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NikonGear Revival GetTogether September2015
« on: August 05, 2015, 09:40:46 »
Dear Community,

The Crew are thinking about going to The Black Forrest (Schwarzwald) in South-West Germany.
It is centrally positioned in Europe, so most European members would be able to join with ease.
The dates that we propose are 25-30 September 2015.

We would like to know the following:

1. How many of you are interested?
2. Does anybody know of a nice lodging area in Schwarzwald?
3. Do we have any insiders/locals among us that know the region and can help with the organisation?
4. Any other ideas that spring to mind are welcome.

Personally, I am looking forward to it already!



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Re: NikonGear Revival GetTogether September2015
« Reply #1 on: August 05, 2015, 09:55:07 »
Well, I am ON!
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Re: NikonGear Revival GetTogether September2015
« Reply #2 on: August 05, 2015, 09:59:59 »
1. Me!
2. Never been there, so
3. not an insider but could help out with the communication with non-English-speaking natives.
4. Well, I do like this idea.

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Re: NikonGear Revival GetTogether September2015
« Reply #3 on: August 05, 2015, 10:25:59 »
1. Yes interested.
2. I have been a couple of times in Freiburg, which is easily reached by public transportation. The City itself is very interesting, Gothic church,  Bächle, university, hot micro climate, breweries and forms a perfect base to visit other 'Scharzwald' highlights.
3. I do not know any locals, but assistance is always possible.  ;)
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Re: NikonGear Revival GetTogether September2015
« Reply #4 on: August 05, 2015, 11:49:17 »
Would love to go but I don't think I can make it this time :(
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Re: NikonGear Revival GetTogether September2015
« Reply #5 on: August 05, 2015, 11:51:34 »
This is just a starter for future events. I'm pretty sure there will be an NG event in Scotland either spring or autumn 2016, for example. More will come. People are most welcome to post suggestions and ideas.
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Re: NikonGear Revival GetTogether September2015
« Reply #6 on: August 05, 2015, 12:19:23 »
Quote from: Jørgen Ramskov on August 05, 2015, 11:49:17
Would love to go but I don't think I can make it this time :(
The general idea is to have a NG trip every spring and autumn to varying places, as mentioned Scotland is already on the radar for next year for one of those slots :)
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Re: NikonGear Revival GetTogether September2015
« Reply #7 on: August 05, 2015, 12:25:29 »
I will be joining and hope to meet some old friends as well as making some new ones :)
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Re: NikonGear Revival GetTogether September2015
« Reply #8 on: August 05, 2015, 12:30:04 »
See what I can do.

It is just before the School holidays and I do not intend to bring my kids, although a kid friendly event would surely be a great idea too...
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Re: NikonGear Revival GetTogether September2015
« Reply #9 on: August 05, 2015, 13:08:31 »
It's a 99% probability of my arriving "shaken, not stirred" after riding with Jan Anne and his BMW from the Netherlands ...
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Re: NikonGear Revival GetTogether September2015
« Reply #10 on: August 05, 2015, 21:38:41 »
I will try to behave this time while driving ;)
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Re: NikonGear Revival GetTogether September2015
« Reply #11 on: August 05, 2015, 21:46:09 »
Now that moves the probability of attendance up a notch to 99.9% :D
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Re: NikonGear Revival GetTogether September2015
« Reply #12 on: August 06, 2015, 11:14:43 »
Quote from: John Geerts on August 05, 2015, 10:25:59
1. Yes interested.
2. I have been a couple of times in Freiburg, which is easily reached by public transportation. The City itself is very interesting, Gothic church,  Bächle, university, hot micro climate, breweries and forms a perfect base to visit other 'Scharzwald' highlights.
3. I do not know any locals, but assistance is always possible.  ;)

John, would you happen to know of any accommodation in Freiburg?
Nothing fancy and expensive...
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Re: NikonGear Revival GetTogether September2015
« Reply #13 on: August 06, 2015, 11:39:08 »
Depending of the size of the group and availability, maybe this could be something?

http://www.eos-allerheiligen.de/unterkuenfte/loewenherz

It's next to a national park and some monestary ruins. Don't know about internet but if you guys think this could be okay, I'm happy to call them.
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Re: NikonGear Revival GetTogether September2015
« Reply #14 on: August 06, 2015, 14:02:45 »
Quote from: Jakov Minic on August 06, 2015, 11:14:43
John, would you happen to know of any accommodation in Freiburg?
Nothing fancy and expensive...

Not particularly at this moment, but the Local Tourist Information supplies a lot of options. http://www.freiburg.de/pb/,Lde/225803.html 

There are several ways to approach the Black Forest.  From North to South the Black Forest is on a uplifted area with little difference between valley and top, and  heavily forested, especially the North. It does not have spectular views and so. 

The parts close to the Rhine Valley have the highest difference between valley and mountain from which Schauinsland https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Schauinsland   is most famous. The capital Freiburg is the entrance to a more 'friendly' middle part towards the Eastern direction.

From a Photographic point of view, it depends on the wishlist anyone has.  Smusesuse's idea sounds nice too, it's located in the Northern part.

Here some detailed information about the Black Forest: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_Forest
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