You aren't signed in     Sign In    Help

The People's Republic of Teesside / Discuss

Current Discussion

mobile phone
Latest: 26 hours ago
January meet
Latest: 6 days ago
New Group: Infinity Bridge
Latest: 7 days ago
December meet - Corus, maybe?
Latest: 9 days ago
Introduce yourself!
Latest: 2 weeks ago
OT .... If your laptop, Blackberry or iPhone is stolen .. don't worry
Latest: 2 weeks ago
Anyone fancy this on the end of their camera at Christmas .... ?
Latest: 3 weeks ago
Police U-turn on UK photographers and anti-terror laws.......
Latest: 3 weeks ago
OT Platon interactive soundbites about his portraits of famous world leaders
Latest: 4 weeks ago
Inland Sunrise
Latest: 4 weeks ago
Sarruga fish on in Middlesbrough tonight
Latest: 5 weeks ago
Prints from Flickr via Snapfish - available worldwide
Latest: 5 weeks ago
More...

Sat 6th Oct - Leave yer pixels at home - Film-only meet - Hartlepool

view profile

Pie Girl is a group administrator Pie Girl  Pro User  says:

A call to arms for all film camera users - would you be interested in a film-only meet?

A few of us were at the LOMO workshop in Middlesbrough today and it was great fun. The idea for a film-only meet came up then and I came back to see that a few others had the same plan.

All in favour say aye and lets have some suggestions of when and where to go!

Bring your top-end kits or your lo-fi gear, dig out your Mamiya's, Holga's, Zenit's or even a Boots disposable point-and-shoot.
Originally posted at 10:52AM, 25 August 2007 PST ( permalink )
Pie Girl edited this topic 27 months ago.

view photostream

~esoteric~  Pro User  says:

Count me in
Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

view photostream

mik g is a group administrator mik g  Pro User  says:

aye, I'd like to if I'm off.
Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

view photostream

Thunderchild tm  Pro User  says:

when and where I will try to come.
Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

view photostream

Pie Girl is a group administrator Pie Girl  Pro User  says:

For places how about:

Yarm High Street & riverside
Billingham Town Centre
Hartlepool town centre & marina
Stewart's Park or Albert Park, Middlesbrough
Redcar High Street & esplanade

Any other suggestions for places?

I was thinking towards end of Sept/start of October. I've set up a poll for dates here - take yer pick.
Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

view photostream

~esoteric~  Pro User  says:

@PG. The poll only lets you vote for one date; do you want to check availability rather than select a single date?
Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

view photostream

ScudMonkey is a group administrator ScudMonkey  Pro User  says:

I'd be up for this, though I'm struggling to get anything decent out of the Olympus at the moment. However, given my attendance record at any meets I'd put me down as "hopeful"
Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

view photostream

louisianablue2000 is a group administrator louisianablue2000 says:

Isn't every PRoT meet a film meet? Count me in :)
Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

view photostream

~esoteric~  Pro User  says:

NIce one LB2K+1
Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

view photostream

D..R..  Pro User  says:

I can't believe I actually SNAPPED the film in that Zenit camera I got. Still, I guess it's the first time I've used it and I am getting 4 free films off freecycle. I'm such a tight arse!
Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

view photostream

~Cath G~ says:

*bump*

Just to remind folks that the poll is still open for this one.... only 3 people have voted so far

~eso~
Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

view photostream

louisianablue2000 is a group administrator louisianablue2000 says:

Cath - maybe everyone is like me and has no preference for a date this far in advance? The favourite day should get it whether we reach quorum or not.

D.R. - you SNAPPED a film??? I'm scared to ask for an explanation because I don't think I'll like what I hear :). And this from a person who's had a photo in Tate Britain!
Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

view photostream

mik g is a group administrator mik g  Pro User  says:

Last two sundays in September are looking good for me but which one should I vote for ?

How about the derelict Metnor Building on the A66, quite quiet on a Sunday. Billy Centre would be interesting also !!
Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

view photostream

~esoteric~  Pro User  says:

*bump*

We now need to finalise the date for this to avoid a clash with the usual PRoT meets.

The poll shows Sat 6th Oct as the winner.....

Who's up for this at a venue to be decided?
Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

view photostream

ScudMonkey is a group administrator ScudMonkey  Pro User  says:

I think it's highly likely that I will probably be available. Maybe.

I would certainly *like* to attend ....
Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

view photostream

Pie Girl is a group administrator Pie Girl  Pro User  says:

I'll be there.

We just need a location now. So far we have:

Yarm High Street & riverside
Billingham Town Centre
Hartlepool town centre & marina
Stewart's Park or Albert Park, Middlesbrough
Redcar High Street & esplanade
Derelict Metnor Building on the A66

Any others?
Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

view photostream

rob'snaps is a group administrator rob'snaps says:

Let's do Hartlepool. I've almost never been there before much.
Originally posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )
rob'snaps (a group admin) edited this topic 28 months ago.

view photostream

Sandwick  Pro User  says:

I'm in for this. I'm new to the area so no preference about location.
Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

view photostream

louisianablue2000 is a group administrator louisianablue2000 says:

But Hartlepool won't be the same without the freezing rain we had when we were last there...in January (whose idea was that PG????)
Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

view photostream

Flamelillyfox  Pro User  says:

I'm interested too
Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

view photostream

rob'snaps is a group administrator rob'snaps says:

Had 'nother thought - am presuming the filom cameras would react better to condensation than the digi ones, so what about doing Butterfly World and environs - sometime maybe perhaps possibly later or something?
Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

view photostream

D..R..  Pro User  says:

@louisianablue2001 - it was to do with not reading the unloading instructions properly and my propensity to use brute force and ignorance when faced with a problem ;o). I quite fancy popping down for this but am still waiting to get my work rota so will have a look then. DEFINITELY won't be at butterfly world - I hates butterflys!
Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

view photostream

Pie Girl is a group administrator Pie Girl  Pro User  says:

Not too sure how any lens (regardless of whether on a digital or film camera) would fare in the humid atmosphere of Butterfly World! The rest of Preston Park might be a suitable spot though. Those who wanted to risk the condensation in Butterfly World could have a crack at the same time.

I don't mind butterflies, but those huge beasties the size of birds are disturbing when they land on you. On a more positive note, Butterfly World has meercats. You don't find many of those in Redcar High Street (except on market days).
Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

view photostream

~Cath G~ says:

Another vote for caution.... I'm not risking my gear in a very humid atmosphere.
Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

view photostream

louisianablue2000 is a group administrator louisianablue2000 says:

Maybe we should have a pinhole meeting at Butterfly world :)
Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

view photostream

rob'snaps is a group administrator rob'snaps says:

How about a small prize for the wierdest piece of kit at the meet? am thinking of using super glue to mate a Tesco disposable with an old pair of glasses...
Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

view photostream

Pie Girl is a group administrator Pie Girl  Pro User  says:

As 6th Oct is only a couple of weeks away, I've set up a poll so we can all vote where we want to take our lovely cellulose acetate for a day out. Poll closes next Saturday, so get voting!

Vote here
Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

view photostream

ScudMonkey is a group administrator ScudMonkey  Pro User  says:

Just cast my vote, pleased to see there's a clear leader. Still hope to make this one.
Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

view photostream

ScudMonkey is a group administrator ScudMonkey  Pro User  says:

And the winner is .... ?
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

view photostream

Pie Girl is a group administrator Pie Girl  Pro User  says:

Sorry everyone, been massive busy with work, uni and things and almost dropped the ball on this.

The winner is ... Hartlepool town centre and marina

Meet-up time and place? Can I suggest Lloyd's Bar (on Church Square, opposite the art gallery - it's a fairly big place and midway between marina and town centre) at 2:30pm? Other suggestions gratefully received :-)
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

view photostream

ScudMonkey is a group administrator ScudMonkey  Pro User  says:

I would need to be away for about 4:15 so earlier would be better for me.
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

view photostream

Dirkvdw  Pro User  says:

aww... my F5 is broken .....
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

view photostream

~esoteric~  Pro User  says:

I don't think I am going to be able to make this one.... university open days beckon :((
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

view photostream

Pie Girl is a group administrator Pie Girl  Pro User  says:

How much earlier does everyone want to make it? Is noon ok? And how about the meet venue?

Rollcall ... who's planning to go this Saturday?
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

view photostream

John Grey  Pro User  says:

I can come - but I'd probably have to be a bit later - perhaps 1:00
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

view photostream

louisianablue2000 is a group administrator louisianablue2000 says:

I'll be there but we're car buying in the morning (don't think a baby and accoutrements will fit in my micra) so might not make it for noon (Glen I'm remembering you need a camera), probably closer to 1-2pm. I'll call you PG to find out where you all are when I make it to Hartlepool. Oh, guess I should use this as a reminder to let people know we have a PRoT mobile that is switched on during meets - telephone number is 07514 112 376. See you all there!
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

view photostream

ScudMonkey is a group administrator ScudMonkey  Pro User  says:

Still hope to make it, I'll probably arrive early and shoot some stuff before meeting up, so whatever time you want to get together is fine.
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

view photostream

John Grey  Pro User  says:

So is it noon at Lloyd's Bar or phone if you arrive later?
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

view photostream

Sandwick  Pro User  says:

I thought I was going to be able to make it but can't; next time.
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

view photostream

D..R..  Pro User  says:

Can't make it - am off to the York match. I will make one of these before the end of the decade! I want to meet you all - see what you're really like. ;o)
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

view photostream

mik g is a group administrator mik g  Pro User  says:

I cant make it again !! transport dissapeared
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

view photostream

John Grey  Pro User  says:

Just scanned the first 3 from the pinhole camera - this is Pie Girl and (possibly- but I'm not sure) louisianablue2001 walking past the scrap yard beyond the marina.
Walking past the Scrap Yard
Originally posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )
John Grey edited this topic 27 months ago.

view photostream

rob'snaps is a group administrator rob'snaps says:

I think you had VR switched off.
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

view photostream

The Muffin  Man is a group administrator The Muffin Man  Pro User  says:

Excellent shot. I'm getting out my toolbox and having a go at making one of them ther pinhole whatnots!!
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

Lee-M [deleted] says:

Are there any future film only events on the horizon? Thanks.
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

view photostream

ScudMonkey is a group administrator ScudMonkey  Pro User  says:

Wanna suggest one .... ?
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

Lee-M [deleted] says:

I like the idea of Yarm high street, how about you?
Originally posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )
Lee-M edited this topic 24 months ago.

view photostream

ScudMonkey is a group administrator ScudMonkey  Pro User  says:

Yarm high street sounds OK, Yarm + Egglescliffe (church & the green) would be even better.
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

Lee-M [deleted] says:

OK then, see who else is interested in coming along.
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

Would you like to comment?

Sign up for a free account, or sign in (if you're already a member).

RSS 2.0 feedSubscribe to a feed of stuff on this page...</!!> Feed – Subscribe to The People's Republic of Teesside discussion threads
Add to My Yahoo!