Boothtown (greystanes) aqueduct meet - saturday, 15th september

[NikonNellie]

If you thought you might come along to the Long Reef sunrise meet as mentioned in this thread - http://www.ausphotography.net.au/forum/showthread.php?110287-Long-reef-sunrise-shoot-saturday-15-september&p=1067846#post1067846 forget it. There is a high tide at both sunrise and sunset.:(

However, we would love for you to join us at a new venue: the Boothtown (Greystanes) Aqueduct. Have a read of this article for more info: http://www.canalreserve.org/reserve/reserve.html and you can see some pics of it here: http://flickrhivemind.net/Tags/boothtownaqueduct

We plan to have a bit of a picnic as well, so bring along a chair/blanket, food/snacks, drink, your camera gear, tripod, shutter release cable, filters, etc.

I have never been to this site so I have no idea what it is like. Lets meet at the Bolaro Avenue side of the duct at 2PM.

So far the members that are attending are:
Danielle10, shanel7D, ktoopi, racoon x 2, peterb666, NikonNellie, ? judybee, ? xxdrakexx (not sure how you would get there Jim).

IF YOU WANT TO COME ALONG THEN PLEASE POST YOUR ATTENDANCE IN THIS THREAD (so we know how many to expect). THE MORE THE MERRIER. :D

[peterb666]

Just confirming I will be along with a picnic hamper and friend.

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[judybee]

I can come along, but wont be able to get there until about 3 ish.
Ben may come along too.
How long are we intending to stay (just approx). :efelant:

[raccoon]

I will be there, but Lyn will not make it. I will have to leave by 6.00pm (after sunset)

[NikonNellie]

I think 6pm is probably a good time for packing up and heading out of there. :)

[sunset]

I will be there, but Lyn will not make it. I will have to leave by 6.00pm (after sunset)

How did you know I was going & when I'll leave? :lol:

Hi guys, will try to make this but will know for def on Saturday. I won't be able to get there for 2pm either as morning sport in Cowan first!

[NikonNellie]

Would love to see some new members to the forum join us - everyone is welcomed. :)

[Danielle10]

Pete and I will be there with bells on.... Well maybe no bells but will be there :)

[NikonNellie]

I think I am about to lead you all up the garden path. I finally got on to my friend who lives at Greystanes and she has informed me that the place is surrounded by bush and there are no picnic areas but there is a reserve that has a sporting oval.
I would hate for you all to travel and bring along your picnic hampers and find that it's not a very good location.

Can someone else check it out on Google maps and let me know what you think -google "Macquarie Road, Greystanes" or should we just change the venue for something a little more interesting?

IF WE DO DECIDE TO GO AHEAD WITH THIS VENUE THEN PLEASE MEET IN TAYLOR STREET (which is closer to the walkway)

[ktoopi]

Hi all
Sorry I've been a bit quiet lately..... spilled wine on my 7 month old laptop last weekend and it died:( so access to computer is not easy at the moment. I have to pull out of tomorrow's meet:(:( my daughter is really sick with flu and hubby is sailing Saturday ( an important one or i would have convinced him to stay home!) I was planning to bring her but she's not well enough. Sorry guys will have to catch up next time.

[NikonNellie]

Thanks for letting us know Karen. Maybe we can catch up in the school holidays.

[ktoopi]

That sounds great Narelle... We are away first week in Nambucca but I am around with nothing planned in second week. Would love to catch up.:)

[Danielle10]

Well if this is a no goer I'm thinking I might head to cronulla this afternoon if anyone wants to join me. Give me a call 0427 303 460

[raccoon]

I am assuming we are still on ..I will see everyone in Taylor street at 2.00pm

[NikonNellie]

Well I am up for the adventure.....even if it might be a fizzler. It would be great to catch up with everyone. We can always have a picnic in "Central Gardens" at Merrylands if it is a total disaster. :D

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Make sure you wear closed in shoes - apparently there is a sign up on the walkway warning that there are snakes in the area. However, my friend has never seen one in all the years she has been walking there.

[raccoon]

Nellie if it is a reserve you can probably do some birding.... We also need to talk soon about our christmas function..

[NikonNellie]

Yeah. I thought I might take big Bertha with me. If it's a total disaster, Central Gardens use to have quite a few birds and animals on display that we could take pics of. :D CHRISTMAS :eek:...OMG. IT'S COMING AROUND TOO QUICKLY.

Here is a link to Google maps. You can see the Aquaduct is on the left hands thirds meeting point (or there abouts)
http://maps.google.com.au/maps?q=Taylor+Street,+Greystanes,+New+South+Wales&hl=en&ll=-33.830596,150.939746&spn=0.006319,0.009602&sll=-32.830735,147.451465&sspn=12.467522,19.665527&oq=Taylor+Street.+greysta&t=h&hnear=Taylor+St,+Greystanes+New+South+Wales+2145&z=17

[Danielle10]

Hey guys, I'm gonna pike sorry- went for a huge walk this morning and I'm stuffed. And the snake thing kinda freaked me out lol kidding.

[judybee]

I will be there around 3. If it doesn't go ahead for whatever reason please SMS me. Thanks. Ben is not coming he's got the nasty cold we've all had last week. See you this arvi!

[peterb666]

Nellie, thanks for organising today...

[NikonNellie]

OMG - LOOK WHAT THE FISHEYE DID TO MY STOMACH. I know I'm fat but I didn't think I was that fat. :eek:

Had a great time as usual today guys. here are my pics:
http://www.ausphotography.net.au/forum/showthread.php?110616-Boothtown-Aqueduct-Meet&p=1069093#post1069093

[raccoon]

Good shot peter.
Yes and thanks for organising the day Nellie
JUdy..you did not tell us where you will be staying ????? LOL