Christmas Meet Up for southern GC / northern NSW - sunrise & breakfast? 16/12/2012

[William]

Thats it for me , Beddy time , See you all in the morning , A quick look outside right now , Fine , And light wispy cloud , I hope that stays till the morning , Probably the best looking morning for an AP meet we've ever had , A quick wind check and it will be light W/NW 6 knots gentle @ 4.00am , Swell 1.3 mtr , See Ya in the early hours

[spiralink]

Bill, according to gps about 1hr 5mins from Brissie see you about 3-45, looking forward to some awesome conditions in the morning.

[gabby]

I have to miss the shoot as I had promised to drive my neighbours family to the airport at 6.45am and mixed up th date it was to occur, so I'll catch you all up at Vikings for the brekky at least. I look forward to seeing you all.

[ricktas]

Have a great meet everyone.

[dbax]

Well a gloomy overcast sky met us in the dim light of predawn for our 4am meeting, about 18-20 AP'ers and associated hangers on ventured onto the rock shelf to claim a place. With a rising tide and a heavy swell more than one got caught by the sea. Shoes, shorts, shirts and unfortunately cameras felt the dampness, Thankfully the cameras still operated after the splash.
One AP'er took a spill on the rocks, thankfully only pride and a broken and bent tripod was the result, though bruises should appear in a day or so.
Patchy light rain plagued us after dawn til we retired to the Surf Club for some well earned coffee and breakfast only to watch the cloud burn off and the sunshine blase across the beaches, the tide continued to rise and the swell continued to grow til our earlier rocky out crop was engulfed in white water.
A most enjoyable meet with some familiar and new faces.

[Analog6]

Yes, 'twas good until Muggins here fell over and bent all her tripod legs! Lots of people took pictures of my little contretemps so no doubt someone will put one up here soon. I got home and had a nana nap as I felt like a Bond gitl - shaken not stirred. I'll definitely be limping tomorrow.

[William]

Had a ball, Great meet with some seriously nice people, Really enjoyed the company , What a great bunch of APer's , We gotta do this more often, So what the weather god did'nt do it for us , That stupid Haze/Mist/Smoke stopped the colours at Sunrise , But the company and the fun was all good , BTW Odille , Jules and I agreed to post the photo's of todays antics in the "Members Mug shot" thread , I'll start posting soon , Hope you dont suffer to much in the next few days

[SkattyKat]

Yes, Odille I hope your injuries don't turn out as bad as the injury to your tripod.
Thanks for arranging this mornings outing guys. Trevor & I had a most enjoyable morning.
An awesome group of people
Thank you & merry Christmas guys xox

[Boofhead]

Another great SE Qld meet up, been too long between meets. It was great to catch up with those not seen for a while and also to meet some new faces. We should do this again before next Christmas!!

[spiralink]

You Nearly Got The Weather Prediction Right Bill
On a serious note a good social morning meeting great people.
I work a 28/9 Roster will have to post 2013 roster up so maybe im home when SE crew organise another meet up

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Well a gloomy overcast sky met us in the dim light of predawn for our 4am meeting, about 18-20 AP'ers and associated hangers on ventured onto the rock shelf to claim a place. With a rising tide and a heavy swell more than one got caught by the sea. Shoes, shorts, shirts and unfortunately cameras felt the dampness, Thankfully the cameras still operated after the splash.
One AP'er took a spill on the rocks, thankfully only pride and a broken and bent tripod was the result, though bruises should appear in a day or so.
Patchy light rain plagued us after dawn til we retired to the Surf Club for some well earned coffee and breakfast only to watch the cloud burn off and the sunshine blase across the beaches, the tide continued to rise and the swell continued to grow til our earlier rocky out crop was engulfed in white water.
A most enjoyable meet with some familiar and new faces.

Dave was a pleasure to meet you and thank you very much for the advice / info

[Rattus79]

Yep. Was some good fun!
Thanks all for coming out. Guess I shoulda stuck around. By the time I hit the top of tambourine, the sky was a lovely blue colour...
Odille, sorry for near giving you a near heart attack on my way out!

[Sifor]

Really enjoyed the meet up this morning, will have to do it more often I think!

[davearnold]

Ok, I expected photos by now , come on, someone must have had their nap and recovered enough to post something

[dbax]

David see here
mug shots and candids
http://www.ausphotography.net.au/for...s-Meet-Candids
and individuals images here
http://www.ausphotography.net.au/for...rrumbin-meetup
here

http://www.ausphotography.net.au/for...rrumbin-Meetup
here
http://www.ausphotography.net.au/for...rrumbin-Meetup
here
http://www.ausphotography.net.au/for...Christmas-meet
and here so far
http://www.ausphotography.net.au/for...Christmas-meet
I have some more to put up tomorrow, early start in the morning

[dulvariprestige]

Had a great time this morning, it was good to catch up with everyone

[Analog6]

Really enjoyed the meet up this morning, will have to do it more often I think!

Yes,w e haven't been doing enopugh. How about we try for once a month in 2013, or is that too ambitious for everyone? Suggestions for next venue
?

[Rattus79]

I suggest Oriellies. I hear it's nice this time of year.

I'm still yet to get a decent shot of Curtis Falls Mt Tambourine too.

Edit:

If it's Tambourine, then Camping is available in Grandma's backyard. We will be able to bed a couple in single beds.
Bring your long lens, you can see the coast from her front varandah on a good day...

[Sifor]

Yes,w e haven't been doing enopugh. How about we try for once a month in 2013, or is that too ambitious for everyone? Suggestions for next venue
?

I think monthly might work over the holiday season given people are less likely to have work/other commitments. Otherwise, even every two months or quarterly would be great.

And yep something in the bush next time could be good. Oriellies, natural bridge, any of those. For birding I think one of our members here frequents the Spit? Would give me an excuse to go get that Sigma 120-300 2.8.....

[Rattus79]

If it's birding, I suggest Border Ranges NP, Sheep Station Creek has Camping. I saw more birds there then I could poke a stick Camera at

[Analog6]

If it's birding, I suggest Border Ranges NP, Sheep Station Creek has Camping. I saw more birds there then I could poke a stick Camera at

Yes, it's somewhere I've wanted to go for an overnighter, so I can go to the Antarctic beech forest. I wonder how busy the campground is during the school hols . . . When do you get back from Camdobia?