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by **gstark** on Sun Jul 17, 2005 6:44 pm

Last evening, through the good graces of Birddog and his family, Lindy and I. together with Matt K and Philo, enjoyed a sumptuous meal at the Sunny Seafood Restaurant in Hurstville.

For the slow learners amongst you, that's where we'll be having our Friday night banquet on the Anniversary Weeken, and if you've not booked for this meal, you are going to be missing out on what I can only describe as a truly special meal.

The lobster was ... let's just say that it was out of the world. The oysters ... divine. The whole of the meal was first class, and the service was second to none.

Having now sampled the wares of both of our AW restaurants, I can only say that those who are not coming here for this weekend - can you believe it's just three weeks away - are mad. This is going to be one hell of a party!

For those who are coming ... we may have a few other surprises in store ...

by **sirhc55** on Sun Jul 17, 2005 7:17 pm

Gosh that’s nice of you to supply the wine Gary :roll:

BTW - what thread gives the list of people going, I have searched and searched and can’t find it :oops:

by **big pix** on Sun Jul 17, 2005 7:34 pm

Would love to be there ....... but the airfare and taxi fare..... from the UK

by **fozzie** on Sun Jul 17, 2005 7:40 pm

Chris,

sirhc55 wrote:Gosh that’s nice of you to supply the wine Gary BTW - what thread gives the list of people going, I have searched and searched and can’t find it

Here it is:

http://www.d70users.com/viewtopic.php?t=6198

by **sirhc55** on Sun Jul 17, 2005 7:46 pm

TNX Fozzie

by **PlatinumWeaver** on Sun Jul 17, 2005 8:19 pm

Sounds good!

I'm all booked now.. started to getting into the spirit.. I know from experience that about 24hrs beforehand I'm going to get excited/nervous/happy/nauseous..

Now.. do I lug the tripod up with me or do I accidently forget and end up purchasing a monopod at Birddy's?

by **kipper** on Sun Jul 17, 2005 8:25 pm

Sounds like a plan Dean

Gitzo G1588 for everyone!

by **PlatinumWeaver** on Sun Jul 17, 2005 8:27 pm

I would humbly suggest, after a quick look around, that the Gitzo G1588 is a little too much monopod for me.

by **mic** on Sun Jul 17, 2005 11:43 pm

Yes, I wish I was going, but, Babies, Work, & other things have tied my hands Oh, and a wife :roll:

One day I will meet you all, I think you will be surprised to know I have an Inverted face.

I wish you all a great time and congratulations to Gary for a great 1st year & to all of you.

Eat, Drink, Drink and be merry, may all of you get your wishes of Lens Lust, Tripod Lust & just Lust

come true.

Mic.

:cry:

by **gstark** on Mon Jul 18, 2005 7:49 am

PlatinumWeaver wrote:I would humbly suggest, after a quick look around, that the Gitzo G1588 is a little too much monopod for me.

FWIW, Wendell's about the right height for a monopod.

by **fozzie** on Mon Jul 18, 2005 8:39 am

Gary,

For interstate people will neat casual clothes be OK for both dinner events,
say dress jeans, open neck shirt or t-shirt, and jacket.

by **gstark** on Mon Jul 18, 2005 10:16 am

fozzie wrote:Gary,

For interstate people will neat casual clothes be OK for both dinner events,
say dress jeans, open neck shirt or t-shirt, and jacket.

Foz,

Yes, neat casual will be the go for the whole weekend.

With one exception.

Neat can never be applied to me.

In all seriousness, comfort is the order of the day, and that's especially true for those doing the Lavender Bay and Blackwattle Bay activities. The former of these involves quite a bit of walking (as has already been mentioned) and comfortable shoes are a must.

The Blackwattle Bay adventure will be on a working factory-ish type of site, and while I don't believe protective gear will be required, I would think that a sensible dress attitude - jeans rather than shorts, and closed shoes rather than sandals or thongs - would be the go.

Mealtimes .... exactly as you've suggested.

The only other observation I might make is that August is generally accepted to be the windiest month of the year for Sydney, and so for those coming from interstate, a windcheater, jacket or coat of some kind would probably not be a bad idea.

by **fozzie** on Mon Jul 18, 2005 10:31 am

Gary,

Thank you for the comprehensive information.

How many days to go to 'AW'....19 days.

by **waspo** on Sat Jul 23, 2005 10:05 am

gstark wrote:For those who are coming ... we may have a few other surprises in store ...

Damn, if I knew there were going to be strippers!... :lol:

by **stubbsy** on Sat Jul 23, 2005 12:14 pm

waspo wrote:
gstark wrote:For those who are coming ... we may have a few other surprises in store ...

Damn, if I knew there were going to be strippers!...

Seen the full monty Jase? :wink: