Auckland GTG - 8th Nov - DPChallenge Forums

10/06/2009 03:05:18 AM · #1

Date: 8th November 2009
Time: Early start TBA
Place: Meet at Piha beach for trek up to Kitekite Falls or any number of other photo ops.

With special guest star Judi Liosatos

Judi ;)

and also:

Nuzzer

Quackers

3DsArcher

keriboi

rinac

julesski

Family members welcome, although the plan so far is to drag Judi up long and arduous treks through the Waitakere, on the hunt for purdy waterfalls. Then afterwards, rest our weary bodies on Piha beach and wait for sunset. Best to pack plenty of water, and a chilly bin full of your favourite things for afterward :)

Any other ideas? We need a wet weather alternative too, so input would be appreciated!

Rina.

Message edited by author 2009-10-07 16:35:39.

Tamron AF 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di II for Canon

10/06/2009 04:15:39 AM · #2

Depending how family friendly it is then

Quackers may join us too.

keriboi

Canon PowerShot G10

10/06/2009 04:59:05 AM · #3

cool! i just sold my 50d so will have my g10

10/06/2009 02:50:47 PM · #4

Originally posted by keriboi:

cool! i just sold my 50d so will have my g10

Oh, why'd you sell the 50D?

10/06/2009 06:58:11 PM · #5

Originally posted by Nuzzer:

Depending how family friendly it is then Quackers may join us too.

I hope Terri can join us, even if it's only for the beach and sunset :)

10/07/2009 04:37:20 PM · #6

We have another member joining us. Looking forward to meeting

julesski!

10/07/2009 04:39:15 PM · #7

It sounds like a heap of fun. I can't wait to meet you all.

suemack

Canon EOS-20D

Canon EF 70-300 mm f/4-5.6 IS II USM

10/26/2009 03:47:00 PM · #8

I'm sorry I'm not going to be able to make it down. It's our busiest time of the year with fundraising at work and most weekends are committed till just before Xmas. Have a wonderful time, I can't wait to see the photos!

3DsArcher

Canon EOS-7D Mark II

10/27/2009 04:21:11 AM · #9

Thats a shame Sue. I was hoping you could make it down. I myself slightly stuffed up by not paying enough attention to the date & almost had to pull out which would of really upset me but everything is sweet again & I'm back in.

10/27/2009 04:27:29 AM · #10

Not long to go now, before I am in the Land of the Long White Cloud...yayyy! I can't wait to meet you all.

10/27/2009 08:50:24 PM · #11

Sue, if something comes up and you can make it, give me a call!

Judi, have fun at the convention! I'll send round an email to all a few days before the GTG to confirm. We'll have a better idea on how the weather will be treating us by then :)

10/27/2009 09:02:56 PM · #12

Originally posted by rinac:

Should we formulate a wet-weather plan in case? I'm looking forward to the day. I don't get much time to shoot these days so a whole day will be a real luxury, and with other photogs too!

PS: Rina, is your little blue shirt in the wash or something? That grey one doesn't suit you at all!

Message edited by author 2009-10-27 21:03:48.

10/27/2009 09:08:50 PM · #13

Rina...I have just put your phone numbers into my mobile. Did I give you my mobile number?

10/27/2009 09:18:56 PM · #14

Originally posted by Judi:

Rina...I have just put your phone numbers into my mobile. Did I give you my mobile number?

Yup, got it Judi, thanks :)

Gerry, I've got nothing for a wet weather plan other than to drive up your ways and get totally trollied at the Puhoi Pub. How does that sound? ;)

And yep, on my way to picking up my shirt from the dry cleaners now!

10/27/2009 09:20:35 PM · #15

Originally posted by rinac:

Originally posted by Judi:
Rina...I have just put your phone numbers into my mobile. Did I give you my mobile number?

Yup, got it Judi, thanks :)

Gerry, I've got nothing for a wet weather plan other than to drive up your ways and get totally trollied at the Puhoi Pub. How does that sound? ;)

And yep, on my way to picking up my shirt from the dry cleaners now!

Oooh...now that sounds good. Ummm...one word of advice....one drink and I am on the table...or under the table...hmmmm! Could make for some interesting times!!

10/27/2009 09:24:23 PM · #16

Originally posted by Judi:

Originally posted by rinac:

Originally posted by Judi:
Rina...I have just put your phone numbers into my mobile. Did I give you my mobile number?

Yup, got it Judi, thanks :)

Gerry, I've got nothing for a wet weather plan other than to drive up your ways and get totally trollied at the Puhoi Pub. How does that sound? ;)

And yep, on my way to picking up my shirt from the dry cleaners now!

Oooh...now that sounds good. Ummm...one word of advice....one drink and I am on the table...or under the table...hmmmm! Could make for some interesting times!!

I sense a photo opportunity here. Behind the door at the pub is a rather large collection of ladies undergarments, I suspect from other patrons who have been on/under the table!

10/27/2009 09:27:15 PM · #17

This is starting to sound way better than a sweaty hike to some waterfall!

10/27/2009 09:27:58 PM · #18

Hahahaha...well by the time I get to the GTG I will be looking to let my hair down!!!

10/27/2009 09:33:33 PM · #19

Sweet. Looks like we'll have to work in the pub option no matter the weather :)

10/27/2009 09:35:24 PM · #20

Originally posted by rinac:

Sweet. Looks like we'll have to work in the pub option no matter the weather :)

WooHoo!!

10/27/2009 09:35:36 PM · #21

It's a bit of a drive from Piha (an hour?) but there's always the option of ending up at the pub. It'll shut around 7pm on a Sunday. I can offer a bed or three as well but be warned, we have two toddlers who like to wake up before 6am!

Maybe we should just leave the idea at the back of our minds, just in case.

PS: Here's a shameless plug for a couple of challenge entries done inside the pub ... it may give you an idea of the style of the place.

Message edited by author 2009-10-27 21:38:30.

10/27/2009 09:38:23 PM · #22

Originally posted by Nuzzer:

I can offer a bed or three as well but be warned, we have two toddlers who like to wake up before 6am!

Do they know how to cook bacon and eggs?

10/27/2009 09:38:57 PM · #23

Originally posted by rinac:

Originally posted by Nuzzer:
I can offer a bed or three as well but be warned, we have two toddlers who like to wake up before 6am!

Do they know how to cook bacon and eggs?

Well Conor would love to give it a go I'm sure!

10/27/2009 09:40:56 PM · #24

Originally posted by Nuzzer:

Originally posted by rinac:

Originally posted by Nuzzer:
I can offer a bed or three as well but be warned, we have two toddlers who like to wake up before 6am!

Do they know how to cook bacon and eggs?

Well Conor would love to give it a go I'm sure!

Cool. Oh, and he'll need to learn how to make a decent cup of coffee too ;)