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[sheepie]

Hi - this is an IMPORTANT message to all Heritage Fleet participants (Saturday AM)...

Please PM me with your Mobile number or other contact details, so I can let you know what's happening. I wasn't able to catch up with my contact today, and am mindful of (especially) interstaters maybe not getting messages later.
Aim is to start sometime approx 9am at the wharf - details of which will be available soon (I promise!). You would need enclosed clothing (eg: jeans or similar, proper footware, etc.). A map will be posted advising full location details tomorrow!

[gstark]

Mudder
Where are you staying? Formule 1 ?

G'day,
Yep... Formula 1 Enfield...

Many thanx.

[kipper]

Ok accomodation booked up for Formula 1 Gosford.

This is fairly close to the restaurant isn't it?

[birddog114]

Ok accomodation booked up for Formula 1 Gosford.

This is fairly close to the restaurant isn't it?

Are you joking? 1/1.2 hrs to and from Sydney, it's Central Coast of NSW

[birddog114]

Kipper,
Or perhaps you want to stay there for bird shooting?

[Glen]

Birddy, they also have one in Dubbo, much closer to the zoo. Western Plains Zoo that is. Kipper you are teasing us aren't you? Most others booked Enfield as was discussed.

[birddog114]

Probably the guy who's going to sell him the 500 lives up there and wants him to tag along for a test drive.
Good choice kipper! A taxi fare to and from the restaurant might share a portion of the lens

[kipper]

Nah it's all booked for Enfield. Just phoned up then.

[Nnnnsic]

Ok accomodation booked up for Formula 1 Gosford.

This is fairly close to the restaurant isn't it?

I hope you're kidding. For your sake, I hope you're kidding.

[Onyx]

My understanding is that we will be looking to be on the first ferry out of Circular Quay at 8:45am on Sunday:

Far cough, 8:45 ferry!?! Would it be possible to perhaps take the one departing after that? Circular quay/opera house area is kinda photogenic too - interstaters might wanna spend some time around there.

[birddog114]

Can people get up early on Sunday morning after a big night?

[johndec]

Are there going to be nametags for those attending the Saturday night dinner? I can't make Friday night (daughters 16th birthday dinner) and am working Saturday, so therefore miss out on the stated "nametag collection" events.

I don't really have an issue with this as I can randomly look at my drivers licence to remind myself who I am, plus I've met most of the Sydney members and hopefully will get a reasonable strike rate regarding their names.. but it would be nice to have a nametag on all those I haven't met (not to mention partners).

If you are doing nametags for Saturday night, Mrs Johndec is also known more commonly as Joanne.

[birddog114]

Name tags will be reserved for you on Saturday night.
For Joanne, pls PM Gary and request a name tag with her name on it.

[fozzie]

Onyx,

My understanding is that we will be looking to be on the first ferry out of Circular Quay at 8:45am on Sunday:

Far cough, 8:45 ferry!?! Would it be possible to perhaps take the one departing after that? Circular quay/opera house area is kinda photogenic too - interstaters might wanna spend some time around there.

Late start would not be a problem for me as I am staying in Sydney until late pm Wednedsay. But other people from interstate may need to start that early to maximise trip to Taronga Zoo before leaving for home.

[johndec]

Name tags will be reserved for you on Saturday night.
For Joanne, pls PM Gary and request a name tag with her name on it.

It's OK Birdy, I should have checked my email earlier as Philo had sent me an email earlier today asking my partners name as she is doing up the nametags. I've only just checked my email and replied to her, hopefully it's not too late

[Glen]

Lavender Bay & Harbour Bridge Participants


To all coming on this walk, we will meet outside the entrance to Luna Park at 9 am with the walk taking till 1pm, allowing time for participants to get to the afternoon minimeet at Birddys.

The intended route is a little shooting in and around Luna Park and the adjacent boardwalk (the John Howard walk), depending on time and fitness possibly popping the 500metres to Lavender Bay, then up to the Bridge proper to walk to the pylon. The pylon opens at 10am, and instead of the $160 - $295 per person charged for a Bridgeclimb, where they make you wear funny overalls and they take your shot (your own camera isn't allowed), you are all on the internal pylon walk which has a lot of interesting info on construction, etc and allows you to take your own camera (yipee!!!) and wear your own clothes. Total cost including the special D70 users discount is $8.50. Yes $8.50, you can all thank me personally for the discount later. We will then descend and proceed to the Rocks area of Sydney and depending on time see what we can fit in. I would suggest a bottle of water would be a good idea, weather is predicted as fine and up to 19 degrees.

For interstate visitors I would suggest you leave Enfield Formula 1 about 8am. It takes about 45 minutes to get from there to Luna Park. If you have not eaten, get the maxi cab to stop at Milsons Point Station, where there are a number of places to get a bacon and egg sandwhich or similar, then walk down. If you are after something healthier, I suggest bringing it and eating at the hotel, which I don't beleive has food facilities. Correction, as below have food at reasonable prices, I am sure better than Milsons Point station. For Nicole and Kipper who are arriving Saturday morning, you can come straight from the airport to Luna Park (about a half hour taxi ride ($30), or 45 min train ride ($10 ea) suggest eating at the airport). Luna Park food doesn't open till 10am. I can store some bags in my small 2 door car, but not three big bags. You may be able to arrange a better solution. My car will be 600 metres from the entrance, or more. For those coming from Sydney I suggest a train to Milsons Point Station or if by coming by car, parking in Lavender Cr in Watts Park at the very southern end of Walker Street, off Lavender Street. When you park, walk to the Harbour, look to your left, observe big bridge and Luna Park, then walk around boardwalk till you get there.

The address for Luna Park is 1 Olympic Drive, Milsons Point. It is at the bottom of Alfred Street South. It is all meter parking nearby, which is why I suggest parking at Lavender Bay. Luna Park is at the bottom of the north western pylon to the bridge, any taxi driver knows where it is.


What to look for:


This map shows an X where we meet:





I have listed as attendees; Mudder, Spooky, Happy Fotographer, Digitor (2), Nicole, Spada, Platinum Weaver, Stubbsy and Kipper. No problem if you are not listed, just PM me or call on 0419 88 88 18, there is no limit for this walk. Also call or PM if there are any questions.

[PlatinumWeaver]

I vote for a later ferry...

Maybe the people who have leave early on sunday afternoon can catch the ferry at that silly hour and the people who like to sleep in and sober up can catch a later ferry and then meet up with the earlybirds somewhere within the zoo..

How does that sound?

[gleff]

I vote for a later ferry...

Maybe the people who have leave early on sunday afternoon can catch the ferry at that silly hour and the people who like to sleep in and sober up can catch a later ferry and then meet up with the earlybirds somewhere within the zoo..

How does that sound?

I vote for early

I can get good off street parking if i'm there early.

I'll only be able to stay a few hours I think though anyway.

Geoff

[birddog114]

The Formule 1 serves breakfast at the counter as cererals, toast, etc... but not fancy stuff as champagne bacon, eggs, sausages.

[Nicole]

I prefer an early start. I know when I went to Taronga this time last year it was starting to get busy by 10am. Not sure if it's like that all the time. Plus the light is better earlier.

[fozzie]

Birddog,

The Formule 1 serves breakfast at the counter as cererals, toast, etc... but not fancy stuff as champagne bacon, eggs, sausages.

While there at Easter 2005, cost for breakfast was $6 - excellent value
It is in a common area with self serve to: juices, cereals, toast, vegemite, peanut paste, variety of jams, marmalade, tea and coffee.

[birddog114]

To get you guy from the Formule 1 motel to the Circular Quay, taxi will cost around $60.00/ 1 way and depend on traffic, Sunday morning is not bad, you can prebook a maxivan taxi and it can ferry about 9 people.

[sheepie]

I posted this elsewhere, but at the risk of being slapped for cross posting (as opposed to cross dressing)....

...And if you're sticking around for the afternoon mini-meet (why wouldn't you?) then you could end up with a matte to go around your freshly popped and printed image!

I'll be bringing the Matte cutter - so if you want to cut a matte, make sure you get along to a craft store like Riot Craft (in many Westfields - don't take your camera in the shopping centre tho ). I'll bring along a few boards which you'll be able to buy off me at cost, but it's best if you pick your own colours - I can't possibly bring along every colour available!

[Greg B]

I vote for a later ferry...

Maybe the people who have leave early on sunday afternoon can catch the ferry at that silly hour and the people who like to sleep in and sober up can catch a later ferry and then meet up with the earlybirds somewhere within the zoo..

How does that sound?

[big pix]

..... have a great meet in Sydney and I wish I could have been there. I will be looking foward to seeing lots of pix's from members who attend....

best wishes to all.....

[sheepie]

All participants in the Heritage Fleet Workshop visit please check the details on the following thread:
http://www.d70users.com/viewtopic.php?p=95032#95032

[PlatinumWeaver]

I vote for a later ferry...

Maybe the people who have leave early on sunday afternoon can catch the ferry at that silly hour and the people who like to sleep in and sober up can catch a later ferry and then meet up with the earlybirds somewhere within the zoo..

How does that sound?

You know.. I knew I would have at least one supporter

[Bruno]

hi,
if anyone from around Chatswood wants to carpool for the sat night dinner pm me!

cheers guys

[gleff]

hi,
if anyone from around Chatswood wants to carpool for the sat night dinner pm me!

cheers guys

PM'd..

Geoff

[Onyx]

Ok, what's the latest on weather tomorrow? I need someone to blame if I load the wrong curve in my camera for the expected conditions.

[gstark]

There will be weather tomorrow.

[sheepie]

There will be weather tomorrow.

Is this promise covered by the disclaimer?

[Nnnnsic]

There will be weather tomorrow.

Is this promise covered by the disclaimer?

"Weather is subject to changes."

[leek]

The lucky B(*&($s at the Friday night dinner are probably working their way thru the 4th course of their chinese meal at the moment...
I should have been there, but had a heavy head cold and decided to save my energy for tomorrow's festivities...
Bon Appetit Guys - I hope you had fun...

[kipper]

I would of liked to have gone up this morning, probably could of really seeing as I took a few hours off today.

I could of probably made a midday flight....hmm. Oh yeah, that's right. It's my Mum's Birthday. Knew there was some reason I couldn't leave today.

[leek]

Never mind... looking forward to meeting you 2morrow kipper...

[kipper]

Me too, see ya then!

I'm about to head off to bed soon. Early start tomorrow, have to be up at like 3.50/4.00am. Dropping my car off at a parking place for 3 days so I have to get there at 5am .

[Flyer]

Just a quick question for the Sydneysiders.
I'm staying in Parramata.
How l long should I allow to get to Mancini's?
Thanks.

[Onyx]

I'd say give it 40 minutes Flyer. That's assuming unfamiliarity with the roads, getting stuck in traffic, and other unforeseen issues...

Leek, hope you get well for tomorrow. Kipper, your reputating preceeds you - so I hope to meet you and have fun at the shoot tomorrow.

I've loaded Raszevski's curve, anticipating strong sun and high contrast. I'll blame Georgie Gardner if it's wrong.

Friday diners - hope you've had a sumptuous meal.

[sheepie]

The lucky B(*&($s at the Friday night dinner are probably working their way thru the 4th course of their chinese meal at the moment...
I should have been there, but had a heavy head cold and decided to save my energy for tomorrow's festivities...
Bon Appetit Guys - I hope you had fun...

Yes, it was very YUMMY! But too much wine! Public Transport here I come ;/

[Glen]

Sheepie, I admire you getting public transport from your place to the shipyards, well done

[sheepie]

Sheepie, I admire you getting public transport from your place to the shipyards, well done

I don't think it'll be too bad - train to central, light rail to Rozelle, not far to walk. Then again, it is Sydney! Will report this afternoon (if I get back!)
I just don't think I should be driving - not when I still feel a bit drunk!

[Glen]

I just don't think I should be driving - not when I still feel a bit drunk!




The sign of a good night Leon

[wendellt]

No drink driving will be tolerated!!

to make things worse there are no trains running out of belmore or strathfield after 11:00pm, we all might have to crash out at Birdy's

[MHD]

mmmm... soooo much food... didnt need bfast or lunch today!

[rokkstar]

No drink driving will be tolerated!!

to make things worse there are no trains running out of belmore or strathfield after 11:00pm, we all might have to crash out at Birdy's

I heard that the trains to Belmore were out today so there is a replacement bus service to Sydenham. Any idea what time they stop? I should imagine the last bus to is same time as the train would be. At least I hope so!!

[wendellt]

MAtt

the Sydenham bus service may take an hour to belmore

best if you catch a regular train service to Strathfield and then catch a cab it's only 3.5KM to mancini's from strathfield

or catch the 415 bus from strthfield which stops near Mancini's

I am leaving paddington at 5:00pm will get to starthfield well before 5:15pm to catch the 415 bus.

[rokkstar]

Thanks for the heads up there Wendell.
I'm leaving from Central so what time you reckon I need to leave if I'm going to get a cab?

[wendellt]

central to strathfield only takes 20minutes on a good run, since there is trackwork and limited service reserve 40 minutes travel.
if you leave central at 5:30pm catch a cab at strathfield around 6:10pm

but don't rely on cityrail just get to strathfield as soon as you can.

[HappyFotographer]

I just want to quickly send my apologies for this morning.

I had put myself down for the portrait workshop, but will not be able to make it after all.

Have fun everyone

Deb