Dallas-Cowtown GTG, any interest?

07/07/2010 10:05:11 PM · #26

A weekend would be great!

Olympus 300mm f/4.0 IS PRO M.Zuiko Digital ED

07/07/2010 10:23:20 PM · #27

Ellen and I discussed ideas over dinner. Depending on when everyone from out of town gets in, we could do Ft. Worth on Saturday, seeing the Stockyards and timing it to catch the cattle drive and the arrival/departure of the vintage railroad. The water gardens is pretty cool and is located at the edge of downtown FW. Sunday we could do an early downtown Dallas walkaround, perhaps starting at the traveling man sculpture in Deep Ellum, to catch the sunrise hitting downtown.

(Not taken at dawn)
Since the sculpture is across from the commuter rail station, there is plenty of parking there, and downtown Dallas is just a short walk of a few blocks.

Just some ideas to kick around to get started. Not sure yet what dates will work, but I do know the last weekend in August I have to be taking my daughter back to college. How does the first weekend in September sound? Gives everyone plenty of time to plan.

Message edited by author 2010-07-07 22:24:15.

Phocal

Olympus OM-1

07/07/2010 10:25:19 PM · #28

First weekend in Sept is good for me. That will be like the 2nd week of the fall semester so should not have any major things due and should be able to make it.

07/11/2010 05:49:15 PM · #29

first weekend in September sounds good here. I am sure there will be alot more discussion between now and then. I try the hardest to be there.

07/11/2010 05:57:05 PM · #30

I'll plan for the first weekend in September, then. I'm sure it won't suit everyone, but then no date will fit everyone's schedule. This gives us almost 2 months to plan.

I'll gather up a list of places to visit that may be of interest and I'll post them here to get some feedback.

07/11/2010 06:36:03 PM · #31

1st weekend in September is good for me too. I don't have my calendar on front of me: is that Labor Day weekend?

07/11/2010 06:37:55 PM · #32

Did you ask Laurie Black?? She would be a fun one to meet!

07/11/2010 07:06:07 PM · #33

So, at this point, how many people plan to come?? I look forward to meeting everyone and seeing Steve and Ellen.

07/11/2010 07:10:33 PM · #34

Originally posted by love:

Did you ask Laurie Black?? She would be a fun one to meet!

She was one of the first to respond when I posted this thread.

Originally posted by cowboy221977:

So, at this point, how many people plan to come?? I look forward to meeting everyone and seeing Steve and Ellen.

From the earlier responses, it sounds like a good 10 or more are interested. I've not done a specific head count though. I may need to start a list. This week, I'll be doing that and sending out PM's to the folks that don't check the forums as frequently.

bvy

Sigma DP1x

07/11/2010 08:25:05 PM · #35

Originally posted by love:

1st weekend in September is good for me too. I don't have my calendar on front of me: is that Labor Day weekend?

Yes.

That was the plan, right?

07/11/2010 08:29:12 PM · #36

Originally posted by bvy:

That was the plan, right?

Plan? What plan? Oh, yes, my evil plan! Mwahahahahahah!!!!

Canon EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM

07/12/2010 01:53:31 PM · #37

Originally posted by Yo_Spiff:

Originally posted by bvy:
That was the plan, right?

Plan? What plan? Oh, yes, my evil plan! Mwahahahahahah!!!!

So when are you going to take over the world....lol

cowtownmom

Canon EOS-350D Rebel XT

07/12/2010 06:26:07 PM · #38

Sounds like the first weekend in September has my daughters birthday in it so We will probably be asked to babysit so how about the second weekend, September 10th-12th. Will that work?

If the first weekend is better, I will understand. Labor Day is that Monday so that makes it a LONG weekend which gives everyone and extra day off to be here or to travel and then play with what they took. If that's the case them our girl will just have to get over it.

Olympus 300mm f/4.0 IS PRO M.Zuiko Digital ED

07/13/2010 06:06:40 PM · #39

I am open to anything at this point...

Phocal

Olympus OM-1

07/13/2010 08:09:32 PM · #40

Originally posted by cowtownmom:

Don't matter to me. I will not know until the end of August if I can make any weekend. All depends on when school assignments are due.

Ronnie

07/13/2010 09:23:17 PM · #41

I am still curious as to how many people are atleast gonna try to be there.....I hope that there are alot.

RayEthier

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

07/13/2010 09:42:31 PM · #42

I would love to attend something like that, but I have the whole month of September circled ... I am off to visit

Beetle and her hubby

plamprecin Australia... oh the sorrow of it all. :O)

Ray

Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 17-55mm f/2.8G IF-ED

07/13/2010 09:58:51 PM · #43

I think it's kind of funny that you forgot your kiddis birthday!! The second weekend works for me.

Intelli

Nikon D300

07/14/2010 09:52:20 AM · #44

Hey guys.. count me in.. Sounds like fun to me =) Would be great to meet some faces after 6 years on this website. I'm free anytime.. er wait.. lemme check my schedule.. er wait.. I don't have a schedule.. ok I'll come

jjstager2

Nikon D700

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

07/14/2010 04:25:42 PM · #45

I should be able to make it either weekend. The only thing that could come up is having to travel - otherwise I'm good. I'm looking forward to seeing everyone.

Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L USM

07/14/2010 04:32:54 PM · #46

Would there be any interest in doing an airshow for that Saturday? CAF Warbirds on Parade I'm thinking we meet someplace in the south Dallas area for breakfast and then be at the airshow when it open at 10. It runs till 4, which gives time to do something else later.
Some shots from when I went to this event 2 years ago:

Message edited by author 2010-07-14 16:35:44.

kawesttex

Apple iPhone 11 Pro

07/14/2010 05:58:12 PM · #47

Just saw this and I would love to come to DFW to shoot. Unfortunately we are going to be in San Antonio the first weekend to visit Marge's parents and spend my birthday down there. The second weekend would probably work though.