SOUTHEND ON SEA MEET, tomorrow @ 11am.... sunday 18th

[westley byford]

meet changed to tomorrow sunday the 18th, meeting at the sealife center car park 11am..!!

for a walk along th seafront and hopefully up the pier.. :D

[Gary.D]

want to organise a get together/meet for the 17/18th of july, open to suggestions for locations as im not really 'up' on togging sites/places.


so, who's up for it?

wez :D
I might be able to do the 17th, only im going away on the 18th.

[westley byford]

im easy, have nothing planned for either dates.
see what other people are up for if they show interest?:D

also if anyone wants to meet up this coming sunday for a couple of hours im free, as the mrs and kids are going to a fare so it'll give me a chance to get out and about with the camera??

[tdodd]

I'm afraid I'm busy pretty much throughout July, or I would happily join you on an excursion. I guess the missus and kids are going to the Robin Hood Fayre on Sunday. If so, there should be a few decent photographic opportunities - jousting, dog scurries, agility and the like, lurcher racing, birds of prey, extreme mountain biking etc. etc.. I won't be able to join you on Sunday, but maybe others will fancy it. £7 booked online and printed or £10 at the gate.

http://www.robinhoodcountryshow.co.uk/SouthendHome.asp

[STARRIDER]

I up for this..:banana:..I love a meet..:lol:
Any date suits me..i'm easy..so the rumour goes..:whistling:

[westley byford]

yes tim there going to the robin hood fayre, i'd love to go and take pictures there but i think i'll have a drive about and plonk myself on a beach somewhere as you cant beat a bit of 'me' time whenever the chance arises :D

put the feelers out and hopefully we can get a few numbers for the 17th of july:thumbs:

dave, your an essex thoroughbred, of course your easy :lol:

[DigitalDepot]

Now living in Essex myself I might be able to do the Sunday.

Could bring some toys from the shop along to play with........

Stuart

[STARRIDER]

Come on you lot..:wave:..you know you want to..:banana:
Gentle little bump Wes..hope you dont mind..:cool:

[westley byford]

not at all. would bve good to see you too stuart, and all goodies are welcomed :D

[ladysue]

I will make it if I can but I am going away tomorrow up to the Wirral, near Liverpool, to look after my cousin who has just lost her son. The funeral is next Tuesday so I may be back in time.So I'll have to let you know at the last minute.Hepburn knows all the best photo places in North Essex and he may well decide to come along.If not then Colchester has the castle and park and the zoo and on saturdays is often good for street photos.I think there are market stalls on Saturdays but I'm not sure. They can make colourful shots.

If I dont make it because I have to stay away longer then I hope you have a great time.

Sue

[bass_junkie83]

Ahhh, now this one i should be able to make. :D

[CJS]

Mmm . . . I'm not a 'meet sort of person' . . . ???? I get nervous and shy in company, and clam up :shrug: I do!!! But I will keep an eye on the thread . . . see how it goes, see if I cam get some courage . . . :thinking: "off to see the Wizard, the wonderfull Wizard of Oz . . . " :banana:

. . . A suggestion, for Essex/Suffolk/Cambs/Norfolk togs. At sometime, what about the Suffolk Owl Sanctuary;

http://www.the-owl-barn.com/bbop/index.html

Never been there myself, they are busy at the weekends I suspect, its run as a charity, they like togs I get the feeling from their web site? No, I'm not offering to organise a day . . . I could not organise a 'p***-up in a brewery' . . . :nuts:

CJS

[westley byford]

come on come along:D
go to the pub first for a couple of swift halfs to get you going.... who knows, we might not be able to keep you quiet after!! :lol:


could do a joint county meet type thing on the borders between the 3,

also open to suggestions for this meet too, im not very well traveled throughout essex and dont know any decent landmarks,

although hopefully there is parking close by as the last meet we had the 200 METER walk was a bit much for some folk :p :lol:

[tdodd]

although hopefully there is parking close by as the last meet we had the 200 METER walk was a bit much for some folk :p :lol:
According to Google maps it was 0.6 miles, which is pretty much 1km, and I walked it almost twice before finally making it to the Peter Boat, thanks to hashcake. :suspect:

[CJS]

How about:

http://www.essextouristguide.com/Places_to_visit_in_Essex.asp

Look at the 'Gallery' for inspiration?

Colchester, Colchester Castle and grounds?

Colchester Zoo?

Clacton?

Southend? a bit run down, but I'm sure I saw a program that said they were getting it back together?

Then there is Suffolk:

http://www.heritagebritain.com/county-list/Places%20to%20Visit/Suffolk.html

Ipswich can be interesting?

Felixstowe?

Southwold

Heritage coast line . . . Dune walks

Sizewell? there are some beaches and dunes?

[B16JUS]

Hey i might have to tag along too, only a novice well if i can call myself that lol

sugestions ive heard the foresters is always good for cheap beer and a few senic photos lol

[westley byford]

haha, foresters is gooood!!

[STARRIDER]

Ahh the 'Foresters'..:lol: brings back fond memories from the 60s and 70s of works Beano's,anyone old enough on here to rmember them?
London firms would organise a works day out,they would hire a coach,fill the boot with beer and off they would go down the A127..wouldnt be long before they would be stopping on a layby,round to the boot,get the beer out..the journey to Southend sometimes took ages!..
By the time we got there most were half cut..then it was usually in the Foresters at lunchtime,fall out of there at 3pm(pubs were'nt open all day then),walk along the seafront,fish n chips,jellied eels,cockles,winkles etc..
Crash out on the beach till the Foresters opened,then another skinfull :beer:

Nothing to do with photography i know but sharing some memories of Southend..:clap:

[CJS]

Some unhappy ones for those who were not getting p***ed, like wives and children . . . sitting outside the pub with a lemonade and bag of Smiths crisps, blue bag of salt . . . half the time, the crisps were stale (soft!) Seem to remember a pub called 'the Half Way House' as the regular stop? At the time it was the norm . . . on reflection, not happy memories . . . family day out, I dont think so :thumbsdown:

I tell you what, I remember the 'Box Brownies' that were often taken along, and the moaning, trying to put the film in, that makes me smile, might even have a picture or two in the family achieve . . . an old brown suit case in the loft . . . ?

[STARRIDER]

Some unhappy ones for those who were not getting p***ed, like wives and children . . . sitting outside a pub with a lemonade and a bag of Smiths crisps, blue bag of salt . . . half the time the crisps were stale (soft!) No not happy memories . . . Family day out, I dont think so :thumbsdown:
Children were not allowed on these trips..just meant for adults,Not a family day out usually single people..so there were no children sitting outside pubs..

[Rob 80386]

How about:

http://www.essextouristguide.com/Places_to_visit_in_Essex.asp

Look at the 'Gallery' for inspiration?

Colchester, Colchester Castle and grounds?

Colchester Zoo?

Clacton?

Southend? a bit run down, but I'm sure I saw a program that said they were getting it back together?

Then there is Suffolk:

http://www.heritagebritain.com/county-list/Places%20to%20Visit/Suffolk.html

Ipswich can be interesting?

Felixstowe?

Southwold

Heritage coast line . . . Dune walks

Sizewell? there are some beaches and dunes?


would easilly make these locations, esp clacton (where I live :lol:), wouldn't even need the car for that one, could just walk it.

Colchester and Ipswich is just a short drive away :thumbs:

[B16JUS]

Some places i thought of

Weald park in brentwood
Epping forest / high beach
Watt Tyler park in pitsea

[mr_pants]

Is the date set for this yet?

I could make the Sat, but not the Sun. Got to go to see my mummy.

[westley byford]

im really at a loss with this meet, as there are only a few that can make it but on different days... any suggestions and help appreciated :lol:

wes..

[STARRIDER]

I'll suggest Colchester Zoo..i know it's
been done many times before by a few of us..:lol:
Or a walk around Colchester..street..buildings..people,sure we could be a nuisance and amuse ourselves there..:whistling:
Saturday would be best i reckon..more people about..:suspect:

[westley byford]

im flexble but saturday suits me, dont mind colchester either, maybe we could meet at the carpenter arms on the old a130 before the a12 and go in one motor? be green and save exhaust fumes :lol:

[Willenium]

If it's not too far into Essex I might be able to pop along depending what date you run it.

[westley byford]

im ok for either day, shall we say saturday then?? :D

[mr_pants]

I'll suggest Colchester Zoo..i know it's
been done many times before by a few of us..:lol:
Or a walk around Colchester..street..buildings..people,sure we could be a nuisance and amuse ourselves there..:whistling:
Saturday would be best i reckon..more people about..:suspect:

Zoo sounds good :thumbs:

[Willenium]

Of what is suggested above, High Beach on Sunday suits me :thumbs:

[Fatboyjarv]

Can make sunday but not saturday. Dont mind where we go.

[CJS]

If you go to Colchester, dont ignore the 'Dutch Quarter':

http://www.beenthere-donethat.org.uk/dutchquarter.html

This site, shows lots of 'places to see' around Colchester, lots are historic and around the main town . . .

CJS

[Willenium]

Just had an email saying there is a charity car wash on the Sunday somewhere not too far from here. Could get a bunch of us along to document the event which will apparently feature bikini models :)

[STARRIDER]

Theres been a few sugestions now on the day and venue..:),pity the weather has taken a turn,but we can cope..we are TPers :D
Time is drawing near..we now need guidance from our meet leader..:help:
Where we gonna go..?

[Rob 80386]

sorry for the silly question but whats happening with this meet :thinking:

[DigitalDepot]

sorry for the silly question but whats happening with this meet :thinking:

Is this going ahead now? Ive got Sunday off so happy to tag along for a few hours. But I have got a nursey to paint!

[Willenium]

Is this going ahead now? Ive got Sunday off so happy to tag along for a few hours. But I have got a nursey to paint!

Just think, we could go and take pics of this bikini charity car wash and then you can go and paint your nursey :D

[westley byford]

:thinking: too many suggestions and different people up for different days..:bonk:

im crap at organising meets... :lol: :coat:

[Fatboyjarv]

Ok lets put this together
Gary.d can do saturday
Starrider any day
Digitaldepot sunday
bassjunkie83 no date yet
cjs no day
b16jus no day
rob80386 no day
mr pants saturday
willenium sunday
Fatboyjarv sunday
if any of this is wrong please amend

[Rob 80386]

Ok lets put this together
Gary.d can do saturday
Starrider any day
Digitaldepot sunday
bassjunkie83 no date yet
cjs no day
b16jus no day
rob80386 no day
mr pants saturday
willenium sunday
Fatboyjarv sunday
if any of this is wrong please amend

quick edit, I can do saturday but not sunday

[DigitalDepot]

Ok well someone just needs to confirm the day and start point. From there we can work things out. But can we make a decision tonight?

[Fatboyjarv]

Gary.d can do saturday
Starrider any day
Digitaldepot sunday
bassjunkie83 no date yet
cjs no day
b16jus no day
rob80386 Saturday
mr pants saturday
willenium sunday
Fatboyjarv sunday

[DigitalDepot]

Well im free Sunday but working in the shop Saturday. If you make is Saturday then I can always come to the next one.

Stuart

[Fatboyjarv]

Lets see whos up for sunday then please add your name to this post. Just where to go.

Saturday
Gary.d
rob80386
mr pants

Sunday
digitaldepot
fatboyjarv
willenium

[DigitalDepot]

Well its neck and neck so far! Have we decided on location?

Colchester?

[Rob 80386]

colchester would be good :thumbs:

[DigitalDepot]

colchester would be good :thumbs:

you can only do Saturday Rob?

[Rob 80386]

you can only do Saturday Rob?


unfortunately I can only do saturday

[westley byford]

i can do either day, and wouldnt mind colchester, so what ever is decided, im in :D

[STARRIDER]

I used to be so indecisive..but now i'm not so sure..:shake:

Ok..i just checked the weather for Sunday in Colchester,it says SUNNY..:cool:
So i will be going to Colchester on Sunday..Anyone else gonna do this..?
Maybe park in centre about 10am somewere and go from there..:thumbs:

[DigitalDepot]

Great, Sunday it is and 10am. Ill come along with a few lenses. Any special requests and ill see what we have in stock at the time to bring.

Im also bringing along the Sony NEX-5 Which I love and want you all to try and give me your thoughts.

Stuart

[westley byford]

sunday it is. as saturday says crap weather.. :D

hmmm, special request's????? something nice and expensive i can drawl over!! :p

[Willenium]

Hmm Colchester is a bit far out for me. Might have to come to the next one instead.

[DigitalDepot]

Is there going to be any more people than 3. ?

[westley byford]

not looking very popular :(

so far,

ME
DAVE
B16JUS
DIGI DEPOT

anymore?

[Willenium]

I'm out on Saturday evening, probably until quite late. Even if I were to car share I'd have to be out the door about 8am. Ughh :eek:

Looking to have another meet in the not too distant future? Maybe something slightly closer?

[STARRIDER]

I'm out on Saturday evening, probably until quite late. Even if I were to car share I'd have to be out the door about 8am. Ughh :eek:

Looking to have another meet in the not too distant future? Maybe something slightly closer?
Whats wrong with being out the door at 8am..where in Herts are you coming from..:shrug:

[Willenium]

Whats wrong with being out the door at 8am..where in Herts are you coming from..:shrug:

I'm really not a morning person :p Couple that with a late night and it's a recipe for disaster, not to mention I may fall asleep at the wheel if I do manage to get out on time.

Would be coming from St. Albans.

[DigitalDepot]

As there is only 2 other people im going to have to cancel. Sorry guys, Let me know next time when you can get a bigger group together.

Stuart

[westley byford]

hmm.. hardly seems worth traveling to colchester now, fancy a more local one Dave?? :D

[mr_pants]

hmm.. hardly seems worth traveling to colchester now, fancy a more local one Dave?? :D

Make it Saturday and I'll swell the numbers :)

[Rob 80386]

I agree make it saturday and add me to the numbers

[ladysue]

I would have liked to make this meet but wont be back in time to do either day- hopefully next time.

I hope you enjoy yourselves

Sue

[On the Huh]

Would have liked a meet in Colchester, but can't make it this month anyway. Will keep an eye out for any other meets in this region.

[TJJ]

If you're going to meet early in the Southend area on Sunday then count me in - couldn't make it to Colchester as I'm on call.

[STARRIDER]

Just spoken to Wesley..the plan now is a definite for tomorrow at Southend..
Meet at the Sealife Centre car park at 11am,stroll along the seafront for a couple of hours..kiss-me-quick hats and the usual southendy things..may even take some photo's..:lol:
See you there :nuts:

[TJJ]

Cool, I'll be the one looking lost wearing a black Kata rucksack.

[STARRIDER]

Cool, I'll be the one looking lost wearing a black Kata rucksack.
Welcome aboard Trevor..;)..

[westley byford]

meet title changed.. ;)

i'll see you guys at 11, although i'll prob get there a bit earlier and sit by the sealife entrance on the sea wall.. :D

[westley byford]

any last minute additions??? :D

[STARRIDER]

Good day today Wes and Trev..
I've put a couple of snaps on People and Portraits..:lol:

[TJJ]

Nice to meet you and your daughter, Dave, and Wes of course.

I like the pics you've posted.
I'll post some pics this week once I've shrunk them down a bit.

Thanks all for a good day out

Trevor

[TJJ]

Some pics of the day

http://www.talkphotography.co.uk/gallery/showgallery.php?ppuser=25913&cat=500

[westley byford]

very nice tevor :D

love the last one with the train between the boats ;)

and of course the one with me in :lol:

[bl0at3r]

Missed this one too:thumbsdown:

At least I know there are TPers in Southend willing to meet now, please let me know if there are any other meets coming up :thumbs: