Monday, December 4, 2023

[Luv2shoot]

Happy Monday everyone,
Peter, is it still Monday down under?

I got up and went to swim aerobics this morning.  I just finished prepping for a pot roast that I will put in the oven before I leave to join a friend at the movies.  It has been a long time since there was a movie that I wanted to see.  I picked the movie,  The Holdovers.  

 THE HOLDOVERS follows a curmudgeonly instructor (Paul Giamatti) at an elite New England prep school who is forced to remain on campus during Christmas break to babysit the handful of students with nowhere to go. Eventually, he forms an unlikely bond with one of them as well as the school's head cook.

From the sneak previews on TV, I think it is going to be a "feel good" movie.  I am ready for that. 

Today on FLICR's Macro Monday group, the topic is dinnerware.  
Here is the photo that I submitted for that.  You still can drag out your plates, cups, salt and pepper shakers, steak knives, napkins, etc., and take a macro shot and submit it in the group.  There is a lot of activity in this group.  Come join us.

This photo is the combination of TWO LENS BABY VELVET images.  One that is in focus, the other that has the velvety effect.  I layer them in AFFINTY. Easy peasy, 


LORELL

[Man From Ironbark]

No it is Tuesday 7:00 in the AM. It was Tuesday, 4:00 AM when you posted.
Nice cutlery.

[Dave]

That is exceptional, Lorell. It is a privilege to see the work of a master.

I'll be absent for a while.

We lost Pippin today.

He had been slowing down quite a bit recently and became quite lethargic the past 4 or 5 days; nothing seemed to energize him - he even stopped barking at the mailman. He hadn't eaten on over 3 days. And over the weekend his breathing was sometimes erratic and he experienced  occasional full body twitches.

He was still fully mobile and there was no indication that he was in any pain, but it became clear that he was nearing the end of his days. Today the vet agreed and Pippin passed peacefully, surrounded by those whom he loved and who loved him.

Pippin was a rescue dog and he had a tough act to follow, coming after our first Westie Guinness. But the little guy quickly won our hearts, and he will be missed.

I'm reminded of two of my favorite quotes about dogs:

Be the kind of person your dog thinks you are.

A dog is the only creature that will love you more than he loves himself.

[Man From Ironbark]

Sad about Pippin.

It is now the fifth day of summer and it looks like summer has arrived.

Forecast for the rest of Tuesday

Summary
Max 39˚C
Sunny.
Chance of any rain: 0%

Sunny. Winds northwest to northeasterly 15 to 20 km/h tending northwest to southwesterly 15 to 25 km/h in the middle of the day then becoming light in the evening.

Fire Danger - High

Sun protection recommended from 8:50 am to 5:20 pm, UV Index predicted to reach 12 [Extreme]

[Dave]

Thank you MFI.

Many happy memories are keeping our sadness at bay.

[Luv2shoot]

Dave,
My heart hurts. I never knew what it felt like to lose a pet until we lost our first rescue dog, a beautiful brown lab. It is just the worst feeling ever.

Pippin was a sweet little dog. I swear he enjoyed posing for your camera. Your house must seem so empty now. I am glad that he did not suffer.

I feel for you, friend.

[dewarp]

Very sorry to hear about Pippin Dave. Condolences to you and yours.

regards - Pete

[Man From Ironbark]

Trouble about pets. They all die before us.

[Dave]

Thank you MFI, Lorell, and Peter.

[Rich]

Dave, my heartfelt sympathy on the passing of Pippin. May you find Peace.