October Long Weekend excursion

[birddog114]

For members who missed out the last two trips to The Stockton Beach and Sand dunes.

Will happen again at the October Long Weekend. Oct. 1st, 2nd & 3rd
Yes, I'm going to have a third go for members who want to discover the area but haven't get the chance to do it and this time will be two days workshops in the region.

Oct. 1st: Stockton Beach, sand dunes, The Sygna, The Tint City
Oct. 2nd Discovery the surrounded areas, details: TBA.

Please note:
Members who wish to participate this trip requires to book accomodation now, cos October Long Weekend is a busy period in the area.

[birddog114]

Bump!

[radar]

That last bump got me, ouch

For me, I'd probably do the 2nd day, since I've done the Stockton beach twice, and I think I will only be able to manage a day pass

Keep us posted,

Thanks,

Radar.

[birddog114]

That last bump got me, ouch

For me, I'd probably do the 2nd day, since I've done the Stockton beach twice, and I think I will only be able to manage a day pass

Keep us posted,

Thanks,

Radar.

The second day workshop, I'm aiming to the inland as Tanilba Bay, Hawk Nest, or a walk thru Tomaree National Parks, or boarding the ferry to Tea Garden for a day trip, having lunch at Tea Garden and back to Nelson Bay in the afternoon.

[huynhie]

Vicky and I should be OK for that weekend.

[birddog114]

Vicky and I should be OK for that weekend.

Welcome both of you!!!

[birddog114]

Forgot to mention:
We will have BBQ on the beach at the first day. So for members who only wants to do a day trip is also welcome.

[stubbsy]

Count me in.

[Alpha_7]

I would of been very keen, (love all the photo's everyone has been posting). However work is sending me to Boston that week, I'm hoping for some good photo's over there.


Looking forward to seeing the results on this next trip.

[birddog114]

Just a reminder for people, who wish to participate this excursion, we only have three more weeks to go, if anyone is interested into this excursion, please make a booking for your accomodation and let me know your status.
I need to organize transportation same as logistics.
We will have BBQ on the beach and night out!!!!!!

[Killakoala]

I'm interested, but i i'll have to get back to you on that, when i return to Syd next weekend.

[birddog114]

I'm interested, but i i'll have to get back to you on that, when i return to Syd next weekend.

Welcome home till next weekend!!!!!!
Will you come to the mini meet on the 24/09?

[huynhie]

We will have BBQ on the beach and night out!!!!!!

I am fattening up the lamb as we speak.

[birddog114]

We will have BBQ on the beach and night out!!!!!!

I am fattening up the lamb as we speak.

Got it!!!!! and will wait for!

[pippin88]

Me and Ann are interested - just have to check to make sure I've got nothing else on.

[birddog114]

Me and Ann are interested - just have to check to make sure I've got nothing else on.

Get into the game and should be lot of funs there at the end!
If time is permitted we might travelling upto the upper Hunter Valley or take the ferry to The Tea Gardens.

[pippin88]

Book Me and Ann in for the Stockton beach day please. (We'll only be there for the day - not staying the night or attending the next day).

[birddog114]

The list I currently have for this October Long weekend at Nelson Bay, Port Stephens, this is two days excursion and shooting surrounded areas. Weather is getting warmer and lot of things to see and heaps of shooting opportunities.
As mentioned, we may head upto the Upper Hunter Valley as Scone, Musswellbrook.

Confirmed:

- Myself and my team.
- Stubbsy
- Huynhie and Vicki
- Pippin88 and Ann
- Radar

Waiting for confirmation:
- Killakoala.
- LostDingo
- Who else?

This list will be closed on Saturday 24/09/05 at 4:00pm.

[pippin88]

Birddy - I might have a problem. Both my Camera and Kit Lens are in at Maxwells.
Would it be possible for me to borrow a D70 and Kit Lens (or similar) for the Saturday to shoot with? I could just bring my own CF.

[birddog114]

Birddy - I might have a problem. Both my Camera and Kit Lens are in at Maxwells.
Would it be possible for me to borrow a D70 and Kit Lens (or similar) for the Saturday to shoot with? I could just bring my own CF.

I can loan you the D100 or a D2/ No problem at all! of course with lens(es)

[birddog114]

pippin88,
Maybe A brand new Canon 5D if I'm lucky enough.

[pippin88]

Birddy - I might have a problem. Both my Camera and Kit Lens are in at Maxwells.
Would it be possible for me to borrow a D70 and Kit Lens (or similar) for the Saturday to shoot with? I could just bring my own CF.

I can loan you the D100 or a D2/ No problem at all! of course with lens(es)

Cheers Birdy, didn't want to miss the day.

You shoot with the 5D, I'll take the D2x

[leek]

Hi Birdy,

Mrs. Leek, mini-Leek and I would like to attend... I'm not familiar with the area - can you make any recommendations for local accommodation???

We don't have a 4WD, so will be dependent upon seats in someone elses truck...

[stubbsy]

John

Best value spot is Birubi Beach Caravan Park or One Mile Beach Holiday Park. You can get a cabin that would fit the three of you for not too much $$$. Alternatively there are LOT's of B & Bs. Look for Boat Harbour, Anna Bay and Birubi Point. More details here

[birddog114]

Hi Birdy,

Mrs. Leek, mini-Leek and I would like to attend... I'm not familiar with the area - can you make any recommendations for local accommodation???

We don't have a 4WD, so will be dependent upon seats in someone elses truck...

As stubbsy mentioned, heaps of accomodation around those areas, google them or search at Port Stephens.
I'll be upthere for a day, might pop in few places and inquire for you if you want to. If you found one, just call me on my mobile and I'll cancel it.

[leek]

s'ok Birdy... I'll find something...

[birddog114]

leek,
Hope and wish to see all of you uphere next weekend.
I'm at the Bay, my DRP atm.

[huynhie]

Weather is getting warmer and lot of things to see and heaps of shooting opportunities.

Great, I cant wait to try my new Acrylic hot pink G-sting swimmers that I bought from Southern France.

[birddog114]

Weather is getting warmer and lot of things to see and heaps of shooting opportunities.

Great, I cant wait to try my new Acrylic hot pink G-sting swimmers that I bought from Southern France.

Can we have a "model shoot on the beach" session early of the day!

[huynhie]

Once we get the confirmed number attending not only will I give you my going rate for "model shoots", I'll also provide suggestions for the main event - the BBQ

[HappyFotographer]

OK, so I was feeling bummed about not being able to go and then I read this....

Great, I cant wait to try my new Acrylic hot pink G-sting swimmers that I bought from Southern France.

and am now feeling relieved! LOL

It sounds like good fun......lets hope you do one next year.

Deb

[huynhie]

OK, so I was feeling bummed about not being able to go and then I read this....

Great, I cant wait to try my new Acrylic hot pink G-sting swimmers that I bought from Southern France.

and am now feeling relieved! LOL

It sounds like good fun......lets hope you do one next year.

Deb

Deb,

it's all the rage over in Europe

Once Birddog gets a sight of my G-string, he'll be getting HKSupplies to ship them down to Australia and offering them for sale in the "Bargain" section.

[Alpha_7]

[quote="huynhie]
it's all the rage over in Europe

Once Birddog gets a sight of my G-string, he'll be getting HKSupplies to ship them down to Australia and offering them for sale in the "Bargain" section. [/quote]

Is there room to print the DSLR logo on them ?

[huynhie]

it's all the rage over in Europe

Once Birddog gets a sight of my G-string, he'll be getting HKSupplies to ship them down to Australia and offering them for sale in the "Bargain" section.

Is there room to print the DSLR logo on them ?

That depends on how big you want the logo to be and whether it is a hot day or a cold day

[Alpha_7]

I guess the alternative is to get it tattoo'ed to your butt.

[birddog114]

I guess the alternative is to get it tattoo'ed to your butt.

Alpha_7,
Can you run a demonstration about it on this Saturday at the mini meet?

[Alpha_7]

If I get to keep the G-String I'll think about it.

Not sure that's the first impression I was going for

[stubbsy]

Birddog

For the first day do we have enough 4WD - as best as I can tell there is only 1 (yours), but well over that in numbers.

For the first day we have
- birddog + family
- Andrew & Vicki (huynhie)
- Stubbsy

Second day
- birddog + family
- Andrew & Vicki (huynhie)
- Stubbsy
- Andre

Possibles: killa & lostdingo
Edit: removed John + family
Edit: removed Nick & Ann

Some possible locales for the second day:

• Nelson Bay to Tea Gardens on the ferry (about 3 hours all up unless we catch the ferry straight back rather than wait for the next one)
• Nelson bay lookout (30 mins tops - could be done on the way to somewhere else)
• Shortland wetlands (better after lunch or a 9 am start)
• Stockton + Newcastle foreshore
• Hunter valley vineyards & flower garden (but will be VERY busy)

[stubbsy]

Another possible locale for a visit on the Sunday is the Hunter Region Botanic Gardens which is reasonably close to the bay (between Hexham and Raymond Terrace on the Pacific Highway)

[leek]

Really, really, really sorry about this, but we're going to have to pull out of this long weekend trip...

We've just found out that the next phase of our building project is about to start moving, so we will need the long weekend to do some packing / rearranging in the house...

Sorry about that Birdy... I was looking forward to it too...

See you tomorrow...

[pippin88]

Ann can't come again, got some family do on in Sydney.

I also left all my other gear in Sydney, and I've had an offer for some work, so I shan't be coming either.

Sorry about that, though it'll make the 4WD situation easier.

Have a good venture.

[radar]

Hi Birddog,

should still be okay with me for the Sunday. Just need to let me know where it's going to happen.

From Stubbsy's suggestions, I'm happy with any of the choices.

Cheers,

Radar

[huynhie]

Hi Birddog,

should still be okay with me for the Sunday. Just need to let me know where it's going to happen.

From Stubbsy's suggestions, I'm happy with any of the choices.

Cheers,

Radar

I too am ready to go for this weekend

[birddog114]

Huynhie,
Welcome you and Vicki to the Bay paradise.

Radar,
Saturday or Sunday is your choice.

[huynhie]

How many people do we have for our Saturday night dinner.

I'll be picking up some meat before I leave on Saturday so I just need to know some numbers.

[birddog114]

How many people do we have for our Saturday night dinner.

I'll be picking up some meat before I leave on Saturday so I just need to know some numbers.

Huynhie,
Not many as you've seen, not much interests from members on this board, my guess!

[huynhie]

How many people do we have for our Saturday night dinner.

I'll be picking up some meat before I leave on Saturday so I just need to know some numbers.

Huynhie,
Not many as you've seen, not much interests from members on this board, my guess!

OK so do you think we should still go with the BBQ idea or go out for a meal?

[birddog114]

How many people do we have for our Saturday night dinner.

I'll be picking up some meat before I leave on Saturday so I just need to know some numbers.

Huynhie,
Not many as you've seen, not much interests from members on this board, my guess!

OK so do you think we should still go with the BBQ idea or go out for a meal?

We can do both if you wish, we have plenty of times upthere, and coulpe local members will join us on Sunday too.

[huynhie]

I dont mind,

If we go the BBQ route then I'll stop at my butcher before we leave Sydney.

Otherwise we can outsource our dinner to a resturant on Saturday night.

What is everyone happy with?

[birddog114]

I dont mind,

If we go the BBQ route then I'll stop at my butcher before we leave Sydney.

Otherwise we can outsource our dinner to a resturant on Saturday night.

What is everyone happy with?

Don't make yourself to complicate, do what you can and we'll enjoy the trip.