James Markus wrote:
A little over 8 years ago I rescued Hamish off our picnic table. Momma cat carried him there and meowed to get my attention - he was unconscious, and limp as a rag. The vet thought he was beyond saving until he tried to grab a Q-tip front the vet. He wouldn't eat any commercial food - in fact, I had to force feed him through an eye dropper for weeks. Goat milk, meat purees etc - until he finally relented to a concoction that I made every 10 days for the last 8+ years. He grew into the largest cat I ever owned - at least 25 pounds of solid muscle. He watched my eyes at all times, and it was very intense. He loved to jump on my shoulders from behind - then rub the side of my face. In December of 2022 all the cats caught covid 19. They all have some linger effect still. Hamish is the third one to exit this life this year. Yesterday I dug his grave in concrete-like soil, and this morning I got a like from this thread on an update to his condition from 8 years ago. So I looked for the first introduction post. Last photo of this link is him and Momma cat together near the time I first found him in my yard. He moved in, but Momma cat remained feral for awhile longer. you have to scroll down a bit
pbraymond wrote:
Nice example of creating a shot, Jim. I can't remember if we've seen this great table before on here, but if not it would be great to see your home's handmade gathering point. I like the first shot the best, with a nice OOF area, and the least "shine" from the lighting on the board.
Ray,
I don't know about the chopping block being great, but it was central to our life, We would gather around it and either help Barb prepare the meal, or try and stay out of her way. It must have made an impression on my daughter, because she asked me to make one for her wedding - which I did. It is a much better grade of wood.
D850_w-Nikkor_24mm-f2.8-ais - quilted Maple framing the field and Ebony accents
James Markus wrote:
A little over 8 years ago I rescued Hamish off our picnic table. Momma cat carried him there and meowed to get my attention - he was unconscious, and limp as a rag. The vet thought he was beyond saving until he tried to grab a Q-tip front the vet. He wouldn't eat any commercial food - in fact, I had to force feed him through an eye dropper for weeks. Goat milk, meat purees etc - until he finally relented to a concoction that I made every 10 days for the last 8+ years. He grew into the largest cat I ever owned - at least 25 pounds of solid muscle. He watched my eyes at all times, and it was very intense. He loved to jump on my shoulders from behind - then rub the side of my face. In December of 2022 all the cats caught covid 19. They all have some linger effect still. Hamish is the third one to exit this life this year. Yesterday I dug his grave in concrete-like soil, and this morning I got a like from this thread on an update to his condition from 8 years ago. So I looked for the first introduction post. Last photo of this link is him and Momma cat together near the time I first found him in my yard. He moved in, but Momma cat remained feral for awhile longer. you have to scroll down a bit
Doors of the formerly First Lutheran Church, Waco, TX. I knew Leighton would appreciate these. There is another door downtown I wanted to visit and take pictures of but it was in use when I drove up.
James Markus wrote:
A little over 8 years ago I rescued Hamish off our picnic table. Momma cat carried him there and meowed to get my attention - he was unconscious, and limp as a rag. The vet thought he was beyond saving until he tried to grab a Q-tip front the vet. He wouldn't eat any commercial food - in fact, I had to force feed him through an eye dropper for weeks. Goat milk, meat purees etc - until he finally relented to a concoction that I made every 10 days for the last 8+ years. He grew into the largest cat I ever owned - at least 25 pounds of solid muscle. He watched my eyes at all times, and it was very intense. He loved to jump on my shoulders from behind - then rub the side of my face. In December of 2022 all the cats caught covid 19. They all have some linger effect still. Hamish is the third one to exit this life this year. Yesterday I dug his grave in concrete-like soil, and this morning I got a like from this thread on an update to his condition from 8 years ago. So I looked for the first introduction post. Last photo of this link is him and Momma cat together near the time I first found him in my yard. He moved in, but Momma cat remained feral for awhile longer. you have to scroll down a bit
James Markus wrote:
A little over 8 years ago I rescued Hamish off our picnic table. Momma cat carried him there and meowed to get my attention - he was unconscious, and limp as a rag. The vet thought he was beyond saving until he tried to grab a Q-tip front the vet. He wouldn't eat any commercial food - in fact, I had to force feed him through an eye dropper for weeks. Goat milk, meat purees etc - until he finally relented to a concoction that I made every 10 days for the last 8+ years. He grew into the largest cat I ever owned - at least 25 pounds of solid muscle. He watched my eyes at all times, and it was very intense. He loved to jump on my shoulders from behind - then rub the side of my face. In December of 2022 all the cats caught covid 19. They all have some linger effect still. Hamish is the third one to exit this life this year. Yesterday I dug his grave in concrete-like soil, and this morning I got a like from this thread on an update to his condition from 8 years ago. So I looked for the first introduction post. Last photo of this link is him and Momma cat together near the time I first found him in my yard. He moved in, but Momma cat remained feral for awhile longer. you have to scroll down a bit
I haven't shared a picture in a while but demanding pictures from others. No fair. My current image hosting is in flux and I'm considering options, incl Buy and Sell here.Currency fluctuations means what's affordable this year might be prohibitive the next. Aaargh. Decisions.
SiMuMe wrote:
I haven't shared a picture in a while but demanding pictures from others. No fair. My current image hosting is in flux and I'm considering options, incl Buy and Sell here.Currency fluctuations means what's affordable this year might be prohibitive the next. Aaargh. Decisions.
Thanks for the comments everyone. I have had to say good-bye many times, but it never gets any easier. Made a little video tribute to three friends I had the pleasure to care for.
Awww... so sorry Jim, it sure is the hardest part of having fur kids. Moggi broke my heart earlier this summer, too. I don't have any more spots to dig in my back yard, so I have them cremated now, and have the remains in small boxes. Hamish was a beautiful dashing tux.
James Markus wrote:
A little over 8 years ago I rescued Hamish off our picnic table. Momma cat carried him there and meowed to get my attention - he was unconscious, and limp as a rag. The vet thought he was beyond saving until he tried to grab a Q-tip front the vet. He wouldn't eat any commercial food - in fact, I had to force feed him through an eye dropper for weeks. Goat milk, meat purees etc - until he finally relented to a concoction that I made every 10 days for the last 8+ years. He grew into the largest cat I ever owned - at least 25 pounds of solid muscle. He watched my eyes at all times, and it was very intense. He loved to jump on my shoulders from behind - then rub the side of my face. In December of 2022 all the cats caught covid 19. They all have some linger effect still. Hamish is the third one to exit this life this year. Yesterday I dug his grave in concrete-like soil, and this morning I got a like from this thread on an update to his condition from 8 years ago. So I looked for the first introduction post. Last photo of this link is him and Momma cat together near the time I first found him in my yard. He moved in, but Momma cat remained feral for awhile longer. you have to scroll down a bit
James Markus wrote:
Thanks for the comments everyone. I have had to say good-bye many times, but it never gets any easier. Made a little video tribute to three friends I had the pleasure to care for.
Have not had any great cloud action during the days that I went to the river with MFNG, though I had a great cloud and sun morning one of the days I headed out with a full AF Z setup. That said, here's a couple of shots from one of the the MFNG outings.
20mm f3.5 AI
20mm f3.5 AI, stitched pano from several vertical shots
Spent the week at Disneyland for my 14th anniversary. Was a lot of fun. Took my Z5 and 24-120/4 with me since I can’t hold the Zf anymore (even with a grip). I struggled so much that I only shot the first day for maybe two hours. My hands were done for the rest of the trip. I got home a few hours ago and while I was waiting for my wife and daughter to finish their showers, I pulled out the lightest lens for Nikon I have and my Fuji XE1 with the first 27/2.8 and it’s not size or weight (although lighter helps)… Just how my hands have to curl to operate the camera just doesn’t work right. I have a special keyboard at work that helps there, but lately I’ve been struggling typing on my phone. I have an appointment with my doctor next week to see if there is anything else to try, but my last appointment 9 months ago said that I’ve exhausted everything. Neuropathy and arthritis are battling for dominance in my hands now. In my legs, mid thigh to the tips of my toes gets worse as you go down. I fell twice in the park for no other reason than my legs said no at the wrong time. I’m 51 trapped in a 100 year old body. If anyone has any ideas, I’m all ears. Acupuncture is on my list for next month. I need some relief. I’m starting to lose my mind.
See a brain and spine specialist. It could be possible that like me, you have a disc that is shifting and sitting on the nerve bundle.
I had woken up from a sound sleep after two hours, with pain concentrated in the middle of my left calf. Symptom of a DVT, I went to the ER. ER doc said no, it's a muscle spasm, go home. Two days later, I woke up, and my left leg was numb and tingling from midthigh down. I attempted to get a same day appointment but there weren't any, so I went back to the ER. Different ER doc, told me it was a muscle spasm, go home... I was not accepting that diagnosis, so I logged into the portal, and started looking for docs with appointments the next day, picked a doc, and picked a good one. He ran his fingers down the outside of my legs, asked if it felt even on both sides, and nope. Sent me for MRI and CAT scan, and the two discs showed what they were up to. One of them would move while I was standing still and give me a reminder. Now they're stabilized and no more pain, the numbness is just about gone.
Good luck.
kwoodard wrote:
Spent the week at Disneyland for my 14th anniversary. Was a lot of fun. Took my Z5 and 24-120/4 with me since I can’t hold the Zf anymore (even with a grip). I struggled so much that I only shot the first day for maybe two hours. My hands were done for the rest of the trip. I got home a few hours ago and while I was waiting for my wife and daughter to finish their showers, I pulled out the lightest lens for Nikon I have and my Fuji XE1 with the first 27/2.8 and it’s not size or weight (although lighter helps)… Just how my hands have to curl to operate the camera just doesn’t work right. I have a special keyboard at work that helps there, but lately I’ve been struggling typing on my phone. I have an appointment with my doctor next week to see if there is anything else to try, but my last appointment 9 months ago said that I’ve exhausted everything. Neuropathy and arthritis are battling for dominance in my hands now. In my legs, mid thigh to the tips of my toes gets worse as you go down. I fell twice in the park for no other reason than my legs said no at the wrong time. I’m 51 trapped in a 100 year old body. If anyone has any ideas, I’m all ears. Acupuncture is on my list for next month. I need some relief. I’m starting to lose my mind. ...Show more →
kwoodard wrote:
Spent the week at Disneyland for my 14th anniversary. Was a lot of fun. Took my Z5 and 24-120/4 with me since I can’t hold the Zf anymore (even with a grip). I struggled so much that I only shot the first day for maybe two hours. My hands were done for the rest of the trip. I got home a few hours ago and while I was waiting for my wife and daughter to finish their showers, I pulled out the lightest lens for Nikon I have and my Fuji XE1 with the first 27/2.8 and it’s not size or weight (although lighter helps)… Just how my hands have to curl to operate the camera just doesn’t work right. I have a special keyboard at work that helps there, but lately I’ve been struggling typing on my phone. I have an appointment with my doctor next week to see if there is anything else to try, but my last appointment 9 months ago said that I’ve exhausted everything. Neuropathy and arthritis are battling for dominance in my hands now. In my legs, mid thigh to the tips of my toes gets worse as you go down. I fell twice in the park for no other reason than my legs said no at the wrong time. I’m 51 trapped in a 100 year old body. If anyone has any ideas, I’m all ears. Acupuncture is on my list for next month. I need some relief. I’m starting to lose my mind. ...Show more →
Kevin, Falling down is concerning. A few years ago I got a three wheel mobility scooter for the times I am out for extended "walks". Mine was afib related, because my breath would just disappear. It may help you for the times you legs just wink out. My hands get painful cramps sometines. I carry a rubber ball to squeeze which helps, and for really bad ones i put them in a sink full of hot water. I think mine are circulatoon related due to a fistula they put in, but never used. Could physical therapy help?
Jim
James Markus wrote:
Kevin, Falling down is concerning. A few years ago I got a three wheel mobility scooter for the times I am out for extended "walks". Mine was afib related, because my breath would just disappear. It may help you for the times you legs just wink out. My hands get painful cramps sometines. I carry a rubber ball to squeeze which helps, and for really bad ones i put them in a sink full of hot water. I think mine are circulatoon related due to a fistula they put in, but never used. Could physical therapy help?
Jim
We have tried PT on and off for a few years now. The nerve damage is from me being diabetic and having an awful course of Covid at its peak nastiness. My heart, lungs, kidneys and nerves all took a big hit. I went from having to take diabetic meds (4 a day) to 30 different meds for everything else. Over the last two years or so, I’ve focused on my overall health and have cut down to half the number of meds. I feel like this is probably where I will stabilize. The stumbling and falling happens when I stand up after sitting for a while. Doesn’t happen often, but twice in one day was new. I use a scooter if I’m going to be out and about for a while, or I take many breaks. It really sucks.
