I am an EXTREMELY wealthy Unicorn hunter.
I never told you this before, but I'm stinking rich. I'm Bond-villain rich. Private-island-with-skull-shaped-volcano rich. I am the Bruce Wayne of unicorn hunters!
I'll spare you the story of the first sixty years of my search when nothing much really happened. I'm sure it appeared as though I was busy growing up, going to school, getting married, raising a family. Earning a billion dollars... the usual stuff. But no unicorn, soooo.... all in all, I'd have to sum up those early years as pretty much "Meh." All that is about to change!
the red phone rings...
I keep a special phone just for this. It's red for no other reason than to look cool. It connects me with my vast worldwide network of informants and unicorn hunters. A new report arrives... a sighting. It's close!
I keep a suitcase packed at all times.
I travel the world following up on unicorn sightings and naturally I need to move fast, so my bags are always packed. I keep a small plane gassed up and waiting, just to get me to the big plane quickly! I also keep a fleet of small ninety-foot yachts in ports around the world just in case I need to reach a destination by sea... or go fishing. You can't be too prepared!
At first light, I'm already gone!
style shall we say?The float plane gets me to Vancouver in a half hour where I throw my bags aboard yacht #14-a. (I'm busy... I don't have time to give them all proper names...) I'm going take the yacht to where the unicorn was sighted, just because the hotels there are crappy, and I prefer to live in a certain,
The good ship "14-a" will be my temporary headquarters while away on this expedition. Just me and a crew of eleven, I'm travelling fast and light!
Our journey so far...
I should have mentioned, the unicorn has been spotted right here on Vancouver Island in the small town of Coombs. Apparently, it's in a fenced enclosure and will be safe overnight. Here's where we are now:
The red line shows the float plane trip to Vancouver. The green line shows the voyage of the #14-a to Parksville, a short distance from Coombs. Yes, I could have gotten there directly in the plane but I'm not staying in some crummy 4-star hotel. That's why I brought the yacht, which will also keep my exotic camera gear safe.
Speaking of camera gear...
shopping? I decided to call Nikon's advanced research labs and have a new lens dropped off for me. I had it custom ordered and I think it will be perfect for the unicorn photoshoot. The spec's? A custom designed 10-10,000 mm lens, f/0.4, all exotic glass. VR of course. It was a little pricey but it's amazing how fast they were able to deliver when I threw down some serious cash!What's #MarketFriday by @dswigle without some actual
As the sun sets in Parksville a couple watches the Nikon special delivery ship arrive with my new lens. Nikon warned me the lens would be big... looks like I'm going to need a larger tripod!
It's true... you can't trust them!
Thank you @pixresteemer!
Still no unicorn? 😀
Coming in Part 2, next week. Actual photos :)
Beautiful photography for the weekend
Thank you!
Go big or go home is what I always say LOL! Looks to me you are REALLY going BIG!!!! Cant wait for next week. Bloody brilliant I say!
Hehe... you gotta spend a little money to make more money! I'm sure the press will be eager to get their hands on the first genuine unicorn photos!
I hope you wait until I get home to go unicorn hunting. I have not been hunting... Well ever. But I think I would like to make my first time something amazing.
This is such a fun way to present Market Friday. Thank you for your participation and for helping make this such a fun challenge.
I always knew there was a reason I should have gone with Nikon. I'm pretty sure Canon would laugh in my face. Thank you again and I can hardly wait for next week to come so I can continue in this adventure.
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You understand I only hunt with a camera, right? I hope my special delivery shipment from Nikon made that clear :) Re Canon & special orders... I don't know, wave $50,000,000 Fictional USD at them and see! Nikon is used to making special orders for me. You should see the binocular version of the Hubble space telescope they made for me. Again, a bit too large to be practical, but nice clarity!
Thank you Denise, enjoy the rest of your vacation!
Totally understood! Thanks and I will try the $$ wave and see how it works! :)
Thanks! See you next weekend!
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I just saw that (and resteemed your post) Thanks so much! :)
Good luck in your unicorn search, @keithboone :)
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What will you do when you find, (IT) ???
Kill, (IT)
are you going to capture, (IT)
I only 'hunt' with my camera! I will take photos :)
ok, Now you got my full attention.
I have been thinking,dreaming,and feeling their presence with-IN ME . for the past 2 weeks, of my live.
if they are physical being,s
if they are,,,
If you aren't pulling my leg, I can ex plane sum of my thoughts.
and i would want to know yours. https://goo.gl/images/3URfBR
I'd be happy to hear your thoughts, but I make no promises about any of this being true... I mean have you read the stuff I'm saying here? :)
hunt me and I will share my thoughts,
i mean on my phone or email
so if so call me .
Ohhh myyyy, Keith....................!!!
Shall I say (I'm so tempted!) ~ You get the unicorn, and I'll bring Pegasus!! 😏
I don't know for sure yet AC, but I think these unicorns may not be what we think!
This is great, Keith! Didn't know that you are that rich, my
DEAR FRIEND!
I booked my flight today to come and visit you at your skull-shaped-volcano-island! Guess you can pick me with your hydroplane at the most favorable place. Or would you like to pick me up directly here in Luxembourg with the big plane?
I bring my wife and the girls as well, they all love unicorns and some other members of my family too as well as some good friends. We'll send our luggage separately with a Cargolux Boeing 747, some heavy stuff like scuba diving gear, para-gliding stuff etc. Guess you will take care of that Cargolux invoice.
As a welcome gift, I would gladly accept a 10-10,000 mm lens, f/0.4, all exotic glass. Maybe the Nikon guys could attach a D750 on one end of it for me. ;)
-PUFF- ops, I just woke up! :)
Have a great weekend, you and your loved ones!
Oh, look... today is Friday! I guess I had better continue the story. Have a good weekend! :)