Rolo Posted December 16, 2007 Author Share #121 Posted December 16, 2007 Advertisement (gone after registration) I was taking photographs of some Iraqis on top of a bus shelter burning an American flag. What were you doing burning an American flag on top of a bus shelter whilst taking photographs ?? No wonder the Iraqis were upset. They get blamed for everything ! Rolo Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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crbirchenhall Posted December 16, 2007 Share #122 Posted December 16, 2007 Hello BoysNice to meet you all, And I think the photo of the day comp is a great idea, and I'm good to my word I'll do a cake for whoever is declared the winner Rolo - In the new year, you and me for a night out in the gay village (to all others just don't ask!) All the best Mrs Dave (aka Mad Muffins) xx Thanks for the ginger biccies. Chris B 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/37255-leica-christmas-party-manchester/?do=findComment&comment=428612'>More sharing options...
elansprint72 Posted December 17, 2007 Share #123 Posted December 17, 2007 Nice to see (through somewhat bleary eyes) everyone again yesterday, thanks to Rolo for organising us at his most busy time of the year; it was good of Lewis's to give him a couple of hours off from wearing his Santa suit (you know he's hardly aged from when I used to queue to see him when I were a lad). Nice to meet the "newbies" John braved the border patrols on Offa's Dyke (caution Pete, second yellow card offence) and came over the mountains- hope you got back OK before the curfew. Thanks to Mrs Mad Muffins for the Leica gingerbread and the Phantom of the Opera prosthetic for Rolo. Suggested next venue is to resurrect the failed visit to New Brighton for a guided tour of Lord Barton's lighthouse, some time in February, depending on tides. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cocker Posted December 17, 2007 Share #124 Posted December 17, 2007 David Stephens showing how large his lenses are! Falstaff looking at JMR's small but very effective one! Lovely to see everyone and thanks to Rolo for organising a great deal - and thanks Mrs D for the superb gingerbread. Happy Christmas to everyone 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/37255-leica-christmas-party-manchester/?do=findComment&comment=428830'>More sharing options...
andybarton Posted December 17, 2007 Share #125 Posted December 17, 2007 Suggested next venue is to resurrect the failed visit to New Brighton for a guided tour of Lord Barton's lighthouse, some time in February, depending on tides. Fine idea. Maybe we could take a ferry over to Liverpool too (in 15 years, I've never been on one) and partake of some of Ma Boyle's scouse. I was great to meet with old and new friends yesterday and I would like to take the opportunity of wishing everyone the compliments of the season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolo Posted December 17, 2007 Author Share #126 Posted December 17, 2007 Couple of suggestions yesterday to get away from the stodge of Christmas and avoid 8 days of shopping by having some sea air over the Xmas break. How about a few hours at New Brighton on 28th December to recce the town and time the ferry trip? Blackpool is an alternative. Flask of tea, sandwich and mince pies only. Rolo can make it and Stunsworth is up for anything going, anywhere. I can't do 29tth. Just need two more to make it an official meet. Rolo Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stunsworth Posted December 17, 2007 Share #127 Posted December 17, 2007 Advertisement (gone after registration) A few hours in New Brighton??? Are you a masochist as well as an international man of mystery? <grin> As for the ferry, that stopped running to New Brighton decades ago - my grandparents used to take me to New Brighton when I was a nipper. Somehow I always managed to find my way home again. I couldn't make it anyway, off to Poland for a few days between Christmas and New Year. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andybarton Posted December 17, 2007 Share #128 Posted December 17, 2007 I'm game... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
elansprint72 Posted December 17, 2007 Share #129 Posted December 17, 2007 Yes, I'm free (well not free but my charges are reasonable). Did you know that New Brighton also had a tower at one time? http://easyweb.easynet.co.uk/~dstewart/tower.htm New Brighton High Life (UK) The New Brighton Tower,The Tower Ballroom, Tower Buildings. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
elansprint72 Posted December 17, 2007 Share #130 Posted December 17, 2007 Suggestions for future days out: Mersey Ferries - Manchester Ship Canal Cruises Liverpool Hospitality - Tall Ships Race 2008, Corporate Events by Top Sail Events Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chilihead Posted December 17, 2007 Share #131 Posted December 17, 2007 A Leica Christmas party - now that sounds like a good time - too bad I live in Alberta and its a little too far ... I'd really like to teach you English gents a few things about the fine art of Ale consumption.... and - see some sights in your great football town! Cheers! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
fielden Posted December 17, 2007 Share #132 Posted December 17, 2007 Thoroughly enjoyed meeting all of you and thank you for making me welcome. Sorry I had to leave early and missed some of the ones who can't get up in a morning:D . I did manage to squeeze off a few shots though. It was great to put faces to names though. I was so relieved when there was no cagoul wearing train spotters there. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
crbirchenhall Posted December 17, 2007 Share #133 Posted December 17, 2007 Good to meet you all on Sunday. Still not sure who everyone is but I will get there slowly. I will have to think about the 28th. I have also enjoyed the photographs you guys have uploaded. While the following pale into the shadows of your postings let me show willing at least. Here is David looking happy - thinking about Derby or selling a M8 to Rolo? 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! And Falstaff in more serious mode Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! And Falstaff in more serious mode ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/37255-leica-christmas-party-manchester/?do=findComment&comment=429428'>More sharing options...
Rolo Posted February 4, 2008 Author Share #134 Posted February 4, 2008 Nice to see (through somewhat bleary eyes) everyone again yesterday, thanks to Rolo for organising us at his most busy time of the year; it was good of Lewis's to give him a couple of hours off from wearing his Santa suit (you know he's hardly aged from when I used to queue to see him when I were a lad). Suggested next venue is to resurrect the failed visit to New Brighton for a guided tour of Lord Barton's lighthouse, some time in February, depending on tides. We can rely on Cortina Man. Rolo Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falstaff Posted February 4, 2008 Share #135 Posted February 4, 2008 Are the NW cowboys still contemplating an outing to New Brighton sometime in February or has the desire fizzled out? Falstaff Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmr Posted February 4, 2008 Share #136 Posted February 4, 2008 I'm up for a visit to the seaside - all we need is a reliable, local guide. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andybarton Posted February 4, 2008 Share #137 Posted February 4, 2008 I'm available for guided tours (I've got a badge and everything), although there's not much to tour in New Brighton, to be honest. Especially in February. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falstaff Posted February 5, 2008 Share #138 Posted February 5, 2008 I'm available for guided tours (I've got a badge and everything), although there's not much to tour in New Brighton, to be honest. Especially in February. Somewhere else than? Blackpool?? Falstaff Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stunsworth Posted February 5, 2008 Share #139 Posted February 5, 2008 I drove down the prom at Blackpool yesterday, the piers were open but most of the shops on the front were closed. There's didn't seem to be a lot going on. Also large sections of the prom are dug up at the moment - they seem to be relaying the tram tracks from one end of the line to the other. But hey, we like a challenge don't we? At least we should all be able to find somewhere like the North pier <grin> Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andybarton Posted February 5, 2008 Share #140 Posted February 5, 2008 Blackpool have just been awarded 96m to upgrade all the trams throughout the town out to Fleetwood. So, catch the old, rickety, noise, slow ones while you can Blackpool will be open again for business at Easter. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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