The New "What did you do with your Z today" (with off topic replies) IV

JARblue · 02-18-2013, 09:17 AM

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Yes, the Ontario government recently (2008) introduced Family Day. It's only purpose is for teachers and bank employees to have another day off.

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it was only to benefit gov't employees

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They call that divorce dust. Stay strong Davey!

I actually know a guy that had his entire downstairs (<1000sf) down to studs and foundation within a month of purchasing a house. It took him over a year to do everything he wanted, and he and his wife were living in it the entire time. Five years later they're still together and looking for a new house (they've got a baby now, so looking for move-in ready). Unfortunately, all the work he put in doesn't really add much value to his house. He's going to be capped by the neighborhood and location property values around him.

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divorce dust I like it!

I am lucky for the most part my wife leaves the renos up to me. Which is nice we don't end up getting mad at each other, it's just me swearing alone in another room if something F's up

Usually, I just give the wife two budgets: the quick, expensive pay-someone-else option; and my inexpensive, might-take-a-lot-longer-than-you-think DIY option. She usually goes for the DIY budget cause she knows I won't stand for shoddy work, I have or have access to most any tools needed, and I'm not afraid to turn it over to the professionals (personal friends) if it gets to that point.

LMBmikeZ · 02-18-2013, 09:57 AM

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Originally Posted by JARblue

I actually know a guy that had his entire downstairs (<1000sf) down to studs and foundation within a month of purchasing a house. It took him over a year to do everything he wanted, and he and his wife were living in it the entire time. Five years later they're still together and looking for a new house (they've got a baby now, so looking for move-in ready). Unfortunately, all the work he put in doesn't really add much value to his house. He's going to be capped by the neighborhood and location property values around him.

That is exactly what I moved out of, an old war time home that needed full reno. I ended up doing good on it because the housing market has held up here in canada and my property actually increased over the 5 years I lived there. Plus I got it at a good price from the ORIGINAL OWNER and did the necessary updates to help get the price up.

Now I live in a new build and love it

house is way nicer and now I have a garage. Went from no garage to a 2 car garage

Pintsize725 · 02-18-2013, 09:34 AM

Hi

onzedge · 02-18-2013, 09:38 AM

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Hi

Hello

Isamu · 02-18-2013, 09:40 AM

mornin

JARblue · 02-18-2013, 09:41 AM

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Hi

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Hello

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mornin

Happy Monday! Hope you have a holiday today

I'm at work...

Pintsize725 · 02-18-2013, 09:41 AM

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Hello

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Happy Monday! Hope you have a holiday today

I'm at work...

Ditto on work.

Isamu · 02-18-2013, 09:43 AM

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Happy Monday! Hope you have a holiday today

I'm at work...

I am not!

JARblue · 02-18-2013, 09:56 AM

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I am not!

I

the Z to work

LunaZ · 02-18-2013, 09:43 AM

5D is here.
Now to point it at something and see what all the full frame fuss is about.

onzedge · 02-18-2013, 09:50 AM

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5D is here.
Now to point it at something and see what all the full frame fuss is about.

Did you get the Mark III or Mark II?

LunaZ · 02-18-2013, 09:59 AM

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Did you get the Mark III or Mark II?

We're talking about a $1000 price difference here! I got the Mark II.
It was actually an easy purchase to make after flipping the 7D.

I'll get the Mark III when the Mark IV comes out

onzedge · 02-18-2013, 10:03 AM

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We're talking about a $1000 price difference here! I got the Mark II.
It was actually an easy purchase to make after flipping the 7D.

I'll get the Mark III when the Mark IV comes out

I have been debating the upgrade from my 7D to the 5D Mk III. I cannot yet rationalize a 3,000 dollar purchase. I am working on it though, so don't worry.

LunaZ · 02-18-2013, 10:07 AM

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I have been debating the upgrade from my 7D to the 5D Mk III. I cannot yet rationalize a 3,000 dollar purchase. I am working on it though, so don't worry.

That was my issue, too. I could do a lot with that money.
Stay tuned for an update of what I think of my switch so far.

GaleForce · 02-18-2013, 11:17 AM

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5D is here.
Now to point it at something and see what all the full frame fuss is about.

I'm looking forward to your thoughts. I'm sure you won't regret the upgrade. New tech tools are fun

Myself, I have a hard time justifying the cost of going full frame when I've been published (several times) with less. Also a few of my professional photographer friends don't even use full frame and they make their living doing this.

Having said that, if I knew without a doubt that I could make more money by upgrading, I would.

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