Welcome to DU!
The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards.
Join the community:
Create a free account
Support DU (and get rid of ads!):
Become a Star Member
Latest Breaking News
General Discussion
The DU Lounge
All Forums
Issue Forums
Culture Forums
Alliance Forums
Region Forums
Support Forums
Help & Search
Photography
Related: About this forumA snap shot ... and what happened today
Our 3G network L to R Gonnzo, Grace and GooseMy spouse and I operated a kitten rescue while we lived in Aruba. We specialized in bottle babies, some just hours old.
We left Aruba 10 years ago and in the last 3 months we finally got back into the swing of things starting with 5 six week old ferals that we socialized and then found homes. When they were gone the house felt empty so we reached out to the vets and shelters offering our services.
Many of the shelters wanted so much (personal information) before they would allow us to foster it was discouraging.
But 2 weeks ago my spouse kept at it and the Naples humane society texted asking if we could handle 3 two week old youngsters.
They didn't make us jump through hoops and now I present them at the ripe old age of 4 weeks.
What happened today
I spent 2 hours riding in the wee hours of the morn and when I arrived home .... I lifted my camera pack out of the basket and my mid-range zoom 40-150 mm fell about 1 meter to the concrete floor. I feared for the worst but fortunately there was no damage. Not even cosmetic.
Peace out
InfoView thread info, including edit history
TrashPut this thread in your Trash Can (My DU » Trash Can)
BookmarkAdd this thread to your Bookmarks (My DU » Bookmarks)
6 replies, 653 views
ShareGet links to this post and/or share on social media
AlertAlert this post for a rule violation
PowersThere are no powers you can use on this post
EditCannot edit other people's posts
ReplyReply to this post
EditCannot edit other people's posts
Rec (12)
ReplyReply to this post
6 replies
= new reply since forum marked as read
Highlight:
NoneDon't highlight anything
5 newestHighlight 5 most recent replies
A snap shot ... and what happened today (Original Post)
MichaelSoE
Sep 2020
OP
The kittens are very lucky and adorable, and your lens is very lucky too!
CaliforniaPeggy
Sep 2020
#1
Thanks for posting! Good for you and your spouse in rescuing the furred treasures.
John1956PA
Sep 2020
#4
Of course, Stanley Kubrick's satirical vision of a trigger-happy general is a classic. n/t
John1956PA
Sep 2020
#6
CaliforniaPeggy
(149,525 posts)1. The kittens are very lucky and adorable, and your lens is very lucky too!
What a relief.
MichaelSoE
(1,576 posts)3. I have to admit
I really hoped the lens wasn't broken but at the same time ... Honey, need to buy a new lens. I wouldn't have minded a new lens.
Laffy Kat
(16,373 posts)2. You two are nice people.
The kittehs are super adorable.
John1956PA
(2,654 posts)4. Thanks for posting! Good for you and your spouse in rescuing the furred treasures.
I am glad you camera is okay. Finally, I have to say I appreciate your General Ripper signature line.
MichaelSoE
(1,576 posts)5. Ripper would have been a MAGA
John1956PA
(2,654 posts)6. Of course, Stanley Kubrick's satirical vision of a trigger-happy general is a classic. n/t