Nepean weir reserve - combined birding afternoon and sunset shoot. Saturday 4th february

[peterb666]

I would probably prefer to picnic as Brenda and I intended to go for a 7km walk after arriving around 5pm (should take around 1 1/2 hours - Brenda is in training for a NZ walking holiday later this month), have picnic and then do the twilight shoot of bridge/weir. Well that was our plan.

I will check with Brenda to see what she prefers but the I don't think the walk will fit in well with the timing for the club - anyway, will get back to you and if everyone else wants the club will probably fall in with that option.

BTW, the weather forecast is looking favourable for Saturday evening.

[peterb666]

After consultation with Brenda, we will opt for dining in the club.

Cheers to all & looking forward to the meet.

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[Danielle10]

Change of plans
I have had a car accident today so I have no way of getting there >
I'm ok, a lady ran into me at an intersection, the left side of my car is quite worse for wear and I jarred my wrist
I was really looking forward to going to *sob sob

[peterb666]

Not good Danielle. Trust your wrist will be better soon.

[NikonNellie]

Thats a shame Danielle - I hope your wrist gets better soon.

[Darey]

Mary and I will aim to get there around 4pm and will dine in the Bistro with you.
I hope the weather man is correct as he said the rain should stop early Saturday.

[Mark L]

Just so you know, I'm a no show. That's the short story.
I'll be missing more than you folks are (but since none of us have met before, we can't be totally sure about that ).
Hope the weathers good for you all. Enjoy.

[NikonNellie]

Thanks for letting us Know Mark - maybe next time.

[Maezyra]

Yay!! I have meaning to go to the Bistro for awhile!! That'll be good!! Too bad it's not a week (I don't think, anyway) when the Blue Mountains Ukulele Group (BMUGS) are playing there - they are always great fun to watch and they are a very colourful group to photograph, but I believe they will be at a uke festival this weekend, unfortunately!! Definitely in for the bistro!!

[Maezyra]

I have also sent a message to my cousin, to try and get her to come down (AP member photogeake) and join in, but I'm not sure she'll be available. We can but try!!! Very much looking forward to TOMORROW (HURRAY!!!!) and the rain is easing off out here, so fingers crossed for tomorrow. The forecast for Penrith is "Partly cloudy. Isolated showers. Light winds. 1-5mm of rain expected and an Extreme UV Factor of 13" So, prepare for light rain, wear sunscreen, bring aeroguard (cannot stress this enough!! Rains, humidity, river - Mosquito's Wonderland!!). There is also a lot of surface water around, so consider this when choosing your shoes. But, on the upside - There should be lots of bugs around, meaning lots of birds, lizards and maybe snakes and we should be in for a great shoot!! We may also see a number of bats at sunset (I haven't seen them for awhile, but I am also not home when they fly), they often fly down that passage. I remember that it used to be pretty spectacular at sunset, watching the bats fly over the bridge in massive flocks (? group? families?... What is a large group of bats called....?). I am very, very excited!! Can't wait!!

[NikonNellie]

I will be confirming numbers for the Bistro tomorrow so if you want to change your eating plan please post here and let me know by 12md.
So far Bistro Diners are:
Mary and Greg, Peter and Brenda, Judy and Narelle, Erin.

[Darey]

Narelle, Mary is not well and is dropping out. I will still be coming and will have dinner in the Bistro.

[silkdiver]

I will be joining you for dinner as well

[fabian628]

Put me down for the bistro as well

[silkdiver]

There will be 2 of us

[peterb666]

There will be 2 of us

Two Silkdivers may be a bit much to handle - leave one at home and bring Richard instead.

[ktoopi]

Once again I would have loved to come on an AP shoot but unfortunately I can't today as I have other commitments. One day I will get to one...soon hopefully! Have a great time everyone it looks like the weather is going to clear up and come to the party!

[NikonNellie]

YEAH! WE HAVE SUNSHINE!

One day Ktoopi - we usually average one meet a month.

[sunset]

as per phone call we'll be eating at the bistro too. See you all later with aeroguard & gumboots!

[peterb666]

YEAH! WE HAVE SUNSHINE!

One day Ktoopi - we usually average one meet a month.

as per phone call we'll be eating at the bistro too. See you all later with aeroguard & gumboots!

Sunshine and Sunset, what more could we ask for?