Cookie Crumb Cutie WIP

[PhotoBob]

Hi Everybody,

I thought I would post this, even though it's still a work in progress. I've got some good questions:  Can I get rid of the red eye?  PLEASE?   This particular type of red eye is only seen in water damage, not from a flash, right Bambi?  ;)  Also, how's the color / contrast looking? 

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Thanks for your input, it is greatly appreciated.

On a personal note, the doc says my pen moves too slow on my Wacom tablet when I try to get anything done. (I agree) So this week I'm getting a pacemaker installed. In me, not the Wacom.  :)  Boy have they got a name for it - chronotropic incompetence. On the stress test I turned into a pile of goo at 114 bpm. That means my normal upper end is around 95 - too low. My lower end is fine, I just get exhausted doing the littlest thing. All will be fine and I'm looking forward to blazing a trail with my stylus once again!

PhotoBob

[Mhayes]

Hi PhotoBob.

I think that is the worst red eye I've seen unless it would have been a photo of my Siamese cat Tommy. Yes, yes, yes, fix the poor baby's eyes. This is one time where keeping the original intact does not apply. the parents will be thrilled to see it gone and their child not looking diabolical.  >:D

I wish it was your Wacom getting the pacemaker instead of you, but I think you will feel so much better when it is in. My friend had one put in this summer and he is doing much better. He had an erratic heart beat and the pacemaker got him back to normal one. Keep us posted and we want to hear from you afterwards.  :up:

Margie

[Hannie]

Hi Bob,

Your restore is coming along beautifully, despite the slow Wacom pen!  ;)

So now you are trying to get Bambi to join in your plot saying that red eyes are caused by water damage...  shame on you!

Keep us informed on how you are, hope you will feel better real soon

:loveit:

Hannie

[Pat]

Speedy recovery Bob; keep us posted.



Pat

[Mike S.]

Bob,

I wish you a very fast and painless recovery.   Don't pick on the nurses too much.

Mike

[PhotoBob]

Thanks for the well wish's.  I know this is what I need, just not thrilled with the idea of having a hunk of metal in my chest and them messing with my heart. I guess after we get acquainted, I'll have to name the blasted thing. I named our black cat (with a touch of white on his chest) Oswald Cobblepot. It shouldn't be any harder than that.   :funny:

Margie I already have a layer that takes care of those red eyes. I'll click it on and leave it on!

Mike - It just doesn't make sense to pick on nurses! Do you know how long they can make you wait for your pain meds??

Bob

[glennab]

Hi Bob

Chronotropic Incopetence, huh?  Wasn't it Dave Barry who would always say that sounds like a great name for a rock band?  Well... that sounds like a great name for a rock band!  I hope all goes well with the Wacom procedure and that you're up and running in no time.  At least we're lucky to live in an age when technology can do just about anything to keep us going.  But definitely mind the nurses.  They can be hell on wheels if you don't pay attention.  It's not much fun when they have all the power and you're running around with your posterior hanging out.  Absolutely no fair!

Be well.  Bless!

GK

[PhotoBob]

Hi Everybody!

I'm on the other side of surgery and doing A-OK  :up:  All in all it wasn't too bad. I was nice to the nurses and they were good to me.  :halo:  I'm amazed, there's very little discomfort - only when I move wrong (I know - don't move wrong)  The main concern now is that I don't move my left arm above my shoulder, or lift my "wing" too high - I could dislodge the wires in my heart. It takes about a month for scar tissue to anchor  them in. I'll be off work for a week, I should be able to finish Cookie Crumb Cutie.

Thanks again for your best wishes.

Bob

[Pat]

Hey Bob, that's great news!  Just be sure and take it easy until those wires are anchored in really good.



Pat

[Mike S.]

Good evening Bob,

Very nice to hear all went well.  Now the hard part will be taking it easy like Pat said.  Pretend you are retired with nothing to do. 

Mike

[Mhayes]

Hi Bob,

That's GREAT! Now rest up and heal up so that we can send you all the red eye photos to keep you out of trouble while recuperating.

:hug:

Margie

[Hannie]

Hi Bob,

So glad to hear it's done and you are feeling well!  Take a nice break for a month and let yourself be spoiled!
And remember, no arm flapping!

:hug:

Hannie

[PhotoBob]

Hannie I wish I could take a break for a month! I only get a week. But don't worry, I'll keep the wing flapp'en to a minimum - just enough to get off the ground.


PhotoBob  BionicBob

[Tori803]

Best wishes for a speedy recovery Bob!

Tori

[PhotoBob]

It's time for more eye's on this sweetie (mine are crossed   :D  )

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How can I improve her?  Thanks for your input.  I hate the splotchy background, but that's how the original is. I have to go back to work tomorrow, but at least I got this far!

Bob