Surprisingly enough, this little house still serves as "home" to a family of birds all year round, including the winter. It's one of THOSE things that has been carted around over 4 household moves and seems to have weathered all manner of climate changes and provides good shelter for those who call it home.
I wish I could offer it's inhabitants some measure of respite from the Winter. Even with 3 furnaces, I am struggling to keep a house warm with temps outside in the low 4F department - thanks to polar winds that are whipping around the trees and undermining even the best efforts that double glazing can manage. Brrrrrrrrrrrrr..............
As my current Online Class draws to a close I am blessed with a little more creative time on my hands.
I've fired up my "Big Bertha" (printer) and been able to implement some of my newfound "printer profile" strategies
AND
after an abortive Photography Class on Monday, managed to experiment with my camera set in full Manual mode this afternoon - who would have thought?
My best learning for the week so far though has been:
1: If tripods are required for Photo Class, don't leave the hotshoe camera attachment sitting on the workbench in the basement!!
2: If you plan on taking pictures in "said" class, please make sure to INSERT the darned CF card into the camera BEFORE you leave home. Remote control does not work THAT well!
(and before you say Spare .... it was in another camera!)
Ah well, live and learn ...... if I was perfect, I'd be boring :-)
that is so cool! that you have a little house for the birdies!!
leaving attachments in the basement! hehe!
Posted by: Chris | February 16, 2011 at 12:04 PM
dang..
but did you get to make big things??
Posted by: grrlandog | February 13, 2011 at 03:00 PM
Hi Marie! I can totally identify with your camera troubles. I can't tell you how many times I've had the opportunity for the "perfect" shot, only to discover I've forgotten to insert the blasted card! The other unfortunate lesson I've had is to NEVER leave home without a spare battery pack. --And I shiver to think of how I learned what "format disk" meant. Have fun and happy shooting!
Posted by: Terri Morse | February 11, 2011 at 11:16 PM
The birdies thank you for their shelter. Spring is just around the corner.
Posted by: Don Madden | February 11, 2011 at 06:59 PM
I totally identify with both the freezing temperature (tired of seeing my breath) and forgetting things for a class (so frustrating after the 30 minute drive and 10 minutes spent looking for a parking space).
Posted by: joanne thieme huffman | February 10, 2011 at 07:44 AM
I bet all that forgetting has to do with the cold not the birthday you just celebrated :-)
Posted by: Bren | February 09, 2011 at 12:56 PM
What a sweet photo. After a week in Austin and Killeen, Texas, I am feeling so sorry for all of you in the COLD. Sending you Arizona blue skies! ♥♥♥ Deb
Posted by: deborah | February 09, 2011 at 10:44 AM