View Full Version : day photo shoot in paris september 6th
lawless23456
15-05-2008, 09:40
hi all
a few of us over at the talk photography section have been organising to go to paris for a days walk about in september traveling by eurostar.
the date that has been selected is saturday the 6th the guide price at the moment is £55 return. leaving early morning arriving home late evening. for all those interested post a reply.
lawless
original thread linky (http://www.talkphotography.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=61143) <---this isnt the meet being proposed (added by marcel incase anyone is daft like he is and gets confused thinking youre arranging another night meet) :D
I'm in... Sorted my train and other transport arrangements, just need to book them now
am up for one, have booked it in and will make sure im off work. might be easier to meet u on the train at Ebbsfleet though, anyone else going that is closer to Ebbsfleet?
superstat
15-05-2008, 23:18
i'm in.....let me know the details...can have it booked on next pay cheque...
EdinburghGary
15-05-2008, 23:54
Sounds like fun, potentially interested.
Forbiddenbiker
16-05-2008, 11:00
Great idea, i'm in. :thumbs::thumbs:
Can we get a group rate do you think?
now how can i persuade the missus to let me on this one....
Tell her if she doesn't let you go you'll cry for weeks? :D
Oh, I think I might just manage this one....need to check with OH first, but will confirm later.
EDIT: Yep, I'm in, no date clashes with karate or anything else :D
i need a new passport too :(
i need a new passport too :(
£72 now aren't they :shrug:
Can I suggest posting suggested departure times [at both ends] if we are to travel together? That way we can all check availabiliy and book etc?
King of Groove
16-05-2008, 15:27
Oooh dear I'm meant to be working that day on the late shift and the night before!!! So I'd have to take two days leave!! I'm afraid I would probably be doubtful.
turbotoes
16-05-2008, 15:55
I'll have a look at train possibilites from down here to up there, and see what is feasible for us. Trouble is I'm already comitted to two trips up to Paris so far this year and another to Geneva (all 3, cat related) So I might not be able to make it. Which would be a bloody shame as you're all coming over here!! I'll put thinking hat on.
Tara
£72 now aren't they :shrug:
yes but i got mine back within a week so its not all bad.
Snake Man
16-05-2008, 17:35
I would love to come along to this. When would this have to be paid for? Not sure what time I would have to leave Bristol to get to London to get the train but it sounds like fun.
Have you thought about a 24hour trip? Coming back first thing the next morning.
Marianne
16-05-2008, 17:48
Barry and I like the sound of this day out...:)
lawless23456
19-05-2008, 10:52
i will probably be ordering tickets sometime around the 7th of june. so would have to be paid for around that time. im probably going to buy around 20 or so tickets.
lawless
You can put me down as a definate for this now, cleared it with the ball and chain ;)
I'll be travelling with MattyH.
OK - this sounds like a lot of fun. Never done Paris before either... I'm free on September 6 AFAIK... Can I get penciled in....? :p
lawless23456
25-05-2008, 17:04
no problem within the next few hours i will put up a list of people who are coming
Whats happening is this still on?
Still happening for me
http://www.talkphotography.co.uk/gallery/data/500/Picture_12.jpg
i'm waiting on further details, i'm a definite as long as it's going ahead
Shutterman
19-06-2008, 23:13
Sounds like a good day...I'm in......
Shutterman:thumbs:
dellipher
19-06-2008, 23:20
Wish I could come but I will unfortunately be in Malta for my birthday....
Oh...wait.....Malta.....:D :lol:
Cool still up for it but was thinking isnt it about time we looked into trains and stuff:shrug:
lawless23456
20-06-2008, 00:16
im still very much up for this, if everyone could pipe up and say whos still defiantely up for it, which i will get a final price from eurostar people and will start taking payments to purchase said tickets.
lawless
I'm up for it... Might be two tickets for me, I'll check with the Mrs when I get back home on Monday :thumbs:
im a definite - time off work requested passport up todate:)
lawless23456
20-06-2008, 12:49
I'm up for it... Might be two tickets for me, I'll check with the Mrs when I get back home on Monday :thumbs:
let me know mate, my mrs will be tagging along aswell.
so far:
lawless23456 x 2 tickets
mattyh x 1 tickets
ekimeno x 1 ticket
wez130 x 1 ticket
shutterman x 1 ticket
toothie x 1 ticket
so far that makes 8 tickets we need at least 10 to be elegable for group rates on the eurostar so feel free to rally support for this i'll give it another 2 weeks for people to get on board and give me definates and then will set about taking deposits/payments and purchase of tickets.
if you want your name added to the list tell me via this thread or pm me and let me know how many tickets your in for.
cheers
lawless
King of Groove
20-06-2008, 12:55
I would love a day trip to Paris but a quick check of my work schedules would mean I'd probably have to take two days off.
lawless23456
30-06-2008, 21:06
no more interest then?
Oops, just the one ticket for me, the Mrs is working sadly (for her :naughty:). I'm still up for it though
Sorry, ignore that, I've just been reminded why I can't go that weekend!:bang::'(
is this a definite go ahead then because i need to get off my arse and sort my passport out if it is.
Forbiddenbiker
01-07-2008, 18:47
no more interest then?
Yeah still interested, soz but I can't confirm for a month, so i've not spoken up.
I'll be wanting two seats if I can come, one for my son. . ...excuse the delay, I can always book later etc...just thought you'd best know I was still interested. :) :thumbs:
I may be interested but not sure if 1 or 2 tickets needed.......will let you know later this evening
Just the one for me please :D Husband most probably playing rugby and can't miss a game ;)
I might well be interested in this. Will need to confirm later though.
I will be up for this people add me to the list lawless23456 :thumbs:
Can I get on at Ebbsfleet please though as it seems a bit silly going from Gravesend to London to get the train when it stops in Ebbsfleet :D (Ruth - do you want to do the same?)
Can I get on at Ebbsfleet please though as it seems a bit silly going from Gravesend to London to get the train when it stops in Ebbsfleet :D (Ruth - do you want to do the same?)
yes please
Ok so what are the details for this trip?
What time will we be getting the eurostar?
is there enough of us for the group ticket?
How much will it cost?
When are we booking it?
Can those of us in kent get on at ebsfleet without effecting the group ticket?
EDIT : ok have been looking into this and to get the £59 fair i would have to get to london for 0630 which according to national rail enquiries i cant do, so looks like i will have to travel from ebsfleet, and meet you on the train.
Right.. me & Ruth have been doing a bit of digging... You can get these tickets for the 6th:
http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s306/navaramatty/paris.jpg
If you're travelling from London St Panc, it leaves 15mins earlier and arrives 15mins later.
Is this going to go ahead, or not?
Any news on whether us Ebbsfleet lot can be part of the group ticket?
wow, you guys do like proper trips, how ace:D
Damn right.. wanna come :D
Actually, there's one in York next week if you're interested :shrug:
im down south atm, paris does sound excellent though... i shall see how well i intergrate into this forum first:) only been a day!
hmm...when do i get my student loan..
Shutterman
11-07-2008, 22:01
Im still up for it if it going ahead... are we getting group deal..
shutterman
The group deal is £55, the singular price is £59... is it worth making all those that want to get on at Ebbesfleet come to london, for the sake of 4 quid? I'm not worried one way or the other, just thinking what's best for everyone :)
are you going from st pancras?
Someone will be I'm sure.. I don't know if I'm going from St Panc or Ebbesfleet yet
Shutterman
11-07-2008, 22:10
Its easier for me to get on a t ebbesfleet as I am in maidstone... getting to St P will be a pain...
Shutterman
oh right sorry didnt know you could go from there as well -doesnt know up north yet..-
meh im tempted:( i love paris.
Just looking at the timetables... If I don't end up staying with Toothie, I'll be going from St Panc, as I can get there for 0617 :D
was going to say ill be in barnsley but i wont, mwahaha.
dammit, wish id never seen this thread, im so unbelievably tempted.
might do, the beau could do with a day trip. i shall speak to him and see what he says.
don't forget Matty that i'll be with you.
I haven't mate :D
I'll MSN you later, i'm posting in between mario kart races :D
let me know mate, my mrs will be tagging along aswell.
so far:
lawless23456 x 2 tickets
mattyh x 1 tickets
ekimeno x 1 ticket
wez130 x 1 ticket
shutterman x 1 ticket
toothie x 1 ticket
so far that makes 8 tickets we need at least 10 to be elegable for group rates on the eurostar so feel free to rally support for this i'll give it another 2 weeks for people to get on board and give me definates and then will set about taking deposits/payments and purchase of tickets.
if you want your name added to the list tell me via this thread or pm me and let me know how many tickets your in for.
cheers
lawless
How's this going to work payment wise. Everyone pay Eurostar separately? Or do we wire the money to you (paypal perhaps???)
The group deal is £55, the singular price is £59... is it worth making all those that want to get on at Ebbesfleet come to london, for the sake of 4 quid? I'm not worried one way or the other, just thinking what's best for everyone :)
It's not just that, we can't get to London for the half 6 train. My first train leaves from Meopham at 5.52am which arrives at Victoria for 6.32am. Whereas I live 10 miles from Ebsfleet and loving husband has offered to take me :D
matty hope you not driving that MarioKart vehicle of yours to Ruths it will never get there!
that kart i had last night was awful! Wouldn't stay on the damn course! I gave up in the end...
Will have to have a rerace ;)
I would agree with Mattyh seems pointless to pay £4 less and turn the whole thing into a mission as getting to london for 0630 is difficult for those of us in kent looks like it might just be easier to buy our own tickets and meet on the train.
Thoughts??
£4 is £4 :lol::lol:
I don't mind getting my ticket separate if it spares the aggro
DeadlySmurf
14-07-2008, 15:52
yes and sail a boat :D
can anyone drive a boat?
I don't think they allow boats on Eurostar :lol:
not on it, that would be silly...
sailing a boat is too sensible, driving is better..
me and the boy are going but probably travelling the day before. may see you lot there though:)
hypnotic
15-07-2008, 06:36
I am interested in this trip but not sure that a day trip would be enough for us to see much. If anyone is planning on a long weekend then count me in.
any more news on this? I still need to sort my passport out lol.
Hmm - lawless23456 seems to have gone awol.
it would seem so wouldn't it.
Well, still no sign of lawless so what happens next (assuming he doesn't turn back up in here)?
It's not going to happen is it, lets be honest ;)
its not looking good, but do we need lawless to go to paris cant we just book tickets and meet up?
Well, i am relying on MattyH going so if he isn't then i'll have to drop out i'm afraid, and it's been 3-4 weeks since OP replied in here so it's looking less and less likely to happen tbh.
What's to stop any of us organising it then? Ruth, Matty & I (and possibly Nigel (Shutterman)) are going from Ebbsfleet, what about the rest?
Does anyone want to give me a hand sorting this out, I was really looking forward to it :D so I am determined it's going to happen......
Has anyone got in touch with Lawless before we do that though?
lawless23456
14-08-2008, 16:55
hi all
my very sincere apologies with my absence i have been involved with a nightmare of a situation by where long story short i was forced out of my home with the use of blackmail and was left with no choice to move from cornwall to wales. i have had a very stressful couple of months, which has had a great affect on me involving doctors etc. with regards to paris trip im very sorry i havent been here to let people know whats happening etc i have had a message from kelack suggesting some of you take the reigns i will agree with you and sugest this is for the best and i am going to have to give the trip a miss so that i can start the long road of destressing and getting well. once again my apologies for all of you that had got your hopes up i cant apologise enough.
regards lawless
hope all works out well for you lawless.
Same here matey, sounds like you've had a tough time of it
lawless23456
14-08-2008, 22:09
thanks once again im very sorry if anyone feels like i've messed them around etc i really hope you all can still organise it and go
I'm going to have to duck out now as well. We're going on holiday and I can't really afford it now.
Would have loved to go as Paris is in my blood (my Mum being from there) but maybe another time:)
I also am not able to go, as we're having a week away somewhere instead :)
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