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Lightning Achievement Unlocked!
I've been hoping for years to get a lightning photo. Any photo would do - I just wanted to capture a lightning bolt.
Tonight was the night. And I'm glad I wasn't out for perfection or I'd never have gotten the shot. I was in the car at a traffic light with my cell phone. So yes, it's not the best quality, but I'm really happy to have done it!
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5/8/2024 9:11:26 PM
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Behold! Eclipse Pictures!
I'm in North Texas, so we had a lot of cloud cover. Also had camera trouble. However, the clouds parted for at least a portion of totality, and it was awesome. Truly a once in a lifetime experience. Unless I want to spend a ton of money to go to another location. I don't think that's going to happen.
Anyway, have some pictures!
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4/8/2024 4:37:56 PM
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Prepping for the Eclipse
I am not ready.
I've had hardware problems, software problems, a virus scare, and all other manner of interruptions.
To make things worse, the current forecast is for about 70% cloud cover at totality.
But hey, I ain't getting any younger, so I'm planning to see as much as I can if not photograph some of it. I did get some of the eclipse in 2017, but the pictures were horrible. I haven't had much luck this year, either. I get one last shot tomorrow in the hours lea...
4/7/2024 9:05:06 PM
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Event updates!
Not much, but I do have a couple of things kinda firmed up on my calendar.
I don't know exactly what I'll be doing at either event (hey, it is a bit early) other than I should have things in the Art Show. So bid early and bid often!
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4/4/2024 4:42:15 PM
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Monday Mumblings Eyes A Safe Place
Yes, Monday Mumblings is back. I can tell you're excited.
Rest assured the reference to "safe place" has nothing to do with crime or politics. It's springtime in Texas, and we have some bumpy weather on the way. We'll take cover in the utility room if we have to, but at this point the storms seem to be losing some strength. Still, it's good to have a plan.
This is moving through fast, so we should be all clear for the monthly siren test tomorrow. ...
4/1/2024 8:13:06 PM
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Ending the weekend
Hey, it's been an alternately busy and relaxing weekend. I spent some time Saturday trying a new UV resin technique. I'm not very happy with the result, but i also kinda think I just need to keep working with it.
Spent way too much time today on retirement calculations.
Retirement you say? Oh, I don't believe a creative ever truly retires. However, I don't want to be stuck on things that I should be saying no to while Paul has all the fun! <...
3/31/2024 9:33:36 PM
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A day of computer housekeeping
Wedensday is bowling night. Also, I've had allergy issues. This means no cleaning in the craft room today because I wanted to be in shape to bowl.
I spent much of the day at my computer, doing updates and installing a program called Inkscape. Inkscape is an open source program that's sort of aiming to be a replacement for Adobe Illustrator. The big thing that attracted me to Inkscape is a plug-in for digitizing graphics for embroidery. I gave up on my last software as it was j...
3/27/2024 10:12:53 PM
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Allergy Season
I've been reading that allergy season hit North Texas early this year. My sinuses agree!
I woke up feeling kind of icky this morning, but I had some things to do before lunch and plowed through. This afternoon I feel as though I've been hit by a truck.
Sigh. I suppose I should have worn a dust mask in the craft room today. My big job was installing a replacement set of shelves over part of the sewing table. I kicked up dust - both of the regular ...
3/25/2024 3:05:49 PM
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That's a wrap for this week!
Paul is on his way home from his business road trip.
Today was kind of a catch up day. Did a few more things in the bedroom, paid a straggling bill, paid the accountant for the trust tax prep, and did several small jobs in our convention database application. Oh, and did the weekend grocery shopping. I still don't feel as though I've accopmlished much today, but I look at my clean desk and do feel good. I also feel that I have my most pressing tasks out of the way for the week...
3/22/2024 7:24:26 PM
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Away for a bit
I had some family business come up and have a bit more to take care of tomorrow, so I don't know if I'll have the opportunity to journal.
There's nothing bad going on. Just family responsibilities. I left early and didn't get home until nearly 4:00. I was wiped out. The outcome was really good, though. And one of the things I did was get my sister set up with my previous Meta Quest headset. I think she's going to enjoy it. I need to find a game or two we can play togethe...
3/21/2024 8:34:43 PM
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