'm happy for you that it didn't.

Does this mean I have to PM you my email address?

[idtwinmom]

Laura = Yahoo!

Rene = glad your toesies are all better! (or at least they will be!) Can't have sore toesies on a cruise to Alaska!

Shana = so sorry to hear about your uncle! It's never easy!

[stitchmich]

Does this mean I have to PM you my email address?

you already did. I'll try to send it to you tonight.

[idtwinmom]

you already did. I'll try to send it to you tonight.

TeeHee! Thanks!

[stitchmich]

Yahoo Laura. So happy for your dd.

Lisa that's a bummer but you don't have to come up woththe money to fix it right? At least that's a positive about renting.

Stitchie you can't leave me hanging like that. Come on let me in on the suprise. Did I ever mention I don't love them I think it's the suspence of them I hate the waiting. Did I mention I'm also inpatient :).

Hmmm... sorry Heather but you'll have to come to Sunday chat to hear the secret. :D

Shana, sorry to hear about your uncle.

[addicted]

Oh guess what I might actually be able to come to the Sunday chat. :) Since Ethan got sick DH and I take turns staying home with him on Sundays so I think it's my Sunday home!!

[Christine]

I did the first circuit with 10 pounders on Friday bysunday I literally could not get my arms to go all the way straight w/o helping then and cringing the whole time. My legs were fine though must be the elliptical & tmill etc. You were probably smart to exercise the next day. For me I was too busy with Halloween so saturday was only minor soreness but by Sunday ugggggghhh!
Oh no, you can't go back, we need you here! :cry:


It's my legs, you should see me walk down the stairs :rofl: it's really hard to look normal. My arms are sore but maybe I need to use the 8's rather than the 5's. But the one where your arms are straight out in front of you and pull them up to eye level, I can't even use 5's on that. I had to move down to the 3's :rofl: because I couldn't finish the 30 seconds.


Please hand with me on this one. :lol:

I worked out again today and it was harder than yesterday. I think because I already hurt so bad! I thought my legs would be in better shape than my arms, but maybe Ethan has helped keep my arms in shape, his 25 pounds being picked up all day is helping I guess!

[Christine]

Goodness Lisa hope thing turn around soon I hate when u go thru the everything u look at and it breaks!

Tell tell stitchie

on my dad's side we all put in the money we would have spent on gifts for each other then we go on a family retreat. My dad flips the rest of the bill even though we have offered to pay more. He says no. It started when lex was just a baby so they don't know anything else but if we even suggest going back to presents instead of the retreat oy! U should hear the adamant no's!

Yay Laura way to go for u!

[Christine]

Sorry when you type on the touch I guess you get lots of spelling errors. I started get much faster typing on his thinG in the hospital. Which reminds me Chris doesn't your touch automatically capitolize for you? Mine does see the g up above :rofl: not going back to fix it.
Yep on lots of things and it even seems to have an ability to learn cuz now it capitalizes Crys for me.
Shana I hope u can get ur album done before he passes. Hugs!

[Christine]

Hmmm... sorry Heather but you'll have to come to Sunday chat to hear the secret. :D

Shana, sorry to hear about your uncle.
what?!!! Don't u know I am the only one allowed to tease about secrets in this thread?

[ReneT]

Shana, sorry to hear about your uncle. I am praying for you guys.

Chris, that sounds like fun. I think that's what Christmas should be more about, spending time with the ones you love.

[idtwinmom]

Oh guess what I might actually be able to come to the Sunday chat. :) Since Ethan got sick DH and I take turns staying home with him on Sundays so I think it's my Sunday home!!

I sure hope you can come! We have a lot of fun and since Michele and I have this surprise going, well, let's just say, you won't be disappointed!

[idtwinmom]

what?!!! Don't u know I am the only one allowed to tease about secrets in this thread?

We ain't spillin' no matter how much you beg! But I will say: you gotta see it!

[carolyn d]

This is just a hoot ! My older son Tim aka the Jolly Green Giant on Halloween..

http://photos-h.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs077.snc3/14447_167736491777_674041777_2896686_6779663_n.jpg (http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=2896687&id=674041777)

[ReneT]

That's a great costume!

[carolyn d]

all those leave were sewed to a pair of boxer shorts !

[ReneT]

all those leave were sewed to a pair of boxer shorts !

Did he sew them on himself?

[addicted]

Wow Carolyn that's cool. I'm thinking that paint looks like it took forever.

[carolyn d]

Did he sew them on himself? yes, he sewed them on himself... made the whole thing acutally... too bad we don't have pics of his legs... green tights and elf booties

[Shana34]

Thanks everyone for the well wishes. I'm just hoping I have a little longer with him, but I don't like seeing him uncomfortable/in pain.

Carolyn that is too funny! He's a good looking guy...I'm sure even more so when he's not green! LOL

So who likes my new avatar? Can you tell I'm excited? I don't care if I'm going alone, but I will be there with bells on at the first showing! :D

[carolyn d]

Wow Carolyn that's cool. I'm thinking that paint looks like it took forever.I thnk it was sprayed on !

[Christine]

LOL on the costume and scary new avi, Shana.

I spent most of the evening being a good mom. For some reason I had to help 3 out of 4 kids w/ homework today and there was a LOT. Most of the time, they do it on their own w/o a problem but today they all needed help. Plus I actually made a dinner w/ more than one item. Amazing, huh? :D

[carolyn d]

Shana.. that is a pretty terrifying avatar.. are you feeling particularly powerful today. or just getting in the NEW MOON mood ?

[stitchmich]

what?!!! Don't u know I am the only one allowed to tease about secrets in this thread?

hehehe... apparently not :rolleyes:

all those leave were sewed to a pair of boxer shorts !

great costume! He's cute... even green!:D

Thanks everyone for the well wishes. I'm just hoping I have a little longer with him, but I don't like seeing him uncomfortable/in pain.

Carolyn that is too funny! He's a good looking guy...I'm sure even more so when he's not green! LOL

So who likes my new avatar? Can you tell I'm excited? I don't care if I'm going alone, but I will be there with bells on at the first showing! :D

what day does it open, Shana?

LOL on the costume and scary new avi, Shana.

I spent most of the evening being a good mom. For some reason I had to help 3 out of 4 kids w/ homework today and there was a LOT. Most of the time, they do it on their own w/o a problem but today they all needed help. Plus I actually made a dinner w/ more than one item. Amazing, huh? :D

Don't you spend every evening being a good mom? :love3: DS occasionally asks me for help with a math problem, but lately I look at it say "huh?" then he figures it out himself :rofl: I was always good at math and yet my 12 yo has surpassed my math skills. :p

[GrandmaCrys]

Oh, how fun! You just can't get enough of those GKs! :yippee::yippee::yippee:

(Doing my jumping jacks - DSP style! :lol:)

Those are the best jumpking jacks. No wear and tear on your knees! :D :yippee: :yippee: :yippee: :yippee:

I have good news! My kid hasn't been bullied for 4 entire school days now, 5 if we count today (she sent a text saying so far, so good)!! I guess it seems that I won't have to kill anyone after all.... LOL :-)

Christine, I hope things pick up for your SIL and for your DSP income as well!

Ohhh the tablet.... I *love love love* my tablet! I don't know how people live without one! I don't put mine right in front of me though like so many others have said they do. I have mine at the right of my keyboard, with my keyboard in front of me (slanted). I use my tablet with my right hand and my keyboard with my left for short cuts and what not.

I hope you have a great visit with the kiddies Crys!

That's sort of the way I have my tablet set up. But I'm still struggling. I do keep remembering, though, how *foreign* the mouse first felt...so...........I have an inkling that things could get better! :D

Hooray for no bullying! :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

:yes: :yes: I know we'll have a great visit; it's been 5 weeks since we seen those two; 6 weeks since we've seen the other 4 and probably Thanksgiving before we see them. :( :(

Lisa I'm so sorry your week isn't any better this time around.

Crys, YAY for the grands!

Rene I'm glad your foot is better. Gotta love that numbing spray! I wish they had that when I had to have it done! LOL

Laura I'm so glad your DD isn't having problems so far.

So my great-uncle isn't doing too well again. He's home, but deteriorating fast. I don't think he has a lot longer. I'm hoping I can get down to Wilkes-Barre soon because I want to do an album for him of his old newspaper articles from his pro days like I did for his brother. I wish I had done it sooner, but I had to leave school right around the time I did the first one. I don't think he has much longer.

I'll keep him in my prayers, Shana. :pray: :pray: :pray: :pray: :pray: :pray:

Yep on lots of things and it even seems to have an ability to learn cuz now it capitalizes Crys for me.
Shana I hope u can get ur album done before he passes. Hugs!

That's because I'm special! :love3: :love3: :love3:

This is just a hoot ! My older son Tim aka the Jolly Green Giant on Halloween..

http://photos-h.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs077.snc3/14447_167736491777_674041777_2896686_6779663_n.jpg (http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=2896687&id=674041777)

One of the best Halloween costumes I've ever seen; must keep bumping! :lol: :lol:

LOL on the costume and scary new avi, Shana.

I spent most of the evening being a good mom. For some reason I had to help 3 out of 4 kids w/ homework today and there was a LOT. Most of the time, they do it on their own w/o a problem but today they all needed help. Plus I actually made a dinner w/ more than one item. Amazing, huh? :D

And this would be the reason you were unavailable to help Crys, with a capital C, with her homework? :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :cry: :cry: :cry: Oh well, I guess the kids do trump addled old women! :annoyed: :annoyed:

[sands_healy]

Been collecting quotes over a few days so beware ;)

And now for your daily dose of doggie humor brought to you by.....me:

http://ihasahotdog.files.wordpress.com/2009/03/cute-puppy-pictures-really-hotdog.jpg

Love this cutie pie!!!

How about trying to stike a deal with her. Something like *If you can wear it, you can keep it. If not, some other gorgeous little girl will get to wear it and she will think of you and your generosity every times she puts it on.* Try appealing to her charitable side. With toys, if she can't give them up, insist that she play with them for ½ an hour each day, until she gets to bored, she willingly give it up, again trying to appeal to her charitable side. So and so will SO enjoy playing with this because of you...etc...etc...

Thanks for the advice Crys. We chatted about this, this morning on the way to school and she agreed to allow the small clothes to go to other people, as long as she got the chance to say goodbye to them ;).



I just got back from the orthopedist....my Achilles tendon is healing but I will have to wear the big black boot for another month. Unfortunately the medical place I was sent to gave me the wrong boot...should have been up to my knee ... not short ... but since it's healing we'll stick with this boot for now.I was hoping to start walking again but that will have to wait.

Glad its healing Suv!

I'm taking her to the doctor to see what she has since she says it's hard to breath and her throat hurts. I'm pretty sure we'll be walking out of there with "it's just a cold" since she's my drama queen and makes a big deal out of everything, but since Ethan was sick I want to really make sure it's nothing!

Also I've been working out medical bills all morning. I was pretty upset when I got off the phone with the life flight place. I can make a small payment this month and next and then pay it off in January. I called to see if I could do that and they said that there is a 90 day payment plan and so that would be like $620 (that's not small) for the next 3 months. Or I can just wait until January and pay it all because that would be before the 90 days to go to collections! I was upset because what about the people who can't even do this? And if it were earlier in the year, I couldn't do it! I can get the money before it goes to collections but what about people who really have no options. She hardly gave me any others and I'm sure there is, but couldn't they work with ya a little more? That's my vent for the day!

How is your daughter today Heather? And on the Life Flight, does your medical insurance not cover that?

Chilly is not the worst part! Many years ago, I lived in a cabin that had electricity, but no running water. The owner worked on the slope and was gone for a month at a time and didn't want to come back to frozen/broken pipes all the time. Any way, on my answering machine I joked that if I didn't answer I was probably just stuck in the outhouse waiting for the moose to go away! Well, needless to say, I changed it rather fast after I really did get stuck by a moose. And it got changed again after I got stuck for 3 hours waiting for the bear to leave! (Neither one was in winter, thankfully, but still...)

:shocked::yikes::rofl:

I am afraid if the economy for her and/or my DSP income doesn't pick up (which I know is also due to the economy) I may have to go back to my real job more than 2 hours a week. :cry:

:(:(:(:cry:

Good morning girls!!! What is everyone up to today? I have been at the podiatrist for 3 hours this morning! Just now got home. I had both of my ingrown toenails cut out since I could tell they were gonna get bad again. Decided to just go ahead and get it over with so they would look normal before spring. I was so nervous about the numbing shots because everyone has said how painful they are, but no pain!!! He sprayed them with this cold spray and then took about 30 minutes to put the numbing med in. He said he has learned how, where and how fast to put the med in so that it doesn't hurt and it didn't! He said most doctors just don't have the knowledge or want to take the time. So now I just have to keep my feet up today and take some advil and tylenol and all is good. Yay!!! :yippee::yippee: He put that medicine on there so that they won't grow back.

Wow, that really sounds ouch! Hope now that the injections have worn off they are still ok!

Well, guys, you are not going to believe this, but last week hasn't stopped! It's so bad all I can do is laugh!

:( Gees surely it has to come to an end soon!:pray:

This is just a hoot ! My older son Tim aka the Jolly Green Giant on Halloween..

http://photos-h.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs077.snc3/14447_167736491777_674041777_2896686_6779663_n.jpg (http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=2896687&id=674041777)

:rofl::rofl: Fantastic costume. What foresight to even think of it!

And this would be the reason you were unavailable to help Crys, with a capital C, with her homework? :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :cry: :cry: :cry: Oh well, I guess the kids do trump addled old women! :annoyed: :annoyed:

I'd help you..... but I don't have a tablet :rofl::rofl::rofl:

[Shana34]

Shana.. that is a pretty terrifying avatar.. are you feeling particularly powerful today. or just getting in the NEW MOON mood ?

I think it may be a bit of both! LOL





what day does it open, Shana?





November 20th! 2 weeks from Friday. 16 days away....Okay I don't have the hours figured out yet, but I'll get back to you on that one. :D LOL

[sands_healy]

Oh I meant to say.... Good job on getting your LO selected for a QC Mich :tup:

[stitchmich]

I think it may be a bit of both! LOL

November 20th! 2 weeks from Friday. 16 days away....Okay I don't have the hours figured out yet, but I'll get back to you on that one. :D LOL


hmmm... you wouldn't be excited about it would you?:rolleyes::D


Oh I meant to say.... Good job on getting your LO selected for a QC Mich :tup:

Thanks, Sandy! I'm pretty excited about it. :yippee:

[ReneT]

yes, he sewed them on himself... made the whole thing acutally... too bad we don't have pics of his legs... green tights and elf booties

Impressive! I bet that took some time sewing on all those leaves!

So who likes my new avatar? Can you tell I'm excited? I don't care if I'm going alone, but I will be there with bells on at the first showing! :D

Love the avi!!! I can't wait either!

LOL on the costume and scary new avi, Shana.

I spent most of the evening being a good mom. For some reason I had to help 3 out of 4 kids w/ homework today and there was a LOT. Most of the time, they do it on their own w/o a problem but today they all needed help. Plus I actually made a dinner w/ more than one item. Amazing, huh? :D

Super mom, super designer, super instructor, multitasker, exerciser extraordinaire!

Wow, that really sounds ouch! Hope now that the injections have worn off they are still ok!

So far so good. I had a bit of a problem getting comfortable last night since I'm a stomach sleeper, but other than that, no big deal. I'm having to walk on the outside edges of my feet. I'm guessing that's why he didn't really want to do both feet at the same time, but I convinced him to just go ahead and get it over with. :D I think it really helped that I sat in the recliner all day yesterday and kept them elevated. I could tell right away that they were going to hurt if I sat at the desk.

[ReneT]

hmmm... you wouldn't be excited about it would you?:rolleyes::D




Thanks, Sandy! I'm pretty excited about it. :yippee:

I'm going to work on mine today! :yahoo:

[ReneT]

And here's your dachshund funny for today:

http://ihasahotdog.files.wordpress.com/2009/10/funny-dog-pictures-suspect-adopted.jpg

[Shana34]

hmmm... you wouldn't be excited about it would you?:rolleyes::D




Thanks, Sandy! I'm pretty excited about it. :yippee:

LOL Not at all! And yes, congrats on the QC selection! :D

[sands_healy]

And here's your dachshund funny for today:

http://ihasahotdog.files.wordpress.com/2009/10/funny-dog-pictures-suspect-adopted.jpg

:rofl::rofl::rofl: OMG, I found this very funny! Thanks Rene! I take it you're a Dachsie girl!

[suvgal]

This is just a hoot ! My older son Tim aka the Jolly Green Giant on Halloween..

http://photos-h.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs077.snc3/14447_167736491777_674041777_2896686_6779663_n.jpg (http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=2896687&id=674041777)

Just love this costume. Very creative and to think he sewed the leaves. Wish we could see the booties

[ReneT]

:rofl::rofl::rofl: OMG, I found this very funny! Thanks Rene! I take it you're a Dachsie girl!

Yes, I love them. I have 2. You can never frown for very long when you have a dachshund. They are just too funny.

[addicted]

Thanks everyone for the well wishes. I'm just hoping I have a little longer with him, but I don't like seeing him uncomfortable/in pain.

Carolyn that is too funny! He's a good looking guy...I'm sure even more so when he's not green! LOL

So who likes my new avatar? Can you tell I'm excited? I don't care if I'm going alone, but I will be there with bells on at the first showing! :D
Love it Shana!


How is your daughter today Heather? And on the Life Flight, does your medical insurance not cover that?
She just has a cold as I thought. I still have to get after her to cover her mouth though. Why is that so hard for kids? We have been using the hand sanitizer more now, so hopefully Ethan stays good.

Yes insurance has picked up the huge portion of it, but I still have to come up with almost $2000 so not just pocket change!!

Oh I meant to say.... Good job on getting your LO selected for a QC Mich :tup:
I agree, I need to do this challenge.

And here's your dachshund funny for today:

http://ihasahotdog.files.wordpress.com/2009/10/funny-dog-pictures-suspect-adopted.jpg
:rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl: This is hilarious!

[idtwinmom]

Let's see:
Shana - love the avi! If we lived closer I'd go with you! Of course, with our budget I may have to wait until it hits the $3 movie house. They are playing Harry Potter right now if that tells you how long I would have to wait.

Rene - love that joke! :rofl:

Chris - gee, sounds like my day every day! Helping with "homework" is now my full time job! :lol:

Carolyn - that is the most fabulous costume! :rofl: I can't believe he sewed it himself, but then again, you did teach your children to be independent!

Sands - do you know when your camera will be back? Will it make it in time for your vacation?

[Shana34]

I just got awesome news! My cousin who lives in Japan just had a baby!!! He's coming in this summer for my sister and his brother's wedding and I can't wait to see his older daughter (who is getting HUGE) and the little one!

[stitchmich]

Barbara, it took me a minute to figure out what your avi is. Ouch. Hope it heals quickly and you can get a happier avi.

Rene, you crack me up with your doggie humor. too funny. Also, I like your "location".

Shana, great news. How long has he been in Japan?

[stitchmich]

pssst... look at my name. whaddya think? :D

[Shana34]

He's been in Japan for about 10-15 years now. He teaches English there. His wife is Japanese and it is so cool to learn about the culture when we do get to see them.

LOVE the name! :D

[idtwinmom]

Shana - that's great news! But I have a question. You called him your cousin, but his brother is marrying your sister?

Stitch - looks great GF!

[Shana34]

Shana - that's great news! But I have a question. You called him your cousin, but his brother is marrying your sister?

Stitch - looks great GF!


He's my cousin. LOL His brother is marrying a different girl, just my sister's wedding and his are a week apart so all the family from out of town can make it to both in one trip since they were planning them both this year. :D Sorry to confuse LOL

[carolyn d]

Ohhhhhhhhhh Barbara ! I sooooooooo recognize that boot ! I have several here in varying sizes ... for either foot... my FAVORITE one though, comes to my knee and looks like a pirate boot on a rocker ! I wore that sucker for 6 weeks after ligament reconstruction surgery. Hope your tendon is feeling better.. and don't overdo !!! slow and steady is definitely the way to go...

[carolyn d]

Shana.. sounds so exciting ! Two weddings, new babies, growing nieces....

[idtwinmom]

Ah, well - that makes sense!

OK, I have jumped off the edge and entered a LO in the Penscrappers contest! I have it uploaded here so you can go look. If you want to vote for me, just PM me and I will send you the link! I don't think that's against forum rules as it's done with all Nicole's kits and Margie is one of the experts at that site.

Chris - if they do another contest I will gladly use your kits too! But the rules were that we had to use Nicole's.

Create Your World
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/data/518/thumbs/CreateWorld.jpg (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=340407&ppuser=90601)

[carolyn d]

Michelle.. love the name.. I am stil nameless and will probably remain so for some time .... it's just not high on my list of things to do right now... sleep is !

[idtwinmom]

Oh, I'm sure I can come up with a name for you Carol!

[carolyn d]

Ah, well - that makes sense!

OK, I have jumped off the edge and entered a LO in the Penscrappers contest! I have it uploaded here so you can go look. If you want to vote for me, just PM me and I will send you the link! I don't think that's against forum rules as it's done with all Nicole's kits and Margie is one of the experts at that site.

Chris - if they do another contest I will gladly use your kits too! But the rules were that we had to use Nicole's.

Create Your World
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/data/518/thumbs/CreateWorld.jpg (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=340407&ppuser=90601)I VOTED. I VOTED !!! ( JUMPS up and down madly in her seat ! )

[idtwinmom]

Oh, I'm sure I can come up with a name for you Carol!

[carolyn d]

Oh, I'm sure I can come up with a name for you Carol!NOW i'm frightened ! lol... how about just COOL BEANS.

[idtwinmom]

I VOTED. I VOTED !!! ( JUMPS up and down madly in her seat ! )

cool beans!

Hey did you know it's hard to type with a 3 yr old in your lap?

[idtwinmom]

NOW i'm frightened ! lol... how about just COOL BEANS.

Gee and when you read my post that follows yours but was written at the same time...
:rofl::rofl::rofl:

How bout: The 1st Mentor in your pocket, so cool beans!

[Shana34]

I say Photographer Extraordinaire! :D

[carolyn d]

Let's see:
Shana - love the avi! If we lived closer I'd go with you! Of course, with our budget I may have to wait until it hits the $3 movie house. They are playing Harry Potter right now if that tells you how long I would have to wait.IF IT'S THE MOST RECENT ONE save your money.. it's not even worth the $3.00... A real stinker !

Rene - love that joke! :rofl:

Chris - gee, sounds like my day every day! Helping with "homework" is now my full time job! :lol:a pair of 'GOOD moms"

Carolyn - that is the most fabulous costume! :rofl: I can't believe he sewed it himself, but then again, you did teach your children to be independent!I was hesitiant about posting it as there is quite a bit of man-flesh present... but that green kinda makes you look past it.. Didn't want anyone to damage the keyboards while spitting fluids ! lol

Sands - do you know when your camera will be back? Will it make it in time for your vacation?

By any chance, did they give you some type of shipping receipt proving they not only sent it, but containing a tracking number??? That might be handy to have just in case !

[idtwinmom]

By any chance, did they give you some type of shipping receipt proving they not only sent it, but containing a tracking number??? That might be handy to have just in case !

:rofl::rofl::rofl:
Got to win it first!

[carolyn d]

cool beans!

Hey did you know it's hard to type with a 3 yr old in your lap?
probably as difficult as with a cat siting on the keyboard trying to swiipe a piece of chicken off your plate ! OFF dang animal !

[idtwinmom]

OK, I really am going to try and get my homework done. I've had so much trouble with the videos for the tablet class I'm starting to thing my run of bad luck may not be over yet! But it's no excuse for not doing the work. It's too dark to do my photography homework. I had thought of taking kids to the playground to see if I could get some DOF shots, but I think we are going to have snow instead!

[carolyn d]

:rofl::rofl::rofl:
Got to win it first!

argggggggghhhhhhhhhhhh... that was for Sandy... the place where she left her camera told her they shipped it out for repair at their expense... and I was wondering if they gave her a shipping invoice detailing ship to locations and tracking number. If they were selling gray market items without them being labeled as such, it makes me wonder exactly how honest they are ! And having printed documentation for ANYTHING involving an expensive item is worth having.. The camera serial number should be on there as well... and that is a highly NECESSARY piece of information needed to identify the camera !

[carolyn d]

OK, I really am going to try and get my homework done. I've had so much trouble with the videos for the tablet class I'm starting to thing my run of bad luck may not be over yet! But it's no excuse for not doing the work. It's too dark to do my photography homework. I had thought of taking kids to the playground to see if I could get some DOF shots, but I think we are going to have snow instead!
eeeeeerrrrrrrrrrrrrrkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkk.. SNOW !!!????? i can't bear the thought.. what do you need to do for DOF homework.. I thought you did that the other week .

[idtwinmom]

eeeeeerrrrrrrrrrrrrrkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkk.. SNOW !!!????? i can't bear the thought.. what do you need to do for DOF homework.. I thought you did that the other week .

Well, I kind of did, but I was ahead of myself. All he wanted us to see was the "density" of the shots stayed the same. Now we are supposed to look more for the DOF!

How about DOF Queen for a name!

[carolyn d]

Well, I kind of did, but I was ahead of myself. All he wanted us to see was the "density" of the shots stayed the same. Now we are supposed to look more for the DOF!

How about DOF Queen for a name!The way this week is going, 'DOH"
would be more appropriate...

Density??? referring more to the sharpness of the subject and the different renderings in the background ?

You can get different DOF indoors, but it might be more difficult due to the flash UNLESS you can prevent your flash from firing....

He should let you fly ahead if you've really already done this !

[idtwinmom]

The way this week is going, 'DOH"
would be more appropriate...

Density??? referring more to the sharpness of the subject and the different renderings in the background ?

You can get different DOF indoors, but it might be more difficult due to the flash UNLESS you can prevent your flash from firing....

He should let you fly ahead if you've really already done this !

Density - that each shot, even though taken at different fstops/shutter speeds, still contained the same amount of light density.

I'm putting the outdoor restriction on this because I don't have the kind of space to get the DOF with kids in the pics. Since this is where I really want to see how much DOF I can work into the pic with this camera, I'm taking it to the great outdoors.

And as for our weather, I will welcome snow as it should be accompanied by higher temps. It's been bitter cold for almost a week with temps into the teens and high winds! It's just been since late yesterday that the clouds started coming in. With as dark as it was at 3:30 this afternoon, I'm betting we finally get the snow they've been talking about.

[ReneT]

Yay Shana for getting to see your cousin and the new baby and sibling!!!!

Stich love the name!!! Very creative!!!!!

I'm beginning to wonder if I need a tablet. You guys scare me with all the talk.:rofl:

[carolyn d]

Density - that each shot, even though taken at different fstops/shutter speeds, still contained the same amount of light density.ok, i gotcha now !!!! I had just never heard it expressed that way... symantics are tricky !

I'm putting the outdoor restriction on this because I don't have the kind of space to get the DOF with kids in the pics. Since this is where I really want to see how much DOF I can work into the pic with this camera, I'm taking it to the great outdoors. makes sense
And as for our weather, I will welcome snow as it should be accompanied by higher temps. It's been bitter cold for almost a week with temps into the teens and high winds! It's just been since late yesterday that the clouds started coming in. With as dark as it was at 3:30 this afternoon, I'm betting we finally get the snow they've been talking about.ahhh so actually the snow is an improvement.. same way here sometimes... it seems a bit warmer when it snows. Rain and high winds are awful !

[Shana34]

Yay Shana for getting to see your cousin and the new baby and sibling!!!!

Stich love the name!!! Very creative!!!!!

I'm beginning to wonder if I need a tablet. You guys scare me with all the talk.:rofl:

I wonder if I need a tablet too. :rofl:

[idtwinmom]

ahhh so actually the snow is an improvement.. same way here sometimes... it seems a bit warmer when it snows. Rain and high winds are awful !

The hard part has been it's been so sunny and gorgeous you just weren't prepared for it to be that darned cold! You would walk outside and it would literally take your breath away!

[Christine]

pssst... look at my name. whaddya think? :D

LOL love it!

Trying to get caught up, we got the h1n1 vaccine in today, so if you don't see me much for the next couple of weeks you will know why :D

[Christine]

Ah, well - that makes sense!

OK, I have jumped off the edge and entered a LO in the Penscrappers contest! I have it uploaded here so you can go look. If you want to vote for me, just PM me and I will send you the link! I don't think that's against forum rules as it's done with all Nicole's kits and Margie is one of the experts at that site.

Chris - if they do another contest I will gladly use your kits too! But the rules were that we had to use Nicole's.

Create Your World
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/data/518/thumbs/CreateWorld.jpg (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=340407&ppuser=90601)

ok I won't sniff too much then :D When is that due, I was thinking of doing a page too, but ugg probably won't have time now :(

[ReneT]

LOL love it!

Trying to get caught up, we got the h1n1 vaccine in today, so if you don't see me much for the next couple of weeks you will know why :D

:cry::cry::cry::cry:

[Christine]

now i'm frightened ! Lol... How about just cool beans.

perfect!

[sands_healy]

Yes, I love them. I have 2. You can never frown for very long when you have a dachshund. They are just too funny.

I think they're really cute. My favourite though are Goldens. I used to show (Breed, Obedience and Carting), and work them in the field. My prize dog became the South African Carting Champion in 2003, and unfortunately we had to put him down 6 weeks later with Bone Marrow Cancer.

DH says, that if we can find a Dachsie here, then we can have a dog again. I've been avoiding having a big dog here since its not very dog friendly.


Sands - do you know when your camera will be back? Will it make it in time for your vacation?

I've avoided posting anymore news about my camera, as i thought the news was getting a bit boring now :), but :no::no: No date yet.... hoping by the 18th, but things work very differently in this place... so I'm not holding my breath! I will, however, be jumping up and down from the 18th onwards till I have it in my grubby hands.


pssst... look at my name. whaddya think? :D

Love it! Very creative and original!

By any chance, did they give you some type of shipping receipt proving they not only sent it, but containing a tracking number??? That might be handy to have just in case !

:yikes::shocked::yikes: No!!! Apparently the camera was personally delivered though.

argggggggghhhhhhhhhhhh... that was for Sandy... the place where she left her camera told her they shipped it out for repair at their expense... and I was wondering if they gave her a shipping invoice detailing ship to locations and tracking number. If they were selling gray market items without them being labeled as such, it makes me wonder exactly how honest they are ! And having printed documentation for ANYTHING involving an expensive item is worth having.. The camera serial number should be on there as well... and that is a highly NECESSARY piece of information needed to identify the camera !

The dealer that I bought the camera from is in Dubai (2.5 hours drive from us in the opposite direction to Muscat, also 2.5 hours drive from us). The service centre I took the camera too is a legitimate Canon Dealer here in Oman. The Dealer in Dubai, has contacted the Canon Service Centre in Dubai, where the camera is right now, and the last I heard, the parts had been ordered. The camera wasn't shipped there using a regular courier service but was personally delivered by one of the Canon Muscat Service Centre.

From my understanding, the Dealer that I bought the camera from is liaising with the Canon Service Centre in Dubai with regards to repairs costs etc. And the camera will either be shipped direct back to me, or back to the Canon Service Centre in Muscat for me to collect. I'll give them until Tuesday 10th to contact me. I must say the dealer is being really good about keeping me informed, so I'm feeling comfortable at the moment.

LOL love it!

Trying to get caught up, we got the h1n1 vaccine in today, so if you don't see me much for the next couple of weeks you will know why :D

:think::think::think: Ok, acting really dense here..... why????

[suvgal]

My new camera arrived and now it's time to read the manual ..... as I've always used automatic .....hopefully I can understand what they are talking about

[sands_healy]

My new camera arrived and now it's time to read the manual ..... as I've always used automatic .....hopefully I can understand what they are talking about

Oh!!! So exciting.... what did you get?

[suvgal]

Canon Rebel T1i .... I wanted to be able to use the video feature when the grand kids are around and not have to pull out the camcorder. I had that feature on my Olympus SP570UZ and at time it came in handy.

[ReneT]

I think they're really cute. My favourite though are Goldens. I used to show (Breed, Obedience and Carting), and work them in the field. My prize dog became the South African Carting Champion in 2003, and unfortunately we had to put him down 6 weeks later with Bone Marrow Cancer.

DH says, that if we can find a Dachsie here, then we can have a dog again. I've been avoiding having a big dog here since its not very dog friendly.


Oh that's sad about your dog. What is carting? I've never heard of that.

I have a short haired and a wire haired. My next one will be a long haired like the one's in that last joke I posted. I think they are so gorgeous. But I won't be getting any more until something happens to the ones I have, which hopefully won't be for years. 2 is plenty, especially since we are out of town so much. If Drew's not here we have to board them and that's always a pain.

[ReneT]

Canon Rebel T1i .... I wanted to be able to use the video feature when the grand kids are around and not have to pull out the camcorder. I had that feature on my Olympus SP570UZ and at time it came in handy.

Yay!!! How exciting!!!!! :yippee::yippee::yippee:

[sands_healy]

Canon Rebel T1i .... I wanted to be able to use the video feature when the grand kids are around and not have to pull out the camcorder. I had that feature on my Olympus SP570UZ and at time it came in handy.

Ah ok :).... I use the 560UZ for my dive shots!

[GrandmaCrys]

Good morning, everyone! I got nothing much new! Suv, hope your camera manual is *sinking in*. Mine makes me flip from this page to that and back again so many times, I either get distracted or infuriated! :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

I haven't even started my *formal* Tablet lessons, but last night I did drag all pictures, BGs and elements into my lo with the pen! And played Scrabble with it this morning. :D Do any of those things count? Seems like I spend a lot of time setting it down, typing and picking it back up! :(

[GrandmaCrys]

Sands, I think Chris was referring to all the heresay about the vaccine causing the flu. (But she'll have to confirm for sure.)

[ReneT]

Sands, I think Chris was referring to all the heresay about the vaccine causing the flu. (But she'll have to confirm for sure.)

Oh I thought she meant she would be having to work a lot to administer the vaccines at the pharmacy.

[ReneT]

Sands I'm not coming to visit you if you can see big rats out your window! :rofl::rofl:

[GrandmaCrys]

Rene, I re-read her post and I'm sure you're right! :o And that's probably exactly where she is now! (I read *vaccinations*, whereas she actually wrote *vaccines in*. Blame it on old eyes! lol)

[ReneT]

I'm waiting impatiently Shana!!!! :yippee:

[Shana34]

Hey guys! I made some Team Edward and Jacob flair! Rene had the idea so I went ahead with it! Hope you guys like them! :D

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/data/6680/teamedward.pnghttp://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/data/6680/teamedward2.png

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/data/6680/teamjacob.pnghttp://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/data/6680/teamjacob2.png

[carolyn d]

My new camera arrived and now it's time to read the manual ..... as I've always used automatic .....hopefully I can understand what they are talking aboutAnd at the beginning with a new camera, Automatic is good as you get used to the new feel of it. Working in either Aperture or Shutter priority will allow you to set the aperture/shutter and the camera will adjust itself for a correct exposure. In Manual, you will set both using the in camera light meter ( which is that little thingie you see in the viewfinder +......0........-)Using the presets ( portrait, action, night shots, landscape etc) the camera will select the aperture, shutter, iso etc based on the availabel light reading. ( The camera will take the light reading the minute you depress the shutter button half way down.)

Don't stress about learning everything at once.. it's impossible... get comfortable with one thing at a time and work from there. As you USE the camera, and SEE the results, you will find your questions popping up !

The camera manuals are basically to show you WHERE to find the different controls but not necessarily how to USE them ! For that you would be better off searching for a book/web article/online site that explains the USAGE to satisfy your questions !

Welcome to the learning curve !!!

[ReneT]

Rene, I re-read her post and I'm sure you're right! :o And that's probably exactly where she is now! (I read *vaccinations*, whereas she actually wrote *vaccines in*. Blame it on old eyes! lol)

I know what you mean. I can't read anything without my glasses these days. I had good vision till I turned 40, and it's been getting worse since then! Gary's is too, he just won't admit it yet. :lol: He hasn't given in and gotten glasses yet, but I have bi-focal glasses and sunglasses.

[ReneT]

Hey guys! I made some Team Edward and Jacob flair! Rene had the idea so I went ahead with it! Hope you guys like them! :D

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/data/6680/teamedward.pnghttp://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/data/6680/teamedward2.png

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/data/6680/teamjacob.pnghttp://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/data/6680/teamjacob2.png

Great job Shana! You rock. Off to get mine now!

[sands_healy]

Rene, I re-read her post and I'm sure you're right! :o And that's probably exactly where she is now! (I read *vaccinations*, whereas she actually wrote *vaccines in*. Blame it on old eyes! lol)

Oh I also read it to mean that her and her family actually had the vaccinations. :think:

[Shana34]

Great job Shana! You rock. Off to get mine now!

I'm in a flair making mood now! LOL Any other requests? I think I want to make one of the volturi! LOL

[sands_healy]

Sands I'm not coming to visit you if you can see big rats out your window! :rofl::rofl:

Oh don't worry Rene..... the huge Camel Spiders keep them at bay!

[carolyn d]

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[COLOR="Navy"][B]I've avoided posting anymore news about my camera, as i thought the news was getting a bit boring now :), but :no::no: No date yet.... hoping by the 18th, but things work very differently in this place... so I'm not holding my breath! I will, however, be jumping up and down from the 18th onwards till I have it in my grubby hands.


:yikes::shocked::yikes: No!!! Apparently the camera was personally delivered though.



The dealer that I bought the camera from is in Dubai (2.5 hours drive from us in the opposite direction to Muscat, also 2.5 hours drive from us). The service centre I took the camera too is a legitimate Canon Dealer here in Oman. The Dealer in Dubai, has contacted the Canon Service Centre in Dubai, where the camera is right now, and the last I heard, the parts had been ordered. The camera wasn't shipped there using a regular courier service but was personally delivered by one of the Canon Muscat Service Centre.

From my understanding, the Dealer that I bought the camera from is liaising with the Canon Service Centre in Dubai with regards to repairs costs etc. And the camera will either be shipped direct back to me, or back to the Canon Service Centre in Muscat for me to collect. I'll give them until Tuesday 10th to contact me. I must say the dealer is being really good about keeping me informed, so I'm feeling comfortable at the moment.



:think::think::think: Ok, acting really dense here..... why????I was just "looking" out for you Sands.... I'm glad everything is going well so far and that you know where your toy is ! Hopefully, it will be back in your hot little hands in no time !

[ReneT]

OK Carolyn, now I'm going to ask a really dumb question, but I need to know the answer. :lol: When I meter the camera, it has those dots - one dot surrounded by all those other dots. How do I know what I'm focusing on if there is more than one dot?

[ReneT]

Oh don't worry Rene..... the huge Camel Spiders keep them at bay!

Camel spiders? Ummmmmm.....still not coming to visit. :rofl:

http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll118/mofo_X360/Posters/CamelSpiderPoster.jpg

[ReneT]

Oops, sorry that's so big.

[ReneT]

I'm in a flair making mood now! LOL Any other requests? I think I want to make one of the volturi! LOL

Oh I need a Johnny flair!!!!

[carolyn d]

OK Carolyn, now I'm going to ask a really dumb question, but I need to know the answer. :lol: When I meter the camera, it has those dots - one dot surrounded by all those other dots. How do I know what I'm focusing on if there is more than one dot?I typically only use one focal point so it's the only one that appears. when I have it set for more than one, the focal points the camera selects will ALL appear.. the camera will always focus on the area of greatest contrast when using multiple points. ( my camera has up to 51 focal points available and that is just CRAZY! I ususally only use them when shooting action shots with the camera set to burst shooting. ) If your camera works in a similar fashion to mine, then the camera is focusing on EACH of those spots ! perhaps it is set for facial recognition...

I wish I could look through your viewfinder and then I could tell you exactly!

[Shana34]

Oh I need a Johnny flair!!!!

On it! :D

[ReneT]

I typically only use one focal point so it's the only one that appears. when I have it set for more than one, the focal points the camera selects will ALL appear.. the camera will always focus on the area of greatest contrast when using multiple points. ( my camera has up to 51 focal points available and that is just CRAZY! I ususally only use them when shooting action shots with the camera set to burst shooting. )

I wish I could look through your viewfinder and then I could tell you exactly!

So you mean I need to put it on spot metering?

[carolyn d]

On it! :Dyou are too funny !

[ReneT]

On it! :D

:tup::tup::yippee::yippee::yahoo::yahoo:

[carolyn d]

[QUOTE=ReneT;767908]Camel spiders? Ummmmmm.....still not coming to visit. :rofl:

http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll118/mofo_X360/Posters/CamelSpiderPoster.jpg[/QUOTE I had heard these were BIG spiders, but until now I didn't realize JUST HOW BIG !!! ( nice having the legs to give a sense of size ! ) Man, these are woppers ! Are they very common... like you see them all over the place or are they more likely found in less habitated areas ?

[Shana34]

Oh I need a Johnny flair!!!!

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/../gallery/data/6680/thumbs/johnny.png (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/../gallery/showphoto.php?photo=340502)
johnny (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/../gallery/showphoto.php?photo=340502)

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/../gallery/data/6680/thumbs/volturi.png (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/../gallery/showphoto.php?photo=340503)
volturi (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/../gallery/showphoto.php?photo=340503)

[ReneT]

I would pass out if I ever saw a spider that big. Then he would probably eat me while I was incapacitated! I just about died yesterday when I found a dead baby mouse in the garage! I had to wait for Drew to come home so he could take him to the dumpster.

[Christine]

Oh I thought she meant she would be having to work a lot to administer the vaccines at the pharmacy.

yes ding ding ding! We have a winner :D

[poohbear77]

I actually have time to post this morning for a bit! Sorry I haven't been around much lately. My life seems to be more hectic now than ever before. Ironically, I quit work to take better care of myself and my family and have more time for myself, yet I now seem to have less time for myself!

We now have three dogs! Mac is still trying to adjust to having to more females in the house. Dan finally got his Corgi a couple of weeks ago and that's been the biggest source of my busy schedule lately. I've forgotten what it's like to have a puppy around! She seems like she has to be watched every second of the day (yeah, I am the one taking care of her....go figure!). I barely have enough time to focus on Mac's service dog training anymore! About the only thing I do for myself lately is the photography class that Lisa and I are taking. We have two more classes to go and I have learned more than I ever thought was possible for me to learn about photography! Funny thing is that I I know I still have a ton to learn! Hey, at least I understand about getting proper exposure and white balance now!

So after talking to Lisa last night I realized I needed to get my priorities back in order so I don't keep getting more overwhelmed and stressed. I told Dan after 5 p.m. I am going to let him take over doggie duty (which he kinda already does) but I am going to devote that time to DSP again! I'm also going to structure my day much better so that I can properly train both Mac and Sophie (Cassie is all Dan's responsibility!) and also divide my time between them and also doing my rescue work. We no longer foster since we have a full house, but I have taken over foster coordinating which is what takes up a good chunk of my time!

Thanks Lisa for helping me with remembering what's most important....me! Well, at least to putting back into perspective that if I don't take care of myself and make sure I am happy then everyone/dog suffers around me. Here's to hoping I don't go nuts this winter!

[Shana34]

Rene I made another for us! LOL

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/../gallery/data/6680/thumbs/breakingdawn.png (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/../gallery/showphoto.php?photo=340505)
breakingdawn (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/../gallery/showphoto.php?photo=340505)

[ReneT]

yes ding ding ding! We have a winner :D

Is there a prize? :D

[carolyn d]

So you mean I need to put it on spot metering?

The metering and the focus points actually work together...and you should be able to set each separately as well. When you depress the shutter button half way down to autofocus, the camera will take a meter reading at the same time ..

If you have the meter set to spot metering, the camera will meter the light from the point of focus only !
if the camera is set to matrix ( NIKON term, not sure of the CANON term) the camera will meter the light with the heaviest weight given to the area surrounding the focal point.

If the camera is set to dynamic (NIKON term, again not sure what CANON uses) then the camera will meter the light throughout the ENTIRE frame.

I only use spot metering when there is a huge light contrast between my subject and the light.. ( taking picture of backlit person)

I use matrix most often....

[ReneT]

Rene I made another for us! LOL

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/../gallery/data/6680/thumbs/breakingdawn.png (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/../gallery/showphoto.php?photo=340505)
breakingdawn (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/../gallery/showphoto.php?photo=340505)

Now I'm gonna have to redo my whole flair card! :D

[Shana34]

Now I'm gonna have to redo my whole flair card! :D

LOL I do too...but for now I'm just adding them in my siggy. :D

[ReneT]

The metering and the focus points actually work together... When you depress the shutter button half way down to autofocus, the camera will take a meter reading at the same time ..

If you have the meter set to spot metering, the camera will meter the light from the point of focus only !
if the camera is set to matrix ( NIKON term, not sure of the CANON term) the camera will meter the light with the heaviest weight given to the area surrounding the focal point.

If the camera is set to dynamic (NIKON term, again not sure what CANON uses) then the camera will meter the light throughout the ENTIRE frame.

I only use spot metering when there is a huge light contrast between my subject and the light.. ( taking picture of backlit person)

I use matrix most often....

I have evaluative, partial, spot and center metering. The center metering says it is weighted in the center and then averaged for the entire scene. Evaluative says the camera sets the esposure to fit the scene.

[sands_healy]

Oh that's sad about your dog. What is carting? I've never heard of that.

I have a short haired and a wire haired. My next one will be a long haired like the one's in that last joke I posted. I think they are so gorgeous. But I won't be getting any more until something happens to the ones I have, which hopefully won't be for years. 2 is plenty, especially since we are out of town so much. If Drew's not here we have to board them and that's always a pain.

Carting (of which I'm an official Judge for ... where's the swollen chest smiley :D) is when the dog pulls a two wheeled card around an obstacle course. In the Lower Classes they are allowed to use any verbal comment with the dog on a leash, as long as they don't use the same word twice. For the more Senior classes, the dog is off leash and has no verbal commands or hand commands unless there is a change of direction. So the dog needs to heel at your side and walk through the course without any direction.

The Championship that my dog won had a few criteria which had to be met. One of which was that he already had to be a Carting Champion, i.e. having come first with a minimum of 95% under 5 Judges, to enter ;).

When I used to train my dogs while DD was still little, she used to sit in the cart while the dogs pulled her and I trained.

Here's a pic of her which featured in a South African magazine :)

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/data/4149/SJH_Carting.jpg

Yeah if we get a Dachsie, it will have to be a short haired one. DH suffers from hayfever, and battled while I had my Goldens.

Hey guys! I made some Team Edward and Jacob flair! Rene had the idea so I went ahead with it! Hope you guys like them! :D

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/data/6680/teamedward.pnghttp://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/data/6680/teamedward2.png

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/data/6680/teamjacob.pnghttp://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/data/6680/teamjacob2.png

I'm definitely an Edward Team..... but unfortunately every time I want to add something to my siggy.... it gives me an error message.

I was just "looking" out for you Sands.... I'm glad everything is going well so far and that you know where your toy is ! Hopefully, it will be back in your hot little hands in no time !

Thanks I really appreciate it Carolyn.... and I have to admit... I really didn't think about asking for a tracking number.

Camel spiders? Ummmmmm.....still not coming to visit. :rofl:


That's why we've got the camels to keep the Camel Spiders at bay. :rofl::rofl:
In the 4 years I've been here I've only ever seen 2 of those, and they weren't that colour they were black ;).

[ReneT]

Caro, wherever I put that center dot then, is where the focus will be?

[ReneT]

Carting (of which I'm an official Judge for ... where's the swollen chest smiley :D) is when the dog pulls a two wheeled card around an obstacle course. In the Lower Classes they are allowed to use any verbal comment with the dog on a leash, as long as they don't use the same word twice. For the more Senior classes, the dog is off leash and has no verbal commands or hand commands unless there is a change of direction. So the dog needs to heel at your side and walk through the course without any direction.

The Championship that my dog won had a few criteria which had to be met. One of which was that he already had to be a Carting Champion, i.e. having come first with a minimum of 95% under 5 Judges, to enter ;).

When I used to train my dogs while DD was still little, she used to sit in the cart while the dogs pulled her and I trained.

Here's a pic of her which featured in a South African magazine :)

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/data/4149/SJH_Carting.jpg

Yeah if we get a Dachsie, it will have to be a short haired one. DH suffers from hayfever, and battled while I had my Goldens.



I'm definitely an Edward Team..... but unfortunately every time I want to add something to my siggy.... it gives me an error message.



Thanks I really appreciate it Carolyn.... and I have to admit... I really didn't think about asking for a tracking number.



That's why we've got the camels to keep the Camel Spiders at bay. :rofl::rofl:
In the 4 years I've been here I've only ever seen 2 of those, and they weren't that colour they were black ;).

Wow, that's really interesting about the carting, and a very cute pic of your DD and dog too!

Do camels really eat camel spiders? Were the black ones you saw as big as the ones in the photo?

[sands_healy]

Camel spiders? Ummmmmm.....still not coming to visit. :rofl:

I had heard these were BIG spiders, but until now I didn't realize JUST HOW BIG !!! ( nice having the legs to give a sense of size ! ) Man, these are woppers ! Are they very common... like you see them all over the place or are they more likely found in less habitated areas ?

The one I saw, was running around in between guests feet at a friends house while we were there barbecuing! It was the size of a fist. I had an argument with one of the French Dudes there about whether it was a spider or an insect! It was VERY FAST. He very sarcastically said to me, a rule of thumb is.... insects have 6 legs and spiders 8 :rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes:. They eventually trapped it in a glass to settle the argument between us. And lo and behold it was a spider.... a camel spider! See.... Camel Spiders run on 6 legs holding their other two legs up in the air like antennae. He never did speak to me the rest of the night.

This friends house was right next door to a farm, so I'm guessing it came from the farm area. A few nights later, while driving through the farmland to get to our house (a short cut ;)) I saw one in the road in the headlights.

[carolyn d]

Caro, wherever I put that center dot then, is where the focus will be?
yup... and you should be able to move that focus point by means of the rocker switch.. and that is where the basis of the light metering will come from as well as the focus !

[ReneT]

yup... and you should be able to move that focus point by means of the rocker switch.. and that is where the basis of the light metering will come from...

The rocker switch? Where would that be?

[sands_healy]

Wow, that's really interesting about the carting, and a very cute pic of your DD and dog too!

Do camels really eat camel spiders? Were the black ones you saw as big as the ones in the photo?

Not much is known about the camel spider, but if you google some more there are some stats on it. No they don't eat the camels ;).

Here is what Snopes has to say about them, since that exact pic was circulated during the Iraqi war.

http://www.snopes.com/photos/bugs/camelspider.asp

[sands_healy]

OH... and I was just kidding about the camels eating the camel spiders :rofl:, and no I don't really see rats right out my window, but like any other place, yes we have rats. We are more likely to see the goats and sheep running like stray cats around outside than a rat or camel spider ;)

[carolyn d]

The rocker switch? Where would that be?
Generally on the back of the camera , next to the LCD is a fairly large round "button" , the sides of which move up/down/left/right... (mine is to the right of the LCD.. and I think yours is the same...) THAT button is the rocker switch... YOU PROBABLY USE IT TO SCROLL THROUGH THE IMAGES YOU'VE TAKEN..

When focusing, you can move the focus points by means of that button so the point moves up/down/left/right... give it a try and see what happens.

[Shana34]

Man all this spider talk is giving me the heebie jeebies! LOL I can't imagine seeing those in real life...I'd be cowered in a corner. Snakes make me even worse! LOL

[ReneT]

Not much is known about the camel spider, but if you google some more there are some stats on it. No they don't eat the camels ;).

Here is what Snopes has to say about them, since that exact pic was circulated during the Iraqi war.

http://www.snopes.com/photos/bugs/camelspider.asp

That was interesting. It was good that it pointed out to look at the spider in relation to the sleeve so now it doesn't look as big as the man's leg! Nevertheless, I still don't want to see one. :lol:

[carolyn d]

ok.. back to work... Renee' let me know if you can move the points ! I'll be back after 6pm EST.If for any reason it won't move, then check and see if you are in auto.. then try it in Av or Tv.

[ReneT]

OH... and I was just kidding about the camels eating the camel spiders :rofl:, and no I don't really see rats right out my window, but like any other place, yes we have rats. We are more likely to see the goats and sheep running like stray cats around outside than a rat or camel spider ;)

I've only seen one rat in my life. It was outside Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum in Dallas. We just have mice, enormous jack rabbits and tumbleweeds the size of children here. LOL

[sands_healy]

That was interesting. It was good that it pointed out to look at the spider in relation to the sleeve so now it doesn't look as big as the man's leg! Nevertheless, I still don't want to see one. :lol:

Yeah like I said, the two that I saw weren't "as big as a dinner plates" but they were a fair size. Still not my favourite, and would you have know it that I suffer from Arachnophobia! But I believe in knowing my enemy ;)

[ReneT]

Generally on the back of the camera , next to the LCD is a fairly large round "button" , the sides of which move up/down/left/right... (mine is to the right of the LCD.. and I think yours is the same...) THAT button is the rocker switch... YOU PROBABLY USE IT TO SCROLL THROUGH THE IMAGES YOU'VE TAKEN..

When focusing, you can move the focus points by means of that button so the point moves up/down/left/right... give it a try and see what happens.

OK I tried it and nothing happened. When I press the focus button 1/2 way, the red light is still in the middle of the metering grid thingie.

[ReneT]

ok.. back to work... Renee' let me know if you can move the points ! I'll be back after 6pm EST.If for any reason it won't move, then check and see if you are in auto.. then try it in Av or Tv.

Nope, doesn't work in any mode.

[sands_healy]

I've only seen one rat in my life. It was outside Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum in Dallas. We just have mice, enormous jack rabbits and tumbleweeds the size of children here. LOL

About 2.5 years ago, we went back home for a visit. I used to have a Hyundai Terracan for a car, with material upholstery. We were gone for 3 weeks. When we got back a rat (about kitten size) had moved into my car! It chewed the upholstery, seat belts, cables etc! I think it did this cos the kids had over time spilt juice, chips etc in the car and it thought it was food. The worst thing was, that it stayed in the car, even when I was using it! So we eventually set a glue trap for it to capture it.

Since I have my new car, I don't allow any food in my car.... only water ;) and on our last trip back home we didn't have any squatters at all.

[ReneT]

Yeah like I said, the two that I saw weren't "as big as a dinner plates" but they were a fair size. Still not my favourite, and would you have know it that I suffer from Arachnophobia! But I believe in knowing my enemy ;)

I'm not as afraid of spiders as some other things like frogs. Usually if I see a big spider at the house, I will just put a bowl over the top of him until someone gets home to get rid of it, but mostly because I can't deal with the whole squishing it in your hand with a kleenex thing. That grosses me out. :D

[ReneT]

About 2.5 years ago, we went back home for a visit. I used to have a Hyundai Terracan for a car, with material upholstery. We were gone for 3 weeks. When we got back a rat (about kitten size) had moved into my car! It chewed the upholstery, seat belts, cables etc! I think it did this cos the kids had over time spilt juice, chips etc in the car and it thought it was food. The worst thing was, that it stayed in the car, even when I was using it! So we eventually set a glue trap for it to capture it.

Since I have my new car, I don't allow any food in my car.... only water ;) and on our last trip back home we didn't have any squatters at all.

Oh my gosh!!! I think I'll stay in the states. :rofl:

[stitchmich]

yikes! I'll never catch up in this thread! Not sure I want to catch up on spiders and rats. :eek: Oh man, that picture is giving me the willies. Rene, post a cute doggie picture please, or better yet, Johnny. :D Gotta get the spider off my mind.

I need to get to work. I left early this morning to go to the grocery store, make deliveries and get a haircut. No so sure about the haircut. I finally decided to get it cut short but it did NOT turn out like I was hoping. Oh well, it's just hair. It'll grow back. :lol: I have to bake pies and a cake this afternoon. Our church has a BBQ twice a year and tomorrow is the big day. I'll be serving. We serve about 4000 plates and it's the best BBQ. Then on Saturday we're working at the NC State game. It's homecoming so it should be a busy one. Then on Sunday I am going to be LAZY!

[stitchmich]

About 2.5 years ago, we went back home for a visit. I used to have a Hyundai Terracan for a car, with material upholstery. We were gone for 3 weeks. When we got back a rat (about kitten size) had moved into my car! It chewed the upholstery, seat belts, cables etc! I think it did this cos the kids had over time spilt juice, chips etc in the car and it thought it was food. The worst thing was, that it stayed in the car, even when I was using it! So we eventually set a glue trap for it to capture it.

Since I have my new car, I don't allow any food in my car.... only water ;) and on our last trip back home we didn't have any squatters at all.

Okay, stop it! you're creeping me out!!:eek:

[sands_healy]

I'm not as afraid of spiders as some other things like frogs. Usually if I see a big spider at the house, I will just put a bowl over the top of him until someone gets home to get rid of it, but mostly because I can't deal with the whole squishing it in your hand with a kleenex thing. That grosses me out. :D

You would NOT get me anywhere near it. Once when I was still a single babe, I woke up in the middle of the night (back in South Africa) to find what they call a rain spider on the ceiling above me! I screamed so loud, but it was only me in the cottage. It was like 2am or something, I ran to the cottage next door to me to wake them up for them to come and get rid of it :rofl:

[sands_healy]

Okay, stop it! you're creeping me out!!:eek:

Sorry, I'll stop now :rofl::rofl::rofl: Looks like its bed time for me anyways!

[PQ]

About 2.5 years ago, we went back home for a visit. I used to have a Hyundai Terracan for a car, with material upholstery. We were gone for 3 weeks. When we got back a rat (about kitten size) had moved into my car! It chewed the upholstery, seat belts, cables etc! I think it did this cos the kids had over time spilt juice, chips etc in the car and it thought it was food. The worst thing was, that it stayed in the car, even when I was using it! So we eventually set a glue trap for it to capture it.

Since I have my new car, I don't allow any food in my car.... only water ;) and on our last trip back home we didn't have any squatters at all.

That is one of the WORST stories I have ever heard and I am totally freaking out! I would not have gotten in that car for all the tea in China! You are now officially one of the bravest people I know.

[ReneT]

It's a two-fer!

http://ihasahotdog.files.wordpress.com/2009/02/cute-puppy-pictures-non-conformist.jpghttp://woodenspears.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/johnny-depp-hat.jpg

[ReneT]

yikes! I'll never catch up in this thread! Not sure I want to catch up on spiders and rats. :eek: Oh man, that picture is giving me the willies. Rene, post a cute doggie picture please, or better yet, Johnny. :D Gotta get the spider off my mind.

I need to get to work. I left early this morning to go to the grocery store, make deliveries and get a haircut. No so sure about the haircut. I finally decided to get it cut short but it did NOT turn out like I was hoping. Oh well, it's just hair. It'll grow back. :lol: I have to bake pies and a cake this afternoon. Our church has a BBQ twice a year and tomorrow is the big day. I'll be serving. We serve about 4000 plates and it's the best BBQ. Then on Saturday we're working at the NC State game. It's homecoming so it should be a busy one. Then on Sunday I am going to be LAZY!

Sounds like a busy couple of days! Wow, that's a lot of BBQ!

You would NOT get me anywhere near it. Once when I was still a single babe, I woke up in the middle of the night (back in South Africa) to find what they call a rain spider on the ceiling above me! I screamed so loud, but it was only me in the cottage. It was like 2am or something, I ran to the cottage next door to me to wake them up for them to come and get rid of it :rofl:

:rofl::rofl:

[addicted]

I can't catch up on all that! You chatty ladies. :) I was eating my nice lunch and saw a pic of a HUGE leggy spider and I HATE spiders, lunch wasn't so good anymore! :no:

I can't seem to catch up on life. My sister who was getting married back in September is now getting married next weekend (2 weeks to get it all done) because she is pregnant. So I have been getting the invites fixed up for the 3rd time, taking her bridals today :help::help::help: and trying to keep up with my kids schedules.

I also wonder if since Ethan being in the hospital and now not being able to get out and go on with life as normal, cause I can't take him out, I wonder if I'm a bit depressed!?! I just want to get on with life as usual, but I can't. :cry: I keep telling myself I'm being selfish and I have to keep Ethan good, but it's so hard! I scrapped a page yesterday with Chris's new kit, but I didn't do it justice so it's just sitting on my hard drive. :rofl: I might just have to start over.

I hope you all have a good day and wish me luck on her pics, I'm totally freaking out!

[ReneT]

I can't catch up on all that! You chatty ladies. :) I was eating my nice lunch and saw a pic of a HUGE leggy spider and I HATE spiders, lunch wasn't so good anymore! :no:

I can't seem to catch up on life. My sister who was getting married back in September is now getting married next weekend (2 weeks to get it all done) because she is pregnant. So I have been getting the invites fixed up for the 3rd time, taking her bridals today :help::help::help: and trying to keep up with my kids schedules.

I also wonder if since Ethan being in the hospital and now not being able to get out and go on with life as normal, cause I can't take him out, I wonder if I'm a bit depressed!?! I just want to get on with life as usual, but I can't. :cry: I keep telling myself I'm being selfish and I have to keep Ethan good, but it's so hard! I scrapped a page yesterday with Chris's new kit, but I didn't do it justice so it's just sitting on my hard drive. :rofl: I might just have to start over.

I hope you all have a good day and wish me luck on her pics, I'm totally freaking out!

Good luck with those photos Heather! I'm sure that you are a bit depressed. You've been through soooooooooo much! Plus not being able to get out makes people depressed to. Did the doctor tell you how long before Ethan can get out? After flu season? Hang in there girl. We're all rooting and praying for you!

[stitchmich]

It's a two-fer!

http://ihasahotdog.files.wordpress.com/2009/02/cute-puppy-pictures-non-conformist.jpghttp://woodenspears.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/johnny-depp-hat.jpg

I didn't mean to run you off Sandy, but WOW, this is much better!!:lol::rofl::lol::rofl:

[stitchmich]

I can't catch up on all that! You chatty ladies. :) I was eating my nice lunch and saw a pic of a HUGE leggy spider and I HATE spiders, lunch wasn't so good anymore! :no:

I can't seem to catch up on life. My sister who was getting married back in September is now getting married next weekend (2 weeks to get it all done) because she is pregnant. So I have been getting the invites fixed up for the 3rd time, taking her bridals today :help::help::help: and trying to keep up with my kids schedules.

I also wonder if since Ethan being in the hospital and now not being able to get out and go on with life as normal, cause I can't take him out, I wonder if I'm a bit depressed!?! I just want to get on with life as usual, but I can't. :cry: I keep telling myself I'm being selfish and I have to keep Ethan good, but it's so hard! I scrapped a page yesterday with Chris's new kit, but I didn't do it justice so it's just sitting on my hard drive. :rofl: I might just have to start over.

I hope you all have a good day and wish me luck on her pics, I'm totally freaking out!

I would think that you probably would be depressed after what you've been through. Give it time. You'll feel better soon. :hug: Good luck on the bridal pics. I'm sure you'll do great. And that LO is probably great too.

[idtwinmom]

ok I won't sniff too much then :D When is that due, I was thinking of doing a page too, but ugg probably won't have time now :(

Not until November 30th! So you might have time! (But geez, couldn't you just vote for mine? I mean, if I win I'm sharing the prize and that would make someone besides me very happy!)

[idtwinmom]

My new camera arrived and now it's time to read the manual ..... as I've always used automatic .....hopefully I can understand what they are talking about

WooHoo! I tell you, Bryan Petersen's books really help more than the manual. Once you figure out what kind of shot you want, then you go to the camera only to make those adjustments!

[idtwinmom]

Hey guys! I made some Team Edward and Jacob flair! Rene had the idea so I went ahead with it! Hope you guys like them! :D

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/data/6680/teamedward.pnghttp://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/data/6680/teamedward2.png

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/data/6680/teamjacob.pnghttp://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/data/6680/teamjacob2.png

How cool! Only problem, I'm like Bella and can't really pick one over the other! Of course, she does, but I don't have to! :lol::lol::lol:

[idtwinmom]

I know what you mean. I can't read anything without my glasses these days. I had good vision till I turned 40, and it's been getting worse since then! Gary's is too, he just won't admit it yet. :lol: He hasn't given in and gotten glasses yet, but I have bi-focal glasses and sunglasses.

I was lucky and it didn't really start getting bad until after the boys. And even then, it wasn't until about a year ago (maybe a little longer) that I really had to wear my bifocals all the time. But now, I can't function without them!

[idtwinmom]

Oh don't worry Rene..... the huge Camel Spiders keep them at bay!

Like that makes anyone feel better! :lol:

[idtwinmom]

The metering and the focus points actually work together...and you should be able to set each separately as well. When you depress the shutter button half way down to autofocus, the camera will take a meter reading at the same time ..

If you have the meter set to spot metering, the camera will meter the light from the point of focus only !
if the camera is set to matrix ( NIKON term, not sure of the CANON term) the camera will meter the light with the heaviest weight given to the area surrounding the focal point.

If the camera is set to dynamic (NIKON term, again not sure what CANON uses) then the camera will meter the light throughout the ENTIRE frame.

I only use spot metering when there is a huge light contrast between my subject and the light.. ( taking picture of backlit person)

I use matrix most often....

At least on the Canon P&S it's referred to as Evaluative = it takes account of everything in the viewfinder and adjusts based on the "average", Center weighted = it eliminates anything on the outer fringe and assumes that the focal points are in the middle then applies the same algorithms, or Spot Metering = takes the reading based on where you point the spot/dot that you see while metering. This is for your light metering not focus! I'm still learning what the autofocus does and how to get it focused where I want. (Marco promised to teach us to override the camera on the autofocus so that what we wanted is the in focus item, not what the camera assumes we want!)

See - I am learning in this class! :lol::lol::lol:

[ReneT]

At least on the Canon P&S it's referred to as Evaluative = it takes account of everything in the viewfinder and adjusts based on the "average", Center weighted = it eliminates anything on the outer fringe and assumes that the focal points are in the middle then applies the same algorithms, or Spot Metering = takes the reading based on where you point the spot/dot that you see while metering. This is for your light metering not focus! I'm still learning what the autofocus does and how to get it focused where I want. (Marco promised to teach us to override the camera on the autofocus so that what we wanted is the in focus item, not what the camera assumes we want!)

See - I am learning in this class! :lol::lol::lol:

Then I guess I've had it on the right thing because I've had it on evaluative. Now I just need to figure out how to move the focus thingie.

[idtwinmom]

I'm not as afraid of spiders as some other things like frogs. Usually if I see a big spider at the house, I will just put a bowl over the top of him until someone gets home to get rid of it, but mostly because I can't deal with the whole squishing it in your hand with a kleenex thing. That grosses me out. :D

I just get out the vacuum! Kills um dead, don't have to touch them and I can reach almost any corner! I say almost, because there is a cathedral ceiling in part of the bedroom that you have to have a ladder to reach. Even the best of chairs would not make me tall enough!

[carolyn d]

OK I tried it and nothing happened. When I press the focus button 1/2 way, the red light is still in the middle of the metering grid thingie.hmmmmmmmmmmmmm... ok what exact camera model do you have??? I'm gonna find the online manual and see if there is something I'm missing specific to your camera.....

[idtwinmom]

Then I guess I've had it on the right thing because I've had it on evaluative. Now I just need to figure out how to move the focus thingie.

Which camera do you have? Do you know how to change from one type of focus to another in your menu, or can you do it on the fly?

[carolyn d]

hmmmmmmmmmmmmm... ok what exact camera model do you have??? I'm gonna find the online manual and see if there is something I'm missing specific to your camera.....Check your manual under CHANGING THE AF POINT... I found it in the manual for the rebel 400D.. so I know it can be done on the rebel series... It does seem to be a bit different than mine.....

[carolyn d]

Which camera do you have? Do you know how to change from one type of focus to another in your menu, or can you do it on the fly?please remember there is a difference between selecting the METERING method and SELECTING THE FOCUS POINT !!! Some cameras will allow you to change either on the fly while some make you go through menus ! Ususally selecting the focus point is on the fly tho..

Once you have chosen the method you want the camera to meter the light wth, and you have selected the focus point according to where you are olacing your subject within the frame , the camera will meter the light when you depress the shutter release button half way....

Depressing the shutter release button will not only focus the image, but meter the light at the same time !

[idtwinmom]

please remember there is a difference between selecting the METERING method and SELECTING THE FOCUS POINT !!! Some cameras will allow you to change either on the fly while some make you go through menus ! Ususally selecting the focus point is on the fly tho..

Once you have chosen the method you want the camera to meter the light wth, and you have selected the focus point according to where you are olacing your subject within the frame , the camera will meter the light when you depress the shutter release button half way....

Depressing the shutter release button will not only focus the image, but meter the light at the same time !

Right! You really have to use the menu for both on mine, but the focus is much deeper in the menu than the metering. That's why I asked about her model too! I was thinking since it's an SLR that it wouldn't be buried so deep.

[carolyn d]

I just get out the vacuum! Kills um dead, don't have to touch them and I can reach almost any corner! I say almost, because there is a cathedral ceiling in part of the bedroom that you have to have a ladder to reach. Even the best of chairs would not make me tall enough!According to the manual I'm reading online, selecting the focus point can be done on the fly by use of 2 buttons.... but the manual I'm looking at is the rebel 400D... but I would think that it would be similar if not the same for other models within the rebel series...

And it is different from either of my cameras... mine was merely a matter of tapping the rocker switch......

[ReneT]

hmmmmmmmmmmmmm... ok what exact camera model do you have??? I'm gonna find the online manual and see if there is something I'm missing specific to your camera.....

Canon EOS Rebel XSI

[ReneT]

OK I found it in the manual, now trying to figure it out.

[ReneT]

OH Yay I figured it out. I have to put the AF button and then change the point with the main dial.

[carolyn d]

OK I found it in the manual, now trying to figure it out.HAHAHA ! I WAS JUST COMING TO TELL YOU TO LOOK ON PAGE 61 OF THE MANUAL. .. but you are already there...

And you were worried that this was a "stupid question." ... see what you've gotten yourself into??? Just one more step into learning the capabilities of your camera and how to make it work FOR you!!

[carolyn d]

OH Yay I figured it out. I have to put the AF button and then change the point with the main dial.
WOOOO HOOOOOOOOOOOO... easy peasy lemon squeezy !

[ReneT]

HAHAHA ! I WAS JUST COMING TO TELL YOU TO LOOK ON PAGE 61 OF THE MANUAL. .. but you are already there...

And you were worried that this was a "stupid question." ... see what you've gotten yourself into??? Just one more step into learning the capabilities of your camera and how to make it work FOR you!!

I think the problem is that I don't use it enough to remember what to do from time to time, KWIM? I need to start taking more photos so that I can remember the different buttons and menus.

[ReneT]

Thanks guys for your help!!! I'm going to take photos this weekend I think.

[carolyn d]

I think the problem is that I don't use it enough to remember what to do from time to time, KWIM? I need to start taking more photos so that I can remember the different buttons and menus.yoiu hit the nail on the head ! The more the camera is in your hands, the more you will remember from one time to the next AND THE MORE QUESTIONS YOU'LL HAVE !

Every time I have the camera in hand, the more I learn... Sometimes i have an idea of how I want the image to look and then I need to figure out how to make the camera get there ! the more you play, the more you learn and pretty soon you will not need to "think" each step through.. your fingers will just "Know" what to do !

[idtwinmom]

I would be happy if I could figure out how I want the picture to look before I have to take the picture! :lol:

Of course, I now have Kristie asking me how to do this weeks homework! I was supposed to go help her tonight, but she is now getting sick! Don't need to be exposed to that! (almost hope we get another postponement on the class if there are going to be sickies in the room!)

Now I have to go unload my camera and see if I got DOF on any of my shots from this morning! You would be so proud, I worked totally on manual today! (except focus of course, which I totally suck at in manual and always will :lol:)

[Shana34]

Wow! It's a chatty day here in the Gundi Gab! :D I love it!

Heather, I'm so sorry you're feeling down. Good luck with the pictures. Hopefully once all the wedding stuff is out of the way you'll have time to just get everything back in order. After all you've been through, you deserve some good times!

Lisa, I'll have to make a Bella flair for you! I'll do that after dinner tonight! :D

So I've entered the penscrappers contest! I've been working on the layout for a while with the darn block, then today it just came to me. Gotta love when that happens! :D

[ReneT]

yoiu hit the nail on the head ! The more the camera is in your hands, the more you will remember from one time to the next AND THE MORE QUESTIONS YOU'LL HAVE !

Every time I have the camera in hand, the more I learn... Sometimes i have an idea of how I want the image to look and then I need to figure out how to make the camera get there ! the more you play, the more you learn and pretty soon you will not need to "think" each step through.. your fingers will just "Know" what to do !

If I could step away from the computer for awhile, I could take more photos. :rofl::rofl::rofl: But I am FOR SURE taking some this weekend.

[carolyn d]

I would be happy if I could figure out how I want the picture to look before I have to take the picture! :lol:that will happen sooner than you think.. as you look at something, you already know or have an idea in your mind if you want a shallow or a deeper depth of field...it's just a matter of RECOGNIZING that you already know ! ( another clear as mud comment)

Of course, I now have Kristie asking me how to do this weeks homework! I was supposed to go help her tonight, but she is now getting sick! Don't need to be exposed to that! (almost hope we get another postponement on the class if there are going to be sickies in the room!)

Now I have to go unload my camera and see if I got DOF on any of my shots from this morning! You would be so proud, I worked totally on manual today! (except focus of course, which I totally suck at in manual and always will :lol:)think of maual focus as something to use if you are going macro or close up... My eyes are not great either and find that the camera will focus faster and better than I will EXCEPT on macro/closeup stuff... but doing either macro/closeup, the subject is stationary giving me all the time in the world to dither ! And because I'm tripod mounted, I don't need to worry about camera shake so I'm pretty hands free.

[carolyn d]

I can't catch up on all that! You chatty ladies. :) I was eating my nice lunch and saw a pic of a HUGE leggy spider and I HATE spiders, lunch wasn't so good anymore! :no:be thankful the spider was only a pic and not something crawling along the floor !

I can't seem to catch up on life. My sister who was getting married back in September is now getting married next weekend (2 weeks to get it all done) because she is pregnant. So I have been getting the invites fixed up for the 3rd time, taking her bridals today :help::help::help: and trying to keep up with my kids schedules. it will all work out ! Take the pics, deal with kids and then do the invites after kids are in bed... If you need any help post processing any of the pics, send them to me and I'll do it for you... just drop the ones you want touched up into a zip file and send them to me via YOUSENDIT.. a free service by the way...send to mamamolar@cox.net.. and I'll have them back to you within 24 hours...( that is called delegating duties ! LOL)

I also wonder if since Ethan being in the hospital and now not being able to get out and go on with life as normal, cause I can't take him out, I wonder if I'm a bit depressed!?! Oh yeah... being housebound and still totally anxiety ridden over Ethan??? I just want to get on with life as usual, but I can't. :cry: I keep telling myself I'm being selfish and I have to keep Ethan good, but it's so hard! I scrapped a page yesterday with Chris's new kit, but I didn't do it justice so it's just sitting on my hard drive. :rofl: I might just have to start over. and save that for later as well...

I hope you all have a good day and wish me luck on her pics, I'm totally freaking out!You will do fine on the pics... and things WILL sort themselves out.. but a wedding is a fun event so it will be something to look forward to !

[idtwinmom]

think of maual focus as something to use if you are going macro or close up... My eyes are not great either and find that the camera will focus faster and better than I will EXCEPT on macro/closeup stuff... but doing either macro/closeup, the subject is stationary giving me all the time in the world to dither ! And because I'm tripod mounted, I don't need to worry about camera shake so I'm pretty hands free.

I'm afraid with my eyesight I never can manual focus! It's not an actual dead spot, but it's close! The only way I see "clearly" is with one eye and you know how "clear" that is! (NOT!)

[Shana34]

Lisa, I made you a team Switzerland flair! LOL

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/../gallery/data/6680/thumbs/teamswitzerland.png (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/../gallery/showphoto.php?photo=340544)
teamswitzerland (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/../gallery/showphoto.php?photo=340544)

[ReneT]

Lisa, I made you a team Switzerland flair! LOL

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/../gallery/data/6680/thumbs/teamswitzerland.png (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/../gallery/showphoto.php?photo=340544)
teamswitzerland (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/../gallery/showphoto.php?photo=340544)

That's funny!!!!!

[idtwinmom]

Lisa, I made you a team Switzerland flair! LOL

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/../gallery/data/6680/thumbs/teamswitzerland.png (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/../gallery/showphoto.php?photo=340544)
teamswitzerland (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/../gallery/showphoto.php?photo=340544)

:applause::applause::applause::applause::applause:

[carolyn d]

ok Gundlets... should i decide on my new name, ... how the HECK do you change it???? Step by step instructions for the technically handicapped please.

[idtwinmom]

Off to get you the link! Hold tight!

[carolyn d]

Off to get you the link! Hold tight!hold what tight?? butt cheeks??? crossed fingers??? my place in the chair?? :rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl:I'm squeezing everything I own, baby ! ARGH ! The infamous "link"... similar for me to read as camera instruction manuals are to others ! OMG... I didn't even know where to FIND "the link".. how bad is that ?

[idtwinmom]

Easy Peasy, do this:
to get your custom title, please email Debi@dsplace.com with "Custom User Title" in the subject line.

[idtwinmom]

ARGH ! The infamous "link"... similar for me to read as camera instruction manuals are to others ! OMG... I didn't even know where to FIND "the link".. how bad is that ?

I think even you can follow the directions I just posted! :lol:

[carolyn d]

I think even you can follow the directions I just posted! :lol:
OH YEAH !! THESE ARE GOOD directions ! :rofl::rofl::yahoo::yahoo::yahoo:THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU...

[idtwinmom]

Now, if you want help picking a name, there is a link for that, but I closed it without copying! I figured you were getting all the help you wanted right here with your friends!

[carolyn d]

Now, if you want help picking a name, there is a link for that, but I closed it without copying! I figured you were getting all the help you wanted right here with your friends!so true, so true... I have taken the plunge and sent an email ...... we'll see how it goes ! it's sassy... but not crass... enlightened but witty... :rofl::rofl::rofl:

[idtwinmom]

I can't wait to see!

[carolyn d]

I can't wait to see!I'm not telling anyone but you that I made the attempt.. and my intimate circle of Gundlets that is... ROTFPIMP

[stitchmich]

I think the problem is that I don't use it enough to remember what to do from time to time, KWIM? I need to start taking more photos so that I can remember the different buttons and menus.

It's like that with anything new you try to learn. It will get easier and more natural the more you do it.

I would be happy if I could figure out how I want the picture to look before I have to take the picture! :lol:

Of course, I now have Kristie asking me how to do this weeks homework! I was supposed to go help her tonight, but she is now getting sick! Don't need to be exposed to that! (almost hope we get another postponement on the class if there are going to be sickies in the room!)

Now I have to go unload my camera and see if I got DOF on any of my shots from this morning! You would be so proud, I worked totally on manual today! (except focus of course, which I totally suck at in manual and always will :lol:)

That's awesome! I start on manual sometimes, but I rarely stick with it for very long. :rolleyes: Sorry to hear, Kristie's getting sick. Hugs, Kristie, get well soon.

Lisa, I made you a team Switzerland flair! LOL

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/../gallery/data/6680/thumbs/teamswitzerland.png (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/../gallery/showphoto.php?photo=340544)
teamswitzerland (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/../gallery/showphoto.php?photo=340544)

I don't get it :confused: Switzerland?

so true, so true... I have taken the plunge and sent an email ...... we'll see how it goes ! it's sassy... but not crass... enlightened but witty... :rofl::rofl::rofl:

woohoo!! sassy, enlightened, witty... sounds just right :D

[idtwinmom]

I don't get it :confused: Switzerland?

She made The Jacob vs Edward flairs and I said I couldn't choose! So, Switzerland! Always the neutral party! :lol::lol::lol:

[carolyn d]

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woohoo!! sassy, enlightened, witty... sounds just right :DAnd might you be thinking there is an awful lot of sarcasm in what I've written there??? haha

[carolyn d]

I should be finishing the post work from an engagement shoot and I would just rather play here instead ! (sigh)

[stitchmich]

She made The Jacob vs Edward flairs and I said I couldn't choose! So, Switzerland! Always the neutral party! :lol::lol::lol:

Oh, duh! I get it now. :lol:

And might you be thinking there is an awful lot of sarcasm in what I've written there??? haha


Hey, Cool beans, carolyn!!

[ReneT]

Awesome name Caro!!!!! Very witty!!!

It took me a bit to figure out the ROTFPIMP!!! Then I got it and almost did P I M P.
(Had to type that all separate because one time I got censored for typing a 3 letter word) :rofl::rofl:

[Shana34]

Awesome name Caro!!!!! Very witty!!!

It took me a bit to figure out the ROTFPIMP!!! Then I got it and almost did P I M P.
(Had to type that all separate because one time I got censored for typing a 3 letter word) :rofl::rofl:

I just got that. LOL Wow. Now I'm ROTFPIMP too!

[carolyn d]

Awesome name Caro!!!!! Very witty!!!

It took me a bit to figure out the ROTFPIMP!!! Then I got it and almost did P I M P.
(Had to type that all separate because one time I got censored for typing a 3 letter word) :rofl::rofl:

Oh, duh! I get it now. :lol:





Hey, Cool beans, carolyn!!

glad you liked it... was the only thing I could come up with under personal pressure ! haha... I figured that eventually I 'd be hearing rumors of an uprising to get me off my duff to get a name...

[ReneT]

glad you liked it... was the only thing I could come up with under personal pressure ! haha... I figured that eventually I 'd be hearing rumors of an uprising to get me off my duff to get a name...

:rofl::rofl::rofl:

[carolyn d]

:rofl::rofl::rofl:it was a good way to squash any uprising while you guys were ROTFLPIYP's.. ( rolling on the floor P I Your P's..

[carolyn d]

He Said To Me!

He said to me . . . I don't know why you wear a bra; you've got nothing to put in it.
I said to him . . . You wear pants don't you?

He said to me . . ..... Shall we try swapping positions tonight?
I said: That's a good idea - you stand by the stove & sink while I sit on the sofa and do nothing but fart.

He said to me.. ... What have you been doing with all the grocery money I gave you?
I said to him . ..... Turn sideways and look in the mirror!

He said to me. ..... Why don't women blink during foreplay?
I said to him .. . They don't have time

He said to me. . How many men does it take to change a roll of toilet paper?
I said to him .. . I don't know; it has never happened.

He said to me. . Why is it difficult to find men who are sensitive, caring and good-looking?
I said to him . . . They already have boyfriends.


He said to me.... Why are married women heavier than single women?
I said to him . . . Single women come home, see what's in the fridge and go to bed. Married women come home, see what's in bed and go to the fridge.

[Shana34]

He Said To Me!

He said to me . . . I don't know why you wear a bra; you've got nothing to put in it.
I said to him . . . You wear pants don't you?

He said to me . . ..... Shall we try swapping positions tonight?
I said: That's a good idea - you stand by the stove & sink while I sit on the sofa and do nothing but fart.

He said to me.. ... What have you been doing with all the grocery money I gave you?
I said to him . ..... Turn sideways and look in the mirror!

He said to me. ..... Why don't women blink during foreplay?
I said to him .. . They don't have time

He said to me. . How many men does it take to change a roll of toilet paper?
I said to him .. . I don't know; it has never happened.

He said to me. . Why is it difficult to find men who are sensitive, caring and good-looking?
I said to him . . . They already have boyfriends.


He said to me.... Why are married women heavier than single women?
I said to him . . . Single women come home, see what's in the fridge and go to bed. Married women come home, see what's in bed and go to the fridge.

:rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl: TOO TRUE! :rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl:

[ReneT]

He Said To Me!

He said to me . . . I don't know why you wear a bra; you've got nothing to put in it.
I said to him . . . You wear pants don't you?

He said to me . . ..... Shall we try swapping positions tonight?
I said: That's a good idea - you stand by the stove & sink while I sit on the sofa and do nothing but fart.

He said to me.. ... What have you been doing with all the grocery money I gave you?
I said to him . ..... Turn sideways and look in the mirror!

He said to me. ..... Why don't women blink during foreplay?
I said to him .. . They don't have time

He said to me. . How many men does it take to change a roll of toilet paper?
I said to him .. . I don't know; it has never happened.

He said to me. . Why is it difficult to find men who are sensitive, caring and good-looking?
I said to him . . . They already have boyfriends.


He said to me.... Why are married women heavier than single women?
I said to him . . . Single women come home, see what's in the fridge and go to bed. Married women come home, see what's in bed and go to the fridge.

Funny stuff! :lol:

[carolyn d]

friends send me crazy stuff in email.. that one cracked me up !

[carolyn d]

and it was pretty clean too