Washington, DC GTG in June 2007 - DPChallenge Forums

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05/17/2007 11:27:36 PM · #77

Originally posted by muckpond:

as a ~~survivor~~ participant of the 2005 GTG, i highly recommend this group of people. i am going to be all over the place this summer and don't know that i will be able to get out there, but i strongly encourage anyone who is on the fence to get out there and go.

i had the best time running around with the DPCers. it was wonderful to not be the only one in the group who wants to stop and take pictures of fire hydrants and other miscellaneous crap. and besides the immediate camaraderie, i made some great friends.

Yes, please come play again! I had a great time and couldn't imagine a DC GTG without you in it. :-)

I agree with the other comments about the 2005 GTG. It was really amazing! Clara & Terry did an amazing job coordinating everyting and making sure so many people felt welcome. I'm sure that this year will be equally welcoming and fun, so please don't hesitate to make the effort.

Personally, it was my 1st GTG - and has been pretty difficult to match (although every GTG I've attended has been REALLY cool!). I plan to get there earlier in the day, so that I can hit the zoo... I'll still be around for the nighttime activities too. :-)

Message edited by author 2007-05-17 23:31:58.

MaryO

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05/18/2007 09:11:52 PM · #78

I was just at the zoo today. Really, you can't go there too often ;-) I recommend getting there early on a Saturday (say, 8:00ish) to beat the crowds. Traffic is lighter, parking's easier, and you can see the animals much better when you don't have boatloads of strollers in your way! Plus on a hot day most of the animals are likely to be more active when it's cooler.

levyj413

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05/22/2007 06:04:20 PM · #79

Originally posted by MaryO:

I was just at the zoo today. Really, you can't go there too often ;-) I recommend getting there early on a Saturday (say, 8:00ish) to beat the crowds.

Maybe that could be the meeting place for the morning, or at least for one group.

levyj413

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05/31/2007 02:14:33 PM · #80

Weekly bump. Anyone else?

wsl

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05/31/2007 02:25:53 PM · #81

I'm gonna try to swing it. Not sure this far out what I have going on, and swinging down from Jersey shore is never easy on a weekend with the traffic ;)

giega

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05/31/2007 03:09:27 PM · #82

Not sure yet.

digitalpins

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06/01/2007 02:22:34 PM · #83

Add me to the list

Are you guys planning to meetup in the morning, if so that would be great I can shoot with you during the day then around 3 or 4 I have to leave you guys cause my Aunts birthday is at 5:00.

levyj413

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06/01/2007 03:10:04 PM · #84

Okay, wsl and digitalpins, you're on the list.

We'll most likely hook up in a few different places at a few different times. I still need to read up on how the last one worked.

For example, I liked the idea of hitting the zoo early in the morning.

As a reminder, everyone's invited to my house for a barbeque dinner.

More info is coming; I've just been busy with other stuff.

Message edited by author 2007-06-01 15:10:36.

SJCarter

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

06/13/2007 04:35:25 PM · #85

Haven't heard much about this in a while... Everybody still on for the 23rd? I'm looking forward to it.

wsl

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06/13/2007 04:37:26 PM · #86

I'm still not sure whats going on for that weekend yet, but I'm looking forward to it. Haven't been down there in a few years. Just not sure how long the 4 hour drive with shore traffic will turn into, especially to get there by the morning.

KaDi

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06/13/2007 04:39:03 PM · #87

I'm planning to be there...wherever and whenever there is... ;)
The 23rd has been reserved by me!

digitalpins

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06/13/2007 05:01:28 PM · #88

Originally posted by SJCarter:

Haven't heard much about this in a while... Everybody still on for the 23rd? I'm looking forward to it.

I am still in........again don't know what time in the evening I have to leave you guys but I may be able to meet up afterwards for night shots.

But I will be there :-)

MaryO

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06/13/2007 05:07:16 PM · #89

I'm still in.

BTW, we seem to have started Washington summer weather (daily forecast: hazy, hot and humid; chance of afternoon thunderstorms). Prepare to sweat (or, in the case of ladies, to glow a LOT). We may get lucky and have the humidity drop on that day, but I wouldn't count on it.

Nikolai1024

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06/13/2007 09:42:19 PM · #90

So what is the official meeting place and time?

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06/14/2007 12:36:11 PM · #91

I think Levy is running a group through the Zoo and I will be starting on the Mall. I will be at Union Station at 9AM for anyone who wants to meet up there. Still waiting to hear back from him about further details...

Anyone have suggestions for where they would like to go? I am in DC all the time so I've pretty much been everywhere and have no preference.

The input people give, the happier they'll be with their day. :)

C

LanceW

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06/14/2007 12:48:57 PM · #92

Originally posted by dahkota:

How about a tour of the Real D.C. Southeast here we come!!! ;-)

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06/14/2007 12:59:31 PM · #93

Originally posted by LanceW:

How about a tour of the Real D.C. Southeast here we come!!! ;-)

I'd be more than happy to. Its not all as bad as its made out to be. And I have police protection with me... :)

LanceW

Nikon Z9

06/14/2007 01:08:28 PM · #94

Originally posted by dahkota:

Originally posted by LanceW:

How about a tour of the Real D.C. Southeast here we come!!! ;-)

I'd be more than happy to. Its not all as bad as its made out to be. And I have police protection with me... :)

Police Protection? ;-) I spent a good deal of time (all daylight hours) down there during my company's redevelopment of the Frederick Douglass/Stanton Dwellings neighborhood.

That was enough for me.

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06/14/2007 01:48:53 PM · #95

I thought that was in a good neighborhood. ;)

LanceW

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06/14/2007 02:00:16 PM · #96

Originally posted by dahkota:

I thought that was in a good neighborhood. ;)

Yikes... ;-)

MaryO

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06/14/2007 04:29:10 PM · #97

Originally posted by dahkota:

I think Levy is running a group through the Zoo and I will be starting on the Mall.

Please do not make people run through the zoo. It's pretty darn hilly!! I realize taking pictures on the run is more challenging, but still ...

Nikon AF Zoom-Nikkor 24-85mm f2.8-4.0D

06/14/2007 04:30:45 PM · #98

Originally posted by MaryO:

Originally posted by dahkota:
I think Levy is running a group through the Zoo and I will be starting on the Mall.

Please do not make people run through the zoo. It's pretty darn hilly!! I realize taking pictures on the run is more challenging, but still ...

Then you don't want to know what I will be starting on the mall...

Nikolai1024

Nikon D300

06/14/2007 05:03:00 PM · #99

Originally posted by dahkota:

... I will be at Union Station at 9AM for anyone who wants to meet up there. ...
C

I do but 9AM seems a bit early. I have to be on 5:45AM train to make it there at 9. Will you be there at least until 10AM?
Nick