The 14th UK South-East "I have no idea what's going on" Thread (All Welcome)

Great BWC photos guys, definetely need to get back there again sometime soon.

Sorry to hear about Charlie Clare.

Well, went to HDew Cameras yesterday after phoning them about the 24-105, decided based on comments on here and other web sites it was worth a punt. Got there and couldn't find it . Although they say you can go there they dont have an actual shop but offices in an office building. Still a quick phone call and a guy called Shaun came down to meet me at the front door (It was only shut as the receptionist wasnt in). Very helpful people, seemed very busy with items lined up to be sent out and the a couple of people on the phone taking enquiries. So some money changed hands and I walked out with a new lens

Mike wrote in post #13613949
Morning everyone. 1 day working week this week, it's going to be a looooong day!

Unlucky mate. Court full of D&D's today?

Bodmin636 wrote in post #13613953
Great BWC photos guys, definetely need to get back there again sometime soon.

Sorry to hear about Charlie Clare.

Well, went to HDew Cameras yesterday after phoning them about the 24-105, decided based on comments on here and other web sites it was worth a punt. Got there and couldn't find it . Although they say you can go there they dont have an actual shop but offices in an office building. Still a quick phone call and a guy called Shaun came down to meet me at the front door (It was only shut as the receptionist wasnt in). Very helpful people, seemed very busy with items lined up to be sent out and the a couple of people on the phone taking enquiries. So some money changed hands and I walked out with a new lens

Excellent choice - you'll enjoy using that!

cforster wrote in post #13610642
Penel - great to meet up today - so glad timings worked out! Loving the shots ... Haven't had much time to look at mine but here are a couple of extras ...

IMAGE LINK: http://www.flickr.com …clare_forster/6​589286345/
Anything to eat Sir? by Clare Forster, on Flickr

You must stop wearing that Nuttella Flavoured Aftershave Lee.

LindaB wrote in post #13611055
Oh dear, that also sounds very iffey then. Yes, if you dont mind briefly saying what went wrong I would appreciate it.

Many thanks for your input on this, its certainly made me think twice about that option now.

Linda

Hi Linda. Yes i bought something on another forum, Gun related. Paid the guy Paypal Gift and the item never arrived. Guy dissapeared from the face of the earth. Emailed Paypal and basically got an email back saying Gift is for Gifts, not purchasing goods. So no comeback.

cforster wrote in post #13611426
Seems like we should arrange a meet there sometime soon ... I'd be happy with that as it's very local to me!!

Got Charlie's results back today - bad news unfortunately. Seems his mouth lesion is an aggressive cancer tumour and so the vet says it won't be long before it gets into his lymphs and lungs ... So I have brought him home to spend some time with him whilst he seems to be ok ... But when he stops eating again I'll have to say goodbye to him. Vet isn't sure if it'll be days or weeks ... But probably no longer. So .. He's currently curled up in front of the fire and you wouldn't know anything was wrong with him! Will see how he goes over the next few days - the vet was impressed that I had managed to get him to put on over half a kilo in the last 10 days!! So I will keep feeding him up whilst I can!

Sorry to hear this Claire. Never easy when you know its going to happen. Lets hope its a few months. Animals are amazing things. Not like us humans.

Some really nice critter shots folks!

cforster wrote in post #13611426
Got Charlie's results back today - bad news unfortunately. Seems his mouth lesion is an aggressive cancer tumour and so the vet says it won't be long before it gets into his lymphs and lungs ... So I have brought him home to spend some time with him whilst he seems to be ok ... But when he stops eating again I'll have to say goodbye to him. Vet isn't sure if it'll be days or weeks ... But probably no longer. So .. He's currently curled up in front of the fire and you wouldn't know anything was wrong with him! Will see how he goes over the next few days - the vet was impressed that I had managed to get him to put on over half a kilo in the last 10 days!! So I will keep feeding him up whilst I can!

Really sorry to hear that Claire

Fingers crossed for Charlie, keep feeding him those treats to fatten him up!

felt_tip_felon wrote in post #13611664
bl00dy internet, can't escape without having silly photos of me from a meet...

great morning at a great place though;

IMAGE LINK: http://www.flickr.com …elt_tip_felon/6​589068983/
_MG_0925 by felt_tip_felon®, on Flickr

Are there any other kind?

This shot is ridiculously cute mate.

Bodmin636 wrote in post #13613953
Great BWC photos guys, definetely need to get back there again sometime soon.

Sorry to hear about Charlie Clare.

Well, went to HDew Cameras yesterday after phoning them about the 24-105, decided based on comments on here and other web sites it was worth a punt. Got there and couldn't find it . Although they say you can go there they dont have an actual shop but offices in an office building. Still a quick phone call and a guy called Shaun came down to meet me at the front door (It was only shut as the receptionist wasnt in). Very helpful people, seemed very busy with items lined up to be sent out and the a couple of people on the phone taking enquiries. So some money changed hands and I walked out with a new lens

Congrats on the new toy! My year of no new gear (more or less) is drawing to a close and I'm already eyeing up some fun new stuff...

Gundogs wrote in post #13610084
I met Clare and Lee today at the BWC - thanks guys for showing me around - can't believe I've never been there and I live so close and thanks Lee for the loan of the lens, nice stuff. Will be saving up for a longer lens in the next few months for sure.

So here's a few from today. They're a wee bit gloomy but it was quite gloomy today.

IMAGE LINK: http://www.flickr.com/​photos/penel/658873094​7/
Sleeping dormouse by Penelope Malby Photography, on Flickr

very nice and voted...

cforster wrote in post #13610642
Penel - great to meet up today - so glad timings worked out! Loving the shots ... Haven't had much time to look at mine but here are a couple of extras ...

IMAGE LINK: http://www.flickr.com …clare_forster/6​589286345/
Anything to eat Sir? by Clare Forster, on Flickr

good to see Lee still wooing them with his nuts

Mike wrote in post #13613949
Morning everyone. 1 day working week this week, it's going to be a looooong day!

lightweight, ive been back at work since Tuesday..

Bodmin636 wrote in post #13613953
Great BWC photos guys, definetely need to get back there again sometime soon.

Sorry to hear about Charlie Clare.

Well, went to HDew Cameras yesterday after phoning them about the 24-105, decided based on comments on here and other web sites it was worth a punt. Got there and couldn't find it . Although they say you can go there they dont have an actual shop but offices in an office building. Still a quick phone call and a guy called Shaun came down to meet me at the front door (It was only shut as the receptionist wasnt in). Very helpful people, seemed very busy with items lined up to be sent out and the a couple of people on the phone taking enquiries. So some money changed hands and I walked out with a new lens

typical ive just sold mine, if I had thought about it I should have posted it on here first... Im thinking of selling my other stuff as well soon so I will put it here first just incase others want it first..

Sharp-shooter wrote in post #13613974
Hi Linda. Yes i bought something on another forum, Gun related. Paid the guy Paypal Gift and the item never arrived. Guy dissapeared from the face of the earth. Emailed Paypal and basically got an email back saying Gift is for Gifts, not purchasing goods. So no comeback.

Ah, thanks for that info, its worth knowing, so I may not use that option.

Linda

Bodmin636 wrote in post #13613953
Well, went to HDew Cameras yesterday after phoning them about the 24-105, decided based on comments on here and other web sites it was worth a punt. Got there and couldn't find it . Although they say you can go there they dont have an actual shop but offices in an office building. Still a quick phone call and a guy called Shaun came down to meet me at the front door (It was only shut as the receptionist wasnt in). Very helpful people, seemed very busy with items lined up to be sent out and the a couple of people on the phone taking enquiries. So some money changed hands and I walked out with a new lens

Cracking lens, the IS on it is awesome!

Jonathan wrote in post #13613961
Unlucky mate. Court full of D&D's today?

No, thankfully the Magistrates have to deal with them. No crown court hearings and only 1 county court....it's like the mary celeste!

bridge99 wrote in post #13614008
lightweight, ive been back at work since Tuesday..

I am consoling myself with the fact that this time tomorrow I should be halfway round a golf course.

Ooh, I shall keep an eye out! What are you thinking of selling?

Mike wrote in post #13614017
No, thankfully the Magistrates have to deal with them. No crown court hearings and only 1 county court....it's like the mary celeste!

I am consoling myself with the fact that this time tomorrow I should be halfway round a golf course.

Ooh, I shall keep an eye out! What are you thinking of selling?

without trying to sound to dramatic, maybe everything!

Why????

bridge99 wrote in post #13614024
without trying to sound to dramatic, maybe everything!

What !!!!

bridge99 wrote in post #13614024
without trying to sound to dramatic, maybe everything!

A move to the dark side??

cforster wrote in post #13611426
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Got Charlie's results back today - bad news unfortunately. Seems his mouth lesion is an aggressive cancer tumour and so the vet says it won't be long before it gets into his lymphs and lungs ... So I have brought him home to spend some time with him whilst he seems to be ok ... But when he stops eating again I'll have to say goodbye to him. Vet isn't sure if it'll be days or weeks ... But probably no longer. So .. He's currently curled up in front of the fire and you wouldn't know anything was wrong with him! Will see how he goes over the next few days - the vet was impressed that I had managed to get him to put on over half a kilo in the last 10 days!! So I will keep feeding him up whilst I can!

Sorry to hear your news Clare, I hope you really spoil him and have lots of cuddles this week and hopefully a lot longer.

bridge99 wrote in post #13614024
without trying to sound to dramatic, maybe everything!

Explain

National Geographic provide you with Nikon gear eh?

It's very close at the top of the SOTY 2011. The top 7 people are separated by 6 points!

Go vote now if you haven't already.

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