How old are you Pentaxians?

magkelly · 07-29-2012, 09:35 AM

Sitting right here beside me as I type, waiting on the Chinese food to arrive, there are a couple of young ladies who are 8 1/2 and 11 respectively, my nieces, who have just joined us as Pentax users. They're not allowed to join web boards with adults on their own yet but I'm teaching them to use film and their first Pentax this afternoon and I will be showing them posts on here sometimes. I gave them one of my P3's. They do have to share it for now but I may give them another one if they can master using this one okay. (They are waving HELLO!)

Frogfish · 07-29-2012, 09:41 AM

Fantastic ! Everyone here is, I'm sure, waving back at them ! Great to have them aboard.

GlennG · 07-29-2012, 09:43 AM

Originally posted by magkelly

Sitting right here beside me as I type, waiting on the Chinese food to arrive, there are a couple of young ladies who are 8 1/2 and 11 respectively, my nieces, who have just joined us as Pentax users.

Tell them "Welcome!" and a wave back "Hello!" also. Let us know how the experiences go. I have an 11-year old that I would like to introduce to photography. I have an old ME that still works fine, maybe she could learn some manual and film things, and I've thought of giving my k100dS to her when I upgrade (which is hopefully sooner than later).

jtkratzer · 07-29-2012, 10:12 AM

My category bumps to the 30-34 group in 3 months...

KeithM2 · 07-29-2012, 10:42 AM - **1 Like**

Well I'm definitely a young'un by the looks of it here. Only 20 and half years old! But seriously though, I love how PF is so much more than just a 'my gear is better than yours' forum. Pentaxians appreciate the older stuff--cameras, lenses, and of course people =D

**interested_observer** · 07-29-2012, 12:40 PM

So one of the guys at work asked once - Shall we just call you Geezer or Gummer?

Someone else said - Not fair, he's not a day over 40! I responded by saying - Just call me well preserved....

**ChrisPlatt** · 07-29-2012, 01:48 PM

I'm surprised to be so close to the center of the distribution here.

FWIW I am one of the youngsters on my buggy whip and washboard forums...

Chris

**dadipentak** · 07-29-2012, 02:44 PM

Originally posted by ChrisPlatt

FWIW I am one of the youngsters on my buggy whip and washboard forums...

**usn ret** · 07-29-2012, 03:37 PM

73 and looking and forward to my 2nd childhood, just as soon as I finish with this one. Started shooting Pentax in '69 with the purchase of my Spotmatic in Sasebo Japan for about $120.00 worth of Yen. Still enjoying the journey...........Cliff

cardinal43 · 07-29-2012, 04:13 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by LeDave

I am wondering because everybody on this forum SEEMS VERY MATURE.

You obviously haven't spent any time in the Politics & Religion forum.

BTW, I turned 69 on 30 May, and I don't look a day over 68.

**Checking...jono** · 07-29-2012, 04:32 PM

I just turned 16 a few days ago. Or was that 61? I'm easily confused these days, but don't let the bald head and gray beard fool ya. This harsh Minnesota climate takes a toll on exterior beauty. That said, I'm old enough to remember when waking up stiff in the morning was a good thing. See how mature I am?

LeDave · 07-29-2012, 06:26 PM

Originally posted by cardinal43

You obviously haven't spent any time in the Politics & Religion forum.

BTW, I turned 69 on 30 May, and I don't look a day over 68.

Lol I try to avoid that section at all costs, I however do have 1 or 2 posts there I believe.

Originally posted by Checking...jono

I just turned 16 a few days ago. Or was that 61? I'm easily confused these days, but don't let the bald head and gray beard fool ya. This harsh Minnesota climate takes a toll on exterior beauty. That said, I'm old enough to remember when waking up stiff in the morning was a good thing. See how mature I am?

Sorry I forgot all about adding a 16 age, I would've definitely put it as 16-16 (16), since I don't really categorize that under 16 or 17+. 16 is a awesome age to be.

**pixelsaurus** · 07-29-2012, 06:42 PM

6 decades coming up in just over 2 weeks. Seems like yesterday I got my first pentax but I don't remember.

GlennG · 07-29-2012, 11:57 PM

Originally posted by LeDave

16 is a awesome age to be.

No kidding! I remember how great it was to drive, and date! Too bad that 16 does not last very long; I and many of my friends were trying to grow up fast, and seriously preparing for the great "next" - I wish we would have stood back and admired the time a little more. But it is what it was and we didn't seem to be too much different than all the other 16-year-olds at the time. Thanks for the great comment about 16! Glenn

Sandy Hancock · 07-30-2012, 12:06 AM

Just turned 48 years young. Still playing football, climbing cliffs and going to music festivals. I'll let you know when I grow up.

View Poll Results: How old are you?
Under 16	1	0.49%
17-19	3	1.46%
20-24	9	4.39%
25-29	19	9.27%
30-35	27	13.17%
36-40	19	9.27%
41-48	39	19.02%
49-55	33	16.10%
56-59	21	10.24%
60-69	27	13.17%
70+	7	3.41%
Voters: 205. You may not vote on this poll

07-29-2012, 04:13 PM - 1 Like	#40
cardinal43 Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Virginia Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,412	Originally posted by LeDave I am wondering because everybody on this forum SEEMS VERY MATURE. You obviously haven't spent any time in the Politics & Religion forum. BTW, I turned 69 on 30 May, and I don't look a day over 68. Last edited by cardinal43; 07-29-2012 at 04:21 PM.

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07-29-2012, 09:35 AM	#31
magkelly Veteran Member Join Date: May 2010 Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,901	Sitting right here beside me as I type, waiting on the Chinese food to arrive, there are a couple of young ladies who are 8 1/2 and 11 respectively, my nieces, who have just joined us as Pentax users. They're not allowed to join web boards with adults on their own yet but I'm teaching them to use film and their first Pentax this afternoon and I will be showing them posts on here sometimes. I gave them one of my P3's. They do have to share it for now but I may give them another one if they can master using this one okay. (They are waving HELLO!)

07-29-2012, 09:41 AM	#32
Frogfish Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Shanghai Posts: 4,490	Fantastic ! Everyone here is, I'm sure, waving back at them ! Great to have them aboard.

07-29-2012, 09:43 AM	#33
GlennG Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 824	Originally posted by magkelly Sitting right here beside me as I type, waiting on the Chinese food to arrive, there are a couple of young ladies who are 8 1/2 and 11 respectively, my nieces, who have just joined us as Pentax users. Tell them "Welcome!" and a wave back "Hello!" also. Let us know how the experiences go. I have an 11-year old that I would like to introduce to photography. I have an old ME that still works fine, maybe she could learn some manual and film things, and I've thought of giving my k100dS to her when I upgrade (which is hopefully sooner than later).

07-29-2012, 10:12 AM	#34
jtkratzer Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Lancaster County, Pa Posts: 963	My category bumps to the 30-34 group in 3 months...

07-29-2012, 10:42 AM - 1 Like	#35
KeithM2 Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Toronto, ON Posts: 49	Well I'm definitely a young'un by the looks of it here. Only 20 and half years old! But seriously though, I love how PF is so much more than just a 'my gear is better than yours' forum. Pentaxians appreciate the older stuff--cameras, lenses, and of course people =D

07-29-2012, 12:40 PM	#36
interested_observer Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Tumbleweed, Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,707	So one of the guys at work asked once - Shall we just call you Geezer or Gummer? Someone else said - Not fair, he's not a day over 40! I responded by saying - Just call me well preserved....

07-29-2012, 01:48 PM	#37
ChrisPlatt Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Rockaway Beach NYC Posts: 7,696	I'm surprised to be so close to the center of the distribution here. FWIW I am one of the youngsters on my buggy whip and washboard forums... Chris

07-29-2012, 02:44 PM	#38
dadipentak Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,590	Originally posted by ChrisPlatt FWIW I am one of the youngsters on my buggy whip and washboard forums...

07-29-2012, 03:37 PM	#39
usn ret Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Ridgecrest, Calif Posts: 1,274	73 and looking and forward to my 2nd childhood, just as soon as I finish with this one. Started shooting Pentax in '69 with the purchase of my Spotmatic in Sasebo Japan for about $120.00 worth of Yen. Still enjoying the journey...........Cliff

07-29-2012, 04:32 PM	#41
Checking...jono Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Northeastern Minnesota Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 717	I just turned 16 a few days ago. Or was that 61? I'm easily confused these days, but don't let the bald head and gray beard fool ya. This harsh Minnesota climate takes a toll on exterior beauty. That said, I'm old enough to remember when waking up stiff in the morning was a good thing. See how mature I am?

07-29-2012, 06:26 PM	#42
LeDave Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Minneapolis - St. Paul Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,067 Original Poster	Originally posted by cardinal43 You obviously haven't spent any time in the Politics & Religion forum. BTW, I turned 69 on 30 May, and I don't look a day over 68. Lol I try to avoid that section at all costs, I however do have 1 or 2 posts there I believe. Originally posted by Checking...jono I just turned 16 a few days ago. Or was that 61? I'm easily confused these days, but don't let the bald head and gray beard fool ya. This harsh Minnesota climate takes a toll on exterior beauty. That said, I'm old enough to remember when waking up stiff in the morning was a good thing. See how mature I am? Sorry I forgot all about adding a 16 age, I would've definitely put it as 16-16 (16), since I don't really categorize that under 16 or 17+. 16 is a awesome age to be.

07-29-2012, 06:42 PM	#43
pixelsaurus Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Te Kuiti, NZ Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 986	6 decades coming up in just over 2 weeks. Seems like yesterday I got my first pentax but I don't remember.

07-29-2012, 11:57 PM	#44
GlennG Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 824	Originally posted by LeDave 16 is a awesome age to be. No kidding! I remember how great it was to drive, and date! Too bad that 16 does not last very long; I and many of my friends were trying to grow up fast, and seriously preparing for the great "next" - I wish we would have stood back and admired the time a little more. But it is what it was and we didn't seem to be too much different than all the other 16-year-olds at the time. Thanks for the great comment about 16! Glenn

07-30-2012, 12:06 AM	#45
Sandy Hancock Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Adelaide Hills, South Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,275	Just turned 48 years young. Still playing football, climbing cliffs and going to music festivals. I'll let you know when I grow up.