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admin · October 29th, 2007, 09:42 AM

Dear all,

Robert Hill of the German Forum and I are planning a forum meeting next summer (June 13th - 15th).
We already booked a place where several German user meetings took place:
The Way Around - Open-Air Museum Hessenpark

It's a great open air museum in a beautiful landscape with lots of events going on - that weekend iron casting will be demonstrated.

Some images of the location:
Fotoarchiv für die Presse - Freilichtmuseums Hessenpark

The Dalai Lama enjoyed the Hessenpark too

Besucheransturm: Herzlicher Empfang für den Dalai Lama | Nachrichten | hr

We have no detailled program until now but it's not too far from Leica Camera in Solms (we'll try to organize a factory tour including a visit of the Leica Shop) and the Frankfurt Airport.

We'd really love to have a lot of international participants too! Please tell us via the poll if you're interested to join us!

Best regards
Andreas

If you

admin · October 29th, 2007, 02:49 PM

Some Google Maps

Overview with Solms and Frankfort:
hessenpark - Google Maps

Detail of the Hessenpark
hessenpark - Google Maps

Regards
Andreas

joewehry · March 1st, 2008, 07:05 PM

Any recommendations, flying in from NYC, for the best / closest Flughafen?

andybarton · March 1st, 2008, 07:12 PM

Frankfurt is the biggest hub in Europe after Heathrow, IIRC. But if prices are better, there are lots of flights from the UK (Heathrow/Gatwick for example) to Frankfurt.

admin · April 12th, 2008, 04:06 PM

OK, now we're some steps further - we have

- Support from Leica (Factory tours, equipment rental for free, participation in discussions)
- A program over three days
- Great workshops (still growing)
- Some sponsors

... and: the official program including the registration form:
Programm_en_v2.pdf

I'm looking forward to seeing some of the International forum members!

Best regards from Bonn
Andreas

andybarton · April 12th, 2008, 05:40 PM

Would really like to come, but it's just too close to my Annual Leave, unless I can swing something...

octo · April 12th, 2008, 06:28 PM

Would have loved it, of course, but it's one of the busiest time workwise, so sorry, but I won't be able to attend.

earleygallery · April 13th, 2008, 12:51 AM

I'm already on leave at the beginning of June & its also a busy time at work. But maybe.......

Well done on putting together such a full program of events so far & the location looks great!

cocker · April 13th, 2008, 12:53 AM

Andreas,

Thanks - I would have liked to but I am away on holiday at that time.

andybarton · April 13th, 2008, 02:04 PM

Is it possible / feasible to come just on the Saturday?

rohi · April 13th, 2008, 09:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by andybarton

Is it possible / feasible to come just on the Saturday?

Yes, naturally!

andybarton · April 14th, 2008, 06:45 AM

Hmmm. I seem to have negotiated a pass for the Friday. I don't know how that happened!

Maybe I'll be able to come after all.

Any other UK folk planning a trip?

digihirni · April 14th, 2008, 06:59 PM

Maybe you guys if you come to Frankfurt you would be happy to get a lift from airport to Taunus.
I would support this - its no big deal for me to pick some or all of you (depends how much and when you will arrive) up
cheers Michael

andybarton · April 15th, 2008, 11:33 AM

Thanks for the offer, Michael.

I plan to hire a car on the Thursday morning, so that I can have a bit of an explore, prior to supper on the Thursday evening.

rohi · April 15th, 2008, 12:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by andybarton

Thanks for the offer, Michael.

I plan to hire a car on the Thursday morning, so that I can have a bit of an explore, prior to supper on the Thursday evening.

Wonderful, Andy. Would You please send me Your filled out registration?
Thx, Robert

andybarton · April 15th, 2008, 12:30 PM

Hi Robert

I have emailed one to the address given in the pdf.

I can print and fax it too, if it hasn't arrived.

rohi · April 15th, 2008, 12:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by andybarton

Hi Robert

I have emailed one to the address given in the pdf.

I can print and fax it too, if it hasn't arrived.

Hi Andy,
if possible, please send the registration via mail to my adress: info@roberthill.de. This would be very nice

...

Thanx, Robert

bindrar · April 16th, 2008, 09:40 PM

Hey, this is in the middle of Euro2008. Makes it complicated. I have to negotiate but would love to come.

dcoombs · April 16th, 2008, 09:57 PM

My German is really rusty. Will any of the lectures or discussion sessions be bi-lingual?

Doug

cbretteville · April 16th, 2008, 10:54 PM

Program looks good. I will try to make it. Need to negotiate this one with the Mrs and it depends on the flights.

Cheers,
- Carl

View Poll Results: Are you interested in joining the forum meeting in the Hessenpark June 13th- 15th?
Most probably yes!	14	24.14%
I'll try but I'm not sure!	21	36.21%
May be...	15	25.86%
Sorry no	8	13.79%
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October 29th, 2007, 09:42 AM	#1 (permalink)
admin Administrator Join Date: May 23rd, 2006 Location: Bonn, Südstadt Posts: 976	International User Meeting / Hessenpark near Solms / June 13th-15th 2008 Dear all, Robert Hill of the German Forum and I are planning a forum meeting next summer (June 13th - 15th). We already booked a place where several German user meetings took place: The Way Around - Open-Air Museum Hessenpark It's a great open air museum in a beautiful landscape with lots of events going on - that weekend iron casting will be demonstrated. Some images of the location: Fotoarchiv für die Presse - Freilichtmuseums Hessenpark The Dalai Lama enjoyed the Hessenpark too Besucheransturm: Herzlicher Empfang für den Dalai Lama \| Nachrichten \| hr We have no detailled program until now but it's not too far from Leica Camera in Solms (we'll try to organize a factory tour including a visit of the Leica Shop) and the Frankfurt Airport. We'd really love to have a lot of international participants too! Please tell us via the poll if you're interested to join us! Best regards Andreas If you __________________ Andreas Jürgensen Admin & Editor NEW: L-Camera Gallery \| Classifieds / Gebrauchtmarkt \| Wiki (deutsch) \| Wiki (english) \| Forum RSS Feeds

October 29th, 2007, 02:49 PM	#2 (permalink)
admin Administrator Join Date: May 23rd, 2006 Location: Bonn, Südstadt Posts: 976	AW: International User Meeting / Hessenpark near Solms / June 13th-15th 2008 Some Google Maps Overview with Solms and Frankfort: hessenpark - Google Maps Detail of the Hessenpark hessenpark - Google Maps Regards Andreas __________________ Andreas Jürgensen Admin & Editor NEW: L-Camera Gallery \| Classifieds / Gebrauchtmarkt \| Wiki (deutsch) \| Wiki (english) \| Forum RSS Feeds

March 1st, 2008, 07:05 PM	#3 (permalink)
joewehry Neuer Benutzer Join Date: November 24th, 2007 Posts: 19	Re: International User Meeting / Hessenpark near Solms / June 13th-15th 2008 Any recommendations, flying in from NYC, for the best / closest Flughafen? __________________ Take care of the luxuries and the necessities will take care of themselves. --Dorothy Parker

March 1st, 2008, 07:12 PM	#4 (permalink)
andybarton Moderator Join Date: June 21st, 2006 Location: Airstrip 1 - 53:17:00N 03:04:00W Posts: 6,471	Re: International User Meeting / Hessenpark near Solms / June 13th-15th 2008 Frankfurt is the biggest hub in Europe after Heathrow, IIRC. But if prices are better, there are lots of flights from the UK (Heathrow/Gatwick for example) to Frankfurt. __________________ Cheers, Andy ___________________________ 2008 Spring Collection now released

April 12th, 2008, 04:06 PM	#5 (permalink)
admin Administrator Join Date: May 23rd, 2006 Location: Bonn, Südstadt Posts: 976	AW: International User Meeting / Hessenpark near Solms / June 13th-15th 2008 OK, now we're some steps further - we have - Support from Leica (Factory tours, equipment rental for free, participation in discussions) - A program over three days - Great workshops (still growing) - Some sponsors ... and: the official program including the registration form: Programm_en_v2.pdf I'm looking forward to seeing some of the International forum members! Best regards from Bonn Andreas __________________ Andreas Jürgensen Admin & Editor NEW: L-Camera Gallery \| Classifieds / Gebrauchtmarkt \| Wiki (deutsch) \| Wiki (english) \| Forum RSS Feeds Last edited by admin : April 13th, 2008 at 12:44 PM. Reason: Update PDF

April 12th, 2008, 05:40 PM	#6 (permalink)
andybarton Moderator Join Date: June 21st, 2006 Location: Airstrip 1 - 53:17:00N 03:04:00W Posts: 6,471	Re: International User Meeting / Hessenpark near Solms / June 13th-15th 2008 Would really like to come, but it's just too close to my Annual Leave, unless I can swing something... __________________ Cheers, Andy ___________________________ 2008 Spring Collection now released

April 12th, 2008, 06:28 PM	#7 (permalink)
octo Benutzer Join Date: June 21st, 2004 Location: Cannes Posts: 95	Re: International User Meeting / Hessenpark near Solms / June 13th-15th 2008 Would have loved it, of course, but it's one of the busiest time workwise, so sorry, but I won't be able to attend.

April 13th, 2008, 12:51 AM	#8 (permalink)
earleygallery Erfahrener Benutzer Join Date: June 29th, 2006 Posts: 2,230	Re: International User Meeting / Hessenpark near Solms / June 13th-15th 2008 I'm already on leave at the beginning of June & its also a busy time at work. But maybe....... Well done on putting together such a full program of events so far & the location looks great! __________________ Regards, James

April 13th, 2008, 12:53 AM	#9 (permalink)
cocker Erfahrener Benutzer Join Date: May 7th, 2006 Location: Lancashire Posts: 1,563	Re: International User Meeting / Hessenpark near Solms / June 13th-15th 2008 Andreas, Thanks - I would have liked to but I am away on holiday at that time. __________________ Keith Cocker www.sharpsight.co.uk www.development-alternatives.co.uk

April 13th, 2008, 02:04 PM	#10 (permalink)
andybarton Moderator Join Date: June 21st, 2006 Location: Airstrip 1 - 53:17:00N 03:04:00W Posts: 6,471	Re: International User Meeting / Hessenpark near Solms / June 13th-15th 2008 Is it possible / feasible to come just on the Saturday? __________________ Cheers, Andy ___________________________ 2008 Spring Collection now released

April 14th, 2008, 06:45 AM	#12 (permalink)
andybarton Moderator Join Date: June 21st, 2006 Location: Airstrip 1 - 53:17:00N 03:04:00W Posts: 6,471	Re: International User Meeting / Hessenpark near Solms / June 13th-15th 2008 Hmmm. I seem to have negotiated a pass for the Friday. I don't know how that happened! Maybe I'll be able to come after all. Any other UK folk planning a trip? __________________ Cheers, Andy ___________________________ 2008 Spring Collection now released

April 14th, 2008, 06:59 PM	#13 (permalink)
digihirni Benutzer Join Date: March 9th, 2004 Posts: 82	AW: International User Meeting / Hessenpark near Solms / June 13th-15th 2008 Maybe you guys if you come to Frankfurt you would be happy to get a lift from airport to Taunus. I would support this - its no big deal for me to pick some or all of you (depends how much and when you will arrive) up cheers Michael

April 15th, 2008, 11:33 AM	#14 (permalink)
andybarton Moderator Join Date: June 21st, 2006 Location: Airstrip 1 - 53:17:00N 03:04:00W Posts: 6,471	Re: International User Meeting / Hessenpark near Solms / June 13th-15th 2008 Thanks for the offer, Michael. I plan to hire a car on the Thursday morning, so that I can have a bit of an explore, prior to supper on the Thursday evening. __________________ Cheers, Andy ___________________________ 2008 Spring Collection now released

April 15th, 2008, 12:30 PM	#16 (permalink)
andybarton Moderator Join Date: June 21st, 2006 Location: Airstrip 1 - 53:17:00N 03:04:00W Posts: 6,471	Re: International User Meeting / Hessenpark near Solms / June 13th-15th 2008 Hi Robert I have emailed one to the address given in the pdf. I can print and fax it too, if it hasn't arrived. __________________ Cheers, Andy ___________________________ 2008 Spring Collection now released

April 16th, 2008, 09:40 PM	#18 (permalink)
bindrar Erfahrener Benutzer Join Date: April 24th, 2006 Posts: 490	Re: International User Meeting / Hessenpark near Solms / June 13th-15th 2008 Hey, this is in the middle of Euro2008. Makes it complicated. I have to negotiate but would love to come.

April 16th, 2008, 09:57 PM	#19 (permalink)
dcoombs Benutzer Join Date: December 3rd, 2006 Posts: 90	Re: International User Meeting / Hessenpark near Solms / June 13th-15th 2008 My German is really rusty. Will any of the lectures or discussion sessions be bi-lingual? Doug

April 16th, 2008, 10:54 PM	#20 (permalink)
cbretteville Erfahrener Benutzer Join Date: February 18th, 2004 Location: Oslo, Norway Posts: 1,329	Re: International User Meeting / Hessenpark near Solms / June 13th-15th 2008 Program looks good. I will try to make it. Need to negotiate this one with the Mrs and it depends on the flights. Cheers, - Carl ___________