Banned!

maxwell1295 · 06-27-2008, 01:25 PM

I just picked up a 2nd body (K200D) here in the Marketplace. One of the conditions laid out my the boss.....errrr....I mean wife, is that I am banned from buying any more camera related stuff until September 1st.

No lenses, flashes, lighting, bags, tripods, monopods.....nothing! Not even a stinkin' filter!

The good news is that I have 2 months to do nothing but take pictures and plot my next round of purchases. I already started working on my own personal roadmap:

- BG3 Battery grip for the K200D
- DA* 50-135mm
- FA 35/2
- DA 70 Limited

ftpaddict · 06-27-2008, 01:49 PM

Banned by the misses, OUCH!

Tom S. · 06-27-2008, 01:56 PM

Well that's not bad because September first is already gone. It happened about 10 months ago.

Ed in GA · 06-27-2008, 04:18 PM

How to get un-banned. Almost fully guaranteed to work.

Image courtesy Yvon Borque and I will remove it if Yvon requests it.

Last edited by Ed in GA; 11-26-2008 at 10:50 AM.

**Ash** · 06-27-2008, 04:23 PM

Funny the things that make us tick...

rmtagg · 06-27-2008, 09:15 PM

OMG! I feel so bad for you??? Figured out how to get around it yet????

dws1117 · 06-27-2008, 09:44 PM

That sucks, but your a man and men always find a way to weasl...I mean convince the boss way you absolutely NEED what it is you're wanting. Come on now, you'll cheat and take the consequences. You can tell me that if you come across a killer deal on an old lens say on fleabay, garage sale, craigslist, or where ever that you won't beg and sulk until you get it.

Well, that's what works for me sometimes. I have no shame. I'm an only child.

Kguru · 06-27-2008, 10:51 PM

Originally posted by maxwell1295

One of the conditions laid out my the boss.....errrr....I mean wife, is that I am banned from buying any more camera related stuff until September 1st.

I've read the conditions three times to be sure, and I'm satisfied that you're not banned from ... errr ... renting lenses (optional to convert to purchases after September)

lithos · 06-28-2008, 12:06 AM

I believe Maxwell said buying until September.

This leaves us several options:

* Borrowing stuff.
* Layby or some sort of payment plan - it ain't bought until it's paid for!
* Hiring.
* Theft.
* Divorce.

Just, y'know, throwin' those out there, seein' who salutes.

benjikan · 06-28-2008, 05:36 AM

Originally posted by maxwell1295

I just picked up a 2nd body (K200D) here in the Marketplace. One of the conditions laid out my the boss.....errrr....I mean wife, is that I am banned from buying any more camera related stuff until September 1st.

No lenses, flashes, lighting, bags, tripods, monopods.....nothing! Not even a stinkin' filter!

The good news is that I have 2 months to do nothing but take pictures and plot my next round of purchases. I already started working on my own personal roadmap:

- BG3 Battery grip for the K200D
- DA* 50-135mm
- FA 35/2
- DA 70 Limited

When will she be removing the "CLAMP"? I hope your not banned from "Recreational Sports" as well...

Ben

cupic · 06-28-2008, 06:35 AM

"Recreational....Mmmm" if its not broke dont fix it still I can live without a boss well....... some of the time

Which reminds me of a 55-300mm thats itching my hands about now price has to be right

cheers

maxwell1295 · 06-28-2008, 06:46 AM

Originally posted by rmtagg

OMG! I feel so bad for you??? Figured out how to get around it yet????

Nope and I don't think I'll need to. I'd rather spend the next few months trying to take good photos.....like you! Besides, I need time to save up for the rest of the stuff on my wishlist.

Originally posted by dws1117

That sucks, but your a man and men always find a way to weasl...I mean convince the boss way you absolutely NEED what it is you're wanting.

Hahaha! She's not that bad. In fact she's not bad at all. If I really had to get something out of need, she wouldn't have a problem with that. At this point I had no problem with this arrangement because a 2nd body is the only thing I needed. It was your beautiful K200D samples that made me do it, so I'm gonna lay the blame on you.

Originally posted by benjikan

When will she be removing the "CLAMP"? I hope your not banned from "Recreational Sports" as well...

Ben

Heck no! That is NOT part of the deal!

I'd better read that fine porint again...

dantuyhoa · 06-29-2008, 10:30 AM

Originally posted by maxwell1295

I just picked up a 2nd body (K200D) here in the Marketplace. One of the conditions laid out my the boss.....errrr....I mean wife, is that I am banned from buying any more camera related stuff until September 1st.

No lenses, flashes, lighting, bags, tripods, monopods.....nothing! Not even a stinkin' filter!

The good news is that I have 2 months to do nothing but take pictures and plot my next round of purchases. I already started working on my own personal roadmap:

- BG3 Battery grip for the K200D
- DA* 50-135mm
- FA 35/2
- DA 70 Limited

May I suggest that you buy her pretty flowers every week from now on . ( Then you can shoot more flower macros , too . But please don't tell her I said that !).

Also take more images of her , family , HER friends . Print them out . Hang them around the house and give them away . The words will get back that you're a such a wonderful photographer . Such a talented husband ..blah blah blah ..

In short , it will justify your phototog's skill . Hence come the NEEDS to acquire NEEDED gears .

Good luck to you sir !

Disclaimer : I'm not responsible for anybody sleeping in the doghouse for following my advices

cardinal43 · 06-29-2008, 11:11 AM

How could a grown man allow this to happen? That would never happen in my house. Oh no, I better erase this quickly, I hear my wife coming up the stairs!

Seriously, I know how you feel. I have been trying to explain to my lovely wife why I "need" the 50-135. Ain't been too succesful yet.

maxwell1295 · 07-01-2008, 05:27 PM

One thing worked in my favor. I negotiated some last minute, pre-ban "necessities" that were needed now that I have 2 bodies. Lenses didn't work

so I picked up (2) 4MB SD cards , a 8-pack of Sanyo Eneloops, and a hippie strap.

06-27-2008, 01:25 PM	#1
maxwell1295 Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Long Island, New York Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,703	Banned! I just picked up a 2nd body (K200D) here in the Marketplace. One of the conditions laid out my the boss.....errrr....I mean wife, is that I am banned from buying any more camera related stuff until September 1st. No lenses, flashes, lighting, bags, tripods, monopods.....nothing! Not even a stinkin' filter! The good news is that I have 2 months to do nothing but take pictures and plot my next round of purchases. I already started working on my own personal roadmap: - BG3 Battery grip for the K200D - DA* 50-135mm - FA 35/2 - DA 70 Limited

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Kguru Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Perth - WestAust Posts: 602	Originally posted by maxwell1295 One of the conditions laid out my the boss.....errrr....I mean wife, is that I am banned from buying any more camera related stuff until September 1st. I've read the conditions three times to be sure, and I'm satisfied that you're not banned from ... errr ... renting lenses (optional to convert to purchases after September)

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lithos Inactive Account Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Brisbane, QLD, AUS Posts: 3,261	I believe Maxwell said buying until September. This leaves us several options: * Borrowing stuff. * Layby or some sort of payment plan - it ain't bought until it's paid for! * Hiring. * Theft. * Divorce. Just, y'know, throwin' those out there, seein' who salutes.

06-28-2008, 05:36 AM	#10
benjikan Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Paris, France Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,308	Originally posted by maxwell1295 I just picked up a 2nd body (K200D) here in the Marketplace. One of the conditions laid out my the boss.....errrr....I mean wife, is that I am banned from buying any more camera related stuff until September 1st. No lenses, flashes, lighting, bags, tripods, monopods.....nothing! Not even a stinkin' filter! The good news is that I have 2 months to do nothing but take pictures and plot my next round of purchases. I already started working on my own personal roadmap: - BG3 Battery grip for the K200D - DA* 50-135mm - FA 35/2 - DA 70 Limited When will she be removing the "CLAMP"? I hope your not banned from "Recreational Sports" as well... Ben

06-28-2008, 06:35 AM	#11
cupic Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Australia-NSW Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,824	"Recreational....Mmmm" if its not broke dont fix it still I can live without a boss well....... some of the time Which reminds me of a 55-300mm thats itching my hands about now price has to be right cheers

06-28-2008, 06:46 AM	#12
maxwell1295 Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Long Island, New York Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,703 Original Poster	Originally posted by rmtagg OMG! I feel so bad for you??? Figured out how to get around it yet???? Nope and I don't think I'll need to. I'd rather spend the next few months trying to take good photos.....like you! Besides, I need time to save up for the rest of the stuff on my wishlist. Originally posted by dws1117 That sucks, but your a man and men always find a way to weasl...I mean convince the boss way you absolutely NEED what it is you're wanting. Hahaha! She's not that bad. In fact she's not bad at all. If I really had to get something out of need, she wouldn't have a problem with that. At this point I had no problem with this arrangement because a 2nd body is the only thing I needed. It was your beautiful K200D samples that made me do it, so I'm gonna lay the blame on you. Originally posted by benjikan When will she be removing the "CLAMP"? I hope your not banned from "Recreational Sports" as well... Ben Heck no! That is NOT part of the deal! I'd better read that fine porint again...

06-29-2008, 10:30 AM	#13
dantuyhoa Veteran Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: California Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,245	Originally posted by maxwell1295 I just picked up a 2nd body (K200D) here in the Marketplace. One of the conditions laid out my the boss.....errrr....I mean wife, is that I am banned from buying any more camera related stuff until September 1st. No lenses, flashes, lighting, bags, tripods, monopods.....nothing! Not even a stinkin' filter! The good news is that I have 2 months to do nothing but take pictures and plot my next round of purchases. I already started working on my own personal roadmap: - BG3 Battery grip for the K200D - DA* 50-135mm - FA 35/2 - DA 70 Limited May I suggest that you buy her pretty flowers every week from now on . ( Then you can shoot more flower macros , too . But please don't tell her I said that !). Also take more images of her , family , HER friends . Print them out . Hang them around the house and give them away . The words will get back that you're a such a wonderful photographer . Such a talented husband ..blah blah blah .. In short , it will justify your phototog's skill . Hence come the NEEDS to acquire NEEDED gears . Good luck to you sir ! Disclaimer : I'm not responsible for anybody sleeping in the doghouse for following my advices

06-29-2008, 11:11 AM	#14
cardinal43 Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Virginia Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,412	How could a grown man allow this to happen? That would never happen in my house. Oh no, I better erase this quickly, I hear my wife coming up the stairs! Seriously, I know how you feel. I have been trying to explain to my lovely wife why I "need" the 50-135. Ain't been too succesful yet.

07-01-2008, 05:27 PM	#15
maxwell1295 Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Long Island, New York Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,703 Original Poster	One thing worked in my favor. I negotiated some last minute, pre-ban "necessities" that were needed now that I have 2 bodies. Lenses didn't work so I picked up (2) 4MB SD cards , a 8-pack of Sanyo Eneloops, and a hippie strap.