What a great idea [smiley=thumbsup.gif]
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What a great idea [smiley=thumbsup.gif]
Brilliant Kev! [smiley=thumbsup.gif]
Just seen this as I now finally have access to the interwebthingymajiggy - sounds a great idea and will be a good memory for when i'm galavanting across the world in a few month - so best be getting it done soon before the crappy weather sets in [smiley=thumbsup.gif]
Another place could be Castle Coombe race track as we've done photo shoots there before
Excellent idea Kev! [smiley=thumbsup.gif] Good work! Count me in guys - when are we going to do this then?Quote:
Originally Posted by Kevinb
Nice one Kev, fantastic news and probably a winner i reckon
How do you start a location poll on this thing? Do we even need a poll on location or just go with Kev's contact and go straight to a poll on dates?
Now all we need is the power to control the weather so we get a good day for it.
We need a command decision to move this on so i hope no-one will mind if we just run with Longleat. Summer's fading fast unfortunately and Longleat is a world renowned iconic Wiltshire landmark.....with a good carpark at the front of the house!!
Kev, i hope you don't mind but i'll get in touch with Steve at Longleat and look at the possibilities of dates and times. If it's possible to do Sundays then i'll probably post a poll with a couple of Sundays middle to late Sept, it seems that the majority of people have Sundays off so if there's a choice of 2 it'll hopefully maximize attendance.
Once we've got a date then does anyone know a mate with a van or something tall for the photographer to stand on, i imagine the shot will need to be from an elevated position....maybe Steve at longleat could help with that...i'll ask
Also, if we end up with a huge number coming i'll get in touch with the Wiltshire Times to see if they want to run it as a Human Interest story and send along a phot guy, could be some positive PR for bikers....and local rags are always under pressure to fill their pages.
Another good idea is, if we can get most people to come with an MCN then we can take 1 shot of us all holding it up and that should get us in there too!! ........Vanity....a deadly sin!!
When i get some info back i'll let you know and we can take it from there
;D
I've got a van and don't care if someone stands on the roof - could also transport other bikes if they're none runners but something special
There are already 2 other WB events in September: 12th is Ace to Brighton, 18--19th. is Isle of Wight. So if it's got be be a Sunday, that leaves 5th and 26th.
Had a chat with Steve, he needs a date and number of attendees before he'll confirm. Once he has these he can consult the Groundsman and get the thumbs up. Very positive chat but obviously wont confirm until we have numbers......doesn't want a gazillion bikers invading the estate which totally makes sense.
Thanks Robin for the heads up on existing events, below is a copy of the letter and ammendment
Can we hit this poll soonest, the quicker we can get back to Steve the better [smiley=thumbsup.gif]
Hi Steve,
Can i also add Sunday 3rd October as a potential date and remove Sunday 19th sept.
To confirm: The 2 proposed dates are now Sunday 26th sept or Sunday 3rd Oct
Kind regards
Liam
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From: liamowen73@msn.com
To: steve.mytton@longleat.co.uk
Subject: Wiltshire Bikers Group Photo Longleat House
Date: Thu, 26 Aug 2010 11:26:12 +0100
Dear Steve,
Many thanks for taking your time to speak to me today.
As you know our plan is to take a group photo of our Wiltshire Bikers members parked in front of the world renowned and iconic Longleat House. With regards to our conversation, i will confirm with you the numbers and the particular Sunday of choice (either 19th Sept or 26th Sept) as soon as i have that information. I totally understand the necessity for a pre 10am photoshoot and will be asking attendees to arrive by 8am for a 9am shoot. I will post a poll on the forum today and will hopefully have the information for you at least by Tuesday 31st August. It really is very hard to gauge just how many will attend, but i very much doubt it will be any greater than 100 bikes and riders. I will ensure all riders have a "parking puck" for their stands so as not to damage the area in the front of The House.
As mentioned, i will be approaching the Wiltshire Times once the photo's have been taken and hopefully they will run a brief human Interest story. Thank you for allowing that, no money will be made from the photos. In fact no money will be generated by the photos at all as all attendees will receive the digital images for free.
I'd like to thank you in advance for your time and effort and please pass on to the Groundsman our respect for his instruction and the Estate.
If there is any other information you require before i get back to you on Tuesday then please don't hesitate to contact me.
kind regards
Liam Owen
01225 777006
07858 284591
I'm in for either date mate!
V_mix
Either.......
V-mix
Bubblylittleme
Which way does the house face? Perhaps some of the better photographers could comment but isn't there a chance that before 10.00am this time of year the sun's going to be low in the sky and all wrong for such a photo? Not meaning to throw water on the flames, but just thought maybe this should be considered. I'll get my coat now ::)
Good point....haven't got a clue
But.... i'm sure with the money and design hours/years spent on it, it's going to be South facing. Should be fine and i like your optimism it's going to be a sunny day!!
Coat not required :)
I can't make the 26th September, but ok for other dates.
Either.......
V-mix
Bubblylittleme
Nokesy
Might be better to add to the poll an 'either date is fine' option so that those of us who can make both dates don't have to choose either option when both are fine. You can then just go by the majority vote for the other two options [smiley=thumbsup.gif]
Can't make the 26th September as I will be stuck at work
Sorry...Ooops! Can we ditch this one now continue with the new thread!
google shows that the main house faces slightly east of south.Quote:
Originally Posted by hotdog
I don't understand the mention of sidestands on grass though as there's a huge tarmac area in front of the house.
Yeah, the tarmac area is where we'll take the photo but the tarmac there at the front of the house isn't that great and might be a bit "soft", hence we don't want to leave lots of little divets behind....just an easy to do precautionary measure to keep the Groundsman happy
I'll speak to Dabz on Friday about dates, i might be able to request another date but will have to check with Steve first, like you said, it's nigh on impossible to get a date we can all attend [smiley=thumbsup.gif]