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05/07/2006 05:34:46 PM · #1 |
hi all, I was not sure were to post this so I came here.
You see last friday (may fifth) was my 25th birthday. I expected most my family wouls give me monay sinse I had asked them too.
You see I was saving up for a canon eos 350d.
Imagine my suprice when my parents, my mums sister and her son give that camera, with 2 extra lenses and battery grip! the package costs close to $1700 here in Iceland.
I still get shaky thinking off their generosity.
My family is not rich, I come from lower class, we were farmers who hadto sell our landfor one tenth of what it was worth. My father workes in fish factory and my mother looks after my sisters 2 sons while she is in school.
We have learned that we have to work hard for the things we want, and I never expected I would have it handed to me.
Although my sister got almost as much monay from them as well (they had aparantly desidet this long time ago but whaited to give me mine for my birthday and give me a camera so i wouldnt use the monay for mundain things like heatingbills) the gift is so very special for me and I am sure I will enjoy it for long time to come.
I know this has been a bit of a long rant for me so I will stop now. I just wanted to share my happyness and joy.
All I have to do now is to figure out how this works, anyways heres some pictures I have taken with my wonderfull new camera.
My sisters younger son.
//i7.photobucket.com/albums/y254/fucshia/IMG_0032.jpg
landscape.
//i7.photobucket.com/albums/y254/fucshia/IMG_0100.jpg
my wonderfull dog.
//i7.photobucket.com/albums/y254/fucshia/IMG_0171.jpg
Message edited by Manic - keep images under 500px and 30kb or link to them. |
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05/07/2006 05:38:47 PM · #2 |
| Congratulations. It is definitly a gift to remember and a wonderful gesture from your family. Enojoy!! (even though t a D70s or D200 would have been better.... j/k) |
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05/07/2006 05:39:03 PM · #3 |
| Sweet. So happy for you. Your parents rock. |
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05/07/2006 05:39:40 PM · #4 |
Congrats! Now change quikly ypour camera in your profile and submit some of your stunning suroundings from Iceland. Hope to see your next challenge entry.
Iceland is a land of some great nature beauties and many well voted DPCers that I respect a lot.
Wellcome to the Canon team!
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05/07/2006 05:40:00 PM · #5 |
thank you both :D
yes they realy do "rock"
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05/07/2006 05:40:57 PM · #6 |
| i alredy did. change the camera.. i think... lol and thank you i will :) |
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05/07/2006 05:42:31 PM · #7 |
| That's so wonderful, and what's best is seeing how much you appreciate it :D |
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05/07/2006 05:47:00 PM · #8 |
| Congratulations! What a wonderful surprise. Sounds like you have a wonderful and supportive family. Congrats and belated happy birthday! |
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05/07/2006 05:49:47 PM · #9 |
Very heartwarming story. I wish you all the best with new camera :)
Sure it will give you a lot of joy. |
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05/07/2006 05:53:12 PM · #10 |
Thank you all so very much :D
Maybe some off you can give me tips on what I need to buy? I think ill need a tripod, I have alregthy bought a bag. Do i need some cleaning devise? I have got a lense cloth.
Any tips are most welcome:D
Although rigth now i have to go to bed (10pm here) I get up at 6 am. |
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05/07/2006 05:53:12 PM · #11 |
| You are a lucky person to have such a family. Make some good pictures of them! |
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05/07/2006 05:54:25 PM · #12 |
Originally posted by kollaosk:
I know this has been a bit of a long rant for me so I will stop now. I just wanted to share my happyness and joy.
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You don't need to apologize for sharing joy!!! I'm very happy for you, and THANKS for sharing.
Roland
ps. And Happy Birthday!
Message edited by author 2006-05-07 17:54:50. |
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05/07/2006 07:03:09 PM · #13 |
happy birthday - and i ditto the above
Originally posted by kenskid:
You are a lucky person to have such a family. Make some good pictures of them! |
Message edited by author 2006-05-07 19:03:19.
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05/07/2006 07:10:27 PM · #14 |
Originally posted by kollaosk:
but whaited to give me mine for my birthday and give me a camera so i wouldnt use the monay for mundain things like heatingbills) |
Yea, who in Iceland needs heating when there are more important things like photography to worry about... :)
Great story, good luck with your new camera! |
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05/07/2006 07:11:58 PM · #15 |
congratulations!!! And Happy Birthday! Take pictures of everything and lots of pictures of your wonderful family. I'm sure they are excited too and must share in your joy. Hope this year is your best yet!!!
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05/07/2006 07:38:45 PM · #16 |
| Wonderful gift! I hope you take some great shots to share in your portfolio and in challenges here. Give your family a big hug and have fun with your new camera. :) |
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05/08/2006 08:57:01 AM · #17 |
thank you all so much :D
I will take pictures off them as soon as i can. they live in another part off the country.
I am going now though to Geysir and Gullfoss :p its such a lovely weather today. |
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05/08/2006 09:01:07 AM · #18 |
definately dream come true, specially considering your family's financial position.
enjoy |
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05/08/2006 09:19:26 AM · #19 |
Congratulations Kolburn.
I know the thrill of receiving something that is totally unexpected. Thanks for sharing that story with us. Your family are obviously special people to want to do something like that for you.
Cherish them.
I know you will enjoy the camera. I've enjoyed mine immensely. |
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05/08/2006 09:28:28 AM · #20 |
| What a HAPPY birthday for you Kolbum! What a generous and loving family you have! |
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05/08/2006 10:59:19 AM · #21 |
You should be thankful that you have a family that values your art so much. Not all of us do. :)
And I am thankful to you for the heartwarming news.
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05/09/2006 03:08:10 PM · #22 |
thank you all so much :D
I truly do aprisiade my family and cherish them. And I absolutly adore my father, he is truly my hero and my role model. I also adore my mother for her quiet strength and artist ways. In deed i love and cheris my whole family and my friends as well.
I have putt up a new album atphotobucket (click here)You all should be able to view some pictures there. although iwe only just started it and its not fully functional yet. I have yet to putt more pictures and to categorize the ones i have putt in.
Once agen thank you all for you warm wishes. They truly make me feel welcome and help me in bieng more active in the future. it is not easy to be a social phobic, not even on the net. |
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