NEW ZEALANDERS- Chat here

[Lauren]

I thought I would start a thread here thats just for us to chat in -
Anyway I wanted to let you know about a deal on yazoom today
https://www.yazoom.co.nz/
Up to 90% off the retail price of A4 canvas prints - these are a bit different in that they are print your own canvas packs - and they come in packs of 3 - they show them done as a split pano or as a split rectangle ( 12) - I decided to go for it and I bought a pack of 6 - I thought they might be neat as a very long pano maybe 4 long??- not sure but at the price its worth a shot..

Incidentally Id bought a deal on another site ( grabone i think) for a 40 page 12x12 book from Photodeals.co.nz - well wow- I ordered it tuesday night and it arrived this morning!!- how quick is that !!- the quality is superb- though i would say if you are using them to use a 1/2 inch black border bleed around the edge because their software cuts quite a lot off - and its quite hard to see because you cant zoom in with their software like you can with artscow - but other than that Im totally impressed with them!!

[webfrau]

Good to know about Photodeals quality and service, always nice to know about local companies. I'll be curious to hear how the canvas works out.

[timelord]

You are so good at sussing out the deals Lauren!

[honeymoon]

Our own home to play in... love this.

Did you see this deal http://www.grabone.co.nz/christchurch/diamond-photo?utm_source=GrabOne+Christchurch&utm_campaign=ET_3653_nz-main_christchurch_20110804&utm_medium=email

Could be good for some Xmas presents.

[shazzt]

You are a deal addict Lauren!

[Lauren]

I am indeed Sharon - Im always after a bargain...- I did buy the A4 canvas deal - I had a $10 credit with yazoom ( which you get when you sign up I think) and so they cost me $30 for the 6

[Lauren]

Im starting a thread regarding next years retreat - and Im proposing a different format than previous years -
I am thinking of running it a bit differently than previous ones weve had - this one will be more photo dominated - would be run over 2 full days and nights - and all day photographing - and then evening cropping/photoshoping , rather than all one day cropping .

[shazzt]

They all sound exciting! On the subject of photo opportunities, what about the Ukulele Festival (http://www.nzukulelefestival.org.nz/nzukulelefestival/NZ_Ukulele_Festival.html) which is on the 26th of November at the Trust Stadium out West Auckland. Free entry and from what I understand, it is a pretty busy event. There are some photos on the website and it looks quite colourful: http://www.nzukulelefestival.org.nz/nzukulelefestival/Past_Festivals.html

There is also a rehersal event on Queens Wharf (http://www.nz2011.govt.nz/experiencerealnz/events/689-new-zealand-ukulele-presents-the-kiwileles-open-rehearsal) on the 17th of September.

[Lauren]

Oh I got the 6 canvases today in the mail - quite an interesting product - the frame is plastic but its designed with double sided tape and unfolded and you actually fold the frame with the canvas attached - its quite clever - - I havnet decided quite how to use them yet but they look easy to use

[webfrau]

Auckland library has a scrapbook exhibition on until March. Could be interesting if you're in the area.
http://www.aucklandcitylibraries.com/whatson/exhibitions/scrapbooks.aspx

[honeymoon]

Hope all you ChCh scrappers are ok.

We all fine and fortunately not out shopping somewhere.

We did however confirm on a new house in Chch today.... hope it's ok.

[shazzt]

Goodness knows you guys don't need any more shaking down there. Hope you are all OK!