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There are other changes as well.
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We go on
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To a new day, we go on.
It's time to move on and move forward.
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Wow, I've been away from my computer and PP for a bit but am I ever glad I found your PTR! Only a short time now and you'll be off! Will follow you and Mark on your adventures.
Congrats on the new camera! I have a question about the camera being repaired, if I'm not being too nosy. Is it being fixed under the original warranty, or did you buy an extended warranty (or will you have to pay out of pocket)? I'm asking because I always decline extended warranties because they are so expensive, but in situations like this it would be worthwhile to have.
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Wow, I've been away from my computer and PP for a bit but am I ever glad I found your PTR! Only a short time now and you'll be off! Will follow you and Mark on your adventures.
And hopefully we'll be adventuring with you guys next year...
Congrats on the new camera! I have a question about the camera being repaired, if I'm not being too nosy. Is it being fixed under the original warranty, or did you buy an extended warranty (or will you have to pay out of pocket)? I'm asking because I always decline extended warranties because they are so expensive, but in situations like this it would be worthwhile to have.
It was all done under the extended warranty we purchased, which covered us for an additional two years. Bearing in mind, we got a new laptop a couple of months ago under the same type of warranty after the previous one died very unexpectedly, I'm now a fan of them.
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My daughter uses Bonine and it works great for her. It does not make her drowsy at all. Not that this helps your situation at all, but thought I'd share anyway.
Another camera, sure, why not?! I agree, it is very nice to have two nice cameras. I have two Canon's that I absolutely love. One is a little more advanced than the other, but the other is small and fits in my pocket yet still takes outstanding photos! You'll be excited to start playing with this new one!
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My daughter uses Bonine and it works great for her. It does not make her drowsy at all. Not that this helps your situation at all, but thought I'd share anyway.
Another camera, sure, why not?! I agree, it is very nice to have two nice cameras. I have two Canon's that I absolutely love. One is a little more advanced than the other, but the other is small and fits in my pocket yet still takes outstanding photos! You'll be excited to start playing with this new one!
That makes me feel better to know I'm not alone in having two cameras - however, these are almost identical...
I haven't gotten over to that report yet, but I'm sure I'll be plenty behind when I finally do.
A few other thoughts now that I'm over being jealous of your great new camera
I also have 2 cameras and my mom has way more than she needs, so no you are definitely not alone there. Actually no I have three, one I just never use anymore!
I fortunately don't have seasick issues (although carsick is another story) but my friends swore by those bands you wear on your wrist. No drowsiness there! Just in case your new pills don't work out as you hoped!
I haven't gotten over to that report yet, but I'm sure I'll be plenty behind when I finally do.
A few other thoughts now that I'm over being jealous of your great new camera
I also have 2 cameras and my mom has way more than she needs, so no you are definitely not alone there. Actually no I have three, one I just never use anymore!
It is so good to know I'm not alone in having more than one camera!
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I fortunately don't have seasick issues (although carsick is another story) but my friends swore by those bands you wear on your wrist. No drowsiness there! Just in case your new pills don't work out as you hoped!
Thanks for that - fingers crossed they do work, but if not, there's another alternative...
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I finally have made it over to this forum! What an amazing trip this is going to be! Congrats on the great rate for the cruise, before the prices went up! What amazing plans you have! I'm glad it's all come together and there's just a few more days to go!
The plans are looking good! Glad to hear about the new camera purchase and hope you get the other returned soon for backup! Sorry, to hear about the meds issues and hope that all works out and can find something similar to what you were using previously!
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Three days tonight, the adventure really starts! 
I put it to good use on our Isle of Man trip (over 1,000 shots I think... 
) so I'm getting familiar with it now! 
Just in case your new pills don't work out as you hoped!
What an amazing trip this is going to be! Congrats on the great rate for the cruise, before the prices went up! 
What amazing plans you have! 
I'm glad it's all come together and there's just a few more days to go! 
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