POTN/GKPE event 15th 16th August - Coramandel Trip

[Nzshrimper]

The official thread is now here...

ideas / suggestions / confirmations / etc.....

right people....

We have a trip coming up...

dates 15th August 2008 - evening start.... (last pick up at airport at 8:30 pm)

Drive to the coromadel - (eastside) spend night in back packers / motel (approx $30 each) .

shoot all day saturday - sunrise -> sunset (varied locations) - but catherdral cove is a must....

Drive back to Auckland Saturday evening / night... (aftersunset) dispurse into the night or have a gathering at a GKPEr's house.

I would estamte that the whole trip will cost about $60 each plus whatever food and drink you wish to buy...

I have started a new thread here -> click it

so lets begin...

[Nzshrimper]

Confirmed thus far....

Nzshrimper (chris) - arrives 12.20 pm at airport
Manipula (dave) - airport pick up 8:30 pm
Moppie (Andy) - the man with a van.
wendyc (Wendy) - likes to teach her canon how to swim
scotttnz (scott) - has man boobs
mark vuleta (mark) - has a wife that chats up the clergy - nude !!
weka2000 (tony) - coffee and fag in the morning... coffee no problem !
klippe (cliff) - our very own Stig - but drives a vw powered go kart......
Tag141 (Tim) - he is short... even shorter than moppie...

[Moppie]

I'm in.
I'll take the afternoon off, so pick you up at 12ish, then we go and hand around/shoot auckland (maybe meet the weka) then pick up others (if I get the van) before collecting Dave and heading off out of town.

[wendyc]

Me, Wendy, can I come too? I travel light and promise not to drop any gear in the water.

[Nzshrimper]

I'm in.
I'll take the afternoon off, so pick you up at 12ish, then we go and hand around/shoot auckland (maybe meet the weka) then pick up others (if I get the van) before collecting Dave and heading off out of town.

excellent...

[theflyingkiwi]

Me, Wendy, can I come too? I travel light and promise not to drop any gear in the water.

are you sure you wont to go, I thought they said in the other thread that's it's guys only. ;)

[Nzshrimper]

are you sure you wont to go, I thought they said in the other thread that's it's guys only. ;)

all welcome... no gender issues here....

[theflyingkiwi]

all welcome... no gender issues here....

I know, I was just trying to stir the pot, I guess it didn't work.

[wendyc]

Im an honorary guy, :p I wear jeans, tshirts and trainers, I hate shopping, dont eat chocolate and spend all my money on camera gear :rolleyes:.

[Nzshrimper]

In a week or two i will book accommodation for all confirmed.. And we could possibly get some grocery shopping done before hand for breakfast and lunch for us all...

[manipula]

Im an honorary guy, :p I wear jeans, tshirts and trainers, I hate shopping, dont eat chocolate and spend all my money on camera gear :rolleyes:.

Yeah but you've got like boobies and everything... :p


Sounds like this Coramandickle trip is for losers! ;)

[scotttnz]

Yeah but you've got like boobies and everything... :p

So do I and I'm coming! :p

[Nzshrimper]

So do I and I'm coming! :p

and we have another.... :D

[wendyc]

In a week or two i will book accommodation for all confirmed.. And we could possibly get some grocery shopping done before hand for breakfast and lunch for us all...
Hey, I can do a wicked breakfast. :)

[manipula]

Should I not just come up in a Stagecoach bus? We look like we're gonna need it... :p

[Nzshrimper]

Hey, I can do a wicked breakfast. :)

looks like you and i in the kitchen then.....

[Nzshrimper]

Should I not just come up in a Stagecoach bus? We look like we're gonna need it... :p


at this rate we may need a bigger minibus and a group rate for the rooms...:D

[wendyc]

looks like you and i in the kitchen then.....
Excellent, I will be the kitchen bitch :cool:

[Mark Vuleta]

I'm in too and can provide another 7 or 8 seater but would prefer 6, just leaves a bit more for gear.
(I suppose I should clear it with she who puts foot in mouth first, but we can say 99% confirmed for me)

[weka2000]

Yeah but you've got like boobies and everything... :p
And this is a problem because ;)
Breakfast .......2 coffees and 3 cigs for me

[Nzshrimper]

so thats weka in then ?

[weka2000]

so thats weka in then ?
Cant see why not.........someone needs to take some photos :lol:

[Nzshrimper]

Cant see why not.........someone needs to take some photos :lol:

yes you do otherwise none of us will rememeber what the sunrise was like...

[Runera]

Hmm i could be keen for the drive down from auckland where are you guys staying?

[Nzshrimper]

Hmm i could be keen for the drive down from auckland where are you guys staying?

yet to be confirmed...

[tag141]

Asked for some days off today. Just waiting on the outcome. Hopefully tomorrow I'll know.

Now, if all is well I won't fly out until Monday so who will still be around on Sunday? And is there a bed for the night for Sunday?

[Nzshrimper]

Asked for some days off today. Just waiting on the outcome. Hopefully tomorrow I'll know.

Now, if all is well I won't fly out until Monday so who will still be around on Sunday? And is there a bed for the night for Sunday?

hmm let me know and i will push out my flight untill monday to...

[tag141]

hmm let me know and i will push out my flight untill monday to...

Sounds like a plan. Hopefully I'll know for sure tomorrow. Is ProGear open on Sunday, or ACC?

[Moppie]

Asked for some days off today. Just waiting on the outcome. Hopefully tomorrow I'll know.

Now, if all is well I won't fly out until Monday so who will still be around on Sunday? And is there a bed for the night for Sunday?

What time on Monday?

I work near the airport, and we have a spare bed here.
We have 2, but they would be in the same room.

[Philternz]

Sounds like a plan. Hopefully I'll know for sure tomorrow. Is ProGear open on Sunday, or ACC?


ACC is definately closed on Sunday, been there and done that.

[tag141]

What time on Monday?

I work near the airport, and we have a spare bed here.
We have 2, but they would be in the same room.

The one I would be aiming at would be leave about 7.10am on Monday.

[Nzshrimper]

however it will be open on friday - get a flight in before 1pm (nz time) and we will go there...

[tag141]

however it will be open on friday - get a flight in before 1pm (nz time) and we will go there...

The only flight left gets in at 1830 so no chance of buying a new lens :cry:.

[Nzshrimper]

what do you want... ??

we could get it for you before you get here....

[tag141]

what do you want... ??

we could get it for you before you get here....

1DsIII, 70-200, 100 macro, 15-35...actually 70-200. Ooooo duty free as well. MMmmmm.

[Nzshrimper]

erm yes i maybe able too ....

do you want the IS version ....

[tag141]

erm yes i maybe able too ....

do you want the IS version ....

No, no IS. I can always put some money into your account beforehand. We'll see how I feel nearer the time. Hell, I haven't even had those days approved!

[Nzshrimper]

No, no IS. I can always put some money into your account beforehand. We'll see how I feel nearer the time. Hell, I haven't even had those days approved!

non IS - at your age.... what about the shakes...

[tag141]

non IS - at your age.... what about the shakes...

more beer...or 4x2 and nails.

[manipula]

1DsIII, 70-200, 100 macro, 15-35...actually 70-200. Ooooo duty free as well. MMmmmm.

That's what I like, a realist! 8)

[Nzshrimper]

more beer...or 4x2 and nails.

i hear the hardest part about crucifying yourself is getting the last nail in.....

[Moppie]

The one I would be aiming at would be leave about 7.10am on Monday.


That's one hell of an early start on monday morning.

Anyone know if you need to get there 1 hour early for flights to Oz?
If so it would mean getting to the airport at 6am, and its a half hour drive from my place.


i hear the hardest part about crucifying yourself is getting the last nail in.....


Use a hammer with a very long handle and hold it in your mouth.

[Nzshrimper]

That's one hell of an early start on monday morning.

Anyone know if you need to get there 1 hour early for flights to Oz?
If so it would mean getting to the airport at 6am, and its a half hour drive from my place.





Use a hammer with a very long handle and hold it in your mouth.

international flights now state 2 hours before.... :eek:

[Moppie]

international flights now state 2 hours before.... :eek:


So we'll be dropping him off the night before then.

[Nzshrimper]

So we'll be dropping him off the night before then.

if he comes... ;)

[Moppie]

if he comes... ;)

What you do together in the spare room, I really don't want to know about. :rolleyes:

[Nzshrimper]

What you do together in the spare room, I really don't want to know about. :rolleyes:

eww !!

FAIL

[weka2000]

That's one hell of an early start on monday morning.

Anyone know if you need to get there 1 hour early for flights to Oz?
If so it would mean getting to the airport at 6am, and its a half hour drive from my place. .

10 mins from my place :lol:

[Moppie]

10 mins from my place :lol:


Got a spare bed for Tag?
(might be an idea to separate him from Chris, save an embarrassment for their wives.)

[weka2000]

Got a spare bed for Tag?
(might be an idea to separate him from Chris, save an embarrassment for their wives.)

Garage is free ......

[tag141]

international flights now state 2 hours before.... :eek:

This I reckon is BS. They just don't want an international flight rocking up just as the desk is closing. I've been in a queue for over an hour and people were still joining at the back. Did they get on?, yes.

10 mins from my place :lol:

This sounds promising...

Garage is free ......

...not!!!

[tag141]

All booked :shock:. Land 18.15 on 15/8 and fly out 18/8 at 7.10. Now I have to update my lenses. I don't think you lot will be impressed with a 70-300 POS and a 28-135 hanging off a 1 series!!! And I need some filters, need to buy a big tin of Quality Street.

[Mark Vuleta]

Great news Tag, be great to finally put a face to what was the "mouth of the south"

There will be plenty of lenses for you to try, is camera gear dearer in Aus than here?

[::John::]

Mark

This is one of the more popular importers (http://www.d-d-photographics.com/index.htm). You can see his prices are, in general, a bit better than many of the ones you have over there - and he has a store in Sydney now which means we can just walk in and pay those prices you see in the list.

[Mark Vuleta]

Thanks John but I was just making a general enquiry.

I've got more lenses than I deserve esp. considering the use that I put them too:rolleyes::oops::oops:

[::John::]

I wasn't meaning for you to buy - I was just showing you one of the sites so you could compare prices.

For example, we can get the 1DMk3 for around $4500 now.

The 1Ds3 is under 9K

[Mark Vuleta]

I wasn't meaning for you to buy - I was just showing you one of the sites so you could compare prices.

For example, we can get the 1DMk3 for around $4500 now.

The 1Ds3 is under 9K

Got ya!
hmmm, Tag, on your way over.......
(no, my wife would kill me, followed shortly after by Tag:rolleyes:)

[Nzshrimper]

Got ya!
hmmm, Tag, on your way over.......
(no, my wife would kill me, followed shortly after by Tag:rolleyes:)

thats if she has not just stepped out of the shower...

[Nzshrimper]

All booked :shock:. Land 18.15 on 15/8 and fly out 18/8 at 7.10. Now I have to update my lenses. I don't think you lot will be impressed with a 70-300 POS and a 28-135 hanging off a 1 series!!! And I need some filters, need to buy a big tin of Quality Street.

thats flipping most excellent.

[Moppie]

All booked :shock:. Land 18.15 on 15/8 and fly out 18/8 at 7.10. Now I have to update my lenses. I don't think you lot will be impressed with a 70-300 POS and a 28-135 hanging off a 1 series!!! And I need some filters, need to buy a big tin of Quality Street.



Bloody good show old chap.

So we can collect you from the airport easy enough, but not sure about getting you back on the return flight :p




Ok, now where is everyone going to stay?

I have 1 spare room, currently with 2 spare beds, but only 1 is set up.

[Nzshrimper]

Bloody good show old chap.

So we can collect you from the airport easy enough, but not sure about getting you back on the return flight :p




Ok, now where is everyone going to stay?

I have 1 spare room, currently with 2 spare beds, but only 1 is set up.

i was going to work on that today...

[tag141]

So we can collect you from the airport easy enough, but not sure about getting you back on the return flight :p

I'm quite happy to hang around the airport for a while until Manipula lands from Welly. Save some tooing and froing (plus I can get some fodder from some spotty face dweeb in a fast food joint). Unless of course it isn't really a problem then a pick up would be grand.

Sunday night shouldn't be a problemo if there is an airport hotel/motel/bench near the airport and someone can throw me out of a moving vehicle. Unless of course.....

but yes, I'm all booked. This obviously means next time there is a GKPE somewhere, no locals can back out saying they can't make it.

[Moppie]

Well I work near the airport, and will take the afternoon off to collect the shrimper when he arrives at 12ish.

At this point I don't know if i will have the work van with seats in it, my fathers van with more seats in it, or if we are using someone else's transport (I think Mark has a van with seats in it, and we havn't heard from either of the teleco taxi's).


Still have to figure out where everyone is staying yet.

At the moment I think we need one more bed.
I have a couch, but a: You wouldn't want to sleep on it, and b: 4 men sharing a bathroom would drive Amanda crazy, and not in a good way.

[Nzshrimper]

2 men and 2 smurfs...

[Moppie]

2 men and 2 smurfs...


Are you saying Dave and Tag are short and blue?

[weka2000]

At the moment I think we need one more bed.
.
I can put up a bed

[tag141]

I can put up a bed

with or without instructions?

[weka2000]

with or without instructions?

I always read the instrctions. But if they dont have any I use common sence :lol:

[Mark Vuleta]

I can put up a bed in the Blue Robe Room
Sorry, could not resist:rolleyes:

[Mark Vuleta]

At this point I don't know if i will have the work van with seats in it, my fathers van with more seats in it, or if we are using someone else's transport (I think Mark has a van with seats in it, and we havn't heard from either of the teleco taxi's).


I will have the van if required, however, I will have to come back for late Saturday afternoon as I've got a "Hot & Funky"? 40th birthday party on Saturday night (not sure which one I'm going as yet):rolleyes:

So if people didn't want to come back that early, it's probably not worth taking the bus & I'll go down in one of the small cars.

[tag141]

How long will it take to get there? (I'm trying to work out how I'm going to overcome my extreme jetlag!)

[weka2000]

How long will it take to get there? (I'm trying to work out how I'm going to overcome my extreme jetlag!)
get where?

[tag141]

get where?

Ummmmm, the Coramandel?

[weka2000]

Ummmmm, the Coramandel?
I would say just under 2 hrs on good run. The ranges slow you down due to the rds.

[Nzshrimper]

and people not singing to i will survive

[klippe]

and people not singing to i will survive

Speaking of which, it is a must that you bring your iPod with all it's '80s goodness Shrimper.....

[Nzshrimper]

Speaking of which, it is a must that you bring your iPod with all it's '80s goodness Shrimper.....


updating the collection with lots more 70's 80's and 90's goodness.....just for the trip -

any requests to add to the playlist....

[wendyc]

Pink Floyd, Steely Dan

[Moppie]

Confirmed thus far....

Nzshrimper (chris) - arrives 12.20 pm at airport
Manipula (dave) - airport pick up 8:30 pm
Moppie (Andy) - the man with a van.
wendyc (Wendy) - likes to teach her canon how to swim
scotttnz (scott) - has man boobs
mark vuleta (mark) - has a wife that chats up the clergy - nude !!
weka2000 (tony) - coffee and fag in the morning... coffee no problem !
klippe (cliff) - our very own Stig - without the hair...
Tag141 (Tim) - he is short... even shorter than moppie...


We are going to need a second van, or a small bus at this rate.
I have an HT endorsement, but no P endorsement, and last time I checked, a bus was a bloody expensive to rent.

Has anyone heard from either of the Teleco taxi drivers?

[klippe]

We are going to need a second van, or a small bus at this rate.
I have an HT endorsement, but no P endorsement, and last time I checked, a bus was a bloody expensive to rent.

Has anyone heard from either of the Teleco taxi drivers?

I expect the numbers to halve by the time it actually happens. We shouldn't stress just yet. We have a full two weeks for people to drop out yet.......

[Nzshrimper]

looking at the list - i am not sure that many on that list will drop out..

first of all 3 of us are out of towners.

[Moppie]

I expect the numbers to halve by the time it actually happens. We shouldn't stress just yet. We have a full two weeks for people to drop out yet.......


It also has another 2 weeks to grow in size yet :p

We still haven't heard from Duncan or Pete who are always keen for an expedition, nor from any of the tauranga based crowd.

[tag141]

looking at the list - i am not sure that many on that list will drop out..

first of all 3 of us are out of towners.

The only reason I won't be there is if Auckland gets washed away by a huge storm....so at the moment it's 50/50 if I'm coming. Let you know Sunday;)

[Moppie]

I have confirmed the Van!

That's 6 seats, so room for 5 more.

[weka2000]

Ok not good news. High tideis at 6.16am on the Saterday
http://www.whangamata.co.nz/images/stories/whangamata/wgm_high_tides.pdf

Which means the cove and cave will be under water.


Sunrise is at 7am
http://www.rasnz.org.nz/SRSStimes.htm

[Moppie]

We might have to get wet then :D


A better question to ask though, is what time is sun rise?

[weka2000]

We might have to get wet then :D


A better question to ask though, is what time is sun rise?

Sunrise added

[Moppie]

Sunrise added


Hmmm, 45min isn't a long time for the tide to go down.

Might get some interesting shots of the sun shinning in the cove over the water??

[weka2000]

Hmmm, 45min isn't a long time for the tide to go down.

Might get some interesting shots of the sun shinning in the cove over the water??

Just going to google earth now to have a closer look :lol:

[tag141]

Might get some interesting shots of the sun shinning in the cove over the water??

Anywhere near by for interesting sunrises? Or can someone pull the plug out about 5 am?

[Moppie]

I would do the same, but I'll be damned if I can figure out how to install it on Linux, and Amanda is using the real PC :lol:

[Moppie]

Anywhere near by for interesting sunrises? Or can someone pull the plug out about 5 am?


We will be on the south easter side of the penisula, so pretty much anywhere facing to your right will be good for sunrises.

[weka2000]

heres the area

[Moppie]

If we aim to get there just after 6, we should be able to walk north and south along the beach and shoot into the cave.
Remember the sun will be coming up slightly north of east.

[weka2000]

Well I guess we will find out when we get there.

[klippe]

Yeah, let's just do it.

It's all about the journey....

[weka2000]

http://www.panoramio.com/photo/4380117
http://www.panoramio.com/photo/4327282

a couple of examples.

I like to plan my journeys and research first :)

[tag141]

Yeah, let's just do it.

If everyone pulls out, I'm still coming over. Can't be bothered hanging onto to another flight credit for a year.

Are we organising anything for the Sunday?

[weka2000]

If everyone pulls out, I'm still coming over. Can't be bothered hanging onto to another flight credit for a year.

Are we organising anything for the Sunday?

No one is pulling out. Sunday we could play by ear

[klippe]

If everyone pulls out, I'm still coming over. Can't be bothered hanging onto to another flight credit for a year.

Are we organising anything for the Sunday?

I think you're pretty safe Tag. There are some solid people involved so even if some of the others pull out, there will be a hard core of individuals (rain, hail or shine) who will be going.

Remember, in order to transcend the astral plane, you must sometimes work towards freedom by fire, through which an altered, heightened satate of awareness can be achieved.

I have no idea what I'm talking about either, but turn up, and the trip will happen.

Personally, I'm not looking forward to meeting you at all. But that's only because you scare me. Bring me some of those cheap Aussie HoneyPuff knock-offs, what are they called "Honey Wheats" or something?

Cliff

[::John::]

<snip>

Bring me some of those cheap Aussie HoneyPuff knock-offs, what are they called "Honey Wheats" or something?

Cliff

I have just watched Border Control. Tag - if you bow to klippes request, don't forget to declare them - or you might find yourself in the strip search room - hmmmm - ok - forget I said that... ;)

[weka2000]

I think you're pretty safe Tag. There are some solid people involved so even if some of the others pull out, there will be a hard core of individuals (rain, hail or shine) who will be going.
Cliff

Yep im weather sealed :lol:

[Moppie]

Has anyone been the cove before?

Looking at the google earth images and the maps here: http://www.panoramio.com/photo/4327282

It looks like either a short drive down a nasty road that might or not be open, or a long walk from a nice car park just out of Hahei.

[weka2000]

Has anyone been the cove before?

Looking at the google earth images and the maps here: http://www.panoramio.com/photo/4327282

It looks like either a short drive down a nasty road that might or not be open, or a long walk from a nice car park just out of Hahei.

Cant get to it at high tide via the beach. The local we spoke to said its a drive up to carpark at top then 20 min walk down to the cove

[weka2000]

http://www.doc.govt.nz/templates/trackandwalk.aspx?id=35894

[Nzshrimper]

I would do the same, but I'll be damned if I can figure out how to install it on Linux, and Amanda is using the real PC :lol:

wrong thread... :lol:

[Nzshrimper]

TAG - do you still need that lens purchase completed ahead of your arrival ? ......

[manipula]

http://www.panoramio.com/photo/4380117
http://www.panoramio.com/photo/4327282

a couple of examples.

I like to plan my journeys and research first :)

Woah hang on a minute, that's what we're going to shoot is it? :lol:

I'm all for sorting out a plan instead of going for it and cocking up the trip through no preparation but I see very little there that fits in with my 'it's bleak and baron and depressing like my head' life ideal. ;) Mind if I bring a deckchair and just watch the sun come up? :p

[Nzshrimper]

Woah hang on a minute, that's what we're going to shoot is it? :lol:

I'm all for sorting out a plan instead of going for it and cocking up the trip through no preparation but I see very little there that fits in with my 'it's bleak and baron and depressing like my head' life ideal. ;) Mind if I bring a deckchair and just watch the sun come up? :p

dave its wet and stormy them you will be right at home...

if you have a deck chair please bring a knotted hankchief and a string vest as well - think blackpool in summer :lol:

[manipula]

dave its wet and stormy them you will be right at home...

if you have a deck chair please bring a knotted hankchief and a string vest as well - think blackpool in summer :lol:

What a soggy icecream shat on by a seagull from a great height? ;)

Fact remains I'm not convinced by this group shooting thing in terms of me actually ending up taking photos the way I'd normally take them. I'm not sure being around so many others will not affect how I work (even if that means a bunch of blokes acting the tit on the beach giggling). That said, frankly it doesn't really matter, as at the end of the day the chance to be up there in that sort of scenery will score big on the smile-o-meter regardless! :D 8)

[Nzshrimper]

What a soggy icecream shat on by a seagull from a great height? ;)

Fact remains I'm not convinced by this group shooting thing in terms of me actually ending up taking photos the way I'd normally take them. I'm not sure being around so many others will not affect how I work (even if that means a bunch of blokes acting the tit on the beach giggling). That said, frankly it doesn't really matter, as at the end of the day the chance to be up there in that sort of scenery will score big on the smile-o-meter regardless! :D 8)


and a stick of rock...

[tag141]

Remember, in order to transcend the astral plane, you must sometimes work towards freedom by fire, through which an altered, heightened satate of awareness can be achieved.

Two boxes on order if you're going to be spouting that stuff. A really bad el cheapo Aussie brand.

I have just watched Border Control. Tag - if you bow to klippes request, don't forget to declare them - or you might find yourself in the strip search room - hmmmm - ok - forget I said that... ;)

You need to see Newman and Baddiel.

[wendyc]

Ive been there a few times, one of my most fave places but for you Dave, prolly need the deck chair and accessories (including shat on ice-cream) because unless the weather is seriously crap, its way to pretty for you ;).

Still its the company and adventure that counts hey?

You basically park at top and walk down (more then 20 mins) to the cove, its very popular so we should be out before the crowds come. Pretty steep down and then up again, I know I will need a V or two to get me back up with my heavy gear :o.

Do we know where we are staying?

[klippe]

By the way Shrimper. I definitely have more hair than Stig #1 (Perry McCarthy) and I probably have more hair than the current Stig (Ben Collins). Collins is definitely thinning.

So there!

You'll have to come up with another description for me now. Feel free to go wild.

[tag141]

TAG - do you still need that lens purchase completed ahead of your arrival ? ......

I would but...how am I going to claim tax back when I leave?

[Nzshrimper]

I would but...how am I going to claim tax back when I leave?

ask auntie Helen nicely as you leave,,,

i will see what the guys can do for me.. i will be back to you tommorow with a deal price..

[Nzshrimper]

By the way Shrimper. I definitely have more hair than Stig #1 (Perry McCarthy) and I probably have more hair than the current Stig (Ben Collins). Collins is definitely thinning.

So there!

You'll have to come up with another description for me now. Feel free to go wild.

righto... i will do...

(and ben collins has more hair than you)

[klippe]

righto... i will do...

(and ben collins has more hair than you)

Touche on the description change. Very good.

[Nzshrimper]

Touche on the description change. Very good.

;) no problem...

[tag141]

ask auntie Helen nicely as you leave,,,

i will see what the guys can do for me.. i will be back to you tommorow with a deal price..

OK. Find the bestest, bestest price (P&V?)

[Nzshrimper]

OK. Find the bestest, bestest price (P&V?)

nah some Asian dude on my road - runs a business from his garage... no boxes or paperwork available with the lens but its all legitimate.

:rolleyes:

[tag141]

nah some Asian dude on my road - runs a business from his garage... no boxes or paperwork available with the lens but its all legitimate.

:rolleyes:

Wow, what a coincidence. Sounds like where I bought a lens from Hong Kong.:confused:

[Nzshrimper]

Wow, what a coincidence. Sounds like where I bought a lens from Hong Kong.:confused:

pmsl :lol:

[weka2000]

10 days to go :lol:

[Mark Vuleta]

10 days to go :lol:

Getting excited?:o

[weka2000]

Getting excited?:o

Well I havnt been out since the last time I was there with chris and cliff

[tag141]

I'm getting all my winter clothes out of the bags they were packed in.

Do we know what's happening with accommodation and transport?

[Moppie]

Chris is working on Accomdation.

Transport so far is the following:

1x 6 seater van. So we need another 3 seats somewhere.

Spoke with Chris last night, since I work near the airport I will leave when he lands and pick him up, then we can find something to do for the afternoon, pick up two other people (of which Cliff will be one, whether he likes it or not) and then head out to the airport to meet you and Dave.
Hopefully the other transport can meet us there, and we can all head off to the Coro.

[weka2000]

Chris is working on Accomdation.

Transport so far is the following:

1x 6 seater van. So we need another 3 seats somewhere.

Spoke with Chris last night, since I work near the airport I will leave when he lands and pick him up, then we can find something to do for the afternoon, pick up two other people (of which Cliff will be one, whether he likes it or not) and then head out to the airport to meet you and Dave.
Hopefully the other transport can meet us there, and we can all head off to the Coro.

What time is Dave due in?

[Moppie]

What time is Dave due in?


Dave is due at 8:30, and I think tag should be out of customs etc, between 7 and 7:30.

[weka2000]

Dave is due at 8:30, and I think tag should be out of customs etc, between 7 and 7:30.

am or pm on the friday

[tag141]

am or pm on the friday

PM. I will just wait for the Welly flight then Manipula and I can be picked up together. That will give me time for some lovely airport food as well.

[manipula]

Who's running the book on what the welcome signs for me and Tag say? ;)

[Moppie]

"Feck off!" and "Oi, bloody pomieaussiefella'

[manipula]

You're telling me to "Feck off!"??? :lol:

[weka2000]

Do you want me to get the lads from the airport ......?

I will wear my famous blue robe so you wont miss me :lol:

[Moppie]

Do you want me to get the lads from the airport ......?

I will wear my famous blue robe so you wont miss me :lol:


LOL!

That was mentioned on the phone last night, you traveling in the back of the van in your blue robe :lol::lol::lol::lol:

I don't mind collecting them, I can pick you up after picking up Chris if you want to leave work early?

[weka2000]

LOL!

That was mentioned on the phone last night, you traveling in the back of the van in your blue robe :lol::lol::lol::lol:

I don't mind collecting them, I can pick you up after picking up Chris if you want to leave work early?
If its cool with you then I will let you.

Umm same it will be dark to show off my tan lines to the cars behind us :lol:

[Mark Vuleta]

LOL!

That was mentioned on the phone last night, you traveling in the back of the van in your blue robe :lol::lol::lol::lol:

The mode of transport may have to re-named in that case: Shaggin-wagen?? or worse:rolleyes:

[Mark Vuleta]

Umm same it will be dark to show off my tan lines to the cars behind us :lol:

There would probably only be ONE dark tan?? line under those circumstances!

[Moppie]

The mode of transport may have to re-named in that case: Shaggin-wagen?? or worse:rolleyes:


I'll opt for worse please.

[scotttnz]

:(:rolleyes: Sorry guys, I'm going to have to pull out of this one.

I have a $600 power bill :evil: and a holiday in October :D to pay for.

[weka2000]

I have a $600 power bill :evil: .
How did it get that big :confused:

[Moppie]

:(:rolleyes: Sorry guys, I'm going to have to pull out of this one.

I have a $600 power bill :evil: and a holiday in October :D to pay for.


Damn, 1 down, it was starting to look like we might get a full compliment to.




I put the seats in the van on Friday afternoon.
Looks better and is quiter to drive with the carpet back in it too.
There are also 6 seat belts in the back, but you would only want to go 3 wide on the back seats if your the sort of fellow who made Tony or Cliff look over weight.

[weka2000]

We stll have sunday for those who cant make the big trip.

[manipula]

Is there any word on what's happening for the accomodation for Fri and Sat night?

I should probably also warn that in order to get my camera gear through to Auckland, and looking at the bags we have here, I'm likely to come out the terminal with quite a large holdall thing. Sorry! :?

[Moppie]

Well we have room here for 2 just have to put the other bed together.

[manipula]

Cool. :)

I presume we're stopping up at the 'mandel on Fri night though? Where is Chris actually, he's gone AWOL recently...

[weka2000]

Well we have room here for 2 just have to put the other bed together.

So we are going to ruff it then are we :)

As long as I have hot water for morning coffee :lol:

[Moppie]

Chris is working on Accommodation for Friday night (he is around just to busy to post much).

Sat night 2 at my place 1 at ???

And I think Tag might need somewhere to stay on Sunday night, but has to get up early on monday (3am) to catch a flight home.