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iKirst

27th of February 2006 (Mon), 13:49

You're welcome. You are really taking to this SLR stuff! Oo you still use your other digital? I try to use my G1 Canon for ir stuff. Cheers, Ian! I'm good at bluffing with the SLR stuff ;)

Yeah - I still use the 717 - but only on the 3rd bluemoon of the year. I should really sell it or something...

I picked up the F717 put the filters on took a picture took the filters off and packed it all up. Oh well thats out of my system now. Thanks it saved me $500. Glad I saved you the anguish of spending needless cash on a non SLR when it can easily go towards a new lens. Priorities! ;)

Funny thing is in times gone by I used to covet the F717 and its predecessor the F707, as the F707 was top of the line when I got my Sony P&S. The 717 has only been out for a little under 2 and a half years in NZ. I almost bought the 707, but hesitated enough to see the release of the 717 and buy that instead. It was only cool until the DSLR's (such as Nikon) decided to reach a greater audience and drop the price and eeeeeeeeeeeeeeveryone started buying them (in my circle)

....The first was marring Sandra :rolleyes: I'm almost positive you mean marrying ;)

dgcorner

27th of February 2006 (Mon), 14:29

...I'm almost positive you mean marrying ;)

LOL:D :D :D

weka2000

27th of February 2006 (Mon), 17:10

woops. Bit like when I said I wanted to take her upto the waterfall and shoot her :)

iKirst

27th of February 2006 (Mon), 17:22

woops. Bit like when I said I wanted to take her upto the waterfall and shoot her :)
She's an incredibly patient lady, huh Tony :)

dgcorner

27th of February 2006 (Mon), 18:21

Women have to be. It's why us men can be boys and play with our toys ;-)

iKirst

27th of February 2006 (Mon), 18:30

Women have to be. It's why us men can be boys and play with our toys ;-) Just try and make me! I'm gadget girl! I like toys, too

The female Tim Taylor.. More power!

weka2000

27th of February 2006 (Mon), 21:00

She's an incredibly patient lady, huh Tony :)

Womans a saint. 12 years next month. She deserves a nobel peace prize. I did say before we got married that I wasnt the easist person to get on with.

That old saying "his bark is worse than his bite" isnt true for me "let sleeping dogs be" is much better.

iKirst

27th of February 2006 (Mon), 21:05

Let sleeping dogs lie is true for most guys, Tony ;)

Looks like theres a few Anniversaries about as of late eh

This (http://www.chipublib.org/008subject/005genref/giswedding.html) may help in the gift buying :D

dgcorner

27th of February 2006 (Mon), 21:10

Does that mean most of us guys are dogs?!?!:D :D :D

iKirst

27th of February 2006 (Mon), 21:12

Nooooooo, John, nooooo.
Figuratively speaking, I was.. mmmm ;)

You could class me as a dog if that were true. I'm as loyal and trustworthy as one :p

dgcorner

27th of February 2006 (Mon), 21:18

:D :D :D

forsaken

28th of February 2006 (Tue), 00:38

I'm not a dog. I'm cat people.

scotttnz

28th of February 2006 (Tue), 00:55

Looks like theres a few Anniversaries about as of late eh

This may help in the gift buying

Well there is plenty of Aluminium in what I bought my wife today.....it is just 6 months early.

forsaken

28th of February 2006 (Tue), 00:59

the mazda?

Moppie

28th of February 2006 (Tue), 02:33

No matter how I try to convince the g/f that Im more of cat, she keeps insisting Im a Pig.
But then she has never had a cat, so dosn't realise how lazy they can be :D

scotttnz

28th of February 2006 (Tue), 03:07

the mazda?

Yep

iKirst

28th of February 2006 (Tue), 12:55

the mazda?Yep ^^ Good choice :)

As for woofer and meow type people, I'd have a zoo if laws and space allowed. All creatures are cool to me :) After all, I was that kid that rescused rats and mice of our cats, and saved birds from the pavement after a death by powerline (already inevitably dead, but I didn't care)

dgcorner

28th of February 2006 (Tue), 13:35

Yep

Good decision and congratulations!

Btw, I read an article somewhere that the "new car" smell might have adverse effects on health... It may be best to "air" it a while or drive with the windows down for a few days...

Zoom, zoom, zoom!

Moppie

28th of February 2006 (Tue), 20:08

Yep

Nice, when do we get to test drive it :D

Iv never been a big fan of Mazdas, they lack consistancy in thier model range, But the Mazda 3 is one of those cars that I never heard anyone say anything bad about.

FlyingPete

28th of February 2006 (Tue), 20:21

Nice, when do we get to test drive it :D

Iv never been a big fan of Mazdas, they lack consistancy in thier model range, But the Mazda 3 is one of those cars that I never heard anyone say anything bad about.

I think Mazda got it sorted as to speak, their current line up seems pretty good, I really like some of the new paint options too!

joeseph

28th of February 2006 (Tue), 21:42

Nice, when do we get to test drive it :D

Iv never been a big fan of Mazdas, they lack consistancy in thier model range, But the Mazda 3 is one of those cars that I never heard anyone say anything bad about.
I drove one from Blenheim to Nelson last year - much fun to be had... ;)

iKirst

28th of February 2006 (Tue), 21:49

Bring on the Mazda6 MPS I say

(Mazda6 is my next option after I've run the Rolla into the ground - but the MPS is the coveted car for me..)

forsaken

28th of February 2006 (Tue), 22:14

I'll ask the girly question seeing as I looks like kirst wont.

what colour did you pick? :)

Moppie

28th of February 2006 (Tue), 22:15

Its always amazed me that the same company can produce a car as fantastic as the RX7 (all of them) and as bad as the old 323. Its like the engineers and the accountants have never been able to get along, and to stop them killing each other they have been allowed to have thier own product lines.

It seems that they have got it sorted now though, with a consistant image across the model range, practicle fun. Unfortunatly they are about 20 years behind the rest of the Japanese auto industry in havnig a consistant brand image, and it took a total take over by Ford and lots of European input to make it happen.

Now hows that for going OT, we are discussing Automotive philosophy.

iKirst

28th of February 2006 (Tue), 22:29

Its always amazed me that the same company can produce a car as fantastic as the RX7 (all of them) and as bad as the old 323
I resent the 323 comment :lol:. MY 1st and 2nd cars were both the GTX turbo Familias. I rolled the 1st, that's a whole 'nother story.. The 2nd of the two I had for 7 years. I never blew anything on it, but that was probably due to my pedantic insistance that the oil and filters were changed every 5000km and the oil feed pipes were cleaned every 10,000kms.
;)

Si - Blue, but you weren't asking me :lol:

NordieBoy

28th of February 2006 (Tue), 22:31

So to bring it back on topic...
Should I get one of these?

Or should I just take pics of them :D

iKirst

28th of February 2006 (Tue), 22:36

So to bring it back on topic...
Should I get one of these?

Or should I just take pics of them :D
Wah! Need I mention that THAT is my ultimate car!
I can proove it, I've stated it on another forum months ago :lol:
mmmmmm Phantom Cobra.. (http://www.cobracountry.com/cobra4salefolder/cobra-rocha-ca-BIG.jpg) <- that ones for sale

Nov 03 proof (http://nzhondas.com/phpBB2/post-pictures-of-your-favourite-unique-cars-vp182232.html?highlight=phantom#182232)
Oct 05 proof (http://nzhondas.com/phpBB2/meet-keith-the-10ft-toilet-snake-vp518484.html?highlight=phantom#518484)
hehehe

Moppie

28th of February 2006 (Tue), 22:36

So to bring it back on topic...
Should I get one of these?

Only if you let me Test Drive it first :D

NordieBoy

28th of February 2006 (Tue), 23:22

This ones not bad either...

scotttnz

28th of February 2006 (Tue), 23:26

what colour did you pick?

Si - Blue, but you weren't asking me

Yeah, the metalic Blue one. Mid spec GSX Sedan. The budget would not stretch to the SP23. Auto - I would have gone manual, but my wife will drive it mostly and she wanted auto. I will pick it up either tommorow or friday, depending on when the paperwork arrives from the bank. All our accounts are still held in Napier so we have to wait for the paperwork to go backwards and forwards by snail mail. We would move them to Auckland, but our personal banker there is so damn good, and the one we end up with in Auckland might not be. So we will leave them there and put up with the mail delays. They were supposed to arrive today, but good old NZ Post are slow! Worst case we can do it by fax and still have the car for the weekend.

that was probably due to my pedantic insistance that the oil and filters were changed every 5000km and the oil feed pipes were cleaned every 10,000kms.

Right now I am wishing we did that! Anyone want to buy a nice Subaru Legacy GT going cheap.......it's got one near new turbo (don't ask about the other one!)......anyone?

dgcorner

1st of March 2006 (Wed), 01:35

Its always amazed me that the same company can produce a car as fantastic as the RX7 (all of them) and as bad as the old 323. Its like the engineers and the accountants have never been able to get along, and to stop them killing each other they have been allowed to have thier own product lines...

The mess actually started when Ford tied up with Mazda to try to get a bigger foothold in the Japanese market... one of those East meets West tragedies where the partners would not back down because they had "a better way of doing things"

scotttnz

1st of March 2006 (Wed), 01:52

The mess actually started when Ford tied up with Mazda to try to get a bigger foothold in the Japanese market... one of those East meets West tragedies where the partners would not back down because they had "a better way of doing things"

Yeah, the previous models were not very inspiring! They seem to have got it right though with the currents crop. The 3, 6, RX8, and even the new MX5 are all very nice cars. The 2 is not bad as small cars go either.
One thing that realy hit me while looking at cars is how bad the current Toyota Corolla is. The seat is so uncomfortable that I refussed to even drive it, and Pete said that when he drove it, he couldn't wait to give it back! That and they are ugly!

dgcorner

1st of March 2006 (Wed), 02:46

Yeah, the previous models were not very inspiring! They seem to have got it right though with the currents crop. The 3, 6, RX8, and even the new MX5 are all very nice cars. The 2 is not bad as small cars go either.
One thing that realy hit me while looking at cars is how bad the current Toyota Corolla is. The seat is so uncomfortable that I refussed to even drive it, and Pete said that when he drove it, he couldn't wait to give it back! That and they are ugly!

Hmmm... I should send this feedback to my sister who works with Toyota -- her bosses listen to what she has to say... and knowing Toyota who are big on brand loyalty, they may seriously look at fixing things. Afterall, the Toyotas have the highest resale values among the Jap cars... barring Subaru of course...

dgcorner

1st of March 2006 (Wed), 02:47

Funny how this discussion about cars is going to and fro between threads :D :D :D

scotttnz

1st of March 2006 (Wed), 02:56

Afterall, the Toyotas have the highest resale values among the Jap cars... barring Subaru of course...

I've always liked Toyotas, but Corolla was nasty!

FlyingPete

1st of March 2006 (Wed), 16:51

I've always liked Toyotas, but Corolla was nasty!

I will second that, I drove the above mentioned car, could not wait to give it back!

iKirst

1st of March 2006 (Wed), 16:54

My little Corolla is like the energiser bunny.. It just keeps going and going and going and going and going and.. you get the picture ;)

FlyingPete

1st of March 2006 (Wed), 16:59

My little Corolla is like the energiser bunny.. It just keeps going and going and going and going and going and.. you get the picture ;)

This was a 2003ish wagon, 1.8 VVTi Manual, a real bread and butter car, not a very good gear box, and heading down the motorway it felt like the motor was going to blow up, I was looking for 8th gear :rolleyes:

Next up was a 2003 Camry 2.4 VVTi Auto, a completely different car, quite nice actually!

iKirst

1st of March 2006 (Wed), 17:07

hehe - Tarrifs were lifted on cars, prices dropped and manufacturers started cutting corners.
You got one of those cars.
Bit of a joke on wheels really. All very unfortunate for you, Pete. I didn't mean to compare the Rollerrari to current Corolla standards.
Mine just happens to be one of 1000 that they decided to do a little extra work to, way back in the mid 90's. VVTi was a new thing too. And the motor in mine is the trial 4A-GE Blacktop. Gotta say, I need at least another gear too, though

Anyhoo - I digress (as usual..)

I agree with you on the Camry (even the Avensis is pretty nice) ;)

forsaken

2nd of March 2006 (Thu), 20:36

the rollararri is just a freak of nature :)

but toymotors do just run and run, the only issue I had with my old celica (except for the fact it was slow) was trouble with the leads breaking down, replaced the leads and it was mint again

iKirst

2nd of March 2006 (Thu), 20:42

the rollararri is just a freak of nature :)
She is indeed, I refuse to let her die ;)

Why are you home so early? slacker!

forsaken

2nd of March 2006 (Thu), 20:59

finish at 1:30 on fridays. work an extra 1/2 hour for the other 4 days of the week to make up

joeseph

2nd of March 2006 (Thu), 21:29

Can't fault the logic! on that basis I should have stopped work yesterday...

weka2000

2nd of March 2006 (Thu), 21:40

My boss is getting told on Monday that 2 days after the next lot of rain I wont be in. Call it sick, mental health day what ever just dont ring me :)

dgcorner

2nd of March 2006 (Thu), 21:44

Can't fault the logic! on that basis I should have stopped work yesterday...

LOL :D :D :D Ahhh, those of you in the corporate world... why is it I can't wait to get back?!?!?

forsaken

2nd of March 2006 (Thu), 21:58

LOL :D :D :D Ahhh, those of you in the corporate world... why is it I can't wait to get back?!?!?

hmmm could it be the $

dgcorner

2nd of March 2006 (Thu), 22:06

hmmm could it be the $

How I wish!:D

Wazza

2nd of March 2006 (Thu), 22:16

I'm loving everyone's logic here...

Mental health day? I need several of those.

forsaken

2nd of March 2006 (Thu), 22:41

i need a year of those. got so many missed ones to catch up on

weka2000

2nd of March 2006 (Thu), 22:46

I'm loving everyone's logic here...

Mental health day? I need several of those.

Where I work you can get paid stress leave, and as my boss knows what I put up with 1 day off to recover is better for him in the long run.

NordieBoy

3rd of March 2006 (Fri), 14:40

Well I thought about getting some "mini-sunset roof shots" from the top of our local gen-i building but...
It's only a single story... :rolleyes:

dgcorner

4th of March 2006 (Sat), 02:48

Well I thought about getting some "mini-sunset roof shots" from the top of our local gen-i building but...
It's only a single story... :rolleyes:

. . . I'm still waiting to see the sunset shot...:)

NordieBoy

5th of March 2006 (Sun), 13:12

Oh and if faces north and has a 2-story building to the west...

Damn hi-rises, who do they think they are, this is Nelson, we don't want no steenking mul-ti-pul stories here.

dgcorner

5th of March 2006 (Sun), 13:45

Oh and if faces north and has a 2-story building to the west...

Damn hi-rises, who do they think they are, this is Nelson, we don't want no steenking mul-ti-pul stories here.

LOL :D

Funny how Nifty's gallery hasn't been updated since it left our fair shores....

Have a great week!

Cheers!