andybarton Posted June 13, 2022 Author Share #41 Posted June 13, 2022 Advertisement (gone after registration) 2 minutes ago, lanetomlane said: Yeap, to think I’d be a free man by now, even for a double murder. But, you neither of you look a day over 60… Well, Eileen doesn’t 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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lanetomlane Posted June 13, 2022 Share #42 Posted June 13, 2022 (edited) 4 hours ago, andybarton said: But, you neither of you look a day over 60… Well, Eileen doesn’t Thanks Andy, but Eileen had her 72nd birthday last week and I’ll be 75 next March. I’m still riding the BMW1200GS and in fact have just got back from riding the NC500, and playing tennis at least twice a week. Edited June 13, 2022 by lanetomlane 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Bachmann Posted June 14, 2022 Share #43 Posted June 14, 2022 I've just booked too! Arriving Friday evening, returning Tuesday. It will just be me this year since Ritsuko will be going to Japan soon after. 5 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
earleygallery Posted June 14, 2022 Share #44 Posted June 14, 2022 On 6/13/2022 at 12:31 PM, lanetomlane said: Yeap, to think I’d be a free man by now, even for a double murder. So, I take it that Eileen doesn't read the forum then 😄 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lanetomlane Posted June 15, 2022 Share #45 Posted June 15, 2022 8 hours ago, earleygallery said: So, I take it that Eileen doesn't read the forum then 😄 No James, but I did make the same comment in public which didn't go down well. https://photographybytomlane.com Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandokan Posted June 15, 2022 Share #46 Posted June 15, 2022 I can let Eileen know of a couple of restaurants at the top end of the price range ... similar prices to London . Or 5 beers to keep me quiet with a couple of Ouzos. 2 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
masjah Posted June 20, 2022 Share #47 Posted June 20, 2022 Advertisement (gone after registration) After much soul searching, Marilyn and I have decided not to join everyone in Athens. We would be prepared to run with any enhanced COVID risk, given our vaccination statuses, but it's the situation with airports and cancelled flights that's totally putting us off. The consequences of flight cancellations for a relatively short weekend break are disastrous (outbound or inbound, for different reasons). There's no point in going if you can't be there in time, and there are other consequential losses, such as hotel costs, given that cancellations would arise at the last minute, beyond any refund window. Maybe next year? Have a great time everyone who is going. 3 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andybarton Posted June 20, 2022 Author Share #48 Posted June 20, 2022 That's a shame, John, but perfectly understandable. I am counting on the peak season to be over by mid-October, but we will see. 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RayD28 Posted June 30, 2022 Share #49 Posted June 30, 2022 I am unable to attend the Athens Challenge. After much internal debate, beating on my office adding machine, reviewing home improvement quotes, and prayer, I decided a solo trip will not work this year. The deciding factor was when I told my wife we could not afford a large gazebo for our patio. Her icy blue eyes saw through my attempt at financial distress. I knew the next place those eyes would gaze is my shelf holding camera equipment. I'm alive, still married, but not going Athens. 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
farnz Posted June 30, 2022 Share #50 Posted June 30, 2022 I'm sorry to hear that, Ray, I was looking forward to meeting you. If it's any help I've heard that Athens is the world's top venue for scouting out gazebos. 😇 Pete. 2 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
farnz Posted June 30, 2022 Share #51 Posted June 30, 2022 On 6/20/2022 at 8:52 AM, masjah said: After much soul searching, Marilyn and I have decided not to join everyone in Athens. We would be prepared to run with any enhanced COVID risk, given our vaccination statuses, but it's the situation with airports and cancelled flights that's totally putting us off. The consequences of flight cancellations for a relatively short weekend break are disastrous (outbound or inbound, for different reasons). There's no point in going if you can't be there in time, and there are other consequential losses, such as hotel costs, given that cancellations would arise at the last minute, beyond any refund window. Maybe next year? Have a great time everyone who is going. Sorry to hear this, John, but I empathise. Pete. 2 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
richam Posted July 27, 2022 Share #52 Posted July 27, 2022 Anastasia and I are planning to attend. Looking forward to seeing you all again, after missing a few years. Has the general meeting/photo area been decided yet? 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
farnz Posted July 27, 2022 Share #53 Posted July 27, 2022 29 minutes ago, richam said: Anastasia and I are planning to attend. Looking forward to seeing you all again, after missing a few years. Has the general meeting/photo area been decided yet? Oh that's good to hear, Mike! It's been awhile since I saw you both - Istanbul in 2014 perhaps? Pete. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andybarton Posted July 27, 2022 Author Share #54 Posted July 27, 2022 4 hours ago, richam said: Anastasia and I are planning to attend. Looking forward to seeing you all again, after missing a few years. Has the general meeting/photo area been decided yet? That will be a treat Mike. I am in touch with Ravi, and will speak with him again when he is back in Europe in the next week or so. Then we can publish some more details. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
richam Posted July 27, 2022 Share #55 Posted July 27, 2022 Quote Oh that's good to hear, Mike! It's been awhile since I saw you both - Istanbul in 2014 perhaps? Thanks, Pete. Actually last time for a personal get-together was Venice 2010. And I participated in the 2020 in-place challenge. Anastasia and I did a lot of cruising in the intervening years; the schedules conflicted. Add an occasional health problem plus the COVID-19 pandemic in recent years, and this year becomes the fist chance in over a decade that we could get together personally. If you or anyone else can explain why the years are whizzing by so fast, please let me know. 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandokan Posted August 9, 2022 Share #56 Posted August 9, 2022 On 7/27/2022 at 7:12 PM, richam said: Thanks, Pete. Actually last time for a personal get-together was Venice 2010. And I participated in the 2020 in-place challenge. Anastasia and I did a lot of cruising in the intervening years; the schedules conflicted. Add an occasional health problem plus the COVID-19 pandemic in recent years, and this year becomes the fist chance in over a decade that we could get together personally. If you or anyone else can explain why the years are whizzing by so fast, please let me know. Well, ask and you shall be informed. As a 5 year, one year between one birthday and the next is 20% of your life experience. As a 60 year, one year between one birthday and the next is about 20 dozen trips into a room and "why did I come here"; 26 bakers dozen of "where are my reading spectacles"; And countless retracing your steps just to see what you left behind. Oh and of course it is only 1.67% of your life experience 1 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandokan Posted August 10, 2022 Share #57 Posted August 10, 2022 Booked but a short trip. Arrive Friday early morning, leave Monday morning. Pallada hotel near Psyri area and Monasatiraki station. 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andybarton Posted August 10, 2022 Author Share #58 Posted August 10, 2022 Some news! We are indebted to Ravi for some stirling work last year, road-testing virtually every restaurant and bar in the centre of Athens. As a result, I am pleased to confirm that the lunchtime rendezvous will be at Voliotiko Tsipouradiko corner of Taki 24 and Lepeniotou 1, Λεπενιώτου 1, 105 54 Athens, Greece Time: 13:00 - 1430 Date: Saturday 15 October, 2022https://voliotiko-tsipouradiko.gr/en Please note the slightly later time to meet. This venue has an internal courtyard, out of the heat and away from the street. As usual, please advise below if you would like to join in the evening meal, so that we (Ravi) can confirm with a second venue (to be announced shortly). When we have a rough idea of numbers, we can confirm. Thanks (I will put all the rules etc into a PDF as usual later) https://goo.gl/maps/pHtnuP16qZr7cbS49 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! 2 1 Quote 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/326734-athens-dinner-and-meeting-details/?do=findComment&comment=4486694'>More sharing options...
andybarton Posted August 10, 2022 Author Share #59 Posted August 10, 2022 For Dinner: Andy and Ann Barton Tom and Eileen Lane John and Sonia Cartwright Pete Farnsworth Philippe Octo 8 so far Stefan Seider Mike and Anastasia Richards Ravi Bindra Christoph Dobrusskin Mr. Arto Juvonen and Mrs. Raili Viljakainen Cecilia, Partner and little one Robert Parker Dan Bachmann 19 1/2 so far 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lanetomlane Posted August 10, 2022 Share #60 Posted August 10, 2022 For dinner; Tom & Eileen Lane 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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