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Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

07/29/2004 10:53:16 AM · #1

Last night I went to Knockhill Racing track to watch some Stock Car racing. Using the TV Mode I got some good panning shots. Unfortunately when I checked the photo's today I've noticed how dirty the camera sensor has now become.

So, I've bitten the bullet and put my camera into the local camera shop to be sent away to CANON to be cleaned.

TRAGEDY: I'm now without a camera for 2 - 3 weeks :-(

NO SURPRISE: My wife has already started to make a list of jobs she wants done around the house and garden.... :-(

REQUEST FOR HELP: How can I fool 'my darling wife' into thinking i'm still the busiest man around and avoid the 'jobs list'?

QUESTION FOR SITE COUNCIL: Can we have a 'dummy' update button created on the site for me to play with until I get my camera back? I think I might go insane without one!! Or does anyone have any other suggestions?

GOOD NEWS: I get a new car tomorrow, so that might help fill the time. :-)

ho hum....

kiwiness

Canon Canon 1d x Mark II

07/29/2004 10:58:10 AM · #2

Poor Tony! But seeing you have some spare time on your hands now, how would you like to wash my car for me?

digistoune

07/29/2004 10:58:15 AM · #3

Totally wrong approach, Dear. Do the stuff on your wife's "Honey-do-list". Not only will that help get your mind off your itchy shutter finger but when you get your camera back, she won't complain [as much] about you spending too much time taking photos.

Congrats on the new car! What's it gonna be?

07/29/2004 11:01:52 AM · #4

A very nice brand new vauxhall Astra Sport 1.6 16v

digistoune

Canon EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM

07/29/2004 11:03:40 AM · #5

Originally posted by agwright:

A very nice brand new vauxhall Astra Sport 1.6 16v

I don't know what that is (I'm in US) but it sounds bitchin'!

geewhy

Canon EOS-1D Mark III

07/29/2004 11:04:47 AM · #6

Originally posted by agwright:

A very nice brand new vauxhall Astra Sport 1.6 16v

Word of warning about this model Tony. I`ve heard the engine cuts out if you travel any further west than Queensferry !!!

zeuszen

Canon EOS-1Ds Mark II

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0L IS

07/29/2004 11:06:22 AM · #7

Tragedy is difficult to photograph and therefore more suitable for a writer than a photographer like you.
Surprise your wife by pleasing her (you may not get another chance soon/after all, in two weeks you have your camera back).
Never fool a wife, especially not into thinking, unless of course she's somebody else's wife.
I'd suggest a soother from a dollar store, in the event the admins refuse your request.
You have too many toys and not enough negative capability. Give the keys to your wife and enjoy the expression on her face.

garlic

Canon EOS-10D

Sigma 15-30mm f/3.5-4.5 EX Aspherical DG DF for Canon

07/29/2004 11:12:04 AM · #8

Originally posted by digistoune:

Think thats very true. Earn some credit now. You can spend more time when it comes back without as much complaining and you might even be aloved to bye some new glass or accesories.

digistoune

Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS

07/29/2004 11:16:26 AM · #9

Originally posted by garlic:

Originally posted by digistoune:
Totally wrong approach, Dear. Do the stuff on your wife's "Honey-do-list". Not only will that help get your mind off your itchy shutter finger but when you get your camera back, she won't complain [as much] about you spending too much time taking photos.

Congrats on the new car! What's it gonna be?

Think thats very true. Earn some credit now. You can spend more time when it comes back without as much complaining and you might even be aloved to bye some new glass or accesories.

Absolutely! I know whereof I speak... My poor husband is convinced that the key to getting more of my attention is to have an lcd implanted somewhere on his person. But then I fulfill some request, like a backrub for example, and suddenly that new [insert whatever drool inducing wigit here] isn't such a big deal. It's magic I tell ya ;-)

Canon EOS-60D

07/29/2004 11:20:12 AM · #10

happy wife=happy husband...that's all I have to say. ;o)

Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS

07/29/2004 11:22:14 AM · #11

Originally posted by laurielblack:

happy wife=happy husband...that's all I have to say. ;o)

Too True ... I'm re-thinking my course of action.

Canon EOS-60D

07/29/2004 11:24:51 AM · #12

Originally posted by agwright:

Originally posted by laurielblack:
happy wife=happy husband...that's all I have to say. ;o)

Too True ... I'm re-thinking my course of action.

You are wise... ;o)

Jacko

07/29/2004 12:01:51 PM · #13

duh! Get a "back-up" Canon 1DMKII.

07/29/2004 02:01:15 PM · #14

Originally posted by Jacko:

duh! Get a "back-up" Canon 1DMKII.

Ohhhh yes.....now why didn't I think of that.?!?!

Just let me know how I smuggle that into the house.

LoudDog

Canon EOS-350D Rebel XT

07/29/2004 02:11:49 PM · #15

Get a camera for your wife!!!

(It will be a great trade)

07/29/2004 02:58:30 PM · #16

Here is some of the photos I took

All the mini drivers are under 15 years old.. (Boys and Girls)

Canon EF 70-200mm f/4.0L USM

07/31/2004 03:40:13 PM · #17

So......todays tasks on the "List of Things to Do" were:
1) Paint garden fence
2) Paint garden wall
3) Help with shopping

All successfully completed.....phew!

I'm beginning to feel the effects of "life without a camera" syndrome, and it's only been 2 days so far.

brownt

Canon EOS-450D Rebel XSi

07/31/2004 04:06:55 PM · #18

Originally posted by agwright:

Remember the bunch of flowers!!

That always scores some extra brownie poiints!

doctornick

Apple iPhone 13 Pro

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

07/31/2004 04:45:53 PM · #19

Originally posted by louddog:

Get a camera for your wife!!!

(It will be a great trade)

Better still..give her the 10D and get the 1D MII for yourself! :D