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Post by Romy Ocon on Feb 11, 2008 2:52:25 GMT
Inspired by Rey's thread*, let's list our creative ways to justify to our domestic partner our acquisition of major birding gear. If one is single, he/she still needs to justify it to somebody, or at least to one's self. Hope the target persons (domestic partners) don't browse the forums, hehe.....  *Rey's thread: birdphotoph.proboards107.com/index.cgi?board=gear&action=display&thread=433&page=1REASONS WE NEED A NEW BIRDING GEAR(Please copy and paste your additions.)1. We only live once. 2. I promise I won't indulge in _____________ (golf, night outs, girls, etc.) after I buy the _______________ (500 f4 IS, 1DM3, 40D, D300, etc.). 3. Honey, let me buy you a nice bag (or shoes, or clothes, etc.)......  |
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Post by mantarey on Feb 11, 2008 9:24:35 GMT
*Rey's thread: birdphotoph.proboards107.com/inde....read=433&page=1REASONS WE NEED A NEW BIRDING GEAR (Please copy and paste your additions.) 1. We only live once. 2. I promise I won't indulge in _____________ (golf, night outs, girls, etc.) after I buy the _______________ (500 f4 IS, 1DM3, 40D, D300, etc.). 3. Honey, let me buy you a nice bag (or shoes, or clothes, etc.)...... 4. I promise, after the 500 F4 lens, I will not upgrade any of my gear for the next ten years, "unless" it is absolutely necessary. (emphasis on the word "unless", there should be a loophole there somewhere  ) |
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Post by Farmer Nestor on Feb 11, 2008 22:54:34 GMT
REASONS WE NEED A NEW BIRDING GEAR
(Please copy and paste your additions.)
1. We only live once.
2. I promise I won't indulge in _____________ (golf, night outs, girls, etc.) after I buy the _______________ (500 f4 IS, 1DM3, 40D, D300, etc.).
3. Honey, let me buy you a nice bag (or shoes, or clothes, etc.)......
4. I promise, after the 500 F4 lens, I will not upgrade any of my gear for the next ten years, "unless" it is absolutely necessary. (emphasis on the word "unless", there should be a loophole there somewhere )
5. Sweetheart, look at this photo of Mr. Romy Ocon beautiful isn't it? (then sigh.......konting drama ;D ;D)
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Post by Ed Matuod on Feb 16, 2008 2:36:00 GMT
REASONS WE NEED A NEW BIRDING GEAR (Please copy and paste your additions.) 1. We only live once. 2. I promise I won't indulge in _____________ (golf, night outs, girls, etc.) after I buy the _______________ (500 f4 IS, 1DM3, 40D, D300, etc.). 3. Honey, let me buy you a nice bag (or shoes, or clothes, etc.)...... 4. I promise, after the 500 F4 lens, I will not upgrade any of my gear for the next ten years, "unless" it is absolutely necessary. (emphasis on the word "unless", there should be a loophole there somewhere ) 5. Sweetheart, look at this photo of Mr. Romy Ocon beautiful isn't it? (then sigh.......konting drama ;D ;D 6.All of the above. "And besides, in this household i'm the king", which your hubby will surely answer back, "But i'm the ace. Anyways, I just got mine yesterday, delivered: a Canon 580 EXII flash, 5D camera (for portrait and landscape), a 3421 Heavy Telelens Support, a Manfrotto 055X PRO B tripod and last but not the least, the EF600mm f/4 l IS USM SET. Unfortunately, i cant test it right away because I'm sick with flu (supposed to be long weekend tomorrow). Thanks, guys.  |
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Post by Romy Ocon on Feb 16, 2008 3:47:43 GMT
Congrats on the 600, Ed! You should come home and try this at our endemics.  |
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Post by Ed Matuod on Feb 16, 2008 4:15:15 GMT
I'll try next year, Romy. And of course with the PBP gangs. Looking forward to it. Thanks.
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Post by Bob Kaufman on Feb 16, 2008 5:03:31 GMT
 Major purchase!!!! The total cost of those equipment is more than my pension for the next couple of years!
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Post by Ed Matuod on Feb 16, 2008 22:32:53 GMT
There goes my 401k, Bobby!
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Post by voltaire yap on Mar 11, 2008 20:02:22 GMT
To my spouse I'd say: Didn't you promise me to buy what I want for the past few milestones?
Her response: How many birthdays and anniversaries do you celebrate in a year?
My response: I celebrate mine, yours and our children's birthdays every year by buying myself a present for each occasion. All is fair in love (yata). ;-)
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