RIP

my dearest coolpix 950.  it's with a heavy heart that i send you to camera heaven.  i'm so sorry for dropping you once too many times.  but i thought you were safe this last time, wrapped in your cozy case, stuffed in my "wedding" purse.

but alas, you were not.  your battery door didn't close anymore but if that had been your only injury, i wouldn't have had to replace you.  like mcgyver i would have fixed you up with a bit of duct tape.  no, the diagnosis was much worse...you were unable to focus. 

i will miss your 2.1 mp, the way you swiveled your little lens, your weight in my hands, and the almost instant gratifcation you gave me when taking pictures.  you were technologically obsolete, but i loved you.

in the meantime, i need a camera.  so i think i'm going to get the coolpix S4.

but this little guy isn't out for another month.    i'll never love him like i loved my 950.  but life goes on.

rest in peace 950.  rest in peace.