Bristol UK GTG - Oct 14th - Photos Inside!

10/10/2006 03:25:08 PM · #51

Met Artan at last weekend's Pbase meetup and he kindly pointed me to this meeting. Would love to attend and look forward to meeting you all.

10/10/2006 03:26:56 PM · #52

So far Artan and AjAger have emailed me confirming they're coming :) If people could email me then I'll pass on my phone number to you so that it is easier to meet up :)

10/10/2006 03:29:34 PM · #53

Michael, it would be great to have you along! :)

Valdo

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

10/10/2006 03:34:34 PM · #54

I am so sorry I cannot make it. I am moving home on sunday so this week really sucks.

I hope you have a great time and I hope to meet other DPCers in UK soon. If you try a Mexican restaurant let me know ;) I haven't tried any here in Manchester.

Ivan

Mr_Pants

SiPix Blink

10/10/2006 04:19:42 PM · #55

Originally posted by Konador:

So far Artan and AjAger have emailed me confirming they're coming :) If people could email me then I'll pass on my phone number to you so that it is easier to meet up :)

Yes, I need to make sure that I've got the relevant 'phone numbers, as nobody will recognise me in a crowd.

Ecce_Signum

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Leica 18-56mm f/3.5-5.6 Vario Elmar-T ASPH

10/10/2006 04:24:23 PM · #56

Yes, I need to make sure that I've got the relevant 'phone numbers, as nobody will recognise me in a crowd. [/quote]

well, unless you were stood between MeatLoaf and Buster BloodVessel I'm sure you'd be spotted ;)

Pennies are tight for me this month but I might make a wildcard (anybody want to buy a Sigma 300/2.8 plus 1.4 and 2x converters?)

MAK

Leica M Monochrom

10/10/2006 04:33:05 PM · #57

Originally posted by AJAger:

Originally posted by Konador:
So far Artan and AjAger have emailed me confirming they're coming :) If people could email me then I'll pass on my phone number to you so that it is easier to meet up :)

Yes, I need to make sure that I've got the relevant 'phone numbers, as nobody will recognise me in a crowd.

Just look out for 2 bald heads 1 with NIKON written on it and the other with CANON.

Thank you AJ for the offer of a lift REALLY appreciated, I need a nice break away.

butch81385

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10/10/2006 04:40:57 PM · #58

Hello everyone!
I am currently studying abroad at Leeds University and would love to meet up with you guys, but unfortunately I will be in Birmingham on Sat. If it gets pushed back a week or there is any others in England before Dec. or if any of you come by Leeds, Let me know!

10/10/2006 04:47:31 PM · #59

Originally posted by butch81385:

Hi Bill, I am hoping to get to the GTG in Bristol but I live in Leeds and would be happy to meet up for a wander around sometime :o) Feel free to PM me :o)

- Natalya :o)

Ecce_Signum

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

10/10/2006 04:58:14 PM · #60

Originally posted by talj:

Originally posted by butch81385:
Hello everyone!
I am currently studying abroad at Leeds University and would love to meet up with you guys, but unfortunately I will be in Birmingham on Sat. If it gets pushed back a week or there is any others in England before Dec. or if any of you come by Leeds, Let me know!

Hi Bill, I am hoping to get to the GTG in Bristol but I live in Leeds and would be happy to meet up for a wander around sometime :o) Feel free to PM me :o)

- Natalya :o)

hi Bill, be prepared for a waddle rather than a wander with T ;) if you feel like trying out the Norfolk Broads give me a shout.

Olympus 14-45mm f/3.5-5.6 Zuiko Digital ED

10/10/2006 05:02:37 PM · #61

Originally posted by Ecce Signum:

hi Bill, be prepared for a waddle rather than a wander with T ;) if you feel like trying out the Norfolk Broads give me a shout.

You $Â£%"%$* Andi :o(

Don't listen to him Bill (and avoid the norfolk broads at all costs!!)

butch81385

Olympus E-500 EVOLT

10/10/2006 05:03:43 PM · #62

I am willing to go anywhere that I can get via train since I got a nice rail pass that gets me lots of travel with little money :)

Natalya, PM coming your way shortly

Mr_Pants

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10/10/2006 05:04:04 PM · #63

Originally posted by talj:

...avoid the norfolk broads at all costs!!

Here!!! That's enough about the ladies in the South East!!

10/10/2006 05:05:55 PM · #64

Originally posted by butch81385:

I am willing to go anywhere that I can get via train since I got a nice rail pass that gets me lots of travel with little money :)

Natalya, PM coming your way shortly

looking forward to it Bill :o)

10/10/2006 05:07:06 PM · #65

Originally posted by AJAger:

Originally posted by talj:

...avoid the norfolk broads at all costs!!

Here!!! That's enough about the ladies in the South East!!

LOL! Alan are you going to be in Bristol?

Mr_Pants

SiPix Blink

10/10/2006 05:09:43 PM · #66

Originally posted by talj:

Originally posted by AJAger:

Originally posted by talj:

...avoid the norfolk broads at all costs!!

Here!!! That's enough about the ladies in the South East!!

LOL! Alan are you going to be in Bristol?

That's the plan. I'm going to be picking up Alionic, sorry, MAK, and heading on down there. I haven't told him yet that I drive a Skoda. I'll let him find out on the day.

If you're going to be there, then I'll be looking forward to it even more.

Leica 18-56mm f/3.5-5.6 Vario Elmar-T ASPH

10/10/2006 05:11:17 PM · #67

Originally posted by AJAger:

Originally posted by talj:

Originally posted by AJAger:

Originally posted by talj:

...avoid the norfolk broads at all costs!!

Here!!! That's enough about the ladies in the South East!!

LOL! Alan are you going to be in Bristol?

That's the plan. I'm going to be picking up Alionic, sorry, MAK, and heading on down there. I haven't told him yet that I drive a Skoda. I'll let him find out on the day.

If you're going to be there, then I'll be looking forward to it even more.

Yes hopefully I will be there and may even have Ecce in tow (unless I can 'lose' him somewhere on the way). Really look forward to meeting you :o) I believe the two of us owe you a big thank you!

MAK

Leica M Monochrom

10/10/2006 05:26:55 PM · #68

Ain't Skoda made in Germany now by VW?

Ecce_Signum

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

10/10/2006 05:31:17 PM · #69

Originally posted by Konador:

I've never stayed in Bristol other than in grotty student accommodation, but a quick Google brings up this place which looks cheap, cheerful, and central too.

Fully booked if anybody was thinking of it. I'd be happy if there are any other ideas twixt London and Bristol for either the Friday/Saturday night and maybe a good sunrise spot?

edited to say my first car was a Skoda, twin Webber Carbs and still the 2nd fastest car I've ever owned ;)

Message edited by author 2006-10-10 17:32:26.

10/11/2006 08:53:25 AM · #70

New list looks like this:

Konador (Ben)

Artan (Ian)

benhur (Ben)

AJAger (Alan)

bunyarra (Mike)

MAK (Marac)

talj (Natalya)

Ecce Signum (Andi) - Maybe?

Don't think I've missed anyone...

The weather doesn't look to bad at the moment, but I'd probably recommend bringing something in case of rain anyway.

Message edited by author 2006-10-13 13:02:54.

bunyarra

Canon EOS-5D

10/12/2006 01:08:53 PM · #71

Originally posted by Konador:

Looks like 14th is best at the moment then?
How about if we aim for 12:30-1:00 for having a meal somewhere near the centre (plenty of choice, anyone have food preferences?) and those of us who are there beforehand can wander around snapping or chatting or whatever, gradually meeting people as they turn up. I can email my mobile number so people can contact me when they arrive. Once we have numbers I can book a place somewhere for lunch. Then we can slowly wander up to Clifton (about a 30-40 minute walk without stopping but I expect we'll be slow, what with taking pictures of things left right and centre and everything - plus I might get us lost hehe).

Sounds a fine plan. Look forward to seeing you all there.

10/13/2006 07:43:49 AM · #72

Update: We have another,

benhur is coming too :)

For those who wonder about parking, the nearest and most convenient car park is shown on this map: //tinyurl.com/ydx9re

You can see College Green, just south, which is where we are meeting. For those getting the bus from the station, they usually will drop you off on Baldwin Street, to the right of the centre.

If anyone has any questions now is the time to ask :P

Cya all tomorrow!

10/13/2006 10:55:55 AM · #73

Okay, lunch.

We talked about Mexican earlier in the thread but I wondered if everyone was still up for that? There's a Mexican place in the centre, which I've never been to, but has great reviews: //tinyurl.com/ybb68r

If everyone wants to I can see if I can book a table for 9 there tomorrow at around 1pm? If not, any other suggestions? I'm not 100% sure we'll be able to book everywhere but we could always invade somewhere maybe.

edit: I just phoned and they said they would accept a booking for that time for 9. Just need people to confirm in the thread if possible! If I have no complaints by about 7 tonight I'll go ahead and book it.

Message edited by author 2006-10-13 11:04:28.