Photos of your Casa - emailed to you!
Posted by Carol Lopez on November 15, 2015, 11:44 am 189.164.121.203
I just received a note from someone who is very anxious to see the condition of her house and garden, and won't be here till Christmas. Could this be a pop-up business for someone who has a camera, internet connection, and could receive money via paypal (I could be the paypal connection if a local entrepreneur would want to start this business) Or, if no local person wants to take it on, it could be a fundraiser boost...ie, a volunteer goes over to your property, takes pictures and video, emails it to you, and you show your appreciation with a donation to one of the fundraisers.
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Posted by Ani Mac on November 15, 2015, 12:25 pm, in reply to " Photos of your Casa - emailed to you!" 187.210.230.13
At a time like this when most of us are overwhelmed with repair any favours are appreciated and not charged for ! That's how neighbours help each . Shame on anyone who charges !! | ------------------------Re: Photos of your Casa - emailed to you!
Posted by Carol Lopez on November 16, 2015, 12:18 pm, in reply to "Re: Photos of your Casa - emailed to you!" 189.164.121.203
Thanks for your responses, all. Yes, I do enjoy dreaming up business ideas for others to do, yet I also see how it could seem insensitive to ask people to pay for this service, when they are so anxious about the damage, and anticipating major expenses when they return. I got an email from someone who wanted to help, but lives on the opposite side of town, and has no car. And It's really hot here, all day! I have a good bike I would lend to anyone who wants to make a tour, take the photos, and email them to people. Maybe a tourist who wants to see the whole village? - bike is an easy way to get around, for the most part. | ------------------------Re: Photos of your Casa - emailed to you!
Posted by Daniel H on November 15, 2015, 12:52 pm, in reply to " Photos of your Casa - emailed to you!" 187.139.66.197------------------------Re: Photos of your Casa - emailed to you!
Posted by Carol Lopez on November 15, 2015, 1:48 pm, in reply to "Re: Photos of your Casa - emailed to you!" 189.164.121.203
Sorry, my title was not clear...no-one is doing this yet! I was only suggesting this as a business for a local person who might want to make some money to repair their home, buy food, etc. I like to encourage people to find ways to make money independently, and with email, this could work very well. Especially if the photographer is someone who is now out of a job - ie., employees of restaurants that are ruined, etc. My neighbors, Humberto and Linda, sent me some post - hurricane photos, taken from the road, but everyone has been so busy, I hesitated to ask the favor of more detailed photos. But I would have supported this business, for sure, just so I could be more prepared for what I would find when I got back. Does this make more sense?
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Posted by Rob Boyes on November 15, 2015, 6:10 pm, in reply to "Re: Photos of your Casa - emailed to you!" 187.139.82.45
I don't want to do somebody out of a job, but I would be happy to send photos of any property, no charge. Will Bowers sent us pictures while we were still in Canada, and we appreciated it very much, so I am happy to help . Send me directions. | ------------------------Re: Photos of your Casa - emailed to you!
Posted by Neal on November 15, 2015, 9:55 pm, in reply to "Re: Photos of your Casa - emailed to you!" 72.197.8.66
Carol and Rob I salute you both. Carol for a great business idea and Rob for for your civic mindedness. I happened to be in town for the event so I was able to deal with it first hand. If I hadn't happened to be there I would have happily paid for some one to report back, though free would have been better. | ------------------------Re: Photos of your Casa - emailed to you!
Posted by cat on November 16, 2015, 1:59 am, in reply to "Re: Photos of your Casa - emailed to you!" 24.207.24.119
I think it's a great idea | ------------------------Re: Photos of your Casa - emailed to you!
Posted by becci starr on November 16, 2015, 8:38 am, in reply to "Re: Photos of your Casa - emailed to you!" 187.139.81.46
you know how it is Carol…some people don't like any idea unless it is their own. I totally get what you are suggesting and I think you are so kind to be thinking of the need to stimulate our local economy by encouraging entrepreneurship. Don't be discouraged by unhappy people who don't care about others…I want to be on the winning team where there is no "I"……and obviously so do you.. Thanks | ------------------------Re: Photos of your Casa - emailed to you!
Posted by mary jo on November 16, 2015, 11:06 am, in reply to "Re: Photos of your Casa - emailed to you!" 189.164.127.1
What a marvelous idea Carol! So many MX youths know how to take "selfies", why not, with help from a person who knows how to "run a business" take someone under their wing and encourage this new use of a camera. Could be a Mom or Dad too! | ------------------------Re: Photos of your Casa - emailed to you!
Posted by Rob Boyes on November 17, 2015, 2:13 pm, in reply to "Re: Photos of your Casa - emailed to you!" 189.164.127.218
I would be happy to teach someone the computer skills necessary to do this if there is a local who would like to do it. Has any one shown any interest? | ------------------------
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