From Asahi man

nkull · 02-22-2018, 12:15 PM - **3 Likes**

When I quit smoking years ago I actually used an app that tracked how much I was not spending. The app had the ability to add items to your wish list and as you saved money by not smoking the app told you to go and buy things off of that list as your reward. For me it was really very effective.

**clackers** · 02-22-2018, 12:17 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by savoche

And yet, has photography ever been cheaper?

That's absolutely true ... I've got various buddies who are into restoring cars, or own boats, or have a share in a racehorse.

They can be black holes as far as money's concerned, sucking in all currency within a thousand mile radius.

MarkJerling · 02-22-2018, 12:35 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by clackers

That's absolutely true ... I've got various buddies who are into restoring cars, or own boats, or have a share in a racehorse.

They can be black holes as far as money's concerned, sucking in all currency within a thousand mile radius.

I can concur. Vintage cars suck in money almost as fast as a boat.

But you forgot cycling Clackers!

surfar · 02-22-2018, 01:03 PM

Originally posted by clackers

Reading those alarming articles on how much you need to live in retirement, I now pretty much *have* to win a lottery, I believe.

Dont be misled by propoganda,your superannuation is an insurance policy against financial failure.As long as its maintained at a reasonable level,you are safe.

IgorZ · 02-22-2018, 01:28 PM

Originally posted by clackers

That's absolutely true ... I've got various buddies who are into restoring cars, or own boats, or have a share in a racehorse.

They can be black holes as far as money's concerned, sucking in all currency within a thousand mile radius.

sounds like kids...

**clackers** · 02-22-2018, 01:57 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by MarkJerling

I can concur. Vintage cars suck in money almost as fast as a boat.

But you forgot cycling Clackers!

Well, you know I do that as well, Mark ... I have a commuter, MTB, roadie and gravel grinder.

Yes, these are self-inflicted wounds as my wife reminds me!

**clackers** · 02-22-2018, 01:59 PM - **4 Likes**

Originally posted by IgorZ

sounds like kids...

I may have to sell one or both to get a 645Z one day, Igor!

MarkJerling · 02-22-2018, 03:21 PM - **6 Likes**

Originally posted by clackers

I may have to sell one or both to get a 645Z one day, Igor!

The resale value of teenagers is somewhat offset by their pantry emptying capability.

SSGGeezer · 02-22-2018, 03:40 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by MarkJerling

The resale value of teenagers is somewhat offset by their pantry emptying capability.

So true! Now that mine are out and supporting themselves, I can afford to shop for most of my food at the local farmer's market. Goat chops and local cheeses, yum!!!

MarkJerling · 02-22-2018, 03:45 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by clackers

Well, you know I do that as well, Mark ... I have a commuter, MTB, roadie and gravel grinder.

Yes, these are self-inflicted wounds as my wife reminds me!

I keep telling my wife she needs a new bicycle but she's not listening to me.

**clickclick** · 02-22-2018, 07:43 PM

Originally posted by MarkJerling

The resale value of teenagers is somewhat offset by their pantry emptying capability.

peanut butter

lots of peanut butter

angerdan · 03-02-2018, 04:31 PM

Incredible that an anonymous post creator gets an 21 pages Thread within three weeks

I'd expect him to be from japan, but some uncleared data reveals he's from europe.

bibz · 03-02-2018, 06:05 PM

I think Asahimans info comes from internally but quite early on and is subject to change like anything is.

And yes classic cars are expensive but you gotta have something to take photo's of, right?

normhead · 03-02-2018, 07:26 PM - **3 Likes**

Originally posted by bibz

I think Asahimans info comes from internally but quite early on and is subject to change like anything is.

And yes classic cars are expensive but you gotta have something to take photo's of, right?

LeRolls doesn't need no stinkin' cars.

Raffwal · 03-11-2018, 11:42 AM - **1 Like**

AFAIK, asahi man works at a big camera shop in Berlin. So he most likely has more information of coming products and releases than us customers, but no real inside information. That could explain why sometimes his posts contain actual new information, while at other times the information turns out not quite accurate.

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02-22-2018, 12:15 PM - 3 Likes	#301
nkull Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Sioux Falls, SD Posts: 63	When I quit smoking years ago I actually used an app that tracked how much I was not spending. The app had the ability to add items to your wish list and as you saved money by not smoking the app told you to go and buy things off of that list as your reward. For me it was really very effective.

02-22-2018, 12:17 PM - 2 Likes	#302
clackers Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Melbourne Photos: Albums Posts: 16,397	Originally posted by savoche And yet, has photography ever been cheaper? That's absolutely true ... I've got various buddies who are into restoring cars, or own boats, or have a share in a racehorse. They can be black holes as far as money's concerned, sucking in all currency within a thousand mile radius.

02-22-2018, 12:35 PM - 1 Like	#303
MarkJerling Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wairarapa, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 20,406	Originally posted by clackers That's absolutely true ... I've got various buddies who are into restoring cars, or own boats, or have a share in a racehorse. They can be black holes as far as money's concerned, sucking in all currency within a thousand mile radius. I can concur. Vintage cars suck in money almost as fast as a boat. But you forgot cycling Clackers!

02-22-2018, 01:03 PM	#304
surfar Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: mid nth coast,nsw Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,141	Originally posted by clackers Reading those alarming articles on how much you need to live in retirement, I now pretty much have to win a lottery, I believe. Dont be misled by propoganda,your superannuation is an insurance policy against financial failure.As long as its maintained at a reasonable level,you are safe.

02-22-2018, 01:28 PM	#305
IgorZ Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Ottawa Posts: 1,735	Originally posted by clackers That's absolutely true ... I've got various buddies who are into restoring cars, or own boats, or have a share in a racehorse. They can be black holes as far as money's concerned, sucking in all currency within a thousand mile radius. sounds like kids...

02-22-2018, 01:57 PM - 1 Like	#306
clackers Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Melbourne Photos: Albums Posts: 16,397	Originally posted by MarkJerling I can concur. Vintage cars suck in money almost as fast as a boat. But you forgot cycling Clackers! Well, you know I do that as well, Mark ... I have a commuter, MTB, roadie and gravel grinder. Yes, these are self-inflicted wounds as my wife reminds me!

02-22-2018, 01:59 PM - 4 Likes	#307
clackers Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Melbourne Photos: Albums Posts: 16,397	Originally posted by IgorZ sounds like kids... I may have to sell one or both to get a 645Z one day, Igor!

02-22-2018, 03:21 PM - 6 Likes	#308
MarkJerling Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wairarapa, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 20,406	Originally posted by clackers I may have to sell one or both to get a 645Z one day, Igor! The resale value of teenagers is somewhat offset by their pantry emptying capability.

02-22-2018, 03:40 PM - 2 Likes	#309
SSGGeezer Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Indiana, U.S. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,845	Originally posted by MarkJerling The resale value of teenagers is somewhat offset by their pantry emptying capability. So true! Now that mine are out and supporting themselves, I can afford to shop for most of my food at the local farmer's market. Goat chops and local cheeses, yum!!!

02-22-2018, 03:45 PM - 2 Likes	#310
MarkJerling Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wairarapa, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 20,406	Originally posted by clackers Well, you know I do that as well, Mark ... I have a commuter, MTB, roadie and gravel grinder. Yes, these are self-inflicted wounds as my wife reminds me! I keep telling my wife she needs a new bicycle but she's not listening to me.

02-22-2018, 07:43 PM	#311
clickclick Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: May 2016 Location: East Coast Posts: 2,903	Originally posted by MarkJerling The resale value of teenagers is somewhat offset by their pantry emptying capability. peanut butter lots of peanut butter

03-02-2018, 04:31 PM	#312
angerdan Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2015 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,639	Incredible that an anonymous post creator gets an 21 pages Thread within three weeks I'd expect him to be from japan, but some uncleared data reveals he's from europe.

03-02-2018, 06:05 PM	#313
bibz Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Newcastle, AU! Posts: 276	I think Asahimans info comes from internally but quite early on and is subject to change like anything is. And yes classic cars are expensive but you gotta have something to take photo's of, right?

03-02-2018, 07:26 PM - 3 Likes	#314
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451	Originally posted by bibz I think Asahimans info comes from internally but quite early on and is subject to change like anything is. And yes classic cars are expensive but you gotta have something to take photo's of, right? LeRolls doesn't need no stinkin' cars.

03-11-2018, 11:42 AM - 1 Like	#315
Raffwal Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: The North Posts: 879	AFAIK, asahi man works at a big camera shop in Berlin. So he most likely has more information of coming products and releases than us customers, but no real inside information. That could explain why sometimes his posts contain actual new information, while at other times the information turns out not quite accurate.