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Sep 18, 2013 12:39:56 #
I did not know that anyone over 80 still lusts.
Take my advice, buy your camera and use it in joy.
That camera will find its way into good hands when your time comes.
Take my advice, buy your camera and use it in joy.
That camera will find its way into good hands when your time comes.
Sep 18, 2013 12:44:14 #
remember one thing...none of us are going to get out of here alive!!
buy the camera.
buy the camera.
Sep 18, 2013 12:53:20 #
Kingmapix wrote:
I did not know that anyone over 80 still lusts.
Take my advice, buy your camera and use it in joy.
That camera will find its way into good hands when your time comes.
Take my advice, buy your camera and use it in joy.
That camera will find its way into good hands when your time comes.
I don't agree at all. I hope that when his time comes, it will be a worn out and obsolete dinosaur that nobody wants.
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Sep 18, 2013 13:16:28 #
OldBobD
Loc: Ohio
You were just looking for loads of positive reenforcement, weren't you? It worked, didn't it.
Sep 18, 2013 13:27:38 #
JennT
Loc: South Central PA
The d800 is heavy and there is the lens issue--- I use one ( I am an elder) as a preference, but I have a d7100 for a walk around camera--- They make a great combo!
Sep 18, 2013 13:49:11 #
I had the same question for my tax man and he said, "What are you waiting for, you're not getting any younger."
Sep 18, 2013 14:30:22 #
Shutterbugsailer wrote:
I don't agree at all. I hope that when his time comes, it will be a worn out and obsolete dinosaur that nobody wants.
I'll go with your thought!
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Sep 18, 2013 14:42:12 #
So - an 86 year old guy goes in to see his lawyer, and he says: "I don't need a will - I want to take it all with me". "WHAT????" Says the attorney. The octogenarian replies: "I want you to sign a letter guaranteeing that you will put my $3 million in the casket with me and have it buried with me". The attorney said he would do that and the paperwork was done. He mentioned this to no one except to an old friend he ran into later that week.
Years later he ran in to the old friend, who recalled the story. "Did that old guy ever pass away"? he asked. "Yes, he sure did". Replied the attorney. "Well - did you put his $3 million in his coffin"? "Of course - I did exactly as he wished" the lawyer said.
"How did you get $3 million to fit in the coffin"? asked the friend.
"I wrote him a check"...said the lawyer.
Years later he ran in to the old friend, who recalled the story. "Did that old guy ever pass away"? he asked. "Yes, he sure did". Replied the attorney. "Well - did you put his $3 million in his coffin"? "Of course - I did exactly as he wished" the lawyer said.
"How did you get $3 million to fit in the coffin"? asked the friend.
"I wrote him a check"...said the lawyer.
Sep 18, 2013 15:05:56 #
soli wrote:
Hey guys I am 86. I have a Nikon d300 but am lusting for a d800e. I have a pretty grotty left knee, wonky heart though it seems to be keeping good shape under the 8 pills I take. If I kick the bucket soon all that cash in the sink. Any thoughts on what I should do ?
You may also live to be 100, wear out the D800e, and a couple more dSLRs before you're done! You don't use your knee for pushing the shutter button so that's not a problem. There have been people on here in the last two years who were wheelchair bound, or dying of cancer, or having clinical depression, shook from Parkinson's, and other kinds of problems but kept right on shooting anyway because photography gave them something enjoyable to look forward to. You're in good shape compared to that so get the camera!
Sep 18, 2013 15:59:44 #
soli wrote:
Hey guys I am 86. I have a Nikon d300 but am lusting for a d800e. I have a pretty grotty left knee, wonky heart though it seems to be keeping good shape under the 8 pills I take. If I kick the bucket soon all that cash in the sink. Any thoughts on what I should do ?
have fun when you can,and another thing. I've seen a lot of funeral processions and I've yet to see a Brink's truck behind the Hearst. Enjoy to the fullest,you deserve it.
Sep 18, 2013 17:16:06 #
Soli, I do so understand your craving for the D800e! Large expenditures are sometimes hard to "justify" during the home stretch, but if a child or grandchild shares even a part of your passion, what an inheritance! Post a picture taken with that 36mp beauty and we'll all enjoy it.
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Sep 18, 2013 17:39:21 #
soli wrote:
Hey guys I am 86. I have a Nikon d300 but am lusting for a d800e. I have a pretty grotty left knee, wonky heart though it seems to be keeping good shape under the 8 pills I take. If I kick the bucket soon all that cash in the sink. Any thoughts on what I should do ?
By all means, get the camera! It will only enhance your health. The only thing about a bucket that should concern you is where you're going for your next excursion. Wish I were there to shop with you!
Retired nurse, Nana Butterfly
Sep 18, 2013 18:08:03 #
Sep 18, 2013 18:12:30 #
sarge69 wrote:
Well, I'd say unless you are going to give the mon... (show quote)
That's my problem also. I'm 83 and keep my money close to me, for me. I know that some of my life during the thirties has formed my life style. But I still enjoy my 3 Nikons, looking for better lenses and traveling. I have helped my 2 boys out here & there and they are taken care of when I'm not around. Hopefully I will not be judged as to stingy!
Sep 18, 2013 19:28:33 #
bgl
Loc: Brooklyn,New York
Soli. I am only 78 so it's a thrill to hear that someone older than I am is "lusting" for anything! I say go after whatever it is you lust for. So what if some of your parts are wearing out. It sounds as if your mind is just fine.
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