Gold Coast - what and where?

[Hlop]

Hi,

I'm going for few days to Gold Coast for Cisco Networkers 2005 and most probably will have some free time on Monday and maybe some evenings for night shooting. Could anyone advice - where and what?

Also, would be glad if someone whant to join me. Sort of mini-meet?

[birddog114]

Hi,

I'm going for few days to Gold Coast for Cisco Networkers 2005 and most probably will have some free time on Monday and maybe some evenings for night shooting. Could anyone advice - where and what?

Also, would be glad if someone whant to join me. Sort of mini-meet?

Hehehehe! Halo Cisco Senior Engineer! Monday is working day for everyone, how can a mini meet can be held and a typhoon is approaching

[Hlop]

I'm not going to surf
And weather forecast is quite good:
GOLD COAST
Fine tonight with light to moderate NW winds after the NE seabreeze. Rain and
possible thunder developing on Friday afternoon with fresh to strong N to NW
winds. Extreme fire danger.
Friday ... MIN 12 MAX 26
UV INDEX - 6 [High]
Saturday ... Early rain then fine. MAX 23
Sunday ... Fine. MAX 23
Monday ... Fine. MAX 22

[birddog114]

I'm not going to surf
And weather forecast is quite good:
GOLD COAST
Fine tonight with light to moderate NW winds after the NE seabreeze. Rain and
possible thunder developing on Friday afternoon with fresh to strong N to NW
winds. Extreme fire danger.
Friday ... MIN 12 MAX 26
UV INDEX - 6 [High]
Saturday ... Early rain then fine. MAX 23
Sunday ... Fine. MAX 23
Monday ... Typhoon MAX 15

Monday is typhoon
O/T, how do you go with the ACS, they released the goods for you yet?

[Hlop]

O/T, how do you go with the ACS, they released the goods for you yet?

No, they not As usually, they promised to contact me but didn't. When I rang them, they told that I have to sign some more forms, I did, then signed CC authorization. Probably will be released tomorrow and delivered on Monday when I won't be here

Back to the topick.

Anyone? Suggestions?

[birddog114]

O/T, how do you go with the ACS, they released the goods for you yet?

No, they not As usually, they promised to contact me but didn't. When I rang them, they told that I have to sign some more forms, I did, then signed CC authorization. Probably will be released tomorrow and delivered on Monday when I won't be here

If you go this way, you won't get it till Wed. They're very slack in processing the paperworks and they never call you, you have to call them as the "rules of engagement"

[big pix]

North of Southport on the bay looking at Surfers, Marina Mirage, the Casino, nightlife in Broadbeach, Surfers is not real safe at night with a camera, so take a friend.

If I was there i would join you.......have fun.......
here is an old pix to get your trigger finger ready......but you have to like mornings. The Sand pumping jetty at main beach, the north end of Main beach Parade,

[birddog114]

North of Southport on the bay looking at Surfers, Marina Mirage, the Casino, nightlife in Broadbeach, Surfers is not real safe at night with a camera, so take a friend.

If I was there i would join you.......have fun.......
here is an old pix to get your trigger finger ready......but you have to like mornings. The Sand pumping jetty at main beach, the north end of Main beach Parade,

Will this bridge still be there after Monday's typhoon as forecast?

[Hlop]

Thanks Big Pix! Beautiful sunrise!
Not real safe? What do you mean? Drunk junkies or really criminal area?

Birddog,
It doesn't really mater Wednesday or Monday in this case - I won't be able to pick it up till Friday anyway. I wish I had time and go to Granville myself but not a chance to get a time window between 8:30 and 5

[big pix]

Just gangs and drunks, as it is party central......in the centre of Surfers
but if you like it a bit more up market try broadbeach bars and Main Beach bars, Mano's at Main Beach is good along with other places, you will find that Monday night most places are a bit quite, the place comes alive around wednesday.......but I am sure you will find somewhere to party......

[Hlop]

Just gangs and drunks, as it is party central......in the centre of Surfers
but if you like it ......

No, thanks I grown up already and prefer quiet places

Anyway, thanks a lot for information

[birddog114]

Just gangs and drunks, as it is party central......in the centre of Surfers
but if you like it ......

No, thanks I grown up already and prefer quiet places

Anyway, thanks a lot for information

Big pix,
Hilop is the oldest member on board and he behaved! not a dirty old man
No drink, no smoke, no girl, no dope, no sniff

[Oneputt]

If you have transport we are having a meet on Sunday on the southern outskirts of Brissie. Would be great to see you.

[Hlop]

If you have transport we are having a meet on Sunday on the southern outskirts of Brissie. Would be great to see you.

That'd be great but I'm landing about 8:30pm on Sunday to Gold Coast airport. Bit late for a meeting.

[Oneputt]

Yup I would say I would be well on the way home by then, but it is a pity.

[Manta]

Agreed - it's a shame we can't put out the welcome mat properly for you Hlop. I'm sure you know already but it's the start of our second week of our school holidays when you arrive and the Gold Coast will be MANIC. There won't be too many 'quiet' places!

I second Big Pix's recommendation of Mano's, Tedder Avenue, Main Beach. I've had dinners and Sunday breakfasts there and the food and service were terrific.

Enjoy your trip and don't worry about Cyclone Birdy....

[birddog114]

Agreed - it's a shame we can't put out the welcome mat properly for you Hlop. I'm sure you know already but it's the start of our second week of our school holidays when you arrive and the Gold Coast will be MANIC. There won't be too many 'quiet' places!

I second Big Pix's recommendation of Mano's, Tedder Avenue, Main Beach. I've had dinners and Sunday breakfasts there and the food and service were terrific.

Enjoy your trip and don't worry about Cyclone Birdy....

Cisco should hold off the seminar/ training until the coming schoolie week, and the DSLRUsers.com mini meet will be held there at the Gold Coast also there will be lot of fun for the old man.

[Hlop]

Auch! School Holidays! Yeah, it will be quite busy

Thanks for recommendations, guys! Anything else? Anyone else?

[mitedo]

Hi Hlop do you have transport when you arrive at the airport ? im on the gold coast for a few day's family business, i could pick you up & drop you of at you motel or were ever you are staying ,im only a few k's from the airport , also might be able to get out for a few pic's on monday night let me know what you would like to do

[Hlop]

Hi Hlop do you have transport when you arrive at the airport ? im on the gold coast for a few day's family business, i could pick you up & drop you of at you motel or were ever you are staying ,im only a few k's from the airport , also might be able to get out for a few pic's on monday night let me know what you would like to do

Hi Kevin,

Thanks a lot for your offer! I'm OK with airport transfer - there are coaches provided. Monday night would be great for some shooting - I don't have particular plans yet because I'm not familiar with GC - it's my first trip there

[mitedo]

Ok will PM you a few phone numbers you can give me a call some time, what part of the coast are you staying , iam staying at the south end of the coast Palm Beach for a few night's

[Hlop]

Ok will PM you a few phone numbers you can give me a call some time, what part of the coast are you staying , iam staying at the south end of the coast Palm Beach for a few night's

I'm not sure what part is it .... It's Crowne Plaza Hotel in Surfers Paradize