S E Qld Xmas mini meet

[Oneputt]

At this stage we should have three 4wd's which means that other than the drivers we can take an additional nine people. So at this stage providing you can get to the Coast rides will not be a problem.

[ozonejunkie]

Ok, thanks for that Oneputt. I can easily make it to Cooroy (morning train service) but from there, things get interesting. Hmmm.... might have to look into making myself available for that day.

[Manta]

John - I may yet be a starter but can't confirm at this stage. I've spoken to Narelle (BlacknStormy) and she and Damian can come up in my 4WD if it all works out.

[Zeeke]

I might be available.... still dont know whats being planned around me.. will let you know asap.... i might need transport tho.. so if anyone has a spot and going through maroochydore lemme know please

Tim

[Oneputt]

Manta thats good. The country we will be travelling will be easy dirt.

Zeeke - no problems I am in Maroochydore.

[big pix]

I will know closer to the day.......

[Manta]

Manta thats good. The country we will be travelling will be easy dirt.

No worries John - Been up that way before.

[Dug]

Bugga I have a shoot at the Hyatt Regency on the 1st

I will see about saturday might just come up and say HI.


cheers doug

[Manta]

We're definitely coming now John. It'll be at least the four members of Team Manta (Simon, Stephanie, Ashleigh & Emily) plus possibly BlacknStormy (Narelle) and Damian (probably best described as an 'Associate Member' of the Forum and very accurately referred to as 'Fauna Guru'!)

I know Narelle and Damian were looking at buying a 4WD so they may even be driving up themselves, if their current survey workload allows a day off. They'll come with us if they haven't scored a vehicle in time (plenty of seats).

I look forward to getting the timing details/GPS meeting point co-ords/whatever when you've decided the plan of attack.

[Slider]

For those wanting to come but hesitant because they are restricted to 2WD I wil have 4 available seats spare (leaving 2 spare for camera gear ). Anyone is welcome

[birddog114]

John & mitedo left Sydney at 2:40pm, after 48 hours in "boot camp"
He'll be online shortly with this meet.
Hope and wish all of you will have a really good fun and enjoying the mini meet.

O/T: For slider & Nicole:
John has the prizes and both certificates with him, he'll pass them to both of you at this mini meet or with other suitable arrangement.

[Manta]

Thx for the heads-up Birdy. I'm sure John and Kevin have got some great shots of the weekend to post.

[Slider]

John & mitedo left Sydney at 2:40pm, after 48 hours in "boot camp"
He'll be online shortly with this meet.
Hope and wish all of you will have a really good fun and enjoying the mini meet.

O/T: For slider & Nicole:
John has the prizes and both certificates with him, he'll pass them to both of you at this mini meet or with other suitable arrangement.

Boot Camp. I am sure they will have a few tales to tell

Once again thanks, Birddog, for your tremendous support and generosity.

[blacknstormy]

WooHoo - bought a 4wd (finally).... should be picking it up Friday Anyhoooo, pretty sure we'll be there, so put us down, but as Manta said, depends on surveys, but surely we wouldn't be stupid enough to work on New Years Eve??????......
Looking forward to it (and to putting some faces to names)
Rel

[mitedo]

Looks like i have 4 available seats spare as well anyone is welcome

[birddog114]

WooHoo - bought a 4wd (finally).... should be picking it up Friday Anyhoooo, pretty sure we'll be there, so put us down, but as Manta said, depends on surveys, but surely we wouldn't be stupid enough to work on New Years Eve??????......
Looking forward to it (and to putting some faces to names)
Rel

Congrats new big toy for Xmas!!!

Will be a convoy of 4WD on that day

[Oneputt]

That is great news, we will have heaps of room now. I will be planning our route, meeting times etc with Kevin on Saturday, so will post details on the weekend.

[big pix]

Mods......anychance of adding this meet to the calendar.........

[birddog114]

Mods......anychance of adding this meet to the calendar.........

Send PM to Gary or Leigh.

[big pix]

Thanks Birddog..........

[Oneputt]

OK we have a final itinerary.

Meet Tewantin at 10.am Saturday 31st December.

Head to Cooroy and Lake McDonald - photo opportinities in Botanic Gardens birds and flowers.

Head to Pomona and then to Kin Kin - photo opportunities on the way mainly old buildings. Turn onto dirt road at about 10klms past Kin Kin.

Head into Harry Springs hut on the banks of the Noosa River.

Then via good dirt road through the Cooloola NP with lots of photo opportunities along the way.

Then onto Rainbow Beach and Inskip Point.

Return to Rainbow Beach and take Freshwater Road through to Double Island Beach.

Drive down length of beach to Tewantin crossing the river on the North Shore Ferry.

It should be a full day and we have planned the route to take advantage of the 2.45pm low tide.

We will have several car fridges with us so bring plenty to drink and some lunch. There will be some opportunities to buy food and drink but they are restricted.

Meeting place is at Mitedo's (Kevin) at 10.00am, if you are unsure of the way PM Mitedo or you can arrange to meet up with me at Maroochydore and follow me up.

List of arrendess looks like this currently.

Nicole
Sliderr
DionM
Mitedo
Oneputt
Manta +3
Blacknstormy +1

I am unsure about

Bigpix
Dargan
Neroli
jyt

If any of the latter group are starters please advise. Ta.

[DionM]

Looks like an awesome itinery.

Any idea on a return time (approx)? PS: Silly question, I know, but do any of you have inverters? Just in case someone runs out of batteries ... (actually may not be a problem; you Nikon boys can share around; I'm the only Canon user I think, and I have 3x spares).

[Manta]

That's one huge day Oneputt!

Certainly covering a lot of ground and it will be fantastic for anyone who hasn't seen the area before.

I've PMed Kevin for his address and so we'll see you there.

Is 10.00am perhaps a little late to get started? I know you have the tide in mind but a slightly earlier start would give a little more time for photos etc en route to Rainbow. Just a thought.

[mitedo]

If anyone needs to ring me to get any info my home phone is 54556163 or 0403090318
Kevin

[Oneputt]

Simon an earlier start is no problem for those up here, we just thought that you guys might find it tough. We can easily assemble at 9.00am if you guys would prefer.

[DionM]

9am may be a problem for me as I am most probably getting to the coast via Public transport (wife needs the car).

Unless someone swinging thru inner SE Brisbane can give me a lift (happy to contribute for fuel).

[elffinarts]

Wish I could join the fun but between shooting a wedding up at Maroochy that day and then shooting all that night in the Valley for socials I'm going to be try to pull off a 24hour day after just 4hours sleep if I join in this fun.

dont forget to take and use plenty of sunscreen!

[ozonejunkie]

Can I just put in a "don't discount my attendance yet" reply.

I am still not totally positive that I can attend, but If i do, it may be using public transport. Is anyone going to be passing through Cooroy that morning? I may be able to help pay your fuel bill.

When do we need to be able to definately confirm attendance?

Thanks
Tristan

[Slider]

Looks like an awesome itinery.

Any idea on a return time (approx)? PS: Silly question, I know, but do any of you have inverters? Just in case someone runs out of batteries ... (actually may not be a problem; you Nikon boys can share around; I'm the only Canon user I think, and I have 3x spares).

No problem Dion. Inverter on board

[big pix]

There is a better than good chance that I will be going.......so I will be traveling from the Gold Coast leaving about 6am if anyone needs a lift........and yes I have a car fridge.......well it is hot in Queensland.......

EDIT: I can come through the city and do people pick ups........

[Slider]

9am may be a problem for me as I am most probably getting to the coast via Public transport (wife needs the car).

Unless someone swinging thru inner SE Brisbane can give me a lift (happy to contribute for fuel).

Depart Arrive Route info
Coorparoo (Station)6:48am
Central (Platform 3)7:03am
Change Services
Central (Platform 6)7:08am
Caboolture (Station)8:07am

If you can't get a lift I can colelct you from CAB station at 8:07 and that will put us at Kev's place at around 09:15

[Manta]

No problem Dion. Inverter on board

Wow! Is Mic coming?!!!

[Manta]

9am may be a problem for me as I am most probably getting to the coast via Public transport (wife needs the car).

Unless someone swinging thru inner SE Brisbane can give me a lift (happy to contribute for fuel).

Depart Arrive Route info
Coorparoo (Station)6:48am
Central (Platform 3)7:03am
Change Services
Central (Platform 6)7:08am
Caboolture (Station)8:07am

If you can't get a lift I can colelct you from CAB station at 8:07 and that will put us at Kev's place at around 09:15

I gather then, through either Queensland Rail or Big Pix, Dion could make it by around 9.15am? I'd offer a lift but it would be a little uncomfortable with five of us - given the legroom that Dion needs!

[big pix]

I gather then, through either Queensland Rail or Big Pix, Dion could make it by around 9.15am? I'd offer a lift but it would be a little uncomfortable with five of us - given the legroom that Dion needs!

I guess I had better bring the 4WD as he would be a tad tall for the little red car............

[neroli]

Hi Oneputt

I'm really looking forward to this IF I can make it.

My daughter's friend is having a caesarian on the 27th, then she goes into hospital on the 2nd for chemotherapy. I've offered to go and stay with them to help with the baby but I'm not sure if or when she'll need me.

Would it be too messy to say that I'll definitely be there if I'm not helping out?

I live Northside and would be happy to offer anyone a lift... you would need a backup plan though just in case I can't make it.

Could you give a rough idea timewise, of how long it takes to get to Tewantin from the city?

Thanks!

Hope I can make it - sounds like a fantastic day.

Judy

[big pix]

Hi Oneputt


Could you give a rough idea timewise, of how long it takes to get to Tewantin from the city?

Thanks!

Hope I can make it - sounds like a fantastic day.

Judy

depends if you have a brick in the car to put on the gas pedel......about 1 1/2 hours......... from memory but I an not far out.....

[DionM]

Big Pix - if its not too much drama to pick me up, that would be great. I'll PM you my address. I'm only a few streets off the M1.

Alternately, if things don't work out, there is always the train, as Mark has pointed out (I would be catching it from Central though, Coorparoo station is almost as far for me ).

[neroli]

ssshhhh big pix, hehe, - I've got a lead foot, does that count?

Thanks for the reply.

Judy

[big pix]

Big Pix - if its not too much drama to pick me up, that would be great. I'll PM you my address. I'm only a few streets off the M1.

Alternately, if things don't work out, there is always the train, as Mark has pointed out (I would be catching it from Central though, Coorparoo station is almost as far for me ).

Sounds good........pm me with the exit number also.......

[Manta]

Okay - 9.15am at Mitedo's then?

[big pix]

Okay - 9.15am at Mitedo's then?

but is coffee being served..........

[Zeeke]

Sounds like a full on event... i might even make a show

Tim

[Big Red]

Wish i could go but i am on call over the new year period.

[Oneputt]

9.15am it is then. My mobile is 0408643403 if anyone is running late. Stay in touch please.

[DionM]

Does everyone have UHFs?

I know Mitedo, Oneputt and Slider do (previous experience ) - how about the others? I have a couple of handhelds I can bring along if not (someone remind me though!).

[Oneputt]

Dion I will bring a handheld as well,(just gotta remember to charge the batteries.)

[Manta]

Does everyone have UHFs?

I know Mitedo, Oneputt and Slider do (previous experience ) - how about the others? I have a couple of handhelds I can bring along if not (someone remind me though!).

Yep, plus a couple of handhelds (though like Oneputt, I must remember to charge the batteries....)

[DionM]

Cool - I won't bring mine then (less stuff for me to carry around).

Slider has already said he has an inverter if you guys forget to charge the batteries

[Zeeke]

Charge Batterys? didnt know Nikons needed to charge batterys... must be those Canons

Tim

[Oneputt]

Uhh there is a decent sort of a fire Burning in the Cooloola NP. It should not affect us or our plans but I will be keeping an eye on it.