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Anyone fancy this?
http://www.heart.co.uk/berkshire/local/events/balloons-over-basingstoke/balloons-over-basingstoke/
I'll be going to the Night Glow on the Friday night and most likely go on Saturday too.
Friday Night Meet Details - 8pm at the Band Stand inside the main entrance to the park (note, depending on which car park you use, this may not be the entrance you use. See post 27.
Friday Night List:
N1kcy
TheNissanMan
davekiddle
kev_sly
boyfalldown
Grayman
speedingpanther
deadkenny
j0hnnyg1
TheNissanMan
06-07-2010, 09:50
I'll be popping down after work on the Friday and Saturday if there's anything going on after 6pm!
If theres anything going on on the Sunday and I'm off will pop down for it...
Edited: Just noticed both days start at 6pm so will be there both days...
Starts at 6pm on Friday, but the Night Glow isn't until 9:45pm
On Saturday & Sunday it starts at midday, but they have a balloon launch at 6pm.
I certainly would like to be there, my other half has other plans however :(
jollyjack
06-07-2010, 11:17
Now i would like to come, but on the 6th there is also the cowes red arrows and firework display, i will make up my mine and let people know.
Now i would like to come, but on the 6th there is also the cowes red arrows and firework display, i will make up my mine and let people know.
There will be plenty of time for fireworks in November.
You could still come Saturday.
Sounds great but its my boy's first birthday that weekend! Gah, foiled!
Friday night sounds good... hope to come. :)
davekiddle
07-07-2010, 18:28
I'd be up for the Friday night Nicky :)
yep i'am aloud out to play on friday evening nicky, should be good lets hope for the weather ,
Friday night sounds good... hope to come. :)
I'd be up for the Friday night Nicky :)
yep i'am aloud out to play on friday evening nicky, should be good lets hope for the weather ,
Right, I've started a list in the first thread. I'll ask my friend who's been before if there is a particular place that's best to meet, unless anyone knows the park and can suggest a place.
I was thinking of meeting about 8pm??? How does that sound, I figure it gives us time for a bit of a social, check out some of the stalls etc and work out where a good place to stand might be for the main Night Glow which is starting around 9:45pm.
Sounds great but its my boy's first birthday that weekend! Gah, foiled!
I'm guessing he's a bit young to appreciate it on the Saturday then...:thinking:
I'm guessing he's a bit young to appreciate it on the Saturday then...:thinking:
I think so. All he will appreciate is the chocolate cake and all the attention. And perhaps the wrapping paper from his presents!
Nicky,
I've put my foot down with a firm hand! (In other words my good lady wife thinks we may be free after all) So I'd like to come along on the Friday. :D
Nicky,
I've put my foot down with a firm hand! (In other words my good lady wife thinks we may be free after all) So I'd like to come along on the Friday. :D
Great, I'll add you to the list, why not bring your wife too. Tell her your treating her to a candlelit supper......i.e. a hot dog with lighting provided by hot air balloon bunsen burners!
Great, I'll add you to the list, why not bring your wife too. Tell her your treating her to a candlelit supper......i.e. a hot dog with lighting provided by hot air balloon bunsen burners!
Don't think she'll quite fall for that one! Also anything under 80 degrees is normally too cold for her! My daughter might come though, she quite likes taking pics.
boyfalldown
08-07-2010, 09:40
I'd be up for the Friday night
I'd be up for the Friday night
Name added, look forward to meeting you.
King of Groove
08-07-2010, 10:42
Couldn't you ask them to fly over Carshalton?!
Couldn't you ask them to fly over Carshalton?!
During the Night Glow, they stay tethered to the ground.
When they take off on Saturday I'll see if I can blow them East for you.:lol:
King of Groove
08-07-2010, 11:00
:thumbs:
I am up for the Friday night as well...might have family in tow though..unless I can get rid of them:lol:
speedingpanther
19-07-2010, 12:50
I'm up for this, though can't comit fully until closer to the time.
I am up for the Friday night as well...might have family in tow though..unless I can get rid of them:lol:
I'm up for this, though can't comit fully until closer to the time.
I've put both your names down. I'm still trying to decide on a good meeting place, I hope to get over the Basingstoke soon to check it out.
deadkenny
24-07-2010, 08:01
Think I may be able to make the Friday evening. Something I haven't tried before. I've done very little night photography.
Given the low light and distance of the balloons, long lens and tripod?
Think I may be able to make the Friday evening. Something I haven't tried before. I've done very little night photography.
Given the low light and distance of the balloons, long lens and tripod?
Would be great to have you join us Tim.
Tripod definately but I think you might end up using a standard zoom more than a long lens, depends what sort of picture you're after.
I've spoken to the organisers, and it turns out there are many entrances onto the park so she suggested that the Band Stand would be the best place to meet, it's right inside the main entrance to the park off Hackwood Road, HOWEVER, the lady did say that if you park in the official event carpark you will enter the park at one of the entrances over the far side.
So on her recommendation, the meeting place for Friday night will be 8pm at the Band Stand inside the Main Entrance, if anyone wants my mobile number then please pm me.....hopefully Orange will get a signal over there...
Noooooooooooooooo, can't make it after all, we've been invited to a 50th birthday party, so I'll just have to manage with copious amounts of alcohol :'(, have fun all, look forward to seeing the pics.
jollyjack
27-07-2010, 08:17
Still not sure if i can make it yet, but if i can it will be friday night
Noooooooooooooooo, can't make it after all, we've been invited to a 50th birthday party, so I'll just have to manage with copious amounts of alcohol :'(, have fun all, look forward to seeing the pics.
That's a shame, but remember there is still Saturday & Sunday, they just won't be doing the night time bit.
Still not sure if i can make it yet, but if i can it will be friday night
Hope to see you then.
davekiddle
27-07-2010, 20:45
Still not sure if i can make it yet, but if i can it will be friday night
Want a lift mate if you are going?
jollyjack
27-07-2010, 20:49
Thanks dave, will let you know after the weekend if i can get away
deadkenny
27-07-2010, 21:17
How weather dependent is this kind of event? Does it have to be just right, else they scrap it?
davekiddle
27-07-2010, 21:21
How weather dependent is this kind of event? Does it have to be just right, else they scrap it?
Probably, but then we all go to the pub!
j0hnnyg1
28-07-2010, 17:50
Hi Nicky yes can you put me down on your list to please as should be ok for it, sounds good,
Is a tripod a must?
Is anyone from the club going?
See you there think iv'e got your mobile no
john g
How weather dependent is this kind of event? Does it have to be just right, else they scrap it?
I don't know the answer to this, but my understanding is that the balloons at the nightglow on Friday will be tethered to the ground and just illuminated, so I guess it would have to be pretty poor weather to prevent this.
The mass launches happen during the daylight at 6pm on each of the 3 days. As most people work Mon-Fri I didn't think many would be able to get there for 6pm on Friday, which is why I'll probably go back on Saturday to get them in the air. But the nightglow is only happening on the Friday night.
Hi Nicky yes can you put me down on your list to please as should be ok for it, sounds good,
Is a tripod a must?
Is anyone from the club going?
See you there think iv'e got your mobile no
john g
I've added your name, a tripod will definately make it a lot easier as you're probably going to want fairly long shutterspeeds.
I mentioned it to those at the recent meet in Andover, but nobody seemed that interested in it.
deadkenny
29-07-2010, 21:21
It's more likely I could make it for 8 than 6. As you say, work day. I could do Saturday, but Friday is more handy as I'm half way there at work (Fleet) so just a hop a little further down the M3. Of course Friday on the M3 could be an issue too.
jollyjack
02-08-2010, 06:04
Ok count me in Friday night, Dave will contact you ref Lift
Ok count me in Friday night, Dave will contact you ref Lift
Cool, I've updated the list.
jollyjack
02-08-2010, 09:00
I will be bringing a friend along aswell, he got his camera about the same time as me but didnt get out much with it to learn. His name is Jon aswell. I will be travelling up myself so going to look for road map to get me to the carpark which i believe is £3.
Is there a cost to get into this event, my friend just asked and couldn't see anything on the link given at start of this thread just the cost of parking.
jollyjack
02-08-2010, 09:43
Just looked at weather forcast, XCweather says sunny with cloud during the day and cloudy in evening but then look on met office site and for basingstoke says heavy Rain both AM and PM. Which one do you believe?
Sorry all but I've been invited out for a friends birthday so can't now make it.
Look forward to seeing those pics!
I will be bringing a friend along aswell, he got his camera about the same time as me but didnt get out much with it to learn. His name is Jon aswell. I will be travelling up myself so going to look for road map to get me to the carpark which i believe is £3.
Is there a cost to get into this event, my friend just asked and couldn't see anything on the link given at start of this thread just the cost of parking.
As far as I am aware the only charge is the parking.
Just looked at weather forcast, XCweather says sunny with cloud during the day and cloudy in evening but then look on met office site and for basingstoke says heavy Rain both AM and PM. Which one do you believe?
It seems like this week is supposed to be quite mixed, so I guess we'll have to wait and see nearer the time.
Sorry all but I've been invited out for a friends birthday so can't now make it.
Look forward to seeing those pics!
Shame you can't make it Helena, see you again soon though.
jollyjack
05-08-2010, 07:52
Weather forcast not looking good, anyone know at what wind/gust spped this thing will be stopped, forcast has wind at 9-15mph gusting to 21-29mph with lots of rain.
The weather forecast looks fine according to Metcheck
http://www.metcheck.com/V40/UK/FREE/today.asp?zipcode=basingstoke
jollyjack
05-08-2010, 08:44
Its changed alittle, one off the clouds now has a sun with no rain drops but shows stronger gusts
http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/uk/se/basingstoke_forecast_weather.html
TheNissanMan
05-08-2010, 19:27
Could someone going drop me a pm with a contact number, not sure if I'll be away from work in time but will defo be there :D
Just so I can drop a line to fin where everyone is :D
deadkenny
05-08-2010, 19:28
Saturday is marginally better according to metcheck with clear sky after 7pm. But metcheck isn't perfect. It once predicted the apocalypse with 400mph+ winds!
It's a bit of a maybe for me at the moment if it's chucking it down, but once I'm on the way I'll make the effort to turn up :D
jollyjack
06-08-2010, 07:26
I am very sorry but i will not be there, wife works for a local supermarket and was having to work saturday before we went on holiday, they have said she can works tonight instead of tomorrow which means we can go to our caravan early. So i will be looking after my kids and packing the car ready to go get some sea and sand and maybe sun.
I am very sorry as i have been meaning to meet up with some members for some time now, i will do soon i promise. Enjoy everyone and looking forward to seeing some images.
No worries Jon, have a good trip.
davekiddle
06-08-2010, 14:57
Well the weather's not looking too good at the moment. Hopefully it'll clear - I've been really looking forward to this evening :(
deadkenny
06-08-2010, 15:14
Well, Metcheck gives us a slot between 7pm and 10pm with no rain :D
jollyjack
06-08-2010, 15:28
I want to see links to all the photo you all get, just to rub my face in it alittle. Thanks nicky i will have a good holiday, a week at the seaside for the kids then iam off to the peak district for abit of me and camera time whilst they see the grandparents
I live about 15 miles away from Basingstoke, it's grey with light drizzle here.
My boyfriend & I have no better offers for tonight, so we are going whatever the weather....unless a hurricane or monsoon appears in the next 3 hours.
deadkenny
06-08-2010, 15:44
Is the official car park the one people are going for or is there anywhere nearer to the main entrance? I know little of Basingstoke as I tend to try and avoid it if possible :D
Below is a link to alternative parking. The balloon area will be near the Civic Offices on the map. Parking fees from 6pm are £1. Trying my best to finish work to get there as I am going on leave after today so loads to do!!
http://www.basingstoke.gov.uk/NR/rdonlyres/A08B39EE-5E6F-45C6-BB1C-E1E8095093D0/0/map_parking.pdf
Below is a link to alternative parking. The balloon area will be near the Civic Offices on the map. Parking fees from 6pm are £1. Trying my best to finish work to get there as I am going on leave after today so loads to do!!
http://www.basingstoke.gov.uk/NR/rdonlyres/A08B39EE-5E6F-45C6-BB1C-E1E8095093D0/0/map_parking.pdf
The ballon are at the war memorial park but your link is for festival place. Iam sure the car parks are not that far away.
TheNissanMan
06-08-2010, 16:42
Festival place is not that far from Memorial Park...
I'm going to dump a 4x4 on a grass verge and hope for the best lol, should save some walking!
I work 5 mins drive from the park and is grey and the drizzle is so light that it feels more like heavy humidty, I need some serious waking up so will be there although people are more than welcome to give us a shove if I fall asleep!
The ballon are at the war memorial park but your link is for festival place. Iam sure the car parks are not that far away.
No car parks are not too far. The Civic offices back onto the War Memorial Park and the bandstand is near the civic offices anyway. The allocated parking is going to be as far from the park as the council car parks (as I found out when I went to Basingstoke Live) and the fact that it rained most of the day makes me think my poor old Focus will probably get stuck on the wet gerass area:D..that's the luck I have.
TheNissanMan
06-08-2010, 17:28
I'm heading over now so defo won't be late for 8pm lol...
TheNissanMan
06-08-2010, 21:57
Great to see everyone again and new faces :D
I've started a thread here http://www.talkphotography.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=249729
to put piccies up, will go through the numerous shots I have to sort (read delete) tomorrow but have four up from tonight :D
Now off to bed as working in the morning :D
great evening nice to see everyone , now to sort out photos ,
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