I'm busy!

I am. Busy. Really.

And it is all YOUR fault!! You know who you are, and I am not going to name names. LOL!

You see, you keep posting lovely pictures of your surroundings, of flowers and critters, and that made me wish I could have better pictures of things from around here, instead of the usual crappy ones that I post.

Now, I am in deep poo-poo. And have to study! And I am old. Things do not stick to my brain as easily as they used to.

If I don't show up for the next six months, it  is because I am still studying, trying to learn how to use my new ...

Ta - Daa!!

Nikon Coolpix P500 !

We went out yesterday and Gordon, my sweet amazing husband, bought it as a present for me. I am soo happy, although I got a little concerned and felt somewhat guilty because of the price he paid for it.

Then, he started to tease me.

He said I had to learn how to do lovely pictures as the ones I sigh and "Ooohh", "Wow", and "Oh my dying butt, this is gorgeous!"  over, at my blogger friends' places. He said that. Believe me.

See what I mean, when I say I am in deep poo-poo?

The camera is neat. Full of the gizmos and gadgets. And I have to learn how to use it. Oh, boy!...

I went outside yesterday and took this picture, using the zoom. These little butterflies have a wing span of only one inch. Believe, it?

I tried to get one with the wings open, because they were the sweetest blue I've ever seen. No deal. They were too busy enjoying whatever it was, on the mossy rocks, at our little creek.

At first, when I zoomed all the way to see them, I was shaking like a drunk old broad that suffers from Parkinson's - and I do not drink, mind you. Then, when I started pressing the button to take the picture, the camera made quite a few funny noises, and for a few seconds, it was as firm as I could ever want. How about that?

Then, I had an encounter with a Robin. He was sitting on the mulberry tree and I was sitting on the floor of our private deck, out of our bedroom. Here it goes - by the way, you are allowed to laugh your sweet butts off !

Hi, there, lady. What's up?

Oh, you are learning to use this thing, right?

Are you sure you can do it?

Have you taken that picture yet? My smile is begining to hurt...

Lady! Get it done already!

OK. I'm out of here. Bye!!!

I have no false ideas that one day I will be able to do what you ladies do, believe me. But, it is very interesting to try, and it will make my brains work a little.

So, off I go - read some more and try some more. One day I will be back.

By the way, tomorrow I work. But, when I come home, I will visit with all of you.

Love ya'll.