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Yedrup & Johndec,
You're in same as previously posters. Birddog114
VNAF, My Beloved Country and Airspace
Birddog, can I come and play too? Also, I need to pick up that bottle I dropped off many, many moons ago.
Need to get a camera clean demo again....and another look at what people are using for spatulas. I've got to be a big girl and clean this sensor sometime soon. cheers Deb "Sometimes when you are sad Poko, it's good to hug the monkey."
There will be some special pricing of CF cards and other items on the days
Birddog114
VNAF, My Beloved Country and Airspace
Thanks Trent, welcome home and to the mini meet after a long absent, we missed you here, from I + my family, Joet + Chryssine etc.... Birddog114
VNAF, My Beloved Country and Airspace
 So, am I not allowed to come?  "Sometimes when you are sad Poko, it's good to hug the monkey."
Who said that? Yes, of course you can! but once you put your name down then you have to come! No excuse! As you mentioned last time, you'll be at the mini meet and collect your bottle of methanol but you didn't show up, so I wondered if it'll happen again? I hesitate giving confirmation to any member, who pulled out at the last minutes or didn't show up as planned. Pls. note: due the large number of member, who wants to attend the mini meet but there're some restriction with room/ space, and logistic, food & drink preparation, I have to limit to the maximum of number is 20. Hope everyone understand! I'm happy to see and meet all of you if I know beforehand you're sure to make it. Birddog114
VNAF, My Beloved Country and Airspace
wow... its a veritable who's who this weekend!
SHould be great! New page
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Thank you (I think)
If you look at the post I made for that meet (20th August) I said I "might" just pop in for the bottle, nothing else, as my son had his final soccer match on that day. As it turned out, I couldn't get there and as I was just coming for the 2 mintues it would take to get the bottle off you, it didn't seem like such a big deal. As I have children and as such my plans can be shot down just 3 seconds to leaving to go anywhere, I will bow out of the meet on saturday and will arrange separately with you to collect the bottle of methanol through the week. Deb "Sometimes when you are sad Poko, it's good to hug the monkey."
Deb,
Please don't get me wrong! I generally mentioned to all our members, not at you or any individual. I had few experiences with huge prepared foods from us and cakes from Joet + Chryssine left over, coz I got the big number of people wanted to come at the beginning, but finally only 5 shown up, just a disappointing of such of wasting all our efforts and resources which we volunteered to contribute to the community without any asking from all of you any returns. We just want the tied and closed relationships between our fellow members same as sharing the friendships, camaraderies, knowledges, spirits. Nothing more or less. I have to bring it up coz I would like to make all understand, we are here to serve and happily to welcome all of you, only one thing I would like to ask: Your present at the mini meet along with your confirmation is greatly appreciated! Last edited by birddog114 on Thu Sep 22, 2005 9:51 am, edited 1 time in total.
Birddog114
VNAF, My Beloved Country and Airspace
Birddog
it's fine, truly. i understand why you need numbers (excuse my typing wriggling child on lap). I just can't guarantee my presence on weekends...things happen with kids ( at least mine) and i don't always get where i want to on time.......let someone go who can. I need to be out on friday will pm you re picking the bottle up then. seriously its ok. deb 
edited to add: If I seemed a bit snippy I want to apologise. I lost a friend last saturday night to a stupid car accident, I am still feeling a bit tender and touchy, so I didn't mean to snap at anyone. "Sometimes when you are sad Poko, it's good to hug the monkey."
Gosh - the number of replies to this thread have been huge. Are we over the 20 limit yet?
I'm keen to show my ugly mug for the first time as well, so if there's still room - please ADD ME TO THE LIST !!! Cheers Justin
Deb
Sad to hear of your friend. Unexpected loss is always the hardest to deal with. Take care. Birddog I won't be at the meet, but I think you knew that. Peter
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I thought you're or perhaps you're saving up your energies for next weekend Birddog114
VNAF, My Beloved Country and Airspace
Birddy, is there any truth to the rumour that you will be leaking the specs to the D200 at this minimeet?
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Yes, you're IN Birddog114
VNAF, My Beloved Country and Airspace
what? the announcing of the winners of comp6 is not enough for you? New page
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And the announcement of new theme for the new challenge No:7 + prizes Birddog114
VNAF, My Beloved Country and Airspace
This week at great personal risk to myself I will be staying much longer maybe up to 12:00pm
then i have to get to work before they whip my ass into next week
my my my... big interest in the gathering this weekend !!!
looks like the boss will be out on Saturday, which gives me the opportunity to forget where the painting gear is and find my way to belmore... hoping to catch up with you all !!! Michael.
Mj, good to see you there, thought of you a couple of days ago whilst reading anarticle about how well the $A is travelling, maybe that is the reason we are seeing you?
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Hey Glen... AUD$ not quite as strong as back in March... but doing probably better than it deserves... China and interest rates will keep it steady for the minute round the mid to high 70s... but if the US and USD faulters then all bets are off as China would likely hickup and hurt our commodity boom.
Here's how we're travelling so far... 
MJ, impressive, I think I should PM you for a graph before my next purchase
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Is MJ our financial planner?
Birddog114
VNAF, My Beloved Country and Airspace
Trent you may be right!!
I might stick to my gut feelings, as I have in the past, if it feels like a bargain, it probably is. I tell my wife it is much more complex than that http://wolfeyes.com.au Tactical Torches - Tactical Flashlights Police torch rechargeable torch military torch police military HID surefire flashlight LED torch tactical torch rechargeable wolf eyes flashlight surefire torch wolf eyes tactical torchpolice torch
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You're IN and it's the last seat of this week. Birddog114
VNAF, My Beloved Country and Airspace
birddog, with the number attending tomorrow I'd say you'll have to call it a maxi meet - hope all have a great day. Glad I'm not there to feel buyers remorse on my Gitzo 1325
Peter
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Stubbsy, You'll be missed by us tomorrow! See ya next week! Birddog114
VNAF, My Beloved Country and Airspace
Looking forward to next week. Just hope we have enough 4WD. Peter
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Your Mazda 6 is with 4 wheels or two wheels?
We all have car with 4 wheels, no car with 2 wheels Birddog114
VNAF, My Beloved Country and Airspace
Just wondering, this will be my first mini-meet tomorrow, apart from my camera gear, should I bring anything else ? (Wife wisely said no to bundles of cash) but should I bring some food to share with everyone, seems like there will be lots of mouths to feed.
You can, it's not required however.
People often bring some food to share but it's not a requirement. You'll probably want to bring small bundles of cash as not to lose your mind completely when you see... the collection... Producer & Editor @ GadgetGuy.com.au
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Food is probably taken care of now... but feel free to bring savoury nibbles, soft drinks, beer, wine - whatever takes your fancy... Looking forward to meeting you tomorrow... Cheers, John
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Thanks both you of you. I'll raid the cupboards and see if anything fits the bill. Unfortunately I'm on a strict budget $45 for Xmas Party and $15 for a replacement Body cap.
10 minutes ago I accidentally dropped my tripod (it was an accident), my wife thought I was trying to break it so I could get a new one tomorrow. Sadly it didn't break. She did notice I had Birdy's price list printed out and stuck up next to my work PC, but she's conveniently ignoring my pleas for more spending money
Looking forward to see you tomorrow.
Craig,
Luck and not luck  .
We could not have two wifes but two tripods is not a dream. Hope to join with your guys in mini-meet. Have a good time with your toys  .
---------------------- Regards Poon
yay... finally setup the folks wireless properly!
I'll drop in ~11am 
and then we will close off the comp! New page
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As always Mr Poon! Sorry I couldn't drop in and see you on my recent trip to HK, I didn't know it was going to be Mid-Autumn festival until I got there!  Hope you and your family enjoyed it!
What a great meet! A stand out one IMHO!
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Was it a great meet?
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Once again...
Thanks to Thanh, Tranh & family for their superb hospitality... Thanks for providing the location for these unique events Thanks for providing excellent food for large numbers of people Thanks for providing coffee, soft drinks & alcoholic beverages Thanks for providing an environment that is safe for kids Thanks for the use of your cleaning equipment to clean our lenses and sensors Thanks for letting me print my favourite photo on your printer Thanks for making your equipment available to all for trial / practice Thanks to all the other people who contributed something to the meet Today was a really great maxi-meet... You should be able to start selling tickets soon Thanh... Cheers, John
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I will re-literate what john said
and add: a wonderful maximeet bursting with great camaraderie lets do it again!
What he said!!
Was a great morning Geoff
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