tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6150755042392269410.post2233272185403711448..comments2023-10-31T02:53:02.026-06:00Comments on Everyone's Excited and Confused: El Cheap-oAmateur Stephhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11915173800044113605noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6150755042392269410.post-2445121406223353892008-09-04T11:53:00.000-06:002008-09-04T11:53:00.000-06:00My husband thinks I should star on my own series-L...My husband thinks I should star on my own series-Like maybe something called Ghetto Cracker Gone Wild-because I've stopped to pick up many trashy treasures from the curb.<BR/><BR/>I got an entire set of chairs that just needed to be scrubbed up. My recent find was an amazing rattan sofa that is perfect! Even the white cushions are still immaculate.elasticwaistbandladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12643871078268503643noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6150755042392269410.post-19327525683463310202008-09-01T14:33:00.000-06:002008-09-01T14:33:00.000-06:00Hey I just left you a comment on a different post ...Hey I just left you a comment on a different post about your garbage digging habits and then I read that you are still at it! I'm glad to see you are the same ol' Steph! I've also been known to steal stuff from trash cans too. That's Christmas when you've been in Grad school for 6 freakin' years! Maybe this year my kids will at least get something from D.I. Yeah!Amber Chappellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07672476288458894967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6150755042392269410.post-42888410274522385142008-08-30T17:18:00.000-06:002008-08-30T17:18:00.000-06:00Holy crap Stephanie! What I wouldn't give to see y...Holy crap Stephanie! What I wouldn't give to see you running for a mile pushing a toy truck (without your child even in it)! You're hilarious, and a true mother. Your swingset looks really nice too. As for the camera question, I am fortunate enough to own an SLR and a point and shoot. They are both Canon brand, which I totally recommend. The advantage to the SLR is the incredible zoom, clarity, and all the neat features. However, we didn't like carrying the bigger camera around, so the next Christmas we got a point and shoot. It's flat, and small so I just keep it in my purse all the time. It's great because it takes really clear pictures too, and the small cameras now have a ton of features too. However, the zoom isn't what an SLR is, and the SLR still has a few more neat things to make you feel like a great photographer. You should check out cnet.com also for reviews on all cameras out there. Anyway, sorry for the long post, but I hope this helps! Sounds like life is good in the Chambers household!Torihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17718933306669903591noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6150755042392269410.post-43839601202507453112008-08-28T10:23:00.000-06:002008-08-28T10:23:00.000-06:00Oh no Hollie! I swear this truck was in the garbag...Oh no Hollie! <BR/>I swear this truck was in the garbage can. Not sitting by it. IN it.Amateur Stephhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11915173800044113605noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6150755042392269410.post-67427529093761330482008-08-28T08:10:00.000-06:002008-08-28T08:10:00.000-06:00I hope that you were the Mike that left me a comme...I hope that you were the Mike that left me a comment, or else this won't make senes :) I wanted to do a co-op or joyschool type thing with moms around here, but haven't found anyone who wants to do it, so I guess I'm up to it myself. I just can't pay the price of real preschool, it is soo expensive and I want to know what he is learning!Debbihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00362129955505312739noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6150755042392269410.post-60771733233591763662008-08-27T22:42:00.000-06:002008-08-27T22:42:00.000-06:00I have a funny garbage/Little Tikes story, though ...I have a funny garbage/Little Tikes story, though not as well written as yours is. We actually had the same black truck (given to us by a neighbor) that got accidentally left "near" our garbage cans one night. The next morning it was gone. Probably some crazy jogger's kid owns it now. True story! Sadly it wasn't even garbage morning. That's what I get for being so "white trash, leave your cans on the curb all week long!"<BR/>As for cameras, I like Garrett's Fisher Price one. It takes the worlds crappiest pictures (like .05 mega pixel, you can't even see what the picture is, just faint shapes and random colors) but it has been thrown down the stairs, in the swimming pool and it still keeps in ticking.Holliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11710621719486196237noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6150755042392269410.post-28293115371358271672008-08-27T15:10:00.000-06:002008-08-27T15:10:00.000-06:00At least it had wheels. Last year, I snagged a whi...At least it had wheels. Last year, I snagged a whicker trunk from a garbage that was several blocks from my house. While still pushing the stroller. It was memorable to say the least!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04135190793124857820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6150755042392269410.post-91698191902407858132008-08-25T15:27:00.000-06:002008-08-25T15:27:00.000-06:00Grandpa's Dad always went dumpster diving. He fou...Grandpa's Dad always went dumpster diving. He found some "good stuff". I think he had the best time with his "dumpster diving" career in New York City. What a treasure trove for him. I really didn't find any joy in the old shoes he brought home, however.<BR/>:-) hugs, Grandma BetteAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6150755042392269410.post-18398576312919633012008-08-25T14:13:00.000-06:002008-08-25T14:13:00.000-06:00Hey, "One mans trash is another mans treasure" I a...Hey, "One mans trash is another mans treasure" I always say. My sister-in-law does this too and she has found some great Treasures.<BR/>You are so funny. If this had been me, I would have ran half way home then had to ride the truck the other half.Marciehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15341398084426363871noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6150755042392269410.post-20380233296518626332008-08-25T11:41:00.000-06:002008-08-25T11:41:00.000-06:00You garbage digger! I can't believe it, oh wait, y...You garbage digger! I can't believe it, oh wait, yes I can. You were garbage digging before you had two small children (remember california?)<BR/>It's ok though, I'm probably close to that point. I'd steal baby items right now if anyone threw them away :) love ya!Alishahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03764724246419521997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6150755042392269410.post-73643374474725626542008-08-24T23:34:00.000-06:002008-08-24T23:34:00.000-06:00That is awesome!I would have loved to be a hornet ...That is awesome!I would have loved to be a hornet in that nest!! We have found a lot of steals from KSL.com. Brian checks the free section multiple times a day! I'm also looking for a new good camera. When you find a good one let me know!Nataliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16753803758161824971noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6150755042392269410.post-60480137296831998922008-08-24T20:42:00.000-06:002008-08-24T20:42:00.000-06:00On the camera front...I vote for both! I really l...On the camera front...I vote for both! I really love my SLR, but there are times when it is just to big and bulky to take with me, so I miss photos every now and then. The problem is once you go to an SLR and see the picture quality you will get a little queasy whenever you see photos out of a compact camera. The sharpness and lack of noise are the big factors for me. The quality difference is that big. The responsiveness between SLRs and compact cameras used to be a big deal. I don't think it is that big of a deal anymore. <BR/><BR/>For the compact I really like the Canon SD890 (5x zoom) or the Canon SD850 (less zoom, but better noise...there is a SD950, but I don't really believe in more megapixels).<BR/><BR/>On the SLR front I would suggest either Canon's or Nikon's entry level body. Just make sure you invest in quality lenses because they will far outlast the body.<BR/><BR/>Good luck with the decision...ScottAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6150755042392269410.post-70815932766602372002008-08-24T17:35:00.000-06:002008-08-24T17:35:00.000-06:00I was just thinking a few days ago how I should do...I was just thinking a few days ago how I should do a post about all the awesome stuff I've gotten out of people's trash! There's no DI here so people just put all kinds of stuff out in the trash. Maybe I'll copy your post some time! <BR/><BR/>Also, we LOVE our DSLR. It's big and it's expensive, but it takes AWESOME pictures! If you want to know more you know how to find us... it's not awesome for the diaperbag but I do LOVE it!<BR/><BR/>(and, I'm totally jealous of the Jack Johnson concert without boogers and babies!)Em Russhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13718645423718642968noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6150755042392269410.post-27972517585899617242008-08-24T15:46:00.000-06:002008-08-24T15:46:00.000-06:00SCORE! That is awesome. A friend just got a Flip c...SCORE! That is awesome. <BR/><BR/>A friend just got a Flip camera. It seems nice and does photo and video, but we are all about the point and shoot, simple, non-pro cameras.Nearly Flowershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16394573996590118125noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6150755042392269410.post-655557362623449902008-08-24T15:39:00.000-06:002008-08-24T15:39:00.000-06:00SLR all the way ...hello! It's obviously been too...SLR all the way ...hello! It's obviously been too long since our Inkleys days. <BR/>Granted the SLR is big and bulky but the beauty of it is it actually takes the picture when you push the button (instead of 3 seconds later when the smile and "the moment" is long gone). I love my Nikon D70 but I know there are newer ones out now like the D40 which I've heard are great too. My pictures with the SLR look sooooo much better! <BR/>You asked ;)Kathryn-nannygoathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02872401695981581503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6150755042392269410.post-50507294572873983452008-08-24T15:36:00.000-06:002008-08-24T15:36:00.000-06:00yeah, what I would give to see you running down th...yeah, what I would give to see you running down the street with that black truck and your vest! That had to be a site, I totally would have done it though!Debbihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00362129955505312739noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6150755042392269410.post-76335349443094838382008-08-24T14:39:00.000-06:002008-08-24T14:39:00.000-06:00Now THAT is hilarious! Good Job!Now THAT is hilarious! Good Job!Mark and Kristenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03483283736911260420noreply@blogger.com