Thanks for watching! I really like this lens, it takes nice photos! Appreciate your comment.

So glad it helped you out. An easy fix and now you can get back to taking fantastic photographs. Thanks for watching and have a great new year. Tee

Thank you, Ana. I love taking photographs, it is a very relaxing place for me. Today is Sunday and my son and family will be coming over. First time since Christmas Eve and after they all came down with Covid. Everyone is well now so it will be wonderful to see them. You guys have a wonderful week, hope it isn't to hot and humid or maybe, at least, you get a break form that. Tee

Looking forward to that spring air and sunshine. We were able to get out the other day when the sun peaked out. Did a forest walk and spotted and Eagle, I got some nice shots of him with a telephoto lens. Today we are back in the house, but I passed away the hours doing more indoor photography. Thanks as always for watching the video and your very kind comment. You are good people. Tee

Tracie, I just watched your video and I back you 100%, except, perhaps about the Dodgers, but we can deal with that. I've had goofy comments like you had gotten, I simply delete them and shake my head. We did leave the bulbs on the trees incase somebody else might want to photograph them or appreciate them. We have left ornaments in the forest before, sometime seed balls for the birds. We might see the sun today for a brief few hours, then back to the rain again. Wish there was someway to ship all this rain down to you guys. This crazy divided country will seek to find conspiracy theories to blame the fires in California on all kinds of things. Instead of being more empathetic to the people who have been devastated in their total losses and those that have been killed, they take it to a political stage. So very sad. Stay safe my friend, Karen and I have been worrying about you. Tee

Thank you. I actually think the sun will make an appearance in the sky this weekend. Been a while since I saw that fellow. Have a great weekend up in the north country. Tee

Mollie, looks like you have mastered your Canon camera quite well. With all your artistic talents, photography could offer you another venue. Thanks for your wonderful comments.

Simone, once the rain stops, I will be looking forward to getting outside to do more photographing. Thanks for watching and for your comment.

Oh if you only knew the ribbing I got from a bunch of my Washington native friends. They would test me each time we’d get together and I’d screw up the proper pronunciation each time. I hope I’ve got it right now. Thanks for watching and your comment. The store was fun. Tee

can't go wrong with this place. Absolutely beautiful. We continue to go back each year, such an amazing place. Enjoy your vacation there, a great place for walking in nature. Tee

Same here! I’ve been reading about strategies, but it’s overwhelming. Delaying benefits could help increase my monthly income, but I also don’t want to dip too heavily into my savings before then. Balancing that decision with long-term goals is tricky.

You’re absolutely right. My biggest regret is not consulting an expert sooner. After struggling to figure it out on my own, I ended up losing out on spousal benefits that could have increased our household income. I’d recommend speaking to a professional who can help you navigate this before making any decisions.

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The old Jaws movies, they were great! While you guys are hot and humid, we are still in the rainy season, nearly everyday. We had a wonderful Christmas, the kids didn't know which toy to play with first. Your package that you sent was a big surprise and everyone loved it. A few days after Christmas, my son and the rest of his family all came down with Covid. My son said it was really bad. He is now testing negative, but his wife, who got it after Joe, is testing positive. Wish that covid would disappear. Thanks for you wonderful comment, Ana, you guys are really top of the crop. Take care and watch out for those great whites. Tee

you know, I think I wore the grooves out of the 45 rpm of Turn Turn Turn from playing it so much. Thanks for watching. Tee

Clair, we should probably start a PWA, present wrapping anonymous. One of these years I just may conquer this horrific ordeal. The happiest of new years to you and Sharon. Tee

Donna, we love walking in it too. Living in Washington at this time of the year, most mornings are foggy. A very happy New Year to you as well. Tee

All a part of the Christmas festivities. Karen can get me laughing so hard, I end up in tears. A very Happy New Year to you and may 2025 bring good things to you. Tee

That clicking sound on the clip in the beginning, was my faithful hummingbird friend. It's true, I did flunk scissors and still not to good with them. The kids loved me reading the Merry Christmas Poop book, what a horrible story line. Unfortunately my son's family all now have Covid, Joseph told me it's pretty bad. Karen and I will most likely be dropping off some food and goodies for them and wave to them from our car. I had a friend who kept his Christmas tree up all year long, guess he just couldn't part with it. We are still in the fog (nothing new for me) and have only had a couple days where we could get out before the next rain system comes to us. Tee

@ stay safe and so sorry to her Joseph and his family have Covid and are so sick. I’ll lift them up in healing thoughts. You all are so cool to bring them nourishing food and goodies. Last Christmas we all had Covid and my mom and grandma dropped off Christmas dinner and gifts.

Mollie, to many scary movies with dolls, Chucky, Annabelle, just to name a few. Karen had stuck one in my Sheriff's office, when I retired, it did not go with me. We have two grandchildren the other stockings were for my son and his wife and Karen. It was a great day, but unfortunately, both my son and grand daughter caught Covid a couple days later. My son said it was horrible and is still dealing with it. He told us today that now his wife is down with it. Wish that stuff would disappear. I have always found it a bit sad to take down all the decorations and tree, but Karen reminds me it starts a new beginning and it will all be back again in 2025. Tee

@@EmbraceTheJourney sorry about COVID. Yeah, it sucks. I had it for the first time last August.

I don't think Tee would be able to land a job at the mall wrapping presents. His skill level is questionable. He works much better with hammers and screw guns. You two have a wonderful 2025.

Neewer is currently having a pretty good sale on all the items in this video. The link to go to Neewer is: neewer.com/collections/super-sale?se_activity Once at the site enter in the search Panel light systems. Neweer is a good company. I have purchased a lot of equipment from them, haven't had any issues with the company or any of the items I had purchased. Thanks for watching, I appreciate that. Have a great 2025 New Year. Tee

Thanks, Deb. It was challenging, but fun to make. I'm going to try to make them a bit smoother when I do this again. A learning process. Tee

Ana, I sent you an email a couple days ago thanking you for your wonderful gifts. We are still going through the atmospheric river, probably for another couple days. Making this video was fun. Christmas was fantastic, I hope yours was as well. The new year will be here before you know. Wishing both you and your husband a good new year. Tee

Thank you Tee....Im such a slow coach😂 just saw your e mail.We are delighted. We are so very happy you had a lovely Christmas. I wrote you an e mail.❤😊

Julie, you are more then kind. Thank you for you lovely comment and for watching the video. We are currently in the rainy season here in Washington State, so its back to taking photos in the house. Seems like there is always something to photograph.

@@EmbraceTheJourney I never find a shortage of subject matter lol

Donna, never a dull moment around here. Never know what the day will bring, but its all been good. Thanks for watching and you comment. Have a great New Year. Tee

I have a totally new appreciation for those who made animated films. So cool that you have your Dad's animations he made with an 8mm movie camera. The AI is crazy these days, can you imagine what it will be like in a few years to come? I did have fun with this, but I certainly need to improve. Glad you enjoyed it, thanks for watching and for your great comment. Tee

Thanks! I'm just an old boy playing around with a camera and Legos. Never thought I'd be doing this in my retirement years. You guys have a wonderful New Year, look forward to sharing more videos with you. Tee

Simone, I certainly did enjoy making this one. I can't even imagine what it was like for sketch artists to do animation one sketch at a time. Thanks for watching and for you nice comment., Tee

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You bet Clair. Looks like there will be quite a few more rainy days coming. Santa brought me a Tamron 90 mm mac lens for the Nikon Z mount, let rain all it wants. I've got some indoor photos to take. Tee

I certainly have a new appreciation for those that draw one sketch at a time to make an animation. That's some patients and skill. I've got another idea I may try out using cut out figures and moving them around to a story line. That should be fun too. Tee

Thanks very much. I Have a new respect for those Walt Disney animators who drew one frame at a time to create a cartoon. I might try doing this again and try to get it a bit smoother. Thanks for watching.... Tee

Simone, a Very Merry Christmas to you too. This was a very fun video to put together. Now we move to the New Year, I am encouraged it will be a good one. Tee

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What a great day we had today. So much food, so much fun! Tomorrow we will take it easy and let it all soak in. Some turkey sandwiches and left overs, it will be a grand day. Merry Christmas, Tracie, enjoy!

Ate so much today I could easily fill out a Santa suit. Merry Christmas guys!🎄

@@k26kv31 what great memories Chex Mix can bring. Karen still gives out ziplock bags of Chex mix to friends and family. Thanks so much for sharing your story! Have a wonderful Christmas!!!

Ana, Karen and I thank you for watching our videos throughout the year and making such nice comments on our channel. You both have been very supportive to us and we so appreciate that. We feel we have developed a friendship with you and your husband over the time you subscribed to our channel. May you and your family have a very Merry Christmas and a festive time in the week to come. Love you guys. Tee

Thank you Tee and Karen.We feel the same and we are really happy with this lovely friendship.Thank you for your wisdom and the joy you share. Merry Christmas to you both and family.Lots of love guys.​@@EmbraceTheJourney

Thanks for watching. At the rate Karen is making all these treats, I'll be able to fit into a Santa Claus suit without any problems. You guys have a wonderful weekend as well. Tee

Simone, thank you very much for watching. Yes, this is a great Agency and I'm so proud of the work they do. You may be right, with the way Karen has been baking and me eating all these holiday treats, my stomach will soon be big enough for a Santa Suit. Have a wonderful weekend, Simone. Tee

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Tracie, seems like I have known you forever. I never sat on Santa's lap either, the guy scared me. This program is so wonderful to allow the children to decide where they want their photos taken. The people who volunteer and the dedicated people who work there are simply amazing. I am so proud of the work they do. I loved the young lady, Kathryn, who said she was her mother's daughter and how cool she thought her mother was for doing what she does for the children. We all had a great time, lots of photographs taken, lots of laughs shared. Took nearly a day to process them all. Today I was told all the families got their copies of the photographs, that makes me very happy. Tee

@@EmbraceTheJourneyI love all what I read here! I liked the girl too who said she was her mother’s daughter! Your heart is always in the best place Tee⚡️

Thank you for watching. Have a wonderful festive holiday.

These are horrifying crimes, but Child Advocacy Centers are dedicated to the justice and wellness of each child. They are great agencies with very dedicated people providing a much needed service in the community. Thanks for watching Mollie and have a great weekend. Tee

not only looks amazing, but tastes amazing as well. Thanks for watching.

Thanks for watching. Guess I'll have to work on the background music or possibly, not use music at all. Tee

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they are so so good!!!

Indeed they are