spylaw4 Posted February 9, 2008 Share #41 Posted February 9, 2008 Advertisement (gone after registration) Since many of us won't know what the rest of us look like, I plan to be in the Ocean Bar at about 1 o'clock (crowds permitting) sporting a black baseball cap with "Leitz" in red. Pete. Submerged in the crowd maybe Pete? Us Leica pilgrims will be in the Opera Bar singing in chorus! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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bill Posted February 9, 2008 Author Share #42 Posted February 9, 2008 Whoops - sorry Bill and the gang, SWMBO has just told me that I'm cooking lunch for her friends tomorrow. So apologies but no can meet. Have a great time - the weather forecast is looking favourable. Michael ...Sounds like time for a takeaway, Michael! Regards, Bill Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
farnz Posted February 9, 2008 Share #43 Posted February 9, 2008 Submerged in the crowd maybe Pete? Us Leica pilgrims will be in the Opera Bar singing in chorus! Doh! Yep I meant the Opera Bar, Brian. (I feel sure they'll rename it as the Ocean Bar anytime soon. I can feel it in my water. ) Pete. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill Posted February 9, 2008 Author Share #44 Posted February 9, 2008 Since many of us won't know what the rest of us look like, I plan to be in the Ocean Bar at about 1 o'clock (crowds permitting) sporting a black baseball cap with "Leitz" in red. Pete. JUST a black baseball cap, Pete? I think we will have no trouble spotting you... Me, I'll be tall, dark and gruesome, and wrestling to reload a screwmount... Regards, Bill Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
farnz Posted February 9, 2008 Share #45 Posted February 9, 2008 JUST a black baseball cap, Pete? I think we will have no trouble spotting you... ... Oh, all right, I'll wear a loin cloth as well then. Honestly, dress codes these days ... Pete. Of Arabia. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert_parker Posted February 11, 2008 Share #46 Posted February 11, 2008 It was nice to see everyone today here's a snap taken by a passer by of Farnz, David, Bill and Myself (Tim hadn't arived yet) whilst cash changes hands for the barbill...oops, I mean The Disabled Photgrapher's Society... 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/42124-london-chinese-new-year-2008/?do=findComment&comment=479613'>More sharing options...
robert_parker Posted February 11, 2008 Share #47 Posted February 11, 2008 Advertisement (gone after registration) 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/42124-london-chinese-new-year-2008/?do=findComment&comment=479630'>More sharing options...
stunsworth Posted February 11, 2008 Share #48 Posted February 11, 2008 Crikey Bill, the prices have risen a bit since I was last in the Chandos, a tenner a drink now <grin>. Does anyone know why the beer is so cheap in such a central location? Last time I was there it was about £1.80 a pint from mamory. Hope a good time was had by all. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dhsimmonds Posted February 11, 2008 Share #49 Posted February 11, 2008 A great day, superb contasty winter sunshine for photography(!), great company from Bill, Brian, Loin Cloth Pete, Robert and Tim later in the Chandos with lovely John Smith's cider! Wish you didn't keep leaving your loincoth on the table next to our drinks though Pete! A little reminder of the day which for which I have captioned: "Whoops, we're slipping out!" 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/42124-london-chinese-new-year-2008/?do=findComment&comment=479902'>More sharing options...
spylaw4 Posted February 11, 2008 Share #50 Posted February 11, 2008 A very nice and select gathering! Great time was had and nice to meet up again! The first of a few that will probably find their way into the Photo forum over the next while. 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/42124-london-chinese-new-year-2008/?do=findComment&comment=479931'>More sharing options...
gravastar Posted February 11, 2008 Share #51 Posted February 11, 2008 Unfortunately I must have missed everyone - I didn't arrive at the Opera Bar until 1:20 and couldn't see anyone I recognised. Not only were the trains from Peterborough running a reduced Sunday service but someone pulled the emergency alarm adding to the delay. Hopefully better luck next time. Bob. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
spylaw4 Posted February 11, 2008 Share #52 Posted February 11, 2008 Unfortunately I must have missed everyone - I didn't arrive at the Opera Bar until 1:20 and couldn't see anyone I recognised. Not only were the trains from Peterborough running a reduced Sunday service but someone pulled the emergency alarm adding to the delay. Hopefully better luck next time. Bob. Oh no! Sorry you missed us Bob - we were there until well after that time! We were through on the right towards the bar area. Several Leicas in view for at least some of the time! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dhsimmonds Posted February 11, 2008 Share #53 Posted February 11, 2008 Bob, that's a shame as it was about four-ish that we packed up and left the Chandos. Next time though! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
farnz Posted February 11, 2008 Share #54 Posted February 11, 2008 ... Bill, Brian, Loin Cloth Pete, Robert and Tim later in the Chandos with lovely John Smith's cider! Wish you didn't keep leaving your loincoth on the table next to our drinks though Pete!... Tsk tsk tsk, Mr Simmonds, you are a very naughty man! Thou shalt not covet thy neighbour's loin cloth! Pete. (With proper clothes on.) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
farnz Posted February 11, 2008 Share #55 Posted February 11, 2008 It was great to see everyone again and share a few giggles over a pint or two. Well done, Bill, for picking the venue - it couldn't have been better. Being that close to Trafalgar Square I was expecting it to be packed to the rafters but it was only pleasantly busy. Bob, Sorry you missed us! I tried to keep my Leitz cap (aka loincloth!) on as long as I could but it must've been resting when you stopped in. Hope to meet you next time! Tim, Great to make your acquaintance and I look forward to meeting you again at future get-togethers. Shall post snaps later. Pete. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gravastar Posted February 11, 2008 Share #56 Posted February 11, 2008 Saw one chrome M8 in Leicester Square just after the 3pm fireworks display - a stranger in a big hurry so I didn't get a second look. Look forward to meeting you all next time. Bob. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill Posted February 11, 2008 Author Share #57 Posted February 11, 2008 Here's a quickie - still working on the ones from the celebrations. M7, Fuji Superia 400, 50 Elmar, f2.8 at 1/4 sec http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/480996-post46.html Good to see everyone again - here't to the next time! Regards, Bill 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/42124-london-chinese-new-year-2008/?do=findComment&comment=480404'>More sharing options...
Tim B Posted February 11, 2008 Share #58 Posted February 11, 2008 Pete, (et al.) Thanks for the warm welcome to the gang on Sunday. It was good to meet you all. It was a pity I was only able to arrive late in the day and miss most of the street action. Sorry I had to leave abruptly, my wife (and I) wanted to see what was still going on and so we went off into the crowds. Managed a few shots, which I may share on the photo forum when I have the time to get them ready. Bob, there was a chrome M8 (mine) in Leicester square after the 4.00 pm fireworks, and yes, afterwards I was in quite a hurry to get away and onto the tube before the crowds - but it wasn't me at 3.00pm, so maybe there is someone else out there! Bill, that's not my best side! A good day, thanks all. Tim Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
farnz Posted February 11, 2008 Share #59 Posted February 11, 2008 Goodness, Bill, that's sharp for 1/4 sec! And not a loin cloth in sight. (Phew.) Pete. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gravastar Posted February 11, 2008 Share #60 Posted February 11, 2008 Pete, (et al.)........... Bob, there was a chrome M8 (mine) in Leicester square after the 4.00 pm fireworks, and yes, afterwards I was in quite a hurry to get away and onto the tube before the crowds - but it wasn't me at 3.00pm, so maybe there is someone else out there! Bill, that's not my best side! A good day, thanks all. Tim Ah, now I recognise you - the stranger in Leicester Square - you're the person on the left in Bill's photo above. I was wrong about the time, it must have been later than I thought I knew the fireworks were every hour on the hour. I can spot an M8 a mile away..... Bob. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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