Out the Door L
Lorraine Has Left The Building
Posted by Lorraine (Gatineau, Canada) on 9 January 2009 in People & Portrait and Portfolio.
For a while. I'm still blogging, drop in to say hi!
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@Jean-François: Hello right back at 'ya ...;)
@Marion: Oh Marion, you know I can never stay away, I start doing things and then I think of the photos that Am3 is showing and I have to go see and well....it never ends, I'm cursed with the loving of photos lol
dobbino from Cape Town, South Africa
Looks cold and windy out there - take care and try to keep warm.
9 Jan 2009 5:46am
@dobbino: Hey Rob, I'm so cold today, at least the laptop is warm lol thanks a lot
@Kaylin Idora: Oh yes Kaylin, it's snow all right, thanks so much, i can never stay away long, as my regulars ;)
Japanalia from Yokohama, Japan
In spite of the cold...you look happy! The snowflakes kissing your hair...what a great effect! Wow! The Lady is a......Cat! Special feline smile!
9 Jan 2009 6:12am
@Japanalia: Oh I like that so much, I love cats, it's a great compliment, you're a real Lady;)
Paco Díaz from Spain
This is you? Pleased to see you, beautiful friend.
I've visited your blog and said hello. You have many good photos in it.
But... are you going to leave us? I hope not :(
9 Jan 2009 6:35am
@Paco Díaz: You're such a gentleman, thanks very much, I'm back, I can't stay away from AM3 ;)
arlene from United States
Is this a picture of you? Hurrayyyyyy and congratulations. I'm so glad you did this.
9 Jan 2009 6:41am
@arlene: Yes it's me, the snow is hiding the grey a bit, but what the heck lol don't congratulate me, I can never stay away from AM3, the talent here is stupendous :) thanks always for visiting dear Arlene!
jamesy from christchurch, New Zealand
Great shot Lorraine have a nice break. Will miss you
9 Jan 2009 7:34am
@jamesy: Never for long dear Debbie...never for long ;)
@Dimitrios: Always am Dimitrios, thanks a lot ;)
@GJC: Always dear GJC, too much excellence for me to stop visiting ;)
@standley: Sans aucun doute Richard :)
Michael Skorulski from Cigel, Slovakia
That's certainly the glib fun Lorraine we know and love. Have a great break.
9 Jan 2009 8:09am
@Michael Skorulski: Oh Michael, I'm passionate about photography and the excellent photos on AM3 fun, mmm sometimes but glib??? oh gosh I hope not, that's deceitful and insincere, and my passion of beautiful photos is very true
@k@: LOL crotte! pas longtemps, evidemment, la passion de la photographie ne me quitte jamais ;)
marianne from Toulouse, from France, France
Lorraine, ton sourire sous ce soleil charmeur, ces flocons qui viennent chatouiller ton nez, non tu ne peux pas nous quitter !!!
juste une pause alors ?
tu vas beaucoup me manquer !
je te souhaite le meilleur, reviens nous vite , prends soin de toi !
gros bisous, Lorraine !
9 Jan 2009 9:21am
@marianne: et de retour...parce que je m'ennuie de vous tous et vos photos sensas ;)
Ana Lúcia from Leiria, Portugal
Hi Lorraine! Nice to meet you. I like the wind in the picture. Beautiful smile.
9 Jan 2009 11:02am
@Ana Lúcia: Thanks very much Ana, I appreciate it :)
Jean-François from LES ISSAMBRES, France
@ +++++++++++ ailleurs j'espère !!!!! kisses
9 Jan 2009 11:04am
Lorraine from Gatineau, Canada
NOT MY BEST SELF-PORTRAIT, BUT IT IS WITHIN A FEW INCHES FROM MY FACE, THERE'S A LITTLE DISTORTION....SO YOU KNOW WHERE TO FIND ME, I'VE PUT MY WEBSITE ADDRESS RIGHT HERE, JUST CLICK MY NAME....Until I return to AM3, and not because you'll miss ME, but because I'll miss YOU...
FOOLISH, foolish woman, thinking you can forget your passion, tsk...tsk..
9 Jan 2009 11:09am
Alain Berger - vu@granby from Granby, Québec, Canada
<< NOT MY BEST SELF-PORTRAIT . . .>>
Peut-être, mais je trouve celui-là très joli et un beau sourire ! ))))))))
Un gros bisou xxx
9 Jan 2009 11:26am
@Alain Berger - vu@granby: Tu es gentil Alain, merci beaucoup ;)
@grouser: You are too kind ;)
Rui from Leiria, Portugal
Lorraine... you're leaving?! No! I can't believe that!
Please come back soon. We will miss you. I'll miss you. But I understand...
And please don't let the sun stop shinning on you and continue always with this BIG smile, my friend!
9 Jan 2009 11:54am
@Rui: You are so right not to believe Rui, I can never leave for long, too many splendid photogaphers and friends like you Rui ;)
Cheryl from Texas, United States
what do you mean leaving?? NOOOOOO, we need you. I'm so glad to have your beautiful face to attach to your name! come back soon, you'll be missed
9 Jan 2009 1:39pm
@Cheryl: Wow you're so sweet Cheryl, no worries I never leave longer than one or two days, photos call me back incessantly ;)
Kathy from Indianapolis, United States
Love the self-portrait! I'll find you wherever you are! lol
9 Jan 2009 1:50pm
@Kathy: Oh Kathy, you're too sweet, check out the photo on Monday (I think) you'll enjoy ;)
Viewfinder from Bradenton, United States
C'mon Lorraine, your public can't bear your absence from this blog. Take just a short break if you need a winter rest, ok? Your photo muse wants lots more here, so does Bella and me.
9 Jan 2009 1:55pm
@Viewfinder: You know I can barely stand a day away Vf lol but thank you I feel all warmed up now, so cold here...brrrr :)
tyan from Singapore, Singapore
ditto VF.I can't bear your absence,at least not for too long too.The weather is cold,please take care of yourself and come back sooN!I have not been posting but still watching your blog!:)
9 Jan 2009 2:05pm
@tyan: Oh sweet girl, no fear, I can't stay away, but I am very cold though, brrr...:)
António Pires from Lisbon, Portugal
Out the door (of the building) Lorraine? No, just to take some fresh air.
9 Jan 2009 2:10pm
@António Pires: That's right Antonio lol, thanks alot ;)
Judy from Brooksville-Florida,, United States
I'm glad I know where to find you ... and I was thrilled to find Kathy's recipies. Those crockpot pork chops are on my mind! ... Thanks for linking directly to your site.
Have a break, read, write and do what you do best - use your sense of style, love and humor, wherever you go!
9 Jan 2009 2:35pm
@Judy: What a lovely thing to say, and yes Kathy is such an angel...and thank you, you know I can never stay away from Am3's kind and talented community ;)
Janice Thomson from Canada
What a sweet sweet face - will be visiting your blogs mon amie.
9 Jan 2009 2:52pm
@Janice Thomson: Well don't know about that, but thanks ma chere ;)
Bookfool from Mississippi, United States
You have the greatest hair, Rainy. I will drop by to see you.
9 Jan 2009 5:01pm
@Bookfool: Oh aren't you a sweetie, when it gets humid, my hair goes wild and curly...:)
Barbara from Florida, United States
Fun spirit glowing through the lens, that is you Lorraine. So happy to see you again. Fill the world with charm as you always do. Enjoy your break and we will be here when you return. A visit to your other blog is overdue, I'll be stopping in.
Love the snow in your hair.
9 Jan 2009 5:02pm
@Barbara: Thanks so much Barb, you know I never stay away long, you're very kind :)
@Hans: You're a gentleman, thanks very much Hans :)
yiannis krikis from thessaloniki, Greece
i am very happy to meet you Lorraine - Have a mice break
9 Jan 2009 5:50pm
@yiannis krikis: Thanks very much Yiannis...the Break is over ;)
Nina from Hamburg, Germany
...a lovely photo with sunshine... with this beautiful smile... really great, Lorraine :)
9 Jan 2009 6:06pm
@Nina: What a lovely thing to say, thanks a lot Nina :)
Stephen Phillips from San Francisco, United States
A missing Lorraine? This looks like a good thing. Enjoy! And keep in your heart whatever produces that lovely smile!
9 Jan 2009 7:03pm
@Stephen Phillips: Not missing anymore lol thanks a lot Stephen!
MontereyJohn from Salinas, California, United States
"You picked a fine time to leave me, Lorraine" (Kenny Rogers). I WILL drop by the site and offer my usual scathing and aimless criticism :)
Follow your heart.
9 Jan 2009 8:57pm
@MontereyJohn: LOL I love this, so funny, thanks a lot...Break is over now lol
amy from Nanaimo, BC, Canada
I LOVE LOVE LOVE this portrait of you , Lorraine!!! LOve it! LoVE IT! Hope all is well and your time out refreshes you... ;-)
10 Jan 2009 4:10am
@amy: Are you sure lol you are such a sweetie. break is over, I'm back, thank God ;)
Linerberry from Sumner, Christchurch, New Zealand
Oh you have left us again my friend! I hope everything is ok with you and we will miss you so pop back when you can! Wonderful self portrait!!
10 Jan 2009 7:43am
@Linerberry: Break is over...Yay!!! thanks so much BerryBoo ;)
Pixim from Nice, France
Salut Lorraine qui respire la joie de vivre à défaut de voir la vie autour d'elle à ce moment du cliché. je pense avoir l'occasion de voir ton blog à bientôt.
10 Jan 2009 10:09am
@Pixim: Merci beaucoup Pixim...suis de retour ;)
bluechameleon from Vancouver, Canada
How fun! Beautiful portrait Lorraine! All we have here now is rain, rain, rain. Snow is so much better :)
10 Jan 2009 1:44pm
@bluechameleon: Right now it's cold, cold, cold, I'll take rain or snow lol thanks Blue ;)
Lesley from Lincoln, United States
I understand the need to leave every now and then, but I do hope you'll return shortly! You will be greatly missed here at Am3, as all this lovely comments indicate. I'll visit your blog. Not to worry! :)
Great photo, by the way. You have the best smile!
10 Jan 2009 1:47pm
@Lesley: Hey Les, I can never stay away for long, you know, thanks sweetie :)
@Rags: Hey Thanks a lot Rags :)
Michael Rawluk from Williams Lake, BC, Canada
You are one gorgeous blogger ;-) That ios a sweet shot.
11 Jan 2009 5:45am
@Michael Rawluk: Oh now that's darnright flattering, thanks Michael :)
Calusarus from St Sorlin en Valloire, France
J'aime beaucoup la vie dans ce portrait
11 Jan 2009 8:20am
@Calusarus: Merci beaucoup Frederic, c'est gentil :)
Damon Schreiber from Toronto, Canada
Hello, Lo! Great pic. I know you can't stay away... I remember that time you did leave abruptly and then reappeared a few days later. Thank goodness.
11 Jan 2009 6:37pm
@Damon Schreiber: What can I say Damon, I'm totally hooked lol thanks a lot :)
Jasp from Plymouth, United Kingdom
So you do love snow ! Great happy picture ... are you always smiling ?
12 Jan 2009 8:09pm
@Jasp: I do, although I get a little fed up with the cold, mostly I smile lol it's also a great face lift, you know, you hit 50 (well almost ) and the jowels just suck lol
Andrew Gould from Sydney, Australia
Oh! You look cold and windblown... But it's a great (self!) portrait!
13 Jan 2009 10:53am
@Andrew Gould: Well don't know about the 'great' but it's definetely a real shot, thanks a lot Andrew :)
@Jasp: :)
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