tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24229767.post216389927386962699..comments2023-10-21T06:00:15.001-06:00Comments on Don't MAKE Me Get My Flying Monkeys : I'm Tireddmmgmfmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09872482306885344135noreply@blogger.comBlogger39125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24229767.post-80295941401349920942007-03-03T10:23:00.000-07:002007-03-03T10:23:00.000-07:00Cuppa, I can imagine what a sinking feeling that w...Cuppa, I can imagine what a sinking feeling that was. It is like losing a good friend. I am so glad you were able to find a new (and better) camera at a reasonable price. Your pictures are wonderful and I enjoy them a great deal.<BR/><BR/>I just found out yesterday that Canon did, indeed, fix the camera and the only cost to me was the shipping. I now have a spare camera. I am very happy about that!dmmgmfmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09872482306885344135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24229767.post-80900797837131215422007-03-03T07:52:00.000-07:002007-03-03T07:52:00.000-07:00How can you tell I am catching up on some of my re...How can you tell I am catching up on some of my reading this morning. I missed so many good posts this week. <BR/><BR/>Loved the pics in this post. <BR/><BR/>I must say that I so relate to you and your sorrow over your camera. I got my first little Cannon Elf a few years ago for a Mother's Day present and I carried it with me everywhere. On one bike trip I put my backpack on my bike seat and it fell off. The camera was in the pack and the digital display got cracked. My heart sank. What would I do without my camera? I never left home without it. <BR/><BR/>We called the repair shop and were shocked to discover how much it would cost to repair it. My heart sank even further. The next day we drove to another camera shop to ask about repairs and it just so happened they had a better Cannon Elf on sale for just a little more than the repair would cost. I was one happy camper to walk out of the store with a new Elf! Oh joy. <BR/><BR/>Your new camera is a beauty indeed. Keep sharing your wonderful pics with us.Cuppahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06015697402688623317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24229767.post-67943672613374183512007-02-28T22:54:00.000-07:002007-02-28T22:54:00.000-07:00Squirl, I was so thrilled to be able to save the p...Squirl, I was so thrilled to be able to save the photos on the card. And my XT should be back from the shop soon and then I'll have a spare camera. <BR/><BR/>I can really relate to the fear of losing the photos. I was devastated thinking I'd lost them. Sounds like we started photographing about the same time.<BR/><BR/>Laura, Dippers, that's what Mary thought too. Thank you!<BR/><BR/>I can tell you are photo obsessed. You get some great shots on your blog.dmmgmfmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09872482306885344135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24229767.post-62551416927652885432007-02-28T22:46:00.000-07:002007-02-28T22:46:00.000-07:00Dippers! I'd bet at least.Congrats on the new cam...Dippers! I'd bet at least.<BR/><BR/>Congrats on the new camera. I'm photo obsessed too - I feel your joy.<BR/><BR/>;-)LauraHinNJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08329387562570495570noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24229767.post-16358148818905299202007-02-28T19:38:00.000-07:002007-02-28T19:38:00.000-07:00I'm so glad you got a new camera. I can certainly...I'm so glad you got a new camera. I can certainly understand being upset about not having a working camera. I only really started enjoying photography in the summer of '05.<BR/><BR/>One thing that goes through my mind when I'm worried that my camera might get stolen or irreparably damaged it's losing the pictures on the card that worries me most.Squirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09235466916480849429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24229767.post-57887540921746180452007-02-27T15:38:00.000-07:002007-02-27T15:38:00.000-07:00DH, he's a sweetie isn't he? And you pictures loo...DH, he's a sweetie isn't he? And you pictures look just fine!dmmgmfmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09872482306885344135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24229767.post-72787098446212190182007-02-27T11:29:00.000-07:002007-02-27T11:29:00.000-07:00I do not have nearly as nice a camera as you, BUT ...I do not have nearly as nice a camera as you, BUT I do love my photog moments. By the way..you wouldn't happen to have a clone of your brother laying around would you? I really could use some new things around here ::Grin::Dysd Housewifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14077162339556483424noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24229767.post-31997758329459087822007-02-26T17:35:00.000-07:002007-02-26T17:35:00.000-07:00Cathy, of course I would! We can't have you going...Cathy, of course I would! We can't have you going camera-less. You have to share your bewd pictures with those of us in the frozen north. <BR/><BR/>Of course if I were you, I'd get a Canon Rebel XTi. But then I might be a bit biased. :)<BR/><BR/>Chani, I can only imagine what wonderful photos you will take in Thailand. It sounds like it is one of the most beautiful places on earth. <BR/><BR/>Pam, You are a wonderful photographer and artist. I am so excited about being able to use your artwork for our banquet. I can hardly wait for everyone to see it. Thank you again!<BR/><BR/>Gina, I am glad your sister likes her camera. Does she blog? I'd love to see her photos if so. :)dmmgmfmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09872482306885344135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24229767.post-29162705575215795452007-02-26T15:41:00.000-07:002007-02-26T15:41:00.000-07:00My sister has the same camera as you, and she love...My sister has the same camera as you, and she loves it! She also has all the fancy doo-dads to go with it. And if it makes you happy to take pictures, then go for it!Ginahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11604097511444010759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24229767.post-52198497092692213252007-02-26T13:53:00.000-07:002007-02-26T13:53:00.000-07:00Being passionate about keeping memories makes perf...Being passionate about keeping memories makes perfect sense to me, I love my pictures. <BR/><BR/>That's some camera, very impressive and I love the photos you took, Castle Rock in particular. <BR/><BR/>I will keep a good thought for your friends.Pamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14040757371778588395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24229767.post-17461279889092131632007-02-26T10:53:00.001-07:002007-02-26T10:53:00.001-07:00What beautiful pictures! I would love to get one o...What beautiful pictures! I would love to get one of those cameras one day, especially before I wind my way through the world's pathways to Khon Kaen. Can you imagine all the beautiful pictures? <BR/><BR/>Wow! <BR/><BR/>My little Canon just won't do the job it needs to do, poor little thing! :)<BR/><BR/>BTW, thank you for linking me. How could I possibly "mind"? I'm honored. :)<BR/><BR/><BR/>Peace, <BR/><BR/><BR/>~Chanithailandchanihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10171731740204067889noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24229767.post-9987334460098512532007-02-26T10:53:00.000-07:002007-02-26T10:53:00.000-07:00What beautiful pictures! I would love to get one o...What beautiful pictures! I would love to get one of those cameras one day, especially before I wind my way through the world's pathways to Khon Kaen. Can you imagine all the beautiful pictures? <BR/><BR/>Wow! <BR/><BR/>My little Canon just won't do the job it needs to do, poor little thing! :)<BR/><BR/>BTW, thank you for linking me. How could I possibly "mind"? I'm honored. :)<BR/><BR/><BR/>Peace, <BR/><BR/><BR/>~Chanithailandchanihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10171731740204067889noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24229767.post-2579560792764268432007-02-26T10:45:00.000-07:002007-02-26T10:45:00.000-07:00Laurie - I believe you would mail me your camera. ...Laurie - I believe you would mail me your camera. I'm not even a little surprised by that generous offer. It's just so in keeping with the person I've discovered in your posts. As long as the duct tape holds (just kidding) I'll keep shooting. Acutally, my hubby and I put our heads together and I'll soon be shopping for a new model. The problem is - which one!? I hate making decisions about gadgets.Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00548755592157386484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24229767.post-19320921563669425922007-02-26T08:14:00.000-07:002007-02-26T08:14:00.000-07:00Thomas, I'm glad you like the pictures. For some ...Thomas, I'm glad you like the pictures. For some reason, I actually feel more a part of an event when I'm photographing it. But that's just me! <BR/><BR/>Ur-spo, I am glad to hear you are getting some rest and I'm glad you enjoyed the post. We had such a wonderful time that day. Days like that are what I live for. :)dmmgmfmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09872482306885344135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24229767.post-21409719625201462682007-02-26T08:01:00.000-07:002007-02-26T08:01:00.000-07:00for a tired person you wrote a nice post, full of ...for a tired person you wrote a nice post, full of photos/detail<BR/>hohoho<BR/>I too was tired - I fell asleep last night at 8PM.<BR/>Age.Ur-spohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04237644452200889946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24229767.post-77063909943946467972007-02-26T06:23:00.000-07:002007-02-26T06:23:00.000-07:00I don't mean this in a critical way, but I'm one o...I don't mean this in a critical way, but I'm one of those who don't really "get" the photography thing. I think taking pictures of an event would make me feel more like an observer than a participant.<BR/><BR/>But, having said that, I do enjoy looking at your pictures. :o)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24229767.post-38753033522353830822007-02-25T22:36:00.000-07:002007-02-25T22:36:00.000-07:00Courtney, catch and release, girl, catch and relea...Courtney, catch and release, girl, catch and release! ;-)<BR/><BR/>Cathy, how sweet of you to say. My dad always said mom was fiesty, I love that you called me that. <BR/><BR/>I hope your camera holds up. If not, when I get it back from the shop, I'll mail you the XT to use until you get a new one. Just let me know. We can't be missing out on your wonderful bird photos! <BR/><BR/>As for the bird, it kept dipping into the water for some reason, maybe it was a Dipper.dmmgmfmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09872482306885344135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24229767.post-80872833097715116392007-02-25T22:13:00.000-07:002007-02-25T22:13:00.000-07:00You're just so brave and feisty. You just lay it o...You're just so brave and feisty. You just lay it out there, Laurie and it really resonates. I carry my camera everywhere. Is it the Edna St. Vincent Millay poem that contains the words: "Oh world I cannot hold thee close enough . . ." Capturing the many facets of our lives in picture form helps preserve those moments of love and whimsy.<BR/> I've dropped my camera 3 times and the on/off button is kaput. If it dies and I have to go cold turkey - I'm a goner. <BR/><BR/>Your pictures captures the late winter drama of the river. Could the bird be a Dipper or Water Ouzel? We used to see them in mountain streams in Colorado.Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00548755592157386484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24229767.post-36712340728032023222007-02-25T18:25:00.000-07:002007-02-25T18:25:00.000-07:00I'll bet that fish would make a nice meal. Althoug...I'll bet that fish would make a nice meal. Although it looks like it was over 24 inches.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16650764561515647017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24229767.post-14554887114051356282007-02-25T18:04:00.000-07:002007-02-25T18:04:00.000-07:00Steve, thankfully I was able to recover all of the...Steve, thankfully I was able to recover all of the photos. I'm so sorry you weren't able to, I can only imagine how awful that was. <BR/><BR/>I'm glad you have 3 great brothers! I only have one, but he's a sweetheart.dmmgmfmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09872482306885344135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24229767.post-31633413893785162242007-02-25T18:00:00.000-07:002007-02-25T18:00:00.000-07:00I'm so sorry...I can totally relate. I lost about ...I'm so sorry...I can totally relate. I lost about 1000 pictures on my computer about a year ago. I was so upset - memories in photos that can never be recaptured. <BR/><BR/>I'm glad you have a BBITW...I have three; they're great!steve'swhirlyworldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01109641602028832555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24229767.post-64406210045362312392007-02-25T17:50:00.000-07:002007-02-25T17:50:00.000-07:00Mary, we are alot alike in that respect. I hope y...Mary, we are alot alike in that respect. I hope you get your Canon soon. Those Kodak Easy Shares are nice cameras, though and you get awesome shots all the time. I'm very envious of your bird pictures!<BR/><BR/>My brother is a sweetheart! And I'm with you, I about had a stroke when Shasta was over on the ice. My brother was calling her and I was taking pictures thinking "Holy" well you know what I was thinking. When the ice started to give away, I set my camera down and headed her direction at a trot. Mike was calling to her gently (so as not to make her frantic) and running over. He would have jumped in after her, no doubt. I was trying to think what I could use as a throw line...it was a wild adventure for sure!dmmgmfmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09872482306885344135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24229767.post-79968020585717018072007-02-25T17:42:00.000-07:002007-02-25T17:42:00.000-07:00Laurie,You are too much, girl! I thought you were...Laurie,<BR/><BR/>You are too much, girl! I thought you were writing about ME! My camera obsession is just as great as yours and I laughed like crazy as your described yourself :o) What's wrong with being passionate about something that makes you happy? That's how I see it.<BR/><BR/>I received a new camera for Christmas - it's Kodak Easy Share and a nice upgrade from what I had. But my eye is on that Canon... big time.<BR/><BR/>Your photos are outstanding today and I nearly held my heart when I saw Shasta on the ice. <BR/><BR/>Again, your brother Mike is really somethiong.Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02040099513110890878noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24229767.post-71095082024725277192007-02-25T17:11:00.000-07:002007-02-25T17:11:00.000-07:00WW, I do live near some of the most beautiful scen...WW, I do live near some of the most beautiful scenery in the world. Did you know my dad's house is less than 60 miles from Yellowstone Park? I would love to take this "big Canon" there. I could blog for weeks on the pictures.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for identifying the fish. I love to fish, but I never keep them. I'm a catch and release kind of gal.dmmgmfmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09872482306885344135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24229767.post-4843254673027245812007-02-25T17:01:00.000-07:002007-02-25T17:01:00.000-07:00These are absolutely fantastic pictures, Laurie, a...These are absolutely fantastic pictures, Laurie, and the joy you have in taking them comes through.<BR/><BR/>What a beautiful area you live in...and I gotta upgrade to one of those big Canons...<BR/><BR/>I think I can confirm that is a rainbow trout in the stream, but those birds, who knows.<BR/><BR/>Nothing about this is shallow. When you love doing something, it can't be shallow.WithinWithouthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05545398587099834271noreply@blogger.com