everydayrenee [2012-12-11 16:38:05 +0000 UTC]

Swash -- It sounds like you've been through a lot-- a hip replacement, wow! That's a big undertaking, but hopefully you will be well soon. So sorry about the kidney stones! Here is wishing you a great 2013!! Happy Holidays!!

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swashbuckler [2012-12-03 18:54:58 +0000 UTC]

Yes, I've been quite the stranger. I have had a poor year or two. Lots of correctional surgeries that have not all gone as well as hoped. I am currently at home in recovery mode from a complete left hip replacement (metal parts for the ball and joint portion). Quite painful, but if it will allow me to walk pain free, worth it!
I did two weddings just before the surgery, the "good one" and this one. I tried to talk my relatives out of doing this wedding, should have tried harder. All during this wedding, my kidney stones were giving me heck and the bathroom loomed as my "best friend". I've also passed all three stones now and feel better for that as well. I'd always heard that passing kidney stones was painful, but for me, not as painful as my hips had been (are still). I passed the last stone last week while off in "la-la land" of the pain pills. Much better now. See ya!

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eRiQ [2010-11-22 02:17:05 +0000 UTC]

Are you still around? Haven't seen much from you for a while!

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eRiQ [2010-07-14 09:01:48 +0000 UTC]

it has been a while

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rhodeisle [2009-12-02 16:07:05 +0000 UTC]

happy holodays kiddo. hope this finds you very well.

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rhodeisle [2009-06-26 21:53:21 +0000 UTC]

how ya doing cookie? just thought i'd check in on ya.

you can also find me on facebook if ya want:
[link]

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swashbuckler [2008-12-22 15:08:41 +0000 UTC]

Hi Renee!
How's it going? I'm OK I guess. I'm back working with the big Lazy "B" (Boeing), but this time I've recreated myself into a strictly project guy (instead of a computer fix it and computer project guy), I'm working on a new (version) aircraft for the Navy. We are testing the P-8A (737). We have a huge metal frame (called a reaction structure) with lots of hydrualics that will attach to the aircraft to pull and tug on it so we can measure the stress (there are thousands of measuring stamps all over the plane to pick up bends and other measures of stress), very cool. We don't get to stress to the max (pull it's wings off), but still, a very cool job.
I got a new camera, Canon 1Ds mark II. Very nice. The images are soooo huge, it is very slow going to edit them (average jpg file size 10 MB).
So, how are you all doing? Looks like you've gotten a bunch of snow! Lovely photos. I'm less than thrilled with snow as I have to commute through it (about 40 miles of near hell).
Well, have a wonderful DAy!!! Rob the Swash

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rhodeisle [2008-12-22 14:38:56 +0000 UTC]

Happy Holidays to you too it was so nice to see all your submissions.

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eRiQ [2008-08-05 23:15:07 +0000 UTC]

haven't seen you around for a while!

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rhodeisle [2008-07-09 03:41:53 +0000 UTC]

hey you,

where've ya been? i miss seeing your work. hope all is well with you.

take care,
rhodie

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DimensionSeven [2008-02-06 15:47:26 +0000 UTC]

Hello, dear random deviant!

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rhodeisle [2007-12-06 20:25:04 +0000 UTC]

happy holidays kiddo

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ilpavone2004 [2007-10-02 14:06:10 +0000 UTC]

thank you really much for the fav! Hope to see you again in my gallery

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Andrew-and-Seven [2007-09-18 21:47:58 +0000 UTC]

Blimey ! Your D80? !! Noooooo

Best of luck getting it fixed girl, but isn't it insured as household type item?

Reckon it's worth a new lens from the parents don't you?

Hehe. Anyway, thanks for the fave x

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bamako [2007-08-31 03:42:14 +0000 UTC]

Thanks for the of "Big Beautiful Moth" [link] , glad you liked it.

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bamako [2007-08-29 14:44:23 +0000 UTC]

Thanks for the s and especially thanks for adding me to your watch list, I certainly appreciate it.

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jjuuhhaa [2007-08-24 16:42:02 +0000 UTC]

Hello
Thank you for the

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daidone [2007-08-24 06:20:36 +0000 UTC]

Really thx for the

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rhodeisle [2007-08-23 16:20:16 +0000 UTC]

it was a treat to find so many new devs from you.

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daidone [2007-08-23 15:10:20 +0000 UTC]

I have to say that you have a wonderful gallery ... and I have to you

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Andrew-and-Seven [2007-07-05 17:07:52 +0000 UTC]

Yay Renee cheers for the on Showstopper - much appreciated

Keep up the great work !

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ilpavone2004 [2007-07-04 15:33:40 +0000 UTC]

thank you really really much for adding me to your friends! you have a lovely gallery!

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happyfacecristi [2007-07-04 13:51:38 +0000 UTC]

Hello! Amazing gallery! Very beautiful!

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slecocqphotography [2007-06-19 14:44:03 +0000 UTC]

Hey Renee,

You've got a very nice gallery here! I see we almost had the same path what matters cameras... I've been using the F 828 instead of your F 717, and i recently bought the Nikon D80... Next monday i'll finally be able to use it when my lens arrives

Greetings from Belgium!

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swashbuckler [2007-06-15 17:01:54 +0000 UTC]

Hi Renee!
Thanks for the FANTASTIC comment and on Fancy Duck!!! (You just can't go wrong with a beautiful subject!)
How's life? I'm still unemployed, but it seems like a change is just around the corner, too bad, I'm sort of getting used to not working (took long enough!). Chasing birds is so much funner - but I want more, new camera gear! We DID pay off the house last month, that felt very good and releaves the budget quite a bit. We owe nobody nothin'. Living on love and companionship. Took Jenny on one of my birding trips, she was a bit nervous of the scary road I took to cross the mountains, but always a trooper! Lots of beautiful waterfalls and I did get two of the birds that were "on my list" for that trip! Well...
Have a great DAy!!! Rob the Swash

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ixq [2007-06-10 04:00:49 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so very much for the favorite! Thank you thank you!

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swashbuckler [2007-03-29 18:40:09 +0000 UTC]

Hi Renee!
How's it going? Today's my birthday - very old.
Thanks for the great comment and on my Northern Shoveller!!! I'm not sure, but I think it's their eyes that often make them look surprised, shows up in a lot of their photos! I like these guys, colorful wings and head AND a bigger beak than I have!!!!
Have a great DAy!!! Rob the Swash

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F-images [2007-03-28 16:46:04 +0000 UTC]

You have an impressive gallery there, I really like the images incorporating lakes

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Andrew-and-Seven [2007-02-25 08:42:31 +0000 UTC]

Nice to hear from you again Renee, and thanks for the

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AmberSunset [2007-02-18 18:05:48 +0000 UTC]

Hi, Renee!

Thank you so much for all the s and for the watch!! I highly appreciate your support and great feedback!

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AmberSunset [2007-02-15 17:13:58 +0000 UTC]

Hello, Renee!

Hope you don't mind I featured your picture - [link]
Have a nice week!

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swashbuckler [2007-02-14 19:27:07 +0000 UTC]

Hi Renee!
Happy Valentine's DAy!
Thanks for the nice comment on my warbler shot, it was an unusually cooperative bird! Stayed around for two photo sessions - the second session turned out better as I'd uploaded the first set, did some editing and learned from my mistakes.
Have a great DAy!!!! Rob the Swash

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swashbuckler [2007-02-03 00:26:42 +0000 UTC]

Hi Renee!
Thanks for the GREAT comments! I'd hoped the Winter Abstract series would gather more interest, but .... (I really liked the tiny ice cubes...)
As for the Scoter coming at me, a bit of luck there, good thing it wasn't moving too fast as this was digiscoped and changing focus in that method is NOT fast. Amazing colors in it's bill!
Have a great DAy!!! Rob the Swash

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swashbuckler [2007-01-31 07:47:41 +0000 UTC]

Hi Renee!
I'm hanging in. Going to my weekly Project Management class (sessions are not often enough - going to take 9 months to complete at this pace....) I am ready to either go back to work or retire (providing the lottery comes in...), tired of job hunting. I did license another picture! One of my better Cedar Waxwings. I didn't charge as much as I normally would as the project was coming out of the young ladies personal funds, rather than having a institutional type budget to draw from. She seems happy, I'm glad - one more for the photo resume!
How are you? Have a nice xmas? I see you are posting pictures again, good for you! I like seeing your work.
Have a great DAy!!! Rob the Swashhhhh

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Andrew-and-Seven [2007-01-29 12:39:09 +0000 UTC]

Hiya!

Thanks for another fave, the support is appreciated as ever

Nice to have you back...

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jjuuhhaa [2006-12-31 07:35:43 +0000 UTC]

Hey
Thank you so much for the recent support
Happy new year too

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rhodeisle [2006-12-25 15:46:10 +0000 UTC]

merry christmas renee...

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Snapshooter [2006-12-20 08:18:01 +0000 UTC]

thank you for the fav! sweetie!

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swashbuckler [2006-12-11 18:30:21 +0000 UTC]

Hi Renee!
Thanks for the nice notes. Little Tree Frog is still a fav and you're right, it would make a different, but nice xmas card! (It's got great seasonal colors)
As for me, unemployment and the nearly constant rain have kept me a bit down, but I'll try not to dwell on it. Zoe, our oldest cat died, also sad news. More heath issues....right shoulder now. Somedays, it just doesn't pay to get out of bed. Bad news/Good news - the home training I've been working on for Project Management turns out to be worthless, but I've signed up for Community College courses on the same subject and THAT will be worth something, provided I can pass the darn CAPM test at the end (in March). Hope that turns into a new career direction and employment! (If not, get ready for MORE depression and what not.) Oh well, business chores need doing, unemployment won't pay me without SOME efforts on my part. Take care and have a great DAy!!! Rob the Swash

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closer-to-heaven [2006-12-07 16:25:08 +0000 UTC]

Thanks for the fav..

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swashbuckler [2006-12-06 23:36:25 +0000 UTC]

Hi Renee!
Thanks for the comment on Cold Moon, I had half considered pencilling in a little flag....just for fun. Maybe I will on a future image, after all, the Moon will BE there.
Have a great DAy!!! Rob the Swash

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jjuuhhaa [2006-12-04 21:33:46 +0000 UTC]

Hey,
Thank you very much for the on le Verglas

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Snapshooter [2006-12-02 15:09:31 +0000 UTC]

thank you for the

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Audeamous [2006-12-01 20:52:54 +0000 UTC]

Thank you for the !

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Snapshooter [2006-11-26 01:11:25 +0000 UTC]

thank you for the fav!

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