lanetomlane Posted February 1, 2017 Share #141 Posted February 1, 2017 Advertisement (gone after registration) Having discovered, that I need an international driving license on top of my EU license and that mine has just expired, it might be a good idea to check the same for yourself... Stefan Thanks again Stefan, I've just checked and I'm okay with just my British licence. Regards, Tom Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted February 1, 2017 Posted February 1, 2017 Hi lanetomlane, Take a look here AUSTRALASIAN ONE CHALLENGE - Advance Notice . I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
erl Posted February 1, 2017 Author Share #142 Posted February 1, 2017 Mini update on restaurant selection. Currently I am favouring the offer from Rococo in Acland Street, St Klda. That is coming a bit out of left field, but it was highly recommended to me by a friend who has owned two restaurants and know what she is talking about. My first impression of the restaurant was good and there is a facility for having a (semi) separate room for ourselves. Menus look good and maybe I will try it out next pension day. I will post the website and menu here soon. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
david strachan Posted February 1, 2017 Share #143 Posted February 1, 2017 Nothing in the city Earl? Southbank area has a good buzz, nearby...but I have no idea, how the challenge is run for the dinner. It's a bit of a hike to St Kilda for us imports... We certainly appreciate your looking into something beaut though.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
erl Posted February 1, 2017 Author Share #144 Posted February 1, 2017 Dave, I did study a wide range in the CBD with a view to confining it to that area, but thinking outside the square (literally) I realized Acland Street is a short tram ride from the CBD and introduces participants to another famous area of Melbourne. A bonus is that Luna Park is nearby and a few guys/gals will probably enjoy shooting the Night Challenge in and around there. I will shortly test the tram ride for time and location just to be sure. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
david strachan Posted February 2, 2017 Share #145 Posted February 2, 2017 Sounds great John. Good thinking...thanks a lot. (besides I love Italian food... ) I haven't found anything about the night challenge...is there a link anywhere as to when, how, times, etc...from past Challenges? All best... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lax Jought Posted February 2, 2017 Share #146 Posted February 2, 2017 Then come.Wife is pregnant with our first baby, so am feeling a little apprehensive about a raft of things including the health of both the wife and baby, and also about medical bills (ultrasounds, med tests, specialist fees etc), and other oncoming baby-related finances. I guess an M10 is well and truly out of the question! Very busy with work as well. *edited - I should note that both the mum and baby are healthy at present but we are at the very edge of what doctors recommend as the preferable age bracket of having a 'robust' pregnancy so we're excited but also apprehensive and ultra careful. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stray cat Posted February 2, 2017 Share #147 Posted February 2, 2017 Advertisement (gone after registration) All the very best wishes for a remarkably healthy and happy pregnancy and birth, Lax. A friend who has well and truly hit the big 5-0 and his wife very recently had two very beautiful and healthy babies. I don't envy you those bills, though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lax Jought Posted February 2, 2017 Share #148 Posted February 2, 2017 Thanks Phil! The Big 5-0 eh? That is really amazing, I wish your friend all the best. Since I can't come, can somebody, I don't know, bring some kind of photographic device and take some photos of the meet? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
erl Posted February 2, 2017 Author Share #149 Posted February 2, 2017 There is an off chance a photographic device may be smuggled into the dinner. Don't know if anyone will be capable of using it though! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lax Jought Posted February 2, 2017 Share #150 Posted February 2, 2017 There is an off chance a photographic device may be smuggled into the dinner. Don't know if anyone will be capable of using it though! That would be good, I hoped at least one of you owns some kind of a photographic device to document social gatherings like these. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
StS Posted February 2, 2017 Share #151 Posted February 2, 2017 This should not be impossible, I actually do own such a contraption. My best wishes to your wife and family Stefan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lax Jought Posted February 2, 2017 Share #152 Posted February 2, 2017 Thanks Stefan. Now if only one of us knows how to operate your photographic contraption. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lax Jought Posted February 2, 2017 Share #153 Posted February 2, 2017 I hope you don't mean a daguerreotype, that's going to be pretty hard to smuggle into a restaurant unnoticed. Although it would be amusing if all of you used it to take photos of your food to post on instagram. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lanetomlane Posted February 2, 2017 Share #154 Posted February 2, 2017 I haven't found anything about the night challenge...is there a link anywhere as to when, how, times, etc...from past Challenges? All best... When you can't drink anymore at the official dinner, you stagger out of the restaurant and if you have brought your camera, take a couple of pictures and then upload them to the forum. All very serious. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
erl Posted February 2, 2017 Author Share #155 Posted February 2, 2017 For the benefit of "1st timers", (all the Aussie shooters), I shall shortly post a link to the usual rules and habits etc. Briefly, there are two Challenges. The Day and the Night Challenge. The Day is the serious one, the night one is just as serious but no prize for the winner. Details tomorrow when I have a few moments. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoppyman Posted February 3, 2017 Share #156 Posted February 3, 2017 Sounds great John. Good thinking...thanks a lot. (besides I love Italian food... ) I haven't found anything about the night challenge...is there a link anywhere as to when, how, times, etc...from past Challenges? All best... Yes I need educating on everything too. I read from the Lisbon one about 2 hrs to shoot and 36 exposures and the equipment rules but I don't know anything about day or night challenges or the judging or any fee to be donated ect etc Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrbelmuda Posted February 6, 2017 Share #157 Posted February 6, 2017 Hi John, Confirming that Elliebelle and I would love to attend the official dinner, wherever that may be, I would suggest Southbank for ease of access seeing everyone is there anyway, also, you may consider the Langham's restaurant - Melba, great smorgasbord, does cost a bit at around $90 - $100 per head but lots of seafood and other good quality grub. Also, just a reminder that Elliebelle is a member also and will be in the challenge. (She was part of the inaugural Melbourne Challenge) Thanks for all your hard work John, much appreciated. regards, John. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoppyman Posted February 6, 2017 Share #158 Posted February 6, 2017 Woo! Flights and accommodation booked. I arrive on the 6th and fly home on the 9th. Staying just across the river at Travelodge in Southbank. An easy stroll across a bridge and very close to the Belgian Beer Cafe...Ahem Very senior moment. It was just pointed out to me that, while my accommodation is booked correctly I booked the flight down for March instead of April! Got it fixed now. I arrive early afternoon on 6 April and fly home afternoon 9 Apr...Whew! I propose a pre meetup meetup with the Travelodge guests for evening 6 Apr too, Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
StS Posted February 7, 2017 Share #159 Posted February 7, 2017 (...) I propose a pre meetup meetup with the Travelodge guests for evening 6 Apr too, Out of experience, this is easily arranged; ideally, we drop a meeting time in the lobby here, otherwise there will be a group standing around, where miraculously everyone carries the same camera... Stefan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
david strachan Posted February 7, 2017 Share #160 Posted February 7, 2017 The Belgian Beer Café sounds good Geoff. Say 6'ish...pm that is on the 6th April. Or the lobby at the Travelodge?? all best... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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