Game 12 Days of Christmas

axl · 11-26-2010, 04:37 PM

Mr Stills is back!
You know what man, I wanted to have a break in December and since my job (I'm running a shoe shop in big London's shopping centre) is going to be mad before Christmas it'll put quite a strain on my shooting. But 12 days? Should be manageable and since we can use different lenses this seems tempting. And how on earth could I say no to this great bunch of folks that has gathered around these monthly challenges! Count me IN! I'll give it a go and hope I'll manage a shot a day between 14-26 of Dec... Why not

axl · 11-26-2010, 04:40 PM

Originally posted by casil403

Lol...Mounties with tinsel and bears in hats huh? I will do my best!

Wow...I should have just fantastic Christmas cards for next year if I can pull it off!!!!

No pressure Lisa, no pressure at all

Bramela · 11-26-2010, 09:21 PM

I think I might give it a go as well. With a middle of summer Christmas, blowies, mozzies, etc etc, it will be a bit different to Lisa's white Christmas I reckon.

Being open slather on lens use, convinced me this time.

patolds · 11-26-2010, 10:23 PM

Don't know about the rest of you fellas out there, but I'm starting to feel like I belong to a funny sort of extended family! Familiar faces around for a BBQ or tea'n'scones or something! Comforting sort of.

Band of brothers...or sisters...politically incorrect!...don't mention the war...I think I got away with it once...shut up Paddy!

Cheers

**chemtech** · 11-26-2010, 11:24 PM

This sounds like fun so I will join in; if that's okay. Who knows what the weather will bring this year around Christmas. In Kansas it can change three times in one day.

patolds · 11-26-2010, 11:49 PM

Originally posted by axl

Mr Stills is back!
You know what man, I wanted to have a break in December and since my job (I'm running a shoe shop in big London's shopping centre) is going to be mad before Christmas it'll put quite a strain on my shooting. But 12 days? Should be manageable and since we can use different lenses this seems tempting. And how on earth could I say no to this great bunch of folks that has gathered around these monthly challenges! Count me IN! I'll give it a go and hope I'll manage a shot a day between 14-26 of Dec... Why not

Goodonyasunshine...luv ya stuff, an'wellcome back!

Cheers Paddy

stillshunter · 11-27-2010, 01:57 PM

Ooops seems I got the intent of the Twelve Days of Christmas a little mangled in the traditional sense.

As per the Funk & Wagnals of our day - Wikipedia:

Quote:

The twelve days in the song are the twelve days starting Christmas day, or in some traditions, the day after Christmas (December 26) (Boxing Day or St. Stephen's Day, as being the feast day of St. Stephen Protomartyr) to the day before Epiphany, or the Feast of the Epiphany (January 6, or the Twelfth Day). Twelfth Night is defined by the Oxford English Dictionary as "the evening of the fifth of January, preceding Twelfth Day, the eve of the Epiphany, formerly the last day of the Christmas festivities and observed as a time of merrymaking."

So we have a choice.
We can observe the traditional 12 days of and shoot from the 25 December to January 6. Otherwise, we can document the lead-up to Christmas in our different regions; from 14-26 December. I'm not a stickler either way, but considering folks obligations over the break, I'm happy to hear people's preferences. I'd put it to the vote - though I can't figure how to set-up a voting thingy.

So a verbal will have to do:

1. 25 Dec - 6 Jan, or
2. 14 - 26 Dec?

....now this is democracy in action folks

JeffJS · 11-27-2010, 03:30 PM

2.

By the time Christmas actually gets here, I'm going to be so sick of hearing of it I doubt I'll be interested in the game.

**Iris** · 11-27-2010, 03:55 PM

2!
After the 26th there aren't many Christmas things around here...
And probably JeffJS is right: "by the time Christmas actually gets here, I'm going to be so sick of hearing of it".

casil403 · 11-27-2010, 05:29 PM

I'm okay with either...sorry to sit on the fence here.

patolds · 11-27-2010, 07:46 PM

Crickey, just been through an election in Victoria, and here we have another vote!

I'll vote for............2, like the others, the period between Chrissie and New Year won't be very Christmassy, and may involve some blurred vision on my part!

Should be bonzer stuff!

Cheers Paddy

Wandapics · 11-27-2010, 08:27 PM

I would like to give this a try also.
I am for # 2
Barbara

**chemtech** · 11-27-2010, 09:09 PM

My choice would be #2. Just more opportunities to capture Christmas things in my area.

wedgetail · 11-27-2010, 09:49 PM

No 2 for me . to many pairs of wobbly boots worn after the 25th.
Maybe we could have an off focus challenge in the new year.
Mark

patolds · 11-27-2010, 09:53 PM

Originally posted by wedgetail

No 2 for me . to many pairs of wobbly boots worn after the 25th.
Maybe we could have an off focus challenge in the new year.
Mark

You idiot...can't be in that one coz I couldn't find me bloody boots! Would socks be OK!

Cheers Paddy

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11-26-2010, 04:37 PM	#16
axl Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Nove Zamky, Slovakia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,183	Mr Stills is back! You know what man, I wanted to have a break in December and since my job (I'm running a shoe shop in big London's shopping centre) is going to be mad before Christmas it'll put quite a strain on my shooting. But 12 days? Should be manageable and since we can use different lenses this seems tempting. And how on earth could I say no to this great bunch of folks that has gathered around these monthly challenges! Count me IN! I'll give it a go and hope I'll manage a shot a day between 14-26 of Dec... Why not

11-26-2010, 04:40 PM	#17
axl Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Nove Zamky, Slovakia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,183	Originally posted by casil403 Lol...Mounties with tinsel and bears in hats huh? I will do my best! Wow...I should have just fantastic Christmas cards for next year if I can pull it off!!!! No pressure Lisa, no pressure at all

11-26-2010, 09:21 PM	#18
Bramela Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Newcastle Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,284	I think I might give it a go as well. With a middle of summer Christmas, blowies, mozzies, etc etc, it will be a bit different to Lisa's white Christmas I reckon. Being open slather on lens use, convinced me this time.

11-26-2010, 10:23 PM	#19
patolds Inactive Account Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Macedon Ranges, Victoria Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 300	Don't know about the rest of you fellas out there, but I'm starting to feel like I belong to a funny sort of extended family! Familiar faces around for a BBQ or tea'n'scones or something! Comforting sort of. Band of brothers...or sisters...politically incorrect!...don't mention the war...I think I got away with it once...shut up Paddy! Cheers

11-26-2010, 11:24 PM	#20
chemtech Site Supporter Join Date: May 2010 Location: Kansas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 509	This sounds like fun so I will join in; if that's okay. Who knows what the weather will bring this year around Christmas. In Kansas it can change three times in one day.

11-26-2010, 11:49 PM	#21
patolds Inactive Account Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Macedon Ranges, Victoria Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 300	Originally posted by axl Mr Stills is back! You know what man, I wanted to have a break in December and since my job (I'm running a shoe shop in big London's shopping centre) is going to be mad before Christmas it'll put quite a strain on my shooting. But 12 days? Should be manageable and since we can use different lenses this seems tempting. And how on earth could I say no to this great bunch of folks that has gathered around these monthly challenges! Count me IN! I'll give it a go and hope I'll manage a shot a day between 14-26 of Dec... Why not Goodonyasunshine...luv ya stuff, an'wellcome back! Cheers Paddy

11-27-2010, 01:57 PM	#22
stillshunter Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Southern Tablelands NSW Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 406 Original Poster	Ooops seems I got the intent of the Twelve Days of Christmas a little mangled in the traditional sense. As per the Funk & Wagnals of our day - Wikipedia: Quote: The twelve days in the song are the twelve days starting Christmas day, or in some traditions, the day after Christmas (December 26) (Boxing Day or St. Stephen's Day, as being the feast day of St. Stephen Protomartyr) to the day before Epiphany, or the Feast of the Epiphany (January 6, or the Twelfth Day). Twelfth Night is defined by the Oxford English Dictionary as "the evening of the fifth of January, preceding Twelfth Day, the eve of the Epiphany, formerly the last day of the Christmas festivities and observed as a time of merrymaking." So we have a choice. We can observe the traditional 12 days of and shoot from the 25 December to January 6. Otherwise, we can document the lead-up to Christmas in our different regions; from 14-26 December. I'm not a stickler either way, but considering folks obligations over the break, I'm happy to hear people's preferences. I'd put it to the vote - though I can't figure how to set-up a voting thingy. So a verbal will have to do: 1. 25 Dec - 6 Jan, or 2. 14 - 26 Dec? ....now this is democracy in action folks

11-27-2010, 03:30 PM	#23
JeffJS Inactive Account Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Michigan, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,484	2. By the time Christmas actually gets here, I'm going to be so sick of hearing of it I doubt I'll be interested in the game.

11-27-2010, 03:55 PM	#24
Iris Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Bennekom, The Netherlands Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,369	2! After the 26th there aren't many Christmas things around here... And probably JeffJS is right: "by the time Christmas actually gets here, I'm going to be so sick of hearing of it".

11-27-2010, 05:29 PM	#25
casil403 Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Calgary AB Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,170	I'm okay with either...sorry to sit on the fence here.

11-27-2010, 07:46 PM	#26
patolds Inactive Account Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Macedon Ranges, Victoria Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 300	Crickey, just been through an election in Victoria, and here we have another vote! I'll vote for............2, like the others, the period between Chrissie and New Year won't be very Christmassy, and may involve some blurred vision on my part! Should be bonzer stuff! Cheers Paddy

11-27-2010, 08:27 PM	#27
Wandapics New Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Lismore NSW Photos: Albums Posts: 21	I would like to give this a try also. I am for # 2 Barbara

11-27-2010, 09:09 PM	#28
chemtech Site Supporter Join Date: May 2010 Location: Kansas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 509	My choice would be #2. Just more opportunities to capture Christmas things in my area.

11-27-2010, 09:49 PM	#29
wedgetail Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: adelaide Photos: Albums Posts: 211	No 2 for me . to many pairs of wobbly boots worn after the 25th. Maybe we could have an off focus challenge in the new year. Mark

11-27-2010, 09:53 PM	#30
patolds Inactive Account Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Macedon Ranges, Victoria Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 300	Originally posted by wedgetail No 2 for me . to many pairs of wobbly boots worn after the 25th. Maybe we could have an off focus challenge in the new year. Mark You idiot...can't be in that one coz I couldn't find me bloody boots! Would socks be OK! Cheers Paddy