Sunset Over the Marsh

The people of Shell Point, Fl. are so lucky to have the best of all worlds. We get to enjoy the ocean and the many wonders that it offers. There is also the "Marsh". The marsh is home to all kinds of wild life, from flying, crawling, swimming, hopping and slimy things. Last night I decided to view the sunset from the marsh instead of the beach. I was not disappointed. I hope you will enjoy the sunset with me. Watch how the sun was hidden behind the clouds at first and how it started to fall. The sky can change colors so fast it is amazing. Notice how the sky went from orange, to pink. At the end of the sunset the sky turned back to blue. While the sun absorbed the color. Look at the color of the sun. Click here to see my sunset.

After watching my sunset, go outside tonight and enjoy the sunset in your own backyard. They are just as beautiful. Each night is a different light show.

Enjoy

Handy Woman's Hint 2

10 Tips to Save $$$$$$ on Gas

1.) Save $900 by keeping your tires at the right pressure.

2.) Change spark plugs before they are due.

3.) Save $300 by changing your air filter early and often.

4.) Save $140 by keeping your car aligned.

5.) Brake drag can really sink your mileage.

6.) Replace a failing thermostat. New thermostats cost around $10.00.

7.) Lead foot = Light wallet

8.) Replace a broken or missing spoiler.

9.) Speed kills your gas mileage and your wallet.

10.) Replace your oxygen sensor(s) before the light goes on.

Hope some of the hints will help you get better gas mileage and save money.

Moon Rising, Sun Setting

Last night at sun set I experienced three different types of wonder. Please click here to see the show. The first beauty was the cloud formation behind me with the moon rising. We knew rain was coming so we moved under the pavilion. True to the clouds the rain came. When the rain let up it left behind the most amazing rainbow. You could see both ends. One was ending in the water right in front of us. The water was a gold color. I could not photograph the entire rainbow due to the mist. I did not want to get my camera wet. The sunset last night was so flat and uneventful. Then all of the sudden the sun turned a gorgeous orange and lite up the sky. It was amazing. The wind was nice and cool and keep the little bugs away. It was a pleasant night at the beach. Hope you enjoy it as much as I did.

Stay tune for the Handy Women blog tomorrow.

Soft Photo Finish

My leason tonight has been in converting photos from color to a Sepia tint. I really like this finish on photos. It gives a photograph a soft old fashion look that I like. In Photoshop CS3, it is an easy process and one that I found on line. This was not part of what we learned in class.

Here is my little boy fishing again. I like this photo much better with this tint than with the black and white. Here again, this could have been taken at any time period.

The poster is a beautiful colored poster from Key West, Fl at Sloppy Joes. This was Hemmingway's favorite haunt. If you are ever in Key West, you must have a drink at Sloppy Joes.

Sunday Post

Man! Oh Man! I never knew that the Handy Man post would create so much feed back. This is going to be a fun weekly post, tune in next Thursday, with the Mascot. No one got past his looks to give him a name? I guess "Mascot" is it. If you would like to feature you Handy Man on my weekly update e-mail me your guy. J. Wallace here's your chance.

I took this photo of a little boy fishing this week-end in Fla.. Yes, I am trying to use Photoshop CS3 to change my photos and still learning. There is something about beach pictures that I love. If you show them in color they appear modern day. If you change them to black and white, they are timeless. This picture could have been taken in the 50's, 60's, 70's and so on. His shoes may have given him away for the later dates. Through the ages little boys have worn jeans, t-shirts and tennis shoes. His hair is normal for a little boy in the summer. I just love it. I have a collection of beach photos that I am going to change to reflect different time periods.

I am trying to use a new lap top, a new computer software for photos and really struggling. I do not have all my passwords stored on this computer, "Flickr". My photo files are at home. Things will get better soon.

Enjoy the rest of your week-end.

Miss Priss Follies

Handy Woman's Hint #1

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For sometime now, I have wanted to do something weekly. We have weekly up-dates on Baby Thelma Lou, weekly stories about sailing. I look forward to these post and enjoy them very much. Not to be out done by fellow bloggers here goes my weekly broadcast. I am not sure how long this will run but I will give it a try.

Handy Woman Advice #1:

10 TIPS FOR BEING A GOOD NEIGHBOR

10. Don't mow at the crack of dawn on weekends.
9. Don't hang a wind chime collection near your neighbor's bedroom window.
8. Don't leave your inflatable Santa up until the Fourth of July.
7. Don't holler "What's for dinner?" every time your neighbor starts the grill.
6. Don't plant invasive perennials close to a neighbor's garden.
5. Don't make your neighbor's bay window an automatic home run when playing baseball with
kids.
4. Don't run over windblown garbage can lids, even if you're in a hurry.
3. Don't rake only half the leaves from the maple you planted on the lot line.
2. Don't aim the leaf blower at your neighbor's driveway.
1. Don't forget to smile and wave.

Additions to the 10 Hints:

10. His crack can mow at my house anytime.
9. If the wind chimes will call this guy, chime away.
8. Have the mascot put up and take down Santa.
7. Holler "He's for dessert!".
6. Yes plant, Mascot can bend over and pull them up.
5. Use Mascot to hug every time you get a home run.
4. Run into Mascot instead.
3. Have Mascot pick them up one at a time, while sitting in a lounge chair and watching.
2. Take Mascot inside for a break.
1. Don't forget to wave and smile and laugh like crazy because you have the hottest piece in
town.


Now if you like your neighbor's you can follow the above suggestions. But, if they are an pain in the butt you can substitute the "Don't" for "Do". Hope the above tips help with your wonderful week-end ahead.

PS. I need to select a mascot for this blog. I will feature several in the next few weeks. Let me know weekly how you like the mascot. I really like this one and if he shows up to work let me know. Pam, this one is for you. On second thought, I think this one will do. What do you think? We need to name "Mascot" or he can just be "Mascot".

Warning: No Photoshop skills were used to posts this blog. How could I make this guy better. If it ain't broke don't fix it.

CS 3 Photoshop

I am so excited. Last night, Debra and I started a class learning to use Photoshop 3. It is a fast paced class with a lot paced into two hours. Fortunately we have a book with everything written down for reference. My favorite technique that we learned last night was how to cut something out of one picture and put in another picture. My family, please be warned. You may appear with a different head on my Photo stream. Debra and I laughed over this one. Just think of the fun we can have. I can't wait to read and practice using my new skills. The next six weeks going to be great. We have all of defaults set up for the best possibly use. This program is some thing I have wanted to do for a long time. Hope everyone has a great day.

Shopping with Mom

What's on my to do list today? Costco with my Mother. She loves Costco. Mom can spend hours going up and down every isle. Looking at this and looking at that. Should I get this or should I get that. We compare the major brand with the Costco brand. Which one is the best buy? Look at how big or how many. The last time we commented that the Bounty paper towels were cheaper than the Costco brand. Two young boys, who worked for Costco were standing close by. One cute young man said that the Costco brand paper towels were bigger in size. On closer inspection, he was right. We all laughed and we bought the Costco brand. I love them. We also elected to purchase the Costco brand of toilet paper. Mistake!! Fred hates it. He calls it the cheap toilet paper and has been going to Kroger and buying Charmin. He sent all of the Costco toilet paper home with the kids. Poor Marlee and Dusty. No trip to Costco is complete without a stop by the snack bar. We indulge on either a hot dog or pizza. They have the best. I will full fill my parental duty of a trip to Costco. I hope I am making points in heaven. I may even buy a few things. Off to Costco.

Back to Normal

The end of a long holiday. Tomorrow is back to the old routine. Our week-end was nice and quite. Dusty had to work and Marlee had friends down at the beach. Being an empty nester is great but I do miss the kids sometimes. We normally have family over and everyone is swimming. This year it was just Fred and I. We did enjoy sitting out by the pool, drinking a nice cold beer. Once your kids leave home, you find out you have something to talk to your husband about. We will be off to Fla. next Thursday to play in the sun. Hope everyone has a wonderful Monday back at work tomorrow.