The weekend was nice, very much
like spring. It was sloppy and in
some places muddy.
It was a good time to try and
burn those piles we have left
from logging.
This week what a change in the
weather ~ it is a bit melty, mild and
alot like spring.
With the little bit melty the sidewalks
are icy (I think it is the 2nd time we
had to use salt).
Up through 1987 (what a project) going
through negatives. Most pictures are
in a book (some 2x). Remember back in
the day if
chose matte finish you got 2 or 3 prints.
I got to the point where I started books
or an inventory of each film.
This will be a good stopping spot (I feel
like I didn't get very far).
I need to organize the old old pictures I
have on my computer and then add in the
new ones I scanned.
I ordered a nice box to store Flash Drives
in ~ eventually I will need that.
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Most of the negatives have been
35mm negatives with the
following variety and different
cameras.
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I remember using a 110 camera
like the following (internet pictures):
The few days I was waiting for the
new light pad to come I went through
a small section of CD's.
*Miscellaneous CDs with pictures on them
because I would put the pictures on the
CD that I wanted to print taking the
CD to the store to print. (we no longer
have to do that).
*CDs of Christmas over the years
done by others
*CDs prepared by my sister and brother-
in-law as they completed them on
special family members with so many
priceless old photos.
I was surprised at the number of CDs
that no longer worked :( that isn't
good news.
There was a CD with videos on it,
Mom had a Flip Camera (I didn't remember
this but Hubby did).
There were some pictures that
caught my eye.
The year of 2009 was a popular year.
The light pad arrived and I located the tubs
in storage with the older photobooks. (this
will be helpful in comparing to negatives
and save some time, I hope).
(my house looks like a tornado has hit).
1.18.24
This is the 8th day of "Below Zero" temps ~
BRRR.. when it isn't windy it is tolerable.
We don't have much snow, just a covering.
Some of the ditches are full because
of the wind.
The cold weather caused a change
of plans on my day off.
I had planned on meeting up with
a retired coworker.
It was also too cold for the
farrier to come. (at -12) and
it was windy (visibility to the
north was poor).
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So the day involved some
organizing, reviewing some photo
cds and I made two batches
of Strawberry-Rhubarb jelly.
A quick run to town ~ it is cold
and blustery out (I am happy the
plans were changed up).
Inside was good today!
**Heard from family in the
State of Louisiana ~ they have
freezing rain.
Teens below but windchill is -33 Fahrenheit
-- It is just downright cold!
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More work on going through some tubs
in storage.
Some supplies give me some crafty
ideas!
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Saturday lunch out with family ~
celebrating a belated 40th
Wedding Anniversary (and some
catching up since we haven't
seen them in awhile).
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Some real life tv shows ~
*20/20 Dru Sjodin - we shall
never forget and many things should
have been learned from the event
*Sounds of Freedom - leaves my
head spinning :(
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Sleeping in
Taking the dogs out, so that they
don't dilly dally out in the cold.
Enjoying hot chocolate.
Winter finally arrived or should
I say January with frigid temperatures
and the below zero windchills.
Today we had teens below and
colder windchills.
Somebody put her warm jacket
to good use but then
had to warm up on the couch :)
We are settled in for a long
cold weekend.
I have almost a lifetime of
negatives, pictures, videos, cd's
and more from a fabulous hobby
of photography!
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In 2022, this project was going to
be the middle of winter "main event".
That is the year that dad had a heart
attack, so there were other things to do.
Winter of 2023 also found us busy.
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There have been a number of cameras
that have been used (it will be interesting
to track the cameras and the results).
I have a closet that is one side full (upper
and lower) with photo/video memories
(that isn't pictures, it is the raw materials
before the pictures and VHS, movie film etc).
It is for the most part labeled and organized
by year and boxed accordingly.
Snow to brighten everything up ~
sure is pretty!
We are in catch up "January" mode,
I think. Which entails the finals of putting
Christmas away and cleaning which causes
some re-organizing. I am going through
tubs as I put away Christmas, some things are
in a pile to go to a new home. I also am
adding to my (would be nice to do
project pile).
Over the weekend we got some snow ~ so
I did put away some last minute items
that have been still sitting outside.
We were still able to take a ride on
the side by side up to the woods.
Next project...
Time to put away the Christmas
cards.
Another year of trying to be creative
for those special days throughout
the year ~ for birthdays
I made a greeting on canvas, then
used the back side to include a
message to the individual.
Here is what was sent out over
the year ~ it was fun!
At my annual physical, last fall, my
doctor suggested that I try myofascial
release therapy.
Fascia = the tissue that connects
your skin to the muscle and is one
big sheet over your body
(this was because of the numerous
aches and pains which end up being
non-injury related and most of
the time don't have an explanation).
I have determined over the last couple
of years that some of this is largely
due to all of the sitting I do.
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I am half way through the recommended
plan and it does seem to be helping.
The after care will provide me with
information to do some of these
therapies at home with the option of
going in, if needed.
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(Fingers crossed)
We did see the new year come in
this year!
New Year's Eve we visited with our
friends that sometimes come out
or we go out on the town ~ this year it
worked best to visit them at
their place!
We had a good visit and he said we
were "good therapy", I am sure it
was all of the laughing!
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The 1st day of the New Year was
spent like the rest of the weekend
putzing on Christmas stuff ~ some
cleaning and some adjustments
on the tractor.
And the day was perfect for a ride
up in the woods! 30+ degree
temps today.
That is all of the snow we
have ~ pretty much zilch!