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Okay, I've done more experimenting. I don't know why but the copying of a photo from Shutterfly does not work when I use Microsoft Edge, but it did work when I switched to Firefox. But photos would have to be resized prior to uploading to Shutterfly or they could be way too large for the boards 640 x 480. My experiment showed my was over 1,000 x 1000. I've deleted it because that just won't work. Yours in the Driveway was 960 × 720. Still too large. So Shutterfly could work, if we all remember to resize to 640 x 480 before uploading to the Shutterfly site.
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Okay, I've done more experimenting. I don't know why but the copying of a photo from Shutterfly does not work when I use Microsoft Edge, but it did work when I switched to Firefox. But photos would have to be resized prior to uploading to Shutterfly or they could be way too large for the boards 640 x 480. My experiment showed my was over 1,000 x 1000. I've deleted it because that just won't work. Yours in the Driveway was 960 × 720. Still too large. So Shutterfly could work, if we all remember to resize to 640 x 480 before uploading to the Shutterfly site.
Thanks for figuring this out Cam!
Shutterfly could be a good substitute to PB. I've used Shutterfly to make calendars, photobooks and gift items and have always been pleased with their prices and service. Hopefully they will not jump on the band wagon with PB and decide they need to charge for 3rd party hosting.
As for past TRs, I am not going to worry about the pics in those. After a year or so, I feel like they aren't really viewed anyway.
Okay, I've done more experimenting. I don't know why but the copying of a photo from Shutterfly does not work when I use Microsoft Edge, but it did work when I switched to Firefox. But photos would have to be resized prior to uploading to Shutterfly or they could be way too large for the boards 640 x 480. My experiment showed my was over 1,000 x 1000. I've deleted it because that just won't work. Yours in the Driveway was 960 × 720. Still too large. So Shutterfly could work, if we all remember to resize to 640 x 480 before uploading to the Shutterfly site.
I always resize mine before I upload them. I cannot for the life of me remember the programme that I use, but essentially in Windows Explorer, you select the photos you want to resize, right click and then you get the option to resize. I know it was Laurie who originally introduced me to this, so that might be worth checking out....
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Okay, I've done more experimenting. I don't know why but the copying of a photo from Shutterfly does not work when I use Microsoft Edge, but it did work when I switched to Firefox. But photos would have to be resized prior to uploading to Shutterfly or they could be way too large for the boards 640 x 480. My experiment showed my was over 1,000 x 1000. I've deleted it because that just won't work. Yours in the Driveway was 960 × 720. Still too large. So Shutterfly could work, if we all remember to resize to 640 x 480 before uploading to the Shutterfly site.
True, but it's easy enough to resize a whole folder full of photos at once and then load them. I don't write TRs, but enjoy reading current and past ones and would hate to see the photos disappear!
I always resize mine before I upload them. I cannot for the life of me remember the programme that I use, but essentially in Windows Explorer, you select the photos you want to resize, right click and then you get the option to resize. I know it was Laurie who originally introduced me to this, so that might be worth checking out....
Oh if you can come across the name of this program, please share! That's the one thing that deters me from writing a TR for every trip, I can't stand individually resizing pictures.
Oh if you can come across the name of this program, please share! That's the one thing that deters me from writing a TR for every trip, I can't stand individually resizing pictures.
I resize with Photo Gallery.
Open the folder with your photos. Select one photo and right click.
Go to OPEN WITH, and select Photo Gallery.
When that picture opens in photo gallery, go to the upper left corner and click Edit, Organize or Share. Then you'll see all your photos, organized by date. You can then select a whole group of photos and go to the EDIT tab, where you'll see resize.
Make sure you save them as copies so you still have a folder of originals.
You'll end up with all the photos in the same folder, but if you "sort by size" you can copy and paste the new resized photos into a separate folder.
I use Image Resizer for Windows. I got it as a free program download from online.
I had Image Resizer at one point as well. But then I got a new computer and either I couldn't find it again, or it didn't work with the newer Windows program. I can't remember. But I was glad to find Photo Gallery had what I needed.
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Photo Gallery is free, and I have found that I can create a new folder to put the resized ones in so I don't confuse them with the originals when I upload them to Photobucket. I haven't been resizing my photos before uploading to Shutterfly because for the prints I want the highest resolution from my camera. Not sure what I'll do.
I just receieved an email that I am one of the exclusive beta testers for the 500 Plus monthly payment plan. I went to check it out. The monthly cost is $59.99 Needless to say I almost fell out of my seat.
Photo Gallery is free, and I have found that I can create a new folder to put the resized ones in so I don't confuse them with the originals when I upload them to Photobucket. I haven't been resizing my photos before uploading to Shutterfly because for the prints I want the highest resolution from my camera. Not sure what I'll do.
Maybe you'll have to upload the photos you want prints of into a separate album, and the resized photos into an album for TRs.
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I just receieved an email that I am one of the exclusive beta testers for the 500 Plus monthly payment plan. I went to check it out. The monthly cost is $59.99 Needless to say I almost fell out of my seat.
I got the same thing today. That's bit much! An annual subscription paid in full is $399. Do the math and that's a huge difference! I can't see many going for that option!
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October 6, 2017-Enjoying an amazing dinner at Victoria & Albert's with PP's Dot and Drew
My TR from my most recent trip is now underway. Includes: Universal Studios Florida, Disney World and Sea World Orlando Trifecta TR -Updated December 10th! TR is now COMPLETED!
I just receieved an email that I am one of the exclusive beta testers for the 500 Plus monthly payment plan. I went to check it out. The monthly cost is $59.99 Needless to say I almost fell out of my seat.
I would think that if PB chose you to test something you should get it free, not at 20 more a month than the email I got quoting 39.99 for the 500 plus
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Needless to say I almost fell out of my seat.
An annual subscription paid in full is $399. Do the math and that's a huge difference! 
I can't see many going for that option!
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