Wow.
I am a super lucky person, because I have met some really neat and generous people due to the internet. Look what came in the mail for me today. Two packages, one giant and heavy, the other tiny and light, holding these two things.
Jennifer sent me the tiny goat as a talisman to carry with me on my travels next month. I had told her that I was going to have to sacrifice a goat to the travel gods to make sure all of my crazy flights on my itinerary worked out. Her solution is much more humane, and cute! Plus, no blood to clean up.
My flickr friend Nickleen sent me the camera. It's a Polaroid 250 and it's in beautiful condition - complete with its manual (from 1968). I cannot believe it - it's such a nice gift. She even threw in some film, as well as a beautiful pola. Her photostream is a constant source for inspiration and beauty. Her photos are often atmostpheric and moody, and I think her portraits are sublime. Her collection of cameras will make my photo friends (I'm looking right at you Sharon) drool, as will her eye. I am always a little embarrassed to how many photos of hers I want to favorite. I need to figure out how to repay her (and how to get the camera to work).
Recently I also received a wonderful mix from another internet friend Sara. We met on a music forum we both used to frequent and have become friends. I owe her (and a couple others - I haven't forgotten - I swear!) a mix in return. I'm planning on sending a bunch of stuff Thursday.
Thank you all, dear friends!
I'm glad it got there and hope it works!
As for that gorgeous camera, that's exactly the one my father had. What a flashback.
Posted by: Jennifer | May 20, 2008 at 07:18 AM
Wow, Claire. How awesome! It's great to have great friends. Lucky girl!
Posted by: blue girl | May 20, 2008 at 03:54 PM
I would like a cute red ribbon and a bell around my neck.
Posted by: Nana Goat | May 20, 2008 at 06:39 PM
I know! I'm lucky! :)
Nana Goat, I'll see what I can do, but it would be a fairly tiny bell. (Geez, what a demanding goat!!)
Posted by: Claire | May 20, 2008 at 06:42 PM
Western Europe, Claire taking Poloroids, I gotta keep dreaming!
And you: never stop traveling and photographing.
Posted by: Kathleen M | May 21, 2008 at 09:02 AM
Drool?? I'm revving up my bike to get your house to take it from you!! You ARE LUCKY!!! It's because you're so darn lovable! Still, I swear, if you were still in Chicago, I'd wrestle that away from you. Seriously! I have no SHAME!
Posted by: Sharon | May 21, 2008 at 01:13 PM
Awww, glad you're enjoying the mix! :)
Posted by: Sara | May 22, 2008 at 07:57 PM