Small world .

I expect where you are now is much nicer though .

Thanks Mat - I now know were it is, off Clockhouse Lane. It used to be gravel pits and then a rubbish tip. Near to Feltham Borstal (sorry Young Offenders Institution).

Looks like a big improvement and a great asset to the area.

I can't imagine a hike in prices being the reason to sell all your gear and change brands.

There are a myriad of reasons why people do it, from thinking they will get better photos with brand X, being swayed by the ads, needing longer/other lenses than those currently available for Pentax, to it just being easier to own one of the big two as far as getting extras for them or hiring lenses.

It is their choice and our chance to benefit from that choice by being offered some good gear, normally at good prices.

Slightly naughty so you are warned!

http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE6622I420100703

Great shots.

Where in Bedfont is the nature reserve?

I grew up in Sunbury so know the area pretty well.

We have yet to get a government here after the elections in June, but I bet they will be grabbing more off us all too. It is always jam tomorrow in this country, and as we all know tomorrow never comes. We are getting increasingly concerned about our financial future, especially with the housing market as it is right now.

However this is getting off topic.

Thanks everyone.
The K-7 really is out of reach for us to give her.
I shall suggest the K-x and see what the others say.

She no longer has any Canon gear which is why I am looking at other brands too.

I may still put forward my K20D as a possibility too .

Now see what you have done Stefan!

I showed him the Kaki King video. He said to me that is what I want for Christmas.
What I said a lap steel? if so you can think again.
No the loop effect she has. He's been thinking of getting it for a while now and having seen that has decided to get one. He'll get it as a pedal though, easier for him.
I'd better start saving.

The band doesn't only play the blues - they play all sorts, including lots of Dutch stuff. Blof, De Dijk, etc, Anouk even when they have a female singer there. Plus lots of new stuff, but it is all mostly MOR, nothing too extreme, though my husband occasionally gets them to play different stuff.

Take up the piano again - I always wanted to play but was never any good at it. I envy piano players sooo much.

I get told I have to carry my own gear too - and often end up lugging his as it's more convenient to bung his camera in my rucksack - according to him anyway.

Mind you I would trust him with it anyway .

Choosing what to take is always a nightmare - and you only have three lenses to choose from .

Going by car I just take everything, but flying or by public transport is pure torture for me - I can't decide what to take, and always find out I have the wrong lenses with me when I get there.

Meant to add that GBA is as bad and even more expensive than LBA so be careful if you get into guitars Stefan