5/27/06 "Il pochi il fiero i blabbermouths" We *will* sail again Part 12

[scuba diver]

Hey Kevin...what does it mean if you're looking to buy a camera, and it says "Body Only"?

That's easy....the picture just cuts off everyone's head.

 

[justmestace]

That's easy....the picture just cuts off everyone's head.

Are there less hurricanes up north?? I'm going to guess that was the dumbest question anyone has ever asked you.

Affordable houses? A beach?
Edited to say: Truth be told, I really don't care if we're near a beach. I'd be happy being closer to any airport that will take us directly (and far more inexpensively) to the Caribbean.

 

[justmestace]

Since the SLR and DSLR have many different lens options, they can sell the camera without the lens, hence "Body Only". Most of the manufactures also sell some models, mostly the move up versions, not the pro models with a lens included. Those are usually called a "kit lens"

Which camera are you looking at?

I don't use any extra lenses on the Canon...would I absolutely HAVE to have other lenses?
I was kind of looking (for my anniversary gift) at the Nikon D40...would love the D80, but it's a little more than what I think Jay would be willing to "give" me.

 

[chip&dale&fun]

Well, ssshhhh....don't tell anyone.....but I've been looking at houses in Florida. The ones there are quite affordable. But I'm guessing that it's smack in hurricane territory...??...but then, isn't ALL of Florida?

No - not smack - not on a barrier island. Not sure how they fared in 2004....but then if you are interested in FLA.,...it is a way of life....

 

[chip&dale&fun]

If you are looking in Florida....come north. Most people are trying to get out of anything south of I-4, except Sam and Irene.

It's just getting to be way to many people and it sure is a lot hotter.

Watch it!!!!!!

 

[tinksdad]

I don't use any extra lenses on the Canon...would I absolutely HAVE to have other lenses?
I was kind of looking (for my anniversary gift) at the Nikon D40...would love the D80, but it's a little more than what I think Jay would be willing to "give" me.

The Nikon D40 is a decent camera. Smaller for small hands and would probably suit you just fine. I'd get the newer version, the D40x which has a higher resolution, lower ISO and the D200 image processor in it and some other refinements as well. The only drawback to the D40 is that it will not auto-focus with any lens that is not AF-S or AF-I. The AF lenses use the camera body focus motor and the D40 doesn't have one.

If you can get it with the new 18-135mm lens, that would be a more versatile "all around lens" than the 18-55mm. I'm thinking most of those come with the 18-55mm which is just ok..... Diana has that lens with her D50. It's not bad, just not as sharp as some others.


hope that helped.

 

[justmestace]

The Nikon D40 is a decent camera. Smaller for small hands and would probably suit you just fine. I'd get the newer version, the D40x which has a higher resolution, lower ISO and the D200 image processor in it and some other refinements as well. The only drawback to the D40 is that it will not auto-focus with any lens that is not AF-S or AF-I. The AF lenses use the camera body focus motor and the D40 doesn't have one.

If you can get it with the new 18-135mm lens, that would be a more versatile "all around lens" than the 18-55mm. I'm thinking most of those come with the 18-55mm which is just ok..... Diana has that lens with her D50. It's not bad, just not as sharp as some others.


hope that helped.

Thanks. Saved it to my favorites to research later.

 

[whnim64]

Affordable houses? A beach?

The houses may be affordable, but what about the insurance? I just got my latest issue of 'Where To Retire' that listed many 'affordable' planned communities in Florida, but I'm afraid the insurance would price us out. We'd be looking at north or central, but are in no hurry. Can't retire yet .

 

[kikipug]

HEY FLORIDA FOLKS! What can you tell me about a place called Palm Bay, Florida??

Umm... Mom always said "If you don't have anything nice to say, don't say anything at all..." Not that I know anything horrible about Palm Bay... my niece's birth mother and sister live there... but I agree with Jim... head NORTH! Lots of great houses here... in fact, I REALLY wish someone would buy the one two doors down from me so that the lawn would get mowed every week instead of every 2!!!!!

 

[mickeymo]

the kids are happy, I couldn't get the flights switched around - they get to fly by themselves on Thursday. I don't think I'm going to live this one down with my parents for a long long time...

Ran the kids through McDonalds for dinner - gotta love tech week diets... So, here's my thought to ponder... Why is it I always have to ask for a drink tray? Am I in the minority?

For the record my bug has only one usable cup holder - the other one in front is useless to all but the smallest drink.

OK - off to finish packing... since I don't have to supervise the kids' I ran to the library's used bookstore to pick up some in-flight reading material... hmm, do you think maybe I could change my flight and head somewhere else?

 

[mickeymo]

Umm... Mom always said "If you don't have anything nice to say, don't say anything at all..."

Yeah, but in the south we can speak our minds, and it sounds like a compliment when we add "Bless 'er heart"

 

[chip&dale&fun]

A rare evening appearance for me...researching "stuff" on line...

with help from one bird, one cat and one DH -

 

[justmestace]

Umm... Mom always said "If you don't have anything nice to say, don't say anything at all..." Not that I know anything horrible about Palm Bay... my niece's birth mother and sister live there... but I agree with Jim... head NORTH! Lots of great houses here... in fact, I REALLY wish someone would buy the one two doors down from me so that the lawn would get mowed every week instead of every 2!!!!!

Whoa, whoa, whoa there.....back up......MOW THE LAWN???

Never mind. Florida is out.

Back to looking in the Caribbean.

Found a couple of 2 bedrooms on the ocean for $170,000

 

[scuba diver]

Whoa, whoa, whoa there.....back up......MOW THE LAWN???

Never mind. Florida is out.

Back to looking in the Caribbean.

Found a couple of 2 bedrooms on the ocean for $170,000

Floridia is "sub-tropic" so there is lots of grass, but do you think we actually mow it? We have people for that!

 

[chip&dale&fun]

Floridia is "sub-tropic" so there is lots of grass, but do you think we actually mow it? We have people for that!

Yes, they are called "Sam"...

 

[kikipug]

Floridia is "sub-tropic" so there is lots of grass, but do you think we actually mow it? We have people for that!

Yeah... his name is Ray.

(Actually, until he started working from home, we DID have 'people' for that... now he does it.)

 

[justmestace]

Floridia is "sub-tropic" so there is lots of grass, but do you think we actually mow it? We have people for that!

And your guy's name is Matt!


And don't try to tell me that if I did get a house in Bonaire, you wouldn't be first in line to come visit!

 

[tinksdad]

The houses may be affordable, but what about the insurance? I just got my latest issue of 'Where To Retire' that listed many 'affordable' planned communities in Florida, but I'm afraid the insurance would price us out. We'd be looking at north or central, but are in no hurry. Can't retire yet .

We had been looking at moving down to Florida, but the current residents tell us that they don't need in more "old farts" down there........

 

[tinksdad]

Whoa, whoa, whoa there.....back up......MOW THE LAWN???

Never mind. Florida is out.

Back to looking in the Caribbean.

Found a couple of 2 bedrooms on the ocean for $170,000

Not bad at all!! Do you have to fly in groceries and fresh water??

 

[Dancind]

Whoa, whoa, whoa there.....back up......MOW THE LAWN???

Never mind. Florida is out.

Back to looking in the Caribbean.

Found a couple of 2 bedrooms on the ocean for $170,000

So, are you moving NOW? Two bedrooms, planning to leave the kids in AZ? Well, someone has to mind the business, right?

Hon, why didn't we think of this?

Seriously, we still need to move. The altitude and dryness here is killing me. I just don't know where we should go.