RFF Conference ???

[Andy K]

Yes but as a political protest against the actions of governments in the name of so called democracies, I would not attend anything in the USA or Britain at present.

Hold it down in New Zealand and I'll be the first to sign up.

New Zealand also has a military presence in Afghanistan and Iraq. You best migrate.

 

[franceluxemburg]

The dollar is cheap at the moment but not that cheap...

Vincent (England)

THe British pound (GBP) is in better shape than the euro 🙁, so it will be whithout me, sorry pals.

J.B. from inside the euroland

 

[Socke]

Here I can get a flight to NY and back for the price of a user M2, westcoast is closer to an Exc. M6ttl.
And then there is the place I realy want to visit where the cheapest flight is a used M7 and another one to stay three weeks.

And when I'm in Salvador de Bahia for the carnival next year, I'll need loads of film. One pair of jeans, two T-Shirts, a pair of shoes and the rest of the 32Kg luggage is reserved for film and cameras 🙂

 

[rover]

I think it is appropriate to say that unfortunately we cannot have a "World Conference." At least not one that we all truely can attend. It has been fun to read that members have gotten together regionally, and if it is possible for us to get together as a larger group in North America, or anywhere else, I look forward to your sharing your experiences at such an event.

Lets hope too that if a NA event does take place, that it is just the first one. Everyone should feel welcome to attend any "convention," or to stay home. Make your decision for yourself and respect the decisions of other members.

I hope that something does happen and that I will be able to attend and meet more of you.

 

[nwcanonman]

As long as it's in the "lower 48", I've got two tickets to use by the end of the year ~ ; - )

 

[amateriat]

BTW: come springtime, anyone up for a NYC get together. Folks from everywhere are always welcome in NYC. Heck, chances are you already have realtives here! 😀

Well, as a Noo Yawker myself, I'm certainly game. Anyone else?

- Barrett

 

[ch1]

Well, as a Noo Yawker myself, I'm certainly game. Anyone else?

- Barrett

Barrett,

I think this would up to you and maybe kbg (Keith) etc. to arrange. I'll try to be there but I suspect my "draw" factor here is pretty low! 😀

 

[enochRoot]

i've got a buddy in brooklyn i've been meaning to visit for too long now! a spring trip might be nice. but are non-locals welcome in a given regional affair?! i'm originally from jersey if that helps 😀

 

[jcline]

I'm definitely pro making this a regional affair. Whatever is going to bring the most of us together even if it is into smaller groups. It would certainly be awesome to see everyone in one place, but doesn't seem very practical. Perhaps we could find a way to bring all the regions together in another way if not physically. Maybe there is a theme or purpose to each one locally that we bring together globally on the web? Anyone else smell patchouli and tiedye? I think I smell patchouli and tiedye... *sniff* is that me?

 

[ch1]

i've got a buddy in brooklyn i've been meaning to visit for too long now! a spring trip might be nice. but are non-locals welcome in a given regional affair?! i'm originally from jersey if that helps 😀

New York is the immigrant capital of America. Everyone is welcome here. 😀

Then again, you're originally from Noo Joisey.....I dunno 'bout dat! 😕

😀 😀

 

[jan normandale]

how about Key West in the shoulder season. Flites into Miami are easy from Europe. Good food , good times? Just make it a Fri evening to Sun am thing. Arrange for guides to take groups of 4-5 for a historic walk or boat thing.

Also I have heard that Americans leaving the US now must have a US passport to re-enter the US. This could be a problem for the Americans going to Canada or Mexico etc.

 

[jan normandale]

37 sounds like a perfect number to me .. humour!

I'm surprised at the fact that there have only been a total of 37 respondents to this poll 🙂
Perhaps we're all "polled out" ?

This is hardly a good sample size considering the number of members that exist on the forum 🙂

Let's get some more votes up there 🙂
Dave

 

[ch1]

.....Also I have heard that Americans leaving the US now must have a US passport to re-enter the US. This could be a problem for the Americans going to Canada or Mexico etc.

Yes, otherwise we cannot re-enter America and are left stateless, destined to wander as if we are on the "Flying Dutchman" with no port e'er to find!

Alas, and woe unto us!

Perhaps, Jan, you will take us in - should we err by wandering to foreign lands like Ontario without our passports?

 

[canonetc]

Brilliant idea. For those of us with money shortages and need hotel rooms, we could buddy-up by region and have three or four members to a room. That would save some cash for all.

I also like the regional conference idea. Either way, RF manufacturers might swoop depending on the projected turnout.

Chris
canonetc

 

[Marc-A.]

[It would be great but I couldn't attend such a conference for it would be too far away from my location. Instead of paying the trip, I would prefer to save the money and buy a brand new camera ...
So between "Yes I will" and "no, not interested", there's another answer: "sorry I can't". Then I have a suggestion: why not planning an American session and a European one, in a European capital city like Paris, London, Amsterdam or Madrid (ah Madrid...'sigh')? One yea, it would be in the US and the next year in Europe ...

Otherwise I support the suggestion of NYC which is in the middle of everywhere .. the center, yes ...
Bests,
Marc

 

[Russ]

we have lovely conference facilities in edmonton...or in the canadian rockies...even the west coast of canada in vancouver.

sounds like a great idea but budget would be a great concern for me.
joe

Given enough lead time-advance warning. Yes, Vancouver, BC, is nice. I'm overdue for a road trip up there....

Russ

 

[RicardoD]

I'm in for Chicago. Why? Look at what's listed under my Avatar.

 

[bsdunek]

If we could combine it with a vacation, I think both my wife and I would attend.
I'd like to see some seminars on photography, presence of manufacturers of photographic materials, etc. Also, a gallery for member photos would be great. Timw allowed for socilizing and maybe some photo trips. Ending with a banquet. Sounds like fun to me! 😎

 

[KoNickon]

It all depends where it is, and how long the duration. If it's somewhere where my wife can visit friends or relatives there's a much higher likelihood of my attendance.

 

[rover]

Hey, there is the convention center in Hartford, brand new. We should book it before mismanagement forces it to close.

I am glad to see this still being discussed. If/when it happens it will be after some big planning and lets look at this thread as part of the planning stage.