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symes

25th of January 2006 (Wed), 20:48

Well Folks,

In the spirit of several POTN meetings, I thought that those in and around Southern Ontario might interested in meeting up somewhere for a day of shooting...That includes you fellow shooters in Buffalo or anyone who wants to make the trip...

Those that I have spoken too have indicated that an early weekend in MAY...the location is still up in the air...

Let's hear what other's think...

Cheers,

KevC

25th of January 2006 (Wed), 21:37

How does Toronto sound? :D

Rubi Jane

25th of January 2006 (Wed), 21:47

Now this sounds like a great idea & fun. I'm a little east of Cambridge and can easily travel so I'm open as to location.

symes

25th of January 2006 (Wed), 21:50

How does Toronto sound? :D

Sounds BIG...haha but is there really anything interesting to shoot in TO?

We need ideas for places...

RAitch

25th of January 2006 (Wed), 22:33

I've got a great place for fall (October) that's just outside of Mississauga.
As far as May... I'm interested, but not sure where to go.

mrclark321

25th of January 2006 (Wed), 22:34

I'm interested also as long as the back is doing good!

Dan

RAitch

25th of January 2006 (Wed), 22:37

There are a few butterfly conservatories around... havn't been to one yet.

symes

25th of January 2006 (Wed), 23:41

Awesome...soo far I believe we have about 8 interested that I have heard from either here or via PM...so let's think about somewhere that would be really great to see...OF course my lovely GF could always model...but I think we should make sure we have an Interesting Landscape...

Cheers,

HJMinard

25th of January 2006 (Wed), 23:46

I would be interested if timing and scheduling allow - and depending upon location (TO is proabably a little too far for a day trip).

RAitch

25th of January 2006 (Wed), 23:53

The border can be tricky, but not much farther than Sarnia ;)
This is cool... a nice way to find out who's in the area too!!

sugarzebra

25th of January 2006 (Wed), 23:53

Niagara-On-The-Lake is always a good spot for photography (especially compared to here in Oshawa)! Keep me posted.

RAitch

25th of January 2006 (Wed), 23:56

I'll shoot anything.

symes

25th of January 2006 (Wed), 23:58

Niagara-On-The-Lake is always a good spot for photography (especially compared to here in Oshawa)! Keep me posted.

A Photo essay of Niagra is something I have thought about...that could be interesting...15 different photog's trying to capture Niagra for what it is...:)

What do you folks think?

photosytes

26th of January 2006 (Thu), 06:44

I would also be interested depending on the time and distance of travel. Us Sarnians maybe could even car pool to the location.

Hamilton also has some great places for different kinds of shots (the Royal Botanical Gardens would be great in the spring, the African Lion Safari for wildlife, and they also have several really interesting parks and gorges).

Check out some of these links:
http://www.hamilton.worldweb.com/SightsAttractions/ParksGardens/

Just another idea to kick around :D

symes

26th of January 2006 (Thu), 08:34

Okay seems like a lot of interest...How about the either Saturday the 20th or SUnday the 21st of May?

THat is the weekend before the long weekened I do believe...so let me know...

Cheers,

KevC

26th of January 2006 (Thu), 09:39

Niagara sounds AWESOME. However... I'm kinda vehicle-less... is there a driver in Toronto that's willing to take me? :D

ajbalazic

26th of January 2006 (Thu), 10:48

Sunday the 21st of May sounds is good. Anywhere suits me fine.

justchris

26th of January 2006 (Thu), 11:11

This sounds like a good time. I'm in for Sunday the 21st. I'll think about some places to to suggest.

Michaelmjc

26th of January 2006 (Thu), 11:15

Sounds good, I'd be interested in going, as long as my schedule allows.

DocFrankenstein

26th of January 2006 (Thu), 11:20

I'm in too. Need a ride from toronto.

May have exams. I'll find out soon.

symes

26th of January 2006 (Thu), 11:42

So it looks like the 21st of May is good for alot of people so why don't we make that our DATE...

Myself
Pell
KevC
Ajbalazic
JustChris
Michael MJ

Those who are interested but unsure
RAitch
Sugerzebra
Photosytes
HJ Minard

Now there has been a lot of talk about Niagra...What do others think? I will post a poll after I get 4 solid ideas...

Cheers,

RAitch

26th of January 2006 (Thu), 18:07

Isn't that the long weekend? Travel might be fun.

O/confusion

26th of January 2006 (Thu), 18:41

I'm definitely interested in participating; won't be able to commit until the last minute though, because it'll depend on how well my autistic daughter is handling life at the time. Aside from that, any day is pretty good for me!

regards,
Terry

MitchellB

26th of January 2006 (Thu), 20:38

Niagara sounds great and seeing as though thats my home area I could help sourcing out some areas of interest

ProAc_Fan

26th of January 2006 (Thu), 22:31

Being a native of the Niagara Region I'd love to come. NOTL and Niagara Falls both offer endless oppurtunities for breathtaking scenery. I've spent many hours in the Butterfly conservatory and the colors in their have to be seen to be believed. I've visited POTN less lately only because I've left my older Canon G2 behind in favour of the Olympus C-8080. If an Olympus user is okay with you fella's then count me in.

symes

26th of January 2006 (Thu), 23:47

sugarzebra

26th of January 2006 (Thu), 23:55

Unfortunately, the 21st isnt good for me as it is the Victoria Day long weekend, which is a sacred cottage weekend for our family. I would suggest that we have the excursion to Muskoka instead, however the black flies can be unbearable at that time of year.

Rubi Jane

27th of January 2006 (Fri), 00:18

I'd be interested in Niagara and/or NOTL but I can't confirm until closer to the date due to the long weekend. Any hope of chosing the weekend before the long weekend, May 13 or 14?

symes

27th of January 2006 (Fri), 08:56

I'd be interested in Niagara and/or NOTL but I can't confirm until closer to the date due to the long weekend. Any hope of chosing the weekend before the long weekend, May 13 or 14?

Yeah that might in fact be the sensible thing to do...

HOW about everyone's availability for the 13th?

PLEASE LET US KNOW..:)

ajbalazic

27th of January 2006 (Fri), 09:19

Please remember the 14th of May is mother's day. The 13th should be okay for me.

justchris

27th of January 2006 (Fri), 11:12

Saturdays are a no-go here, so if that's what you guy end up settling on, count me out. I can make anything on a Sunday.

jsgaudet

27th of January 2006 (Fri), 21:42

Add me to the "Interested but unsure" list, 'cause i'm definately interested :)

JS

Rubi Jane

27th of January 2006 (Fri), 23:30

I'm in for May 13th. If we end up in Niagara and anyone from TO needs a lift I could pick them up at the Burlington or Aldershot GO depending on what vehicle I take. Seating might be limited though because depending on weather I might go topless! ;)

http://www.photodump.com/direct/Rubi%20Jane/rubi.jpg

DocFrankenstein

28th of January 2006 (Sat), 08:25

KevC

29th of January 2006 (Sun), 15:18

Lindsey: I'd definitely wouldn't mind riding that, seems like a blast! ;)

scrubca

29th of January 2006 (Sun), 22:03

I'd be interested in joining, as long as you guys don't mind rank amateurs in your midsts:)

Of course I'd have to confirm closer... (in case work interfers). I may be able to give a ride (I'm in Mississauga), but its something that can be worked out much closer to the date.

CyberDyneSystems

29th of January 2006 (Sun), 23:05

Hmm... Toronto is only a 10 hour drive.....

sugarzebra

29th of January 2006 (Sun), 23:13

Hmm... Toronto is only a 10 hour drive.....

So that's only eight hours (470 miles) from Niagara on the Lake! Its looking even better!!

photosytes

30th of January 2006 (Mon), 09:16

I definitely like the sounds of the weekend before the long one. Saturday or Sunday are fine with me. Niagara is pretty far from Sarnia, but might be doable. Count me as a definitely interested!!

symes

30th of January 2006 (Mon), 10:12

Alright folks things look great for the weekend before the long weekend and its looks more and more like Niagra on the Lake is the destination of choice...

I'd be interested in joining, as long as you guys don't mind rank amateurs in your midsts:)

Of course I'd have to confirm closer... (in case work interfers). I may be able to give a ride (I'm in Mississauga), but its something that can be worked out much closer to the date.

Isn't that whatt most of us are...

RAitch

30th of January 2006 (Mon), 12:05

Hmm... Toronto is only a 10 hour drive.....
I'll expect to see you there then... to keep us all in line of course!

JoeKyo

31st of January 2006 (Tue), 12:04

I'm for Niagara - and "no, I dont live there".

MagentaJoe

31st of January 2006 (Tue), 19:29

gabrioladude

31st of January 2006 (Tue), 21:03

the 21st would work for me....

CyberPet

31st of January 2006 (Tue), 21:06

Well, you guys plan for this year's meet... I'll meet up with you next year, 2007, when we plan on going to Canada again (visiting in-laws and I'll be shooting a wedding - hubbys cousin). So don't get too drunk on Molson and save a keg or two for me for next year! :D

gabrioladude

31st of January 2006 (Tue), 21:13

wasn't paying attention to the dates
so it looks like this will happen the weekend of May 13th 14th
I am away that weekend

so sign me up for the subsequent get together since I can't make this one...

ajbalazic

31st of January 2006 (Tue), 21:39

I'm right between Toronto and Niagara. Count me in for whatever weekend. Also I can drive a few who don't have a ride. No topless but lots of room for gear.

http://www.ceretti.com/msn/potn/magnum.jpg

I can drive myself, but I wouldn't mind a ride in your 21st century Hearse (just kidding). Nice car.

MagentaJoe

31st of January 2006 (Tue), 21:42

You wouldn't be the first person to call it a hearse. No dead bodies allowed though, topless or not.

ajbalazic

31st of January 2006 (Tue), 21:43

So don't get too drunk on Molson and save a keg or two for me for next year! :D

You certainly understand Canadians, eh?. I'll see if I can squeeze in a pint or two for you. Cheers.

CyberPet

1st of February 2006 (Wed), 16:13

Alan, Oh I'm fluent in canadinese. Been together with hubby for a long time now, actually we celebrate his 8th year in Sweden tomorrow. Too bad our booze stores doesn't sell Molson, but I'll give him a bottle of Crown Royal instead... should keep him busy for a few hours.

(although during the olympics, we're at war... Canada vs Sweden in hockey is always a very touchy subject in our house)

RAitch

1st of February 2006 (Wed), 20:24

Rubi Jane

1st of February 2006 (Wed), 20:55

Lindsey: I'd definitely wouldn't mind riding that, seems like a blast! ;)
And it's grown another 2" since that pic. We could always detour and hit the trails in Welland. Oh, that's another forum I frequent ;)

DocFrankenstein

1st of February 2006 (Wed), 21:30

And it's grown another 2" since that pic.
Too much information :o

ajbalazic

2nd of February 2006 (Thu), 06:54

(although during the olympics, we're at war... Canada vs Sweden in hockey is always a very touchy subject in our house)

Petra- this is a war Sweden can never win...

CousinMadness

3rd of February 2006 (Fri), 12:15

Greetings;

Nice idea having a splinter forum for this part of the World.

I am arriving at this thread rather late since it's inception, but I did rumble through the 4 pages of enthusiasm. I have lived in this part of Canada for 17 years and resided in Alliston, Nobleton, Toronto, Hamilton, Fort Erie and now London.

For an easy day out with photography in mind, you would be hard pressed to beat Toronto. I mean just pick any subject matter out of a hat and it's there. Buildings, people, street cars, buses, railways, water, boats... it is endless. I feel if folks are willing to come all the way from the US border and 2 hours drive within Ontario - that Niagara Falls would be a commercialised and expensive disappointment.

It may sound more romantic to suggest Niagara Region... but it is essentially hectares of grapes and a casino. I have lived there and it is a beautiful place to reside. Plus we got 6 weeks less winter than say Stratford or Kitchener LOL... but for photography, have folks travel so far for that single reason... would be a let down.

I recommend Toronto for it's resources and variety of subject matter. Everyone could walk a few blocks either side of Yonge Street and have photos to work with for months. It's Toronto... all you have to do is look up.... waaayyyyyyyy up.

Yer Cousin (partially Canadianised Scotsman) :rolleyes:

CyberPet

3rd of February 2006 (Fri), 18:06

Petra- this is a war Sweden can never win...

You might have to eat that comment my dear... (and if Sweden beats Canada, will you send me plane tickets so I can come and feed you your words?) :D

ajbalazic

4th of February 2006 (Sat), 05:12

You might have to eat that comment my dear... (and if Sweden beats Canada, will you send me plane tickets so I can come and feed you your words?) :D

Sorry, I can't afford the plane tickets, but I will make sure you hear from me (win or lose).

symes

4th of February 2006 (Sat), 09:22

I feel if folks are willing to come all the way from the US border and 2 hours drive within Ontario - that Niagara Falls would be a commercialised and expensive disappointment.

It may sound more romantic to suggest Niagara Region... but it is essentially hectares of grapes and a casino. I have lived there and it is a beautiful place to reside. Plus we got 6 weeks less winter than say Stratford or Kitchener LOL... but for photography, have folks travel so far for that single reason... would be a let down.

WHile I agree with you, I think the general consensus is Niagra...unless others who have voted for Niagra change their mind...

However in the commercialized ugliness that has become niagra there is certainly an editorial story to be told and I think the presence of many photographers may well be able to capture how a beautiful natural landscape has been reduced to a lesser version of Vegas...

Cheers,

CousinMadness

6th of February 2006 (Mon), 06:52

However in the commercialized ugliness that has become niagra....

Hello symes,

My point exactly.

That sentence might just sway some folks from a 6 hours drive, which was the point I was trying to make in the first place.

A good host will tell folks the truth in it's entirety. It's their time, their gas money and a day away from their family. ;)

Cousin - who has 10 years experience of Niagara. :rolleyes:

symes

6th of February 2006 (Mon), 16:07

WELL then I think there needs to be a poll to decide this...

Cheers,

F8andBthere

6th of February 2006 (Mon), 16:38

Toronto Islands are a great place for a wide variety of pics. too many to list...From the ferry ride over, to the various gardens and beaches and the absolute best place to take pics of the Toronto skyline .... plus many other attractions.

Dimitry

6th of February 2006 (Mon), 17:37

Oh jeez, I just saw this thread right now. I have to double check my weekends for may because so far I know I have to big events to go to on two different weekends. I would definately love to go though...

CyberPet

8th of February 2006 (Wed), 00:09

Even if I'm not gonna come, Niagara-On-The-Lake is just amazing - if you don't care much about lots of water falling down in Niagara Falls that is. But the new Casino is pretty cool!!

Can I trust you guys to stay friends, so you can all meet up with me next spring??

MagentaJoe

8th of February 2006 (Wed), 00:23

symes

8th of February 2006 (Wed), 08:11

How about a visit to some waterfalls? Not Niagara though. There are some amazing photo ops on the trail system around here.

Waterfalls in the golden horsehoe (http://www.myhamilton.ca/myhamilton/ArtsSportsAndRecreation/outdoor/Waterfalls.htm)

Click on Websters Falls. It's one of the more famous ones in this area. Spring is the best time for all these falls.

Wow that looks beautiful...

We have a few options now...I am going to leave it for a week and then I will put a pole and we'll decide that way...

Do far the options are
1. Downtown Toronto
2. Toronto Islands
3. Niagra on the Lake
4. Webster Falls

Are there any other options you want to see added?

Cheers,

RAitch

8th of February 2006 (Wed), 11:14

Cripe, I don't care what the heck we're shooting or where we're going. No matter where you are or what you're shooting you make the best of it.
That's the one thing I've learned living in this crap-hole of a town called Sarnia. Slap some tubes on and take some macros or something and you won't know where you are.

To me, this is an opportunity to meet new people, to chat about photography and maybe share/learn a few things.

I know I have some tricks up my sleeves, and I expect others have some too.

All I know is that in October I'm heading over to Belfountain slash Calegon (up Hurontario half way or so to Orangeville) to drive slash walk down the Fork Of The Credit road.
We went 2 years ago and were blown away. It's really nice there with the fall colours. Everybody must go!!

sser

9th of February 2006 (Thu), 09:55

How about a visit to some waterfalls? Not Niagara though. There are some amazing photo ops on the trail system around here.

Waterfalls in the golden horsehoe (http://www.myhamilton.ca/myhamilton/ArtsSportsAndRecreation/outdoor/Waterfalls.htm)

Click on Websters Falls. It's one of the more famous ones in this area. Spring is the best time for all these falls.

I'm new here and stumbled on this thread, I am definately interested for the meet up for whenever on the weekend my vote is for toronto but ill go anywhere really. If everyone is interested in websters falls i went there a few weeks ago and its beautiful lots of photo opportunities and theres a couple other spots all around that area.

heres a couple shots

http://sham.smugmug.com/photos/54067945-M.jpg

http://sham.smugmug.com/photos/51613711-M.jpg

http://sham.smugmug.com/photos/51608862-M.jpg

DocFrankenstein

9th of February 2006 (Thu), 13:45

I'd stick with downtown toronto to keep it simple.

jmurray

11th of February 2006 (Sat), 10:46

This sounds interesting. I hope I can work it into my Schedule.
john

Vision Eyez

11th of February 2006 (Sat), 13:03

I just stumbled across this thread to, i would definatly be down for something like this. Depending on my schdeule however. Personally I think the islands or downtown toronto would be our best bets.

symes

14th of February 2006 (Tue), 22:37

Great to see the interest still here!! I will set up a poll in the next couple of days and please vote and tell me where you want to go and why!!

Cheers,

DocFrankenstein

15th of February 2006 (Wed), 11:22

On the islands I can think of 3 major things to photograph:
1) Ourselves
2) The panorama of downtown toronto
3) Lots and lots of hindu families having picnics

The downtown is much more interesting.

RAitch

15th of February 2006 (Wed), 11:30

Are you saying we're boring? (as it relates to point 1?)
(just kidding)

Hey, nice sig... but you forgot to mention that there would be more murderers.

I'd rather do a landscape/nature outing somwhere and DT Toronto doesn't interest me. Plus we'll get contant agrivation from the homeless for spare change being seen as a moving party worth over $100K.
Plus, in nature, like the waterfalls shown above, we can satisfy the animal lovers, macro lovers, and landscape lovers all at the same time.

Personally, the destination won't change my decision too much, but Toronto doesn't interest me at all (down town or the islands)

DocFrankenstein

15th of February 2006 (Wed), 12:55

Are you saying we're boring? (as it relates to point 1?)
So, you think a picture of you will be an original image? Why?

Hey, nice sig... but you forgot to mention that there would be more murderers.
And fewer burglars.

You want to make an omelet, you got to break some eggs.

BTT: I've nothing against landscapes and nature. Englis (sp? ) falls are beautiful and there are TONS of photograpic opportunities... but the further we go the less people will attend.

RAitch

16th of February 2006 (Thu), 07:20

The further "we" go?
Toronto is still far for a lot of people. There are more people posting here than just Torontonians.
I always think it's good to leave your regular surroundings.

TheAztech

18th of February 2006 (Sat), 09:22

I just saw this Thread...please add me to the List Please.

abdeyman

20th of February 2006 (Mon), 11:48

The idea sounds great.

Please add me to the list. :)

PrimaPhoto

22nd of February 2006 (Wed), 08:00

Not sure if I am too late for this??
I got excited reading through this thread.:lol:
I would like to be counted in if it's not too late??
I'm in Sault Ste. Marei but I ocassionally visit my parents in Port Colborne.

Can I vote for Hamilton Cons. Auth. ?

Rubi Jane

22nd of February 2006 (Wed), 08:51

Well as a annual pass holder to Hamilton Conserv. Auth. areas I'll vouch that there's a lot of potential in the area and Hamilton is home to an abundant amount of waterfalls including Tews Falls, which at 41m is a few metres shorter than Niagara Falls in height. Spencer Gorge, home of Webster Falls has some stunning gorge scenery (http://www.conservationhamilton.ca/parks/visit/spencer.asp)
Another option, though beyond botanicals and people it might be limiting is the Royal Botanical Gardens in Burlington (http://www.rbg.ca). I'll go anywhere but would rather stay away from the centre of the universe if possible.

symes

23rd of February 2006 (Thu), 14:44

Great Ideas....keep them coming...and everyone stay tuned to this thread so we can vote on an area and then solidify plans...

Cheers,

RAitch

23rd of February 2006 (Thu), 15:37

Perhaps also do another role call to see a current list of those interested.

symes

24th of February 2006 (Fri), 18:13

Perhaps also do another role call to see a current list of those interested.

Raitch perfect IDEA...Please hit reply and add your name:

1. Matt Symes

MagentaJoe

24th of February 2006 (Fri), 18:20

Raitch perfect IDEA...Please hit reply and add your name:

1. Matt Symes
2. Joe Ceretti

RAitch

24th of February 2006 (Fri), 19:05

Master List For Southern Ontario Get Together

May 6th
abdeyman
cansing
jfrancho (maybe May 13th)
O/confusion (last minute)
RAitch
Rigrider (May 13th good - Sundays iffy - Saturdays good)
Rubi Jane (with new POTN member: WannaRam)
Symes
tomvill (date doesn't matter)
wanderer488 (May 6th over May 13th)
wkhc168

May 13th
abdeyman
ajbalazic (May 13 good - May 14 bad)
justchris (no Saturday)
MagentaJoe
O/confusion (last minute)
Parmcat (maybe - but bring shaving cream)
RAitch
Rigrider (May 13th good - Sundays iffy - Saturdays good)
Rubi Jane (with new POTN member: WannaRam)
tomvill (date doesn't matter)
wkhc168

:( Can't Make it :(
gabrioladude (not May 13/14)

Not yet voted - vote here before April 9th (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=152981)
buffalopc7
CousinMadness
Dimitry (might be double-booked)
DocFrankenstein (exams??)
F8andBthere
HJMinard (pending distance)
HMetal (needs time off work)
jmurray
JoeKyo
jsgaudet (interested but unsure... yet interested)
KevC
Michaelmjc
MitchellB
MrClark321
paulbuceta (last minute - possible conflicting plans)
photosytes
PrimaPhoto (plus Dad, brother and nephew)
ProAc_Fan (Olympus is fine)
scrubca
sser
sugarzebra
TheAztech
Vision Eyez
water2live

**If your name is not here and you're interested... or you would like to be removed... please send me a PM.

Rubi Jane

24th of February 2006 (Fri), 21:45

To elaborate on the Websters/Tews Falls suggestion. There are a lot more waterfalls in the general area (http://www.conservationhamilton.ca/parks/visit/Waterfall_links.asp) as well as other sites that folks might find interesting to shoot. We could gather back at Webster's Falls as there is a fireplace/BBQ pit and public picnic area so we could wrap up the day with a BBQ. I'd be willing to get grocery provisions and we simply pitch in a few bucks each. Might be a great social way to end the day.

RAitch

24th of February 2006 (Fri), 22:01

Don't forget about return travel time.

Rubi Jane

24th of February 2006 (Fri), 23:31

For sure, could be lunch or early afternoon.

MagentaJoe

25th of February 2006 (Sat), 15:06

I visited Webster's Falls today just to give everyone something to look at. Of course there should be a bit less ice in May.

http://www.ceretti.com/msn/webster/wide02.jpg

http://www.ceretti.com/msn/webster/wide01.jpg

lorandh

26th of February 2006 (Sun), 03:30

Hehehe, I just found this post. I really wish I could come along but I'll be in europe until about july or so :mad:

ajbalazic

27th of February 2006 (Mon), 10:03

You might have to eat that comment my dear... (and if Sweden beats Canada, will you send me plane tickets so I can come and feed you your words?) :D

Olympic Champs...
http://www.cbc.ca/gfx/topstory/sports/forsberg_peter060226get.jpg

Olympic Chumps...
http://www.cbc.ca/gfx/topstory/sports/brodeur_reaction.jpg

Congratulations Cyberpet. I hope you're not rubbing it in too hard on your husband. (Besides, Sweden was lucky not to have to face Canada)

Cheers.

symes

28th of February 2006 (Tue), 22:46

Okay FOLKS LETS DECIDE...At least on the location...

VOTE HERE (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=143029)

RAitch

1st of March 2006 (Wed), 07:28

If you change the link to add "www." then people will still be logged in to vote.

http://www.photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=143029

PrimaPhoto

6th of March 2006 (Mon), 17:32

RAitch

6th of March 2006 (Mon), 18:06

I haven't been on this thread for awhile but I would like to bring this idea up and say we hold it at the end of May???:lol:

I also like the idea of Hamilton. My Dad and brother that live in Port Colborne would like to join in too.
Thanks for the PM Mark. I've updated my initial list to include your 3 guests.

I guess I'll just maintain the list there since nothing else has been done.

If you have a change to the list (http://www.photography-on-the.net/forum/showpost.php?p=1223799&postcount=84), please send me a PM and I will update it.

I'm not seeing many votes considering we have around 30 interested parties... get voting for Symes.

water2live

7th of March 2006 (Tue), 14:46

cheers y'all :) *wave*
just caught this thread and the forums!
buffalopc7 and I would love to join the group and meet everyone if there is still room....we're out of Buffalo.. ! and have been to several of the regional sites...Hamilton..the wineries....the butterfly conservatory....birds of paradise...etc..
*will follow the thread*
please let me know if you have room on the list!
many thanks in advance,
~ Jeanne and Maura
:cool:
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Canon EOS 20Ds
Quantaray 70-300mm
Tamron 70-300mm
Canon 100mm Macros

wanderer488

7th of March 2006 (Tue), 15:05

Okay FOLKS LETS DECIDE...At least on the location...

VOTE HERE (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=143029)

Count me in - I am new here. Has a location been chosen ??

RAitch

7th of March 2006 (Tue), 20:47

List has been updated... and sorted.
Please review the list and send a status update if needed (are you questionable or for sure?)

I've been asked by more than one if "there's room" to add them to the list. I'm just maintaining the list so we all know who could be involved. As far as the "room" goes, we might look a little silly all walking around with above-standard cameras... but I don't think there was a limit.
Actually, there's SOOOO much interest here, logistics might become an issue. We might have to split up or something.

Also, make sure you follow symes' link and vote on the location.

DocFrankenstein

8th of March 2006 (Wed), 00:03

This is getting a bit too complex IMO

The people who want to go to niagara should go there. On a separate date, the downtown group can go too.

mrclark321

8th of March 2006 (Wed), 00:11

I'd stick with downtown toronto to keep it simple.

Maybe simple for you since you live there ;) Maybe we should do downtown
Sarnia....that would be even easier :rolleyes:

symes

8th of March 2006 (Wed), 07:56

This is getting a bit too complex IMO

The people who want to go to niagara should go there. On a separate date, the downtown group can go too.

Doc,

Just let the voting happen...this is how the California group selected their destination and it seemed to work out great...people can make their decisions afterwards...

EVERYONE PLEASE VOTE...

condyk

8th of March 2006 (Wed), 09:19

Let your local celebrity Papa Pet-Kal decide and you're all sure to have a day filled with difference :-) :-) Make sure you get some fight shots!

mrclark321

8th of March 2006 (Wed), 09:58

Let your local celebrity Papa Pet-Kal decide and you're all sure to have a day filled with difference :-) :-) Make sure you get some fight shots!

We would all be shooting gorilla slippers in his living room ;)

condyk

8th of March 2006 (Wed), 10:04

We would all be shooting gorilla slippers in his living room ;)

No man ... you'd all be naked wearing Chimp slippers waiting in line to be fed by his wet nurse. I told you to make sure to catch the fight shots. I know you Canucks are greedy when it comes to liquid refreshment :p As a youngster Doc will still have a fond mammary memory to call upon and I susopect he'll end up pushing an old timer out of the way. We're all Apes at the primal brain level ... even Canadians.

PetKal

8th of March 2006 (Wed), 11:00

No man ... you'd all be naked wearing Chimp slippers waiting in line to be fed by his wet nurse. I told you to make sure to catch the fight shots. I know you Canucks are greedy when it comes to liquid refreshment :p As a youngster Doc will still have a fond mammary memory to call upon and I susopect he'll end up pushing an old timer out of the way. We're all Apes at the primal brain level ... even Canadians.

Thanx Dave for aiding the cause of truth and reason.
First, Danny boy needs to be corrected: I never wear my King Kong slippers anywhere but within the confines of my library. As well, for the same reason, I do not walk my pet fish Goering around our home while we have guests. People are quick to judge elderly by their less than cliched behaviour around here. In Britain, they treasure their lunatics. In N.America, they get institutionalized and discretely ECT'd. On the Continent the asylums are used to get all kinds of undesireables outta print, universities and off the streets.
The solitude of lake Ontario is safety assuring.....until the summer when non-descript hordes of Canadians start to invade its increasingly befouled beaches.

DocFrankenstein

8th of March 2006 (Wed), 11:02

Doc,

Just let the voting happen...this is how the California group selected their destination and it seemed to work out great...people can make their decisions afterwards...

EVERYONE PLEASE VOTE...
Yes sir!

LOL condyk! :lol:

RAitch

8th of March 2006 (Wed), 11:33

That's funny, I thought we promoted out lunatics into a management position where they can do no harm (a la Dilbert's Management Methodology).

Oh... wait... sorry, that's "idiots" not "lunatics"... my bad! ;)

Condyk... nothing personal... but I have to read your posts at least twice to pull out your points. WOW! ;)
And wet nurses "feeding" naked chimps. My god, I don't want to know what that's about.

condyk

8th of March 2006 (Wed), 11:44

Condyk... nothing personal... but I have to read your posts at least twice to pull out your points. WOW! ;)

But they usually have no real point other than sillyness ... I suggest read once if at all ;) If you are seeking logic then Pet-kal is clearly your man.

schmoelzel

8th of March 2006 (Wed), 12:01

Petra- this is a war Sweden can never win...

Ah, famous last words!! :D (better go eat some crow!!)

Rubi Jane

8th of March 2006 (Wed), 15:01

OK, I voted. At the end of it I really don't care where we go. Heck we can always do another meet in another location on a different date.

PetKal

8th of March 2006 (Wed), 16:44

But they usually have no real point other than sillyness ... I suggest read once if at all ;) If you are seeking logic then Pet-kal is clearly your man.

Indeed, while in the Toronto area, would you folks mind participating in a little peaceful demonstration at Canon's Sevice Centre in Mississauga ? You could form a little picket line, carry placcards and chant some simple words of disapproval such as "Canon..can you do repairs?", "Canon, come on !" and "Canon.....hard on our gear !". The subject rally could be rendered perfectly legal if a prior notification of it were made with the Peel Regional Police Force, so they could have a few mounted officers on hand just in case a scuffle should erupt between Canon employees and POTN photographers.
I should be happy to provide some hot tea to the picketers.

RAitch

8th of March 2006 (Wed), 18:39

LOL... I won't agree to anything until I get my 85L back.

DocFrankenstein

15th of March 2006 (Wed), 12:28

Sooo...

The thread died of natural causes?

Rigrider

15th of March 2006 (Wed), 12:57

Hey Doc, thanks for the thread bump or I wouldn't have found it. :D

I'm interested. I've already voted (Webster Falls for me) and I'll be sending my PM. My only suggestion is that, where ever we decide to go, someone in that area is going to have to man up and get some location planning done. There's SOOOO many people that seem to be interested, I think it would be a shame for us to all rally together for a "now what" session :D.

Anyway. As I said...I'm in. See you all there.

L8r,

tomvill

15th of March 2006 (Wed), 23:59

I think I would enjoy this and maybe I can pick up some tips.. which I,m sure I could use.. I,m not much into toronto I just cann't see a group wandering around downtown.. But somewere scenic would be nice I know were I,m voting for..:D

wanderer488

22nd of March 2006 (Wed), 13:14

Anything decided on time and place ? ???

paulbuceta

25th of March 2006 (Sat), 22:39

I've been holding off until closer to the date.

It never fails that I land a gig over plans.

Looking forward to it.

symes

27th of March 2006 (Mon), 08:34

The place is Webster Falls....

Now we need a firm date...

I had suggested either Saturday or Sunday the 13th or 14th of MAY...

what do all think?

ajbalazic

27th of March 2006 (Mon), 09:26

The 13th for me (can't do the 14th, Mother's Day).

Here's the links for if anyone wants to see (I've never been):
http://www.conservationhamilton.ca/parks/visit/spencer.asp
http://www.conservationhamilton.ca/InfoTrail/Outdoor_Recreation/waterfallsphotos.asp

RAitch

27th of March 2006 (Mon), 11:06

Cool. Once we get a firm date, people can send me a PM and I'll update the master list with a YES/NO/MAYBE for everybody.
Then we can work on plans and groupings. I have a feeling there will be several people interested in this outing and it'll be hard to move in such a large group.

We'll work something out I'm sure.

Rigrider

27th of March 2006 (Mon), 19:29

I'm definatley in for the 13th....Sunday's are iffy for me and I won't know for sure untill that week (maybe right up until the Friday beforehand...:()

L8r,

jfrancho

27th of March 2006 (Mon), 19:34

I might be willing to make the 3 hour drive on Saturday the 13th.

RAitch

27th of March 2006 (Mon), 21:04

I might be willing to make the 3 hour drive on Saturday the 13th.
Really hope to see you there Johnny!

Everybody: I've updated the list again... if you think about it, please check it out and make sure you're on there.
http://www.photography-on-the.net/forum/showpost.php?p=1223799&postcount=84

tomvill

27th of March 2006 (Mon), 23:35

The date doesn't matter to me Just let me know when ..

HMetal

29th of March 2006 (Wed), 03:05

Toronto area isn't Southern Ontario. ;) ;)

Sorry, I'm just a real Southern Ontarian down here in Windsor. If I can get time off from work, I'll try and make it to the GT, if you'll have me. :D

symes

29th of March 2006 (Wed), 09:42

How about the 6th of May?

ajbalazic

29th of March 2006 (Wed), 09:50

6th is fine for me too.

RAitch

29th of March 2006 (Wed), 09:55

I think we just need to pick a date and be done with it. Or pick a couple dates and have another organizer for that date.

If we keep hedging, we won't ever come to a conclusion.

jfrancho

29th of March 2006 (Wed), 09:57

Pick a date, and I'll try to be there. Looks like a cool place.

Rigrider

29th of March 2006 (Wed), 18:30

I'm cool just about any Saturday so.... (Oh and HMetal...check your PMs....)

L8r,

symes

29th of March 2006 (Wed), 22:37

Tell us which date is best for you...

Vote here: http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=152981

Parmcat

2nd of April 2006 (Sun), 19:59

I have sent a pm to Raich about this...

Is there room for a relative Newbie to tag along with you guys and maybe get a decent shot or 2 with my 300D?

Thanks in advance

Parm

jfrancho

2nd of April 2006 (Sun), 20:21

Is there room for a relative Newbie to tag along with you guys and maybe get a decent shot or 2 with my 300D?You are aware of the hazing ritual, right?

symes

3rd of April 2006 (Mon), 01:06

I have sent a pm to Raich about this...

Is there room for a relative Newbie to tag along with you guys and maybe get a decent shot or 2 with my 300D?

Thanks in advance

Parm

always room...

Cheers,

Parmcat

3rd of April 2006 (Mon), 02:24

You are aware of the hazing ritual, right?

Awwww Crap...

am I going to get my butt shaved again???

LOL

wanderer488

3rd of April 2006 (Mon), 10:43

May 6th is better for me - the better half is away and so I can play !!

The following week is her b-day - so unless I want to be in the dog house for a year.. I will not be able to make May 13.

wkhc168

4th of April 2006 (Tue), 09:11

Hey, I am a newbie and would like to join too. I didn't go throught all 10 pages of posting though :D so what's the conclusion :D

Rigrider

4th of April 2006 (Tue), 16:20

I second a final conclusion on this. Some people will have to make specific plans so can we set a final Date now?

L8r,

tomvill

4th of April 2006 (Tue), 18:13

Well their trying to pick a date via a poll .http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=152981 In this thread but not many people voting..

symes

4th of April 2006 (Tue), 18:28

Well their trying to pick a date via a poll .http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=152981 In this thread but not many people voting..

That is right...four more days to vote...trying to be as democratic as possible...but it seems we are as apathetic as the true elctorate...

Cheers,

RAitch

4th of April 2006 (Tue), 18:53

I updated the master list to split people into the groups from the poll.
PLEASE VOTE so we can make plans.

PhotosGuy

4th of April 2006 (Tue), 22:48

I wish you guys would get a firm date soon so I can start planning the Michigan Racing meet! :D

symes

4th of April 2006 (Tue), 23:17

I wish you guys would get a firm date soon so I can start planning the Michigan Racing meet! :D

Only three more days...:)

RAitch

5th of April 2006 (Wed), 21:54

One vote in darn near 24 hours and that was from somebody that hasn't even posted. Come on people!! If you don't speak, symes will speak for you since we have to make a decision ASAP.
(really just adding a post to remind everybody that time's running out)

cansing

5th of April 2006 (Wed), 23:22

Hi all, I am a lurker in the forum and I am interested in attending this event. I am just wondering if there is any room for one more?:oops:

Since most people are OK with either dates and more people prefer the 6th, it looks as if 6th May is going to be it! :D

I do have one IMPORTANT question: Where is Websters Falls?

And er... I am kind of car-less guy (true blue TTC supporter & environmentalist) so will there be any one willing to take me in?;)

Rubi Jane

6th of April 2006 (Thu), 06:45

Webster Falls is near Dundas. Hwy 5 & hwy 6 area.
Check early in the thread & you should find some links with description of the falls & location.

wanderer488

6th of April 2006 (Thu), 20:06

Sageg

6th of April 2006 (Thu), 20:08

Just to throw a wrench, why not Ottawa for the tulip festival?

RAitch

6th of April 2006 (Thu), 20:13

Just to throw a wrench, why not Ottawa for the tulip festival?
I think that would be an Eastern Ontario get together plan... Ottawa is 8 or 9 hours away from here and therefore a day trip is probably out of the question.

Sageg

6th of April 2006 (Thu), 20:16

Originally Posted by Sageg
Just to throw a wrench, why not Ottawa for the tulip festival?
I think that would be an Eastern Ontario get together plan... Ottawa is 8 or 9 hours away from here and therefore a day trip is probably out of the question.

True enough. But I was thinking it would be such a captivating trip you'd all make it for a weekend. :)