TR Nov 2012: Another Aussie mad dash - Day 10: Final posts, TR finished #932 (02/21)

[franandaj]

I was explaining your dilemma to Fran, and she said "why doesn't she just use ours?" I have two fairly modern ones (meaning later than 2001). I had one from circa 1950's, but that one broke. I replaced it with one that I got at a garage sale for $7. My other one we bought new in 2003 when we got our first video camera to tape the band.

[PrincessInOz]

Originally Posted by franandaj

I was explaining your dilemma to Fran, and she said "why doesn't she just use ours?" I have two fairly modern ones (meaning later than 2001). I had one from circa 1950's, but that one broke. I replaced it with one that I got at a garage sale for $7. My other one we bought new in 2003 when we got our first video camera to tape the band.

That is an option I hadn't considered and please thank Fran.

[KCmike]

Sorry it took me this long to join the report.

I personally would leave the tripod at home. I don't like being weighed down by equipment. Look at I'm Mikey's shot of Carsland at night. He placed his camera on a trash can to get that shot. Be creative and leave that 3 legged monster at home.

Alright now I need to go back and start this report from the beginning. Are there any Cliff's Notes?

[PrincessInOz]

Originally Posted by KCmike

Sorry it took me this long to join the report.

I personally would leave the tripod at home. I don't like being weighed down by equipment. Look at I'm Mikey's shot of Carsland at night. He placed his camera on a trash can to get that shot. Be creative and leave that 3 legged monster at home.

Alright now I need to go back and start this report from the beginning. Are there any Cliff's Notes?

Don't start right at the beginning....it will be my PTR/TR from Jan 2011. But there will be quick links in the second post if you want to scan quickly.


Cliff Notes for this trip??

I'm going to CarsLand.

ETA. I didn't realise that Mikey used a trashcan for his shot. I've certainly done the same in the past; but thought he'd scoped out a prime position to place a tripod. Okay. That makes a HUGE difference to know that.

[franandaj]

Originally Posted by PrincessInOz

ETA. I didn't realise that Mikey used a trashcan for his shot. I've certainly done the same in the past; but thought he'd scoped out a prime position to place a tripod. Okay. That makes a HUGE difference to know that.

Still, maybe I SHOULD take the scooter. Today we went and looked at "Pre-Owned" Cars. Just the walking that I did on the dealer's lot has made my feet hurt. I think I might want the scooter that day. I can't afford to be crippled for the next 2-3 days after you leave.

We have a BIG bag that goes on the back and it fits lots of stuff, so you can use one of my tripods and we'll put it in the scooter bag. You'd be surprised what it holds. It's almost as good as Hermione's bag.

[ACDSNY]

I'm sure you're DS is going to enjoy his time with the DGP and be spoiled rotten by the time your get home.

Your trip will be here soon.

[dhorner233]

Hi Princess, Thanks for cueing me! Your plans are great! Too bad you only get one day in DLR!

I will be in DLR on the day that you will be there! Here are the crowd levels for Friday, Nov. 2

DLP 9:00 - 11:00 Crowd 3.2
DCA 10:00 - 9:00 Crowd 3.6

My priority for the day is to see Fantasmic! at either 9:00 or 10:15.

As far as the tripod. I have a little (12 inch) "gorilla" grip tripod that I bring with me. It sits on tables, wraps around railings and sits comfortably on the handle bars of the electric wheel chair I will be renting.

I saw "I'm Mickey"'s photos of Carsland!!! My DisCousin went out and bought a new camera today he has been so inspired by I'm Mickey! I didn't know he put his camera on a trash can for those shots!

[mvf-m11c]

Just like you said that you shouldn't bring your tripod during the trip unless you bring a very light one. You also could consider a monopod. You already know me that I would bring my tripod to the parks during the nighttime show. Another idea is to get a locker at the resort and get it anytime you need it during the day.

[franandaj]

Originally Posted by dhorner233

Hi Princess, Thanks for cueing me! Your plans are great! Too bad you only get one day in DLR!

I will be in DLR on the day that you will be there! Here are the crowd levels for Friday, Nov. 2

DLP 9:00 - 11:00 Crowd 3.2
DCA 10:00 - 9:00 Crowd 3.6

My priority for the day is to see Fantasmic! at either 9:00 or 10:15.

As far as the tripod. I have a little (12 inch) "gorilla" grip tripod that I bring with me. It sits on tables, wraps around railings and sits comfortably on the handle bars of the electric wheel chair I will be renting.

I saw "I'm Mickey"'s photos of Carsland!!! My DisCousin went out and bought a new camera today he has been so inspired by I'm Mickey! I didn't know he put his camera on a trash can for those shots!

I'm not sure what the crowd level indicators mean, but perhpas the three of us should meet up for a moment to say "Hi". I've really wanted to play "where in the...." but my time has become so thinly spread and Mel keeps guessing all the DL answers I just wasn't able to play any longer....perhaps if time works out maybe we could say "hi".

[PrincessInOz]

Originally Posted by franandaj

Still, maybe I SHOULD take the scooter. Today we went and looked at "Pre-Owned" Cars. Just the walking that I did on the dealer's lot has made my feet hurt. I think I might want the scooter that day. I can't afford to be crippled for the next 2-3 days after you leave.

We have a BIG bag that goes on the back and it fits lots of stuff, so you can use one of my tripods and we'll put it in the scooter bag. You'd be surprised what it holds. It's almost as good as Hermione's bag.

I think that you should take the scooter for yourself if that's what will be easiest for you.

Given what KCMike posted, I think I'm going to leave my tripod behind. And there is the option for me to borrow one of yours. We'll just see. I suspect that I'll be wanting to travel light and just use whatever is in the park if I want to go with a long exposure shot.

Originally Posted by ACDSNY

I'm sure you're DS is going to enjoy his time with the DGP and be spoiled rotten by the time your get home.

Your trip will be here soon.

Aside from being here soon, we'll be meeting F2F!

Can't wait!

Originally Posted by dhorner233

Hi Princess, Thanks for cueing me! Your plans are great! Too bad you only get one day in DLR!

I will be in DLR on the day that you will be there! Here are the crowd levels for Friday, Nov. 2

DLP 9:00 - 11:00 Crowd 3.2
DCA 10:00 - 9:00 Crowd 3.6

My priority for the day is to see Fantasmic! at either 9:00 or 10:15.

As far as the tripod. I have a little (12 inch) "gorilla" grip tripod that I bring with me. It sits on tables, wraps around railings and sits comfortably on the handle bars of the electric wheel chair I will be renting.

I saw "I'm Mickey"'s photos of Carsland!!! My DisCousin went out and bought a new camera today he has been so inspired by I'm Mickey! I didn't know he put his camera on a trash can for those shots!

Denise - thanks for taking the time to follow the breadcrumbs.

What a bonus! Are you going to be there at the same time? Seriously?

Are those crowd levels low numbers? I'm guessing so.

Originally Posted by mvf-m11c

Just like you said that you shouldn't bring your tripod during the trip unless you bring a very light one. You also could consider a monopod. You already know me that I would bring my tripod to the parks during the nighttime show. Another idea is to get a locker at the resort and get it anytime you need it during the day.

Bret - My tripod is one that has a monopod built in. But for the long exposure shots, I really wouldn't use the monopod.
If I were going to be longer at DLR, I would definitely bring it. But most of this trip is going to be in NorCal and it will take up space and weight in the luggage.

I'll see how I go this time without it. I'll definitely be bringing it in Oct 2013.

Originally Posted by franandaj

I'm not sure what the crowd level indicators mean, but perhpas the three of us should meet up for a moment to say "Hi". I've really wanted to play "where in the...." but my time has become so thinly spread and Mel keeps guessing all the DL answers I just wasn't able to play any longer....perhaps if time works out maybe we could say "hi".

I agree. We should try to find a time to meet up with Denise.

[mvf-m11c]

Originally Posted by PrincessInOz

Bret - My tripod is one that has a monopod built in. But for the long exposure shots, I really wouldn't use the monopod.
If I were going to be longer at DLR, I would definitely bring it. But most of this trip is going to be in NorCal and it will take up space and weight in the luggage.

I'll see how I go this time without it. I'll definitely be bringing it in Oct 2013.

I see. Using a monopod won't do for long exposure shots since you can't move it. I do have a tripod that has a monopod built in it. I never took that combo tripod in the park since it is so heavy while a mid size one is perfect for me for the shows. That makes sense for you not to bring a tripod since it will take up luggage space. I am planning on bringing my tripod to WDW in a couple of weeks for the nighttime shows. You are correct that bringing a tripod takes about 1/4 of my traveling bag.

Can't wait to hear from you of how the pictures turn out without the tripod.

[PrincessInOz]

Originally Posted by mvf-m11c

I see. Using a monopod won't do for long exposure shots since you can't move it. I do have a tripod that has a monopod built in it. I never took that combo tripod in the park since it is so heavy while a mid size one is perfect for me for the shows. That makes sense for you not to bring a tripod since it will take up luggage space. I am planning on bringing my tripod to WDW in a couple of weeks for the nighttime shows. You are correct that bringing a tripod takes about 1/4 of my traveling bag.

Can't wait to hear from you of how the pictures turn out without the tripod.

Bret - Given our current plans, you'll probably get to see them in situ when we DisMeet.

[mvf-m11c]

Originally Posted by PrincessInOz

Bret - Given our current plans, you'll probably get to see them in situ when we DisMeet.

Your absolutely right. I will also remember to show you my pictures from my trip to WDW as well.

[PrincessInOz]

Originally Posted by mvf-m11c

Your absolutely right. I will also remember to show you my pictures from my trip to WDW as well.

You'll show me yours if I'll show you mine???





(But its a deal!)

[dhorner233]

Originally Posted by franandaj

I'm not sure what the crowd level indicators mean, but perhpas the three of us should meet up for a moment to say "Hi". I've really wanted to play "where in the...." but my time has become so thinly spread and Mel keeps guessing all the DL answers I just wasn't able to play any longer....perhaps if time works out maybe we could say "hi".

Originally Posted by PrincessInOz

Denise - thanks for taking the time to follow the breadcrumbs.

What a bonus! Are you going to be there at the same time? Seriously?

Are those crowd levels low numbers? I'm guessing so.

I agree. We should try to find a time to meet up with Denise.

Yes! I am leaving 2 weeks from tomorrow to drive down. 2 nights 3 days on the road. So, I will arrive on Tuesday, Oct. 30th. I am going with my cousin. We are going to the Halloween party on Halloween night as our favorite dwarfs, Dopey and Grumpy.

We will be there until we leave on Monday, Nov. 5th. And, your one day is Friday, Nov. 2, if I remember correctly. And we were planning to hit the parks that day. It would me nice to meet at least for a moment!!

The numbers; 3.2 and 3.6 are from Touringplans.com and are based on a maximum of 10. So crowd levels of 3.2 and 3.6 are pretty good! Only a third of maximum.

Oh, and please stop by Where in the Land again. Mel has quit doing that!! She realized everyone quit playing and has even PM'd me saying we should put on easier puzzles to encourage more people to play!!! So, please give it another try sometime.