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Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II

05/07/2007 10:20:50 PM · #101

Okay you used the "Chief" word.... so now I have to step up to the plate since (I just retired from the Navy as a Chief). I'll go through all of this thread tomorrow and tally up the who's, where's, and when's and post again with with at least what the majority is and put a deadline for more discussions. After the deadline comes up then I'll put out the information from the majority.

Expect the consolidation of information from this thread no later than 3pm tomorrow (the 8th).

Hope there's no offense to my taking the lead here.

chimericvisions

Canon EOS-60D

05/07/2007 10:29:13 PM · #102

Originally posted by Sheryll:

Hope there's no offense to my taking the lead here.

As long as I don't have to do it, we're all good. :p

Artifacts

05/07/2007 10:29:57 PM · #103

Sheryll... if you need a guide I'll volunteer for that.

Only wimps use trails and I figure it would be just two, maybe three days tops before we come out on the south side of Mt. Hood.

Sony SAL-18250 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 High Magnification Zoom Lens

05/07/2007 10:32:35 PM · #104

Originally posted by stdavidson:

Sheryll... if you need a guide I'll volunteer for that.

Only wimps use trails and I figure it would be just two, maybe three days tops before we come out on the south side of Mt. Hood.

Ha Ha Ha Ha... you're too funny. Call me the wimp but, I'll just stay in the car and shoot from the open window... kidding.

lkn4truth

Sony Alpha a77

05/07/2007 11:05:54 PM · #105

Great...now just keep in mind I'm an old fat guy so give me some options that don't involve hiking Mt. Hood for crying out loud. Don't get me wrong, I get REAL motivated if I think there is a good picture waiting and you'd be stunned how far I'll hike to get a shot but I don't see me hiking steep inclines all day. Oh and my wife will probably join us if that's ok. LOL

christie3

Canon EOS-400D Rebel XTi

Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II

05/07/2007 11:16:13 PM · #106

Originally posted by Mick:

Originally posted by christie3:
i'm not going to be able to make it no matter which day we do it, so maybe i shouldn't be the one making the final decision here. =)
i ended up having to work saturdays, so i guess yall will just have to try to have a good time without me. =)

What kind of fearless cool leader bails out at the last minute? That's not very cool Cristin.

Couldn't we do it on a Sunday?

i'm sorry about that! =(

i'll have to be working some sundays too, but i'm not sure which ones yet--june 10th i don't think i will be--but my dad's a pastor, so that makes sneaking out on a sunday rather difficult, at least in the morning.

but a sunday afternoon i could maybe do...

jeez. i'm sorry for being such a flake guys. =(

Message edited by author 2007-05-07 23:19:07.

Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM

05/07/2007 11:34:05 PM · #107

No problem Christie I'll go through and try to figure it all out. PM me with anything you might have already put together for this gtg. You're not out of course because I will do whatever it takes to get the majority of those that want to go to this. If at all possible I'll figure out a way to make everyone happy.... Ha ha just kidding if I could do that then I'd be awesome. I figured out a long time ago someone isn't going to like it.

Anyway.... don't worry we still love you.

Mick

Canon EOS-5D

05/08/2007 02:42:42 AM · #108

Originally posted by christie3:

i'm sorry about that! =(

You oughta be girlie! If you and Rianna don't come, what am I going to take pictures of? Besides, I've spent weeks practicing my new face plant move and now I'm not going to be able to demonstrate it for you.

Originally posted by christie3:

i'll have to be working some sundays too, but i'm not sure which ones yet--june 10th i don't think i will be--but my dad's a pastor, so that makes sneaking out on a sunday rather difficult, at least in the morning.

Try. Girls can usually talk Daddy into just about anything if they try hard enough.

Originally posted by christie3:

jeez. i'm sorry for being such a flake guys. =(

Yeah, me too. :D

Mick

Canon EOS-5D

Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM

05/08/2007 02:48:56 AM · #109

Originally posted by Sheryll:

If at all possible I'll figure out a way to make everyone happy....

Good luck!

Originally posted by Sheryll:

Ha ha just kidding if I could do that then I'd be awesome. I figured out a long time ago someone isn't going to like it.

Oh, okay. For a second there I thought your were crazy. :D

I look forward to meeting you at the GTG.

christie3

Canon EOS-400D Rebel XTi

Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II

05/08/2007 12:49:01 PM · #110

Originally posted by Mick:

Originally posted by christie3:
i'm sorry about that! =(

You oughta be girlie! If you and Rianna don't come, what am I going to take pictures of? Besides, I've spent weeks practicing my new face plant move and now I'm not going to be able to demonstrate it for you.

you have no idea how hard i just laughed. =)

yeah, this time i'll have my camera ready though. i know what to look for now; just as soon as you start to introduce yourself to someone...
"hi, i'm mick--" BAM.

teehee.

05/08/2007 06:14:59 PM · #111

Okay people heres what I got after going through the whole thread.

LOCATIONS...
There were 9 votes for some sort of falls (one with anything except Multnomah because of tourist factor).

There were 3 for camping and

jeffday offered his house in Rockaway 30 mins south of Haystack.

There were 3 for Rose Festival. (starlight parade weekend of 2nd or Grand floral weekend of 9th.)

One suggestion for Mt Hood, One for Punchbowl, one mention of falls via boat (and I might still be able to get the transportation for that if this is something we'd all like to do).

Three who would prefer not to or can't do long/steep hikes

And last there were a couple of mentions about Oneonta Gorge

WHO AND WHEN
There are 3 who specifically prefer the 2nd and 2 who specifically prefer the 9th.

christie3 drop out

ourwebstop 2nd or 9th

Mick

Zoomdak

DrAchoo(?)

charliebaker(?)

ursula

matthewn 2nd

cislander

puzzled out unless 16th or later

jeffday

chimericvisions 2nd (can on 9th but no vehicle)

Elemmennope(?)

lkn4truth 9th

agaricus

stdavidson

ace flyman

SSSOOOOOOO....
If a decision had to be made today and we went with the majority then our GTG#5 will be June 2nd and I would suggest meeting at Benson State Park. It has a reservable group shelter where we could break into smaller groups to carpool from there and either go to different places or all to the same place. The group shelter is currently available on that day and would cost $41.00 total including access, deposits and all. That would be somewhere in the neighborhood of $2.00 each depending on who is able to make it. Benson State Park seems to be in a good location to access the falls along the Scenic Highway.

Please add any further discussions etc by this Sunday's (13th) rollover so that we can firm everything up and if we choose to use Benson State Park as home base for the GTG then I will make the reservation if its still available and pay for it up front.

Whew.... ok what-d-ya think guys and gals?

Message edited by author 2007-05-08 18:17:30.

DrAchoo

Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5

05/08/2007 06:26:25 PM · #112

Which part of Benson State Park is this? The part that is directly off the freeway is actually a bit awkward for driving to the falls since you want either Exit 28 or 35 to get to the Historic Hwy and Benson is between these.

But I'm happy you are taking the wheel, so I won't complain to strongly.

Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM

05/08/2007 06:52:22 PM · #113

Not sure. Just used the web and saw that it was on the West end of most of the Falls.

Mick

Canon EOS-5D

05/08/2007 07:14:49 PM · #114

Benson also holds the annual Free Fishing Day event on the first weekend in June. I don't know if that will make any difference. The park may be more crowded though.

It's fine with me, if that's what the majority wants to do.

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

05/08/2007 07:19:21 PM · #115

Yes I did see that about the fishing thing but I just called today and as of right now the group shelter is still available and if reserved we shouldn't have any problems regarding the free fish day. Shouldn't is probably the key word there though.

MikeJ

Canon EOS-1D Mark II

05/08/2007 09:42:45 PM · #116

Originally posted by Sheryll:

Okay people heres what I got after going through the whole thread.

LOCATIONS...

One suggestion for Mt Hood, One for Punchbowl, one mention of falls via boat (and I might still be able to get the transportation for that if this is something we'd all like to do).

If you can get water transportation to get river shots of the falls, forget what everyone else wants to do, I'm in on that one. And I'll pay for gas for the boat... unless it's one of those dinner ships that takes 500 gallons or something. Oh, and it needs to be bigger than a kayak. :D

Also note, if you do Punch Bowl at Eagle Creek, they require a day pass or other park pass to park there. Off hand, I can't think of any other parking areas along the Old Scenic Highway that do. But it's something to keep in mind.

Mike

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

05/08/2007 11:00:14 PM · #117

Originally posted by MikeJ:

My mom actually talked to her sister in law today about it and she's gonna put up some signs at the yacht club for me. She's the Commadore for Rose City Yacht Club so I'm sure we can catch a ride for that. She also has her own boat that might work too. Maybe 2 or 3 of the bigger boats (they're sailboats) and take a cruise up the river. Which falls are visible from the river though?

Is anyone else up for a boat ride?

Message edited by author 2007-05-08 23:01:25.

MikeJ

Canon EOS-1D Mark II

05/08/2007 11:49:17 PM · #118

Almost all of the falls are visible, from the far side. I wish I had the link to the shot I saw someone take from the Washington shoreline near the private club that is over there near that high overlook almost across from Vista point. He had to trek down the railroad tracks to get to a spot where he got several of the falls early in the morning when the water was very still. It was an excellent shot. Being able to manuver along the water back and forth should allow even better shots. I'll see if I can find the link to the shot.

Mike

Agaricus

Canon EOS-5D Mark IV

05/09/2007 12:32:13 AM · #119

Benson sounds fine to me as well as the 2nd of June. One question though, is there an easy way across the river from the Washington side if I come down through Saint Helens (besides swimming) or do you think it is easier just to drop down to Portland/Vancover and then head east on 84?

DrAchoo

Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5

05/09/2007 12:41:00 AM · #120

Take the I-205 bridge. If you are further east, take the Bridge of the Gods. You got no choices inbetween.

Agaricus

Canon EOS-5D Mark IV

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II

05/09/2007 12:44:37 AM · #121

Thanks Jason

Originally posted by DrAchoo:

Take the I-205 bridge. If you are further east, take the Bridge of the Gods. You got no choices inbetween.

chimericvisions

Canon EOS-60D

05/09/2007 06:28:01 PM · #122

I have no preferences for where or when. The only caveat being that I'll want to catch a ride with someone if it turns out to be the 9th.

ourwebstop

Canon EOS-20D

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

05/11/2007 11:24:09 AM · #123

I just locked in a hike up Dog Mountain to shoot the flower-meadow on June 9. So I'm up for a DPC GTG on June 2. I'm going to hit Oneonta Gorge early, and then I can meet up at Benson? around 10:00? 9:00? Let's get this thing on the calendar!

Brian

DrAchoo

Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5

05/11/2007 12:59:42 PM · #124

Originally posted by ourwebstop:

You going up the gorge or just shooting from the bridge?