The Coffee House

[Gary A.]

Busy busy day today, bank then the police then back to the bank. I am now leaving the wife as she emptied our joint bank account, hence why the bank and police are now trying to help me. They think I might be lucky and get some money back BUT not a lot, so I did not have the right head on me today to take any singers photos, she has really fleeced me and not a lot I can do

Susie is always welcomed here. (Dunno about her human.)

 

[smoke665]

Busy busy day today, bank then the police then back to the bank. I am now leaving the wife as she emptied our joint bank account, hence why the bank and police are now trying to help me. They think I might be lucky and get some money back BUT not a lot, so I did not have the right head on me today to take any singers photos, she has really fleeced me and not a lot I can do

Ah man, that sucks Dave. I can feel for you as my first marriage ended really bad. 40 years later and I still hate the woman. Tried to bury the hatchet with her about 10 years ago for the sake of the kids, and she took that to the opportunity to bury it in the back of my head, so I avoid her like the plague. Would have felt bad about it ending badly, but she's been married twice since me, and both of those ended just as bad. Even the kids have unfriended her on FB! However I've gained two new friends. We formed the" ExClub", we meet every so often to have a drink and remind each other how lucky we are to be rid of her.

 

[snowbear136 67]

A while back, I started sketching a red-wing blackbird and I was going to post photos of the steps. The first two steps were done (rough sketch & pencil outline); now it's time for the color. I've decided on acrylic but I might include acrylic inks along with the paints.

I remember those sketches of the blackbird! You had a good start on him. Gah - acrylic and ink...two mediums I remain in complete fear of. You go, Bear!

Just remember - acrylic and ink can be treated like watercolor.

Um, okay. When you get back to your art thread, I'll let you expand on what that's supposed to mean. All I do is oil pastels, and not very skillfully at that.

Dip your pastels into water and have at it!
I've seen some your work - you do just fine.

 

[davidharmier60]

I got nothing to compare with what y'all are posting. It's at least 90 outside with at least 75% humidity.
I had a bit over 5 hours today. Got my feet and the legs of my jeans wet hosing down all the condensers out back.
Have 28.08 for the week so far. Had fried fish at the deli and that whoops chicken tenders arse!
Sister brought home mucho groceries and the shopping cart I fixed sure came in handy.
Monday will find me back at work. No rest for a grocery store.

Fuji Dave I wish you all the best. When I was in my late teens I thought I might marry Krystal. But one night it was like a switch was thrown in her head. NEVER the same after that so no danger.

And that's all the news that's fit to print.

 

[terri53]

A while back, I started sketching a red-wing blackbird and I was going to post photos of the steps. The first two steps were done (rough sketch & pencil outline); now it's time for the color. I've decided on acrylic but I might include acrylic inks along with the paints.

I remember those sketches of the blackbird! You had a good start on him. Gah - acrylic and ink...two mediums I remain in complete fear of. You go, Bear!

Just remember - acrylic and ink can be treated like watercolor.

Um, okay. When you get back to your art thread, I'll let you expand on what that's supposed to mean. All I do is oil pastels, and not very skillfully at that.

Dip your pastels into water and have at it!
I've seen some your work - you do just fine.

Thank you! I enjoy them, but am very aware of my limits.
I found a set of water soluble op's, that I picked up somewhere. I forgot I had them. I'm sure they were meant for hand coloring.

 

[snowbear136 67]

Want to have watercolor fun? Go to Staples, Office Depot, or the local drug store; grab a grownup coloring book and a set of kid’s watercolors (the kind with 8 to 12 colts and a cheap brush).

I’ve seen some water soluble oils but have not tried them. Marshall’s is a brand that’s been marketed to photographers but the one time I tried, I just used regular oils.

 

[smoke665]

Sign of age. In years past I would have braved the traffic jams, and huge crowds, for the Lynyrd Skynyrd: Last of the Street Survivors Farewell Tour, tonight at the Oak Mountain Amphitheater south of Birmingham, with Hank Williams, Jr, and the Marshall Tucker Band, Ticket prices range from $80 in the nose bleed to well over $400 for prime seating. Supposedly been sold out for days. Traffic is backed up for miles along I65 both ways as concert goers mixed with 5 o'clock work traffic have brought everything to a standstill.

 

[davidharmier60]

The big concert venue in my part of the world is clear over off I-45. So our traffic never suffers from that.
I think I'll go ahead and say good night. Won't be for a bit yet but I figure I got to say something.

 

[CherylL1]

Busy busy day today, bank then the police then back to the bank. I am now leaving the wife as she emptied our joint bank account, hence why the bank and police are now trying to help me. They think I might be lucky and get some money back BUT not a lot, so I did not have the right head on me today to take any singers photos, she has really fleeced me and not a lot I can do

Ah man, that sucks Dave. I can feel for you as my first marriage ended really bad. 40 years later and I still hate the woman. Tried to bury the hatchet with her about 10 years ago for the sake of the kids, and she took that to the opportunity to bury it in the back of my head, so I avoid her like the plague. Would have felt bad about it ending badly, but she's been married twice since me, and both of those ended just as bad. Even the kids have unfriended her on FB! However I've gained two new friends. We formed the" ExClub", we meet every so often to have a drink and remind each other how lucky we are to be rid of her.

@smoke665 good that you have sense of humor about the nonsense. I know someone like you describe and the real losers in the whole scenario are the (adult) kids. Sorry @Fujidave for what you are going through now.

 

[CherylL1]

The highlight of this weekend is the Greek fest. I bought a few more of the Really Useful Boxes to organize my gear. I found a usb cable that I have no clue what it goes to. What do you do with gear gadgets that you don't want and isn't really worth a bother to sell?

 

[SquarePeg]

Took the dog over to the beach for some exercise. What a great night! Cool, no breeze, nice clouds for a spectacular sunset. Grabbed this with my phone while we were walking. The sky turned hot pink as we were driving away but had to get on the road to pick up takeout for mom.

 

[dxqcanada1]

My cat wants to cough up a fur ball.

 

[SquarePeg]

The highlight of this weekend is the Greek fest. I bought a few more of the Really Useful Boxes to organize my gear. I found a usb cable that I have no clue what it goes to. What do you do with gear gadgets that you don't want and isn't really worth a bother to sell?

If I know I will never use it, I give it away on our community Facebook “buy nothing” group. There are enough photography hobbyists in my town that there are always a few takers. If I’m not sure, I stuff it in the misc gear box in the closet.

 

[dxqcanada1]

My cat wants to cough up a fur ball.

Ok good, he didn't ... or maybe that was not good for him.

 

[Gary A.]

A glass of vino, some dinner then off to The Maverick Theatre for Dr. Jeckll & Mr. Hyde the Play.