National Meet 2012-June 2nd/3rd - Gold Coast

[William]

Done , start the ideas coming :D I've made the start

[pjs2]

Seeing that I live in the Gold Coast Hinterland :D I'm coming to your party William. Thinking cap is on. I take it it's either the 2nd or the 3rd and not a two day event?

My suggestion is afternoon surfing lessons from Bill. Followed by a bon fire and all night drinkies on the beach. Come on people when was the last time you woke up hung over on a beach somewhere.
Or maybe Currumbin Bird Sanctuary ?

[Boofhead]

Speaking to Bill this afternoon and we would like suggestions of where everyone would like to hold our meet.

A few suggestions to start it off:

Currumbin
Duranbah
The Sand Pumping Jetty/ The Spit
Fingal
Hinterland
Waterfalls


Please post your thoughts on where you would like to go so we can work out what we are going to do :) :th3:

[Ty13]

I'm keen to join in should have my filters by then too , happy to go to any of those places mentioned

[larrywen]

Good idea. I think June 2nd is better as it is a Saturday.

[Kerrie]

Does Currumbin Vikings do breakfast? sunrise , then breaky?

[GlennSan]

I have my weekends back again after 4 months away so registering interest as a possible attendee.

[Dwarak]

I may make it depending on family commitments


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[AnnieP]

As a Gold Coaster i would love to come. Perhaps as suggested an early shoot followed by break
fast - maybe we can go to Kirra / Currumbin and book breakfast at Kirra SLSC, it's right on the sea.

[Analog6]

If it is Saturday count me in.

[in2fx]

I would head down to this, but unfortunately will not have my licence back by then :o

[knumbnutz]

Hi Guys and Gals,
What about sunrise on the beach/Currumbin at 530-630am, breakfast somewhere then to waterfalls (mt Tamborine/Springbrook/o'reilys or currmbin rock pools?)- finish around lunch with Lunch option?

[Kerrie]

I can do sunrise

[mangrovedutch]

Watching this thread with interest. I haven't really ventured into landscape photography, so this might be a good opportunity to learn something new. Early morning fogs and sunrises might present some great shots.

Dutch

[41jas]

Hi Guys and Gals,
What about sunrise on the beach/Currumbin at 530-630am, breakfast somewhere then to waterfalls (mt Tamborine/Springbrook/o'reilys or currmbin rock pools?)- finish around lunch with Lunch option?

I like that idea A LOT.... Count me in..It's been ages since I've seen half you guys.
Saturday would suit be better too. 2nd June...It's in my diary!!! Yayy
If it happens to be Sunday though...I'm cool with either.

[larrywen]

Great idea. :D

Hi Guys and Gals,
What about sunrise on the beach/Currumbin at 530-630am, breakfast somewhere then to waterfalls (mt Tamborine/Springbrook/o'reilys or currmbin rock pools?)- finish around lunch with Lunch option?

[GlennSan]

Hi Guys and Gals,
What about sunrise on the beach/Currumbin at 530-630am, breakfast somewhere then to waterfalls (mt Tamborine/Springbrook/o'reilys or currmbin rock pools?)- finish around lunch with Lunch option?

+1 - This sounds like a nice day out !

[andylo]

Great idea :)

[41jas]

the 2nd of June it is!!! See you all then. :) :efelant:

[William]

So far this sounds good to me , Just wondering where the meeting place is, and what time :)

[Kerrie]

I'd love to try some decent landscape monos. Snapper rocks?

What time is sunrise these days ?

[Steadyhands]

Count me as a maybe.

[William]

I'd love to try some decent landscape monos. Snapper rocks?

What time is sunrise these days ?


Hi Kerrie, Today Sunrise was at 6.25am , You wold need to be down the beach @ 5.45am so you dont miss any colour
:)

[dulvariprestige]

I'm definitely up for this meet

[knumbnutz]

Bummer, Today the company is sending me to Hong Kong (shenzhen), Seoul Korea, then on to Taipei Taiwan on the 3rd for two weeks for training and to meet some of our suppliers.... may have to take a camera:D
So I will miss it, unless you do the Sat 2nd. I hope all goes well.

[Kerrie]

I think it is Saturday 2nd June.

I think Currumbin beach for a sunrise surprise......???

I think meeting in the car park there at 5.40am .....is that right Bill ?

[MarkChap]

OK, so if this is happening on Saturday the 2nd, I might, and it is only a might, make my way down.
Sunrise on the beach, then up to the waterfalls, sounds awesome

I would need to work out some accommodation, read very cheap accommodation, if I can do that, and I end up with no takers for the CQ day, then you might just see me

[Analog6]

And after the beach sunrise we can go toCoolangatta and capture images from the Cooly Rocks On festival - vintage cars, people in 1950s era clothing, dancing etc. I missed it last year and am going tot he NSW Ballina meet up on Sunday but this sounds a good opportunity to have a gecko this year.

Mark Chap you are welcome to the sofa bed for Friday noght but it is committed for Saturday night, but if you have bedding I can scratch up a mattress on the floor for you.

[larrywen]

And after the beach sunrise we can go toCoolangatta and capture images from the Cooly Rocks On festival - vintage cars, people in 1950s era clothing, dancing etc. I missed it last year and am going tot he NSW Ballina meet up on Sunday but this sounds a good opportunity to have a gecko this year.

Mark Chap you are welcome to the sofa bed for Friday noght but it is committed for Saturday night, but if you have bedding I can scratch up a mattress on the floor for you.

good idea

[41jas]

OK, so if this is happening on Saturday the 2nd, I might, and it is only a might, make my way down.
Sunrise on the beach, then up to the waterfalls, sounds awesome

I would need to work out some accommodation, read very cheap accommodation, if I can do that, and I end up with no takers for the CQ day, then you might just see me

Mark...you are most welcome to stay with us...Let me know :)

[41jas]

And after the beach sunrise we can go toCoolangatta and capture images from the Cooly Rocks On festival - vintage cars, people in 1950s era clothing, dancing etc. I missed it last year and am going tot he NSW Ballina meet up on Sunday but this sounds a good opportunity to have a gecko this year.

Sounds good too but I know we will all end up going our own way and thats it!...The Mountain we could all still join in..But either way is ok for me.

[kadon]

Hi Guys and Gals,
What about sunrise on the beach/Currumbin at 530-630am, breakfast somewhere then to waterfalls (mt Tamborine/Springbrook/o'reilys or currmbin rock pools?)- finish around lunch with Lunch option?

Sounds great. Look forward to coming.... Geez I think the last AP meet I actually found time to do was a Currumbin sunrise, so good start to get back into it with

Kerri

[dbax]

I guess I'm in for sunrise at least, I dont know if there will be much happening at the Cooley Rocks festival, I think the main events are towards the end of the week and the following weekend ?
I aim to try and get to the northern NSW meet on the Sunday at Lennox heads/Balina as well....maybe

[dulvariprestige]

You're right David, the 9th & 10th are the main days for Cooly rocks.

[Analog6]

Yes, I mistakenly thought this weekend was the long weekend, I just checked and it is not until next week. Silly me - I ASSUMED!

[41jas]

I was thinking that Cooly Rocks was on teh long weekend as well due to a customer telling me all about it...Never mind...Plenty more shows like that around...Greazefest is at Rocklea HERE (http://www.greazefest.com/) August...I'm wanting to go to that.
Who ever is around after breakfast can all decide what they all want to do ;)

[Ty13]

Has anyone been watching the weather for this weekend ? I see " they're saying " it's meant to rain ? Just be a wait and see what the morning is going to bring

So I'm guessing the meet is at currumbin ????

[MarkChap]

Sorry, not going to make it down, shouldn't really spend the money at the moment, have a great day everyone

[Kerrie]

Has anyone been watching the weather for this weekend ? I see " they're saying " it's meant to rain ? Just be a wait and see what the morning is going to bring

So I'm guessing the meet is at currumbin ????


I was wondering too.....maybe a local Currumbin person can give us a heads up at 4am to whether the weather is ok.

Any takers? :)

[William]

Hmmm, Ty is right, Have a look here and scroll down to the Long range weather for Currumbin : http://www.weatherzone.com.au/qld/southeast-coast/currumbin Best I can do is give you a report Friday night , My partner does'nt like being woken at 4.00am on Saturdays ;)

[larrywen]

The weather forecast looks bad. Is there any other possible alternative location? such as north side of Brisbane?

[Dwarak]

The weather is not looking good rain 15mm with 100% chance not worth the drive for me will have to give this one a miss. Have fun guys and gals.


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[William]

Looks like it going to be a late call :( The last 2 mornings it has rained at some stage between 5.45 and 7.00am , Not much but enough to send you back to the car

[41jas]

Oh bugger...I hope its ok...Still early days though...(buggeroffrain)

[41jas]

Hmmm, Ty is right, Have a look here and scroll down to the Long range weather for Currumbin : http://www.weatherzone.com.au/qld/southeast-coast/currumbin Best I can do is give you a report Friday night , My partner does'nt like being woken at 4.00am on Saturdays ;)

Yeah probably have the call the Friday night...Then nobody has to get up early for no reason...If it's cancelled and the weather is ok we can't be worried about that...There has to be a decission prior. Which I'm sure we will all discuss Friday night. :)

[Ty13]

I'm still keen if it's just showers, when your born and bred in Tasmania you get used to that sort of weather ......:)

Maybe just play it by ear eh I'll be watching the radar and maybe we can postpone till weekend after or something ??

[Analog6]

I'll be there, I don't melt and I have my big coat. And it's only a 20 min drive for me.

[Simont81]

I'd like to meet you all, I've been on again/off again member, but recognise many people's names, and would like to put a face to them. So, weather-hoping, I'll see you all there on Saturday morning. Oh, and I'll have to leave by 7:30am, got to be back in Brissie by 9 for a baby shoot.

[Analog6]

I'll be there, I don't melt and I have my big coat. And it's only a 20 min drive for me.

Well, perhaps not if it is you know whatting down like today. If I am there you will know by the big yellow van!

[Kerrie]

I'm out. I have a cold as it is this week, so best I don't go getting rained on.

Ill be at home shooting for the cause though. :th3: Happy anniversary AP

[Boofhead]

It certainly came down today. Not looking much for a sunrise shoot, seems we might be missing the sun part! If it is not raining I will be aiming to be at Currumbin carpark about 6:30. If it is raining I think we should organise another time as it has been very bleak lately.

[41jas]

Yeah...looks like a washout!!!....Maybe in a couple of weeks we can try again. :(

[William]

I'll go with Andrew , If it's not raining I'll be at the carpark around 6.30ish , Maybe at least for a mug shot to say we made the effort , It is still very inclement ( Heavy rain showers) , Scroll down to the latest forcast : http://www.weatherzone.com.au/qld/southeast-coast/currumbin

[Simont81]

I'll wait for fairer weather, its a bit of a drive from Brissie only to be greeted by grey skies. And I had a new filter to play with too! Definitely will be there when it is rescheduled, and thanks to William for initiating the cause. Happy weekend all!

[William]

Well we came we saw, We talked then went home at 7.30, The whole three of us (Andrew (Boofhead), David (dbax) and myself), Andrew got the only shot of colour , Trouble was we were all pulling into the carpark @ 6.30 and missed it , Andrew got a hand held shot , David got a mug shot and I wandered down with no camera, After that it got grey and started to rain again , We chatted in the carpark shelter shed for a little while , Then decided it was coffee time , There are plans in the making for another in the near future , Keep tuned , Your turn David :)

[dulvariprestige]

Tell me about it, got up at 5 and went back to bed, then got up again at 6 to see some great colours, managed to get down to snapper and get a couple of nice ones just before the colour disappeared.

[larrywen]

looking forward the next one and hope the weather is good :)

[William]

And it's still raining, Very dark overcast so it was a good call for today :(

[Ty13]

I got up early went back to sleep then up again looked out the window saw some colour too thought oh $&@&$;()&$(;($&@"&$(;; ........... Went back to bed checked few mins later and it was gone so now happy , didnt miss out

[Boofhead]

...and then I get home and have to go straight out to work on a callout. I am having a quick look at the results now and hopefully will have something to post shortly :th3:

[dbax]

just to prove we did get out and about, the brains trust

[William]

Good one David, You can see how excited we are :lol2:

[Boofhead]

There was a brief moment of colour:

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7222/7317899048_9135b11318_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/49163662@N07/7317899048/) IMG_0010 2 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/49163662@N07/7317899048/) by Boofhead03 (http://www.flickr.com/people/49163662@N07/), on Flickr

and a few good waves:

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7240/7317899806_88962c8b0a_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/49163662@N07/7317899806/) IMG_0029 21 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/49163662@N07/7317899806/) by Boofhead03 (http://www.flickr.com/people/49163662@N07/), on Flickr

[SkattyKat]

You did well Andrew !!
(Hope all is well with you)

[Boofhead]

You did well Andrew !!
(Hope all is well with you)


Thanks Kath, very happy with the results.

Been a while, I am doing OK. How have you been?

[Kerrie]

Shame to have the weather like this on such a day. Glad you guys got a few photos.

I got out at 5.30am...just up the road. I was there at Currumbin in spirit :D ( well I was looking at same clouds/sun/clouds at least )

I was home 2 minutes after about 7am and down it poured.

[41jas]

Aww I am now wishing I caught up with you guys...Though the weather is so crappy....Raining here now. Glad to see some colour in the sky. Even if it was only for a short time.
When the weather is nice again we have to set another date.
Willy, you look so concerned about Boof. :lol:

[William]

:D He worries me !! :lol2:Thanks Jules , Will be good to catch up again on a better morning , David (dbax) has a plan for another meet in the near future , He has a request from Kirsty for a meet ;)

[Boofhead]

:D He worries me !! :lol2:Thanks Jules


I am a worry :lol:

[larrywen]

good work andrew. Hope we will have another meeting soon

[Boofhead]

I am looking forward to it Larry :th3:

[41jas]

:D He worries me !! :lol2:Thanks Jules , Will be good to catch up again on a better morning , David (dbax) has a plan for another meet in the near future , He has a request from Kirsty for a meet ;)

I hope its soon...it's been way to long.

[William]

I'm waiting for a reply from David Jules , I think it was 2 weeks he was talking about from last weekend , If he does'nt answer here, I'll give him a ring and report back

[dbax]

Ok Ok I hear ya, Jules want check with Kirsty and see if Sunday 24th June works for her, or Sunday 1st July. Her son plays footy on Saturdays :D Well find out when suits her then post a thread in the meets section:D