Photostock 2012 - The Circus Continues!

[Dan Henderson]

Dang, it just won't be the same without wild man Zimmerman. But we'll drink up his share of Ob!

I'm in Indiana right now, heading to Holland Wednesay then on to the Bwood Thursday am with a noon era.

 

[jp80874]

Facebook says our Dan Henderson has a birthday coming up on Friday. Now there is a good reason for a party.

Happy Birthday Dan.


John Powers

 

[bill schwab]

Bill, don’t forget the banjitar

Already got it here, Steve. Damn.... I'm gonna miss you. Sorry you can't make it.

We had a great, all night rain last night up here that left everything nice and fresh and lush. It was dangerously dry here, so this will be a big help. My boat had about 4 inches of rain in it this morning, so we got a lot. Hopefully the great weather will hold until the weekend. It's now beautiful... 70 and sunny.

As for room at the Birchwood, I hear that one more room might be available, so anyone interested, give a call to see.

Dan's birthday?! This could be dangerous.

 

[Panoman617]

I'll be getting up to the Birchwood around 1:00pm on Thursday to see what's up. Looking forword to haveing a great time!!!

 

[chippewa309]

Does anybody know if they have wifi at the Birchwood?

 

[Jerry Basierbe]

My boat had about 4 inches of rain in it this morning, so we got a lot.

That's the wrong side of the boat.

 

[Axle]

Does anybody know if they have wifi at the Birchwood?

Yes, there is free wifi through the entire hotel.

 

[wildbill]

I'm heading up wednesday late morning in time for my mom's fried whitefish dinner.
Bill, pull the plug on the boat but don't forget to put it back in. We've all done that at least once. We launched at sturgeon bay once when I was a kid and didn't realize it until we were a hundred yards from short. My dad played it cool and gunned it to get the water out while he fumbled around under the seats looking for the plug.

 

[Mayfair710]

just to let everyone know...i am cancelling my reservation at the birchwood in today (4pm) if anyone is looking for a room...i have a room reserved for friday and saturday night with one queen bed.
am going to call now...
~~marianne

 

[Mayfair710]

that is INN, not in...

 

[SuzanneR]

I'm sorry you won't be able to come Marianne, I was so looking forward to meeting you, but you and your family are in my thoughts, hope all is going well.

 

[Toffle]

just to let everyone know...i am cancelling my reservation at the birchwood in today (4pm) if anyone is looking for a room...i have a room reserved for friday and saturday night with one queen bed.
am going to call now...
~~marianne

Marianne, we are hoping for the very best for you. I will miss you there. Any places you'd like me to shoot for you?

 

[Axle]

Camera gear packed!

 

[zsas]

^Chemistry? Do you do wet plate?

 

[Andrew Moxom]

Andy.... Yes.... I do... I shot a plate of you last year if you remember....

 

[zsas]

Yep I remember you Andy, look forward to chatting again, do you have the wet plate packed or you doing film, or I bet both - might as well have your cake and eat it too! I loved watching the plate folks photograph and running about to the chems!

 

[Andrew Moxom]

I'll be shooting film and wet plate again.

 

[Axle]

^Chemistry? Do you do wet plate?

No, no wet plate yet. But yes, chemistry but just for regular b/w film development....Ilfosol 3 and HC-110 is coming along.

 

[bill schwab]

Speaking of chemistry...

I have to ask that those that bring any with them (Wet Platers especially) not use them in their rooms. Last year we had a few people working with silver nitrate in their rooms and there were 2 rooms with stains left that could not be removed. The people at the Birchwood have been really great with us and I don't want to jeopardize that relationship. Last year they let it slide, but this year people will be held responsible for any cleaning or damage done as a result of working with chems in the rooms.

If you need to mix anything, feel free to ask for use of my darkroom trailer. You can stain that up as much as you want!

 

[bill schwab]

Marianne Priest's "The Longing" Debuts at Photostock

Some of you might be aware of my publishing imprint, North Light Press, and the series of books I am doing called the "11+1 Signature Series" I wanted to mention that book #6 in the series is our own Marianne Priest's "The Longing". Like all of the 11+1 series, it contains a beautiful little lith print made by Marianne's own hand.

I've been trying to time everything so that the book would be released for Photostock, but delays were making that seem like an impossible task. However, I am happy to report that I received an advanced copy yesterday and the printer has specially shipped some copies to the Birchwood as well so that we at Photostock will be the first to see the book.

Unfortunately, as Marianne has mentioned in this thread, she will not be staying with us this year for personal reasons, but she did mention to me that she may drive up to spend part of Friday with us. If so, she will be able to sign and number the copies we receive and they will be available for anyone interested to take home. If she is unable to make it, you will be able to have a copy held for you and shipped when she is able to sign the complete edition of 100 books.

Here's to Marianne and a beautiful book!!! Congratulations! I'm honored to have it as part of the collection and can't thank her enough for being a part of the project.

Our thoughts are with you and your family, Marianne!!!

 

[deisenlord]

My best thoughts are with you and your family Marianne. I also have my mom working with the "big guy" as he and I aren't really on speaking terms.

 

[bill schwab]

Only a matter of hours now.

On my way back up in the morning. I'll be getting in later in the afternoon before heading over to the airport to pick-up Stoo Batchelor in the evening. I'll look for the early arrivals and get some things set up. I'll keep tabs on the thread and my email when I can, but if you really need me, leave a message at the desk of the Birchwood and I'll get it.

Speaking of the Birchwood, I stopped by there the other day and they're all ready for us. Said we'd be easy after last weekend's teen soccer tournament. I told them not to be so sure. In any event, they've got a brand new fire circle for our use and the pool was looking refreshing. Everyone there is great and will answer whatever questions you have about the place. Sit back, relax and we'll see you soon.

 

[markos]

I arrived at the Birchwood this afternoon. I was last here four years ago, it's good to be back. I'm looking forward to seeing everyone in the next few days.

Mark

 

[Mark Fisher]

Bringing my bike.....and pictures and a few cameras. Really looking forward to seeing everyone.

 

[zsas]

Safe travels all, be up north by late afternoon Thurs, quite exited!

Looks like a beautiful one too...