GKPE: General Ramblings thread

[weka2000]

So duncan a 20D in your left hand a 20D in your right. So which "L" wont be on a 20D?

[FlyingPete]

Yay! I've finally got my 20D sensor-cleaning-problem body back from Canon. And it cost only $358.54 for the privalige. AND they managed to find the bugger'd filter to give me back!

Cool! What does the damage look like close up?

[joeseph]

Hav'ta wait till I get home for a battery & lens to take a decent pic, but pretty much as posted previously - maybe we can persuade Scott to do a macro of it...

[dgcorner]

Yay! I've finally got my 20D sensor-cleaning-problem body back from Canon. And it cost only $358.54 for the privalige. AND they managed to find the bugger'd filter to give me back!

Ouch! That's a pretty expensive way to learn how not to... then again, it could have been worse. Let me guess: Canon part: $45.00; Labour/Incidentals: $273.70; GST $39.84. :)

Did they tell you how much it cost to get a sensor cleaned? I want to have an idea just in case...

See ya later!

[joeseph]

Let me guess: Canon part: $45.00; Labour/Incidentals: $273.70; GST $39.84. :)

Close, but no cigar. (excellant maths for the GST though!)
Low pass filter = $153.70 (Our parts guy at work could get it for USD$80 )
Labour 1.5 hrs = $165.00
G.S.T. = 39.84
Total = 358.54

[forsaken]

wazza when we going to be a ble to see some more of your shots from Sunday?

[forsaken]

anyone have a spare $200,000 so I can import one of these??

http://www.photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=140369

[dgcorner]

Have you seen this thread: http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=140014

[forsaken]

yup but no idea who the band is.



edit: quick google search the band is katchafire

[weka2000]

Cant be herbs.

[MattL]

Yup thats Katchafire.

[weka2000]

Mattl where is my PM?

[MattL]

My bank details are posted in that thread already, here (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showpost.php?p=1211658&postcount=78)

[weka2000]

whats the name of the account and bank

[MattL]

Matthew Lamb
ASB in Howick.

[weka2000]

New xtra plans satrting April

What are the new plans?


Plan name Monthly charge ¹ Monthly high-speed
allowance Maximum download
speed ² Maximum upload speed² Overage ³ Basic $29.95 200MB 256kbs 128kbs Yes Go $39.95 1GB 2Mbs 128kbs No Explorer $49.95 5GB 3.5Mbs 128kbs No Adventure $59.95 10GB 3.5Mbs 128kbs No Pro $79.95 10GB 3.5Mbs 512kbs Yes Pro Advanced $99.95 20GB 3.5Mbs 512kbs Yes Pro Ultra $149.95 40GB 3.5Mbs 512kbs Yes

ah formating all gone. Any way 512 upstream 3.5mg down

[FlyingPete]

ah formating all gone. Any way 512 upstream 3.5mg down

Hmmm 512kb up, 3.5Mbs down, shame you have to go Telecom to get it :rolleyes:

[Moppie]

Hmmm 512kb up, 3.5Mbs down, shame you have to go Telecom to get it :rolleyes:



And it costs $10 MORE than thier current most expensive plan.
The good side I suppose is my current plan will be $10 cheaper per month,.

Now, according to my ADSL software Im currently getting 6.5Mbps downstream, either Im very lucky and nice and close to an exchange, the software is wrong, or Telecom still don't know what thier talking about :rolleyes: :rolleyes:

[NordieBoy]

or Telecom still don't know what thier talking about :rolleyes: :rolleyes:

:D ;)

[dgcorner]

:D ;)

NOrdie -- nice pics from the Nifty.

[iKirst]

http://www.photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?p=1215609#post1215609
Gen-i pics ;)

http://www.ikirst.com/gallery/Gen-I

:mrgreen:

[NordieBoy]

NOrdie -- nice pics from the Nifty.

Got my own personal Nifty today :D

[dgcorner]

Got my own personal Nifty today :D

Cool! Looking forward to seeing some of your posts.

Keep well.

[tim]

Moppie, Telecom must have forgotten to rate limit you if you get that all the time. On the Jetstream Games realm, which operates full speed, I got 6Mbps+ as well.

[joeseph]

Xtra plans start April 1st. Maybe Teresa does have a sense of humour - maybe not.
Moppie, I wouldn't shout too loud about speed, someone might hear you... ;)

[dgcorner]

Have any of you seen this: http://www.optikvervelabs.com/ It's a free plug-in for PS. Works wonders.... To top it all, it's free.

[FlyingPete]

And it costs $10 MORE than thier current most expensive plan.
The good side I suppose is my current plan will be $10 cheaper per month,.

Now, according to my ADSL software Im currently getting 6.5Mbps downstream, either Im very lucky and nice and close to an exchange, the software is wrong, or Telecom still don't know what thier talking about :rolleyes: :rolleyes:

I hate to break the bad news to you, but the 6.5Mbs you are getting is the line speed, which can go up to 8Mbs depending on conditions. You will be being throttled at the ISP end back to the rate you are paying for :(

If you have a Bitstream service (based on ADSL from the likes of Orcon), the link is rate limited as well.

This is unless you still have fill tilt JetStream, which if you do I suggest you cancel and use the spare cash to by a fast red Italian sports car. Telecom no longer offer full Jetstream.

[Moppie]

I hate to break the bad news to you, but the 6.5Mbs you are getting is the line speed, which can go up to 8Mbs depending on conditions. .


I knew there was a catch.
Iv had the same jetsteam plan for some time, and all I really know is the cost has never gone down, but Iv had about 4 months of free service thanks to errors by telecom, and credits from moving, which means I qualified for a free modem, which I didn't want or need.

[joeseph]

I run a very useful app called PRTG ( http://www.paessler.com/prtg )to graph usage in&out of my router so can quickly see what speed is being reached. Only problem is the monthly stats don't match Ihug's now their month end is anniversary of join date (in my case 25th) their earlier version trial app is fully useable for one interface (as in what I monitor...)

[weka2000]

Hell check these prices at Auckland camera for cokin filters

http://www.aucklandcamera.com/product.php?id=11305

[dgcorner]

Hell check these prices at Auckland camera for cokin filters

http://www.aucklandcamera.com/product.php?id=11305

Looks like someone's either hacked into their system or it's someone's idea of a joke. The filter next to it says $10Ks -- hell of a price for these 2 P filters!

[dgcorner]

Tony, there's this for the 24-70 -- http://www.aucklandcamera.com/product.php?id=11266 -- an 82mm adapter for the lens holder. But have a look on eBay -- far cheaper landed NZ.

[dgcorner]

Hey, isn't anyone else posting pics from Tuesday night's sunset shoot?

[dgcorner]

Wow, except for the sunset shoot it looks like the rest of the week has been awfully quiet... like everyone's left town or something...

[weka2000]

Im here :) Just waiting for 2 days of soild rain then its off waterfall shooting :lol:

[Moppie]

I spent 4 hours looking at open homes.
Talk about an interesting insight into how some people live.

[NordieBoy]

Hey, isn't anyone else posting pics from Tuesday night's sunset shoot?
Pity I wasn't there but I was in spirit :cool:
Here's 2 I took anyway at Kleinemonde in December.

[Moppie]

That first one is just "WOW!"

[NordieBoy]

Just realised that one was from the plane (roof of the world?) getting in to Singapore on the way over to South Africa (my first plane trip :p ).
Taken with the Fuji s602z.

[scotttnz]

Taken with the Fuji s602z.

What? don't say that! That pic is so good that it couldn't possibly have been taken with anything but a Canon DSLR, at least a 20D. Because everyone knows you can't take reaaly good pictures with a 300D, 350D, or especially one of those point and shoot things like Moppie uses. And you say that the one you used wasn't even a canon.....now we all know you are not being honest!

[weka2000]

Scott hows that new sigma.

[NordieBoy]

There's no way the 300D would have taken that shot.
I found the Fuji so much better in those situations, easy to get from the bag, no lens changing better DOF better bokeh.

Oh yeah, and I didn't get a 300D until a month later, after we got back.

(Haven't used the Fuji since ;) )

[scotttnz]

Scott hows that new sigma.

Hmmmmm.......Sigma gooooood!

To be honest I have been too busy trying to buy a car.....I started out looking at sub $10K cars, then Pete said something that got me looking at new cars. First a $24K car, but then for a few K more you can get this, and a few K more gets you this, so now I'm up to $30K which is scarey!!!! I have never even considered buying a brand new car before! So today i need to take a step back and rethink. Spending that sort of money on a car would really cramp my photographic spending (And here you all were wondering what this post has to do with photography!) I'm just sick of having cars that break!

[weka2000]

Do what I do $2000 is the limit. If I cant fix it my self forget it. More money for the hobby.

Did the clutch inthe mazda 323 the other night total cost $108, sure I was covered in grease and oil but hey had money left to buy my cokin system :)

I dont mind cars that break, what I mind is how much to get them fixed.

[Moppie]

Did the clutch inthe mazda 323 the other night total cost $108, sure I was covered in grease and oil but hey had money left to buy my cokin system :)




Thats a cheap clutch job!
I HAVE to do my Preludes sometime soon, how set up are you for lifting a car high enough to get the gear box out?
I have access to a mates work shop, but he never charges me to use his hoist and I feel a bit guilty, as it usualy interfers with his bussiness.



Scott, have fun car hunting!
You can get a new Dihatsu Sirion for less than $20,000 now :)

[weka2000]

I HAVE to do my Preludes sometime soon, how set up are you for lifting a car high enough to get the gear box out?:)

Trolley jack in a inclosed carport have raffters for use with block and chain for motors. I have a mate who was a moblie machanic but sold up and now into real estate. He still has parts accounts thats why it was cheap.

[dgcorner]

Im here :) Just waiting for 2 days of soild rain then its off waterfall shooting :lol:

You won't have to wait for long... the radio DJ (Ican't remember where from) mentioned that this was going to be summer's last weekend...:(

[dgcorner]

I spent 4 hours looking at open homes.
Talk about an interesting insight into how some people live.

Yep, and then some...:) It is amazing what the interior of some houses say about its occupants. I even wonder why some bother to have open homes without cleaning up -- such a waste of time and petrol IMO;)

[dgcorner]

Pity I wasn't there but I was in spirit :cool:
Here's 2 I took anyway at Kleinemonde in December.

I like the first one -- wow! Being on a plane sure does give you some interesting perspectives. A pity that I don't like staying by the window seat unless it is by the bulk head or by the emergency exit. Because of my big frame, I feel that I'm imposing on people when I need to go to the loo -- everyone has to get out of my way!:D

[dgcorner]

Scott, have fun car hunting!
You can get a new Dihatsu Sirion for less than $20,000 now :)

Uh, my 2 cents worth on Korean cars... unless they have one of those wall to wall cover guarantees for at least 100+thou kms don't touch them.

The Jap cars are far more reliable and last far longer than the Korean ones. A good testing ground would have been in Manila where Korean suspensions gave way only after around 2 years whilst the Japanese cars were made to last at least 5 years+... and the roads of Manila are terrible.

This just means that a Korean car may last 5 years here... the Jap cars will last longer than 10. But having said that, Jap parts are designed to breakdown after 4-5 years use mainly because the Japanese change cars within that period. On Toyotas the water pump is always the first to bite the dust.

[weka2000]

You won't have to wait for long... the radio DJ (Ican't remember where from) mentioned that this was going to be summer's last weekend...:(

Cool so I will beable to knock off work at 3.15, head up to the Waitaks and come home just in time for dinner 7ish. With the sunsets getting earlier and daylight savings comming to an end. 4pm will be perfect for me, I assume the rest of you can make it at the same time :rolleyes:

[weka2000]

Ah the weathers rubbish, decide to clean all my glass and bits. Going to the zoo once my wife has woken up. Last time I went it was to bright and hot. I want to get a few good Tiger shots.

[FlyingPete]

Scott, have fun car hunting!
You can get a new Dihatsu Sirion for less than $20,000 now :)

Yep, I think we have a winner, Scott and I are trying to do a "two for one" deal with the guys at Newmarket Nissan, a pair of 3 year old Primeras :D

[dgcorner]

Yep, I think we have a winner, Scott and I are trying to do a "two for one" deal with the guys at Newmarket Nissan, a pair of 3 year old Primeras :D

Good luck! The Primeras have been reliable and don't drink petrol as much.:)

[iKirst]

Pity I wasn't there but I was in spirit :cool:
Here's 2 I took anyway at Kleinemonde in December.
That first one is stunning :D

[FlyingPete]

Good luck! The Primeras have been reliable and don't drink petrol as much.:)

I will certainly be disapointed if it used more gas than the old v6 2.5 I have, as it doesn't have an many ponys under the lid as my old red car, nicer to drive though :)

[Moppie]

NOOOO!!! Not a Primera!

Nissan went on a big cost saving exercise in the 90s, and it cotinued untill just after the buy out by Renult. Quite a few cars in thier line up suffered as a result.

[iKirst]

I have my views on car economy. Partly dependant on how heavy your foot is.. (mines generally lighters these days..)

Chassis' on Primera's though.. don't tend to fair so well after a while..

[FlyingPete]

NOOOO!!! Not a Primera!

Nissan went on a big cost saving exercise in the 90s, and it cotinued untill just after the buy out by Renult. Quite a few cars in thier line up suffered as a result.

Suffered from what??? This one is a little over two years old, everyone I talk to says they are top notch cars, I know several people with older ones that havn't skipped a beat, even my mechanic says it is an excellent deal...

[NordieBoy]

2 wow's and a stunning :eek:
Autographed copies are available in the foyer for a nominal charge.


Still waiting waiting waiting waiting waiting for my Sigma 70-300 (f/4-5.6 APO DG Macro) to arrive.
Should be great for karting :cool:
These were with the Canon 75-300 non usm old thing.

[NordieBoy]

Ummm...
Guys...
If you want to make something turn up on your doorstep...

Post about how long you've been waiting :o

:D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D

[Moppie]

So, how well does it shoot?

[dgcorner]

Nice ones Fran. The first one looks familiar though... wasn't this one shot with the Nifty?

[dgcorner]

I will certainly be disapointed if it used more gas than the old v6 2.5 I have, as it doesn't have an many ponys under the lid as my old red car, nicer to drive though :)

Btw, the comparison to petrol drinking was amongst the 4 cylinder ones...

FWIW, my last Maxima (3.0 litre V6) was more economical than Tina's (my wife) 2.0 Subaru Legacy SW... I was getting between 8-12 kilometers to a liter with the Nissan, and Tina was getting 6-7 kms to a litre... Could be because the Subaru is an all time 4WD and has turbo?

[Moppie]

Could be because the Subaru is an all time 4WD and has turbo?


Big fat car with lots of driveline loss = crap fuel economy. :)

[scotttnz]

Yep, I think we have a winner, Scott and I are trying to do a "two for one" deal with the guys at Newmarket Nissan, a pair of 3 year old Primeras

I have been looking at TCO of the 3 yr old Primera versus a brand new Mazda3. It is looking good for the Mazda. 3 year warranty, 3 years free scheduled servicing and with the deal they are doing (finishes tommorrow of course) the upfront cost is not much different. The Primera is a bit bigger, but for the same spec car the price is only $2K difference. Factor in the scheduled servicing and the difference is less.

Now the Primera we were looking at only has 4000 Km on the clock and it is true that we could get one with 30000 for $2-3K less but the extra 26000Km is about 1.5 years of driving....I figure 1.5 years driving is worth the extra $2K. Based on Pete's experience today, there is very little discount available on the used Primera.

I am leaning heavily towards buying the brand new Mazda3. I have it home for the night, and need to make a decision if I want to take advantage of the February special. (All the car dealerships we went to had february specials, aparently they have a monthly target of cars to sell, and the target does not change to account for there only being 28 days in feb, which makes feb the best month to buy a new car as the car companies are falling over themselves to sell the required number of cars in the shorter time!)
I have never even considered a new car before, so this would be a big shift in thinking for me! Some sacrafices would need to be made to fund this, not least of which would be photographic toys!

On the positive side, it is our 10th anniversary this year, which is traditionally marked by a tin or aluminium gift. There is lots of aluminium in a new Mazda3!

[weka2000]

We are 12 years next month, Glass L glass :)

A 400mm for her 600mm for me...........

[weka2000]

On another note what are peoples plans for this week.

[Moppie]

My plans for the week are to manage two departments instead of my usual one.
Just means less POTN time at work than usual :)

I should be free to go shooting on wednesday is anyone is interested.

[FlyingPete]

My plans for the week are to manage two departments instead of my usual one.
Just means less POTN time at work than usual :)

I should be free to go shooting on wednesday is anyone is interested.

Your decision, or your bosses?

I am in Hamiltonia again on Friday and Monday, working at that power company again, funny there has been a real rush on my projects since i resigned :rolleyes:

[FlyingPete]

We are 12 years next month, Glass L glass :)

A 400mm for her 600mm for me...........

How about a 300 for her and a 800 for him, or save the money and get one that does both :D

[Moppie]

Your decision, or your bosses?



I was asked about doing it some time ago, and said yes, the addition of a suitable bonus helped :)

I think they are useing it as a bit of test for me, there have been some problems in there in the past, nothing that effected service, but it could have been more efficant, so they want to see how I will handle it.
Its interesting to, gives me an insight into a part of the company that is by its nature very secret.
I did something for that power company today ;)

[dgcorner]

Its interesting to, gives me an insight into a part of the company that is by its nature very secret. ;)

Good luck with the "test." The fact that they have given you a bonus, are letting you into the more sensitive parts of the company means that your brownie points have reached the point where they 1) cannot afford to lose you (well, at least for the next 12 months...); 2) they are comfortable to let you into the inner workings; and 3) they don't suspect that you are actually Austin Powers in disguise... :D:D :D

[dgcorner]

I have never even considered a new car before, so this would be a big shift in thinking for me! Some sacrafices would need to be made to fund this, not least of which would be photographic toys!

On the positive side, it is our 10th anniversary this year, which is traditionally marked by a tin or aluminium gift. There is lots of aluminium in a new Mazda3!

If it means anything, the NZ Herald people have told me that car sales are really slow these days mainly because of the higher interest rates. The regular advertisers (dealers) have been complaining to the paper that they are squeezed so much that margins are no longer something to smile about. They (the dealers) need to throw in more enticements to get people to buy.... and sometimes these enticements are not enough... and they throw in more just to get the sale.

Try to squeeze in more like car mats, an emergency kit (jumpers, tow rope, etc.) AA or equivalent emergency service, tow bar, wheel upgrade (though a long shot) etc. Nothing to lose, everything to gain.

Happy anniversary (whenever it is!) I promised Tina that I would take her out of the country on our 10th anniversary -- and I made true to that promise... I took her to NZ permanently :D :D I wonder what I'm suppossed to do in 5 years when we celebrate our 20th...?:rolleyes:

[dgcorner]

Wednesday looks interesting... depends also on what time.

I've always wondered how sunset would look like from the top of Pigeon Mt.

[FlyingPete]

I did something for that power company today ;)

Ah yes I noted they use your guys for off site, I would like to say it was my recommendation, but they made a decision before I had anything to do with them :rolleyes:

[joeseph]

Speaking of NZ Herald, anyone spot my e-mail to sideswipe being printed this morning?

[dgcorner]

Pete, where are your pics of the mini-GKPE sunset?

Duncan, nope didn't get the paper this morning :-(

[Moppie]

Speaking of NZ Herald, anyone spot my e-mail to sideswipe being printed this morning?

I read sideswipe, which one was yours?

[FlyingPete]

Wednesday looks interesting... depends also on what time.

I've always wondered how sunset would look like from the top of Pigeon Mt.

The only way to the top is to walk, fine in the day, but after dark, not so sure!

[joeseph]

I read sideswipe, which one was yours?
I'll give you a clue, I drive to & from work via Bond St...

[Moppie]

Hmmmm, I remember something, but I can't remember what it was sorry.

[joeseph]

No worries,
must be my strange sense of humour that I found it hilariously funny, TV presenter getting footage of traffic problems - and the TV One car parked in a clearway causing problems of it's own....

[FlyingPete]

Pete, where are your pics of the mini-GKPE sunset?


I got some good shots, but nothing special that stood out from the excellent shots already posted :)

[Moppie]

No worries,


I remember now!
And yes, I remember getting a laugh out of it.
I used to have really problems with the camera crews parking their cars where ever they liked. They were a rather arogant bunch, good to them being made fools of, even if its only in the herald.



Pete, what happened to your brownie? :lol:

[scotttnz]

If it means anything, the NZ Herald people have told me that car sales are really slow these days mainly because of the higher interest rates. The regular advertisers (dealers) have been complaining to the paper that they are squeezed so much that margins are no longer something to smile about. They (the dealers) need to throw in more enticements to get people to buy.... and sometimes these enticements are not enough... and they throw in more just to get the sale.

Try to squeeze in more like car mats, an emergency kit (jumpers, tow rope, etc.) AA or equivalent emergency service, tow bar, wheel upgrade (though a long shot) etc. Nothing to lose, everything to gain.


Yes, I have really noticed that. Big discounts, free this, super finance deal that (Although no where near what I can get through the bank!) There does not seem to be the same sort of motivation to sell second hand cars as there is for new ones, which is what for me, has made the new car so appealing. I have already negotiated 15% off the RRP + a set of mats into the deal. I tried for a tow bar but had no luck. I'm going to go for a set of weatherguards for the windows and maybe scotchgaurdsing the interior if I decide to go ahead.

Hmmmm....might have to do a car photo day.....

[FlyingPete]

OK here it is, the moment you have all been waiting for (drum roll please), I present:
GKPE Part III - Volcano Time! - Saturday 6 May 2006 (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?p=1231594#post1231594)

[weka2000]

News headlines for Monday 27th Feb........

Weka makes snoot for 550EX, tested and it Works :lol:

2 MacD's thickshake cups painted black on the outside fits over 550 cover. Looking at making an add-on to take the lid as a diffuser.

Next week we make a softbox for 580EX

Oh yes we are getting the ST-E2, 3 flashes, 2 groups.

Wekabees for sale at a GKPE near you.

[FlyingPete]

News headlines for Monday 27th Feb........

Weka makes snoot for 550EX, tested and it Works :lol:

2 MacD's thickshake cups painted black on the outside fits over 550 cover. Looking at making an add-on to take the lid as a diffuser.

Next week we make a softbox for 580EX

Oh yes we are getting the ST-E2, 3 flashes, 2 groups.

Wekabees for sale at a GKPE near you.

Cool! Do you think you could do the ring flash effect as simply as well (initially I thought Duncan Donuts may be able th help there :lol: )

Does those things paint OK? I thought they would be wax coated.

[joeseph]

Mmmmmmm donuts.....

[FlyingPete]

Mmmmmmm donuts.....

Ah yes I forgot, that place belongs to you ;)

[weka2000]

Quickdry Satin black spray bomb worked fine. Still would like Alien bees but lets get the basics right first.

[dgcorner]

Tony, I see that the weather is conducive to your creativity... ;-) Do rush to the patent office soon -- you'll never know how good your products are until someone tries to copy them:D :D :D

[iKirst]

(initially I thought Duncan Donuts may be able th help there :lol: )
Mmmmmmm donuts.....Ah yes I forgot, that place belongs to you All your donuts are belong to Duncan?...

:p

ok - I shoosh..

[dgcorner]

Pete. what's with the new avatar? Did you get yourself a new toy?

[FlyingPete]

Pete. what's with the new avatar? Did you get yourself a new toy?

No toys, I was just inspired by theming my avatar, after the Santa hat thing, I was looking at all the Ipod ads, and thought I would do that to my avatar for a laugh!

I will probably give it bunny ears for easter!

[dgcorner]

. . .I will probably give it bunny ears for easter!

LOL :D

[weka2000]

This week Im full of good ideas unlike the other weeks when Im just full of it :lol:

[dgcorner]

This week Im full of good ideas unlike the other weeks when Im just full of it :lol:

We all have our moments, eh? I'm itching to go out and shoot something... kept my 24-70 in its bag and snapped on Nifty... I have to get used to working with this on manual mode before GKPE III!

[weka2000]

whats are you plans for tommorow night John? Have an oldies evening 35+:lol:

[MattL]

whats are you plans for tommorow night John? Have an oldies evening 35+:lol:

Tony, I hope thats not a cheap dig at myself and any other under 35's on here. I've managed to move on from the dennys incident, I thought you had too.

If its not, my apologies.


Matt

[scotttnz]

Tony, I hope thats not a cheap dig at myself and any other under 35's on here. I've managed to move on from the dennys incident, I thought you had too.

What has what Tony said got to do with "The Denny's Incident"? What ever that is, only thing I remember about Denny's is Tony very generously paying for my dessert and drink.

Sounds like you have got something to get over to me....

I hope I don't inflame anything or alienate anybody by say that, but sorry, it had to be said!

Have an oldies evening 35+

If you could extend the lower age limit a couple of years, I could be keen to do something Tony. I owe you dessert!

[forsaken]

has anyone here ever had one of those times where you just have no motivation to shoot and if you do nothing seems right? or is it just me?

[forsaken]

tried shooting some friends on a slippery slide on the weekend and nothing ended up any good

sample pic (ten pin sliding)
http://pic10.picturetrail.com/VOL348/944371/9277344/131045499.jpg

[MattL]

What has what Tony said got to do with "The Denny's Incident"?
It looks to me like he's trying to organise a small potn gathering, just without the younger members of our group, after getting upset that I wouldnt / couldnt pay for everyones desserts and drinks.

Tony, My apologies if Im wrong, and I hope I am.
This is simply what things feel like to me.


What ever that is, only thing I remember about Denny's is Tony very generously paying for my dessert and drink.

Yes, We've all thanked Tony for his generousity. Perhaps I should thank him again.




I hope I don't inflame anything or alienate anybody by say that, but sorry, it had to be said!


Your not inflaming / aliienating anything, dont worry.
Perhaps I should have explained that better.


Again, apologies if Im wrong, and I hope I am.

[dgcorner]

has anyone here ever had one of those times where you just have no motivation to shoot and if you do nothing seems right? or is it just me?

Welcome to the club! It's not just you Si... there are days, even weeks that go by without any inspiration to shoot... It happens... the medication...? Go out and shoot more ;-)

EDIT: Si, that was a nice shot -- human ten-pins... LOL

[FlyingPete]

has anyone here ever had one of those times where you just have no motivation to shoot and if you do nothing seems right? or is it just me?

Yep every time I got closer to thinking about going pro, hence why I pulled out of the idea completely, although I just did a family shoot for some friends tonight, although pretty hard shooting RAW with only a 512MB card, as I lent out my 1GB's!

[forsaken]

decided I needed motivation so thought I would try something I have wanted to do for ages.

the plan: flash + long exposure time + subject move + second flash.

What I did: set up my little New Jersy devils bear on his favorite seat, set long exposure ans force flash. press shutter and move subject to next position, activate 2nd flash (old flash from pentax film camera), hope for the best.

the result:
http://pic10.picturetrail.com/VOL348/944371/1745642/131212099.jpg

not quite what I was after but with playing around I think (hope) I can get it better.

kind of gives a ghostly effect to the whole image, would have liked the seated bear to be more solid though

opinions

[Moppie]

It looks to me like he's trying to organise a small potn gathering, just without the younger members of our group, after getting upset that I wouldnt / couldnt pay for everyones desserts and drinks.


I think you might be missing his lol smily at the end of the sentance :)
After all, a 35+ shoot would have a very small turn out.



Si. Iv had whole months where I couldn't shoot anything, no matter how or what I tried. Iv even had weeks where I couldn't drive better than the average taxi driver, so we all have bad patchs. :)

[MattL]

I think you might be missing his lol smily at the end of the sentance :)
After all, a 35+ shoot would have a very small turn out.


I think so too. lol.

[weka2000]

It looks to me like he's trying to organise a small potn gathering, just without the younger members of our group, after getting upset that I wouldnt / couldnt pay for everyones desserts and drinks.

Tony, My apologies if Im wrong, and I hope I am.
This is simply what things feel like to me.

Assumption is the mother of all stuff ups. Perhaps It could be that I was hoping to get togather with John and if Duncan was free.

My advice would be not to read into things that are not there. I am one who is not going to beat around a bush if I have something to say and if I did it would not be in a public forum. Thats what PM is for.

Fools rush in where angels fear to tread.

[MattL]

Thanks Tony. I knew I was wrong almost as soon as I had posted that.

[weka2000]

The next event Im looking at is those with kids only. I hope that does not offend anyone young or old who does not have childrean :lol:

The only thing I remember about Denneys was everyone having a good time. Did I miss something?

[MattL]

Not at all. Oh, you all missed the part where somebody won lotto and bought us all brand new 1 series cameras.

Unfortunatly, I missed that bit too :-(

[weka2000]

Funny you should say that as I had a dream about that very thing the other night I was in a house that over looked Piha. Ummm maybe I shoud buy a lotto ticket.

I dont think I would go that far I would buy 2 MK1 some "L" glass and it could be borrowed.

[Moppie]

Id get everyone 5D's, 1D's might be to heavy for some of the older folk to hang around thier necks. ;) :p


I think Scott and I have the best plans so far with what to do with a large enough Lotto win.
I think it revolves around a converted 40 seater tour bus, and includes a turret mounted 1200mm :D :D

[::John::]

I think Scott and I have the best plans so far with what to do with a large enough Lotto win.
I think it revolves around a converted 40 seater tour bus, and includes a turret mounted 1200mm

Did that turret idea come from the pics of you guys standing up in the GKPE bus and taking pics through the roof?

[MattL]

Stack a couple 2x convertors on that!

[weka2000]

Id get everyone 5D's, 1D's might be to heavy for some of the older folk to hang around thier necks. ;) :p

Bring it on...... Older maybe but there is a lot to be said about the wisdom and experence that comes with age. We just work smarter not harder.

[iKirst]

The next event Im looking at is those with kids only. I hope that does not offend anyone young or old who does not have childrean :lol:

The only thing I remember about Denneys was everyone having a good time. Did I miss something? Man - I'm missing out all over the place. That's not to say I want to be 35+ :p

Denny's was great all round. I think we flogged that dead horse long enough, eh? Next ;)

[FlyingPete]

Denny's was great all round. I think we flogged that dead horse long enough, eh? Next ;)

And I am still sitting here wondering what all the fuss is about, I have not bothered reading into the history here, yep, move along...nothing to see here....OH MY GOD! Hey everybody look at this! C'mon crowd around...

[iKirst]

And I am still sitting here wondering what all the fuss is about, I have not bothered reading into the history here, yep, move along...nothing to see here....OH MY GOD! Hey everybody look at this! C'mon crowd around...
Nutter :lol: (My sister said I was crazy.. I think she had me confused with you, Pete hehe)

[dgcorner]

Nutter :lol: (My sister said I was crazy.. I think she had me confused with you, Pete hehe)

LOL:D

Good morning GKPE! The storm has passed and it looks like it is going to be a fine day:D

[iKirst]

And a lovely morning it is too, huh John ;)

Happy first day of Autumn folks :D
I could write a poem, but that's far too adventurous pre 9am

[tim]

29 pages... wow :p

[FlyingPete]

Well our news for the day is that our second baby due in September is only one! We had a 12 week scan just in case we had twins (a high probability in our family).

There will be another burst in camera usage in around 6 months :D

[iKirst]

Congratulations to yourself, Mrs FlyingPete and the adorable Elizabeth, Pete :D

That's wonderful news, regardless if the new addition/s had 20 or 40 fingers and toes

Twins are apparently a high probability in my family, too. My sister and brother both avoided that outcome, however...

[dgcorner]

Well our news for the day is that our second baby due in September is only one! We had a 12 week scan just in case we had twins (a high probability in our family).

There will be another burst in camera usage in around 6 months :D

Great news Pete - congratulations!!! Are you hoping it's a boy this time around?

[dgcorner]

And a lovely morning it is too, huh John ;)

Happy first day of Autumn folks :D
I could write a poem, but that's far too adventurous pre 9am

LOL :D :D :D

It's past 9.. going quarter past 11... you can try now...;)

[weka2000]

Man - I'm missing out all over the place. That's not to say I want to be 35+ :p ;)

You and I could go out on a photo shoot one night, if thats ok with you :lol:

[FlyingPete]

Great news Pete - congratulations!!! Are you hoping it's a boy this time around?

I'm 50/50, it would be nice to have a boy, but not the end of the world if we don't.

[weka2000]

I'm 50/50, it would be nice to have a boy, but not the end of the world if we don't.

How did this happen :) Well done to you both.

[iKirst]

LOL :D :D :D

It's past 9.. going quarter past 11... you can try now...;)
I lost my inspiration last year. I should really go find it.. far too many times have I been told to update my blog, heh

You and I could go out on a photo shoot one night, if thats ok with you :lol:
I need an assistant bag carrier ;) can I bring him? hehe

I'm 50/50, it would be nice to have a boy, but not the end of the world if we don't.
Are you going to find out at the birth or prior?
Any thought to names yet? I can suggest heaps :D ;)

[Moppie]

Big congrats Pete!

You will have just enough time to get the contract up and running before the sleepless nights start :D

[Wazza]

Congratulations Pete and Shona

[dgcorner]

Congratulations Pete and Shona

You're alive!!! So how did the wedding shoot go? Are you allowed to post shots?

Keep your head up high, give yourself some credit, you've done well... ask Kirst ;-)

[FlyingPete]

Thanks guys! That was the other reason for my change of work lifestyle!

[dgcorner]

Tony, sent you PM but seems your inbox is full. Can't go tonight -- my son came home with a back injury and I am taking him to our GP. I just hope that it is just a pulled muscle or something not serious... I guess he won't die anytime soon... he can still walk but a little lopsided.

Cheers!

[forsaken]

congrats to the flying pete family.

[joeseph]

wonderful news Pete, bet you're pleased!

[scotttnz]

OK people, I'm keen to get some other people point of view. I have a 1993 Subaru Legacy Station Wagon with 170000Km I'm going to put on Trademe. Trouble is, I don't know where to set my start and reserve price, and am I being too honest with my description?

This could be a great car again with a little bit of time and money spent on it but is for sale AS IS, WHERE IS.

What you should know about this car:

The passenger side turbo was replaced with a brand new one less than 5000km/six months ago. The cambelt was replaced at this time as well.

The driver side turbo is now leaking oil and burning it, so it blows a lot of smoke. I have been quoted $1000 to replace this with a used unit. It cost me $3000 to replace the other turbo with a new one so presumably it would be about that again for a new unit.
In the course of diagnosing where the smoke is coming from, my mechanic pressure tested the head gasket and found it to be fine.
The car does run (we drove it to the mechanic and back) but burns a lot of oil and blows a lot of smoke!

The drivers door has got a dent in it (see picture).

The rear driver side panel (behind the back wheel, above the bumper) also has a dent in it. (Both dents caused by my mother in-law backing into it on 2 separate occasions!!!!)

The interior could do with a good clean with a rug doctor, but is in generally good condition.

The car does not currently have a warrant of fitness, and would probably need 1 or 2 new tires to pass. (Not to mention the smoke!)

This could be a good project car for someone with a bit of mechanical or panel beating know how. I don’t have the time or patients for that sort of thing anymore.

I have tried to give an accurate representation of the condition of the car, however it is sold as is, where is. The car is available for viewing, and (short) test drives, and I highly recommend that you look at it before bidding.


Any other advise? or offers?

I have already replaced the car, and not interested in fixing it up myself, I just want to get rid of it and get a fair price (whatever that is).

[weka2000]

Honesty is ALWAYS the best policy. What would you pay for it? If you wouldnt they wont either.

[scotttnz]

Honesty is ALWAYS the best policy.

That is what i figure!

What would you pay for it? If you wouldnt they wont either.

Not always true, people have different priorities, skills and resources when it comes to these sorts of things, so it may be worth more to say an apprentice panel beater or mechanic who want a project on the side, than it is to me who knows next to nothing about cars and is sick of ones that break.
Just like a compuet that doesn't work may have more value to me if I think I can get it going cheaply.
I guess I would be happy with $1000 for it, but is that realistic?

[Moppie]

Iv found that the more info you can provide the more interest people will have.

Unforunatly I don't think its going to be worth much.
You might get $2,000 for it given the work that needs done.
Heres a list of all the GTs on Trademe at the moment:
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/CategoryAttributeSearchResults.aspx?sidebar=1&5=&14=Subaru&15=GT&18=0&18=0&24=0&24=0&searchregion=100&x=47&y=8&search=1&mcat=0001-0268-

[scotttnz]

You might get $2,000 for it given the work that needs done.

To be honest, I would be overjoyed with $2000!

[dgcorner]

Scott, the advert looks good... and yes, honesty is always the best policy. As for pricing, not sure but to give you an indication, my wife's 91 Subby Legacy SW would not sell more than $2K and it has 130T kms on it. So I'm better off keeping it for the moment until it breaks down... Good luck!

[scotttnz]

Thanks for your input everyone.

I think I might see what a wrecker would pay for it before I set my reserve.

[Moppie]

Its scary thinking its not worth more than $2,000, probably less than that, when you think of what it would have cost new, and how popular they were 10 years ago. Its a $60,000+ car.

You might find that it is worth more as parts, they are still very common, and so parts will be in high demand.

[dgcorner]

Thanks for your input everyone.

I think I might see what a wrecker would pay for it before I set my reserve.

That's actually a good idea. Moppie's right, parts might get you more money for it. Your "new" turbo might just fetch a little over $800 if you spent $3000 for it... but I don't think that you will want to take it apart.... so a wrecker might give you good money for it.

[MattL]

Sorry to go OT here, but it is general ramblings thread.

I just returned home from my Mums. My dog was run over and killed tonight.. I dont know what else to say. She looked just like she was sleeping, but wouldnt wake up.

Please. if you have pets / children, keep them locked inside, and never, ever let them out.