Infuriating, really.

These are all my best friends now. Thank you.

Trying to out-freak the mod team, I see.

It's never your fault. Whether ignorance or malice from their end. That said, I hear you so much on knowing vs feeling, that sounds rough and i hope you find a strategy or mechanism that helps you feel better.

Well, you weren't followed by me.... until now! Your art is great, don't let comparison steal your joy.

Congrats! Super happy for you.

Don't make light of Zunk's trauma like that.

I feel this. Hope things get better for you soon.

Your art is amazing FWIW.

One day I wish to be this cool.

Bonus points if you could hear dial-up noises too.

Found the problem, you had one of those wiggling fish toys in the case. Our guy will fish it out after their nap, if they feel like it.

Thanks: I hate it. Looking forward to making no progress or regression. Really cool.

Happy to oblige.

I really feel that on the money side of things. Left unfettered I might own more cameras than I do. Unfortunately, no manufacturer really makes my goldilocks setup. A truly weather sealed pocketable 35mm prime or fast 28-50. I'd genuinely take out a line of credit. (X100VI w/filter doesn't count)

Over the years I think I'm slowly accepting that I'm less into brands and more into what a specific body and set of lenses offers me. I really thought that Nikon was "my brand" and I do love mine, but ultimately if it doesn't have the glass I need or the package/size I want, I'm not interested.

Happy birthday!