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snaphappyscottiedog
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Link Posted 27/07/2012 - 17:11
Are there any Pentax get together groups in the Falkirk area.
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Whizzkiddwill
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Link Posted 28/07/2012 - 11:24
I've only been a member since late last year i think it was but i've not heard of any meetings. I live in Armadale which is only around 7-8 miles away and time permitting would be happy to meet some like minded Pentaxians (Only to steal there knowledge). I'm a beginner so it would be good to get tips and advice / ideas. Also something to do as i work to hard and don't often get to play. I got along to the local camera club once, they meet on a Tue or Wed evening, but was working away for a few months so gave up on the idea for now.

Will
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Galoot
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Link Posted 28/07/2012 - 16:01
I'm based in Falkirk, so that makes 3 of us !

Would 3 qualify as a 'meet' ?

If it is raining, a pub crawl could be possible !
Could be mine
snaphappyscottiedog
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Link Posted 28/07/2012 - 16:36
Hi guys, in my opinion any more than one could constitute a meet I mysel live in Larbert and could meet up.
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Whizzkiddwill
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Link Posted 28/07/2012 - 18:34
Weekends or evenings only for me, as i would expect for most people. Could we start with a coffee shop crawl. I'm not much of a pub person and would need to drive to get to Falkirk.

As they say three's a crowd and if a crowd turn up then i would class it as a meet.

Never done a meet before so how does it all work? Do we meet to chat? Do we meet at a photo op? Do we do both? I had a CB when i was alot yonger and did a few eyeballs (CB Meet) must be the same but not shooting took place

Ideas / Dates / Locations.

Do i need to wear a red rose in my left button hole

Any more?

Will
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Last Edited by Whizzkiddwill on 28/07/2012 - 18:35
Galoot
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Link Posted 28/07/2012 - 19:06
Can't afford the red rose

What about Callander House, coffee shop nearby, plenty of free parking and a variety of photo oppertunities.

Could take a few lenses for each to try out, I have 10mm to 600mm available

If we can set a date that suits, there are a few Glasgow Pentaxians that may head East ?
Could be mine
Whizzkiddwill
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Link Posted 28/07/2012 - 20:04
Is that the big house in Callander park? Shot fireworks last year there. Sounds like the start of a plan. I don't have much to offer i'm afraid. Only the 18-55 DAL and 50-200 DAL and an A 50 f2. I also have a Tokina SD II 70-210 MF a friend has lent me.

The 50-200 DAL is a good lens, spoken of highly in this forum.

Setting a date is always an issue. Give me at least a weeks notice is poss.

Will
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greynolds999
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Link Posted 28/07/2012 - 22:39
I'm happy to come up to Falkirk. Saturdays are out at the moment (at least before about 3pm).

I have seen deer in Callender Park before now (in the woods) and it's a nice walk up there.

I'm sure we could attract a couple of the Glaswegians too....
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Whizzkiddwill
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Link Posted 30/07/2012 - 13:19
Ok, looks like 3pm+ Sat or a Sunday then. Does anyone from the West want to join in?
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snaphappyscottiedog
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Link Posted 31/07/2012 - 09:33
I'm affraid weekends are out for me just to darn busy.I am free most afternoons through the week or evenings Monday to Friday.
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Whizzkiddwill
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Link Posted 31/07/2012 - 18:07
I could prob make an evening. I don't finish work till 17:00 so not sure how much evening I'd have left. I work just outside Glasgow so I'm not to far to get to Falkirk , but almost need to drive back past my house to get there.

Will
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Last Edited by Whizzkiddwill on 31/07/2012 - 18:07
greynolds999
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Link Posted 31/07/2012 - 19:09
Weekdays are out for me I'm afraid.
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Galoot
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Link Posted 31/07/2012 - 20:58
Wish my afternoons were free
Could be mine
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