Points And Prizes - Sheknows

[kekes]

Well dh and I each entered a photo to the Doggie Contest ... they still have to be approved but they are titled

Loving sisters!

Really Dad, this is my bed!!!

[Andit]

LOL ok will print one out for them...yes I need to get headshots well decent ones that werent taken myself anyways LOL
called the number today and got an answering machine and they said in it if i was calling about auditions to call mon-fri 8-5 so guess i have to call them monday before i go to work

Rose, do you have any community theatre near you (most folks involved in theatre have other talents - one of the folks I hang out with at the theatre is an accomplished photographer). Or night school photography course, maybe?

It`s cheap enough to have simple 8x10s made (Walmart, Supercentre both do a decent job printing photos). Also, most cameras come with a software package that lets you switch to black & white (for headshots, do both colour & b/w, at least that`s what the actors I know have). Some cameras have that feature built in.

You can even take a so-so picture & if you crop & frame it right, it will work. If you don`t have access to lighting, backdrops, etc, try to take something outside (once you`re no longer buried in snow). Don`t stand against anything white (big no no), a brick wall works great. I took a photography course years ago, I`m just trying to remember some of the tips.

Just curious, how did you hear about the audition? Is it an open call?

At any rate, break a leg! But without falling apart, please. Leave that to me, Ì`m getting used to it.

Hope you feel better. & try not to get buried under the snow we`re all expecting.

[Andit]

Where is everybody tonight?

Was out watching Xmas Carol at the theatre. Never really liked any of the film versions (yes, I'm a philistine), but love the stage version. This was my second time seeing it this year (I'm sooo lucky to have the theatre connections I do), & had seen it a half dozen times 2 years ago when they last performed it.

When I got home, the crazy cat was sleeping in the bathroom sink (used to do that as a kitten). He was too cosy to move, but I wanted to wash my hands. I turned the tap on (nice warm water) & he gave me the death stare, but wouldn`t budge. He finally realized that the water was coming out of the tap, muttered something that no doubt should not be spoken in mixed company, & jumped onto the bench I have in the front hall to fix his hairstyle. Vanity, thy name is cat.

Been trying to vote since I got home (had no time earlier, so lots of work for me before bedtime).
Thanks for the words!! Been trying to give rep, but can't. Guess I don't get around enough.

Was checking the prizes & saw a Greetingstar.com coupon for 100 points, so I thought I'd see what it's all about. When checking out, the value jumped to 200 points. I logged off, then went back on, tried it again & it was back to 100 points. Just a heads up, if something might be a bit wonky, try again.

Hope everyone has a good night.

[haunish]

Back from dh work christmas party, ha gift exchange, ended up with specialty hot chocolates for me and he got 2 bah humbug beers beer with cinnamon i think..also won 2 tickets to hckey game but neither of us are hockey people so traded them for a big hickory farms package...then came home dh had an allergic reaction to something ..not sure what ..wasnt too bad all in all...kids had fun as well

hope everyone is nice and warm is very cold here

[kekes]

Glad you had fun Haunish! Too bad about the allergy though ......

I agree with Andit, look around for a photographer ... does anyone teach photography ... they'll help you out, or do you have an art centre/gallery, usually someone there does photography .... you really need to get a promo pkg together ... you are selling yourself! (in a postive way! lol)

Don't even know what 7 lbs. is about and Im a big Will Smith fan!

[kaela]

kekes did you go to bed? lol sorry you had a allergic reaction hanny. hope you feel better soon. just checking in this morning, it is cold. i asked santa for one of those blankets that has buttons up the front and arm holes, a body blanket turtle-like. my neighbor below me is gone for a few days so i can use my dance dance revolution mat that usually helps a bit. anyway have a good day all.

[kekes]

kekes did you go to bed? .

Yea, I went bed, slept about 4 hours! this a mouse in the house and its haunting my room ............ aHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH

[PetiteFemme]

Well, we are under a heavy wind and snow warning in my little corner of Nova Scotia. It's due to start later this afternoon/evening. I may not be able to make it to work tomorrow. Apparently it's going to be a REALLY nasty one.

http://www.weatheroffice.gc.ca/warni...ort_e.html?ns7

With winds that high we'll no doubt lose power Our neighbors have a generator though so that will be okay if it happens as we'll just go there....

If for some reason I don't make it back before Christmas, hope you all have a wonderful Christmas with your families I'll be spending it with my husband and friends as my husband's family is all in New York and mine, there's really not many. I'll be seeing my brother on Boxing Day for a few hours perhaps so that will be special

[thetick]

thanks for the words.

snowing like hell again today, don't think you should go into Belleville if you are getting what we are Rose.

Si I entered a picture in the dog contest on Friday and it's still not up?? I really hate their contests.

(((hugs))) for everyone!

[babygonnermann]

Good morning everyone!!

Quiet night last night.

It's snowing here again, and our furnace is on overdrive. Oh, well. Could be worse. At least the furnace is getting a little break in between runs.

Not too sure what is on the agenda today, so I will try to check-in from time to time.

Haun - hope DH feels better.

Kekes - wow, only four hours. Don't know how people survive on so little sleep.

[amycrows]

I want to make shortbread cookies for the holidays with sprinkles. Anyone know if I bake them with the sprinkles on or not? I am at a loss because I have never done it but I want the prinkles obviously to stick on but I am thinking if when they come out I put em on...will they stick?
Anyone have a good shortbread recipe? Could I use the one from the toblerone recipe I handed out just not put the chocolate?

[babygonnermann]

I want to make shortbread cookies for the holidays with sprinkles. Anyone know if I bake them with the sprinkles on or not? I am at a loss because I have never done it but I want the prinkles obviously to stick on but I am thinking if when they come out I put em on...will they stick?
Anyone have a good shortbread recipe? Could I use the one from the toblerone recipe I handed out just not put the chocolate?

I always put sprinkles on before I bake them. As for a good recipe .... ??????? I have yet to find one that I have fallen in love with.

[marjem]

Speaking of movies I just saw last night Will Smith's new movie 7 pounds...incredible movie!!!

After your comment, I just had to check it out on Supernova tube and download it. OMG! What an emotional and powerful movie! I didn't really care for Will Smith doing dramas but this movie has changed my mind. Thanks Amy for the recommendation!

[Racefan]

if you dont' wanna waste yer pts on dvds, i know where u can get them legal for free. new releases. let me know. and yes ITS LEGAL. lol

Legal and free?

Andit, I bet your cat is mad at you now.

[marjem]

Legal and free?

Andit, I bet your cat is mad at you now.

That's cute!!!!

I do the same thing, from Supernovatube, Veoh, etc. thanks to them, I have all the copies of NCIS and Dexter!!!