StS Posted February 12, 2017 Share #181 Posted February 12, 2017 Advertisement (gone after registration) ...and I'll contribute some alternative facts then ( ) Stefan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted February 12, 2017 Posted February 12, 2017 Hi StS, Take a look here AUSTRALASIAN ONE CHALLENGE - Advance Notice . I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
erl Posted February 15, 2017 Author Share #182 Posted February 15, 2017 UPDATE So far I have counted 21 attendees for the competition and 18 registering for the Official Dinner. I am having technical difficulties posting my spreadsheet listing the attendees and their companions for dinner. The forum won't accept a PDF copy, or the 'copy/paste' of my spreadsheet. Any advice out there on how to drop a simple list into the thread? The following attachment is a PDF, but requires viewers to download it. Not very satisfactory. Please correct me on any omissions (I'll bet there are some!) Australasian One Challenge Acceptances.pdf Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
erl Posted February 15, 2017 Author Share #183 Posted February 15, 2017 I am still surveying venues for dinner, and for the lunchtime meetup prior to the challenge. Currently Rococo in St Kilda is looking good for the dinner, but is partly dependent on numbers. I will be looking to lock the venue in around mid March, and will need to finalize numbers at that time. Costing for the dinner will approximate @ $100/head, which includes drinks. There are cheaper options for the menus. eg. $55, $65, $75. PLUS $25 pert head for two hours drinking. Comments and queries on this welcome as I am working in the dark so far. My feeling is that Young & Jackson's Hotel (across the road from Flinders Street Station) will be good. It is an Icon of Melbourne and should be seen by visitors, if only for a drink. OK. Melbourne is (nearly) ready for you! So commit, if you haven't already, and prepare for some fine Competition, Wining and Dining (and Beering!). Oh yes, the company will be pretty good too! Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/264778-australasian-one-challenge-advance-notice/?do=findComment&comment=3213296'>More sharing options...
baci Posted February 15, 2017 Share #184 Posted February 15, 2017 Thanks for all the work you're putting int this Erl. I will be a definite starter for dinner. Looking forward to this! Michael Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
StS Posted February 15, 2017 Share #185 Posted February 15, 2017 Excellent, confirming my participation at the Challenge and dinner. Thanks a lot for the hard work, John Stefan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
david strachan Posted February 15, 2017 Share #186 Posted February 15, 2017 I'd love to see Cloe again, at Young and Jacksons. Dad took me there when I was about 15 yo. She's still there evidently. I'd prefer a light lunch before the challenge, and a nice dinner afterwards. Whatever, will work for me though...thanks for the preparation. cheers... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hardster Posted February 15, 2017 Share #187 Posted February 15, 2017 Advertisement (gone after registration) I haven't seen Chloe for some years either. Re-acquainting myself with her along with a pale ale and some Leica lovers sounds great. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
erl Posted February 15, 2017 Author Share #188 Posted February 15, 2017 MORE INFO If we go ahead with Rococo for the dinner, my proposal is that starters board the #16 tram outside Flinders St and make a 20min ride to Luna Park. Get off there and walk across the road to The Vineyard, which is a great indoor/Outdoor watering hole. eg. few beers for starters. Later, walk down Acland Street, about 150 mtrs to Rococo in time for a 7:45pm start to dinner. Or you could go straight to Rococo and sit outside and start your beers that way. Al very flexible. This way, especially International visitors get to see and experience another slice of Melbourne that they would otherwise miss. Bonus: For the Night Challenge, Luna Park is just up the road. Should inspire some cameras. Otherwise, a #96 tram back the city, via Bourke St. I need to ride that one soon, to see exactly where it goes. More on tram routes later (when I wise myself up!). A few location pics following. Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/264778-australasian-one-challenge-advance-notice/?do=findComment&comment=3213307'>More sharing options...
erl Posted February 15, 2017 Author Share #189 Posted February 15, 2017 The Vineyard, across the road from Luna Park. Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/264778-australasian-one-challenge-advance-notice/?do=findComment&comment=3213309'>More sharing options...
erl Posted February 15, 2017 Author Share #190 Posted February 15, 2017 Rococo, just a few paces East. Note the relation to the tram service. Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/264778-australasian-one-challenge-advance-notice/?do=findComment&comment=3213310'>More sharing options...
erl Posted February 15, 2017 Author Share #191 Posted February 15, 2017 The Exterior of Rococo. Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/264778-australasian-one-challenge-advance-notice/?do=findComment&comment=3213312'>More sharing options...
erl Posted February 15, 2017 Author Share #192 Posted February 15, 2017 And the interior Private Room proposed. Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/264778-australasian-one-challenge-advance-notice/?do=findComment&comment=3213313'>More sharing options...
hoppyman Posted February 15, 2017 Share #193 Posted February 15, 2017 Erl I am on your list in the PDF twice. I confirm one hoppyman for challenge and for the dinner. I have a Myki card somewhere but whatever you choose for venues I am there.So far I see that you plan a lunch prior to the challenge and then a dinner in the evening. As several visitors are staying at the Travelodge in Southbank. I offered a pre meetup meetup drinkies/dinner Thursday 6 April at the Belgian Beer Cafe. We will meet in the lobby and short walk form there for anyone interested.I am still not expert on the challenges details but the amount of socialising looks good to me ;-) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
erl Posted February 16, 2017 Author Share #194 Posted February 16, 2017 Don't worry Hoppy, you won't be charged twice for dinner, and you may not have two entries in the Challenge! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkP Posted February 16, 2017 Share #195 Posted February 16, 2017 Erl, please count me in for dinner. Mark Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lanetomlane Posted February 16, 2017 Share #196 Posted February 16, 2017 All this looks great to me Erl. Thanks for all the effort, we're really looking forward to it. Just to confirm that Eileen and I are in for the dinner. We're also looking forward to meeting in the hotel lobby (Travelodge Southbank) at 6:00pm on Thursday the 6th, prior to the Belgian Beer Cafe. We are scheduled to land on a Virgin flight from Hobart around 12:30pm on the 6th and so have plenty of time. Incidently, what's the best way of getting from Melbourne airport to the hotel; I've never flown into Melbourne before and so don't know the airport's location in relation to the city. Cheers, Tom Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
erl Posted February 16, 2017 Author Share #197 Posted February 16, 2017 Tom, the best method is to use the 'SkyBus' from Tullamarine. At the end I think they will have a free shuttle to take you to your hotel. On my way out now to check the lunch venues post Camera Clinic. Later today I will determine the details of your travel from airport to hotel and post details for you. This will be the same for all international/interstate arrivees BTW. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
erl Posted February 16, 2017 Author Share #198 Posted February 16, 2017 SkyBus update Tom, (and others arriving @ Tullamarine airport), here is the SkyBus website and details. https://www.skybus.com.au/free-city-hotel-shuttle/ It is a very good service (we don't have a rail link - political!). There is a bus every 10 mins, 24/7 and is very efficient. It will take you from Tullamarine to Southern Cross rail terminal (and bus terminal) where you can board the free shuttle to your hotel, across the river, which runs upside down! NOT because it is downunder, but because the muddy bottom flows on the top. The fares are clearly displayed on the website and you can either book online in advance, or at the booth next to the bus stop at Tulla. To find the bus stop there, exit the Customs Hall and find the building exit to the roadway. The SkyBus terminal should be easily visible, to your left as you exit. Look for the big Red Double Decker bus. This is the map link showing location of your hotel (Travelodge Southbank) and shuttle bus stop. https://www.skybus.com.au/free-city-hotel-shuttle/participating-hotels/ If any of this needs clarification, just let me know and I can follow it up. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
erl Posted February 17, 2017 Author Share #199 Posted February 17, 2017 "EVERYTHING YOU WANTED TO KNOW ABOUT THE AUSTRALASIAN (MELBOURNE) ONE CHALLENGE, BUT WERE AFRAID TO ASK"If you are not familiar with the One Challenge, it is a weekend centred around a competition with very simple rules:You may use any one of the following combinations to shoot with.· One Leica camera body, with any lens. OR· One Leica lens (one focal length if using a camera with a zoom) with any camera body.· One film (or 36 digital exposures – on a trust basis and NO deletions along the way!)· Two hours from taking your first shot. (You are free to elect your own start time after lunch)· Choose one best shot from the roll (or digital equivalent) for submission· Pay $10AUD and submit you camera and lens details BEFORE starting. eg. During lunch. (Winner takes all) You will have one month approx. to process and submit your selected entry. A web address will be established and posted later for this. After the posting time has expired, ALL LUF members will be invited to vote. VOTING 3 pints for your first choice 2 points for your second choice 1 point for your third choice Maximum number of points will be the winner of the title and prize money. (Usually donated to the winners selected charity) If I've missed anything, that would be typical! So just ask. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stray cat Posted February 17, 2017 Share #200 Posted February 17, 2017 Thank you so much, Erl, for all your hard work on this! It sounds like it's going to be quite an event and a lot of fun. Looking forward to meeting everyone. Please count two more, my wife Sue and I, for the official dinner. Looking forward to it. Also, Erl, my son and I had dinner last night at the The Robert Burns Hotel just up from the Camera Clinic (I picked up a newly CLA'd M2 I bought from a fellow member on this forum). They are open for meals all day, have lots of room and the food - which is Spanish-themed - (and beer!) is really excellent. Highly recommended. PS I like your rule #1 above under Voting where you are awarded 3 pints for your first choice. Should make for some interesting discussion as things progress! PPS could you please maybe confirm dates as they are now organized - I find myself going to and fro through the thread to try and get an idea of them. Thanks. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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