September 23, 2011

before it's too late.....


today's the first day of fall
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i just read in the newspaper how lucky we were this summer in regards to the lack of mosquitos. i guess in early may, after some warmer days in april, we had a freeze that killed the soon to be summer mosquito population.
ummm, can i just say thank you mother nature and if it's not too much to ask, could you do that every year for the rest of my life. thank you.
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i'm guilty lately of spending too much time here entertaining myself
and
finding new blogs
like this one and that one and even this one
and 
literally hundreds more
that somehow seem to eat up all the time i've allotted for house cleaning
~wink wink~
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wednesday i began the seasonal job of closet reorganizing
summer clothes got taken to the basement's cedar closet. 
a "if you didn't wear it this summer you're not going to wear next summer either" bag has been filled and is ready to be taken to goodwill and winter clothes from the above mentioned cedar closet have made their way back upstairs....minus a few bottoms that have somehow become too tight. 
i don't know how that happens. 
how do your clothes "shrink" just because you haven't worn them for 6 months.
~wink wink~
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and
now i leave you with a little teaser....later this weekend and early next week, i'll be laughing it up with some blogging friends. two i've met before, but one is brand new. i'm so excited to have some girl time.
oh, and we're all photographers, too... what a win win !! 
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oh, and one more thing before i go read my morning blogs hop in the shower 
i ordered my new camera. finally. 
i'm keeping it a secret for now, but i will tell you that i ordered 
a 50mm 1.4 and a 40mm 2.8 lens, too because....well, because in my mind, the camera was free.
{remember the money i made from selling my gold jewelry}
and
a prime lens is something i've been told i can't live without
by too many people lately
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it's a wonder i'm still alive
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i hope you all have a fantastic "football filled" fall weekend



24 comments:

  1. Some days it's like we're in sync. I spent yesterday going through my closet sorting out clothes to goodwill and digging out some of my fall favorites that I'd had packed away.

    So you finally decided on which camera to get, I can't wait to hear which one you chose.

    Have a fun weekend.

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  2. First day of fall and it's raining at our house... just a soft gentle rain, one of the silent ones with no thunder at all. It's an awesome first day of fall! Enjoy that camera and lens!!!

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  3. Autumn being my favourite season I am happy to see it back even if this year the Summer was to short.
    I am so excited for you meeting meeting new blogger friend. How exciting :-)
    Going to check your new find. Enjoy your week-end, Beth

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  4. Ohhh...pinterest is crack! And those blogs are so beautiful. Yes, I got a 50mm...I have yet to take it off my camera. You will love it. Can't wait to see it in action! ;)

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  5. Doncha just hate how clothes have a mind of their own and just decide to change shape?! Man i hate that....

    have a wonderful weekend!

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  6. isn't it funny how great minds and all... a 50mm is a must have even though I don't have mine yet!!
    Closet cleaning.. urghh I hate it but it's on my list of to do's.
    Happy Fall....

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  7. Sounds like you have some fun time coming your way -- can't wait to hear all about it!! Expect to see lots of "evidence" from the new equipment!!!

    Enjoy!!!!

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  8. it's been too long since i have visited with you, my friend...

    the new camera and lens will be so much FUN !!! and the perfet time of year with all the beautiful Fall color...

    Happy first day of Fall

    sending love,
    kary and teddy
    xx

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  9. thanks for all those happy winks
    breezing my way
    (but won't we be slimmer and more
    svelt NEXT summer?....you know,
    like the mosquito thing? It could
    happen)
    -Jen

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  10. Of course I'm all gaga over that photo. How exciting ... ! Can't wait to see what you got. Love my 50mm lens.

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  11. I finally couldn't ignore my house anymore and spent several hours cleaning. But I'm so jealous at your sorting/organizing achievements! Have fun with your blogger/photographers - I know you will!!

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  12. woo hoo! i bet you are so excited to have a new toy!

    we had a horrible mosquito year, it was really really wet all spring, they were everywhere...

    i need to get my fall clothes out and put the summer ones away but it won't be happening this weekend, i have too much work.

    plus it is good to put it off because i am afraid to see how much my jeans have "shrunk".... ugh

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  13. I can't believe I've been winked at! Ah, to be so organized! My summer and winter stuff all kind of lives together. I do try to do an annual, "if I haven't worn it in the last year, it goes to charity" sort through. This coming winter, with all the hot flashes I have been having lately I am planning on getting some more wear out of my summer wardrobe.

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  14. Yes, thank you Mother Nature for slimming the mosquito population this year, but I must say most of the pests in our little town found my legs this summer to the point that I could not count that high.

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  15. Hey Beth, I just drooled over your Pinterst boards and would love to live in your "dream house". Gorgeous.
    xo jj

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  16. Have a totally terrific weekend with girl time. Loved visiting your links and always love seeing what you are pinning at that place you spend time. Happy Autumn Days to you.

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  17. Ooohhh, a 50mm f1.4! Can't wait to hear what camera you got to put it on. I'm sure we're in for a treat. Have fun with your friends!

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  18. war eagle and go pack go!

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  19. Congrats on the new camera and goodies...I love my 50mm 1.4...but now of course I am thinking about the next one:)

    Pinterest is something I just never have the time for! But it is so much fun!

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  20. Oh, so happy for your new camera! I know you're doing a happy dance. Now off to look at your highligted blogs...

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  21. Perfect! So excited about your upcoming visit with bloggies! I've been doing the cleaning/sorting/organizing/closet switching, too. Yes, it's fall!

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  22. I am normally not a jealous person. However, I think I just turned green.

    A new camera. Oh, how I desire.

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  23. It sounds like you have some fun stuff ahead of you. I have part time access to a very quick 55mm lens which I probably don't utilize enough. I'm going to have to get to know it better. Enjoy your bloggie buddy time!

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**I love reading the comments you leave, as they make me feel like we're sitting in my kitchen, having a cup of tea, discussing life and wondering where all the time has gone ...beth