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photoblog image Putting Faces to Names: Stratford Meet-Up 1/2

Putting Faces to Names: Stratford Meet-Up 1/2


As they say, the proof is in the pudding!
There were 19 of us in all:  15 Shutterchancers and 4 brave spouses.

Since it was OUR honeymoon (HA!), Astrid/Picturit and I take center stage here.
Then, from the top left around:  Tracy/Lurch, Richard/Trimage, Ingrid/Anniedog, Linda (with hubbie Steve), Mick/Murphys, Les/Occasional Images, and Chris/Tiff.

(the rest tomorrow, of course)


Putting Faces to Names: Stratford Meet-Up 1/2


As they say, the proof is in the pudding!
There were 19 of us in all:  15 Shutterchancers and 4 brave spouses.

Since it was OUR honeymoon (HA!), Astrid/Picturit and I take center stage here.
Then, from the top left around:  Tracy/Lurch, Richard/Trimage, Ingrid/Anniedog, Linda (with hubbie Steve), Mick/Murphys, Les/Occasional Images, and Chris/Tiff.

(the rest tomorrow, of course)


comments (59)

  • CherryPie
  • Great Britain (UK)
  • 14 Apr 2010, 00:33
How lovely smile I do so wish I could have made it there, you all look like you are having a great time smile
Ginnie: It was a grand time, Cherie. It really was. I just wish I had been able to talk to everyone a bit more!
No motley crew here, Ginnie. It's wonderful to see the faces that go with the names.
Ginnie: I so totally agree, Mary. I love meet-ups! This is my second SC meet-up, with as many people but all different from the first time 3 years ago in Milton Keynes!
Now this is great to put all these faces to familiar names. Wonderful portraits Ginnie, really fantastic, nice meeting everyone.
Ginnie: Thank you, John. It's not the same to meet them in real life! grin It's BETTER.
  • JJ
  • United States
  • 14 Apr 2010, 01:54
Such a great montage of the group, Nice to put faces to some of the photogs I have seen
Ginnie: You see the rest of the group tomorrow, JJ. It really IS nice to put faces to the names we see almost every day! Thanks.
  • martie
  • United States
  • 14 Apr 2010, 03:24
Look at you and Astrid - could you be any happier? I don't think so. Love the way you framed the others. I was with you in spirit and I just KNOW you had a great time.
Ginnie: No, I don't think we could be any happier, Martie! smile We did have such a great time together. Tomorrow you'll see the rest of us. Thanks.
  • Mroy
  • United States
  • 14 Apr 2010, 05:44
Tracy posted a whole lot more on FB. Great time you all had it looks like. How long were you there?
Ginnie: I found out that Tracy and you were on FB together, Maria. How fun. She does more there than SC right now, I know. Glad you saw her pics. We were in Stratford only for 4-5 hours. The 6 of us Musketeers and Stooges had met in Henley on Arden at 10 a.m. (7 miles north of the city, I think), for 3 hours. It was a longer day for us, but toally worth every minute. Astrid and I were at Tracy's for 5 days, Thursday - Monday! We had a fabulous time together, of course! She's the hostess with the mostest, as we say. smile
  • Astrid
  • Netherlands
  • 14 Apr 2010, 05:45
We just had a GREAT time meeting all of these wonderful people, I know a few hours is to short time to talk to everybody.
Meeting the Three Stooges in Henley, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henley-in-Arden and ending up with meeting the Mayor, have free refreshments, free ride to Stratford..... that was a good start of the meet-up.
We had a great Honeymoon, Tracy is a perfect host and a very dear friend.
This is a beautiful collage that shows how much fun we had.....
I love the part of the brave spouses....I know that they NOW understand what SC is all about....tonguetonguegringrin......
Ginnie: If we did it over again, I would spend more time talking to people (like you did) and less time taking pictures, MLMA. Sigh. It was way too short...but it was definitely better than nothing. We have such good memories to take with us for the rest of our lives. Thank you for being next to me on this wonderful, joyous journey.
  • Philine
  • Germany
  • 14 Apr 2010, 06:00
Yes, a lovely collection of friendly and likeable looking, mostly smiling persons!
Ginnie: It was lovely in every way, Philine. We all appeared to be very happy to be there. smile
  • Louis
  • South Africa
  • 14 Apr 2010, 06:40
Some of them actually look better than I thought they will grin grin

When I saw first pictures of the gathering of clans, that was my first thought. How different the group was from the previous open meet in UK.
Ginnie: I love it when that happens, Louis...when we're pleasantly surprised! grin It also helps to not be static. HA!

And yes, since I was the only one present at both SC meet-ups thus far, I can tell you it was totally different from the one in Milton Keynes 3 years ago, even though with approximately the same number of people. I wonder how diffewrent the next one will be??
  • Tracy
  • Staffs Moorlands
  • 14 Apr 2010, 06:57
Dearest Musketeer this is a wonderful collage and yes it's great to put faces to names. We all had a blast and I am looking forward to the next one. But ARE YOU SURE gringrin I WONDER grin
Ginnie: LOLOLOLOLOL! I'll never live that down, Musketeer, will I?! grin Yes, I'm sure! Thank you so much again for a great time. You really are the hostess with the mostest! tongue
  • jude iron maiden
  • Great Britain (UK)
  • 14 Apr 2010, 07:35
smiles as bright as a 100 watt bulb - and chris looks every inch like a judge in chambers
Ginnie: Exactly, JIM. The only thing missing was YOU!!!
  • Chris
  • England
  • 14 Apr 2010, 07:49
This is a smashing composition Ginnie and a fine study of friends on a lovely sunny day.
Ginnie: We were such a smashing lot, Chris! Thanks again for your part in the lovely day of memories!
  • Elaine-
  • Canada
  • 14 Apr 2010, 07:56
how fun!!! and you two look awesome!!! i don't think i know anybody up there except you guys smile
Ginnie: Well, at least you know us, Elaine. grin Thanks.
Wonderful collection, looking forward to tomorrow's set. Thanks for putting names and faces together. Wish we could have been there too. Maybe next time!
Ginnie: Wish you could have been there, too, Sheila. It really is good to put faces with the names we know so well. In real life, the faces aren't static, either! smile Thanks.
Beautiful collage and good impression, you had fun, I can tell
Ginnie: Hartstikke bedankt, Chantal. Yes, we did have fun! smile
Great portraits Ginnie. I can see you had a good timer with them.
Ginnie: Bedankt, Wim. YES, we had a great time and will have to do it again! smile
  • anniedog
  • United Kingdom
  • 14 Apr 2010, 09:24
I don't normally like collages but I can't say much about this one! It actually works really well. It was a great day and as everyone says, nice to put names to faces and meet up with old friends.
Ingrid
Ginnie: I thought of you the entire time I made this, Ingrid, because I know your feeling about collages. smile Sometimes they do make sense, so I'm glad you accept this one...and hopefully the one tomorrow (a bit more collage-y). It was such a delight to meet you and Mike, even though I spent more time with you. Thank you for coming!
I guess you did have a splendid time sharing with SC members. Yeepee ! smile))
Ginnie: It was definitely a splendid time, Flo! Thanks. smile
You have put this collage together so well Ginnie, You and Astrid look so happy and after meeting you both, you are sooo... meant to be together smile Look forward to tomorrows collection.smile
Ginnie: This is a picnik.com collage, Linda, so I can't really take credit for it. It was fun sliding the images in. smile Thank you for your kind words about Astrid and me. We tend to agree, of course. smile
oh wow, how nice to put faces to the names...

How nicely done by the way! Like it alot!
Ginnie: Thanks a million, Nadiuska. It was such a great time together. And as I just told Linda, this is a picnik.com collage, so I can't take full credit for it. But thanks anyway. smile
  • tede
  • France
  • 14 Apr 2010, 10:00
Beautiful patchwork portrait is superb. Beautiful day.
Ginnie: Thank you kindly, Tede. Merci.
  • Aussie
  • rockhampton
  • 14 Apr 2010, 10:07
Wish I could have been there, how lovely to see them all.
Ginnie: I wish you could have been there, too, Aussie. I miss you!
Awwwwwww, what a lovely, lovely collage of friends here. And you guys being the center of it all makes very much sense to me.

I can see you all had a great time!!
Ginnie: Of course, Marion! Isn't our world almost always egocentric?! grin Anyway, YES, we had a great time. Next time we'll see you, I know.
Lovely composite, Ginnie - nice memories.
Ginnie: Thank you kindly, Tom. Nice memories indeed.
  • Cherise
  • Netherlands
  • 14 Apr 2010, 12:05
It is indeed nice to see the faces that go with the names smile looks like you guys had fun, Ginnie!
Ginnie: It helps to make the world go 'round, Cherise, for sure. Thanks. smile
A very nice collage Ginnie. Nice to have faces on names!
Ginnie: I totally agree, Richard. Thanks. Merci.
  • Petra
  • Netherlands
  • 14 Apr 2010, 12:36
lovely collage
Ginnie: Hartstikke bedankt, Petra.
wonderful""" great tribute and composition!!! well done Ginnie
Ginnie: Grazie, kind sir. smile
  • LoLO
  • France
  • 14 Apr 2010, 12:59
It is good to praise the patience of spouses Shutterchancers!
Cheers LoLo
Ginnie: They will get extra stars in their crowns for sure, LoLO! smile Thanks.
  • vintage
  • Australia
  • 14 Apr 2010, 13:16
excellent
Ginnie: Thanks, Vintage. Too bad you couldn't be there with us!
A great bunch of good people
Ginnie: You can say that again, Albert. smile
You've done everybody proud Ginnie, a lovely collage. I hope tomorrows is as good presuming that I'm on it, I hope you captured my best side smile My pictures are coming up next week.
Ginnie: You are definitely on it tomorrow, Brian, and as far as I'm concerned, I got your best side! smile I look forward to seeing your images as well!
Great collage Ginnie. It is lovely to see all the faces to the names. Looks like a happy occasion.
Ginnie: It was a fabulous time, Janet. Maybe next time we'll see YOU!
Its wonderful to see all of you Ginnie...am right there with you all, sharing this lovely time of your lives!!! Cheerssmile))
Ginnie: Thank you kindly, Pavan. It's so fun putting the faces with the names. smile
These are great portraits, with everybody looking happy smile
I'll bet you had a great time!
Ginnie: We did indeed have a great time, Mark. We'd all do it again, I'm sure.
You did a fantastic job putting this together, Ginnie. Everyone appears happy to be there. It must have been a very successful meet-up. Looking forward to seeing the rest of the crew tomorrow.
Ginnie: Thank you, dear Beverly. It really was a great memory!
  • rags
  • United States
  • 14 Apr 2010, 15:37
Thanks for sharing these images.
Ginnie: You're more than welcome, Kanyi!
  • JoLyn
  • United States
  • 14 Apr 2010, 15:52
What a nice collage--so many friends and happy faces!
Ginnie: It was a blast, JoLyn. Thanks a million for stopping by and commenting.
A fine collage. It was a great day
Ginnie: Thank you kindly, Bill. It was indeed a great day and you did us all proud.
smile smile smile

richard
Ginnie: Smiles all around. I'll always see the smiles at the corners of YOUR mouth, Richard. smile
  • Helen
  • United States
  • 14 Apr 2010, 16:31
Very nice ... It's so nice to be able to put a face with the name.
One of these days I am going to be there too.
Ginnie: It was delightful,m Helen. And yes, one day we will see YOU.
What a good-looking group of photographers! who'd a thunk it? smile
Ginnie: Isn't that the truth, Larry! grin
Wonderful..you have put this together well Ginnie..I at least got to meet them all..that was the main intention. They all look so happy in these shots.You and Astrid make a fine couple.
Ginnie: Thank you ever so much, Ron. It was such a great memory!
terrific portraits! definitely nice to see so many faces smile

if there are going to be any more meet ups you should let me know. I am going to be in Helsinki the last week of May and then in London for the entire month of June.
Ginnie: Hopefully you'll be able to meet someone while in London, Charles. I'll be rooting for you! smile Thanks.
  • oscar
  • Spain
  • 14 Apr 2010, 21:09
grin cool
Ginnie: It really was, Oscar. grin
  • Liang
  • United States
  • 14 Apr 2010, 21:17
beautiful set of portraits shown here ginnie. yall all look so happy!
Ginnie: Thank you, Liang. We all seemed very happy! smile
This is one time when we bloggers can really say "thank you for sharing your pictures with us". I'd rather have been there, but I'm delighted that it all went to plan for you and Astrid...

Any more planned? It would be a great reason to travel!
Ginnie: It is a great reason to travel, Charles, when you can meet up with fellow bloggers. Don't know when the next group meet-up will be but I will be meeting a fellow blogger for the first time in Atlanta next week. I look forward to it.
  • Antoine
  • France
  • 14 Apr 2010, 21:19
Superb portrais photos. Your framing is very good. Have a nice evening Ginnie.
Ginnie: Merci, Antoine. Merci. smile
I was just feeling relieved that I hadn't made the cut - but see this is only phase one - oh dear.

Certainly a good day and you both look extrememly happy ;o)
Ginnie: As you know by now, Mike, you most certainly DID make the cut. And I'm so glad you did. We can't be happier, but we keep working on it. smile
  • Les Auld
  • United Kingdom
  • 14 Apr 2010, 22:23
A fine collection Ginnie, you even managed my least worse side. I do like the composition with Linda and Steve forming a counter-point to you and Astrid surrounded by us poor mortals.

It was a grand day putting names to faces and I would certainly look forward to more of the same.
Ginnie: Thank you, kind Les. It really was a great time for all of us, I do believe!
Thanks for not showing my bald patch Ginnie.
Ginnie: HA! Anything to please you, kind sir. smile
  • rian
  • United States
  • 15 Apr 2010, 02:16
looks like you guys had a blast.. it's nice to see the faces of these guys & gals who make these very nice photos.. smile
Ginnie: We did indeed have a blast, Rian. The kind of thing you don't quickly forget! Thanks.
  • Ray
  • Thailand
  • 15 Apr 2010, 02:40
Memorable montage, Ginnie.
Ginnie: Thanks, Ray. It was definitely a memory. smile
  • SAVO
  • United Kingdom
  • 15 Apr 2010, 06:56
Stupendously Jealous Ginnie, I had to work at the last minute sad
Its a fine collage and I can see the sun certainly came out to play. Well done to you for pulling everyone together smile
Ginnie: One day, SAVO. One day your turn will come. smile It's such grand fun to meet the people you have grown to appreciate!
  • Frida
  • Sweden
  • 15 Apr 2010, 08:10
It's always nice to see the faces of all the names.
Ginnie: I totally agree, Frida! smile
  • Andy
  • USA
  • 15 Apr 2010, 22:10
Really nice seeing all these smiling faces! Glad you all had fun!
Ginnie: Thanks a million, Andy. It really was fun and well worth the time!
Congrats on the nuptials Ginnie & Astrid (we was not invited 1), and on the trip to the uk for a "SC Meet" (we was not invited 2) sad
Ginnie: Thanks for the congrats, S&S. No one was really invited per se except through a post I did 3 different times on SC:
http://ginniehart.shutterchance.com/photoblog/Meet-Up_in_Stratford_/
http://ginniehart.shutterchance.com/photoblog/It%27s_a_Small_World_After_All_/
http://ginniehart.shutterchance.com/photoblog/Planes%2C_Trains_and_Automobiles_/

So sorry you didn't apparently see any of them? sad
Now that is what I call a great meet up!
Ginnie: It was as good as it gets, Jen. Thanks. smile
  • Kay
  • United States
  • 23 Apr 2010, 03:33
So sorry I missed this event on such a special occasion too.
Thank you for posting another wonderful collage - true artwork showcasing both of you and our friends on SC.
Ginnie: One day it will be your turn, Kay, whether alone or in a larger group. I can hardly wait!!! smile

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