Hyperborean Wanderer's Pet Goat

and a little about me.

Published on July 3, 2005 By lifehappens In Blogging

This is HW's pet Goat. Nice, isn't it?

Seeing as this weekend is our 8 year anniversary, I decided to use it for my first attempt at a Photoshop project. I figured that he would appreciate a tribute to his beloved car.

When I first started Joeing, I lurked around, reading posts by Geeks and such. I didn't understand what was meant by skinning or any of the other "technical" stuff, so I just ignored it. I progressed to writing my own stuff eventually, but I still tuned out anything that refered to Windowblinds or Stardock.

But something must have snuck in because I started to read about it....started becoming interested in this new, strange world. I still don't get everything that Draginol posts about, but thanks to the icon-of-the-day (mormegil) and Kristen (Link) I dont' feel so incompetent.

This led to an interest in using Photoshop. I figured that a continuing ed class would help me learn the basics. Hense, the project above. I see the mistakes and flaws in it, but overall, I'm pretty satisfied for my first attempt....and hey, what would life be without the attempt?

So I started skinning my computer. I made my own wallpaper (Photoshop) and used a skin called longhorn slate 4051 by Ian Black. Thanks again to WindowBlinds. Lots of fun stuff there. Here's a screenshot for ya'll.

So there you have it....a GTO and my newest addiction....who knows where it will lead?

Comments

Hyperborean Wanderer

on Jul 03, 2005

The only thing I love more than looking at my GTO is driving it! Thanks girl!

ParaTed2k

on Jul 03, 2005

The only thing I love more than looking at my GTO is driving it! Thanks girl!

The ONLY thing? It's a hot car, I'll admit, but come on, I think you can think of at least 1 you love more??? ;~D

I know you can do it.. her name starts with an L and ends with a "ifehappens". ;~D

Hyperborean Wanderer

on Jul 03, 2005

true, but c'mon Ted, you're hijacking the thread. Check out my GTO!

island_gurl12

on Jul 04, 2005

That's HIS CAR????? OMG! WOW! I want one like that!!!!

I didn't understand what was meant by skinning or any of the other "technical" stuff, so I just ignored it. I progressed to writing my own stuff eventually, but I still tuned out anything that refered to Windowblinds or Stardock.

Right now i'm ignoring it too, but after looking at what you've done i might give it a try too some day and become less stupid

Great picture and great wallpaper!

ParaTed2k

on Jul 04, 2005

true, but c'mon Ted, you're hijacking the thread. Check out my GTO!

Just had to mess with you!! ;~D

Awesome car, and great Photoshop work.

I bet you wished you had that on one of those desert "highways" with no other vehicles in view!! ;~D

lifehappens

on Jul 04, 2005

The only thing I love more than looking at my GTO is driving it!

WHAT?!?!? Don't you love me the most!?!?!?

Heather

on Jul 04, 2005

That car has come a loooong way from the last time I saw it... Great Job!

And, great job, LH, on the skin thingie. Looks good!

MamieLady

on Jul 05, 2005

i've never seen the car with the new color, it's beautiful. beats the puke green any day! nice job, Life. and happy anniversary to you both!

lifehappens

on Jul 05, 2005

great job, LH, on the skin thingie. Looks good!

Hey THANKS!

it's beautiful. beats the puke green any day!

For those who never saw it....it was not nearly as pretty before! Barf Green.

happy anniversary to you both!

Thank you, thank you very much!

Cordelia

on Jul 07, 2005

lifehappens - I've been behind schedule in checking out blogs. I'm honored to be mentioned in yours! Really nice work on the "goat collage" - much better than anything I could do at this point. Thumbs up!

AngelaMarie88

on Jul 12, 2005

Hi buddy. I've been computer-abstinent for nearly a week...now I'm catching up on your blogs. Cool Photoshopping you've got going. I admit that I too glaze over everything I read about windowblinds etc. because it's a foreign language to me...hmmm...but now that you've piqued my interest...

Is that the same car you two drove off in after your wedding?! If so...wow, what a transformation.

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