Yes, designer socks will look a lot better under a tripod
If you look hard enough you could get a pair that will cost as much as the tripod.
Actually, I was going to get some designer bras and fill them up with sand. The hell with socks!
My ideal tripod choice!
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Actually, I was going to get some designer bras and fill them up with sand. The hell with socks!
It is no good to show off to people here buddy, since you all would just think I was foolish in buying it.
If I buy it, it would be just for my own enjoyment as originally planned.
If I buy it, it would be just for my own enjoyment as originally planned.
Sorry I need the Glasses as for Bill think he's either going for posts or lost his mind all I'm say on this topic
Dawg Pics
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Thank you, Kevin. I honestly was scratching my head on that one.
Well that would be cheap! Lol
Bill it seems like you want quite a bit of stuff for being on medicaid and assistance. Maybe you should want less and live within your means. Your priorities seem to be in disorder. Just my opinion. I can afford a lot of things and get no help from anyone but I do have priorities. Just saying. Good luck in all your endeavors..........
For my bankruptcy, I was required to take a 90 minute online course that (among other things) really spells out the difference between WANTS and NEEDS.
This stuff should be REQUIRED STUDY in our public schools, especially in the U.S.
My spendaholic nature is nothing new. It cost me my first marriage, and the respect of my daughter.
"My name is Rob, and I am a spendaholic"....
When I told a counselor about a Spenders Anonymous meeting I once attended (big crowd), she jumped right on that, and asked me where they meet, as she has/had several clients that could benefit from it. Sadly, that was several years ago. But when I got home, I Googled it (I am an UNreforming Googleholic) to see if I could find a lead for her. No luck, but I did see that there are close ties to spending money you don't have (including junk debt) and kleptomania! - which I suffered from until I was old enough to get a regular paycheck.
It really comes down to the erroneous belief that possessions will make us happy.
Bill, I highly recommend bringing up this topic with your counselor.
No one threw my toys away as a child. If fact, my father was very good with money, and if we wanted anything that was remotely educational, it was ours! For me that meant piano lessons, flute lessons (one of each already in the house), a Minolta SRT101 + Vivitar 85-205 out of the PX catalog from my late brother's time in Viet Nam (I would rather have had my brother - he died before he reached 40 from exposure to agent orange...). Dad even framed up a darkroom for me in the basement. Good old Omega B22!
I guess you could say I was spoiled, and it carried over into adulthood. Especially with the "easy" credit of the 1980s.
NO MORE credit cards for this guy! Cash only. Needs before wants, for sure.
Here is the link to that online course. There is a lot of practical information in it. It does cost $35, but it is a hell of a lot better spent money that $1200 for a tripod.
https://www.moneysharp.org/default.aspx
This stuff should be REQUIRED STUDY in our public schools, especially in the U.S.
My spendaholic nature is nothing new. It cost me my first marriage, and the respect of my daughter.
"My name is Rob, and I am a spendaholic"....
When I told a counselor about a Spenders Anonymous meeting I once attended (big crowd), she jumped right on that, and asked me where they meet, as she has/had several clients that could benefit from it. Sadly, that was several years ago. But when I got home, I Googled it (I am an UNreforming Googleholic) to see if I could find a lead for her. No luck, but I did see that there are close ties to spending money you don't have (including junk debt) and kleptomania! - which I suffered from until I was old enough to get a regular paycheck.
It really comes down to the erroneous belief that possessions will make us happy.
Bill, I highly recommend bringing up this topic with your counselor.
No one threw my toys away as a child. If fact, my father was very good with money, and if we wanted anything that was remotely educational, it was ours! For me that meant piano lessons, flute lessons (one of each already in the house), a Minolta SRT101 + Vivitar 85-205 out of the PX catalog from my late brother's time in Viet Nam (I would rather have had my brother - he died before he reached 40 from exposure to agent orange...). Dad even framed up a darkroom for me in the basement. Good old Omega B22!
I guess you could say I was spoiled, and it carried over into adulthood. Especially with the "easy" credit of the 1980s.
NO MORE credit cards for this guy! Cash only. Needs before wants, for sure.
Here is the link to that online course. There is a lot of practical information in it. It does cost $35, but it is a hell of a lot better spent money that $1200 for a tripod.
https://www.moneysharp.org/default.aspx
Maybe I shouldn't want anything now that my income dropped after my beloved wife passed away.
Maybe I shouldn't be able to keep any of my photography gear, since it is costly.
Frankly I don't know and I intend to enjoy what I can as long as I can!
As far as the tripod goes, I just don't know.
Maybe I shouldn't be able to keep any of my photography gear, since it is costly.
Frankly I don't know and I intend to enjoy what I can as long as I can!
As far as the tripod goes, I just don't know.
Your wife died?!?!
My gosh Bill, no wonder you are a mess! (I mean that in the best possible way)
If your counseling is a new thing, than it surely must be grief counseling.
Take care, buddy. And keep at least one guitar. Your soul needs it. Maybe a storage locker in a bus station big enough for a guitar? I don't know if such a thing exists. I can't imagine what you are going through right now.
Don't be too proud for group therapy. It definitely has it's place. Sharing your story with others that have suffered similar losses is important. They need you, too. We are in this existence to help each other, regardless of what some politicians and generals say.
Any family?
My gosh Bill, no wonder you are a mess! (I mean that in the best possible way)
If your counseling is a new thing, than it surely must be grief counseling.
Take care, buddy. And keep at least one guitar. Your soul needs it. Maybe a storage locker in a bus station big enough for a guitar? I don't know if such a thing exists. I can't imagine what you are going through right now.
Don't be too proud for group therapy. It definitely has it's place. Sharing your story with others that have suffered similar losses is important. They need you, too. We are in this existence to help each other, regardless of what some politicians and generals say.
Any family?
You don't really have to know, you just have to say NO.Maybe I shouldn't want anything now that my income dropped after my beloved wife passed away.
Maybe I shouldn't be able to keep any of my photography gear, since it is costly.
Frankly I don't know and I intend to enjoy what I can as long as I can!
As far as the tripod goes, I just don't know.
Scott Murray
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Hey mate instead of buying a tripod why not go on a holiday?
Bill, just enjoy the gear you already have, I mean you have some top class stuff already, better than most here. The stuff you have is worthy of a pro. And I'll say it again, that tripod won't make you take better photos. Your health, and a roof over your head is much more important than a new tripod.
I'm afraid this is all my fault. I told him that if he was going to spend anymore on a new lens (after he bought the 14-24mm) that I was going to hit him over the head with my 200-500mm. I guess I should have included 600 dollar tripods in that threat as well.
Seriously @Bill16. I was going to stay out of this one out of respect for you because I know that you are grieving over your loss. Also I don't like to stick my nose in other's business, especially when it comes to money/finances.
The only thing I will say, is that you are a grown man acting like a teenager that just found a suitcase full of money. I don't know if this is a disorder or what? If it is ,you really need to seek some help or deal with it sooner rather than later.
Your situation is pretty dire as you've described it. You are facing poverty and possibly homelessness. This is some serious shit my friend. Please I'm begging you as a friend , stop! Stop before it's too late.
We all care about you and want to help, but we can't help you if you are not willing to help yourself!
About selling your guitars. I have had very good luck selling most of old music gear on Reverb.com.
Just out of curiosity, when you have a minute, PM me your list of guitars.
Seriously @Bill16. I was going to stay out of this one out of respect for you because I know that you are grieving over your loss. Also I don't like to stick my nose in other's business, especially when it comes to money/finances.
The only thing I will say, is that you are a grown man acting like a teenager that just found a suitcase full of money. I don't know if this is a disorder or what? If it is ,you really need to seek some help or deal with it sooner rather than later.
Your situation is pretty dire as you've described it. You are facing poverty and possibly homelessness. This is some serious shit my friend. Please I'm begging you as a friend , stop! Stop before it's too late.
We all care about you and want to help, but we can't help you if you are not willing to help yourself!
About selling your guitars. I have had very good luck selling most of old music gear on Reverb.com.
Just out of curiosity, when you have a minute, PM me your list of guitars.
Bill, control your GAS (Gitzo Acquisition Syndrome) http://www.musicradar.com/news/guitars/7-stages-of-gear-acquisition-syndrome-585947
I`m a bad example since I`m looking for a tripod (Having Manfrotto 292, 055, etc...) .. since I want to mount my 500mm next to my 600mm on a stake out.
But differently from you (it seems) I will declare a record income for 2015 to the tax authorities.
I`m sorry for your loss and you need to find ways to continue with your life. With gear try to wait a long time if it is costly, put yourself e.g. a six month period (or till you are settled) to hold on to the amount needed, if you do not need it for something else in that period, it could be an acceptable investment for your way of life.
The way you live should not be imposed by others, but as you noted people here are trying to give you advice to keep going surely, to have a peak now followed by some risky period seems to most of us the lesser choice. Do discuss with the therapist, you are not alone, it is something we all need to control in one or other form.
I`m a bad example since I`m looking for a tripod (Having Manfrotto 292, 055, etc...) .. since I want to mount my 500mm next to my 600mm on a stake out.
But differently from you (it seems) I will declare a record income for 2015 to the tax authorities.
I`m sorry for your loss and you need to find ways to continue with your life. With gear try to wait a long time if it is costly, put yourself e.g. a six month period (or till you are settled) to hold on to the amount needed, if you do not need it for something else in that period, it could be an acceptable investment for your way of life.
The way you live should not be imposed by others, but as you noted people here are trying to give you advice to keep going surely, to have a peak now followed by some risky period seems to most of us the lesser choice. Do discuss with the therapist, you are not alone, it is something we all need to control in one or other form.
Danno
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Bill, everyone has given you advice about using the cash to pay down your debt. I don't disagree, when I went on disability I had to restructure everything. But I offer this...Bill, you have this hole left by your wife departing, not only unexpectedly, but far too early, and as we have discussed that has left you in a lot of pain.
You are a grown man. We cannot make you do anything, but what really makes you happy, taking photos or buying equipment. When you wife was here with you which did you do most. What would she want you to do. Seems to me she would prefer the act of photography to purchasing more equipment. Get out and take some photos and dedicate them to her. If she did not enjoy your work she would never have supported it like she did.
You live in a beautiful state and it is spring. Capture the moments of new life and dedicate every shot to her honor... You say you want to go semi-pro. Getting out and building a portfolio photos will get you clients. I know you have trouble in crowds. So do I... but you can manage that and pick your spots.
I really would like to see some pictures dedicated to your wife. She had to have some favorite things.
Praying for you always Bill.
Dan
You are a grown man. We cannot make you do anything, but what really makes you happy, taking photos or buying equipment. When you wife was here with you which did you do most. What would she want you to do. Seems to me she would prefer the act of photography to purchasing more equipment. Get out and take some photos and dedicate them to her. If she did not enjoy your work she would never have supported it like she did.
You live in a beautiful state and it is spring. Capture the moments of new life and dedicate every shot to her honor... You say you want to go semi-pro. Getting out and building a portfolio photos will get you clients. I know you have trouble in crowds. So do I... but you can manage that and pick your spots.
I really would like to see some pictures dedicated to your wife. She had to have some favorite things.
Praying for you always Bill.
Dan
Thank you buddy.
I'm not really wanting to go simi-pro. I was just trying to figure out something to help my housing situation. Nothing will really help that out. But once I feel stable, I will try to take more photos in memory of my beloved.
I'm not really wanting to go simi-pro. I was just trying to figure out something to help my housing situation. Nothing will really help that out. But once I feel stable, I will try to take more photos in memory of my beloved.
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