A group of list members and friends gathered yesterday in the San Jose area. Godfrey, Bruce, Marnie, John Francis, John Celio, Patsy and her friend William, Marco, myself, and some strange bloke with a peg leg and wearing a black cape got together to share stories, take pictures, exchange and share equipment, and have a good time.
We all got along well, although we asked Godfrey to leave early as he was creating a fuss with the caped stranger.
I don't recall seeing that individual. I suspect you had a bit too much ingera. Or was it the cheesecake? ;-)
Overall we had a great time ;-))
That much is certainly true.
It was a fine day. I first met John Celio on the front steps of the museum ... of course, neither of us had read the part of the message that said to meet in the parking lot. No matter, I took several pictures there that I like.
Folks walked around to retrieve us, we then joined the group. The sun was somewhat bright and harsh for what I'd prefer but I did what I could with it. John Francis showed me his MX and MZ-S ... lovely cameras, I'm still drawn to an MZ-S but I don't know if I would ever use it. That film stuff is kinda icky.
Much entertaining banter and chatter ensued through the morning. We then went to my friends' cafe/restaurant in downtown SJ, Star Mars, and ordered up a good lunch. Lots more banter and discussion.
I had to head to an appointment early so I missed the later park and Japanese garden visits, dinner. Some people shots would have been fun. I've been busy since with moving (have three weeks to disinter 14 years of living in this apartment...) so I haven't posted anything from the event as yet, but I'll see what I can do today.
Thanks everyone for the great time!
Godfrey
