Learning curve weekend....
For days I watched Mac suck all the data from Dell. Days and Days. Finally finished sometime early early early this morning. Now....I can't find any of my gazillion imported pictures. They're here somewhere. Just not in "pictures".
The above are part of my #1 assignment for the photography class I just started...fortunately, I still had them on my camera memory card (which I can't figure out how to "safely" remove from the computer. This could be trouble!) Assignment...find a building (my house) and set your camera on about 50 focal length and let your feet be your zoom. 20 different shots. (On the coldest day of the year, so far. If you look very closely you will see the tiniest bit of snow. So glad I'm a knitter once again. Socks, sweater, wooly scarf, fingerless mitts, hat--I layered them all!) Didn't think anyone would be interested in seeing 20 pictures of my house, but here are two of them. They were my "guinea pigs" while I tried to figure out how to import pictures. I've really made a mess of my files. I've been clicking buttons right and left. Intuitive???? I don't think so.!!!! At least not yet. Any and all suggestions will be GREATLY appreciated!!
Besides computer issues...I had a wonderful weekend.
:: lunch with some friends--then dinner with some other friends. (no cooking!!)
:: cheered on JayBob's basketball team to a victory--everyone won! love those kind of games!
:: watched a little sports on TV (our TV only gets sports channels, I think)
:: did a little knitting
:: started a little more knitting
:: did my "assignment"!!!
:: and opened the most unexpected, surprising email EVER EVER EVER. After I thought there wasn't a prayer of a chance.....I GOT INTO SQUAM!!!!!!! For the summer session. I've never been. I've wanted to go. And now I am. I immediately checked the Rav group and discovered that it is now closed. Minutes after I received my email it closed. Is it possible that I was really the last person to squeeze in?????
joining amanda for weekending!
Well you lucky duck in getting into squam! I am thrilled for you. I hope you find your photos in the new computer. Learning new things seems to take longer for me....
Posted by: swanski | 01/16/2012 at 05:03 PM
Okay, I think I am jealous about the SQUAM thing... but, since I don't know for sure what it is, I'm going to hold off on that for now. I can tell I need to know more about this!!
Two, I LOVE the front of your house... I have a long standing love affair with huge wrap-around porches!!
Three, I'm excited to hear about your 'assignments.' Sounds interesting to take 20 shots of the same building with the setting on 50. Cool!
Four, happy knitting! blessings ~ Tanna
Posted by: tanna | 01/17/2012 at 06:22 AM
What a beautiful home you have Stephanie!
Congratulations on getting into Squam, I've heard it's a really big deal! :)
Posted by: Tracey | 01/17/2012 at 07:31 AM
congrats on getting into squam! i'm really hoping to get there one day...maybe when this wee babe weans herself it'll be my time ;-)
and i promise, mac is super easy. what program are you using to store your photos...iphoto? i store all mine on an external hd to save space. hope you get it figured out and it's smooth sailing!
Posted by: amanda {the habit of being} | 01/17/2012 at 12:06 PM
oh wow your house is so beautiful. i bet your assignments will be fun.
and wow too on getting to go to squam! it looks awfully fun, i would love to go someday. you'll have to give a full report!
Posted by: lori | 01/17/2012 at 11:14 PM
Ah have so much fun at SQUAM! I'd love to go sometime with my Mom.
I love your photos!
Posted by: Emily T. | 01/18/2012 at 01:35 PM