CONFIRMED- Photowalk and Crop/Photoshop Classes - March 3/4 2012 - Auckland NZ

[Lauren]

weve booked for the crop in Auckland in March -
We are doing a more budget approach than we were discussing but hopefully this will suit more people while money is tight..
It will be the weekend of March 3/4 - we will photowalk on the saturday - hopefully we will have a chauffeur driven van for the purpose - and we will do the gannet colony and wineries along with some other photographic sights .
Then the crop will be more in the line of structured photoshop classes and will be 9 -5 on Sunday at the geneaology society rooms in panmure.
Accommodation for those out of Auckland we can discuss - but the Ellerslie motor inn has been recommended as reasonable and does a nice breakfast ( which is the only issue that we have with fernz.
Alternatively you all coudl stay at fernz and we could go out for breakfast before the crop.
I will organise transport from either place to the Crop venue on Sunday.
The crop price ( which I will work out shortly - will include the photowalk and lunch on the class day which i will get brought in - I will work out a cost over the next day or so and let you know but I would like a show of hands as to who is interested so I can get a ballpark idea of cost per person

[spotty]

Please count me in, Lauren.

Sounds like you have been working hard!

[shazzt]

Sounds awesome Lauren. The venue is nice and close to the airport for out of towners too.

[webfrau]

I'm a maybe - all subject to funds and whatever plans come to fruition next year - but it sounds good.

[littlekiwi]

I'm a maybe - totally depends on scheduling for uni

[Donut]

I'm a probably, sounds a great weekend!

[timelord]

Sigh.... I cant come. We are having a party that Saturday for hubby's 40th birthday.

[littlekiwi]

as much as I would have liked to have come my uni schedule is too full on (even though im doing it part time) so I will have to pass

[spotty]

Why do I get the impression that the 2012 Crop has fallen through the cracks?
May be I am just too impatient...
:drumroll: Happy Christmas to one and ALL :hug:

[Lauren]

No it hasnt - all the details so far are in the top post - right now we have so few interested I havent taken it further

[shazzt]

I will email one of the soccer mums who expressed an interest Lauren.

[spotty]

I was not thinking that you had dropped it Lauren :) I was referring to the apparent lack of interest in what sounds like a really good weekend - especially with You [Lauren] offering to TEACH us things. :yahoo:

Took my grandson to see and photograph the Gannets last Tuesday.
Some of the youngsters look almost ready to fly but there are also "replacement" chicks; little fluffy balls about the size of a goose egg.
Lots of flying around below the platform - even his iPod was capable of grabbing some decent shots.
Looking forward to seeing them again later.

[mum2riley]

I won't be able to make it. We're moving back to Wellington at the beginning of Feb so money will be super tight and I'm going to be soooo busy finding somewhere to live.

[timelord]

I would love to come again, but considering this is the 1st party was have had since hubby turned 21 (19 years ago!) I had better be here

[Lauren]

I'll be working out a cost for this event next week when Fiona visits.
Cost will cover the photo walk and the crop including lunch ( unless the numbers are so small that we go with a shared lunch type deal) .
We may be including a class on geneaology too which might interest more people both at DSP and offsite

[webfrau]

A genealogy lesson would be fun.

[spotty]

If the genealogy proves to be popular then you will not need me for 'numbers'.
I'm easy either way - it is my birthday that weekend so I get to choose :D and, yes, I still celebrate... :party:

[Lauren]

I will hopefully have a price on this event today (after Fiona finds out the price for renting the room and projector) but it will be in the vicinity of $60 including lunch on the sunday and that will also include the photowalk on the Saturday.
The cost for just the sunday will be approximately $10-15 less .
We have developed a series of classes that will suit everyone - both the scrappers and the geneaologists should we get any interested. -
There will be free product included in the price on the Sunday that can be used on the day .
Weve worked it out carefully to make sure everyone can be involved whether they are interested in family history or scrapping in general.
The photo walk will focus on photography ( obviously) - Lunch will be at your own cost on that day - we will probably stop at a local cafe ( reasonably priced) .

[webfrau]

Sounding really good.

[spotty]

I agree with Julia. Any chance of a lift to the Sunday venue? :) pretty pleez

[shazzt]

Sounds good Lauren. Let me know if I can help with anything.

[Lauren]

Im goign to pm all those whove said they are interested with a price and my bank account number - and question about dinner on saturday and who would want to do that... - so look for that soon

[shazzt]

Cool Lauren!! Thanks for doing all the hard yeards to organise this

[Erica]

:tup::tup: Great timing Lauren, I'm in need of get together. Looking forward to seeing you all agian.

[Chardonnay]

Sorry, won't make it this time due to other commitments.
Pity, because with all the genealogy as well it should be really great. I've finished writing up my family story and am now working on a photobook to go with it.

[shazzt]

Good on you for getting our family story done. Mine still languishes... We will miss you

[spotty]

Yay! Not long now! something like 25 days and counting. :drumroll:

[Lauren]

Still need more numbers for the sunday....

[Barnbrook]

Hi Lauren
Yes, would like to go on the Sunday crop only.
Many thanks
Take care
Liz

[Lauren]

Look forward to seeing you again Liz.

[shazzt]

Wow - I cannot believe how fast this year is flying by!

[spotty]

18...17...16... and counting :popcorn:

[Lauren]

I know you are waiting on payment details for this.. I'm waiting just to see if we get any genealogists sign up.. If we don't and it's just us .I may reduce the cost and we can do a shared lunch instead of me supplying it.. I'll let you know by Friday.

[Erica]

Thanks for the update Lauren, what ever works is fine by me, I'm just looking forward to the get together :)

[spotty]

How does a shared lunch work?
I famously took an empty plate to a 'Ladies a plate' invitation...
still not sure of how one would avoid getting only [e.g.] :popcorn: cupcakes to eat.
Ooooh but we CAN bring Chocolate I presume - without sugar? ;) :cool:

10......9.......8.....

[Lauren]

shared lunch would be each bringing something to share but Im thinking I might just go with the current plan - it seems easier and allows me to set the price right now and give you all details - which I will send out by pm

[spotty]

Local forecast for Saturday is fine weather :tup: - really looking forward to the photo walk as well as sharing with Fiona, Sharon and Lauren. :yes:

[Lauren]

YOu must be looking at a different forecast than me Jo !!- heres the forecast i see ( On weatherwatch.co.nz
Sat.
Mar 3.

15° | 20°
Rain, some heavy falls. Winds from the north turning southerly later & building. (80% chance of precip)

Jo Its probably best if I have your phone or cellphone number so I can call you if we decide to cancel ....

[spotty]

Lauren, you were SO right!
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/../gallery/data/500/thumbs/Weather_Bomb_3_March_web.jpg (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/../gallery/showphoto.php?photo=405429&title=windy-weather&cat=500)
Windy Weather (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/../gallery/showphoto.php?photo=405429&title=windy-weather&cat=500)

My thanks to you and Honeymoon, for the most interesting crop I have been to - and :popcorn: for all the lovely food.

[shazzt]

Yes - it was a lovely day. Thanks for all your hard work Lauren and Fiona.

[Donut]

Thank you Lauren and Fiona for organising this and for the tutorials, it was a great day, and lovely to catch up with everyone again!

[shazzt]

For those who are all enthusiastic about family history after Fiona's talk, you might be interested in 10 valuable lessons in family history:
http://www.mccomberfamily.com/2012/02/ten-valuable-lessons-you-will-learn.html

[webfrau]

I noticed that Auckland Central Library has a lunchtime family history series too
http://www.aucklandcitylibraries.com/whatson/familyhistory/familyhistoryseries.aspx

[webfrau]

For those who are all enthusiastic about family history after Fiona's talk, you might be interested in 10 valuable lessons in family history:
http://www.mccomberfamily.com/2012/02/ten-valuable-lessons-you-will-learn.html

Ha ha - I like the number one lesson. :)

[shazzt]

Oh and another big thank you to Lauren for the cool mini album. I have finished one of my father's pics from their holidays in Waiheke in the 1940s. The pics are poor quality but are still very cool. It is being printed at the moment - those 6x4 prints make it so cheap!