DH & I just spent a morning at the Nikon School of Photography in La Lucia Durban, not to do photography that will have to wait. To learn about our new Nikon D3100, it was really very interesting.
There were 24 people & I felt that was a lot but it did work, the lecturer Mark Young was very good, he's an international photographer & gave us lots of good tips & laughs at common faults but what impressed me more was his knowledge of the camera.
He was very comfortable with it, never had to look up anything & was quite happy to help all of us, he had a super way of making you do it - rather than show you how and for me that really works.
Everything was hands on & he had us taking photos changing settings & getting different results - I enjoyed it thoroughly but by the end of 4 hours I was just overloaded with knowledge & technical jargon, thank heavens DH & I did it together because we both can't forget the same thing hopefully.
So we decided to go for a light lunch at Gateway, why I am not so sure because everyone was there aaaahh I can't stand crowded places but we found a relaxed table & enjoyed lunch, thank fully it was much easier going out than in.
On our way home our DD said to stop off at her house & see her garden, she has started with nothing & has got her lawn going, a few roses & a few shrubs, its coming on. What she was so excited about was her old wheelbarrow which she had planted bulbs in & they are sprouting, I am not sure how well they will do in durbs but we'll have to wait & see.
So now its off to have a nanna nap lol I need it.
Saturday, April 28, 2012
Wednesday, April 4, 2012
Friday, March 30, 2012
Today I am
Today I am
- Grateful its Friday & I got through the week.
- Grateful for finishing 3 business sets of books & filed their taxes yay.
- Grateful for my hubby & family's support even when I am grouchy.
- Grateful to know I can relax this weekend.
- Grateful to have long distance relationships with family overseas.
- Grateful to know I don't have to get up early tomorrow.
- Grateful to be meeting friends for lunch on Sunday.
- Just so so glad to know I can see things a bit clearer right now.
Wednesday, March 14, 2012
Tuesday, February 28, 2012
Thursday, February 23, 2012
Ok is time slipping away
I cannot believe its Feb 24th, I feel like I am on a collision course with time itself as I don't seem to get much time to myself these days but we have been so busy & I am not really complaining just wondering out loud lol.
We did make it to Mozambique & even though they had just experienced a cyclone, there was not that much damage visible & the road had been repaired, amazing effort for Africa & i was impressed.
My DH conned me , yes "conned" me into getting his new Nikon camera, this is how it went ..... "Love I want to buy you a present for our anniversary "(we don't do gifts we do lunches, dinner, a weekend away etc) , " but we don't do that !" "Yes but this is special (after 31 years ) mmmm ok what are you thinking about " drum roll please........ " I'll buy you half the camera, you buy the other half !!!!" you have to love that, what can I say. We got the camera, and going to Moz was a perfect way of playing with it - have loads to learn but "he" is enjoying it. Anyway we will be going up to Hillcrest for a day of learning to use your camera which I think is great - all thrown into the price of the camera. Will put up some photos later blogger is being very unco-operative.
Its my DH birthday on Sunday, and since he is having to go to joburg early sunday morning, the kids & I have booked him a weekend at Gwahumbe Spa & Reserve for next weekend. Its only an hour & a half away from Durban, so we can go up after lunch on Friday the 2nd March (yukkles the time is flying) and travel back after lunch on Sunday. I am looking forward to it & hope its as good as it looks on the website.
Enjoy the weekend & relax.
We did make it to Mozambique & even though they had just experienced a cyclone, there was not that much damage visible & the road had been repaired, amazing effort for Africa & i was impressed.
My DH conned me , yes "conned" me into getting his new Nikon camera, this is how it went ..... "Love I want to buy you a present for our anniversary "(we don't do gifts we do lunches, dinner, a weekend away etc) , " but we don't do that !" "Yes but this is special (after 31 years ) mmmm ok what are you thinking about " drum roll please........ " I'll buy you half the camera, you buy the other half !!!!" you have to love that, what can I say. We got the camera, and going to Moz was a perfect way of playing with it - have loads to learn but "he" is enjoying it. Anyway we will be going up to Hillcrest for a day of learning to use your camera which I think is great - all thrown into the price of the camera. Will put up some photos later blogger is being very unco-operative.
Its my DH birthday on Sunday, and since he is having to go to joburg early sunday morning, the kids & I have booked him a weekend at Gwahumbe Spa & Reserve for next weekend. Its only an hour & a half away from Durban, so we can go up after lunch on Friday the 2nd March (yukkles the time is flying) and travel back after lunch on Sunday. I am looking forward to it & hope its as good as it looks on the website.
Enjoy the weekend & relax.
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
Fun with fish & a birthday !
On Saturday afternoon we, DH,DD & myself went off to Body & Soul Spa to indulge in a Dr Fish foot massage........we went to the Protea Hotel in Gateway & it was lovely, the ambiance, the family togetherness. There we were all excited & as Kylie has done it in Singapore said DH & I should go first.
Oh my word, its weird & good at the same time, I lasted half the time & they all laughed at me, DH & DD just had extra time they relaxed & enjoyed. Still it was good to experience it & the little Garra ruffa fish are incredible but I don't think I will be repeating it.
Saturday was also our youngest son's birthday - 26 years old woo hoo. Steven is a gorgeous, generous friendly man ( not my little boy anymore but always my baby.) He had been celebrating since Friday with friends, dinner with the family on Saturday & finishing off with the Dolphins verses Sharks cricket on Sunday, so needless to say he had a good time.
We are due to go to Mozambique on Sunday coming but thanks to cyclone Dando & another one on the way, we are going to change our plans. I am disappointed because our time in Jan & Feb every year is "our" time, we plan our year ahead, talk about goals we want to achieve, restore ourselves, chill out, relax together & enjoy each others company, enjoy the serenity & beauty.
So we are contemplating...........
Oh my word, its weird & good at the same time, I lasted half the time & they all laughed at me, DH & DD just had extra time they relaxed & enjoyed. Still it was good to experience it & the little Garra ruffa fish are incredible but I don't think I will be repeating it.
Saturday was also our youngest son's birthday - 26 years old woo hoo. Steven is a gorgeous, generous friendly man ( not my little boy anymore but always my baby.) He had been celebrating since Friday with friends, dinner with the family on Saturday & finishing off with the Dolphins verses Sharks cricket on Sunday, so needless to say he had a good time.
We are due to go to Mozambique on Sunday coming but thanks to cyclone Dando & another one on the way, we are going to change our plans. I am disappointed because our time in Jan & Feb every year is "our" time, we plan our year ahead, talk about goals we want to achieve, restore ourselves, chill out, relax together & enjoy each others company, enjoy the serenity & beauty.
So we are contemplating...........
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