Author Topic: Photographica 2011 - 22 May (Read 29606 times)

Late Developer · « **Reply #50 on:** April 23, 2011, 10:24:15 AM »

Mrs LD ("Lara") and I will do our best to be there for 10am. It shouldn't be a problem, though we're travelling via "National ~~Express~~ Disgrace" from East Anglia, as we do every weekday morning. Consequently, as it's such a crap service, arrival (let alone arrival time) at Liverpool Street is variable in the extreme.

It doesn't appear they have any scheduled engineering works (or other pre-planned excuses for delays) on that weekend, so the 07:13 + a tube ride to Victoria should have us there well before 10:00.

If I don't manage to get Filmwaster shirt or other prominent item printed before then, I'll be wearing a Che Guevara T-Shirt. As I am not the smallest of people, my frame, grey crew cut and glasses should be recognisable. If someone wants to volunteer to take a note of my mobile number and give me theirs, I can also find you if we are delayed for whatever reason.

Looking forward to it....

Nigel · « **Reply #51 on:** April 28, 2011, 01:59:16 PM »

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But seriously, folks. What do we mean by 'early'? Doors open at 10AM. Anyone going to get there for then? One suggestion I could make is why not arrange a meet for around 12 or 1PM at the pub which would allow people to visit the show at any point prior to that to browse, buy, agonise, lust, breathe in the 'man smell' and then take an hour out in the pub before heading back for the quieter PM session (or heading home....or staying in the pub)?

That might work better than trying to get everyone together beforehand. There's a cafe in the hall itself, but I can't see us getting everyone round a table like last time (I assume there will be more of us this year?).

'I agree with Ed'

I know a few faces from last year so I'm happy to commit to be there by 10am and station myself on the steps with a cup of Java sporting my FW t-shirt. If someone can nominate a local pub just in case we do miss anyone? I like the idea of some liquid refreshment then heading back to hoover up any last-minute impulse purchases.

If anyone wants my mobile number send me a PM.

Me & Leon by nigelrumsey, on Flickr

I'm the good looking one (on the left).

Nigel

edthened · « **Reply #52 on:** April 28, 2011, 02:39:15 PM »

Och rat Leon looks sutcha happie chappie

Suzi Livingstone · « **Reply #53 on:** April 28, 2011, 03:08:33 PM »

Just catching up on this thread, I reckon I'll get to the fair around 11ish for a good browse at all the stalls.. I want stuff!

Thom Stone · « **Reply #54 on:** April 30, 2011, 12:03:10 AM »

If I do indeed make it I will plan on being there severly early :-P

I will be staying at a friends house (whose address I have yet to find out) but am hoping to have a venture round the big smoke for a bit of street photography or general madness on saturday 21st so If anyone fancies it let me know. obviously will be easier to plan once i know where my friend lives, will keep you posted.

DS · « **Reply #55 on:** May 04, 2011, 07:38:55 PM »

Cool. It transpires I'll be in London anyway for a friend's 40th so I'll be there to contribute to the communal musk of camera nerd.

jaypanelo · « **Reply #56 on:** May 11, 2011, 02:57:02 PM »

if only it was a few hours drive.

Suzi Livingstone · « **Reply #57 on:** May 11, 2011, 04:20:16 PM »

I just spoke to someone at Silverprint who will have a stall at Photographica, they are going to be selling a whole bulkload of AGFA APX100 for £1 a roll special offer - I asked if they could sell some 120 film cheap too and he said he would see what he could do...

Karl · « **Reply #58 on:** May 11, 2011, 07:53:25 PM »

I'm jealous. A rare emotion, but reading this I am. So there.

Thom Stone · « **Reply #59 on:** May 12, 2011, 01:43:05 PM »

Woo, will definitely get in on that, going to book my train ticket tonight (keep forgetting :-p ) should have a few wage packets to spend.

Ken B: eyes, I just do eyes. · « **Reply #60 on:** May 13, 2011, 12:55:32 PM »

I can be there at 9.00am for a greasy spoon brekkie if one is going.

I have money to spend.

It is my birthday 3 days later

I will be amongst FW's

Does life get any better

Thom Stone · « **Reply #61 on:** May 14, 2011, 07:26:22 PM »

right tickets finally booked, one nottingham filmwaster inbound.

is there any detailed Itinerary yet?

i.e. people looking for bargains meet here at this time

then big filmwasters meet and greet lunch maybe?

then all converge back on the fair as a unit?

Suzi Livingstone · « **Reply #62 on:** May 14, 2011, 08:06:52 PM »

Quote from: thom_stone on May 14, 2011, 07:26:22 PM

then all converge back on the fair as a unit?

Sounds like a military operation! Haha

harragan · « **Reply #63 on:** May 14, 2011, 08:27:25 PM »

Looks like I won't be able to make it after all.

A recent family berevement and possible looming redundancy conspire to keep me away. I was really looking forward to actually meeting some of you guys. Next year, perhaps.

Thom Stone · « **Reply #64 on:** May 15, 2011, 02:58:49 PM »

Quote from: Suzi Livingstone on May 14, 2011, 08:06:52 PM

Quote from: thom_stone on May 14, 2011, 07:26:22 PM
then all converge back on the fair as a unit?

Sounds like a military operation! Haha

i HAVE been watching alot of generation kill recently. what a series.

sorry to hear of your berevement harragan, I'm sure there will be another meet up before long.

LT · « **Reply #65 on:** May 17, 2011, 02:26:33 PM »

really sorry to hear that Harragan - hope things start to pick up for you soon.

I hope to be there for about 10:20. If anyone wants to meet up outside the front entrance then, I'll be there. I'll recognise Heather, Ailsa, Ed, Miller and Nigel (and Vicky if she's coming) ... so all should be good - anyone else, will have to PM me your mobile no (and I'll return the favour) and I'll text you once I'm there/ or you can do likewise.

Did we agree on a pub or are we just going to wing it?

L.

Suzi Livingstone · « **Reply #66 on:** May 17, 2011, 03:07:08 PM »

Leon I'll email you my number, I'm likely to be running late now as I have to get there from Essex instead of Norf London. Bah...

salvo · « **Reply #67 on:** May 17, 2011, 03:12:00 PM »

aiming to be there at 11-ish (depending on trains etc). I should be able to remember how you look like (the well known photographic memory) I've still your number so I can try and get hold of you when I arrive.

Quote from: leon taylor on May 17, 2011, 02:26:33 PM

really sorry to hear that Harragan - hope things start to pick up for you soon.

I hope to be there for about 10:20. If anyone wants to meet up outside the front entrance then, I'll be there. I'll recognise Heather, Ailsa, Ed, Miller and Nigel (and Vicky if she's coming) ... so all should be good - anyone else, will have to PM me your mobile no (and I'll return the favour) and I'll text you once I'm there/ or you can do likewise.

Did we agree on a pub or are we just going to wing it?

L.

Mil Mascaras · « **Reply #68 on:** May 17, 2011, 05:25:10 PM »

It's possible that I may have to catch a last minute Sat flight to Bogota but otherwise I will be there 9AM-ish.

Ken B: eyes, I just do eyes. · « **Reply #69 on:** May 17, 2011, 09:23:28 PM »

Have been searching for a joint to get a full english in my tum beofre it kicks off, you would think f you ran a website that listed all the places in London in a data base you might ask a simpe question for instance "What are your opening hours?"

Unless nayone else has cracked this one I will call some joints tomorrow.

sapata · « **Reply #70 on:** May 17, 2011, 09:46:08 PM »

I'll be going too... although I'm meeting few friends of mine so not quite sure what time I'll get there, but I want to get there early!

LT · « **Reply #71 on:** May 17, 2011, 09:52:54 PM »

Ahh - salvo,of course I'll recognise you - but my mobile number has changed since we last met ...

Ken - I'll recognise you too

Forgot you guys were coming.

Ken B: eyes, I just do eyes. · « **Reply #72 on:** May 17, 2011, 09:55:29 PM »

Its an odd moment in life when you become - forgettable

Miles · « **Reply #73 on:** May 17, 2011, 11:16:42 PM »

Will see you all there, quite a turn out

vicky slater · « **Reply #74 on:** May 18, 2011, 02:31:56 PM »

I am still hoping to make it....
Leon can i have your mobile number please for when i inevitable get lost/arrive late/end up in birmingham.
:)

Late Developer · « **Reply #75 on:** May 19, 2011, 01:31:17 PM »

Still looks likely that my missus and I will be there. Anyone prepared to give me their mobile number so that there's some possibility of being able to identify and meet up with fellow Filmwasters.....?

Ken B: eyes, I just do eyes. · « **Reply #76 on:** May 20, 2011, 12:02:36 PM »

If you see this guy lurking around hide your wallets and lock up your woman!

I am going to try Metro Cafe for some bacon sarnies and coffee from around 9.00am and then walk to the show about 10.00am

http://london.ratemyarea.com/places/metro-cafe-39933

PM me if you want my number

Heather · « **Reply #77 on:** May 20, 2011, 08:38:10 PM »

Looking forward to seeing the gang. I've been reading this week's AP mag gleefully reading about how film cameras are still thriving.
I have dibs on any cheapish sx-70s though... I've got a box of film here and then realised my sx-70 was broken

Nigel · « **Reply #78 on:** May 20, 2011, 08:47:32 PM »

Oh, I'm really looking forward to it. I had a great time last year and with even more FW's going this year it should be great! See you all there!

Nigel

Ed Wenn · « **Reply #79 on:** May 20, 2011, 08:55:39 PM »

Ken: Lovely leather strides. I'll look out for them on Sunday

I'll be getting there sometime in the morning and will mooch about the hall before heading to the pub at noon. Looks like there's going to be a good crowd. If anyone needs my mobile number just email me. See you there.

Nigel · « **Reply #80 on:** May 20, 2011, 08:58:18 PM »

Ed - did we have the name of a pub? Just in case folk don't get there before refreshment time!

Thom Stone · « **Reply #81 on:** May 20, 2011, 11:11:08 PM »

heres me,

rabbit in the headlights styleee (aweful shot I know but i figured if I put up any shots that were good you wouldnt recognise me as I was probably try my hardest not to look crazy + all the photoshopping that probably went into them)

flick my ear and let me know you are from filmwasters if you see me :-P

me by Thomo_Lomo, on Flickr

Francois · « **Reply #82 on:** May 21, 2011, 03:37:23 PM »

Nice, I see that all the ~~plotting~~ planning is going on well

Wish I could make it there

Mike (happyforest) · « **Reply #83 on:** May 21, 2011, 06:05:53 PM »

Ditto what francois said.

Have a great time folks.

Mike

vicky slater · « **Reply #84 on:** May 21, 2011, 11:48:23 PM »

so if things go according to plan i should get there around 11 ish.
see you there :)

Ed Wenn · « **Reply #85 on:** May 22, 2011, 08:56:24 AM »

Quote from: Nigel on May 20, 2011, 08:58:18 PM

Ed - did we have the name of a pub? Just in case folk don't get there before refreshment time!

Good question. No.

It was Miller's idea I think first. Let me see if I can find it.

Ed Wenn · « **Reply #86 on:** May 22, 2011, 09:01:59 AM »

Just realised the time. Need to head out soon myself and I haven't even done my make-up :-) So, I'll have to switch to Twitter for the rest of the announcements. If anyone sees Miller then he'll know the name of the pub. Otherwise, just grab hold of another Filmwaster and we'll make sure everyone 'on the team' is made aware of where the pub is before we head over there at lunch time.

Thom Stone · « **Reply #87 on:** May 22, 2011, 10:58:22 AM »

I'm here on the cafe balcony almost spent up! Eek. Gimme a shout if u see me.

Late Developer · « **Reply #88 on:** May 22, 2011, 08:01:27 PM »

Just got home after the event and wanted to say:

(a) it was fantastic to meet up with so many of you all in one go - and sorry that we didn't get chance to introduce ourselves to all of you
(b) thank you for making Lara and I so welcome at our first group meet
(c) that pub was an inspired choice for lunch......

Best wishes. Paul (and Lara, of course.....)

vicky slater · « **Reply #89 on:** May 22, 2011, 08:25:21 PM »

Ditto Paul!
Great to meet all of you and already looking forward to next year :)
x

Heather · « **Reply #90 on:** May 22, 2011, 08:54:10 PM »

That was awesome

Oh and Specially for Leon

<-- It's your new icon

I also apologise for not properly introducing myself to everyone. I was a bit overwhelmed by such a large group!

Ed Wenn · « **Reply #91 on:** May 22, 2011, 09:22:09 PM »

Fantastic bl**dy day. Thanks everyone for coming out and making it such a fun time. The pub was a great choice. Thanks to Miller for scoping it out. Lots of video for the next podcast and there will be some stills being linked to in the next day or so...or sooner (thanks, Heather!).

And before I sign off may I be the first to say what a lovely bunch of people you all are. Cheers!

Miles · « **Reply #92 on:** May 22, 2011, 09:37:32 PM »

Top Time !

Hope you made it back ok Leon

My purchases of the day ...

Miles · « **Reply #93 on:** May 22, 2011, 09:39:38 PM »

Oh and I've trimmed a roll of FP4+ and whacked in the the Brownie

Nigel · « **Reply #94 on:** May 22, 2011, 09:52:19 PM »

I had a great time and it was so good to meet so many of you. Let's not make it another year until we meet up again.

Here's an interesting article on the BBC web site about Photographica and film photography : http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/13452289

Long many it continue!!

thil · « **Reply #95 on:** May 22, 2011, 10:01:02 PM »

yeah, it was really fantastic to meet all of you Filmwasters for the first time. on the way back along a convoluted route to cambridge i managed to waste one of those £1 Afga rolls i picked up there... 19 to go.

bye for now

Thil

LT · « **Reply #96 on:** May 22, 2011, 10:39:39 PM »

I had a great day - brilliant to meet so many new faces and also to catch up with some more familiar ones. I'm also 20 rolls of apx100 better off, the proud owner of the definitive guide to making and using photographic emulsions (should come in handy when photo paper stops being made), and a handy cable release. Pukka.

LT · « **Reply #97 on:** May 22, 2011, 10:42:19 PM »

I should add that top marks go to Thil for recognising me on the underground before we even got to the venue. Those darn video podcasts!

Thom Stone · « **Reply #98 on:** May 22, 2011, 11:49:51 PM »

seriously cracking day grommit!

so fantastic to meet you all and put faces to pseudonyms.

chuffed with the bargains only wish i had more cash for the wonderfully cheap deal on the apx! came away with 7 rolls, which much like Thil, soon became 6 after wasting one away throughout the day and on the journey home (will get it dev'd + scanned and sent to you ed if you fancy some more shots for the vidcast)

i concur on the note that we should get together again soon! would be a shame to leave it another year. howabout that fair in wolverhampton ?! much more convenient for me :-)

sapata · « **Reply #99 on:** May 23, 2011, 12:15:27 AM »

What a busy weekend!!

After spending quite a few time at the Photographica I still managed to see the Watercolour exhibition at the Tate Britain and take some pictures as the weather was beautiful...my legs are killing me now!

It was really nice to be able to see some of the filmwaters friends today, shame I couldn't go the pub... top marks to Ed as well as he recognized me even though I wasn't wearing my Ramones T Shirt!!

What I had in mind to buy was way out of my budget so ended up spending the little money I had on 10 rolls of the cheap Agfa, some Adox 120 and a £0.50 1964 expired funny film called Perutz that comes with the leader ready cut for the screw mount Leica.

But the bargain really came as I was leaving the fair when I saw this little Vito B in almost pristine condition on the "borken cameras for £10.00" table. The guy in the end sold me for £5 and I guess I just managed fixing...