Good morning All. Coffees on.

[GlitchedSalvation]

4 hours ago, Mmindy said:

Congratulations on having an art piece chosen for the Art Show.

 

I'm sure you'll look wonderful.

 

Mindy🐛🏳️‍⚧️🦋

Thanks! hopefully jeans, a tee and a blazer fit in...

[GlitchedSalvation]

4 minutes ago, ShawnaB said:

Spent time with mom as Shawna today,sister was with us too.Bought her lunch and did get her a Mother's Day card.Plus did go bikini shopping,I know the owner and sales ladies very well where I go buy them.Came home with a red,black and dark navy bikini.They have a blue one on order for me,they were out of these

I bet they look great!

[awkward-yet-sweet]

5 hours ago, Ivy said:

I always wanted to get into photography more, but couldn't afford the film and all.  When the digital cameras came in, it opened up a new world.  Once you had the camera, you could take unlimited pix, and just delete the crap and save the best stuff.  Then add in photoshop, and you can crop, and play with layers, adding text - I mean wow.  

Unfortunately, having a phone with a camera, I seldom carry my Nikon around anymore.  I need to get back to it.

I don't remember something like FotoMat, but when I was a kid the digital cameras weren't a thing yet. There were shops that developed photos onsite, and you'd get back a stack of pictures a few days later.  There was also a "1 hour photo" place.  But the big thing I remember was that the police department where my father and uncle worked had a photography specialist and a darkroom.  I don't think that exists anymore.  Some people still use film cameras for art purposes, but I think they often develop their own.  My husband has an older Nikon film camera with a big lens that he used when he was in high school.  It gathers dust in some storage box now, but he took some really interesting shots 20 years ago. 

 

I thought of getting into photography and I rented a good Nikon camera when I was in school, but my pictures were never better than average.  Not really my thing. 

 

 

[April Marie]

Good morning, everyone!! I hope everyone had a wonderful Mother's Day to celebrate themselves or someone. It was sunny but windy and a bit cool here but beautiful nonetheless. 

 

Lots of projects and running around to do, today.

 

Kodak was the leader in film photography as the digital era began. They bought out one of the first companies to develop a digital imaging platform and then pretty much let it die. Their position was "digital photography will never replace 35mm film." Now they are out of the photography business.

 

Stay safe and find the goodness in this beautiful day!!!

[miz miranda]

Good morning, sunny and going to 90 in the mid-south today. I am finding the photography chat interesting. I remember when the family photos were in black in white and you took your film to the 'drug store' (neighborhood pharmacy) to be developed. You went to a photographer to have portraits done for special occasions. I had college friends who had their own dark rooms, the chemicals were foul. I worked in the cell phone industry and remember the first time I saw a 'camera phone' prototype. It was a laptop and 3 circuit boards that looked like a hobby kit. I do remember that everybody at the time thought that phones with cameras were anything but a silly gimmick. Oops!

[KymmieL]

Morning Everyone. Coffee is ready. Had a great day yesterday with the wife. I took her off roading. We did a trail called Miller rock down in CO. She enjoyed it as much as I did.

 

Being together for going on 38 yrs. We tease each other, in all good fun. So, she was teasing me about getting me a Jeep.

 

"get a Ruby for Ruby for her/him"

 

Kinda surprised that she made that slip up. She does recognize my female side.

 

Kymmie

[Ivy]

33 minutes ago, miz miranda said:

I had college friends who had their own dark rooms, the chemicals were foul.

As a teen, I did develop and print some B&W film.  I had a red light and used a tiny table in a closet.  Never had an enlarger.  All the prints were small, probably around 2"X2".  But it was fun.  I went wild when I finally got a digital camera.  That wasn't till the early 2000's.  I have a lot (too many) of pix on discs.

It's still fun playing with the focus, and depth of field, just experimenting.

[Mmindy]

17 hours ago, Ivy said:

Unfortunately, having a phone with a camera, I seldom carry my Nikon around anymore.  I need to get back to it.

Yes Ivy, the digital camera leveled the playing field for the hobby photographer. I still like taking pictures of the birds at my Winter Feeders, as well as off season wildlife in the woods.

 

Good morning everyone.

 

Mindy🐛🏳️‍⚧️🦋

[MrsAmy]

I remember when FotoMats were a big thing when I was younger, then they disappeared just as quickly.  It seems just a few years ago places like pharmacies and department stores were still doing film developing.  That is completely gone now too.

 

It's amazing that things like long-distance calling, TV channels going off the air for the night with the national anthem, cheap Kodak cameras that took 24-36 pictures at a time, seven-digit telephone numbers, three TV networks, and so much more have become so rare or completely faded into the past.

[Ivy]

My grandkids didn't even know what a land-line was.   LOL.   We had a party line when I was a kid. 

[kira_k]

I like photography and would love to try film a bit more, but it seems to expensive to experiment with now. I have a digital camera with a couple of lenses. I need to get out more now that it's getting a bit warmer.

 

I got a small Polaroid a little while ago, so may e that will appease my experimental needs for now.

[Willow]

Good morning 

 

Yes, I’m off today and boy did I need it!

 

Growing up my father did black and white film processing and printing.  I learned to do that then tried my hand at color slides.  They were a bit tricky in that there was a step or two that could cause the film to be greenish if not done right.

 

like others @Ivy I have a nice Nikon digital and an iPhone.  I use the iPhone for “everyday” pics but if I want something special, out comes the Nikon.  I also have an underwater Nikon.  It’s a film camera so it’s Truly a by-gone.  But there are things you can do with it you can’t do with a digital in a housing such as macro photography.   It’s less apt to leak at depth.  Most digital housings are limited depth, the Nikon is 300 feet or 9 atmospheres.  It is amazing what you can do with a good digital camera that you can’t do with a phone.

 

I should have slept longer, I’m still tired.

 

Willow
 

 

[Mmindy]

28 minutes ago, Willow said:

I should have slept longer, I’m still tired.

Good morning everyone,

 

@WillowI like naps, when I'm tired. Now that I'm semiretired working in my garage with no real deadline. Naps are always an option.

 

Mindy🐛🏳️‍⚧️🦋

[KymmieL]

Well didn't sleep well at all. last night couldn't use my Bi-pap/02. They were working on the power and shut us off from 3am-7am. Plus first night on a brand new mattress.

 

Trying to figure out what to wear for my hair appointment later this am. Keep finding that my wife decided that I didn't need some shoes/outfits when we moved. I keep finding some missing. Maybe some shorts and a T which is about normal for me.

 

Well time to reset the clocks in the house. Only 3. One is the coffee pot which I need to start and get me some. MMM sounds like a song. LOL.

 

Hugs to all,

Kymmie

[April Marie]

Good morning everyone!! Early morning for me - went to the polls to vote in the primary elections and then off to a dentist appointment. I cut grass on part of our property yesterday - will knock out the other part on Thursday. Today I'm going to work on my truck a bit. And, a replacement part for our pool salt system arrives today so I'll install that and we should be ready for pool season.

 

Enjoy this beautiful day!!!

[Willow]

Ugh!  I woke up at 7 way too early for a day off.  I didn’t even finish the first cup and I fell back asleep.  I was awakened by my phone, can you come in to work?  So and so called out.  So much for a day off.  We took the dog to the vet as scheduled, had lunch at Chic fil a got home at 12:30 at was at work at one.  
 

I really needed a day off.  At least I only worked 3 hours.  This old body only wanted to work 4 days not 6 or 7 per week.  
 

Harley Bike Week is in full force.  Bikes going up and down the road constantly now.  
 

otherwise not much going on.

 

Willow

[Ashley0616]

Well I saw the endocrinologist and still didn't get to be put on HRT. I did a physical exam and scheduled my blood work for tomorrow. My next actual appointment is the 24th. Hopefully get it then. I guess this time I'm not going to have my expectations so highly. I also did sign a paper stating I wouldn't get hormones from anywhere else and to keep with the routine appointments. I'm one more step closer to my goal I guess I can say. 

[KymmieL]

My hair appointment went great. had it layered, a little trim at the ends, and best of all. She straightened my hair. I love the way it looks. Since I'm working on the car today. I put it up in a pony tail. It hangs just they way I love it. I know it only for a little while. I may see about going straight all the time.

 

Intake for the wagon had been ordered today. Have the old on loose but not off yet. Its a heavy cast iron sob.

 

Kymmie

[Ivy]

30 minutes ago, Ashley0616 said:

I'm one more step closer to my goal I guess I can say. 

Let's hope so.

[Ashley0616]

@IvyThank you. 

[GlitchedSalvation]

Heya! I might not be on as often, seeing as I'm leaving for a school trip come 3 am, but I'll try to be on as often as is possible 😊

[MaybeRob]

I guess there is a reason for not rushing things (in the Dr's eyes). You'll get there Ashley!

 

I see my GP tomorrow - they can prescribe hormones without any other intervention - if they choose to but I am guessing it won't be that straightforward. Once I get a mental Health Plan in place I can book in with the therapist for July.

 

Name wise Maybe Kate? 

[Mmindy]

Good morning everyone,

 

The coffee has just finished brewing.

 

10 hours ago, GlitchedSalvation said:

as often as is possible

You don't need to apologize for not being around, when life gets busy. I love your contributions to conversation, postings. Have fun on your school outing.

 

I have coffee in hand, reading, and scrolling.

10 hours ago, MaybeRob said:

Name wise Maybe Kate? 

Good luck getting all the ducks in a row, no mater the number of ducks or the process you have to put them through. It's like @Ashley0616 pointed out, the doctors seem to have their own view of have fast things roll around. Lets hope that you both see positive support from them as you move forward.

 

8 hours ago, ShawnaB said:

Wife thought of me today

This is always a huge relief when your spouse supports your wants and needs. Happy happy love the look and feel of them as you go through your day.

 

14 hours ago, KymmieL said:

I put it up in a pony tail. It hangs just they way I love it.

I'm so happy for you and your new hair stylist experience. When I'm working in the shop, it's a high ponytail for me too. When welding or rolling around on a creeper the ponytail is folded up under my hat or helmet so hot sparks don't get into it. Also make extra effort to keep your hair from getting rolled up in a creeper wheel. You'll only do that once, and hopefully you won't have to cut yourself away from the creeper, like I did.

 

Hugs for all,

 

Mindy🐛🏳️‍⚧️🦋

[April Marie]

29 minutes ago, Mmindy said:

Also make extra effort to keep your hair from getting rolled up in a creeper wheel. You'll only do that once, and hopefully you won't have to cut yourself away from the creeper, like I did.

 

Hugs for all,

 

Mindy🐛🏳️‍⚧️🦋

Ouch!!! That makes me cringe just thinking about it.

 

Good morning everyone!! I slept in to 4:30 this morning!! Drinking my third cup of coffee after getting things going. I've already read the local paper and caught up on the news. Dogs walked and fed. Breakfast dishes done. 

 

Our pool has a salt water system and it was just not generating chlorine - finally realized it was the salt cell since the only average 5 to 6 years and it's 7 years old. Installed the new one yesterday and this morning...success!!! Put on the solar cover and set the timer for the pump. Now we just need the temperatures to get out of the 50s and 60s again!! The weekend is looking good for swimming and then into next week.

 

Small projects for today.

 

I am so happy that your wife is so supportive @ShawnaB. My wife does the same for me - she';; pick up things for me when she's shopping if she sees something she thinks I'll like - and she monitors the online sales for things, too. Life is good.

 

Stay safe, everyone and find the goodness in this beautiful day.

[Ivy]

54 minutes ago, Mmindy said:

Also make extra effort to keep your hair from getting rolled up in a creeper wheel.

LOL.   I have done this myself.  It sux.