dgrin shootout 2006 - official chatter thread

4labs

Any itinerary yet so we can plan our flights accordingly?

Andy

4labs wrote:

Any itinerary yet so we can plan our flights accordingly?

We'll be meeting "officially" on May 17th @ Ruby's Inn at Bryce N.P. Probably mid-late morning.



More info as I decide/create it

Nikolai

Late morning...

Andy wrote:

We'll be meeting "officially" on May 17th @ Ruby's Inn at Bryce N.P. Probably mid-late morning.



More info as I decide/create it

Darn, I guess we'll be a bit late.. We'll take off from LV around 8:30 am, google maps says it's about 250 miles, 5 hr drive, so we most likely arrive around 2 pm

4labs

Nik you can always goa day earlier and spend a day in Vegas? That is my plan as I don't intend on flying for 4-5 hrs to Vegas and than get in a car and drive another 5.

Bob Bell

I havent been to bryce or zion in a very long time. Not being a landscape shooter, what kind of gear would someone need for this trip? I have a lot of lenses covering 20mm to 200mm and soon to 400mm.

I'm pretty sure I can get the time off at work and this sounds like a fun trip.

Feeling pretty lazy, I didnt read all 13 pages, are people splitting cars/ Suv's to get around?

-Bob

Andy

Bob Bell wrote:

I havent been to bryce or zion in a very long time. Not being a landscape shooter, what kind of gear would someone need for this trip? I have a lot of lenses covering 20mm to 200mm and soon to 400mm.

I'm pretty sure I can get the time off at work and this sounds like a fun trip.

Feeling pretty lazy, I didnt read all 13 pages, are people splitting cars/ Suv's to get around?

-Bob

Hiya Bob

Sounds like you have plenty of glass - and don't worry - there's lots of sharing on these trips

Yes, we'll organize sharing of cars, vehicles etc.

Are you in?

Bob Bell

Andy wrote:

Hiya Bob

Sounds like you have plenty of glass - and don't worry - there's lots of sharing on these trips

Yes, we'll organize sharing of cars, vehicles etc.

Are you in?

Thats cool,

Im gonna check for the time off tomorrow. I should be fine for the official part. I sent you a message if im good time wise.

You have quite an empire going now Andy. I need to stop by more often

jwear

Nikolai wrote:

Darn, I guess we'll be a bit late.. We'll take off from LV around 8:30 am, google maps says it's about 250 miles, 5 hr drive, so we most likely arrive around 2 pm

drive very careful and make it 6:D

Nikolai

Eric,

4labs wrote:

Nik you can always goa day earlier and spend a day in Vegas? That is my plan as I don't intend on flying for 4-5 hrs to Vegas and than get in a car and drive another 5.

For me it's just one hour flight (LAX --> LAS) ... And I already booked it, so, I guess, it's my carma:-) Oh, well, there will be 4 of us in the car at least, so we can switch:-)

Cheers!

Bob Bell

Andy, I got the time off at work so I am good to go for this trip.

I will by myself.

Let me know any of the details.

Andy

Bob Bell wrote:

Andy, I got the time off at work so I am good to go for this trip.

I will by myself.

Let me know any of the details.

Welcome - details in the main thread. Stay tuned.

Andy

Bob Bell wrote:

Andy, I got the time off at work so I am good to go for this trip.

I will by myself.

Let me know any of the details.

Bob Bell is IN

Details all here:

http://www.dgrin.com/showthread.php?t=12592

Bob Bell

Is anyone driving to vegas/utah through Phoenix on Tuesday Night / Wednesday morning and coming back on Saturday/Sunday?

DavidTO

I'll be driving up from the LA area through Vegas. Anyone interested in a carpool? I will not be doing the post shootout, so I would drive up on the 16th (looks to be about 10 hours driving, plus stops). Drive back on the 21st.

aero-nut

DavidTO wrote:

I'll be driving up from the LA area through Vegas. Anyone interested in a carpool? I will not be doing the post shootout, so I would drive up on the 16th (looks to be about 10 hours driving, plus stops). Drive back on the 21st.

Are you taking HWY 14 up to 58, then to the 15? If so, I might be on your way. I need to check my schedule, but I might be interested.

DavidTO

aero-nut wrote:

Are you taking HWY 14 up to 58, then to the 15? If so, I might be on your way. I need to check my schedule, but I might be interested.

Actually, I was thinking about 210>15. Don't know about 14 and 58...does that still make sense for us?

aero-nut

DavidTO wrote:

Actually, I was thinking about 210>15. Don't know about 14 and 58...does that still make sense for us?

The only reason I say that is because I'm in the Antelope Valley (Lancaster/Palmdale), which is North of the 210>15 intersection. So from my location it makes more sense to go north first on the 14, then take Hwy 58 East to 15 (instead of going south on 14 to then go north on 15). If you would rather not take that detour, no problem. I'm guessing it probably adds about 30-45 minutes to your drive.

DavidTO

aero-nut wrote:

The only reason I say that is because I'm in the Antelope Valley (Lancaster/Palmdale), which is North of the 210>15 intersection. So from my location it makes more sense to go north first on the 14, then take Hwy 58 East to 15 (instead of going south on 14 to then go north on 15). If you would rather not take that detour, no problem. I'm guessing it probably adds about 30-45 minutes to your drive.

Oh, I see. Heck, at 10 1/2 hours, what's another 1/2? PM me and we can talk further...

Andy

Andy-wife, Nancy (and Trevor in tow)

Ed Hughes, Missy (and Connie in tow)

are coming!

We're up to 54 peoples

Andy

digital_gopher, and brother (jeremy olson and lars olson) are coming

cwphotos

I really want to go but am very confused. Can someone answer my questions?

1.) Lets say I come into Vegas in the day of the first shoot early am, then what? I mean will we be all leaving from there or will I need to rent a car? Im only 23 and dont think they will let me rent one, let alone the added cost. Could someone meet me there. I can pay for gas etc.

2.) Is it good to come in a day before and then leave the day after? I take it I would then need to find a place to stay in vegas or the surrounding area huh?

If my fears can be calmed I am all about that and will send Andy off the $$ ASAP. Let me know, thanks.

Andy

cwphotos wrote:

I really want to go but am very confused. Can someone answer my questions?

1.) Lets say I come into Vegas in the day of the first shoot early am, then what? I mean will we be all leaving from there or will I need to rent a car? Im only 23 and dont think they will let me rent one, let alone the added cost. Could someone meet me there. I can pay for gas etc.

2.) Is it good to come in a day before and then leave the day after? I take it I would then need to find a place to stay in vegas or the surrounding area huh?

If my fears can be calmed I am all about that and will send Andy off the $$ ASAP. Let me know, thanks.

get to vegas on the 16th - there'll be cars leaving crack of dawn on the 17th. Yep, plan on sharing cost for your car seat for the four days.

hurry if you want in, only a couple spots left.

Skippy

Ohh Cool Andy

Andy wrote:

Andy-wife, Nancy (and Trevor in tow)

Ed Hughes, Missy (and Connie in tow)

are coming!

We're up to 54 peoples

So you mean I will finally get to meet Nancy and Trev whooohoo!!!!
Alllllllrighty....... excellent even ........ Skippy (Australia)

Andy

dragon300zx wrote:

Argh. I was at the first one so how could I miss the second. Planning this far in advance will suck but I'll prolly be in.

I'm holding a spot for you until 1/28 - start working on the evil boss from hell

Andy

cwphotos (Dean) is IN.

cwphotos

And there was much rejoicing !!!!
Im so psyched to go. My pops may even spring his frequent flyer miles for me to go. Free plane trip is good. clap

Andy

Happy to report that Shay Stephens and wife Jen are coming

Shay Stephens

Jen and I will be wearing red baseball caps with our name embroidered on it to make it easy to spot and run away from

Andy wrote:

Happy to report that Shay Stephens and wife Jen are coming

dragon300zx

Shay Stephens wrote:

Jen and I will be wearing red baseball caps with our name embroidered on it to make it easy to spot and run away from

Well it looks like everyones stuck with me again tooo... But I wont make it as easy to run from me.

Andy

Dragon300zx is IN

ONLY ONE SPOT LEFT

ONE
UNO
Une

Just one more, folks. Hurry.