Spencer Tunick Shoot

SQ2 · 19-06-2008 7:08pm

Is this a goodbye to hung-up Ireland!?

iMax · 19-06-2008 8:01pm

20 minute walk ??? WTF ???

arybvtcw0eolkf · 19-06-2008 8:10pm

A twenty minute walk!.. I know the South Wall area well, so I'm thinking that the shoot must be up along the wall, up by 'The half moon club' bathing area or even the lighthouse its self.

I'm slightly worried now about the registeration as I've had my documents forwarded to me, but as I'll be finishing work in the area at the start time I'm still presenting myself.

If I'm turned away, I'll walk home naked

dubbers · 19-06-2008 9:46pm

There is a bar hotel oppisite store st garda station and beside Bus eireann not sure what it is like but i would be up for meeting if anyone else is. Suits me to get last train into dublin and early train home. Also wife was going to do it but i think she is backing out so meeting up for moral support would be good anyones opinion on this?

Sifpilsen · 19-06-2008 10:36pm

Dubbers: a (google)map reference would be good.

dubbers · 19-06-2008 11:27pm

53 20' 57.57N 6 15' o5.75" W is the area where the bus is picking us up you can see where store st is. Not sure what the hotel is like anyone who has been there got comments.

frice1710 · 20-06-2008 1:01am

Hi

Are people meeting up before the event, I registered a few weeks ago when i heard about it and like a lot of ppl friends have developed issues with it etc... So im goin on my own....

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If people are still meeting up that would be great cause i think the moral support would be good.... I'll keep an eye on the forum tomorow to see where and when i suppose.....

Lookin forward to it now actually......:):)

frice

threefive · 20-06-2008 1:50am

Have been away for a few days. Couldn't believe that registration was closed. Can anyone help me out with the forms and locations. Used to walk the south wall regularly and the chance to be a part of this would be fantastic. Queen Bee not convinced that it will be a good idea. Early in the morning and cold weather doesn't appeal. If forms can be provided I will have another go at convincing her. I would hate to miss the opportunity. Surely there will be an amount of no shows and volunteers with forms filled out will be welcomed.

Thanks in advance.

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edthetedkelly · 20-06-2008 6:35am

Could anybody forward on the registration forms? I was out of the country and only heard about this now. Would love to be a part of it. edthetedkelly@gmail.com

WindSock · 20-06-2008 7:24am

I don't have a form, the link is gone. But I'd be happy to meet in that hotel beforehand and try to worm myself into the shoot somehow

poh · 20-06-2008 8:16am

The hotel across from Store St Garda station is Hotel Isaacs.

http://www.isaacs.ie/isaacs-dublin-hotel/location.aspx

The last trains and buses are 11.30ish so how about meeting outside Isaacs between 12.10 and 12.20?

Everyone will have a bag of some sort so will be easy to identify

Does that sound ok to everyone??

edthetedkelly · 20-06-2008 9:31am

Sounds like a plan to me poh

frice1710 · 20-06-2008 9:34am

Sounds good to me... Hotel Isaacs it is then......12.10....

See yee all there!!!

SQ2 · 20-06-2008 9:38am

WindSock wrote: »

I don't have a form, the link is gone. But I'd be happy to meet in that hotel beforehand and try to worm myself into the shoot somehow

http://www.spencertunickireland.ie/Participant_Release_Form.pdf

dubbers · 20-06-2008 10:53am

That sounds perfect to me as well, there are people on another board that are looking to meet up as well
http://www.spencertunickforum.org/group/index.php

DavyD_83 · 20-06-2008 12:26pm

I'll see yis there, hopefully.

darn · 20-06-2008 12:43pm

poh wrote: »

The hotel across from Store St Garda station is Hotel Isaacs.

http://www.isaacs.ie/isaacs-dublin-hotel/location.aspx

Think I know the place so sounds good to me, I'll be there.:)

PatB71 · 20-06-2008 12:46pm

Driving up from laois tonight for the installation,will be on my own as mates/wife have given me a resounding no to the idea.So if anyone is stuck for a lift up please pm me before 4pm as thats when I leave the office to hopefully catch a few hours kip.No serial killers need apply.

JJDoherty · 20-06-2008 2:26pm

Outside Issacs just after midnight it is then, will be there too, towel in hand!

phoneix · 20-06-2008 3:26pm

Hello,
This should be a fun sunrise shot. I think that I will go straight to the customhouse or perhaps one/2 in Kennedys beside Tara St station but I was wondering if anybody had any postphoto plans to meet up?I'd love to go to an early house (dressed) to celebrate the longest day and chat about the naked event.

lynan · 20-06-2008 3:53pm

will be heading up later tonight, fraid i was too late for the registering but will take my chances, would really appreciate details of where we are to meet.
Michael

PatB71 wrote: »

Driving up from laois tonight for the installation,will be on my own as mates/wife have given me a resounding no to the idea.So if anyone is stuck for a lift up please pm me before 4pm as thats when I leave the office to hopefully catch a few hours kip.No serial killers need apply.

danindublin · 20-06-2008 4:03pm

Am I the only one starting to get a tad nervous/excited? Havent had my bits out in public since i was 2! :pac:

DavyD_83 · 20-06-2008 4:09pm

danindublin wrote: »

Am I the only one starting to get a tad nervous/excited? Havent had my bits out in public since i was 2! :pac:

A little bit, really just wishing more people i know were up for it. Not worried about the nakedness really, if it was a fully clothed event i'd still have same nervousness. I'm gettin freaked out about hanging round with big bunches of strangers for 5 hours. And it hasn't been that long since i've had my bits out:D

SQ2 · 20-06-2008 4:29pm

Are we meeting up for in pub drinks or on the street drinks?! If it's in pub I'd say reillys beside tara st dart is a better go... usually open late... Issac Butt's is good, but if closing early no good! Towel in hand or shoulder is a good marker...

If on the street I think being armed with the hip flask is the way to go... being cold and in the nip won't be too kind on the bladder... plus it's hard to suck in a gut when its full of beer!!

poh · 20-06-2008 4:33pm

What a weird start to a weekend, it will certainly be a memorable one.
I'm off to catch a few Zzzz will see you all at Isaacs just after 12

poh · 20-06-2008 4:38pm

SQ2 wrote: »

Are we meeting up for in pub drinks or on the street drinks?! If it's in pub I'd say reillys beside tara st dart is a better go... usually open late... Issac Butt's is good, but if closing early no good! Towel in hand or shoulder is a good marker...

If on the street I think being armed with the hip flask is the way to go... being cold and in the nip won't be too kind on the bladder... plus it's hard to suck in a gut when its full of beer!!

I'm not planning on drinking on the street. I think we should all meet up as planned outside Isaacs and then we can all decide on where best to go. We have lots of time between then and getting the bus.

Yeah that pub at Tara street station is good and as you said and I think someone mentioned earlier Isaacs stop serving early.

Cool, I'm off for sleepy time, see you all after 12

JJDoherty · 20-06-2008 4:39pm

SQ2 wrote: »

Are we meeting up for in pub drinks or on the street drinks?! If it's in pub I'd say reillys beside tara st dart is a better go...

In pub drinking it is and best to stick to the current plan at this late stage. Outside Issacs on Store Street just after midnight and we can take it from there sure.

jd2010 · 20-06-2008 5:37pm

Is that pub near tara street also called, or used to be called 'the white horse' the one on the quays? Issacs is no fun, I've been there to see bands downstairs and stuff but the actual pub is a really dark and loud r&b spot with a mostly African clientel. Cool if you're into that but for tonights purposes i think not...

DavyD_83 · 20-06-2008 5:45pm

Think white horse is a different spot, but i could be wrong. isn't that the early house on the quays? if it's the one i'm thinking of i walked by recently and the name hadn't changed. Not sure where the pub people are talking about is though

jd2010 wrote: »

Is that pub near tara street also called, or used to be called 'the white horse' the one on the quays? Issacs is no fun, I've been there to see bands downstairs and stuff but the actual pub is a really dark and loud r&b spot with a mostly African clientel. Cool if you're into that but for tonights purposes i think not...

Stark · 20-06-2008 5:59pm

There's definitely a pub called "The White Horse" on the quays, near enough to Tara Street. We used to go there for boards beers a few years ago.

mr r · 20-06-2008 8:19pm

Hey I guess the meeting point is the customs house, what time??? only convinced myself to do this to day

JJDoherty · 20-06-2008 9:03pm

Meeting point to go for a drink before getting the bus to the photoshoot is opposite Bus Aras on Store street, outside Issacs, just after midnight. We'll meet there at least and we can always head to somewhere else close by if we like.

mr r · 20-06-2008 9:15pm

thanks for reply, i ment to ask were is the bus pickup point and what time are they leaving at, cos i'll be driving into city so wont be on the booze, but still if i can't sleep i'll head in early and meet at the hotel.. might need some dutch courage..

poh · 20-06-2008 9:50pm

Buses will be picking up at The Custom House, Docklands, Dublin 1 from 2.30am - 3am on Saturday 21st June 2008.

brendan4 · 20-06-2008 11:35pm

Im thinking of going again! Anyone want to meet up, without the pub part?
Was going to just go there for 3 and try to get some kip before hand. have to work tomorrow :=(

WindSock · 21-06-2008 12:03am

omg I'm so friggin tired. Can I just go to a nudey beach instead some other time?

Boston · 21-06-2008 1:11am

Well rested and ready to go.

Jools Poker · 21-06-2008 1:38am

ready to go

nc6000 · 21-06-2008 1:45am

It looks cold out!

Jools Poker · 21-06-2008 7:33am

Just back - drenched!! night started off really lovely -the sky was fantastic jsut before dawn and everyone's spirits were high- it was a positively balmy night! But then the crowds were huge and it took a long time to get organised and when we got naked the weather had changed -and there was a sharp nip in the air!! Took about an hour to get the first 3 shots ( passing P&O ferries and the like didn't help lol -but they got a great view:D)

Then we got dressed again -by this time it was raining and everyone's resolve was weakening - they had already decided to skip the 4th shot and go straight to the last one -which was to be ankle deep in the water offshore!!In the rain!! I have to admint by that stage our resolve waivered considerably and we joined the masses on the exit trail- fair play to those that stayed....hope the pneumonia isn't too bad:D

Really fun night, brilliant location for our shots out in the harbour and great camaderie!!

Beerlao · 21-06-2008 8:10am

i'm just back myself... the beach shot was great fun, we all just ran amock on the sand screaming like nekkid banshees. it was definitely worth staying for, i was in crap form after the first shot cos i was so cold and my mickey was smaller than i'd ever seen it! banter was great though, while we were lying in the foetal position... i feel sorry for whoever was behind me looking at my amazonian crevice!!
but for the beach shot i felt a lot warmer with the rain somehow, plus the running around helped... i was in the front though so i'm not sure how i'm gonna feel when everyone i know sees me in all my shrunken glory!

i've now been awake for 25 hours solid and i'm gonna be dying with the cold, but what a laugh!!

cuckoo · 21-06-2008 8:18am

Jools Poker wrote: »

Then we got dressed again -by this time it was raining and everyone's resolve was weakening - they had already decided to skip the 4th shot and go straight to the last one -which was to be ankle deep in the water offshore!!In the rain!! I have to admint by that stage our resolve waivered considerably and we joined the masses on the exit trail- fair play to those that stayed....hope the pneumonia isn't too bad:D

Really fun night, brilliant location for our shots out in the harbour and great camaderie!!

I stayed for the shoot on the beach - it was fun! The crowd was slowly moving down to the sand, then a small group pulled ripped their clothes off and ran across the sand. That started a chain reaction, and suddenly everyone was running to the dunes, dumping their clothes and running across the sand to paddle in the sea. In the rain. And the cold.

The 'ole ole' chanting was fun.

Two very quick set ups were done in the water, everyone facing him and then everyone facing away. It was very fast compared to all the waiting around that there was for the first set up.

I'm going to have a medicinal hot whiskey now to fend off any colds.

cuckoo · 21-06-2008 8:21am

Beerlao wrote: »

i was so cold and my mickey was smaller than i'd ever seen it!

Speaking of mickeys, there did seem to be a lot more men there than women, or was that just the people that i saw? Anyone else think there was at least 65% men?

Boston · 21-06-2008 9:13am

cuckoo wrote: »

Speaking of mickeys, there did seem to be a lot more men there than women, or was that just the people that i saw? Anyone else think there was at least 65% men?

Hey Cuckoo, I saw yea there

If anything I'd say there where more women then men, it just hard to see from the crowds as women tend to be sorter but from the buses and other points the women definitely where in a majority.

iMax · 21-06-2008 9:48am

cuckoo wrote: »

Speaking of mickeys, there did seem to be a lot more men there than women, or was that just the people that i saw? Anyone else think there was at least 65% men?

Not where I was. I was the only bloke with a group of nine girls that I met there. I'd gone on my own after everyone that was supposed to go backed out. Met a girl who works with my wife there too...

I didn't stay for the fourth photo because of prior commitments, but it was incredible. Such a fantastic morning & feeling after it. I'm still on a high, (& now suddenly interested in naturism). The photos are gonna be amazing.

poh · 21-06-2008 9:53am

Whoo hoo what a weird and wonderful morning. The beach shoot was the best, very cold but worth it.

Well done everyone

http://www.ireland.com/newspaper/breaking/2008/0621/breaking16.html

JJDoherty · 21-06-2008 10:11am

OMG! That was truly amazing and like most things in life the people who shared the experience really made it special.

Good mix gender-wise, everyone was super nice and for those that stuck it out to the bitter end, on the beach and in the water, a special well done because that was just amazing.

Lads hope to catch you again soon at some stage...

brendan4 · 21-06-2008 10:30am

Have to agree with everything everyone has already said. One of the best experiences I've ever had. Pity about the cold, but maybe that was all part of it. Amazing comradarie. I didn't stick around for the beach I'm afraid. Had to work today (guess where I am now... it's going to be a long day!)

Pride party tonight.... yipeeee!

How long after the first shoot did the beach etc happen and all finish up?

Boston · 21-06-2008 10:35am

Maybe 45 minutes to an hour.

brendan4 · 21-06-2008 10:45am

Probably just as well I left then... not been a drama queen, but I think I woulda died if I stayed there that long!

Do you think we could ever convince the pride march to go nude? Awesome feeling. That moment, just when everyone started to disrobe together. Everything in your psyche and physical body telling you this is wrong, but still doing it

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