The 18th Official Leisurely and Erudite Discussion for TPBM (18)

Aw, sorry Mouse. You want me to burn something down?

misspix wrote in post #6979481
Aw, sorry Mouse. You want me to burn something down?

I do...a New Years eve bonfire sounds awfully fun.

Permagrin wrote in post #6979462
GAH. I just had a frustrating TMS experience. I went in to pick up my lenses (they were meeting B&H prices so I couldn't resist buying locally). I gave them my debit card and it said "insufficient funds". I KNEW there was enough money in there...thankfully my bank was across the street so I walked over and found out that it was a "daily limit" issue...only so much can be used on your card per day. I never knew this. Mostly because I use credit for everything and pay it off from my bank account. Anyway, so the teller says "I'll get you a cashiers check if you want". I say "okay" and take it back over to the camera store...who then can't figure out how to run a cashier's check through equifax...so then after much waiting (HOLY MOO!! I JUST WALKED ACROSS THE STREET AND GOT IT FOR HEAVEN'S SAKE) they finally decide to call the bank and make sure that the bank printed it (like I have a printer in my car?? GAH)...

It used to be that a cashier's check was the same as cash. I didn't want to walk out of the bank with over $3k so I had it printed up DIRECTLY to the store. . HOW MUCH EASIER can it get?? Apparently not. sigh


It was just the culmination of a frustrating afternoon. I went to TWO shipping stores to ship out the things purchased from me today. Neither were open. Why? Because no one was doing pick-ups or deliveries. Apparently the shipping companies take more time off than the rest of the world for holidays.


Don't mind me over here...*black cloud in the corner with dynamite jacks strategically assembled*

Sorry about the bad experience, but CONGRATS on the new lenses!!!

Pete wrote in post #6979387
Happy new year from the UK, folks!!!

Happy New Year Pete...may 2009 bring you great joy!

poppie guy wrote in post #6979491
Sorry about the bad experience, but CONGRATS on the new lenses!!!

thanks. I was cracking up because everyone says they are so heavy...but they aren't. The 24-70 is lighter than the brick and the 70-200 is lighter (at least it feels that way) than the comparable canon or the 300 F4 that I'm selling. I'm glad about that.

I'm not buying local again. Too much hassle.

Good thing you didn't bring cash back - that would have absolutely blown their minds!

Permagrin wrote in post #6979498
thanks. I was cracking up because everyone says they are so heavy...but they aren't. The 24-70 is lighter than the brick and the 70-200 is lighter (at least it feels that way) than the comparable canon or the 300 F4 that I'm selling. I'm glad about that.

I'm not buying local again. Too much hassle.

I bought my 100-400 from their store in NW Portland last June. They match B&H prices plus add on B&H next day shipping costs. For most purposes I'll order online with UPS ground delivery service and save the extra money. When I bought my 5D from Amazon the shipping was free and it arrived in 2 days.

Permagrin wrote in post #6979462
GAH. I just had a frustrating TMS experience. I went in to pick up my lenses (they were meeting B&H prices so I couldn't resist buying locally). I gave them my debit card and it said "insufficient funds". I KNEW there was enough money in there...thankfully my bank was across the street so I walked over and found out that it was a "daily limit" issue...only so much can be used on your card per day. I never knew this. Mostly because I use credit for everything and pay it off from my bank account. Anyway, so the teller says "I'll get you a cashiers check if you want". I say "okay" and take it back over to the camera store...who then can't figure out how to run a cashier's check through equifax...so then after much waiting (HOLY MOO!! I JUST WALKED ACROSS THE STREET AND GOT IT FOR HEAVEN'S SAKE) they finally decide to call the bank and make sure that the bank printed it (like I have a printer in my car?? GAH)...

It used to be that a cashier's check was the same as cash. I didn't want to walk out of the bank with over $3k so I had it printed up DIRECTLY to the store. . HOW MUCH EASIER can it get?? Apparently not. sigh


It was just the culmination of a frustrating afternoon. I went to TWO shipping stores to ship out the things purchased from me today. Neither were open. Why? Because no one was doing pick-ups or deliveries. Apparently the shipping companies take more time off than the rest of the world for holidays.


Don't mind me over here...*black cloud in the corner with dynamite jacks strategically assembled*

Yup. This reminds me of when I was trying to sort out the purchase for our house. After selling my apartment, I wanted to transfer the money to the solicitors for buying the house. I attempted to do this over the phone only to be told that I could only do this in amounts of £10K. I had over £100K to transfer.

That kind of threw me (and made me somewhat nervous and stressed out). In the end, I had to go to a bank, handed over my bank card and told them to transfer the full amount. Thankfully, they did it qithout question.

Permagrin wrote in post #6979490
I do...a New Years eve bonfire sounds awfully fun.

Consider it done


I am off folk, gym, shower, bonfire

I wish you all the happiest of new years, may you be safe, surrounded with friends and/or loved ones and not find a dead bug at the bottom of your drink

poppie guy wrote in post #6979517
I bought my 100-400 from their store in NW Portland last June. They match B&H prices plus add on B&H next day shipping costs. For most purposes I'll order online with UPS ground delivery service and save the extra money. When I bought my 5D from Amazon the shipping was free and it arrived in 2 days.

B&H prices plus next day shipping seems pretty fair for a real store...I would do business with them if they were that close.

misspix wrote in post #6979523
Consider it done


I am off folk, gym, shower, bonfire

I wish you all the happiest of new years, may you be safe, surrounded with friends and/or loved ones and not find a dead bug at the bottom of your drink

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I have an appointment with the local athletic club membership person in a half hour. We're going to join and give it a try.

Have a Happy, Terri! Enjoy the fire!!!

Permagrin wrote in post #6979498
thanks. I was cracking up because everyone says they are so heavy...but they aren't. The 24-70 is lighter than the brick and the 70-200 is lighter (at least it feels that way) than the comparable canon or the 300 F4 that I'm selling. I'm glad about that.

I'm not buying local again. Too much hassle.

According to B&H they are both 3.2 lbs (without the tripod collar)

Happy New Year to those on the other side, to Jon, and to anyone else going to sleep before midnight

short5 wrote in post #6979585
Happy New Year to those on the other side, to Jon, and to anyone else going to sleep before midnight

Thank you kindly. We've gone through quite a bit of champagne so far. I think this last bottle will finish us off...

hic