Car/bike value ratio; or where do your priorities lie?

[shrub]

A friend was laughing at me the other day, and while that in itself is far from unusual, the cause of her humour made me think.

She commented that I had one bike that cost me $14,000 and another that cost me $2000 that didn't even go, and that I had a stereo system that cost me over $10,000, yet I driver around in a car that cost me $560.00 that smells (gym gear), it has dents on every panel and has been washed once in the 4 years i have owned, and never vacuumed. And I am incredibly proud of that car and reckon it's the best car I have ever owned. She can't for the life of her understand my priorities when I could sell my bikes and stereo, and buy a lovely Toyota with enough money left over for a nice, cheap bike.

I remember about 15 years ago I met Fred Ferrentino of FFM helmets fame in a business setting, and he turned up to a meeting where over $1m was being discussed on a Moto Guzzi Le Mans. Fred had 3 vehicles: His Guzzi for fine days, a GSX750 for wet days and an old Holden ute when he had to carry shit. I have another mate with nearly $60k of bikes in his shed and a $2000 4WD.

Funny how your priorities change when you own bikes.

[ellipsis]

...any old piece of shit that can tow my race bikes and keep the tools of my trade dry, will do...its cool when it starts first time too....then again its a rough old 60 series Land Cruiser...best thing to roll out of nippon on four wheels...

[bogan]

hmmm, two heavily custom bikes worth about 4-5k and 2-3k (but 5x that to me) a 2k dirtbike, and a (slightly custom) van worth about 1500. So not a huge value difference there, my difference is the money spent on said vehicles.

Van is lucky to see over 300 in a year now (and 180 of that is insurance), including wof (sometimes), rego (get fucked), oil (actually it has been running on motul 5800 that has gone through the bike first) etc, but excluding petrol.
Bikes probly get a bit over 2k.

And looking at those figures, I reckon I'm spending too much on the van :bleh:

[Devil]

Yeah a car thats worth about $500 and a $20k bike plus a $4k bike.

[Spearfish]

hmmm, two heavily custom bikes worth about 4-5k and 2-3k (but 5x that to me) a 2k dirtbike, and a (slightly custom) van worth about 1500. So not a huge value difference there, my difference is the money spent on said vehicles.

Van is lucky to see over 300 in a year now (and 180 of that is insurance), including wof (sometimes), rego (get fucked), oil (actually it has been running on motul 5800 that has gone through the bike first) etc, but excluding petrol.
Bikes probly get a bit over 2k.

And looking at those figures, I reckon I'm spending too much on the van :bleh:


Thats the part that goes under the radar for most.
More spent buying bikes than cars and more spent fettling the bike beyond what you could hope to ever get back (am I doing it wrong?).

I reckon you only show the loss when the bike is sold, so don't sell!

[Brett]

Yeah...I am fussy at both ends of the scale...I enjoy fine bikes AND fine cars, although at present my only bike is a half built CBR400rr track toy (Value ...maybe $2k) and my only car is my dirty old 1996 Toyota Prado (value $15k). Sold up GSXR and Audi S4 to raise some capital for a business venture I am currently working on, all going well should be adding a 2010/2011 R1 to the garage in January and an Audi RS4 mid next year. I don't really care about having flash clothes, fine dining, flash gadgets (other than for business purposes), I don't drink or smoke. My only 3 real weaknesses are nice bikes, nice cars and guns. I will happily spend money on any of these three.

[Spearfish]

Yeah...I am fussy at both ends of the scale...I enjoy fine bikes AND fine cars, although at present my only bike is a half built CBR400rr track toy (Value ...maybe $2k) and my only car is my dirty old 1996 Toyota Prado (value $15k). Sold up GSXR and Audi S4 to raise some capital for a business venture I am currently working on, all going well should be adding a 2010/2011 R1 to the garage in January and an Audi RS4 mid next year. I don't really care about having flash clothes, fine dining, flash gadgets (other than for business purposes), I don't drink or smoke. My only 3 real weaknesses are nice bikes, nice cars and guns. I will happily spend money on any of these three.


Cars, bikes and guns...

Your garage sounds like and interesting space.

[SMOKEU]

I had to make a decision. Bike or car. I can't afford to maintain both. I sold the cage and kept the bike.

[slofox]

I'm a bit like Brett, above. I like quality in both forms of vehicle.

I love the gixxer for the fact that it's better technology by far than any other bike I have ever owned.

I also own a Subaru 3.0 litre 6 cylinder wagon. This is for lugging stuff around the countryside and also for travelling long distances with herself (herself won't get on any bike that I am in control of...probably wise on her part).

Sub. is nice to drive with about 160kw available as well. Not as much fun as the bike but nice anyway.

[Scuba_Steve]

Costs 50/50ish I spend about 2k on da bike & 2k on da cage
numbers I have 3 bikes 3 cages (looking for a 4th) so again 50/50ish
Time spent using them 90/10 to bikes :sunny:

[imdying]

About 80:1 or more for me, but if you include motorcycle related paraphernalia :pinch:

Having said that, the wife is bugging me still to get her a light blue XR6. I'm considering relenting so long as it's a ute (cause it'll be useful for bike stuff hahahahaah).

Next time she laughs at you, tell her that at least you don't have an RGV250 that owes you over $20k like somebody else you know :shutup:

[ukusa]

having a work car means I can spend shitloads on the bike. No personal car means no fuel bill, no insurance, no WOF, no Rego, no repairs & no devaluation

[Blinkwing]

$1400 car, $4000 bike. My logic is sound.

[neels]

All of my bikes and cars are worth fuck all, I'm after cheap fun.

I figure if you've got nothing you've got nothing to lose.

[nathanwhite]

I'm still a student living at home. (which is actually a good thing) I dont have to pay any living costs so 95% of my few $$$ goes to the bike.

Car? whats that again?

[Gremlin]

No car... $40k bike.

Even work is a company provided bike. Having a biker for a boss has it's advantages :wings:

[Genie]

My car cost me $8000 about eight years ago....it's now worth maybe $2000, it fits the kids, I clean it, wash it, service and look after it. don't use it much, it's ugly and horrible and big and boring.

My bike cost me $8500 18 months ago, to me it's worth squillions, it takes me places no car ever can. No kids, it's ever so sexy, it's sleek, it sounds devine and it's light, nimble and ever so exciting.


My bike also gets to live in the insulated, carpeted garage/lounge...the car, it's outside...


...there really is no comparsion between the two.

As to priorities....the kids are feed and warm, the bills are paid and whatevers' left is for the bike...the bike gives me pleasure, gives me a big smile so that I can be the awesomest mother ever.

[Maha]

Priorities?

Car/Van/two bikes in the garage worth in total X $'s...dont care.
Being alive to enjoy it all....Priceless.

[Jezxa]

My car is worth more than my bike because buying an expensive learner bike wouldn't make any sense.

[nzspokes]

Ive got a 4k maxima and a $400 trail bike and $600 CBX.

I hope to increase the bike value but need a reliable car for the kids.

[White trash]

Paturoa, GOOD bastard, gave me my Isuzu 4WD for nothing.
Drew gave me my MVX
And Drew paid the $50 my GSX550 cost to buy.

So all my vehicles cost me the same. Nothing.

[Shadowjack]

...then again its a rough old 60 series Land Cruiser...best thing to roll out of nippon on four wheels...
Yes, yes they are. Saddest thing I ever did was sell mine. Hindsight, eh?
Anyway, back on topic, the (much, much smaller) 4WD cost 5/8ths what the bike did, and travels about 15% of the kilometerage.

[pritch]

There have been times I've had a good bike and a car that just served basically as a raincoat.
Then, of course, when you own old Brit bikes a van is a necessity.

For the last umpty ump years: bike, moped, & no car.

Maybe when I retire?

[Subike]

I have had my 89 Nissan Ute for 11 years now,
Its had two oil changes, a new battery, 2 sets of tires,
and today I had to give it some new brakes shoes.
I think I might have washed it once.
It lives on the street....

The bikes .. both in the garage,
both have blankets to keep them warm,
Both get washed and dried each time they are used.
Both get regular oils changes etc ( old oil goes into ute, good recycling eh)

I know whats more important to me

[BIG DOUG]

100k worth of bikes,20k xr6 ute sounds about right.

[onearmedbandit]

I have a company car so that costs me zero, we have a cheap run-about for the missus, and we have about $24k worth of bikes, plus 6k in riding gear. I love cars too, but am not overly fazed about getting another cage. Although an M3 is on my list of next vehicle purchases.

[MIXONE]

It's good to see that most have their priorities right.You can hardly call yourself a biker if your car is worth more.

[MIXONE]

Paturoa, GOOD bastard, gave me my Isuzu 4WD for nothing.
Drew gave me my MVX
And Drew paid the $50 my GSX550 cost to buy.

So all my vehicles cost me the same. Nothing.

Fuck you must give good head.

[iYRe]

12k car, 6k motorbike, .5k mountain bike, 5.5k road cycle

hmm.. need moah bikes!

Anything I drive has to be nice.. otherwise why bother?

[Gravel Man]

16K 4X4. Just over 40K in bikes.

Cheers G M.

[ellipsis]

...still have a desire to own a 454 ci motor in anything with 4 wheels and fins tho....

[Headbanger]

4 grand gets you a mint falcon.

[mrchips]

I have a IL4 & V-twin bike + a V8 car. Old / new or $$ doesn't come in to for me.

The way i see it, if you're gonna ride / drive you may as well do it with something you enjoy. Although, due to people's lack of respect for other peoples property i'm coming to the conclusion an oil burning shitbox full of shopping trolly dents is probably more appropriate.

[slowpoke]

If it's got tits or wheels it's gonna be trouble so I figure it better be worth it. Nice tits and nice wheels (car or bike) make involvement with either worth the trouble.

[FROSTY]

argg--um er yasee um er well um $500000 of cars and about $20k in bikes. umbut yasee um I um --yea that really is wrong innit?

[Woodman]

Had company cars for the last 20 years, and cheap bikes so not sure what the ratio is. Is there a ratio?

[raftn]

$27000 OF BIKES.....no car....

Not hard to work out my ratio.

[Flip]

Lots of bikes and lots of cars.

I would say the total for the cars is a bit higher at the moment.

[SVboy]

I like bikes and cars-in that order now-didnt used to be! We have 2 nice cars that are drivers cars and I have 5 bikes. My wife wont let me sell my car to buy a stationwagon to better tow the track or dirt bikes and carry all the stuff needed. She is the sensible one!!

[BMWST?]

i dont see why i need to qualify as a biker? at the moment the car vs bike ratio $$$$$ is 6 to 1....i dont ride that much.... so what?
At one time I didnt have a car and had 7 new bikes in 8 years and did about 40 or 50 k a year,was involved an beginner and advanced bike schools,and bike clubs, but now am purely a very recreational rider. so am i not a biker anymore?

[SPman]

Hmmm 5 bikes and a car and a van....about equal......until we buy a new car next year! Even a VW Polo will blow the budget!

[Pseudonym]

1985 Toyota Ute – free
2006 Triumph – bloody loads!

Should really get the ute back on the road…
Money I need to get the ute legal – less than $600 inc rego.
Money I’ve spent on the bike this year – bout $3k not inc rego/insurance.

[steve_t]

Car about $2000
Bike about $8000

[ducatilover]

Car, $250. I hate it, it's a car. Boring etc etc

Bike, I'm not counting and I don't care. :love:

[rocketman1]

What ever floats your boat.
I am changing my mind about cars, I have always spent a reasonable amount on cars, but now having been back into bikes for the last 6 years I am not going to spend more than about 10-12K on a car, you can get a good reliable car for that money, above that I reckon is a waste of time, better spent on
bikers, boats , dinner, trips. etc

[DEATH_INC.]

My 4wd is worth 5/8ths of f-all now. The 10 is around 9sh and the Turbo owes me more than the national debt woulda been if labour had got back in.
BUT, money has little to do with it, I mod the crap outta things, and My old Terrano does everything I want reliably, so why buy something newer?

[GrayWolf]

She commented that I had one bike that cost me $14,000 and another that cost me $2000 that didn't even go, and that I had a stereo system that cost me over $10,000, yet I driver around in a car that cost me $560.00 that smells (gym gear), She can't for the life of her understand my priorities when I could sell my bikes and stereo, and buy a lovely Toyota with enough money left over for a nice, cheap bike.
Funny how your priorities change when you own bikes.


Lol shrub you sound almost the same as me, I just dont own a car, She does.. I just have the bikes and the Hifi.....
between us 14k car... 40k of bikes, and errrrrrrrrr k of hifi hehehehe

[JimO]

over 100k in vehicles, around 10 in bikes and another 100k in boat, caravan, trailor

[steve_t]

What ever floats your boat.
I am changing my mind about cars, I have always spent a reasonable amount on cars, but now having been back into bikes for the last 6 years I am not going to spend more than about 10-12K on a car, you can get a good reliable car for that money, above that I reckon is a waste of time, better spent on
bikers, boats , dinner, trips. etc

You like to take bikers on boats and dinner trips? :shit::innocent::corn:

[jim.cox]

My bike would cost about three times my car

But its worth a hundred cars (at least)

[baffa]

I own a $3-4K bike, missus owns a car.

Used to have a 300zx worth about the same as the car (my third Z in fact) but replacing four tyres and regular maintenance on a very thirsty vehicle seemed pointless once I got the bike, since the Z became a garage ornament.

Loved the car to bits, thrashed it at trackdays and whatnot, and it never let me down.
One day Ill buy another, along with a 240zx and harosuka GTR, to keep all the bikes I want to buy company. Did I mention I plan on winning lotto?

[Old Steve]

Got a station wagon for the wife, and I have a small 4WD which my son uses more than I do. GLORIA is only a learner 250 cruiser, maybe worth less than $3000 but with $900 worth of saddle bags, ScottOiler and heated grips fitted.

GLORIA may only be a 250 learner but she's MY 250 learner!!!!!

[Brett]

Slightly off track...but my neighbour came home with one of these not long ago (well..not neighbour, guy up the road). Hi garage already has a Panamera Turbo in it as well.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/ferrari/auction-421450489.htm

[ynot slow]

My brother at one stage had 2 homes worth $200,000 free hold and a toyota corona wagon $1500,we had a cortina sports $8000 and mortgage.Now have a $11000 bike,'99 AU Falcon XR6(private sale $5600 in 08)now worth???Car is with the ex to use,but getting back soon.

My philosophy is live for today,my health issues mean I do that hence getting back into riding after first cancer operation and actually having money from selling home.

[Mental Trousers]

Spent plenty on the bike, don't know how much but it's on the high side of $8000.00 at least. The car, well, that's the wifes.

[98tls]

It's good to see that most have their priorities right.You can hardly call yourself a biker if your car is worth more.

38 bikes later i can honestly say that never in my life have i said to someone "i am a biker",then again my cars worth about 3 times as much as my bike though just to confuse things ive probably spent more than my cars worth on my bike.:eek5:

[scumdog]

I don't drink or smoke. My only 3 real weaknesses are nice bikes, nice cars and guns. I will happily spend money on any of these three.

I do drink but don't smoke and have the same 'fun' ways to spend money.

Have to say though, my cars are always old dungers, the newest being a 1983 model, can't see the point of losing TOO much money through depreciation...

EDIT: But my four cars are worth about 3 times what the three bikes are...I think. (and hope!)

[98tls]

I do drink but don't smoke and have the same 'fun' ways to spend money.

Have to say though, my cars are always old dungers, the newest being a 1983 model, can't see the point of losing TOO much money through depreciation...

:violin:Stop it your breaking my heart,tell ya what just to help out i will swap your truck for mine.mind you probably best if you chip in some $ to help me keep yours fed.:facepalm:

[slowpoke]

:violin:Stop it your breaking my heart,tell ya what just to help out i will swap your truck for mine.mind you probably best if you chip in some $ to help me keep yours fed.:facepalm:

Haha, nothing wrong with a thirsty vehicle. In my experience the gas useage normally equates to how much fun it is to ride/drive. Then again I may just be trying to make myself feel better after averaging over 19L/100km on the trip to Taupo for BRM round 1 :facepalm:

[thecharmed01]

Yeah...I am fussy at both ends of the scale...I enjoy fine bikes AND fine cars

Ditto to this.

We have bikes and cars galore round this joint.

5 bikes at present, a 2010 KTM250, 2009 CRF150F, 2008 KTM250 and a 2003 KTM250 (think it's an 03 it's an oldie) oh and the kidlets 2009 PW50
Between the boy and I we have 7 cars. One is not running or on the road (project) but the rest are all sweet.
We also have a jet boat..
We kinda spend money on toys though. Freehold property, so lots of disposable income.

However, don't drink, smoke, do drugs, or anything much else that's a 'bad habit' unless you count my addiction to shopping for clothes, makeup and shoes :love:

[98tls]

However, don't drink, smoke, do drugs, or anything much else that's a 'bad habit' unless you count my addiction to shopping for clothes, makeup and shoes :love:

:shit:Clothes,makeup and shoes are good and drink,smokes and drugs are bad.:facepalm:that's some well strange priorities you got there fella.

[thecharmed01]

:shit:Clothes,makeup and shoes are good and drink,smokes and drugs are bad.:facepalm:that's some well strange priorities you got there fella.

LMAO

Well... I am a girl.
I might love bikes and cars... but I'm actually pretty girly which I think my collection of 200+ pairs of high heels may attest to :wings:

[98tls]

LMAO

Well... I am a girl.
I might love bikes and cars... but I'm actually pretty girly which I think my collection of 200+ pairs of high heels may attest to :wings:

Figured that but couldnt resist eh.

[thecharmed01]

Figured that but couldnt resist eh.


:Punk:

boys never can!

[scumdog]

LMAO

but I'm actually pretty girly which I think my collection of 200+ pairs of high heels may attest to :wings:

Are you really Imelda Marcos by any chance..:blink:

[Furyos J]

Custom Plymouth Fury valued at $40k+, CBR600 @ $5000, CR250 @ $3500, TRX400ex @ $3000, Mazda 4wd ute @$3500.
Sorry,it probably means im on the wrong forum, but my plymouth wins over the bikes most sunny days :shutup:

[thecharmed01]

Are you really Imelda Marcos by any chance..:blink:


haha while I'm jealous of her numbers... think Kate Lanphear more than Imelda.
Can't imagine Imelda wearing anything in my wardrobe ever.
These are my purchases over the last month here (https://picasaweb.google.com/116030721672826346351/MyShoes) and I have three I'm waiting on :P

[s1l3ntworld]

$1400 car, $4000 bike. My logic is sound.

$0 car and a $4000 bike. Hell I traded my A4 Audi (costing me waaaay too much) for the [current] bike. Oh and got rid of my ex in the process too :laugh:


Now... I have an awesome gal and I'm gunning for a M109 - Logic, improved! :yes:

[haydes55]

Bike $5,000 (Insured for) Cage $1500 (What I paid for it). If I tidied the cage up I might be able to get closer to $2k for it.

When I need to drive the cage I go into my flatmates room to find the keys. He uses my cage more than me. In fact the most K's I have done in my car in the last few weeks has been to drive to pick up my new bike. :laugh:

Funny thing, I haven't washed my car in about 6 months, owned my new bike for almost a week and already washed it once.

[Corse1]

No owned cage (thanks to my job). 1st bike owned for 7 years depreciated by $5k 2nd bike should appreciate by $2K (still own both). Value combined now $21K. Wifes car bought 5 years ago for $25K still only 73K on the clock but only worth $13k at most


nuf said:yes:

[R1madness]

I dont own a car, van, truck or any other 4 wheel type tool. I do my grocerys on the bike, dont mind getting wet when it rains. I would much rather ride my bike wet than drive your car in the sun....

[iYRe]

I dont own a car, van, truck or any other 4 wheel type tool. I do my grocerys on the bike, dont mind getting wet when it rains. I would much rather ride my bike wet than drive your car in the sun....

27 years ago I had 7 bikes and 3 cars (2x HR Holdens and one V8 Premier).. of those bikes I had a GSX1100ESF and a GSX750ES that ran reliably. I rode the 1100 everywhere, rail hail or snow.. Now I am 45, and as much as I like to ride, i cant be bothered fighting the elements any more.. (well, except the missus has the car for the kids so I end up either riding the push bike or the intruder anyway.
Been there, done it.. dont have to do it any more.

[mossy1200]

LMAO

Well... I am a girl.
I might love bikes and cars... but I'm actually pretty girly which I think my collection of 200+ pairs of high heels may attest to :wings:

Bike 16k
Van 2 k owned 4years passes warrent and set up to carry bikes
Wifes shoe collection only 150 pairs approx she seems to donate them and replace alot.Price unknown.

[mashman]

heh, I had my 2000 quid bike and for the salting season (or friday pub trips) had a 100 quid 7 seater Rover Countryman Estate (heating fucked, water pump fucked, leaked water, no stereo etc...) and when it finally died, well wasn't fit for purpose, I got 100 quid for it and threw that into my 400 quid vauxhaul Nova which really wasn't in much better condition than the Rover, but the heating worked which offset the need for power steering... Aye, cheap shitty banger run around is all I'll ever need as long as I can have my nice bike :yes:

[Mooch]

Wife's ratio is probably closer to 1:1 New Kawa 650R at 11k verse S/H BMW 328i @ 14
She has 22 pairs of shoes (that I know about) value unknown.

My ratio used to be 1:1 with a 748R @ 30 k verse a BMW 325i brought for similar value.
Have recently added an M3 (got menoporsche) but are still more than happy with the 748R so won't be doing the bike 1:1 any time soon.

[Jay GTI]

Been backwards and forwards to the UK a few times and have had to sell up each time. Previous time I came back to NZ, I spent $14k on a car, $5k on a dirt bike. This time I spent $14k on a dirt bike and $4k on a car. Definitely got it the right way around this time.

[jrandom]

I haven't owned a car in four years. It's been a brilliant lifestyle choice. Cars suck up a lot of money that could otherwise be spent on bikes.

[thecharmed01]

Wifes shoe collection only 150 pairs approx she seems to donate them and replace alot.Price unknown.

What's this donate thing you speak of?????
And replace?????

Nahhhhhhhh just keep on adding! I bought 4 pairs this week :woohoo:

[jrandom]

Nahhhhhhhh just keep on adding! I bought 4 pairs this week :woohoo:

Do you have a lucrative career, or are you a kept woman?

[thecharmed01]

Do you have a lucrative career, or are you a kept woman?

Just an unusual situation I guess.....

I make enough, he makes a fair bit, and since the property is freehold, and phone/power is paid by one of the businesses we have bugger all expenses.
Means life is now pretty fun ;)

[mossy1200]

What's this donate thing you speak of?????
And replace?????

Nahhhhhhhh just keep on adding! I bought 4 pairs this week :woohoo:

she just takes them to animal charity store and they dont come home.There is shoes everywhere .Lots that havent been worn.Last trip to London 8 pairs on first day.9 2kg parcell sent home and overweight bags also.I did get 2 leather jackets but i had to wear one in 32degree heat to get luggage weight down.

[jrandom]

I'm a kept woman with a below-average-wage job

Best you not go putting on any weight then, eh?

:sunny:

[thecharmed01]

hahaha maybe, but I get paid $1500 a day to go to work more or less ;)

[jrandom]

hahaha maybe, but I get paid $1500 a day to go to work more or less ;)

What do you do?

[thecharmed01]

I'm a photographer.

Also contract a few IT contracts and do a bit of webdesign when there is work for particular clients needed to be done.

[jrandom]

I'm a photographer.

Post the photo you're most proud of.

(Er... please.)

[thecharmed01]

Post the photo you're most proud of.

(Er... please.)

hmmmm...

That's actually SO hard!!!! I love so many of my photos, for so many different reasons that trying to pick just one! I've been sitting here sifting some of my faves and I just can't choose!!!!!

[jrandom]

That's actually SO hard!!!! I love so many of my photos, for so many different reasons that trying to pick just one! I've been sitting here sifting some of my faves and I just can't choose!!!!!

All right, post a random favourite from your top ten. Two random favourites, even.

(Just remember, if you're going to embed them, they need to just be 640 x 480 - you might want to link instead.

[thecharmed01]

Here are a few I'm kinda partial to. Most of them are client images, but one (the BMX one) is simply sentimental I guess...

[jrandom]

What camera are you using?

[thecharmed01]

Nowadays I'm shooting Canon. The model shots were taken on a 60D, two on location and one in my studio.
The BMX shot was when I was shooting Sony, it was taken maybe 8 years ago? Not great quality wise, but I am quite attached to it. Sentimental I guess haha.

I've got a full frame rig too. Just depends what I'm shooting and why.

The 60D is nice. Good quality and light enough to take anywhere.

[jrandom]

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[thecharmed01]

haha love it! Good thing Kodak will still be making film huh... although I've not shot film for years. It's too expensive! Plus, scanning photo's for people to use online is a pita!