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Title: NG event - Maastricht/NL 5 June
Post by: HCS on April 07, 2016, 22:38:52
During the Utrecht event, we discussed the next event. Maastricht was proposed, in the June time frame. Proposal is for Saturday and/or Sunday.

I am not from Maastricht, so i cannot be mr. tour guide. But, There is some good shooting in the centre and there may be opportunities at the works where they are building the highway tunnel below the city.

Who's joining and at which date in June?
Title: Re: NG event - Maastricht/NL
Post by: Jakov Minić on April 08, 2016, 00:12:36
Just name the date :)
Title: Re: NG event - Maastricht/NL
Post by: John Geerts on April 08, 2016, 00:49:17
Yes, just give the date  ;)  Maastricht offers a lot of possibilities, rivers, 'mountains', bridges, Roman Churches,  old streets, but also a lot of nature...  I rented a bike there a few times which gives a good reach in the complete surroundings.
Title: Re: NG event - Maastricht/NL
Post by: Thomas G on April 08, 2016, 06:58:51
Ya, we shall bring it on :)
Title: Re: NG event - Maastricht/NL
Post by: Frank Fremerey on April 08, 2016, 10:42:52
I prefer walking with the cameras. I am in if possible on the family side.
Title: Re: NG event - Maastricht/NL
Post by: chris dees on April 08, 2016, 13:45:57
I'm not able to join in June (exams).
July 10th is my first "free" day, so I have to skip this one.  :'(
Title: Re: NG event - Maastricht/NL
Post by: Frank Fremerey on April 08, 2016, 14:29:56
Sundays better than Saturdays. I can bring my family to the event
although they will be on separate ways. Carsharing so to say.

If they do not want I can share the car with Werner .... plus there
is another Werner from Bonn who might come and Alex maybe
Title: Re: NG event - Maastricht/NL
Post by: HCS on April 08, 2016, 14:57:55
So, we are looking at these Sundays (if Sundays is what we want):
June 5
June 12
June 19
June 26

Please state your preference(s)
Title: Re: NG event - Maastricht/NL
Post by: HCS on April 08, 2016, 14:58:34
I need to check the family agenda, but so far, all Sundays are possible for me.
Title: Re: NG event - Maastricht/NL
Post by: Jakov Minić on April 09, 2016, 22:20:05
I suggest Sunday 12 June  8)
All in favor say aye :)
Title: Re: NG event - Maastricht/NL
Post by: John Geerts on April 09, 2016, 22:22:25
Aye

(No problems with any of the mentioned dates)
Title: Re: NG event - Maastricht/NL
Post by: Bruno Schroder on April 09, 2016, 22:34:58
5 and 12 are good for me.
Title: Re: NG event - Maastricht/NL
Post by: Nicole on April 13, 2016, 20:56:45
All dates are good for me.

Maastricht preview (church/bookshop)
Title: Re: NG event - Maastricht/NL
Post by: John Geerts on April 13, 2016, 23:05:58
That is a good tip, Nicole  ;)
Title: Re: NG event - Maastricht/NL
Post by: Jakov Minić on April 13, 2016, 23:09:57
Nicole, Nicole, glad to see you here again! Looking forward to Maastricht :)
Title: Re: NG event - Maastricht/NL
Post by: Frank Fremerey on April 14, 2016, 05:40:04
Maastricht preview (church/bookshop)

Yes! (24 Megapixels) http://fotokontext.de/edt_DSC_6671_1.jpg

D600, 1.4/24G @1.4
Title: Re: NG event - Maastricht/NL
Post by: PeterN on April 14, 2016, 10:18:45
Count me in for the 12th.

After a nice, relaxing train ride to Maastricht, I will be ready to run around all day long. Unfortunately I only have boring lenses to bring with me. ;-)

Thanks for organizing this, Hans!
Title: Re: NG event - Maastricht/NL
Post by: HCS on April 14, 2016, 15:16:33
Count me in for the 12th.

After a nice, relaxing train ride to Maastricht, I will be ready to run around all day long. Unfortunately I only have boring lenses to bring with me. ;-)

Thanks for organizing this, Hans!

I was volunteered Peter  ;D
Title: Re: NG event - Maastricht/NL
Post by: HCS on April 14, 2016, 15:18:09
I seem to spot a preference for June 12.

Let's see who else is up for June 12. I will scan the thread and summarize the preliminary participants.
Title: Re: NG event - Maastricht/NL
Post by: Frank Fremerey on April 14, 2016, 16:44:52
I did not state a preference. Count me in anyway. Thank you for being volunteered. Next round of coffee on me!
Title: Re: NG event - Maastricht/NL
Post by: Thomas G on April 14, 2016, 18:03:14
You are all teasing us with the nice pictures. 5th or 12 th for me.
Title: Re: NG event - Maastricht/NL
Post by: Harald on April 14, 2016, 19:46:18
Hi,

the 12th is fine!

Harald
Title: Re: NG event - Maastricht/NL
Post by: HCS on April 15, 2016, 19:23:43
Hi all,

The names of people for June 12:
Jakov
John
Thomas
Frank
Bruno
Nicole
Peter N.
Harald

Please let me know if one of you cannot make it after all. Of course, additional people are more than welcome to join, just reply to the thread.

In a while, we should agree where we meet up.
Title: Re: NG event - Maastricht/NL
Post by: Joost Bollens on April 25, 2016, 17:16:59
Hi,

Count me in for the 12th in Maastricht,

see you,

Joost
Title: Re: NG event - Maastricht/NL
Post by: Frank Fremerey on April 25, 2016, 17:25:58
Will be fun. Sure will be a lot of fun!!!!
Title: Re: NG event - Maastricht/NL
Post by: HCS on April 25, 2016, 18:48:12
So, with Joost, that makes:
The names of people for June 12:
Jakov
John
Thomas
Frank
Bruno
Nicole
Peter N.
Harald
Joost
Title: Re: NG event - Maastricht/NL
Post by: the solitaire on April 25, 2016, 20:40:02
I can not promise that I can make it, but it sounds like a lot of fun.

I lived in Maastricht for quite a while and even though I do not know many good photo ops other then the obvious ones, I do know where to obtain the good food and beverages.

I would also only bring boring lenses ;)
Title: Re: NG event - Maastricht/NL
Post by: HCS on April 26, 2016, 20:55:54
So, that makes the names of people for June 12:
Jakov
John
Thomas
Frank
Bruno
Nicole
Peter N.
Harald
Joost
the solitaire (perhaps)
Title: Re: NG event - Maastricht/NL
Post by: HCS on April 26, 2016, 20:58:23
It seems there is spell on the event organizers, because as it turns out i won't be able to join the event. I have an assignment that weekend (where have i heard that before  :P ).
Title: Re: NG event - Maastricht/NL
Post by: Jakov Minić on April 26, 2016, 21:15:04
Hans????  :o
Title: Re: NG event - Maastricht/NL
Post by: Bruno Schroder on April 26, 2016, 22:01:27
Really? Who will agree to be volunteered for the next event if this is true :)
Title: Re: NG event - Maastricht/NL
Post by: HCS on April 26, 2016, 22:26:14
Really? Who will agree to be volunteered for the next event if this is true :)

It must be a fluke, so just volunteer someone for a Belgian event and we'll see  :P :P :P

I'm bummed though, i was really looking forward to going.
Title: Re: NG event - Maastricht/NL
Post by: HCS on April 26, 2016, 22:28:00
On the other hand, is there still an option to go June 19? Then i'd be able to join (as it looks now)  :D
Title: Re: NG event - Maastricht/NL
Post by: Bruno Schroder on April 26, 2016, 22:36:57
19th would also work for me.
Title: Re: NG event - Maastricht/NL
Post by: Frank Fremerey on April 27, 2016, 05:47:38
I did state no preference ... ready when you are ...
Title: Re: NG event - Maastricht/NL
Post by: Thomas G on April 27, 2016, 06:54:41
Rethinking preferences ...
Title: Re: NG event - Maastricht/NL
Post by: Jakov Minić on April 27, 2016, 09:41:02
19th of June is just fine  8)
Title: Re: NG event - Maastricht/NL
Post by: PeterN on April 27, 2016, 10:04:17
The 19th is father's day.
Title: Re: NG event - Maastricht/NL
Post by: HCS on April 27, 2016, 16:40:30
The 19th is father's day.

OK, let's not shift the date if one of the original participants (for June 12) cannot make it another day (like the 19th). I wouldn't want to leave out anyone because if the simple fact that i cannot make it the 12th.

Title: Re: NG event - Maastricht/NL
Post by: HCS on April 27, 2016, 16:44:25
OK, one last try. From the initial responses, it seems that some stated preference for 5 or 12 June. Especially Jakov and PeterN have only mentioned June 12.

Would June 5 then be an option?

Please, all that had agreed to the date of June 12 confirm or deny your availability for June 5.

I know Frank doesn't have a preference  ;D
Title: Re: NG event - Maastricht/NL
Post by: Jakov Minić on April 27, 2016, 17:03:36
Hans, you are the organiser, and if you say 5 June, who am I to complain? :)
Title: Re: NG event - Maastricht/NL
Post by: the solitaire on April 27, 2016, 19:08:41
I would not mind either way. Still, can not say for certain whether I can make it regardless of the day chosen.
Title: Re: NG event - Maastricht/NL
Post by: Bruno Schroder on April 27, 2016, 20:20:39
June 5th is also good for me.
Title: Re: NG event - Maastricht/NL
Post by: Joost Bollens on April 27, 2016, 21:13:40
the 5th is ok for me
Joost
Title: Re: NG event - Maastricht/NL
Post by: HCS on April 27, 2016, 21:21:13
We now have two options, the 5th or the 12th.

For June 12 have confirmed:
Jakov
John
Thomas
Frank
Bruno
Nicole
Peter N.
Harald
Joost
the solitaire (perhaps)

For June 5, the "new" option, now have confirmed:
Jakov
Frank
Bruno
Joost
the solitaire (perhaps)
Hans

Let's give it some time so the others can have a look and see whether June 5 is possible for them.
Title: Re: NG event - Maastricht/NL
Post by: Nicole on April 27, 2016, 21:23:32
The 5th is OK for me
Title: Re: NG event - Maastricht/NL
Post by: Frank Fremerey on April 27, 2016, 21:38:52
What is the list for 19th? Who comes apart from me and Jakov and Hans?
Title: Re: NG event - Maastricht/NL
Post by: Frank Fremerey on April 27, 2016, 21:39:50
PS .... Joost = the solitaire from.Belgium ...
Title: Re: NG event - Maastricht/NL
Post by: HCS on April 27, 2016, 22:13:15
What is the list for 19th? Who comes apart from me and Jakov and Hans?

Frank, it seems that PeterN cannot make it. I wouldn't want to exclude anyone from the original group just so i can join.
Title: Re: NG event - Maastricht/NL
Post by: HCS on April 27, 2016, 22:16:03
Ok, the list for the 5th has grown:
Jakov
Frank
Bruno
Joost
Buddy (a.k.a. the solitaire) (perhaps)
Nicole
Hans
Title: Re: NG event - Maastricht/NL
Post by: Thomas G on April 27, 2016, 23:20:11
after checking a number of calendars: Harald and I can do the 5th :-)
Title: Re: NG event - Maastricht/NL
Post by: PeterN on April 28, 2016, 02:35:29
5th works for Me too.
Title: Re: NG event - Maastricht/NL
Post by: Frank Fremerey on April 28, 2016, 07:46:28
PeterN is in on the 5th?
Title: Re: NG event - Maastricht/NL
Post by: John Geerts on April 28, 2016, 09:57:18
The 5th is no problem :)
Title: Re: NG event - Maastricht/NL 5 June
Post by: HCS on April 28, 2016, 19:23:55
Great! Thanks all. Let's see, the original bunch (June 12) was:
Jakov
John
Thomas
Frank
Bruno
Nicole
Peter N.
Harald
Joost
the solitaire (perhaps)

The confirmed participants for June 5 are now:
Jakov
John
Thomas
Frank
Bruno
Nicole
Peter N.
Harald
Joost
Buddy (a.k.a. the solitaire) (perhaps)
Hans

So, it seems the entire group, including moi, will be able to make it June 5, Hurray!

I'll have the title changed to reflect the choice now for June 5.
Title: Re: NG event - Maastricht/NL 5 June
Post by: PeterN on April 28, 2016, 20:21:03
Yippie.
Title: Re: NG event - Maastricht/NL 5 June
Post by: HCS on April 28, 2016, 20:26:07
It's June 5 everyone!

If more people want to join, very good of course. But the 5th it is  ;D Mark it in your agendas.
Title: Re: NG event - Maastricht/NL 5 June
Post by: Bruno Schroder on April 28, 2016, 22:14:14
Fantastic recovery :)
Title: Re: NG event - Maastricht/NL 5 June
Post by: Jakov Minić on April 28, 2016, 22:16:28
How much we all love Hans and refuse to gather without him  :)
Title: Re: NG event - Maastricht/NL 5 June
Post by: Frank Fremerey on April 29, 2016, 10:21:01
looking forward to it!
Title: Re: NG event - Maastricht/NL 5 June
Post by: HCS on April 29, 2016, 20:00:41
Thanks guys, that's way too much honour  :-[ :-[
Title: Re: NG event - Maastricht/NL
Post by: the solitaire on April 29, 2016, 22:26:08
PS .... Joost = the solitaire from.Belgium ...

It's always nice to have a nickname. And to be from Belgium too.

I skipped the introduction and Jan Anne smacked me over the head once because I did not have my name in the signature. I guess that that will be the reason why I am Joost now.

In real life my name is Buddy. Born in the Netherlands, lived in Belgium, Ireland, England, US and currently in Germany but with plans to move to Sweden within the next 3 years. ;)
Title: Re: NG event - Maastricht/NL 5 June
Post by: Bruno Schroder on April 29, 2016, 23:33:47
Frank, I think you have confused two newcomers who joined at the same time: Joost, from Leuven and Buddy the solitaire. They're 2 persons, not one :)
Title: Re: NG event - Maastricht/NL 5 June
Post by: Jakov Minić on April 29, 2016, 23:39:11
Bruno yes! But Frank is only one  ;D
Title: Re: NG event - Maastricht/NL 5 June
Post by: Frank Fremerey on April 30, 2016, 09:08:50
Shame on me. I mistook people. Come to the event. I buy you a coffee.
Title: Re: NG event - Maastricht/NL 5 June
Post by: the solitaire on April 30, 2016, 16:27:26
Shame on me. I mistook people. Come to the event. I buy you a coffee.

A most excellent incentive I must say  ;D
Title: Re: NG event - Maastricht/NL 5 June
Post by: Frank Fremerey on April 30, 2016, 21:35:05
A most excellent incentive I must say  ;D

 8) 8) 8)
Title: Re: NG event - Maastricht/NL 5 June
Post by: the solitaire on May 22, 2016, 01:40:17
The coffee did the job. I can make it to the Maastricht event (and bring my better half who is also an avid and talented photographer)
Title: Re: NG event - Maastricht/NL 5 June
Post by: Frank Fremerey on May 22, 2016, 11:02:26
The coffee did the job. I can make it to the Maastricht event (and bring my better half who is also an avid and talented photographer)


I will come but my better half stays at home.
Title: Re: NG event - Maastricht/NL 5 June
Post by: the solitaire on May 22, 2016, 13:41:11
Did anyone mention a schedule? Like when and where we meet&greet?
Title: Re: NG event - Maastricht/NL 5 June
Post by: Frank Fremerey on May 22, 2016, 13:42:49
Did anyone mention a schedule? Like when and where we meet&greet?

11h at coffeelovers?
Title: Re: NG event - Maastricht/NL 5 June
Post by: the solitaire on May 22, 2016, 13:53:36
Ok, thnx for that info. SHould be no problem. Maastricht is about an hours drive from here
Title: Re: NG event - Maastricht/NL 5 June
Post by: Frank Fremerey on May 22, 2016, 13:56:12
I did not decide on that it was just a suggestion. There are lots of others who might have better ideas...
Title: Re: NG event - Maastricht/NL 5 June
Post by: the solitaire on May 22, 2016, 14:21:04
Anywhere where they offer a decent coffee is a good suggestion in my book :D
Title: Re: NG event - Maastricht/NL 5 June
Post by: Bruno Schroder on May 22, 2016, 15:04:02
Any suggestion on a parking place for the day?
Title: Re: NG event - Maastricht/NL 5 June
Post by: Frank Fremerey on May 22, 2016, 17:54:15
There is a huge parking lot five miniutes walk from coffee lovers. Look at google maps.
Title: Re: NG event - Maastricht/NL 5 June
Post by: HCS on May 22, 2016, 18:30:47
I'm not sure how all participants are going to travel into Maastricht, but it seems most clear to gather at the train station and then walk to the centre (or anywhere else we want to go).

I'd propose to meet between 10.30 and 11 at the train station. Then take it from there.

If you come by car, i think google will help you with parking lots.
Title: Re: NG event - Maastricht/NL 5 June
Post by: Frank Fremerey on May 22, 2016, 18:35:27
Who will come by car?
Whol will come by train?
I have some space in my car left & can share.
Title: Re: NG event - Maastricht/NL 5 June
Post by: Bruno Schroder on May 22, 2016, 18:52:09
I'm by car but may end up with the train between parking and meeting place. If we stick to Coffee Lover, we need to be a bit more specific: there are 6 of them in Maastricht.
Title: Re: NG event - Maastricht/NL 5 June
Post by: Jakov Minić on May 22, 2016, 18:55:48
Last time in Utrecht we gathered at the station, but perhaps it would be wise to wait for each other while drinking coffee.
So, Hans, pick a coffee place :)

I will most likely go by car...
Title: Re: NG event - Maastricht/NL 5 June
Post by: Frank Fremerey on May 22, 2016, 19:23:11
Coffee Lovers in the Book Strore in the Old Church
Title: Re: NG event - Maastricht/NL 5 June
Post by: Frank Fremerey on May 22, 2016, 19:24:31
Coffee Lovers in the Book Store in former Old Church

Last time we spent roughly 60 minutes at the train station waiting for and collecting participants
Title: Re: NG event - Maastricht/NL 5 June
Post by: Jakov Minić on May 22, 2016, 19:26:27
Excellent choice Frank!
Title: Re: NG event - Maastricht/NL 5 June
Post by: Frank Fremerey on May 22, 2016, 19:27:56
mapped:
Title: Re: NG event - Maastricht/NL 5 June
Post by: the solitaire on May 24, 2016, 23:15:36
We will come by car. I have a rough idea as to where I want to park the car, but it will be quite a walk to Coffeelovers from there. Parking in Maastricht isn't quite easy when you're not willing to pay for the use of one of the appointed parkinglots.

So THAT's the church they built into a book store. I thought it was another one. I guess the old church near the Volksplein is then still abandoned. Shame. I used to have a key to that church. And when you looked past the bird droppings the interior was quite impressive.
Title: Re: NG event - Maastricht/NL 5 June
Post by: Nicole on May 27, 2016, 22:15:37
An interesting parking is the "P&W terrein Cabergerweg Maastricht". Close to the city centre (walking distance). Check the dayly rate on the site: http://www.parkeren-maastricht.nl/parkeerterrein-cabergerweg

Title: Re: NG event - Maastricht/NL 5 June
Post by: Frank Fremerey on May 28, 2016, 00:05:07
We will come by car. I have a rough idea as to where I want to park the car, but it will be quite a walk to Coffeelovers from there. Parking in Maastricht isn't quite easy when you're not willing to pay for the use of one of the appointed parkinglots.

Zoom in and you see that there is an easily accessible big car park within 5 minures walking distance. Been there. Done that.
Title: Re: NG event - Maastricht/NL 5 June
Post by: Jakov Minić on May 28, 2016, 00:06:46
Thank you Nicole! :)
Now I know where El Presidente will enjoy his rest :)
Title: Re: NG event - Maastricht/NL 5 June
Post by: HCS on May 28, 2016, 16:45:32
Sorry, been away for work.

So, it's official, we gather at Coffee Lovers (see Frank's map) at (or before) 11.

See all of you there. Btw, i will probably come by car too.

I'll draft a private message to the whole group, so no-one misses this bit of information if they haven't checked the thread.
Title: Re: NG event - Maastricht/NL 5 June
Post by: Nicole on May 28, 2016, 16:55:33
The bookshop only opens at 12 on sunday's.
I think it will be be the same for the "coffeeLovers"
Title: Re: NG event - Maastricht/NL 5 June
Post by: Frank Fremerey on May 28, 2016, 18:25:08
Can someone suggest a nearby alternative?
Title: Re: NG event - Maastricht/NL 5 June
Post by: Jakov Minić on May 28, 2016, 19:35:01
"coffeeLovers"  drink coffee only in the afternoon  :o ::) ;D
Title: Re: NG event - Maastricht/NL 5 June
Post by: HCS on May 28, 2016, 21:21:32
Drat, how can that be :-(.

Perhaps we can find something to our liking on this website: http://debestekoffievan.nl/Maastricht
Title: Re: NG event - Maastricht/NL 5 June
Post by: the solitaire on May 29, 2016, 20:28:35
Mickey Browns?
Title: Re: NG event - Maastricht/NL 5 June
Post by: Bruno Schroder on May 29, 2016, 20:49:31
Other CoffeeLovers have different opening hours. De annex opens at 10:00. No idea if the location is convenient though.
Coffeelovers De Annex
Plein 1992 15
6221JP Maastricht
Title: Re: NG event - Maastricht/NL 5 June
Post by: Bruno Schroder on May 29, 2016, 20:52:38
Ruiterij 2, Maastricht, from 9:00
Title: Re: NG event - Maastricht/NL 5 June
Post by: Bruno Schroder on May 29, 2016, 20:56:35
Ruiterij 2, Maastricht, from 9:00
And Glacisweg 26, Maastricht from 10:00

All others open later or not at all.

So we have 3 choices :)
Title: Re: NG event - Maastricht/NL 5 June
Post by: Jakov Minić on May 29, 2016, 21:00:36
Bruno, just pick the largest one :)
Title: Re: NG event - Maastricht/NL 5 June
Post by: Bruno Schroder on May 29, 2016, 21:11:07
Can't say from here, I'm on the smartphone, but from the services offered, glacisweg seems the smallest so anyone's with s preference for ones of the 2 other locations?
Title: Re: NG event - Maastricht/NL 5 June
Post by: Frank Fremerey on May 29, 2016, 21:25:45
Car parking near by? Wich of the two?
Title: Re: NG event - Maastricht/NL 5 June
Post by: Thomas G on May 29, 2016, 23:30:33
* following the change details * Harry and I will adjust to what seems appropriate.
Title: Re: NG event - Maastricht/NL 5 June
Post by: the solitaire on May 30, 2016, 21:20:29
From a parking situational point of view I preferred the original plan. Both the new locations move us to the other side of the river Maas.
Title: Re: NG event - Maastricht/NL 5 June
Post by: HCS on May 30, 2016, 22:02:18
Not sure whether http://www.cafezondag.nl/ has been proposed already. Close to the station, just across the bridge from the centre (station side), just off of the Sint Servaasbrug (the name of the bridge0.

It opens at 10, so 10.30/11 would be safe and we're close to parking places and city centre. Parking here: http://www.q-park.nl/language/nl-nl/nl/parkeren-bij-q-park/per-stad/qparkparkinglocatorvw1094/parkingdetail/parkingid/691

Could that work?
Title: Re: NG event - Maastricht/NL 5 June
Post by: Frank Fremerey on May 31, 2016, 06:30:51
Is there an English version?
Title: Re: NG event - Maastricht/NL 5 June
Post by: the solitaire on May 31, 2016, 10:14:38
Cafe Zondag sounds fine :)
Title: Re: NG event - Maastricht/NL 5 June
Post by: Aleksandra on June 02, 2016, 22:54:30
Dear all, I am sorry for the late message, but only now I am sure that I am able to join you on this trip! Jakov and I will be coming together from The Hague. Looking forward to meeting you all and to see Frank, of course! :-)
Title: Re: NG event - Maastricht/NL 5 June
Post by: John Geerts on June 02, 2016, 23:45:42
Weather forecast promises a 25 degrees with 80% sun.  Looks very attractive ;)
Title: Re: NG event - Maastricht/NL 5 June
Post by: chris dees on June 03, 2016, 08:33:20
Have a lot of fun, I'm looking forward to the images.
Title: Re: NG event - Maastricht/NL 5 June
Post by: Viv on June 03, 2016, 09:03:32
Where exactly is the meet?
Title: Re: NG event - Maastricht/NL 5 June
Post by: Bruno Schroder on June 03, 2016, 09:11:46
I'll be with a buddy photographer
Title: Re: NG event - Maastricht/NL 5 June
Post by: Frank Fremerey on June 03, 2016, 09:27:28
Cafe Zondag, Viv. Address on Internet site above.
Title: Re: NG event - Maastricht/NL 5 June
Post by: Fons Baerken on June 03, 2016, 10:16:09
we are camping first time this year with my granddaughter
Title: Re: NG event - Maastricht/NL 5 June
Post by: HCS on June 03, 2016, 14:34:04
Where exactly is the meet?

Do you want to join as well, Viv? You're most welcome.

If so, please share your name and mobile phone number with me via PM, then i'll send you the final meeting place and time (and the phone numbers of the other participants).
Title: Re: NG event - Maastricht/NL 5 June
Post by: Alaun on June 03, 2016, 22:14:49
Still can not say it, but intend to participate as well :)

(Depends on coming back home saturday evening from another event)

Title: Re: NG event - Maastricht/NL 5 June
Post by: Frank Fremerey on June 04, 2016, 01:16:40
Werner. You can share my car. Just drop me a line.
Title: Re: NG event - Maastricht/NL 5 June
Post by: the solitaire on June 04, 2016, 02:28:26
Correction, I might be able to make it after all. Depends on the outcome of today. I will be able to confirm my being there later today. Really hope I do make it though
Title: Re: NG event - Maastricht/NL 5 June
Post by: Bruno Schroder on June 04, 2016, 12:20:36
I'll be with a 3rd person, Martine Henry, registered here but who never posted. http://www.martinehenry.be/
Title: Re: NG event - Maastricht/NL 5 June
Post by: Frank Fremerey on June 04, 2016, 12:27:39
A box full of surprises!!!
Title: Re: NG event - Maastricht/NL 5 June
Post by: HCS on June 04, 2016, 13:06:57
The more, the merrier!

Weather looks like a mixed bag. Good temperature, 25 C, but quite a chance of rain or even some thunderstorms.

Let's see what the day will bring.

See all of you!
Title: Re: NG event - Maastricht/NL 5 June
Post by: Frank Fremerey on June 04, 2016, 17:57:32
Ok. I am coming and I bring Werner with me.

Hope to make it in Time 11 at Zondag
Title: Re: NG event - Maastricht/NL 5 June
Post by: the solitaire on June 04, 2016, 19:49:30
Ok, it's sealed. We'll be there tomorrow.

Before we get there, I want to say a few things about the woman I love. Kristina suffers from a social anxiety disorder. That means groups of people make her uncormfortable. She will still come with me tomorrow, but it might mean that we will take one or two moments leave for ourselves to join the group afterwards.

This social disorder also means that she prefers not to be addressed directly. Again, as long as I'm there, just act normal and you will hardly notice. This disorder is very hard to cure with therapy as the anxiety also or especially includes anxierty around therapists that sit in small rooms and ask uncormfortable questions in an attempt to determine how you are and how they can help you. We're working on that and on a full integration into society but that is a long and difficult path and as far as pour path together concerns, we just started.

So we will be there, and I'll just write down a few phone numbers so I can ask where you all are when we needed a time-out from social interaction ;)
Title: Re: NG event - Maastricht/NL 5 June
Post by: Harald on June 04, 2016, 19:54:24
Hi Buddy,

fine that you both will come. :)

Harald
Title: Re: NG event - Maastricht/NL 5 June
Post by: Frank Fremerey on June 04, 2016, 19:56:49
OK, Buddy. I can cope with that. I know a lot of different people including myself. I mean --- very different people --- and cats. and goats.
Title: Re: NG event - Maastricht/NL 5 June
Post by: Jakov Minić on June 04, 2016, 20:43:31
Buddy, glad you could join.
Title: Re: NG event - Maastricht/NL 5 June
Post by: Joost Bollens on June 04, 2016, 22:42:01

First (and most difficult) hurdle already taken: deciding what to put in my bag...

A french poet once wrote: "partir, c'est mourir un peu" ("having to leave is like dying a little bit").

I for one rather would say: "choisir c'est mourir un peu" ("having to choose is ....").

See you tomorrow!

Joost
Title: Re: NG event - Maastricht/NL 5 June
Post by: the solitaire on June 05, 2016, 00:00:45
Joost, you're definately on top of the situation. I have not yet figured out what to bring and what to leave behind.

I decided on the cameras to bring.

The Nikon F is coming along
The D3 will be there as well.

Lenses, 105mm f2,5 Nikkor-P of course
5cm f2 Nikkor-S maybe/most likely
The 20mm f3,5 UD Nikkor will be there as well as the 16mm f3,5 K series Nikkor to round out the wide end of my kit.

Now I'm undecided on the long end. Do I bring the ultrasharp 200mm Nikkor-Q.C or the 80-200 f4 Ai-S which has yet to prove itself in the field.

Lumi preparing the camera bag :)

(https://c6.staticflickr.com/2/1468/26702651421_f9059d0ac5_b.jpg)
Title: Re: NG event - Maastricht/NL 5 June
Post by: John Geerts on June 05, 2016, 00:30:33
Same 'problems' here. In Utrecht I kept it simple with the 45/2.8P and the 80/2.8.  Now something different I guess ;)
Title: Re: NG event - Maastricht/NL 5 June
Post by: Frank Fremerey on June 05, 2016, 04:24:48
I chose one DSLR with one lens and the X100T as backup. The rest of my weight budget is on spare batteries
Title: Re: NG event - Maastricht/NL 5 June
Post by: the solitaire on June 05, 2016, 06:18:53
The SLR is an F5? Or why else would you bring 5 kilo in spare batteries? ;)
Title: Re: NG event - Maastricht/NL 5 June
Post by: the solitaire on June 05, 2016, 08:05:16
Getting ready

(https://c5.staticflickr.com/8/7219/26861105644_49b7177bfa_b.jpg)

PS: The text on the mug reads: "You know what killed the dinosaurs, Whateley? We did. In one barbeque."

It's a quote from Neil Gaiman and is a playful reference to the Cthulhu mythos by Howard Phillip Lovecraft
Title: Re: NG event - Maastricht/NL 5 June
Post by: Thomas G on June 05, 2016, 08:17:47
Countdown counting... 15 min until launch.
Title: Re: NG event - Maastricht/NL 5 June
Post by: Bruno Schroder on June 05, 2016, 14:45:30
Lunch in Maastricht
Title: Re: NG event - Maastricht/NL 5 June
Post by: Akira on June 05, 2016, 15:31:05
Tha's a nice "the calm before the storm" scene!  I'm concerned about the current rainfall and flood in France and Germany, though.
Title: Re: NG event - Maastricht/NL 5 June
Post by: the solitaire on June 05, 2016, 19:46:22
Please do not mention anything about rain yet. We're still stuck in Aachen. The only "progress" is that our car is locked away, we didn't get a rental and we're now waiting for a kind and close friend to pick us up in Aachen on his cost (I promised him my kingdom, knighthood and lunch at an establishment of his choice for his kindness) because the ADAC did not get their act together.

That said, the morning and lunch were great, company was pleasant and kind and I hope to be there on a next meeting. That time we will bring both dogs however because poor and brave Amy has been alone at home for over 10 hours now :(
Title: Re: NG event - Maastricht/NL 5 June
Post by: Thomas G on June 05, 2016, 20:32:00
Good Luck, Buddy! It was nice meeting the 3 of you.
Title: Re: NG event - Maastricht/NL 5 June
Post by: the solitaire on June 05, 2016, 22:12:21
We just got home :)
Title: Re: NG event - Maastricht/NL 5 June
Post by: Akira on June 05, 2016, 22:54:08
Glad to know that, Buddy!
Title: Re: NG event - Maastricht/NL 5 June
Post by: Frank Fremerey on June 06, 2016, 00:18:47
The SLR is an F5? Or why else would you bring 5 kilo in spare batteries? ;)

In the end I survived on one battery per camera. Now that I learned that I have to use "Li-ion20" not "Li-ion01" in my D500 I get a lot more milage.
Title: Re: NG event - Maastricht/NL 5 June
Post by: the solitaire on June 06, 2016, 00:34:11
Is it that bad? I have 88% left in the D3 after 144 photos (of which I took 100 on the ADAC parking lot ;) and my F still has full capacity :p

Wish I had had a bit more time to chat with you and try to pry that D500 from your fingers for a spell. Maybe next time :)

Thomas, it was nice tomeet you as well.
Title: Re: NG event - Maastricht/NL 5 June
Post by: Frank Fremerey on June 06, 2016, 02:42:45
Buddy: Just ask, most of us are open to gear swapping, lens testing etc.

The milage of the big cams like D3, D4, D5 is in the several thousands of RAWs if one skips image review.

The milage of the D500 should be above 1000 with a single well conditioned battery of the "Li-ion20" kind.

The battery compartment of the D500 weighs 504g which is more than the whole package of the Fuji X100T including battery and card with 468g. I chose to leave MB-D17 at home.

Yet, for a day of birding the D500 battery compartement loaded with 8x"Eneloop Pro 2500" gives me something in the range of 10.000 shutter actuations (many more than I need).
Title: Re: NG event - Maastricht/NL 5 June
Post by: Martine Henry on June 14, 2016, 20:02:40
Lumi is eating lenses to take pictures directly through the eyes. Great ! and clever. Future solution to pack light when you decide to go in photo trips :-)
Title: Re: NG event - Maastricht/NL 5 June
Post by: Martine Henry on June 14, 2016, 20:07:40
I forgot to ask you if you've Instagram accounts ? If yes maybe can we also join us on the page.
I put somme Iphone pictures from Maastricht on my account.
One of these is quiet the same of Nicole's picture (lights in the Church)
Title: Re: NG event - Maastricht/NL 5 June
Post by: Frank Fremerey on June 14, 2016, 20:11:47
You can also upload your Phone photos here or the Instagram edited shots which Instagram saves in a special folder
on you phone.
Title: Re: NG event - Maastricht/NL 5 June
Post by: Martine Henry on June 14, 2016, 21:06:47
Oh I'll try it than. Thanks a lot Frank.
Title: Re: NG event - Maastricht/NL 5 June
Post by: Frank Fremerey on June 15, 2016, 05:45:33
I am happy if I can help. I do not want to bother you.
Love your pictures. Hope to help you find a way to share them.