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Topic # 112156 28-Nov-2012 09:59
As above, are any GZers heading down to Courtenay Place later today for The Hobbit festivities? I can't really decide if I can be bothered - it's going to be pretty mental.... I have a feeling I'd have a better time watching it online! Especially after seeing that massive cruise liner docking in the harbour this morning......I really can't deal with boat-folk....

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Reply # 724039 28-Nov-2012 10:39
Im going, pretty excited. Im not a fanatic or anything so I haven't read the books only watched the LOTR movies. I think im just caught up in the hype. Going to head down at around 12-12:30 ish. Edit: Remember you only live life once, might aswell make the most of it. I didnt go to any of the LOTR premieres but thought why not to this one.

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Reply # 724042 28-Nov-2012 10:43
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Reply # 724050 28-Nov-2012 10:59
I went to the Fellowship and Return of the King premiere parades. They were kinda fun but really unless you get a good spot a few hours before it starts you're not going to be able to see much - and since I'm working until it starts I'd just be battling the crowds. We have a view over Dixon Street but unfortunately can't see down Taranaki Street/Courtenay Place :( Watching it on the web or on telly will be a much better experience for me I think ;)

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Reply # 724052 28-Nov-2012 11:00
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Reply # 724054 28-Nov-2012 11:06
gehenna: I went to the Fellowship and Return of the King premiere parades. They were kinda fun but really unless you get a good spot a few hours before it starts you're not going to be able to see much So you think getting there 3/4 hours before it starts you will get a good spot? Be able to take pictures easily enough and get an autograph or 2?

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Reply # 724056 28-Nov-2012 11:07
Finch: gehenna: I went to the Fellowship and Return of the King premiere parades. They were kinda fun but really unless you get a good spot a few hours before it starts you're not going to be able to see much So you think getting there 3/4 hours before it starts you will get a good spot? Be able to take pictures easily enough and get an autograph or 2? I really doubt it. Maybe near the very start of the red carpet up at Taranaki Street but certainly not anywhere near The Embassy.

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Reply # 724057 28-Nov-2012 11:09
gehenna: Finch: gehenna: I went to the Fellowship and Return of the King premiere parades. They were kinda fun but really unless you get a good spot a few hours before it starts you're not going to be able to see much So you think getting there 3/4 hours before it starts you will get a good spot? Be able to take pictures easily enough and get an autograph or 2? I really doubt it. Maybe near the very start of the red carpet up at Taranaki Street but certainly not anywhere near The Embassy. Wow. better get a move on then lol

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Reply # 724070 28-Nov-2012 11:16
gehenna: As above, are any GZers heading down to Courtenay Place later today for The Hobbit festivities? I can't really decide if I can be bothered - it's going to be pretty mental.... I have a feeling I'd have a better time watching it online! Especially after seeing that massive cruise liner docking in the harbour this morning......I really can't deal with boat-folk.... you cant deal with Boat people but sane adults who dress up as fantasy creatures, you are ok with

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Reply # 724093 28-Nov-2012 11:44
Finch: gehenna: Finch: gehenna: I went to the Fellowship and Return of the King premiere parades. They were kinda fun but really unless you get a good spot a few hours before it starts you're not going to be able to see much So you think getting there 3/4 hours before it starts you will get a good spot? Be able to take pictures easily enough and get an autograph or 2? I really doubt it. Maybe near the very start of the red carpet up at Taranaki Street but certainly not anywhere near The Embassy. Wow. better get a move on then lol They started the fencing and carpet laying after 6 last night, on tv this morning most the fence-side spots were taken by people who were camped there since 9 last night. Sleeping bags and all. In short. Take a ladder ;)

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Reply # 724130 28-Nov-2012 12:12
Nope I'm working from home today to avoid it all, enjoying the peace and quiet up in Broadmeadows

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Reply # 724132 28-Nov-2012 12:17
vexxxboy: gehenna: As above, are any GZers heading down to Courtenay Place later today for The Hobbit festivities? I can't really decide if I can be bothered - it's going to be pretty mental.... I have a feeling I'd have a better time watching it online! Especially after seeing that massive cruise liner docking in the harbour this morning......I really can't deal with boat-folk.... you cant deal with Boat people but sane adults who dress up as fantasy creatures, you are ok with At least people who dress up know how to walk at a reasonable pace and don't stop to take photos of buildings in the middle of peak foot traffic :)

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Reply # 724138 28-Nov-2012 12:27
Looks like the Citylink website is down.. I wonder if that is due to too many people hitting the streaming Courtenay Place camera?

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Reply # 724140 28-Nov-2012 12:30
OmniouS: Looks like the Citylink website is down.. I wonder if that is due to too many people hitting the streaming Courtenay Place camera? Pretty sure it's going to be streamed online anyway....I'm sure I heard that somewhere....

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Reply # 724142 28-Nov-2012 12:35
gehenna: OmniouS: Looks like the Citylink website is down.. I wonder if that is due to too many people hitting the streaming Courtenay Place camera? Pretty sure it's going to be streamed online anyway....I'm sure I heard that somewhere.... http://wixcam.citylink.co.nz/courtenay/ is working http://www.citylink.co.nz/citylink-experience/webcams/courtenay-place isn't

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Reply # 724149 28-Nov-2012 12:45
OmniouS: gehenna: OmniouS: Looks like the Citylink website is down.. I wonder if that is due to too many people hitting the streaming Courtenay Place camera? Pretty sure it's going to be streamed online anyway....I'm sure I heard that somewhere.... http://wixcam.citylink.co.nz/courtenay/ is working http://www.citylink.co.nz/citylink-experience/webcams/courtenay-place isn't Neither are. Workstation: Intel DH67CL ~ i5-2500 ~ 4GB Corsair RAM (x2) ~ Intel X25-M 80GB SSD Laptop: Dell Inspiron 1564 ~ i5-520M ~ 4.00GB RAM ~ 500GB SATA HDD ~ Win7 Home Premium x64 Common misconceptions.

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