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What can I say? Nothing does your photos justice - they are gorgeous!! What a beautiful day!! Even if the breakfast didn't start out that great, the rest of the day was fantastic! Now I'm thinkin' burgers and milkshakes for dinner tonight.....
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Love the "special' colour pics and all the photos are just great. But I just noticed Eileen's note and noticed one of the CLQ isn't making the trip
That's so disappointing.... to the CLQ and those of us who live vicariously thru the trip reports .Who can't make it??
Great update!! I'm shocked with your Storyteller's experience. It doesn't sound anything like the place we visited. I can't believe how few people were around, especially on TSI. Were you the only one out there?? Sounds like you are really making the most of your time. (Except for that weird CM) Looking forward to hearing about the party!
Sorry breakfast was disorganized!! Great pictures, especially the ones with the black and white with color. I've got one of those settings too and need to figure it out!! Sounds like a great day! More please
Wow...those pics are all amazing and I adore the special effect ones....c'mon now, you can't still just be a point and shoot, can you...those are just fab!
Glad you were able to get so much accomplished.
danielle
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Thanks for the compliments on my pictures. I think they came out pretty good considering I've never done it before. That feature is called color accent and is pretty common in Canon cameras, so chances are if you have a Canon, you can do it. Like I said, I didn't even know I had it until Crissy told me about it! again, Crissy!
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I'm in love, I'm in love, I'm in love, I'm in love, I'm in love with a beautiful gourd!
That's the most precious decoration!
I thought it was too, too cute! She was actually my favorite of all of them!
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I gotta say, ShaSha... that new 'do and the new svelte figure are a fantastic combo -- you look MAH-va-lous, darlink!
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Oh, you! Thanks, Eileen!
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Love the "special' colour pics and all the photos are just great. But I just noticed Eileen's note and noticed one of the CLQ isn't making the trip
That's so disappointing.... to the CLQ and those of us who live vicariously thru the trip reports .Who can't make it??
Unfortunately, Karen broke her foot and her doctor has prohibited flying, so she can't make it.
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Great update!! I'm shocked with your Storyteller's experience. It doesn't sound anything like the place we visited. I can't believe how few people were around, especially on TSI. Were you the only one out there?? Sounds like you are really making the most of your time. (Except for that weird CM) Looking forward to hearing about the party!
Dyan, I wasn't the only one there, but I was on the first raft of the day. So however many people can fit on a raft, that's all that were there. I guess that's about 30?
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I need to buy a new camera. What kind do you have Sharon?
I just got a new camera, but those pics were taken with my Canon Powershot A540.
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Mickey's so happy to see me back, he can barely contain himself!
Just a few of my favorites from last updates:
Pixar Parade - how cool is that?!
Alice in Wonderland ride - I Alice!
the Bug's Life area - too cute
Waffle Fries - I know exactly what you mean, love 'em.
All of your pictures are fantastic. I can't wait to plan a trip to DL, and it will definitely have to be when all the Halloween stuff is up.
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