lisadb
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Discussion to see if...
1. anyones's interested - and if so...
2. when
3. where
Hi,
there's quite a few folks going to be finishing this course towards the end of the year and especially as the course is not being carried on, I thought it'd be nice to get together and meet everyone.  I'd be happy to organise as much as I can but it very much depends on who's interested and if we can agree on a place and time (unless anyone's a secret millionaire with a mansion we can invade, in a scenic part of the coutry  ).
I'm very flexible on 'when' as long as it's planned a few months in advance (and if in week after end of June as haven't anymore days off work until then  ). Where's pretty flexible as well.
So, what do you think?
Also, please don't feel this is restricted to the few students who normally use this forum. If you're doing the Introduction to Digital Imaging Course for Photographers, we'd like to hear from you!
 Lisa.
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tal
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That's a great idea... I'm really struggling for time off (am changing jobs and my start dates/finish dates overlap, suspect I'll use up all the leave from both juggling it) although travelling wouldn't be a problem...
Just an idea for where to meet up - I had a fab weekend with a load of mates who are spread out all over the country. It's near you, I think, at Hartington Youth Hostel... it's central, very nice, the food and bar are good, great value and has lots of rooms. And you don't have to be a member of the Youth Hostel Association to go, either.
I wonder where everyone lives?
Sheila
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lisadb
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Hi Sheila,
glad you're interested. It doesn't have to be soon, we could organise something for late summer say.
Yes - I wonder where everyone lives? I'm travelling a lot of the time between Staffordshire and Nottinghamshire. Lisa.
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APchris
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I'm up for it! Possible dates for me are:-
5/6 July
16/17 August (middle of summer hols - may not get permission!  )
6/7 September (TA commitments may scupper this one )
27/28 September
18/19 October
8/9 November
Those are my weekends off with nothing yet booked, but I could do most Sundays if it can be done in 1 day. I'm based in Grantham, Lincolnshire and work in Nottingham so being central can get most places easily
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Carole
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great idea, I would be up for it if the dates work - as ever, I'm reliant on someone looking after the kids for me, which in practical terms at the moment means Mr Carole (known affectionately as Rob to his friends ). We've got some big chunks of time this year when he's away or (hopefully!) we're all away, so may prove a bit tricky. Weekends potentially easier than weekdays I think. From APChris's dates, I think the July or end of September ones would probably be ok (subject to checking with Rob), and maybe the Oct one, but probably not the others.
Would it make sense to do it this side of the summer if we can get a date (not a lot of options forthcoming from APChris on that!!), otherwise, we run the risk of the course and its participants being a distant memory for those who are speeding towards the end (mentioning no names   )
I'm right down on the south coast so likely to have to travel some way - so the further south the better for me, but midlands should be ok, I think - some places easier than others.
Carole
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LesR
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I'm in.
Travelling - no problem. Anywhere will do me.
Date - any, as long as the Boss can arrange to work at home on that date, so she can look after the GSD.
Only bad time for me is 4th July for 2 weeks as I need to set up the bar for the clubs openday, then away for 2 weeks.
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lisadb
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Well - looking at the available dates and replies so far, from APChris, Carole and Les in particular, 27/28 September seems to be a possible date. Have I got that right and can we pencil it in? Seems a long way off I know but it will give folks more time to get 'home life' arranged.
Unless you would prefer to do one Sunday some time?
Who haven't we heard from yet? Matt, Chris (Azzi), who else?
Lisa.
Edited by lisadb (25/04/2008 01:33)
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lisadb
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Youth Hostels in Derbyshire (Hartington Hall)
FYI as one possible option Lisa.
PS I can probably do some picking up and dropping off at train stations if needed.
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APchris
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Hmm...! Youth hostel in Derbyshire 27/28 September - looks like an end of season hiking weekend  . Definitely a possible option, I'm up for that! ...
...unless there are other ideas to concider!
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Carole
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After APChris's enthusiastic response, I feel a bit bad about saying this, but that youth hostel would be 4+ hours driving or over 5 hours on a train each way for me (think my definition of central might be a bit different to Tal's )
I don't mind travelling that distance if it's going to be worth it, but probably wouldn't go for eg just an evening meal! Anyone had any thoughts on what we could do? I presume we could work in a photo shoot somewhere along the way .
So far, everyone seems to be midlands or north, so I guess we wouldn't want to come too far south, but maybe south-/mid-midlands? not that I have any helpful suggestions on venue  
Carole
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Hi Carole, I agree it would only be worth it if it were more than just a meal. I think spending the day (saturday) taking pics is in order, followed by meal and stopover in hostel/hotel/b&b then sunday morning taking more pics before heading home as a loose itinerary wherever we decide to go.
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lisadb
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Yep - I agree with Carole & APChris. If you gonna put the effort into several hours of travel by car or train, it needs to be for something worthwhile.
Sheila's suggestion is a good one, as she's been there before and knows what the place is like. Also the Peak District has unlimited places to take photos.
I like APChris' 'loose itinery' too.
BUT there are presumably no end of youth hostels/b&b etc in the country in lots of scenic places more central. So if we can agree a date/a basic plan of what we're going to do we have a while to do a bit more investigating of 'where'.
So, Peak District is one option. Suggestions on a post card please of nice places you know to visit.
Lisa.
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lisadb
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?? Stratford upon Avon ??
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lisadb
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?? Bunk houses??
bags not doing the washing up
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Azzi
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Hello folks,
Nice idea ( to have a course meet), although I guess nobody wants to travel too far. In the light of a suggestion to a have a venue "in the middle", there is a good YHA in the Breacon Beacons. It is in a nice spot,to the north side of the National park, with walking from the front door onto the most popular routes although you need the right gear and some level of fitness, especially if you want to get to the top of the main peaks. The hostel provides an evening meal and a bar. My wife used it a couple of years ago for a group of walkers from all parts of the country. It was selected as it provided easy access both from the midlands motorway network and of course London/SE.
Just a thought - if you`re interested I can find out more based on her experience rather than a glossy brochure.
Chris
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lisadb
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Before we get too much into discussing the 'where', could folks say what they think to Chris' itinery and the proposed date of 27/28 September .
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I agree it would only be worth it if it were more than just a meal. I think spending the day (saturday) taking pics is in order, followed by meal and stopover in hostel/hotel/b&b then sunday morning taking more pics before heading home as a loose itinerary wherever we decide to go.
Thanks,
Lisa.
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lisadb
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Hi,
just to recap, suggestions so far are Peak District & Brecon Beacons.
Folks (who've answered so far) are coming from...
Lisa - Staffs or Notts
APChris - Grantham
Sheila - Lancashire
Carole - Hampshire
Chris (Azzi)- N Wales??
Les - sorry don't know
AA route map by county
Lisa.
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Azzi
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Hello Lisa,
I really should have looked at some of the other posts. I think ChrisAPs` itinery is ideal - if people are going to make an effort to travel, then I imagine most would expect at least one overnight stay. The idea of a "photogenic" location makes sense. Believe it or not I`ve never had a complete days photography, come to think about, probably not even a half day, so if I were to make the effort to travel I would like some time taking pictures.
By the way I was being cheeky suggesting the Brecon Beacons, I know the area well as I can see them from my house on a clear day! Strangely, since I bought a camera, over two years ago, I have never taken a single picure there.
Chris
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lisadb
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That's settled then, we're all stopping at Chris' house. Lisa.
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Carole
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Hi, I should be ok for the September date, and APChris's itinerary sounds good (though I suspect we'll be struggling to get a day's photography in on the Sat by the time everyone has got to a rendezvous point).
AA autoroute seems to have gone home with a headache today  . I got a journey time of a little over 3 hours to Brecon, but it gave up before I could get a time to Stratford upon Avon. I would have thought Stratford would have been quite a bit quicker for me.
Either of those sound fine for me - the Brecon Beacons might be more exciting photography wise I guess? Though I am rather scared by talk of hiking and climbing peaks . I do own a pair of walking boots and am happy to do a bit of yomping, but if anyone's gearing up for a couple of 10 mile hikes before lunch, I think you might find I'm not much company in the evening (on account of being comatose ). Hopefully I will have started to regain some sort of fitness by the end of september, but please bear in mind that we're starting from a very low base and it's going to be quite tricky getting any peak scaling practice in with a 2 year old and a 4 year old in tow (and no way am I pushing 2 kids in a buggy up a steep slope for any great length of time - no matter how good it is for me in the long run ).
Carole
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