Chatting with Gundi

[carolyn d]

The depth of and particles in the water cause the reflective light to be different colors.Saw a perfect example of this in Alaska.. Wonder Lake... it's an artic lake and too young to support life.. there are no water plants etc on the lake floor.. the lake is PERFECTLY crystalline clear water ...so any "color" seen in the water is a perfect reflection of the sky color !

[ReneT]

Saw a perfect example of this in Alaska.. Wonder Lake... it's an artic lake and too young to support life.. there are no water plants etc on the lake floor.. the lake is PERFECTLY crystalline clear water ...so any "color" seen in the water is a perfect reflection of the sky color !

Wow, that's cool!

[carolyn d]

Wow, that's cool!it was GORGEOUS...

[addicted]

Hey ladies. I took Ethan to the doctor because he isn't sleeping well and he has ear infections again. I hope this isn't an a problem for the rest of the season. Other wise we are doing good. Still not in the mood to scrap so I haven't turned on the computer much hopefully I will get to the creative juices back. I hope you are all well

Chris have you been doing anymore of jillian's DVD? I did level 2 today and it was a workout.

[Christine]

I bumped up my weights to the 8s on level 1 today. I figure I will give that a few days, since I doubled from the 4s. Make sure I don't die before moving on. :) Most days I am either swimming or elliptical for 50 min plus doing Jillian's. Not to mention that I end up biking about 2 miles every day taking and picking up Josh from k-garten

[Shana34]

Saw a perfect example of this in Alaska.. Wonder Lake... it's an artic lake and too young to support life.. there are no water plants etc on the lake floor.. the lake is PERFECTLY crystalline clear water ...so any "color" seen in the water is a perfect reflection of the sky color !

Wow! I would love to see that! It sounds absolutely amazing.

So I just saw the newest New Moon trailer. 1 more week! I'm such a little fangirl! LOL

[sands_healy]

Guess where I was today :D :

Lionfish
http://i488.photobucket.com/albums/rr249/sandshealy/PB133097copy.jpg

Triangular Boxfish (Will have to double check that's is correct name)
http://i488.photobucket.com/albums/rr249/sandshealy/PB133100_Rcopy.jpg

I got a good shot of the Harlequin shrimp today, he was very photogenic.
http://i488.photobucket.com/albums/rr249/sandshealy/PB133106copy.jpg

Conch Shell on a reef wall
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Tiny crabs in some hard coral
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Christmas Tree Worms
http://i488.photobucket.com/albums/rr249/sandshealy/PB133168copy.jpg
http://i488.photobucket.com/albums/rr249/sandshealy/PB133177copy.jpg

I love looking inside the clams at the beautiful colours it has
http://i488.photobucket.com/albums/rr249/sandshealy/PB133186copy.jpg

[stitchmich]

Oh my heck, Sandy!!! Those shots are amazing. I especially love the Harlequin Shrimp. It makes me feel all warm in fuzzy inside to think of all the beautiful and spectacular things in this world that I never even knew existed.

How are all the Gundi Girls today? TGIF! I think the rain and wind have finally stopped here. Things have slowed down a bit in my shop. That's kinda good cuz I get to do more scrappin', but it also is making me a bit nervous cuz I am usually swamped in mid-November. Oh well, I am going to enjoy the lull while it lasts. I am looking forward to a lazy weekend.

Lisa, Barbara, Kristie, are you feeling better yet? Heather, I'm sorry to hear Ethan is still having troubles. Poor little guy has been through enough. Hope he's better soon.

[GrandmaCrys]

Heather, so sorry to hear about Ethan's on-going ear problems. Hope they get that infection cleared up soon! :hug: :hug:

Sands, equisite photos! You are the best and it is an honor that you share your photos with us!! Otherwise, like Stitchie there would be even more *wonders of the world* that I would miss! ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥

You workout girls are making me tired! :rolleyes:

Stitchie, glad your winds and rain have settled dow. Enjoy your *spare* time.

I'm also hoping the *sickies* are getting better! :hug: :hug:

I'm hoping my DH works for his farmer buddy all weekend, so I can scrap! ;)

[Christine]

Good morning, me too me too and me too. :lol: another swamped day, but know I am thinking about you. :D

[Shana34]

Sands those shots are AWESOME. I love the ones of the Christmas tree fish!

Chris I'm sorry you're swamped again. I hope you get a down day soon...well...as down as your days get! LOL

Heather I hope Ethan feels better soon. Poor little guy. :(

[PQ]

I just stopped by to say hi!!!! Hi Gundi! Hi ladies!!!!

[poohbear77]

Sandy, your pictures are absolutely amazing! Lisa's told me about your underwater photography but I guess I've never really seen any shots till now. I'm in awe! Hey, how do you get the copyright thing on your photos? I want to start doing that with my shots, at least the ones that are getting good enough to share.

I'm happy to report that I am better finally! I have a slight cough and sneeze every once in awhile still and I am sure it is really going to take another week maybe too to have my normal amount of energy back, but at least I woke up this morning not coughing and able to talk! So yay me.

I'm so glad it's Friday and so I only have one day alone with dogs today since Dan went back to work today. He is feeling better too. I've got so much stuff to catch up on it's crazy! My mom's foster pups hopefully are getting adopted this weekend. She's really going to miss them and I keep kidding her that she is going to "foster fail" sooner than anyone else....i.e. end up keeping one of the puppies she fosters. So today I have that to help her complete, other volunteer duties that I've neglected for a couple of weeks and other paperwork I need to go through. The drywall guy who is also one of my neighbors is coming back today for day two of the drywall repair project. I've never seen a cat do so much damage to drywall! The interesting thing is that the mud that he put on yesterday gave me the idea of now what color I want to paint the living room. It's almost a flesh color so it is still lighter than I want,, but at least now I have an idea of how a "color" will look in the living room and can really start playing with color. Here's to hoping it ever happens! Here's to also hoping that the dogs cooperate while the drywall guy is here! Yesterday Mac and Sophie were at doggie daycare but since I can't afford that twice in a row they are home today.

And last but not least.....I hopefully get to scrap today!!!!!!!!

[stitchmich]

I'm hoping my DH works for his farmer buddy all weekend, so I can scrap! ;)

:lol: I've got my fingers crossed for you!

Kristie, I'm glad to hear you are feeling better. Did I miss the story about the cat? What on earth did a cat do to require drywall repair?!?! I hope you get to scrap too :D

I am off to clean bathrooms I think, so I don't have to do it tomorrow. We have a football game tonight but I refuse to go sit in the cold. I'd rather sit right here with a glass of wine. ;)

[poohbear77]

Nope, you didn't miss any story about the cat. Here it is though in short...cat has claws still (just can't bear to declaw her since I've done that once to a cat and she got in a fight shortly after that with a dog and died....there's a reason God gave them to them so I figure let them keep them and do behavior modification best I can). So Pixel still has her claws, and as a way to get attention, she scratches at the wall, one area in particular was getting really bad. I know Dan could have fixed it as it is just mainly the plaster that has gotten scratched off and no actual holes, but he is just not a "fix-it" kind of guy. When I noticed our neighbor's truck I asked him to come over and take a look at the spots. It's a good thing he did too because there are some actual other cracks that he noticed that are more serious. We knew about them, but just figured they are from the house settling since we had it built. They are, but they are in very highly visible areas and also, a couple are more than just cosmetic. So there you go, the cat caused most the damage, but could have saved us from some big money further down the road by it all getting fixed now!

I really need to train Mac or one of the dogs to get the phone for me when it rings! I keep trying to train Mac on it, but he just doesn't really get it. Now to figure out what I am doing wrong.

[stitchmich]

Got it. I was imagining a cat clawing a hole all the way through. Love the name Pixel, btw.

[Goshiki]

Sands, your photos are absolutely awe inspiring. It's been so long since I've seen any of these beautiful things and they still fascinate and humble me, as does your photography. WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[ReneT]

Hi girls! Let's see if I can catch up.

Heather, sorry poor Ethan has an ear infection. :( I hope he will feel better soon. That's no fun for him or you guys. Hugs.

Chris - WOW! That is a lot of working out. I still haven't started. Gary hasn't gotten the treadmill moved downstairs yet since I am still waiting for the toes to feel like wearing tennis shoes. Hopefully next week.

Sands - OH MY HECK! Those photos are so awesome! The Christmas Tree fish are cool and I love the harlequin shrimp photos again. Amazing!

Kristie, sounds like you've been super busy!!! How did it go with the dry wall guy? Glad you are feeling better.

We don't have much plans for the weekend. We are having dinner with all 3 kids tonight, but other than that, nothing else is going on. Tech plays away tomorrow night, so no game to go to. Not even sure Gary will be playing golf Sunday since he strained his back on the rv trip last weekend. I'm sure if he thinks he can manage it, he will play, we'll see. :D

[suvgal]

Sandy-thanks for posting your photos. I just love seeing them.

Stitchie and Chris - My foot is getting better. The Dr. said I could take the boot off for a while in the house and it doesn't seem to bother me. Go back to see him the beginning of Dec. Thanks for asking.

Hope everyone's weekend is spectacular.

[Caro]

sands your photos are just so amazing I am in awe of them

[Caro]

I really need to train Mac or one of the dogs to get the phone for me when it rings! I keep trying to train Mac on it, but he just doesn't really get it. Now to figure out what I am doing wrong.

now if I could do this I would be so happy some times the phone drives me nutz

[carolyn d]

HMMMMMMMMMMPPPPPPHHHHHHHHHHTTTTTTTTTTTT ! Everyone must have dates !

[stitchmich]

HMMMMMMMMMMPPPPPPHHHHHHHHHHTTTTTTTTTTTT ! Everyone must have dates !

awwww, carolyn, sorry to leave you lonely :( but I see you've done some scrappin!

[Shana34]

HMMMMMMMMMMPPPPPPHHHHHHHHHHTTTTTTTTTTTT ! Everyone must have dates !

Dates? What are those? :rofl:

[sands_healy]

Oh my heck, Sandy!!! Those shots are amazing. I especially love the Harlequin Shrimp. It makes me feel all warm in fuzzy inside to think of all the beautiful and spectacular things in this world that I never even knew existed.

How are all the Gundi Girls today? TGIF! I think the rain and wind have finally stopped here. Things have slowed down a bit in my shop. That's kinda good cuz I get to do more scrappin', but it also is making me a bit nervous cuz I am usually swamped in mid-November. Oh well, I am going to enjoy the lull while it lasts. I am looking forward to a lazy weekend.

Lisa, Barbara, Kristie, are you feeling better yet? Heather, I'm sorry to hear Ethan is still having troubles. Poor little guy has been through enough. Hope he's better soon.

Thanks Mich! Could you send some rain our way! I don't think I've seen any for the past 2 years!

Sands, equisite photos! You are the best and it is an honor that you share your photos with us!! Otherwise, like Stitchie there would be even more *wonders of the world* that I would miss! ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥

I'm hoping my DH works for his farmer buddy all weekend, so I can scrap! ;)

Thanks Crys..... and hopefully chat to me too :D

Sands those shots are AWESOME. I love the ones of the Christmas tree fish!

You know the funny thing is.... I've been diving at the Daymaniyat Islands now for 4 years, and I've only ever seen ONE red one! Yesterday we must have seen about 4 different colours, and none of them red :rofl:

Sandy, your pictures are absolutely amazing! Lisa's told me about your underwater photography but I guess I've never really seen any shots till now. I'm in awe! Hey, how do you get the copyright thing on your photos? I want to start doing that with my shots, at least the ones that are getting good enough to share.

I'm happy to report that I am better finally!

Thanks Kristie! I created the copy right in PS, then wrote an action that will downsize my photos and put the copyright on them at the same time ;).

Sands, your photos are absolutely awe inspiring. It's been so long since I've seen any of these beautiful things and they still fascinate and humble me, as does your photography. WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Awwww..... you popped on over here just to say that :o:o:o Thank you! :hug::hug:

HMMMMMMMMMMPPPPPPHHHHHHHHHHTTTTTTTTTTTT ! Everyone must have dates !

Yeah I did.... with my guest room :(

[sands_healy]

Shock Horror, I just found out that my MIL is coming to stay with us for 2 weeks :eek: :eek:

I had only planned for my friend to be here, but now I'm going to have a full house it seems. My MIL arrives on the 7th Dec, my friend on the 17th Dec, and my FIL on the 18th Dec :eek: :shocked:. Luckily my in laws leave on the 21st!, then my friend and I will be able to have some quality time till she leaves on the 16th January!

[sands_healy]

Shock Horror, I just found out that my MIL is coming to stay with us for 2 weeks :eek: :eek:

I had only planned for my friend to be here, but now I'm going to have a full house it seems. My MIL arrives on the 7th Dec, my friend on the 17th Dec, and my FIL on the 18th Dec :eek: :shocked:. Luckily my in laws leave on the 21st!, then my friend and I will be able to have some quality time till she leaves on the 16th January!

[stitchmich]

Sands, no rain for 2 years?!?! I can't even imagine that. I can't imagine my MIL staying at my house for 2 weeks either :rofl: When she visits it's usually for 2-3 days max. My parents won't stay for more than 2 nights either. Hmmm... what does that say?

HEy, PQ, Goshiki and Caro, good to see you all popping in. You should stick around and chat with us :D

[carolyn d]

awwww, carolyn, sorry to leave you lonely :( but I see you've done some scrappin!yup yup... really loved that word art, so......seeing as how you all had "dates", I spent about 30 minutes of quality time scrapping... my pages recently have been few and far between as I devoted more time to the photography end of things. But I did really like how that picture came out..

[carolyn d]

Dates? What are those? :rofl:ya know... those thngs which indicate you have an IRL life ???? LOL ! Speaking of IRL life, I have a baby shower to go to today...UGH! They must be the most boring things on the face of the earth unless you are the mom to be. Oh, well, I'll just have to suck it up and deal !

[carolyn d]

SANDS.. your images are BEYOND AWESOME ! ( Sorry I'm a day behind here... my bed was calling to me very vigorously the other night and I , being the weak person I am, succumbed to its call... in bed by 730 pm to tell the truth..AND IT WAS WONDERFUL !

Sounds like your December will be "packed" with stuff ! Hope you all have fun !

[stitchmich]

yup yup... really loved that word art, so......seeing as how you all had "dates", I spent about 30 minutes of quality time scrapping... my pages recently have been few and far between as I devoted more time to the photography end of things. But I did really like how that picture came out..

I'm glad you liked it and honored that it motivated you to scrap a page. :D It's a really fantastic photo.

[GrandmaCrys]

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Thanks Crys..... and hopefully chat to me too :D



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Thanks Kristie! I created the copy right in PS, then wrote an action that will downsize my photos and put the copyright on them at the same time ;).



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Yeah I did.... with my guest room :(

Well, I got the chatting done with you before I even thought about scrapping. Would actually still be chatting if you hadn't disappeared! :annoyed: :annoyed: (OK you're back now! ;))

I couldn't *write an action* if I had a pen and a piece of paper! :o

And, just exactly what did you do with your guest room?



Shock Horror, I just found out that my MIL is coming to stay with us for 2 weeks :eek: :eek:

I had only planned for my friend to be here, but now I'm going to have a full house it seems. My MIL arrives on the 7th Dec, my friend on the 17th Dec, and my FIL on the 18th Dec :eek: :shocked:. Luckily my in laws leave on the 21st!, then my friend and I will be able to have some quality time till she leaves on the 16th January!

WOW! You going to be busy for quite some time. Lots of extra cooking, huh?

Sands, no rain for 2 years?!?! I can't even imagine that. I can't imagine my MIL staying at my house for 2 weeks either :rofl: When she visits it's usually for 2-3 days max. My parents won't stay for more than 2 nights either. Hmmm... what does that say?

HEy, PQ, Goshiki and Caro, good to see you all popping in. You should stick around and chat with us :D

My MIL (dearly departed) never came to our house (her health wouldn't allow), but if she had, about 1-2 hours would have been the limit for me! :annoyed: :annoyed: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

[carolyn d]

I'm glad you liked it and honored that it motivated you to scrap a page. :D It's a really fantastic photo.it's all you gf, all you ! It's not too often I have an image I like that actually "goes" with something in a challenge etc... or at least "goes" the way I see it... that pic is SOOC, ISO 1250,
f/3.5, w/ flash.

[stitchmich]

Well, I got the chatting done with you before I even thought about scrapping. Would actually still be chatting if you hadn't disappeared! :annoyed: :annoyed: (OK you're back now! ;))


So does that mean hubby is farming for the day? :tup:



My MIL (dearly departed) never came to our house (her health wouldn't allow), but if she had, about 1-2 hours would have been the limit for me! :annoyed: :annoyed: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

:lol: yeah, a couple of days is usually sufficient. I can't even imaging having a house guest for a month.


it's all you gf, all you ! It's not too often I have an image I like that actually "goes" with something in a challenge etc... or at least "goes" the way I see it... that pic is SOOC, ISO 1250,
f/3.5, w/ flash.

ISO 1250?!?!? You've got to be kidding! I bow to the master. :tup:

[carolyn d]

:lol: yeah, a couple of days is usually sufficient. I can't even imaging having a house guest for a month.HAHAHAHA.. I've had "houseguests" for a lifetime... 3 kids ! and they never leave !




ISO 1250?!?!? You've got to be kidding! I bow to the master. :tup:Oh yeah.... the hall was VERY DARK at that point,, just the lights for the musicians and some twinkling balloons on the tables... so had to go that high even with the flash ! "Mastery" has nothing to do with it... DESPERATION is more the working word !

[carolyn d]

Must be Saturday night date night again !

[Shana34]

I think it is. Are we the only ones that are dateless around here? LOL

I'm trying to get started on my sister's wedding album..... *tears hair out* Where has my creativity gone and when is it coming back?

[poohbear77]

Okay gals, I have a dilemma of sorts and need your help. I am pretty sure my mom is thinking of getting me an SLR camera for Christmas (dan let it slip!....Lisa, don't you dare say I said anything!) Apparently mom was asking Dan which camera he would recommend to her from the ones that she was seeing in a Best Buy ad. The thing is, even though I love my mom dearly and I would kill for an DSLR camera, my mom doesn't have the best track record for getting the best quality electronics equipment. Sure, she asked the computer guru, but I would have felt more comfortable had she asked Lisa! Dan is good at computers, but since he didn't take the photography class with Lisa and I, turns out I know more about photography then he does now! I was actually hoping for gift cards to Best Buy so it would help defray the cost of the camera when I decided on which one I want (leaning toward the D300 like Carolyn has since I've handled her camera and like how it felt and all). My mom bless her heart, tries to get me what I want for Christmas/my birthday but when it comes to electronics, she tends to go more for price point rather than quality if you know what I mean. The reason I don't have a SLR yet is because I can't even afford it so I know my mom can't either, not the one I want anyways.

So what should I do? Like I said, I would love to get a camera, but also want to pick it out myself so I know what I am getting is what I want. Should I somehow hint to my mom to not get it for me since I'd rather get it myself? If I do, then I have to figure out something else that I want for Christmas since she keeps bugging me about me getting her "my list" so to speak. I dunno, I think it is more fun to give than receive and also to be surprised either by something you really want but don't think you'll get or just simply being surprised.

Suggestions welcomed.

[Christine]

:cry::cry::cry::cry::cry::cry::cry::cry::cry::cry:
My Utes lost tonight. :(
:cry::cry::cry::cry::cry::cry::cry::cry::cry::cry:

I will try to get caught back up after I am done mourning. Oh yeah and one of the dingbats hunting w/ dh, SHOT OUR TRUCK!!!!!!!! My dh said he had to set his gun down and walk away. :eek::eek::eek: Can you believe it?!!!

[carolyn d]

Kristie- I'm gonna wade in here with some thoughts/suggestions/recommendations and I am hoping that the Canon users offer their suggestions as well...Some of what I'm going to talk about is general knowledge stuff and some is very specific according to what I have personally "discovered" along my travels...

NIKON D300 vs NIKON D90:

both have the exact same sensor! 12MP CMOS sensor. The difference between the two is that the D300 has a slightly faster processor.
Both bodies are about the same size/weight. Controls are similar but not the exact same.
The D300 has more focus points available (51 on mine and 9 on the D90). I don't use 51 very often for the type of shooting I do.. and find 9 to be more than adequate for my needs .
The D300 has only 4 available modes... Aperture, Shutter, Manual and Program.
The D90 has those 4 modes, and the Automatic mode... PLUS the scene modes... Portrait, Action, Landscape, Night Portrait, and several others which I just can't remember right now. Most beginning photographers like having those modes to use ( or fall back on if need be) so they are better guaranteed a good exposure when it counts .

Both cameras offer easy to access exposure compensation, flash compensation live view, burst shooting. Both have DOF preview buttons, both have iso starting at 200..mine goes to 6400 in the "high" range, but realistically.. who wants that kind of noise.. so I think this is a moot point. Both handle the 800 range with acceptable noise levels easily handled with a noise reduction software.

Both have in camera focus motors.. so you can even use auto focus film lenses !
BOTH cameras can be used as a "commander" meanining it can trigger multiple flashes to fire at the same time.

The D90 has video capability which the D300 does NOT have. However, the D300s DOES have video. Again, this may be a moot point if it's not something you are interested in.

The D90 is about half the cost of the D300. And that is SIGNIFICANT and now segues into the next ...

If the cost of the D300 body is accessible then it is worth considering the D90 and getting a better lens and/or external flash with the difference. At the rate today's camera technology is advancing, you will find that there are "bigger , better, improved" models coming out every 18 months or so.

My suggestion would be to get a good entry level camera on which you can easily learn all your techniques, and grow into. and spend the balance on good glass. using all it's features and capabilities, you may just find it's the only one you buy as it can take a LONG time to really be able to work all the features ! These cameras are smart and powerful artistic tools at any level..

So, you are probably wondering why I bought the D300 if the D90 is so similar... it's because I learned an a FULLY MANUAL film slr.... even the lenses were manual focus...I had no use for the preset scene modes.

When you buy a DSLR, you are not buyng just a camera, you are buying a complete SYSTEM- consisting of camera, lenses, flash, filters, tripod,spare camera battery, rechargable flash batteries (and charger),camera bag to haul and store stuff in, etc. Each purchase can be costly on it's own.
and seems there is always SOMETHING "FUN" to get.

As you learn and determine what kind of photography interests you more, you will find there is a lens which is more suitable for that purpose. And the "collection " grows !
There is a good chance you'll embrace a telezoom lens to start and one day go back to your "street zoom" kit lens (which had been collecting dust in the bottom of the bag) and fall in love with it..Zooms are very forgiving to work with while the wider angles are compostionally more difficult to work with... but have such amazing depth of field !

GENERAL COMMMENTS/THOUGHTS
Don't fall prey to the "mega pixel " wars. Remeber, the hgher the MP count, the larger the file and that means the need for more storage room..so you would need to consider at least one external hard drive. And when looking at mega pixels, consider how you are going to be using the images. An image from a 6MP camera can be blown up to 20x30 with excellent results. (I did that and it was great! ) And at 8x10, they are fantastic. A 24 MP camera should produce an image you can blow up to billboard size and wallpaper your den ! LOL !

GLASS IS FOREVER, CAMERA BODIES ARE THE DISPOSABLE COMMODITY. BUY GOOD GLASS !!!

YOu will get frustrated with the onboard flash very quickly. If you don't get an external flash right off, put that at the top of your list ! They are so much better in every aspect, more estheticallly pleasing results and better, nore powerful functionally. Don't need to spend $500 on a flash, just a good basic model will serve you well for years.. and in the event you do upgrade to a "master flash", you keep the original as a "slave/secondary" flash which you can fire remotely.( see COMMANDER comment above)

Now, I know that Crys and Chris both own Nikons ( I thnk at least one of them have the D70.. I'm hoping they each give their thoughts... And Renee owns a Canon, STITCHIE??? What kind of camera do you own?????? Can you guys weigh in here as well?

have I horrified you enough???

As far as the MOM thing goes.. don't know how to help you on that one... my best suggestion is to put down the exact camera you want with a side note attached... " This is really the ONLY camera i am interested in.. and once you have picked your jaw off the floor at having seen the cost, maybe a donation towards the total cost would be best". ( the reason i didn't say gift card is I am not sure if the gift card needs to be used within a specific period of time)

[carolyn d]

:cry::cry::cry::cry::cry::cry::cry::cry::cry::cry:
My Utes lost tonight. :(
:cry::cry::cry::cry::cry::cry::cry::cry::cry::cry:

I will try to get caught back up after I am done mourning. Oh yeah and one of the dingbats hunting w/ dh, SHOT OUR TRUCK!!!!!!!! My dh said he had to set his gun down and walk away. :eek::eek::eek: Can you believe it?!!!SO SORRY ABOUT YOUR UTES.............................................. ................................. BUT I AM PIMP ABOUT THE TRUCK !!!!1!! what the HECK???? OMG !! :rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl:Oh poor you ! :cry::cry::cry:OMG,, SHOT THE TRUCK !!! :rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::r ofl::rofl:

chortle, snort !

Are you guys gonna have it stuffed and mounted ? Or perhaps just the grill mounted to the wall ?

[GailS]

Just had to peek in here to see Sands' photos - girl, I think those are the most awesome underwater pics I've ever seen! I love the Christmas Tree worms, never heard of those before!

[sands_healy]

SANDS.. your images are BEYOND AWESOME ! ( Sorry I'm a day behind here... my bed was calling to me very vigorously the other night and I , being the weak person I am, succumbed to its call... in bed by 730 pm to tell the truth..AND IT WAS WONDERFUL !

Sounds like your December will be "packed" with stuff ! Hope you all have fun !

Thanks Carolyn.... I have to admit, diving really takes it out of me and usually after a day's diving I'm in bed by 7:30pm too.

[B][COLOR=DarkGreen]I couldn't *write an action* if I had a pen and a piece of paper! :o

And, just exactly what did you do with your guest room?


LOL, its quite easy Crys... oh wait.... its Crys I'm speaking to.... hmmmm :think::think::think: Ummm yeah, its quite easy...... for most people :rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl: ;) jk, catch me on yahoo and I'll show you how to do it :).

As far as the guest room goes..... well its been our junk collector room! So its been cleared out so that its at least livable for the inlaws and once they leave, my friend!

it's all you gf, all you ! It's not too often I have an image I like that actually "goes" with something in a challenge etc... or at least "goes" the way I see it... that pic is SOOC, ISO 1250,
f/3.5, w/ flash.

OK.... I went looking in your gallery for a photo that fits this description and couldn't find it.... can you link me please?

:cry::cry::cry::cry::cry::cry::cry::cry::cry::cry:
My Utes lost tonight. :(
:cry::cry::cry::cry::cry::cry::cry::cry::cry::cry:

I will try to get caught back up after I am done mourning. Oh yeah and one of the dingbats hunting w/ dh, SHOT OUR TRUCK!!!!!!!! My dh said he had to set his gun down and walk away. :eek::eek::eek: Can you believe it?!!!

SO SORRY ABOUT YOUR UTES.............................................. ................................. BUT I AM PIMP ABOUT THE TRUCK !!!!1!! what the HECK???? OMG !! :rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl:Oh poor you ! :cry::cry::cry:OMG,, SHOT THE TRUCK !!! :rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::r ofl::rofl:

chortle, snort !

Are you guys gonna have it stuffed and mounted ? Or perhaps just the grill mounted to the wall ?

:rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl: I'm sooooo glad I wasn't the only one that had a fit of laughter at this!!!


Just had to peek in here to see Sands' photos - girl, I think those are the most awesome underwater pics I've ever seen! I love the Christmas Tree worms, never heard of those before!

Thanks Gail :)

[stitchmich]

Kristie, I have a Nikon D40. At the time I bought it, it was the lowest (cheapest, most basic) entry level DSLR on the market, and probably still is. It's just 6MP. Someone explained to me that a 6MP P&S does not compare to a 6MP DSLR, because the size of the sensor is so much bigger on a DSLR. Another thing to note about the D40 is that the auto focus is in the lens, not the body, which means when you buy lenses you have to buy an AF lens, which gives you fewer options. I knew all this when I bought mine, and I was okay with it. I just wanted a DSLR for personal hobby shooting. And let me tell you I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE my D40!! I have always owned Canon P&S's, but I shopped for a while and I liked the Nikon better. The D40 just fit my hand best and another thing I love is that it is relatively small and light (compared to more professional DSLR's). I don't know if there is something new out there but 2 years ago it was the smallest, lightest, least expensive DSLR on the market. I have bought a 55-200VR lens, and use both my lenses regularly. Maybe one day I'll buy a more professional camera, but that's far into the future. My D40 is one of the best purchases I have ever made.


Chris... SHOT the TRUCK???? Oh my heck! How bad is the damage? Sorry about your Utes :(

[carolyn d]

Thanks Carolyn.... I have to admit, diving really takes it out of me and usually after a day's diving I'm in bed by 7:30pm too.glad I'm not the only one !



LOL, its quite easy Crys... oh wait.... its Crys I'm speaking to.... hmmmm :think::think::think: Ummm yeah, its quite easy...... for most people :rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl: ;) jk, catch me on yahoo and I'll show you how to do it :).

As far as the guest room goes..... well its been our junk collector room! So its been cleared out so that its at least livable for the inlaws and once they leave, my friend!and then when everyone is gone...it's YOUR personal sanctum sanctorum !



OK.... I went looking in your gallery for a photo that fits this description and couldn't find it.... can you link me please?here it is..http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/data/1764/thumbs/FOCUS-ON-WHAT-GIVES-YOU-JOY.jpg (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=341658&ppuser=74339)
FOCUS ON THE JOY (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=341658&cat=500&ppuser=74339)








:rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl: I'm sooooo glad I wasn't the only one that had a fit of laughter at this!!!I probably shouldn't have laughed, but it WAS pretty spew worthy !




Thanks Gail :)

Sands. isn't it nice to know your images really fo make the rounds here ???

[ReneT]

ya know... those thngs which indicate you have an IRL life ???? LOL ! Speaking of IRL life, I have a baby shower to go to today...UGH! They must be the most boring things on the face of the earth unless you are the mom to be. Oh, well, I'll just have to suck it up and deal !

But the important thing is - WAS THERE CAKE? Because cake makes everything better. :rofl:

:cry::cry::cry::cry::cry::cry::cry::cry::cry::cry:
My Utes lost tonight. :(
:cry::cry::cry::cry::cry::cry::cry::cry::cry::cry:

I will try to get caught back up after I am done mourning. Oh yeah and one of the dingbats hunting w/ dh, SHOT OUR TRUCK!!!!!!!! My dh said he had to set his gun down and walk away. :eek::eek::eek: Can you believe it?!!!

Sorry about your Utes Chris. We lost too, but no surprise there. We are having a horrible season.

OK, WOW. I can't believe your truck got shot!!! That's crazy!!!

Shock Horror, I just found out that my MIL is coming to stay with us for 2 weeks :eek: :eek:

I had only planned for my friend to be here, but now I'm going to have a full house it seems. My MIL arrives on the 7th Dec, my friend on the 17th Dec, and my FIL on the 18th Dec :eek: :shocked:. Luckily my in laws leave on the 21st!, then my friend and I will be able to have some quality time till she leaves on the 16th January!

Well, at least you will have some quality time with your friend after they leave. I don't think I would like to have anyone stay with me for that long.

[GrandmaCrys]

:lol: yeah, a couple of days is usually sufficient. I can't even imaging having a house guest for a month.




ISO 1250?!?!? You've got to be kidding! I bow to the master. :tup:

DITTO re: house guest! ;)

:cry::cry::cry::cry::cry::cry::cry::cry::cry::cry:
My Utes lost tonight. :(
:cry::cry::cry::cry::cry::cry::cry::cry::cry::cry:

I will try to get caught back up after I am done mourning. Oh yeah and one of the dingbats hunting w/ dh, SHOT OUR TRUCK!!!!!!!! My dh said he had to set his gun down and walk away. :eek::eek::eek: Can you believe it?!!!

Sorry about your beloved Utes :(...but...SHOT THE TRUCK? :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: OOPS! Excuse me...I meant to say "I'm so sorry!" :yikes: :yikes:

...



LOL, its quite easy Crys... oh wait.... its Crys I'm speaking to.... hmmmm :think::think::think: Ummm yeah, its quite easy...... for most people :rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl: ;) jk, catch me on yahoo and I'll show you how to do it :).

...

So NOT funny, Sands, so NOT funny! :annoyed: :annoyed: :annoyed:

Yes, this Crys does have a Nikon D70s. What I know about it, you would NOT fill up a thimble. :p :p Having said that, I LOVE IT TO PIECES! Why did I go with this one? I knew nadda about cameras, but my older son had one and I used it while we were vacationing together and fell in love with it. At the time I had an Olympus P&S and I really needed a better camera for my scrapping needs.

Went to a wedding shortly after I got the Nikon and had a discussion with the professional photographer, who was using a Canon. After being very kind and giving me some pointers, plus inviting me to join his camera club in the evenings, (which I could NOT do, because they're an hour's drive from me and I do not drive in the dark.) he made some jab at me for having a Nikon, rather than a Canon. Afterwards he admitted that the ONLY reason he was using a Canon was because it was the camera that was on sale at the time he was upgrading.

[GrandmaCrys]

Oh, I forgot to say: Yes, DH farmed yesterday. He was gone when I got up and got home about 5. He took me out for dinner and then we did our weekly Wal*Marting and grocery shopping. Came home and he left to go 'coon hunting and did not return until 11:00! Outside of a few loads of laundry, I did as I wanted the entire day. He's farming again today, although it won't last as long, because the elevators are closing, but still...isn't he the MOST cooperative, super guy? ;)

AND................

NO TRUCKS WERE SHOT IN THE PROCESS!!! :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

[carolyn d]

Yes, this Crys does have a Nikon D70s. What I know about it, you would NOT fill up a thimble. :p :p Having said that, I LOVE IT TO PIECES! Why did I go with this one? I knew nadda about cameras, but my older son had one and I used it while we were vacationing together and fell in love with it. At the time I had an Olympus P&S and I really needed a better camera for my scrapping needs.

Went to a wedding shortly after I got the Nikon and had a discussion with the professional photographer, who was using a Canon. After being very kind and giving me some pointers, plus inviting me to join his camera club in the evenings, (which I could NOT do, because they're an hour's drive from me and I do not drive in the dark.) he made some jab at me for having a Nikon, rather than a Canon. Afterwards he admitted that the ONLY reason he was using a Canon was because it was the camera that was on sale at the time he was upgrading.HAHA that's funny.."re the jab"... I'm not a memeber of the die hard club when it comes to cameras.. Nikon, Canon, , Fugi, Pentax, etc....a camera is a camera... lens opening, oodles of buttons, menus, sensor, processor... each company says they "do" something superior to the others... Canon claims color, Nikon has the creative lighting system etc.. ALL are trying to capture our hard earned dollars with incentives of more mega pixels, more lens choices, blah, blah, blah.... and here WE are, just trying to get the most bang for our buck, have something that fits in our hands, has menus which are easy to understand and access, and takes a decent picture ! Does this seem to be at cross purposes ? LOL

[carolyn d]

Oh, I forgot to say: Yes, DH farmed yesterday. He was gone when I got up and got home about 5. He took me out for dinner and then we did our weekly Wal*Marting and grocery shopping. Came home and he left to go 'coon hunting and did not return until 11:00! Outside of a few loads of laundry, I did as I wanted the entire day. He's farming again today, although it won't last as long, because the elevators are closing, but still...isn't he the MOST cooperative, super guy? ;)

AND................

NO TRUCKS WERE SHOT IN THE PROCESS!!! :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:I wonder if the truck was fatally wounded or if it was just a flesh wound? :rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl: CHORTLE SNORT !

[>>aruaL<<]

I have the Nikon D40 as well. I knew all about the limitations it would have re the lens and I didn't care then, and I really don't care today either. It works beautifully for what I need it for. I really love my D40. DH is trying to tell me that for Christmas I should ask Santa for a "better" Nikon.... but I don't need or want a "better" one, mine does the job beautifully. If I learned how to use it properly it would do even better..... so phooey on him and his idea of making my wish list for me, sheesh! hehe.

[carolyn d]

I have the Nikon D40 as well. I knew all about the limitations it would have re the lens and I didn't care then, and I really don't care today either. It works beautifully for what I need it for. I really love my D40. DH is trying to tell me that for Christmas I should ask Santa for a "better" Nikon.... but I don't need or want a "better" one, mine does the job beautifully. If I learned how to use it properly it would do even better..... so phooey on him and his idea of making my wish list for me, sheesh! hehe.GOOD FOR YOU, LAURA BACKWARDS ! Any dslr you buy will give you more than enough room to grow as both a photographer and a " photo technician"... entry level dslr cameras give you PLENTY of room to grow AND the benefit of preset modes... Best of both worlds... and won't cost you an arm and a leg.. just the arm ! haha...

I was completely happy with my D50 but due to the type of photography I found myself heading into most often, I had little choice but to upgrade.. I sold my camera, a couple of lenses, filters, 3 spare batteries, 4 memory cards,card wallet, gadget bag, lowepro bag and assorted doo dads to a friend who takes AMAZING wedding images with it.. Not a bad investment for $350.00 when she is now getting $300.00 per engagement session ! And I've gotta tell ya, she shoots in Auto a lot because she is just learning how a dslr works..

IT IS NOT THE CAMERA.. BUT THE MIND BEHND THE CAMERA that makes the images what they are !

[ReneT]

Oh, I forgot to say: Yes, DH farmed yesterday. He was gone when I got up and got home about 5. He took me out for dinner and then we did our weekly Wal*Marting and grocery shopping. Came home and he left to go 'coon hunting and did not return until 11:00! Outside of a few loads of laundry, I did as I wanted the entire day. He's farming again today, although it won't last as long, because the elevators are closing, but still...isn't he the MOST cooperative, super guy? ;)

AND................

NO TRUCKS WERE SHOT IN THE PROCESS!!! :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

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

[ReneT]

GOOD FOR YOU, LAURA BACKWARDS ! Any dslr you buy will give you more than enough room to grow as both a photographer and a " photo technician"... entry level dslr cameras give you PLENTY of room to grow AND the benefit of preset modes... Best of both worlds... and won't cost you an arm and a leg.. just the arm ! haha...

I was completely happy with my D50 but due to the type of photography I found myself heading into most often, I had little choice but to upgrade.. I sold my camera, a couple of lenses, filters, 3 spare batteries, 4 memory cards,card wallet, gadget bag, lowepro bag and assorted doo dads to a friend who takes AMAZING wedding images with it.. Not a bad investment for $350.00 when she is now getting $300.00 per engagement session ! And I've gotta tell ya, she shoots in Auto a lot because she is just learning how a dslr works..

IT IS NOT THE CAMERA.. BUT THE MIND BEHND THE CAMERA that makes the images what they are !

Well, shoot, then I am doomed to a lifetime of yucky photos! :rofl::rofl::rofl:

[ReneT]

Yesterday Gary and I were at Best Buy and I very subtly (or maybe not so much) pointed out a nice tripod and the Bamboo Pen & Touch to him so that he could get a visual of 2 of the things that were on my list. Wasn't that nice of me? :D

[GrandmaCrys]

Well, shoot, then I am doomed to a lifetime of yucky photos! :rofl::rofl::rofl:

You are not alone, Rene! I can barely see what I'm seeing, let along imagine what I want to see! :o :o :lol: :lol: :lol:

Yesterday Gary and I were at Best Buy and I very subtly (or maybe not so much) pointed out a nice tripod and the Bamboo Pen & Touch to him so that he could get a visual of 2 of the things that were on my list. Wasn't that nice of me? :D

You are so danged nice AND thoughtful! :D

[idtwinmom]

Gee, after nearly 4 days away I would have thought there would be more pages to read. Wednesday I went to my photography class and then came home to a very restless night. Spent all day Thursday with a headache so bad that looking at a computer was out of the question, Friday was spent trying to catch up on all the stuff I hadn't done all week, and yesterday I was all over town trying to get caught up on the shopping and laying in of supplies! Well, I will get all these pages read in a bit!

Don't forget Sunday Chat! It starts in only 8 minutes!

[stitchmich]

Yesterday Gary and I were at Best Buy and I very subtly (or maybe not so much) pointed out a nice tripod and the Bamboo Pen & Touch to him so that he could get a visual of 2 of the things that were on my list. Wasn't that nice of me? :D

you are just the sweetest thang!!:lol:

I have the Nikon D40 as well. I knew all about the limitations it would have re the lens and I didn't care then, and I really don't care today either. It works beautifully for what I need it for. I really love my D40. DH is trying to tell me that for Christmas I should ask Santa for a "better" Nikon.... but I don't need or want a "better" one, mine does the job beautifully. If I learned how to use it properly it would do even better..... so phooey on him and his idea of making my wish list for me, sheesh! hehe.

YAY! a fellow D40 lover :love2:

Oh, I forgot to say: Yes, DH farmed yesterday. He was gone when I got up and got home about 5. He took me out for dinner and then we did our weekly Wal*Marting and grocery shopping. Came home and he left to go 'coon hunting and did not return until 11:00! Outside of a few loads of laundry, I did as I wanted the entire day. He's farming again today, although it won't last as long, because the elevators are closing, but still...isn't he the MOST cooperative, super guy? ;)

AND................

NO TRUCKS WERE SHOT IN THE PROCESS!!! :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

Wow, nice of him to stay out of your way for the weekend AND take you to dinner. AND not get the truck shot in the process!:rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl:

But the important thing is - WAS THERE CAKE? Because cake makes everything better. :rofl:

:tup::tup::tup::tup:agreed!


Sorry about your Utes Chris. We lost too, but no surprise there. We are having a horrible season.

OK, WOW. I can't believe your truck got shot!!! That's crazy!!!

NC State lost too. must have been a bad day for red teams

[Christine]

You know the funny thing is.... I've been diving at the Daymaniyat Islands now for 4 years, and I've only ever seen ONE red one! Yesterday we must have seen about 4 different colours, and none of them red :rofl:

See this is why we should dive together in Mexico, there are several different colors down there. :yes::yes::yes:


HEy, PQ, Goshiki and Caro, good to see you all popping in. You should stick around and chat with us :D

:yes::yes::yes::yes::yes::yes:

SO SORRY ABOUT YOUR UTES.............................................. ................................. BUT I AM PIMP ABOUT THE TRUCK !!!!1!! what the HECK???? OMG !! :rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl:Oh poor you ! :cry::cry::cry:OMG,, SHOT THE TRUCK !!! :rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::r ofl::rofl:

chortle, snort !

Are you guys gonna have it stuffed and mounted ? Or perhaps just the grill mounted to the wall ?

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



Chris... SHOT the TRUCK???? Oh my heck! How bad is the damage? Sorry about your Utes :(

I wonder if the truck was fatally wounded or if it was just a flesh wound? :rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl: CHORTLE SNORT !

OK so I can see further enlightenment is needed here :) Apparently they were hunting and a pheasant flushed, dh chose not to shoot because it was in the direction of the truck and he didn't think it was safe. Well obviously one guy with them didn't feel that way and figured it was too far away to be a problem. Not only did he put lots of dents in side of the truck but he actually broke a window in our shell. Mind you we only got the truck a bit over a year ago and the shell like 5 months ago! :mad::mad::mad::mad: DH said "I had to put my gun down and walk away!"

HAHA that's funny.."re the jab"... I'm not a memeber of the die hard club when it comes to cameras.. Nikon, Canon, , Fugi, Pentax, etc....a camera is a camera... lens opening, oodles of buttons, menus, sensor, processor... each company says they "do" something superior to the others... Canon claims color, Nikon has the creative lighting system etc.. ALL are trying to capture our hard earned dollars with incentives of more mega pixels, more lens choices, blah, blah, blah.... and here WE are, just trying to get the most bang for our buck, have something that fits in our hands, has menus which are easy to understand and access, and takes a decent picture ! Does this seem to be at cross purposes ? LOL

One thing I LOVE about my D80 is all of the things like iso, WB, etc, can be adjusted on the fly by pressing a button and turning a wheel, rather than having to go into the menus. I LOVE that!

Yesterday Gary and I were at Best Buy and I very subtly (or maybe not so much) pointed out a nice tripod and the Bamboo Pen & Touch to him so that he could get a visual of 2 of the things that were on my list. Wasn't that nice of me? :D

Yep you are the epitome of consideration. :D

[idtwinmom]

and thank you to our science correspondents, Crys and Carolyn ;)
:yes::yes::yes::yes::yes:
What interesting info! Now I need to find a lesson plan to share it all with the kids!

Saw a perfect example of this in Alaska.. Wonder Lake... it's an artic lake and too young to support life.. there are no water plants etc on the lake floor.. the lake is PERFECTLY crystalline clear water ...so any "color" seen in the water is a perfect reflection of the sky color !
As pretty as this is, I think the color of the Kenai River is much more striking! It's literally Aqua Blue from glacial ice! I've never taken a photo of it that really turned out the way it is and am hoping that all my new found knowledge will assist me in getting that perfect shot next summer!

Shock Horror, I just found out that my MIL is coming to stay with us for 2 weeks :eek: :eek:

I had only planned for my friend to be here, but now I'm going to have a full house it seems. My MIL arrives on the 7th Dec, my friend on the 17th Dec, and my FIL on the 18th Dec :eek: :shocked:. Luckily my in laws leave on the 21st!, then my friend and I will be able to have some quality time till she leaves on the 16th January!
I think I would have a heart attack if my MIL suddenly decided to come stay for even a couple days! I can handle maybe one overnight and then I get incredibly grumpy! Thank goodness we just don't have the room any more! And to have them just come when you have other company, well, I won't say what I think of that because I'm sure your in-laws are nicer than the image in my head!

Sands, no rain for 2 years?!?! I can't even imagine that. I can't imagine my MIL staying at my house for 2 weeks either :rofl: When she visits it's usually for 2-3 days max. My parents won't stay for more than 2 nights either. Hmmm... what does that say?

HEy, PQ, Goshiki and Caro, good to see you all popping in. You should stick around and chat with us :D
I think that says you have very considerate relatives!

SANDS.. your images are BEYOND AWESOME ! ( Sorry I'm a day behind here... my bed was calling to me very vigorously the other night and I , being the weak person I am, succumbed to its call... in bed by 730 pm to tell the truth..AND IT WAS WONDERFUL !

Sounds like your December will be "packed" with stuff ! Hope you all have fun !
Geez! Even sick I wasn't in bed that early! But with the way you burn the candle at both ends I think your body must decide: "OK, tonight I'm in control!" and puts you to sleep!

Okay gals, I have a dilemma of sorts and need your help. I am pretty sure my mom is thinking of getting me an SLR camera for Christmas (dan let it slip!....Lisa, don't you dare say I said anything!) Apparently mom was asking Dan which camera he would recommend to her from the ones that she was seeing in a Best Buy ad. The thing is, even though I love my mom dearly and I would kill for an DSLR camera, my mom doesn't have the best track record for getting the best quality electronics equipment. Sure, she asked the computer guru, but I would have felt more comfortable had she asked Lisa! Dan is good at computers, but since he didn't take the photography class with Lisa and I, turns out I know more about photography then he does now! I was actually hoping for gift cards to Best Buy so it would help defray the cost of the camera when I decided on which one I want (leaning toward the D300 like Carolyn has since I've handled her camera and like how it felt and all). My mom bless her heart, tries to get me what I want for Christmas/my birthday but when it comes to electronics, she tends to go more for price point rather than quality if you know what I mean. The reason I don't have a SLR yet is because I can't even afford it so I know my mom can't either, not the one I want anyways.

So what should I do? Like I said, I would love to get a camera, but also want to pick it out myself so I know what I am getting is what I want. Should I somehow hint to my mom to not get it for me since I'd rather get it myself? If I do, then I have to figure out something else that I want for Christmas since she keeps bugging me about me getting her "my list" so to speak. I dunno, I think it is more fun to give than receive and also to be surprised either by something you really want but don't think you'll get or just simply being surprised.

Suggestions welcomed.

Although suggesting a gift card is really a good idea, consider this - if you can't use it in fairly short order then you may want to suggest a check instead. Gift cards expire and then you have lost it all. Any gift card you give you should check all the fine print first. Some even loose value at a predetermined rate, so it may be worth $20 when you bought it, $15 in 3 months and gone in a year. Oh, and if you want, have Dan hint that she chat with me. We can talk over your wants/needs and I can send her in the right direction based on that. (remember, I'm not the best photographer, but I have already done some of the camera research.)

[ReneT]

OK so I can see further enlightenment is needed here :) Apparently they were hunting and a pheasant flushed, dh chose not to shoot because it was in the direction of the truck and he didn't think it was safe. Well obviously one guy with them didn't feel that way and figured it was too far away to be a problem. Not only did he put lots of dents in side of the truck but he actually broke a window in our shell. Mind you we only got the truck a bit over a year ago and the shell like 5 months ago! :mad::mad::mad::mad: DH said "I had to put my gun down and walk away!"

You have to admit it's pretty funny for us to imagine it. :lol:

Yep you are the epitome of consideration. :D

I thought so too!! Anything to be helpful, ya know?

[idtwinmom]

GOOD FOR YOU, LAURA BACKWARDS ! Any dslr you buy will give you more than enough room to grow as both a photographer and a " photo technician"... entry level dslr cameras give you PLENTY of room to grow AND the benefit of preset modes... Best of both worlds... and won't cost you an arm and a leg.. just the arm ! haha...

I was completely happy with my D50 but due to the type of photography I found myself heading into most often, I had little choice but to upgrade.. I sold my camera, a couple of lenses, filters, 3 spare batteries, 4 memory cards,card wallet, gadget bag, lowepro bag and assorted doo dads to a friend who takes AMAZING wedding images with it.. Not a bad investment for $350.00 when she is now getting $300.00 per engagement session ! And I've gotta tell ya, she shoots in Auto a lot because she is just learning how a dslr works..

IT IS NOT THE CAMERA.. BUT THE MIND BEHND THE CAMERA that makes the images what they are !

Well, shoot, then I am doomed to a lifetime of yucky photos! :rofl::rofl::rofl:

Oh, you stole my saying Rene! After this class I realize I spend like zero time thinking "what is this going to look like". Who has time, when what you are doing is grabbing the camera and shooting what a kid is doing at the moment! Of course, our teacher seemed to think it was amazing I got anything of the kids and admits when they have a shoot with kids he usually pretends he's injured so that his wife will handle the camera! :lol:

And although I agree with you Carolyn, there is a little to having a camera that will take the shot you want it too! I will continue to want to shoot DOF and only be able to do it for items really close to the camera and have it set on Macro! (BTW - Kristie used my suggestions to get that shot, but she really did do a great job with it!) I got good DOF when the infocus item was just inches from the camera and the rest was several feet, but to do it with portraits where you can't be that close I still struggle. I know what to do, but the camera's focus system overrides it even in manual mode. And if I could get the kids to sit long enough to focus, turn off autofocus and then shoot, I might be able to do it too (if the blurred items are 30 or more feet behind them). That is the camera, not me!

OK, now that I have rambled! I need to go get some other things done!

[idtwinmom]

Oh, and Chris! I think I'm the only one that didn't laugh! I was horrified speechless! Sure hope the guy plans on paying the repair bill!

[carolyn d]

Oh, you stole my saying Rene! After this class I realize I spend like zero time thinking "what is this going to look like". Who has time, when what you are doing is grabbing the camera and shooting what a kid is doing at the moment!agreed ! The vast majority of my best kid shots are truly LUCKY shots.. just right place, right time and finger at the ready... Many times it's just raise the camera and hope to heck the focus is where I want it. And again, sometimes I'm lucky and sometimes I'm not ! THE FACT THAT YOU ARE GRABBING FOR THE CAMERA MEANS YOU ALREADY SEE THE IMAGE IN YOUR HEAD... Of course, our teacher seemed to think it was amazing I got anything of the kids and admits when they have a shoot with kids he usually pretends he's injured so that his wife will handle the camera! :lol: I know quite a few photogs who feel that way. Children CAN be difficult but with patience the end results are often so much more fun and rewarding than those shots of adults.

And although I agree with you Carolyn, there is a little to having a camera that will take the shot you want it too! I will continue to want to shoot DOF and only be able to do it for items really close to the camera and have it set on Macro! (BTW - Kristie used my suggestions to get that shot, but she really did do a great job with it!) I got good DOF when the infocus item was just inches from the camera and the rest was several feet, but to do it with portraits where you can't be that close I still struggle. I know what to do, but the camera's focus system overrides it even in manual mode. And if I could get the kids to sit long enough to focus, turn off autofocus and then shoot, I might be able to do it too (if the blurred items are 30 or more feet behind them). That is the camera, not me!

OK, now that I have rambled! I need to go get some other things done!not a ramble at all... and yes, there IS a great deal to be said for technology that makes it easier for you to do what you want and do it quickly... rather than needing to struggle/fiddle/curse/ bemoan/throw the camera across the room...but first and foremost you need to give yourself credit for initially SEEING the shot ! Especially with kids, anticipation of events is what you need to think as well... if the kids are playing together, there is a good chance something cute/unique will happen- it always does... so be READY and SET with the camera BEFORE the "moment" comes and goes... if you are quietly in the backgrouond and just following along, you'll be amazed at how many great facial expressions etc come and go.....

[carolyn d]

Yesterday Gary and I were at Best Buy and I very subtly (or maybe not so much) pointed out a nice tripod and the Bamboo Pen & Touch to him so that he could get a visual of 2 of the things that were on my list. Wasn't that nice of me? :DVery helpful indeed... now you can only hope he remembers EXACTLY which ones you pointed out ! I currently send emals to the kids with a detailed list, including on line links, stores, product numbers, prices etc... of the things that tickle my fancy... Various prices so they can buy individual or pool their money and get me a "biggie" .... I'm not fussy...

I remember years ago, I asked a certain idiot for a very specific jacket for Christmas... got a jacket but NOT the one I wanted... he figured I gave him the wrong number as he didn't like the color ! Another year, (same idiot) I asked for an extension ladder so i could clear the gutters and not need to borrow the neighbors ladder... and what did I get??? FREAKING PEARLS !!! And do I WEAR these pearls with my little black scrubs?? WHAT THE HECK??? to this DAY, he refuses to believe when I tell him what the kids want/ need/ sized... and consistently gives them something they won't wear... They DON'T like pull over hoodies as they have big heads and prefer zip fronts... can i tell you what they get? Pant sizes are 34x34 low rise, loose fit... oh you should see the mess he makes out of that one.. and all because he doesn't think they take that size. ( should i say here that both boys are bigger than he is.... what the heck, I say! )

OK.. rant is over !!!

[Shana34]

*Runs in with her twilight shirt and Edward doll* It's almost time!

Okay, I don't really have the shirt and doll, but I'm still excited! LOL How has everyone's weekend been? Pretty boring here.

Chris I'm sorry to hear about the truck. Of all the things to happen, that had to be it. At least no one was hurt..thankfully!

Carolyn - thank you so much for all the info. I will definitely be using it when I finally am able to take that step! :D

Rene - Nothing like pointing out what you want! Saves a trip to the store to return something! :D Gary's lucky to have you!

Sands - I hope you have a great time with your friend!

[carolyn d]

Well, shoot, then I am doomed to a lifetime of yucky photos! :rofl::rofl::rofl:No, you are NOT !!!! You simply need to practice more !

[carolyn d]

Lisa... here is a link for images of a "fire rainbow'
http://images.google.com/images?q=fire+rainbow&sourceid=ie7&rls=com.microsoft:en-US&oe=utf8&um=1&ie=UTF-8&ei=JLMAS6ysIsSxngfb-LWSCw&sa=X&oi=image_result_group&ct=title&resnum=1&ved=0CBAQsAQwAA

and a link to Wkipedia detailing what it is exactly....
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Circumhorizontal_arc

Although the article states that this is not as uncommom as we are led to believe, I have only seen one and that was several weeks ago ! Maybe I'm not looking in the sky enough OR they really are not all that "common"... Seems to depend upon your location... but it is a spectacular sight, regardless.

The one I saw was VERY similar to this one;
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Circumhorizon_Arc.jpg

[stitchmich]

Carolyn, thanks for the links. Awesome pictures! Yet another wonder of this world I've never seen or heard of.

SO I told those of you in chat today that we did an impromptu photo session in the yard today with a tripod and remote. I snapped off 225 shots. Of those maybe a dozen or so usable one. I came away with a several decent ones of the kids, when I was actually holding the camera. The ones of the four of us while I was using the remote... good grief. I got a few okay ones, but I may have to try that "trading heads" trick you guys were talking about. :lol:

[ReneT]

Very helpful indeed... now you can only hope he remembers EXACTLY which ones you pointed out ! I currently send emals to the kids with a detailed list, including on line links, stores, product numbers, prices etc... of the things that tickle my fancy... Various prices so they can buy individual or pool their money and get me a "biggie" .... I'm not fussy...

I remember years ago, I asked a certain idiot for a very specific jacket for Christmas... got a jacket but NOT the one I wanted... he figured I gave him the wrong number as he didn't like the color ! Another year, (same idiot) I asked for an extension ladder so i could clear the gutters and not need to borrow the neighbors ladder... and what did I get??? FREAKING PEARLS !!! And do I WEAR these pearls with my little black scrubs?? WHAT THE HECK??? to this DAY, he refuses to believe when I tell him what the kids want/ need/ sized... and consistently gives them something they won't wear... They DON'T like pull over hoodies as they have big heads and prefer zip fronts... can i tell you what they get? Pant sizes are 34x34 low rise, loose fit... oh you should see the mess he makes out of that one.. and all because he doesn't think they take that size. ( should i say here that both boys are bigger than he is.... what the heck, I say! )

OK.. rant is over !!!

Gary's pretty good about getting me what I want. He did say the other day that he didn't know if he wanted to get me the stuff on the list because I wouldn't be surprised. I told yes I would because I wouldn't know WHICH of the stuff he was going to get. But at the same time, I always love his surprises, so I'm OK with that too.

At least your kid's dad gets them something for Christmas. Drew's dad doesn't even call. Very sad, but I make Christmas fun for him. :yes:

[ReneT]

No, you are NOT !!!! You simply need to practice more !

I figure Christmas season is going to be a great time to practice!!! I am putting up the trees next week I think since we have so much going on starting Thanksgiving. I've never put my decorations up before Thanksgivng, but I think that's how it's gonna have to be this year.

I will be the happiest scrapper in TX once I get the pink tree set up in my home office!!!!! :D It is FAB U LOUS!!!!

[ReneT]

Lisa... here is a link for images of a "fire rainbow'
http://images.google.com/images?q=fire+rainbow&sourceid=ie7&rls=com.microsoft:en-US&oe=utf8&um=1&ie=UTF-8&ei=JLMAS6ysIsSxngfb-LWSCw&sa=X&oi=image_result_group&ct=title&resnum=1&ved=0CBAQsAQwAA

and a link to Wkipedia detailing what it is exactly....
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Circumhorizontal_arc

Although the article states that this is not as uncommom as we are led to believe, I have only seen one and that was several weeks ago ! Maybe I'm not looking in the sky enough OR they really are not all that "common"... Seems to depend upon your location... but it is a spectacular sight, regardless.

The one I saw was VERY similar to this one;
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Circumhorizon_Arc.jpg

Those are gorgeous! I've never heard of or seen one! Amazing! I did drive through the end of a rainbow one time and that was really cool.

[carolyn d]

Madame Gundiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii !!!!!
I found this for you
http://www.kenrockwell.com/nikon/d80/users-guide/index.htm

I just went through the whole one for my camera and WOW ... I now have dials which scroll rather than the rocker switch..I have focal points that MOVE WITH THE WAY I MOVE THE CAMERA !!! After making all the adjustments and tweaks, I then spent an hour wandering around the house and DID NOT GET ONE INCORRECTLY EXPOSED IMAGE which was confirmed by the RGB histogram ! WOWZA! Now, if only I can remeber tomorrow what the heck I did ! LOL ! But, I just thought I'd share so you can see if anything works well for you !

[sands_healy]

So NOT funny, Sands, so NOT funny! :annoyed: :annoyed: :annoyed:

:rofl::rofl::rofl: Oh but Crys.... it IS.... :rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl:

I wonder if the truck was fatally wounded or if it was just a flesh wound? :rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl: CHORTLE SNORT !

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

IT IS NOT THE CAMERA.. BUT THE MIND BEHND THE CAMERA that makes the images what they are !

Hear hear!!! I second that!!! Can I move to make that a motion?

Yesterday Gary and I were at Best Buy and I very subtly (or maybe not so much) pointed out a nice tripod and the Bamboo Pen & Touch to him so that he could get a visual of 2 of the things that were on my list. Wasn't that nice of me? :D

:rofl::rofl: Very subtle indeed..... actually our anniversary was in August, and my birthday in October..... and I'm still waiting for my pressie :annoyed:

OK so I can see further enlightenment is needed here :) Apparently they were hunting and a pheasant flushed, dh chose not to shoot because it was in the direction of the truck and he didn't think it was safe. Well obviously one guy with them didn't feel that way and figured it was too far away to be a problem. Not only did he put lots of dents in side of the truck but he actually broke a window in our shell. Mind you we only got the truck a bit over a year ago and the shell like 5 months ago! :mad::mad::mad::mad: DH said "I had to put my gun down and walk away!"

LOLOLOL..... ok, that is just funny! But yeah I hope he's agreed to pay for the damages!

OK.. rant is over !!!

:rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl: I wonder if they take a course?

*Runs in with her twilight shirt and Edward doll* It's almost time!

Sands - I hope you have a great time with your friend!

Thanks Shana, I really going to enjoy having her here! Are all you guys raving about the release of New Moon??? Or what am I missing?

[GrandmaCrys]

Hope everyone had a wonderful weekend. We had an absolutely gorgeous and warm Sat. I scrapped right through it! ; We had an ugly, dreary, rainy Sun. I scrapped right through it. :lol: :lol: Gonna be rainy and ugly all week, apparently and I'm gonna work right through it. Same ole...same sole...

[stitchmich]

Hope everyone had a wonderful weekend. We had an absolutely gorgeous and warm Sat. I scrapped right through it! ; We had an ugly, dreary, rainy Sun. I scrapped right through it. :lol: :lol: Gonna be rainy and ugly all week, apparently and I'm gonna work right through it. Same ole...same sole...

:lol::lol::lol: YAY, for the scrappin and BOO for the workin' :lol::lol::lol:
I love the LO of the boys with their cameras. So cute. I might seriously have to send you some pictures to swap heads for me. I told DH that I might try to swap heads in some pictures and he said... " yeah, swap me and AJ's heads and swap you and Ali's heads. That would be funny" :rofl: What a goof. Now I'm going to have to try just to give him a laugh. :D

[stitchmich]

:rofl::rofl::rofl: Oh but Crys.... it IS.... :rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl:


(chuckle, chuckle, snort :lol:)


:rofl::rofl: Very subtle indeed..... actually our anniversary was in August, and my birthday in October..... and I'm still waiting for my pressie :annoyed:


hmmm... you might need lessons from Rene.



Thanks Shana, I really going to enjoy having her here! Are all you guys raving about the release of New Moon??? Or what am I missing?

YEs, New Moon this weekend. Did anybody see the SNL spoof on Twilight. It was the funniest thing I've seen on SNL in ages. Hilarious. If you haven't seen it, go search it up on youtube. :D

[stitchmich]

Gary's pretty good about getting me what I want. He did say the other day that he didn't know if he wanted to get me the stuff on the list because I wouldn't be surprised. I told yes I would because I wouldn't know WHICH of the stuff he was going to get. But at the same time, I always love his surprises, so I'm OK with that too.

At least your kid's dad gets them something for Christmas. Drew's dad doesn't even call. Very sad, but I make Christmas fun for him. :yes:

Yay for Gary:D, Boo for Drew's dad:mad:, Yay for Rene :D
My DH is good about gifts too. He'll get me what I want and we don't surprise each other much. He'll research and shop for the best deal. Occasionally he'll surprise me and when he does it's usually a great one.

I figure Christmas season is going to be a great time to practice!!! I am putting up the trees next week I think since we have so much going on starting Thanksgiving. I've never put my decorations up before Thanksgivng, but I think that's how it's gonna have to be this year.

I will be the happiest scrapper in TX once I get the pink tree set up in my home office!!!!! :D It is FAB U LOUS!!!!

Woohoo!! bring on the pink tree!! LOL! HAve you been shopping for lime green decorations yet?

[ReneT]

:lol::lol::lol: YAY, for the scrappin and BOO for the workin' :lol::lol::lol:
I love the LO of the boys with their cameras. So cute. I might seriously have to send you some pictures to swap heads for me. I told DH that I might try to swap heads in some pictures and he said... " yeah, swap me and AJ's heads and swap you and Ali's heads. That would be funny" :rofl: What a goof. Now I'm going to have to try just to give him a laugh. :D

That would be funny!!! I don't know how to swap heads either. Crys, we need a tut for that. :)

YEs, New Moon this weekend. Did anybody see the SNL spoof on Twilight. It was the funniest thing I've seen on SNL in ages. Hilarious. If you haven't seen it, go search it up on youtube. :D

I just watched it. That is hilarious. I laughed out loud!

Yay for Gary:D, Boo for Drew's dad:mad:, Yay for Rene :D
My DH is good about gifts too. He'll get me what I want and we don't surprise each other much. He'll research and shop for the best deal. Occasionally he'll surprise me and when he does it's usually a great one.



Woohoo!! bring on the pink tree!! LOL! HAve you been shopping for lime green decorations yet?

Yes, I've gotten a bunch of them. I can't wait to see how it looks. :yippee: Gary's not real fond of the pink tree. I think it insults his masculinity. :rofl::rofl:

[Christine]

Madame Gundiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii !!!!!
I found this for you
http://www.kenrockwell.com/nikon/d80/users-guide/index.htm

I just went through the whole one for my camera and WOW ... I now have dials which scroll rather than the rocker switch..I have focal points that MOVE WITH THE WAY I MOVE THE CAMERA !!! After making all the adjustments and tweaks, I then spent an hour wandering around the house and DID NOT GET ONE INCORRECTLY EXPOSED IMAGE which was confirmed by the RGB histogram ! WOWZA! Now, if only I can remeber tomorrow what the heck I did ! LOL ! But, I just thought I'd share so you can see if anything works well for you !

:rofl::rofl::rofl: Oh but Crys.... it IS.... :rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl:



LOLOLOL..... ok, that is just funny! But yeah I hope he's agreed to pay for the damages!


WTG Carolyn!!! Thanks for watching out for me!

Crys it really IS! :D :yes::yes::yes::yes::rofl::rofl::rofl:

And yeah supposedly he will pay for all damages and he does have the money, but I HATE stuff like that cuz until you actually see the green, well ..............ya know :mad::mad::mad:

[Christine]

OK I am off to work on a certain blue kit, I am betting Rene and Stitchie will be so happy :D

[ReneT]

OK I am off to work on a certain blue kit, I am betting Rene and Stitchie will be so happy :D

WOOT!!!! :yahoo::yippee::yahoo:

[stitchmich]

OK I am off to work on a certain blue kit, I am betting Rene and Stitchie will be so happy :D

:tup::yahoo::tup::yahoo::tup: yeah, we might be a little bit happy :D

[stitchmich]

That would be funny!!! I don't know how to swap heads either. Crys, we need a tut for that. :)

yes, tips and pointers please!

I just watched it. That is hilarious. I laughed out loud!

I think I'll go watch it again just for a good laugh. :lol:

Yes, I've gotten a bunch of them. I can't wait to see how it looks. :yippee: Gary's not real fond of the pink tree. I think it insults his masculinity. :rofl::rofl:

That's why it's in your room right?

[ReneT]

That's why it's in your room right?

That's right!!!

Our main tree is decorated in red and gold, but I have one special ornament on it that doesn't match at all. It's a Permian High School ornament, which was sold back in the 80's when I was going to school. Well even though we didn't grow up in the same town, our high schools played each other in football every year. Permian was a big power house of football in the 80's (the movie and book Friday Night Lights is about my high school in the 80's). Gary says that the year he was a senior and marching in the band, they came to Odessa to play PHS and "Permian cheated and the refs wouldn't call anything on them" and " we really won if it wasn't for that". :D None of the schools we played back then liked us much because we won so many state titles. So every year, I make a HUGE production of putting my black and white Permian ornament on the tree even though it sticks out like a sore thumb. :rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl:

[>>aruaL<<]

Wow... I miss a couple days and it's like reading an entire book here to get all caught up!! Whoa!! You girls stay sooo busy..... now, any of you wanna get busy cleaning my house, decorating and all that jazz to get ready for a ton of family coming for next week? Eeek!!

Kaylin got her first college acceptance letter already! yay!! It's just, as she called it .. "her back up plan" school..... but she's soooooooooooooooo excited!!! Her first choice is Fresno State, so I have my fingers crossed for her!! The schools are accepting 40% less than this current year due to budget cuts, but they have 56% increase in applications than this current year too.... YIKES!!!! And because of where we live, we don't automatically fall under any of the Universities as one of the "local high schools" that the students are automatically acccepted at (providing they have the scores, etc).... so she's considered an outsider at ALL schools and therefor doesn't get first priority at any of them.... darn!! She's got a really good gpa and sat scores though, so hopefully this will help her. She says even if she gets accepted at Fresno, she might be too scared to go and decline it (she's only 16) so that she can go to the school closer to home.... she's not sure she's okay with being about 3 1/2 hours from home. Poor kid! It's okay, momma isn't ready at all for her to be that far from home! So while I'm crossing my fingers for her to be accepted, I'm also in my heart hoping she chooses to stay close (an hour) to home!

[stitchmich]

That's right!!!

Our main tree is decorated in red and gold, but I have one special ornament on it that doesn't match at all. It's a Permian High School ornament, which was sold back in the 80's when I was going to school. Well even though we didn't grow up in the same town, our high schools played each other in football every year. Permian was a big power house of football in the 80's (the movie and book Friday Night Lights is about my high school in the 80's). Gary says that the year he was a senior and marching in the band, they came to Odessa to play PHS and "Permian cheated and the refs wouldn't call anything on them" and " we really won if it wasn't for that". :D None of the schools we played back then liked us much because we won so many state titles. So every year, I make a HUGE production of putting my black and white Permian ornament on the tree even though it sticks out like a sore thumb. :rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl:

that's Hilarious!!! :rofl:

Wow... I miss a couple days and it's like reading an entire book here to get all caught up!! Whoa!! You girls stay sooo busy..... now, any of you wanna get busy cleaning my house, decorating and all that jazz to get ready for a ton of family coming for next week? Eeek!!

Kaylin got her first college acceptance letter already! yay!! It's just, as she called it .. "her back up plan" school..... but she's soooooooooooooooo excited!!! Her first choice is Fresno State, so I have my fingers crossed for her!! The schools are accepting 40% less than this current year due to budget cuts, but they have 56% increase in applications than this current year too.... YIKES!!!! And because of where we live, we don't automatically fall under any of the Universities as one of the "local high schools" that the students are automatically acccepted at (providing they have the scores, etc).... so she's considered an outsider at ALL schools and therefor doesn't get first priority at any of them.... darn!! She's got a really good gpa and sat scores though, so hopefully this will help her. She says even if she gets accepted at Fresno, she might be too scared to go and decline it (she's only 16) so that she can go to the school closer to home.... she's not sure she's okay with being about 3 1/2 hours from home. Poor kid! It's okay, momma isn't ready at all for her to be that far from home! So while I'm crossing my fingers for her to be accepted, I'm also in my heart hoping she chooses to stay close (an hour) to home!

Congrats to her and good luck to both of you in making the decision. My DD is 16 too and I can't imagine being ready to send her off to school.

[ReneT]

Wow... I miss a couple days and it's like reading an entire book here to get all caught up!! Whoa!! You girls stay sooo busy..... now, any of you wanna get busy cleaning my house, decorating and all that jazz to get ready for a ton of family coming for next week? Eeek!!

Kaylin got her first college acceptance letter already! yay!! It's just, as she called it .. "her back up plan" school..... but she's soooooooooooooooo excited!!! Her first choice is Fresno State, so I have my fingers crossed for her!! The schools are accepting 40% less than this current year due to budget cuts, but they have 56% increase in applications than this current year too.... YIKES!!!! And because of where we live, we don't automatically fall under any of the Universities as one of the "local high schools" that the students are automatically acccepted at (providing they have the scores, etc).... so she's considered an outsider at ALL schools and therefor doesn't get first priority at any of them.... darn!! She's got a really good gpa and sat scores though, so hopefully this will help her. She says even if she gets accepted at Fresno, she might be too scared to go and decline it (she's only 16) so that she can go to the school closer to home.... she's not sure she's okay with being about 3 1/2 hours from home. Poor kid! It's okay, momma isn't ready at all for her to be that far from home! So while I'm crossing my fingers for her to be accepted, I'm also in my heart hoping she chooses to stay close (an hour) to home!

Wow! Good for her!!! What an exciting, and scary time. Did she skip a grade or start school early? What is she wanting to major in? Does she know yet? My youngest stepdaughter is 16, almost 17, and she in no way would be ready to leave home for college. She's really shy though. She will go here to Texas Tech and live with her mom probably, or move in with her sister. She has her first job interview tomorrow. She's really not looking forward to it, but her friend works at the same place and Gary and I think it will be good for her to have to interact with people.

[Shana34]

Congrats to your daughter Laura! 16...wow. I can't imagine going away at 16...it was hard at 17! I hope she gets into her first choice though...that means a lot whether you decide to go or not. :)

[>>aruaL<<]

Wow! Good for her!!! What an exciting, and scary time. Did she skip a grade or start school early? What is she wanting to major in? Does she know yet? My youngest stepdaughter is 16, almost 17, and she in no way would be ready to leave home for college. She's really shy though. She will go here to Texas Tech and live with her mom probably, or move in with her sister. She has her first job interview tomorrow. She's really not looking forward to it, but her friend works at the same place and Gary and I think it will be good for her to have to interact with people.

She skipped a grade (or as she puts it... she skipped a grade and a half). She did just part of 5th, none of 6th and part of 7th, then full years from 8th and through to now 12th.

She wants to ultimately be a Physicians Assistant. She wants to start with being an RN first. She plans to then be a Nurse Pract, and then go for Phys Asst. She feels doing it this way it will allow her to see exactly where she ultimately wants to be. Right now she says she wants to do trauma work. But she knows she won't most likely be able to just jump right into the trauma scene since she'd be a new nurse, so she'll have to work her way to it. She is also thinking she might want to be a traveling RN for awhile. Oh my poor heart...... LOL! I know she's going to be terrific in the career choice, and she makes me so very proud. She is a wonderful role model for her little brother too. He really looks up to her.

[GrandmaCrys]

:lol::lol::lol: YAY, for the scrappin and BOO for the workin' :lol::lol::lol:
I love the LO of the boys with their cameras. So cute. I might seriously have to send you some pictures to swap heads for me. I told DH that I might try to swap heads in some pictures and he said... " yeah, swap me and AJ's heads and swap you and Ali's heads. That would be funny" :rofl: What a goof. Now I'm going to have to try just to give him a laugh. :D

Try it! It's very addictive! :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

Of course, Rene, we expect pictures of your trees this year.

YAY for your daughter, Laura. M DDIL#2 is an ER nurse. Loves the adrenaline rush.

[ReneT]

She skipped a grade (or as she puts it... she skipped a grade and a half). She did just part of 5th, none of 6th and part of 7th, then full years from 8th and through to now 12th.

She wants to ultimately be a Physicians Assistant. She wants to start with being an RN first. She plans to then be a Nurse Pract, and then go for Phys Asst. She feels doing it this way it will allow her to see exactly where she ultimately wants to be. Right now she says she wants to do trauma work. But she knows she won't most likely be able to just jump right into the trauma scene since she'd be a new nurse, so she'll have to work her way to it. She is also thinking she might want to be a traveling RN for awhile. Oh my poor heart...... LOL! I know she's going to be terrific in the career choice, and she makes me so very proud. She is a wonderful role model for her little brother too. He really looks up to her.

Wow, that's great that she seems to know what she wants and how to go about getting there. Good for her. I would think it would take a special kind of person to be in trauma, and sounds like she has what it takes.

[ReneT]

Who wants to volunteer to make my ATC for the SA GTG for me? Any takers? Anyone? Come on, you know you want to. :D

[ReneT]

Try it! It's very addictive! :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

Of course, Rene, we expect pictures of your trees this year.

YAY for your daughter, Laura. M DDIL#2 is an ER nurse. Loves the adrenaline rush.

Maybe I'll have some decent photos this year with the new camera. Or maybe not. :D

[>>aruaL<<]

Rene, I think your SDD getting a job will probably help with her shyness. I wish her lots of luck on her interview tomorrow!

She's so lucky to have a college close to family where she can stay, instead of the dorms. I wish Kaylin didn't have to live in the dorms....

[ReneT]

Rene, I think your SDD getting a job will probably help with her shyness. I wish her lots of luck on her interview tomorrow!

She's so lucky to have a college close to family where she can stay, instead of the dorms. I wish Kaylin didn't have to live in the dorms....

The interview she has is at a small family diner-type restaurant, and she pretty much already has the job because her friend recommended her. She really doesn't want a job, but we feel like if she's not going to be involved in some extracurricular activity at school, that she needs to work part-time. Mostly we want her to interact with the outside world. If it were up to her, she would stay home forever and never leave the house. So we think this is definitely a good thing. She'll probably have to take orders at the counter and the drive-thru, and take orders to tables, so she'll have to interact. We worry about her because she's not interested in anything but watching movies all day every day.

She'll have her choice of living with us, her mom, and maybe her sister, depending on what's going on in my oldest DSD's life when the time comes. It's much less expensive and scary.

[Christine]

so question for all of you computer geeks and/or computer geek spouses :D

I need a new battery for my old lappie. It is only holding a charge for like 10 min. So first any suggestions as to how to solve this problem and if not, I can get a new one from HP (dv6000 and 12 cell battery) for $112.49 free s/h

When I look elsewhere online looks like there are a bunch of cheaper ones. Who is reputable? Is it worth the higher amount of money to get an HP one? Help please!!!!!!!!!

[stitchmich]

Rene, that sounds like a good way to get your DD to come out of her shell a bit. Hope it works for her.
Laura, it's great that your DD is so goal-oriented, and a very exciting career goal too.
Crys, when shall I come over to work on lessons with you? I'll get you going with the tablet and you can teach me head-swapping. Sound good? :D I've only ever done I think 3 extractions, so I don't have a lot of experience. Though I must admit they are never as difficult as I expect they will be. But it would seem very difficult to fit one thing in place of another.

[stitchmich]

so question for all of you computer geeks and/or computer geek spouses :D

I need a new battery for my old lappie. It is only holding a charge for like 10 min. So first any suggestions as to how to solve this problem and if not, I can get a new one from HP (dv6000 and 12 cell battery) for $112.49 free s/h

When I look elsewhere online looks like there are a bunch of cheaper ones. Who is reputable? Is it worth the higher amount of money to get an HP one? Help please!!!!!!!!!

you don't want advice from me. My DH goes through laptops at a ridiculous rate. I think he's on his 5th in 10 years. He would tell you don't waste your money on a battery just get a new laptop. :p

[carolyn d]

so question for all of you computer geeks and/or computer geek spouses :D

I need a new battery for my old lappie. It is only holding a charge for like 10 min. So first any suggestions as to how to solve this problem and if not, I can get a new one from HP (dv6000 and 12 cell battery) for $112.49 free s/h

When I look elsewhere online looks like there are a bunch of cheaper ones. Who is reputable? Is it worth the higher amount of money to get an HP one? Help please!!!!!!!!!sorry no help here.. I always work on the lappie while 'tethered" to an outlet !

[carolyn d]

Wow... I miss a couple days and it's like reading an entire book here to get all caught up!! Whoa!! You girls stay sooo busy..... now, any of you wanna get busy cleaning my house, decorating and all that jazz to get ready for a ton of family coming for next week? Eeek!!

Kaylin got her first college acceptance letter already! yay!! It's just, as she called it .. "her back up plan" school..... but she's soooooooooooooooo excited!!! Her first choice is Fresno State, so I have my fingers crossed for her!! The schools are accepting 40% less than this current year due to budget cuts, but they have 56% increase in applications than this current year too.... YIKES!!!! And because of where we live, we don't automatically fall under any of the Universities as one of the "local high schools" that the students are automatically acccepted at (providing they have the scores, etc).... so she's considered an outsider at ALL schools and therefor doesn't get first priority at any of them.... darn!! She's got a really good gpa and sat scores though, so hopefully this will help her. She says even if she gets accepted at Fresno, she might be too scared to go and decline it (she's only 16) so that she can go to the school closer to home.... she's not sure she's okay with being about 3 1/2 hours from home. Poor kid! It's okay, momma isn't ready at all for her to be that far from home! So while I'm crossing my fingers for her to be accepted, I'm also in my heart hoping she chooses to stay close (an hour) to home!WOW ! You must be so proud.. I've never met her and I"M proud ! Congrats to her on her college acceptance... and from the sounds of it, she will do just FINE in college- whether she chooses to live away or not !

[addicted]

I haven't had a minute! We had company Friday and I had to clean the entire house, it only took 6.5 hours! :eek: Then Saturday was my sisters wedding and Sunday is family day and today I have been getting my months worth of paper/money crap back in order! It's been a bit crazy but all good!

The dr. called DH tonight and we are going to schedule the throat scope. So that will be sometime in December. Hope you are all well and I'll be back sometime this week when I get some more of my life back in order! :D

[carolyn d]

I haven't had a minute! We had company Friday and I had to clean the entire house, it only took 6.5 hours! :eek: Then Saturday was my sisters wedding and Sunday is family day and today I have been getting my months worth of paper/money crap back in order! It's been a bit crazy but all good!

The dr. called DH tonight and we are going to schedule the throat scope. So that will be sometime in December. Hope you are all well and I'll be back sometime this week when I get some more of my life back in order! :Dlet us know when you schedule the appointment ! There's a great deal of prayer power here so we need to know when to sling it all ethan's way !

[Christine]

I agree Laura, wahoo for your dd!

Hugs Heather!

[stitchmich]

I haven't had a minute! We had company Friday and I had to clean the entire house, it only took 6.5 hours! :eek: Then Saturday was my sisters wedding and Sunday is family day and today I have been getting my months worth of paper/money crap back in order! It's been a bit crazy but all good!

The dr. called DH tonight and we are going to schedule the throat scope. So that will be sometime in December. Hope you are all well and I'll be back sometime this week when I get some more of my life back in order! :D

let us know when you schedule the appointment ! There's a great deal of prayer power here so we need to know when to sling it all ethan's way !

I ditto what Carolyn said... we'll be ready to sling those prayers :D

[ReneT]

let us know when you schedule the appointment ! There's a great deal of prayer power here so we need to know when to sling it all ethan's way !

I ditto what Carolyn said... we'll be ready to sling those prayers :D

Ditto what they said. Sling shot ready!!!

[carolyn d]

Of all things, I have spent a great deal of my night hunting for my daughter's bearded lizard, Spike.. seems she let him loose this morning and now he is MIA somewhere in the house. I have done a complete perimeter search along all the walls, under/behind all furniture/appliances and thus far he is nowhere to be found. The cat is useless as a search and rescue animal !

[ReneT]

Of all things, I have spent a great deal of my night hunting for my daughter's bearded lizard, Spike.. seems she let him loose this morning and now he is MIA somewhere in the house. I have done a complete perimeter search along all the walls, under/behind all furniture/appliances and thus far he is nowhere to be found. The cat is useless as a search and rescue animal !

Oh my gosh!!! I would abandon ship!!!

[carolyn d]

Oh my gosh!!! I would abandon ship!!! He's only a foot long and very placid.. so it's not like there is some snarling, snapping beast roaming around.. i just think he's too dumb to go back to where he started.. and I'm hoping he's not "stuck" somewhere where he can't get out !

[carolyn d]

and now I have something in my eye and its sore and swollen ! dang !

[ReneT]

He's only a foot long and very placid.. so it's not like there is some snarling, snapping beast roaming around.. i just think he's too dumb to go back to where he started.. and I'm hoping he's not "stuck" somewhere where he can't get out !

Yeah, that would be sad. How long can he go without water?

[ReneT]

and now I have something in my eye and its sore and swollen ! dang !

This is not your day. I say have a glass of wine, and go to bed.

[carolyn d]

Yeah, that would be sad. How long can he go without water?he's a desert lizard and I've never seen him drink and neither has Robin ! so water is not the issue.. he eats every 2 days or so... starvation is more the issue.

[carolyn d]

This is not your day. I say have a glass of wine, and go to bed.me and my big fat eye are already there !!! gave up on spike for the time being about an hour ago... robin will need to continue the search tomorrow.

[ReneT]

me and my big fat eye are already there !!! gave up on spike for the time being about an hour ago... robin will need to continue the search tomorrow.

Good for you! I wonder what's in your eye?

[carolyn d]

Good for you! I wonder what's in your eye?Sunday, I was cleaning the tub.. and I think a bit of something got in my eye...Ya know how the shower doors can get pretty grungy looking really fast?? I think maybe a speck of mildew/mold/fungus or something splashed up. i remember my eye watering and feeling a bit "picky" like when you get soap in it.. I rubbed it and thought nothing of it... then tonight, I just happened to rub my upper eyelid and it HURT. Looked in the mirror and the dang thing is red and swollen... and it feels a bit "leaky".. so is it just something irritated it or is it PINK EYE ?? There's a ton of that going around too !

[ReneT]

Sunday, I was cleaning the tub.. and I think a bit of something got in my eye...Ya know how the shower doors can get pretty grungy looking really fast?? I think maybe a speck of mildew/mold/fungus or something splashed up. i remember my eye watering and feeling a bit "picky" like when you get soap in it.. I rubbed it and thought nothing of it... then tonight, I just happened to rub my upper eyelid and it HURT. Looked in the mirror and the dang thing is red and swollen... and it feels a bit "leaky".. so is it just something irritated it or is it PINK EYE ?? There's a ton of that going around too !

Could it be a stye?

[carolyn d]

Could it be a stye?it's the entire upper eyelid... aren't styes ususally on the lower eyelid ?

[ReneT]

it's the entire upper eyelid... aren't styes ususally on the lower eyelid ?

No, I had one on the upper eyelid years ago. But not the entire lid. Hmmmm....

[Christine]

a stye can be in the top lid too, I have seen it happen. Try some warm compresses. Make sure to notice if you have crusty goopy stuff in the morning. That is more typical w/ an infection where as the styes I have seen are more clear liquid sort of deal. Also styes are typically a more localized hard bump. If you are thinking it is a stye, there is an over the counter product called stye that can help some. If it is a true eye infection you will need to be seen to get an antibiotic. You could get your DDS to write a prescription but that would be "out of the scope of practice" so not sure if he/she would want to do that. PM me if you need a recommendation. :)

[carolyn d]

No, I had one on the upper eyelid years ago. But not the entire lid. Hmmmm....Awwwwwwwwwwwwww jeez louise !

[carolyn d]

a stye can be in the top lid too, I have seen it happen. Try some warm compresses. Make sure to notice if you have crusty goopy stuff in the morning. That is more typical w/ an infection where as the styes I have seen are more clear liquid sort of deal. Also styes are typically a more localized hard bump. If you are thinking it is a stye, there is an over the counter product called stye that can help some. If it is a true eye infection you will need to be seen to get an antibiotic. You could get your DDS to write a prescription but that would be "out of the scope of practice" so not sure if he/she would want to do that. PM me if you need a recommendation. :)I'm hoping it's pink eye caused by an allergen/fungus actually.. a stye would drive me completely insane AND not to mention my patients looking at this horrible little lump hanging on my eyelid and dragging it down... they will all think I'm infectious.. I'll let you know how it looks tomorrow... if I'm all goopy, then I'll be off the the eye MD in a flash...and won't be going to work !

[sands_healy]

Kaylin got her first college acceptance letter already! yay!!

:yahoo::yahoo::yahoo: congratulations!!!

sorry no help here.. I always work on the lappie while 'tethered" to an outlet !

Me toooooo!!!!

The dr. called DH tonight and we are going to schedule the throat scope. So that will be sometime in December. Hope you are all well and I'll be back sometime this week when I get some more of my life back in order! :D

Praying all goes well Heather!

Of all things, I have spent a great deal of my night hunting for my daughter's bearded lizard, Spike.. seems she let him loose this morning and now he is MIA somewhere in the house. I have done a complete perimeter search along all the walls, under/behind all furniture/appliances and thus far he is nowhere to be found. The cat is useless as a search and rescue animal !

:shocked::shocked::yikes::yikes:

Good for you! I wonder what's in your eye?

Besides an eyeball?

I'm hoping it's pink eye caused by an allergen/fungus actually.. a stye would drive me completely insane AND not to mention my patients looking at this horrible little lump hanging on my eyelid and dragging it down... they will all think I'm infectious.. I'll let you know how it looks tomorrow... if I'm all goopy, then I'll be off the the eye MD in a flash...and won't be going to work !

:) hope your eye is better soon Carolyn.

[sands_healy]

So..... 8 days to the wedding! and 9 days till we leave for Paris.... and ummmm..... still no camera in my grubby hands.

I did hear from the dealer last night that the service centre askef for 2 more days to fix it, so hoping it will be with the dealer by tomorrow night and hopefully in my grubby hands on Saturday!!!

[stitchmich]

Of all things, I have spent a great deal of my night hunting for my daughter's bearded lizard, Spike.. seems she let him loose this morning and now he is MIA somewhere in the house. I have done a complete perimeter search along all the walls, under/behind all furniture/appliances and thus far he is nowhere to be found. The cat is useless as a search and rescue animal !

uh-oh!! Sounds like a big task to have to look behind and under everything. Come back, Spike!!!

This is not your day. I say have a glass of wine, and go to bed.

Excellent advice, O Wise one! :D

he's a desert lizard and I've never seen him drink and neither has Robin ! so water is not the issue.. he eats every 2 days or so... starvation is more the issue.

Never? Interesting.

Sunday, I was cleaning the tub.. and I think a bit of something got in my eye...Ya know how the shower doors can get pretty grungy looking really fast?? I think maybe a speck of mildew/mold/fungus or something splashed up. i remember my eye watering and feeling a bit "picky" like when you get soap in it.. I rubbed it and thought nothing of it... then tonight, I just happened to rub my upper eyelid and it HURT. Looked in the mirror and the dang thing is red and swollen... and it feels a bit "leaky".. so is it just something irritated it or is it PINK EYE ?? There's a ton of that going around too !

Sorry about your eye. I saw a FB friend yesterday say she woke up with pink eye. Are you any better today?

So..... 8 days to the wedding! and 9 days till we leave for Paris.... and ummmm..... still no camera in my grubby hands.

I did hear from the dealer last night that the service centre askef for 2 more days to fix it, so hoping it will be with the dealer by tomorrow night and hopefully in my grubby hands on Saturday!!!


I've got my fingers crossed that your grubby hands will be holding a good as new camera soon. I have to ask... What is going on with your hair?! :lol: Is it growing back in?

[sands_healy]

I've got my fingers crossed that your grubby hands will be holding a good as new camera soon. I have to ask... What is going on with your hair?! :lol: Is it growing back in?

:lol::lol: Yes!!!! Kay has had her last chemo session, so her hair growth should kick back in :D....

[stitchmich]

:lol::lol: Yes!!!! Kay has had her last chemo session, so her hair growth should kick back in :D....

Well, aren't you clever? That's great news for Kay!

[GrandmaCrys]

Who wants to volunteer to make my ATC for the SA GTG for me? Any takers? Anyone? Come on, you know you want to. :D

While glancing in the gallery this am, I see that you have indeed made your very own ATC. Wanna make mine? :D

Rene, that sounds like a good way to get your DD to come out of her shell a bit. Hope it works for her.
Laura, it's great that your DD is so goal-oriented, and a very exciting career goal too.
Crys, when shall I come over to work on lessons with you? I'll get you going with the tablet and you can teach me head-swapping. Sound good? :D I've only ever done I think 3 extractions, so I don't have a lot of experience. Though I must admit they are never as difficult as I expect they will be. But it would seem very difficult to fit one thing in place of another.

Stitchie, come any time; I'm here just waiting. When I switch heads/eyes, the first thing I look for is two pics where the transplant recipient is looking/standing in the same direction. I do have an advantage, because when it's a family function, there are usually 1 to 3 of us taking pictures. When it's just me, I still seem to take a lot of repititive photos. I select the area I'm wanting to move, place it over top the *to be switched* area, lower the opacity of the top layer so I can *line* them up. Then I grab my brush and start masking away the top layer to blend in with the bottom layer. Sometimes I also have to do a bit of cloning on the bottom layer, say for instance, if shirt collars, or whatever, don't match up properly. If you can get away with just replacing the eyes, it's a lot easier.

I haven't had a minute! We had company Friday and I had to clean the entire house, it only took 6.5 hours! :eek: Then Saturday was my sisters wedding and Sunday is family day and today I have been getting my months worth of paper/money crap back in order! It's been a bit crazy but all good!

The dr. called DH tonight and we are going to schedule the throat scope. So that will be sometime in December. Hope you are all well and I'll be back sometime this week when I get some more of my life back in order! :D

:hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: Be sure to let uw know, Heather.

Carolyn, hope that eye is doing better this morning.

Sands, did you ever consider a mohawk while it's growing back in? ;) :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

Chris, hope you get your battery question answered; I'm certainly no help.

[>>aruaL<<]

Oh gosh that is terrific news for Kay! I am sure she's so happy to be just about done with all of that chemo stuff and now she can concentrate on other, more fun things. Sandy, your hair looks great! All 9 or 10 of them.... hehe :-)

The only thing I know about laptop batteries is they can be soooo pricey!! And, depending on how old the laptop is, they are really hard to find too.

Ewww pink eye! That stinks! I agree about doing the compresses. My son recently had pink eye, then they realized he was allergic to the drops they gave him for it (the sulfur in the drops).... so he had swollen red itchy eyes for about a month.

[stitchmich]

Stitchie, come any time; I'm here just waiting. When I switch heads/eyes, the first thing I look for is two pics where the transplant recipient is looking/standing in the same direction. I do have an advantage, because when it's a family function, there are usually 1 to 3 of us taking pictures. When it's just me, I still seem to take a lot of repititive photos. I select the area I'm wanting to move, place it over top the *to be switched* area, lower the opacity of the top layer so I can *line* them up. Then I grab my brush and start masking away the top layer to blend in with the bottom layer. Sometimes I also have to do a bit of cloning on the bottom layer, say for instance, if shirt collars, or whatever, don't match up properly. If you can get away with just replacing the eyes, it's a lot easier.



:hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: Be sure to let uw know, Heather.

Carolyn, hope that eye is doing better this morning.

Sands, did you ever consider a mohawk while it's growing back in? ;) :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

Chris, hope you get your battery question answered; I'm certainly no help.


Thanks for the tips! Especially about lowering the opacity to position it better, and cloning on the bottom layer. I am very repetitive taking photos too. I keep the camera on burst mode and snap off 2 or 3 of the same thing, then keep the best and delete the rest. Unfortunately I'm not very good at the deleting part, so I keep too many duplicates. I should probably take it off burst and just try to get better shots... depending on the situation. The photos I'm wanting to swap heads on though are posed pictures of the family, where ONE of us ends up with closed eyes or a stupid smile. I might be able to swap faces rather than heads. Thanks for the help. Now... how are you liking the tablet?

[stitchmich]

Oh gosh that is terrific news for Kay! I am sure she's so happy to be just about done with all of that chemo stuff and now she can concentrate on other, more fun things. Sandy, your hair looks great! All 9 or 10 of them.... hehe :-)

The only thing I know about laptop batteries is they can be soooo pricey!! And, depending on how old the laptop is, they are really hard to find too.

Ewww pink eye! That stinks! I agree about doing the compresses. My son recently had pink eye, then they realized he was allergic to the drops they gave him for it (the sulfur in the drops).... so he had swollen red itchy eyes for about a month.

Ouch! Poor little dude!

[carolyn d]

found Spike... somehow this beast who does not do stairs managed to get into the basement... somehow negotiation 9 stairs... we can only assume he fell down them all.

[ReneT]

So..... 8 days to the wedding! and 9 days till we leave for Paris.... and ummmm..... still no camera in my grubby hands.

I did hear from the dealer last night that the service centre askef for 2 more days to fix it, so hoping it will be with the dealer by tomorrow night and hopefully in my grubby hands on Saturday!!!

Oh man, I would be starting to panic! I hope you get it soon!!

:lol::lol: Yes!!!! Kay has had her last chemo session, so her hair growth should kick back in :D....

Yay for Kay!!!!!!! :yahoo::yippee::yahoo::yippee:

While glancing in the gallery this am, I see that you have indeed made your very own ATC. Wanna make mine? :D

I actually made 2 last night, but decided on the one I posted since it was sparkly and pink! :D

found Spike... somehow this beast who does not do stairs managed to get into the basement... somehow negotiation 9 stairs... we can only assume he fell down them all.

Oh poor Spike!!! But yay for finding him!!!

[stitchmich]

found Spike... somehow this beast who does not do stairs managed to get into the basement... somehow negotiation 9 stairs... we can only assume he fell down them all.

oh good! well, for the finding him, not for the falling. Hope he's okay and happy to be back in his cage :D

[stitchmich]

Rene, the ATC you posted seems to suit you perfectly... pink and sparkly and fun :D

[ReneT]

OK, I posted this on Facebook, but didn't tell you guys: I almost drowned in the hot tub night before last!

I was in the hot tub waiting for Gary to come outside and it was really windy. The heavy cover fell down on my head because of the wind and I couldn't lift it off because it is full of condensation and very heavy. Thankfully after a bit, Gary came outside and lifted it off my head!!!

I really need to stay away from water. :rolleyes:

[stitchmich]

OK, I posted this on Facebook, but didn't tell you guys: I almost drowned in the hot tub night before last!

I was in the hot tub waiting for Gary to come outside and it was really windy. The heavy cover fell down on my head because of the wind and I couldn't lift it off because it is full of condensation and very heavy. Thankfully after a bit, Gary came outside and lifted it off my head!!!

I really need to stay away from water. :rolleyes:

OMG! Wow, never heard that before. Were you in panic or just patiently waiting for Gary to show up?

[ReneT]

OMG! Wow, never heard that before. Were you in panic or just patiently waiting for Gary to show up?

The cover is on a hinge kind of a thing, so you just lift it up and it sits on the hinge on one side of the hot tub. So the wind just caught it and it slammed down on my head. At first I was thinking no big deal, I could lift it off, but when I realized I couldn't due to the position I was in, then I started to get a bit scared because there wasn't much room left for air.

[ReneT]

Chris, do you think a cortizone shot would help my shoulder/arm? Do they give those for tendonitis/bursitis?

[Shana34]

Chris, do you think a cortizone shot would help my shoulder/arm? Do they give those for tendonitis/bursitis?

They do. I was on cortizone shots for my shoulder for a while when they thought it was just bursitis. It helps for a while. :D The only problem is that if you continue to get them, it could make your tendons weaker and you could end up ripping them, so it's good for a 1 or 2 time deal, but they don't really do it for an extended period of time.

[Shana34]

OK, I posted this on Facebook, but didn't tell you guys: I almost drowned in the hot tub night before last!

I was in the hot tub waiting for Gary to come outside and it was really windy. The heavy cover fell down on my head because of the wind and I couldn't lift it off because it is full of condensation and very heavy. Thankfully after a bit, Gary came outside and lifted it off my head!!!

I really need to stay away from water. :rolleyes:

Oh no! Thank gosh Gary was there to help you out! I would be having major panic attacks...I have such a fear of drowning after this one time I got caught in a rip current. I'm so glad you're okay.

[stitchmich]

The cover is on a hinge kind of a thing, so you just lift it up and it sits on the hinge on one side of the hot tub. So the wind just caught it and it slammed down on my head. At first I was thinking no big deal, I could lift it off, but when I realized I couldn't due to the position I was in, then I started to get a bit scared because there wasn't much room left for air.

okay that sounds really scary. I'm glad Gary showed up. You should definitely stay away from the water unless you are supervised. ;)

[ReneT]

They do. I was on cortizone shots for my shoulder for a while when they thought it was just bursitis. It helps for a while. :D The only problem is that if you continue to get them, it could make your tendons weaker and you could end up ripping them, so it's good for a 1 or 2 time deal, but they don't really do it for an extended period of time.

Thanks Shana. I think I will call my doc today. Either that, or I'm going to have to give up the computer, and we both know that's not going to happen.

007: I would miss all the fun we have in the chats! :rofl:

[ReneT]

Oh no! Thank gosh Gary was there to help you out! I would be having major panic attacks...I have such a fear of drowning after this one time I got caught in a rip current. I'm so glad you're okay.

Yeah, I have a pretty big fear of it myself after my ordeal in Idaho.

[ReneT]

okay that sounds really scary. I'm glad Gary showed up. You should definitely stay away from the water unless you are supervised. ;)

It's not easy being me. :lol:

[Shana34]

Thanks Shana. I think I will call my doc today. Either that, or I'm going to have to give up the computer, and we both know that's not going to happen.

007: I would miss all the fun we have in the chats! :rofl:

:rofl::rofl::rofl: No way on giving up the computer! I have major arthritis in my shoulder, so I feel for you. I've had injuries before, but the shoulder has been the worst pain I've ever had. I do need to warn you...it may hurt. It didn't bother me...more pressure than pain, but the doctors kept warning me it was going to hurt pretty bad. They were amazed when I didn't even flinch LOL My last doc told me "Man, I've seen football players tear up for this and you're fine!" That was the one where they had to inject it into my A/C joint rather than just the regular joint.

[ReneT]

:rofl::rofl::rofl: No way on giving up the computer! I have major arthritis in my shoulder, so I feel for you. I've had injuries before, but the shoulder has been the worst pain I've ever had. I do need to warn you...it may hurt. It didn't bother me...more pressure than pain, but the doctors kept warning me it was going to hurt pretty bad. They were amazed when I didn't even flinch LOL My last doc told me "Man, I've seen football players tear up for this and you're fine!" That was the one where they had to inject it into my A/C joint rather than just the regular joint.

Ok never mind. :rofl:

[Shana34]

Ok never mind. :rofl:

:rofl: Don't write off doing it just because of the injection. Talk to your doc and see if he thinks it will help. It really is worth that moment of possible pain if it does work. And since you have swelling, it may take care of it for a long time because it reduces the swelling right at the site. :)

[GrandmaCrys]

Thanks for the tips! Especially about lowering the opacity to position it better, and cloning on the bottom layer. I am very repetitive taking photos too. I keep the camera on burst mode and snap off 2 or 3 of the same thing, then keep the best and delete the rest. Unfortunately I'm not very good at the deleting part, so I keep too many duplicates. I should probably take it off burst and just try to get better shots... depending on the situation. The photos I'm wanting to swap heads on though are posed pictures of the family, where ONE of us ends up with closed eyes or a stupid smile. I might be able to swap faces rather than heads. Thanks for the help. Now... how are you liking the tablet?

Ummmmmmmmmmmmm..............:o

OK, I posted this on Facebook, but didn't tell you guys: I almost drowned in the hot tub night before last!

I was in the hot tub waiting for Gary to come outside and it was really windy. The heavy cover fell down on my head because of the wind and I couldn't lift it off because it is full of condensation and very heavy. Thankfully after a bit, Gary came outside and lifted it off my head!!!

I really need to stay away from water. :rolleyes:

:yes: :yes: :yes: How freaky, Rene!

When I had my *frozen shoulder* I got a cortisone shot and yes, it did help. But...no one warned me...I was sitting at the computer later on in the evening and all of a sudden WHAM! It felt like a 10# weight fell from within my shoulder, down my arm and out hand! I almost crapped. Luckily, Chris was on Yahoo and I shouted out to her to ask if that was normal. Um...:yes: :yes: Wish I'd been forewarned! :annoyed: :annoyed: The shot itself was not horridly horrible, but I did make some pretty ugly faces! :eek: :eek: :eek: And I was very glad when it was over! :lol: :lol: :lol:

[ReneT]

When I had my *frozen shoulder* I got a cortisone shot and yes, it did help. But...no one warned me...I was sitting at the computer later on in the evening and all of a sudden WHAM! It felt like a 10# weight fell from within my shoulder, down my arm and out hand! I almost crapped. Luckily, Chris was on Yahoo and I shouted out to her to ask if that was normal. Um...:yes: :yes: Wish I'd been forewarned! :annoyed: :annoyed: The shot itself was not horridly horrible, but I did make some pretty ugly faces! :eek: :eek: :eek: And I was very glad when it was over! :lol: :lol: :lol:


That's weird. I just left a message with my doc. Hopefully he'll call me back sometime today and tell me if he thinks I need one.

[Shana34]

Okay I need a break from the grind here. My creative streak seems to be coming back, but I'm working on something that's taking FOREVER to get just right. LOL

So how's everyone's day going so far? Same ole same ole here. I really need some spice in my life! :D

[ReneT]

Okay I need a break from the grind here. My creative streak seems to be coming back, but I'm working on something that's taking FOREVER to get just right. LOL

So how's everyone's day going so far? Same ole same ole here. I really need some spice in my life! :D

You're going to be getting some spice on Friday night at New Moon (while I am going to have to wait for the crowds to calm down). Patience is a virtue my friend.

007: Can someone call Johnny for me and ask if he'll take me Friday night? :eek::eek:

[Shana34]

You're going to be getting some spice on Friday night at New Moon (while I am going to have to wait for the crowds to calm down). Patience is a virtue my friend.

007: Can someone call Johnny for me and ask if he'll take me Friday night? :eek::eek:

Me likey that kind of spicey! LOL I'm on it! *grabs her red phone*

[Christine]

oh glad you are ok, Rene! and yes Shana is right about the cortisone shots.

[Christine]

well off to get the kids, got the cobalt kit done, Rene has seen it so you can ask her about it. LOL

[Christine]

http://digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/showthread.php?p=774055#post774055

probably ought to check out this thread too :D

[ReneT]

Me likey that kind of spicey! LOL I'm on it! *grabs her red phone*

What did he say? Oh I know, he said "Tell her to wear something alluring". :rofl::rofl:

[ReneT]

well off to get the kids, got the cobalt kit done, Rene has seen it so you can ask her about it. LOL

It totally rocks!!!! It has a cute black and white squarish frame that matches the round one in the first kit, awesome blue and gray papers, musical notes and word art, stars. Can't wait for the challenge! Chris has outdone herself once again!!!

[stitchmich]

well off to get the kids, got the cobalt kit done, Rene has seen it so you can ask her about it. LOL

:cry::cry::cry::cry: I want to see it too!

[Christine]

go on to yahoo messenger and be my friend and I will show you Stitchie

[Shana34]

What did he say? Oh I know, he said "Tell her to wear something alluring". :rofl::rofl:

That's exactly what he said. He also mentioned that I should tell you no hot tubs will be used at any time during the date. :rofl::rofl:

[Christine]

That's exactly what he said. He also mentioned that I should tell you no hot tubs will be used at any time during the date. :rofl::rofl:

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

[Christine]

and btw if any of the rest of you want to be my friend on yahoo messenger, I am gundimom

[idtwinmom]

Lisa... here is a link for images of a "fire rainbow'
http://images.google.com/images?q=fire+rainbow&sourceid=ie7&rls=com.microsoft:en-US&oe=utf8&um=1&ie=UTF-8&ei=JLMAS6ysIsSxngfb-LWSCw&sa=X&oi=image_result_group&ct=title&resnum=1&ved=0CBAQsAQwAA

and a link to Wkipedia detailing what it is exactly....
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Circumhorizontal_arc

Although the article states that this is not as uncommom as we are led to believe, I have only seen one and that was several weeks ago ! Maybe I'm not looking in the sky enough OR they really are not all that "common"... Seems to depend upon your location... but it is a spectacular sight, regardless.

The one I saw was VERY similar to this one;
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Circumhorizon_Arc.jpg
Wowzers! I have never seen such a thing, but they sure are gorgeous!

I figure Christmas season is going to be a great time to practice!!! I am putting up the trees next week I think since we have so much going on starting Thanksgiving. I've never put my decorations up before Thanksgivng, but I think that's how it's gonna have to be this year.

I will be the happiest scrapper in TX once I get the pink tree set up in my home office!!!!! :D It is FAB U LOUS!!!!
I've been looking at the lavender one at Walmart! It's small (what we need in this house) and I think the color is fab! I know that I will be overruled, but it's still so cool!

That's right!!!

Our main tree is decorated in red and gold, but I have one special ornament on it that doesn't match at all. It's a Permian High School ornament, which was sold back in the 80's when I was going to school. Well even though we didn't grow up in the same town, our high schools played each other in football every year. Permian was a big power house of football in the 80's (the movie and book Friday Night Lights is about my high school in the 80's). Gary says that the year he was a senior and marching in the band, they came to Odessa to play PHS and "Permian cheated and the refs wouldn't call anything on them" and " we really won if it wasn't for that". :D None of the schools we played back then liked us much because we won so many state titles. So every year, I make a HUGE production of putting my black and white Permian ornament on the tree even though it sticks out like a sore thumb. :rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl:
:rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl:

Wow... I miss a couple days and it's like reading an entire book here to get all caught up!! Whoa!! You girls stay sooo busy..... now, any of you wanna get busy cleaning my house, decorating and all that jazz to get ready for a ton of family coming for next week? Eeek!!
Been having this problem a lot lately as I'm just not on the computer all the time! Darn bedroom is so bloody cold!

Kaylin got her first college acceptance letter already! yay!! It's just, as she called it .. "her back up plan" school..... but she's soooooooooooooooo excited!!! Her first choice is Fresno State, so I have my fingers crossed for her!! The schools are accepting 40% less than this current year due to budget cuts, but they have 56% increase in applications than this current year too.... YIKES!!!! And because of where we live, we don't automatically fall under any of the Universities as one of the "local high schools" that the students are automatically acccepted at (providing they have the scores, etc).... so she's considered an outsider at ALL schools and therefor doesn't get first priority at any of them.... darn!! She's got a really good gpa and sat scores though, so hopefully this will help her. She says even if she gets accepted at Fresno, she might be too scared to go and decline it (she's only 16) so that she can go to the school closer to home.... she's not sure she's okay with being about 3 1/2 hours from home. Poor kid! It's okay, momma isn't ready at all for her to be that far from home! So while I'm crossing my fingers for her to be accepted, I'm also in my heart hoping she chooses to stay close (an hour) to home!
Congrats to Kaylin! But I'm right there with you! I'm thinking we might be faced with a similar situation some time down the road. DD is not yet 4 and already reading words! Although, not yet a "good" reader, I know when it clicks she's gonna just take off!

She skipped a grade (or as she puts it... she skipped a grade and a half). She did just part of 5th, none of 6th and part of 7th, then full years from 8th and through to now 12th.

She wants to ultimately be a Physicians Assistant. She wants to start with being an RN first. She plans to then be a Nurse Pract, and then go for Phys Asst. She feels doing it this way it will allow her to see exactly where she ultimately wants to be. Right now she says she wants to do trauma work. But she knows she won't most likely be able to just jump right into the trauma scene since she'd be a new nurse, so she'll have to work her way to it. She is also thinking she might want to be a traveling RN for awhile. Oh my poor heart...... LOL! I know she's going to be terrific in the career choice, and she makes me so very proud. She is a wonderful role model for her little brother too. He really looks up to her.
With all your stories I would have to say, she's had a pretty good role model herself! If she wants to travel, she could come here and I could help keep an eye on her! :lol: Alaska uses a lot of traveling nurses.

so question for all of you computer geeks and/or computer geek spouses :D

I need a new battery for my old lappie. It is only holding a charge for like 10 min. So first any suggestions as to how to solve this problem and if not, I can get a new one from HP (dv6000 and 12 cell battery) for $112.49 free s/h

When I look elsewhere online looks like there are a bunch of cheaper ones. Who is reputable? Is it worth the higher amount of money to get an HP one? Help please!!!!!!!!!
Since I've been gone a couple of days, you may already have your answer, but I have DH working on this! (at least I sent him an email, we'll see if he gets back to me!)

[GrandmaCrys]

:cry: :cry: :cry: I'm on Yahoo and no one has showed me the new kit! :cry: :cry: :cry:...:think: :think:........or have they and I've just forgotten? :confused: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

[Christine]

nope, Lisa, I haven't gotten an answer yet, take care of me :D

[idtwinmom]

Oh gosh that is terrific news for Kay! I am sure she's so happy to be just about done with all of that chemo stuff and now she can concentrate on other, more fun things. Sandy, your hair looks great! All 9 or 10 of them.... hehe :-)

The only thing I know about laptop batteries is they can be soooo pricey!! And, depending on how old the laptop is, they are really hard to find too.

Ewww pink eye! That stinks! I agree about doing the compresses. My son recently had pink eye, then they realized he was allergic to the drops they gave him for it (the sulfur in the drops).... so he had swollen red itchy eyes for about a month.
Poor kid! What should have lasted a few hours after the first drops ended up being around that long? Yikes! At least you know now not to give him Sulfa!

found Spike... somehow this beast who does not do stairs managed to get into the basement... somehow negotiation 9 stairs... we can only assume he fell down them all.
I never thought I would say this, but:
Oh, that poor little lizard! Any signs of bruises?

OK, I posted this on Facebook, but didn't tell you guys: I almost drowned in the hot tub night before last!

I was in the hot tub waiting for Gary to come outside and it was really windy. The heavy cover fell down on my head because of the wind and I couldn't lift it off because it is full of condensation and very heavy. Thankfully after a bit, Gary came outside and lifted it off my head!!!

I really need to stay away from water. :rolleyes:
Yep! I really think that being in water unsupervised is a no-no! I'm not sure your even safe in the bath tub with your luck! :lol:

http://digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/showthread.php?p=774055#post774055

probably ought to check out this thread too :D
Oh, that Team Jakeward cracked me up!

nope, Lisa, I haven't gotten an answer yet, take care of me :D
Off, to get my phone and have him read his email. I know they have him super busy, but he can always make time to help a friend!

While I'm doing that, could you please ask that our temperature goes up, just a little! -10 F is even too cold for me! Our esteemed high today is supposed to be all of 5 degrees, and that is downtown. Here at the house we will be lucky to see Zero!

[ReneT]

That's exactly what he said. He also mentioned that I should tell you no hot tubs will be used at any time during the date. :rofl::rofl:

Cuz there won't be time for hot tubbin'! :rofl::rofl:

[ReneT]

and btw if any of the rest of you want to be my friend on yahoo messenger, I am gundimom

I thought I was your only friend! :cry::cry::cry: But I'm still your fav, right? Right?

[Shana34]

Cuz there won't be time for hot tubbin'! :rofl::rofl:

I knew you were planning to play Parcheesi all night! :rofl::rofl::rofl:

[ReneT]

I knew you were planning to play Parcheesi all night! :rofl::rofl::rofl:

I can't even pronounce that word, so I DEFINITELY will not be playing Parcheesi with Johnny. Now there IS a certain 3 letter word I can pronounce. But I can't say it cuz I got censored once for saying it. :rofl:

[Shana34]

I can't even pronounce that word, so I DEFINITELY will not be playing Parcheesi with Johnny. Now there IS a certain 3 letter word I can pronounce. But I can't say it cuz I got censored once for saying it. :rofl:

My bad. You're playing Gin. I knew it! :rofl::rofl:

[ReneT]

My bad. You're playing Gin. I knew it! :rofl::rofl:

Oh my heck, I just choked on my water.

[ReneT]

Yeah, I'm sure that's it - gin. Cuz we all know what a good girl I am. :D

[idtwinmom]

Here you go Chris, a direct quote from my DH:
"If you find a cheaper battery, compare battery type. The cheaper batteries may be ni-cad (nickel-cadium) which is an older type and may provide less of a run-time and fewer charge cycles. Charge cycles being how many times you can charge up the battery and then deplete the battery.

New battery technology may use nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) or Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion). Bear in mind that the HP 12-cell battery you list may be more expensive because it is considered an EXTENDED battery. (Extended beyond the expected life of a STANDARD battery for that laptop which may be an 8 or 9 cell battery instead of 12-cell.

Generally, I like to buy from the manufacturer, but if your budget is tight, then some other vendor may fit better. Just be aware of battery type when you do go looking."

As for possible vendors he listed: Batteries R Us, CDW (great online source he uses all the time), and HP directly.

HTH!

[idtwinmom]

My bad. You're playing Gin. I knew it! :rofl::rofl:

Oh my heck, I just choked on my water.

I am sooooooo glad I put my coffee down!
:rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl:

[Shana34]

Yeah, I'm sure that's it - gin. Cuz we all know what a good girl I am. :D

I see your halo!

007: And the horns holding it up :rofl::rofl::rofl:

[stitchmich]

well off to get the kids, got the cobalt kit done, Rene has seen it so you can ask her about it. LOL

I seen it and it's SO AWESOME!!! :yahoo::yippee::yahoo::yippee::yahoo:

[ReneT]

I seen it and it's SO AWESOME!!! :yahoo::yippee::yahoo::yippee::yahoo:

Isn't it cool? I can't wait to see what you do with it with your band photos and the layout Chris does for you.

[Shana34]

Ooooh I forgot to mention. I just got done watching My Sister's Keeper. I think I cried for the last half of the movie. Darn tear-jerkers!

[ReneT]

OK ya'll wish me luck. When Gary gets home, I'm gonna try to talk him into taking me to see New Moon Friday night. Cross your fingers and toes.

[stitchmich]

and btw if any of the rest of you want to be my friend on yahoo messenger, I am gundimom

and if you want to find me I am stitchhouse (it's the name of my shop, fyi)

Lisa! you're making me COLD!! -10! Ugh! Too cold for this southern girl.

Rene, surely you can think of something better to play with JD than GIN!?!

[stitchmich]

OK ya'll wish me luck. When Gary gets home, I'm gonna try to talk him into taking me to see New Moon Friday night. Cross your fingers and toes.

Good luck with that. I won't even bother to ask.

[ReneT]

and if you want to find me I am stitchhouse (it's the name of my shop, fyi)

Lisa! you're making me COLD!! -10! Ugh! Too cold for this southern girl.

Rene, surely you can think of something better to play with JD than GIN!?!

I'll try to come up with something. :D

[stitchmich]

Isn't it cool? I can't wait to see what you do with it with your band photos and the layout Chris does for you.

me too! :D

[stitchmich]

I see your halo!

007: And the horns holding it up :rofl::rofl::rofl:

:rofl::rofl::rofl:

[Shana34]

OK ya'll wish me luck. When Gary gets home, I'm gonna try to talk him into taking me to see New Moon Friday night. Cross your fingers and toes.

C'mon up here and we can go together! :D LOL

[ReneT]

C'mon up here and we can go together! :D LOL

OK, I'll get on a plane. :)

[stitchmich]

OK, I'll get on a plane. :)

that's gonna be an expensive movie night :lol:

[Shana34]

that's gonna be an expensive movie night :lol:

You should fly in too! We can have a Gundi Gals Go Twilight Night! Say that five times fast!

[stitchmich]

You should fly in too! We can have a Gundi Gals Go Twilight Night! Say that five times fast!

sure why not!

Just got a call from a neighbor driving by our house. One of the deer that wanders around got hit and is in the ditch :(

[ReneT]

sure why not!

Just got a call from a neighbor driving by our house. One of the deer that wanders around got hit and is in the ditch :(

Oh wouldn't that be fun?!?!?! Then we could follow it with a slumber party!!!

[ReneT]

OK who knew it was going to take a millenium to do a memory book on Shutterfly? Geez, I've been working on it all dang day!

[Shana34]

Oh wouldn't that be fun?!?!?! Then we could follow it with a slumber party!!!

And I can make funnel cakes! I'm getting good at it! WOOHOOO!

Sorry your album is taking so long. Darn shutterfly! LOL

[ReneT]

And I can make funnel cakes! I'm getting good at it! WOOHOOO!

Sorry your album is taking so long. Darn shutterfly! LOL

And listen to 80's music! And watch Urban Cowboy! :rofl:

I'm making books for the girls from the cruise and it's taking forever and a day. Maybe I should have just printed them the scrap pages from my album. :rolleyes:

[GrandmaCrys]

Yeah, I'm sure that's it - gin. Cuz we all know what a good girl I am. :D

Yeah, but if you drink it instead of play it, it would probably lead to that other 3 letter word you know and cannot say! ;)

and if you want to find me I am stitchhouse (it's the name of my shop, fyi)

Lisa! you're making me COLD!! -10! Ugh! Too cold for this southern girl.

Rene, surely you can think of something better to play with JD than GIN!?!

Stitchie - I've sent a note to myself (at home) to invite you to be my friend on Yahoo - so be looking! (I'd just have you invite me, if I could remember my usermame! :o)

Rene, when persistance pays off, you'll have gorgeous albums for your girls! ;)

[GrandmaCrys]

I just noticed - everyone went silent over night. What's up with that? :annoyed: :annoyed: If you're all traveling to that Gundi Girls' Night Out without me, I'm gonna be honked! :worried: :help: :help:

[ReneT]

Yeah, but if you drink it instead of play it, it would probably lead to that other 3 letter word you know and cannot say! ;)

True, that! :rofl::rofl:

Stitchie - I've sent a note to myself (at home) to invite you to be my friend on Yahoo - so be looking! (I'd just have you invite me, if I could remember my usermame! :o)

I wanna be invited!!!! My username is renetibbets.

Rene, when persistance pays off, you'll have gorgeous albums for your girls! ;)

I finally finished them last night at midnight 30! I just have to check them and order them today!!! :yahoo::yahoo:

[ReneT]

I just wanted to share something with my fav girls that I saw online first thing this morning. What a way to wake up!!! :yes::yes: Although I do like him better with longer hair.

http://a.abcnews.com/images/GMA/ht_people_cover_depp_091117_ssv.jpg

[Christine]

So a gundi slumber party should definitely be in Utah so when r u all coming over? :D

I did Jillian's level 2 today but found a new way for my shoulders to not be so sore......... Coming home from j's school my bike slid on some ice the handlebar hit the fence and turned the front wheel and I went flying. I am thinking my very sore hip and leg will make my shoulders not hurt so bad! :(

Crys u r grandmascrap48 on yahoo :) the things I keep track of for u I'll tell ya lol

bbl to post stitchies LO. Wahoo r u impressed I can still scrap? Lol actually got it done last night but was crazy busy :D

thanks for the info Lisa I will try to look that up today.

[sands_healy]

Well, aren't you clever? That's great news for Kay!

yeah it is!!! Her Markers were way low already after her first treatment!

Oh gosh that is terrific news for Kay! I am sure she's so happy to be just about done with all of that chemo stuff and now she can concentrate on other, more fun things. Sandy, your hair looks great! All 9 or 10 of them.... hehe :-)

Why Thank You! I can't decide whether I should have a side path or a middle path? Any ideas?

found Spike... somehow this beast who does not do stairs managed to get into the basement... somehow negotiation 9 stairs... we can only assume he fell down them all.

Phew! I was having visions of waking up with him on my chest!

OK, I posted this on Facebook, but didn't tell you guys: I almost drowned in the hot tub night before last!

I was in the hot tub waiting for Gary to come outside and it was really windy. The heavy cover fell down on my head because of the wind and I couldn't lift it off because it is full of condensation and very heavy. Thankfully after a bit, Gary came outside and lifted it off my head!!!

I really need to stay away from water. :rolleyes:

Yikes, that must have been really scarey Renee!!! Wow! Glad you're ok!

:cry: :cry: :cry: I'm on Yahoo and no one has showed me the new kit! :cry: :cry: :cry:...:think: :think:........or have they and I've just forgotten? :confused: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

I saw it!!! I saw it!!! :D :lol:

I thought I was your only friend! :cry::cry::cry: But I'm still your fav, right? Right?

uh uh!!! I am!! Right Chris????

Ooooh I forgot to mention. I just got done watching My Sister's Keeper. I think I cried for the last half of the movie. Darn tear-jerkers!

Oh!!! Love tear jerker's adding it to my movie list!

So a gundi slumber party should definitely be in Utah so when r u all coming over? :D

Couldn't you have organised a slumber party while I was there?

[Christine]

Didn't we have a slumber party? More or less. Lol I don't remember getting much slumber. :)

[stitchmich]

I could use a slumber party right about now. Well, I could use some slumber anyway. I met a couple of friends for breakfast this morning, then a huge Target run. I had my 10%off coupon so I did some stocking up. Then stocked up at BJ's, then stocked up at the grocery store. And after putting it all away, I am tired!

Rene, thanks for the gratuitous Johnny shot for the day. :D

Chris, there was never any question about you being able to still scrap. But just a friendly reminder... don't forget to make a page with my word art :D

I'm excited to have new yahoo friends! Especially since Chris was showing me tricks last night. :lol:

Good job getting your books done Rene. I hope I can get mine done this weekend.

HAppy Wednesday everybody!

[idtwinmom]

OK guys! No slumber Twilight parties without me! I don't care where it is, I want to come! (Of course, since the temps aren't much higher today than yesterday I will go just about anywhere right now! I love the snow, but this is the earliest they have ever had this kind of cold weather. Usually we get about a week in late January or February, never in November!)

I get to go to a Teaching Math training this afternoon. I've been told we will have lots of fun because this gal is really into the hands on games teaching. Although it has to be games that nobody loses! Any body got ideas on how to convince these boys they don't have to be exactly the same all the time? And that life doesn't always mean you win? They actually cry if the other is a point ahead of them in a game!

[idtwinmom]

And a happy Wednesday back, Stitchie!

[stitchmich]

Your teacher training sounds great, Lisa. I hope you get lots of useful info. I can't help you with the boy issue. There's a certain competitive thing with boys. At least there is with mine. :lol: He just doesn't like to lose. Are you feeling better?

[ReneT]

I can't help you either Lisa. I'm afraid that they never grow out of it. Gary is known for bending golf clubs while golfing because he throws them in a fit of anger when he doesn't shoot well! :rofl: That would really make ya'll laugh if you knew how laid back he normally is.

[idtwinmom]

Thanks, Stitch! Yes, I think I'm finally over all of the icky sickies! Just cold!

Rene - I laughed even not knowing! I may have to ask the teacher this afternoon how she handles it!

[ReneT]

I did Jillian's level 2 today but found a new way for my shoulders to not be so sore......... Coming home from j's school my bike slid on some ice the handlebar hit the fence and turned the front wheel and I went flying. I am thinking my very sore hip and leg will make my shoulders not hurt so bad! :(

Oh no!!!! Bless your heart!!

[ReneT]

Anyone have any ideas of what to get a 17 year old girl for her birthday? I don't buy the girls clothes-she wouldn't want them anyway. I am just clueless this year. Her b-day is Christmas Eve.

[stitchmich]

I did Jillian's level 2 today but found a new way for my shoulders to not be so sore......... Coming home from j's school my bike slid on some ice the handlebar hit the fence and turned the front wheel and I went flying. I am thinking my very sore hip and leg will make my shoulders not hurt so bad! :(



I don't know how I missed this earlier, but oh my heck that sounds bad. I hope you're okay. :worried:

[stitchmich]

Anyone have any ideas of what to get a 17 year old girl for her birthday? I don't buy the girls clothes-she wouldn't want them anyway. I am just clueless this year. Her b-day is Christmas Eve.

Mine is 16 and all she wants is iPod stuff and money. You could do a GC to whatever store she likes.

[ReneT]

Mine is 16 and all she wants is iPod stuff and money. You could do a GC to whatever store she likes.

She has an iPod, so I guess I could see if there's anything to go with it. The only thing she's asked for is a laptop, but we told her we weren't getting one of those until she goes to college, because that's what we bought her sister for graduation. I may do a GC if I can't come up with anything.

[carolyn d]

Anyone have any ideas of what to get a 17 year old girl for her birthday? I don't buy the girls clothes-she wouldn't want them anyway. I am just clueless this year. Her b-day is Christmas Eve. I have a 15 yr old niece and face the same quandry as you... my decision this year.. girls day out...we're going to lunch, going to her fav store for some severe shopping, and then maybe a movie after....depends on how ragged we are...

So, best of both worlds.... good one on one time, conversation, clothes and a chick flick. ( I will then take the majority of items home to wrap but let her keep one or two to use before the holiday) and if she doesn't see anything she lkes, then she can pick a store and we'll get a GC.

How's that for covering all my bases ?

[ReneT]

I have a 15 yr old niece and face the same quandry as you... my decision this year.. girls day out...we're going to lunch, going to her fav store for some severe shopping, and then maybe a movie after....depends on how ragged we are...

So, best of both worlds.... good one on one time, conversation, clothes and a chick flick. ( I will then take the majority of items home to wrap but let her keep one or two to use before the holiday) and if she doesn't see anything she lkes, then she can pick a store and we'll get a GC.

How's that for covering all my bases ?

That's a good idea!

[carolyn d]

OK guys! No slumber Twilight parties without me! I don't care where it is, I want to come! (Of course, since the temps aren't much higher today than yesterday I will go just about anywhere right now! I love the snow, but this is the earliest they have ever had this kind of cold weather. Usually we get about a week in late January or February, never in November!)

I get to go to a Teaching Math training this afternoon. I've been told we will have lots of fun because this gal is really into the hands on games teaching. Although it has to be games that nobody loses! Any body got ideas on how to convince these boys they don't have to be exactly the same all the time? And that life doesn't always mean you win? They actually cry if the other is a point ahead of them in a game!The beasts here were like that for quite a while.. particularly the boys... Luckily playing comptetive sports kinda deadened these issues.. You can use this to your advantage.. yes it hurts to not come in first,,, but sometimes the other makes better choices, works a bit harder, pays better attention... and no matter how good you are at something, you will meet someone who is better ! That is LIFE ! Not everyone is equally good at everything.. do your best and be proud of the effort and enjoy the differences!

Unfortunately, as mothers, we never want to see our kids suffer because they "failed" or "lost"... but it IS the best teacher.. and IMHO, NOT allowing them to cope with it doesn't help prepare them for life's diaappointments and failures as they get older and the situations bigger. Failure teaches us how to improve by working harder, being creative, looking at a problem from a different angle, managing time better, digging deeper and finding the tenacity/discipline to see a job through to the end. Dealing positively witih a small Failure/dissapointment and overcoming them, will do a much better job of creating a healthy adult self esteem.

Positive adult guidance and support are crucial, as you know. But as parents, I don't think we should allow our kids to think everything is equal.. no one wins, no one loses.. because that is a lie ....

So I guess in answer to your question= someone is gonna cry and have to deal with it while you help them see where there could be improvment and how to accomplish that.

And yes, I have a myriad of horror stories accumulated over the years on just this ! LOL! But they all survived, are all independent and all have the tenacity of bulldogs !

[carolyn d]

That's a good idea!I think at that age, it's the easier thing to do and for us old people, the most fun ! WE get a day out too !

[carolyn d]

I did Jillian's level 2 today but found a new way for my shoulders to not be so sore......... Coming home from j's school my bike slid on some ice the handlebar hit the fence and turned the front wheel and I went flying. I am thinking my very sore hip and leg will make my shoulders not hurt so bad! :(My Pepere used to call that exact thing, "Dinging it".... as in -want your head not to hurt so much.. then I'll step on your toes and ding them.. then you won't feel your head anymore !

[Christine]

Oh yeah! Thanks for reminding me! When I it due by? :)

I could use a slumber party right about now. Well, I could use some slumber anyway. I met a couple of friends for breakfast this morning, then a huge Target run. I had my 10%off coupon so I did some stocking up. Then stocked up at BJ's, then stocked up at the grocery store. And after putting it all away, I am tired!

Rene, thanks for the gratuitous Johnny shot for the day. :D

Chris, there was never any question about you being able to still scrap. But just a friendly reminder... don't forget to make a page with my word art :D

I'm excited to have new yahoo friends! Especially since Chris was showing me tricks last night. :lol:

Good job getting your books done Rene. I hope I can get mine done this weekend.

HAppy Wednesday everybody!

[stitchmich]

The beasts here were like that for quite a while.. particularly the boys... Luckily playing comptetive sports kinda deadened these issues.. You can use this to your advantage.. yes it hurts to not come in first,,, but sometimes the other makes better choices, works a bit harder, pays better attention... and no matter how good you are at something, you will meet someone who is better ! That is LIFE ! Not everyone is equally good at everything.. do your best and be proud of the effort and enjoy the differences!

Unfortunately, as mothers, we never want to see our kids suffer because they "failed" or "lost"... but it IS the best teacher.. and IMHO, NOT allowing them to cope with it doesn't help prepare them for life's diaappointments and failures as they get older and the situations bigger. Failure teaches us how to improve by working harder, being creative, looking at a problem from a different angle, managing time better, digging deeper and finding the tenacity/discipline to see a job through to the end. Dealing positively witih a small Failure/dissapointment and overcoming them, will do a much better job of creating a healthy adult self esteem.

Positive adult guidance and support are crucial, as you know. But as parents, I don't think we should allow our kids to think everything is equal.. no one wins, no one loses.. because that is a lie ....

So I guess in answer to your question= someone is gonna cry and have to deal with it while you help them see where there could be improvment and how to accomplish that.

And yes, I have a myriad of horror stories accumulated over the years on just this ! LOL! But they all survived, are all independent and all have the tenacity of bulldogs !

Amen, sister! I agree wholeheartedly. :yes:

[GrandmaCrys]

I finally finished them last night at midnight 30! I just have to check them and order them today!!! :yahoo::yahoo:

Good for you! :yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo:

So a gundi slumber party should definitely be in Utah so when r u all coming over? :D

I did Jillian's level 2 today but found a new way for my shoulders to not be so sore......... Coming home from j's school my bike slid on some ice the handlebar hit the fence and turned the front wheel and I went flying. I am thinking my very sore hip and leg will make my shoulders not hurt so bad! :(

Crys u r grandmascrap48 on yahoo :) the things I keep track of for u I'll tell ya lol

bbl to post stitchies LO. Wahoo r u impressed I can still scrap? Lol actually got it done last night but was crazy busy :D

thanks for the info Lisa I will try to look that up today.

And, of course, I'm forever beholden to ya for having my back! :D - and OUCH! OUCH!! OUCH!!! :hug: :hug: :hug:

I could use a slumber party right about now. Well, I could use some slumber anyway. I met a couple of friends for breakfast this morning, then a huge Target run. I had my 10%off coupon so I did some stocking up. Then stocked up at BJ's, then stocked up at the grocery store. And after putting it all away, I am tired!

Rene, thanks for the gratuitous Johnny shot for the day. :D

Chris, there was never any question about you being able to still scrap. But just a friendly reminder... don't forget to make a page with my word art :D

I'm excited to have new yahoo friends! Especially since Chris was showing me tricks last night. :lol:

Good job getting your books done Rene. I hope I can get mine done this weekend.

HAppy Wednesday everybody!

I got your invite, Stitchie and accepted! :D

[sands_healy]

Didn't we have a slumber party? More or less. Lol I don't remember getting much slumber. :)

:D....... I just remember being soooooo tired to begin with, the jet lag was a killer!

[sands_healy]

OK, get out your good charm whatevers!!!

I called the dealer 5 mins ago, since yesterday was the day that he should have taken receipt of my camera. When I called him, he said "Oh! Miss Sandy, I was just gonna call you! Can I call you back in 5 mins?"

5 mins could be 5 hours, but I'm seriously hoping for some good news when he does call!

[ReneT]

OK, get out your good charm whatevers!!!

I called the dealer 5 mins ago, since yesterday was the day that he should have taken receipt of my camera. When I called him, he said "Oh! Miss Sandy, I was just gonna call you! Can I call you back in 5 mins?"

5 mins could be 5 hours, but I'm seriously hoping for some good news when he does call!

Good luck!!!!

You should contact Shana who has now been turned into Alice from the Twilight Series. She can foresee the future, so she would know how this is going to turn out. :rofl:

[sands_healy]

ok it didn't turn out to be 5 hours.... but its semi good news. Apparently the camera's parts have been put in, and they are still in the process of testing the camera to make sure that its 100% before they release it.

The service centre in Dubai, also won't release the camera to the dealer in Dubai to ship to me since it was received from their service centre in Muscat. So they will send it back to the service centre in Muscat and I need to collect it from there!

I'm really stressing badly now. Our weekend is Thursday / Friday, Dubai's weekend is Friday / Saturday, so that means they will only be looking at my camera again on Sunday. If they are happy with it, maybe they will send it to Muscat on Monday, which means maybe Tuesday / Wednesday it will arrive there!!!! The wedding is THURSDAY and we leave on Friday!!!!

Please, please send positive thoughts so that I can get my camera back in time. I know its a trivial thing to ask for, but I really am desperate!

[stitchmich]

Sandy, that is really cutting it close. I've got my fingers crossed and sending good vibes your way. Good luck!

Okay, girls, I need some advice. What is the most tactful way to tell someone you'd rather not exchange Christmas gifts. We are trying to pare down our Christmas list and there are 3 names/families that we exchange gifts with just because we have for years, but there's really no reason to continue. How should I handle it?

[ReneT]

ok it didn't turn out to be 5 hours.... but its semi good news. Apparently the camera's parts have been put in, and they are still in the process of testing the camera to make sure that its 100% before they release it.

The service centre in Dubai, also won't release the camera to the dealer in Dubai to ship to me since it was received from their service centre in Muscat. So they will send it back to the service centre in Muscat and I need to collect it from there!

I'm really stressing badly now. Our weekend is Thursday / Friday, Dubai's weekend is Friday / Saturday, so that means they will only be looking at my camera again on Sunday. If they are happy with it, maybe they will send it to Muscat on Monday, which means maybe Tuesday / Wednesday it will arrive there!!!! The wedding is THURSDAY and we leave on Friday!!!!

Please, please send positive thoughts so that I can get my camera back in time. I know its a trivial thing to ask for, but I really am desperate!

Oh Sands! Sounds like all the stars need to line up just right! Sending good thoughts your way GF!!! :pray::pray:

[sands_healy]

Sandy, that is really cutting it close. I've got my fingers crossed and sending good vibes your way. Good luck!

Okay, girls, I need some advice. What is the most tactful way to tell someone you'd rather not exchange Christmas gifts. We are trying to pare down our Christmas list and there are 3 names/families that we exchange gifts with just because we have for years, but there's really no reason to continue. How should I handle it?

I'd just be honest and say..... finances are really tight this year and I think it would be best if we just got the kids something...... or something like that.

[>>aruaL<<]

Sandy, good vibes and mojo going out for ya!! I hope your camera comes back working 100% and in time for the wedding!

Stitch.....I use to buy for my siblings and their wives and kids, and for DH's siblings & their spouses and kids. Well, I decided not to do this anymore because it was getting rather pricey (DH has a total of like 15 siblings alone.... not including their spouses and their kids). So I just made it known that I was only buying for the children (including their children, not just our own), and that was that.... never another word said about it.

Good luck!

[ReneT]

Sandy, that is really cutting it close. I've got my fingers crossed and sending good vibes your way. Good luck!

Okay, girls, I need some advice. What is the most tactful way to tell someone you'd rather not exchange Christmas gifts. We are trying to pare down our Christmas list and there are 3 names/families that we exchange gifts with just because we have for years, but there's really no reason to continue. How should I handle it?

Ditto what Sands said.

[stitchmich]

thanks you guys :D I guess I should do it soon before gifts are purchased. I'll let you know how it goes.

Laura, that is a a big family! I bet it's a lot of fun when you all get together.

[Shana34]

Sands...I'm sending good vibes your way on the camera!

Laura - wow...that's a lot of gifts! LOL I can't imagine what it looks like when you all get together.

Stitchie - I agree with Sands. I'm sure they'll understand as everyone's going through a crunch right now.

Rene - LOLOLOL I foresee good things for everyone!

[GrandmaCrys]

ok it didn't turn out to be 5 hours.... but its semi good news. Apparently the camera's parts have been put in, and they are still in the process of testing the camera to make sure that its 100% before they release it.

The service centre in Dubai, also won't release the camera to the dealer in Dubai to ship to me since it was received from their service centre in Muscat. So they will send it back to the service centre in Muscat and I need to collect it from there!

I'm really stressing badly now. Our weekend is Thursday / Friday, Dubai's weekend is Friday / Saturday, so that means they will only be looking at my camera again on Sunday. If they are happy with it, maybe they will send it to Muscat on Monday, which means maybe Tuesday / Wednesday it will arrive there!!!! The wedding is THURSDAY and we leave on Friday!!!!

Please, please send positive thoughts so that I can get my camera back in time. I know its a trivial thing to ask for, but I really am desperate!

I'll bet you're really stressing. If I lived next door, I would loan you mine! :hug: :hug: :hug: Crossing everything I've got! :D

Sandy, that is really cutting it close. I've got my fingers crossed and sending good vibes your way. Good luck!

Okay, girls, I need some advice. What is the most tactful way to tell someone you'd rather not exchange Christmas gifts. We are trying to pare down our Christmas list and there are 3 names/families that we exchange gifts with just because we have for years, but there's really no reason to continue. How should I handle it?

I had this situation with friends of ours. When I broached the subject, she was SO glad, because she had been feeling the same way. :hug: :hug: :hug:

Our families got so big, we felt like we were working for birthdays and Christmas. We initiated the *18 and out* rule. I would approach the situation as stated above (Sands/Shana).

[stitchmich]

I had this situation with friends of ours. When I broached the subject, she was SO glad, because she had been feeling the same way. :hug: :hug: :hug:

Our families got so big, we felt like we were working for birthdays and Christmas. We initiated the *18 and out* rule. I would approach the situation as stated above (Sands/Shana).

Well, I sure hope that's the response I get!

[idtwinmom]

The beasts here were like that for quite a while.. particularly the boys... Luckily playing comptetive sports kinda deadened these issues.. You can use this to your advantage.. yes it hurts to not come in first,,, but sometimes the other makes better choices, works a bit harder, pays better attention... and no matter how good you are at something, you will meet someone who is better ! That is LIFE ! Not everyone is equally good at everything.. do your best and be proud of the effort and enjoy the differences!

Unfortunately, as mothers, we never want to see our kids suffer because they "failed" or "lost"... but it IS the best teacher.. and IMHO, NOT allowing them to cope with it doesn't help prepare them for life's diaappointments and failures as they get older and the situations bigger. Failure teaches us how to improve by working harder, being creative, looking at a problem from a different angle, managing time better, digging deeper and finding the tenacity/discipline to see a job through to the end. Dealing positively witih a small Failure/dissapointment and overcoming them, will do a much better job of creating a healthy adult self esteem.

Positive adult guidance and support are crucial, as you know. But as parents, I don't think we should allow our kids to think everything is equal.. no one wins, no one loses.. because that is a lie ....

So I guess in answer to your question= someone is gonna cry and have to deal with it while you help them see where there could be improvment and how to accomplish that.

And yes, I have a myriad of horror stories accumulated over the years on just this ! LOL! But they all survived, are all independent and all have the tenacity of bulldogs !

Ah, I'm soooooo glad you dropped in and answered! I have been feeling that I need to just let them lose and "use it". Of course, we have to work with the winner too and help them to learn compassion at the same time. (yee gads, these boys are competitive!) The biggest problem is getting them to just keep playing.

The training yesterday was not quite as good as I'd hoped. The only thing I really took from it was our discussion about the loosing. The one thing she added: have them track their wins so that they can see over time that they each win about the same amount of times, just different days and maybe different things.

Thanks again!

[idtwinmom]

Michele, I was going to say the same as Crys. When the boys were born my entire family came for Christmas. We had always exchanged gifts but over those last years we had really begun exchanging money, mostly in the form of gift cards. Well, it was getting so hard to choose good gifts that I really wanted to stop. While I had them all together I got the courage and brought it up, and to my surprise they all felt the same way.

Everyone knows that this year has been bad and I think at least 90% of the people out there would love to here: We really need to cut back and would not expect you to continue either. I'm sure you will get a positive response.

[idtwinmom]

Oh yeah! Thanks for reminding me! When I it due by? :)

November 29th (or there abouts - we aren't real strict :lol:)
Here's the link: Sunday Scrap Challenge (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/showthread.php?t=41024)

[carolyn d]

ok it didn't turn out to be 5 hours.... but its semi good news. Apparently the camera's parts have been put in, and they are still in the process of testing the camera to make sure that its 100% before they release it.

The service centre in Dubai, also won't release the camera to the dealer in Dubai to ship to me since it was received from their service centre in Muscat. So they will send it back to the service centre in Muscat and I need to collect it from there!

I'm really stressing badly now. Our weekend is Thursday / Friday, Dubai's weekend is Friday / Saturday, so that means they will only be looking at my camera again on Sunday. If they are happy with it, maybe they will send it to Muscat on Monday, which means maybe Tuesday / Wednesday it will arrive there!!!! The wedding is THURSDAY and we leave on Friday!!!!

Please, please send positive thoughts so that I can get my camera back in time. I know its a trivial thing to ask for, but I really am desperate!:yippee:thoughts, :yippee:thoughts,:yippee:thoughts... this is NOT a trivial thing to wish for ! I hope everything goes well for you and the camera arrives 100% functional and safe and sound !

[carolyn d]

Ah, I'm soooooo glad you dropped in and answered! I have been feeling that I need to just let them lose and "use it". Of course, we have to work with the winner too and help them to learn compassion at the same time. (yee gads, these boys are competitive!) The biggest problem is getting them to just keep playing.

The training yesterday was not quite as good as I'd hoped. The only thing I really took from it was our discussion about the loosing. The one thing she added: have them track their wins so that they can see over time that they each win about the same amount of times, just different days and maybe different things.

Thanks again!(wipes sweat from brow...) I'm glad you read that the way I intended it to sound... definitely not intended to sound stiff but.. well you know what I mean.. If you decide to chart win/losses, let them know that a "quit" makes a bigger black mark on the chart...and that getting mad and quiting won't give them a chance to make a "comeback" and possibly win...

Compassion in winning is at times a more difficult concept to understand. A poor winner ( goading and teasing the other) is poorer than a poor loser. Both positions need to be "graceful".. (for lack of a better word) and you know with boys they do like to goad and tease and will do it behind your back and out of your sight.!

Tim one time was busting Buddy's chops about how he had hit so many runs in while Buddy had had a bad day... Poor Bud was in tears and Tim was merciless....so I forced them both outside and made Tim work with Bud for an hour on better batting skills, technique etc... While neither was happy with me, I made the point that if Tim thought he was so much better, then he could work with and help his brother....MORAL: If you think you're so much better, help the other improve. ( they were 9 and 6 at the time )

Sorry to hear your teaching lessons weren't as good as you hoped ! That stinks and I know you were looking forward to it, too.



RE CHRISTMAS GIFTS: My personal feelings have always been that the "reason for the season" has been lost in too much commercialism. This year in particular, with costs spiraling and lowering economy many are cutting back to a more managable level.. I think we may finally be breaking the "keeping up with everyone else" syndrome. That being said, I'm sure that speaking openly to the family, we will ALL find that everyone feels the same way...keep the holiday gifts within our OWN immediate family, and CELEBRATE the holiday with the extended family by being together, feasting and having fun..

[idtwinmom]

(wipes sweat from brow...) I'm glad you read that the way I intended it to sound... definitely not intended to sound stiff but.. well you know what I mean.. If you decide to chart win/losses, let them know that a "quit" makes a bigger black mark on the chart...and that getting mad and quiting won't give them a chance to make a "comeback" and possibly win...

Compassion in winning is at times a more difficult concept to understand. A poor winner ( goading and teasing the other) is poorer than a poor loser. Both positions need to be "graceful".. (for lack of a better word) and you know with boys they do like to goad and tease and will do it behind your back and out of your sight.!

Tim one time was busting Buddy's chops about how he had hit so many runs in while Buddy had had a bad day... Poor Bud was in tears and Tim was merciless....so I forced them both outside and made Tim work with Bud for an hour on better batting skills, technique etc... While neither was happy with me, I made the point that if Tim thought he was so much better, then he could work with and help his brother....MORAL: If you think you're so much better, help the other improve. ( they were 9 and 6 at the time )

Sorry to hear your teaching lessons weren't as good as you hoped ! That stinks and I know you were looking forward to it, too.



RE CHRISTMAS GIFTS: My personal feelings have always been that the "reason for the season" has been lost in too much commercialism. This year in particular, with costs spiraling and lowering economy many are cutting back to a more managable level.. I think we may finally be breaking the "keeping up with everyone else" syndrome. That being said, I'm sure that speaking openly to the family, we will ALL find that everyone feels the same way...keep the holiday gifts within our OWN immediate family, and CELEBRATE the holiday with the extended family by being together, feasting and having fun..

Amen on the family time! And now that we are near some family, we get to have some for the holidays! Yipee! :yippee::yippee::yippee:

That's a great idea on making the gloater help the other one. I hope it works, but not sure if the idea will sink in as they seem to love whispering the answers anyway! :lol: And of course I read it with your intent fully intact! I was hoping you would chime in!

[idtwinmom]

Sands! I didn't mean to miss you earlier! Yikes! All my good thoughts are headed your way! :pray::pray::pray:

[sands_healy]

Sands! I didn't mean to miss you earlier! Yikes! All my good thoughts are headed your way! :pray::pray::pray:

Its all good..... and thanks everyone!

[ReneT]

Good morning girls!!!! Happy Friday! What is everyone up to today? I am going to have lunch with my friend today and then we are going to this thing called Holiday Happening, which is a bunch of vendors at the Civic Center selling Christmas gifts, clothes, yummy things to eat. It is put on by the Junior League and helps the charities they sponsor. Should be fun.

Here's a funny for you:

http://ihasahotdog.files.wordpress.com/2008/03/funny-dog-pictures-cat-hates-dog.jpg

[ReneT]

I'm going to need bail money soon. I'm about to strangle my computer. I was working on a layout and hadn't saved in a few minutes and PSE shut down!!! Ugh!!! And it was for the Sunday Scrappers challenge with Stitchie's word art! :cry::cry::cry::cry::cry::cry:

[addicted]

Hi ladies! How have you all been?? I've taken a break from life and have been reading and just trying to get my life back to what feels normal! I think I am finally getting there! :tup: My house has stayed clean for a week and the kids are getting back on schedule. I really am just shocked how much life was thrown upside down when DS went to the hospital. But things are going better now! No way I'll ever catch up on everyone so I hope you are all doing really good.

I'm SO excited for Christmas, I think because it's a change and I'm feeling better!! I went to the New Moon movie at midnight (today :)) I am so tired. I got home and was just going to sleep and DS woke up so I was up with him for a while. The show was better than Twilight, but still a bit cheesy.

[GrandmaCrys]

I'm going to need bail money soon. I'm about to strangle my computer. I was working on a layout and hadn't saved in a few minutes and PSE shut down!!! Ugh!!! And it was for the Sunday Scrappers challenge with Stitchie's word art! :cry::cry::cry::cry::cry::cry:


Welcome to my world! :o I had another crash last night after 1½ hrs. of intense layout work, without saving. When will I learn? :annoyed: :annoyed: :help: :help: CS3 and Vista just do NOT play well together. :mad: :mad: :mad: And it usually seems like I'm doing the simplest thing when it crashes, such as draggng an element from the kit to the workspace. Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrr................it just makes my blood boil!

And what really gets my goat is that my older son tried so hard to get me to buy a Mac when I *upgraded*! :doh: :doh: The money I "saved" has been spent ten times over on BP meds! :yikes: :yikes: :yikes: :yikes:

Hi, everybody else! :D

[GrandmaCrys]

Heather, I'm so glad to hear your life is beginning to return to normal. :hug: :hug: :hug:

[stitchmich]

Rene and Crys, I hate it when that happens. :mad: Sorry you lost your layouts. Hope you can re-do without too much trouble. Rene, do you have Vista? I'm not overjoyed with Vista. I keep having trouble with my embroidery program shutting down for no reason at all. It's often when I am scrolling through folders looking for a design. I called tech service and you know what they said? Trying slowing down, you're probably going too fast for it. Really? Sounds crazy to me but I'm starting to notice that when PSP shuts down on me, it's usually when I'm doing too much too fast. Anyway, call us if you need the bail money Rene!

And have fun at the Junior League shopping event. We have one of those here but I've never been.

HEather, I'm so glad to hear your life is getting back to normal and you're finding time to relax and enjoy yourself.

DD had her first HS swim meet of the season last night. It started an hour and a half late, which was grueling, but once it started it was pretty exciting. The boys and girls teams both won!

[stitchmich]

Oh, btw, Chris... whatever happened to that Cobalt kit you were getting ready to post? You sure like to leave a girl hanging!!! :D