saturday snap

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wordless wednesday

 

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snaptest

I'm testing a new camera.

So far, the results are inconsistent.

In a batch of snaps taken between house and barn yesterday,

fewer than half turned out as planned.

Azalea explains,

"Surprises are all very well in their way, but we require consistency in some areas. In photography, for example, we have very clear ideas about the images we seek to record."

 "Or, for a more pertinent example where consistency is critical,

let's talk about the supply of carrot pennies.

Yes, let's talk about that."

Ahem. Yes. Thank you for that insight, Azalea.

(Stops typing to scribble "carrots" on grocery list.)

I must set aside time for a careful test, under various conditions.

It's on the Weekend List.

I hope it will be a long weekend,

because it certainly is a long list.

Meanwhile, here's a picture of Fern (left) and Tansy (right),

choosing the Perfect Spot to lie down atop one of the old wells.

These girls turned 5 months old last week!

To refresh your memory,

here they are on the same well cover, in May:

Time flies.

As do baby goats, remember?

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I hope your Saturday becomes a day to remember -

in a good way.

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fun tip

Did you know you can sign up for alerts - on your email or by text - for when the International Space Station will be passing overhead in any location you choose? Such as where you live? Or in a location where you plan to be, say, camping under the Big Big Sky somewhere on Earth?

Yep. Here you go: NASA ISS Alerts.

And in case you'd like a little graphic to explain how to use the alerts to know exactly where the ISS will appear on your very own horizon, and in what direction it will be travelling in a vast arc across the heavens, here's the picture that explains it.

It's truly exciting to see that little light crossing the sky, and suddenly feel a real-time connection to the International Space Station and the people living there. And it's so, so, so much easier than going to Astronaut School.

Have fun!
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everything put together falls apart*

Several things are falling apart at the same time here.
The good news is, they are things.

You already know about my trusty little camera. (Replacement ordered, arrangements made to recycle the one that's retiring.)
You may have heard me muttering about the laptop which has been a daily aggravation for a year. (Planned to replace it this month; now reconsidering.)
I can barely bring myself to type the words, but the Little Green SportsWagon - my faithful draftpony 2000 Elantra Wagon  - may need to be replaced before Winter; definitely by next Spring.
And yesterday, mid-cycle, my washing machine stopped washing.**

Good golly Miss Molly.

Deep breath.

Things. Not people, and thank goodness not animals. Just. Things.

Still, in an effort to bring some balance to my little universe, I'm going to spend this afternoon working on some sort of project I can tackle without spending any money. Fortunately, there are plenty to choose from :)

~ Wishing you a peaceful Sunday ~

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*post title borrowed from Paul Simon

** That dyed jacket? Still soaking wet. There's just no substitute for the spin cycle, is there? ;)

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