First annual California POTN get together. [Archive] - Page 4

thomascanty

15th of February 2006 (Wed), 23:20

I'm a veteran of many traffic school classes, including in an actual class, via mail and online. I have five months to go before I can "legally" speed again. :D It sucks to have a lead foot...

Cybnew

15th of February 2006 (Wed), 23:22

haha..at least i lasted 6 months after i got my license...right :)

ayotnoms

15th of February 2006 (Wed), 23:29

Would it be bad form to say that I have 1 moving violation (1989) in 35 yrs of driving??
....yeah, I thought it would :) :)

I hope I didn't just jinx my drive down Friday.

frydryce

15th of February 2006 (Wed), 23:36

I'm a veteran of many traffic school classes, including in an actual class, via mail and online. I have five months to go before I can "legally" speed again. :D It sucks to have a lead foot...

i'm pretty much in the same boat as Thomas. ever since i got my IS300, its been ticket after ticket. i'm just lucky enough that they're spaced out enough so i only have 2 points on my record so far.

i have to go to court next month for another one.

honestly, when i drove the Camry, i got a whole lot less attention, and tickets. but 240hp and rear wheel drive are just too good to pass up =(

Skip Souza

16th of February 2006 (Thu), 00:43

IS300 ???
Sorry guys I've had a "Get out of jail free" card for 34 years. Even works with our esteemed neighbors to the north. P!$$es the wife off to no end. :-) I do try not to use it over much.

Belmondo

16th of February 2006 (Thu), 00:50

I scrupulously obey all speed laws.

I also lie shamelessly.

The last time I got stopped was on US 395, somewhere around Mono Lake. I was going about 15 miles over the speed limit, but the Highway Patrolman said that wasn't why he pulled me over.......something about passing over a double yellow line or something. Anyway, he just gave me a warning. I probably reminded him of his grandfather.

Maureen Souza

16th of February 2006 (Thu), 00:56

Would it be bad form to say that I have 1 moving violation (1989) in 35 yrs of driving??
....yeah, I thought it would :) :)

I hope I didn't just jinx my drive down Friday.

Me too. 1973. And once in Canada, 1999..... does that count ?

But I am not saying how many times my hubby has been pulled over, then set free because he flashed his badge. ;)

ayotnoms

16th of February 2006 (Thu), 01:19

Well you know, it's mostly a matter of not getting caught.

I've never driven on I-5 and not been at least 10 MPH above the speed limit.

...shh don't tell Deputy Skip. I want the citation-free streak to continue. :) :)

Cybnew

16th of February 2006 (Thu), 01:22

The new look of my car probably didnt help either. It was a girly green/blue when i bought it, now it lookes like a "ricer". So yeah, Saturday is CLOSING IN FAST!!!!!!!!! and i cant wait!

mikegoat

16th of February 2006 (Thu), 01:32

Da ya think theywill be lined up and waiting for us in Cambria?:lol:

http://www.ebizcraftsman.com/imagehost/uploads/35c7464019.jpg

mikegoat

16th of February 2006 (Thu), 01:43

We will come in disguise. The cops will never catch us.
http://www.ebizcraftsman.com/imagehost/uploads/0b57863fdf.jpg

Maureen Souza

16th of February 2006 (Thu), 02:28

We will come in disguise. The cops will never catch us.

But please put on your name badge when you arrive....... I don't want to even try to call someone Cybnew, frydryce or ayotnoms. :D

DwightMcCann

16th of February 2006 (Thu), 10:16

Maureen, I thought you objected to name badges!

On the topic of tickets, I've gotten a few, but none since I've been old and decrepit ... the last 20 years.

Maureen Souza

16th of February 2006 (Thu), 10:37

Dwight, I objected to only my name badge... mostly since you all already know my name :) If you have trouble picking me out of the crowd, I am the chubby old lady with reddish hair and more wrinkles than I want. ;) ;)

DwightMcCann

16th of February 2006 (Thu), 10:39

OOOOOOOOOOOHHHHHHHHHHHHHH, I get it ... just YOUR name badge! Oh, yeah, uhuh, yup, OK, hmmmm, yes, just yours! What a hoot! :-)

mikegoat

16th of February 2006 (Thu), 10:43

On the Corvette forum, my friends and I have adopted a policy towards badges...

http://www.z06vette.com/gallery/data/500/2963facethatkills1-thumb.GIF

http://darryl.com/badges/sierramadre.mov

Maureen Souza

16th of February 2006 (Thu), 10:48

On the Corvette forum, my friends and I have adopted a policy towards badges...

http://www.z06vette.com/gallery/data/500/2963facethatkills1-thumb.GIF http://darryl.com/badges/sierramadre.mov

Easy for you to say.... your name is not ayotnoms. :rolleyes:

DwightMcCann

16th of February 2006 (Thu), 10:53

Belmondo

16th of February 2006 (Thu), 10:56

I don' gotta show you no stinking badges?

Does that mean name tags are out?

DwightMcCann

16th of February 2006 (Thu), 10:58

Belmondo, if you have already paid for all of them with little POTN logos and stuff then we'll probably wear them so that you and Maureen don't feel rejected, but I expect that we'll be able to learn a few names after spending a day together.

mikegoat

16th of February 2006 (Thu), 10:58

I don' gotta show you no stinking badges?

Does that mean name tags are out?

Naw, you don't have to if you want to be called "Hey you"

Belmondo

16th of February 2006 (Thu), 10:59

I expect that we'll be able to learn a few names after spending a day together.

Speak for yourself, Duane.

Maureen Souza

16th of February 2006 (Thu), 11:01

Hahahaha! Lovely, Mike! And I wish Maureen wouldn't keep making degrading comments about ayotnoms name ... it may be an old, revered family name and she could be severely hurting his feelings ... our Latin friends don't make fun of azuos!

Not making any fun at all, Dwight..... I do happen to know it is "Montoya" spelled backwards but I am not good at backwards. I can do Supercalifragilistic forwards (barely) but not the other way. Ginger Rogers, I am not.:p

ayotnoms

16th of February 2006 (Thu), 11:28

hmmm
Step away for a few moments and find my ancestral name being tossed about with campy internet screen names like somekind of new fangled salad in a California cuisine cookbook.:mad:

...oh, there'll be hell to pay for that.
Not ;)

Tell you what Maureen, I wear a stinking badge if you promise to make your entrance with this...the famed Souzaphone :) :)
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thomascanty

16th of February 2006 (Thu), 11:51

I do happen to know it is "Montoya" spelled backwards

Now, how did I not notice that? It must have been the extraneous "s" that confused me... :lol:

I just realized I haven't even started to pack yet. I have work to do. Sheesh! I don't think I have any camera/flash batteries charged and ready either... I really have to get busy!

Wsman2

16th of February 2006 (Thu), 11:54

ayotnoms

16th of February 2006 (Thu), 12:14

She can't. I don't think she's related to SouSa.;) Although, that would be a Kodak moment.
S...Z..
you say to-MAH-to, I say to-MAY-to

:)

So, do we have a deal Mo?

DwightMcCann

16th of February 2006 (Thu), 12:33

Geez, Maureen, I'm just joking! You know, idle banter to while away the hours! Although the idea of you arriving wrapped in a large brass tube does have its appeal.

And as for Bermudo, we all recognize the symptoms and will cut him significant slack.

Oh, Lord, will I ever be able to extricate myself from this mess I have created?:eek:

Marvinspu36

16th of February 2006 (Thu), 15:37

She can't. I don't think she's related to SouSa.;) Although, that would be a Kodak moment.

More aptly a CANON moment! ;)

Maureen Souza

16th of February 2006 (Thu), 18:54

I think name badges will be a good idea. :):):)

I will wear one if you want me to, Dwight:p :p :p :p

Yes, Steve: I have a Souzaphone. Just finished talking to bviSteve on it. :lol: :lol: :lol:

thomascanty

16th of February 2006 (Thu), 19:28

I don't mind wearing a name badge. I just don't know what name to put on it...

DwightMcCann

16th of February 2006 (Thu), 19:39

Oh, Maureen, I don't care if you wear one or not (although the Suzie Phone would be fun) ... it was you who didn't want to wear one but wanted others to! :-) I'm a liberal and we tend to have issues about equality, even handedness, taking responsibility for our actions and stuff like that ... the usual result, as with most liberals, is that I am more likely to embarrass myself than accomplish anything useful! But I am fun on trips!:cool:

ayotnoms

16th of February 2006 (Thu), 20:20

Maureen, Belmondo has posted a pic of himself and his bride. Dwight has his on his website. I've seen photos of you and Skip. Cybnew has owned up to being a young person. MikeGoat looks like Zippy the Pinhead (j/k :)) and me, well, I'll be the hispanic guy with the Zapatista bandoleros with loops on them for my Canon Lenses.

We don't need no stinking badges. :)

Cybnew

16th of February 2006 (Thu), 20:24

Yeah, i dont think i will be hard to recognize...but i think i might make a creative nametag tonight in the darkroom...see what i can play around with, with a scrap of photopaper. and besides...NAMETAGS ARE COOl...all us youngsters are wearing them...its the new fad...if u do it too...you will look like a teen again :)

DwightMcCann

16th of February 2006 (Thu), 20:25

What about Johnny Thunder and his bride? And surely there are more on our list!

Cybnew

16th of February 2006 (Thu), 20:28

Yeah, i would like to know how many people are FOR SURE coming saturday, so i can relay the number to The Outrigger, just so they know, since it will be lower than what i last told them

DwightMcCann

16th of February 2006 (Thu), 20:40

Cyb, Marna, Anna and Dwight will attend the Outrigger dinner (and hopefully the Coffee Den eye opener!) I am now off to photograph Conway/Korman! G'nite.

ayotnoms

16th of February 2006 (Thu), 20:44

What about Johnny Thunder and his bride? And surely there are more on our list!
That's right. Sorry, JT :oops:
It's not a good policy to rely on the memory of a victim of Alzheimers Lite.
:)

NAMETAGS ARE COOl...all us youngsters are wearing them...its the new fad...if u do it too...you will look like a teen again

Me? look like a teenager?
Remind me to get $10 worth of whatever it is you're smoking :) :)

Marvinspu36

16th of February 2006 (Thu), 20:46

Yeah, i would like to know how many people are FOR SURE coming saturday, so i can relay the number to The Outrigger, just so they know, since it will be lower than what i last told them

I will still be attending Saturday dinner along with my wife and two kids.

Belmondo

16th of February 2006 (Thu), 20:53

Tell you what Maureen, I wear a stinking badge if you promise to make your entrance with this...the famed Souzaphone :) :)

There is a contra-bass reed instrument call the Sarrusophone. It would draw much more attention that a Souzaphone as it is nearly extinct, and therefore much more of a conversation piece.

Belmondo knows many useless things.

Belmondo

16th of February 2006 (Thu), 20:59

Oh.....he (Belmondo) plans on bringing his bride to the dinner Saturday night, although he will be departing the area immediately afterwards.

Cybnew

16th of February 2006 (Thu), 21:12

Me? look like a teenager?
Remind me to get $10 worth of whatever it is you're smoking :) :)

Well, i was trying to be nice....and you want 10 dollars of pure serotonin??? cuz thats alllll i have :)

Johnny Thunder

16th of February 2006 (Thu), 23:53

The wife and I will be attending the dinner, and I'm kinda hard to miss, Black Cowboy Hat, Leather jacket, goatee (though not nearly as long as it was for the Catalina Get together)

Picture of Me, courtesy Steve Parr
http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showpost.php?p=771918&postcount=12

and I've attached a picture of my wife, forgive the quality, it was taken with a Panasonic Lumix 5mp, Horrible quality pictures from it! (her name is Keleigh, pronounced Kelly)

anyone have any good routes to get past LA? Most of my routes take me down the 5/405 or the 60/10 at around 3:30-4pm, could make it sooner if I take the Mustang as opposed to the Minivan...

Comming from the 15 south, might just hop over the Ortegas and cruise the 5 to the 405 to the 101 etc, just dont want to hit L.A. at 4-5pm.

-Johnny

Maureen Souza

17th of February 2006 (Fri), 00:38

Of course we will be there for dinner.

bviSteve can't make it for the Saturday dinner so I invited him over for Friday evening. We are going to wing it and do a casual dinner/drinks somewhere in Cambria. Anyone else who wants to join in is very welcome.... just call me when you get close to landing in and hopefully I'll have found a pizza parlor or something to congregate in.

Maybe JJ's Pizza Place on Main St. near Creekside Inn? I'll call them tomorrow morning and arrange for a small group.

Belmondo

17th of February 2006 (Fri), 00:44

Sam

17th of February 2006 (Fri), 00:49

I think name badges will be a good idea. :):):)

I will wear one if you want me to, Dwight:p :p :p :p

Yes, Steve: I have a Souzaphone. Just finished talking to bviSteve on it. :lol: :lol: :lol:

Wow, now I'm almost glad I won't be there :)

You wouldn't get me ina name badge... I won't even wear them at chamber of commerce meetings :evil:

kidding of course, well about being glad to miss it. Not the name badge part :p

ayotnoms

17th of February 2006 (Fri), 01:09

DwightMcCann

17th of February 2006 (Fri), 01:24

We will be up tomorrow during the day and will check in by phone with the authorities.

I am in need of a bit of 1D Mark II possible equipment failure advice ... I seem to be getting an over exposed soft edged bar horizontally near the middle ... I also think I can see the mirror hesitate in the middle of the swing ... not sure how the mirror could have any impact if the shutter is still closed, sigh. Don't have time to put up images and such tonight, but I am shooting Brooks & Dunn next week and I guess I will have to have another 1D Mark II[N] as I can't take a chance, sigh. Anyone got one of those to sell? :-)

Maureen Souza

17th of February 2006 (Fri), 01:33

Wow, now I'm almost glad I won't be there :)

You wouldn't get me ina name badge... I won't even wear them at chamber of commerce meetings :evil:

kidding of course, well about being glad to miss it. Not the name badge part :p

I was being very sarcastic about those name badges, Sam. I figured I wouldn't need one being the only woman member and my face has been on the forum enough. I was just giving Dwight a bad time.

We'll miss you, though.

Sam

17th of February 2006 (Fri), 01:36

I was being very sarcastic about those name badges, Sam. I figured I wouldn't need one being the only woman member and my face has been on the forum enough. I was just giving Dwight a bad time.

We'll miss you, though.
I was teasing too :p

How many people will still be there Sunday? If Tessa will let me I can try to drive down early Sunday.

mikegoat

17th of February 2006 (Fri), 02:04

My wife Liz and I will be arriving for coffe in the Am Saturday and will be at dinner Saturdaynight and we will be staying overnight leaving Sunday around noon

Maureen Souza

17th of February 2006 (Fri), 02:30

We will stay until whenever on Sunday. We are taking the weekend off from babysitting so we are free as birds.

Wsman2

17th of February 2006 (Fri), 03:05

There is a contra-bass reed instrument call the Sarrusophone. It would draw much more attention that a Souzaphone as it is nearly extinct, and therefore much more of a conversation piece.

Belmondo knows many useless things.

Heh, that sarrusophone is a type of saxophone. Of course, we can go way off topic and talk about contrabass saxophones (in a photo website?).
http://www.nuclearwhales.com/frontphoto.jpg
That's the Nuclear Whales Sax Orchestra (http://www.nuclearwhales.com). They're based out of Santa Cruz (steering back into the California part of the thread).

Cybnew

17th of February 2006 (Fri), 10:04

Who is still on for Coffee tomorrow morning at the coffee den at 9:00??? Oh, and drive safe today, there are light showers around here.

Marvinspu36

17th of February 2006 (Fri), 10:07

Who is still on for Coffee tomorrow morning at the coffee den at 9:00??? Oh, and drive safe today, there are light showers around here.

I'll be there with my wife and two kids.

Cybnew

17th of February 2006 (Fri), 10:08

Alright!

ayotnoms

17th of February 2006 (Fri), 10:25

I'll be there at the Coffee Den in the morning.
...see you all in a few hours!!

Cheers!

mikegoat

17th of February 2006 (Fri), 10:37

We will be there for coffee.

thomascanty

17th of February 2006 (Fri), 11:31

Ashley and I should just be arriving in town in time for the Coffee Den. As for Sunday, we'll stick around until whenever. I'll be spending the rest of the week in Northern California, but I'm not in any particular hurry to get there.

DwightMcCann

17th of February 2006 (Fri), 11:31

We'll be there for coffee, too. Maureen, I was just kidding, too ... and it take a lot more than that to give me a hard time.:p

Kevin

17th of February 2006 (Fri), 11:43

We are still on for Saturday morning, rain or not. Tonight sounds good, Maureen if you could call me that would be great, as you know I'm only 20 minutes away. Maybe Dwight and I could hook-up and road trip it there. Also still two for dinner. All have a safe trip and no speeding tickets.

Marvinspu36

17th of February 2006 (Fri), 12:41

We will be arriving very late tonight. I'm guessing between 10 & 11. If any of you are still out and about at that time, give me a call on my cell and I'll stop by to say hi. Otherwise, I'm planning on heading to the ocean early in the morning Saturday for some photos.

odigi

17th of February 2006 (Fri), 13:25

Y'all are killing me. I found this thread a few weeks ago, but knowing that I was going to be moving, I figured I wouldn't be able to make the trip..... but I sure wanted to! Then I decided to get out of the Central Valley and found a place in Lompoc.

I was just there last week (will be doing the move next weekend) and got to grab some shots at Montaña de Oro on the way back. Go there for sure if you can-- you'll love it, no matter the weather!! When I went it was early afternoon and completely socked in by a layer of heavy fog.... but it just made everything more powerful and mysterious.

No matter where you end up, have a GREAT time!

Here are a couple of shots-- haven't posted here before, so I don't know if I'll do this right:

http://i.pbase.com/o4/80/549080/1/56185741.8921montanadeoro800.jpg

http://i.pbase.com/o4/80/549080/1/56185740.8904MontanadeOro800.jpg

http://i.pbase.com/o4/80/549080/1/56185739.8899MontanadeOro800.jpg

(apologies ahead of time if these are too big for this board)

Nancy

mikegoat

17th of February 2006 (Fri), 13:55

I love that first shot- It looks like the earth is just oozing gems

odigi

17th of February 2006 (Fri), 15:48

I love that first shot- It looks like the earth is just oozing gems
Thanks Mike! I can't wait to get back there when I can spend some real time actually composing my shots. That place has some awesome rock formations. Here are a couple more shots-- serious camera shake, but I don't really care right now. heh....

http://i.pbase.com/o4/80/549080/1/56190108.8939montanadeoro800.jpg

http://i.pbase.com/o4/80/549080/1/56190106.8894montanadeoro800.jpg

http://i.pbase.com/o4/80/549080/1/56190107.8929montanadeoro800.jpg

Johnny Thunder

17th of February 2006 (Fri), 18:05

Alright all, leaving the house now, a lot latter then I had hoped, but isnt that the way it always works? :)

Look forward to seeing everyone there!

-Johnny

thomascanty

17th of February 2006 (Fri), 18:17

Great shots of Montaña de Oro. If we can't squeeze that in, I'll definitely have to make a return trip to the area... :) I really like the last two pictures.

odigi

17th of February 2006 (Fri), 20:31

Great shots of Montaña de Oro. If we can't squeeze that in, I'll definitely have to make a return trip to the area... :) I really like the last two pictures.
Thanks!

Yup, you definitely have to go back.... even if you get to go this time. Oh man, I'm so jealous. I do hope you guys have a GREAT time of it, though. ;-)

ayotnoms

18th of February 2006 (Sat), 00:26

Been herer for a few hours.
Can't wait to leave.

j/k

Met Maureen, Skip, Tom (Belmondo), Dwight, Kevin (26thiboy), bviSteve

More to follow :)

Cybnew

18th of February 2006 (Sat), 00:29

SWEET! see you tomorrow morning 9:00 am sharp~ish :)

gunnut

18th of February 2006 (Sat), 00:51

I'm bummed out.Just found this thread.I hope you all have a great time.I hope the weather offers up some great shots.I'll be watching for results.

Kevin

18th of February 2006 (Sat), 01:42

Been herer for a few hours.
Can't wait to leave.

j/k

Met Maureen, Skip, Tom (Belmondo), Dwight, Kevin (26thiboy), bviSteve

More to follow :)

Met at JJ's Pizza in Cambria for you'd never guess, YEP PIZZA. Poured rain during dinner but all was warm inside. So much in common we talked for hours. I even met Steve (ayotnoms) and hie wife ( so embarrassed I can't remember her name) shes great and he is ...ok.... J/K. My wife took pics with the p&s , but when I went to pull the card...there was no yes I said NO card:oops: . I had a senior moment and forgot to replace the card. Oh well, there will be lots tomorrow.

Cybnew

18th of February 2006 (Sat), 01:46

when I went to pull the card...there was no yes I said NO card:oops: .

Thats too bad Kevin. Like you said though always tomorrow!!!

ayotnoms

18th of February 2006 (Sat), 10:41

Here is what greeted us yesterday...

The weather cleared so there should be many more photos to follow

:)
57623

thomascanty

18th of February 2006 (Sat), 10:49

I'm here. The weather is great today! I'm standing on a bluff overlooking the ocean right now. Believe it or not, this is the first time Ashley has ever seen it! See you all in about an hour.

Cybnew

18th of February 2006 (Sat), 10:59

Its looking to be a fairly nice day. See You guys in a bit!

cfcRebel

18th of February 2006 (Sat), 11:13

Nice teaser. Can't wait to see more pics. :) Enjoy the gathering y'all.

odigi

18th of February 2006 (Sat), 15:08

Here is what greeted us yesterday...
The weather cleared so there should be many more photos to follow

Oh man, that's the kind of sky I'd kill to shoot. Wonderful! Where was this taken?

odigi

18th of February 2006 (Sat), 15:09

I'm here. The weather is great today! I'm standing on a bluff overlooking the ocean right now. Believe it or not, this is the first time Ashley has ever seen it! See you all in about an hour.

Get LOTS of pictures!

Carzee

18th of February 2006 (Sat), 15:13

...so you can stand on a cliff and post to POTN from a cellphone or something in CA? Is that environmentally sustainable?

thomascanty

18th of February 2006 (Sat), 15:38

...so you can stand on a cliff and post to POTN from a cellphone or something in CA? Is that environmentally sustainable?

I can post from just about anywhere with a T-Mobile Sidekick II (http://************/ay4pt). It's a cell phone with some PDA functionality and built-in high-speed wireless Internet. The screen is a little small, but it's usable.

ayotnoms

18th of February 2006 (Sat), 16:56

This aren't going smoothly.
This morning a couple of the moderators vehemently expressed a difference of opinion...
:)
http://steve-montoya.smugmug.com/photos/56757503-L.jpg
http://steve-montoya.smugmug.com/photos/56758356-L.jpg

ayotnoms

18th of February 2006 (Sat), 16:58

Oh man, that's the kind of sky I'd kill to shoot. Wonderful! Where was this taken?
Taken at sunset in Cambria. The skies have been awesome today too. It's just that it's no fun getting wet and risking damage to the camera gear.

:)
EDIT: Why tell when you can show..
http://steve-montoya.smugmug.com/photos/56761167-L.jpg

Cybnew

18th of February 2006 (Sat), 17:10

Nice pictures ayotnoms!

defordphoto

18th of February 2006 (Sat), 17:32

Is that Tom and Skip? :lol:

This aren't going smoothly.
This morning a couple of the moderators vehemently expressed a difference of opinion...
:)
http://steve-montoya.smugmug.com/photos/56757503-L.jpg
http://steve-montoya.smugmug.com/photos/56758356-L.jpg

::John::

18th of February 2006 (Sat), 18:02

If so Tom should watch Skips hands, um fins, carefully. Skip doesn't always shoot with a camera :)

Cybnew

19th of February 2006 (Sun), 00:05

Man, that was probably the greatest photography related experience of my life! I will post some of my power**** (the i and the o are RIGHT next to each other) digitals, and tomorrow, i will develope my film.

Cybnew

19th of February 2006 (Sun), 00:49

Alright, here are a couple of the shots from my powershot, i wish i had pulled it out earlier! But i have film shots of most people.

Its not easy balancing two things you love
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y190/Enkonta/Camkid.jpg

Use the force Pat!
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y190/Enkonta/Concentration.jpg
(Wow, that one didnt turn out too well, oh well...i dont want to fix it tonight, maybe tomorrow)

And Ayotnoms
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y190/Enkonta/ayotnoms.jpg

Well, Patrick is talking, and Margarita is drinking coffee.
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y190/Enkonta/Patmar.jpg

Belmondo

19th of February 2006 (Sun), 05:43

If so Tom should watch Skips hands, um fins, carefully. Skip doesn't always shoot with a camera :)

It's not his hands you have to worry about, but his feet. Best not to sit across the table from Skip.

We hated to eat and run, but we had to leave the happy group sitting in the Outrigger Restaurant long before we really wanted to. We had to switch hotels, and we had a bit of a drive to get out of the way before bedtime.

We had a wonderful time, and thoroughly enjoyed meeting all the new faces. I am more convinced than ever that Canon owners are the nicest, friendliest people on the planet. We are truly blessed.

SuzyView

19th of February 2006 (Sun), 08:27

I have enjoyed keeping up with you all in CA, and wished I could have been there. Looks like everyone had a great time. Hope the DC group can get together next month and have fun as well. :) I agree with you, Belmondo, Canon users are really great people.

EOSX

19th of February 2006 (Sun), 11:57

Looks like everyone had a good time. Unfortunately, I could not be there. Have a test on Monday to test.

Any group photos or other photos that can be shared. Is there going to be special site where some of these photos will be hosted? Would be cool.

Cybnew

19th of February 2006 (Sun), 12:56

Im sure there will be plenty more!

Sam

19th of February 2006 (Sun), 13:03

I'm sad I missed everyone. Looks like it was pretty fun though. I am still waiting for the POTN gone wild shots... ;)

Cybnew

19th of February 2006 (Sun), 15:32

I made a flickr account for us, if you would like to post the images there
The user name is (and sign in with yahoo) potn_get_together
password: canoncamera

odigi

19th of February 2006 (Sun), 18:38

I made a flickr account for us, if you would like to post the images there
The user name is (and sign in with yahoo) potn_get_together
password: canoncamera

Aha! You beat me to it. I happened to be installing a new (to me) gallery script on one of my sites and set up a gallery for this POTN gathering.

I signed in to the Flickr account you set up, but I'm confuzzled-- I see the four photos you uploaded, but then I clicked on the link for Everyone's photos.... and those don't look like photos from this event. Can you explain a little bit of how Flickr works? Also, is there a direct link to that gallery without having to sign in?

Thanks!

SuzyView

19th of February 2006 (Sun), 18:40

You guys are still going to have to post a few right here so for those of us who aren't so adept in getting into galleries and such. Even just one per person would be nice. :)

DwightMcCann

19th of February 2006 (Sun), 18:47

Um, Cyb, what is a "Flickr" account? I'm surprised there aren't more pictures posted here already ... Lord knows enough were taken. I was spared from taking any as my camera is sick! :-)

Cybnew

19th of February 2006 (Sun), 18:53

Flickr is a gallery type site setup by yahoo, that will organize and store photos online for free.

The four pictures on there now, were from last night after dinner, when we (not all of us) went over to a bakery, and chatted for a while.

edit * I see what you mean now odigi, there was a thing on there that pulled other flickr users photos, and displayed them...i removed that section (i hope)

http://www.flickr.com/photos/54468974@N00/

odigi

19th of February 2006 (Sun), 19:57

edit * I see what you mean now odigi, there was a thing on there that pulled other flickr users photos, and displayed them...i removed that section (i hope)
http://www.flickr.com/photos/54468974@N00/

Oh! That's MUCH better. Thanks!!

You guys are still going to have to post a few right here ....

Heh.... I agree ;-)

...... I was spared from taking any as my camera is sick!

Royal bummer. What in the heck happened?

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mikegoat

19th of February 2006 (Sun), 19:59

We rusted a bit from the rain sprinkles, but as you can see had a GREAT time! It is all about the people ...

http://www.ebizcraftsman.com/imagehost/uploads/ddcdba5e0e.jpg

DwightMcCann

19th of February 2006 (Sun), 20:03

Well, as usual, I am the best looking guy, sigh! I just posted a description of my camera failure in EOS Cameras, http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=139915, and will hopefully be getting a new 1D Mark IIN tomorrow and sending this beast off to Canon for repair.

odigi

19th of February 2006 (Sun), 20:04

We rusted a bit from the rain sprinkles, but as you can see had a GREAT time! It is all about the people ...

Whoa, that's one cool find!

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DwightMcCann

19th of February 2006 (Sun), 20:21

The people were wonderful!!! Maureen looks about 30 though she claims more. Skip claims to be tough but couldn't be easier. Belmondo and Mrs. Belmondo are simply wonderful folks who mange to accommodate diverse interests and make everyone feel well thought of. Mike and Liz in their yellow corvette convey a sense of personal interest in each of us. Allan's family are all cute as a button. Steve and Patty (at least Patty) were Anna's favorites ... Steve never did get his lens cap off! Lonnie looked just like a cowboy and looks cool with his BetterBeamer! Patrick and Margarita (?) are cute as buttons all on their own ... probably the youngest other than Cybnew. Cybnew is mature well beyond his years and handled everthing. Johnny (I won't tell you my real name) Thunder does NOT look like the Lord of Chaos and Keleigh is also cute as a button (I'm old, that's the phrase I was taught as a kid!) Kev and Ann, the other locals, kept their eye on each and everyone one of to make sure we had fun. So, in place of the pictures I could not take, I have given you this word picture! :-)

SuzyView

19th of February 2006 (Sun), 20:22

Thank you. Makes me think we were all there too, in spirit. :)

DwightMcCann

19th of February 2006 (Sun), 20:23

Suzie, you were there in spirit! :-)

mikegoat

19th of February 2006 (Sun), 20:24

Well, as usual, I am the best looking guy, sigh!

Dwight- Thanks for the Kudos but, don't kid yourself. It took a lot of post process work to get to THIS ....

http://www.ebizcraftsman.com/imagehost/uploads/61986d53a7.jpg

from THIS...

http://www.ebizcraftsman.com/imagehost/uploads/6b0dae87a1.jpg

ayotnoms

19th of February 2006 (Sun), 20:25

We rusted a bit from the rain sprinkles, but as you can see had a GREAT time! It is all about the people ...

http://www.ebizcraftsman.com/imagehost/uploads/ddcdba5e0e.jpg
Hey great catch Mike.
I didn't care for the rain...as your photo clearly shows, it left me a little flat :)

There are upsides to the rain. The air clears. The great views become spectacular even if this photo comes up short in showing that fact
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mikegoat

19th of February 2006 (Sun), 20:31

Cheers to you too Steve!

http://www.ebizcraftsman.com/imagehost/uploads/9eb41d5af9.jpg

odigi

19th of February 2006 (Sun), 20:51

Dwight- Thanks for the Kudos but, don't kid yourself. It took a lot of post process work to get to THIS ....

<snip'd pitcha>

from THIS...

Mike.... ahahahaaa!

There are upsides to the rain. The air clears. The great views become spectacular even if this photo comes up short in showing that fact

<snip'd pitcha>
Oh man, I cannot WAIT to move down that way. Just beautiful!

The people were wonderful!!!
<snip'd some really good text>
Great word pictures-- it all sound wonderful. Want to do this again next week? lol

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mikegoat

19th of February 2006 (Sun), 20:55

Coffee and dessert after dinner...as if we hadn't had enough to eat at the restaurant...
http://www.ebizcraftsman.com/imagehost/uploads/6ae64382aa.jpg

mikegoat

19th of February 2006 (Sun), 20:59

I mentioned earlier that we were coming in disguise. I think my wife took me a little too seriously...

http://www.ebizcraftsman.com/imagehost/uploads/e15f4eb93f.jpg

Maureen Souza

19th of February 2006 (Sun), 21:04

I'm sad I missed everyone. Looks like it was pretty fun though. I am still waiting for the POTN gone wild shots... ;)

:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

Gosh we really missed you Sam; your name came up several times and while I am not at liberty to go into details (J/K), we all really felt bad you couldn't come.

I think you will have to ask ayotnoms for the POTN gone wild photos.....;)

ayotnoms

19th of February 2006 (Sun), 21:10

I think you will have to ask ayotnoms for the POTN gone wild photos.....;)
We came just short of calling the local authorities as you can see from Dwight's assault on Maureen :)
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Being a family oriented forum, I'm not at liberty to speculate why they are smiling...

DwightMcCann

19th of February 2006 (Sun), 21:25

Annoytoms, I was just fondling her cute little neck when you pointed your lens cap at us and I had to keep her there until you took it off! :-) Don't try to tell me she's over 30 cause it obviously ain't so!

Cybnew

19th of February 2006 (Sun), 21:27

haha! im headin down to the dark room to develope my film here in a bit!

DwightMcCann

19th of February 2006 (Sun), 21:28

Mike, I could make that transition in two minutes in PhotoImpact ... you need better tools! :-)

Maureen Souza

19th of February 2006 (Sun), 21:38

Very funny, Steve-o!!

(Who, BTW, is just as funny in real life as he is on the forum.)

DwightMcCann

19th of February 2006 (Sun), 21:42

I have just reported Maureen for posting such a great image of Steve when my image was severely underexposed ... we must have fairness! :-)

SuzyView

19th of February 2006 (Sun), 21:43

Steve, you are very photogenic! But I think it's also the skills of the photographers, don't you think? :)

ayotnoms

19th of February 2006 (Sun), 21:44

I had so much fun I did indeed blow a snot bubble as you can see from the burst remnants under my right nostril.

Maureen....photo editing.
We need to talk
:)

Belmondo

19th of February 2006 (Sun), 21:47

I had so much fun I did indeed blow a snot bubble as you can see from the burst remnants under my right nostril.

Maureen....photo editing.
We need to talk
:)

Glad we left early.:confused:

DwightMcCann

19th of February 2006 (Sun), 21:47

I just found Mike's original of me and this is it. Not sure when he caught me sleeping in that other picture! I look just like my avatar!

DwightMcCann

19th of February 2006 (Sun), 21:49

Glad we left early.:confused:

Since you gave me such good deals on those two lenses I am going to leave this alone!

ayotnoms

19th of February 2006 (Sun), 21:51

Steve, you are very photogenic! But I think it's also the skills of the photographers, don't you think? :)
Oh you wanna see photogenic??
Get a load of this pair.
Patrick and Margarita (frydryce)
...and every bit nice as they are an attractive couple :)
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SuzyView

19th of February 2006 (Sun), 21:53

They are beautiful together. What a nice looking young couple.

ayotnoms

19th of February 2006 (Sun), 21:55

Glad we left early.:confused:
Tom, I made sure your back was facing me to spare you the atrocities. :)

Seriously, I'm sorry we didn't get a chance to chat a little more. But I will make this pledge to you:
I promise to post taller from this point forward. :lol:

Belmondo

19th of February 2006 (Sun), 21:57

Tom, I made sure your back was facing me to spare you the atrocities. :)

Seriously, I'm sorry we didn't get a chance to chat a little more. But I will make this pledge to you:
I promise to post taller from this point forward. :lol:

It's amazing how much taller you look when you're standing up. It was good meeting you, Steve, and I also regret we didn't get more time to yak.

Cybnew

19th of February 2006 (Sun), 22:04

They are beautiful together. What a nice looking young couple.

I agree

mikegoat

19th of February 2006 (Sun), 22:07

One of the great things about these outings is learning from other photographers! For example, in addition to shooting lots of pictures, Maureen does not rely solely on what she sees in the view finder. No, She LISTENS to the picture. Fascinating But then again, this is California...
http://www.ebizcraftsman.com/imagehost/uploads/c34b1774e7.jpg

odigi

19th of February 2006 (Sun), 22:08

I had so much fun I did indeed blow a snot bubble as you can see from the burst remnants under my right nostril

Snot bubbles are cool :mrgreen:

Cybnew

19th of February 2006 (Sun), 22:09

Come on Mike, shes "using the force"

ayotnoms

19th of February 2006 (Sun), 22:11

Just covering all the bases.
This is Kevin (26thiboy); one of the locals it was my pleasure to meet.
So complete was his hospitality, he introduced himself 3 times. :) :)
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ayotnoms

19th of February 2006 (Sun), 22:12

Belmondo

19th of February 2006 (Sun), 22:20

Variations on a theme......

http://www.onlinephotographers.com/gallery/albums/Hot-August-Nights/Mo_Dwight_Matt.jpg

thomascanty

19th of February 2006 (Sun), 22:20

Lonnie looked just like a cowboy and looks cool with his BetterBeamer!

:lol: :lol: I just love that duster! I should have worn my black cowboy hat, too.

(Ashley is feeling a little neglected though. You forgot her. :))

My favorite quote from the weekend was from Tom: "I can die happy now. I've met Ashley." :lol:

I can't wait to get home later this week, when I have time to go through all the threads and pictures you guys will be posting. In a week or so I may even have a picture or two of my own to post.

mikegoat

19th of February 2006 (Sun), 22:21

It was pretty nice when the sun came out

http://www.ebizcraftsman.com/imagehost/uploads/f775a5cda1.jpg

Maureen Souza

19th of February 2006 (Sun), 22:31

Okay Mike and Tom..... I can't help it if that lens was whispering "Buy me, buy me" into my ear. Talk about sweet nothings......:D :D

Okay, here goes a pile of photos...some better than others. Please accept my apologies if you are over/under-exposed...or out of focus. Sometimes I was laughing too hard to take a decent photo!

Maureen Souza

19th of February 2006 (Sun), 22:32

Dwight McCann and his better part, Anna.

Maureen Souza

19th of February 2006 (Sun), 22:34

Our fearless leader, Belmondo and youngest member, Mat (Cybnew).

Maureen Souza

19th of February 2006 (Sun), 22:35

Patrick (frydryce) and Allen (Marvinspu36)

ayotnoms

19th of February 2006 (Sun), 22:36

Lonnie pulls out the heavy artillery...
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Maureen Souza

19th of February 2006 (Sun), 22:36

Lonnie (ThomasCanty)

Belmondo

19th of February 2006 (Sun), 22:38

Oh, yeah. There was an ocean there, too.

http://www.onlinephotographers.com/gallery/albums/Hot-August-Nights/Sunset_001.jpg

Maureen Souza

19th of February 2006 (Sun), 22:38

Kevin (26thiboy) with his lovely wife Ann and Johnny Thunder with the wonderful Keleigh.

odigi

19th of February 2006 (Sun), 22:39

Our fearless leader, Belmondo and youngest member, Mat (Cybnew).
Keep 'em coming, Maureen-- great pictures!

Belmondo: hunka hunka ;)

Mat: You're going to hate me for this, but you can't be anywhere near 17 years of age. Heh.... you sure are cute, though :cool: