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Northern Beaches members on the up

Postby Geoff on Thu Aug 31, 2006 5:05 pm

I've been noticing of recent weeks that there are a growing number of Northern Beaches members. As we are coming into a very busy time of the year (Sept through Dec/Jan) I am putting out the feelers for members who may be interested in a casual picnic BBQ (probably more social than photographic but that can change) at McCarrs Creek or somewhere serene, where kids can play happily and the adults can sit back, relax, talk, take photos and generally chill out!

I'd be thinking some time around the beginning of December, but of course not firm dates set as yet.

Of course - ppl from anywhere can join in :)
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Re: Northern Beaches members on the up

Postby sheepie on Thu Aug 31, 2006 5:10 pm

Geoff wrote:I've been noticing of recent weeks that there are a growing number of Northern Beaches members.

You've always got to be negative don't you ;)
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Postby poompy on Thu Aug 31, 2006 5:36 pm

i would definately be in for that. McCarrs creek is awesome on a summers day.
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Postby Nogshale on Thu Aug 31, 2006 5:41 pm

Yeah ill be in, i dont know where McCarrs creek is though :)
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Re: Northern Beaches members on the up

Postby Geoff on Thu Aug 31, 2006 5:45 pm

sheepie wrote:
Geoff wrote:I've been noticing of recent weeks that there are a growing number of Northern Beaches members.

You've always got to be negative don't you ;)


:roll: :roll:
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Postby Reschsmooth on Thu Aug 31, 2006 6:44 pm

Sounds good to me (does lower north shore exclude me?) however, start of December is always a b*tch as we have three family birthdays in the first couple of weeks.

You could always try St Leonards Partk in Nth Sydney (right next to Nth Sydney oval) - I say this not because I live a 5 min walk from there!

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Postby joet on Thu Aug 31, 2006 7:43 pm

Geoff,

I used to start the midnight bus from McCarr's Creek, so it would be interesting to see it in daylight :wink:

Count us in for a summer time picnic :!:
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Postby poompy on Wed Sep 13, 2006 9:44 pm

any more on this?

the time leading up to xmas is so packed so might need to organise dates sooner rather than later...
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Postby Geoff on Wed Sep 13, 2006 10:01 pm

Thanks Poompy I am starting to think that a catch up in the new year is going to be more suitable to all and many. You are right, the year is fast closing - nuts!
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Postby Oscar on Thu Sep 14, 2006 9:17 am

Fitzpatrick Park is an great spot for a BBQ and picnic - on the banks of a lovely river.
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Postby flyfisher on Thu Sep 14, 2006 9:31 am

Im am also keen....and the New Year is the way to go for me.
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Postby poompy on Thu Sep 14, 2006 9:38 am

yeh in the new sounds better. less hectic. still would be nice to get it in for a summer bbq to catch up.

Im still keen for McCarrs creek.
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Postby gavcam on Sat Jan 20, 2007 5:59 pm

Hi All
Im new hear and noticed this thread.
I live at MonaVale
I tend to like shooting Landscapes and Wildlife as I like being outdoors, and would be keen to meet other photo nuts for shoot .

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Postby gstark on Sat Jan 20, 2007 6:08 pm

gavcam wrote:Hi All
Im new hear and noticed this thread.
I live at MonaVale
I tend to like shooting Landscapes and Wildlife as I like being outdoors, and would be keen to meet other photo nuts for shoot .

400D - 18-55 kit - 24-105 F4L - Manfrotto Tri Pod.


Come and join us tomorrow. Please see this thread.
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Postby Geoff on Sat Jan 20, 2007 6:40 pm

Hi Gavcam - welcome to this most excellent forum. I'm from Harbord and would love to catch up with you for a shoot (sunrise would be great some time). I am hoping to go tomorrow but I have a family comittment (my Dad's bday) and also some stuff for work I need to do. But yeah - welcome! :)
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Postby gavcam on Sun Jan 21, 2007 12:35 pm

Come and join us tomorrow. Please see this thread.[/quote]

I read this to late to do anything about it,
I have been so keen to get out with my new 24-105, so I took of at 0715 this morning on my push bike and headed for Bayview direction, one can ride arround the Pittwaters eastern side on the walking track i took quite a few shots ( havnt looked at them yet)
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Postby Geoff on Sun Jan 21, 2007 12:38 pm

Yeah Gav, I know what u mean. I would love to have been there today but I am busy preparing something for work tomorrow doh! Looking forward to seeing your images from todays outing.
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Postby gavcam on Sun Jan 21, 2007 12:52 pm

Geoff wrote:Hi Gavcam - welcome to this most excellent forum. I'm from Harbord and would love to catch up with you for a shoot (sunrise would be great some time). I am hoping to go tomorrow but I have a family comittment (my Dad's bday) and also some stuff for work I need to do. But yeah - welcome! :)


Thanks for the welcome, i am generealy free most weekends for early morning shoots :)
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