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Hi Guys,

Unfortunately the time has come where I can no longer hold off and will have to sell everything.

This unfortunate outcome has arrived for a variety of reasons including my health, which has severely restricted both my abilities to be able to wander and take the photos that were originally intended, and even the inclination to do so. In addition other issues have developed, including my poor wife who has had to give up work for some time due to health issues.
Those who I met at Jenolan may understand my own health problems which have continued unabated since February.

Guys, this is certainly not a call for sympathy, I don't expect or ask for it, it is simply a fact of life. At least I am on the right side of the turf, and I will endeavor to keep it that way. Please note that I am not expecting to pass to that great photography studio in the sky anytime soon and in fact fully intend to be here for the next 30 or so years.

Just about all my gear has been purchased from Birdy, with the exception of the D70 and 1 lens and the tripod and monopod, so you will have a good idea what I paid for them.

All the gear is in as new condition, and in fact some of the lens' have not even been used.

I will post a complete list of the gear shortly, (as soon as I wipe away the tears) but include the D70, 70-200VR, 50mm 1.4, 85mm 1.4 and the 105mm macro. also included is the Nikon 12-24, 1.7tc, 24-120VR, 28mm 2.8, several bags including the Lowepro backpacker, a monopod and tripod , cleaning gear and excellent filters also purchased from Birdy. There is also the SB800 , which has never really been used.

If Birdy is watching, sorry mate after such excellent deals


Regards to all

Nige

I'm sorry to hear about your forced situation
you have a heap of great stuff, maybe you should consider auctioning it off there wil be an absolute catfight over gear on this forum, i for one want the 85mm 1.4

Not good Nige! Really bad news, but at least - as you say - you're still on the right side of the ledger

I think I speak for all of us aware of your organisation of the Jenolan Caves meet that we really appreciate your input into this community.

All of our best wishes, thoughts and prayers are with you - do not be a stranger!

sorry to here that you are selling off your equiptment, but I also wish you the best.

I am sure members will be interested in your equiptment, as I am interested in your macro and maybe a bag

hope things get better.........

All the very best to you....

Tony

Nigel,
I think I speak for all here when I say that we're sorry to hear of your continued health issues, and our disappointment that you won't be able to continue enjoying this love of photography that we share.

That yu will also be needing to curtail other activities is also tragic beyond description, and we all feelk for you.

Might I suggest that, as you're unable to enjoy this pasttime physically, you stop by here as frequently as you wish and try to enjoy what we share at least vicariously.

You will always be welcome, and we thank you for all of your contributions thus far.

Take care Nigel - it was a pleasure to meet you at Jenolan

Hi Nigel.

It saddens me greatly when someone finds themselves unable to pursue their passion for reasons such as this.

I hope a new passion takes its place very soon and that you drop by here and visit us often.

thats sad to see, will you continue to roam the forums?

Hi Nigels,

we never met, we never talked.
Your engagement in enabling the Jenolan Cave meet was great.
What a pitty I couldn't make it.

From time to time I was wondering how I would deal if something
happened to my health that would prevent me from continuing to take photos, experiment with the gear and be out and about discovering things.
I have now idea how I would go.
I'm glad to hear that you are not on the departure patch.
So please stay in touch and give us your company and experience.

Best regards,
Christian

Hi Nigels,

So sorry to hear about your situation.


regards,

Arthur

All the best Nigel and the circumstances will change so that you don't need to give up your love for photography

Nige
Never met you but all the best with your health. Retrieve that passion in something Nige and you wil undoubtedly live another 30-40 years. Passion is the breath of life breathe deeply Nige.
cheers
marco

sorry to hear this Nige... chin up and we wish you all the best.

cheers

All the best Nigel - I'm sure that we'll continue to see you in the forum - or at least I hope so.
Rel

Hi
I never met you , but I feel sorry for your situation, I wish you will have lot of luck , all the best with you and your wife health, and remember" be happy" , it is the key to live.


Regards
spada

Saddens me to hear that, all the very best....take care.

Nigel, you put it right, you are on the right side of the turf. Sorry to hear of your situation, hope you keep smiling

Nigel

Sad news, but not completely unexpected for you I guess. It was an honour to meet when you organised the Jenolan outing and a pleasure to have been afforded the opportunity to visit those amazing caves that you know and love so well.

I suggest you get some prices up here as soon as you are able in order to generate some real interest from purchasers of your little treasure trove of quality gear.

Hi Nigel
Sorry to hear about your troubles. Any chance that if you sell all of your stuff for a good price you could buy a small point and shoot, just to keep the images happening? Some of the now available smaller cameras take brilliant pics....and it would keep you on the forum. Just a thought. Good luck, whatever happens.

Nigel, i also am sorry to hear this as i recall saying in another thread sometime ago about this and sorry to hear the situation has not changed and well take care hang around on the forum and i am sure some of the members would help you off load some of your gear.
Cheers Mate chin up.

Hope you stay on the right side of the turf for many years to come, it's always hard to part with a hobby or ones prizes toys, especially when it's not of your own choice. As has been said, hopefully can you enjoy what others have to share here.

Nigel,

I was unable to come to the Jenolan Caves expedition but I greatly enjoyed everyone's pics and belatedly thank you very much for facilitating that visit.

I wish you the best with your health and I hope that you do decide to loiter and participate here regardless of your camera ownership status. Your comments and perspective will always be welcome.

Best wishes.

Hi Nigel,

Really sorry to hear this. I'd like to thank you again for that wonderful day in Jenolan caves. Wish you all the best!

Having personally couriered 2 of those lenses to you and having met you at Jenolan, I find it very sad that you feel compelled to give up your photographic passion.

Very sad mate... I hope that your health improves...

While posting For Sale notices on this forum may achieve the prices that you need, can I suggest that you auction them on e-Bay to maximise your return... You can always link members to the auctions where relevant...

Good Luck & Good Health!!!

Hi Nigel,

Like many others in this forum I've never meet you but I do feel for you. I wish you all the best in recovering.

Link.

G'day Nigel,
This forum has a family feel to it and while I've never met you I wish you well, if you do relinquish your gear please still hang around and play with us on the forum

Sad to hear of your health issues
all the best

Hi Nigel,

Haven't met you, but I feel sad. All the best to you and your wife.

regards,
Ajit

Nigel, sorry to hear that you're crook. I've sent an email to you.

Hope your and your wifes health improves!

Don't be a stranger on this site.

Nigel,

All the best mate and its good to hear you say your on the right side of the turf and that you plan to be around for a long while yet. I like everyone else am sorry to hear the gear has to go, but as you can see you're welcome to stay around... your part of a big family here!

Cheers and all the best to you and your wife

Jonesy

wow Nigel,

This is very sad news. I trust that your health will imporve over time. It was a delight to meet you at the caves, and again, thankyou for orgaising such a sensational outing.

As others have already said keep smiling, don't be a stranger. Your contributions on this forum have earnt you a great deal of respect. We look forward to more discussions with you.

Hi Guys,

Quite frankly I am overwhelmed with your kind thoughts and best wishes. I really cannot believe, in fact words fail me really, that this wonderful community, the DSLRUSERS, can be so much like a family. Thanks heaps guys and guyettes, it is appreciated more than you can know.

Yes I will be purchasing a point and shoot, hopefully off Birdy and will most certainly continue to be involved with the forum. Hopefully in the future, I may again be able to take up my beloved photography again.

I am really in a quandry though, this is not an excercise in an attempt to make a profit on the excellent prices that Birdy gave me, and of course gives everyone on the forum. In this respect I would feel like a proper bastard if I requested prices that were simply too high or over the price that Birdy offers or Birdy gave me. Although I like to make money on any dealings I do, I would not consider doing it on this ocassion, to you guys, or on this forum.

My daughter is coming to stay with me for a few days, so will be unable to do much in the way of establishing prices etc. Please leave until Monday at which time I will have more time to think about it.

By the way, in parliament today, the Jenolan Caves Reserve Trust was transferred to the Dept. of Environment and Conservation under the NPWS. The actual transfer may not take place for several months, which means we may be able to take advantage of another photo opportunity at Jenolan Caves and Wombeyan Caves, where they have a brilliant camping ground. More on this later, I will see when the transfer will take place and get back to you.

Kindest regards to everyone.
Nige

nigels wrote:...may be able to take advantage of another photo opportunity at Jenolan Caves and Wombeyan Caves

Nigel - look forward to seeing some more develop on this front, would love to visit Wombeyan on a similar basis to our Jenolan visit Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help out.
While on that topic, any outcomes from the pics we took at Jenolan? I know last time we 'spoke' you were still going through them.

Pleased to see you are intending to get a P&S and at least stay in contact - this place is good for the soul (not so good for the bank balance, but good for the soul nonetheless ).

Keep well

Nigel,
I'm so so sorry to hear your news and can only echo what has been said! I hope you can still visit the forum and have some input into what happens here!! Cheers matey,