September '09, 22nd anniversary at Pop. FINAL THOUGHTS DECEMBER 3RD

[longing2Batdisney]

maybe you would get a great answer for this one on the photo boards! they seem to know alot about cameras. just don't get an HP photosmart r937. it would be great if it didn't have ghost balls, gold eyes (which do not correct). Good Luck! but DO get one with a rechargeable battery, Gwendolyn's little one eats batteries

 

[mickeystoontown]

I need some advice. Dallas' birthday is next week and I want to get him a digital camera. I need some input about which one would be a decent camera for an 11 year old. I don't want to spend a lot of money because it is going to be his first camera and I don't know how he will treat it. I think a simple point and shoot will do the trick, I just need some ideas .

Kodak Easy Share cameras are super easy to use and they aren't that expensive. They take good pictures too. Lacey got a new camera in May. It's a something or other Cool Pix. It's easy to operate too.

 

[aaaateamsgrandma]

I need some advice. Dallas' birthday is next week and I want to get him a digital camera. I need some input about which one would be a decent camera for an 11 year old. I don't want to spend a lot of money because it is going to be his first camera and I don't know how he will treat it. I think a simple point and shoot will do the trick, I just need some ideas .

I got the girl who works for me a Nikon at Sams for under 100 bucks. Sandi has the same camera and loves it. It comes in blue, black and red I think.

 

[disneygirlinnj]

I agree with the rechargeable batteries. Try to stay away from the cameras that use AA batteries. You'll spend so much money on them! I'm looking for a basic point and shoot camera for my mom too. Canon has a few good ones that I've been looking at. Sony Cybershots are decent too from what I remember. I have to go to bestbuy and take a look at them though! If I go any time soon I'll let you know!

 

[aaaateamsgrandma]

I have an Olympus Stylus 770 SW. It's great and it has it's own built in battery like a cell phone. It wasn't cheap but it is good for underwater and is shock resistant. Which is perfect for me as everyone knows what a klutz I am. (I fell again on Monday by the way) It has been twice a month all year long.

 

[racefanof88]

I got the girl who works for me a Nikon at Sams for under 100 bucks. Sandi has the same camera and loves it. It comes in blue, black and red I think.

I really want to spend less than $100 so that would be great. I have a Fujifilm that has rechargeable batteries and they are soooooooooooo good. I can charge them and they stay charged for days. Dallas would love a red camera. I will have to go to Sams and look at their cameras.

I agree with the rechargeable batteries. Try to stay away from the cameras that use AA batteries. You'll spend so much money on them! I'm looking for a basic point and shoot camera for my mom too. Canon has a few good ones that I've been looking at. Sony Cybershots are decent too from what I remember. I have to go to bestbuy and take a look at them though! If I go any time soon I'll let you know!

My last camera was a Kodak Easy Share and it used batteries up in no time at all. I went thru almost $30 in batteries in '07 using that camera. I will look at the Canon and the Cybershots. I may try to get some type of bundle that has everything with it. I need to look at BestBuy too. I thought about Ebay, but I am scared I wouldn't have it by his birthday.

I have an Olympus Stylus 770 SW. It's great and it has it's own built in battery like a cell phone. It wasn't cheap but it is good for underwater and is shock resistant. Which is perfect for me as everyone knows what a klutz I am. (I fell again on Monday by the way) It has been twice a month all year long.

Shock resistant would be nice for him, but I just don't want to spend much. I may have to look into it for me though . Have you been to the doctor about your balance? Could it possibly be inner ear problems?



OK going to check out some of these ideas, bbl to let you know what I find. Keep the ideas coming .

 

[wdwmom0f3]

Hey!! You don't have long now until it's time to go!! I have a Sony camera and I love it. I also agree with the rechargeable batteries.

My sister bought a camera for like 129.00 at Walmart and she really likes it. It takes good pictures. It's orange so it would be easy to see which one I am talking about. lol

 

[aaaateamsgrandma]

He said I should watch where I'm walking. The rude man. He did say it wasn't neurologic cause I fall forward not backward. I just threw a pair of shoes away. My last 3 falls I was wearing them. So, I'm going to watch and see. But by the way. My ears have felt clogged all spring. I assumed it was allergy. Maybe I should go see my PCP. Whom I haven't seen in 2 years.

I do always fall from the left side first and that is the foot I broke in 85 and I do have a slight foot drop and absolutely no flexion in the ankle. That might be part of it too. I don't know what they could do with it. One would think after working for docs for the past 37 years I would know who to call.

 

[racefanof88]

Hey!! You don't have long now until it's time to go!! I have a Sony camera and I love it. I also agree with the rechargeable batteries.

My sister bought a camera for like 129.00 at Walmart and she really likes it. It takes good pictures. It's orange so it would be easy to see which one I am talking about. lol

I am so excited about it being almost time to go !!

I saw the orange camera. I like it!!! Which Sony camera do you have? Walmart has a Kodak bundle that has the camera, battery charger, batteries, SD card and pouch type bag. The price is really good at $89. I would really want a better case, but Walmart has those really cheap too. I think the more I look the more confused I get........

He said I should watch where I'm walking. The rude man. He did say it wasn't neurologic cause I fall forward not backward. I just threw a pair of shoes away. My last 3 falls I was wearing them. So, I'm going to watch and see. But by the way. My ears have felt clogged all spring. I assumed it was allergy. Maybe I should go see my PCP. Whom I haven't seen in 2 years.

I do always fall from the left side first and that is the foot I broke in 85 and I do have a slight foot drop and absolutely no flexion in the ankle. That might be part of it too. I don't know what they could do with it. One would think after working for docs for the past 37 years I would know who to call.

That was very rude of him. It could very well be the combination of the shoes and your foot. I would make an appointment to see my PCP just to see if there is an inner ear problem. As far as your foot, physical therapy might help. It may have been too long ago, the tendons and ligaments have most likely shorted. I think working in the medical profession makes us less likely to seek care......

 

[aaaateamsgrandma]

That was very rude of him. It could very well be the combination of the shoes and your foot. I would make an appointment to see my PCP just to see if there is an inner ear problem. As far as your foot, physical therapy might help. It may have been too long ago, the tendons and ligaments have most likely shorted. I think working in the medical profession makes us less likely to seek care......

We make really bad patients. I am going to see my PCP and have my ears checked. And yes it has been so long ago and it broke my tibia/fibula just above the ankle so all that stuff at the joint fused together and there was nothing more they could do with it, That is why I can't vacuum (darn) or push grocery carts. I can't push off with the left.

I sure am a case aren't I?

Good luck on the camera situation.

 

[racefanof88]

We make really bad patients. I am going to see my PCP and have my ears checked. And yes it has been so long ago and it broke my tibia/fibula just above the ankle so all that stuff at the joint fused together and there was nothing more they could do with it, That is why I can't vacuum (darn) or push grocery carts. I can't push off with the left.

I sure am a case aren't I?

Good luck on the camera situation.

I'm glad you are getting your ears checked out . I am a horrible patient, I am a big ole scaredy cat. I HATE needles. Isn't that strange coming from a nurse .

You are a very good case .

Thanks for the good luck wish, I think I have made my decision.

 

[aaaateamsgrandma]

I'm glad you are getting your ears checked out . I am a horrible patient, I am a big ole scaredy cat. I HATE needles. Isn't that strange coming from a nurse .

You are a very good case .

Thanks for the good luck wish, I think I have made my decision.

Oh good, I'm anxious to see what one you get him. I think he will like that. You always want to get them things that interest them at that age. That is the only way they figure out what the really like.

My problem with Doc's is the waiting. My PCP never keeps me more than 5 min in the waiting room. I was his first patient back in 72 when he moved to town. His secretary was my best friend. He was a divorced man with 5 kids. About 10 years ago he married his secretary. She had never married before. I care for both of them.

 

[racefanof88]

I have to concede and say Dale is being a good boy. He has been wearing his c-pap for the last three nights with very little grumbling. I told him this morning I was very proud of him. I just hope he keeps it up .

We talked last night about which vehicle to take on the trip and we may be taking our Expedition. When we went in May we rented a van because nobody likes to ride in the back seat, in July we took our Mazda 3, it is just such a small car it gets uncomfortable at times. I went on AAA last night and calculated the gas mileage and it will only cost $60 more round trip to take the bigger vehicle. I am leaning toward it since it gives us so much more room.

I think I have decided to get Dallas the Kodak camera bundle they have at Walmart. It is a point and shoot and has 8.2 mega pixels, it comes with a charger and batteries so that would be great. The price is around $85 so it won't be a disaster if he decides he doesn't like taking pix or keeping up with a camera. Now I have to decide if I am going to bake him a cake or buy one.........

 

[aaaateamsgrandma]

I have to concede and say Dale is being a good boy. He has been wearing his c-pap for the last three nights with very little grumbling. I told him this morning I was very proud of him. I just hope he keeps it up .

We talked last night about which vehicle to take on the trip and we may be taking our Expedition. When we went in May we rented a van because nobody likes to ride in the back seat, in July we took our Mazda 3, it is just such a small car it gets uncomfortable at times. I went on AAA last night and calculated the gas mileage and it will only cost $60 more round trip to take the bigger vehicle. I am leaning toward it since it gives us so much more room.

I think I have decided to get Dallas the Kodak camera bundle they have at Walmart. It is a point and shoot and has 8.2 mega pixels, it comes with a charger and batteries so that would be great. The price is around $85 so it won't be a disaster if he decides he doesn't like taking pix or keeping up with a camera. Now I have to decide if I am going to bake him a cake or buy one.........

Good choice on the car. More room is better for a long trip.

I'm so glad Dale is doing better. I hope he finds the nasal mask less confining than the over the nose one. And you have the freedom to roll over. That is what I missed the most. Everytime I moved I had to wake up enough to re-adjust. I rarely wake up anymore at night. I will admit when we go away for a couple of days I don't take it. My friend does but I get buy a night or two just fine. Always glad to get back to it tho.

I think you made a good choice on the camera. No reason to spend lots till you know if he even likes it. I would have to buy. My cake baking skills lack. Cookies ok but cakes not so much.

Ginny

 

[disneygirlinnj]

Good choice on the car and congrats to Dale!

For the camera bundle make sure it comes with a memory card. I've seen some that dont come with it and then when you take it home it won't hold any photos b/c it's a very required piece of the camera...hahahahaha!

Walmart has some nice bundles and prices. I've been looking there too. B&H Photo also has some really good prices and bundles. That's where I get most of my camera equipment and they're a reputable company that's based in NYC. Defintiely check there too!

 

[leamom2princesses]

Hi Dana! I'm soooo happy to hear that Dale is cooperating. I hope he keeps it up. Can't wait to see Dallas' birthday cake! You know I love to look at cakes. My first digital was a Kodak and I was very pleased. I hope Dallas has a great b-day!

I have a sweet 16 cake to do this week. The girl wants:
Top layer: Solid Yellow with purple vertical pin stripes;
Middle Layer: Solid Electric Blue with with a checkered design which would be Lime Green;
Bottom Layer: Solid Pink with Orange polka dots.
This one is going to be wild.

I hope you're having a great weekend!!!

 

[mickeystoontown]

Dana,

Give our man Dale a big old pat on the back for me. Tell him I'm proud as can be.

I think you'll like the Kodak camera bundle. Like you said, it doesn't cost oodles and oodles of money so if something happens to it, you won't be too upset.

I thought about you today when I was at J.C. Penney. They had some really cute skorts on sale for just $6.00. I almost bought one for myself.

Lisa

 

[racefanof88]

Oh good, I'm anxious to see what one you get him. I think he will like that. You always want to get them things that interest them at that age. That is the only way they figure out what the really like.

My problem with Doc's is the waiting. My PCP never keeps me more than 5 min in the waiting room. I was his first patient back in 72 when he moved to town. His secretary was my best friend. He was a divorced man with 5 kids. About 10 years ago he married his secretary. She had never married before. I care for both of them.

That is the kind of doctor you like to go to. You get in and get out and since you know him it is easier to trust what he says. That is a sweet story about your friend and the doctor. I don't think I could be married to a doctor though, I have seen too much .

Good choice on the car. More room is better for a long trip.

I'm so glad Dale is doing better. I hope he finds the nasal mask less confining than the over the nose one. And you have the freedom to roll over. That is what I missed the most. Everytime I moved I had to wake up enough to re-adjust. I rarely wake up anymore at night. I will admit when we go away for a couple of days I don't take it. My friend does but I get buy a night or two just fine. Always glad to get back to it tho.

I think you made a good choice on the camera. No reason to spend lots till you know if he even likes it. I would have to buy. My cake baking skills lack. Cookies ok but cakes not so much.

Ginny

Yeah, I think the bigger car would be much better. I even thought about renting one, but I don't want to waste the money when we have perfectly good cars at home. The one thing I like about renting is it saves wear and tear on our cars.

Dale has been sleeping in the recliner. He said it just seems like he is smothering when he lays down and has the c-pap on. I am just glad he is doing better with it. We will work our way back to the bed and laying down with it on eventually .

I think Dallas is going to be so surprised with it he won't care what kind it is . I can bake cakes and cookies, but I am just not the best at decorating them.

Good choice on the car and congrats to Dale!

For the camera bundle make sure it comes with a memory card. I've seen some that dont come with it and then when you take it home it won't hold any photos b/c it's a very required piece of the camera...hahahahaha!

Walmart has some nice bundles and prices. I've been looking there too. B&H Photo also has some really good prices and bundles. That's where I get most of my camera equipment and they're a reputable company that's based in NYC. Defintiely check there too!

Thanks girl, I am cautiously optimistic about our success . I know at any time he could go the other way and say he isn't going to wear it anymore.

I think the Expedition has won the contest.

You are right, I have been checking to see if they come with the SD card, the first digital camera I had was really cool, but it came with a mini SD and I just didn't like that. I would have to use the usb cable to upload pictures and that was just a hassle. I will have to check out B&H, thanks for the tip.

Hi Dana! I'm soooo happy to hear that Dale is cooperating. I hope he keeps it up. Can't wait to see Dallas' birthday cake! You know I love to look at cakes. My first digital was a Kodak and I was very pleased. I hope Dallas has a great b-day!

I have a sweet 16 cake to do this week. The girl wants:
Top layer: Solid Yellow with purple vertical pin stripes;
Middle Layer: Solid Electric Blue with with a checkered design which would be Lime Green;
Bottom Layer: Solid Pink with Orange polka dots.
This one is going to be wild.

I hope you're having a great weekend!!!

Can you say stubborn, mule, hard head? . Dale has just about put me over the edge . My cake will NOT look anything like what you do . Maybe when I first turn them out of the pan, but that would be as far as it goes. I love your cakes, they are all so pretty. One of these days I am going to be that photographer and cake decorator I have always wanted to be. I would seriously love to do that.

I want to see pix of that cake. I know it will have to take all day to do that. I like the pink and orange polka dots idea though. Take lots of pictures.

 

[racefanof88]

Dana,

Give our man Dale a big old pat on the back for me. Tell him I'm proud as can be.

I think you'll like the Kodak camera bundle. Like you said, it doesn't cost oodles and oodles of money so if something happens to it, you won't be too upset.

I thought about you today when I was at J.C. Penney. They had some really cute skorts on sale for just $6.00. I almost bought one for myself.

Lisa

I will do that.

I am going to see if I can find the camera in red, yeah of course I have to complicate things, but he loves red. He will be excited to be able to take pictures at Disney, though I expect poor Niko will be an unwilling model most of the time .

I wonder if my J.C. Penney has those skorts on sale. I need to run over to the mall after I get off work and see. I really don't need anymore though, but a couple more wouldn't hurt .

 

[longing2Batdisney]

Hey! Dana
Happy to hear you made your choice on the camera. I had purchased that for Gwendolyn one year for Christmas (she brought it back and swapped it for the one she has now---she is still sorry to this day that she did!). I think I agree with the vehicle choice (since it is not that much of a $$$ difference).
I buy cakes! I made Gwendolyn Bday cake for a party once; it tasted great looked awful. Now, if I bake just to have it it always comes out beautiful

AND WAY TO GO DALE!!!! what about a wedge for the bed. My MIL has one for FIL so she can change his position and help him to have the feeling of sitting. She got it from a medical supply shop.

Have a great day and rest of the weekend!