London - Spring in the air meet?

[earleygallery]

Al, look forward to seeing you there - I'll be ok for the 25th.

These days are open to everyone, the more the merrier! (newbies have to buy the first round tho )

[Leitzmac]

Do I still have newbie status James?! Guess you have to attend more than one meet, well here's hoping not too many turn up...

Look forward to seeing he guys again.

[michael_boylan]

Originally Posted by biglouis

... and its free!

We could convene for the Exhibition at say 11:00AM, then go for a wander along the embankment and through the Inns of Court starting at 12:00AM and aim to get to either the Abbey or the Penderel's Oak at 1PM. People could decide to join at the point that best suits them?

Sounds good to me. I'm good for the 25th too.

Looking forward to it

[earleygallery]

Originally Posted by Leitzmac

Do I still have newbie status James?!

Newbie status only lasts for the first meet so you're a regular now

Looking forward to it.

[ejd]

I hope to be able to join the party. All the best, John

[biglouis]

Can I just emphasise the point James made about this being an open meeting of all interested members of the forum and that new members are particularly welcome. I was a new member not all that long ago and I can attest to the level of friendship and inclusion that was extended to me and others.

So, don't just lurk, come along as well.

LouisB

[gravastar]

Hopefully the 25th will be OK. Look forward to meeting everyone again .

Oh, and was it Steve who would like to try the Summarex on his IIIF? If you're coming I'll bring the lens. I haven't any 58mm yellow or orange filters for it yet (only UV-IR) but I'll see what I can find since I'd like to start using film again.


Bob

[robert_parker]

Is The London Marathon on Sunday 26th ?

[farnz]

I'll keep an eye out for you on the telly, Robert. Will you be in fancy dress?

Pete.

[jcraf]

I'd like to come too, if I may. Not having met any of you, I guess I'll spot the cameras, or at least the huddle of people with 'bags', at Somerset House.

Cheers

John

[farnz]

John,

You'll be most welcome! Yes, you should be able to spot a tell-tale red dot or two somewhere.

Pete.

[spylaw4]

Originally Posted by farnz

John,

You'll be most welcome! Yes, you should be able to spot a tell-tale red dot or two somewhere.

Pete.

If not you may well see Pete's very red Leica cap!

[jcraf]

Pete & Brian

Thanks for that. I look forward to seeing you there!

Cheers

John

[roydonian]

I've pencilled this into my diary. If our local shambolical rail service is running that day, I'll be there.

I'm assuming that if the plan is to reach a watering hole around 1 pm, this is an outing that might end mid-afternoon or so.

(Some years ago, I organised an informal Leica get-together in London, and it rapidly drifted from "it's a bit cold for street shooting", to "let's grab a bite to eat", and then to "Where's that decent pub you mentioned?")

Best regards,

Doug Richardson

[spylaw4]

Originally Posted by roydonian

I've pencilled this into my diary. If our local shambolical rail service is running that day, I'll be there.

I'm assuming that if the plan is to reach a watering hole around 1 pm, this is an outing that might end mid-afternoon or so.

(Some years ago, I organised an informal Leica get-together in London, and it rapidly drifted from "it's a bit cold for street shooting", to "let's grab a bite to eat", and then to "Where's that decent pub you mentioned?")

Best regards,

Doug Richardson

Sounds about par for the course! No change there then!

[roydonian]

The highlight of the pub session came when someone produced a wide-angle lens he’d created by ripping the lens out of a disposable point & shoot and mounting in on an M body cap with a hole drilled in the middle.

As we all tried our hand at using this improvised lens, it broke. Within minutes, we’d scrounged some Sellotape (Scotch tape to our US cousins) and fixed it – a speed record for a lens repair that Solms or Milton Keynes seem likely to recapture.

[earleygallery]

Originally Posted by roydonian

I'm assuming that if the plan is to reach a watering hole around 1 pm, this is an outing that might end mid-afternoon or so.

The last meet I attended started at the pub around then but went on til closing time You have been warned!

[ejd]

Originally Posted by gravastar

was it Steve who would like to try the Summarex on his IIIF? If you're coming I'll bring the lens.
Bob

Bob -- it was me. Many thanks for your generous offer. Unfortunately it looks unlikely that I will be able to make it this Saturday. Next time?

The weather looks set to be good on Saturday. I'm sure it will be an excellent gathering.

All the best, John

[bartok]

Count me in as well - not sure if I'll get to Somerset Hse, but should be able to join from 12:00.

It'll be good to see you all again.

[gravastar]

Maybe there wouldn't be enough time for us to fit this in but there's a James Ravilious exhibition on at the National Theatre and it's free.

National Theatre : Exhibitions : Exhibitions

Review:

Exhibition review: James Ravilious: An English Eye, National Theatre, London SE1 | Art and design | The Observer


Bob.