A bunch of you are probably wondering how my arm is doing. the answer ....Not bad.

80% good 20% bad

Im out of any sort of cast now for about a week and half now.

I have a cool scar to show off, and the arm is becoming more usable by the day.

Total time in a cast 1 and a half weeks in hosp, then plastic cast for 2 weeks. Kinda short. But the freedom is nice.

20% bad ...one bone chip/piece has moved or lifted so its not in place now.

I was explained that this bone piece is very important in keeping the elbow stable in the first 3 weeks, now it is less important as the muscle and tendons do the job.

this because of th dislocation.

but since it has lifted it bay need to be taken out, or it may be left in. Depends. The bone chip... it's really bigger than a chip...now limits my range of motion. I can not bring my arm back to my shoulder, it is blocked and painful. This sucks.

But extending my arm outward , as in reaching for something, should be no problem soon.

I might know more later this week as i see ol' saw bones on thursday.

here is a scar pic for now.

I had some fun the other day... I got creative in the bathroom.

Enjoy my pictures...

electric water
Shower of lime...or slime
The Mirror of your Soul
The Lavender Swish
The Neon Wipe

And my pride and glory!!!!!

The Blueberry Throne!!

Think Tank Photo Rotation 360 Photography Backpack.

Here is my review of my new backpack. The Think Tank Photo Rotation 360 Photography Backpack.Maybe doesn't look like anything now...just wait. Its a nicely styled slim bag that fits the airplane requirements for carry on size.
Here is a side view. You can see its slightly compartmentalized.

If you look up close you can see a strap and buckle looped around a handle.
The handle is connected to the bottom part which is detachable from the backpack.

This allows the bottom part to become a waist pack that slides around to the front of your body.

To release the waist pack follow these steps.


Undo the buckle on both sides of the pack.

Next pull the little strap with the unlock symbol and it releases the waist pack from the main pack.

The lock is actually some hook n loop (Velcro) fasteners. Here it is shown in the unlock position the white pieces are plastic panels that are like a gate...here the velcro is behind.
Below the position 'locked' in that the velcro is visible.

Here is where it connects inside the main pack. Works quite well.

Another feature is the sliding rail with the option for extra bags to be locked or movable.

Thgis little pouch can hold my Canon 50mm f1.8 lens.

The main part of the waist pack is really spacious.


You can see it fits 2 lenses and my camera body with lens attached. On the left i have the Canon 10-22 wide angle lens, and on the right my Canon 70-300 IS USM lens. These are not small lenses so to fit both and the body is very convenient.



Below you can see a small blue tab.
If you pull it ...

...you get a rain cover!!

Infact you get a rain cover for the whole backpack and the waist pack individually.
Below the handle is a place for a name card.

Just infront (below) this is a zipper.
This buckle is for the top of your tripod, so that when its attached to the backpack its very stable and wont fall.

The bottom of the tripod will slide into this cup.
There is also a strap in the middle as well if needed.

The main compartment is a nice size and although its empty it comes with a bunch of dividers for and infinite combination of configurations. for cameras lenses or anything else you want to bring.

The front straps have compartmens for cell phones, PDA's, gps equiptment what ever you need to bring with.

As well on the front straps included are two hooks for holding/attaching the camera to the pack to take the weight off your neck.

As well the camera strap that you would normally use to hang the camera around your neck doubles as a strap to hold bigger lenses down when your walking so they dont stick out in front and/or swing around.

None the less there are extra straps to sling more equipment bags underneath, some are made to attach either side, and its just a great system to have.

The quality is second to none with very strong main material, strong big zippers, and tough buckles.

It really is a photographers dream come true.

Getting better. The arm is still in a cast but just a plastic 1/2 cast. I can take it off easily. I can use it more and more everyday. Ex. Sunday i rode my scooter for the first time since i broke my arm. I couldn't grab the grips with both hands, Tuesday i could, Wednesday i could use the brake a bit with that arm.

Its kinda uncomfortable cuz the cast doesn't let me extend my arm, but then again it helps keep my elbow from popping out of place.

Otherwise i am still gearing up for the trip to Thailand. I decided not to do Cambodia, as its a tough journey and the itinerary would mostly be hiking and crawling over the ruins. Sounds cool, but not as a one armed bandit...one slip and I'm in big trouble. So I'm hoping that the beaches will be easier to navigate.

work has been relly understanding...more than i expected. That was nice. My students sympathies make up for not being around family in this time... they really have genuine concern, and will help me out with anything if i need.

Take care all, and feel free to drop me a line.