GKPE Karangahake George Vats (& things)

[Mark Vuleta]

After an aborted attempt last week, a new date has been put forward.

Just to give everyone plenty of notice, its in 6 days :oops:

Sunday 15 November.

I will probably take the troop carrier (all been fixed, going well [touch wood]) so I can carry a few bodies.

Long term forecast is for reasonable weather conditions.

This may be the only trip we have organised this year?? pretty poor fella's & fellaess'es

Origional idea came from Tony who really wants to get into heavily processed HDR's ;)

Plenty to see down that way.

So, how about it?

We need timings, numbers, who's buying lunch etc

[joeseph]

So, how about it?

sounds good to me. I'm s'posed to be on standby this Sunday but should be able to offload a few hours to someone else, will confirm tomorrow.
Will likely take the ixat i-neg so will have a coupla seats spare also if all goes to plan. Timing? no particular need to be anywhere at any specific time - see what suits?

[Mark Vuleta]

Yep, timings not so important really.

I don't have any intention of getting up early enough to down there for sun-rise. Doesn't worry me if we stay till quite late in the evening for some more subdued lighting, I'm easy each way. Really depends upon conditions really. Anything overcast would be great.

Good exercises in exposure control during the day.

OK; that's 2, were doing well

Mark
Duncan

[Paulos75]

Weather permitting, I'm definitely in this time.
And since you're offering, haven't had a pancake at flippin bear for a while, thanks Mark;)

[Mark Vuleta]

Cool, look forward to meeting you.

Final details will fill themselves in as time progresses (or maybe not :rolleyes:).

And then there were 3:

Duncan
Mark
Paulo

[scotttnz]

:( was hoping for Saturday as I have other things on Sunday.....maybe next time

[Mark Vuleta]

:( was hoping for Saturday as I have other things on Sunday.....maybe next time

Bugger, I was going to bring the Quad for you to trundle around on too! ;)

[North of Auckland]

No can do I'm afraid, house now going to emergency auction and we have open homes for the next two weekend :cry:

Defo next time ;)

[Mark Vuleta]

Bugger about that (and the house thing as well)

Hope it all goes well for you.

[North of Auckland]

Bugger about that (and the house thing as well)

Hope it all goes well for you.

Cheers mate, at the moment we are in a living hell :oops:

Had a second legal opinion today from a barrister and we basically have to ride the storm and see where we end up :rolleyes:

[Paulos75]

5 day weather forecast is looking good for the bay on Sunday.

We still a go if there's only 3?

[Mark Vuleta]

Yeah Man!!

There will be a few more than 3 (but who cares anyway??)

You could add Tony, possibly Moppie, perhaps Clive & who-ever else.

Sometimes too many people can be a pain as well, don't get to do what you like, nor spend much time getting to know the others etc.

[Cyborg Death Ninja]

I would be keen but unfortunately I have prior engagements this weekend :(. Next time I guess.

[Mark Vuleta]

No problem Blair, look forward to it.

[joeseph]

turns out I'm not on standby this Sunday - it was hugely funny asking someone to fill in, then finding they were on deck anyway! (guess you had to be there...)

anyways, I'm going. :-)

[Mark Vuleta]

Ye Ha!!

I believe that you're getting Mr Nifty as well. He will look funny on a Mk3 :lol:

[joeseph]

Ye Ha!!

I believe that you're getting Mr Nifty as well. He will look funny on a Mk3 :lol:
that gives me a photographic idea... will have to do some research into multi-exposures. Starter question for 10 points, how many different model EOS bodies do we have between us?

[Mark Vuleta]

350D & 30D here, not sure about any of the others.

I will be bringing a laptop, want to play with thethered shooting for HDR's. I can do upto 15 bracketed exposures using DSLR Remote.

[Paulos75]

Just a 450D for me.

[Don28]

would luv to come, but I have a fight to watch on Sunday. Paquiao Vs Cotto - should be a good fight if you follow boxing :)

[DiscoLizard]

I'm away unfortunately... and also am without a camera for the foreseeable future. Hoping the claims process isn't as long as I'm afraid it might be...

[phys]

Go Paquiao, best pound for pounder around with the quickest hands anywhere.
Not sure I can make this one guys but thanks anyway.

[TMCCaptured]

I'm in. Home alone this weekend whoo hoooo.

Just have no idea of when or where etc...Mark?

[Mark Vuleta]

Hey Nigel, good to hear!

No timings settled as yet. The Karangahake George is on the way to Waihi/Tauranga.

Probably finalise timings/transport arrangement etc either tomorrow night or Saturday.

If you have a look at the couple of threads at the bottom of the page, it will give you an idea.


Look forward to finally meeting up with you.

[Mediation]

Hey, I might have someone looking at my car on Sunday to buy. But ill see what sort of time and if he will turn up. :)

I remember last time we went. Good times.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2070/2440324183_c461367676.jpg

[Mark Vuleta]

Matt, you're not allowed to sell cars on Sunday's. ;)

Get you butt down to the vat's with us and I'll let you take another picture of Tony. :o

Would be good to catch up with you, if you sell your car prior, I can give you a lift.

[Mediation]

cool beans. Ill let you know.

[Mark Vuleta]

Ok, quick update.

Need to decide upon timings and transport.

I will take the Toyota which can seat 7 but with gear, 5 is a comfortable number.

Strangly enough, it appears as that we have 5 "definite's" with 4 "possibles"

Those who are in:

Weka2000
Mark Vuleta
Joeseph
Paulos75
TMC Captured

Those who may grace us with their presence (or presents if you wish to bring any)

Mediation
iKirst
CliveyBoy
WendyC

Paulos75 & CliveyBoy are in the Tauranga area so they should contact each other re transport if desired.

That is all, carry on.___

[TMCCaptured]

Mark, I live in the Waikato and need to collect the family from Waihi on Sunday night so I can get there on my horse. I will PM my mobile number shortly.

[joeseph]

I can get there on my horse.
now there's a photo op..... :p

[TMCCaptured]

yeah, I brought her cheap after the cup the other tuesday.

[Mark Vuleta]

Must be a big horse if you can get the whole family on it or you going to tow a dray? :rolleyes:

[Mark Vuleta]

I will PM my mobile number shortly.

I think I've got it unless you've changed it in the last 9 months.

[TMCCaptured]

Number still the same. Thanks

[jasestu]

Karangahake train station at what time?

Figure it's a sign that I should attend when someone a few hours ago comments on a photo I took there last time: http://www.flickr.com/photos/colourandlight/2441965668

[joeseph]

Karangahake train station at what time?

shall we say about 10:30?

[Mark Vuleta]

Karangahake train station at what time?

Probably as Duncan said, be good to finally meet you, I missed the last trip down there

[Paulos75]

So are those final arrangements? 10:30 @ the Karangahake train station?
Weather for TGA looks alright for tomorrow, just some possible afternoon showers. Then again who believes the weatherman anyway:lol:

[Mark Vuleta]

Yep, that's the general consensus. Look forward to meeting you.

[Paulos75]

Yep, likewise and all the other guys as well:)

[joeseph]

Mark, see you at your place about 9? we can work out which vehicle we take when I get there...

[Mark Vuleta]

Sounds good!

[jasestu]

So are those final arrangements? 10:30 @ the Karangahake train station?
Weather for TGA looks alright for tomorrow, just some possible afternoon showers. Then again who believes the weatherman anyway:lol:

Oops, strictly speaking it's the Waikino station, but anywho.

Everyone got torches this time? Or are we hanging around the vat area only?

Anywho, see you out there.

[joeseph]

Everyone got torches this time? Anywho, see you out there.
I'll throw a torch in the car...