AW Ferry Hop 2 Aug 08

[stubbsy]

As part of the Anniversary Weekend activities on 2nd August I'm organising a Sydney Harbour Ferry Hop along the same lines as ferry hops I've done in previous years, but visiting some different spots. We'll be covering a fair bit of ground and for most people the best thing to do is get a daytripper ticket for $16 (slightly more than the cost of 3 ferry trips). Note that the daytripper ticket covers all train, bus and ferry travel for the day so you can even use it for transport to and from your home to join in the hop.

The proposed itinerary is as follows:

• Arrive at Circular Quay at 8:15 am for an 8:25 am departure
• Ferry to Cremorne Point
• Wander around there for about 20 minutes
• Return to Circular Quay at 9:10 (sleepy heads can meet us then to continue the trip)
• Walk from Circular Quay to Commisioner's steps (near MCA)
• FREE ferry to Cockatoo Island
• Check out the Biennale of Sydney on Cockatoo island
• Wander around the island and exhibits for about an hour
• Back to Circular Quay then off to Balmain East
• spend around 20 minutes there
• Return to circular Quay for lunch
• After lunch we'll do a round trip to Manly
• Return to Circular Quay then off home to tidy up for the AW dinner that night

Depending on how we go along the way we'll finish either 2:15 or 3:15 pm

As those who've done this before can attest it's a fun day - photo ops abound both on shore and on board the ferries.

If you're interested in attending please indicate your interest by posting below so I can get an idea of numbers.

[Geoff]

Wow Peter,
That itinerary looks fantastic.
Sadly I will be unable to attend, but to anyone who hasn't done a ferry hop before, (and to those that have too) this is always fun and with Peter organising it, VERY well organised!

[Alpha_7]

Peter I'm keen I won't have slept, or not very much but I'm keen.

[gstark]

Peter,

The 4th is a Monday ???

[stubbsy]

Peter,

The 4th is a Monday ???

Sure is. the title of the post was wrong, but the body was correct the Ferry hop is on Saturday 2nd August

[stubbsy]

If you're coming and I don't have your mobile phone number please PM me with the details

The event will happen unless Sydney gets hit by a typhoon

[ATJ]

Peter,

I would love to come again but can't afford the whole day and the evening, too. I do know it will be well organised and you'll show the others how to read a ferry timetable.

[aim54x]

I am interested, but am unsure as to whether or not I will have the time. I am starting my honours year next week.

[Yi-P]

Sounds fantastic! I should be able to come over if I do recover from my cold... Just hope it wont be too cold that day.

[firsty]

I'll be there
I need to get out with the camera...it has been a while

[Matt. K]

Count me in. (This can be done by simply adding 1 to your current total)...er...better make that 2.

[Mr Darcy]

I'm pretty sure I'll be able to make it Add 2 to the count

[stubbsy]

OK So far I have the following for the Ferry Hop:

Alpha_7
Yi-p
Firsty
Matt K & Philo
Mr Darcy & Pam
Stubbsy
Glen
nnnnsic

There is plenty of room for anyone else who's interested and the weather forecast is good.

[Glen]

Hi Stubbsy, I would like to come but am 80% sure so hadn't registered interest. I will be going out the night before, so would elect to take the C Quay / Commisioners Steps meeting point. Cheers

[aim54x]

Sorry guys I have to bow out at this stage. I have a shoot in the morning, a favour to a friend, then I am going to head up to palm beach with a few friends, hoepfully to get some good sunset/sunrise photos.

I look forward to seeing the photos from the ferry hop!

[sheepie]

I may catch up with you guys at some point - will have to see how the day works out

[stubbsy]

Despite the murky weather in Sydney today the forecast for saturday is fine weather so it should be a great day

[Alpha_7]

But 17 degrees, so on the ferries in the wind that will feel colder, so first timers, bring a jacket or a jumper!

[Reschsmooth]

I would love to come but Alex has his first gig tomorrow at noon.

[Yi-P]

Sorry guys, I'm not coming tomorrow. Still not well, may just stay home and take some good rest...

Have fun.

[Alpha_7]

Well thanks again to Stubbsy for organising another great Ferry Hop, and possibly unearthing one of the best photographic gems of a location in Sydney.... but if you didn't go, you won't know where! Seriously it was a great day out, even on 4 hours sleep and great company as usual, even if numbers were a little down! Regardless it was a great way to celebrate the 4th B'day of the forum. HAPPY BIRTHDAY DSLRUSERS!

[big pix]

buggar ,,,,,,, missed it again....... hope everyone had a good time and happy birthday

[Mr Darcy]

A big thank you to Commandant Hat Hair (aka Stubbsy). A truly great day out. And yes I agree. We discovered one of the GREAT photo locations in Sydney - and you can camp there! I think I smell an overnight minimeet coming up soon

Will post some pics when I gat a reliable connection.

[Matt. K]

Thanks for putting together a great meet Peter. It ran like clockwork and was loads of fun.

[Pa]

missed it this time .....maybe next year

[Glen]

A few quick images from the unbelievably well organised Stubbsy Ferry Hop. If you haven't been on one before I can recommend them, extremely well organised and always well reconnoitred so there are interesting places along the way.

Some of the crew




Sign




One of the buildings which blew me away with the light




People in boxes

[Glen]

The sign shot above must have been a premonition for this shot of Matt K better half Philo taken about 3 hrs after the sign shot above.