tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7109597837911345568.post3695724356856231418..comments2024-01-30T10:46:39.914+00:00Comments on Dartmoor Ramblings: THE GOOD THE BAD AND THE UGLYEm Parkinsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04789754528697848623noreply@blogger.comBlogger57125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7109597837911345568.post-8751808969638130192014-05-21T19:33:48.692+01:002014-05-21T19:33:48.692+01:00I do feel lost without one. I saw the cuckoo again...I do feel lost without one. I saw the cuckoo again today and I could have spat blood! xEm Parkinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04789754528697848623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7109597837911345568.post-259685922253664202014-05-21T19:01:49.872+01:002014-05-21T19:01:49.872+01:00So sorry to hear about your car and camera. We hav...So sorry to hear about your car and camera. We have problem with cameras not working on holiday so I can appreciate how frustrating you must feel. I'm glad you had a good birthday. Sarah xDown by the seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06148800326418238027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7109597837911345568.post-34778545672182886732014-05-21T15:46:42.796+01:002014-05-21T15:46:42.796+01:00Thank you. Better luck next year!Thank you. Better luck next year!Em Parkinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04789754528697848623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7109597837911345568.post-18156210442396119672014-05-21T15:46:22.641+01:002014-05-21T15:46:22.641+01:00I know that sick feeling! Thanks - I really will t...I know that sick feeling! Thanks - I really will try. xEm Parkinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04789754528697848623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7109597837911345568.post-19069778956740269482014-05-21T15:45:44.312+01:002014-05-21T15:45:44.312+01:00The problem with the other one is the tiny memory ...The problem with the other one is the tiny memory card which only fits about 24 shots on it and I dont' have time to source one with bigger storage. No zoom either of course and I was hoping for some serious birds in Scotland!Em Parkinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04789754528697848623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7109597837911345568.post-92215477350908414152014-05-21T15:44:35.187+01:002014-05-21T15:44:35.187+01:00I had Nissan Micras for years and only stopped whe...I had Nissan Micras for years and only stopped when they changed the design from the one you have. Such a great car - I don't blame you for keeping it going!Em Parkinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04789754528697848623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7109597837911345568.post-19025942389608882492014-05-21T08:47:30.800+01:002014-05-21T08:47:30.800+01:00Em, I do feel sorry, such things shouldn't hap...Em, I do feel sorry, such things shouldn't happen on a birthday. But your photos are as beautiful as always :)<br />MarielleMarielle Collinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05713098813366345003noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7109597837911345568.post-61282011511274155472014-05-21T05:08:32.058+01:002014-05-21T05:08:32.058+01:00Belated Happy Birthday Em, I am sorry to hear of y...Belated Happy Birthday Em, I am sorry to hear of your series of disasters. I've done stupid car damage too, and wandered around for days with a loop going around in my head saying "I don't believe it. How could I have done that," and a sick feeling in the pit of my stomach. The camera will be worth the wait - those shots were so sharp - the pickles on the gorse were dangerous! Enjoy your holiday, with or without the camera. Virginiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06864657381173674455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7109597837911345568.post-59967426708945657472014-05-21T03:06:48.705+01:002014-05-21T03:06:48.705+01:00Hope you get your camera fixed really fast!
The ot...Hope you get your camera fixed really fast!<br />The other camera seems to be working very well though...<br />Those tulips are beautiful....<br />Cheers!<br />Linda :o)Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06682800877894439940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7109597837911345568.post-48304970494787574622014-05-20T22:29:01.266+01:002014-05-20T22:29:01.266+01:00My little Nissan Micra (W reg) just had £450 spent...My little Nissan Micra (W reg) just had £450 spent on welding. I was asked if I wanted to bother. It's my best ever car, so reliable, so yes I did want to bother! I know it's not worth it financially, but I've got another year out of her now, so I totally understand your car grief!<br />The camera's a bummer, too : (Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16734243399284789336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7109597837911345568.post-15133437719692622142014-05-20T21:35:04.753+01:002014-05-20T21:35:04.753+01:00Fuji versus Nikon Roy plus a couple of hundred qui...Fuji versus Nikon Roy plus a couple of hundred quid will help! Em Parkinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04789754528697848623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7109597837911345568.post-8002384152770162472014-05-20T21:33:00.564+01:002014-05-20T21:33:00.564+01:00I didn't realise you were from north of the bo...I didn't realise you were from north of the border David. I shall feel even more responsibility to photograph it well!Em Parkinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04789754528697848623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7109597837911345568.post-19280347289540044262014-05-20T21:31:29.357+01:002014-05-20T21:31:29.357+01:00Yes, sorry about the Polo Em. Not wishing to detra...Yes, sorry about the Polo Em. Not wishing to detract from you abilities as a photographer, but he new camera has certainly improved the clarity of these images about 500%.{:))Roy Norrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07054701497328213666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7109597837911345568.post-1622517585410125802014-05-20T21:30:31.023+01:002014-05-20T21:30:31.023+01:00You're so right Pat. As it gets further away p...You're so right Pat. As it gets further away proportion becomes clear. Thanks for your wise words.Em Parkinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04789754528697848623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7109597837911345568.post-81878547529329527572014-05-20T21:18:06.660+01:002014-05-20T21:18:06.660+01:00Dear me what a week of contrasting emotions Em, wh...Dear me what a week of contrasting emotions Em, what with the thoughtful presents and initial excitement with the camera, to the despair of various unfortunate calamities and misfortunes. I certainly feel your anguish as regards the camera, especially as the shots it took look fantastic, and I sincerely hope you can find a replacement before your trip to Scotland. Indeed I am really looking forward to hearing (& hopefully seeing) about your holiday to my home country :-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7109597837911345568.post-89770167421011862162014-05-20T19:07:32.426+01:002014-05-20T19:07:32.426+01:00So sorry about the car Em - next year at this time...So sorry about the car Em - next year at this time you will have got it in proportion - you weren't hurt and it will all sort itself out. But I know from my own experience that these incidents knock you for six.<br />Beautiful white tulips and lovely radio - isn't it lovely to be part of a loving family?<br />Have a lovely time in Scotland.The Weaver of Grasshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13947971556343746883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7109597837911345568.post-546661159504796722014-05-20T15:17:59.804+01:002014-05-20T15:17:59.804+01:00That's really kind - thank you......I'll l...That's really kind - thank you......I'll let you know. xxEm Parkinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04789754528697848623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7109597837911345568.post-7510778631183681772014-05-20T15:17:37.248+01:002014-05-20T15:17:37.248+01:00Well, other than the fact that it died after 24 ho...Well, other than the fact that it died after 24 hours, this Nikon was fab! It's a Nikon Coolpix P600. It was a good deal as it came with a case and 32GB memory card....almost an external hard drive's worth of memory!Em Parkinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04789754528697848623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7109597837911345568.post-56964440347268385542014-05-20T15:15:33.209+01:002014-05-20T15:15:33.209+01:00I'm very impressed with the Nikon's perfor...I'm very impressed with the Nikon's performance, short though it might have been!Em Parkinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04789754528697848623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7109597837911345568.post-76552727648568776852014-05-20T15:15:02.708+01:002014-05-20T15:15:02.708+01:00I think I do. At least the weather is beautiful. L...I think I do. At least the weather is beautiful. Let's hope we don't hit an Arctic spell when we go up to Scotland. Em Parkinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04789754528697848623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7109597837911345568.post-8533704827648020322014-05-20T15:14:06.169+01:002014-05-20T15:14:06.169+01:00Much appreciated Jerry. Much appreciated Jerry. Em Parkinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04789754528697848623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7109597837911345568.post-60606635820262178562014-05-20T15:13:30.766+01:002014-05-20T15:13:30.766+01:00I do too!I do too!Em Parkinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04789754528697848623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7109597837911345568.post-67358855769869791942014-05-20T15:13:20.158+01:002014-05-20T15:13:20.158+01:00Thanks Parsnip. I find so much time these days is ...Thanks Parsnip. I find so much time these days is spent dealing with problems with technology. Ridiculous. Em Parkinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04789754528697848623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7109597837911345568.post-66605559751680102702014-05-20T15:12:23.496+01:002014-05-20T15:12:23.496+01:00Thanks Jane. It seems quite a few people have done...Thanks Jane. It seems quite a few people have done the same! It really does help. I felt utterly destroyed by it but am much better now. Nothing I can do other than invent a time machine. Em Parkinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04789754528697848623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7109597837911345568.post-90541969448734520412014-05-20T15:11:11.188+01:002014-05-20T15:11:11.188+01:00The sun has just come out unexpectedly so I'm ...The sun has just come out unexpectedly so I'm feeling good. Worse things happen at sea. . Em Parkinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04789754528697848623noreply@blogger.com