I'm getting outta here!

Slidinginfinity

Well Folks, as some of you know, the missus and I are leaving Ireland (in about 3 weeks).

I have to say if it wasn't for boards.ie and more specifically you good people in the photography forums, my time in Ireland would have never been as amazing ans it has been.
I have stayed over night at a castle, as part of the boards Charleville trip. This year I got to be part of the Boards.ie Photobook. I have had the opportunity to shoot some amazingly expired 120 film (thanks Elven, Pull&Bang, and KH). I have traveled to areas of Ireland I never would have thought existed. Thanks to the recommendations and organization of any number of you. I have been able to borrow equipment that was not in my budget (at the time to buy) from at least one of you (Buzz). Who loaned it to me knowing it would be leaving the the country on 2 occasions.

I have met some amazing photographers and good people. There are so many more of you who I have never met in person, but who have been happy to give advice or hand out criticism when needed.

For all this and all the things and people I am forgetting,

Thank You,
SlidingInfinity

All that said, leaving the country doesn't mean leaving boards. I will be around just I will be here 7-9 hours later.

pullandbang

Slidinginfinity wrote: »

I have had the opportunity to shoot some amazingly expired 120 film (thanks Elven, Pull&Bang, and KH).

Don't forget my print before you go........:)

And the best of luck to both of you back home. It was a pleasure knowing you!

Slidinginfinity

pullandbang wrote: »

Don't forget my print before you go........:)

And the best of luck to both of you back home. It was a pleasure knowing you!

Haven't shot a roll of it yet. You will get a print when I do no matter where I am living.
I would be willing to bet Steve at 360DPI could print and mount a digital file sent from the States.

humberklog

Seattle photowalk anyone?

Kazujo

It was great to have met you in person a few times and thanks for the free Fuji film

Take care and best of luck with the move home.

DeVore

7-9 hours later... sounds about my time of the day!

DeV.

CabanSail

I'm 9 - 11 hours ahead of you, so I can talk to you from tomorrow.

pixbyjohn

DSC_3919 (13)-2 by pixbyjohn, on Flickr

ellieswellies

humberklog wrote: »

Seattle photowalk anyone?

I'm moving there!! When's the photowalk?

Slidinginfinity

ellieswellies wrote: »

I'm moving there!! When's the photowalk?

I think between you, me and Sprinkles (in Vancouver, B.C.) we should arrange something. After we are all there, of course.

ellieswellies

Slidinginfinity wrote: »

I think between you, me and Sprinkles (in Vancouver, B.C.) we should arrange something. After we are all there, of course.

Contingent on me not having any visa issues I'll be out there in a few weeks...I can't freaking wait to hit up the Olympic National Park!

Slidinginfinity

ellieswellies wrote: »

Contingent on me not having any visa issues I'll be out there in a few weeks...I can't freaking wait to hit up the Olympic National Park!

My Mum has a cabin out that way. Have always loved that area.
A photo walk out there could take several days and involve camping. I like camping. Well the easy kind with a car full of food and stuff.

AnCatDubh

Awhhhhhhhhh.....

Good luck to you in your travels.....

Don't be a stranger around these parts.

ThOnda

If you need to unload some unicare film, I'd be happy to see you again, before you go.

sNarah

But but but!
Only just got to know you!

Ah well - t was lovely meeting you on those few occasions, pity the flu get the worst of you at the launch... All the best to you and Mrs. SD, take care and don't be a stranger on here!!

Kintarō Hattori

Aww I missed Charleville this year so had hoped I'd catch you at it next year.

xia

Does Seattle have something similar like Charlesville?
Like the idea of a photowalk there anyhow. Hope I really make it next year.

So hopefully see you again in person. And at least the world is smaller thanks to the likes of boards, Twitter, FB...

kensutz

Might see you in Seattle in the new year

Slidinginfinity

xia wrote: »

Does Seattle have something similar like Charlesville?
Like the idea of a photowalk there anyhow. Hope I really make it next year.

So hopefully see you again in person. And at least the world is smaller thanks to the likes of boards, Twitter, FB...

Well it might not be Charleville but we do have the Seattle Underground and they have Tours.

Thecageyone

Good time to be getting out!

No reason you can't still add to the forum with some shots of your new home town

I still checked in when I was away for a month. I know that's short term, but it's always nice to see images from abroad on here too.

Best of luck.

ellieswellies

Slidinginfinity wrote: »

My Mum has a cabin out that way. Have always loved that area.
A photo walk out there could take several days and involve camping. I like camping. Well the easy kind with a car full of food and stuff.

Jealous...I have a cabin obsession! Holla if you ever get the urge for pints and photographs! I've yet to find decent Guinness out there, but Alaskan winter ale should keep me going

Slidinginfinity

ellieswellies wrote: »

Jealous...I have a cabin obsession! Holla if you ever get the urge for pints and photographs! I've yet to find decent Guinness out there, but Alaskan winter ale should keep me going

Sadly, there is no decent Guinness in the States it's all made in Jamaica.

Luckily, there are hundreds for "micro-brews" to be had.

Thecageyone

I tried the Guinness in Saint Louis, in an Irish bar. No idea where it was made but tasted just like the stuff here, you can get imported bottles out there too

Micro-brewery's are great though

Slidinginfinity

Thecageyone wrote: »

I tried the Guinness in Saint Louis, in an Irish bar. No idea where it was made but tasted just like the stuff here, you can get imported bottles out there too

Micro-brewery's are great though

Never been to Saint Louis, but in Seattle if you get it on draft it's always the Jamaican stuff and half the time it's warm-ish. They generally don't have the right nitro mix and the hoses running from the keg to the tap are too long. Even bottles are from Jamica, sadly.

We have pike brewery though and they make a good double stout and a really good Scottish style ale, called Kilt Lifter. Great on a long winter night.

Thecageyone

Much as I love my Guinness, can't stand it to be warm! In St. Louis, that one bar i did try it in at least, it was ice cold I'm sure you'll find it some place.

I envy you tbh, Seattle! Birthplace of Grunge! My favourite bands of all time hail from there - Alice in Chains, Pearl Jam, Nirvana, Soundgarden etc ...

Please take some cool shots of the area and up them Grittier the better

I tried some micro-brew Stout and it wasn't half bad. They did a maple syrup version too, better to pass on that one, much as I love pancakes and syrup ...

The strongest beer they had was a honey beer that was 8.5%, and it was damn tasty! Had a few of those

Captain Flaps

It's a pity you're leaving Jeremy, it was great to meet you those couple of times in the shop! All the best for the future mate.

Slidinginfinity

Captain Flaps wrote: »

It's a pity you're leaving Jeremy, it was great to meet you those couple of times in the shop! All the best for the future mate.

Probably be seeing you at least one more time before I go. I have 6+ rolls finished from a recent trip to London.

Kintarō Hattori

Eh, are you not gone yet? For fecks sake. :P

Slidinginfinity

Kintarō Hattori wrote: »

Eh, are you not gone yet? For fecks sake. :P

Can't leave till I get a DVD player and go to that cheap Chinese place with you.

Jemmy

Still can't believe your going

Slidinginfinity

Jemmy wrote: »

Still can't believe your going

I know, I seems so sudden and like the time has past way too fast.

Gives you an excuse to visit the States and we are only a 4 hour flight to Hawaii from our place.

PCPhoto

so when is the drinky (going away) session ?

Slidinginfinity

"So long, Ireland" drinks will be taking place at the Bull & Castle @ 5ish TODAY!

PCPhoto

think I missed the memo - I was working in any event !! .....will there be another "going away" drinks session ?...before you go ?....a kind of ...last hoorah !!

Slidinginfinity

On a plane tomorrow 9am.

dave66

Have a safe and uneventful trip, it was a pleasure meeting you

DK32

Safe trip home dude. Keep in touch

Scarlett68

Hey JD,

We only met the once but it was a pleasure.....(and thanks for lugging that printer about:D)

So long and thanks for all the fish!

sNarah

Sorry I couldn't make the drinkies...

have a safe flight and keep posting here!!!!!!

GristlyEnd

safe home

pullandbang

Take care my friend! Safe journey home to both of you.

Kintarō Hattori

Someone get me a hanky, I'm coming over all weepy. Good luck Jeremy. I can't think of anyone who could say a bad word about you. It's been an absolute pleasure knowing you. Best of luck to you, your missus and the cat!

humberklog

Need your address to send on backing boards and tape...cheque to follow, promise Thanks for all your help JD it was much appreciated.

dakar

Safe home JD and your queen B

Slidinginfinity

Out of Ireland, but stuck in London. Three days on and we are not sure when we will get out.

Chorcai

Best of luck Slidinginfinity and safe home !

Slidinginfinity

Kintarō Hattori wrote: »

Someone get me a hanky, I'm coming over all weepy. Good luck Jeremy. I can't think of anyone who could say a bad word about you. It's been an absolute pleasure knowing you. Best of luck to you, your missus and the cat!

The wife would L.O.V.E. a print of that.

Any chance I could get you to send me the full resolution when I am home?

Kintarō Hattori

Slidinginfinity wrote: »

The wife would L.O.V.E. a print of that.

Any chance I could get you to send me the full resolution when I am home?

Yeah of course sir, that's not a problem. Sure you're up on Pix in your full glory.

Slidinginfinity

Just a quick update. Made it home to Seattle.

Left from London to Gatwick express at 2:45am on board plane at about 6:40 (plane left about an hour late) and on to Amsterdam. Arrived late ran though airport to get connection (barely made it) on to plane and it boarded about an hour late. Plane left Amsterdam about 1.5 hours late but made up all but about 15 minutes on the way to Portland, Oregon. Surprisingly had about an hour and a half to get on the plane (twin propeller) to Seattle. Flight left about a half hour late.

There was a bit more drama followed by some yell and screaming at the car hire desk (neither one of us was in in way capable of driving safely), but managed to sort it out.

Mom picked us up and took us home, order a salad and pizza. Then went to the shop to get some sodas and juice.

We ate and went to bed.

Thanks to everyone who made my time in Ireland so enjoyable.