Polaroid-Film

River & Coccidioidomycosis (230/365)

River has been bleeding out of his nose for a few days. He would be sleeping on the tile, and he’d have a small pool of blood by his nose (extremely disturbing). We thought he bonked his nose playing with Daisy or got a cactus spine in it; he chases lizards in the yard, and they run for the safety of a cactus.

After some tests, he has Coccidioidomycosis, commonly known as Valley Fever. If left untreated or unrecognized, it can be deadly in dogs. We have started him on a strong antifungal medicine, and he will have to be on it for months to clear it. Side effects are many, but so far the little trooper is doing well. Just a lot more lethargic.

I feel awful, but so thankful that we found out what it was so soon. If you are a veterinarian out there, thank you. You all are awesome, and I love you. Thank you for your knowledge, years of training, and expertise.

I love this dog. It’s my job to protect him, and I will at all costs.

O.K, let’s move on before I tear up.

Another Polaroid today, this one in black & white. Pretty streaky and low quality. I’m not sure if it’s my film, the camera, or just good luck, LOL. But I love it anyway.

I hope you have had a great day. Tell someone that you love them. Hug someone. Tell another that you’re thinking of them. And, as always, thank you for stopping by.

Pretty in Pink (229/365)

Still learning and tweaking everything, from figuring out the camera and film to my new Polaroid flip feature.

(click the polaroid to see the back)

Now have an archive page just for all the Polaroids.

Daisy Mae on Polaroid (221/365)

My first two polaroid shots since I have no idea when. I remember having several Polaroid cameras; I have several Polaroid shots saved from high school in a drawer, so my last use was sometime in the 80s.

I picked up a used SX-70 off of eBay and so far, so good. Sure brings back good memories. When my wife heard the click-and-eject of the Polaroid, she almost fell off her chair. The dogs too; you can see Daisy’s cocked head as the film came out. Such a classic sound. Thank you to the last remaining factory in the Netherlands still producing this film. You can watch a great YouTube video about it: Life at the Last Polaroid Factory in the World. Long Live Film!