Sunday, January 29, 2012

Camera phone weekend pix

It was beautiful this weekend. Chilly, but quite sunny – and if you sat in the just the right spot – it was wonderful. I think I got some sun on my cheeks.

Here are a few photos I took using my Android phone.



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The view from my seat in the backyard. Taken with the camera that came with the phone, then opened with Be Funky, one of the free processing apps I downloaded. I used the Orton effect on this one and called it a day.

A beautiful day.



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Looking to my left, into the sun and sitting in the same spot in the yard. I used my Retro Camera for this one. I think.



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It was such a sunny day, I poured myself a cocktail. This is my favorite drink: Yukon Jack and fresh-squeezed grapefruit juice.

Don’t be all judgy now.

This liqueur is a taste born of hoary nights, when lonely men struggled to keep their fires lit and cabins warm. I didn’t write that – it’s on the bottle and I wrote about it {here}.



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Retro Camera again. George brought his squeaky toy outside – the one that makes the loudest squeak and he’s waiting for me to make another toss.



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This is him after a half hour of squeaky toy shenanigans.



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And this is my new love. I saved it for last.

Yes. I broke down and bought a Miele. I’ve been wanting one for years. Thank you for all your vacuum suggestions from a previous post I wrote. I went to a shop in Wilmington on Saturday morning and they let me test drive several of them. This was more than I wanted to spend, but it was a floor model, so I got a discount. Plus I upgraded the power brush and got a bigger discount on that. It has six different suction modes from low (for draperies) to mid (for Oriental carpets) to high (I love high). And the power brush head has five different levels.

I’ve vacuumed the entire house. Twice. No, I’m kidding. I only did it once. But it was a pleasure to do my housekeeping this weekend – much to my utter delight.

Have a wonderful week, my friends ~

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34 comments:

Hilary said...

oooh...nice...isn't it quiet????
Congrats! you deserve it.

Anonymous said...

Nice vac! I would like to test drive one too, not sure anyone in our area has them though.... Tired of the ones Hubby chooses for us.. I let him choose because I totally dislike vacs and I've never found one I like.

shirley said...

I am always amazed by those internet articles that claim the "worst gifts to give" include vacuum cleaners. I know when I bought my awesome vacuum, I did exactly as you did - vacuumed the house twice, if not three times. I wanted to find more to vacuum...
Enjoy your new housekeeping tool!

Devon said...

I am a vac junkie... like other women with shoes! I know, its weird. congratulations

Caroline said...

You got the Miele!!! Good for you. Love your retro pics! Glad you had a nice weekend too. Have a great week my dear!

barbara l. hale said...

Congrats on the new vacuum. I've never been tempted to vacuum the house once much less twice, but of course, I do now and then. Nice punch of shots!

Anonymous said...

I needed a vacuum recently but Miele did not cross my mind. In fact, I don't believe I've ever seen that brand around here. It sounds fantastic. Saw that drink and now I'm thinking of summer, sitting on the porch in a rocker and tasting some leamonade with vodka :)

Deb said...

great photos with your phone..

sharon said...

It was a gorgeous day here as well. Loving the sunshine, but we really could use some rain.

Nellie said...

Congratulations on that new vacuum! Good that you also were able to have a discount on your purchase.
It was a beautiful day here, too.

Michelle said...

I just vacuumed with my Miele thanks to a dusty job my husband did in the house, and I know EXACTLY how you feel. It's like getting a hot little sports car.... ;-)

Gail said...

I shall have to check this vacuum out...I still have my old Oreck!

Beautiful pictures...always!!!

Hope your weekend was delightful.

JaneK said...

cocktail looks yummy.... the only judging I am doing is judging you for not sharing :) of course that would require an awfully long raod trip since we live 1/2 country away from each other; so I guess you are forgiven; but if you are in the mood for a road trip and really wanting to get the most out of your vacuum, then I'll provide the cocktails!
thanks for sharing as always!

GailO said...

I love the red! May you have many happy vacuumings:)

Grapefruit juice and rum is delicious too:) We call them RumYums!

Cloudia said...

among all these great shots, I most love the expression of George's face...hope that's not too judgey LOL!



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Sweetpea said...

We should do ANYTHING to make chores easier, in my HO (geez, sound like I'm from some street gang or somethin) and yer new whirling dervish looks just the ticket...can't beat that color neither...

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George sacked out - priceless.

Jill of All Trades said...

Thanks for the nice relaxing visit and drink...except for the vacuum! EEK...I run from household chores!!!!! LOL!

The JR said...

Anything that makes house cleaning easier is worth the cost to me.

Great pictures!

beth said...

even knowing about your vacuum early and reading about it here again, you made me laugh.

i can picture you in your house, vacuum in hand, almost flying around as you clean :)

xo

abb said...

You can come vacuum my house ANYtime! :)

Cheryl said...

I love your post!!! I just had to replace my very old and sad Miele and it just came in last week!!! I LOVE the new one! And, the company did the best they could to refurbish for emergencies, my old one, so that is down in my family room!!!
Thank you for your lovely post on my blog. It was so thoughtful!!!

Nurse Nancy said...

Glad you got the model you wanted. Enjoy...I am with Annie, my house needs some vacuuming too!

Daryl said...

You can come here and vacuum anytime you feel the urge ..

Skogkjerring said...

Hey there girl, nice little ferrari you got there..oops I mean Miele ;-) The color confused me ;-))) I immediately thought ferrari ;-)))

What kind of android phone do you have? I´m considering getting one- a Samsung Galaxy S2 model..we got one (not a phone but like an IPOD) with our new TV and it´s so fun to play on...I´m hooked on wordfeud, do you play that?? Loved the photos your phone took- you must have what 8 megapixels? And you downloaded a program to edit your phone camera photos? COOL- you´re so high tech!!!! hahahaha....

Have a great evening my dear! :-)

thotlady said...

I would like to buy a really nice vacuum cleaner one day. Enjoy yours.

Michelle said...

I bought a Miele 10 years ago and I love it - the best thing about it is that in 10 years I have never - as in not once - had to have it repaired for anything. ALso it is an amazing ally against pet fur!

Anonymous said...

Yeah "our vacuum just took a big hugh bang and out with a blast of very dusty air" my honey-man said. He wants a dyson. I've never heard of this one, but will have to let him no what to surf for and compare. Feels good to have such a well vacuumed house I agree.
I added a new post about your beautiful winter female Cardinal WaterColour I'm working on. thanks again.
peace n abundance,
CheyAnne

Mary Lou said...

Better than Orek? I need one so bad!!! Can I test drive yours if I come up when your house is dirty? Ha..
Beautiful sun here too. We have a crocus blooming. Silly thing!

Mental P Mama said...

And it's shiny and red!!!

acorn said...

i love my meile. mines white same model. My husband thinks i should have got the upright because we need the "beater bar" for hair on the rugs. Our model does not have the beater bar. your thoughts? we have hard wood, orientals and vinal. Guess I'll just have to get the upright also....not!!! we love you

acorn said...

i love my meile. mines white same model. My husband thinks i should have got the upright because we need the "beater bar" for hair on the rugs. Our model does not have the beater bar. your thoughts? we have hard wood, orientals and vinal. Guess I'll just have to get the upright also....not!!! we love you

Country Girl said...

I upgraded the power head. Mine has five levels and will do a shut off if it's too close to the carpet. But it works great. Our bedroom carpet (and you know that carpet, Adrienne) has never been cleaner. Awesome.

And I didn't know you had the Titan ~

xo

Kerri Farley said...

It's always fun to get a new toy!

Lili said...

Thought I was gonna die reading your hoary nights, lonely men post!! Oh my gosh that was so funny!! So glad to hear to got your Miele, I remembered you have always wanted one, I would be having a ball with it too I'm sure. xo ~Lili