lmao! Sorry to hear about your perfect failure storm. Days like that happen all the time, to everybody. Don't let it get you down... but DO use a neck or wrist strap!

I think the high-key has potential, and I might B&W it and mess with adding some textures (On1 Perfect Effects has changed the life of many of my rather poor photos.)

yeah you should see my oldest son who is turning 18 this month!

Beautiful, serene portrait, fabulous light.

Sorry to hear about all your bad luck.

My, your oldest looks all grown up!

High key sea! Atmospheric as well.

Some sort of strap, as Sandy says. I like my Black Rapid sling thing.

As for the photo, I like it quite a lot

What a story. I think we all have days like that. Like Andrew said enjoy the weekend and shoot when you can.

Use a camera strap dude
The scene has potential, but the light ain't right as you have observed. A project for another day.

I like this up close in yer face craggy shore shot. Some nice light in this. Hey go easy on the 5 & 43, super troopers those. And do look after yourself too, btw. Enjoy the weekend!