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Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L USM

05/19/2006 07:19:19 AM · #102

Originally posted by glad2badad:

Ok everybody. We're one week away from our Shenandoah GTG and need to firm up some things.

1) Meeting at Dark Hollow Falls parking lot for those coming in the morning - yes/no?
2) Meet time 9 or 10am?

3) Need a plan to meet with those arriving later. It was mentioned to have lunch at Big Meadows Lodge and get the rest of the group together then? What time for lunch? 12:30pm?

4) A cookout for dinner was mentioned at Cyndane's cabin at Skyland Resort - yes/no? If yes, we'll need the cabin location, approx time, and a list of what to bring. I mention approx time and cabin location for those coming up later or in case the group splinters some during the day. Better to have a plan up front. Yes, I used to be a Boy Scout. ;^)

One other reason for getting some details listed is I'm not sure that cell phone service will be available in this area. Last time I was up there it wasn't.

That's all for now. ;^)

So is this still the plan? Since 9:00 and 10:00 make a huge difference to me (at least a 2 hour travel time) can you all let me know which? I think I've straightened out all my conflicts and can make it. My back is acting up so I may walk slooooowwwww.... :) And my husband is joining us - I need a pack mule. ;)

05/19/2006 07:56:49 AM · #103

I think we've settled on 10 o'clock, Courtenay, although some of us have mentioned that we plan to get there earlier. If by some chance you're running late, plan to meet up at lunch in the Big Meadows Lodge. Glad to have that 'mule' along, too (mine had to go out of town). That's my SON I'm referring to, not the Mrs. :o)

05/19/2006 01:00:18 PM · #104

Well, this stinks considering this started out as my idea, but I might not be able to make it. :(

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

05/19/2006 01:08:10 PM · #105

Originally posted by nova:

Here is a LINK to a good map of the park. It looks to me like there are only the three park entrances, one each at the northern and southern ends of Skyline Drive, and then the Thornton Gap entrance off Route 211 out of Luray which is what I'll be using. It's been years since I've been there, but as I recall it's a long slow drive from one end of the park to the other.

There is actually one other entrance to the park - the Swift Run Gap Entrance Station (between Elkton & Stanardsville) on Rte 33. This is the one I'll be using. It's only about 14 1/2 miles to the Dark Hollow Falls Parking Lot from there. And watch your speed!!! The speed limit throughout the Skyline Drive is 35 mph. ;-)

See y'all at 10:00 am!

Message edited by author 2006-05-19 13:08:37.

LindaLee

Canon EOS-40D

05/19/2006 01:39:36 PM · #106

Probably a little late for this, and I am sorry for the lateness, but I will not make it to the NoVA GTG.

Our church family has suffered through the loss of a loved church member, a police detective who was killed in the line of duty last week, and my involvement in helping with the funeral and memorial service has put my work schedule WAY behind.

I hope you all have a wonderful time and superb weather.

Have fun!

Linda

05/19/2006 01:58:03 PM · #107

Sad for your loss, Linda. You will be missed. -Ray

05/19/2006 02:02:38 PM · #108

Sorry Linda - we'll miss you.

Sigma 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM for Nikon

05/19/2006 04:27:54 PM · #109

Originally posted by lhall:

Was it the police officer killed by that mentally ill boy?

Sorry for your loss.

khdoss

Nikon D300

05/19/2006 04:28:08 PM · #110

The death of 2 of our police officers this week has made a huge impact on Northern Virginia, we have never lost an officer in the line of duty. The 2 were ambushed by an 18 year boy who also was killed in the gunfire. Sad sad week. I really need some beautiful nature shots to help me out of this horrible funk.

See you all in the morning... and be sure to do the NO RAIN DANCE!!
Karen and Vince

we may arrive early too maybe get some misty shots..

Message edited by author 2006-05-19 16:30:18.

05/19/2006 07:43:31 PM · #111

In case anyone is wondering, I just got off the phone with the guy at Big Meadows Lodge, and he told me that the park gates are staffed 24 hours, park access is $15.00. I took that to mean "per vehicle" but he didn't specify. Charge up those batteries and clear up your CF cards. See y'all in the morning.

ClubJuggle

Canon EOS-400D Rebel XTi

Tokina AF 28-80mm f/2.8 AT-X 280AF Pro for Pentax

05/19/2006 08:21:21 PM · #112

Hey guys... sorry to do this but I have to bail. Way too much to get done this weekend. :(

Sorry I can't make it, and I look forward to the next one.

~Terry

mcrochip

Pentax K20D

05/19/2006 09:47:51 PM · #113

I'm still planning to come, albeit without CJ (aka Terry). I'll look around for the information, but can someone post the MP for Dark Hollow Falls? Seeing as that's how everything on the Skyline Drive is identified, it'll be usefull information.

edit... MP 50.7, from the first page of the thread.

-Steve

Message edited by author 2006-05-19 21:56:27.

khdoss

Nikon D300

Sigma 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM for Nikon

05/20/2006 06:53:02 PM · #114

OUCHIE....

glad2badad

DJI Mavic Air 2

Sears 55mm f/1.4 M42

05/20/2006 07:21:12 PM · #115

Originally posted by khdoss:

OUCHIE....

;^)

05/20/2006 09:12:02 PM · #116

groan...

05/20/2006 11:29:25 PM · #117

What happened?

I'm sorry I couldn't come, but I had to work today. :(

05/20/2006 11:39:51 PM · #118

Oh we had a blast... but the walk UP from the bottom of the falls was brutal! Here are the few I've had time to edit. More tomorrow including some people shots. Sorry you couldn't make it!

dahkota

Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L USM

05/20/2006 11:49:23 PM · #119

Ray, these are beautiful! Hope mine turn out half as good. Nothing looked like yours through my lens though. I think I need a new lens. :)

05/20/2006 11:54:01 PM · #120

Thanks Courtenay. It was fun :o)

05/21/2006 12:19:12 AM · #121

That fawn is too precious. I wish I could have been there.

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

05/21/2006 03:50:12 PM · #122

We had a lot of fun! Sorry y'all missed it. ;-) Great shots Ray! I haven't edited any of my 700+ shots yet (ugh!), but here's the group photo:

Attendees from left to right: dahkota (Courtenay), Mike (her husband), VinceDoss, khdoss (Karen), SJCarter (Jimmy), glad2badad (Barry), mcrochip (Steve), nova (Ray).

Thanks again everybody - can't wait until next time!

missinseattle

Nikon D200

05/21/2006 05:52:25 PM · #123

OH wow, some beautiful shots! So sad I couldn't go but glad you all had a great time.

05/22/2006 01:50:24 AM · #124

Some of the shots from the GTG I've edited so far. I'll post more as soon as I get through them... ;-)