Haven't posted for some time, and logged out while trying to clear some computer issues, but I enjoyed the wide variety of your "Christmas Cards" so much that I had to go find my password and post my own. Happy Holidays, Y'all!

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I want to thank all of you for your sharing your experiences, thoughts, links, and suggestions with me. They were a big help in discussing my options and concerns today with my "regular" eye doctor, and with your help, she and I both feel that I'm now well prepared to make good, informed decisions when I see the surgeon early next month.

All beautiful, but my favorite is the red one in the pitcher with the almost perfectly matching red flower painted on it.

...from a photography point of view, of course! I'll be talking to a cataract surgeon next month about my lens replacement options. I've always been extremely nearsighted - uncorrected, I'm really good at seeing splinters in fingers, but even glasses or contacts just barely get my distance vision good enough for a drivers license. I think that's one reason I like photography - if I get the focus good I can zoom in and see details that I'd otherwise miss

I've been told I should consider the extra expense of a multi focal corrective lens, and in theory, I'm really excited about the idea of being able to read the bedroom clock from bed, but I'm wondering if any of you who've had cataract surgery have chosen these multi focal lenses, and if so, how they've affected your photography. Do they affect your ability to focus your shots? Do the halos/rings some people report interfere with your photography? Thanks in advance for sharing your experience.

All good, but I really like the eagle!

Lilies are so colorful, it has never occurred to me to convert to B&W. I like it though. Curvy and decorative, like something you might see in calligraphy, or decorative wrought iron. Hope it wins in the fair!

Thank you, Alafoto!

Thank you for your kind words!

Works for me!

I've been happy with LD inks. Much cheaper than OEM, and they often have sales.

Thank you Icecoach!

Thank You!

Just wanted to thank y'all for your comments! I appreciate them all.

Thanks, Linda. I also got an offer recently, maybe it's time to take advantage of it.

Thanks, Wasabi.