*Entry Thread* Mini-Challenge #86: "Preparations"

[adbsgicom]

Welcome to Round #86 of the Dgrin Mini-Challenges.

This challenge is open to any Dgrin member. It will run from now, Sunday November 22, 2.00pm EST time, to Sunday December 6, 2.00pm EST (2 weeks).

Your Judges:
- Lizzard_nyc (Liz)
- adbsgicom (Andrew)

What this challenge is about:

As fall turns to winter here in the United States, a great many preparations are being made to celebrate with family. We all remember the great times of the event and record those zealously, but as we near this time of Thanksgiving in the U.S., we want to record and remember those who make family gatherings really happen. Our theme this is:

Preparations

Whether it is Thanksgiving, Christmas, Ramadan, Passover, Festivus, or any gathering of family and friends, the celebration doesn't happen without preparation. Send in your images that capture the care, the emotion, or the frenzy of preparing for our celebrations. Whether it is getting the table just so, or nearly killing someone for a "Tickle Me Elmo", show us what goes into making the celbration happen.

So find the memories from before the event or shoot something new. Submit your entries to immortalize those who made the day special behind the scenes!! :clap :barb :clap :bow :clap

*Guidelines:

The entrant must be the sole photographer of the entry.
Enter 1-3 photos and put them in a single post. You can edit or swap out your entries as often as you like, up to the deadline.
Either embed your image in the thread or, if you must, supply a link to it. Keep in mind, however, most people don't want to click to open photos hosted elsewhere (eg on your website).
Try to resize your photos prior to posting so they're sized appropriately for viewing without having to scroll (~800 pixels on the longest side works best.)
Give each image you enter a title.
Don't be hesitant! Just do it! Be in it and share!
Also, especially non-contestants:
Feel free to share your thoughts and reactions to the entries which excite you. Enjoy discussion with members about their images. This is not just an entry thread, but a thread open for the participation of anyone who would like to contribute, in a way appropriate to the spirit and purpose of the Mini-Challenges

[lizzard_nyc]

Andrew and I come from two totally different backgrounds and probably couldn't be more different, yet we have this in common "preparations for the holidays"--so it's as though this co-chairing was meant to be.

I'm looking forward to the shots ranging from basting the turkey to flexing your muscles in preparations for the "feats of strength" (see festivus).
I look forward to being introduced to some of your pre holiday customs and preparations.

Please please comment on each other's photos on this round as well--

LET THE CHALLENGE BEGIN!

[anonymouscuban]

Like it. Going to my parents on Thanksgiving so I should have plenty of "Cuban Kitchen" moments to capture.

[lizzard_nyc]

Like it. Going to my parents on Thanksgiving so I should have plenty of "Cuban Kitchen" moments to capture.

Cuban,
I can hear it already....

[Luke J. Photography]

I have a good idea for this..... I just need a tripod head :cry

[NeilL]

This is a great choice of theme, Liz and Andrew!:thumb It's topical, inclusive of all our lifestyles, and yet so personal to our experiences! I really look forward to seeing all those moments behind the scenes before the curtain rises on the event, whatever the seasonal celebration. Themes like this - our lives - so suit the Minis, I think. Wonderful! I wish challenge #86 a memorable two weeks. I'm sure it will become part of the Preparations for a few Dgrinners this year!:wink:D:clap

Neil

[bdcolen]

Welcome to Round #86 of the Dgrin Mini-Challenges.

This challenge is open to any Dgrin member. It will run from now, Sunday November 22, 2.00pm EST time, to Sunday December 6, 2.00pm EST (2 weeks).

Your Judges:
- Lizzard_nyc (Liz)
- adbsgicom (Andrew)

What this challenge is about:

As fall turns to winter here in the United States, a great many preparations are being made to celebrate with family. We all remember the great times of the event and record those zealously, but as we near this time of Thanksgiving in the U.S., we want to record and remember those who make family gatherings really happen. Our theme this is:

Preparations

Whether it is Thanksgiving, Christmas, Ramadan, Passover, Festivus, or any gather of family and friends, the celebration doesn't happen without preparation. Send in your images that capture the care, the emotion, or the frenzy of preparing for our celebrations. Whether it is getting the table just so, or nearly killing someone for a "Tickle Me Elmo", show us what goes into making the celbration happen.

So find the memories from before the event or shoot something new. Submit your entries to immortalize those who made the day special behind the scenes!! :clap :barb :clap :bow :clap

*Guidelines:

The entrant must be the sole photographer of the entry.
Enter 1-3 photos and put them in a single post. You can edit or swap out your entries as often as you like, up to the deadline.
Either embed your image in the thread or, if you must, supply a link to it. Keep in mind, however, most people don't want to click to open photos hosted elsewhere (eg on your website).
Try to resize your photos prior to posting so they're sized appropriately for viewing without having to scroll (~800 pixels on the longest side works best.)
Give each image you enter a title.
Don't be hesitant! Just do it! Be in it and share!
Also, especially non-contestants:
Feel free to share your thoughts and reactions to the entries which excite you. Enjoy discussion with members about their images. This is not just an entry thread, but a thread open for the participation of anyone who would like to contribute, in a way appropriate to the spirit and purpose of the Mini-Challenges

This is terrific! Go for it!:clap :clap

[dlscott56]

One son basting his tofu turkey:

http://4scotts.smugmug.com/Photography/Food/DSC0639/725359276_VfkMy-M.jpg

The other making sure the potatoes are mashed for his mom:

http://4scotts.smugmug.com/Photography/Food/DSC0642/725363699_NKhrW-M.jpg

Grandma and grandson working on the dinner:

http://4scotts.smugmug.com/Photography/Food/DSC0641/725365478_LJ79G-M.jpg

[adbsgicom]

Basting the tofu turkey


Thanks for being the bold first submission!!!

[lizzard_nyc]

Dave,
Was wondering who would be the first:D .
That's a great little series you posted--of the calm before the storm and tackling the prep work as a family.:clap Nicely done.

Had no idea one had to baste tofu.

[dlscott56]

Dave,
Was wondering who would be the first:D .
That's a great little series you posted--of the calm before the storm and tackling the prep work as a family.:clap Nicely done.

Had no idea one had to baste tofu.

Since my youngest became a vegetarian I've found they can make just about anything of tofu. It's really just a little scary!

[NeilL]

Since my youngest became a vegetarian I've found they can make just about anything of tofu. It's really just a little scary!

I can't say my mouth waters at the thought of tofu turkey!:huh My canines are too well-developed, I guess!:wink

Good set, Dave! Your lighting looks more than just fill, and it's pretty direct, so how did you avoid shadows so very well!?! Some tofu turkey (my share) for your secret!:D Actually, I'll pay more...

Neil

[NeilL]

This is terrific! Go for it!:clap :clap

bd, I think it's great you noticed this Mini. I have had a wish that more " PJ/Streeties" would get involved with the Minis, and with themes about our lives like this one they have their chance, and have lost their excuses!:wink:D It would make a really interesting balance with the Sharp Shooters, which typically tends towards different techniques than in PJ/Street.

Neil

[dlscott56]

I can't say my mouth waters at the thought of tofu turkey!:huh My canines are too well-developed, I guess!:wink

Good set, Dave! Your lighting looks more than just fill, and it's pretty direct, so how did you avoid shadows so very well!?! Some tofu turkey (my share) for your secret!:D Actually, I'll pay more...

Neil

These were bounced off the ceiling with a 3x5 card rubber banded to my flash to throw some forward.

[captain78]

Running the vacuum before the guests arive
http://captain78.smugmug.com/photos/725191306_9mU3F-L.jpg



Chilling out
http://captain78.smugmug.com/photos/725189395_dcEFJ-L.jpg



Gotta look good
http://captain78.smugmug.com/photos/725191081_FJiHp-L.jpg

[lizzard_nyc]

Jeff,

:D Really enjoyed #3--What woman doesn't have to go through the whole beauty bit before the guests arrive? That's a good capture of an image we're all familiar with but rarely document.

Nice captures of the before....

I like where this thread is going--keep 'em coming.

[NeilL]

These were bounced off the ceiling with a 3x5 card rubber banded to my flash to throw some forward.

Thanks, Dave! Well, your pics here are sure proof that THAT works!:D

Neil

[rteest42]

http://rteest42.smugmug.com/PortfolioHolidays/Christmas-2008-Photo-A-Day/IMG1505-72/439167293_WGYK8-L-1.jpg (http://rteest42.smugmug.com/PortfolioHolidays/Christmas-2008-Photo-A-Day/9529939_rga5e/1/#439167293_WGYK8-A-LB)
This is from last year... I began emailing photos out on Dec 1 to my friends and family, all through the month of December...

(I got so into the stuffing and the mashed potatoes the other day I forgot to pick up the camera!!!)

[Patti]

Oh the sacrifices that the cook makes...

My daughter's first Christmas turkey - she was pretty grossed out but served the best turkey dinner I've ever had.

http://copperbee.smugmug.com/Family/Christmas-2007-Toronto/Christmas-2007-69-1/726138696_iLQzS-L.jpg

Kitchen chair quarterback

http://copperbee.smugmug.com/Family/Christmas-2007-Toronto-new/Halifax-1133-1/726219697_oo7d5-L.jpg

Pitching in

http://copperbee.smugmug.com/Family/Christmas-2007-Toronto-new/Halifax-0943-1/726212486_tSWuD-L.jpg

[lizzard_nyc]

I have a good idea for this..... I just need a tripod head :cry


:lurk

[lizzard_nyc]

This is from last year... I began emailing photos out on Dec 1 to my friends and family, all through the month of December...

(I got so into the stuffing and the mashed potatoes the other day I forgot to pick up the camera!!!)

It's ok, it doesn't have to be just about Thanksgiving and it doesn't have to be current.

The gift wrapping shot is definately part of "preparations"--I particularly like that you chose not to do it in color.

Remember you can come back anytime before the deadline and add two more shots to your post.

[lizzard_nyc]

Patti,
I really enjoy looking at your series of shots.
The look on your daughter's face is priceless:)--I felt that way about taking the innards out of my first turkey this year as well.

I also like "the matriarch" shot---kitchen chair quaterback:rofl .

[lizzard_nyc]

This is a great choice of theme, Liz and Andrew!:thumb It's topical, inclusive of all our lifestyles, and yet so personal to our experiences! I really look forward to seeing all those moments behind the scenes before the curtain rises on the event, whatever the seasonal celebration. Themes like this - our lives - so suit the Minis, I think. Wonderful! I wish challenge #86 a memorable two weeks. I'm sure it will become part of the Preparations for a few Dgrinners this year!:wink:D:clap

Neil

Thank you Neil:) We were pretty happy with the choice ourselves, glad we agree on the idea early on.

Now I await your entry/entries :D

[MooreDriven]

It's been a while since I've been able to participate in one of these challenges so here it goes. Over the past few years, my family has put together puzzles during the holidays. My mother will frame them and put them around her house for the holidays.

#1 Hmmm!
http://mooredriven.smugmug.com/photos/727252660_zPVhn-L.jpg

#2 Experience
http://mooredriven.smugmug.com/photos/727252544_MGKJZ-L.jpg

#3 Getting Serious
http://mooredriven.smugmug.com/photos/727252605_amsRJ-L.jpg

[adbsgicom]

It's been a while since I've been able to participate in one of these challenges so here it goes. Over the past few years, my family has put together puzzles during the holidays. My mother will frame them and put them around her house for the holidays.

Interesting tradition.

[Quincy T]

Oh the sacrifices that the cook makes...

My daughter's first Christmas turkey - she was pretty grossed out but served the best turkey dinner I've ever had.



Kitchen chair quarterback





That is a very impressive shot.

[Quincy T]

1. "Christmas in the Sandbox" - Didn't turn out as well as I thought, but I may have another attempt later today. For now, this is my sole entry

http://quincytennyson.smugmug.com/New-Beginnings/Rebel-Without-a-Cause/MG4904/727712768_c7orL-XL.jpg

[lizzard_nyc]

MooreDriven,
That is a wonderful family tradition for the holidays! Took me back to when I used to them a loooong time ago and thinking it would be nice to introduce the kids to "puzzle time" now.

Love the tradition and that you captured it on film.
Great entries.

[lizzard_nyc]

Swords and Scales,
That is a very touching photo.
It makes me smile until I see the scented pine tree car freshner on the tree, and then I just started laughing--great sense of humor those guys must have.

Thank you for sharing, hope you are able to add more to you post--

PS--Gotta like anyone that has Hobbs as their Avatar.

[Quincy T]

Swords and Scales,
That is a very touching photo.
It makes me smile until I see the scented pine tree car freshner on the tree, and then I just started laughing--great sense of humor those guys must have.

Thank you for sharing, hope you are able to add more to you post--

PS--Gotta like anyone that has Hobbs as their Avatar.'

Thanks for the feedback lizzard. I hope I can come up with some more content too, sadly, holiday photo ops here are a little scarce. Nevertheless, I shall press on.

Also, I chose Hobbes for his likeable demeanor and impeccable stuffed wisdom. :)

[NeilL]

Thank you Neil:) We were pretty happy with the choice ourselves, glad we agree on the idea early on.

Now I await your entry/entries :D

Hi Liz! I'm really enjoying the entries here!

As for me, I'm in a similar situation to Sword and Scales, being far from home and all that, and in another cultural environment altogether.

Neil

[adbsgicom]

Neil, it does not necessarily need to be a holiday, per se:

Whether it is Thanksgiving, Christmas, Ramadan, Passover, Festivus, or any gather of family and friends, the celebration doesn't happen without preparation. Send in your images that capture the care, the emotion, or the frenzy of preparing for our celebrations. Whether it is getting the table just so, or nearly killing someone for a "Tickle Me Elmo", show us what goes into making the celbration happen.


Aside from my typo (which I will fix shortly), it is any gathering of family and friends. The key, is showing preparation....

[NeilL]

Neil, it does not necessarily need to be a holiday, per se:
Whether it is Thanksgiving, Christmas, Ramadan, Passover, Festivus, or any gather of family and friends, the celebration doesn't happen without preparation. Send in your images that capture the care, the emotion, or the frenzy of preparing for our celebrations. Whether it is getting the table just so, or nearly killing someone for a "Tickle Me Elmo", show us what goes into making the celbration happen.


Aside from my typo (which I will fix shortly), it is any gathering of family and friends. The key, is showing preparation....

Thanks for the clarification and encouragement, Andrew. I'll see what I can do!

Neil

[MooreDriven]

MooreDriven,
That is a wonderful family tradition for the holidays! Took me back to when I used to them a loooong time ago and thinking it would be nice to introduce the kids to "puzzle time" now.

Love the tradition and that you captured it on film.
Great entries.

Thank you. My grandmother has always loved to put together puzzles. My mother has now picked up this tradition. (Both are in the photo). I wanted to pick something different than food preparation, thus the puzzle shots. It's a great way to visit with family or friends while creating something everyone can remember. Especially if you glue them and put into a frame.

[Photog4Christ]

Holiday preparations always include Black Friday!

Waiting to check out:

http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r154/NealJacobPhoto/Picture%20Black%20Friday/2009-Black-091127_112214-P1000908.jpg

Is the end in sight??

http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r154/NealJacobPhoto/Picture%20Black%20Friday/2009-Black-091127_112249-P1000911.jpg

Where's my car???

http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r154/NealJacobPhoto/Picture%20Black%20Friday/2009-Black-091127_105849-P1000889.jpg

[lizzard_nyc]

Neal,
I saw these over on PJ as you know and I'm very glad you decided to add them to this challenge.

The series is a somber look at the pre-holiday shopping season. I feel a little stressed looking at them--..

[Photog4Christ]

Thank you Liz.

Luckily the line was moving quickly! (and I'm glad I didn't get up at 3 AM!!!)

[Fad2blk]

1. Painting the pumpkin:

http://www.photoexpectations.com/Family/Halloween/IMG2452PPS/702684044_CwiVT-XL.jpg


2. Daddy's little helper:

http://www.photoexpectations.com/Family/More-Of-My-Son-Eithan/IMG5665Edit/300495180_Tj8ff-L.jpg

[NeilL]

1. Painting the pumpkin:

#1 is a beauty! (Australian for really good:D). Just makes me smile inside and out! And so spot on the theme!

Neil

[Fad2blk]

#1 is a beauty! (Australian for really good:D). Just makes me smile inside and out! And so spot on the theme!

Neil

I appreciate that very much. He does his fair share of making me smile too http://l.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/i/mesg/emoticons7/1.gif

[lizzard_nyc]

#1 is a beauty! (Australian for really good:D). Just makes me smile inside and out! And so spot on the theme!

Neil

Fad2blk
I'm in full agreement with Neil:clap #1 is very theme worthy and also just feel-good, how can one not smile looking at it. Wish I still got THAT excited when painting/carving a pumpkin'.

Now I'm a sucker for processed photos, and I love the PP work you did in #3, just stunning--but I don't know about theme worthy.

Thanks for the entries.

[Fad2blk]

Fad2blk
I'm in full agreement with Neil:clap #1 is very theme worthy and also just feel-good, how can one not smile looking at it. Wish I still got THAT excited when painting/carving a pumpkin'.

Now I'm a sucker for processed photos, and I love the PP work you did in #3, just stunning--but I don't know about theme worthy.

Thanks for the entries.

Thank you http://l.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/i/mesg/emoticons7/1.gif I wasn't sure on the 3rd one, but figured I'd throw it in there. a lot of preparation for the show - haha.

[adbsgicom]

If you had a bunch of family or friends getting it ready, it might be clearer. The theme though is preparation for a family gathering or event, so the car is already prepared (or awaiting preparation), so I think this is lying outside of the competition. There are some folks on OCS that would love your shot, though....

[Fad2blk]

Well I'm glad some like the first one...I can remove the 3rd one if needed since it is not what is asked for. Maybe I can find another one to use.

[lizzard_nyc]

Well I'm glad some like the first one...I can remove the 3rd one if needed since it is not what is asked for. Maybe I can find another one to use.

Fad2blk--you can replace the third one when you get another shot to take its place--like I said the shot is great--just when you get another one more appropriate for the theme, exchange them.

Thank you much Fad2blk.

[redcargurl]

Preparations for an everyday dinner; rarely is everyone in the family at home at once for dinner together!

#1 fixing
http://erink.smugmug.com/Photography/DPS-assisgnment-images/IMGP7030edited-1/713399006_BuQH5-M.jpg (http://erink.smugmug.com/Photography/DPS-assisgnment-images/9287328_ns4Le/1/#713399006_BuQH5-A-LB)

#2 ready to cook
http://erink.smugmug.com/Photography/DPS-assisgnment-images/IMGP7032edited-1/713414252_4dg4K-M.jpg (http://erink.smugmug.com/Photography/DPS-assisgnment-images/9287328_ns4Le/1/#713414252_4dg4K-A-LB)

#3 ready to eat
http://erink.smugmug.com/Photography/DPS-assisgnment-images/IMGP7067edited-1/713395428_dTwfN-M.jpg (http://erink.smugmug.com/Photography/DPS-assisgnment-images/9287328_ns4Le/1/#713395428_dTwfN-A-LB)

[lizzard_nyc]

Redcargurl,
I'm glad you posted these and that you pointed out this was an everyday dinner--these can be special too, especially if they are few and far between.
Life's so busy sometimes that we can't make time for everyday dinners.

My two kids are still small so we are still able to pull it off, but I know once they hit their teens it will be every man for himself. Kinda looking forward to it:rofl .

Thank you for adding these to the thread.

[adbsgicom]

Red
My two kids are still small so we are still able to pull it off, but I know once they hit their teens it will be every man for himself. Kinda looking forward to it:rofl .

Thank you for adding these to the thread.

Don't wish the teen years any sooner than they will come....

[redcargurl]

Don't wish the teen years any sooner than they will come....

I have boys... we're lucky we have food at all sometimes...
and thanks! I thought I'd add the photos, but I don't think there that good. I don't like the lighting.

[Benjer]

Here's a Thanksgiving snapshot taken and uploaded from my iPhone with the smugshot app!

http://benjer.smugmug.com/Other/SmugShots/-/730748542_7jfC9-L.jpg

[lizzard_nyc]

Benjer,
Nicely done, especially for a cell phone shot--I like the grainy effect the cell phone lends to the shot.

I also really like the composition in this--reminds me a little of some of the E-sessions on the wedding forum.

I'm also seriously jealous of that kitchen.

[Benjer]

Thanks Liz! I've been having fun with the new camera phone and cool apps available for it. It was nice to be able to spend time with the folks for Thanksgiving.

We have lots to be thankful for, not the least of which is mom and dad's new home and kitchen (after a tornado destroyed their previous house) and the miracle that my mom survived the direct hit with nothing but a few bumps and scrapes.

Here's a shot of the old kitchen after the twister. Ironically, mom was baking bread just before it hit - preparing the dough and then switching gears to her last-second emergency preparations by wrapping herself in a quilt and jumping into the coat closet before the storm blew the house away!

The bread was still warm in the oven
http://benjer.smugmug.com/photos/730808443_jhzWb-L.jpg

[nightpixels]

Thanks Liz! I've been having fun with the new camera phone and cool apps available for it. It was nice to be able to spend time with the folks for Thanksgiving.

We have lots to be thankful for, not the least of which is mom and dad's new home and kitchen (after a tornado destroyed their previous house) and the miracle that my mom survived the direct hit with nothing but a few bumps and scrapes.

Here's a shot of the old kitchen after the twister. Ironically, mom was baking bread just before it hit - preparing the dough and then switching gears to her last-second emergency preparations by wrapping herself in a quilt and jumping into the coat closet before the storm blew the house away!

The bread was still warm in the oven


Man, that is a crazy story. Glad to hear your mom is ok.

[lizzard_nyc]

Thanks Liz! I've been having fun with the new camera phone and cool apps available for it. It was nice to be able to spend time with the folks for Thanksgiving.

We have lots to be thankful for, not the least of which is mom and dad's new home and kitchen (after a tornado destroyed their previous house) and the miracle that my mom survived the direct hit with nothing but a few bumps and scrapes.

Here's a shot of the old kitchen after the twister. Ironically, mom was baking bread just before it hit - preparing the dough and then switching gears to her last-second emergency preparations by wrapping herself in a quilt and jumping into the coat closet before the storm blew the house away!

The bread was still warm in the oven
http://benjer.smugmug.com/photos/730808443_jhzWb-L.jpg

Holy Smokes!
That new kitchen is well deserved!
If that's what has to happen for me to get a new kitchen, than I'm happy with mine.

Thanks for adding this to the post--makes one appreciate the original shot all the more.

Glad your mom made it out safely--I for some reason also appreciate that her bread was still warm.

[Awais Yaqub]

Every year Muslims around the world celebrate Eid-ul-Azha by performing ritual performed by God's beloved Prophet Abraham Peace be upon him, by sacrificing a goat. Meat is distributed among neighbors, poor and part of it kept for self consumption, all relatives joing together for dinner and BBQ. And oh yeah this is self portrait with our goat while on our way back to home from market.

http://www.awaisyaqub.com/photos/730869758_DMybw-L.jpg
Shot with cell phone

[NeilL]

Every year Muslims around the world celebrate Eid-ul-Azha by performing ritual performed by God's beloved Prophet Abraham Peace be upon him, by sacrificing a goat. Meat is distributed among neighbors, poor and part of it kept for self consumption, all relatives joing together for dinner and BBQ. And oh yeah this is self portrait with our goat while on our way back to home from market.Shot with cell phone

Awais, I love it, it has so much charisma!:D I'm glad that you've contributed something from the Eid al Adh (as they say here).

Hope all is well with you!

Neil

[lizzard_nyc]

Awais,
A self-portrait to end all self-portraits.

There is so much to this shot that I like, not the least of which is the goat and the look on its face plus the ornaments he/she is wearing.

You have added a different touch to this thread and educated me a little as well.

Thanks for adding your shot to this thread.

[NeilL]

Holy sokatash, as I think I can remember a cartoon character from my boyhood exclaiming in an American accent, that is about as complete as destruction can get! Amazing to see how the twister is so clean and precise cutting it's way through. What an amazing experience for your mom. I have been through 3 hurricanes (cyclones we call them in Australia), I know the kind of power. The comfort zone of the warm kitchen with the smell of cooking food of your first pic is all the more precious. As they say, count your blessings!

Neil

[adbsgicom]

Benjer, amazing story and glad everyone was able to be together for the holiday. In the destruction picture, the mixer left standing is incredible.

Awais, great SP!! Thanks for posting.

[MichaelBrianStudios]

It's been a while since I've been able to participate in one of these challenges so here it goes. Over the past few years, my family has put together puzzles during the holidays. My mother will frame them and put them around her house for the holidays.


My family has the same tradition!

[lizzard_nyc]

My family has the same tradition!

Welcome go dgrin and the challenges.

Now where is your photo to prove it?:D

[Luke J. Photography]

:lurk
I failed but I have another idea.

[adbsgicom]

I failed but I have another idea.

Quick, call some friends over this weekend to watch the Big 12 championship game and get some shots of prerparations.... :D

[NeilL]

Quick, call some friends over this weekend to watch the Big 12 championship game and get some shots of prerparations.... :D

"prerparations"- do you mean burparations? (doing the Yahoo search message thing hehe :rofl), but no they come after, not before, don't they...!:ivar

Neil

[adbsgicom]

"prerparations"- do you mean burparations? (doing the Yahoo search message thing hehe :rofl), but no they come after, not before, don't they...!:ivar

Neil
:rofl :rofl

Especially around football games in the US, there is a traditional called "tailgating", which was a sort of party in the parking lot at the stadium where you ate lunch before the game started. Like everything else in the US, what likely started off in a sort of sensible measured way, has grown to insane levels where people bring grills and smokers and prepare huge banquets, even in the freezing cold. Here in Texas, the Big 12 College Football championship is this weekend in Dallas, and it should be about 20 degrees (F) when folks are out tailgating before the game. In Texas, that is extreme cold, but that won't stop anyone (or very few) from being out there partying it up in the parking lot!

[NeilL]

:rofl :rofl

Especially around football games in the US, there is a traditional called "tailgating", which was a sort of party in the parking lot at the stadium where you ate lunch before the game started. Like everything else in the US, what likely started off in a sort of sensible measured way, has grown to insane levels where people bring grills and smokers and prepare huge banquets, even in the freezing cold. Here in Texas, the Big 12 College Football championship is this weekend in Dallas, and it should be about 20 degrees (F) when folks are out tailgating before the game. In Texas, that is extreme cold, but that won't stop anyone (or very few) from being out there partying it up in the parking lot!

Haha - you can always *improve* on a good idea!:thumb:rofl

Neil

[lizzard_nyc]

Hi everyone,
Mini-Challenge 86 will be coming to a close in 25 minutes!
If you have any last minute entries, please submit them before the deadline.

[esc2476]

This are two photos I took, but are on on my sister's smugmug.

Turkey All Set!

http://mandw.smugmug.com/Other/Thanksgiving-2009/11262009-149/725163908_SdryF-M.jpg

Mmmm.....

http://mandw.smugmug.com/Other/Thanksgiving-2009/11262009-152/725164780_4kQXT-L.jpg

[lizzard_nyc]

Eric!
You made it under the deadline with time to spare:clap .
Thank you for your contribution to this challenge.

The look on his face says is it all---Love all the steam around the turkey, making my mouth water.

[lizzard_nyc]

Mini-Challenge #86 has come to a close.
I have truly enjoyed all the posts, everyone had something different to contribute.

Thank you to all who participated by contributing photographs and by commenting on each other's shots:clap .

Now comes the tough part for Andrew and I.

Stay tuned.

[adbsgicom]

Drum roll.......
And the winner is....
Click Here (http://www.dgrin.com/showthread.php?p=1278290#post1278290)