London UK get together

[subwoofer]

It was another success and let's make sure the weather is better by not letting sub choose the date

I did say I should not have a hand in choosing the date, but I have big enough shoulders to carry the blame.

You have to admit though it did make it interesting and not your run of the mill meet :-)

Ah ha, ah ho, foot steps in the snow, maybe it's a Gruffalo !

Did the snow fall fast and the wind blow wild?

If they went into the woods it might have not been the Gruffalo, but instead the Gruffalo's child.

[BLUE LED]

The meet went really well, just thought about the last meet when it was really cold and windy. The Devils Dyke.

[Nyctophiliac]

Another great meet up in freezing conditions!!!



I arrived early and in some trepidation for the pub was very full! No sign of the snow yet, or the other CPFers!

Soon, though, I was joined in turn by Jay R, Essexman and Blue Led. So we commenced with the old 'getting out of the lights on the table' ploy. I have to confess I was rather distracted by all the chatting and enjoying and I rather forgot to photo many of the torches - In fact this is the only shot I have from the array on the table!



But not a bad one. The Sunwayman V10R Ti (and the XML update on the right) proved the most commonly held light that evening. I think this one's a success, chaps!

Soon we were joined by hemdale (First time!) and his disciplined collection, then by Subwoofer and TX101. The torches spread out over two table by this stage. (No pics! Sorry - just too much to play with and chat about and drinks to be purchased and drunk!).

Before too long we retired to the dining room and ate hearty as the snow fell (Scallops and Black pudding starter followed by Burger n chips - Yumsk!).

So at 8:30PM we hit the Heath. Still snowing and settling.



Now, here's the thing. In the darkest parts of the Heath, at a weekend, away from city lights etc. Snow reflects ALL light. We didn't need the lights. Not at all. Furthermore, if you were to light up a burly 1200 Lumen pocket rocket, the falling snow made you see spots after you turned it off! Instant whiteout.

The only usable torches were the laser like throwers, the Recoils and the Asphericals. Winner by far was BlueLed's DBS V3 ASP with EZ900 cree. Scorched my DBS V3 ASP with XML T6!!!! (I hate it when that happens).

Special mention must go to Subwoofer's budget lights, in particular the Small Sun ZY-A25 Zoom, which with an RCR123A cell in it is brighter and throwier than my DEFT EDC, plus it is a tiny tiny cost.

(I have since this meet equipped myself with the Small Sun and a EZ900 pill for my DBS, imitation is the sincerest form of envy, after all.)

Another thing about the snow - it makes your camera stay in your pocket!! These are all the photo's I have. Even though we walked through this winter wonderland for about an hour and a half - occasionally stopping to try out the dazzlers on distant frozen flora and fauna. Travelling up to the Pond by Jack Straw's Castle, then back down to the Freemason's Arms for hot drinks and loo breaks before clearing off for home.

Jay and TX101 and Essexman braved their cars, the rest of us trudged off to the tube - stopping only to help a poor couple in their expensive car that was travelling sideways a high revs! Thank Gawd the tubes were working that night.

Rising from the underground in Oxford Street, I noticed the clothing of choice for the young ladies were High heels and tiny dresses with bedraggled hair, Blimey O' Riley as they say in France.

Well done to everyone who came, to Jay, Mark, Andrew, Richard, Bruce and Wai, and all your outrageous lights. Next time we must be better with the photos and the Weather!!

Cheers!

[Nyctophiliac]

BTW - re reading this thread - I never did see hemdale's extendable pocket butane torch, anybody else see it?

[Essexman]

BTW - re reading this thread - I never did see hemdale's extendable pocket butane torch, anybody else see it?

Sounds rude

[Nyctophiliac]

Sounds rude

This from the man who offered me a paracord bikini!!!

[Essexman]

This from the man who offered me a paracord bikini!!!

True, good point. I don't remember seeing hemdale's extendable pocket butane torch, could have used it to melt the snow?

Nice write up Lee, and thanks for the cuppa tea before leaving, that was a great way to warm up before setting off.

[BLUE LED]

TX101 had bought one too. He had a torch off against Hemdale.

[hemdale]

BTW - re reading this thread - I never did see hemdale's extendable pocket butane torch, anybody else see it?

I'm happy to show anyone my extendable torch.



ahahhaha

[Jay R]

I was talking to a couple of you about Norland replacement. Think it was BlueLED and Nycto. Anyway, the stuff is Loctite Glass Bond and it goes off in about 10 seconds on a sunny Summers day. I did most of my trits on a cloudy winters day and it took an hour. The stuff comes in small yellow 3ml tubes and shouldn’t cost you more than about £3.50 at the most. I used it on a number of lights and it’s worked very well and has stayed crystal clear

[Essexman]

I was talking to a couple of you about Norland replacement. Think it was BlueLED and Nycto. Anyway, the stuff is Loctite Glass Bond and it goes off in about 10 seconds on a sunny Summers day. I did most of my trits on a cloudy winters day and it took an hour. The stuff comes in small yellow 3ml tubes and shouldn’t cost you more than about £3.50 at the most. I used it on a number of lights and it’s worked very well and has stayed crystal clear

Ah I was going to PM you about that, cheers for the info.

[subwoofer]

I have a feeling it is nearing the time for another meet.

Was it Blue LED who had the dbs aspheric that was the best thrower at the last meet? I have an interesting light which might even beat it :-)

When it the next meet so we can see which comes out on top?

[BLUE LED]

I have a feeling it is nearing the time for another meet.

Was it Blue LED who had the dbs aspheric that was the best thrower at the last meet? I have an interesting light which might even beat it :-)

When it the next meet so we can see which comes out on top?

My DBS has been pumped up since the last meet. I also have another LED torch that hammers my newly pumped up Dereelight aspheric DBS-T.

Yes another meet is an excellent idea.

[subwoofer]

Is it called a laser?...No really, what is it?

[BLUE LED]

Is it called a laser?...No really, what is it?

It is a Varapower Turbo Dedomed 208,000 lux

[Nyctophiliac]

OK - I, officially, refuse to even try and compete with Blueled's asp throwers on any level whatsoever. It would be lovely to see them, but I realize that it is futile to think I can ever outthrow one of his lights at all - (I remember when the Mag asp was the best.....).

I'm happy to follow his lead.

Meet up A-OK with me. Not much new, just a healthy appreciation for the lights I possess.

I still hanker after a combined torch and fanny-magnet though.....

[BLUE LED]

Ahhh the legendary torch and fanny magnet, a noble quest that has eluded man for centuries.

It is that special time of year again and I think we are due for another CPF Meet. To get things starter, I would like to propose a few dates. Please feel free to chime in with possible locations and dates.

We could try Parliament Hill?

Saturday	Sunday
19th May	20th May
26th May	27th May
2nd June	3rd June

Please feel free to chime in with possible locations and dates.

[Essexman]

Is there any snow forecast ?

[subwoofer]

The most likely for me are 26/27 May

I would prefer an out of London location and will get my thinking cap on so I can make a few suggestions.

[Nyctophiliac]

Hiya,

I Can't do 26/27 May and 3/4 June is a day away from Full moon, but happy to do an out of town if would be need be.

I can bring some snow in an ice bucket if it helps.

[BLUE LED]

We could always make it mid June. Any ideas on a location. We could hire a snow making machine.

[Nyctophiliac]

I spoke to Jay, he's putting his thinking cap on.

June is good too.

I know I will fail in my resolve not to buy anything new before the meet! That's just the way it goes...

[subwoofer]

Ok so looking at June Saturday dates, it looks to me like 16 June will be the darkest evening, earliest and for longest:

June 9
Sunset 21:15
Moon is at 72% and sets at 10:45

June 16
Sunset 21:20
Moon is at 9.3% and sets at 18:32 (so before sunset making it nice and dark)

June 23
Sunset 21:22
Moon is at 15.6% and sets at 23:10

I'd like to suggest 16 June at Devil's Dyke, hoping that being a June date, we won't be subjected to wind chill of -20C again.

I also have free run of a local golf course which is quite well sheltered from light pollution and only 2 miles from Devil's Dyke, so we could go and startle the bunnies with bright things.

[BLUE LED]

Saturday 16th June at the Devil's Dyke sounds good to me.

[Nyctophiliac]

Count me in. Must remember my bunny dazzling suit.

Time for a new thread?

[BLUE LED]

I have started a new thread. Sorry it is so short. I am currently out and about. I hope you can all make it.

[subwoofer]

and the thread is:

http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/...F-Meet-2012-UK