AW Ferry Hop itinerary

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AW Ferry Hop itinerary

Postby stubbsy on Sun Jul 29, 2007 7:57 pm

The AW Ferry Hop details are set out below. Currently I have the following 20 participants. If it's raining it's still on!:

Definites:
- Stubbsy
- Sheepie (and little lamb!)
- Steffen
- Matt & Philo
- Daniel_R
- ATJ
- Firsty
- nnnnsic
- Trieu
- Radar
- Pa
- Alpha_7
- KatieG
- Dawesy

Possibles:
- Kyle
- Virgal_tracey
- Oscar

If you haven't previously sent me your mobile number PM me and we'll swap details

Itinerary
The itinerary is on Google maps in some detail :lol: CLICK HERE and in brief below:

  • Arrive at Circular Quay by 8:30 am Be ready to depart at 8:40 am. Make sure you have your ticket organised BEFORE this - get a daytripper ticket for $15.40 when you first board public transport on your way - this covers all train, bus & ferry travel for the day and is just over the cost of 3 ferry trips (we'll be doing 6 or so)
  • For the first leg we travel to Pyrmont via Milson's Point (8:51 am) and Balmain East (9:00 am) so if you want join the ferry at Milson's or Balmain
  • Arriving at Pyrmont at 9:10 am so you can join there too if it suits
  • Wander Darling harbour for about 90 minutes before the light gets too harsh and it gets too busy
  • Return to Circular Quay then on to Watson's Bay and back in a loop (no stopping at Watson's Bay) to take in great views from the harbour of the shoreline and the craft on the water
  • Lunch at Circular Quay around 12:36pm
  • Depart Circular Quay for Old Cremorne Wharf
  • Walk from the ferry wharf to Robertsons point and the lighthouse for harbour views from the shoreline
  • return to ferry wharf and back to Circular Quay around 2:40 pm


This still leaves time for you to prepare for the evening dinner.
Last edited by stubbsy on Wed Aug 01, 2007 10:32 am, edited 1 time in total.
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Postby Alpha_7 on Mon Jul 30, 2007 12:13 am

Sounds good Peter, at present Katie and I will join you at Pyrmont (that way we can drive into work and leave the car). Looking forward to it.
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Postby ATJ on Mon Jul 30, 2007 9:02 am

I was thinking of getting the train in, but bloody City Rail are doing track work up our way. As it is, I'd have to get a 6:30am train, the track work would mean even earlier. Looks like I will be driving in and parking at the Opera House.
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Postby gstark on Mon Jul 30, 2007 9:17 am

Parking in the parking stations around Darling HArbour (Sussex St) is $10 flat rate for the day, I believe.
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Postby ATJ on Mon Jul 30, 2007 9:38 am

Thanks, Gary.

Opera House has a flat (weekend) rate of $15 if you leave by 5pm.
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Postby Onyx on Mon Jul 30, 2007 11:55 am

To all those going, enjoy yourself and take in the sights of the lovely Sydney Harbour. I'd also suggest taking some form water protection for your gear.
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Postby stubbsy on Wed Aug 01, 2007 10:34 am

A reminder to those people listed at the start of the thread:

- if you show as a possible I'm assuming you are NOT coming unless you say otherwise.

- if you show as a definite and won't be coming please also advise.

- if you haven't sent me your mobile number previously please do so
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Postby virgal_tracy on Thu Aug 02, 2007 12:58 pm

Unfortunately still on the possible list.Will have my 2 y.o. and not sure if I can focus on him and taking pics.

Also don't want to ruin the day for others.

Might meet up at D.H. and possibly the ferry trip to Watsons Bay.
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Postby Kyle on Thu Aug 02, 2007 2:22 pm

I'm unable to make it, sorry Peter :(
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Postby michael_ on Thu Aug 02, 2007 3:28 pm

arent you at the workshop kyle?
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Postby Kyle on Thu Aug 02, 2007 4:09 pm

michael_ wrote:arent you at the workshop kyle?


Which will be why I cannot make it to the Ferry hop
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Postby Reschsmooth on Thu Aug 02, 2007 4:29 pm

Kyle wrote:
michael_ wrote:arent you at the workshop kyle?


Which will be why I cannot make it to the Ferry hop


You do know there will be no cars to photograph at the workshop? :lol: :lol:
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Postby michael_ on Thu Aug 02, 2007 5:47 pm

serious? ohh man :( ;)
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Postby Kyle on Thu Aug 02, 2007 5:49 pm

Im sure it was a studio training session wasnt it?????? :cry:


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Postby Reschsmooth on Thu Aug 02, 2007 7:07 pm

Maybe they can wheel in a couple of pro-stock cars and put em on a dyno - good photographic material. :lol:
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Postby stubbsy on Thu Aug 02, 2007 9:11 pm

Well for once the weather sounds promising (last two events it rained):

Saturday Fine, sunny. City: Min: 7 Max: 15
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Postby ATJ on Thu Aug 02, 2007 9:17 pm

stubbsy wrote:Max: 15

Brrrrr!
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Postby Reschsmooth on Thu Aug 02, 2007 10:06 pm

ATJ wrote:
stubbsy wrote:Max: 15

Brrrrr!


you're from the Blue Mountains? :lol: :lol:
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Postby ATJ on Thu Aug 02, 2007 11:24 pm

Reschsmooth wrote:
ATJ wrote:
stubbsy wrote:Max: 15

Brrrrr!


you're from the Blue Mountains? :lol: :lol:

Yes. And we don't normally ride ferries when it is 15ºC. :roll:

But then again, the last dive I did the water was 13.5ºC, so Saturday will be comparatively pleasant.
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Postby Trieu on Fri Aug 03, 2007 10:45 am

Hey Peter, sorry about this.

I ordered a customer built fish tank and they just called and said delivery can only be for tomorrow @ 11am..... or wait another week.

I went to the first walk and second walk... sorry I have to miss this one.
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Postby Alpha_7 on Fri Aug 03, 2007 11:05 am

Bugger Trieu, can't you wait another week for the fish tank, or do you have fish waiting for a new home ?
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Postby Trieu on Fri Aug 03, 2007 11:08 am

Yeah.... but man I been waiting for this tank now for two weeks, I was hoping it would have been delivered today.

I promise once my little babies are in there new home I will post some pics of it up :)

Sorry Craig...
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Postby Alpha_7 on Fri Aug 03, 2007 11:13 am

No worries mate, you will be missed.
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Postby Geoff on Fri Aug 03, 2007 11:14 am

Trieu - exciting stuff!!
I had a fish tank as a young boy from the age of about 8 til I was in my early 20's...great stuff. What type of tank/fish are you getting? I had a 3.5ft hexagonal tropical tank, mainly with tetra's etc. I'd love to setup a chilid tank or something now, but time and maintenance deter me. Would love to see some shots when you've got it setup. Sorry to change topics on this thread :)
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Postby Trieu on Fri Aug 03, 2007 11:15 am

Geoff wrote:Trieu - exciting stuff!!
I had a fish tank as a young boy from the age of about 8 til I was in my early 20's...great stuff. What type of tank/fish are you getting? I had a 3.5ft hexagonal tropical tank, mainly with tetra's etc. I'd love to setup a chilid tank or something now, but time and maintenance deter me. Would love to see some shots when you've got it setup. Sorry to change topics on this thread :)


I'll start a new thread... Sorry Peter :)
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Postby virgal_tracy on Fri Aug 03, 2007 11:27 am

I don't know if this was part of the thinking for Darling Harbour, but the boat show is on at the moment. This brings up 2 issues.

1. More photo opportunities and 2. obviously more people. Doors open 10am to the show. Take into account the walk from Pyrmont to DH and people just might be walking into the crowds heading to the opening of the boat show.
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Postby virgal_tracy on Fri Aug 03, 2007 2:35 pm

Confirmed that I will be there for the first part of the day.

My wife (lets call her Lady Penelope) wants to come along as it will be my sons first trip on a ferry.

We will look to meet everyone at Pyrmont or Darling Harbour and leave at lunch after the Watsons Bay ride.

Looking forward to meeting everyone.

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Postby ATJ on Fri Aug 03, 2007 3:52 pm

virgal_tracy wrote:My wife (lets call her Lady Penelope)

As if Virgil would have any chance with Lady Penelope. :P Plus she's nearly old enough to be his mother.
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Postby stubbsy on Fri Aug 03, 2007 3:58 pm

ATJ wrote:
virgal_tracy wrote:My wife (lets call her Lady Penelope)

As if Virgil would have any chance with Lady Penelope. :P Plus she's nearly old enough to be his mother.

:lol: :lol:

Shame Trieu but I understand re the tank - I'm more sensible with mine it's an off the shelf one
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Postby virgal_tracy on Fri Aug 03, 2007 4:23 pm

ATJ wrote:As if Virgil would have any chance with Lady Penelope. :P Plus she's nearly old enough to be his mother.


Can anyone say Mrs Robinson?
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Postby ATJ on Fri Aug 03, 2007 4:36 pm

virgal_tracy wrote:
ATJ wrote:As if Virgil would have any chance with Lady Penelope. :P Plus she's nearly old enough to be his mother.


Can anyone say Mrs Robinson?

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Postby ATJ on Sat Aug 04, 2007 5:34 pm

Peter,

Thanks for organising this, especially all the work involved with the timetables and making sure we'd have ferries to catch at certain times. :lol:

I enjoyed the day.
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Postby virgal_tracy on Sun Aug 05, 2007 3:34 pm

Note to self.

2 year olds, photography and public places (especially with water) don't mix.

Thanks to Peter for organising this, I only wish that I had more time to talk and learn.

To those I did get a chance to meet thanks for the welcome and to those that I didn't I'm looking forward to doing so at the next meet.

Sidenote: got a chance to see the "Earth from Above" exhibition around Darling Harbour and there are some absolutely wonderful shots. Well worth the free entry.,
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