With great power comes great responsibility, or so says Madame P. And after saying so to the Colonel, who was about to meet with the Martian to reveal what he'd learned from Omi, she apologized, whispered a quick incantation, and *POOF* turned him into a frog.

She headed straightway to the Martian's office and told him that, during his interrogation, the Colonel discovered Omi had been working as a double agent, had only passed along to the Nanookians disinformation regarding the upcoming invasion of Rhode Island. His feeling was that Omi should be immediately pardoned, returned to duty, and, in fact, given a commendation and a raise in salary for her efforts on the Ministry's behalf.

The Martian appeared dubious, and asked why the Colonel hadn't come himself to explain the situation.

She said that Omi, in exchange for her own information, had learned of Nanookian plans for an impending attack on the Northern Division's massive Catnip Works factory complex. The Colonel, as commander of Seal Team 9-Lives, felt he would be urgently needed back home, sent his apologies for the hasty exit and would be sending a full report when time permitted.

The Martian asked if Omi had revealed who had set up the operation, who her controller in the Ministry was. Madame P shrugged, said the Colonel, if he knew, hadn't told her, but it would undoubtedly be in his report.

The Martian looked thoughtful for a moment, then nodded, said Omi could be returned to duty, and that he'd write up a commendation for her. But no raise.

Madame P left his office, an odd smile on her face.

Thank you!! That was Max. He was a Manx I adopted from our local pound. I also adopted his sister at the same time. Five months later I had to put Max to sleep because he had cancer. In his very short time with me he showed me what an awesome cat he was. In my list of favorite pets, he became #2. I miss him every day and cherish the time we had together. His sister is sweet but she doesn't have his outgoing personality. There are 23 (not a typo) cats in my household and I love each and everyone of them.

Hugs to your kitty from me!!!

Good Morning.
My wife and I know what you mean... (the little paw prints they put on your heart..)
I have a couple questions. My wife and I have 12 cats living with us, and we feed another 3 feral ones...
Is there a "way" to keep your house from smelling like cat pee etc...?
Any way to keep the Vet bills down?
Do you know of a more frugal way to feed them, (And keep them on a healthy diet?)
We are retired, and have a limited income...
We have LOTS of images of them, was thinking of a "cat book" at one point!!
Thanks.

Yes, wars coming to an end is a good thing!
There was a time we all thought film would last forever but it died a quick death.
Yes, there are a few film curmudgeons still kicking but it’s mostly spasms, they’ll be dead soon too.
I’m looking forward to when mirrorless is BETTER, not just the same. I hope it uses the same lenses!!!
In two weeks I go to shoot my favorite event of the entire year, the Sea Otter Classic. There will be 300 pros there shooting, maybe 1/2 the cameras will be mirrorless, you think??? I’ll report back.
Last year I didn’t see any mirrorless among the pros in 4 days but I did see a couple Nikons!!!
SS

Several people have had interest in the Lensbaby Line of lenses. I am new to them but will say I love the Velvet 85. I shot these with a Nikon D810 and from what I've seen the camera model makes no difference. Crop sensor or Full Frame might, don't have the two to compaire. Both were shot in raw, White Balance in Auto. Sunny day but plants were outside in the shade. This lens is a manual lens (no auto focus) and to take a picture outside handheld I get as close as needed to frame the shot and get the focus as close as I can. Then just before I take the shot I move my head in and out till it look focused in the view finder then take the shot. Try to keep your shutter speed up to decrease camera shake.

First shot f/4 iso 320 Shutter 1/250

Second shot f/2 iso 320 Shutter 1/800

Just noticed the my shutter compensation was set -2/3