Another NY Mini with Charles Hess anyone?

[Charles Hess]

Hey, I've been in Milwaukee...marched in a parade once when I was in the Navy Band. :-)
And Paul...if we find some grass & a bird, I'll hold your camera bags while you do your wizardry. :-)

Yeah, I've got to get away from work for awhile, have my hotel booked near Penn Station, and hope to meet a few PR friends. If not, I'll be back there off and on in the summer.

[paulnj]

sounds like a plan

I can even bring you a normal lens(400f5.6) to shoot next to me with.... IF I can swing it with my busy work/family schedule!

I HAVE BEEN WANTING TO MEET YOU EVER SINCE I FIRST FOUND THIS SITE.. NO JOKE!!!!

LIZ TOO

[Liz]

Me too Paul!

Maybe it will get to be more than a "mini" gathering.

Liz

[Gerry Widen]

I'd like to make it if possible. My family is going away the 27th for vacation and I'll be busy. A daytime meeting would work best for me, maybe a lunch meeting probably closer to the beginning of the week. I could take a day off from work and spend the rest of the day street shooting. Since Charles will be around for the week maybe a few meetings might work?

[Charles Hess]

I'll be open to most anything, as my purpose on being there is to rest, relax, and wander the streets...so, nothing specific is planned.

[coloradoamigo]

Street, candids, and people photography is something I just don't do too well, and I WANT to soooooo bad. Charles, you are probably lucky I can't make it. I'd be picking your brain at every chance and following you like a shadow!! ;)
Hope all of you have a great time!!
I'll make one of these gatherings someday!!
Regards,
Brian

[coachgns]

That is what New York City is all about - wander the streets. You never know just what you'll see. LAst week I decided to take my camera to Central Park. As I was photographing some azaleas, I noticed right behind the bush a young couple, shall we say "En Flangrante". I could not bring myself to photograph though ;)

I'll be open to most anything, as my purpose on being there is to rest, relax, and wander the streets...so, nothing specific is planned.

[paulnj]

who needs NYC to see "public shows of affection"

I live in central NJ and can't think of one public park were I've not seen such things.

Actually 2 miles from my house EVERY tuesday and friday at 9am.....the same 2 vehicles pull in.... the rest is history

[Sandee2]

I'll be open to most anything, as my purpose on being there is to rest, relax, and wander the streets...so, nothing specific is planned.

The one and only Mr. Hess is going to be in NYC???? I guess I popped back in here just in the nick of time huh? I'm booked for weddings the 18th and 19th, but have the whole week off until the 25th when I do another wedding (also the 26th..ugh). Sooooooooo I'm totally up for whatever is going on!!! (Not to mention how LONG I've been waiting to actually meet Mr Hess in the flesh)

I'll email or give you a call Charles, cuz this is one meeting I'm looking soooo forward to!!

Take care
Sandy

[walterick]

How ya been?!

[Sandee2]

How ya been?!

Moi? Well, I've been ok, busy, but ok!!
I guess I missed the last get-together when you were back up here?

[Charles Hess]

Well, to start the ball rolling, I'll be in NYC late morning on Sunday, the 20th. I figure I'd have to drop off my bags, as check-in isn't until 3pm, so if anyone wants to meet for lunch on Sunday, then walk the streets for awhile, let me know, and we could meet in the hotel lobby(Howard Johnson at Penn Station). Monday & Tuesday I'm game for anything from early a.m. to late night, Wednesday as well. Keep me posted. I'm getting excited about the opportunity to meet all of you who can make it.

[megan]

Monday & Tuesday I'm game for anything from early a.m. to late night, Wednesday as well. Keep me posted. I'm getting excited about the opportunity to meet all of you who can make it.

I get into Newark LATE Monday night - would planning something with Charles one of these two nights be doable for anyone else?


Megan

[Liz]

I'm going to email Charles to make his dates with all of you...and the final deciding times, etc..........

Since it's only days away, I guess everyone should get down the actual times, places, etc. Hopefully Charles will take over now! I'll fit in whenever the rest of you can make it.......somewhere, somehow.

Liz

[Charles Hess]

Hi Megan ... how about getting together for dinner on Tuesday? You being a New York gal, could you pick a good(cheap, fun) place? Anyone want to go out into the streets Sunday afternoon, Monday, or Tuesday? Gerry, I'll contact you this evening about later in the week. Yo, Sandee, I'll expect you to join in here. Liz...with your busy schedule, any time you can make for me on Sun - Wed, I'll make sure I'm available...anxious to meet. :-) Janie ... Tuesday good for you?

[Liz]

Charles,
I'd love to go out into the streets of NY! I hope a few of us can do this. We had so much fun when we had our mini NY gathering.

Liz

[paulnj]

I get my schedule sunday night at 11pm(when i return from NY state)..

If I can swing a day/night I will SURELY BE THERE.

I have Liz's email if I need to QUICKLY get into the mix of things ;)

[paulnj]

UNFORTUNATELY...............

IT APPEARS I get to work in 3 departments ALL WEEK due to everyones vacations.

I only have worked 2 so far, but experience in the 3RD will someday increase my chances for HIGHER positions ;)

DARNNNNNNNNNN, I wanted to join in BADLY TOO

[megan]

If it works for Janie! Hmmm, good cheap eats in NYC.... the dilemma!

Megan

[Charles Hess]

Ha, well by cheap I meant not the Plaza ... my dressiest outfit might be my jeans that don't have holes in them with my least ugly Hawaiian shirt. :-)

[megan]

There are some great restaurants in Hell's Kitchen that are within budget.
There are TONS in the Village...
Do you have a favorite area - or - will you be in a particular area?

Megan

[Charles Hess]

How about putting some pressure on you...I'm assuming we'll be walking the streets on Tuesday, assuming it'll be midtown or thereabouts, so somewhere walking distance from Times Square OK? If you can think of a spot, then we can finalize a meeting time and place for some street shooting, and a time to meet at the eatery for those who can't do the walk earlier.

Gerry, I'll email you tonight about Friday. I'll be online through Saturday evening.

[Charles Hess]

Also, if anyone is going to be around on Sunday, let me know. I'll be in early(mid-morning) and will have the whole day free, as I will on Monday.

[Liz]

Greetings from NJ......20 min from NYC!

Is anyone interested in getting together with Charles either Sunday or Monday? Who all is meeting Tuesday? I tried to figure it out, but it's still a bit vague. I'm trying to resolve my shedule.................

Liz