I am coming to Vancouver!

SimonSawSunlight · 02-15-2011

...in late summer / early autumn this year, september 13 - 28 that is.
I'm very keen on exploring the city and surroundings, I will be shooting a LOT, but I also want to meet as many interesting people as possible, so if you're in the area and wouldn't mind having a beer /coffee with me or showing me around...!
only the flights are booked, as far as accomodation is concerned I still depend on your hints and offers (I might have a place to stay for a couple of nights, but definitely not for all of the two weeks). maybe someone would even welcome me at their home for a night or two, I can pay them in prints and good karma!

any other hints, tipps, do's and don't's?

michaelbialecki · 02-15-2011

I'd be more excited if it said "Bangkok"........

SimonSawSunlight · 02-15-2011

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Originally Posted by michaelbialecki

I'd be more excited if it said "Bangkok"........

I will add it to the list.

michaelbialecki · 02-15-2011

thanks Simon, Bangkok is really something else.....I always enjoy it when fellow RFF members pass through here....good times, good times.......

cheers, michael

back alley · 02-15-2011

there are quite a few rff'ers in vancouver.
if you hit edmonton, about 1000 miles east of van, i have a spare bedroom.

SimonSawSunlight · 02-15-2011

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Originally Posted by back alley

there are quite a few rff'ers in vancouver.
if you hit edmonton, about 1000 miles east of van, i have a spare bedroom.

thanks for your offer, joe!
too bad I'm not THAT fit afoot any more

healyzh · 02-15-2011

Vancouver, Washington or Vancouver BC?

They're basically separated by the state of Washington (a drive of 6-8 hours IIRC). Sorry, couldn't resist, but living where I do, it's a legitimate question.

SimonSawSunlight · 02-15-2011

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Originally Posted by healyzh

Vancouver, Washington or Vancouver BC?

They're basically separated by the state of Washington (a drive of 6-8 hours IIRC). Sorry, couldn't resist, but living where I do, it's a legitimate question.

the one where they don't ask for my fingerprints

healyzh · 02-15-2011

Great answer! I don't blame you in the least.

Ever since 9/11 I've done my best to avoid US Airports, and I live here! I'm starting to become less successful, as I've started needing to fly for work on rare occasions. Somehow I don't think they'll let me take the train... Though now that I think about it, I might have to ask...

flyingpalm · 02-15-2011

I'm in Vancouver BC and welcome.
Sorry I don't have a spare room but if you need some advices please ask.

SimonSawSunlight · 02-15-2011

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Originally Posted by flyingpalm

I'm in Vancouver BC and welcome.
Sorry I don't have a spare room but if you need some advices please ask.

everything helps, thanks!

...how cheap can I get a roll of tri-x for in Vancouver? I'm not sure I want to carry a 2 weeks supply of film in my hand luggage

Eric L · 02-15-2011

Not that cheap unfortunately. I order all of mine through B&H or Freestyle and pick it up at the border.

Locally, Beau Photo has Tri-X 135-36 listed at $6.79 CDN before the 12% HST tax. I know... it's pricey. =P

GSNfan · 02-15-2011

Are you going there for a workshop?

SimonSawSunlight · 02-15-2011

thanks for the info, Eric.

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Originally Posted by GSNfan

Are you going there for a workshop?

no.

I don't really like workshops.
I'm going there to meet Tom and Tuulikki again, for photography and out of curiosity.

GSNfan · 02-15-2011

In case Tom is the member who ordered 500 rolls of Arista Premium (tri-x) i'm sure he could lend/sell you 50 rolls or more.

SimonSawSunlight · 02-15-2011

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Originally Posted by GSNfan

In case Tom is the member who ordered 500 rolls of Arista Premium (tri-x) i'm sure he could lend/sell you 50 rolls or more.

if there's anything left by september!

GSNfan · 02-15-2011

That is a long way in the future, but I'm sure you can manage. Good luck.

SimonSawSunlight · 02-15-2011

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Originally Posted by GSNfan

That is a long way in the future, but I'm sure you can manage. Good luck.

yes I'll figure something out, thank you

Andy Kibber · 02-15-2011

You might want to check out Vancouver Island. It's very nice.

Not sure what to recommend in the city aside from eating sushi.

flyingpalm · 02-16-2011

I just bought one roll of 100' Tri-X for $35...........

filmfan · 02-16-2011

I'm in Vancouver. I don't have any space for you to stay, but I can recommend a few places to go check out.

LKeithR · 02-16-2011

I'm in Langley, about 35 miles east of Vancouver, so I'm not as familiar with the city as others may be but I can still suggest many possibilities if you don't get good ideas from the "city-dwellers". You've got lots of time to plan so we can keep in touch between now and then. One thing I could offer is a day-trip up the Fraser Canyon--a couple hundred miles to the east--to see some of the "rest" of our lovely province. I'm an avid railfan and there's no better place to watch and photograph trains than up through the Canyon--we might even get you hooked on the game yourself.

In any case, there are a number of us on here from the area and I'm sure we'll be able to book you for far more activities than you'll have time for. And September is a wonderful time to visit--the weather is normally good, the bugs are gone and so are the majority of the tourists. The only thing you won't get to see is our famous rain...

SimonSawSunlight · 02-18-2011

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Originally Posted by LKeithR

I'm in Langley, about 35 miles east of Vancouver, so I'm not as familiar with the city as others may be but I can still suggest many possibilities if you don't get good ideas from the "city-dwellers". You've got lots of time to plan so we can keep in touch between now and then. One thing I could offer is a day-trip up the Fraser Canyon--a couple hundred miles to the east--to see some of the "rest" of our lovely province. I'm an avid railfan and there's no better place to watch and photograph trains than up through the Canyon--we might even get you hooked on the game yourself.

In any case, there are a number of us on here from the area and I'm sure we'll be able to book you for far more activities than you'll have time for. And September is a wonderful time to visit--the weather is normally good, the bugs are gone and so are the majority of the tourists. The only thing you won't get to see is our famous rain...

great suggestions, thank you!
I have rather profound rain knowledge and experience, so I think I could live with that.

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Originally Posted by Tom A

Simon, No fear - there will be plenty of film available. I think my stock of Arista/Trix in either "regular" cassettes or IXMOO's is in the neighborhood of 1000 -1200 rolls - and even I would be hard pressed to finish that by September (and Freestyle can ship overnight if needed).

you're the man, Tom!

Tom A · 02-18-2011

Simon, No fear - there will be plenty of film available. I think my stock of Arista/Trix in either "regular" cassettes or IXMOO's is in the neighborhood of 1000 -1200 rolls - and even I would be hard pressed to finish that by September (and Freestyle can ship overnight if needed).

SimonSawSunlight · 02-18-2011

ps: and this is what you HAVE to love about rff.