Floriade

[huynhie]

Anybody going to Floriadethis year?

I think I may pop down for the weekend if time permits

[birddog114]

Anybody going to Floriadethis year?

I think I may pop down for the weekend if time permits

Just came back from 3 weeks holiday and now want to go again? How lucky you're? Where all the photos of the D2x on your trip?

[huynhie]

I am over my head with photos, not just mine but Vicky's as well. It will be a while until all of the photo get sorted out

I haven't been to Canberra for a while and it's pretty close so I might pop down for the weekend.

[cordy]

Yep, I'll be going at some stage.. we should have a multi-state meet there, that would work really well

Chris

[huynhie]

The first day of Floriade has an Elvis theme to it

[birddog114]

I haven't been to Canberra for a while and it's pretty close so I might pop down for the weekend.

Where's Canberra? is it on the map?

[huynhie]

I haven't been to Canberra for a while and it's pretty close so I might pop down for the weekend.

Where's Canberra? is it on the map?

I think it's a small suburb somewhere in NSW. We may have some members from there

[birddog114]

I haven't been to Canberra for a while and it's pretty close so I might pop down for the weekend.

Where's Canberra? is it on the map?

I think it's a small suburb somewhere in NSW. We may have some members from there

What main language do they use in that territory? English? Laos?Tagalog?

[wendellt]

If we are having a meet, in the capital count me in, I havn't been there since high school. It would be a great time to stop and smell the roses.

[huynhie]

If we are having a meet, in the capital count me in, I havn't been there since high school. It would be a great time to stop and smell the roses.

not many roses in Floriade..... only tulips

[huynhie]

Can anyone also recommend a hotel for between AUD150 and AUD300 per night. I've stayed at the Rydges Lakeside and Capital hill before so I'd like to try something different/better.

[MHD]

I guess us hospitible Canberrians should organise a meet for it...



Well worth going... an excellent display... and a brilliant time of year to come to Canberra

[birddog114]

Well worth going... an excellent display... and a brilliant time of year to come to Canberra

Yes, agreed! and will bring back to Sydney with hayfever

[MHD]

hehe... I am very glad I do not get hayfever... Living in Canberra it would be horrible... (Huge number of blossums eg Cherry blossum and heaps of wattle)

[birddog114]

hehe... I am very glad I do not get hayfever... Living in Canberra it would be horrible... (Huge number of blossums eg Cherry blossum and heaps of wattle)

Me too, no hayfever! been down there once few years ago! now I love to stay close to the beach

[huynhie]

hehe... I am very glad I do not get hayfever... Living in Canberra it would be horrible... (Huge number of blossums eg Cherry blossum and heaps of wattle)

The only thing that I truly hate about Canberra is the cold winters....brrrrrrr

[cordy]

hehe... I am very glad I do not get hayfever... Living in Canberra it would be horrible... (Huge number of blossums eg Cherry blossum and heaps of wattle)

The only thing that I truly hate about Canberra is the cold winters....brrrrrrr

Its been a rather mild winter this year, we only got down to -4/-5 instead of -7/-8 overnight at times!

Chris

[Willy wombat]

It would be nice to see some of you guys down in Canberra. I think I will be going to floriade a few times during the month it is on. Will definately try to meet up with you all if you come down. It should be a great festival. My tulips at my house are starting to grow as we speak.

[daniel_r]

Can anyone also recommend a hotel for between AUD150 and AUD300 per night. I've stayed at the Rydges Lakeside and Capital hill before so I'd like to try something different/better.

If you're willing to pay the upper end of $150-300, try either Canberra Hyatt (Just down from New Parliament House) or Bentley Serviced Apartments in Forrest (not far from Rydges Capital Hill - on Canberra ave, bit closer to Manuka). Note: if Fed Parliament is in session, you'll need to book a bit ahead for both locations. They fill first. I think the Hyatt may do special rates Tue-Thurs (but bookings may be heavy during Floriade as it is 5-10 Mins walking distance from Floriade).

If you're looking for somewhere in Civic, try Quest Serviced apartments on West Row.

[birddog114]

Hi Canberrian,
Is there a BBQ at the mini meet to welcome Sydney members coming down?

[cordy]

Im sure one of us would probably have a house big enuff to hold a "large" bbq, either that or have one at one of the many places on the lake

Chris

[Willy wombat]

try Bentley Serviced Apartments in Forrest (not far from Rydges Capital Hill - on Canberra ave, bit closer to Manuka

I live just opposite these apartments and they are very nice. Its a good location and about 25 min stroll to the flower show.

Depending on dates, etc and my availability I might be able to host a BBQ of sorts (if you dont mind the host being under 30 guys...). I have a 5 burner beef master waiting for some action. Someone propose a date.

Im going to put a link to this thread into the Canberra forum so the locals can see it.

[huynhie]

Thanks guys my wife is looking into the Hyatt and Crown Plaza ATM. Does anybody know about the Hotel Kurrajong?


Anyway the 17Sep05 is the opening day which is Elvis day so I'll be there to get my dose of Elvis

[birddog114]

Anyway the 17Sep05 is the opening day which is Elvis day so I'll be there to get my dose of Elvis

huynhie,
Elvis will be at the mini meet tomorrow to say hello to you + your other half

[huynhie]

Anyway the 17Sep05 is the opening day which is Elvis day so I'll be there to get my dose of Elvis

huynhie,
Elvis will be at the mini meet tomorrow to say hello to you + your other half

Birddog,

I have to ask this question: "does Elvis have the power cable to attach to to the D2X for sensor cleaning?"

[birddog114]

Anyway the 17Sep05 is the opening day which is Elvis day so I'll be there to get my dose of Elvis

huynhie,
Elvis will be at the mini meet tomorrow to say hello to you + your other half

Birddog,

I have to ask this question: "does Elvis have the power cable to attach to to the D2X for sensor cleaning?"

The D2x does not need Elvis's power cable or power adapter to clean its CCD.

[huynhie]

Anyway the 17Sep05 is the opening day which is Elvis day so I'll be there to get my dose of Elvis

huynhie,
Elvis will be at the mini meet tomorrow to say hello to you + your other half

Birddog,

I have to ask this question: "does Elvis have the power cable to attach to to the D2X for sensor cleaning?"

The D2x does not need Elvis's power cable or power adapter to clean its CCD.

That's what the camera manual told me, so I guess I'll see how it's done tommorrow then

[birddog114]

huynhie

That's what the camera manual told me

You're reading its manual now? I thought you're not! or better not!

[huynhie]

huynhie

That's what the camera manual told me

You're reading its manual now? I thought you're not! or better not!

I needed to find out where the shutter release button was on the camera so I had to use the manual

[birddog114]

huynhie,
I have something to read (related to D2x) better than its manual, I don't understand the Japanese language very well
The words I can recongnize are "sushi", "sashimi", "Suzuki" or "Honda"

[christiand]

hmhhh.....
Floriade has to wait until I get back from Holidays.
Last year I went three weekends in a row.
It was always different and always great.
Go several times on different days if you can.

Cheers,
CD

[birddog114]

hmhhh.....
Floriade has to wait until I get back from Holidays.

Then no more tulips

[christiand]

Tulips, Hyacinths will be just fine, Poppies may have gone by then

Cheers,
CD

p.s.: Birddog, I need a MACRO when I come back ...

[Willy wombat]

So did anyone decide on a date?

[daniel_r]

thread bump.

Floriade ends this weekend, last day on Sunday 16th.

I'll be attending on Saturday, probably in the morning around 9-10am for a couple of hours.

Any other Canberra members interested in a disorganised, impromptu micro-meet?

Apologies for the late notice - was going to post this on the weekend, but with site troubles and all... and then forgot about it till just now.