The Aussie Thread...

dbs · 11-28-2020, 07:40 PM

The undetected ones jumped the border into S.A.

Liney · 11-28-2020, 07:53 PM

And look at the problems they are causing.

Put someone in Quarantine and they completely ignore it and go about their merry way......

dbs · 11-28-2020, 07:59 PM

Govt depts and common sense ...... well ......

Liney · 11-29-2020, 02:22 AM

Originally posted by dbs

Govt depts and common sense ...... well ......

I think the private citizens are more to blame this time, Over 2020 I have come to the conclusion I am never going into politics because there are too many complete idiots out there!

dbs · 11-29-2020, 02:36 AM

Originally posted by Liney

I think the private citizens are more to blame this time, Over 2020 I have come to the conclusion I am never going into politics because there are too many complete idiots out there!

Unfortunately yes

**RobA_Oz** · 11-29-2020, 01:35 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Liney

I think the private citizens are more to blame this time, Over 2020 I have come to the conclusion I am never going into politics because there are too many complete idiots out there!

Spike Milligan, an honorary Australian, once said: “I’m not a complete idiot. Some parts are missing.”

Seems clear to me that there’s a few parts missing with too many people.

noelpolar · 11-29-2020, 02:05 PM - **2 Likes**

I think you are all overthinking this...... simply..... people are overated.

And, for someone like me..... god created dogs.

**RobA_Oz** · 11-29-2020, 04:03 PM

Originally posted by noelpolar

I think you are all overthinking this...... simply..... people are overated.

And, for someone like me..... god created dogs.

Are you sure it wasn’t the other way around? Or is that cats?

dbs · 11-29-2020, 07:45 PM

Cats , Dogs they are here to keep us humans sane .... sometimes

Liney · 11-30-2020, 02:11 AM - **1 Like**

Does the dyslexic atheist insomniac lie awake at night wondering if there really is a dog..?

---------- Post added 11-30-20 at 07:54 PM ----------

Originally posted by RobA_Oz

Spike Milligan, an honorary Australian, once said: “I’m not a complete idiot. Some parts are missing.”

Seems clear to me that there’s a few parts missing with too many people.

Which reminds me of a colleague describing his least favourite manager "he'll never get piles, he's a perfect ar$ehole"

Closely followed by another colleague adding "he's obviously not circumcised, he's a complete....." well you can guess the rest

**luftfluss** · 12-03-2020, 07:05 PM

Watched this a few minutes ago:

You Tube

noelpolar · 12-16-2020, 04:33 AM

Just seeing if anyone knows where you could have a SMC K85/1.8 repaired in Australia... focus ring has locked up. I know I could send it to Eric in the US... but thought I'd try local first.

**James also** · 12-16-2020, 05:31 AM

CR Kennedy in Melbourne have fixed some of my lenses in the distant past. I cannot tell you if the lenses are still working as they were stolen in a burglary 15 years ago.

surfar · 12-16-2020, 05:49 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by noelpolar

Just seeing if anyone knows where you could have a SMC K85/1.8 repaired in Australia..

Allan, owner of Camera House,Taree NSW is amongst the most qualified lens technicians.

A Pentaxian who the JAPanese chose to do the K-3 launch in Australia.

02 65521488.

**RobA_Oz** · 12-16-2020, 02:14 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by noelpolar

Just seeing if anyone knows where you could have a SMC K85/1.8 repaired in Australia... focus ring has locked up. I know I could send it to Eric in the US... but thought I'd try local first.

I don’t know the construction of that lens, but if it requires any dis-assembly of the lens groups, then it may need realignment after the repair of the focus ring. If so, I’d be sending it to CRK. If not, I’d be surprised if there wasn’t a lens technician in Adelaide who could do the job, as we have one such reliable firm here in Hobart.

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11-28-2020, 07:40 PM	#316
dbs Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Clare Valley S A Photos: Albums Posts: 7,564	The undetected ones jumped the border into S.A.

11-28-2020, 07:53 PM	#317
Liney Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Posts: 1,237	And look at the problems they are causing. Put someone in Quarantine and they completely ignore it and go about their merry way......

11-28-2020, 07:59 PM	#318
dbs Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Clare Valley S A Photos: Albums Posts: 7,564	Govt depts and common sense ...... well ......

11-29-2020, 02:22 AM	#319
Liney Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Posts: 1,237	Originally posted by dbs Govt depts and common sense ...... well ...... I think the private citizens are more to blame this time, Over 2020 I have come to the conclusion I am never going into politics because there are too many complete idiots out there!

11-29-2020, 02:36 AM	#320
dbs Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Clare Valley S A Photos: Albums Posts: 7,564	Originally posted by Liney I think the private citizens are more to blame this time, Over 2020 I have come to the conclusion I am never going into politics because there are too many complete idiots out there! Unfortunately yes

11-29-2020, 01:35 PM - 1 Like	#321
RobA_Oz Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Tasmania, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,200	Originally posted by Liney I think the private citizens are more to blame this time, Over 2020 I have come to the conclusion I am never going into politics because there are too many complete idiots out there! Spike Milligan, an honorary Australian, once said: “I’m not a complete idiot. Some parts are missing.” Seems clear to me that there’s a few parts missing with too many people.

11-29-2020, 02:05 PM - 2 Likes	#322
noelpolar Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Goolwa, SA Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,310	I think you are all overthinking this...... simply..... people are overated. And, for someone like me..... god created dogs.

11-29-2020, 04:03 PM	#323
RobA_Oz Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Tasmania, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,200	Originally posted by noelpolar I think you are all overthinking this...... simply..... people are overated. And, for someone like me..... god created dogs. Are you sure it wasn’t the other way around? Or is that cats?

11-29-2020, 07:45 PM	#324
dbs Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Clare Valley S A Photos: Albums Posts: 7,564	Cats , Dogs they are here to keep us humans sane .... sometimes

11-30-2020, 02:11 AM - 1 Like	#325
Liney Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Posts: 1,237	Does the dyslexic atheist insomniac lie awake at night wondering if there really is a dog..? ---------- Post added 11-30-20 at 07:54 PM ---------- Originally posted by RobA_Oz Spike Milligan, an honorary Australian, once said: “I’m not a complete idiot. Some parts are missing.” Seems clear to me that there’s a few parts missing with too many people. Which reminds me of a colleague describing his least favourite manager "he'll never get piles, he's a perfect ar$ehole" Closely followed by another colleague adding "he's obviously not circumcised, he's a complete....." well you can guess the rest

12-16-2020, 04:33 AM	#327
noelpolar Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Goolwa, SA Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,310	Just seeing if anyone knows where you could have a SMC K85/1.8 repaired in Australia... focus ring has locked up. I know I could send it to Eric in the US... but thought I'd try local first.

12-16-2020, 05:31 AM	#328
James also Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Victoria Photos: Gallery Posts: 330	CR Kennedy in Melbourne have fixed some of my lenses in the distant past. I cannot tell you if the lenses are still working as they were stolen in a burglary 15 years ago.

12-16-2020, 05:49 AM - 1 Like	#329
surfar Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: mid nth coast,nsw Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,142	Originally posted by noelpolar Just seeing if anyone knows where you could have a SMC K85/1.8 repaired in Australia.. Allan, owner of Camera House,Taree NSW is amongst the most qualified lens technicians. A Pentaxian who the JAPanese chose to do the K-3 launch in Australia. 02 65521488.

12-16-2020, 02:14 PM - 1 Like	#330
RobA_Oz Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Tasmania, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,200	Originally posted by noelpolar Just seeing if anyone knows where you could have a SMC K85/1.8 repaired in Australia... focus ring has locked up. I know I could send it to Eric in the US... but thought I'd try local first. I don’t know the construction of that lens, but if it requires any dis-assembly of the lens groups, then it may need realignment after the repair of the focus ring. If so, I’d be sending it to CRK. If not, I’d be surprised if there wasn’t a lens technician in Adelaide who could do the job, as we have one such reliable firm here in Hobart.