A milestone (not to be confused with a kidney stone)

[Belmondo]

This post is my 2,000th. What makes this really remarkable is that in the course of all this writing, I've said almost nothing worth repeating...

...but I've sure had fun.

The biggest difference between this milestone and a kidney stone is:

Kidney stones aren't nearly as painful as some of my stupid humor. Thanks to everyone for keeping me around this long.

(BTW, I know this doesn't belong on this board. It should be in General Chat, but because this is where I've done most of my damage, I thought I'd stick it here.)

Tom

[daaaveman]

Tom, let me take this opportunity to thank you for all 2,000 posts. I've read many of them and enjoyed them all......I know we all feel weird since we don't know each other but may I say that I have grown very fond of you and others here.....group hug time.

If I may ask a personal question, are you retired, and if so, from what?

Also, this is a fluff post......my 97th.......trying to hit 100 today!

[Tapeman]

It seems lkie 4000 posts you blow hard!!!! :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
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Sill waiting for your post "Four ways to shoot 16mm"

Thanks Tom, Thos.

[Belmondo]

Sill waiting for your post "Four ways to shoot 16mm"


How about three ways to do 17mm? (it's a sickness, you know.)

[CoolToolGuy]

There used to be (may still be) a product known as 2,000 Flushes if I remember correctly. Any correlation :?: :) :D :lol:

Seriously, you add a lot to this forum, both insight and humor. Keep it up!

[Tapeman]

Ok 17mm will do!

[Andy_T]

Sill waiting for your post "Four ways to shoot 16mm"


How about three ways to do 17mm? (it's a sickness, you know.)

Tom, I can guess two of them ... the 17-40 L and the 12-24 with the 1.4 TC :wink:

What's the third?

Best regards,
Andy

[garethhhhh]

What's the third?

probably the 16-35L at 17mm :)

[Belmondo]

17-40L
16-35 f/2.8L
Sigma 12-24

As I said, it's a sickness.

[PhotosGuy]

I always look forward to seeing your posts. Don't slow down now!

[PacAce]

Sill waiting for your post "Four ways to shoot 16mm"


How about three ways to do 17mm? (it's a sickness, you know.)

Tom, I can guess two of them ... the 17-40 L and the 12-24 with the 1.4 TC :wink:

What's the third?

Best regards,
Andy

I think the 1.4x might be a little superfluous since 17 does fall between 12 and 24. :lol:

However, if you must insist on using the 1.4, then that's 4 ways for Tom. :D

[chris.bailey]

Nice one Tom and I think you are too hard on yourself. One or two MUST have said something worthy of repetition :lol: Always a good read, heres a cheers for ther next 2,000 :wink:

[IanD]

Don't the time just fly when you are having fun.
I laugh myself silly reading some of your posts. Wife thinks I'm loopy. I know that I'm loopy but is is great keeping her guessing.
To the next 2000 /raises glass/

[CyberDyneSystems]

Cheers Thos' :mrgreen:

Here's to the next 2K :)

You input is allways a pleasure!

[paul162brown]

[quote="belmondo"]This post is my 2,000th. What makes this really remarkable is that in the course of all this writing, I've said almost nothing worth repeating...

I disagree. I have learnt loads from this forum and from your input to various threads. In addition, you have cracked me up on many occasions!

Congratulations. I look forward to future postings! :D :wink:

[iwatkins]

Heck, is this joker still here ? :twisted:

Congrats on the 2K post Tom. I always look out for your posts as they always brighten my day. :lol:

Cheers

Ian

[Laziferous]

I learn about the art of wit, by reading your posts... and watching Conan O'Brien. Good stuff. Ooohh, I should do a "what if they mated" pic of you and Conan in PS :D

I would just say congrats, and what a fine chap you are... but my sig says it all, oh great one :wink:

[Tom W]

Tom, Tom, Tom.....

2000 down, 2,000,000 to go.

You're posts are always welcome in my book.

[Belmondo]

Thanks, gang. You're very kind. This is my favorite place to hang out. As long as I keep my bar tab paid, it looks like I have a home.

Coming later this summer:
Six ways to shoot 400mm---sort of.

(70-200 f/4.0, 2X TC
70-200 f/2.8L IS, 2X TC
400 f/5.6L
100-400L

plus

2nd 100-400L
300 f/4, 1.4X TC (I know, this is not exactly 400mm)

Someone shoot me!

Tom

[Andy_T]

Someone shoot me!

Tom


Klick! 8)

[Andy_T]

I think the 1.4x might be a little superfluous since 17 does fall between 12 and 24. :lol:

However, if you must insist on using the 1.4, then that's 4 ways for Tom. :D

You're absolutely right, but... 17 divides so nicely by 1.4 to something near 12.5
Plus, I got the impression that Tom is really fond of his 1.4x :wink:

Best regards,

Andy

PS: Tom ... you got the 20-35 as well?

... on your new 1DMkII, that would be exactly the same as 17 mm on the 10D :lol:

[Belmondo]

Wow. I'm getting a headache trying to keep all this arithmetic sorted out in my pea-sized, atrophied little brain. :?

I've finally gotten a pretty good handle on the 1.6X crop factor with my 10D, and I can make most of those calculations in my head. Now I'm going to have to start all over with 1.3X on the Mk II. Of course I could solve the whole problem buy just getting a 1Ds, but then I'd have a new situation to deal with.....poverty.

Then it would be, "One way to shoot 50mm --at f/1.8." At least with the full-frame sensor, it would be an honest 50mm and not 65 or 80mm EFV. :cry: :wink: