The Adventurosity Club

[Suz D]

Hey Suz! Glad to share it with you! It's a Panasonic TZ5. I just got it a few weeks ago, myself! It has 10x zoom, shoots videos in HD, and you can zoom while shooting video. There are tons of "scene" settings to use like portrait, starry night, fireworks, ect... and there is the "intelligent auto" setting that will choose the best setting based on what you are shooting. A lot of the pictures we took were from the highest section all the way in the very last row, but the zoom on that thing makes it look like we were much closer.

I got it at Circuit City and used an online coupon so I could get another discount and then I picked it up at the store. It retails for about $350, but if you shop around you could probably get it for around $275-$290.

I'm still learning how to use it, DH is the more technically gifted one. He was pretty impressed with all the features in this one. If you're not into shooting video or have a nice camcorder already, then there is a TZ4 that still has all the same photographic features - just not the HD filming.

We don't have a camcorder but are in need of one so this would work out great! We have agreed to provide Bobbie's biological parents (referred to from this point on as Bob and Melissa) with video and still pictures every 6 months so this is just terrific news. Thanks for sharing. I'm off to check and see where I can find one.

 

[KigerKat]

We don't have a camcorder but are in need of one so this would work out great! We have agreed to provide Bobbie's biological parents (referred to from this point on as Bob and Melissa) with video and still pictures every 6 months so this is just terrific news. Thanks for sharing. I'm off to check and see where I can find one.

Another great thing about this camera is that it's not like a big clunky SLR and it can fit right in my purse! If I happen to see another online code for Circuit City, I'll let you know!

 

[Suz D]

Another great thing about this camera is that it's not like a big clunky SLR and it can fit right in my purse! If I happen to see another online code for Circuit City, I'll let you know!

Thanks KK! I found one online for $264 with free shipping so I'm going to think about it today and tomorrow. Jeff said that's what they'd like to get me for Mother's Day so I'm excited!

 

[madbrad76]

I finally figured out how to upload video to the web.

Here is a video of my DD, DS, and me riding Expedition Everest. All I can say is he is not scared of anything. He absolutely loved it! You can hear him giggling and laughing thru just about the whole ride. Hope you enjoy!

http://s231.photobucket.com/albums/ee208/bssager/WDW%20VIDEO/?action=view&current=ExpeditionEverest.flv

 

[AnnDisneyFan]

It is "For good" by Kristen Chenoweth, from the "Wicked" soundtrack.
I just downloaded it myself.

WICKED FANATIC HERE!!! I have been so fortunate to have seen it twice....once with the on Broadway with the originals (Idina and Kristen) and then a travelling version locally. We sing it almost non-stop at our house, the other top spot "Go the Distance" from Hercules.

Here is a quote from Stephen Schwartz regarding the inspiration behind the lyrics for "For Good":

"To get some of the content, I had a long conversation with my daughter, in which I asked her what she would say to her best friend (someone she has known pretty much all her life), if she knew she was never going to see her again."

Lyrics - "For Good"

by Stephen Schwartz (copyrighted)

ELPHABA
You're the only friend I've ever had.
GLINDA
And I've had so many friends. But only one-- that mattered.
(sings)

I'VE HEARD IT SAID
THAT PEOPLE COME INTO OUR LIVES FOR A REASON
BRINGING SOMETHING WE MUST LEARN
AND WE ARE LED
TO THOSE WHO HELP US MOST TO GROW
IF WE LET THEM
AND WE HELP THEM IN RETURN
WELL, I DON'T KNOW IF I BELIEVE THAT'S TRUE
BUT I KNOW I'M WHO I AM TODAY
BECAUSE I KNEW YOU...
LIKE A COMET PULLED FROM ORBIT
AS IT PASSES A SUN
LIKE A STREAM THAT MEETS A BOULDER
HALFWAY THROUGH THE WOOD
WHO CAN SAY IF I'VE BEEN CHANGED FOR THE BETTER?
BUT BECAUSE I KNEW YOU
I HAVE BEEN CHANGED FOR GOOD …
ELPHABA
IT WELL MAY BE
THAT WE WILL NEVER MEET AGAIN
IN THIS LIFETIME
SO LET ME SAY BEFORE WE PART
SO MUCH OF ME
IS MADE OF WHAT I LEARNED FROM YOU
YOU'LL BE WITH ME
LIKE A HANDPRINT ON MY HEART
AND NOW WHATEVER WAY OUR STORIES END
I KNOW YOU HAVE RE-WRITTEN MINE
BY BEING MY FRIEND...

LIKE A SHIP BLOWN FROM ITS MOORING
BY A WIND OFF THE SEA
LIKE A SEED DROPPED BY A SKYBIRD
IN A DISTANT WOOD
WHO CAN SAY IF I'VE BEEN CHANGED FOR THE BETTER?
BUT BECAUSE I KNEW YOU...
GLINDA
BECAUSE I KNEW YOU...
BOTH
BECAUSE I KNEW YOU
I HAVE BEEN CHANGED FOR GOOD...
ELPHABA
AND JUST TO CLEAR THE AIR
I ASK FORGIVENESS
FOR THE THINGS I'VE DONE YOU BLAME ME FOR
GLINDA
BUT THEN, I GUESS WE KNOW
THERE'S BLAME TO SHARE
BOTH
AND NONE OF IT SEEMS TO MATTER ANYMORE

___
[They sing simultaneously]
GLINDA
LIKE A COMET PULLED FROM
ORBIT/AS IT PASSES A SUN/
LIKE A STREAM THAT MEETS A
BOULDER/ HALF-WAY
THROUGH THE WOOD
ELPHABA
LIKE A SHIP BLOWN OFF ITS
MOORING/BY A WIND OFF THE
SEA/ LIKE A SEED DROPPED BY A
BIRD IN
THE WOOD
___
BOTH
WHO CAN SAY IF I'VE BEEN CHANGED FOR THE BETTER?
I DO BELIEVE I HAVE BEEN CHANGED FOR THE BETTER
GLINDA
AND BECAUSE I KNEW YOU...
ELPHABA
BECAUSE I KNEW YOU...
BOTH
BECAUSE I KNEW YOU...
I HAVE BEEN CHANGED FOR GOOD.

 

[BigThunderMtn]

Voted again BTM!

Wonder Fleagle RULEZ!!!!!!

 

[Mrs. Fleagle]

Wonder Fleagle RULEZ!!!!!!

Why thank you!

 

[3guysandagal]

I have been voting as well!!
havent missed a day yet!! (I think)
Your links sure do help to remember.

 

[madbrad76]

VOTES #162 and #81!!!

 

[madbrad76]

Here is a quote from Stephen Schwartz regarding the inspiration behind the lyrics for "For Good":

"To get some of the content, I had a long conversation with my daughter, in which I asked her what she would say to her best friend (someone she has known pretty much all her life), if she knew she was never going to see her again."

Really touching Ann. Now where's that box of tissue?

 

[cherbear]

Really touching Ann. Now where's that box of tissue?

agreed!

 

[AnnDisneyFan]

Really touching Ann. Now where's that box of tissue?

I will even add to that tissue need......I saw the musical, loved it, bought the CD the second it came out, memorized it and was always touched by those lyrics.

My best friend for life passed away way too soon. So I would read those lyrics and think of her. Started to do more research on the musical. Well, when I read Mr. Schwartz's inspiration, I just cried and cried. And, of course, sent the lyrics to my best friend, Karen's, family along with his story of the song.

On that note, I will go to bed. And thanks for letting me share a little bit about my daughter's namesake and my best bud, who I miss daily.

 

[HauntedMansionFan]

I finally figured out how to upload video to the web.

Here is a video of my DD, DS, and me riding Expedition Everest. All I can say is he is not scared of anything. He absolutely loved it! You can hear him giggling and laughing thru just about the whole ride. Hope you enjoy!

http://s231.photobucket.com/albums/ee208/bssager/WDW%20VIDEO/?action=view&current=ExpeditionEverest.flv

What fun.... he certainly sounded and looked like he enjoyed himself.

 

[HauntedMansionFan]

WICKED FANATIC HERE!!!

I love Wicked also..... I haven't had a chance to see it in NY yet, just the touring company that came through Providence.

 

[Suz D]

I love Wicked also..... I haven't had a chance to see it in NY yet, just the touring company that came through Providence.

For both of you a question. I saw one of the songs performed (I actually think it was this one) on the Macy's parade one year and really thought I'd love to see Wicked. A friend loaned me the book. Now, I'm not a prude, but it really had some VERY risque' parts. Was the show anything like that at all or is it family friendly enough for a young teen? How about the soundtrack?

 

[HauntedMansionFan]

For both of you a question. I saw one of the songs performed (I actually think it was this one) on the Macy's parade one year and really thought I'd love to see Wicked. A friend loaned me the book. Now, I'm not a prude, but it really had some VERY risque' parts. Was the show anything like that at all or is it family friendly enough for a young teen? How about the soundtrack?

Definitely family friendly! There might be a few scenes that could be "frightening" to a smaller child, but a young teen would be fine. Everyone involved in the show certainly tried their hardest to make it a show that the entire family could enjoy.

 

[KigerKat]

Thanks KK! I found one online for $264 with free shipping so I'm going to think about it today and tomorrow. Jeff said that's what they'd like to get me for Mother's Day so I'm excited!

Very cool! I hope you love it as much as I do!!

 

[KigerKat]

I finally figured out how to upload video to the web.

Here is a video of my DD, DS, and me riding Expedition Everest. All I can say is he is not scared of anything. He absolutely loved it! You can hear him giggling and laughing thru just about the whole ride. Hope you enjoy!

http://s231.photobucket.com/albums/ee208/bssager/WDW%20VIDEO/?action=view&current=ExpeditionEverest.flv

Very cool, MadBrad!! I give it a "thumbs up" as well!

I would really like to film a ride like that, but I would be so afraid that I'd drop my camera - how did you hold onto it?

 

[Mrs. Fleagle]

Well Good Morning Everyone!

My Kindergardener has a Mother' Day Tea today....and I was instructed that I was to look pretty......I must have some work to do!

I'll be keeping signed on and checking in as I work a masterpiece. Boy I sure could use HMF to "doll me up" a bit.

I'll be here if anyone needs me...... .

Have a great morning!

 

[HauntedMansionFan]

Well Good Morning Everyone!

My Kindergardener has a Mother' Day Tea today....and I was instructed that I was to look pretty......I must have some work to do!

I'll be keeping signed on and checking in as I work a masterpiece. Boy I sure could use HMF to "doll me up" a bit.

I'll be here if anyone needs me...... .

Have a great morning!

Oh please.... you don't need my help.... mom, you are beautiful.