Another wanderer back....

[SteveinMN]

Hello again everyone!

It's nice to be back after several months away. I just suddenly realized it was time for me to take a break and live an even simpler life. But I've missed this place -- including the friendly accountability of like-minded people.

So I've marked all forums read (there's no way I will catch up on months of posts) and I'll start kind-of anew. If there's any business I left unfinished when I left, I apologize; please PM me and I'll respond.

By way of catch-up:
- my photography business still is slow, partially because it has to compete with retirement ;) and partially because I'm finding it harder than I thought to reach my (new) target market (building trades);
- with assistance, DW has taken a few steps to keep her job from descending into an HSSJ;
- the past several months haven't seemed very frugal (another reason I'm back) what with having to write big checks;
- DSD is planning a wedding for October, so we've been a little busy with that.

So after the seventh-inning stretch, no runs, some hits, and a couple of errors.

[thinkgreen]

Welcome back! You were very missed. Your calm demeanor and wise ways add so much to the forum.

[Float On]

Glad you are back. You missed out on several "Where's SteveinMN" posts!

[ApatheticNoMore]

Hi. WB.

[Florence]

Good to have you back!!

[cdttmm]

Welcome back, Steve!

[gimmethesimplelife]

Really good to see you back here, Steve! Rob

[KayLR]

Yep! Missed you! Glad you're back!

[Sad Eyed Lady]

Welcome back - glad to see your smiling face again!

[Tussiemussies]

Glad to see you are back again!

[razz]

Life is a roller coaster, some ups and downs but glad that you are back and looking ahead.

[CathyA]

YAY! SteveinMN is back! Glad to have you back Steve! :cool:

[catherine]

Yippee! So glad you're back, Steve!

[Polliwog]

Welcome back, Steve. You were really missed. I missed your attention to the threads.

Linda

[Lainey]

Ditto - will enjoy hearing your input again, it's very valued.

[awakenedsoul]

Steve!!!
Best news I've heard all day. Your wisdom, kindness, and writing talent were missed. And what Lainey said...

[iris lilies]

Welcome back!!! Your presence brings much excitement!
https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQplaeuwDLqj2eXf3tujQh6wrinLdx0T Me2vf1Ao7TDDVqCPx8fgpg3c0-s (https://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl&imgrefurl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.greenfieldpuppies.com%2 F2011%2F05%2Fdog-blogthe-best-age-to-neuter-a-dog%2F&h=0&w=0&tbnid=CLqBTccQ1iSZwM&zoom=1&tbnh=173&tbnw=291&docid=8X6sM-wQ2IFo3M&tbm=isch&ei=u0PpU93YEYr4yQS3xoBo&ved=0CBQQsCUoBg)

[iris lilies]

ok, I also found this one funny:

https://i.chzbgr.com/maxW500/3687174656/h795093E3/ (http://www.google.com/url?sa=i&source=images&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&docid=DqiWJAkcDIecFM&tbnid=GjNyhZlrBoP2XM&ved=0CAgQjRw&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcheezburger.com%2F3687174656&ei=C0TpU8bvJ4H-yQTy04GYDg&psig=AFQjCNH-FbnV_ppPPbpvBd-8aIKNm9g3aQ&ust=1407882635748936)

[SteveinMN]

Wow! Thank you all! I had no idea...

IL, I love that last picture. I'm still trying to figure out the intellectual complexity of being a dog. Sure looks like most of them have it down, though. lol

[rosarugosa]

Welcome back, Steve. I'm glad all is well with you.

[Aroha]

Hi Steve, I'm new since you've been away and it sounds like you've been a great contributor here so I look forward to reading your posts. My dh is a photographer also.

[fidgiegirl]

Whew! Steve!! I wondered if something awful had happened, truly! And glad it didn't. :) Glad to "see" you again.

[JaneV2.0]

Glad you're back, Steve. Your posts are always a breath of fresh air.

[Rosemary]

Glad you're back, Steve!

[IshbelRobertson]

How nice to read that you're back.

You have been missed!

[ToomuchStuff]

As a photographer, whose daughter is getting married, I hope you know that a selfie of you walking her down the isle, doesn't qualify as a pro billable photograph.;)

Welcome back.

[SteveinMN]

As a photographer, whose daughter is getting married, I hope you know that a selfie of you walking her down the isle, doesn't qualify as a pro billable photograph.;)
Darn....!

Actually, I was asked if I wanted to be the wedding photographer (the bride's bio-dad will be at the wedding and DSD was in her mid-20s when DW and I were married, so I'm not her dad by any stretch). I was flattered, but suggested they find a wedding photographer -- someone who's photographed a few weddings who would know the drill and what kinds of pictures people would expect to see.

I actually take a little heat because I rarely take pictures of people. I can (in fact, a portrait I took was just published in a local monthly paper), but people are not my preferred subject material.

[Tradd]

Yay! Glad you're back! Nothing really new with me, just working long long hours. More work drama! ;)

[frugal-one]

Gotta make you feel good Steve that we all missed you. Friends.... even though we have never met!!!!

[SteveinMN]

It makes me feel good, indeed, frugal-one! :D

[Gardenarian]

Steve! So glad to see you back! I really missed your posts and friendly smile :)