New York take 2

[walterick]

Let's see... so much to cover!

John - yes, we've been talking about this for months. Where have you been (or on WHICH consumerreview site? Hmmmmm? ) Please sticky this thread for us.

New York posse: let' start discussing things to do for Saturday. I am not the kind to have to have a plan but it couldn't hurt to have an outline, considering we may be many.

Things I've heard and liked:
Ferry Boat
Lady Liberty
ICP (insane clown posse just for Paul no really Internation Center for Photography
What else? I'm liking the idea of... just seeing what's going on that weekend and just being surprised.

My personal schedule:
I'm staying with my mom on Long Island, she's gonna be setting up a new Michael's Crafts store far far away from New York it's supposed to be about 1 1/2 hours out.

I am arriving alone on Friday night, or day depending on when I get off work. Andrea is going to be in Taos that weekend. Taos... New York... Taos... New York... I'm sure which I'd choose either ;)

I will be hanging out with mama on Sunday doing the Long Island winery thing

Saturday is all ours.

Dinner at John's sounds fine. I'm sure we could round up a few prostitutes to keep Steve and Paul amused ;) What time? I guess I can make reservations ahead.

What else should we discuss?

Oh, yeah. The weather will be fine.

Rick

[walterick]

What if we all wait until we get our NY pics back and then we choose our best shot and make a copy for everyone? That way we have a "scrap book" of photos from our New York trip together each one taken by a different member.

Hey, they don't call me The Professor for nothin'

Just a thought.

[natatbeach]

That sounds like a swell idea! Can't wait to see everyone....

the modern take of the theme song---

Just sit right back and you'll hear a tale, a tale of a photo trip, That started from this eastern port, aboard this tiny ship. The mate was a mighty sailin' man, the "birdman" brave and sure. Eight passengers set sail that day for a three hour tour. A BandH tour.

Mrs. Howell started getting rough, her credit cards got maxed...

She still had shopping she had to do...and not a lot of cash. And not a lot of cash.

The birdman had to walk the streets, shooting birds and bums

with Michelle,

and Walterick.
A natural man and his wife,
a Holga chick,
a self portraitist,
at the second Gatheriiiiiiiiiiiiiiiinnnng.

I won't quit my day job!

[paulnj]

That sounds like a swell idea! Can't wait to see everyone....

the modern take of the theme song---

Just sit right back and you'll hear a tale, a tale of a photo trip, That started from this eastern port, aboard this tiny ship. The mate was a mighty sailin' man, the "birdman" brave and sure. Eight passengers set sail that day for a three hour tour. A BandH tour.

Mrs. Howell started getting rough, her credit cards got maxed...

She still had shopping she had to do...and not a lot of cash. And not a lot of cash.

The birdman had to walk the streets, shooting birds and bums

with Michelle,

and Walterick.
A natural man and his wife,
a Holga chick,
a self portraitist,
at the second Gatheriiiiiiiiiiiiiiiinnnng.

I won't quit my day job!

sounds ok to me!!!!

a few revisions and it'll be better(like leave me out!)

[paulnj]

VITAMIN C... 1000MG TWICE DAILY ECHINACEA TOO

modern medicine is a joke... I beat strep throat in 2 days with no meds! i see a doctor for 10+ stitches, lymes , broken bones or SERIOUS problems.... rest can be cured with vitamins and bacitracin

[walterick]

She puts a picture of Marianne as her avatar and suddenly she's a song writer

I'll buy a copy of the single when it comes out.

I remember last NY gathering when I wrote a NY song to the tune of "Off to See the Wizard." I'm glad to see the tradition has continued ;)

Rick

[natatbeach]

I didn't know you had written a song for the last NY trip

oh well...maybe I'll try out for American Idol and be the William Hung---actually I think he probably sings better than I do!

[walterick]

"Weeeee're OFF to see the city,
The wonderful City of York
If ever a wonderful City there was,
It's York because because because
Because Because Because Because Because.....
Because of the wondeful things it does
(bum da da dum da da dum da dum)
We're off to see the City!
The wonderful City of York!"

[walterick]

Orange juice to fight the buggies and water to flush 'em out.

I told someone "water and orange juice" once and she went home and mixed water and orange juice together (!)

I hope you guys are better! We'll sweat it outa ya by running around the city all day

Rick

ps Glad everyone likes the print exchange idea so far.

[megan]

I vote for 10 a.m.!

Megan

[walterick]

I'm wondering will everyone be in town by then? Perhaps 1:30 (though more crowded?) may be the better bet (and warmer). Just a thought. Let's all chime in on this.

Rick

[walterick]

Actually, most photographers would consider the 10am light better than the 1:30. But that's your style, hey work it girl!

I think I'll email Megan soon if she doesn't pop here soon.

Are you guys interested in a traditional print exchange in addition to the post-gathering one? I'd say probably not both..

Rick

[megan]

ah! i get the photo exchange idea now. sorry about the reading comprehension issue - i did so well on my SATs! oh well!

except - crap, i LIVE here [nyc].

megan

[walterick]

You haven't seen what "here" looks like with all of OUR lenses turned on it! ;)

But, I can see how a bunch of other people's pictures of NY would seem less than exciting to you. Maybe we can compromise? How 'bout a standard photo exchange AND an after-photo exchange? I'm sure there's a way to make everyone feel yummy.

Rick

[megan]

hey, i'm easy. whatever the consensus is - i'll play along!

megan

[Mig]

Actually I think that was Megan who said an early dinner was better. I don't think I'm going to make it after all. Between work and school finals approaching (4 weeks - ack!!) I've got too much going on.

Hope you guys have a blast! I'm looking forward to seeing lots of photos.

Danielle

[walterick]

Well, keep us informed Mig. We'll save a seat for you JUST IN CASE.

Good luck with finals!

Rick

[megan]

alrighty!
i'm in! i can't afford 8x10's this time though - would 5x7's be okay?

i'll enlarge a new orleans holga pics which have not had their 'net debut yet!

how many should i order? who's in? i have to order them tuesday at the latest so that i get them in time for the exchange.......

penny and gene, throw those toothbrushes out, wash your pillowcases in hot water and GET BETTER!!!!

megan

[walterick]

I thought we were leaning towards a post-gathering exchange of shots we took during the gathering, so we can all have a taste of the trip through different peoples' lenses. But I can do the other one too if that's what we decide.

LET'S DECIDE!

Rick

[Asylum Steve]

"I'm sure we could round up a few prostitutes to keep Steve and Paul amused..."

If you're refering to me, Rick, then I think you're a bit out of the loop, too. I ain't gonna be there. But I appreciate the thought...

BTW, if you wanna picture me with a pro, just image the scene form Arthur:

"Are you a HOOKER? And I thought I was doing really well with you..."

BTW2, my bday is the 24th, so be sure to have a drink on me, or for me, or whatever...

BTW3, where's your mom's store? Sounds like somewhere around Patchogue. Am I close?

[megan]

BTW3, where's your mom's store? Sounds like somewhere around Patchogue. Am I close?

There's a lot of development a *little* further out - in the Brookhaven area. I'm wondering if it's there...

mg

[paulnj]

no pro's for me neither..... but i'll shoot them trying to sell their services ! i'm a huge fan of watching strange people

[walterick]

I seem to remember you and Paul going back and forth about shooting prostitutes - er their picture that is - so I thought I'd throw one in the mix to keep you guys happy.

I knew you weren't coming.

But an extra prostitute can't hurt anything.

What say, gang? A stein for Steve?

pps She's working in a town near Brookhaven, I think?

Rick