Did I Accidentally Trespass During Pheasant Shooting Season?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around an individual's experience of potentially trespassing during pheasant shooting season while navigating through the woods. Participants share their reactions to the incident, express sympathy for the damage to the individual's camera, and discuss the fragility of modern cameras.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant recounts their experience of being confronted by individuals on quad bikes who accused them of trespassing, leading to a discussion about the implications of such encounters.
  • Several participants express concern and sympathy regarding the damage to the individual's camera, with one noting that it was brand new and had issues focusing.
  • There are suggestions about whether to return the camera to the manufacturer or seek local repair options, with differing opinions on the cost-effectiveness of repairs versus replacement.
  • Some participants humorously comment on the individual's writing style, noting it can be difficult to follow, which leads to light-hearted exchanges about communication styles.
  • One participant mentions the presence of many pheasants in the area, suggesting they were easy targets, which adds a humorous tone to the discussion.
  • Another participant shares their own negative experience with a Kodak camera, indicating that such devices can be fragile and prone to damage.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally express sympathy for the individual's camera situation, but there is no consensus on the best course of action for repair or replacement. The discussion includes various personal anecdotes and opinions, indicating a mix of agreement on the fragility of cameras but differing views on handling the situation.

Contextual Notes

Some participants reference personal experiences with camera durability and repair, highlighting the variability in opinions regarding the best approach to dealing with camera damage. There are also informal comments about writing styles that may affect clarity in communication.

Who May Find This Useful

Individuals interested in photography, camera maintenance, and those who enjoy humorous anecdotes about outdoor experiences may find this discussion engaging.

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I was taking a short cut through the woods when some one shouts, Oi stop there, well no one ever does stop so i ran , i forgot it was pheasant shooting season, i found a good place to lay low for a while then snuck out and onto the bridal path, feeling chuffed i was minding my own business when two guys on quad bikes stopped me, they had the cheek to suggest i had been trespassing, we prosecute trespassers one said, so you should i said, a few more things were said and i waved them a cheery goodbye, when i reached my destination, i found i had bust my camera, so i walked about 8 miles for nothing
 
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Well...that's too bad.
 


wolram said:
I was taking a short cut through the woods when some one shouts, Oi stop there, well no one ever does stop so i ran , i forgot it was pheasant shooting season, i found a good place to lay low for a while then snuck out and onto the bridal path, feeling chuffed i was minding my own business when two guys on quad bikes stopped me, they had the cheek to suggest i had been trespassing, we prosecute trespassers one said, so you should i said, a few more things were said and i waved them a cheery goodbye, when i reached my destination, i found i had bust my camera, so i walked about 8 miles for nothing
Oh no, you broke your camera?
 


Evo said:
Oh no, you broke your camera?

Yes, brand new it was and i could not get it to focus.
 


wolram said:
I was taking a short cut through the woods when some one shouts, Oi stop there, well no one ever does stop so i ran , i forgot it was pheasant shooting season, i found a good place to lay low for a while then snuck out and onto the bridal path, feeling chuffed i was minding my own business when two guys on quad bikes stopped me, they had the cheek to suggest i had been trespassing, we prosecute trespassers one said, so you should i said, a few more things were said and i waved them a cheery goodbye, when i reached my destination, i found i had bust my camera, so i walked about 8 miles for nothing

I think that's a run on sentence gone overboard. I read half and then I got lost.

Just how damaged is your camera?
 


~christina~ said:
I think that's a run on sentence gone overboard. I read half and then I got lost.


Just how damaged is your camera?

That is normal for my threads, anyone that can understand them must be a genius.

As for the camera, it focused when i tried it out of the box, but not now.
 


wolram said:
I was taking a short cut through the woods when some one shouts, Oi stop there, well no one ever does stop so i ran , i forgot it was pheasant shooting season, i found a good place to lay low for a while then snuck out and onto the bridal path, feeling chuffed i was minding my own business when two guys on quad bikes stopped me, they had the cheek to suggest i had been trespassing, we prosecute trespassers one said, so you should i said, a few more things were said and i waved them a cheery goodbye, when i reached my destination, i found i had bust my camera, so i walked about 8 miles for nothing


Just be glad that they were not two country folk with a great interest in ... well ... you. Similar to that movie that took place in Georgia.
 


wolram said:
Yes, brand new it was and i could not get it to focus.
Send it back to the manufacturer, they might be able to fix the problem.
 


It might be cheaper to see if a local camera shop can take a look at it. If the damage isn't covered under warranty, it could cost a fortune and take forever to go through the manufacturer.
 
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wolram said:
That is normal for my threads, anyone that can understand them must be a genius.
Actually, your normal threads, usualy have more than one period in them. :wink:

As for the camera, it focused when i tried it out of the box, but not now.
Hm..sometimes it's cheaper to just get a new camera than to just repair it in a store.
Depends on what type of camera it is.
 
  • #11


GCT said:
Just be glad that they were not two country folk with a great interest in ... well ... you. Similar to that movie that took place in Georgia.

Country folk around here are a bit dull, they have to worry about things like water bills, i doubt if any of them would have the time to be interested in my life.
 
  • #12


~christina~ said:
Actually, your normal threads, usualy have more than one period in them. :wink:


Hm..sometimes it's cheaper to just get a new camera than to just repair it in a store.
Depends on what type of camera it is.

Shoot did i miss some periods?
 
  • #13


That's indeed sad, Wolram. Not an easy way to solve that. Remember that camera's are like eggs, to be handled with care. When walking they should be in a sort of shock proof case.

I'm afraid that Christina is right.
 
  • #14


~christina~ said:
Hm..sometimes it's cheaper to just get a new camera than to just repair it in a store.
Depends on what type of camera it is.
That's what a camera shop should be able to tell him by looking at it.

If it's a minor repair, it would be worth it on a new camera that cost hundreds of dollars.
 
  • #15


Andre said:
That's indeed sad, Wolram. Not an easy way to solve that. Remember that camera's are like eggs, to be handled with care. When walking they should be in a sort of shock proof case.

I'm afraid that Christina is right.

It is a KodaK one and brand spanking new, for sure they should be able to take a few knocks,
hells bells i would be poor if i had to buy a new one every time i took a walk.
 
  • #16


Evo said:
That's what a camera shop should be able to tell him by looking at it.

If it's a minor repair, it would be worth it on a new camera that cost hundreds of dollars.

I took my old one to bits and could have fixed it my self if i had a microscope, the switch that was faulty was the size of a microbe, these things are wonderful till they go wrong.
 
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wolram said:
I was taking a short cut through the woods when some one shouts, Oi stop there, well no one ever does stop so i ran , i forgot it was pheasant shooting season...
Did you spy any plump pheasants out there?
 
  • #18


Is it under warrantee?
 
  • #19


Wolram you did not seem to get the point of my last message ... anyways , I have a Kodak. It was ruined after spending a night in my car , just the display , it works anyway.
 
  • #20


Ouabache said:
Did you spy any plump pheasants out there?

Yes there were many, most to fat to even run yet alone fly, if i were a bad guy i could have come away with a sack full, the things are so stupid they do not have the brains to not be cornered.
 
  • #21


GCT said:
Wolram you did not seem to get the point of my last message ... anyways , I have a Kodak. It was ruined after spending a night in my car , just the display , it works anyway.

Sorry GCT, i am a bit knackered, and i am sorry you have a failed camera, poxy things.
 
  • #23


edward said:
Sorry to hear about your camera wolram. The newer cameras are pretty fragile.

http://www.firstdigitalrepairs.co.uk/Kodak.html

Thanks edward, i should have stuck to the box brownie, i could chucked that down the stairs and it would still work.
 
  • #24


edward said:
Sorry to hear about your camera wolram.

I'm sorry about it too.

wolram said:
Shoot did i miss some periods?

Even more sorry to hear that you're pregnant. Any idea who the mother is?
 
  • #25


Danger said:
Even more sorry to hear that you're pregnant. Any idea who the mother is?

With my memory? i just hope who ever it was did not have a wool coat.
 
  • #26


:smile:

Ewe are just too much, man.
 
  • #27


Ah Wolly, that's very sad news. I hope your able to get it repaired.:cry:
 
  • #28


~christina~ said:
I think that's a run on sentence gone overboard. I read half and then I got lost.

Thats a wolram and brit thing I've noticed. Just another lovable peculiarity about him.
 
  • #29


wolram said:
I was taking a short cut through the woods when some one shouts, Oi stop there, well no one ever does stop so i ran , i forgot it was pheasant shooting season, i found a good place to lay low for a while then snuck out and onto the bridal path, feeling chuffed i was minding my own business when two guys on quad bikes stopped me, they had the cheek to suggest i had been trespassing, we prosecute trespassers one said, so you should i said, a few more things were said and i waved them a cheery goodbye, when i reached my destination, i found i had bust my camera, so i walked about 8 miles for nothing
Under UK law trespass is a tort not a crime so you couldn't be prosecuted for it, except under exceptional circumstances, such as;

there has to be 2 or more trespassers and you need to have caused damage / threatened the owner or you have 6 or more vehicles on the land. So next time tell them - politely - to go to hell.
 
  • #30


Art said:
So next time tell them - politely - to go to hell.
And that's when he becomes another pheasant season fatality. :frown:
 

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