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Getting the (Melbourne) (Watch)band back together
Last night saw the first catch up of the Melbourne Watchband for 2012.
When we arrived at our usual bar booth we were greeted by the sight of
the manager unboxing some suitable lighting for us; two lovely bankers
lamps, a really generous gesture considering we only show up once a
month.
Hopefully this means that AndrewD grumbling about poor lighting
should be a thing of the past.
While is was a comparatively small gathering - which allowed for more
conversation (even about non-horological topics - gasp!) We still
managed to have one interstate guest - a Sydney Tart who was luckily
in town.
The watches were the usual eclectic mix, and it was good to see that
several of the watchbanders (?) hadn't wasted the summer break, and
were flaunting new watches.
And it should be mentioned that the highlight of the evening was
Grumio perfuming some photographic magic, with only a point and shoot
and some office supplies….
When we arrived at our usual bar booth we were greeted by the sight of
the manager unboxing some suitable lighting for us; two lovely bankers
lamps, a really generous gesture considering we only show up once a
month.
Hopefully this means that AndrewD grumbling about poor lighting
should be a thing of the past.
While is was a comparatively small gathering - which allowed for more
conversation (even about non-horological topics - gasp!) We still
managed to have one interstate guest - a Sydney Tart who was luckily
in town.
The watches were the usual eclectic mix, and it was good to see that
several of the watchbanders (?) hadn't wasted the summer break, and
were flaunting new watches.
And it should be mentioned that the highlight of the evening was
Grumio perfuming some photographic magic, with only a point and shoot
and some office supplies….
Here's the photos
Last night I was able to try out a a new photo trick I picked up from a master - http://omega.watchprosite.com/show-forumpost/fi-677/pi-5029673/ti-759283/s--1/
Unfortunately I don't have the 'special' JLC cardboard. I had to settle for plain office paper instead 
I still have some learning to do, but this setup really does work very well, even with terrible lighting, or no lighting at all.
Our new lamps kindly provided by the bar manager
The watches
Hope you enjoy the pics.
Until next time
grumio
I've got to carry some white paper around....
...love the photos, especially given what I've heard about the lighting conditions in there! I need to practice these types of shots.
Great to see Watchband recommencing for the year, and it's great that one of we 'Tarts' could be there. Thanks on behalf of all of us for letting us infiltrate the Watchband occasionally
Great to see Watchband recommencing for the year, and it's great that one of we 'Tarts' could be there. Thanks on behalf of all of us for letting us infiltrate the Watchband occasionally
I think I'll have to upgrade...
from white paper to a special piece of shaped cardboard. Do give it a try - it's very easy.
And it's always a pleasure to have a travelling watch fan join one of our GTGs…
Macgyver?
Where there's a will there's a way! Great photos, Grumio. Thanks for sharing them with us. Sorry I wasn't a thousand Km closer, but I did think of you guys.
Great to see that Tom's 'project watch' has progressed signiciantly over the summer hiatus.
Look forward to next months GTG.
Andrew