SE Qld Meet #2

[xerubus]

For the second meet we are all going to go to Lamington National Park and spend a day shooting. There will be plenty of subjects to shoot, and we should be able to get a good amount of differing shots.

I have put the dates for Sunday's in the poll. If Sunday's are no good for people please let me know and I'll add Saturday's to the poll. Also, I haven't included March 27 as that Easter.

cheers

[boxerboy]

I voted for April 17, but 10th would also be Ok with me. Should be a good day, it's a good spot.

[Manta]

Any April Sunday fine by me. Happy to go with majority.

[Dargan]

Sounds a good meet idea but a bit far for the day for me from the coast. I might pass on this until another Brisbane meet.

[JordanP]

I picked the 17th as it suites best - but could also do the 3rd.

Cheers,

[SteveB]

The 17th is good for me if that is the majority.

Regards Steve

[the foto fanatic]

Hey Craig
Congrats on becoming a Senior Member - 500 posts!

Your shout!

[birddog114]

Hey Craig,
Congrat of your achievement of 500 posts and Senior status!

[JordanP]

Thanks all - I will have to start acting responsible now I'm a senior?

[the foto fanatic]

Yup. You're responsible for everything!

Still your shout.

[Oneputt]

Yes well done Craig, and I'm with Cricketfan - your shout!!

[boxerboy]

Yes well done Craig, and I'm with Cricketfan - your shout!!

So, that's agreed then!

[xerubus]

Yes well done Craig, and I'm with Cricketfan - your shout!!

So, that's agreed then!

hear hear.....

[JordanP]

I'm sure there is no bar up at Lamington - I'll have to shout juices

[boxerboy]

I'm sure there is no bar up at Lamington - I'll have to shout juices

I'm quite sure you're wrong

[Gerard]

I am right for Sunday the 17th also
Gerard

[boxerboy]

Great Gerard - can we recognise you from your avatar?

[me_two]

Hi All
I've sitting in the backroud for a while.
Like to join the trip in april.
Cheers
Mark

[xerubus]

Welcome to the forums me_two... enjoy your stay....

looks like we are going to get a good turnout to the second meet....

[Oneputt]

This bottle of Moet just is not going to go around OK Dargan its you and me down the beach for a picnic

[lkgrainger]

I missed the last due to being bogged down at work. I shall not miss this one.

[xerubus]

April 17th Lamington National Park it is.

cheers

[big pix]

As I have not been to Lamington National Park, will there be a central meeting place and a TIME for said meet or do we do our own thing. I am OK for the 17th April

[Oneputt]

We will have to arrange to meet at a predetermined place and time.

[big pix]

Are PERMITS needed to shoot in this park as they are in other parts of Australia

[xerubus]

big pix... as oneputt has said.. we will organise a time and place once we get a little closer to the date.

No permits are required.

cheers

[Spooky]

What time is the meet? I have a few things to do Sunday before hand and just want to get organised so i can be there. 11am?

[Manta]

I'm keen for an early start if anyone else wants to join me. By 'early' I mean getting there before 8.00am. Happy to meet others later but I really want to make use of early morning lighting situations. How about you Xerubus?

[JordanP]

Don't know about Mark, but I'm up for some morning light

[Manta]

Yeah, it's just up the road from you Craig!

[Oneputt]

If I come it will have to be an overnighter for me due to the distance to travel. Can we please set a time and a meeting place so I can see what I need to arrange?

[SteveB]

Hi everyone,

The earlier the better for me as I am going to try and attend a photography seminar that afternoon as well. A dawn start sounds good (or just after) but then I don't know the area at all so am not sure of the best time to be there.

Just out of curiosity how long does it take to get from say Brisbane to the park and what sort of things will we be shooting, fungi, rainforest etc or more landscapes.

Regards
Steve

[xerubus]

sorry about the late replies to this thread guys.

i think the earlier the better ... morning light will be wonderful at lamington.

my vote is we meet at 0700-0800 somewhere near lamington and we convoy from there. if anyone is after a lift please holla. i can fit a couple of people in an escape i will be driving that day.

i will organise where and what track at lamington will be good shortly... just a tad busy atm...


cheers

[boxerboy]

Meeting at Canungra (maybe outside the pub) might be the go?

[JordanP]

I will probably stay at Binna Burra o/night - so happy to meet any time from 7:15 on .... say at the top parking area where the shop and restaurant are.

Cheers,

[Manta]

How about outside Canungra Hotel, 7.30am?

I think enough of us know each other to form a recognisable 'group' for those we haven't as yet met. I assume at least one of us will be wearing a D70 Users polo shirt.

I suggest those that are meeting at this point let us know so we know how many we're waiting on.

Craig: If you and Diana aim for 8.00am at the top end of the O'Reilly's carpark we will either meet you there or come and grab you if Mark has chosen a track futher down the mountain prior to that point.

Clear as mud.

Mark, or anybody, please jump in anytime here if you have a different plan in mind.

Oneputt: Does this help with your arrangements John?

(We really need to get the plans clearly sorted out before the trip as , once we're in the area, mobile phone reception may be non-existent)

[Spooky]

7.30am meet just outside the pub suits me.

Brett

[Oneputt]

Simon yup that's good. now I know what I am looking at. I think that I will overnight at the coast otherwise I will never make it.

[boxerboy]

Simon, that sounds fine - 7.30 at the Canungra pub it is. I'll have my wife and kids with me, but they'll do their own thing when we get up the mountain.

Cheers
Peter

[Manta]

I'll probably have my tribe with me as well Peter. What ages/genders are your kids? I've got two girls 14 and 11.

[boxerboy]

I'll probably have my tribe with me as well Peter. What ages/genders are your kids? I've got two girls 14 and 11.

Simon, two boys 14 and 11 - only joking.

They are two boys, but 6 & 4.

[Manta]

I don't know who of us has they're hands more full...

Still unsure if mine will come along - 7.30am is at least two hours before my eldest's preferred waking hour!

[lkgrainger]

I dont really know where to go, but I will look it up in the ubd, should be there.
Looking forward to meeting some of the faces behind the posts.

[big pix]

look for the sign..............

[lkgrainger]

What the D70Users.com sign! LoL
I'll find it no worries.

[big pix]

I will be following oneputt to have lessons on mushrooms........sorry fungi...

[leigh999]

xeburus mentioned a 'track' and driving an 'escape'. Is this an off road kinda adventure or can we get to where we need to go on proper roads in a little car?

[boxerboy]

leigh999, road is sealed all the way to the top so no problems in your car. Plenty of walking tracks once we're at the top.

cheers
Peter

[Manta]

There are two roads to the top but the one most used is the fully sealed one from Canungra.

Duck Creek Road, which comes up from the western side, is an easy dirt track in the dry but may require 4WD after rain. It's got some great views along the way as well.

[Oneputt]

My wife informed me this morning that I have family commitments this weekend that I knew nothing about.

It is not often that I am able to get my whole family together so I am not about to disobey she who must be obeyed.

So I am afraid that I will not be there this weekend.