Late Autumn Sun

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Swiss Watch - for FREE

Louis had so many points racked up from his 15 months of staying every week in a hotel, that he decided to use them all at once and get himself a watch. I was excited for him. He talked about getting me one too, but I wanted him to just get his. The original one he wanted would have used almost all the points, and I was cool with that. I have a watch. I have a beautiful Swiss Watch that I got in 2002 while I was in Switzerland. I have worn it non-stop since I got it...and it still works perfectly. I love it.

I didn't particularly care for the watch Louis had picked out...I liked the brand (it wasn't Swiss), but the style looked too meh for such an expensive watch. Louis had a couple of other watches that he liked too, and he decided instead to get us each a Swiss watch - at no cost to us. He even had enough points left over to get his Grandma a coffee maker that retails for $70 - free for Louis. LOL!

This is my (free) watch:

This photo was without the flash:

And, this photo was with the flash.

I couldn't decide which photo I liked better. Even worse - I can't decide which of my watches I like better! LOL!

I should add - Louis doesn't regret his decision. He really likes his Swiss watch, and knows that he would have not liked the other one as much.

Friday My Town Shoot Out: Famous

Greetings from my new hometown of Fort Worth, Texas!

Ironically...I'm on my way back to Michigan for Thanksgiving. LOL! This will be our last trip back to Michigan for a l-o-n-g while.

All these photos are from my archives, I just didn't have time to get out and get different ones. Plus, after missing last week...I still feel rotten about that - so I was determined to have something for this week.

Ok, so the two big things that I think are famous in Fort Worth would be the Fort Worth Zoo and the Botanic Garden.

Some of you may have seen these before.

If you like my croc, click here for my gator.

Blurry, I know. But still a favorite of mine.

Be sure to click on the camera to find out about FSO - and maybe even join us! I wish everyone a wonderful weekend, and a Happy Thanksgiving.

November '08 - ROAD TRIP; memories

Last year my amazing friend and I drove to Chicago for a two day trip. The goal was simple: meet Gregory Maguire, and get my copy of Wicked, the Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West signed.

Mission accomplished. I even got my picture taken with Gregory Maguire! (I actually had to buy my little point and shoot before the trip because my DSLR was in for a sensor cleaning!)

He was on a book tour promoting A Lion Among Men - which is volume three in the "Wicked Years". I prefer paperback books, so I had to wait to buy a copy...and I found it today! WOO HOO! Guess what I am reading now?

We had a fun trip...Chicago is a cool city. It was rainy and COLD when we were there, but I'd visit Chicago anytime.

This is Cloud Gate, and Ursula and I were there at seven in the morning. That is her under it, with Chicago in the reflection.

I love water fountains, too.

Both this fountain and the waterfall I posted yesterday are at the Fort Worth Botanic Garden. :)

I love waterfalls...

Wishing Well

Blue Berry

Taken in Michigan, at my abandoned house.

Going Topless

We had some free rental days from all of Louis's travel. May as well splurge when it's free! I didn't get to take the photos I had in mind, but this was a fun car!

As we were taking these, a couple was getting their wedding photos done, and we asked if they wanted to use the car in any of the shots. They were way excited, and took a few with the car. I even got to give my two cents on a few pictures. They were super cool people, and we exchanged emails. How cool would that be if we became friends?

random stuff

Sorry all, with the move from MI to TX, and not having our stuff, and sketchy internet, and all that, I couldn't do a FSO this week. :( It is the first one I have completely missed.

The good news? Truck got here today!

See you next week - for sure!

Hugs from Texas!

from my Texas archives - the Fort Worth Botanic Garden

I combined two images to make this one. One of the images had excellent detail on the petals, and the other was tack sharp on the center part. I didn't intend to combine these images, so there is some blur from the lines not matching up just right...I think I like it.

from my Texas archives - the Fort Worth Zoo, II

from my Texas archives - the Fort Worth Zoo

Yay! Louis loaned me a usb stick that gets me satellite internet. Fancy! I'm trying to catch up - it's overwhelming.

This photo is from my first trip to Fort Worth, Texas. This gator was behind plexiglass, but I like this photo.

Abandoned House: Series One; Textures and Angles

I posted the highlights of this little photoshoot with my beloved house, and I hope you enjoyed the series. I should be all moved in by now (hah!) and I should have internet access, so I am looking forward to catching up with everyone.