We usually manage to get together somewhere in or around Melbourne around early January. Last year was in the city. The year before was in the Grampians, and the year before was also in the city. Who's up for it, and where and when would you like to meet? Of course anybody from other states or countries is welcome to join us.

I'll go first and suggest the city or at least nearby, and also I prefer some time within the first couple of weeks in January.

I'll attempt to attend, it does depend on the day, especially if it's quite early in January.

Mick.

Count me in too!

Marc

will keep an eye on the date that's decided

Okay, good, sounds like there's a bit of interest. More toward the second week of January then?

count me in. second week sounds good.

In principle, I'm in - depends on timing. Would prefer a venue outside CBD. I've suggested the Botanic gardens before but that didn't fly.

Okay, everybody. How about not this coming weekend but the one after? Sunday morning, say? And how about the Botanic Gardens? That's fine by me.

That's the 13th? Fine by me too!

Marc

Everybody else? Does the 13th work for you? Nige, Mick, el wacho?

Sunday the 13th earlyish, is alright with me.

Which gate?

Mick.

Sorry to stuff things around, but would Saturday 12th earlyish also work for everybody? My wife has a commitment on the Sunday.

Saturday the 12th earlyish is better for me, gives me time to develop any film shot in the arvo and contact in the evening.

How long will it take to commit your missus:D

Mick.

also fine here!

Marc

What about meeting at gate E around 0800?

It could be stinking hot, I don't think many of us would like to be lugging around too much stuff in melting weather.

Gate E is Melway map 2L, 2B.

Mick.

Sounds fine to me.

How long will it take to commit your missus:D

Mick.

Yeah, that could take a while. ;)

Good, gate E at 0800hrs, it is then.

I just thought, is there anyone with a Shen Hao coming along, I could bring my 400T so they could try a 400mm lens on their camera.

Mick.

I'm going to be away... maybe next time!

Terrific. Gate E at 0800 EDST on 12th Jan 2007.
Bring your brag prints.

Ummm. Which one is gate E?

Err. Never Mind about 'Where's Gate E'. I googled it and got a map. That gate is in Birdwood Avenue, near the Garden's Glasshouses and Domain Rd.
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Cool. Sounds good.

Sorry you can't be there, Nige. Maybe we can catch up for a beer some time soon?

sorry guys , wont be able to make it. i've got work that sunday and i'd be coming down from sydney. see you at the next one! please report back anything interesting back here on this thread!

So, it will be Marc, Pete, Mick and myself (and probably my two year old). Look forward to seeing you.