Sydney, Australia GTG July 2009 - DPChallenge Forums

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07/02/2009 10:17:18 PM · #101

hi all ..
i just phoned judi and i'm gonna pick her up from north sydney about 11am ..
happy to go with your suggestions michael

MichaelC ... they sound great ..
judi hasnt been to sydney in 30 years and wants to see as much as she can ..
she will be doing stuff with her family like the rocks, the zoo, the opera house, china town etc on other days ..
so if you can name a place and a time (around approx 11.30) that we can meet you on the 8th that would be excellent .. :)

07/02/2009 10:28:01 PM · #102

I suggest the corner of Oxford Street & Oatley Road, Paddington - 11:30. There is a park at ground level above the reservoir or if it is raining then downstairs in the reservoir. There are quite a few things we can do from there depending on time.

OM System 90mm f/3.5 Macro IS PRO M.Zuiko Digital ED

07/02/2009 10:33:06 PM · #103

excellent .. we'll aim to be there at 11.30 .. :)

Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.8

07/02/2009 11:09:58 PM · #104

If anyone needs picking up from central, etc prior to this, let me know.

Gordon_1

Nikon D800

07/03/2009 03:49:27 AM · #105

Originally posted by roz:

excellent .. we'll aim to be there at 11.30 .. :)

ok i,m good for 11.30 i,ll be there

Hifi

Canon EOS-1D Mark IV

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

07/07/2009 06:23:24 AM · #106

Hi All

At this stage I have my camera packed and am planning on getting there by 11.30am..... however, I have a son whose temperature is going up by the hour and it will depend on how he is going in the morning. i will post before everybody has to leave home if I won't be going.

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

07/07/2009 06:37:53 AM · #107

Originally posted by Hifi:

Oh that isn't good Fiona. I hope he gets better.

We are in rainy Sydney....damn it's freezing here. I have started a blog of my travels....My travels! And my broken camera isn't brokeded afterall...lol...so I am going to put Kita on the 5D while I use the Mark II.

I can't wait to meet you all tomorrow.

Hifi

Canon EOS-1D Mark IV

07/07/2009 06:35:44 PM · #108

Hi All

Sorry to drop out at this late stage but my son is still sick. Have a great day and hope to catch up with you all again soon

Covert_Oddity

Nikon D700

Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8G ED

07/07/2009 06:37:49 PM · #109

I live in the city and I'm looking out just now at rain and it doesn't look like it's stopping any time soon.

Shame I can't join you but I gotta work, have a great day!

Canon EF 135mm f/2.0L USM

07/07/2009 08:08:39 PM · #110

Originally posted by Hifi:

Hi All

Sorry to drop out at this late stage but my son is still sick. Have a great day and hope to catch up with you all again soon

Sorry to hear that Fiona, hope he gets well soon.

lentil

Canon EOS-5D

07/07/2009 08:40:02 PM · #111

sorry I wont be getting there, massive migraine and loads of work. Judi, I just looked at your blog, you were literally 20 minutes from me when you visited the Ken Duncan gallery. I didnt know you were stopping on the coast

Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.8

07/08/2009 09:56:52 AM · #112

Had a great day and met some new & old friends. Thanks to all those that came along.
I'm sure there will be some interesting pics posted over the next few days, so here is a little sample from me for those who wish to see what we got up to.

Message edited by author 2009-07-08 09:58:03.

Gordon_1

Nikon D800

07/08/2009 04:37:03 PM · #113

Here are some shots of the day was great to meet everyone had a wonderful time thanks michael for the day out

Message edited by author 2009-07-10 02:00:13.

07/08/2009 05:59:24 PM · #114

You guys were all nuts...and such fun. I see you got some of my whacko faces in that lot...ya...good on ya...hahahaha!!!

OM System 90mm f/3.5 Macro IS PRO M.Zuiko Digital ED

07/08/2009 07:15:11 PM · #115

that was THE best day ..
full marks to michael who's a great tour guide .. !!
i've enjoyed processing these pics so much .. reliving an excellent day ..
thankyou guys .. :)xxx

ps ... this is just the entree .. i'll be doing the main course later and dessert possibly in a day or so .. !!!..:)

Message edited by author 2009-07-08 19:19:00.

OM System 90mm f/3.5 Macro IS PRO M.Zuiko Digital ED

07/09/2009 05:44:17 AM · #116

a few more from when we were at the lighthouse and the gap .. :)

Lonni

Nikon D700

Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II

07/09/2009 05:56:19 AM · #117

I'm so sad I missed it guys, but I'm glad you had a great day. I feel obliged to apologise on behalf of our (normally beautiful) city for the shocking weather!

Gordon_1

Nikon D800

Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.8

07/09/2009 06:37:19 AM · #118

well lonni it wasnt that bad it was quite a good day we all had fun

OM System 90mm f/3.5 Macro IS PRO M.Zuiko Digital ED

07/09/2009 06:59:42 AM · #119

Originally posted by Lonni:

I'm so sad I missed it guys, but I'm glad you had a great day. I feel obliged to apologise on behalf of our (normally beautiful) city for the shocking weather!

hey lonni .. i dont know wot it was like in sydney today, but yesterday the weather couldnt have been better ..
.. perfect temp .. excellent clouds .. etc etc
and of course the great company .. !!
hope your pregnancy is going better and you're not sick all the time ..
maybe we could arrange another day sometime when you're feeling better ... after the 1st jan you might be a bit busy tho . !!..:)

Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II

07/09/2009 07:03:31 AM · #120

Hey guys. I finally got to process a couple of yesterdays images. I will be posting them in my blog as I am not sure if I will be using any for FS yet.

Lonni

Nikon D700

07/09/2009 07:06:55 AM · #121

Thanks Roz, it was just so freeezzing today...brrr!
I'm actually feeling a bit better - 2 full days without Zofran - woo hoo!
Another GTG would be great! I was looking forward to this one for ages, and so disappointed that the dates didn't work out for me :( I'm sure others like Lisa and Fi would like to make up for the missed opportunity too.

07/09/2009 07:20:12 AM · #122

Okay there are 5 images up. My blog.

I am so sad I didn't get to meet the rest of you Sydneysiders....hopefully next time I will catch up with you all.

OM System 90mm f/3.5 Macro IS PRO M.Zuiko Digital ED

07/09/2009 07:24:30 AM · #123

Originally posted by Lonni:

glad you're feeling better .. i had to google zofran .. sounds pretty hectic .. understatement !! .. zofran and severe morning sickness
its usually a lot colder where i live than in sydney .. i spent part of today in bed i was so cold .. !!! .. had the electric blanket on and ate crunchy nut cornflakes with honey and almonds .. that cereal is like eating chips only sweeter ... !! ..
but it would be great to organise another one and hopefully lisa, fiona and owen could come .. my better half, greg could come too if its on the weekend .. and of course michael and gordon ..
i think there are other dpc ppl who live around near sydney .. but they seem to be hiding out .. lol ..:)

Message edited by author 2009-07-09 20:17:22.

07/09/2009 07:26:54 AM · #124

Originally posted by roz:

i think there are other dpc ppl who live around near sydney .. but they seem to be hiding out .. lol ..:)

Ahhh...yup.....there is....Sydneysiders!