I love a fire.. bonfire, fireplace, whatever, as long as it is controlled, gives warmth and lightens the mood.  I have been lusting after an outdoor fireplace but due to cash flow shortages couldnt rationalize the needed purchase.  Mother of invention found me searching for an alternative in the garage full of stuff and I made a small firepit with an old brazier and some bricks.  using limbs picked up from past storms and mesquite used for smoking  meat I have been enjoying my pit!  Here, Wayde, are what I hope  gives some of that inventive eye that you asked for!  Add a nice cup of coffee, or these last few nites of  a second indian summer, a nice microbrew and it is an evening under the stars that renews the soul! 

and the final one.. a kinda spooky guy seen thru the smoke!

Salem Enjoya really greendrink(havent changed the water lately!)

Lucca approaches.....

and investigates the"intruder"

No editing, Wayde, and only a little adjusting of the auto mode.  I just did it down to a minus 1.5-2 on the meter anddid an evaluative reading.  lots of shadows and highlights. We'll see what I get this weekend.  K

So...I am the co-owner(brother loaned it indefinitely after purchasing the D700 for himself!)of a D300 so after I unpacked it(75 bucks for shipping) and charged the battery and cursrely read the quick guide I dashed out to get a J picture.  Had to call Denise to find out a few things(like e means no compact flash card loaded!)Here the choices are. No editing but a little cropping on one.   I am impressed.  Logo, alloy wheel, or shopping.  take your pick!  k

   tonight Lucca disappeared into the basement and didnt return. Suspicious, I went down and this is what I found!  He was tossing it around. I think it actually had his lip clasped at one time.  It went flying, I screamed, and then realized it was another I opportunity!  I stick with my original one since Glen already has a great insect, but I couldnt resist sharing!  K           

here it is really close up!

A fast disappearing part of the landscape, an old barn, and wildflowers to boot!  K