May 4 NJ GTG - DPChallenge Forums

04/25/2008 09:26:28 PM · #1

Grounds for Sculpture May 4
Hi all, a few of us have decided to venture out to the Grounds for Sculpture in Hamilton NJ (Mercer County) for some photography fun on Sunday, May 4. We'd like to open it to anyone who'd like to join us.
Leave a note here and we'll finalize the arrangements a few days before. One caveat, if there is torrential rain ... GTG will be arranged on a different date.

Kelli probably not going to make it

pgirish007 doubtful due to NEW parenthood. Congrats!

BrianM didn't make it after all.

Trinch and daughter

quiet_observation.

Message edited by author 2008-05-09 21:08:24.

Kelli

Canon EOS-D60

04/25/2008 10:42:35 PM · #2

I'll put my name on this list so it's in one spot. And bump for the night people's.

04/26/2008 08:17:09 AM · #3

bump, I'll check back later today after I get back from shooting (LOL, some should be shot, must just get photo shoots) of bike riders.

Message edited by author 2008-04-26 22:36:28.

Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

04/26/2008 09:00:31 AM · #4

Provided nothing gets in the way of my trip from VA-NJ that weekend, I'm in too!

04/26/2008 09:43:24 AM · #5

quiet_observation in

04/26/2008 10:36:00 PM · #6

bump

pgirish007

Canon EOS-5D Mark IV

Canon EF 24-70 2.8L II

04/26/2008 10:56:42 PM · #7

pgirish007 in

04/27/2008 01:15:58 PM · #8

Pretty good now we have a small grouping and things are looking up. I'll do some more research on the surrounding area. Funny when you live in the area and still feel the need to do more research.

pgirish007

Canon EOS-5D Mark IV

Canon EF 24-70 2.8L II

04/27/2008 04:07:50 PM · #9

ah, don't worry I am also in the same boat, I myself don't know much about this area!

Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85 (Lumix DMC-G80)

04/28/2008 05:53:34 PM · #10

bump

BrianM

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

04/29/2008 12:20:13 AM · #11

Mark me down as a maybe. It depends on if I get back from VA in time.

Trinch

Canon EOS-40D

04/29/2008 01:12:10 AM · #12

I was just there on Sunday for the children's festival. Many opportunities for some nice photography. Besides the myriad of sculptures, there is nice water features, interesting buildings, and spectacular landscaping. If you like trees, you can pick up the self guided tree tour pamphlet that helps you locate 78 different species.

Oh, and did I mention the peacocks?

Unfortunately (or fortunately) I have tickets to the Frida Kahlo exhibit on Sunday so I won't be able to join you guys. But I am sure you will have a great time. It is a spectacular place.

04/29/2008 09:52:42 PM · #13

OK guys, I'll post all the informatin I can find on Saturday (probably early afternoon). We'll firm up details then.
10 AM too early?

04/30/2008 10:43:48 PM · #14

Exciting news one of our possible GTG folks became a father today!! Pgirish007 may or may not be able to join us ... because he is a new dad to a little baby girl. Congrats all the way around.

Kelli

Canon EOS-D60

04/30/2008 10:48:47 PM · #15

Big Congrats!

Well, it looks like I need to back out too. Sorry gals/guys! Hubby has a job that has to be finished this weekend, so he'll be working both Saturday and Sunday this weekend (probably 10 hours each day). This leaves me both carless and with my son (whom I wouldn't want to bring). Hopefully I can make the next one.

05/01/2008 06:27:30 PM · #16

Should we check the weather report Saturday night to see if we continue or reschedule?

Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

05/01/2008 07:08:12 PM · #17

I'll be darned...Hamilton, NJ registered as 60% chance of rain on Sunday just about 5 hours ago, but now it's been updated as "mostly cloudy"

linky

we might be in luck!

Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

05/02/2008 10:46:30 AM · #18

hmph...now it's back to 50% chance of rain, so looks like it will be touch and go.

05/02/2008 09:55:02 PM · #19

Just in case anyone needs directions:
From New York City: Take New Jersey Turnpike South to Exit 7A. Take Interstate 195 West (Trenton) to Exit 60B/I-295 North (Princeton). Take I-295 North to Exit 65B/Sloan Avenue West. After exit stay in right traffic lane for 2/10ths of a mile, following signs for Grounds For Sculpture, and take the jughandle to cross over Sloan Ave. Go through the traffic light onto Klockner Rd. Take Klockner Rd. to next traffic light and turn right onto East State St. Extension. Go 8/10ths of a mile and make second left turn onto Sculptors Way. Go 2/10ths of a mile and turn left into the main entrance of Grounds For Sculpture. Travel time is approximately 75 minutes.

From Philadelphia: Take Interstate 95 North, across Scudders Falls Bridge (over Delaware River), to Interstate 295 South to Exit 65B/Sloan Avenue West. After exit stay in right traffic lane for 2/10ths of a mile, following signs for Grounds For Sculpture, and take the jughandle to cross over Sloan Ave. Go through the traffic light onto Klockner Rd. Take Klockner Rd. to next traffic light and turn right onto East State St. Extension. Go 8/10ths of a mile and make second left turn onto Sculptors Way. Go 2/10ths of a mile and turn left into the main entrance of Grounds For Sculpture. Travel time is approximately 45 minutes.

From Princeton: Take Nassau St. and turn onto Mercer St. Mercer St. will change into Princeton Pike/583 after Province Line Rd. Continue on Princeton Pike to Interstate 295. Take I-295 South (Camden) to Exit 65/Sloan Avenue West. After exit stay in right traffic lane for 2/10ths of a mile, following signs for Grounds For Sculpture, and take the jughandle to cross over Sloan Ave. Go through the traffic light onto Klockner Rd. Take Klockner Rd. to next traffic light and turn right onto East State St. Extension. Go 8/10ths of a mile and make second left turn onto Sculptors Way. Go 2/10ths of a mile and turn left into the main entrance of Grounds For Sculpture. Travel time is approximately 20 minutes.

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The Café at Grounds For Sculpture, is located in the Domestic Arts Building. It offers a casual luncheon menu for dining indoors or outside in the courtyard. The Café is open 10am to 4pm, Tuesday through Sunday throughout the year.
I don't know if this following one is open or not: The Gazebo is open during the warmer months of the year. Overlooking the water lily pond and surrounded by willow trees, it offers a beautiful, tranquil setting to enjoy a beverage or light snack. Hours are 12pm to 6pm, weather permitting.
Within a mile or two you can find: Taco Bell, Uno's Pizzaria, Burger King, some pizza shops.

More info to come.

Message edited by author 2008-05-02 22:01:01.

05/02/2008 10:07:29 PM · #20

And the weather report at 10 PM Friday for Sunday is: 51-71 degrees, possible scattered thunderstorms, 60% chance of precipitation.
I will check again several times tomorrow. They predicted not so good stuff today and it was very pleasant.

05/03/2008 06:44:31 PM · #21

The batteries are charging.

05/03/2008 07:04:46 PM · #22

It sounds like our odds are improving:
49-72 degrees, 30% chance of precip, and isolated thunderstorms

10:00 at opening? Or would you prefer more like 11? Meet at the front gate, just before the entrance? I take it the cameras will be clue enough.

Message edited by author 2008-05-03 19:05:44.

05/03/2008 07:50:22 PM · #23

Karen and I talked-I said I would be there at 10 am. If Karen checks in and wants to change the time, I'll check here before we leave tomorrow. Otherwise, we'll be there at 10. We can always come back up by the entrance at 11.

05/03/2008 07:59:36 PM · #24

10 it is. I was trying to be diplomatic about times. I know some people are not early ones. 10 is great. I'll see you then.

Kelli

Canon EOS-D60