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01/04/2010 11:52:28 PM · #1 |
so were at waitarere beach with grand daughters,we are ankle deep in sea waterwhen said son thinks it fun to douse grand dad with sea water, the inevitable happens and grand dads camera stops working guess why?. So off to Palmy and into the Sony sevie man (with whom I have Been dealing for many years) and he is going to take the covers off and give me the estimate tomorrow. remember this isthe sony body and the expensive CARL ZEISS LENS what shall io with said son disineheiriting dont work so Im down to red hot pokers and fundamental oriforices. All suggestions will be considered
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01/05/2010 12:00:00 AM · #2 |
| Have him work all summer to pay for said repairs/replacement! |
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01/05/2010 12:02:21 AM · #3 |
| Trade him for my daughter? |
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01/05/2010 12:08:09 AM · #4 |
| Give him a break. People make mistakes. |
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01/05/2010 12:13:58 AM · #5 |
I understand your stress. It's happened, and the only thing to do is wait and hope that the damage is not too serious. Maybe next beach trip with your camera it would be a good idea to use one of the plastic bag camera covers. Wishing you best of luck. Don't be too hard on the kid. We were young once.
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01/05/2010 12:14:37 AM · #6 |
Originally posted by Yo_Spiff:
Trade him for my daughter? |
Your on hes 37 married two kids. and owner of 1 of the grand daughters. I,m easy on terms could swing the deal on payment of repairs
Message edited by author 2010-01-05 00:17:06.
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01/05/2010 12:25:50 AM · #7 |
| ... plus, why were you in the water with your expensive camera? |
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01/05/2010 12:33:28 AM · #8 |
Originally posted by kiwinick:
Your on hes 37 married two kids. and owner of 1 of the grand daughters. I,m easy on terms could swing the deal on payment of repairs |
Sounds like a good deal for me. |
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01/05/2010 12:36:00 AM · #9 |
Fair question the tide was almost at the high tide mark I was in around my toes, they were further in ankle deep. as the tide rises a bit more or less
we were pretty much on the shore to start with,. Usually I"m ok but he was horsing around. I'm swopping him for Yo Spiffs Daughter,.Its an alliance of the unholy,.!!!!!!!! He gains more than me when you throw in his wife and kids.!!!!!!
Message edited by author 2010-01-05 00:37:38.
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01/05/2010 12:51:10 AM · #10 |
| Make Hotdogs... It's the best thing to do with assholes.. |
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01/05/2010 12:55:32 AM · #11 |
Originally posted by CrazyDiamond:
... plus, why were you in the water with your expensive camera? |
i wonder if you would be as self depricating if it was that nice 50d that got toasted, cut the guy some slack, he is obviously just having fun, trying to laugh it off |
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01/05/2010 01:10:28 AM · #12 |
| It's only a material loss. At least no one is hurt. Every minute of the day someone is getting seriously injured or killed in accidents. This accident is fixable in some way. Realize it happened and let it go. Life goes on :) |
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01/05/2010 01:12:01 AM · #13 |
On the bright side, KN, you now have an excellent subject for one of the current challenges.
My DSLR quit one time, and I bought another to have backup while it was out for repairs. I must be addicted to this crazy hobby.
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01/05/2010 01:16:11 AM · #14 |
yea I'm Pretty much over it. Kim Smith from Phototronic services the service guys for Sony (and others) Knows I'm the customer from Hell, and every time I show up with a camere he knows there will be a story as well!! hes dined out a few times on me.!!!!!
Anyone else a walking disaster area like me, I also endecd up in the emergency roomm (A&E) On New Years eve but thats another story and not photography related exept for the XRAY they did of me and then it wasnt my best side!!!!!!
Message edited by author 2010-01-05 01:21:21.
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01/05/2010 01:34:06 AM · #15 |
If it were not for that Stupid Smacking Law. I would say. Give him a few wacks on the backside. But you would probably get arrested. Then again at 37 he is old enough, maybe Mr Police Man would cut you a bit of slack. lol
ETA: A couple of people in this thread need to get a sense of humor. Not everything or everyone on this planet is as serious as you... sheesh!!!!!
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01/05/2010 01:57:16 AM · #16 |
And the new cats gone walk about as well. It must be he has Aborigine blood in his body. Only had him a week as well.
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01/05/2010 04:27:37 AM · #17 |
Originally posted by kiwinick:
And the new cats gone walk about as well. It must be he has Aborigine blood in his body. Only had him a week as well. |
...if he has, then he's a darn good swimmer:) |
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01/05/2010 06:10:59 AM · #18 |
Originally posted by kiwinick:
so were at waitarere beach with grand daughters,we are ankle deep in sea waterwhen said son thinks it fun to douse grand dad with sea water, the inevitable happens and grand dads camera stops working guess why?. So off to Palmy and into the Sony sevie man (with whom I have Been dealing for many years) and he is going to take the covers off and give me the estimate tomorrow. remember this isthe sony body and the expensive CARL ZEISS LENS what shall io with said son disineheiriting dont work so Im down to red hot pokers and fundamental oriforices. All suggestions will be considered |
sorry to say but i'd say who is the photographer who takes his expensive camera on family outings kneedeep into seawater? |
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01/05/2010 06:37:18 AM · #19 |
I would of thought that any person son/friend/whoever should have the common decency to offer at least half the repair cost if not more.
If it were my son I would of simply said "thanks for that, now let's go get it fixed on YOUR card and you can buy the fish n chips too" "IDIOT!"
failing that tie him up with gaffa tape and tickle him into a good deal. |
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01/05/2010 06:48:44 AM · #20 |
Public flogging, then onto the stocks with him!
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01/05/2010 07:21:23 AM · #21 |
Grandpa wanted photos of his grandkids playing in the water. His son at 37 years old should hold enough common sense to not be splashing water on the camera.
Originally posted by macobee:
sorry to say but i'd say who is the photographer who takes his expensive camera on family outings kneedeep into seawater? |
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01/05/2010 07:24:47 AM · #22 |
| Wasn't someone willing to trade a child of theirs for a lens-cleaning cloth? |
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01/05/2010 07:26:49 AM · #23 |
| Hog tie him, than force him to listen to Donny and Marie songs, 2 hours should be punishment enoughâ€Â¦ |
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01/05/2010 07:46:59 AM · #24 |
give them more space and time!
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01/05/2010 08:12:29 AM · #25 |
Originally posted by alans_world:
Hog tie him, than force him to listen to Donny and Marie songs, 2 hours should be punishment enoughâ€Â¦ |
I never knew you were so cruel!!
Originally posted by macobee:
sorry to say but i'd say who is the photographer who takes his expensive camera on family outings kneedeep into seawater? |
I thought it was more like: what photographer WOULDN'T take his expensive camera on a family outing kneedeep into seater? Been there, done that, raised kids smart enough to know I'd always have a camera with me (although they're only 10 and 14, so there's still time to get stupid))
I agree that he should pay half the cost. I also think donny and marie is way too mean-- how about boy george?
Message edited by author 2010-01-05 08:12:44. |
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