NYC GTG2 - ***MAY 1ST*** not April 30th!!!

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0L IS

04/10/2005 11:03:16 AM · #1

ANNOUNCEMENT: (4/21) We will be sending out all of the specific information via PM as well as posting it here. We will be contacting you based on the fact that your name is listed below. If it is not listed, please post here so that we may include you in the passing along of information. Please try to get back to us by the end of this sunday (the 24th) to let us know when you are going.

This is the official thread of the April 30th NYC GTG at the Brooklyn Botanical Gardens.

--->We will be meeting at 11 A.M. in front of the gardens by the big water fountain (see later posts).<---

See this post in the future for updated information such as meeting times/places.

Currently Signed up are those below. If you are interesting in joining post us a hello!

SATURDAY APRIL 30th at the BROOKLYN BOTANIC GARDENS:
Zap228
atsxus
kdkaboom
digitalpins
CeeDeez
banmorn
dimitrii
pawdrix?
Tranquil & grandfather
Lesya
JPR
daisy77
Scalvert
TLL061
Oksamit + son
TerryGee
Nikolai1024

Lee

Message edited by author 2005-04-25 21:58:39.

scalvert

Canon EOS-5D Mark III

04/10/2005 11:04:57 AM · #2

Maybe, but I won't know until a few days before the GTG.

04/10/2005 11:07:40 AM · #3

K no prob Scalv, I'll put you down. Better to overestimate than under.

Lee

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

04/12/2005 09:38:33 PM · #4

What time do you all think is a good meet time? I think they open at 10 and admission is free between 10 and 12 on saturday. Also is it better to meet inside the gardens so we don't have to wait for latecomers outside? Any thoughts ?

TLL061

Canon EOS-5D Mark III

04/15/2005 03:22:45 PM · #5

Lee , Please put me down for this GTG

04/15/2005 03:33:20 PM · #6

Originally posted by TLL061:

Lee , Please put me down for this GTG

Okay you're down.

Zap228

Tamron SP AF 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di for Canon

04/15/2005 04:41:02 PM · #7

I'm definantly coming so keep me up there.

04/15/2005 05:21:11 PM · #8

Originally posted by CeeDeez:

I was thinking that 11 o'clock somewhere in the gardens may be an appropriate time. However, I am not familiar enough with the BBG to know specific places, so if any of you do or have a map and would like to mention a couple possible places to meet at that would be greatly appreciated. Lets try to finalize these details within the next two or three days.

Thanks,
Lee

04/15/2005 06:49:10 PM · #9

I've been to the BBG a few times, but not lately. My store is close by so I'm planning to stop there tomorrow to get an idea of a good spot to meet. I'm thinking the Japanese Garden which I believe is near the entrance, but I'll let you know what I find.

Canon EF 28-135mm F/3.5-5.6 IS USM

04/15/2005 07:06:37 PM · #10

Originally posted by CeeDeez:

Okay.. when you make a decision you can post here or PM me and then we can further finalize the plans. I'm starting to get excited!

oksamit

Canon EOS-30D

04/15/2005 07:07:16 PM · #11

I,m coming so put me up [not down] LOL
with my son .
Entrance from 10 to 12 free on April 30

So i think 11am ok

Message edited by author 2005-05-02 09:44:12.

Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6

04/16/2005 11:46:25 AM · #12

Anyone thought of a location to meet? I believe the time is set at 11 A.M.

Lee

kdkaboom

Canon EOS-350D Rebel XT

04/16/2005 02:12:58 PM · #13

I really doubt I'll be able to make it...but I think the best meeting spot would be outside the park. It will probably be crowded as all hell inside. The entrance to the park that is next to the Brooklyn Museum and the Museum/Garden parking lot is probably the best. It's more "open" than the other entrance.

If I'm awake enough after getting in from vacation at midnight the night before than I will of course try to be there. I hope I can make it, but if anything I'd probably try (for myself) for that Sunday, or maybe even during the week sometime.

Anyway, I look forward to tomorrow!!

Sigma 28-105mm f/2.8-4.0 Aspherical for Canon

04/17/2005 10:49:11 PM · #14

Now that the 17th has come and gone, lets smooth out the details for the 30th! Feel free to post here.

Lee

Rooster

Canon EOS-400D Rebel XTi

04/17/2005 11:11:38 PM · #15

where are folks going? I am thinking about coming thru.

Canon EF 28-135mm F/3.5-5.6 IS USM

04/18/2005 08:02:54 AM · #16

Originally posted by Rooster:

where are folks going? I am thinking about coming thru.

We are going to the Brooklyn Botanical Gardens. Let us know if you'd like to join us!

Lee

P.S. CeeDeeeeeeez, atsxus where areee youuu?

Message edited by author 2005-04-18 08:03:22.

oksamit

Canon EOS-30D

04/19/2005 07:53:40 AM · #17

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04/19/2005 08:19:11 AM · #18

Anyone have an idea for a meeting place? I think that we have come to the conclusion of 11 A.M. but where is the question.

Lee

TerryGee

Canon EOS-30D

04/19/2005 09:38:28 AM · #19

add me to the list please

04/19/2005 09:51:16 AM · #20

Originally posted by TerryGee:

add me to the list please

Done! :)

04/20/2005 06:08:08 PM · #21

I went to the Botanic Gardens Sat. to get an idea of where a good meet spot might be. It's really beautiful! The Gardens are behind the Brooklyn Museum which is a great photo op in itself. Maybe we should meet in front of the Museum at 11AM by the steps next to the fountain (more like a water dance than a fountain) and for those who are not on time 11:30 by the Japanese Pond inside the Gardens. The 2 and 3 train exits in front of the Museum on Eastern Parkway. There is an entrance to the Garden around the corner on Washington St. The Japanese Garden/Pond is straight ahead from that entrance, very close. Remember, admission os free between 10 and noon, after that its $5.
Any thoughts? Suggestions?

04/21/2005 09:01:53 AM · #22

Originally posted by CeeDeez:

11AM in front of the Museum at the fountain sounds good. Do you have a map that you can link to and just point out where this is in relation to the major highways/other entrances.

Remember people --- To be early is to be on time, to be on time is to be late and to be late is to be left! (or you can just meet us at the Japanses Pond ;) )

Once you get back to me Charmayne PM me and we'll split up the original group and PM them all of the info! Gonna be fun!

Lee

04/21/2005 10:27:23 AM · #23

directions
We can meet by the fountain 11AM:

and then at the Japenese Garden/Pond inside the Gardens at 11:30:

Washington St. runs alongside the Museum to the parking lot where there is an entrance to the gardens. Once you go inside that entrance walk straight following the signs to the Japenese Pond about 50 ft, you can't miss it! It may be crowded inside due to the festival, but we will find eachother and I'll provide my cell number in case you need it.

Message edited by author 2005-04-21 10:38:45.

LEONJR

Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro

04/21/2005 10:37:23 AM · #24

Originally posted by scalvert:

Maybe, but I won't know until a few days before the GTG.

same here