Photo's, Take 5!

[dg2901]

Ok all you snap-happy peeps, here's a new thread that needs some action.
Since I started the new thread I might as well be the first to post..if not me, who? if not now, when?...:hmm:

Spring, I do believe, has made its arrival here in the mid-Atlantic region of the good ol' U.S.of A.....

my dogwood makes an appearance......
http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e178/dg4832/th_IMG_0509_2.jpg (http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e178/dg4832/IMG_0509_2.jpg)

Now, who's next? Tracey? Janie? Sharon? Robin? Andrea? Rosalie? Anybody?......
:hi:
D

[meme]

This is a picture of the sunset that I took on the cruise. So beautiful! I miss Mexico!!!!!!
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[Janie Miranda]

Diana,
Gorgeous dogwood photo! Do you know if they come in a pink almost purple variety? We drove to KY last weekend and all along the highway there were some gorgeous pinkish purple flowering trees and I wondered if they might be dogwoods?

Meme,
That is a perfect sunset!! Makes me long for a tropical vacation!

[dg2901]

Janie--dogwoods do in fact come in a pink variety. There's a house a few doors down from me that has a few pink dogwoods mixed in with their white ones. I'll have to remember to take a pic once they start to bloom. :)

Meme--lovely sunset photo! Theres nothing quite like the sun arriving or departing in our individual corners of the world. If you're a sunset/sunrise fanatic I'd recommend checking out a group on Flickr titled 'Sunsets and sunrises around the world'.

Hope everyones well!
:hi:
D

[Rosalie]

Meme, I love sunset and sunrise shots, they always have an air of grandeur about them.
Diana, how about a shot of the whole dogwood plant? The flower looks similar to a plant here by a different name. And with your spring comes our autumn, my favourite time of the year.
David and I just got home from the caravan and camping show. After picking out the camping trailor that we want to buy (but can't afford), are planning the autumn holiday that we can't afford either! :lmao: :lmao: :lmao:
Alas! daughter had the digital at college today otherwise I could have posted a picture.....we CAN afford that.

[traceann]

Yay! I love to see dogwoods!! I just think they are so pretty. :) Hmmm, gonna take the camera with me to work today I do believe so that I have something to post, lmao!!

Oh I too love sunrise and sunset pictures, they are so calming I think! You'd think since I live on what they call the "Sunrise Side" of this state, that I'd have more of those, but like, that involves EARLY morning...ew. Sunsets easier... ha ha ha ha!!!! ;)

I love camping Ro, one my fave things to do. We can't afford a trailer at all at present, can't say when we ever will, ha ha! :) I started out tent camping, paid my dues with that then when I was married the first time we had an older trailer and went all the time. I will never go back to tents again!!!! :) :)

[dg2901]

You people and the camping..:loco: .I'm almost 39 and have never been camping. I have no desire to ever go either as I'm deathly afraid of ticks!..:help:..I'm cringing just typing the words!! I'm now in full-blown heebee jeebee mode!!!..UUUGGGGGGGGHHHHH!!!!!!
Give me a Holiday Inn!!

<walks away completely freaked out>
D
PS--Tracey, did you remember to take your camera with you to work today? And if so, have you used it????? :hmm:

[traceann]

Gee D, guess what I forgot to take with me to work today? UGH!!!

Oh camping is fun! And that's why you wear repellant -to keep the littel buggers off of you!! I have only had one on me, and it wasn't the dreaded sort, but still I totally freaked out, omg, it was huge! But it was just on me, not settling in or anything. It was quite a few years ago too, our Upper Pennisula was having a horrible time with them up there, ugh. They were everywhere, and we were on a work camping trip, so it was me - the camp cook, lol, and the guys. I thought to bring along repellant, and they all laughed at me - until one saw one on him, it was on his stomach and headed south, lmao! I have never laughed so hard in my life - from then on I kept hearing "Tracey, do have anymore bug stuff?" ha ha ha!!!!

[Claredale]

Tracey, my irises (how do you pluralize iris??) have started blooming. I will have to remember to take a picture. Have your's started coming up yet?

Janie...The purple trees are probably redbuds. They are blooming all over right now. We took my son and his fiance' to the square in a nearby town on Sunday and I took lots of pictures of the dogwoods and redbuds.

About camping...My dad loved to fish, so we did it alot when I was a kid. Went from tent to RV through my growing up years! Now I would just rather rent a cabin. Not because of bugs and such, I don't mind them most of the time, I just like the "facilities" better. I have peed behind enough trees in my life! LOL! My in-laws have a very nice RV, but I have only "camped" in it once when we had a pretty big storm and the most of the city had lost their electricity. We went over to my in-laws so that we could watch TV and have air-conditioning since it worked of the generator and has Direct TV. Luckily we only lost power for a day, so we were back home quick! It was July...Remember that storm Janie and Sharon???

[SharonA]

T83...A day!!!!!!!!!!!!! We were without for 9 days in total. First round was 6 days. Then MLGW powered us up. Then a transformer exploded and we were without for another 3 days. It was miserable. Oh BTW...What made matters worse is that Hurricane :elvis: (that's what this storm was named by the news media here) came through the morning of my B-day. :mad: No cake for Sharon. :shake:

Tracey...Tie a string around one of your fingers so you will remember to bring the camera tomorrow. Oh, wait...Then you will have to tie another string around another finger to remember why the other finger has a string on it. :lmao:

Camping...I grew up camping (tent camping). My whole family would go up into the high mountains of the Sierra Nevadas in California every summer for 2 weeks at a time. We would have to hike down a mountain side to a fresh mountain stream to get our water and to bathe. Nothing like bathing in a snow melt stream. Brrrrrrrr But once you turn blue, it really isn't bad. :biglaugh: The hike down wasn't bad, but then you had to hike back up with full water bags.

[Claredale]

Tracey...I hope you remember your camera. Just put it in your car as soon as you get home.

Yes Sharon, we just had 1 day, but there was alot of my hubby's family that were like you, so we had a few guests. I had a cat and dog at the time, so some of family didn't want to since they weren't fond of animals and I wasn't going to make them stay outside!

I am sorry that it happened on your birthday, but now I know when your b-day is! I slept right through the storm. When I looked outside, my front tree was broken in half. Luckily it fell into the street and not my house.

I am looking forward to see alot of spring photos!

[leelee88]

Picture of a sunset, When we were on our Honeymoon cruise..





http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s119/Ronda1970/honeymoonpictures121.jpg

[meme]

That one's awesome Leelee! Love it!

[leelee88]

Thanks meme.....I wish I was back on the cruise ship...lol

[meme]

Me too :( Starting to get spring time here finally! Going tomorrow to pick up our boat to get it dewinterized!!!! Can't wait to get back on the water again. Won't be the same as the ocean though. Might be kinda weird to slip back into the muddy lake water after seeing how clear the ocean was. At least this way though I can't see the fish that I'm swimming with! LOL

[Claredale]

I am ready to open up my pool, but there certainly won't be any cameras around that area!

Meme...if you don't see them, they aren't there!

[leelee88]

Thats true!...
We just bought a new battery for the jet ski..I think we are going to buy my moms so we can have 2 of them.. Much funner that way....:smile tee

[meme]

I love jet skiing! We still haven't bought another one so we can have a pair. Too many other toys to buy-lol! I just want to leave and go to my camper and sit around by the fire and cook marshmallows. It's gloomy and rainy here now and its starting to get to me! :cussing:
Tracy, have you ever had one of the fishes brush against you-believe me, they're there! :lmao: Freaked me out really bad the first few times, nothing worse than a fish mistaking your toes for bait! Won't be any camera's with me at the lake either. Way to much incriminating evidence!:lmao:

[Claredale]

Again Meme...They aren't there. I barely get in there to pee! My family teases me so much since one time I was about to ski and a fish (or worse) touched me. They couldn't get the boat to me fast enough. Now when I do get in that water, they all say that I am warming up the lake! Greers Ferry in Arkansas used to be pretty clear, but due to lack of rain in the last several years, it's getting ugh!

[Rosalie]

Ronda, that is a fantastic shot.
Now for the fish in the lake ....Hahaha I'd rather have them brush past me that a great white! The thought of those big buggers keeps me out of the ocean... well deep water anyway.

[andrea1]

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/91/245088482_f8d73fe845.jpg

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I have many many many more to come later...

[andrea1]

I did it!!!! Sorry they're so big... Here are some more.

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[Rosalie]

Andrea, those photographs are gorgeous! I always love shots that dissappear off the edge of the print. Its like you get really personal with the subject. There is an intensity to the picture. Who are the beautiful people in the shots?
Tell us about the one with the baby and the blue bunnyrug. Have you photoshopped it? And again the running shot of the little fella is very captivating.

[andrea1]

Thanks for the response!
The woman with the child is my cousin and her son while we were on a train (me in the car in front). The boy had never been happier, so it was really easy to get good shots of him.
The little boy with the blue towel (yes, a towel :)) is my little stepbrother, Ben. We had given him a bath and when we took him out, he was shivering, so I held him wrapped in his towel, but he fell asleep, so my stepmom and I carefully put a diaper on him and laid him down to nap. It was such a sweet image, I had to snap it-- and yes, it is photoshopped (really poorly, I might add, but it was the only copy of the image I had saved).
The sunglass picture is me with the same boy from the blue towel picture and the two below it are of his twin brother, Evan (yes, they look nothing alike).

[andrea1]

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/180/427608828_722d00b6b9_m.jpg

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http://farm1.static.flickr.com/188/427605858_51e7e09622_m.jpg

The girl is my stepsister and the boy is my stepbrother

[dg2901]

Andrea---wonderful images! Everyone seems so happy and content; and quite comfortable in front of the camera. Thanks for sharing, and hopefully you'll become a regular to this thread!..:)

leelee--great sunset capture! :)

Tracey--what is it going to take to help you remember to take that camera with you when you leave the house? :hmm:

Rosalie--you haven't shown us anything recently..what gives? :hmm:

Sharon--looking forward to the recent pics of your weekend cabin getaway. :)

Janie--we're missing you over here. You know the photo thread isnt the same w/o you!..;)

Now, this ilttle buggar put up a good fight, however I managed to get his picture anyway. For those of you not from around these parts, this would be the exotic squirrel......
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Hope y'all are well!
:hi:
D

[Kara29]

Andrea,

Your photos of the kids are so inspiring! It's great to see these!

Can't wait to see more!

Kara

[leelee88]

This was in Grand Cayman Islands

http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s119/Ronda1970/honeymoonpictures074.jpg

[SharonA]

Andrea...Thanks for all the pics. Those kids are adorable.

leelee...I love sunsets. That pic is beautiful.

Okay Tracey, Ro and Janie...What's the holdup?

This is a self portrait. I took it in my bathroom a couple of weeks ago. Yes, Janie...it is the one I posted a week or so ago and then deleted it. IT'S BACK!!!!!

http://camerafire.com/sharonpix/gallery/images/DSC00780.jpg

[leelee88]

I just planted this flower and its already blooming...


http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s119/Ronda1970/Flower-1.jpg

[SharonA]

I took this pic of the front of the cabin the last time we were there.

http://www.camerafire.com/sharonpix/gallery/images/DSC00788.jpg

This is a pic of the fire we had that Friday night at the cabin.

http://www.camerafire.com/sharonpix/gallery/images/DSC00784.jpg

These are pics of the second most important room at the cabin...the master bathroom minus the toilet. :D

http://www.camerafire.com/sharonpix/gallery/images/DSC00826.jpg

http://www.camerafire.com/sharonpix/gallery/images/DSC00824.jpg

http://www.camerafire.com/sharonpix/gallery/images/DSC00825.jpg

[dg2901]

Sharon---you cute thing you!..:)..That cabin is quite the get-away! How did you manage to leave there w/o putting up a fight?..:D

:hi:
D

[andrea1]

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[SharonA]

Andrea...Precious, precious pictures. You are very good. Of course it helps when you have adorable subjects like these children. The boy on the carousel has such a delighted look on his face.

[Rosalie]

Andrea, more gorgeous photos. Your step brother and sister are very photogenic.
LeeLee, I am so jealous after seeing that pic of the Grand Cayman Islands..perfect subject for photographs.
And Shazza! Hahaha I always pictured you as your avatar...hahahaha. where's your hat? It is SO nice to see you. I love the shots of that cabin.... I want to come and visit. I do have a question though, in the last picture what the large white and grey(looks electrical) thing on the bathroom bench? Guess I'm just a sticky beak...but if I'm coming over to stay at that cabin then I'd like to know if there is anything strange going on Hahahaa:lmao:
Diana, I think that little squirrel has a dangerous look on his face. Were you giving him a hard time?
And just so you know what I've been up to lately, this picture will give you some idea...yep more partying and cake decorating... This is my niece Peta at her 40th birthday party last night. She asked me to make her a croquembouche. Ir took me all saturday to make and decorate it........grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr I had cream and chocolate all over the bloody place Hahahahaah first AND last croquembouche.
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[suebee2]

Love camping! Started at girl scout camping about 55 years ago, done lots of tent camping, but now have a small "A liner" trailer. Has lots of windows even on the A frame shape roof. That means I see the stars at night. I don't travel so much now with it but do park it in the woods behind my house, and walk out there with my two little dogs, most summer and fall nights, enjoying the owls and wildlife calls. Also, just recently got a digital camera and as soon as I know how to post a photo, I will. suebee

[leelee88]

OMG.. Sharon.. That isnt camping...lol Well maybe luxury camping, that cabin was awsome..Looks so romantic:smile tee

[Janie Miranda]

Hi everyone. Sorry I haven't been too active on the photo board for a little while. I've been having some back pain and now some foot pain that is making everything a little harder and more uncomfortable than usual. I'm wondering if my cholesterol medicine i started recently could be the culprit. Anyway, that is why I've been a little quiet lately - haven't been taking too many photos because I'm kind of hobbling around. Hopefully, I'll get back to my normal self soon.

I have been enjoying the photos and the posts I've been reading here though!

[traceann]

Yeah, I am with you Janie is saying I know I haven't been here much - well, I should say as Janie did - quiet, I've tried to keep up and just when I think I have a chance to post, ha, not so...

Andrea, lovely photos, children are so much fun to take pictures of! I once shot 2 rolls on a very good friend's little boy and then handed them all over to them, once developed. It was just so much fun! He was like 2 or 3 at the time I think!

D, I know I know, I have to just grab that dang camera! Something I keep running into, is thinking that I'll just toss it in the truck so I won't forget, but the temps have been fluctuating like crazy lately (55 today, but by Friday 34) I am afraid to leave it in there... Will I ever get myself together? Doubt it. If it ain't happened by 38, don't think it's going to, lol.

Sharon - that shot of you is great!! I loved it!!!! Turned out great too, you must have had a brightly lit area to not have to use the flash! And you like to let us think you don't do much of that stuff, yeah, right...........

Ok leelee, with your shots, you've inspired me to try to remember that I have to start rummaging around and see where I can find my Mexico shots and U.P. pics as well, so pretty!!

Hey suebee2 welcome to the thread! Oh do start posting some pics when you get a chance, we love to see them!

[SharonA]

:welcome: suebee2...Can't wait to see your pictures. Very glad to have you aboard.

Tracey...Really, really, really...I do not take many pictures. Well, I guess I should say I didn't take many pictures. At least not until these threads got my interest. The picture of me was taken in my sink room of my master bath. It has 4 overhead lights so all the wrinkles show.

Ro...That Croquembouche looks sinful. I don't think I have ever heard of this delight. Is it native to you? Please tell how it is made. It looks like Cream Puffs.

The electrical thingy in the bathroom is a room heater. I guess the owner uses it when she is in the tub relaxing. I usually unplug it and have never used it.

I can't believe I forgot about the hat. Oh well, this way you can see my face.

leelee...There comes an age when tent camping is out of your line of sight. I reached that many years ago. The last time I went tent camping was in the late 1970s with a bunch of friends. The last time I went wilderness camping (in a pickup shell) was in the early 1980s with Hubby. Now I go cabin camping. It is much better. All the comforts of home except TV and Internet. We have to find our own entertainment. *wink* Yes, it is very romantic.

[suebee2]

Upstate NY winter 2007, ice fishing, walleyes, fused glass jewerly, winter again. In the translation I lost a few pictures. Will sent them again. suebee

[SharonA]

suebee..tThat is one huge fish. What kind is it?

[stac7_8]

Hey guys...I'm a huge flower, landscape person. I take all kinds of pics but those are my passions. I would post a pic but I'm not savy enough on this thing. Please Please take a moment and look at my web site. Go to

www.scook467.photosite.com and go under relaxation. You will find many pics. I am very proud of my new chapter.....I just took pics of the wildflowers here in Texas and WOW they came out great.

I have some sunset pics also but not on my web site. If someone can tell me how to upload I will

[suebee2]

fused glass jewerly, winter view of the bird feeders- hopefully more pics to come. suebee :confused:

[dg2901]

Suebee, if you have a Photobucket account pictures can be linked from there. :) I viewed your site--wonderful pictures! Thanks for sharing! :D

D

[suebee2]

dg2901, Thanks for the suggestion, I will check it out. I have spent about 8 hours or more trying to post pictures. Either they are too big, or I just loss them in the process. Perhaps Photobucket will be easier. Will spend time tomorrow getting a little smarter, and less frustated. I love the city overhead picture. Is it NYC? suebee :rolleyes:

[dg2901]

Stac7_8--I meant to address you in my last post, however I mistakenly addressed suebee..:)..sorry to both of you! :bow:
Regardless of who I was supposed to be addressing, the same applies to both of you.:lmao:..check out Photobucket; its very simple to link from there to here.:D
Also, it was your site that I checked out--again, wondnerful pics!..:)

Suebee--you're a determined little cookie!--wow! 8 hours?..:) If you've already got a Photobucket account one of us will be more than happy to walk you through the steps..:)..Janie posted a "how-to" video a while back, however I wouldnt know which page to send you to so you could view it. Perhaps someone will know which page its on and will post. If not, like I said, just holler and someone here will be more than happy to help you.

My dog *Meatball* enjoying the springtime weather.....
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:)
D

[traceann]

Yeah, Ro, what is that C-something or other dessert mountain you made? ha ha ha ;) Sounds yummy no matter what!!!

Glad to see a couple shots suebee! Like Diana said, Photobucket makes easy work of posting pics, and makes them the clickable thumbnails so that it's small in the post, but we the viewers can look at it larger! Yay!

Stacy, glad to have you here and I'm with D, lovely and wonderful pics! Must be a fun job, getting to be creative and getting paid for it! :) That was a dream of mine a lonnnnnnng time ago, but in my area, doubt it would fly very well...*sigh*

[dg2901]

Just a couple of snapshots taken this morning..nothing spectacular...

We have a bunny's nest-with new babies-in our backyard and this is some fur she's scattered around as a decoy to keep predators away....
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a sunrise shot over our dogwood...
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squirrel silhouette....
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the boy with the mismatched socks....
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Not very exciting, however it passed the time for me this morning..:D

:hi:
D
PS--Tracey---we're patiently waiting on your pictures.....:dance: :hmm: :bow:
PPS--Janie--hope you're feeling better!! :kiss:

[traceann]

LOL, D, now you have me wanting to go around snapping away, ha ha ha. At least you have some interesting subjects, I have none. Ground only has few specks of peeping greens, and kitty won't sit still long enough.

Oh yeah and we are in a winter weather advisory for snow and blowing snow until tomorrow morning...yippy. More snow to look at, maybe...

[leelee88]

Ok Im lost which prob dont surprise many...lol Ok How do post the clickable pictures to make them bigger for our veiwing?

[SharonA]

Ro...I posted this on an earlier thread in this forum, but thought I would bring it back just for you. See...I do look like her. :lmao: Just much older. :lmao:

http://www.camerafire.com/sharon1.jpg

Tracey...MORE snow!!!!!!!!!! Oh No!!!!!!!!!!! We are having a cold down, also. All last week and until today, we have been in the 80's. Now we are going back down to the 50's and 60's during the day and may get down to the 30's at night. I guess it is Old Man Winter's last gasp. At least I hope so. I was loving the 80's.

D...Dogwoods and bunnies. Spring is here. :woohoo: I love the different sock pic. Typical male...could care less, right?

[dg2901]

leelee--do you have a Photobucket account? If not, most here would recommend that site to host your pictures as its very user friendly and provides easy linking.
If you do have a Photobucket account--log onto your account. check the box directly underneath the picture you want to share..scroll down to the bottom of the page and click on "generate HTML and IMG code"..this will take you to another page where you can choose the "IMG clickable thumbnails for message boards"--copy that code; come back here to the photo thread and paste that code in your message. :)

Tracey--good grief, more snow! its been in the upper 70's/low 80's around here the past few days. its supposed to drop into the upper 50's for the next 3-4 days then back up into the 70's. I cant imagine still having to look at snow in April...brrrrrrrrr!...

Sharon--spring is a lovely time of year..:)...We also have a bird thats in the process of building her nest in my son's bedroom window--I suspect I'll have bird eggs to keep watch on soon.:)..Its been a zoo in our backyard as of late, with bunnies, squirrels, snakes, foxes, and the occassional stray dog and cat..:puppy: :cat: :lmao:
And you got it right, my son couldnt have cared less today about his mismatched socks..:lmao:

Rosalie--did you save all of us here a cream puff or two? :hmm:
Looks like you did a wonderful job!.:woohoo:

Hope everyone's doing well!
:hi:
D

[Janie Miranda]

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The little scamp loves to play!

[Janie Miranda]

Sharon, loved the hat photo of you. How cute!
Diana - have you seen any baby bunnies? How neat that you have a bunny nest in your yard.

[dg2901]

Janie--glad to see you back up and posting!..:D
We've seen 2 baby bunnies, however it wasnt in the most pleasant of circumstances-I'll leave it at that. :bunny:
That little MuShu is back in full force, I see. He's such a little ham! :puppy:

:hi:
D

[traceann]

I got some shots this morning, in a rush uploading them now to photobucket, will have to wait to post them til I get to work!!! Really really lovely.....

[SharonA]

Janie...I thought it would be fun to try to mimic my avatar. It is good to see you up and posting again. We missed you.

Tracey...Waiting............................ :lmao:

[Rosalie]

Stacey great to meet you and thankyou for sharing all your gorgeous photographs. My daughter Hilary has just started at a Photographic Imaging College here in Melbourne and has her heart set on a career in photography. She will be very keen to check out your pics as well.
Janie, glad tosee you back. Ihope you are feeling better.
Sharon, I just love the pic of you in the hat. That is the way I always think of you. And you are right about the cream puffs in the Croquembouche! They are filled with a continental custard cream, drizzled with chocolate and piled around a central conical form. I believe the dessert originated in france where the word means 'crack in the mouth"...they are often coated in toffee. ....much to difficult for me to have a go at!
Well today Hilary and I had a wonderful time doing a fair amount of 'retail therapy' in the city (Melbourne) and I even remebered to take some pics.
First shot is the Melbourne skyline as we approached over the Westgate bridge. Grey skys and rain clouds have been a rarety here with the 7 year drought. It was wonderful to see rain later in the day.
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f130/gyspyrose/th_Melbourneskylinefromwestgate.jpg (http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f130/gyspyrose/Melbourneskylinefromwestgate.jpg)

This is the old Post Office building. The electrical wiring overhead is for our trams.
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f130/gyspyrose/th_Melbourne-OldPostOfficebuilding.jpg (http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f130/gyspyrose/Melbourne-OldPostOfficebuilding.jpg)

Speaking of which...http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f130/gyspyrose/th_BourkeStreetmalltram.jpg (http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f130/gyspyrose/BourkeStreetmalltram.jpg)

Hilary in the Bourke Street Mall..in the heart of my city.
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f130/gyspyrose/th_HilzinBourkeStreetMall.jpg (http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f130/gyspyrose/HilzinBourkeStreetMall.jpg)
And last, the scene of when I was last a real person :lmao: That is when I worked full time before having the kids. Last office on the right, nine floors up, was my office.

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f130/gyspyrose/th_385BourkeStreet2-1.jpg (http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f130/gyspyrose/385BourkeStreet2-1.jpg)

[Rosalie]

Oh yes! I forgot to mention you Tracey.........hmmmmmmmmmmmm...Who are you and what have you done with the REAL Tracey? She would have posted some photos by now!

[stac7_8]

Thanks for the infor on the photobucket. I will have to get on there. All the pictures on here are so wonderful. I just love to look at pictures.

I love to scrapbook also. It is so much fun.

:angel: for all take care

[traceann]

Here's what greeted me this morning and it's not stopped yet....


http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a354/ethereal_24/th_IMG_2783.jpg (http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a354/ethereal_24/IMG_2783.jpg)


http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a354/ethereal_24/th_IMG_2786.jpg (http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a354/ethereal_24/IMG_2786.jpg)

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a354/ethereal_24/th_IMG_2782.jpg (http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a354/ethereal_24/IMG_2782.jpg)


Ew have to do some work now, so more later!

[RobinD]

A picture we took on vacation last summer of the Colorado Rockies

[Rosalie]

She lives! She breathes! She posts photos! Yeah... the Tracey we know and love is back!:lmao: If you will pardon the pun, those pics are really cool!
Hi there Robin. That pic of the mountains is very interesting. If you join up with a site like Photobucket ( you can have a free account) you will be able to upload and post larger photos or even the clickable thumbnails so that we can all get a much closer look at your handiwork. Please don't be put off at doing that as it is quite easy once you get going. We can all get you any help you might need. Hahaha... I had the help of the wonderful Diana...believe me, if I can post stuff here anyone can:lmao:

[suebee2]

My Walleye pictures from NYS off Lake Ontario, finally, thanks to suggestions to use Photobucket. Will post more. I have Dial up at home, but at the Library where I volunteer, today used broadband. Sue:bunny:

[RobinD]

Rosalie, I have joined photo bucket but have not taken time to go any farther with it. Once I get started I may need help so I may call on you, I am sure it is easy once I get going. Anyway, maybe this is the push I need to dig in and figure it out.

Thanks

[RobinD]

OK, I got a photo uploaded on photobucket, but how do I get it here. I see where I could email it, put it on facebook, but not sure how to post it here.

I will need a detailed list of steps because my mind is not what it used to be since menapose!!!(See I can't even spell it) LOL

[SharonA]

Tracey...Like Ro said, cool pictures. I saw on the weather that you will be having lake wrap around snow over the next few days. Sorry...The weather dudes around here are saying we have a slight (very slight) chance of a few (very few) snow flakes (just flakes) tonight or tomorrow night.

Ro...In the first picture, the one of the skyline of Melbourne, there is a building close to the center of the pic on the left had side with what looks like two TV or Radio Antennas. The reason I pick that building out is that in Nashville (our State Capital) there is a building that looks very much like that one... Antennas and all.

Robin...Great pic of the mountains. I am originally from California and I miss the mountains.

suebee...Hubby and I spent 3 months in Minneapolis and I miss having Walleye every Friday night for Dinner. It is such a delicious fish.

[traceann]

Ro and Sharon LOL, and it's "cool" 22 degrees here today as well! YIKES! Not sure how long we are in this snap, but I hope it's not too long, gets me depressed all over again, lol. Yay! I finally had something to post! I just wish it was a cheerier photo!:cussing:

Robin - once you have your acct as you do, from the album page, check the box just under the photo you want to generate the code for. Then, scroll all the way to the bottom of that page and you will see a button labled "Generate HTML and IMG codes" - click on it. It will take you to the page with all the codes for that particular photo, scroll til you see "clickable thumbnails, recommended for message boards" and copy the code in there. Then when you are typing your post, paste it in! With this method, you don't have to click the button with the mountain on it, lol. Hope this helps!!!

[RobinD]

http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s311/robinbodenhausen/th_novdec2006068-1.jpg (http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s311/robinbodenhausen/novdec2006068-1.jpg)

My grandkids in their jammies

Thanks Traceann, I got it to work but it doesn't seem to be much larger than the picture I did before. Is there any the difference?

[dg2901]

Tracey---all I can say is "brrrrrrrrrrr!"

Robin--I cant figure out why your image isnt bigger; unless this is the size your originally uploaded to Photobucket.?....:hmm:

Lovely pictures everyone! :D :bow: Its great to see a few new faces to this thread :)

Heres my new 'toy' that I recieved last night--a 22" widescreen digital display.....
http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e178/dg4832/th_IMG_0502-3.jpg (http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e178/dg4832/IMG_0502-3.jpg)

Hope this finds everyone well!
:)
D

[traceann]

OH MAN! I am so jealous now D!!!!!!! WAAAAA I want one! I want one! Why yes, it isn't easy being green, just in case you all were wondering..... ;)

[suebee2]

Rag quilt, flannel with one inch seams; fused glass jewlery from Elderhostel program in NM. Today we are having an April snow storm, about 6 inches so far with more the next 4 days expected. And it was almost gone yesterday. Sue "The fastest way to become an angel is to face that you are one already" Karen Goldman :pray: for tigger gal

[traceann]

Yikes Sue! It's stopped snowing here (at present anyway) and now is just plain COLD! But hey, it is up to 25 now, lmao!!!

Oh, I hope Tig didn't get messed up with the snow stuff today too, like she'd need one more thing to get in her way!!! :)

[suebee2]

traceann, your weather yesterday is mine to day with vengance, coming right off lake ontario, traveling about 10 miles and dumps on my house. I really do like it but in April we all ready for it to end so we can see the crocuses. sue :smile tee

[traceann]

I'll tell ya, I was NOT a happy camper this morning to wake up to that ..... stuff! And to have to clean off my truck, and of course I couldn't find the snow scraper thingie, geesh. And I think I spoke too soon - I just looked out and it's snowing again...oh goody.... :)

[Janie Miranda]

Just posted this photo over at the getting to know you thread and thought I would share it with my good friends here on the photography thread.
This was my favorite horse I ever owned. His name was Amour and he lived up to his name - he was a true love!
http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k88/tojanetoo/th_53252108.jpg (http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k88/tojanetoo/53252108.jpg)

Oh and here is a very recent photo of me. Inspired by Sharon's self portrait I held the camera out and snapped my own photo.
http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k88/tojanetoo/th_Janie2007cop1ycopy.jpg (http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k88/tojanetoo/Janie2007cop1ycopy.jpg)

[Rosalie]

SueBee, if you can get onto 'photobucket' and check out Tracey's instructions to Robin, you will be able to post your pictures as 'clickable' thumbnails'.These are then copied and posted directly into your ICN reply. We can then make them bigger to see work work more closely.
Shaz, I had to go back to my Melbourne pic to see which building you meant. David and have been trying to work out whos building it is since then. Hahaha It is driving him nuts! and has had his architechure books out trying to find it.....:lmao: I wouldn't be surprise if we go for a little drive into the city today to check it out!

Janie, you have to most beautiful coloured eyes! Are they violet like Elizabeth Taylor? And Armour is very classy indeed. You don't look too bad up there yourself!
Now as a couple of you have posted recent photos of yourselves, I thought I should do the same.

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f130/gyspyrose/th_Rosalieage20resized.jpg (http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f130/gyspyrose/Rosalieage20resized.jpg)


Hehehehe..:lmao: Recently someone said that my daughter didn't look a thing like me so I went on the hunt for this (ancient) one. It was taken when I was around the same age as she is now.
Note the 1970's hair hahahahaha. There was SO much lacquer that if I had stood next to an open flame, I would have exploded :bonk:

[Janie Miranda]

Wow Love that photo of you Rosalie!! You look very "Mod"

As for my eye color - I was having some fun with photoshop and did some retouching of my photo - my eye color is blue but I upped the saturation of the blue and that is the color it came out. Also, added kind of a soft glow effect to the photo. Hey, at my age you need all the retouching help you can get!:biglaugh: I turn 50 this month!

[dg2901]

Tracey--more snow?--doesnt your area realize its springtime? :hmm:

Rosalie--we'll have to start referring to you as 'Ro' the Mod', you glam girl! :). I didnt realize though that you were part of the 70's crowd! I was barely out of the toddler stage back then. :).

Janie--not looking too shabby yourself! :) And lets not forget--:birthday:

:hi:
D

[Rosalie]

Janie Happy Birthday for the 1st. I hope you had a wonderful day and would love to hear how your celebrations went. Wouldn't it be interesting if we could change our actual appearance as we can with photoshop!:lmao: I can tell you, I wouldn't look 54 anymore Hahahahahahaha!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Indeed I am a victim/survivor/product of the 70's. Hahahaha that crazy, wacky, liberating decade! I remember it as one of the best times of my life. Hahahaa, but then again so would anyone feel about their teens and early 20's.'Mods' and 'sharpies' came a little earlier in the 60's but yes indeed, I was a 'mod'. Had the clothes, the hair and the attitude!
I am very gratified to see a few more of my era joining in here. Hahahaha, I don't feel too much like the 'grand dame' anymore.
Tracey, now let me tell you just what I do when it snows outside....:loco: oh yeah! it doesn't Hahahahahaha:lmao: I guess I may be the only one here that thinks that is funny:rolleyes: . Seriously for me, it would be a wonderland to wake up to such a beautiful sight! yeah yeah yeah, I know I don't have to live with it.
Ps If I didn't think it would scare you all too much I reallt would post a current picture of myself :bonk:

[dg2901]

Rosalie--I say 'bite the bullet' and chance scaring us. How scary can you possibly be? :hmm:

:rolleyes:
Diana

[Janie Miranda]

Rosalie,
Oh yes, please do share a recent photo!! :-)

I graduated HS in 1975 so I know what you are talking about in the 70s - it was a fun time. I'm also old enough to remember the 60s- still remember the first time I heard a Beatles song on the radio in my dad's car - 1965. Ah, now those were the good old days! LOL Anyone want to buy an ancient (1965) copy of an old softcover Beatles fanbook. Yep, I still have it!

[SharonA]

Ro...Please, please, please post a current pic of yourself. If I can do it, so can you. I will have to wait to see it until I return from the cabin this Sunday. Yes, that is correct...We are off to the woods, once again. :woohoo:

Hubby says the building I pointed out to you looks like the Bell South (phone company...Now AT&T) building.http://www.raycox.net/BellSouth.jpg

Well...similar, anyway. What do you think?

[dg2901]

We had errands to run today so figured I'd let the camera tag along.

World Trade Center, Norfolk...
http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e178/dg4832/th_IMG_0593.jpg (http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e178/dg4832/IMG_0593.jpg)

someone commented on how close to the street the Wisconsin battleship appeared to be in the last pic I posted of the behemouth..Here's another perspective.....
http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e178/dg4832/th_IMG_0591.jpg (http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e178/dg4832/IMG_0591.jpg)

view from the top of Mt Trashmore park in Va Beach. and yeah, it used to be a mound of garbage, now its a beautiful city park....
http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e178/dg4832/th_IMG_0569.jpg (http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e178/dg4832/IMG_0569.jpg)

the Va Beach city seal on the side of Mt Trashmore park...
http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e178/dg4832/th_IMG_0562-1.jpg (http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e178/dg4832/IMG_0562-1.jpg)

sign about the Va Beach city seal...
http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e178/dg4832/th_IMG_0565.jpg (http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e178/dg4832/IMG_0565.jpg)

and quite the surprise at the top of Mt Trashmore..the VA Aquarium was promoting their penguin exhibit by filming a commercial...this was way too cute!....
http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e178/dg4832/th_IMG_0583.jpg (http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e178/dg4832/IMG_0583.jpg)

a USN aircraft carrier in drydock...
http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e178/dg4832/th_IMG_0550.jpg (http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e178/dg4832/IMG_0550.jpg)

looking across the Elizabeth River towards Norfolk...
http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e178/dg4832/th_IMG_0524-1.jpg (http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e178/dg4832/IMG_0524-1.jpg)

:hi:
D

[Janie Miranda]

very cool photos Diana! Interestin building that WTC. Cute penguins too! :-)

[dg2901]

A few more...

a pile of penguins...
http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e178/dg4832/th_IMG_0580.jpg (http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e178/dg4832/IMG_0580.jpg)

Portsmouth Naval Hospital...
http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e178/dg4832/th_IMG_0542-2.jpg (http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e178/dg4832/IMG_0542-2.jpg)

motorin' down the river...
http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e178/dg4832/th_IMG_0534-1.jpg (http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e178/dg4832/IMG_0534-1.jpg)

please play safely........
http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e178/dg4832/th_IMG_0566.jpg (http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e178/dg4832/IMG_0566.jpg)


:)
D

[traceann]

Well, let's see - yes, still winter here! ARGH! I could just scream! (I think I actually might have too, grrr) I look out my front doors and it's all white again. I just can't believe this! My poor poor plants, I am really fearing for their lives, this can't be good. And it's not like there's enough of the snow to be a good blanket for them - it's enough to look awful, but not actually do some good....

Oh gosh, love the photos girls!!!! An Ro - actually your do pretty much fits right in to today's styles, ;) Yes, please be brave and post a recent one! FUN stuff!!!!

Janie - don't you just love the effects one can achieve with the Photoshop? I get rid of my tiny lines, pores I hate, scars etc. And the glow - well, shoot you can't beat it for looking fabulous! And hey, it's no more than they do to the models on magazine covers!!! :)

Diana - GREAT shots, I am so envious of great things to take pictures of, *sigh*. There are so many interesting buildings and stuff to snap away at!!!

Huh, and Sharon's off playing in the woods again, huh???? Lucky duck!

[traceann]

Ok, all this talk of cabins finally reminded me to upload our family cabin to Photobucket to share... it's no where near the grand scale that Sharon gets to enjoy, lol!!

The outside, facing east, overlooking Lake Huron:
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a354/ethereal_24/th_GehringCabin11-11-06005.jpg (http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a354/ethereal_24/GehringCabin11-11-06005.jpg)

The side (front door area):
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a354/ethereal_24/th_GehringCabin11-11-06004.jpg (http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a354/ethereal_24/GehringCabin11-11-06004.jpg)

Walking in the front door:
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a354/ethereal_24/th_GehringCabin11-11-06008.jpg (http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a354/ethereal_24/GehringCabin11-11-06008.jpg)

The one and half butt kitchen:
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a354/ethereal_24/th_GehringCabin11-11-06003.jpg (http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a354/ethereal_24/GehringCabin11-11-06003.jpg)

The backroom:
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a354/ethereal_24/th_GehringCabin11-11-06018.jpg (http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a354/ethereal_24/GehringCabin11-11-06018.jpg)

Walking back out the front door:
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a354/ethereal_24/th_GehringCabin11-11-06015.jpg (http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a354/ethereal_24/GehringCabin11-11-06015.jpg)

[traceann]

And a couple more!

The view out the kitchen window (too bad in was rough and cloudy out!)
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a354/ethereal_24/th_GehringCabin11-11-06002.jpg (http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a354/ethereal_24/GehringCabin11-11-06002.jpg)

Fireplace in the main living room:
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a354/ethereal_24/th_GehringCabin11-11-06012.jpg (http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a354/ethereal_24/GehringCabin11-11-06012.jpg)

[Janie Miranda]

Tracey,
Great photos of the cabin. I bet you have had a lot of fun times there!

[SharonA]

So Tracey...This is the "love cabin" you talked about a while ago, hey???? Oh how I wish I had your view of the water when we go up to the cabin. My "dream place" would be next to the water, somewhere.

D...You have such cool stuff to photograph. I love the penguins. Too funny. :lmao: :lmao: :lmao:

[dg2901]

I've got cabin envy.

D

[Rosalie]

I love everyones photos.
Tracey, is that cabin big enough to accommodate ALL of us for our get-together? I don't mind sleeping on the floor if I have to...................NOT!
Diana, those penguins make me laugh! ANd I will have to remember the 'No rolling down the mountain"...sounds like pretty good advice.
here are my contributions to the Easter break.
Look what the easter bunny left. Both white chocolate - bunny and a bilby.

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f130/gyspyrose/th_IMG_3179.jpg (http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f130/gyspyrose/IMG_3179.jpg)

A picture of me at my 40th birthday party. .hahahaha I'm getting closer!

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f130/gyspyrose/th_My40thbirthday.jpg (http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f130/gyspyrose/My40thbirthday.jpg)

Easter sunday, we went into the city to get a photo of the building Shaz has asked about.
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f130/gyspyrose/th_IMG_3108.jpg (http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f130/gyspyrose/IMG_3108.jpg)

See. I learn something new every day. It is the 'Tower, Melbourne Central Building'
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f130/gyspyrose/th_IMG_3119.jpg (http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f130/gyspyrose/IMG_3119.jpg)

The view from street level.http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f130/gyspyrose/th_IMG_3115.jpg (http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f130/gyspyrose/IMG_3115.jpg)

[Rosalie]

ANd here are some more pics from a very nice day. The autumn weather was gorgeous so we went on down the St Kilda, a city beach.
Hilary on the pier.
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f130/gyspyrose/th_IMG_3138.jpg (http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f130/gyspyrose/IMG_3138.jpg)

The view looking over the marina.http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f130/gyspyrose/th_IMG_3145.jpg (http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f130/gyspyrose/IMG_3145.jpg)

Looking accross the breakwater.
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f130/gyspyrose/th_IMG_3132.jpg (http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f130/gyspyrose/IMG_3132.jpg)

Luna park. Its hayday was decades ago but we still love it!:lmao:

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f130/gyspyrose/th_IMG_3154.jpg (http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f130/gyspyrose/IMG_3154.jpg)

[Janie Miranda]

Rosalie,
Loved the picture of you. You have such a bright happy smile!
Beautiful photos of a lovely day too.

[dg2901]

Rosalie--looks like a beautiful day to be out and about.

Sharon--there is quite a bit of interestingness around this area..haha..alot of history. This year is the 400th anniversary of VA; theres going to be festivities and such in Jamestown next month, one of which will be a visit from the Queen of England. Kevin and I have plans to stake out the area and play papparazzi for a couple of days! :lmao:
One of my penguin pictures made the local news--yeah, i'm a bit proud!..:woohoo:

Tracey--what time should we all plan on arriving at the cabin? Unlike Rosalie and her old bones, I'll sleep anywhere, floor included!


:)
D

[sleepyangel30]

taken at a church

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v286/sleepyangel30/my%20favorite%20things/Picture005-1.jpg

The sky

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v286/sleepyangel30/my%20favorite%20things/Picture006.jpg

Humming bird feeder

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v286/sleepyangel30/my%20favorite%20things/Picture011-1.jpg

red tulips

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v286/sleepyangel30/my%20favorite%20things/Picture018.jpg

parrot bird

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v286/sleepyangel30/Birds/Picture012.jpg

robin

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v286/sleepyangel30/Birds/robin.jpg

brown headed cowbird

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v286/sleepyangel30/Birds/Picture005-1.jpg

[suebee2]

http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t302/suebee_photo/morewinter008-1.jpg The start of the washtub butterfly quilt which has 8 butterfly squares and a piano key border (6" stripes, by 2"). Love the photo everyone. I love to travel and can see Australia is beautiful! suebee

[suebee2]

http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t302/suebee_photo/morewinter001.jpg Sleepyangel30 My winter wildlife photo from upstate NY. Where's the hummingbird-at my house it will be May before I see them. I put out 3 hummingbird feeders, replacing the contents every 3 days or less. Last year had 10 constant visitors. Thanks for you shared photos. suebee

[Rosalie]

Hey Sleepyangel, they are great photos, keep them coming, afterall this is what this thread is about.
Suebee, that is one cute little fella there. We don't have squirrels here in Oz ( for that matter,we don't too much snow either Hahahaha..some, but not in my backyard hahhahaha). Although As I have guessed from pictures and comments from Diana, those squirrells aren't always so cute!
And you are very welcome to come down here any time you like. Unfortunately, I don't have a cabin to offer but there is plenty of room in my backyard for a tent or two. And, that background material in the butterfly blocks looks just like that which I used in my butterfly blocks. See! great minds DO think alike.
Now Diana, my "old bones" can still do a few tricks or two....:lmao: :lmao:

[dg2901]

Angela---great pics. I especially like the one of the tulips-very springlike! :)

Sue--i admire anyone who can quilt, as I cant so much as sew a button. Cute squirrel too! I recently had an altercation with one in my backyard. Our yard is full of them, however they dont like to be photographed it seems. :lmao:

Rosalie--is there room enough in your backyard for everyone? And do you have repellant to keep away all the 'roo's, koalas, spiders and all other vermin?

Here are a few pictures I took this morning while attempting to pass time....

Weiner, the dog next door....
http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e178/dg4832/th_IMG_0502_2.jpg (http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e178/dg4832/IMG_0502_2.jpg)

big momma bird....
http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e178/dg4832/th_IMG_0507_2.jpg (http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e178/dg4832/IMG_0507_2.jpg)

and her new eggs..(we went through this last year, too).....
http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e178/dg4832/th_IMG_0512_2.jpg (http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e178/dg4832/IMG_0512_2.jpg)

Y'all have a great day!
:hi:
D

[SharonA]

Awwww D...You are going to be a Bird Grandma again. How cool is that. Please take pics of the progress of the babies. Maybe you can even catch them hatching.

:angel: Great pics. I don't think I have ever seen the Brown Headed Cowbird, before.

suebee...Love the quilt. When you are finished with it, you can send it this way. K?????

Tracey...I have dubs on a bed!!!!!!

Ro...Surely you can spare a bed for this (me) little ol lady. Right??????

[dg2901]

Sharon--you remembered my grandbirds from last year..:bow: Seems my sons window sill is the place to bring the little fellas into this world. :) I'll do my best to do a day-by-day play-by play of the babies..:)

Tracey--that snow melt yet?

Rosalie--I meant to inquire about the tricks that you're old bones are still capable of..so, do tell.

Jane--yoooohoooooo!!!...:hi: ..Hope you're feeling better and are able to get out and about with your Rebel..:)

Here's a couple more I took today out of sheer boredom...and yes, there was a smear on my lens..:)...

a boy and his uninterested dog...
http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e178/dg4832/th_IMG_0518-1.jpg (http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e178/dg4832/IMG_0518-1.jpg)

blue and white.....
http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e178/dg4832/th_IMG_0509-4.jpg (http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e178/dg4832/IMG_0509-4.jpg)

:)
D

[RobinD]

Thought I would post a few pictures of our annual Easter hunt with our grandkids.

http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s311/robinbodenhausen/th_IMG_2330.jpg (http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s311/robinbodenhausen/IMG_2330.jpg)
http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s311/robinbodenhausen/th_IMG_2324.jpg (http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s311/robinbodenhausen/IMG_2324.jpg)

[suebee2]

Rosalie, This is my camper I park out back in the woods. Too much snow to camp now, got some more this weekend, and more coming next two days. Then maybe spring will come. I see the osprey is up from Florida and sitting on the nest.


http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t302/suebee_photo/Aliner.jpg sue :hi:

[Janie Miranda]

Diana, how cool to have the Robin's nest in your yard. Wow - now I see why they call that color Robin's egg blue. That is a gorgeous color.

I'm still limping around here. haven't dusted off the rebel lately but hope too soon. thanks for asking.

[Rosalie]

Sue, we recently went to a caravan and camping show and I saw a van just like yours. It looks so cute! How many does it sleep? But the pne I loved was an off-road trailor that opened up on about two minutes, hard floor and all. There was only one problem with it........$24,000.00 !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Robin, they are gorgeous grandchildren you have there. Is that your hubby in the background?
Janie, I hope you are up and running again soon.
Shazza, seeing as how you asked so nicely, I will see if I can scrounge up a camp mattress from somewhere.
Diana, Im not telling you anything about me old bomes and what they can or can't get up to...I don't want you starting a scandal on the ICN :lmao: And there is room for everyone! We'll squeeze you all in somehow or another.
I look forward to the day whe we can all meet up. Perhaps a conference somewhere....are you listening Jill :lmao: :lmao: :lmao:

[dg2901]

Robin--cute grandkids! Hope they had fun on the Easter egg hunt! :)

Suebee--you've got your own little getaway set up there. :)

Jane--sorry to hear you're still limping around. Hopefully you'll start feeling better soon, as we're missing your contributions to this thread. :)

Rosalie--not too sure about your "scandal" comment :hmm: , so I'll recant my question re: what your "old bones" are still capable of doing.

Tracey--where art thou? hopefully you're not snowed in over there! :)

Good night.
D

[RobinD]

dg: Loved the Robin's eggs-spring is really coming!

I love all the posts of the flowers and scenes you guys take. I seem to only take pictures of the kids unless we are on vacation. I need to start looking at my world and see what wonder I can capture on film.

Rosalie, Yes it is my husband of 33 years! I can't believe we've been married that long!!!

[dg2901]

Well, its seems as though there was a reason why momma bird was so fat and oddly shaped yesterday..hahaha...Look what she left me today...

and I thought it was going to be triplets....
http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e178/dg4832/th_IMG_0531-4.jpg (http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e178/dg4832/IMG_0531-4.jpg)

here's momma bird doing what she does best (excuse the quality as I couldnt get very close and nevermind my shaky hands)......
http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e178/dg4832/th_IMG_0520_2.jpg (http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e178/dg4832/IMG_0520_2.jpg)



Robin--keep the pics coming. :)

Hope y'all are well!
:)
D

[Kara29]

D,

As with just about all of your photos, I am blown away at the beauty of this one! Absolutely breathtaking!!!!! :smile tee

Kara

[Janie Miranda]

http://health.ph.groups.yahoo.com/group/IC_photographers/photos/view/5e35?b=4&m=s&o=0
Photo of my hubby and daughter. She's a daddy's girl! :-)
I put this photo on our yahoo group cause for security reasons I'm a little hesitant to show photos of my daughter in a public forum. If anyone wants to see the photo you can subscribe to our Yahoo group. It's been very quiet but it is a good place to put photos.

Diana, how wonderful that you got more eggs. Wonder how many more Mama Robin can pop out?

[dg2901]

Kara---what a sweet comment! other than just personal enjoyment, I like sharing my pictures in hopes of bringing a smile to others, and sharing my litle part of the world. Comments like yours make me glad to have shared!..:)..And by the way, that quilt you and your MIL made is wonderful. I'm sure your sister is going to cherish that for a lifetime.

Janie--what an adorable picture of daddy and daughter. Your daughter looks quite proud..:D
Re: momma bird..haha..I hope she doesnt have anymore babies to share!.:lmao:

:hi:
D

[dg2901]

An attempt at getting a closer view of momma bird...

http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e178/dg4832/th_IMG_0501-3.jpg (http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e178/dg4832/IMG_0501-3.jpg)

:)
D

[Janie Miranda]

She certainly looks protective! Have you seen a daddy bird anywhere or do female Robins do all the work on their own?

[traceann]

Holy cow am I behind!!!!

So many new photos etc, and I took some of my kitty the other night I have to get downloaded into the puter yet! :)

Why yes, Sharon, that is the very same cabin!!

And of course there's room girls!! There's two bedrooms, one queen, and the other has 2 full size, the couch is a futon, the back room is huge and can be all set up for whatever! Now, the bathroom is tiny and there's just the one, but heck, there's lots of woods around us, lmao!!! Guess I better get on the horn to mom and dad-in-law and say I am booking it, lmao!!!! Funny, everyone else now a days gets to use it but Hubby and I! Granted, it's 15 minutes from home, but feels much much further, we are thinking on using it for a couple weeks this summer, well, that's the last I heard anyway, lmao!!!

Ok, back to work for me, just home on lunch...been slaving away there lately, and I have just about had my fill!!!! ARGH!!!!!

:)

[dg2901]

Jane--hope youre starting to feel better! :)
And, I havent seen a daddy bird around anywhere, though that doesnt mean there isnt one. I think that robins do the work on their own; she leaves the nest in the morning around 6:30/7am and gathers up food, then doesnt move much after that. Should anyone get too close she'll fly out of the nest and go sit on the fence nearby, all the while squawking and flicking her tail up and down to show you who's boss-a very protective momma..:) I'm really surprised she let me get close enough to take that last picture I posted--I was within 5 feet of her. The pictures not very clear as I was a bit nervous thinking at any minute she was going to fly out and attack me.

Tracey--its about time you decided to join us again! You hiatus' must cease! :lmao: .....So, you booked that cabin for all of us yet? :hmm:
We want kitty pictures! :D

Sharon, T83, Angela, Rosalie, RobinD, suebee--y'all still around?

:hi:
D

[dg2901]

Friday the 13th's momma bird pic....

http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e178/dg4832/th_IMG_0502-4.jpg (http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e178/dg4832/IMG_0502-4.jpg)

:)
D

[Janie Miranda]

Doesn't she look elegant? I think she is posing for the photo, Diana!

[dg2901]

Jane--she only allowed me this picture before she flew out of the nest and started intimidating me!..:tsk: :lmao:

Hope you're well, dear!
:)
D

[dg2901]

This thread has been quiet.:hmm:

first azalea blooms of the season coated with rain...:)
http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e178/dg4832/th_IMG_0508-4.jpg (http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e178/dg4832/IMG_0508-4.jpg)

close-up of momma bird, 4-15-07..
http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e178/dg4832/th_IMG_0518-2.jpg (http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e178/dg4832/IMG_0518-2.jpg)

Ok, y'all, what gives; camera batteries wear out? Help me out as I feel SO ALONE here...;(...

:hmm:
D

[Janie Miranda]

Beautiful Azaleas Diana. Mama bird is still guarding that nest I see!

Click on this link to check out a slideshow of my photos from my recent visit to a local antique mall.

http://s86.photobucket.com/albums/k88/tojanetoo/?action=view&current=1176749895.pbw

[dg2901]

Jane---what a wonderful assortment of pictures! Looks like you enjoyed yourself. Did you buy anything or were you just browsing?
Kevins work used to be next door to a very large antique mall/auction house, and while I'm not big on antiques I have to admit it was quite entertaining to browse.

:hi:
D

[dg2901]

In memory of all those who lost their lives today at VT.
Bless the HOKIES as they start to mend from this senseless tragedy!

http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e178/dg4832/th_462072189_a4f91de5eb.jpg (http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e178/dg4832/462072189_a4f91de5eb.jpg)

D

[traceann]

Amen Diana!

Ok, here's one of the shots I got of sleeping Missy in hubby's lap, lol:

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a354/ethereal_24/th_IMG_2827.jpg (http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a354/ethereal_24/IMG_2827.jpg)

That was the only one I had time to upload the other morning, I think there may be one or two others I liked, and will have to get them uploaded to Photobucket soon!!! ;)

I am trying D, I don't want you to feel all by your lonesome...:tsk:

[Janie Miranda]

tracey, what a purrrrrfectly happy looking kitty! I like that shot!
Diana, that is a nice tribute for Virginia Tech. What a horrible, senseless tragedy.

[dg2901]

Tracey--:woohoo: I dont feel so "alone" any longer..:D
Missy kitty looks quite content. Did taking her picture wake her up?
I found out this morning that my cat is fascinated by the camera; I picked him up, set the timer on the camera and took our picture. I just knew it was going to freak him out-he, being a cat proved me wrong!..haha
Now, you must get more pictures of the little furry critter. :cat:

Jane--someone forwarded that VT logo to me and I felt it was worth sharing as this incident has affected everyone worldwide.

Anyone know where Sharon is?--has she escaped to the woods again? :hmm:

Hope everyone's well!
D

[traceann]

Thank you girls, she's a tough one to get shots of, seems the only time she sits still is when she's sleeping.... ;) And nope, didn't wake her up at all! She only woke up when hubby's leg started to fall asleep (since I wouldn't let him move so I could get my pictures), and he had to move his knee, lol.

I agree, that situation is sooooo sad, it's bothered me ever since it happened, who was he to decide to take someone else's life because he was a malcontent? It just sickens me to no end that stuff like that can happen, those people did NOT deserve to die because he was "unhappy"! Ok, I'd better quit now or I will go on and on!!!!

XOXO

[dg2901]

Tracey--did the husband blame you for causing his leg to fall asleep?.Shame on you for doing such a mean thing to him! :tsk: :D
My cat will generally sit still long enough to take his picture, though I had never tried to hold him and point him at the camera lens..hahaha..I figured the sound or flash would spook him-like I said, being a cat he proved me wrong..grrrrrr! Now, tonight I went outside to get him as he had escaped earlier this evening and now wanted in. When I picked him up I felt something on his belly, so I grabbed it only to find out it was a s..l..u..g!..aaaarrrrrgggggghhhhh!!!!!!!!!!! :help: I aint been right sense!!!!!..I now have a bad case of the willies!

D

[suebee2]

Rosalie, My camper cost about $8000. new, weights less than 1000 lbs. I bought mine used, but just like new for $4000, about 5 years ago. Very easy to pull behind my little Subaru presa outback. And that photo is where I enjoy it most, about a 10 minute walk from my house in the evening. Walked out there this morning to check out the snow. Still some, but receding, perhaps by May can take the camper back out. Absolutely love the robin photo from dg2901. I love nature. This morning in the corn field next to the house I watched the wild male turkeys displaying to attract the females. What a Beautiful sight, very impressive. suebee :rolleyes:

[suebee2]

:hi: Janie, Thanks for the photos from the antique mall. Have spent a lot of time at antique shows. I have a collection of Alladin lamps both the mantel oil type and one electric from years back. All my dressers are old oak beauties. Will take some pictures soon and post them. I love the display of your photos, I also now have photobucket and will try to do the show your photos put on. suebee

[Janie Miranda]

Cool, SueBee! I look forward to seeing your photos!

[traceann]

Ok D, I just got the willies just THINKING about grabbing one of those things - YUCK!!!! Ew ew ew ew ewwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww! I hope you have recovered now, ugh. I know I would never be the same.....

Missy seems to think that when you pull out and point the camera at her she should run over for some petting!!! LOL :)

Oh, Hubby and I have an Alladin lamp that was one of the grandparents, we just need a new shade for it. It's a white one, and haven't found a shade yet that we both can agree on, lol. I am slowly building my antique collection thanks to my mom-in-law, we've gotten a few pieces from them, a buffet, a sideboard table/cabinet thing and my absolute fave, the pie safe... I now have my eye on hubby's antique bureau/chest of drawers and dressing table/dresser thing, omg, they are unbelievable...they are still in his old room at my inlaws and we are just waiting for a bit of space for somewhere to put them! I have been harping on them for over 2 years now, lol. I will get them in my home so I can enjoy them......heh heh heh - come heck or highwater!!!! ;)

[dg2901]

suebee---looking forward to seeing your pics..:) Photobucket is very user-friendly.:)

Tracey---you staking out your inlaws house? Perhaps you should look into doing a remodeling job in your house--that way you can have a room designed especially for your antiques...:hmm: :lmao:
And ya know, I had just gotten over the slug willies until I read your post!! thanks for the lovely reminder, my friend!!!! :tsk: :help: :lmao:

Jane--:hi:

Anyone know where Sharon and Rosalie have been hiding?

:hi:
D

[Kara29]

I did catch the snow storm on Tuesday. We had over a foot of snow. I wish I had some beautiful flower photos to share but spring just doesn't seem to want to arrive here in NY.

http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r115/Karalynnree/th_SNOWSTORMAPRIL16th20073.jpg (http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r115/Karalynnree/SNOWSTORMAPRIL16th20073.jpg)

http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r115/Karalynnree/th_SNOWSTORMAPRIL16th20072.jpg (http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r115/Karalynnree/SNOWSTORMAPRIL16th20072.jpg)

http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r115/Karalynnree/th_SNOWSTORMAPRIL16th2007.jpg (http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r115/Karalynnree/SNOWSTORMAPRIL16th2007.jpg)

Kara

[suebee2]

Kara, Great and familar pictures. Perhaps by this weekend the snow will melt here in Central NY. There is still several inches in the woods I see after a walk with the dogs this morning. Enjoy the predicted 55 to 60 degrees and sunny this weekend. sue:smile tee

[dg2901]

Kara--great pics of such strange weather. :) I have to say that I was somewhat warm until seeing them, now I'm shivering!.:help:
Like everyone else, I'm ready for some springtime temps!

:hi:
D

[traceann]

Why yes D, a remodeling project would be lovely, grrrrrrrrrr...hee hee hee. Yes, I have warned my mom-in-law if things start missing after a visit from us, just to pay no nevermind to it, lol!!! ;)

Oh Kara, I know that scene well, that was our weather a week ago today I think? It was awful, but the temps warmed up and it went away, thank goodness! My flowers didn't know what to do! :)

[Janie Miranda]

http://s86.photobucket.com/albums/k88/tojanetoo/?action=view&current=6a51475c.pbr

Check this out. It is a new feature from Photobucket and you can compile your own photos (even add video if you want) put some funny effects and add music.
MuShu is the star of this one!

[Kara29]

Janie,

That is the cutest thing!!! Did you need photo bucket pro to do this? We should have you instruct a class for us to learn how to do this neet stuff.

:smile tee :smile tee :smile tee

Kara

[suebee2]

Your are just too smart. Love your little dog. Someday I hope to do this also, but don't hold your breath. I've got the little actors but not the director. Thanks and enjoyed! sue The pups may be jack russells, a friend sent this to me.:cat: :puppy: :wink:

[dg2901]

Janie--very cute!..:D

I'll have to go play with my photobucket account/pictures very soon!

D

[Janie Miranda]

Thanks for all the nice comments on the MuShu slideshow thingy. It was all done with photobucket online and it was super easy to do.

I just got some very sad news. My husband's father had a massive heart attack and died this morning. If you don't hear from me for a few days that is the reason why.

[SharonA]

Janie...I am so very sorry. Will be thinking of you and your family. (((hugs)))

[littlemyrn]

Here are some photos that I enjoy looking at. The first is a sunset and it is so weird, if you zoom in the white dot is a bird, but the picture was taken on a hill and when I took it you couldn't see anything. We joke it is a UFO.

[suebee2]

:pray: Janie, Maya Angelou said "I learned that every day you should reach out and touch someone. People love a warm hug, or just a friendly pat on the back" Consider this a hug. So sorry for the loss in your family. sue

[dg2901]

interesting toilet seat found at Stuarts Landsboroughs Puzzling World in Wanaka, NZ (thanks Jeannie for providing me with this picture.:)). Thought y'all might get a kick out of it.

http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e178/dg4832/th_432189550_c57387f158_b.jpg (http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e178/dg4832/432189550_c57387f158_b.jpg)

:)
D

[suebee2]

Thought I'd post a couple of antique photos. Other lanterns photos to come, after I get the dust off of them. It's a beautiful sunny day here. Maya Angelou quote "I've learned that even when I have pains, I don't have to be one"

[suebee2]

:toilet: dg2901, That seat is a beauty!! sue

[Rosalie]

Janie, I am sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you and your family.:pray:

Its great seeing all photos of antiques. I love poking around in secondhand dealers and op shops. The op shops are best because you can often find something special, before the dealers have seen it.
Diana, that toilet seat reminds me of an old country song here. "Redback on the toilet seat"...redback, being a poisonous spider here.:lmao: Actually, you can buy those seats with that spider imbedded in them. Personally, I don't fancy it.
On Wednesday, hubby and I are off for a few days holiday, to the coast of South Australia. We will base ourselves in Beachport from where we will do some day trips to Robe and the Coorong. A short distace away are some wonderful wineries. Hahahaha, we are expecting to come home with more in the boot than what we left with! Hopefully, I will have some photos to post when we get back.

[SharonA]

Ro...I hope you have a wonderful trip. Coming home with more than you left with is very comman for Hubby and me. Especially if we find any antique shops. :woohoo:

[dg2901]

Nice pics, all. :)

Rosalie--hope you have a wonderful vacation.

Sharon--glad to see you've joined us again--seems you had been awol for a while.

Jane--sorry to hear of your loss; thoughts are you with you, dear.

Tracey--hope you're feeling better.

Ciao'
D

[Kara29]

I have some photos of a Sunday walk through my yard. I still don't have any flowers around to show off.

http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r115/Karalynnree/th_Westbrook1.jpg (http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r115/Karalynnree/Westbrook1.jpg)

http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r115/Karalynnree/th_Gooser.jpg (http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r115/Karalynnree/Gooser.jpg)

http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r115/Karalynnree/th_Fish2.jpg (http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r115/Karalynnree/Fish2.jpg)

I hope you are all having a good day and enjoying nice weather. Janie I am so sorry to hear about such sad news for you and your family.

HUGS!

Kara

[dg2901]

Kara--those pictures have such a tranquil feel. Looks like you had a day to be out and about. That duck looks as if he posed for your picture--something about the look on his face..haha..:)

:)
D

[Janie Miranda]

Thank you everyone for your sentiments about my Father-In-Laws passing. I appreciate it very much.

Enjoyed everyone's recent photos. Hope to be posting more soon.

My sister called me earlier and for my big 50 birthday she is giving me something extra special - a home studio so I can take "pro-like" portraits at home - this kit has lighting and backdrops. I'm so excited about it. Can't wait to share some photos but it probably won't be here for a week or so and then it will take me a bit of time to get used to it.
.

[dg2901]

Jane--how exciting about your birthday gift!!! :woohoo: I'm sure you'll have a wonderful time playing around and experimenting. I'm looking forward to seeing some of your pics! :)
I'm assuming we're all invited to come play with your new toys once they arrive...???? :hmm:

We had gorgeous weather here on the east coast today so figured I'd get out and take a few shots..nothing too spectacular, however they are rather spring-like....

first rosebud of the season....
http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e178/dg4832/th_IMG_0010.jpg (http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e178/dg4832/IMG_0010.jpg)

azalea in full bloom...
http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e178/dg4832/th_IMG_0023.jpg (http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e178/dg4832/IMG_0023.jpg)

WJC, Jr sends his "hello"....
http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e178/dg4832/th_IMG_0014.jpg (http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e178/dg4832/IMG_0014.jpg)


Hope everyone's doing well!
:hi:
D

[Janie Miranda]

Your azaleas are looking great, Diana! Cute kitty photo too.

[dg2901]

Jane--azaleas are the only thing I can grow as they require no maintenance..:lmao: This particular azalea bush (i also have a light pink colored one) has been in my flower bed for more than 25 years.

:)
D

[traceann]

Great new photos gang!!!

Janie I am so sorry I am late in expressing my condolences to you and your hubby, that's just such sad news.... And then on the lighter side, what a great birthday gift!! WOW! You will have so much fun, lol, as if your little girl isn't snapped enough, now she's really going to be put to work modeling!! ;)

Hey Ro! Have a great holiday!!! Yay, how fun getting to escape for a little while, *sigh*. You make sure you have fun for me too and have some good wine for me as well! I would like to be a bit tipsy, so I trust you to use your judgement, lol!!! ;)

Hey D, things are started to hopefully take a turn for the better - today is a little bit better than yesterday, my cheek under my right eye not so sore as yesterday. Still a bit touchy - but seems to be a smidge better. I don't do colds well, I hate being sick!! ARGH!!!!! And young lady, great flower shots, I am jealous, lol. But I do have green, so that's better than dead-winter brown right???

;)

[Janie Miranda]

tracey, sorry to hear you have been sick. Hope you will be much better soon!

[dg2901]

Tracey---:hi:

:D
D

[SharonA]

Kara...Those pictures were taken in your yard!!!! WOW!!! The waterfall is fantastic.

I love all the flower pictures, everyone. Except for the allergic attacks, I wish Spring would hang around for a few weeks more. It's great that we are from different areas. That way, Spring springs at different times and it lasts longer for all of us.

Janie...This might be belated, but :birthday: Hubby has a photo studio in our upstairs bonus room...Lights, cameras, backdrops...the works. Many years ago (and I do mean many) we bought a large Wiley Coyote. He uses it to focus his cameras on and to learn how to do different things. He says Wiley is the perfect subject. Never moves, blinks or complains that he is taking too long or that the lights are bright and hot. A couple of weeks ago, he did a shoot for the grandson of friends of ours. That was fun. :)

[Kara29]

Sharon,

Yes that is where I live.

We have a brook that runs through our backyard which is where the waterfall comes from. The pond is a runoff pond from that brook. During the summer our neighbors plant some beautiful flowers around that pond.


D,

Fabulous Flowers!!! So bright and vivid. There were a very nice pick me up for today. Pretty coat on your kitty.

Hi Tracey:hi: I sure hope you are feeling better very quickly!

Hugs to you All:grouphug: :kissing:

Kara

[Janie Miranda]

http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k88/tojanetoo/th_thankyou.jpg (http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k88/tojanetoo/thankyou.jpg)

Here is a little "Thank You" for everyone's kind thoughts for my father in law. I just took this photo a few minutes ago and edited it in Photoshop to make a "thank you" card. My sister sent the flowers. She told them to send a nice neutral color of silk flowers, anything but blue or pink and apparently all they heard was "blue" <smile>

Sharon, I bet your husband has really enjoyed his home studio. I'm looking forward to setting mine up and playing with it. You must have some lovely portraits of yourself that he has taken! Unfortunately, we don't have an extra room to keep a studio set up all the time. My mom comes for extended periods and stays in our extra bedroom and Maggie has taken over two other rooms with her toys.
http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k88/tojanetoo/th_robinpbase.jpg (http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k88/tojanetoo/robinpbase.jpg)
http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k88/tojanetoo/th_rosesinglepbase.jpg (http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k88/tojanetoo/rosesinglepbase.jpg)
Rose from my garden and also a cardinal's nest in a low shrub in my yard.

[dg2901]

Kara--glad you got your "pick-me-up" for the day..:D.
That pond and brook running behind your house looks like the perfect retreat--theres something about the sound of running water that I find quite relaxing. :)

Janie--those flowers in your "thank you" card are gorgeous.
How cool that you have a cardinals nest in your yard! You must keep us updated on the hatchlings..:). The cardinal is VA's state bird, so I'm quite interested to see your little grandbirds..:)
Now, how did you manage to get a rose bloom so early in the season???-and quite the gorgeous rose at that!

Tracey--hope you're feeling better with each passing day!

:)
D

[Janie Miranda]

Diana,
I've had roses blooming for a good month now. We have had some nice warm weather, then we had a bit of a cold snap that slowed down the blooms. Now my Rose bush looks gorgeous. In a month or so it will look terrible though. It gets miserably hot down here and my poor rose bush is in a place where it gets too much sun and I have to confess I'm not as good about watering it as I should be.

I'll keep you posted on the cardinals. Hope I didn't scare mama bird off permanently by getting so close to take the photo.

Kara, I meant to tell you that the photo of the goose you took was gorgeous. What beautiful lighting and detail!

[dg2901]

Janie--I doubt you scared momma bird away. Generally it would take a human actually touching the nest/eggs to scare the momma away. I'm looking forward to seeing the babies. :)
My robin eggs and momma bird mysteriously vanished from the nest a few days ago--this has me quite bummed. I can only assume that some sort of predator got ahold of her eggs. :(
My rose bushes get sunlight from afternoon til sundown and do fine w/o any intervention on my part. Although last year I think some sort of insect or whatnot invaded the plant as they didnt seem to be as vibrant as years past. This year I'm going to pay closer attention to them in hopes of having healthier blooms.

Kitty seems to have found a new spot to park his bum-on my desk right next to my mouse and arm space--so I figured I'd annoy him with the camera in hopes of reclaiming my space....

kitty invasion....
http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e178/dg4832/th_IMG_0010-1.jpg (http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e178/dg4832/IMG_0010-1.jpg)

a game of cat and mouse....
http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e178/dg4832/th_IMG_0003.jpg (http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e178/dg4832/IMG_0003.jpg)


:)
D

[Janie Miranda]

Diana,
LOVE that cat and mouse photo! How cute. The first photo looks like kitty is saying, "mine . . . all mine" and daring you to get near! Hee Hee.

[SharonA]

D...I am so sorry about the disapperrance of your grandbirds. That makes me so sad. :(

Janie...I love the wagging doggie you just added to your signature. I do not like my photo taken so he has to sneak a click when I am not looking. That is not compatible with posing for portraits. Hence the reason why he uses Wiley. :lmao:

[traceann]

Hey girls, thanks for the get-well wishes, I just wish my head would actually LISTEN to it and do it!! LMAO!!

Kara - I am with Diana, that would be heavenly to have a pond and waterfall - I too love to hear the water noises, I'd be camped out there all the time!! ;)

Janie, I was going to say the same thing Sharon did about the doggie in your signature, so very very cute! And the Thank You card turned out lovely, ;) You're right, they must have heard "silk flowers....blue" and that's it, but it's still a lovely arrangement!! Hmm, your house sounds like mine - I can't have anything set up permanently, hubby and I will be sharing the spare room for my crafting and his flies he makes for trolling and fishing and my mom lives with us, so that takes out the other room...*sigh* I am still waiting for a killer sale on some sheets so I can make a make-shift backdrop etc, I want a black one and a white one... ;)


And D, I got laughing at your reason for editing, thank you, I would have been crushed!!!! :)

[dg2901]

I believe I've been officially invaded..<waves white flag>......

if I dont make eye contact, the human won't notice me....
http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e178/dg4832/th_IMG_0001.jpg (http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e178/dg4832/IMG_0001.jpg)

if I make my eyes glow that might make human go away...
http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e178/dg4832/th_IMG_0007.jpg (http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e178/dg4832/IMG_0007.jpg)

not real sure what humans get out of these monitors cause I cant see nuttin from back here....
http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e178/dg4832/th_IMG_0008.jpg (http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e178/dg4832/IMG_0008.jpg)

:hi:
D

[Janie Miranda]

:lmao: :lmao: :lmao:
I love the kitty pix, Diana! Love the captions too. I have to say that glowing eyes one was spooky! I bet he comes in handy around Halloween!
http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k88/tojanetoo/wave.gif

[traceann]

Well, I must say thank you Diana for the laugh this morning, what a nice pick-me-up that was very welcomed!!! ;) I love those shots and the captions just make them perfect, you are so clever!!!! :)

[SharonA]

D...:lmao: :lmao: :lmao: You are so clever. I love those captions.
Noticed the flag. I have one that was presented to my mom upon my dad's death and passed to me when my mom died. I treasure it.

Janie...Awwwwww Love the waving kitty.

Tracey's head...Behave and clear up. NOW!!!!!! That's telling it. :lmao:

[traceann]

LOL, you tell it Sharon! It's got to be one of the most gosh-awful annoyances ever, ugh. I start to feel pretty clear and like "hey this is alright!" then, near the end of the workday the headache/face ache sets back in, not totally killer - but enough to nag at you and make ya cranky, lmao. And unfortunately this morning I woke up with a headache...I hatet that. So yeah, you tell this head of mine to straighten up and fly right! ;)

Ok D, we need some more kitty pictures with funny captions - no pressure though, lmao!!!

[tigger_gal]

:woohoo: I love my doggies:woohoo:
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c67/tigger_gal01/Jacobs%20Page/HPIM3829-1.jpg

[SharonA]

Tig...Jake is so cute. But I do miss the "ice cream face" pic.

[Janie Miranda]

Jake's adorable Tig! Those doggies are bigger than he is!

[dg2901]

Tig---adorable picture of Master Jake! :)

Sharon--thanks for the "clever" comment.:D..got to confess that I had to think long and hard to come up with those!..:lmao:...
The flag in the background is from my dad's funeral (1996). It was presented to his sister; she gave it to me a couple of years ago. I need to get a frame for it.

Tracey--well, kitty is sitting here begging me for my blueberries; maybe I should go grab the camera. Just as soon as I do though he'll leave.-darned cats; theyre so unpredictable!.:loco:
So, hows your cold doing today? Did Sharon's scare tactic work? :hmm:

Janie--your little waving kitty icon is quite cute! :cat:

Hope everyone's having a marvelous day!

:hi:
D

[traceann]

Oh my gosh, he's just getting so big - too fast!!!! :)

[traceann]

So Diana, kitty thinks he wants blueberries huh? LOL One of my girls, now passed, used to come flying into the kitchen when I was cutting onions, lol. She would practically climb up the counter to get to them, but if I offered her some, she sniffed and walked away. They must smell better than they taste! LMAO!!!!!

Lately, Missy trick is to hog my mom's heated lap throw, it's hilarious. As soon as she sees "her" blankie out she's up on the couch with mom and slowly takes most of it over, leaving mom a smidge of a corner. So, the other day I tried to get a photo of it, cause it's just so darn funny, and by the time I got the camera (which was right at the desk where I was) and opened and on, she moved. ARGHHH!! She'd been laying there forever and NOW she moves?? Shessh!!!!

I am thinking Sharon's scare tactic may have worked a bit! A few less nose-blowing sessions so far today, lol. YAY! But, my head still hurts. Time for some more Tylenol..... ugh.

[dg2901]

Well, I went to get the camera in hopes to annoy WJC and this is what I saw when I returned....

sheesh!.blueberries again!!..beats the helloutta cat food so who am I to complain..<makes licking noises>....
http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e178/dg4832/th_IMG_0002.jpg (http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e178/dg4832/IMG_0002.jpg)

:cussing:
D

[SharonA]

Looks like you don't have to wash the bowl. :lmao:

[Janie Miranda]

naughty, naughty kitty! -):biglaugh:

[dg2901]

Sharon--I guess I never mentioned that I have a dishwasher; mine is furry, has 4 legs and purrs like a kitten! :cat: I also have one that occassionally makes barking noises! :puppy: Y'all are all welcomed to come to dinner anytime, as you can see, my dishes are clean! :lmao:
Actually, this really grosses me out--I went and poured bleach in the bowl and let it soak for a couple of hours.

Janie--I agree, naughty kitty! :tsk: I should have known better to have left my bowl sitting there unattended though.

Tracey--how goes the nose?

Now, I took some pics this afternoon of my other azaleas and my 2 rose bushes; when Photobucket decides to cooperate I'll post them.
My neighbor was yelling at me (he lives 2 doors down) to come to his house and take a pic of his white rose bush. He kind of creeped me out as I was in my loungewear and he kept gawking at me from his front porch.:tsk: Needless to say I didnt venture down to his house. :lmao:

Til next time y'all....
:)
D

[dg2901]

Photobucket finally decided to cooperate.

my other blooming azalea...
http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e178/dg4832/th_IMG_0002-1.jpg (http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e178/dg4832/IMG_0002-1.jpg)

my smaller rose bush. this one has more than doubled in size since last year; anxiously awaiting its blooms..
http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e178/dg4832/th_IMG_0003-1.jpg (http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e178/dg4832/IMG_0003-1.jpg)

awaiting this one's blooms as well...
http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e178/dg4832/th_IMG_0005.jpg (http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e178/dg4832/IMG_0005.jpg)

[suebee2]

:bow: Wow, roses are beautiful, you must be taking good care of them. sue:smile tee

[Janie Miranda]

Your rose bushes look like they will have a great crop of flowers, D. The bushes look so nice and healthy.

[dg2901]

I actually pruned the rose bushes this year. I think i'm going to purchase some rose food as well since they were looking a bit undernourished last year, especially towards the end of the season.

:)
D

[Janie Miranda]

http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k88/tojanetoo/th_beautifulflowerspbase.jpg (http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k88/tojanetoo/beautifulflowerspbase.jpg)

Here are some beautiful flowers that my neighbors sent recently when my father-in-law passed away.

[SharonA]

Janie...Very pretty flowers. What a considerate thing for your neighbor to do.

[andrea1]

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/167/477011659_664f2dc318_m.jpg

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/195/476355531_ff04bf1dcf_m.jpg

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/207/476354827_8c780e4411_m.jpg

... with many more to come!

[andrea1]

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/178/476354825_574de395b5_m.jpg

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/215/476354821_5eaaab006f_m.jpg

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/208/476354817_8aecde79eb_m.jpg

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/181/476354799_31a2300835_m.jpg

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/219/476340880_cb31fd48f6_m.jpg

[andrea1]

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/211/476337404_b86393ec75_m.jpg

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/227/476337392_3d17b4393a_m.jpg

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/219/476337380_a6dd094a87_m.jpg

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/175/476337374_8bf761d2c5_m.jpg

That's all I got :)

[dg2901]

Andrea--the little ones are cute!..:)

Janie--beautiful flowers!! :)


My roses have appeared..

http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e178/dg4832/th_IMG_0012.jpg (http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e178/dg4832/IMG_0012.jpg)

http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e178/dg4832/th_IMG_0010-2.jpg (http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e178/dg4832/IMG_0010-2.jpg)

:hi:
D

[andrea1]

D- That first rose is gorgeous! I love it when they're in that stage.

[dg2901]

Andrea---I too like roses when they're at the opening stage. It seems that once they open they dont stay around long enough to enjoy.

:)
D

[suebee2]

:) Andrea, Beautiful family photos! I am still waiting for the tulips to bloom, daffodiles are out and very yellow. It was 40 degrees this morning, that slows things down. sue

[Janie Miranda]

Andrea,
I really enjoyed seeing photos of the kids! They are sure cute!!

Diana, - oooooh yellow roses . . . my favorite! You got a couple of beautiful shots!

Sharon, yes it was so nice of my neighbors to send the flowers. It is great having such nice neighbors. I love the area where we live!

[dg2901]

Janie--shot this morning just for you....:).....

http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e178/dg4832/th_IMG_0003-2.jpg (http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e178/dg4832/IMG_0003-2.jpg)

:hi:
D

[traceann]

Andrea I would have to say, bar none, my favorite is the pic with the cotton candy!! But they are all fabulous- I need to get me some kids so I can have my own little models!!! hee hee hee ;)

D Well, I have now passed the fun on to hubby, lol. But it's weird, the nose has finally given me a break, but now I have this weird cough thing going on, it's like it (bleck) drains into my throat and feels like it's right in my throat at the windpipe area, weird. So, now I have this annoying cough thing going on along with the feeling of having a turtleneck on that too tight in the neck, plus today, I feel all funky in the head (No comments please), I think it's all stuffed up again and messing with the balance thing, it's weird. I think I am just weird. lol

Well, I am jealous of all you guys! My roses don't even have leaves yet, lmao!!!! GRRRRRRR!!!!

[Janie Miranda]

Diana - how beautiful!! That is a gorgeous photo!!

Tracey, sure hope you get better soon. I had a cold (or something) that lasted three months but finally am all better now. I certainly sympathize with you!
I hope you get well soon!

[dg2901]

Janie--you're too kind..:)..Whats the latest update regarding your cool birthday present?

Tracey--you need to get to feeling better--this cold/allergy thing has been going on far too long as I'm sure you'll agree. Now, regarding your comment about feeling "funky in the head"--:loco: :loco: <--dats all I gots to say 'bout dat! :D

Sue---have you figured out Photobucket yet?
:hi:
D

[SharonA]

These pictures are of part of the inside of my house. I took them last fall. I thought you might be interested in a tour of where I live.

Front Room toward Living Room
http://www.camerafire.com/sharonpix/DSC00683.jpg

Front Room toward Dinning Room
http://www.camerafire.com/sharonpix/DSC00684.jpg

Living Room towards front door and Front Room (Dinning Room and Kitchen to the right)
http://www.camerafire.com/sharonpix/DSC00687.jpg

Close up of Dinning Room
http://www.camerafire.com/sharonpix/DSC00657.jpg

Eating Area of Kitchen off of Living Room (Dinning Room to the left)
http://www.camerafire.com/sharonpix/DSC00671.jpg

Kitchen towards Dinning Room (showing my Trivection Ovens to the left)
http://www.camerafire.com/sharonpix/DSC00675.jpg

Kitchen towards Eating Area
http://www.camerafire.com/sharonpix/DSC00669.jpg

Kitchen towards Utility Room
http://www.camerafire.com/sharonpix/DSC00659.jpg

My desk in Home Office (I have posted this one before)
http://www.camerafire.com/sharonpix/DSC00688.jpg

[dg2901]

Sharon---lovely home!! Thanks for the tour!..:D

:hi:
D

[Janie Miranda]

Sharon,
LOVED the tour! I finally got to see your Cambria! It really looks great! Your whole house is decorated so beautifully.
I've been meaning to talk to you about the get together at my house. I still want to have you and T83 over but I think she is in the process of planning a wedding and I haven't heard much from her lately. Have you heard from Tracey?

Diana,
I was just setting up my studio. All of the stuff arrived in different boxes on different days. I still havent gotten all of my muslin backdrops but I did get my black and white. I'm going to coax Maggie into some of her dance attire or something pretty and try to take her portrait in a little bit if I can get the lights put together right.

[SharonA]

No Janie...I have not heard from T83. She hasn't posted much over the last few weeks. Thank you for the compliments about my home.

D...Thank you, also.

Tracey...Hope you are feeling better.

[ICNDonna]

At 208 posts, I am closing this thread and will start a new one for the photo buffs.

:smile tee

Donna