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Is anyone thinking of attending the big TP get-together this year? I'm only about 90 minutes away and as I'm making it a mission to get out more with the camera this year, it seems like an ideal opportunity.

Posted the question here as I don't often stick my nose into the other forums and thought that others may feel the same way ;)
 
Just to add to Deans comments, it would be fab to see a film contingent there, quite seriously. If a few were keen and wanted to bring a selection of toys along, I am sure we could even find a spare table for you to hide behind sit around and share some knowledge/have a play with each others bits [innuendo fully intended] ;)
 
Hmmm.....that makes it a bit more difficult to come up with excuses not to go.

@Andysnap

Andy, remember that conversation we had about some sort of a film workshop type thing?
 
I might be up for this and know a guy who does demonstrations of wet plate collodion which could be interesting. I'll look at availability of Travelodges etc.

Edit: Maybe someone could bring along some developing equipment to share the magic. @moomike, fancy a road trip?
 
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simon ess said:
Hmmm.....that makes it a bit more difficult to come up with excuses not to go.

@Andysnap

Andy, remember that conversation we had about some sort of a film workshop type thing?
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I do remember. I'll have to check with the CMS but I could probably find a space in my busy schedule to attend. I think it would be a good idea to bring a few different film cameras and maybe some devving kit to intrigue the digital ones.
 
Guess what @Andysnap ......I gets everywhere !!! :D

Well possibly :p

If my geography of the uk remains intact, then Luton airport is fairly close to this meet is it not?

I can fly direct to Luton and find digs fairly nearby. ( thanks for the link!)

Getting to and from the meet is possibly or possibly not so easy, I dunno.....

This is very much dipping my toes in the water but if there's enough of the f&c crowd going, then I may be tempted to join in.

Primarily it depends on logistics and prices of flights, transfers, accomodation etc...
 
I am liking the way this thread is heading :kiss:

@Asha Yes, luton airport is apparently 9 miles from the hall, and plenty of local digs available, almost all of which will have someone passing them on way in/out so one of us would grab you on the way past. If they have rooms left once you have decided, the Old Hunters Lodge [pub, restaurant and B&B and probably where a few of us will head for food and bevvy on Saturday evening] is a 5 min walk away.
 
As my co-conspirator has just said,
yep, that would be a great idea if someone (some people) was (were) up to having a little corner to help and discuss all aspects of film :thumbs:

BTW, there is also a link to accommodation in the initial post.
 
i should be living in Welwyn by then so only up the road. Could bring the 5x4 along and show these digital upstarts how its really done :)
 
Cobra said:
As my co-conspirator has just said,
yep, that would be a great idea if someone (some people) was (were) up to having a little corner to help and discuss all aspects of film (y)

BTW, there is also a link to accommodation in the initial post.
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will you b****r off, I have already frightened them here in F&C with extra mod presence, are you trying to cause a riot? :lol:
 
Yv said:
I am liking the way this thread is heading :kiss:

@Asha Yes, luton airport is apparently 9 miles from the hall, and plenty of local digs available, almost all of which will have someone passing them on way in/out so one of us would grab you on the way past. If they have rooms left once you have decided, the Old Hunters Lodge [pub, restaurant and B&B and probably where a few of us will head for food and bevvy on Saturday evening] is a 5 min walk away.
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OK thanks Yv for that info...I've just sent that B&B an email requesting some details including transfers between there and the airport.

Atm I'm considering a friday arrival and monday depart so as to make the sat and sun as chilled as poss :D
 
AshleyC said:
i should be living in Welwyn by then so only up the road. Could bring the 5x4 along and show these digital upstarts how its really done :)
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well that wud be right up my street cos i aint lugging several kilos of 5x4 monorail kit to show em :D:D
 
Yv said:
will you b****r off, I have already frightened them here in F&C with extra mod presence, are you trying to cause a riot? :LOL:
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A riot is good, this section is far too peaceful :D
 
RaglanSurf said:
That's not what you said last time it all kicked off :LOL:
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Has it ever kicked off in F&C?
I remember someone getting miffed because Roberts served milk with the
coffee, and there not being a "cream option" :D
 
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Has it ever kicked off in F&C?
I remember someone getting miffed because Roberts served milk with the
coffee, and there not being a "cream option" :D
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It was a dark day, let us not speak of it again.
 
Darn, if it wasn't the best part of a 300 mile round trip I'd be really interested. Although I'm not sure if looking at loads of exciting film stuff is good for my wallet (or relationship :S ) so it's probably for the best :lol:
 
Carl Hall said:
Darn, if it wasn't the best part of a 300 mile round trip I'd be really interested. Although I'm not sure if looking at loads of exciting film stuff is good for my wallet (or relationship :confused: ) so it's probably for the best :LOL:
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About the same for me as well. I might see if I can get on the train as I don't have to pay....But then I may need picking up and dropping off at the gig.... and I would need to lug a load of bags with me.....

I don't know what to do. :thinking:
 
I can pick you up from somewhere nearby, Andy. I'm planning to drive up on the Saturday morning and a short detour is no drama :)
 
Strappy said:
I can pick you up from somewhere nearby, Andy. I'm planning to drive up on the Saturday morning and a short detour is no drama :)
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Thanks Dean, that would make things easier. I will have to check with the CMS to make sure I'm free (oops, went a bit John Inman then).
 
Carl Hall said:
Darn, if it wasn't the best part of a 300 mile round trip I'd be really interested. Although I'm not sure if looking at loads of exciting film stuff is good for my wallet (or relationship :confused: ) so it's probably for the best :LOL:
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Closer to 400 miles round trip for me. Worth it though!

Last year I stayed at the Hunter's lodge (or is it the Hunters' lodge?) which is an easy walk from the village hall (and is coincidentally where a load of us went for a bite to eat on the Saturday evening.) Great breakfast as well as a comfy bed.
 
Pretty much a 400 mile round trip for me too from the Wirral but I'm looking at the logistics now. Assuming I do drive, I'll be passing through Stoke on the M6 if you fancy a lift @Andysnap? Got to be easier than lugging your kit on the train :0)
 
Is this turning into an F&C day out?
 
RaglanSurf said:
Is this turning into an F&C day out?
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Well come on guys can we pull this off ??
I'm on thé verge of booking a flight to Luton and digs in whipsnade fri to mon.....transfers are the only downside.....for crying out loud a return taxi from airport to digs is gunna cost half thé flight fare from south France to London.
 
Asha said:
Well come on guys can we pull this off ??
I'm on thé verge of booking a flight to Luton and digs in whipsnade fri to mon.....transfers are the only downside.....for crying out loud a return taxi from airport to digs is gunna cost half thé flight fare from south France to London.
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I'm sure we can sort out something between us all.
 
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Asha said:
Well come on guys can we pull this off ??
I'm on thé verge of booking a flight to Luton and digs in whipsnade fri to mon.....transfers are the only downside.....for crying out loud a return taxi from airport to digs is gunna cost half thé flight fare from south France to London.
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Will be good to meet you in the daylight if you make it Asha, Seems odd to say I've met someone but have no clue what that person actually looks like :lol: :lol: :lol: happy to offer any lifts needed on the actually days of the meet :thumbs:
 
MWHCVT said:
Will be good to meet you in the daylight if you make it Asha, Seems odd to say I've met someone but have no clue what that person actually looks like :LOL: :LOL: :LOL: happy to offer any lifts needed on the actually days of the meet (y)
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LOL yeah it was a tad dark up there in yorkshire...darned chilly too ...brrrrr

Thanks for the offer of wheels Matt,(y) I may well take you up on your kindness throughout the weekend seeing as i''ve just clicked a small fortune away ( to me anyway:p) on flights and digs.

See you in June:banana:
 
OK I'm in :woot::woot:

All booked except airport transfers but working on them....

Arrive friday 6th dep mon 8th

Staying at the Old Hunters Lodge in Whipsnade

I have no knowledge of the area but hoping to take a bit of a look around the friday pm and monday am so if anyone else is in the area prior to the planned events and wants some tog company, I'll be happy to bore you to death:D
 
Asha said:
LOL yeah it was a tad dark up there in yorkshire...darned chilly too ...brrrrr

Thanks for the offer of wheels Matt,(y) I may well take you up on your kindness throughout the weekend seeing as i''ve just clicked a small fortune away ( to me anyway:p) on flights and digs.

See you in June:banana:
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Wasn't it just, finally looking at my second trip to those kilns now after the last one was postponed for a very long time thanks to my crash...but now back on the road properly :P

See you in June
 
Asha said:
Staying at the Old Hunters Lodge in Whipsnade

I have no knowledge of the area but hoping to take a bit of a look around the friday pm and monday am so if anyone else is in the area prior to the planned events and wants some tog company, I'll be happy to bore you to death:D
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The most obious one is Whipsnade zoo, and well within walking distance of Hunters lodge.
 
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