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Posted: **Mon Feb 28, 2005 8:08 pm**

Hi All Canberrai Forum Members

In our previous thread on the Dawn to Dusk Meet, Ray (Jenno) from Sydney has asked if we are going to have an Autumn Meet as he would like to join us. (Sorry but I don't know how to insert a previous thread into a new thread.) I gave him some info on best locations and when.

I would be interested in this as I believe Canberra is a great place for Fall Foliage (to borrow the yank term).

As autumn starts tomorrow could be start thinking about this - I know that changes wont start appearing for a while, but it is good to start thinking.

Any suggestions etc.

Steve :!:

Posted: **Mon Feb 28, 2005 8:38 pm**

Would be interested in coming down for a weekend in May if any others are

March is rediculously busy, April not much better (with school holidays, etc), and May is really nice in Canberra - just cold enough to let you know it's cold, but generally nice weather.
Anyone know any cheap accommodation?

Posted: **Mon Feb 28, 2005 8:45 pm**

YHA in Oconnor (http://www.yha.org.au)
nice backpackers....

We should organise a dinner too... Mabie Debarcle (Lonsdale street)

One of the nicest places to view the colours is the Tower... you can see the patchwork of colours!

Posted: **Mon Feb 28, 2005 8:50 pm**

Great

Looks like there is some interest - from some Sydney forum members as well.

Once we work at a date to suite all, we can wrok out an agenda to get the best of the day.

Like the idea of a dinner as well to end the day.

Steve

Posted: **Mon Feb 28, 2005 8:53 pm**

Hi,

sorry, I posted this response in the wrong spot so I'll post again.
Here it goes:
Hi,

I agree with Wombat.
We should do it and monitor things when we get a little closer.
The older established suburbs with european trees are great in autumn.
Red Hill lookout is also very nice. BTW MHD, I believe I read and heard somewhere that the YHA in OConner has received awards and is one of the best YHA on the planet.

Cheers
CD

Posted: **Mon Feb 28, 2005 8:56 pm**

Thats right!

And there are a few deciduis trees around there...

Posted: **Wed Mar 09, 2005 12:06 pm**

Would the weekend of the 7-8/5 be to early to hold the meet?

If we could hold it then I could announce the winner of comp 4 there...

Posted: **Wed Mar 09, 2005 12:18 pm**

That weekend is possible.

My only thoughts is that it maybe a bit late. It has been cooler earlier this year which may bring on an earlier change.

I will see if I can find a site that gives predictions - in USA it is a big thing - there are numerous sites giving up-to-date details on the changes and when the best times will be.

Steve

Posted: **Wed Mar 09, 2005 12:20 pm**

not some groundhog thing

Posted: **Wed Mar 09, 2005 12:24 pm**

well come to think of it - it is a bit like that in Canberra. many people believe the cold weather comes around about Anzac Day - but I have noticed that that is the first day many people go outside and probably feel the weather changing for the first time!!

The groundhogs are my kids - wont go outsie and play as sson as it starts to get cold/cool. I will watch them...............

Steve

Posted: **Mon Apr 04, 2005 8:53 pm**

Any further news on this one? The weekend AFTER what has been suggested would sit better, but it's your meet - I'll try to work in with what you decide. If I can't then we'll make sure I catch up with as many when I DO make it!

Posted: **Mon Apr 04, 2005 9:51 pm**

Hi sheepie,

I'm very bad in predicting when seasons start and how seasons progress.
We already have trees changeing their colours.
Wombat could be right, early start and early end ? of autumn ?
I would like to get his advice on 14/15 of May.
Thanks for your reminder, we really need to start thinking about autumn in Canberra.
Come to Canberra and get the beautiful autumn colours that the decidious trees display against a backdrop of clear blue skies.
MHD mentioned accommodation world reknown.
Were here to help you make it happen.

Regards
CD

Posted: **Mon Apr 04, 2005 10:21 pm**

Hi Christiand & Wombat,

Still interested in coming down for an coloured meet if you can arrange. Trees are starting to turn up here in Sydney so guess its the same down there.

Christiand,
Note the time of your last post was 9.51pm... I make it 9.20pm? How does that happen?

Ray

Posted: **Mon Apr 04, 2005 10:23 pm**

Hmmm

Just noticed my posting time is an hour in advance as well.
Me thinks daylight saving time is still happening on the forum or is it my PC

Ray

Posted: **Mon Apr 04, 2005 10:28 pm**

Guys,

Just go into profile and adjust time to GMT +9 for VIC/NSW in view daylight saving finished on Sunday 27 March.

Posted: **Mon Apr 04, 2005 10:42 pm**

just checking time, please excuse ...

Posted: **Mon Apr 04, 2005 10:43 pm**

sorry, just checking time again.

Posted: **Mon Apr 04, 2005 10:44 pm**

Hi Jenno,

my time is ok. What about your time ?

Cheers
CD

Posted: **Mon Apr 04, 2005 11:51 pm**

Just checking as well after adjusting my profile

Posted: **Mon Apr 04, 2005 11:52 pm**

Done...thanks Fozzie

Posted: **Tue Apr 05, 2005 12:01 am**

Not a problem Ray. BTW: Have you received your 'Gitzo' G2227 :?:

Posted: **Tue Apr 05, 2005 9:34 am**

Hi Fozzie,

Gitzo arrived on Friday at last with a ransom note from the Customs guys. Can be unlucky I guess.
M20 should be arriving this week

Ray

Posted: **Tue Apr 05, 2005 9:39 am**

Jenno,

Jenno wrote:Hi Fozzie,

Gitzo arrived on Friday at last with a ransom note from the Customs guys. Can be unlucky I guess.
M20 should be arriving this week

Ray

I guess you will be bush walking on the weekend with fulll kit to snap some excellent Macro: enjoy.

Posted: **Tue Apr 05, 2005 10:39 am**

christiand wrote:Hi sheepie,

I'm very bad in predicting when seasons start and how seasons progress.
We already have trees changeing their colours.
Wombat could be right, early start and early end ? of autumn ?
I would like to get his advice on 14/15 of May.
Thanks for your reminder, we really need to start thinking about autumn in Canberra.
Come to Canberra and get the beautiful autumn colours that the decidious trees display against a backdrop of clear blue skies.
MHD mentioned accommodation world reknown.
Were here to help you make it happen.

Regards
CD

Actually I think we may even need to do it earlier than that!

Colours are already turning!

How do people feel about Anzac day long weekend??
23-25/4?

Posted: **Tue Apr 05, 2005 11:14 am**

ANZAC Day no good for me - we'll be in Taree (as usual!). Make your plans without me, and we'll still aim to come down in May sometime

Posted: **Tue Apr 05, 2005 11:16 am**

sheepie wrote:ANZAC Day no good for me - we'll be in Taree (as usual!). Make your plans without me, and we'll still aim to come down in May sometime

Sheepie,
Forget Taree for a few months :shock:

And you'll be enjoyed :wink:

Posted: **Tue Apr 05, 2005 11:21 am**

Birddog114 wrote:Sheepie,
Forget Taree for a few months
And you'll be enjoyed

It's a simple choice - someone has to bring back Little Sheepie from his holidays!

Posted: **Tue Apr 05, 2005 11:24 am**

Tell grandpa throw him in a bus and he'll arrive Sydney sound & safe.

Posted: **Thu Apr 07, 2005 9:11 am**

Sorry guys,

Anzac weekend is out for me as well.

Ray

Posted: **Thu Apr 07, 2005 9:20 am**

MHD wrote:Actually I think we may even need to do it earlier than that!

Colours are already turning!

How do people feel about Anzac day long weekend??
23-25/4?

That's very interesting because me and my girls are planning to go to Canberra on 23-24/4. Would be good if someone could show us picturesque places! Can we participate?

Posted: **Sat Apr 09, 2005 3:26 pm**

BTW, can anyone suggest where to go and what to see in Canberra? We are coming on Saturday 23/04 and leaving on Sunday 24/04. Any spots for evening/night shooting? Beatiful autumn places

Posted: **Sat Apr 09, 2005 6:29 pm**

Mount Ainslee!

Anywhere around the lake, Palimentry triangle

Old Parliment house

Posted: **Sat Apr 09, 2005 7:53 pm**

Hi Michal,

MHD's suggestions are good plus or as an alternative:
Red Hill, Red Hill Lookout for autumn colours.
Night shots: buildings such as and in between National Library and National Gallery.
Old and new Parliament House.
I will start a discussion tomorrow during our CBR meet and will get back to you.
We are also having the Rallye of Canberra on which is an international event.
I'll get back to you and find out more detail from you.

Cheers
CD

Posted: **Sat Apr 09, 2005 7:55 pm**

Thanks Scott, Christian!

Where the Red Hill is? I'll have Canberra's maps tomorrow or Monday

Posted: **Sat Apr 09, 2005 8:09 pm**

South of parliment house...

Another fun thing is to drive round and take pics of the embasies

Posted: **Sat Apr 09, 2005 8:39 pm**

MHD wrote:South of parliment house...

Another fun thing is to drive round and take pics of the embasies

Don't use a long lense outside the embassies though - they may not appreciate your art as much as you do!

Posted: **Sat Apr 09, 2005 8:41 pm**

sheepie wrote:
MHD wrote:South of parliment house...

Another fun thing is to drive round and take pics of the embasies

Don't use a long lense outside the embassies though - they may not appreciate your art as much as you do!

I can loan them 200-400VR to shoot the embassies from distance so cut and run is more easier if required.

Posted: **Sat Apr 09, 2005 8:55 pm**

Hi Birddog,

please do so !
We all would like to play with that lense !!!
Give it to Mikhail, he'll take it to CBR and we CBR people will put it to use !

Chers
CD

Posted: **Sun Apr 10, 2005 1:21 am**

Yes Birddog... Carefull what you offer! Even in jest.... All the hungry sharks jump at it here!
(kidding

)

Posted: **Sun Apr 10, 2005 7:15 am**

If ant CBR guy want to loan, it can be picked up from me and return.
I knew Hilop won't have time to make a visit.

Posted: **Sun Apr 10, 2005 9:17 am**

Birddog114 wrote:If ant CBR guy want to loan, it can be picked up from me and return.
I knew Hilop won't have time to make a visit.

Damn, you right! Most probably, I'll be busy but there is no rules with no exception! Be careful what you offer

Posted: **Sun Apr 10, 2005 9:35 am**

Hlop wrote:
Birddog114 wrote:If ant CBR guy want to loan, it can be picked up from me and return.
I knew Hilop won't have time to make a visit.

Damn, you right! Most probably, I'll be busy but there is no rules with no exception! Be careful what you offer

Hilop,
Pls. remember how many times did you say you want to come to the mini meet? but it's never happened :wink:

I based on that and surely, one day you'll have your appearance and check-in with your signature on the book, and it's the day with storm and typhoon or cyclone over Sydney :cry:

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