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October 05

Whoa.. where did October go? October has been an odd month for me.. not much photography going on. I confess to getting sidetracked by all the paperwork and real life stuff post-wedding. Add in a few intense weeks playing SWG - Star Wars Galaxies and catching up with one of my other hobbies.. I've been remiss. The weather is changing too, it's finally cooling down into the 70-80's and we even had two days of rain this month. Awesome storms; but I wasn't feeling up to a photo sesh. this time round, so no new storm pics this month. I've got a lot of catching up to do with my sites and also some work for another site, but hopefully November will be a bit more productive.

I've been catching up with a lot of old friends this month too which has been great.. some blasts from the past are more welcome than others.. I guess it all falls down to their intentions. I got a tip from one of my fellow photography nuts about some freelance work which I'll be looking into next month, sounds like it could be fun. It's freelance work for a British Magazine who needs American articles so could be right up my street. Time will tell !

Hubby and I are considering a move to Europe.. nothing has been decided yet but anything is possible. Life is good and the freedom is even better, it feels good to be in a stable environment again with someone who's open to new ideas and very upbeat about life. Hopefully that will be reflected in my photography again .. nothing messes with your creativity more than an oppressive environment.

I have a big congrats to a fellow sweeper Iggy, who won herself the new Canon Rebel last month... lucky, lucky you... enjoy :)

Most of all I'd just like to say thankyou to all of you who've been so supportive over the last couple of years and kept me smiling through some rough stuff.

2006 is going to be a great year !

September 05

Hmm well I missed the cars.. but there is always next year and my laptop hard drive crapped out *rolleyes..then I got sidetracked again LOL. But I've been busy writing new content for my sites.. Not much for this one this week, but I did get a page about my host knocked up. I love my hosts and I'm glad I didn't choose the other one I was considering now. I have to admit I am pleasantly surprised by how well everything has gone over the last 3 months or so... I expected a few hiccups but Bluehost have been great.

Added Quick review of my web host added to the web section


General BS
Woohoo .... looks like storms ain't over yet... fingers crossed for a few more shots for the gallery before it's done for the season. Still got sunshine for the car show so I hope that stays .. but the rest of the time, I'm all up for some snap crackle and pop lightning.

It doesn't look like I'll make it down for the bull riding at the start of October.. shame cos I thought that might be fun.. maybe some other time. But London Bridge is definitely on the agenda in the near future and I am totally looking forward to that trip..so stay tuned for pictures.

I hear a rumor that the shuttle won't be going back up again till spring of next year but what do you want to bet they don't land it over here next time.... specially if the price of gas don't go back down. That sucker must cost a fortune to fly back to Florida... you think they'll let me hitch a lift to go visit my buddy Treeis?

Added a section about photographing cars



Added a few pictures of our trip to Las Vegas to the USA Album... It was hubby's 21st and I had a migraine so didn't really get too take many but we had a fantastic time and I'm sure we'll be back again soon to take pics.

The weather was great and it was fantastic to finally meet my stepdaughters boyfriend and see her again after almost 4 years.

I just added a few of the Venetian and the Treasure Island for now. Fremont Street was a cool as ever and the lightshow is different from the last time I went. The street vendors were still there and so were the guys doing those amazing spray can artworks. I never get tired of watching those guys they make some fantastic pics and make it look so easy.. which it isn't.






If the couple from the Treasure Island are reading this.. congratulations I hope you guys enjoyed your honeymoon.. just email me and I'll send you the Picture.

The new slots were fun, but I still had to go find my old favorites.. the Monopoly Video Slots. They have a new Star Wars Video slotmachine and they are cool.. only 1c slots but fun all the same. A lady next to us was betting max and pulled $438 which was cool.

.. and yeah as usual the weirdest person in Las Vegas managed to find us. I seem to attract weirdo's and stalkers lol. But all in all it was fun and we left with some money in our pockets, which is always nice. Everyone at the Paris was fantastic as always. That is still my favorite place to gamble, the staff are really nice and helpful. Despite not winning big we did end up with enough points on our cards to pick up some freebies, so it was still fun. I kinda like the new payment systems they have in Vegas now; where winnings are paid on tickets which you can either stick back in machines like bills, or you can take them to a machine to cash them out. And they have coin sorters, so you can take all your quarters and get them swapped for bills without having to use the cashiers desks... great for people like us who save their change all year. One of the really cool things was they now have ID bracelets; a bit like you get in hospitals.. so if you are a youngster that is always geting carded they give you a bracelet and its recognized by most casinos, so they know you have already been checked. Nice idea and saves a lot of time digging ID in and out of your pocket.

We kept the tradition of playing $21 on a blackjack hand that we did when my stepdaughter came out for her 21st; it was kinda cool that she wanted to do that for him too... and he won so that made it even better LOL. All in all it was a fun night out, even without loads of piccies... for those of you with access to the other photo dump.. check for pics of us.

Bally's and Excalibur were both nice places to stay so if anyone is looking to book rooms.. they were pretty good :) I was surprised by how cheap the Excalibur was; even though it's a bit further out, I thought it would be more. We got coupons for 2 for 1 buffet and spa and allsorts of stuff with it too, which was cool. I still prefer the buffet at the Luxor tho.

Dont forget its Roddin on the River later this month... so if you like cars check back as I'm hoping to head over to Laughlin for that and take a buttload of pics. Maybe it will make up for missing the shuttle landing AGAIN !!! *rolleyes
August 05
Sorry for the lack of news, I was a bit busy ... getting married !!

Just found out there is gonna be a cool Hot Rod show in Northern Arizona late September.. stay tuned for pics if I manage to get down for that.

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in fireworks and people.. + Disney 2004 pics uploaded

20 new lightning pics, it's monsoon season in AZ so more coming soon I hope
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