First Brisbane meet...

[xerubus]

We now have enough people interested in meeting up, so let's get this underway...

I start by saying that Sunday Feb 27th works well for me...

cheers

[Manta]

Hey Mark.

Apart from March 13, any of these days is okay for me with a bit of notice, so I'm happy to vote with you for the 27th.

Simon.

[Oneputt]

I am in

[boxerboy]

I'm happy with the 27th. Looking forward to meeting you all!

[SteveB]

Quick question, are newbies invited or is there a settling in period?
This a great site and would look forward to meeting others in the group.

Regards
Steve

[xerubus]

everyone is invited...

[leigh999]

What is the purpose of the meet - is it an outing where we take photos, or just say hi or what?

[Grev]

Well if there are 5 votes for Sunday the 27th already, I guess that should be the day then.

[xerubus]

now for the fun part.... where to meet.... a few suggestions have been made in the past...

- meet at breakfast creek hotel for a meal or a drink...
- meet at bago's place for a bbq

we could also make it a shooting trip to somewhere if that's what people would like...

throw some ideas around folks...

[Manta]

I'm easy; whatever gets the majority vote.

Simon.

[SteveB]

The Breakfast Creek Hotel would be good if it is just a day to get to know each other.

Regards
Steve

[Oneputt]

I'm happy with the Brekky Creek fo a get to know you.

[petal666]

The Breakfast Creek Hotel would be good if it is just a day to get to know each other.

Regards
Steve

I dunno, shouldn't taking some photos be an option too?

[Oneputt]

Brekky Creek is a good subject

[JordanP]

That would be great for me (if NSW imports are allowed)

Just need some directions to Brekky Creek

[birddog114]

That would be great for me (if NSW imports are allowed)

Just need some directions to Brekky Creek

Jordan!
Get a GPS!

[boxerboy]

That would be great for me (if NSW imports are allowed)

Just need some directions to Brekky Creek

Jordan,

Ask the guy who'll paint your neck red at the border

Cheers
Peter

[Oneputt]

Craig coming from the south as you will be, you need to get across the River and get through the city. The 27th is a sunday so traffic will be relatively light. Myself I would ues the Story Bridge and then turn right down through the Valley.

Everyone in Brissie knows the Brekky Creek so there will be no shortage of advice once you make Brisbane.

[JordanP]

found their website - its making me hungry now

[Grev]

Breakfast creek, where is that?

[xerubus]

Okay....

Sunday the 27th Feb it is... and it looks like the Breakfast Creek Hotel is the go. Look forward to meeting everyone.

Perhaps a get together drink and then go for a wander around taking some shots.

Trevor... if you are coming, perhaps you will be able to help out with some good areas around newstead to take some shots.

[xerubus]

:oops: Breakfast creek, where is that?

the big red dot is where the breaky creek hotel is. there is parking at the rear. as we get closer to the date we'll talk about times etc etc blah.

cheers

[boxerboy]

Time?

[Gerard]

Sorry folks
Car is leased - need to put another few thousand km's on it before the end of the Leasing year - I sound like an idiot 4 doing this but will not be able to make it that weekend is jump in the car and drive as far as possible and back again.
Have a great one.
Gerard

Oh if you have not got one of Birddogs Optech Grip straps, you don't know what you are missing out they are wonderful.

[birddog114]

Sorry folks
Car is leased - need to put another few thousand km's on it before the end of the Leasing year - I sound like an idiot 4 doing this but will not be able to make it that weekend is jump in the car and drive as far as possible and back again.
Have a great one.
Gerard

Oh if you have not got one of Birddogs Optech Grip straps, you don't know what you are missing out they are wonderful.

Gerard,
Make a fun by driving down to Sydney for a meet and you'll see the whole new world of gears in real

[Oneputt]

OK no one seems to want to set a time so how about 12..noon. Does that suit?

[petal666]

This is the same date as the OCAU meet and nearly the same time.

[Oneputt]

What is the OCAU?

I thought that most people had agreed on the date. Do we have to start all over again?

[birddog114]

What is the OCAU?

I thought that most people had agreed on the date. Do we have to start all over again?

Oneputt,
This is the one:

http://www.overclockers.com.au/

[Oneputt]

Thank you for that Birddog.

I trust we still have a date for our meeting on the 27th then?

[petal666]

I was going to the OCAU one anyway, (if they get their act together) more friendly Canon users there

[boxerboy]

12.00 noon, 27th Feb, Breaky Creek - I'm in.

[xerubus]

I was going to the OCAU one anyway, (if they get their act together) more friendly Canon users there

hey hey hey... we're friendly

[JordanP]

some of my best friends use canon gear.

[birddog114]

some of my best friends use canon gear.

Hey! I have Canon inhouse too and was Canon shooter and we're living together friendly for many years now

[Manta]

I was going to the OCAU one anyway, (if they get their act together) more friendly Canon users there

I'm not sure what you're getting at Petal. I noticed your smiley at the end of your comment so I'm assuming you've got your tongue in your cheek. If you're genuine then you would already be aware that we welcome your input no matter what hardware you drive. If, however, you're seeing what sort of bite you can get then I'm afraid we have better things to concern ourselves with. Sorry you can't make our meet but give our regards to everyone over at OCAU and make sure you post a few photos here afterwards for us to see.

Now, back to the business at hand. 12 Noon at the 'Creek is fine by me. Are we meeting out the back? (Haven't been there for ages so I trust there is still a "back" !!)

Mark: had you planned to book a table or something? Should those that have them wear their D70User polos or just a pink carnation in our lapels?

Simon.

[petal666]

I'm not sure what you're getting at Petal. I noticed your smiley at the end of your comment so I'm assuming you've got your tongue in your cheek. If you're genuine then you would already be aware that we welcome your input no matter what hardware you drive. If, however, you're seeing what sort of bite you can get then I'm afraid we have better things to concern ourselves with. Sorry you can't make our meet but give our regards to everyone over at OCAU and make sure you post a few photos here afterwards for us to see.

I'm not after a bite, I just take the piss from Nikon users whenever I can. You'll notice that I have been a member here for quite a bit longer than you so I'm sure I know the feel of this place pretty well.

[xerubus]

petal actually has a d70... he has just scribbled over the body to make it look like something else

[Manta]

I'm not after a bite, I just take the piss from Nikon users whenever I can. You'll notice that I have been a member here for quite a bit longer than you so I'm sure I know the feel of this place pretty well.

Fair point, though I hope you're not one to pull rank on someone who hasn't been here as long...

No offence taken and when the Canon guys get too annoying you can always come and have a beer with us.

[petal666]

petal actually has a d70... he has just scribbled over the body to make it look like something else

And renamed some of my lenses

[phillipb]

Smart thinking, less chance of getting pinched.

[Manta]

Cool idea.... I might try that to save on insurance costs

[xerubus]

so who is coming at this stage? looks like breakfast creek hotel at 1200 on the 20th.

[Oneputt]

Well I'll be there on the 27th

[xerubus]

ooops... 27th...

[JordanP]

Yep - I'll be there on the 27th Feb high noon!

[SteveB]

I will be there and looking forward to meeting everyone.

Regards
Steve

[Manta]

I'll be there.

12noon, 27th.

I asked in an earlier post whether a table had been booked or where we were actually going to meet. Any ideas? Sundays can be pretty busy at the 'Creek.

Simon.

[xerubus]

I'll be there.

12noon, 27th.

I asked in an earlier post whether a table had been booked or where we were actually going to meet. Any ideas? Sundays can be pretty busy at the 'Creek.

Simon.

no... but feel free to organise it....

[Manta]

Okay - I'll take a punt on the fact that people want a feed rather than just sitting at the bar. I'll try to book a table based on the numbers we have so far plus a fudge factor for a couple of extras.
If anyone else reading this thread wants to reply and confirm their attendance that would be helpful. (Or even if tentative)

Simon.