Testing my camera timer

This image of me is a result of testing my "timer" feature on my Fujifilm Smartshot 35mm film camera.  It is one of  5 cameras I've purchased over the past several weekends; at thrift shops, garage sales, flea markets or Ebay.   If you've been visiting my blog, you already know I'm a big fan of shopping such venues.  With the economy being in the slump it's in, there are dozens of bargains for the taking.  This picture was taken back in October, but it is December 19, 2010 as I make this post.  With Christmas right around the corner, I've not shopped for additional camera equipment this month.  And, speaking of equipment, if you're a purist like me (you still prefer to use film cameras) there are lots of "photo enlarger" bargains on Ebay.  In fact I repeatedly find everything from film tanks, to tongs, to photo papers at bargain prices on the internet right now.    

Union Station Mall

St. Louis Parade Route

St. Louis Metro Link Train (Public Transportation)

Small Town USA - Overland Mo. (Down Town)

Red Neck Cadillac

Lenny

Fire Hydrant

Mercedes Benz

The one that got away!

This is a house I had hoped to put under contract for investment purposes.  As it turned out, the property has undergone some structural changes that have rendered it much too expensive for a "quick flip".

Wild Flowers

Red Corvette

Sidewalk Flower Bed Continued

Sidewalk Flower Bed

Vandalized public pay phone

Does anyone even use these things anymore?  This public pay phone has become the target of local vandals, and their spray paint cans. 

Enjoying a Lazy Afternoon

Fountain in Forest Park

St. Louis City Hall