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12/13/2011 05:35:30 PM · #26 |
| Already got my camera bag, but looking to get umbrellas and booms for my external flash that my 7D can trigger and a new compact flash card. Now all I need are clients. |
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12/13/2011 06:03:36 PM · #27 |
Originally posted by Bear_Music:
This is ridiculous. We're jumping all over someone for telling us what he wants for Christmas? As one of the shortest verses in the Good Book goes, "Jesus wept."
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I'm with  Bear_Music
Perhaps I read the initial request differently than most... I did not interpret his comment as requesting that someone on the site purchase a renewal for him, but rather a general statement that he wished for a renewal.
If you are inclined to believe that such utterances are a direct plea for members to purchase things then I wish I had a Mercedes.
Oh, and Merry Christmas to all.
:O)
Ray
Message edited by author 2011-12-13 18:04:29. |
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12/13/2011 06:23:11 PM · #28 |
He was wanting everyone to post what they wanted....hince my post earlier talking about already recieving my present
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12/13/2011 07:58:02 PM · #29 |
| ...no one's suggested burning his village yet? |
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12/13/2011 08:11:55 PM · #30 |
| ..wake up on Christmas Day and speak French fluently ;) |
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12/13/2011 08:14:52 PM · #31 |
Originally posted by MargaretN:
..wake up on Christmas Day and speak French fluently ;) |
ok back on the right track
.....A Ferrari, Lamborghini, or Aston Martin
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12/13/2011 10:36:15 PM · #32 |
The Christmas Wish List was always a highlight fot me and I enjoyed giving (and receiving, lol) gifts to my fellow DPCers! It was the highlight of the Christmas season for me as we don't have kids, but last year and this year I have not been in the position to do anything. We haven't had Christmas at our house for the past two years, so I haven't really watched for this, but I can/will bake if anyone wants anything. I will hand make earrings for any of the girls (or guys) should you want something, but that is the best I can do right now! :)
I didn't see a Christmas Card Exchange list either this year, so I guess only those I currently have addys for (past years) will get cards.
All I want for Christmas is a job people to treat others as they want to be treated and for commercialism and greed to move to the back of the class, with simplicity and doing the right thing to move to the front.
Happy Christmas to everyone!
(And if you don't celebrate Christmas, whatever you believe. If someone wishes me something different, I'll wish them the same and not be offended!!) :) |
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12/13/2011 10:41:49 PM · #33 |
Well, if you are 5 years old (as posted on your page), then I expect you wouldn't have kids. :-)
It's nice to help others out that are less fortunate, as we've been there, in the past. (Before kids!) :-) |
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12/13/2011 10:43:03 PM · #34 |
| Five Wishes... <-- That's pretty much my list |
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12/13/2011 10:51:27 PM · #35 |
Originally posted by Art Roflmao:
Five Wishes... <-- That's pretty much my list |
And this surprises us, why??? :P
For anyone wondering, here is a link to the 2009 list. It was easy and fun!! ;) |
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12/13/2011 11:00:47 PM · #36 |
My Christmas wish is that the death toll on our South African roads will drop dramatically!
that my two new grandchildren due next year are born as healthy, beautiful and clever as the other 7!
My personal wishes
A toy poodle pup
a canon L lens any L lens
Merry Christmas everyone and may DPC return to it's old friendly spirit in 2012! |
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12/13/2011 11:40:03 PM · #37 |
Originally posted by bergiekat:
The Christmas Wish List was always a highlight fot me and I enjoyed giving (and receiving, lol) gifts to my fellow DPCers! It was the highlight of the Christmas season for me as we don't have kids, but last year and this year I have not been in the position to do anything. We haven't had Christmas at our house for the past two years, so I haven't really watched for this, but I can/will bake if anyone wants anything. I will hand make earrings for any of the girls (or guys) should you want something, but that is the best I can do right now! :)
I didn't see a Christmas Card Exchange list either this year, so I guess only those I currently have addys for (past years) will get cards.
All I want for Christmas is a job people to treat others as they want to be treated and for commercialism and greed to move to the back of the class, with simplicity and doing the right thing to move to the front.
Happy Christmas to everyone!
(And if you don't celebrate Christmas, whatever you believe. If someone wishes me something different, I'll wish them the same and not be offended!!) :) |
Well said. I have always enjoyed the Christmas gift thread on DPC. I am always amazed at what people will do to help other people here at DPC. One of the reasons I keep coming back here is the sense of community that DPC has. One of my favorite quotes:
“It's really a wonder that I haven't dropped all my ideals, because they seem so absurd and impossible to carry out. Yet I keep them, because in spite of everything I still believe that people are really good at heart.” - Anne Frank |
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12/14/2011 04:00:14 AM · #38 |
[quote=Spork99]
The joy is in the giving, not in seeing some conditions you've attached to the gift fulfilled. unquote]
Dan,I have never attached any conditions to anything I have parted with on this site - be that gift membership, lenses or monies etc. - but when someone receives a gift membership and then does not use it, that disappoints me, I see it as a waste and someone else could have benefited.
The Christmas gift threads have declined on here over the years and last year there was little interest from people Christmas 2010
..I stand by my gut feeling regarding the OP. |
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12/14/2011 04:19:52 AM · #39 |
| it was just a post;/ thanks for ruining my day with all that hate for a general statement. This site was supposed to be like family. |
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12/14/2011 04:21:34 AM · #40 |
Originally posted by nolito:
it was just a post;/ thanks for ruining my day with all that hate for a general statement. This site was supposed to be like family. |
Yes, I took it as that but some didn't. |
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12/14/2011 04:31:37 AM · #41 |
Had this thread been titled differently, say "2011 Christmas Wish List" would the op have garnered the same reactions?
This is the time of year for good cheer! Let's show a little, eh? :) |
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12/14/2011 06:08:18 AM · #42 |
Originally posted by nolito:
it was just a post; thanks for ruining my day with all that hate for a general statement. This site was supposed to be like family. |
Don't take it personally.......it's just that a few bad eggs over the years have left a bitter taste on this subject. One particular photog flat out asked for a membership......one who owned thousands in equipment and whose parents were picking up the ticket for college and life in general.
It has a tendency to make one cynical.....
If you're still interested after all this brou-ha-ha, PM me, and I would be delighted to gift you a membership.
Like I said in an earlier post, the condition is that you have to do the same for some photog in the future....
Merry Christmas, or whatever, for this holiday season.
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12/14/2011 07:47:07 AM · #43 |
Originally posted by sulamk:
My Christmas wish is that the death toll on our South African roads will drop dramatically!
that my two new grandchildren due next year are born as healthy, beautiful and clever as the other 7!
My personal wishes
A toy poodle pup
a canon L lens any L lens
Merry Christmas everyone and may DPC return to it's old friendly spirit in 2012! |
You can always pick up a powershot pro1, they're about £50 here on ebay, that's 'L' glass (or is it plastic in this case?) =).
Originally posted by nolito:
it was just a post;/ thanks for ruining my day with all that hate for a general statement. This site was supposed to be like family. |
You must accept there's some truth in the criticism though, since someone's now paid for your membership... it would take a lot of naivete in creating this thread, whatever the main intention, to have not considered that it would likely result in someone else paying for your membership.
Originally posted by NikonJeb:
Don't take it personally.......it's just that a few bad eggs over the years have left a bitter taste on this subject. One particular photog flat out asked for a membership......one who owned thousands in equipment and whose parents were picking up the ticket for college and life in general. |
The most recent case in my mind is a few weeks ago; someone asked for membership, art paid for his membership, then next challenge he cheated and got his account removed. |
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12/14/2011 08:36:27 AM · #44 |
Originally posted by MinsoPhoto:
Christmas will be coming late this year, I am taking the kids to Florida for Spring Break. Disney and Sea World etc... As a single parent this will be quite an adventure lol but am looking forward to it. Now if I can manage to sell my old iMac I may purchase a Canon 85mm 1.8 lens for myself. |
i bouth the 85 1.8 about 3 months ago, not really had a portrait sension yet but the shots ive done with it are ace :) really sharp and nice bokeh and not bad on price either
was in my local camera shop which has just become a canon pro centre :) since they removed my 28-70 L from support in august i no longer qualify for cps membership :(, i really want the 50 L :) but wont be this xmas.
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12/14/2011 11:57:26 AM · #45 |
Originally posted by bergiekat:
The Christmas Wish List was always a highlight fot me and I enjoyed giving (and receiving, lol) gifts to my fellow DPCers! It was the highlight of the Christmas season for me as we don't have kids, but last year and this year I have not been in the position to do anything. We haven't had Christmas at our house for the past two years, so I haven't really watched for this, but I can/will bake if anyone wants anything. I will hand make earrings for any of the girls (or guys) should you want something, but that is the best I can do right now! :)
I didn't see a Christmas Card Exchange list either this year, so I guess only those I currently have addys for (past years) will get cards.
All I want for Christmas is a job people to treat others as they want to be treated and for commercialism and greed to move to the back of the class, with simplicity and doing the right thing to move to the front.
Happy Christmas to everyone!
(And if you don't celebrate Christmas, whatever you believe. If someone wishes me something different, I'll wish them the same and not be offended!!) :) |
Thanks Kat ,I,ll have a big chocolate cake and my (other) wife will have a pair of earrings please.
Like your wishes.
Happy Christmas to one and all. |
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12/14/2011 12:40:02 PM · #46 |
Originally posted by nolito:
it was just a post;/ thanks for ruining my day with all that hate for a general statement. This site was supposed to be like family. |
Arguing, sniping, discontent, judgmentalism - how is this NOT like family? ;-)
Originally posted by HawkinsT:
Originally posted by NikonJeb:
Don't take it personally.......it's just that a few bad eggs over the years have left a bitter taste on this subject. One particular photog flat out asked for a membership......one who owned thousands in equipment and whose parents were picking up the ticket for college and life in general. |
The most recent case in my mind is a few weeks ago; someone asked for membership, art paid for his membership, then next challenge he cheated and got his account removed. |
Stings a little, but wouldn't stop me from doing it again. Also, I've had people gift me a membership a couple times over the years even though I could have paid. What goes around comes around - karma usually takes care of things. It would be nice if we all tried harder to assume innocence and good intentions when people post. 'Tis the season, you know. :) |
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12/14/2011 12:52:55 PM · #47 |
Originally posted by Art Roflmao:
Originally posted by nolito:
it was just a post;/ thanks for ruining my day with all that hate for a general statement. This site was supposed to be like family. |
Arguing, sniping, discontent, judgmentalism - how is this NOT like family? ;-)
Originally posted by HawkinsT:
Originally posted by NikonJeb:
Don't take it personally.......it's just that a few bad eggs over the years have left a bitter taste on this subject. One particular photog flat out asked for a membership......one who owned thousands in equipment and whose parents were picking up the ticket for college and life in general. |
The most recent case in my mind is a few weeks ago; someone asked for membership, art paid for his membership, then next challenge he cheated and got his account removed. |
Stings a little, but wouldn't stop me from doing it again. Also, I've had people gift me a membership a couple times over the years even though I could have paid. What goes around comes around - karma usually takes care of things. It would be nice if we all tried harder to assume innocence and good intentions when people post. 'Tis the season, you know. :) |
Maybe they'll listen to you. They didn't listen to me. ;D
Hey Art, wanna buy me a membership? ROFL! (I'm kidding!) |
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12/14/2011 01:00:28 PM · #48 |
Originally posted by Sevlow:
Originally posted by Spork99:
The joy is in the giving, not in seeing some conditions you've attached to the gift fulfilled. |
Dan,I have never attached any conditions to anything I have parted with on this site - be that gift membership, lenses or monies etc. - but when someone receives a gift membership and then does not use it, that disappoints me, I see it as a waste and someone else could have benefited.
The Christmas gift threads have declined on here over the years and last year there was little interest from people Christmas 2010
..I stand by my gut feeling regarding the OP. |
I'd say that you have attached expectations to those gifts and you came in here and expressed your disappointment in others by venting on the OP.
Now if the OP was one of those people you'd bought a membership for and they had done nothing with it, that would be a different thing entirely. But he's not and you've assumed the worst of someone you have no knowledge of.
Message edited by author 2011-12-14 13:14:58. |
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12/14/2011 08:52:56 PM · #49 |
"You can always pick up a powershot pro1, they're about £50 here on ebay, that's 'L' glass (or is it plastic in this case?) =). "
they along with old uzi olympus uz were great weren't they! £50 = +/- R700 here depending on exchange rate.
The funny thing was an aquaintance from the camera club came to the house yesterday with her 100-400 l lens and said here would you like to use this lens for a while! She knew nothing about this post! She doesn't belong to dpc so couldn't have seen it there!
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12/14/2011 10:09:46 PM · #50 |
| Got mine myself a canon 70-200 |
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