THIS IS A COPY/PASTE from the post under Logo Photo...from Gerry Sexton which may not be seen easily as an invitation..... If interested please write your interests here to Gerard.

Gerard says the following:

 

I am certain that in the not too distant future (when you get to my age everything you look at seems distant but the future is never distant) there will be another Londons calling I reckon Sept nearer the end off will be ideal.

 

So those so over joyed by this news should start contemplating this event and begin to offer dates when they can or cannot be available during the last two weekends of Sept. And I know for you younger snappers its a long way off and you may get better offers in the meantime but hey take a risk and join in the fun Andre is our in-house entertainer and raconteur (he does a wonderful impression of a dead fly sliding down a glass window pain) Chris supplies all those reformed smokers with Cafe Cremes to tempt them back onto the evil weed and if Mal is available considering his tight schedule he is the spiritual leader. Oh yes of course the ineffable Colmar will always be the cultural attache!

 

Think about it but not for too long! Be there or be square!

 

Gerard (the most sought after model on 1X.com)

 

Goodness, the chance to make two 1x meet-ups in one year!!! :) Ok so the last one was sort of a mini-meetup, slightly impromptu. But there is a good chance I will escape this continent at the end of the summer (our winter) in which case I look forward to a repeat performance :)

Hi Phyllis

 

Sounds as an interesting proposal. For the moment the last weekend of September would be possible for me....

 

Just to be clear. I cannot come. :((((((((( she says sobbing.

This is Gerard's calling..so I am going to send him a mail so he can come and see the interest he already has..for his calling..

You all better a one drink for me...or two..or I will have a few here thinking of you all. :)

Phyl

 

Great to see this early interest. I will take the responsibility to manage the process through to the event. So if I slack in any way please get on my case & drop me an OEM. Have fun folks!

 

Yes I am interested and have no commitments end September, so I am in!

 

Please add me to the list!

 

I can't plan my life that far ahead (my husband has cancer so nothing is predictable...)

 

However, if all is well and we are not otherwise engage in more life and death stuff then I certainly hope to join the party. whenever it happens :-)

 

Linda

As I am in Africa then ... I think I'll not make the jump to London.

I will be glad to come :) but see what work will bring me on September :)

Half of my foot is in Gordon Wine Bar already (1X headquarter in London :)

Gerry,

 

I can make either weekend, at the moment and will be there. Let us know as soon as you can on the choice of dates so that I can block them in the diary.

 

Cheers Chris

Hah, great! I'm generally interested to join.

 

Both weekends are OK for me!

 

Peter

The Usual Suspects:) I'm in. Please just give me a few weeks notice as I live 15 mins away.

Hello folks I am still here just been otherwise absorbed. I will let this run a bit longer and then confirm the weekend but it looks like the last weekend in Sept is favourite though until I confirm it it still up for grabs.

 

I understand that the organisational skills employed in Amsterdam have cet a precedent but organisation is not my strong point I may be looking to others to help on that side! Chris Andre you may have some ideas and advice (keep it clean).

 

So watch this space I will leave this to run until mid June and then firm up the date.

 

Have fun in the meantime!

I'm 17 and visiting Lincoln on 28th September. Any other weekend I'm free, would be cool to meet you guys.

Thanks Victoria will bear in mind that you want to join in. I am busy at present but will get back into this in the next few days! Thank you for showing an interest.

 

Gerard.

 

having a few beers with us is more fun :-)

 

Sounds like a plan....let me work on it

Ok guys I have checked interest and it appears to me that the last weekend of Sept (apologies Victoria) is the most favoured date. So London Calling for 2013 is officially 28th Sept.

 

So far those able to make it with or without a preference for which weekend are;

 

Lars Grerpstad (if he can stop playing sailors)

Chris Dixon

Andre Du Plessis

Klaus-Peter Kubik

Ricky Stiegers

Linda Wride

Jan Gravekamp

Charlie Packard

Eliza Deacon(?)

Jef Van den Houte

 

Can you all make this date indelible in your calendars.

 

I encourage others to come the day is very relaxed you get to meet some great people exchange ideas opinions and techniques face to face. We start at Gordons Wine bar for breakfast not obligatory but really very civilised and the day unfolds from there.

 

Anyway lets hope others are added to the list Mal Smart and Petra Oldeman said they were considering joining in lets hope so.

 

Until next time

 

Gerard.

The diary is in the date, or is it the other way round :-)

 

Depends it could be the diary is in the dates handbag and she buggered off cause you bored the pants off her all though that gets into territory that perhaps is for discussion after the watershed!! Glad to have you on board!

I am considering joining in september.. I am also curious at that Gordon's place.

I let you now as soon as possible.

Want to join badly. If somebody can help with a visa then count me in

 

Didn't we go through similar last time with the intriguing story of the French babysitter :)

Oh dear yes the French baby sitter the one that Andre had lined up to relieve me? For all we know Chris may have a little thing going with her now and he is talking in code probably trying to disguise the fact since he only refers to her as the date! Are you back on blighty?

So it is wine for breakfast, what happened with the good old English Breakfast ( I hate beans btw :-)) I will be there

Well the deal is if I speak nicely to them we get a full English breakfast but its not guaranteed. And if you feel inclined to you can wash it down with a nice glass of whatever your favourite wine might be!

Wine for breakfast!!!! the get -together is becoming more attractive by the minute. Gerry not there yet....still trying to find a way over that does not involve a 27-hour flight via the Middle East!!

Hi Gerard

 

Not sure yet If I can make it. I won't know until start of september if my september weekends are free or not. It's quite likely I've got to work on saturdays in september

Date in the diary + Gordon's wine bar googled http://www.gordonswinebar.com/default.php :-)

Do I HAVE to bring a camera?

 

Andre bring what you want cameras are not essential but if you want to take some snaps a pin hole may be a bit cumbersome! We will be happy to see you with or without the camera!

 

Great the dates in the diary for you Linda a new name a new face always welcome.

 

Charlie the gap will be the same in the morning as it is in the evening....I recommend plenty of liquid just enough to swell the midriff so that if you are seeing double when you travel back that little extra will help in the unlikely event that you slip or loose your footing...The Fuji won't aid you in this case so if you don't imbibe the odd one or two bring a bulky DSLR and wear it on a belt!

 

Only your wallet Andre that will do

I am currently planning to join. Hope I'll see you all then and there.

Geers :)

I'm sorry to say, but I have to revoke my consent :-(

 

Maybe I can use the next year's possibility :-)

KPK that is a shame you will be missed but yes there will be a next year! Cheers.

Gerry, I am so sorry I can not come ! definitely :(

I have work that day 28 sept, I have to shot the concert of "Spin Doctors".

This is one of my fav group, and I can not say no for the offer :)

For sure I will come for the next London Meeting :)

 

so sorry !

 

cheers,

Ricky

There is no contest really Ricky I should always take priority over them. Mention my name and you will get a great position! Till next year then?? G

Looks like i can get the time off work for that weekend so im in for the day. look forward to seeing you all again.

 

Mal and I will be there!

Looking forward seeing you all again

 

Petra

 

Petra, great stuff....Andrew Thatcher and I have just arranged to stay overnight Saturday evening so we don't miss out :-)

At the moment I would like to come on the Saturday. I am due to leave for Scotland that weekend for holidays ( camper van style ) with the wife and dog. So I will leave for Scotland Sunday.

So I will say yes, but not confirm it as definite if that's ok. :)

That is the right spirit Lars, who cares, we just have fun!

Travel arranged made a friend of mine interested in photography will join as well. See you 28th what time do we meet up?

Good morning all just checking in to let you know I haven't forgot about our Sept rendezvous.

 

Good to see a few more have signed up Mal Smart and Petra Oldman and Jan Gravekamp maybe Kombiz and Andrew Thatcher Adrian Popan and Lara Kantardjian. Sorry you cannot make it KPK.

 

I expect I may have missed someone and will do a list later this week.

 

Planned meet time is 10:30-11:00 at Gordons Wine Bar. Details of exact location can be found by googling that name. I will though provide directions nearer the day.

 

Looking forward.

 

Gerry

Good morning all. Yesterday Andre and myself had a get together to discuss plans for the London calling at the end of the month. Past events have been fairly relaxed affairs nothing structured and I think it has worked. However since some of you haven't been before and are coming some distance it would be good to hear from you to understand if you have any expectations for the day. Traditionally we have started with coffees and croissants or a full English breakfast at Gordons and then just taken an easy stroll around Trafalgar Square up into Covent Garden and then down on to the South Bank via Waterloo bridge.

 

There are few what I would call opportunities for Architectural shots on this route it really is a street walk no more. Generally the route takes in a fairly heavily populated areas so there will plenty of chance for street shoots. We do not go anywhere near the city where there are more modern building close up where there is more chance to get some architectural shots.

 

The downside of this if there is one is that the two areas are quite a distance apart so since we only have one day I recommend that we stick together rather than split the group. However if there is a big draw to the buildings Andre and I can split the group and bring you together later when have out evening meal.

 

So its your call if you are happy to stay in the West End or would rather go to the City then please let me know and I will try an accommodate this. It will not change the meeting arrangements its best all meet at Gordons but if the group does split up we need only take the tube to take those of you who would prefer to go to the city. Be aware though that at the week end generally speaking the City is devoid of humans certainly en masse. The odd curious looking photographers is probably all you will see.

 

Let me know. As for a roll call these are those people so far confirming their attendance;

 

Andre du PLessis

Gerry Sexton

Chris Dixon

Mal Smart

Petra Oldman

Jan Gravenkamp

Lara Kantardjian

Lars Grepstead

Deviant Mind

Andrew Thatcher

Adrian Popan

Charlie Packard

Linda Wride

Jef Van den Houte

 

This may have changed so please also let me know if there are any new participants or any no shows!

 

Sorry I am unable to offer firm board and lodging because I am currently moving house so am unsure if I will still be living in London.

 

I await responses.

 

Thanks.

No special wishes for me Gerry just looking forward to a nice day meeting all of you.

I'm happy go to the city or to the West End.

 

However, if we do split up into two groups, it would be good to meet up at the end of the day as well as the start. Southbank is a good a place as any....or perhaps Tate Modern, a bit further east along the river?

 

Looking forward to putting some faces to names :-)

 

Linda

 

It's a pity, but I cannot make it to london next week. I hope you will have great fun and good whether .

Sign me up for the meet-up! Looks like I'll be representing the younger generation of photographers, hehe.

 

- Lars

 

Yupp. That's the place.

 

You think your son is going to find London boring? At least I'm another Norwegian he can talk to :)

Hello all!! I am a new entry here ...just browsing around as I would like to meet people who enjoy photography...I am in London too and London meet-up seems appealing - however I have got already a commitment on the 28th. I thought I'll drop a line to tell you about the open house week end 21-22nd of september - it can be a great occasion for architectural shots! Battersea Power station is one of the buildings I would like to visit and then I still need to make an itinerary...some of the most popular buildings might require a booking or queueing. If somebody fancy joining or meet up after please let me know! Hopefully I will be able to join you at the next meet up! Cheers

Vale

Hi Valentina

I know .... and just today a nurse that I was working with told me that she will be visiting (yeah .. you guessed it) Battersea Power Station. (for those that don't know about this building - Google the album cover of Pink Floyd's 'Animals' album.

However,. as luck has it - I am at a conference that weekend, so no luck.

However, if you wish to have a social meet-up with some of us (more chat than actually taking piccies), then feel free to wander over to Gordon's on Saturday and say Hi. Bring your camera along for good measure.

Andre

 

I would love to go to Battersea Power Station! So far, I've just walked past it, an didn't have time to get any shots of it... :(

Hi Andre

shame you can't make it...it might be really crowded thou' so probably difficult to get a proper shot but will try!

http://events.londonopenhouse.org/building/3725

here you can find more info! And architecturally speaking there is a new master plan which I believe has been approved now http://www.rvapc.com/works/777-battersea-power-station-master-plan (not 100% sure)...anyway sorry for the intrusion...I should have created another post "Battersea Power Station"...regarding the meeting on the 28th I will try to come - as it is in the morning I might be able to join you and leave a bit earlier! (-;

Keep me posted

Vale

Lars it would have been my pleasure to invite you to stay here but the house is being stripped of chattels everything is in boxes and the heating doesn't work a job I need to have resolved for the new owner. Anyway I am glad you are taking the plunge we will make you as welcome as is possible. I will OEM my mobile so that you have a contact number. Looking forward. G

Glad to see you next week Lars!

Hey Lars!

Good to hear that you are coming. This time we talk PRINTING! I have learned a bit about this - just enough to make me believe that only a magician can make sense of profiles etc.

I long back to the darkroom - at least I understood that soapy developer and stinking fixer.

If all works well I shall try to meet up with you and yours on Friday evening for a welcoming beer. Just like Brussels last year.

I am sorry, will not be able to join this time. But I am sure you will have a great time without me :)

 

 

Too bad Adrian. There will be another time. Thanks for letting us know.

Andre

Can't make it, work takes priority at the moment. Have fun!

I probably have to cancel my participation to the London meeting.

 

I planned to make it a nice London weekend (Friday-Sunday).

But I have now to return home Sunday late afternoon...and have no timely return flight.

 

I usually travel from Antwerp airport to London City Airport (much more convenient for me than the Eurostar). And the first return flight on Sunday is at 7.10 PM only.

 

Willem and Jef

Well, that is a pity. However, life is life and there will be another opportunity.

Thanks for letting us know.

Best wishes,

Andre

 

For those dear folks that are coming to join up on Saturday for London Calling IV - here are the contact details:

 

Gerry: +44 7986 877490

Andre: +44 7723 604235

 

Gordon's Wine Bar (meeting up around 10:30-11:00am): http://www.gordonswinebar.com/hist01.php

 

Archdukes Restaurant (dinner - provisionally booked for 7:30pm):

http://www.toptable.co.uk/the-archduke (Archduke's own website ceased since they have been bought over, and the new link is useless)

 

Closer to the date Gerry will drop some titbits about Saturday.

 

On Friday evening I shall be meeting up with Lars G and Jan G. They are traveling into London from afar, and we plan to share some beers and have a good chat.

 

Should anyone be in town and wish to join in on Friday evening, please drop a note here in this thread or send me a text. As Lars and Jan will both be staying close to Trafalgar Square, I guess that it only makes sense to meet up somewhere close to there.

Looking very much forward to see you all this weekend.

 

And .... do bring your camera.

 

The only website that I trust for weather is www.yr.no, as unfortunately they predict rain between 1 and 7 pm. Which is exactly the time that we want to stroll around.

However, the temperature will be 20C, so I guess it will feel like liquid sunshine. Roll on Saturday.

 

And ........ do bring the brollies:(

 

Andre

 

 

Hello Doc!

 

When you are all done, and the hangover is gone...can you put up links to pictures in this group? You can hook it up from FB if you like.

 

Maybe we can compare the first Gordon's Wine Bar photo with a new one..to see if you are all so tall, dashing and handsome..Make sure Ricky is in the the photo. :)) I love to tease him....Wink wink..

 

If you have a new long photo of the group...you can send that to me..OR ANYONE reading this who takes the picture..crop to 1200 x 250...and I will change the photo.....

:)

Thanks..

Phyllis

 

Hello everyone. Sorry to hear the no shows though I understand and appreciate the difficulties. Please excuse my apparent silence over the past few days my house move is on a trajectory that leaves me little room for manoeuvre. But I am getting there. I will make every effort to join Lars Jan and Andre on Friday at some point though I have to be in Oxford during the afternoon so its more likely to be in the evening.

 

For those traveling and arriving on Saturday we normally meet at Gordons at 10:30-11:00 it would be appreciated if anyone unable to be there at that time contacted me to give me an idea when they might arrive and I can arrange for contingencies.

 

Andre has already promoted the idea you bring wet weather clothing as some rain is predicted during the day.

 

An evening meal has been booked not certain the accommodate vegetarians but I cannot imagine they don't.

 

As for our route we can talk about this on the morning but generally speaking the tried and tested stroll around some main sights that takes in Trafalgar Square Covent Garden Waterloo bridge and the South Bank is usually going to throw up some interesting encounters.

 

Latest role call;

 

Andre du PLessis

Gerry Sexton

Chris Dixon

Mal Smart

Petra Oldman

Jan Gravenkamp

Lara Kantardjian

Lars Grepstead

Deviant Mind

Andrew Thatcher

Adrian Popan

Linda Wride

Lars Anker-Rasch

 

See you all on Saturday.

 

Hi folks. Literally came across this a few minutes ago. If I am able to join in I'll try and attend. As others have stated its always nice to have faces to names.

 

Camera and brolly I guess.

 

Cheers,

A Almulla

Dear A Almulla

You are most welcome to join in on Saturday.

See above for the details.

Andre

Hi Gerry, Andre and All

 

as I mentioned earlier I would like to join you but I have got a commitment from 10 to 12...I'l be in the City (so quite central) - I will give a call to one of you and join around 1pm?

 

Then we see if it is too complicated to reach u (as you'll be moving) I will leave it for another time!

 

See u soon!(-:

 

Vale

 

Dear Vale

No probs - call me when you are done, and I shall tell you where we are.

Good to hear that you will be joining in!

Andre

Hi Everyone

 

Our train arrives KingsX 10.15, so should be with you 11ish if all runs to time.

 

looking forward to it.

 

mal

We'll be there although we may have had a drink by then :-)

 

Well Chris. You will have to play catch-up.

A few of us had (most certainly) the weirdest experience tonight.

Imagine London- Foodie Capital (barring the French opinion) of Europe. Yet we find ourselves in an Italian restaurant where the waitress (MBA student) tells us that the management does not serve Parmesan cheese. Only cheddar, for that does the job. Where the white wine gets served with the top still on. Where they don't serve sweets or ice cream for dear Lans (the sweet 8yr old son of Lars G) - because they only serve food:)

And as Andrew T googled - where most of the patrons and waiters have gone online and left horrific comments on 'The Italian restaurant' off Leicester Square.

However - none of this managed to dampen the spirit and joy. We had oodles of fun. Then the man called jan from the Netherlands had us trekking over to the Square Mile where we had an after midnight dose of coffee cognac x 3.

Rather depleted now ...

Looking forward to see you all in the morning. The clouds looked heavy tonight, so we might be in for some low light and low life tomorrow, but who cares.

See you at 10:30.

Andre

I am missing you guys...

Had a wonderful time meeting everyone.

 

Small world we may well cross paths in the future.

 

Abdul Almulla

Hello everyone I can only echo the sentiments of Abdul it was a terrific day yesterday meeting new faces and reacquainting with old friends (sorry Chris). Great to see you all I hope that at some point during your exertions that you captured an image or two that will provide a worthy souvenir of our get together. I wonder what time the hard core crew hit the sack? I got home at 11:30 exhausted. I would like to say a collective thank you for all of those who turned up to make it such a memorable occasion. I sincerely look forward to the next London calling whenever that may be but hope to find time to take up the offer of meetings further afield. Lars I love the idea of Norway lets get some dates in the diary. Gerry

Really enjoyed meeting you all - a wonderful day indeed! Many t to Gerry and Andre for co-ordinating :-) Many sore heads this morning???

meant to say "many thanks indeed" Doh.....brain not quite engaged....

Just got back home after an amazing weekend meeting old faces and new friends. Thank you to one and all for making it so special and to Abdul and Linda for putting up with us on their first encounter. Abdul thank you for your generosity at the evening meal. We will all have some fond memories and hopeful so good images to remember.....

 

Till next time

 

many thanks Chris

 

gerard sexton wrote

Great to see you all I hope that at some point during your exertions that you captured an image or two that will provide a worthy souvenir of our get together. Gerry

 

I have a few images of 1X members having fun in London last Saturday, but I'm not sure about the best place to post....They are not portfolio images - just a bit of fun!

 

Perhaps on Facebook in the replacement forum?

 

Linda

You can post here on 1x and submit it to the group.

Came home well and really enjoyed the party, it was great meeting you again and seeing some new faces.

 

Gerry and Andre thanks for all and very special thank to Abdullah for his very generous gesture.

 

Now the only thing I need is find the time for processing the captures :-)

 

It was great!!!

 

Jan