konica moment?!

Well, since there are only a few more days before i start work, i thought i'd better write up another post in case i find that in the next few weeks i have absolutely no time. I Also have pictures to share, so there's a double reason ;-) I think i have finally found something to collect. For a while i was collecting 'cupcake theme' articles. The proof of this is scattered around my house (tea towels, mugs, plates, t shirts, bath mats, shower caps, perfume, etc.)... however today i realised i have a fascination with old cameras. Not even particularly using them, although i have asked Rob to show me how to use my Minister III and he promises to try! My dad gave me a Konica when i was in grade 8 or 9. He said it was the first camera around with auto focus and flash in one camera and was fairly spectacular in his day. I thought it was pretty shit compared to what most of the kids were carrying around... but i soldiered on none-the-less. Last year i picked up a Yashica Minister III for $5 at an Op Shop, and even though i wasn't sure if it worked, i thought it would at least look cool sitting in my room. Turns out it DOES work, i just need to get the right film and with the help of Rob i will attempt to take a few snaps with it around Meningie soon.

Today Mum, Brian, Grandma, and Mel all came up to visit! I was visited only a few days ago by my Dad and little sister Grace, so it's been excellent the last few days having people to entertain. While Grace and I only sat at my place recording songs on the computer, Grandma was interested in seeing the sights of Meningie, Narrung, and Raukkan, so we did some driving and walking today. We visited a shop which i probably wouldn't have gone into otherwise (i think it was called Cottage Crafts?). It's a craft & coffee shop mainly, but they also had a landing full of antiques and knick-knacks. Lo and behold, two amazing little cameras were sitting there just waiting for purchase. With one at $20 and one at $30 i don't think i did too badly, although i don't know if they work. But, they look amazing :-) and one of them had it's original case (even though i think it has seen better days). I think what i really like about old cameras... is thinking about the memories they have captured. Sometimes when i look through the view finder i expect to be transported back to see... babies taking first steps... families skiing... prom dates... birthday snaps... old lovers....

So, i thought this post would be a good chance to post the pictures of my cameras! And i'm hoping i can add to the collection. Grandma mentioned she might have one somewhere that she could donate to my newly found cause. I am currently sitting waiting for Jayd to turn up at my door - she's told me she's on her way so i have a bottle of wine on ice and a clean glass on the counter for when she rolls in. It's almost a two hour drive for my Adelaide family and friends to drive out here, so it always puts a little sparkle in my heart when people say they are coming up to visit (they are most certainly more than welcome). Thankfully i will soon have Michelle here to keep me company for part of the week, as she is teaching three days at the same school as me - lucky! I believe this Monday and Tuesday are going to be packed full of planning ready for the weeks to come.

I was exceptionally excited to offer my family my most recent baking product; peach and apple pie. It turned out even nicer than the last, and the leftovers were even packed up to take back to Adelaide, which is always a good sign. My most recently met neighbour, May, came around to pick up some apples in exchange for some apple sauce; quite a decent exchange if you ask me - i was more than happy to oblige! And, i didn't even cry when Mum left today; it seems like after only two weeks i'm beginning to fall in love with this little town and the lifestyle. Well, i've just had a call on the mobile and seems it's almost time now for me to scuttle off and open the gates for Jaydie. Lets hope her NavMan hasn't let her down! Hope you're all safe and well. Not sure when i will update next, but when i do it will most likely be all about school adventures. Thanks for reading/viewing! Bye for now. ^.^

P.S. if anyone knows these cameras and wants to give/tell/send me some info, comment!!