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'Adelaide Meet # 5' - Fleurieu Peninsula...

PostPosted: Fri Jun 03, 2005 7:42 pm
by fozzie
Sunday 31 July 2005. Starting at perhaps Myponga Beach and working our way down to Cape Jervis. This area was suggested by 'Big V' at 'Adelaide Meet #4' and also timing from memory. At Second Valley there used to be weathered boat sheds, and certainly ruggered coast line. Perhaps even have a look inland near Second Valley Forest for bird life without walking the trails.

http://www.southaustralia.com/pdfs/Fleu ... insula.pdf

http://www.fleurieupeninsula.com.au/mic ... asp?id=334

http://www.southaustraliantrails.com/tr ... p?id=14000

Expression of interest is sought.

Edit:

Coming: Big 'V', robw25 (from Whyalla: 200-400VR man), Jenko and me (fozzie).

Possible: Marvin (will advise later).


Cheers,

PostPosted: Fri Jun 03, 2005 9:57 pm
by BBJ
So this is for next month Fozzie, is there one later this month? Oh well it will be good to get to another meeting 1 day. Will be up at the end of this month the 30th and 1st for docs again so yeh who knows, anyhow hope you all work it out.
Cheers
John

PostPosted: Fri Jun 03, 2005 10:46 pm
by Big V
Count me in!!! Yes the sheds are still at Second Valley. here is a pic taken last November..
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Also there is the wind farm down at the cape..

PostPosted: Fri Jun 03, 2005 10:55 pm
by the foto fanatic
McLaren Vale, Fleurieu Peninsula. Shame about the wines! :lol:

PostPosted: Sat Jun 04, 2005 8:05 am
by fozzie
BBJ,

BBJ wrote:So this is for next month Fozzie, is there one later this month? Oh well it will be good to get to another meeting 1 day. Will be up at the end of this month the 30th and 1st for docs again so yeh who knows, anyhow hope you all work it out.
Cheers
John


Sorry about being end of July and not June. June would be just too close to last Meet, Sunday 29 May. If you are still going to be in town (am)Sunday 3 July I can link up with you for some shooting of your choice. PM me either way down the track. BTW: hope things go well with the Doctor's

Looking into the future, I am currently working on a 'Meet' at the end of October at Gluepot, located 1.5 hrs north of Waikerie :

http://www.riverland.net.au/gluepot/


Cheers,

PostPosted: Sat Jun 04, 2005 8:41 am
by fozzie
criketfan/Trevor,

cricketfan wrote:McLaren Vale, Fleurieu Peninsula. Shame about the wines! :lol:


Can get the wines anytime.

Just one of the joys of living in SA, so many areas to select from: Barossa Valley, McLaren Vale, Clare Valley, Adelaide Hills, Eden Valley, Coonawarra ... :lol:

http://search.looksmart.com/p/browse/us ... /us920854/

PostPosted: Sat Jun 04, 2005 10:29 pm
by the foto fanatic
fozzie wrote:Can get the wines anytime.

Just one of the joys of living in SA, so many areas to select from: Barossa Valley, McLaren Vale, Clare Valley, Adelaide Hills, Eden Valley, Coonawarra ... :lol:


Yup, I can only agree. No great wines in Queensland (some are acceptable), but we do have the Great Barrier Reef, Sunshine Coast and Gold Coast 8)

PostPosted: Sun Jun 05, 2005 10:46 pm
by robw25
mmmm .... i might be able to wangle that date as i'm on holidays from the 28th july to the 18th august .... will let you know

cheers rob

PostPosted: Mon Jun 06, 2005 10:02 pm
by fozzie
*** a nudge is a good as a :wink: ***

PostPosted: Tue Jun 07, 2005 7:14 am
by birddog114
cricketfan wrote:
fozzie wrote:Can get the wines anytime.

Just one of the joys of living in SA, so many areas to select from: Barossa Valley, McLaren Vale, Clare Valley, Adelaide Hills, Eden Valley, Coonawarra ... :lol:


Yup, I can only agree. No great wines in Queensland (some are acceptable), but we do have the Great Barrier Reef, Sunshine Coast and Gold Coast 8)


Crickettfan,
Up to Cairns, you can find some good mangos wine :wink:

PostPosted: Thu Jun 09, 2005 7:01 pm
by Marvin
I'll be there if I can make it. Any other takers or has Big V scared them all off??? :wink:

PostPosted: Fri Jun 10, 2005 9:41 pm
by Big V
May have!!! This time I will be taking a 15mm fish eye plus a 70-200mm 2.8 IS lens to play with...oh and a Canon 20D

PostPosted: Sat Jun 11, 2005 12:14 am
by Marvin
:roll:

PostPosted: Sat Jun 11, 2005 6:55 am
by fozzie
Big V,

Big V wrote:May have!!! This time I will be taking a 15mm fish eye plus a 70-200mm 2.8 IS lens to play with...oh and a Canon 20D


We have two (2) people confirmed, and a 'possible' coming to the 'Meet' at this stage. For those details refer to original post.

Congratulations on your new gear :D


Cheers,

PostPosted: Sat Jun 11, 2005 10:33 pm
by Big V
This is not my gear, It is on loan to try, If I like then it may become mine..

PostPosted: Sun Jun 12, 2005 5:21 am
by fozzie
Big V,

Big V wrote:This is not my gear, It is on loan to try, If I like then it may become mine..


Now Tony, not like this, little chance.

Cheers,

PostPosted: Thu Jun 23, 2005 9:06 pm
by fozzie
***** BUMP *****

Calling all Nikon, Canon, Pentax etc users to the next 'Adelaide Meet' :)

PostPosted: Fri Jun 24, 2005 12:36 pm
by robw25
fozzie
i will most probably be there ..... are we meeting somewhere ?
i can go see my kids who live in victor harbour afterwards

cheers rob

PostPosted: Fri Jun 24, 2005 1:40 pm
by fozzie
Rob,

I have already added your name to original post as a starter.

I am open to suggestions on starting time and where ?

I will probably make a day of it and leave the photo shoot area around 3.30 - 4pm.

PostPosted: Wed Jul 06, 2005 9:04 pm
by fozzie
*** BUMP ***

Come along and join in the fun of the day, and also breath some fresh sea air.

PostPosted: Wed Jul 06, 2005 9:16 pm
by BBJ
Hope you get a few to turn up Fozzie and for anyone who hasn't been to one of these meets, go and enjoy the day it is good fun, good people and well worth it.

'Adelaide Meet # 5' Sunday 31 Jul. 2005...

PostPosted: Mon Jul 18, 2005 8:03 pm
by fozzie
Suggest meeting at Myponga Beach at 9-9:30am.

I will have the 'D70Users.com' banner drapped across the the back window of the car, can not be missed.

A taste of what is there:

http://www.fleurieuphotos.com/Myponga%20Beach.html

I have also sent an e-mail to the 'South Australian Hang Gliding, Paragliding and Microlighting' to see if they will be conducting any Hang Gliding around Myponga area on 31 July, 2005. I will edit this post when a reply is received.

http://www.hgfa.asn.au/~sahga/

Another stop off point, Second Valley:

http://www.picknowl.com.au/homepages/wd ... 2041cc.htm

Then Cape Jervis. I do not know whether this is possible, but would be a very interesting excursion, plus excellent photo shot opportunities:

http://www.walkabout.com.au/locations/S ... 20to%20see

Deep Creek Conservation Park
Located 120 km south of Adelaide and 8 km south of Delamere and east of Cape Jervis, Deep Creek Conservation Park is a 4030 hectare park. It is an interesting combination of steep cliffs, waterfalls, bush and coast inhabited by western grey kangaroos, blue wrens, yellow-tailed black cockatoos, wedge-tailed eagles and scarlet robins.

PostPosted: Mon Jul 18, 2005 9:44 pm
by bouyant_clown
hi fellow south aussies, once again i will be missing the D70 outing. unfortunatly a 'rellie bash' takes precidence (technically not my decision) :roll: have an enjoyable weekend. home to see many of you before the year is out!

PostPosted: Mon Jul 18, 2005 9:52 pm
by fozzie
bouyant_clown,

Thank you for your post, and noted inability to attend. There is always next time :)

PostPosted: Tue Jul 19, 2005 2:06 pm
by bouyant_clown
Correct! :D
Roll on outing #6 8)

PostPosted: Tue Jul 19, 2005 3:08 pm
by fozzie
bouyant_clown,

bouyant_clown wrote:Roll on outing #6 8)


'Adelaide Meet # 6' details are here in case you have over looked the post.

PostPosted: Sat Jul 23, 2005 1:39 pm
by Marvin
Hi Fozzie!
Once again, you have done a terrific job of organising a meet. I am not sure whether or not I will make it - we have just driven back from Mt Buller and I probably need to get some work done next weekend (although it will depend on how I am feeling!). If not, we'll definitely be at the next one! Not so far to come. If I don't make it, try to be nice to Big V - he's such a sensitive soul! :wink:
Marvin

PostPosted: Sat Jul 23, 2005 5:11 pm
by fozzie
Hello Marvin,

Marvin wrote:Hi Fozzie!
Once again, you have done a terrific job of organising a meet. I am not sure whether or not I will make it - we have just driven back from Mt Buller and I probably need to get some work done next weekend (although it will depend on how I am feeling!). If not, we'll definitely be at the next one! Not so far to come. If I don't make it, try to be nice to Big V - he's such a sensitive soul! :wink:
Marvin


Hope you and the family had a great time skiing the slopes of Mount Buller.
Where are the shots :?: . Don't want to put you under any pressure :!:

It would be really great if you could make it, but I do understand if you don't. Yes: next Meet is almost in your backyard :)

Be nice to 'Big V' not likely, as he is big enough to look after himself.
Plus he is from the darkside, C*n*n 300D or may be 20D by now :wink: BTW: I sent another e-mail this morning to the 'South Australian Hang Gliding Association' re possible flying on 31 July. If I do not receive a reply by mid next week, I will ring someone listed on their website.

PostPosted: Sat Jul 23, 2005 7:20 pm
by Big V
Fozzie, I will be there and I think Jenko is comming too. Dont worry we will have lots of Canon gooies there!!!

PostPosted: Sun Jul 24, 2005 1:40 am
by robw25
fozzie
will i have to talk to those c...n people ?

cheers rob

PostPosted: Fri Jul 29, 2005 6:29 pm
by Big V
Fozzie, another Canon user may be joining us, Robert has just purchased his 300D..soon we will rule the world!!!

PostPosted: Fri Jul 29, 2005 6:33 pm
by birddog114
Big V wrote:Fozzie, another Canon user may be joining us, Robert has just purchased his 300D..soon we will rule the world!!!


Hahahaha! Breaking News

Canon users is going to take over the population of Nikon users in DSLRUSER.COM/ SA chapter.

Fozzie,
Recruiting strategy: Nikon want you!!!!!!!!! :lol:

PostPosted: Fri Jul 29, 2005 9:11 pm
by fozzie
Big V,

Big V wrote:Fozzie, another Canon user may be joining us, Robert has just purchased his 300D..soon we will rule the world!!!


This is excellent news, Robert is most welcomed.

Now let me see:

Canon Users: Big V, Jenko, and may be Robert.

Nikon Users: robw15, and fozzie.

Marvin we are out numbered, and therefore need your help :!:

I have not been able to get hold of the SAHGA, due to personal reasons and work commitments re hang gliding in the area for Sunday. Although I am a definite starter for Sunday.

PostPosted: Fri Jul 29, 2005 10:34 pm
by Big V
Well if we get Munzy to turn up with his trusty Canon 1DsMk11 17 megapixel monster we will definately out number and out gun :)

PostPosted: Sat Jul 30, 2005 2:31 pm
by Marvin
Sorry Fozzie, you'll just have to hold up your end without me. Don't worry, they've only got the equivalent of one brain between them - I'm mostly talking about Robert and Big V. I'm sure you can out think and talk them!
Have a great time!
Marvin

PostPosted: Sat Jul 30, 2005 4:36 pm
by fozzie
Marvin,

Marvin wrote:Sorry Fozzie, you'll just have to hold up your end without me. Don't worry, they've only got the equivalent of one brain between them - I'm mostly talking about Robert and Big V. I'm sure you can out think and talk them!
Have a great time!
Marvin


Hmmm...interesting comment.

If that is so, we have an even number :)

Irrespective it should be a good day even if the Meet is 3:2 in Canon DSLR favour :D

PostPosted: Mon Aug 01, 2005 11:25 am
by fozzie
Had a very successful day at yesterday's meet, plus the weather was fantastic :)

I am currently going through my shots and this one took my fancy:

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This is one of our members, robw25 with his 200-400VR waiting for a mermaid to appear :wink:

Thank you to:

Canon Users: 'Big V' - Tony, 'Jenko' - Ian and Rob.

Nikon Users - robw25.

Special memtion to 'Jenko' for his navigation skills. Could not have done it without your local knowledge. Also 'Big V' for leading us to the bakery for lunch.

PostPosted: Mon Aug 01, 2005 11:29 am
by birddog114
I had done the same things as Rob yesterday at Nelson Bay.
Gone out with the 200-400VR and the Gitzo monpod 1325 + my friend "stubbsy" :wink:

PostPosted: Mon Aug 01, 2005 7:16 pm
by Big V
Yesterday was a great day! There was enough variety to keep every body happy and the weather was a bonus and the Nikon users were able to take the flack from the Canon users :)
Here is the shot of the workings of the wind turbine to settle the argument about how many bolts..
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Here is Rob looking for some food for the mermaid..
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I would not want to drive down here..
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These wind turbines are huge..
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We even saw some insects...
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You have to love the rustic nature of the beach..
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PostPosted: Mon Aug 01, 2005 8:23 pm
by leek
Some really great pics there guys... It's nice to see some other states joining in on the mini-meet activity...

PostPosted: Mon Aug 01, 2005 9:54 pm
by fozzie
Some more shots from yesterday's meet:

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PostPosted: Mon Aug 01, 2005 10:28 pm
by BBJ
Great shots fella's, i like the ones of Rob and the monster trying to do macro,LOL. Looks like all had a good daywould have been nice to get there. Oh well i wont be back till the 16th of next month so will see what or where i can terrorise when next i visit.

PostPosted: Mon Aug 01, 2005 10:46 pm
by DanielA
Looks like it was a good day.

Big V, that Bee is great!
So is robw25's little lens... :D

Daniel

PostPosted: Mon Aug 01, 2005 11:10 pm
by robw25
well... i'm actually thinking that canon users are NEARLY human ... after meeting three and a half at the meet on sunday... i used to feel sorry for teachers... not any more... capitalistic pigs !!!! but we had a great day ... as usual fozzie brought his arsenal of lenses .... i WANT the 17-55 !... dont forget fozzie we have to tag taem on friday ... well gotta go

cheers rob

PostPosted: Mon Aug 01, 2005 11:22 pm
by fozzie
Rob,

Follow the script, plus wine on Friday night and it is as good as in your bag :D