Photograpy Anyone #4 :)

[traceann]

Hey gang, starting a new thread as the other one, once again was growing into a monster! So, who wants to kick it off with the first picture????

:smile tee

[traceann]

Ok, I'll start, lol. During all the stuff that's going on around me right now, this was the one bit of excitement I have had - a brand new refrigerator! No one else's food has been in it! YAY! I have NEVER had a new one, ever. I was all teary eyed when we got it - hubby thought that was hilarious, lol. ;) And it's the Jenn-Air I have been wanting and wanting and wanting...

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a354/ethereal_24/th_MyPrideandJoy.jpg (http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a354/ethereal_24/MyPrideandJoy.jpg)

[Bessie]

Wow....that is a beautiful one :smile tee

[traceann]

Thanks! I am so geeked about it, it's nuts. I have never had water in a fridge or an automatic icemaker! Oh gosh, I am way to easy to please, lmao!!!! :)

[SharonA]

Tracey...I am so happy for you. :woohoo: Don't you just love the tri-door style. When we revamped my kitchen, I got one in black from GE Profile. I LOVE IT!!!!!!
It is a bit sad though that a new fridge makes us sooooo happy. :hmm: Just think what a new luxury car would do for us. :lmao:

[Bessie]

I always tell my husband I am a cheap date because it doesn't take much to make me happy :)

I was so happy to get my new washing machine so I know how happy you are about the fridge.

[Janie Miranda]

Beautiful Tracey! When I had to get a new one a couple years ago I made the mistake of getting a white one. I love that stainless steel look so much better and it is so popular now!

Congrats on the new fridge!

[dg2901]

Tracey, so glad you've gotten something that makes you ecstatic..:woohoo: .
I like the tri-door refrigerators; and while stainless is nice looking, glad its you that has to clean it and not me..:D...kidding of course! Having said that, your new toy would go nicely with my prep table!
So have you made anything to go in the fridge yet? And I have to ask, was the pic taken with your other new toy? Dang, I think you need to invite us all over to your house so we can play with your things!!!!

<going to pack my bags>
Diana

[traceann]

LOL, thanks girls - whoever thought that when we were kids or teenagers even that new appliances would delight us so!! Next is a new stove...not til next fall or winter as we both want either a Jenn-Air, Capital, DCS, AGA etc...LOL Need to be savin' lots o' pennies!!! :)

And yup D was taken with the other new toy, lol. Thing is now I can't tolerate an unorganized fridge...lmao!!!! So, what I have made has to be arranged juuuuuuuuuuuuuust right...LOL!!

Oh yeah D, already trying to find the stainless steel cleaner that the manufacturer recommends, will have to hoof it to Kmart and see what they got, but now my MIL uses Windex on hers, go figure.

[Claredale]

Tracey, love the fridge...I had to laugh about this one never having anybody else's food in it. My fridge is only used for the water and the icemaker most of the time. My hubby was tickled when I made a roast on Sunday. LOL. Whenever I mention that I want to go stainless for my appliances, he questions the need for a kitchen at all. I have been known to tell him that I would cook more often if I had an updated kitchen. He teases me all the time because everytime we go out of town, I always buy some cookbook. I also love to watch "Take Home Chef" on TLC, but I don't think that has anything to do with the cooking! LOL! If any of you don't watch it...Curtis is a cutie!!!

[dg2901]

Tracey, you can find Stainless Steel Magic at Lowes; however like you're MIL we found that Windex works just as well, if not better--and nevermind its less expensive..:)

Oh, and when you go to purchase that Jenn-Air--buy two, cause I want one as well. Actually, I want a Viking, however since you'll already be shopping and purchasing I'll take what you're gettin'! :D

Tata for now
Diana

[Rosalie]

I am Soooooooooooo jealous of you all with your lovely stainless steel appliances:dizzy: My ancient old kitchen is driving me nuts!
However, I DO have (or will have ) one new thing to add here.
Our poor old SAAB has been towed three times since early Jan and they still haven't found what the real problem is! Soooooooooooo.............
I am picking up a new Subaru Forrester....hopefully today but if not, then by monday or tuesday.
The hubby is having a canniption fit about borrowing that much money... but I reckon he'll get over it :lmao: :lmao:

[Janie Miranda]

http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k88/tojanetoo/558665715403_0_ALB.jpg

I must be thick, cuz I still can't figure out how to do a clickable thumbnail from photobucket even with Tracey's help. Oh well, i sized this one down so it is pretty small file so hope it is ok. Tracey, I don't get an option for clickable thumbnail when I click on those places you suggested. Are you using photobucket or another site? Thanks again for your help!

[Rosalie]

Hey Janie, I can't get the clickable thumbnails either. Even with lots more help from Diana! I appear to be missing that function.
Breaking news... hahahahahaa... I have the cheque in my hot little hand and will be picking up the new car tomorrow! yeah!!!!!!!!!!!!:woohoo:
Now I just hope that the SAAB doesn't die on the way over to the car yard:lmao:

PS MuShu is still the cutest little fella!

[Bessie]

Would love to see a picture of the your new shiny car if you can post one......how exciting to be getting a new ride :smile tee
Congratulations!! :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo:

[Rosalie]

This shot was taken inside the Gompa at the Buddhist where my sister lives. The prayer and teaching room should be finished very soon.The largest gold statue was brought over from Tibet.
The Dalai Lama will be coming to bless the centre during his visit in June this year. We are all so excited. I will be lurking somewhere in the background but Helen has invited him to her flat for afternoon tea :) ( she doesn't seriously expect he will have the time , I'm keeping my fingers crossed for her!)

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f130/gyspyrose/IMG_2430.jpg

[Rosalie]

Why yes indeed Octoberfarm, I will be posting a pic of the new Subaru. It has been many many years since we have had a 'new' car. And, as on sunday night, I am going up to my girlfriends house in the bush, I will be the first one to get a long drive in it.....Hahahahaahahah HUbby will be so envious hahahahahahaah!

[Bessie]

:smile tee Can't wait to see it :smile tee

[dg2901]

Rosalie, here in the States new cars always have a "new car" smell..Its kind of a unique smell, hard to describe. I'm wondering though, in Australia do new cars have a smell? and if so, does it smell like Eucalyptus? or perhaps vegemite?

Just a curious mind here in the States......
Diana

[Janie Miranda]

Oh yeah, Rosalie! You gotta post of photo of the shiney new car!! :-)

Loved the photos of the Tibetan Buddha. My, tea with the Dalai Lama now that is something I want to hear all about if it happens!

[SharonA]

Aha...Rosalie is getting a new car. See how excited she is. :woohoo: Is that proof that it is way better to get a new car than a new appliance?? :hmm:

Let's take a vote on that...1 vote for new fridge. :lmao: I use the fridge more than I use a car. Love to eat...not fond of driving. Too many whacky drivers in the neck of this woods. I have total control of what I put in the fridge. :lmao:

Can't wait to see the picture of that new ride of yours, Ro. :)

[tigger_gal]

my Dad painted me this picture and I wanted to share it all with you.
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c67/tigger_gal01/dadspainting.jpg

this picture is in the first page of my photo bucket..
if you want to see a full view in detail; feel free to pm me with your email addy

[traceann]

LOL, way too funny Sharon! Let's see - what does it say that I have gotten a new fridge before a new car!?! I have always had "New-Used", lol. Shoot, even all my fridges were hand-me-downs - and bless every one of them! ;)

Janie, yep I do use photobucket, that's crazy you guys are having problems, hmmmmm. I went to my acct, clicked the little box under the photo (right next to the photo file/name, then scrolled down to the "generate HTML and ING code", got that page with all the codes listed, scrolled to the one that says "IMG clickable thumbnails for message boards - Recommended(in red)". Then I just copy and paste that code into my message body. I don't bother with the little "insert image" button anymore on my message form, just paste what I get from them.....

Yeah D, I too am flippy over Viking, but for some reason, Jer doesn't like them - weirdo. So, we've been looking and looking online and decided the 3 we like the most are the Jenn-Air, Capital and the DCS - plus AGA has a "crimson" one that is just to die for - very reminiscent of Paula's stuff, but different from the rest we like... So, next step is to figure out what body parts to sell to get one, the arm or the leg or both, probably have to promise our first-born as well... ;) We talked to his parents and the next time we go to visit, we are going to go "window shopping" so I can actually drool, erm, I mean touch them in person! :) There's only one place around here, and they only have one Wolfe, one Viking and one DCS, lol. When we walked in, and started looking the sales lady directed us to their "new appliance showroom" that they apparently just added - and we thought "oh goody!!" but nope, it was all the regular stuff, kinda ticked us off, apparently we didn't look the "type" that could have a high-end stove! ARGH! Never mind it would last us forever and ever and if we ever moved, it would be going with me, lmao!!

And Tracey, I too am a cookbook collector, lol. I have 2 bookcases full of them, but hardly use them, lol. I just like to read them, ;) Now, my hubby teases my MIL that the "big black box in the corner can make heat to cook things!" - she doesn't like to cook at all, lol.

And Ro, you better post those pics as soon as you get home with that shiny new car!!! Woo hoo! I will be riding along with you in spirit! Go faster go faster!!!:evilsmile

[Janie Miranda]

http://home.earthlink.net/~tojanetoo/photobucket_0.html

Tracey, or anybody who might be able to help me with photobucket - I've uploaded a video (you'll need macromedia flash to play it) where you'll hear me explaining the problems that I'm having with the settings - it shows my photobucket account and my options. If you get a chance to watch it maybe you can tell me what I'm doing wrong and if my screen looks like yours. I've got photobucket pro in case there is a difference.
Thanks bunches,
janie

[traceann]

Hey Janie! Great movie by the way, lol - really very cool! After you click your little box (that was right) skip totally over the HTML and IMG stuff directly under your photo - go straight to the bottom of your album page - that's where the "Generate HTML and IMG Code" button is. It will then take you to a totally different page with all the codes. Then copy the clickable thumbnail one and paste into your message body!! Hope this helps! Great idea again on the movie, way fun!!!!

[Kara29]

Janie,

It was so COOL to hear your voice! You sound so incredibly soothing. I'd love to hear and see more videos of you! I just added a video to my photobucket today of my cat being silly. Actually my Husband helped me.

Kara:smile tee

[Claredale]

A few years ago, my oven quit working and it really didn't bother me until I wanted to cook some "slice & bake" cookies. My specialty dessert for all potlucks! LOL. I ended up eating the dough (with my kid's help) and going by the bakery at Kroger. I think I went about 3 months without a oven. I did use the stove part since I did cook when my kids were growing up. They were soooo picky, so I really didn't have much of a menu back then. I am going to cook for Valentine's Day since my hubby and I don't enjoy the huge crowds at the restaurants. Maybe I will pull out one of those cookbooks!

Tracey, I got a Desperate Housewives cookbook for myself right after Christmas. It was very fun to read!!!

[traceann]

Hey Tig, for some reason at work I wasn't able to see the painting - wow that is fantastic!!!!!! :)

Yeah, I think Janie would make a GREAT hypnotherapist or do great guided meditation cd's, lol!!!! ;)

Ok, now I want cookie dough! I used to buy the dang tubes of the Pillsbury stuff and keep it in the fridge to snack on! I'd grab spoon, flop in front of the TV and chow, lol. YUMMY!!!

I am a huge Rachael Ray fan, I have learned so much from watching her show, on just how easy some shortcuts for normally lengthy meal prepping there are!!! I have her cookbook's too, and thanks to her I now make a killer Risotto!! ;)

[Janie Miranda]

http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k88/tojanetoo/th_51362821.jpg (http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k88/tojanetoo/51362821.jpg)

WOO HOO sweet success! Thanks Tracey! Now I need to make another video showing how to do it for other folks like me that were having trouble.

Thanks Kara for commenting on my voice! Someone else told me yesterday that I always sound so calm, must be the hydroxyzine talking! :biglaugh:

Kara, Your kitty video was really cute! Love to see more videos of you and yours too! :-) Maybe we can make this a photography/video thread!

[Kara29]

Tracey and Janie,

I am going to try the thumbnail thing. I took an awesome photo of my cats tonight just so I could try to do this. Mind you my cats never spend time together. They are brothers and have a love/hate relationship. The older one hates it when the younger one tries to get close to him. But if I happen to take the younger one out of the house for a vet visit, the older one goes crazy without him. So to find them together is unusual and something I find beautiful to see. (It's the small things these days that make me happy in this life)

Ok! As I close my eyes and hit the paste button........

http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r115/Karalynnree/th_Chair.jpg (http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r115/Karalynnree/Chair.jpg)

Thanks for your Help!

Kara

[Janie Miranda]

You did it!! Such cute kitties too.
[QUOTE=Kara29]Tracey and Janie,

I am going to try the thumbnail thing. I took an awesome photo of my cats tonight just so I could try to do this. ...

Ok! As I close my eyes and hit the paste button........

[Rosalie]

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f130/gyspyrose/th_IMG_2676.jpg (http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f130/gyspyrose/IMG_2676.jpg)

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Yeah, I finally did it!

This is my new Subaru Forrester. Isn't he gorgeous?
We took it out for a short run up the highway this morning and is runs beautifully. We can't wait to get it off-road somewhere soon. Tomorrow I get him all to myself when I drive up the country to my girlfriends place.

[Janie Miranda]

http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k88/tojanetoo/Video%20Tutorials/th_carouselzebra.jpg (http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k88/tojanetoo/Video%20Tutorials/carouselzebra.jpg)

[Rosalie]

:lmao: I got so excited at finally working out the thumbnail thing that I quite forgot the rest of my post.
Sharon, I reckon it depends on who is driving be it, either the car or the appliance. As long as I'm in charge of either, then they both get my vote.

Tigger, when I went to look ast your Dad's painting I couldn't get it any larger than the thumbnail. What was I doing wrong?

Janie, you continually come up with something new and interesting! Your 'movie' was fascinating and so lovely to hear your voice. And Kara, seems you also have the technical drop on me hahaha... what a cute little kitty. You two are going to have to instruct me on how to make and get these video's on board.

Diana, I do believe that the 'new car' smell is pretty much universal...no eucalyptus or vegemite aromas here :lmao: .... well not until we take a picnic basket with us Hahahaha!
Want to come on a picnic with us? Everyone is invited! I will be very happy to make the vegemite and cheese sango for anyone who wants one....:lmao: ....please! no nasty comments on the vegemite.. I has been done before and I am still recovering!:shake:

[Janie Miranda]

Totally gorgeous car, Rosalie!! I'm jealous!
I love that color!!
Anyway, a big congratulations on your purchase!

[Kara29]

Janie,

I absolutely LOVED your new Video! Your voice captivated me so much, I watched it several times. You'd be a great book narrator too! I have lots of books on CD and IPOD. The narrators are awful! I would have loved for you to narrate them! Especially my very favorite book. It's something you could even do from home LOL! There is a famous painter, Bob Ross that is on TV. My Husband and I love his soothing voice so much that we turn him on sometimes just to relax.

I loved that photo you put up here yesterday too!

I hope you have a wonderful day!

Kara:smile tee

[Janie Miranda]

Kara,
You are soooooo sweet! :-) Thanks for the nice comment!

[traceann]

Woo hoo! I am glad it worked out for you all, and no thanks necessary!!! ;)

Oh Ro, I am so jealous! LOL I love your new ride, oh how great :) So, how fast will it go? :evilsmile Have you "stretched her legs" yet???

I'll have to go check out your latest instructional video Janie, lol. So very clever! It makes me laugh, cause I can't STAND the way my voice sounds on tape, and I generally feel sorry for people who have to listen to it in person, lol. Thank goodness I can sing better than I can speak! Hubby and were watching a thing on Stevie Nicks one time and I was amazed her speaking voice was much different (I think it was higher) than her singing voice, hubby said I was the same way, my singing voice is lower - crazy! The most amazed I was was one time I answered the phone at work and it was the owner of a radio station - she told me she loved my voice and wondered if I'd be interested in doing voice overs and commercials - but the station was like 1.5 hours away, lol. And I think she must have been high..... LMAO!!!!! I sound squeaky to myself, lol.

We are in the process of doing a quick remodel/sprucing up of my mom's bedroom, so I will have to go and get snapping as soon as Jeremy is done with the drywall mud! Must have before and afters!!!! OHHHHH I could make a video even!!!!! :smile tee

[SharonA]

Ro...What a great car.

Janie...I can see your video but can't hear what you are saying. I asked Gorgeous Geek Hubby if I have a sound card. He said yes, but I don't have speakers. :lmao: :lmao: :lmao:

Everyone...I thought you might like to see my Wedding Picture. This is of Gorgeous Geek Hubby and me taken about 26 years ago. I took the picture of the picture.

http://www.camerafire.com/sharonpix/DSC00681.jpg

[Rosalie]

Hey Shaz! Gorgeous wedding photo but are you sure you didn't mean 126 years ago? :lmao: :lmao: :lmao:

[tigger_gal]

lol I hope not... I will have to figure out the clickables to make pictures bigger.. My Dad met Mr Ross, and in the last 2 years went to several of his classes.. My Dad painted many years ago, since he retired he has started again. I am so very proud to have have his paintings in my home, because they are from the heart and were made just for me.

[Bessie]

Rosalie,
I love the car.....I know you have to be so excited :woohoo: :woohoo:

Janie,
Love your voice.....it is very soothing :angel:

Sharon,
What a cool picture.....don't the years go by so fast?

[Janie Miranda]

Sharon,
What a cool photo! You are very good looking pair!
jane

[dg2901]

Sharon--lovely wedding photo!

Kara--such cute kitties!

Rosalie--great car! Thanks for the picnic invite, however I'll have to pass as vegemite frightens me. <mumbles under breath--would rather lick the bottom of a shoe>

Janie--you tech geek, you! :) You signed that book-on-tape deal yet?

Tigger--wonderful painting!

Tracey--how's the fridge, still organized?

Hope everyone had a great weekend!
:hi:
Diana

[SharonA]

Here is a picture that gives me hope that Spring will come. It was taken this morning in my back yard where the temp sets at 44*F as I type this.

http://www.camerafire.com/sharonpix/DSC07800.jpg

[tigger_gal]

how pretty :)

ok here is a clickable to my picture my dad painte.. it should be big now,
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c67/tigger_gal01/dadspainting-1.jpg

[Kara29]

Sharon and Tigger,

That was a Beautiful Photo! I just had a dream last night about daffodils. I dreamt that my Mom planted them outside her hard all over. Your photo reminds me of it. She loves Spring and Summer.

Tigger, The photo that your Dad painted is Wonderful!

Very Uplifting to see!

Kara:smile tee

[traceann]

Oh yeah D, fridge still organized, lol. I can't tolerate anything out of order now, lmao!!! ;)

Sharon - great photo! I had one like that taken when I was 14, and danged if I can find it anywhere now! GRRRR!!!! Oh and I love the daffs!! I know I won't be seeing any any time soon, lol. Shoot, can't even see the bed through all the snow, geesh. Is winter over yet? I have a new camera and want to play outside!!!

[SharonA]

Tig...Now that I can see that painting...WOW!!!!!!!!!!

[Janie Miranda]

Sharon, the daffodils are lovely. I've been seeing them for about a month - it seems like the flowers are confused around here! :-)

Tigger I think that painting from your date is very beautiful and like Kara said, very uplifting. You should make prints of it and sell it on the ICN store if your dad would let you!

[SharonA]

I know this is late, but I have been waiting to post this since Christmas. Had to wait until Hubby downloaded it. Then I had to wait for the handcuffs to work. :lmao: Now I have the ability to post.

http://www.camerafire.com/sharonpix/DSC00701.jpg

[tigger_gal]

wow how beautiful :)

[SharonA]

This is where I hang out to "talk" with all of you. Notice what is on the monitor. Also notice my ever present glass of decaf iced tea.

http://www.camerafire.com/sharonpix/DSC00688.jpg

[traceann]

Oh I love the tree!! It's so pretty!! And dang, your area is so much neater than my disaster area, some days it's amazing I can find the keyboard! And it drives me nuts! I can keep my desk at work spotless, but at home it just never seems to happen! ARGH!!!

[Janie Miranda]

Sharon,
What a beautiful Christmas tree! I love the home office shot too. The lighting is very nice in that one.
jane

[dg2901]

Lovely Christmas tree and 'puter room pics, Sharon. :)

Heres a picture taken a couple years ago when WJC was just a baby...

clickable thumbnail...
http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e178/dg4832/th_WILLIEJ.jpg (http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e178/dg4832/WILLIEJ.jpg)


:)
Diana

[traceann]

OH!! What a cute little kissable face! *mmmmmmmwahhhhh* Big kisses for the kitty, lol. Now D, I am sure you hug and snuggle with the cutie regularly - right??? ;)

[SharonA]

D...What a cute picture of your cat and mouse. :)

Thank you all for the compliments on my pictures. :)

[dg2901]

Hmmmmm, I do my best to love on him, Tracey..haha. He has run of the back of the house and our dog has run of the front. So in order to interact with him you have to go to him..haha..Even then, its only on his terms whether or not affection is allowed. I can guarantee though that if I come in to the 'puter room with cottage cheese and blueberries he'll allow me the 'privilege' of loving on him. Cats!..grrrrrrr!..hahaha :cat:

Sharon, your "cat and mouse" comment made me laugh..:D

Hope everyone has a nice Valentines day!
:hi:
Diana

[Janie Miranda]

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click on thumbnails above to enlarge.
Diana,
Your kitty photo was absolutely adorable!! You inspired me to dig out some old photos of a couple of my pets that have long since crossed over the rainbow bridge.
The kitty is Oxanna and dog was our beloved, Poochie. They were lifelong best friends.

[SharonA]

Janie...How cute they were. It is sad when we lose beloved pets. I still miss my 2 Shelties and it has been 11 and 12 years since we lost them.

[dg2901]

Jane--what cuties! And its so cool to hear they were best friends! :cat: :puppy:
I'm glad I "inspired" you to post their pick; I dont think in my 30+ years on this Earth I've ever inspired anyone! :)

Hope everyones having a great day!
:hi:
D

[Janie Miranda]

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click on heart to show full size image

[SharonA]

Awwww....that is so sweet. Thank you. Happy Valentine's day to you.

[dg2901]

Jane--right back at ya, chick!..:)..I hope you (and everyone else) has had a wonderful Valentines day.

Ths husband came home bearing 'gifts' today even though he and I had already done the gift thing a couple of days ago. He had gone to the gym and returned home with these in hand--perhaps he was still running on some workout adrenaline...haha.....

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:D
Diana

[Janie Miranda]

Diana,
The roses are beautiful! I know you were delighted to receive them! Glad you had a nice day!

[traceann]

LOL, D, I know all about the cat you have to go to, lol. I had 6 at one point, there were 3 that were upstairs dwellers and the other 3 were the downstairs dwellers, lmao!!! And the downstairs was ruled by my Freddie, who they all hated, so the upstairs gang never came downstairs, except for dinner etc. So, if you wanted to see any of them you had to go to them, *sigh*

Oh Janie, what great photos! And what adorable critters they were too!! Yeah, like the rest I know all about the Critter Angels, and I miss every one of them, and it's been years... I just found some pictures I thought were long gone, I will have to scan them in and post them!

Wow Diana! You made out like a bandit!! I was shocked to have a small box of candy and a card on my keyboard in the morning on Valentine's Day! He knows, that to me, the card is more important than the gift- he HAS to write something in it - and he hates to write, lol. So, it's usually nice and mushy - although few words, lol. At least I then have "proof" in writing!!!!!

[SharonA]

D...those are really beautiful roses.

[Claredale]

So Tracey, you had a cat gang thing going on at your house? That is so funny! Did they wear different colored bandanas?

My hubby got me the first two seasons of Grey's Anatomy since I didn't get hooked on it until the 3rd season. He also got me Flicka. We went to see the movie at the theater (yes with all the little girl horse lovers) the first night it was released. I just cried like a baby, which is so unlike me, since I loved the book when I was a kid. I probably read it 100 times and dreamed of having horses my entire life. My hubby always gives me such a sweet card with a sweet note!

I am also a huge fan of Tim McGraw, so it didn't hurt to sit and watch him either! While he isn't the best actor, it is nice to look at! LMAO.

[traceann]

LOL, I never thought of having the Easties and the Westies - it would be the Uppies and the Downies, lol. My poor calico would have been all confused with all her colors..."where do I belong?" LMAO!!!!


Ooooh Grey's! It was the 2nd season for me that I got hooked, lol. Love that show! What a nice gift from your sweetie! And the movie too, always nice when it's one that really got to you and they remembered... I try to remember these sorts of things when I am ready to strangle mine, lmao!!! ;)

[Janie Miranda]

I love Grey's anatomy too and have watched it from show #1. Can't believe it is already in it's third season - wow how time flies.

Recently got hooked on that show Brother's and Sisters too.

Tonight should be a good Grey's anatomy.

[Claredale]

I love Brothers & Sisters as well! Definitely one of the shows on my Tivo season pass!

[dg2901]

Hi all!..:D

Isnt every girl delighted to get flowers?.hahaha..I'm not the flowery girly girl type, however I love a nice bouquet of just about anything. I was pleasantly surprised by the husbands thoughfulness :) They have all opened up today and the house is quite fragrant.:flower:

Tracey, I got a laugh out the the two gangs you had rivaling in your house..:biglaugh: And the poor calico not knowing where exactly she belonged. :) It amazes me how animals can sort out their issues w/o causing too much harm to each other. My dog and cat had no problems determining boundaries and as long as they each stay within their own, peace is with them.:lmao:
I think its wonderful that your husband will hand write you a love note in a card..very sweet! Does he realize that you hold these notes as "proof"..:biglaugh:..very cute!! Lets see him try to get away now!! "hey buck-o, i've got proof! You aint goin' nowhere!"...:D

I was out and about today and dang it, i forgot my camera. I've been wanting to get a picture of Jacques Cousteau's boat thats docked in Norfolk; I've lived here all my life and only recently learned that the Cousteau's called Norfolk one of their home towns. Not sure if thats interesting to anyone other than me though..ahahahahaha..however I'll surely post the pic.

Have a good one, y'all!
:D
Diana

[janelle77362]

http://thumb8.webshots.net/t/53/453/6/41/17/2183641170100572548lXhbBS_th.jpg (http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2183641170100572548lXhbBS)

I love this picture of Kayla feeding Bishop. It's really sweet to see how much she loves her little brother and loves taking care of him.

[dg2901]

Janelle--very cute children you have there! The expression on the little one's face is adorable!

:D
Diana

[tigger_gal]

poor fella didn't realize he was on a decoration:)
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c67/tigger_gal01/thetreeisnotreal-1.jpg

then he promptly takes off
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c67/tigger_gal01/Iamouttahere.jpg

[tigger_gal]

here is my sisters, brother and I, this was taken a good 10 years ago.http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c67/tigger_gal01/Family%20and%20Friends/cathypattytomcindy1.jpg

[dg2901]

Little squirrel was caught in the act!..ahahaha...cute!
Nice pic of the siblings as well!

:)
diana

[Janie Miranda]

Janelle,
Absolutely adorable photo of your kids! Tigger, that is a great family photo. Cute squirrels too!
This is my little girl when she was 10 months old. She is 5 years old now.
http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k88/tojanetoo/th_93784763903_0_ALB.jpg (http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k88/tojanetoo/93784763903_0_ALB.jpg)
click to enlarge

[traceann]

Janie and Tracey - (stealing D's color idea!)I too am HOOKED on "Brothers And Sisters" and even funnier is so is my husband now! LMAO! I even somehow managed to get him hooked on "Men In Trees" as well, :evilsmile Oh my, it's awful that my days go by what's on the tube that night, lmao! But in the summer, I never watch TV, I am always outside :smile tee Oh and Janie - that is THE cutest picture of your little girl! :angel:

D - Oh yes, I make sure I save every scrap that has ever had anything remotely mushy written in it! Granted, he's a man of few penned words, so it's even more special when he does write something down! LOL Like, one year he bought me a leather bound journal (and now it's a tradition for Christmas to get me one), and he actually signed the inside cover. So, the next year when he got me one, he forgot so I handed him a pen and the journal, said - "now write! And make it nice!" LMAO!!!

Janelle Oh what a GREAT picture!! How adorable they are, looks like she's got her own living doll, and loving every minute of being the helper! ;)

Tigger I got giggling at that crazy little squirrel!! Way too funny, he was "confused", lmao. I was shocked a couple months ago - I was upstairs straightening the bedroom, and I heard a chicken. Now, the people behind us have Guinea Hens, a house a street over from us have chickens (yes, it's a weird neighborhood, lol). So, I thought it was just the usual, lol. But it sounded really close - so, I look out my window and there's a chicken in my yard, lol. Must have "flew the coop", lmao!!

[SharonA]

Was it time for Chicken Soup, Tracey? :lmao: :lmao: :lmao:

Love the pic of the kids, Janelle. Your daughter looks like she is trying to be so grown-up.

Tig...Now that is a riot. :lmao: Poor little confused Rocky.
What a great looking family you are.

Janie...Your daughter was such a cute baby.

[Claredale]

Tracey...My hubby started me watching Men in Trees!!!

[traceann]

LOL, no Sharon, not chicken soup time! I prefer to get my chickens wrapped in plastic at the grocery store! LMAO!!!!!

Oh that's funny Tracey, at least you get to blame him for something, eh??? ;)

[dg2901]

Anything to do with chickens completely cracks me up! :biglaugh:

:biglaugh:
D

[Janie Miranda]

Diana,
What are you doing up at 2:15 am? I hope you are feeling OK!

[traceann]

I think D is the night owl of the gang, lol. ;) Ok, D why do chickens crack you up??? Do tell!!!!!

[dg2901]

Hi all!..:hi:

Jane--I'm a night owl..part by choice, part by circumstance. Its not unusual to find me browsing at 2, 3, or even 4am. Those who arent night owls probably think i'm part loco:loco: and to that I must agree!...:lmao: :bonk:
I thank you though for inquiring, and to answer your question, yeah, I'm OK.:D.......OH! and before I forget, the picture of your daughter is simply precious!! :)

Tracey--I have no idea why the mention of chickens cracks me up..:biglaugh: When i was reading your post about hearing a chicken outside your window I was actually laughing outloud--I'm laughing now just typing this..:biglaugh: Perhaps I should bring this to the attention of a psychiatrist to see if theres been a past-life chicken experience that I should know about...:hmm:

Ok, its now after 1am so I'm going to scram.
Til next time.................
:D
D, the night owl

[traceann]

LOL, I used to be a night owl - a serious one. But thanks to a changing work schedule, I now have to get myself to bed much much earlier than I would like, ugh. And it's hard to stick to my weekly sched on the weekends, I want to stay up up up! Last night it was close to 2:30 when I think I finally turned the light out, lol. Doesn't even matter sometimes what time I get up - even if it's early I still could stay up late....ugh. Even so, during the week, I can't manage to get that light shut off before midnight...geesh.

Yes, D, maybe there was some chicken incident in a past life or when you were younger that you've blocked out - maybe a hypnotist can help you out... It is cute around here when there's a baby rooster and he's learning how to crow, lol!!! ;) I think they have goats over there too.....

[dg2901]

Hey look, its 3:12am and I'm still awake, thinking about chickens and goats!

:D
diana

[traceann]

Oh my!

LMAO!! ;)

[dg2901]

chickens and goats and lions tigers and bears!

[traceann]

Oh geesh... oh wait I mean "oh my!" lmao!

[Rosalie]

It happens every time! I don't get to the boards and they go berzerk! I had so much to catch up on that i forget what I read :lmao: ... hnmmmmmm That isn't very hard for me these days. I seem to forget most things Grrrrrrrrrr...

Valentine's day isn't very big over here so no flowers for me, alas! No new photos either. I seem to be flat out like a lizard drinking these days. Lord only know what I have been doing... but I must be doing an awful lot of it! HAhahahahaa
I have to worry about you all and the animals... perhaps we need a 'zoo' thread. I DID see a wombat the other day (Alas! No camera) but the poor not-so -little fella was cactus! Four paws pointing to the heavens. They are way too slow to attempt crossing the road.
Anyhoo, I'd better "duck" off now :lmao:

[dg2901]

Rosalie--its ashame you didnt have your camera when you saw the wombat-turned-cacti. You know, it would be a VERY RARE occurance for us Yanks to come across a wombat-legs towards the heavens (though that might bring on some technicolor yawns) or not!
Since you've been flat out like a lizard drinking you should remember to take your camera along incase something exciting crosses your path--and being where theres so many interesting things who knows what you'd be able to post! Oh, thats right, you just stated that you're forgetting alot of things these days. Perhaps if you tie a string around your finger you might remember?--or is it so bad that you'd forget why you had tied the string around your finger in the first place? If you werent beyond the Black Stump one of us could ring you once in a while and help you remember things that you may have forgotten. :hmm: <--thats you forgetting.

:)
D

[traceann]

LOL, I gotta get ready for work - but I will be back, this is quite the interesting conversation...let's add wombats to the list...... ;)

[dg2901]

Tracey, you sly fox you, coming in long enough to take a peek then slithering away w/o saying much...........

:wink:
D

[traceann]

Heh heh heh - that's me!! LMAO! :evilsmile

Ro, do you finally see why your presence is needed around here? Someone's gotta lead the crazies and it might as well be the craziest!! :loco: hee hee hee!!!!!!!

[dg2901]

Tracey--while i COMPLETELY agree that Rosalie is a nut, or what did you call her, a crazy :loco: ..?...the only problem with her leading the group is she might forget whats she doing and lead us all astray. She did mention she's having 'forgetful' moments--scary if you ask me!..wandering all around in an already upside-down country is hard enough, can you imagine if you forgot where you were going and couldnt figure it all out? :help: ..all I can say to that is YIKES!!! ..However since she is one of the oldest people who posts on this thread perhaps she can lead us on the grounds of age before beauty; oh, and lets not forget with age comes wisdom so maybe we could trust her lead :hmm:

Rosalie..how you doin'?

:hi:
Diana

[Janie Miranda]

Hee Hee Hee, Diana you are cracking me up!!!

[Janie Miranda]

http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k88/tojanetoo/th_59291652.jpg (http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k88/tojanetoo/59291652.jpg)

Been in a creative slump lately so thought I would post some of my older stuff. This was done from a photo I took of my neighbor's dog and then I used Photoshop to turn it into a "pen and ink" type work.

[dg2901]

Janie..what a clever idea for a photo! Do you have the original by chance, just for a before-and-after comparison? And what kind of dog is it, besides a cute one?!??......Speaking of dogs, how's little MuShu doing?--is he still up to his usual mischief?...:D...

It seems as if everyone has fallen into the same slump as yourself. Rosalie is always forgetting, and Tracey has yet to show us anything from her camera. And what happened to the "newer" folks that had ventured over here a few weeks ago? :hmm: We must end this slump..someway, somehow. I'll admit, I've just been lazy!..:lmao:

:hi:
Diana, the lazy one!

[traceann]

Oh gosh D, I never thought of that...we could end up in a bad bad place, just wandering and wandering...I do hope she remembers to come back! LMAO!!!!

Yup that is a great idea Janie! I have so much fun with that program, lol. Problem is I work on them, mess around with them then never save them, lol. It's weird, I end up thinking what's the point? LMAO!! Thanks to you, I am going to start my modified collection once again - and save them!! That just looks so cool ;)

Yeah, D, we got Ro the Crazy, D the Lazy - I guess that makes me crazy AND lazy, lol. There's just nothing inspiring right now in the midst of all the snow and yuck, anyone else having that problem? *sigh*

[dg2901]

Tracey---about all we can do is keep our fingers crossed that Rosalie remembers to find her way back. Would be ashame to have to call out the National Guard to hunt her down. With there being so much bushland where she is, she could end up literally in nowhere land; i'm guessing that probably wouldnt be much different from where she is now--mentally that is! <did I just type that outloud?>

Janie---how are ya? Whats gotten you a slump? :hmm: Hopefully its just the gloom of it being winter.

Tracey (again)---like your situation, theres really not much inspiring here either. Although I have to say I havent really been looking either. With all the !@#$ thats been going on here with the son, doing anything fun, if you will, hasnt appealed to me at all. Oh well, this too shall eventually pass, in late June to be exact!:shake:

Sharon---SHAR--RONNNNNNNNNN! <--in my best Ozzy impression. Where for art thou, Sharon?

We need to coax more people over here to the dark side to help us all out of this slumpy state that we seem to have hangin' over our heads. :idea:

Off to be lazy, or perhaps I'll cook dinner since it seems to be that time.
Til the next time, y'all.....
:)
Diana

[traceann]

LOL, oh poor poor Ro, I am hoping she's not lost as we speak - I haven't seen her nor heard her, I am getting worried!!!! ROOOOOOOOOOOOOOSALIEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE??? WHERE ARE YOOOOOOOOOUUUUU???

And hey no worries on Sharon, she and hubby got to get away for a few days, needless to say I am JEALOUS, lmao - did I just say jealous Diana??? ;) I mean of course, envious! hahahahahahahah!

I know it's the winter blahs settling in on me, I am so ready for spring, isn't it here yet????????????

I guess I'll go off to be lazy too, and crazy.....

[dg2901]

Tracey..was that your Shaggy (you know Scooby Doo's pal) voice calling for Rosalie? Wonder if she heard you? I bet she's out and about in her new little Subaru tearing up the Outback. I have to say, if this is infact what she's doing, I'm JEALOUS! uhmmm envious I mean!;)

Ahhhhhhhh, now how did Sharon get to go on mini vacation and none of us did? Did i not get my invitation?--I know how shifty the mailman can be (remember Tracey?) so maybe he took it instead? Did anyone else get invited to go away with her? On the plus side, theres no excuse why she shouldnt be posting pictures of her getaway when she returns, right...? :)

We've had a few spring-like days this week..temps in the low to mid 60's F. Very nice I must say, though I'm sure its not going to last. I'm SO ready for spring to get here! :woohoo:

I suppose I'll be off now since its pushing midnight.
See y'all!
:hi:
Diana
PS--figured I'd post a couple of pics just for the heck of it. These are clickable thumbnails.....

my son at 4 weeks old (excuse the glare)...
http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e178/dg4832/th_IMG_0531.jpg (http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e178/dg4832/IMG_0531.jpg)


recent pic of my son, 16.5 yrs old...
http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e178/dg4832/th_IMG_0505-5.jpg (http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e178/dg4832/IMG_0505-5.jpg)

[dg2901]

Thought y'all might get a kick out of these. Seems my brother had a visitor at his work today, and being the photog that he is just had to get a picture or two.
These are clickable thumbnails....

view 1.....
http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e178/dg4832/th_rattler002.jpg (http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e178/dg4832/rattler002.jpg)

view 2......
http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e178/dg4832/th_rattler001.jpg (http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e178/dg4832/rattler001.jpg)

Hope everyone enjoyed the view.
:hi:
Diana

[Bessie]

How scary!!! What kind of snake is this???? I hate mice and snakes!!!

[Janie Miranda]

Diana,
Your son was an adorable baby and has grown into a very handsome young man!!
Wow - that looks like a rattlesnake! EEEEEEEEEEEEEk!

As for my slump it is totally weather related. Haven't been motivated to get out and take photos of the leafless trees and dreary skies! I have taken a ton of photos of my daughter and her dance group and would be willing to share them only with my friends here if you are interested (send me a PM and I'll send you a link to my family album). My daughter was recently in a big Chinese New Year performance and she and her little friends looked adorable in their costumes!

[dg2901]

OctFern--that was a rattlesnake that my brother came upon at his work. If you look again at the first picture you can see its rattle is up and in motion. Fortunately this was in the desert southwest and not near me..hahaha..although I have to admit snakes don't bother me--my area ia infested with canebrake rattlesnakes and water moccasins, and add a few black bears to the mix. :)...and by the way, glad to see you posting to this thread--the more the merrier!..:D

Janie--thanks for the nice comment about my 'baby'..hahaha-dont telll him I called him that!..:lmao: ..............You are correct about that snake being a rattler; and he looks to be of the well-fed variety as well!..hahaha..............I can totally relate to the weather-related slump. Although I have to say we've had a few gorgeous days here--bright skies and warm temps, some days being very spring-like..I'm sooooooo ready for everyday to be spring-like! :help:

Tracey--you havent shown your face today; you buried in your work? :hmm:

Cheerio and pip pip for now, y'all!
:hi:
Diana

[Bessie]

Oh yes......I see it now :)

I really do hate snakes......When I visit the zoo I won't even go into the reptile area at all. I am always scared that I will be walking in the reptile building and I will look down and the snakes would be crawling on the floor next to me!!! I won't watch Snakes On A Plane either!! But even worse than snakes are mice.....I totally freak out with them. My whole body hurts to even see a picture of them. I have had them in my house a couple of times and I will leave until they are caught. Isn't that terrible to be scared of something so small????

I have enjoyed this thread and looking at all of the great pictures :smile tee
Maybe I will get brave and try to post something.....I am so computer challenged!!!

[dg2901]

OctFern--wow, you really do have a phobia of snakes huh? My apologies if my picture caused any grief :).......My husband is afraid of mice too. The couple of times we've had one in the house he vanishes!..One of my dearest friends is deathly afraid of spiders. And since we're airing our dislikes, i'm not too keen on praying mantis'--just ask Janie!..:help: ..I'll post cute and fuzzy things for now on-and you too Janie!!!!..:cat: :puppy:

And by all means, take the leap and post something for us all to see!! We'll be waiting...................................:D......................

:hi:
Diana

[Bessie]

Diana,
No....the picture of the snake did not bother me :smile tee
It is always interesting how different things scare us.
Take care and have a great weekend :bunny:

octoberfarm

[traceann]

Here I am! Here I am! Oh buried in work is an understatement, ugh. It was quite a day to be sure, so very very glad it's O-V-E-R!!!!!

Love the conversation on the "dislikes", lol. My mom-in-law is horrified as well by snakes, terribly terrible afraid. She doesn't even like to come up here and stay at the family cabin much, because she MIGHT see one, lol. Snakes have never bothered me at all...but now spiders, that's a whole other story!! I hate them alive OR dead, doesn't much matter. Although, yes alive is much worse, since they are mobile and looking for me, I just know it. I can just THINK about one and I get the heebie-jeebies to the nth power, lol. *shiver* Hubby thinks it's funny because I don't even like the teeniest tiniest ones, although, truth be told - he doesn't really care for them himself, lol.

When I was married to my first husband, we had just finished building our house. No money left for a bed frame, headboard etc, so for the time being, we had the mattresses on the floor. Well, one night I had just turned the light off and had my foot sticking out of the covers...I felt something go over it - I thought it was one of the cats tails or something feline...um, nope. BIG HUGE spider, omg, it was unreal. Even husband at the time was freaking out - and spiders didn't bother him one bit. I would say it was a wood spider about the size of my palm - and it had heft to it for me to feel it like it was one of the cats - it wasn't a tickle, lol. Ok, gotta stop thinking on it, I am getting freaked out, lol.

As for mice, love em, lol. I had gerbils as a kid, same thing to me. I rescue them from my cat and let them go outside, lol. Husband laughs cause he says they'll be right back in soon, lol. My first husband was terrified of them - even the dead ones. I had to "scoop up and dispose" of the bodies, lol, all the while with him yelling from the top of the stairs "it's going to run up your leg! It's going to run up your leg!" Um, no, that little critter ain't running anywhere, :) Now a friend of mine has the same feeling of rats as I do for spiders - and she's NEVER encountered one in real life, lmao!!!

[Rosalie]

Well, well, well, :hmm: I'm not sure how I ended up here:loco: All I remember is going out to the milkbar for bread and voila! now I'm in the middle of cyberspace...hmmmmmmmmm........Is anybody out there!
You guys! You are about a funny as a fart in a divers helmet (wonder if that will get through?) hahahahaah..
Diana If you were truly using an Aussie accent would would have been calling SHAZZA! Anyone named Sharon is a Shaz here..:lmao: :lmao:
Janie I love Photoshop.I'm not terribly good at it but am getting better with practice. But as for D's suggestion.... It would do a lot of portrait artists out of commission :rolleyes: :wink:
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f130/gyspyrose/th_cloe.jpg (http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f130/gyspyrose/cloe.jpg)
This is one of my latest portraits of a Maltese named 'Cloe".

Now as for the "Old" comments from someone who I shall not name (but answers to anyone calling "Diana") This too shall come to you and wisdom may someday be yours as well Hahahahahaaa:lmao: Nah! only pulling your leg... I'd much rather someone having a go at me than not thinking of me at all!
Finally found my get up and go and I forgot where I put it........... or else it got up and went!!!!!!!!!:confused:

[Rosalie]

Almost forgot! hhahahahaha But remembered instead:woohoo:
I didn't really want to post a pic of a dead wombat... they are such gorgeous creatures, so I found this one instead.
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f130/gyspyrose/th_Irwin_wombat-7835191.jpg (http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f130/gyspyrose/Irwin_wombat-7835191.jpg)

Both of them are gorgeous creatures.. don't you think?

[Rosalie]

Bloody Nora! How the heck do I get out of here! This is worse than being stuck out in the never never! Will I ever see home again? Where was that anyway?
Oh well while I'm lost in here, I thought I'd show you some cute and cuddlies to make up for Diana's creepy crawlies.
First is a little Bilby... they bring the easter eggs!
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f130/gyspyrose/th_images36.jpg (http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f130/gyspyrose/images36.jpg)
Next , a Pedemelon... this little fella's from Tasmania
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f130/gyspyrose/th_images33.jpg (http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f130/gyspyrose/images33.jpg)

This chap is a Quokka from Rotnest Island.
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f130/gyspyrose/th_quokka1.jpg (http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f130/gyspyrose/quokka1.jpg)

And last but not least a Koala. Now these little blokes have claws that can disembowel you if your not lucky.
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f130/gyspyrose/th_koala1.jpg (http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f130/gyspyrose/koala1.jpg)

Now I am going to find a place to curl up and ponder my predicament... If I only had Dorothy's red shoes :help:

PS I got these off the internet and just realized that its no use clicking on them.... hahahaah this is about as big as they get!!!!!!! Hahahahaha.

Now where was I .......?

[Janie Miranda]

Rosalie,
Loved your gallery of "critters" and that portrait of the dog was truly outstanding!! Was that a pencil sketch or did you do it with Photoshop?
It is really beautiful.

Diana just cracks me up! That girl has a great sense of humor!! You too, Rosalie!

October farm, can't wait to see some photos from you.
Looking forward to some more from Tracey too!
G'night ladies!

[dg2901]

Just some pics I had layin' around that I thought might be fun to share.
Tracey, you might not wanna look!--while I'm a nice person, I cant guarantee I won't attempt to get a rise out of ya when I can..:D

These are all clickable thumbnails....

tarantula having a rest in my brothers bathroom...
http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e178/dg4832/th_Tarantula.jpg (http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e178/dg4832/Tarantula.jpg)

same spider after having been relocated to the outdoors where he belongs...
http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e178/dg4832/th_SpiderOnTheWall.jpg (http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e178/dg4832/SpiderOnTheWall.jpg)

tarantula that I was following around on my brothers driveway....
http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e178/dg4832/th_tds3.jpg (http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e178/dg4832/tds3.jpg)

a banana spider hangin' around at a friend of a friends house...
http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e178/dg4832/th_257920710_caa639746b.jpg (http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e178/dg4832/257920710_caa639746b.jpg)

my sons almost-amputated thumb and broken hand--result of bicycle vs car..car got the upper hand, no pun intended!...
http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e178/dg4832/th_OUCH1.jpg (http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e178/dg4832/OUCH1.jpg)

"Meatball" patiently waiting for her cup of coffee from Starbucks...
http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e178/dg4832/th_103673809_1670a3b04a.jpg (http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e178/dg4832/103673809_1670a3b04a.jpg)

Thats all for the time being....
:hi:
Diana

[dg2901]

OK, since I forgot to put my two cents worth in my last post figured what the heck, lets post again!

Now, for starters, Rosalie--you obviously misunderstood me asking Tracey about her "Ozzy accent"; while I'm fully aware of how one would pronounce A-U-S-S-I-E ('ozzy') I was referring to Ozzy, as in Ozzy Osbourne. You know, the British rock star who did the song titled "Crazy Train"; or maybe that's slipped your mind like everything else. Are you even here at the moment? Perhaps you've wandered into someone else's home in the bush. Or maybe you're having a 'senior moment' and just thinking you're remembering all this!
What the heck am I talkin' about??

Tracey--woohoo!! you showed your pretty little face today!!..yay!..You know my days arent complete without seeing your mug and 'listening' to how your day has gone. Hope your weekend proves to be productive yet restful! :D

OctFarm--you must forgive me for referring to you as OctFern; do accept my apologies! :D I'm glad my snake pictures didnt bother you; I got worried after reading your post about not being too fond of snakes and such. :).....Aaaaannnndddddd, we're all anxiously awaiting for you to post a picture..or two...or three...or, well, I'm sure you can count so I won't continue to do so..:D

Janie--lovely lovely Janie! Its really your posts that make my day...shhhhhhhhhh, dont let Tracey know this 'cause it might just be what sends her over the edge!...hahaha,,kidding of course!...Well, not kidding about you being lovely; kidding about it being destructive to her. I'm rambling--must be the martini's i've been nursing!..:woohoo:

Ok, now I've finished posting, for real this time..I think..........
:hi:
Diana

[Rosalie]

Hey glad to see you have joined me in cyberspace... I'm getting quite cozy here...Hahahaha No washing, ironing or kids to bother me.
DianaI'm not sure which is the more gruesome...your son's hand or the spider!

JanieThanks for the compliment. That is a pencil sketch done on commission last week. The dog's owner has given me a number of jobs lately. Here's hoping some more work comes my way.
Now, I think I see a light way off in the distance... its beckoning me... perhaps its the way home.
I wish Shaz was in here... I'd just have to mention shopping and she'd come and find me.

[traceann]

OH - MY - GOSH!!!! D - those were for-real around you tar...tar...tar-antula's????? I need to sit down, and fast! My hands are sweating just looking at them!! The closest I have seen a tar...tar....antula was in a friend's place who had one as a pet! UGH!!!!! Eeegads, I can't even say the danged word!!! Oh that was evil, I didn't even have a chance to close my eyes, I was happily scrolling along, humming a snappy little tune and WHAM! There's the beast that haunts me..... The guys I work with used to think it was funny to put the big old spiders that hang outside on the shop in plastic baggies and leave them on my desk...oh good gravy!*faints*

Rosalie! YAY!!! Glad to hear you are ok, if not a bit lost, but that's ok, why don't you wander over to my place since you are out in cyberspace - it's got be easy travel - just pop on over!!! I feed ya and water you and send you on your way, lol. (After we have a great old time though!!) But do bring your pencil please, I love your work - you are so talented!! I was helping to entertain a 4 yr old yesterday and my drawing skills leave a bit to be desired...LOL

And I am with the rest - Octoberfarm show us your stuff!! LOL ;) As you can see from Diana's tar...tar...antula pictures, they can even be mean! LMAO!!!! ;)

Off to play in Photoshop now.... ;)

[Janie Miranda]

Diana, awwwww shucks - I'm blushing from your sweet comment!

Wow - those spider photographs were awesome! Where did you say your brother lives again?
Your son's hand looked like a terrible injury. Did he get full range of motion back after it healed?

Rosalie, you are one talented artist!!! I hope you get lots more commissions!

You know I was thinking, do you guys belong to any Yahoo groups email lists? I was wondering if I started one for IC_Photographers if it would be easier to share photos and email back and forth that way. Would anyone be interested in joining that if I started one?

[traceann]

First of all - what a FABULOUS photo!! That reminds me of some of the stuff I have seen in one of my photography mags when it was an issue spotlighting on people pictures, the character of them etc. Love it! The bible and the purse say it all - along with the smile on her face!!! ;)

Do you use Photobucket? That's how the rest of us are getting the clickable thumbnails -- somewhere in this thread (or the photog #3 thread) Janie does a fabulous video on how it's done! It's really easy. On your album page you click the check box of the picture you want, scroll to the very bottom of the album page, click the "generate html & IMG codes" button, it will then take you to a page of various codes for that picture that it makes for you. You copy the "clickable thumnail" code and then paste it into your post! TA-DA! :)

Keep em coming! The rest of us needs some inspiration... lol ;)

Oh hey Janie, great idea, I'm game if everyone else is! Just say when! ;)

[KathrynPInk]

Congratulations on the new fridge! Isn't it cool that we can appreciate these things in life that may seem ordinary to some, but hey it is gleaming and make sure you fill it with the best food you can! (IC friendly of course) I think it is lovely.
Love,
Katheryn

[Bessie]

Here I go......trying to do it right this time!!!!


http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w230/octoberfarm/th_cameracard01182.jpg (http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w230/octoberfarm/cameracard01182.jpg)

[Bessie]

Yeah!!!!! I did it!!!!!

Traceann,
Thanks for showing me how to do it right......there is hope for me after all :woohoo:

[Bessie]

O.K.

I am reposting the picture of my husband's grandmother with the thumbnail size instead of the huge one I posted before.
http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w230/octoberfarm/th_cameracard01125.jpg (http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w230/octoberfarm/cameracard01125.jpg)

[traceann]

Thank you Katheryn!! Did any of us dream as kids/teenagers that some day we'd have a new fridge and it would be the best thing to happen to us in ages? Hee hee hee!!!!:lmao: I certainly have learned to appreciate the mundane - after all, it's those kinds of things that happen everyday, might as well celebrate them! (keeps me sane, although some will beg to differ with that statement! :loco:

Oh lovely work Octoberfarm!! See told you it was easy - if I can do it, you can do it!!!! YAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:woohoo:

[SharonA]

'tober'...What a wonderful picture. I love it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The Bible and the purse. Now that is what is important in life...GOD and SHOPPING!!!!!!!!

[SharonA]

Oh...I forgot to tell you. I am back from my trip to the Ozarks. Hubby and I were invited to stay at a friend's newly built cabin in the middle of 200 acres on the Spring River. We had a wonderful time.

This is a picture that Hubby took of the front of the cabin.

http:www.camerafirestudios.com/sharonpix/DSC07809.jpg

Ro...the Ozarks are in the middle North to Northwestern part of Arkansas. There are many lakes and small mountains. Bluegrass music comes from there.

Here's one of the back of the cabin.

http://www.camerafirestudios.com/sharonpix/DSC07846.jpg

I will post more, later.

[SharonA]

Pictures of the inside of the cabin:

http://www.camerafirestudios.com/sharonpix/DSC00764.jpg

http://www.camerafirestudios.com/sharonpix/DSC00763.jpg

http://www.camerafirestudios.com/sharonpix/DSC00760.jpg

These are dark - sorry. I took these six and I am not the best photographer. Hubby said these 3 are dark because of the bright sun shinning in the windows. For the top 3, my flash worked.

http://www.camerafirestudios.com/sharonpix/DSC00766.jpg

http://www.camerafirestudios.com/sharonpix/DSC00762.jpg

http://www.camerafirestudios.com/sharonpix/DSC00761.jpg

[Janie Miranda]

What a wonderful cabin, Sharon! You got some great photos there! I think they have the same leather sofa that we have in our hearth room! LOL

[Rosalie]

Octoberfarm Fantastic! Great to see your pics. I especially love your husbands grandmother. What an amazing face! I'll bet she has some wonderful stories to tell.
Tracey Whenever I would get scared of some creepy crawlie, my dad would say "Look at the size of that little spider/wasp/hornet/whatever and look at the size of you. He's more scared of you !" hahaha never worked on me either... but at least I get to think of dad when these gruesome pics get posted Hahahahaha.
Shaz I just love the cabin! It is very big and I'll bet has loads of room for visitors.Can I please come and stay next time? And thank you for the description of where the cabin is. I have a hugh map of the world above my computor desk, so I was able to get a good idea of where it is.

Janie Can you please tell me how you got the post with your voice onto the thread. I have been playing around with the 'movie' function on the Canon. Hahahaha... very naughty I know, but I took some while driving home last night. It wasn't anything too spectacular but I would love to see what everyone else could post as well. Hearing your voice was wonderful...it makes you more than just words on a screen.

[Rosalie]

Now this was a time when I could have used the 'movie' function. It was the funniest thing. David called me out after having already watched this comedy going on for a while.

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f130/gyspyrose/th_Magpieonfence.jpg (http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f130/gyspyrose/Magpieonfence.jpg)
Two magpies were having great fun at my dog Kirby's expense. They were teasing him to bark at them and every time he lost interest and moved away, one of them would prance up and down the top of the fence to catch his attention, so he would start barking and jumping at them again.

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f130/gyspyrose/th_KirbyandMagpie.jpg (http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f130/gyspyrose/KirbyandMagpie.jpg)

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f130/gyspyrose/th_MagpiesinGum.jpg (http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f130/gyspyrose/MagpiesinGum.jpg)
They moved to the gum tree to watch him jump straight up in the air instead of banging into the fence. As soon as he came inside they flew away immediately.
I never knew birds and animals would behave that way purely for their own entertainment.

[SharonA]

Ro...How funny is that!!!! Bird wars. :lmao:

Yes, the cabin is big. It has three bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. So...the next time you are lost in cyberspace...come on by. That is if we are there. :)

[Janie Miranda]

Hi everyone, I started a Yahoo group for the "IC Photographers". This is not meant to take away from our friendship and fun that we have here at the ICN as I will certainly participate on both forums, but I thought it could add to our fun and camaraderie. I would like to share photos of my daughter and family and I would feel more comfortable sharing those kind of photos in little more secure forum. Also, there is some photo storage space at the group for those who have a hard time finding some place to store their photos too. All levels of photographers are welcome from those just picking up their first camera to pro photographers if we have any.
Anyway if anyone is interested in joining me, please subscribe at:
http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/IC_photographers/

[Janie Miranda]

http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k88/tojanetoo/th_house.jpg (http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k88/tojanetoo/house.jpg)

I thought the blue sky looked really pretty this late afternoon so I ran out and snapped this shot of my house.

[Rosalie]

Janie Thanks for the starting the yahoo group.:confused: I'm still trying to work way way around it :bonk:
You have a stunning house. The sky is so blue it looks artificial...great shot.

[sleepyangel30]

Dark-Eyed Junco

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v286/sleepyangel30/100_0485.jpg

Carolina Chickadee

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v286/sleepyangel30/100_0474.jpg

[SharonA]

Lovely birds, :angel: and it is good to see your face, also. (((hugs)))

[Bessie]

Angela,
Your camera takes great pictures. I am going to buy me one. How long have you had your camera? Where did you buy it? I looked on the Best Buy website and they have it on sale for $179.00.
Take care :)

[sleepyangel30]

i've had this camera almost a week ago... hubby bought it for me. it cost almost $300 from office depot. it's a kodak 7.1 mega pixel 10x zoom. i read all the reviews at amazon.com before i got it. if the reviews were all bad i wouldn't have gotten it ya know.

[sleepyangel30]

i have a old kodak digi cam as well i've had it for yrs... i had to get a new one and im inlove with it lol.

[dg2901]

Lovely pics everyone!

Sharon--the cabin looks like a wonderful getaway.
Jane--great idea on the Yahoo group.
Tracey--tarantulas are harmless.
OctFarm--woohoo! you did it!
Angela--glad to see you posting here.
Rosalie--great capture of the magpies in the tree.

Now i'm off to go back to the land of the sick. Not sure whats gotten ahold of me, regardless I wish it would leave.:(

Til next time
Diana, the contaminated one

[traceann]

Sharon - oh my gosh, that "cabin" is bigger than my house! LOL I'll have to scrounge up the pictures of the family cabin up here on Lake Huron now that you got that started! It's positively lovely, wow, I would have not wanted to leave. There would be claw marks on the floor from my fingernails clinging on so I wouldn't leave...lol...

Ro - Hmmm, I don't know either about that "you're bigger than them" statement, my fears defy all logic, lmao!!!! ;) And the magpie pics just cracked me up! How funny! Poor baby though, being tormented, lol. Aren't they magpies that are in the Windex commercials waiting around and laughing at humans for not seeing the closed doors due to how clean the glass is???? And I love the video feature on mine too! Wow, it has stereo sound and everything! I'll have to download some of the silly ones I have taken at my Photobucket account...

Janie - first chance I get I am signing up!!! :) And your right - the sky looks beautiful and it's so nice to see something without snow around it!! LMAO!!!

Angela- GREAT photos!! Aren't new cameras a blast? I get harrassed around here because I haven't produced any pics to share with my new one I got for Christmas, lol.

Ms. D - Hmmm, no matter what you can't convince me they are harmless, lol. I klnow they won't bite you and kill you (maybe, lol) but giving one a heartattack is just as bad, lmao!!! *shiver* I get the heebie jeebies just thinking about it - still!!!! ;) And I do hope your contamination level has been reduced????

[dg2901]

The contaminated one has returned to the land of the non-contaminated.

Jane--you gonna let me in the Yahoo group or am I going to have to beg? :)
Tracey--a tarantula bite feels a bit like bee sting. Yeah, i'm one of those who had one as a pet and of course being the person that I am would push the little fella to his limits. Oh, and aside from biting they can release their hairs which will stick into you like needles. Fortunately I've never encountered that, and dont plan on it either! There was a story in the paper about a local kid who's friends tarantula did this to him and the hairs ended up in his eyes--not a good thing!
Rosalie--y'all have Windex down there?

Thats it for me folks.

Off to wait for a certain someone to let me into the Yahoo group that she started (JANIE!).

Diana, no longer contaminated, now just feeling neglected.

[Janie Miranda]

diana,
Was that you who sent the request to join? I wasn't sure from the email addy.
I want to make sure we have a real safe and secure place to send our photos and emails so I just wanted to double check before i approved it.

Angela, your camera takes great pix!!

Sharon, angela and any other ICer who likes to take pictures check out some of my posts above about the yahoo group in case you guys are interested.

[dg2901]

Jane,

Yeah that was me...check your PM box...then PUUUUHHHHLEEEEEZE let me in...this begging is getting on my nerves!

going back to feel neglected some more,
D, the decontaminated, neglected, sorry little begger!

[Rosalie]

Why yes D, indeed we have windex. Why? Do you need some windows cleaned?

[dg2901]

Rosalie--is that an offer that you're coming to clean my windows? If so, then yeah, I do need some windows cleaned; after all, spring is coming and I'd like to see who's outside; cause I never know who's going to be paying me a visit. Although, thinking about it, being blind as a bat I dont suppose it really matters if my windows are clean or not!

Jane-thank you :D..

thats all folks!
D

[Janie Miranda]

Sending a big hug to Diana!!! Sorry It took me so long to approve you request to join. My daughter had me running all day so I wasn't able to check the boards much.

Okay now that some of you guys have joined. Is anybody going to send an email to the list? LOL
jane

[leelee88]

This was taken in Cosumel Mexico.. on our honeymoon

http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s119/Ronda1970/honeymoonpictures049.jpg

[dg2901]

Jane---thanks for the hug, very sweet of you!..:)..oh, and you're forgiven for making me beg for SOOOOOOOOO LONGGGGGGGGGGG!...;) Tell your little buggar she caused havoc for me all day!! :D ;) kidding, of course!!! :D

LL88--I dont recall getting my invitation to tag along to Cozumel with you and your new hubby--perhaps my invitation got lost in the mail??? :)...Please continue to share your pics with the group...:D....I have a hair stylist friend who owns a shop in Cozumel--nice gig if you can get it!

jillyg--we've been debating about buying a Hummer--may I be so nosey and ask which one you purchased? Our eyes are set on an H3--a pretty black one!

Til next time y'all
:hi:
D

[Janie Miranda]

Diana,
Oooooh a new shiney black Hummer!! We have to see photos of that!!!
We have two in our neighborhood, a black one and a yellow one - both look great.

[dg2901]

Janie--when/if we get it you can surely bet i'll have lots of pics. For the time being though its still on the lot..hahahahaha..The husband's eyes are on a Jeep Wrangler 4-door, though, and since I got to pick out the last vehicle, its a good bet that he'll get his way this time around..haha..maybe!..:)

:D
D

[SharonA]

leelee...That back and white pic is great. I love it. Oh and the ocean pic. Wow!!!

Ro...When you come to the states with your Windex, I don't live too far from D. Just a couple days drive West.

Janie...I have sent you a PM.

[traceann]

jilly - isn't it crazy (it still amazes me) that appliances can be so much fun?? :) Got any pictures of them??? ;)

Diana - now, I ask you this, seriously - what fun can having a pet tar...tar...antula be????? Um, no bites please and no hairs shooting at me! ARGH!! My fear just went up exponentally!!!!!!! *faints* *THUD* (hits floor)

leelee - love the pics in your signature!! They are all so great, and it's so nice to see a face with the name! YAY!!!! My first husband and I went to Cancun, I guess I'll have to dig some of them out - of me, lol. It was sooooo windy there! There was absolutely no point in doing my hair, once outside it was flapping straight out sideways! Oh no, maybe I don't want to see them, I had a rule only pics from the waist up - feeling a bit pudgy back then, and there was one in my bathing suit that the rule was broken - looking back now I was crazy to not be happy with the body I had...*sigh* I can be such a silly sometimes....

Janie - I signed up today for the list! Yay!! Um, do I have to beg too??? ;)

Ro - since I seemed to have started the Windex monster, yes please come to my house as well, like D though, being blind as a bat myself (need my glasses to find my glasses) it might not matter much....

[dg2901]

Tracey--I hope you didnt injure yourself when you hit the floor.:dizzy:
I bet Jane's gonna make you beg too!..:lmao: I logged on to the Yahoo group earlier and uploaded some 20 pics--figured I was awake, might as well do summin'! :). Sleep is over-rated anyway! :dance:
And to answer your tarantula question--well, looking back I suppose the only fun I got out of the little fella was scaring the bejeebies out of our housekeeper (i still lived at home); she wouldnt come into my bedroom for fear it would get out of its cage...:biglaugh: Little "Boochie" was completely harmless! :)

Rosalie--looks like you best bring several bottles of Windex with you when you head across the pond-Tracey's started something for sure!

Sharon--how are ya, dear? All rested up from the getaway at the cabin? :)

Janie---:hi:

:hmm:
D

[traceann]

Little Boochie!?!:confused: Omg, I can't imagine a cute name on a critter like that, oh heck, why didn't you go all out and name it Fluffy or Precious or something!? LMAO!!!!!! I can't blame the housekeeper one bit! :tsk:

YAY! I am a member of the Yahoo group! How fun! Now I have to figure out how to use it....:hmm:

[SharonA]

D...Yep and ready to go back. It was so much fun. Just me and Hubby in the middle of 200 acres in a beautiful cabin with a wonderful fireplace. :woohoo:

[traceann]

There's GOT to be some stories there Sharon!! ;)

[Janie Miranda]

Sounds amazing Sharon! Those photos of the cabin were terrific!

Diana I LOVED the photos you uploaded. You have a beautiful and fun looking family!!:hi:

Angela, I enjoyed your photos too. I especially love your portrait!!

Tracey, looking forward to your photo uploads soon.

[traceann]

Funny, I am going through some right now, and of course I can't seem to find the ones I want! Thought I had them in the puter, guess not - better get my fanny scanning some in! (um that would be scanning in photos, not my fanny, lol!)

[Janie Miranda]

Not photo, related but I finally did something I've been wanting to do ever since we became parents: Drum Roll . . . I finally got someone to come and help me with housework!!! Yipppeeeee. I have a lady who comes on Tuesdays and she and I both tackle the house at the same time. The best part, since I have so many chemical sensitivities is that she does the bathrooms and dusting and stuff and my allergies are doing a lot better. It takes me so long to pick up all of my daughter's toys that by the time I do that I'm too exhausted to clean! LOL
Anyway, just had to share this milestone with my ICN buddies!

[SharonA]

:woohoo: Janie...Send her on over to my house when she finishes with yours.

[dg2901]

Tracey---I also had a pet green snake-of course, right??-named Isabelle; hows that for cuteness, huh?..;).........And ya know, people get in trouble for alot less than "fanny scannin'" so you best do it when nobody's lookin'. I'd hate to get the call to come bail you out! :help:

Sharon---so glad you and the Mr. enjoyed yourselves. Unlike Tracey, I'm not game for hearing any "stories"...:biglaugh:..talk amongst yourselves please! :)

Janie---thanks for the picture compliments. :) They sure do like to have fun.:dance: Perhaps I'll have to upload some more showing just how much fun some of them like to have....stay tuned..:)......Oh, and while you're passing around your housekeeper, once she finishes at Sharon's send her east to my place, ok? I'll leave the light on for her! :idea:

See y'all either here.....or there!
:hi:
D

[Rosalie]

Janie I do some house keeping for a little extra money. I love leaving a house knowing that the lady will come home with a smile on her face knowing the housework is all done.

So. all you people asking for my window cleaning expertise.... you do realize there will be a charge of $20 per hour? :lmao: And don't go slinging off at he aussie dollar exchabge rate cause it is currently up around US.80cents, so you won't be getting it for nothing! :lmao:
Hey Shazza! Sounds like a little Romance could have been going on at that secluded cabin :wink:

[Janie Miranda]

Somehow I missed LeeLee's beautiful photo of the ocean in Mexico. I just wanted to say that is a gorgeous photo of a beautiful place!

$20 dollars an hour for windows - I'll pay it in a heartbeat,
Rosalie - just to have you come visit! LOL


Diana, Looking for more fun family photos!

[SharonA]

Why Ro...What ever gave you that idea? You make me blush, girl. I'm about to swoon, here. Someone bring me my fan, a rocking chair and a Mint Julep, please. Oh haaelp, haaelp. Someone please haaelp me. :wink:

[dg2901]

:tsk:

:hmm:
D

[SharonA]

Hey D...What you mean by that? :lmao:

[traceann]

Oh Janie I am so green with envy!! That was a really smart move too, I must say! ;)

Isabelle, huh? Well, I happen to be one of the weird ones who thinks snakes have cute faces, so I am good with Izzy.... ;)

Oh Sharon, meant to ask you - how's that mint julep and how many have you had now????

Ro, just let me know when you're going to show up and I will have the cash on hand!! LMAO!!!!!


XOXO

[dg2901]

Sharon--my last post means whatever you want it to mean...:biglaugh: However I will say I do believe you have a bit of a devilish side...:evilsmile

Tracey--snakes are kinda cute, arent they? My little Isabelle was very cute, with her little tiny green head and them beedy little black eyes, and nevermind her girlish slender figure! :)

Jillyg--glad to hear you're liking the H3. Now, if I can only get a black one to park nicely in my driveway I'll be a happy clam!..:D

Over and out, for now!
:hi:
D

[traceann]

I have no idea why I have always thought they were cute, lol. Most people think I am nuts, well, WE know there's no thinking about it - I AM!! ha ha ha!!!! Oh yes, D I think one would look positively smashing in your driveway! When you figure out how to get one to park there, let me know so I can too!!! ;)

[Janie Miranda]

Good morning everyone! How is everyone doing? I've awakened with the cold from "Hades" again. Basically, it's the same one that I have had off and on since Thanksgiving. I guess it is just bad allergies but it sure makes it hard to get out and take photos. I think I'm going to try to make an appointment with my doctor and see what is up.

[dg2901]

Tracey---you're certifiable!! :loco:

Janie---sorry to hear you're feeling a bit unwell..:(..If you've been dealing with cold-like symptoms since Thanksgiving I would have to agree that a visit to your Dr should be in order. Regardless of whether its a cold or allergies, I hope you start feeling better very soon. :kissing:

:)
D

[SharonA]

Awww Janie...I am so sorry you are having a bout of the "nasties". Seems par for the course when living in this area.

D...What have I ever done that led you to think I am a bit :evilsmile ish? Can't imagine. :hmm: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: "Girls just want to have fun" :D

[traceann]

Oh geesh Janie! Spring (well, almost Spring, lol) colds/allergies can be the worse! Do let us know what you find out and I do hope you are pampering yourself!!! ;)

Um, ok D, was my certifiability ever in question?? LMAO!!!! ;)

Sharon? A devil? Nahhhhhhhhhhhhh!!!! *wink ;) wink*

[Janie Miranda]

Thanks everyone for your concern! :-)Just got back from the doctor. She did some kind of swab test and they diagnosed me with flu. She didn't seemed too concerned at first that I have felt like this off and on since before Thanksgiving but finally I convinced her that I'm more worried about having this chronic cough than about having a case of the flu so she took chest Xrays (appeared normal) and has scheduled a Cat Scan for next Monday.

She seems to think it is Acid Refux/and or allergies causing the cough so I'm supposed to try Prevasid and Zyrtec. Anybody have experience with these two drugs? If so how did it affect your IC. Thanks again for listening to me whine a bit!

[traceann]

I take Zyrtec, and do absolutely fine with it, I love it. And my doc even mentioned that it can be a little added extra help with my bladder!! I can't say I have ever taken Prevacid though, I do take Pepcid by Rx and love that too, lol ;)

[dg2901]

Janie, glad you went to the DR. Hopefully you'll start feeling better very soon.
Regarding Zyrtec, this is one of the meds my URO and UROGYN prescribed for my bladder. I've also taken it for an allergic reaction/hives (this was prior to the bladder RX) with no problems.

Feel better soon, dear!
:)
D

[dg2901]

Sharon--I'm just going with my gut instinct regarding thinking perhaps you might be a bit dev-lish! :D Now, look me straight in the eye and tell me I'm wrong...............................................................

:hi:
D

[SharonA]

Aaaaaaaa....Trying.....Can't do it. I say "Girls, just wanta have fun". :lmao:

[traceann]

Oh my where's my brain!? I took Prevacid a few years ago - before IC, and loved it. But unfortunately I was WEIRD and had a side-effect not listed: It felt like I had bugs crawling on my legs at night...I spent more time turning on the light and in a panic flinging back the covers than I did sleeping... but it was great for my acid-reflux!!!! ;)

[traceann]

Oh my, I must upload my video of my hubby singing Girls Just Wanna Have Fun to me one night at the bar, and my friend just happened to video him...heh heh heh..now to find it.....

[Janie Miranda]

Tracey,
Oh yeah!! We gotta see that video!!
Thanks for the input on the prevacid and zyrtec,

Diana, thanks for the get well wishes!

[traceann]

Oh it's hilarious, I just have to locate the disk it's on -easier said than done too, oy! ;)

[dg2901]

Sharon--I knew you wouldnt be able to look me in the eye...:evilsmile

Janie--no thanks needed for the well wishes.;)

Tracey--find that video yet?--this I gotta see. :)

:hi:
D

[dg2901]

Perhaps I'm countin' my chickens before they hatch, however.............I'm getting reay to take my friends Nikon D70 out for some much needed playtime. I'm hoping to have some pics to post later tonight. This camera is so neglected it almost makes me cry!

Its the simple things in life that make me smile...:D

:hi:
D

[SharonA]

I guess that's why you like us. Or at least me. :lmao:

[Janie Miranda]

can't wait to see the pix, Diana.

[dg2901]

Sharon--you completely crack me up! My motto is 'the simpler the better!'...:biglaugh: And I can almost guarantee I'm about as simple as they come, in the human variety anyway!

Janie--I went out with the Nikon. It was very foreign to me, though I think I managed to get a few good pictures--we'll see. I've uploaded them; just gotta go through and see if any are worth showing.........By the way, I hope you're feeling better today!

Perhaps I'll be back with pics..:D
:hi:
D

[traceann]

I just am able to get back on and get caught up here! We lost power last night thanks to that huge winter storm we had, and just got it back about a half an hour ago. I had just called the power company to find out restoration times, and they'd said March 3, around 4pm! I was ready to cry! LOL But then, about 20 min after that, we got it back!!! YAY! So, I must catch up around here!!!

[dg2901]

Ok people..haha..it seems I'm not used to the high-tech DSLR's :hmm: and I've got a hundred + pictures to prove it!..:lmao:
Having said that, I'm willing to share a couple of the better images that I somehow managed to capture.
These are clickable thumbnails....

local park.....
http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e178/dg4832/th_DSC_0623.jpg (http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e178/dg4832/DSC_0623.jpg)

local ducks at the park enjoying what tured out to be a beyoooteeful day..haha....
http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e178/dg4832/th_DSC_0618.jpg (http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e178/dg4832/DSC_0618.jpg)

play area at the park....
http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e178/dg4832/th_DSC_0600.jpg (http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e178/dg4832/DSC_0600.jpg)

park lake....
http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e178/dg4832/th_DSC_0598.jpg (http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e178/dg4832/DSC_0598.jpg)

come with me to the city......
http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e178/dg4832/th_DSC_0539.jpg (http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e178/dg4832/DSC_0539.jpg)

I've also got a few pics of the kids that I'll share at the Yahoo page, if interested.

:hi:
D

[Kara29]

D,

I LOVE the water photos! All of them were very pleasing to the eye.

:smile tee

Kara

[dg2901]

Kara--thank you for the lovely comment. I gotta tell ya though, having never touched a DSLR, I was quite lucky to have gotten the shots that I did..hahaha..
Hope this finds you well! :D

Tracey--:woohoo: you got electricity!
:hi:
D

[Janie Miranda]

These turned out really nice Diana, they are very sharp and have beautiful color!

Can't wait to see the kids' photos! :-)

[dg2901]

Jane--thanks for the comment! I take pride in those pics now having 'heard' those words from you! :D

Tracey--where you be? Found that video yet? Take any pics of the dark last night? Or of the winter storm?

Kara--I looked at your photobucket and am curious as to what kind of flowers those are you have marked as "Valentines".

:hi:
D

[dg2901]

Last pic of the day....

clickable thumbnail...
http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e178/dg4832/th_DSC_0617.jpg (http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e178/dg4832/DSC_0617.jpg)


:)
D

[Janie Miranda]

Oh that is adorable Diana!
Again, terrific color and clarity!

[traceann]

I was going to say the same thing - the colors are fab, did it have a polarizing filter on it??? Just smashing! And you did a great job with it I must say! ;)

Nah, didn't get any pics at all, I was lucky to find my candles in the dark when it went out, and the next day was nothing to speak of outside like I thought it might be, drag. So, no - unfortunately nothing to share...*sigh*

I am having a hard time finding that dang disc - and it's starting to annoy me, I have other things on it too from my girlfriend and I at Karaoke, fun stuff and totally sober, lol. That I had uploaded to my photobucket account, so I know it's got to be here somewhere!! I am fearing that the last time I "cleaned house" on my desk, I put it somewhere "safe". You know - the kind of safe place where you then can't remember where you put it cause it's so "safe"?????

GRRRRRRRRR

[Kara29]

D,

The flowers are Lillies of some sort. I love your last photo!!! Those colors are so vivid!

http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r115/Karalynnree/th_Flowers2.jpg (http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r115/Karalynnree/Flowers2.jpg)
http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r115/Karalynnree/th_ValentinesDay2.jpg (http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r115/Karalynnree/ValentinesDay2.jpg)

Kara

[dg2901]

Thanks everyone for your comments...very sweet of y'all! :)

Jane--that picture captured the kids moods perfectly I think. They were both happy campers all day! Hard to do when you're 2 and 5 years and being dragged around by 'old' people all day..hahahahaha

Tracey--the camera is a Nikon D70 and it had a 18-70mm lens attached; there were no filters. She doesn't know anything about how to use the camera so I was on my own; fortunately I know just enough to be dangerous! :lmao:
Sad thing is, now I want one! :help:

Kara--thanks for the reply.:).....I know nothing about identifying flowers/plants/etc. I sat here for a few minutes racking my brain trying to figure out what those were in you pic. It seems lily's come in so many varieties; the one's you have are gorgeous! :)...I'm not the flower-type, however I must admit seeing a nice arrangement brightens up my day---thanks for sharing that pic! :)

Hope everyone is having a spectacular weekend!
:hi:
D

[traceann]

Oh hey D - speaking of, you should have those interesting flowers coming up in your yard soon, shouldn't you?

[MerryBerryMoose]

Thought I would put up some photos I took a while back. And sorry about the watermark. I have had issues with people "barrowing" my stuff from my PhotoBucket account with out asking. Feed back welcome.

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f182/merryberrymoose/jellyfish.jpg
Took this at The Living Seas in Disney World, FL. There was a background in the tank (this really ugly pattern) that somehow got omitted when I took the picture. Worked out well for me :rolleyes:

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f182/merryberrymoose/riverside.jpg
This is one of the resorts at Disney World. It has this awsome lake.

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f182/merryberrymoose/masques.jpg
These are hand made Italian masks. Not made by me though.

Photos taken with an old fashioned SLR camera that's older than me (17+ yrs). Photos uploaded and shrunk in PhotoShop.

Hope you like.

[Janie Miranda]

Hi MerryBerryMoose,
Those are some fantastic photos. Thanks for sharing them with us! Makes me want to pull out my 30 year old Canon and see what I can do with it! :-)

[traceann]

Oh fabulous and how fun! Great shots! Yeah, I am with Janie, now I want to drag out my Minolta SLR, but danged if I want to pay for film processing, lmao!! I still have um, over 16 rolls to develop...yikes. Beautiful photos though MerryBerry - glad you joined in!!! ;)

[Janie Miranda]

http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k88/tojanetoo/th_favorite_treasures.jpg (http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k88/tojanetoo/favorite_treasures.jpg)

How about a challenge for our photographers?? Here's my challenge . . . show some photos of your favorite treasures! Here is one of my favorite things. . . I found this cute little figurine when i was waiting for our adoption to be finalized and it will always remind me of my waiting baby!!
Now show me something that has a special meaning for you! :-)

Oh and below is a photo of that old camera I was talking about. I never was very good with that camera and I'll never go back from digital now. Wonder if anyone ever buys these old things on ebay?
http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k88/tojanetoo/th_camera.jpg (http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k88/tojanetoo/camera.jpg)

[dg2901]

MBM--great pics! Thanks for sharing, and by all means, dont be a stranger!

Tracey--you still havent developed those film rolls???

Janie--cute figurine. I'm sure you'll always hold that close to your heart.
I have my dads old Pentax cameras (2) with several different lenses. I cant seem to part with them. My son used them several times in his photo class last year; his teacher offered to buy them from me right there on the spot. So I guess to answer your question, I'm sure you'd have plenty of offers should you ever decide to sell them especially on Ebay.

D

[traceann]

Ok, I think I am going to start searching the house, I have a few particulars that would look neat I think. Funny you should bring that up Janie, I had an idea to take a pic of this cat figurine, that's folk-artsy. It's the first "knicknack" I have ever bought myself that wasn't really all that inexpensive, lol. But it was something just for me......

Nah, I have been scared imobile at the thought of the developing costs right now, yikes...Maybe this summer I'll have some extra cash.... lmao!! But I KNOW there are some killer shots on them, a lot of nature etc, I just maybe have to try one a week or something, lol.

[dg2901]

Tracey--do you have s Sams Club anywhere near you? They have fairly cheap prices on film developing. If I'm not mistaken, 2-3 day processing is only like 13 cent per print; their 1 hour service is only something like 17 cents per print. Another benefit they offer is if you dont like/want a particular print you dont get charged for it.

Just my 2 cents worth of invaluable information for the day! :D

Janie--I've got so many things around my house that mean something to me I'm not so sure I'd be able to whittle it down to just one or two. I'd have to say though that the one thing I hold dearest to my heart is my mom's wedding/engagement ring set. She passed unexpectedly one week prior to my 16th birthday. The 2nd dearest would have to be my dads camera's. If I can get ahold of a working camera perhaps I'll take a pic or two. And before anyone asks, my camera is on the fritz....again.

:hi:
D

[traceann]

Oh Diana, sounds like time for a new camera!! Hee hee hee...there are some really nice DSLR's out there...ha ha ha ha!!!

Nope, my closest Sam's is about 2 hours away - bummer!!!!!

[sleepyangel30]

squirrel sitting up

http://x85.xanga.com/05980bf605d39110204480/z78374702.jpg

mourning doves keeping warm

http://x43.xanga.com/0b383bf459da8110017496/z78220311.jpg

[Janie Miranda]

very cute little animals, Angela! The doves look so peaceful!

[traceann]

Once again, GREAT critter shots Angela!!! I tried to get a pic of the possum that decided inside my house was where he wanted to be, but nope. The little fur-ball was actually scratching at my door!!!! ;)

[Janie Miranda]

http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k88/tojanetoo/th_belly.jpg (http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k88/tojanetoo/belly.jpg)

Click on thumbnail to see latest MuShu photo.

http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k88/tojanetoo/th_magnolia.jpg (http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k88/tojanetoo/magnolia.jpg)

Jane magnollia

[SharonA]

Mr. MuShu, you are one cute dog.

Awwww...Spring. The magnollia is in bloom and all is well. :flower: :flower: :flower:

[traceann]

LOL, Mu Shu is such a sweetie, lol. He just cracks me up, love seeing what he's up to!! ;)

SPRING???? What's that???? We still have yucky white stuff outside, ugh....

[Janie Miranda]

Flowers in the entry way in my house.

http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k88/tojanetoo/th_flowers_entryway.jpg (http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k88/tojanetoo/flowers_entryway.jpg)

[traceann]

Oh flooooooooooooowwwwwwwwwwers, I've almost forgotten what they look like ;) I would be happy for just a few peeks of green outside!

Those are so pretty Janie! :)

[Janie Miranda]

I guess I should add . . . they are artificial flowers! LOL

[traceann]

LOL, Ok well, in a photo they are fabulous!!! ;)

[dg2901]

Jane---little MuShu is quite the ham! Love seeing the little fella! :D And your flower arrangement is gorgeous!

Tracey--are you ever gonna show us what your camera can do? :hmm:

Angela--lovely nature shots. :)

Here are a few from the city......

USS Wisconsin battleship docked permanently in Norfolk...
http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e178/dg4832/th_IMG_1478.jpg (http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e178/dg4832/IMG_1478.jpg)


crossing the Elizabeth River by ferry, looking back at Waterside Marketplace (to the right of the photo) and downtown Portsmouth (to the left of the photo
http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e178/dg4832/th_IMG_4785.jpg (http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e178/dg4832/IMG_4785.jpg)


Hope everyone's well!
:)
D

[Rosalie]

We went to my sister-in-laws wedding on saturday. Although theses signs are very familular to me, I thought you all might be interested.

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f130/gyspyrose/th_Roosign.jpg (http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f130/gyspyrose/Roosign.jpg)

[traceann]

Great shots D!!!! I love the ship - that's one you should frame, it's so cool!!!! Yeah, yeah, yeah, I know, I did however figure out what item I want to take my photo of as in Janie's suggestion, but I guess I have to remember to actually DO IT, lmao!!! Everyday I say to myself, "ok, get the pic" and everday I forget to do it, geesh.

Oh Ro!!!! Firstly, how was the wedding? And secondly those are great signs! All we have around here is the White Tail deer heads in silhouette (bucks of course). That's it, no other critter crossings in my neck of the woods!! ;)

[dg2901]

Tracey--regarding perhaps framing the ship photo, I think I'd want it in black and white--what do you think? I also have a hard time framing shots of local attractions.hahaha..I think "well, its just down the street so why do I want it hangin' in my house"...stupid thought, I know! :loco:
I'm thinkin' that you're going to have to tie a ribbon around your finger to help you remember that you have a camera thats wantin' to be broken in...:idea:
Aaaannnd, perhaps you need a "this ain't the 'possum lodge" sign hangin' on your property!:hmm: :lmao:

Rosalie--so y'all really do have kangaroo's and such just wandering around the roadways down there, huh? :hmm:
Speaking of wildlife, I was out and about the other night--looking at houses--when I noticed a little deer standing on the side of the road. He/she appeared to be getting ready to run across to the other side to catch up with its family. While they're cute to see, its a bit unnerving when you see them so close to the roadway late at night due to their lack of ability to realize when its safe to cross a road. Last thing you want is to hit a deer as the outcome is not good for the deer or the motorist.

Hope everyone is having a wonderful weekend!
:hi:
D

[traceann]

LOL, I understand what you mean D, I am the same way about local stuff, BUT, it's just such a neat perspective of the ship, that it's definitely frame-worthy!!! ;)

Yeah, I am thinking about grabbing the camera right now... and haven't seen hubby's little buddy lately either...he went to take the garbage out last night and I asked him if he was taking a snack to his little friend....lmao!!! ;)

[traceann]

Ok here we go: A couple of my favorite items -

First thing, my folk art kitty I bought for myself, my clear glass one I just got from my inlaws as one of my birthday gifts..

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a354/ethereal_24/th_KnicknackCat031.jpg (http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a354/ethereal_24/KnicknackCat031.jpg)

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a354/ethereal_24/th_KnicknackCat062.jpg (http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a354/ethereal_24/KnicknackCat062.jpg)

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a354/ethereal_24/th_KnicknackCat044.jpg (http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a354/ethereal_24/KnicknackCat044.jpg)

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a354/ethereal_24/th_KnicknackCat035.jpg (http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a354/ethereal_24/KnicknackCat035.jpg)


http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a354/ethereal_24/th_KnicknackCat071.jpg (http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a354/ethereal_24/KnicknackCat071.jpg)

[Janie Miranda]

Now that folk art cat is one KEWL kitty kat, Tracey!! The other one is cute too.

[dg2901]

Tracey--perhaps i'll attempt to convert the ship picture into black and white and see how it looks. :)
The little figurine of the kitty with the goldfish is absolutely adorable!

:)
D

[traceann]

LOL, thanks girls! That folk art kitty is the first knicknack I guess you could say that I bought and didn't care it was a bit more than I wanted to pay for, lol. But I had never just bought something "to decorate with", that was out of the ordinary, if that makes any sense. Like my first official piece of art, even though it's not and wasn't that pricey, but that's how it feels/felt, lol. I didn't even notice the cute saying on the side "Don't Cross My Path" the first time I looked at it, I just liked the crazy cat! LOL

Oh isn't that little glass neat? I love the red fish in his tummy, lol.

You should have seen hubby looking at me funny while I snapping pictures of them - I even got the tripod out, that reallly threw him for a loop!! LMAO!!!!

[dg2901]

:lmao: @ Tracey breaking out the tripod!

:)
D

[Janie Miranda]

http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k88/tojanetoo/th_beepbase.jpg (http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k88/tojanetoo/beepbase.jpg)

Our plum tree in the front yard is blossoming and so is the bradford pear. Spring is definitely on it's way around here.

Best gift of all:
http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k88/tojanetoo/th_bestgift21of1.jpg (http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k88/tojanetoo/bestgift21of1.jpg)

My five year old daughter wrote this all by herself and came to get me to show me the gift. Definitely the best kind of gift that warms a parent's heart!

[dg2901]

Janie--what a lovely note from your daughter! :D

A couple of pictures I found hangin' around on the hard drive. These are fairly old so 'scuse the quality..:)

Big Kevin at the Grand Canyon..
http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e178/dg4832/th_kevgc.jpg (http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e178/dg4832/kevgc.jpg)

the only time in my life that i've ever been, or will ever be a (hair) model...
http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e178/dg4832/th_dwmsburg2.jpg (http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e178/dg4832/dwmsburg2.jpg)

the finished product....
http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e178/dg4832/th_dwmsburgshow.jpg (http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e178/dg4832/dwmsburgshow.jpg)

me and my little hottie friend, Jenni...
http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e178/dg4832/th_jendwmsburg.jpg (http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e178/dg4832/jendwmsburg.jpg)

welcome to the world, my son...
http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e178/dg4832/th_kenbaby.jpg (http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e178/dg4832/kenbaby.jpg)

my son thinking he's the worlds greatest little league football player..
http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e178/dg4832/th_kftball.jpg (http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e178/dg4832/kftball.jpg)

Pres. Clinton's visit to Norfolk..
http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e178/dg4832/th_bccar.jpg (http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e178/dg4832/bccar.jpg)

Pres. Clinton's police escort/motorcade...
http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e178/dg4832/th_bccade.jpg (http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e178/dg4832/bccade.jpg)


Thats all!
D

[traceann]

Ok Janie - thanks for rubbing it in! LOL, we still have snow and mushy stuff outside, ugh. The only thing with color is our holly - I guess if it doesn't rain I'll have to snap some shots of that today...

And yes, D, I had the tripod out, lol. Figured if I was going to snap I might at well mess with some stuff, lmao!! And those picutures are GREAT!!!! Oh what trip down memory lane eh? I recognize those 80's hairdos!!!!!! ;) Now I gotta find some of me.....hmmm.....

[Janie Miranda]

Diana,
I LOVED that spectacular shot of the USS Wisconsin. What a cool angle that you got to take the photo. Also really enjoyed your family photos. Your hair cut looked good! My sister used to be a hair dresser before she went back to school and got her masters and became a high school teacher. I use to get all kinds of experimental haircuts. You look like you have a lovely full head of hair to work with. I'm totally jealous! Mine is fine and thin.

Your son is a real charmer! He's adorable in the baby shot and a very handsome little guy in the footbal shot!

Rosalie,
Cute shot of the roadsign. Do you see a lot of exotic animals crossing the road in that area??

http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k88/tojanetoo/th_belly.jpg (http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k88/tojanetoo/belly.jpg)

[dg2901]

Janie---the bow of the USS Wisconsin sits within feet of the street. Its in a perfect spot for pictures (hmmm, wonder if that was intentional..haha)..Its docked at Nauticus Maritime Center; I guess I should have attempted to capture the building as well as the ship. <pause>-I just found this picture on the website and figured I'd post to give everyone a look-see..:)..

Nauticus Maritime Center....(photo "borrowed" from internet)...
http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e178/dg4832/th_cruise1.jpg (http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e178/dg4832/cruise1.jpg)

Regarding the haircut experience..haha..I was at a hair show and the stylist was short a model so someone grabbed me in the hallway of our hotel and recruited me..haha..She talked me into "adding some color" to my new 'do once I got home, so of course I did! The next year found me with fuscia plum colored hair.. Gotta love being a stylist...or knowing one!, as it sounds like you can attest to, Janie!..:lmao: ...I've recently learned that the hairstylist courage must be passed down as my son came home a couple weeks ago with jet black hair, and just this past weekend came home with navy blue hair! :hmm: Good thing the football thing didnt take!..hahahahaha

And isnt it wonderful to start seeing the beginnings of spring!!!? This week is supposed to provide us with temperatures in the lower 70's (around 22 C for all you Celcius people :loco: ). I'm looking forward to being able to open up all the windows allowing the fresh air in! :woohoo:

Tracey--yes, you must post some of your "memory lane" pics!

Rosalie--you havent posted since you showed us that sign--hope you didnt get run down by some wild kangaroo's or koala's!

Have a good one, y'all!
:hi:
D

[Janie Miranda]

That's another really awesome photo, Diana - even if it is "borrowed" LOL
It makes me want to visit Norfolk someday! You probably remember my hubby is retired Navy but he was in Naval Aviation so we never got stationed in Norfolk. It looks like it would be a spectacular place to live and visit!!

http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k88/tojanetoo/th_mu2.jpg (http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k88/tojanetoo/mu2.jpg)

[Claredale]

When my husband and I went to England several years ago, we kept seeing crossing signs with old people on them. Just like the ones we see with deer crossing. I will find one of the pictures and post it. They were a riot to see. It would be picture of an old woman and man with a cane.

Tracey

[traceann]

OMG, that is great Tracey! I want to see! I want to see! LMAO!!!!

[Janie Miranda]

I would love to see that Tracey. Hope you can find the photos.

[dg2901]

Janie--indeed I do remember you stating about your husband being retired Naval Aviation..:D..I asked you if he (you) had ever been stationed in Norfolk NAS or at Ocean Naval Air Station, Va Beach. I think of you all the time when the fighter planes are out and about--everyday! We're about 15 miles from Oceana NAS so unless we venture that way, or if the planes are flying different maneuvers/courses, we don't get to see them. Saying that, we enjoy riding down towards the base, finding a nice parking lot and watching the pilots do their thing..:D...we have our own private air show here in Va Beach on a daily basis. I'll have to take the camera with me one day and see if I can capture them in action. Our favorite grocery store is less than a mile from NAS so that would provide an excellent spot for pictures. When the pilots are having a somewhat relaxed day (and I use the term "relaxed" loosely), they'll tip their wings when they see someone on the ground watching--they're flying so low that you can clearly see the pilot, no problem. When ones not expecting them to fly over, it can be quite a startling experience..haha..when they've got their engines full throttle theyre moving at such speed that you can't hear them coming until they've already passed; that of course is followed by the most ear-splitting sound you've ever heard!--love that! :)..So, from me to your husband-"job well done!"
Now, I dont think I can say it enough--Mr. MuShu kills me!.:biglaugh: His facial expresssions are priceless. :)

Tracey83--I've seen pictures of the signs you're referring too..very funny! Here in Va Beach, we have "no cursing" signs. Its a white sign with symbols such as @$#%& on it with a red slash running through it. People think its a joke until a police officer hears cursing and issues a ticket..:tsk:

I've rambled enough so I'll off!
Ta Ta for now...
:hi:
D

[dg2901]

Heres another view of Nauticus Maritime Center. The cruise ship in The Pride of America--Norfolk was one of its stops when *Live With Regis and Kelly* was broadcasting from there when the ship was commissioned. This was one of the first pictures I took with my camera. This was taken just after sunrise in June of '05. The bald guy to the right of picture looking at the ship is Kevin.

http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e178/dg4832/th_POALIVE.jpg (http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e178/dg4832/POALIVE.jpg)


Hope everyones well!
:)
D

[Rosalie]

Hey everyone,
I wrote a long reply last night but when I went to post it, the site was down for upgrades :lmao:
Janie, that MuShu is a real ham! Does he pose whenever a camera comes near? hahahaha! And The message from you daughter is priceless. They are the things that stay with you forever and will always give you pleasure.
But you can make me laugh too... you see, to us down here, the roos aren't exactly 'exotic' more of a pain if you are driving at dusk, Much the same as the dear that Tracey talked about...now I would think a squirrel on the road as exotic :lmao:
Diana, what are you doing hanging around naval bases? Wouldn't be trying to pick up a couple of sailors..would you?....(cause if you are heheheeh save one for me!..I have had a 'thing ' for sailors forever.. Shhhhhhhh!!!!!!!!!! Don't tell anyone..... but I dated the HMAS Derwent for a while Hahahahaha!!!!! Now THEY were the days!
Tracy, I would LOVE to see the 'Old people" signs. I could copy one and put it up outside my house hahahahaha!

[traceann]

Yeah D - if you've got some hot naval boys stashed somewhere you better share!! ;)

[dg2901]

Tracey Ann--I just checked all my secret hiding spots and for the life of me cant remember where my "stash" is hidden..:hmm:..If I happen upon them, I mean him, I'll be sure to send them, uhhh him, your way. ;) By the way, how was lunch yesterday???? \~/

Rosalie--my backyard was filled with "exotic" squirrels this morning. If I wouldnt have been so sleepy and disoriented from being awake all night last night perhaps i would have been able to locate my camera and get a pic or two for you. Perhaps tomorrow morning I'll be more together and might, depending on my mood, go out and snap a pic or two.
I have a feeling you--and probably Miss Tracey--are going to inquire as to what was keeping me up all night, so to save you/y'all the time I'll go ahead and answer: First off, I was NOT hanging around any military bases. Many years ago I was engaged to an Army soldier and while it was all nice at the time, I learned that military life wasn't for me. Anyway, I was up all night pondering human existance, and trying to make sense of how and why everyone on this planet is all connected. All of my pondering was helped along with a brew called Fosters. Its supposedly an Australian beer--do y'all really have this brand in Oz? is Fosters really "Australian for beer"?

Janie--where have you been hiding out the past couple of days?

Sharon---yooooooohoooooooooo, where are yoooooouuuu?

Now, its pushing noon and i've yet to sleep; so on that note I'm going to quit typing and go find myself a bed.

Nighty night, y'all!
:hi:
D

[Janie Miranda]

Hi Diana, Here I am!! I wrote a reply to your first message about the Naval aviators and like Rosalie, for some reason my reply didn't post and I was too tired to type any more! :confused: Now I can't remember what I wrote. Oh, yeah, I remember . . . I told you that my husband didn't fly on those "sexy" jets he flew on a big lumbering anti submarine warcraft plane. A big ol' thing that doesn't land on carriers. John still looked pretty sexy in those flight suits though and really great in that white uniform like they wore in the movie Officer and a Gentleman!! :evilsmile John's been retired for about 4 years now and I miss those uniform days!
I ought to try to find some photos of us back in our glory days and post them to the yahoo list.

[dg2901]

Jane--so yours and Rosalie's post are crashing the system these days huh? :tsk: :D
I laughed at your "sexy"reference to the fighter planes. The more I thought about it the more I'd have to agree though. Those planes are quite "sexy" arent they?? :woohoo: I'm not big on a man in uniform, however every now and then I'll happen upon a fighter pilot in his flight suit and I must say its quite the piece of eye candy! :evilsmile
I'd like to see the pics of your military days. If you can find them by all means post 'em. I'll keep my eye out on the Yahoo group! :)

I've 'borrowed' a few pictures taken locally around Oceana NAS to give y'all an idea of what a typical day near the oceanfront looks like overhead...

Fighter jet over Va Beach...
http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e178/dg4832/th_IMG_3058.jpg (http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e178/dg4832/IMG_3058.jpg)

flying in formation over VB...
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on the tarmac, VB...
http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e178/dg4832/th_DEOCEAN440x296.jpg (http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e178/dg4832/DEOCEAN440x296.jpg)

OK, now I really must go and get these images out of my head..either that or take a ride down towards the beach!!! ;)

D

[SharonA]

D...:hi: I am here where I always am. No, that's not exactly true. Hubby and I went to the cabin (the one I posted pictures of a couple of weeks ago) last weekend and are going again this weekend. Can't seem to get enough of that place. It is so peaceful.

I am an Air Force Brat and grew up around men in uniform. I must say that they still "take my breath away" like in the song in Top Gun. Is that the right movie? :confused: The sight of a military man can still melt my heart.

I also grew up around Fighthers, B52s, KC135s, and other planes. I remember how wonderful the pilots looked in what we affectionately called their "flight jammies". Oh my!!!! While on alert, they had to go everywhere wearing them because they never knew when there would be an Alert and they would have to take flight.

[traceann]

Why yes D, *hic* my lunshhhhhh was fiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiine.... why do you ashk?*hic*
;) And yeah - if you find 'em you better share - them Deen boys too!!! LMAO!!

Oh Sharon, we had Wurtsmith AFB (a SAC base) in our town so most of my friends growing up were military. I had one really great guy friend (I met him through his wife when I was 15 so he'd have been 22, they divorced and he and I stayed friends - poor guy was my sounding board for my teenage tragedies, lol) who was Crew Chief on one of the bombers. It was always funny when he went on alert and had to stay on base, we'd be on the phone constantly, lol. Oh those were the good old days - all us girls for the most part loved the guys cause they always had cool cars!!! Well, the ones in the dorms anyway, nothing else to spend their money on!! LMAO!!!

Oh yes, TOP GUN - I feel the need..... the need for speed!!!!