The NYCA LONG ISLAND Holiday Get together: December 28th

[Bellucciman]

I hope everyone had and is having a great Holiday Season! I'm sorry I missed both get togethers. I hope in the future I can meet some other members in a social gathering.

Have fun all and have a HAPPY NEW YEAR!

[Jonesbeach]

I'll be there. See you guys later.

Steve

[hiss srq]

Good times sorry tokey the bear (my sister) was a bit of a nag but we must do this again in the near future

[mirrodie]

Great to see you all! Glad to see such a nice crowd!


As Highheels soared home (at 70MPH, mind you), a corvette streaked by us at over 100 MPH. We thought we were standing still.


A few exits later, SCPD pulled him over at our exit. As we drove my I pulled down the window, threw my first up and cheered!

Isnt life wonderful?

[NIKV69]

As we drove my I pulled down the window, threw my first up and cheered!

Aren't you the hypocrite!

As Highheels soared home (at 70MPH, mind you

Ohh sure go slow when you have your wife in the car.

Good times tonight, glad to see all.

[Art at ISP]

It was great to see old friends and meet new friends last night. I am sorry my stomach was acting up but it passed by this morning.

I would definitely do this again--and lets consider moving a little west so the city folk can join.

Happy New Year all,

Art

[mirrodie]

As we drove my I pulled down the window, threw my first up and cheered!

Aren't you the hypocrite!

[quote:2573e]As Highheels soared home (at 70MPH, mind you

Ohh sure go slow when you have your wife in the car.

Good times tonight, glad to see all.[/quote:2573e]


HELLO!!! SNAP ON TOOL!!! SHE was DRIVING!!! :shock: :shock:

And remember, I just like to takeoff and accelerate. Cruising at 70+ is boring. But watching blatant nuttiness on the road and having them get caught? Priceless!


As Art said, perhaps NAssau/Western Nassau should be considered for future events?? Mineola comes to mind since it has the best LIRR service and that could help all around. And in fact, I think Phil knows if a place there!


As for Peninsula, the food and ambience was great. The lucky roll was refreshing....salmon, eel and tuna wrapped in cucumber, no rice...and hte Ultimate creamy prawns were AWESOME!

[NIKV69]

HELLO!!! SNAP ON TOOL!!! SHE was DRIVING!!!

Something you should consider as a permanent thing!

And remember, I just like to takeoff and accelerate

After the Cross Bronx how can I ever forget?

As for Peninsula, the food and ambience was great. The lucky roll was refreshing....salmon, eel and tuna wrapped in cucumber, no rice...and hte Ultimate creamy prawns were AWESOME!

Yes that sushi was awesome, much like everything in there.

As Art said, perhaps NAssau/Western Nassau should be considered for future events?? Mineola comes to mind since it has the best LIRR service and that could help all around. And in fact, I think Phil knows if a place there!

Mineola is perfect. It is the most central local.

[mirrodie]

Mineola is perfect. It is the most central local.


locale?

After the Cross Bronx how can I ever forget? Are you that much of am old man that a little bit of speed wears you out? ;)

Now Nik, show us all a photo of your tool towel. :D It is our highest award.


All in all, we were glad to see Steve, Art, Tom, John, Eric, Ryan, and Nicholas. Talks of all that flying had me jealous :)

[SengaB]

I have heard this word "tool" thrown around occasionally by local photographers. What is a "tool"?

When I have heard it is it usually being used to describe another photographer what does it mean?

Am I a tool?
Senga

[T-Bird76]

I have heard this word "tool" thrown around occasionally by local photographers. What is a "tool"?

When I have heard it is it usually being used to describe another photographer what does it mean?

Am I a tool?
Senga

A tool is a Nikon user who worships Sam Chui, i.e Nick. Ah for that matter all Nikon users!!! AHAHAHAHA

[Alex T]

I have heard this word "tool" thrown around occasionally by local photographers. What is a "tool"?

When I have heard it is it usually being used to describe another photographer what does it mean?

Am I a tool?
Senga

A tool is a Nikon user who worships Sam Chui, i.e Nick. Ah for that matter all Nikon users!!! AHAHAHAHA

HEY! :evil:

I am a Nikon user too!

Alex

[T-Bird76]

[quote=Alex T]

I have heard this word "tool" thrown around occasionally by local photographers. What is a "tool"?

When I have heard it is it usually being used to describe another photographer what does it mean?

Am I a tool?
Senga

A tool is a Nikon user who worships Sam Chui, i.e Nick. Ah for that matter all Nikon users!!! AHAHAHAHA

HEY! :evil:

I am a Nikon user too!

Alex[/quote:f9e8a]

I rest my case.... LOLOLOL

[NIKV69]

locale?

Oh no Mario is correcting my spelling, I am done..

Now Nik, show us all a photo of your tool towel. It is our highest award.

Will do a little later I got nine things going on here.

I have heard this word "tool" thrown around occasionally by local photographers. What is a "tool"?

When I have heard it is it usually being used to describe another photographer what does it mean?

Am I a tool?

Hmm it's a long story Senga, should tell you in person. Your not a tool though. :mrgreen:

I am a Nikon user too!

What camera you get Alex?

[mirrodie]

I have heard this word "tool" thrown around occasionally by local photographers. What is a "tool"?

Tool (insult)
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The word "tool" may be used as an insult, describing someone who is being used by an establishment willingly (as a sycophant) or unwillingly (as one who blindly conforms). Tool was popularized as slang in the 1990s and 2000s.

The term most commonly describes someone who is being manipulated by large corporations or governments. In this context, the term is thought to be a shortening of the phrase "tool of the system". The insult is used in Western counter-culture to describe strong proponents of those institutions, who seem to truly believe in what is thought of as a mass deception. Tool may also be used to refer to members of the counterculture who conform to a prefabricated concept of rebellious behavior (eg. tattoos, intentionally ripped clothing, long hair and earrings on males). In this sense, tool refers to a person who mindlessly buys into pop culture or subcultural trends (eg. poseur, scenester). Tool can also be used to describe someone who follows a certain trend (eg. mini mohawk style hair, pink shirts, and a popped collar).

and from http://www.ocf.berkeley.edu/~wrader/slang/t.html
tool n 1. a person who is impressionable, easily used by others; LOSER; WANNA-BE. ("That guy is such a tool. He would do anything to be accepted.")
toolbox n 1. someone who is an extreme "tool". Note: etymology suggests that they are not just one "tool", but rather an entire set. ("That guy is such a toolbox.") 2. a group of "tools". ("Yeah, like I would go to their toolbox party.")



Those are the slang definitions. But in reality, a 'tool' was whatever definition you give it. Ie. Tom's definition states that tools shoot Nikon. (I love that definition :twisted: :mrgreen: )

But on this site, the definition has evolved to truly be a non-offensive term of endearment. Tom's a Makita, Nik is a Snap-on, Moose, well, the moose is loose, Phil is a Stanley, I'm a DeWalt, Eric's a Craftsman, etc. It's basically evolved that we're all a bunch of tools here. :lol: It's a thrice beaten dead horse of a joke that lives.

Actually, next time I see you, I'll go in greater detail. Ask me about CS too.

Am I a tool?
Senga

Buddy, you're a tool in my book. :mrgreen: :mrgreen: We just have to get you a brand name now :D