Last month a guy from England named Chris Rustage sent me an email saying he liked my photo gallery software and would like a copy to use on his own site. I haven't really prepared it for public distribution, and told him so, but he still felt it was his best option, so I cleaned it up a bit and sent it to him.
Anyway, we were talking about photography yesterday and he mentioned he's got the Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L lens I've been longing for since I got my first Canon (although of course what I really want is the version with Image Stabilization). I asked him how he liked it and the bastard showed me all these incredible photos he has taken with it (Kids by the fire, Sunset at the beach, Pelican, Swinging, Seagull in flight, Tiff Needell). It's incredible how sharp the photos come out, even handheld in such low light. How am I supposed to be mature and save my money responsibly when faced with temptation such as this?! Jerk. :) Fortunately, I can't currently afford that lens even if I were to spend all the money in my bank account PLUS max out my credit card. So I'm safe for now, phew.
Posted by Chris Rustage 5 hours, 10 minutes later
You cant plead poverty when you drive a new evo dan. :)
Posted by Dan 28 minutes later
Haha, touché, Rustage :) The thought of selling the car actually did cross my mind — not just to buy this lens, of course, but just because that's $450 more I'd have in my pocket each month. My $500 Civic really was quite acceptable. But then again, as long as I already own the car I guess I may as well enjoy it :)
Posted by Chris Rustage 1 week, 3 days later
Has it arrived yet?