Author Topic: Anyone fancy a chinwag in London? (Read 7882 times)

Ailsa · « **on:** December 11, 2007, 05:22:17 PM »

In a vague attempt to think beyond the end of 2007, and prematurely stave off the January blues, I was wondering whether any Filmwasters might like to meet up in London sometime in January? We could show a few prints, down a few espresso (or something stronger), and generally have a fine old chit-chat. I wasn't thinking of a picture-taking expedition (although cameras wouldn't be banned, of course) as much as an informal gathering in a cosy pub/cafe somewhere.

Consulting my smart (and somewhat empty) new 2008 diary, I was going to kick off with Sunday 20th, or Saturday 26th/Sunday 27th as suggestions. Any thoughts?

LT · « **Reply #1 on:** December 11, 2007, 05:42:21 PM »

sounds good to me - although I'd have to plump for the 26/27 weekend. 20th is the Helen's birthday so not sure I could convince her a trip to london to talk about photography would be a good idea .....

Janet_P · « **Reply #2 on:** December 12, 2007, 08:46:52 AM »

That sounds like fun. Yes please.

Janet

MarkBurley · « **Reply #3 on:** December 21, 2007, 04:58:20 PM »

I'm up for a meet - I think I could do either dates...

I do have a few mud pie shots from Seasalter I could show. Plus some new platinum/palladium stuff if you fancy seeing that...

Not only that, I still owe you the postage fee for the Hanemooly stuff.

Mark

Ailsa · « **Reply #4 on:** December 23, 2007, 09:45:13 AM »

Shall we say Sunday 27th then? Time and place to be decided nearer the time? (Suggestions of suitable meeting places from London dwellers most welcome.)

Ed Wenn · « **Reply #5 on:** December 23, 2007, 02:51:10 PM »

I'm in. Sunday 27th is good. Ailsa, why not meet up at the Photographers' Gallery and take it from there? We may never leave the premises, but that won't be a problem, surely?

LT · « **Reply #6 on:** December 23, 2007, 04:10:54 PM »

excellent - I'll be abel to spend all my loverly xmas book tokens ... I'm in

Typhoon · « **Reply #7 on:** December 28, 2007, 08:53:49 AM »

Weekends are no good for me. Any Polanoiders on here?

Typhoon

Ailsa · « **Reply #8 on:** December 31, 2007, 04:00:37 PM »

Due to an unexpected Christmas present, I can no longer make Sunday 27th, but Saturday 26th is do-able. Can others make the Saturday instead? Sorry to be a pain...

MarkBurley · « **Reply #9 on:** January 01, 2008, 09:03:37 AM »

Fine by me. I could do either day and a Happy New Year to you all.

Mark

LT · « **Reply #10 on:** January 02, 2008, 09:23:53 AM »

sure - 26th it is

Ailsa · « **Reply #11 on:** January 02, 2008, 04:16:13 PM »

How about midday on the 26th at The Photographers' Gallery caf? then?

LT · « **Reply #12 on:** January 03, 2008, 03:34:49 PM »

brilliant - see everyone there

MarkBurley · « **Reply #13 on:** January 07, 2008, 11:32:54 AM »

Looking forward to it. Especially as I celebrate a little 50th birthday the next day, so a little present of a book or three might have to find its way into my bag whilst I'm there.

Mark

Ed Wenn · « **Reply #14 on:** January 07, 2008, 02:35:48 PM »

Saturday is good for me too. Hurrah!

Ed Wenn · « **Reply #15 on:** January 07, 2008, 02:54:24 PM »

p.s.
Leon/Ailsa, can one of you please remind me of this nearer the time? Thanks.

Janet_P · « **Reply #16 on:** January 09, 2008, 03:47:06 PM »

Ooo, I might actually be able to make this, excellent.

Hopefully I'll see you there.

Janet

Ailsa · « **Reply #17 on:** January 09, 2008, 06:05:01 PM »

Luverly. Looks like we should have a nice little gang. And there's nothing better than being around a bunch of fellow 'pushers' to justify handing over the credit card in the bookshop...

Ed Wenn · « **Reply #18 on:** January 10, 2008, 03:39:02 PM »

Janet too!! Excellent news.

I've arranged for Granny to come and look after the kids, so I can escape the house without a guilty conscience. I may have to leave my 'flexible friend' at home though. That bookshop is the Devil. Get thee behind me.

Ailsa · « **Reply #19 on:** January 10, 2008, 08:45:54 PM »

Quote from: ed.wenn on January 10, 2008, 03:39:02 PM

I may have to leave my 'flexible friend' at home though.

I agree - you should probably leave your acquaintances out of this.

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LT · « **Reply #20 on:** January 11, 2008, 09:02:21 AM »

now that's my kind of gal

just got an email from the shop - thay dont accept national book tokens! blaarghh. I've got ?60 of them saved up for the trip. on the other hand, they do have copies of Kenna's new book on Mont St Michel though - might have to splash some cash on that. Anyone wnat to buy some book tokens?

MarkBurley · « **Reply #21 on:** January 11, 2008, 07:05:47 PM »

Now why did you have to spoil it... Kenna's new book. Oh dear. That means my flexible friend will get even more of a grump on.

Mark

jrong · « **Reply #22 on:** January 14, 2008, 07:27:31 AM »

Oooh can I come, can I come??

I may have to meet someone (obligatory) on Saturday but if I can make it, I'll pop in and say hello. I don't think I've met any filmwaster in London before.

Jin

LT · « **Reply #23 on:** January 14, 2008, 08:50:33 AM »

it would be good to meet you Jin

Ed Wenn · « **Reply #24 on:** January 14, 2008, 04:31:17 PM »

Just chatting to Jim Green on Friday and he is hoping to come along on the 26th too. Nice!

jrong · « **Reply #25 on:** January 25, 2008, 10:53:53 AM »

Can't make it to this one, I'm afraid...

Could not get out of a lunch appointment that I arranged a while earlier, so it looks like I'll only catch you all next time there is a similar meet-up.

Have fun,
Jin

Ailsa · « **Reply #26 on:** January 25, 2008, 12:27:12 PM »

That's a shame Jin - hopefully next time.

Stu · « **Reply #27 on:** January 27, 2008, 11:33:04 AM »

Oh, Sunday 27th is today! Sad to have missed it... unfortunately I have only just joined the Filmwasters forum. Oh well, maybe next time.

LT · « **Reply #28 on:** January 27, 2008, 07:08:16 PM »

Jin - sorry you couldnt make it. There will definitely be a next time

Stu - you'd be welcome along too.