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Hope the news is good .

I LOOOVE picasa, BUT when first installed, you need to tell it in no uncertain terms what folders to search , and when...otherwise it madly rushes about, grabbing every image on your computer, and storing copies neatly in its filing system :p This scares the pants off most new users !

rainy , there are some fairly simple and free programs you can download .... That's mostly what i use :) PAINT.NET is a good one :)

Definitely contact the breeder ! They should be advised, for a few reasons . best of luck with it. keep us posted .

Hi .. getting a pup is exciting, and also means lots of learning for YOU :) crates can be useful overnight , and for short periods during the day , but are not a good idea as a long term thing puppies need to run & play & be outside and learn quickly to toilet outdoors . There are puppy pens which are great - and a crate should be a puppy's 'den'/bed . There is lots of discussion on using crates . (I have never used a crate , and have had quite a few pups inside), but I can see how they would be very useful in some situations :) The following LINKS have much info for you ... What sort of pup are you getting? How old? Where has it been living/toileting at the breeders? LINK LINK LINK

Why don't you take 'mum' out for a car ride? providing pups have another heat source ..they will be fine for 20 mins or so , and 'mum' will get a change of scenery, and something else to think about :)

Awwww Thankyou :)

..and , unfortunately, those in the same position may not be managing their own problem successfully ... Any case where a dog has actually bitten a child is serious..and as said, no one here can see the body language of the dog, the interactions between dog & baby , or family dynamics.This makes any advice purely guess work , which is not ideal. yes behaviourists are not cheap , however, if someone is struggling with any form of aggression in a dog, there is not much option.

I think it has to be more defined than bracketing .... ..... and photoshop does it too :) (I have CS3) Take photos. Open all 3/4/5. go to "file". scroll down to 'automate'. click "merge to HDR "...then watch & wait..and do final adjusts.

She's probably a mix of at least a half dozen breeds ..... and you'll see glimpses of all of them at some time :)

Oh, Gosh ... for you jed, so many thoughts floating around for you.

:) well, we would love to see some of your pics in the photos, photos, photos, thread! I find that THIS SITE has some fantastic advice/lessons :) :) like BEGINNING and PETS. if you're not already, sign up to FLICKR ..they also have great tips and forums best tip?practice, practice, practice , and enjoy!

:D great first play ! I like the first shot the best .... personality plus!

some HDR info on this page ... CLICK HERE

THIS THREAD may answer some of your questions .... basically , it is a tracheitis ..but can indeed get more widespread and with severe symptoms.

yes! *looks up at the picture shelf * I only have one, but love it ..it was created by a friend . :)

Thanks, folks....Bernie's lamp is definitely dimming fast , he is around 14...and he will be much missed .... and I'm sure hamlet will miss the face washes bernie gives him , and which i have never been able to capture on camera

You may find helpful things HERE and HERE :)

Ohhhh..a matched pair! She is just beautiful , and obviously happy and loved. That last photo is amazing :)

..if you want to see where you can get to with HDR, Kirislin .. have a peep HERE . I love this guy's work :)

The two boys are snoozin' just near my desk...and I couldn't resist.

Frenchie :p

It reminds me of the movie "twins!" :)

:) that second one is a great catch!