AW fast approaching.

[gstark]

Please watch this thread for the latest and greatest regarding this weekend's activities.

Venue details - times and addresses - have now been added to this thread. Please go to page 3 (of this thread) for this vital information.

Please note that all bookings, changes, etc are now closed. we are now giving committed numbers to the venues, and we will be expecting you to pay your share if you're on this list.




Could all attendees please download this document which contains full details of what will be happening over the weekend.

Any questions, please ask within this thread.

Mudder

Where are you staying? Formule 1 ?

Lavender Bay & Harbour Bridge Participants

An important disclaimer

All who are coming should know that they'll be attending the weekend's events at their own risk, and we're doing this as a bunch of friends hanging out together.

Just to clarify a couple of points, there is no entity called D70Users.com, D70Users.net, or DSLRUsers.com. They are simply domain names in the WWW, and there is no actual physical or legal entity that exists or is represented by those names.

If anyone who is coming has an issue or any questions about this, please let one of the mods know ASAP so that we can fully appraise you of the situation.

Thanx, y'all.

[PlatinumWeaver]

Can anyone tell me what I put myself down for?
So far here's my schedule as I know it..

Friday:
7:30 arrive, picked up by Birddy
12:00ish Check in at Formule1
1:00ish Lunch with friend in city
Later: Dinner

Saturday:
Too Early; Wake up so Nicole and possibly kipper have somewhere to store their bags before they can check in.
Later: I have no idea.
Even Later: During dinner be awarded a D70s for my as yet uncommented-on winning image in Comp5

Sunday:
Wake up with D70s in bed beside me..
Later: Zoo with Nicole and probably Mudder and probably Kipper and whomever else can be dragged in I'm guessing..
9:15pm; Fly back to melbourne.

[gstark]

Can anyone tell me what I put myself down for?

Not a damn thing.

Apart from meals, of course.

Sounds to me as if your stated schedule is spot on! Except for winning the D70s though, most likely.


In all seriousness, I recieved a PM from you in early June, after I posted the first list, where you told me that you should be on the list for both nights. That's it!

Please let me know what you're wanting to do - by email to the correct address - and we'll take it from there.

[Nicole]

Gary, yes we're on same Virgin Blue flight. I think I'll bring my headphones.

Also, as Dean has made mention, a few of us zoo nuts are planning to go to Taronga Zoo on Sunday morning. If anyone else is interested you're welcome to join us.

[kipper]

Ummh oops, was I suppose to put myself down for activities?
I guess I missed that bit!

So what do I do now?


Nicole, I'm in for the Zoo but you probably already know that

[PlatinumWeaver]

email sent.

[gstark]

Ummh oops, was I suppose to put myself down for activities?
I guess I missed that bit!

So what do I do now?

Send me an email - at the correct address for this - telling me what you want to do, noting that the minimeet is booked, and Centenial Park cancelled due to lack of interest.

it might make things very easy if you do the Lavender bay activity; we can collect both of you at the hairyport and drop you in town together, relocating your luggage (afterwards) to Birdy's.

Nicole, I'm in for the Zoo but you probably already know that

But will they let you out?

[kipper]

I dunno, I guess I missed all the activities thread and I can't find it again.

Plus which email is that.

[fozzie]

kipper/Darryl,

I dunno, I guess I missed all the activities thread and I can't find it again.

Plus which email is that.

Try this thread:

http://www.d70users.com/viewtopic.php?t=6838

[kipper]

I'm sure you could fit one more into the minimeet. It's not like the entire New Zealand Rugby team is accompanying me or anything.

Oh and that kind of sucks, because I read the first section of the post and all the activities when it was originally posted but didn't read the bit at the bottom about reserving places .

[gstark]

I'm sure you could fit one more into the minimeet. It's not like the entire New Zealand Rugby team is accompanying me or anything.

Oh and that kind of sucks, because I read the first section of the post and all the activities when it was originally posted but didn't read the bit at the bottom about reserving places .

That is Birdy's call. We have about 14 down, plus a host of others who will be there during the afternoon. My guess is well over 25, which is starting to get cosy, no matter which way you cut the cloth.

[kipper]

K, I'll talk to Birddog.

[birddog114]

I'm sure you could fit one more into the minimeet. It's not like the entire New Zealand Rugby team is accompanying me or anything.

kipper,
Apart from 15 registered + 10 members within the organizer, and we have to provide some other services as snack, foods & drinks + very short hour to the main dinner on Saturday so I don't think I can take more in.

[kipper]

Fair enough.

[Onyx]

There's no such entity as D70users.com? I'll sue you guys for not having an entity to sue!

Anyways, Gary - have you guys secured a model for sunday's portrait shoot? If she's not a looker, I'm keen to join the mexicans for Taronga Zoo - if that's alright with Dean, Nicole, Darryl, et al.

[kipper]

Yep that's fine Oynx.

[kipper]

There isn't just Mexicans, there's a Cuban coming as well - Fozzie.

[fozzie]

kipper,

There isn't just Mexicans, there's a Cuban coming as well - Fozzie.

I think we now have enough for a posse

[Glen]

Kipper, there is always room for one more on the Bridgewalk

[Nicole]

Fozzie, I'm not sure I'll be able to keep my end the the deal now and keep you guys in check!

[kipper]

Which one is that. I'm a bit out of what is going on, I've spent too many weekends now chasing bloody Wedge Tail Eagles.
5am->7pm every weekend for the past few weeks

Was lucky to get around to booking a flight.

[Glen]

Kipper, Lavender Bay to Bridge on Saturday morning, 9am - 1pm

[fozzie]

Nicole,

Fozzie, I'm not sure I'll be able to keep my end the the deal now and keep you guys in check!

Why would you want to keep us in check, it is part time, where away from home
If anybody question you, just say you met us on the way over on the Ferry to Taronga Zoo

[Nicole]

just say you met us on the way over on the Ferry to Taronga Zoo

Now that's an idea.

[PlatinumWeaver]

Everyone remember to use the anniversary address or Uncle Stark might get grumpy...

I found out the wrong way...

[stubbsy]

Everyone remember to use the anniversary address or Uncle Stark might get grumpy...

I found out the wrong way...

Dean I beg to differ. Uncle Stark will not get grumpy - he IS grumpy all the time (except just before he goes to bed, when he's Sleepy, and after he's in bed when he's Happy and... )

[PlatinumWeaver]

Dean I beg to differ. Uncle Stark will not get grumpy - he IS grumpy all the time (except just before he goes to bed, when he's Sleepy, and after he's in bed when he's Happy and... )

As long as you say it and not me..
Otherwise I might not make it over the bridge during the walk...

[gleff]

If it's not too late, I'd like to join a few of you guys at Taronga zoo on sunday.. should be pretty good going with someone for a change.

I'll be driving though as I live on the north side. Let me know the details of when/where we're meeting.

Should be a lot of fun.

Geoff

[gstark]

Everyone remember to use the anniversary address or Uncle Stark might get grumpy...

I found out the wrong way...

Actually, Leigh is Grumpy.

[gstark]

There's no such entity as D70users.com? I'll sue you guys for not having an entity to sue!

Anyways, Gary - have you guys secured a model for sunday's portrait shoot? If she's not a looker, I'm keen to join the mexicans for Taronga Zoo - if that's alright with Dean, Nicole, Darryl, et al.

Not as yet. Sycamore 1 was trying to do this, but at the worst, we can use a few of the participants.

[birddog114]

Yes, we have some maniquins

[Hlop]

I'm trying to find out what is exact time for Saturday afternoon mini-meet. "Afternoon" is bit unclear for me. OK, let me put it this way - at what time gates are opened and at what time late visitors bounced?

[Glen]

Mikhail, not sure as this is from memory but approximately 1.30 - 2 till 4pm

[gstark]

I'm trying to find out what is exact time for Saturday afternoon mini-meet. "Afternoon" is bit unclear for me. OK, let me put it this way - at what time gates are opened and at what time late visitors bounced?

See the front page.

Read the news item.

Download the document from the link.

[Hlop]

See the front page.

Read the news item.

Download the document from the link.

Edit: Found it. Thanks
Edit 2: Could the link be in bold font to make it bit more visible?

[gstark]

Edit 2: Could the link be in bold font to make it bit more visible?

I can do that. Thanx for suggesting this.

[gleff]

Gary, you mention to bring an envelope to the dinners with the amount for the dinner and hand it to the receptionists.. Who's the receptionists, and are they aware that some people like myself have already handed both money's for both dinners to birddog?.. Eg. is there a register that says who's already paid?

Thanks
Geoff

[gstark]

Gary, you mention to bring an envelope to the dinners with the amount for the dinner and hand it to the receptionists.. Who's the receptionists, and are they aware that some people like myself have already handed both money's for both dinners to birddog?.. Eg. is there a register that says who's already paid?

Birddog will be well aware of who has, and who hasn't paid.

The receptionists are mentioned, I think, in the note you've downloaded, but in case I'm wrong, they're the wonderful Mrs Matt K and the charming Mrs Birddog.

[Glen]

Geoff, neither of the receptionists are members but you will recognise them because they will have a small table where they will be asking for money, and a spreadsheet to mark paid on. At this point it looks like Philo & Tran who have done a tremendous amount of work behind the scenes. Feel free to bring them a small present each.

[birddog114]

Gary, you mention to bring an envelope to the dinners with the amount for the dinner and hand it to the receptionists.. Who's the receptionists, and are they aware that some people like myself have already handed both money's for both dinners to birddog?.. Eg. is there a register that says who's already paid?

Thanks
Geoff

Geoff,
So simple, just make another payment if asked by them and it's reserved for next year events same time in August.

[fozzie]

Geoff,

If it's not too late, I'd like to join a few of you guys at Taronga zoo on sunday.. should be pretty good going with someone for a change.

I'll be driving though as I live on the north side. Let me know the details of when/where we're meeting.

Should be a lot of fun.

Geoff

My understanding is that we will be looking to be on the first ferry out of Circular Quay at 8:45am on Sunday:

http://www.sydneyferries.info/timetables/tarongazoo.php

Where and when perhaps can be discussed at Saturday night dinner function

[gstark]

Where and when perhaps can be discussed at Saturday night dinner function

And you expect to be able to remember that for the following morning ???

[gstark]

Venues and addresses


Most of this has been published before, but here it all is, in the one place.

Friday Night Dinner:

7:00 pm

Sunny Seafood Restaurant
320 Forest Road
Hurstville NSW 2220



Saturday events at Birddog's

Photoshop Workshop. 10am
Sensor Cleaning.

Minimeet. 1:30pm

218 Burwood Road
Belmore.


With sincere thanks to Birddog and his family for the generous use of their facilities.

Saturday Night Dinner

6:30 pm

Mancini's,
21 Burwood Rd,
Belfield



Sunday Morning Portrait Shoot and Lighting Workshop.

9:30 start, at the offices of GBC

Unit 1/Block Q
Princes Rd East
Regents Park

With sincere thanks to GBC and member smac for the generous use of their facilities.

[birddog114]

Parking spots:

Friday Night Dinner:
7:00 pm

Sunny Seafood Restaurant
320 Forest Road (One Way Street)
Hurstville NSW 2220

Parking spots:
1/ Corner Dora St & Queens Rd(Heritage Seafood Restaurants/ Council Car park)
2/ Westfield shopping carpark on Cross street
3/ Along Crofts Ave and Barrat St.


Saturday Night Dinner
6:30 pm

Mancini's,
21 Burwood Rd, (CNR Burwood Road & Downes St) Huge parking lots on Downes St.
Belfield

[rokkstar]

I've worked out where Mancinis is now and looks like I can get a short cab ride from the station.
What does the money include then on the Saturday night dinner?

[birddog114]

I've worked out where Mancinis is now and looks like I can get a short cab ride from the station.

10 or 15 minutes walk from the station, why do you need a cab for?

[rokkstar]

Well thats not too bad is it. Ok, I'm happy to walk - I'll have to give Sam a piggy back

[wendellt]

Hi
this is great, can't wait to meet the rest of the bunch
I will be at the saturday night dinner around 7:00 to 7:30pm I am coming from Paddington.
Will that timeframe be an issue, will the doors close, miss any speeches?

[birddog114]

Hi
this is great, can't wait to meet the rest of the bunch
I will be at the saturday night dinner around 7:00 to 7:30pm I am coming from Paddington.
Will that timeframe be an issue, will the doors close, miss any speeches?

7:30pm will be finished, all will be gone by that time

Technically, you told me you be here last week at the mini meets, few guys were waiting for you, and want to talk to you about the 80-400VR.
But bad luck! you didn't come, so sad!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[mudder]

Mudder
Where are you staying? Formule 1 ?

G'day,
Yep... Formula 1 Enfield...