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Posted by sweetannie4u midOK_z6b/7a (My Page) on Thu, Sep 17, 09 at 12:29
I bought myself a Logitech QuickCam (WebCam) a couple of days ago and yesterday installed it on my computer, using Skype on the internet. (If I can do it, anyone can). It was easy and fast to install and only cost $20. Skype is a free service provider on the internet.
(What a worthwhile investment this has been for me already!!!)
It is so wonderful to be able to see and talk to my darling daughter and my sweet little 18 month old baby granddaughter! Little Maya was smiling and crying out,
"Guh-rannie! Guh-rannie! I wuh you Guh-rannie!"
My heart nearly melted into a little puddle to see their faces and speak to them like that and hear Maya say I love you Grannie.
Maya knows my face because my thoughtful daughter made her a little photo album all her own with photos of everyone in our extended family. Every night when Maya goes to bed, she kisses our photos and tells us all goodnight. She knows my voice because we talk on the phone nearly every day. But now we can visit live, face to face, and it will almost be like we are together. I will no longer be a stranger to her and I am so grateful for that.
My daughter's eyes were filled with tears. We have missed one another so much. I am so happy to see her beautiful, loving face. (tears, tears, tears of joy)
Every computer guru Granny & Grampa should have a WebCam!
~Annie |
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RE: Got WebCam?
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| I am with you Annie. A few years ago my youngest daughter went to London to study for a semester and just a few months before she left, my oldest daughter gave birth to the first grandchild. We bought a webcam and "talked" to her that way. She could see her nephew grow while she was gone and it helped us stay connected with her and helped her bond. It was nice!!!!! I am glad it works for you. Family means everything and staying connected in todays world is even more important than before. Happy Web caming :) |
RE: Got WebCam?
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- Posted by zigzag 7b - Triangle, NC (My Page) on
Thu, Sep 17, 09 at 19:30
| Second hand info here, but I have a friend who did this with his grandaughter also - the Grampy-cam. Tho they're only a couple of driving hours apart, it has served very well and allowed him to watch her grow and keep his image in her mind, especially in her formative months/years. This is a really nice upside of technology! |
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| How nice for all of you, Annie! When I was little, a neighbor used to get tape recordings from her grandchildren who lived on the other side of the world. It seemed remarkable at the time, that she could listen to their voices. DH got one of those cameras last year. I wanted to set it up outside and put it on my web site so I can keep an eye on the outdoor cats while I'm at work. Couldn't find a spot to point it, though, that wouldn't also capture me while I'm putzing around outdoors. |
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- Posted by memo Zone 4B Nebraska (My Page) on
Fri, Oct 16, 09 at 13:02
| We have web cam, Annie. When my DD1 and family moved to Washington state last year they bought one for each related family group as a Christmas gift. They keep in touch with cousin, aunts and uncles and even us Granny's and Poppa's! I'm so happy this little piece of technology has brought you so much happiness. MeMo |
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