October Edmonton Meeting/Open House

[Beverly]

Me and my big mouth :rolleyes: Yes, over the summer I promised an open house meeting and in another thread boB reminded me of this promise. Thanks, boB :agrue:

Looking at the calendar, I'm thinking of either October 17 or 24 (both are Sundays) in the afternoon, say between 2:30 pm and 5:30 pm. How does that sound?

[Bob I]

That certainly sounds fine with me. That gives me enough time to make some pictures of my currently available zoos so that people can tell me what to bring up. :biggrin:

[Quinn]

I move you hold it a week earlier if possible, over the Thanksgiving weekend. :cool:

Then I can come!

[Beverly]

Okay, to accommodate Quinn, I'd be willing to look at Sunday the 10th as well :smile: It'll be up to everyone to decide which Sunday is the best for everyone.

[Bob I]

I move you hold it a week earlier if possible, over the Thanksgiving weekend. :cool:

Then I can come!

Then you could pick me up :razz: :question:

[Richer]

The earlier the better, thats midterm month for me :eek:

So put me down for the 10th.

-Richer

[kuatto]

:cry: I'll be in Wainwright for the month of October playing with the Army,so I guess I'l miss this one,unless I can convince the Major"sir,I cant go because I have a reef meet :mrgreen: "

[fortheloveofcrabs]

OOOooo! I'm itching to come! Never been to a meet (didn't really have much of tank the last time one was held!) I am down for any time, anywhere, I will do my best to be there. Just to meet the whole 'gang' face-to-face would be fantastic!

Count me in!~ :lol:


-Pauly

[Nemain]

I can do the 3rd, 17th, or 31st.

[Beverly]

Hmmmmmm.... Is there a long weekend in November so Quinn can make it? I'd be open for an early November Sunday so Jim can come too.

Did you folks see my thread pleading to rent an emerald crab - http://www.canreef.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?p=90806#90806

[Nemain]

semi long weekend in nov for rememberance day.. I cant make that either, I am in san francisco =)

Beth

[Pisces]

I can't make Thanksgiving weekend or the 17th :confused: ....other than that, I think things are pretty open. :biggrin:

Lindy

[Beverly]

To make things a little more interesting, how about November 7 or 21, both Sundays? That way Jim can make it, exams will be over, Beth can probably come, though, Quinn may not be able to make it :frown: In November, we might have our Christmas tree up :biggrin:

[Quinn]

Yeah would have to be Thanksgiving or Christmas for me. But don't put yourselves out.

[Nemain]

I can't do either in November. And the 3rd is out.. forgott I am doing the run for the cure that day....

Beth

[Richer]

November 7th would be fine for me... not sure if I'd be able to make it on the 21st.

-Richer

[jess128]

I've never been to a meet so I might have to come to this one! I have no life so any day works for me, although November would be better, I might actually have a tank that I can call a reef by then...

[Quinn]

Having a reef is not a requirement. At this point in time all I have is a bucket of dead sand and a lot of equipment I no longer need.

[Beverly]

Okay, let's start again because I am getting confused :rolleyes:

The following are dates that are possible for us to host. Let me know all possible dates, in order of preference, that are best for each of you. I'll tally them up and the date that has the most people who can come will be the day we meet :smile: All are Sundays between 2:30 pm and 5:30 pm:

Oct 10
Oct 17
Oct 24
Nov 7
Nov 21
Nov 28

And Quinn is correct that you don't have to have a reef to attend :cool:

[Richer]

In order of preference:

Nov 7
Nov 28
Oct 10
Nov 21
Oct 17
Oct 24

-Richer

[Nemain]

Oct 17 & Nov 28 - no preference.

[Bob I]

No real preference for me except that earlier is probably better due to the possibility of snow. The early dates may not be good as I have to get pictures up of the zoos I can bring. I expect to do that this weekend. :rolleyes:

[Quinn]

Oct 10...

...Or sometime within a week and a half or so of Christmas... maybe that's a new thread...

[Beverly]

boB,

I'd like to think I can read minds, but realistically, I am unable :mrgreen: Please pick some dates, in order of preference, to give me some kind of idea of what you'd like.

[fortheloveofcrabs]

Okay Bev,

I am flexible, but I will give you an order just to help with things:

Oct 24
Oct 17
Nov 7
Nov 21
Oct 10
Nov 28

Cheers!

[jess128]

November 7 sounds good for me at the moment, I'm flexible though.

[kuatto]

Because I'll be in Wainwright for the month of October,
Nov 7
Nov 21
Nov 28

[Bob I]

boB,

I'd like to think I can read minds, but realistically, I am unable :mrgreen: Please pick some dates, in order of preference, to give me some kind of idea of what you'd like.

OK, OK, just to give you some input I will go with Jim's dates. :biggrin:

[shotzee]

I'm open for any of those dates

Rory

[Beverly]

Rory, you're trying to pull a boB :razz: Please help me to decide which is the best date for everyone by listing the ones that are best for you.

[shotzee]

It really doesn't matter that much because the meeting won't take the entire day, so would be able to at least stop in any of those dates. It just seems like everyone can't pick the same date, so I don't want to put up another order of dates in another preference to confuse things.

[Bob I]

Rory, you're trying to pull a boB :razz: Please help me to decide which is the best date for everyone by listing the ones that are best for you.

How dare you accusing me of pulling something. :question: :rolleyes: . It must be remembered that I have no life thus I have no real preference. :biggrin:

[Beverly]

Me too. No life either :mrgreen:

[Nemain]

I don't have a life either, but my kids do :biggrin:

[Skimmerking]

Man, I will miss this one too. Oh well I guess I have to get transfered there.

:exclaim:

[Beverly]

Michael,

How easy is it to get a transfer in your organization?

[Skimmerking]

Bev it's going to depend on your job and job title. Where i'm in the Artillery and there is no place for the Artillery in Edmonton.!

But I'm looking at the side of DP detention Barracks for the Army is in Edmonton. There I can go to work and get transfrd there to the City of champions..

mike

[Quinn]

Detention barracks? As in, military prison?

[sleeman]

Bev, Any Sunday in November except the 7th, I am on day shift then.

Mike, you want work at the DB or be client? One of by buds in in the PPCLI was psted for 2 or 3 years at the old DB and loved it. That was about 10 years ago, so not sure if much has changed.

Al

[Beverly]

There are a few people who are not available in October, so I'm thinking November 28 might be the best date so Beth, who hosted the last meet, can join us :smile:

How does November 28 sound to all of you? Only hope the weather is good for boB to make it up with his zoos.

[kuatto]

We can always send Al with the chopper to pick him up :biggrin:

[Bob I]

There are a few people who are not available in October, so I'm thinking November 28 might be the best date so Beth, who hosted the last meet, can join us :smile:

How does November 28 sound to all of you? Only hope the weather is good for boB to make it up with his zoos.

Well the car is heated, so the zoos won't be the problem. I am concerned about possible road conditions that time of year.

And Jim, I am not sure if I can fake being ill so STARS could take me to Beverly's place. Especially with a big box of zoos that need to be kept warm. :BIG:

[Beverly]

boB,

The weather in both Oct and Nov in this part of the country can lousy, so there is no way to predict which Sunday will have good road conditions. I'm just hoping for the best for that day :smile:

Correct me if I am wrong, but I think Al flies a military chopper? Geez, can I go for a ride :biggrin:

Anyway, who can make it for Sunday, November 28, 2:30 to 5:30? Everyone can bring husbands, wives, girlfriends, boyfriends, so please let me know if you are bringing someone. I need a body count so I can talk to the caterer across the hall to see what he can whip up for us :biggrin:

[Bob I]

I am in for Nov. 28th unless the weather puts the kibosh to that.

Al told me he flies for STARS, and also flies military birds. :rolleyes:

[Richer]

Got a winter formal on the 26th, my girlfriend's bday party on the 27th, then this on the 28th. Sounds like a busy weekend... count me in! :mrgreen:

95% sure that I'll be coming alone. Do you want any of us to bring anything? drinks? snacks?

-Richer

[jess128]

I'll be able to make it on the 28th. I probably won't get there until 4ish though, I do volunteer work on sundays at whitemud equine centre. And yes, I will most likely be coming alone; all my friends think I'm such a loser for being into reefs :rolleyes:

[kuatto]

Put me and Karen down for the 28th as well :biggrin:

[Nemain]

I can definately make it =) Let me know if you need me to bring anything =)

Beth

[sleeman]

The 28th works for me. I will probably be alone as our next addition to the family is due Oct 20. If this one is a girl I got a hat trick :lol:
Anyways, If bob wants me to fly him up from calgary he will have to hit his head hard enough that we need to paralyze him and stick a tube down his throat :razz: Driving willl be better. Just drive safe.

Bob,
I plan on making the plugs this weekend, and will still bring them down to Calgary with me on the 8th of Nov. I would like to see the tanks again.

Cheers,

AL

[Bob I]

Bob,
I plan on making the plugs this weekend, and will still bring them down to Calgary with me on the 8th of Nov. I would like to see the tanks again.

Cheers,

AL

Big changes in the tanks. I now have a 30"X20"X20", and a 24"X18"X18". Both lit by MH pendants. And would you believe I only have two rectangular, and two "pizzas" left :question: :eek:

[Beverly]

Here's the body count so far:

boB (weather permitting)
Richer
Jess
Al
Beth
Jim and Karen

That's a good start. Who else can make for Sunday, November 28, 2:30 to 5:30?

For those asking if they need to bring anything, thank you for the offer, but please just bring yourselves and guests :smile:

[muck]

I would love to come but Sundays don't work to great for me...
I'll have to pass this time, but might catch you all at the next one. :biggrin:

[shotzee]

You can probably count me in to make a solo appearance.

Rory

[Beverly]

Good, more people :biggrin:

boB (weather permitting)
Richer
Jess
Al
Beth
Jim and Karen
John (who PMed me)
Rory

[Bob I]

I may have throw a spanner into the works as the English say. I am becoming seriously worried about the lateness of the meeting, and the demands placed on my stock. I am now wondering if I could come up to Edmonton well before the scheduled meeting to drop off the zoos :question:
There would have to be someone who would be willing to hold the zoos so that other Edmontonians could pick them up at their leisure. Or find some other work around. :question:

[Quinn]

What's the possibility of me and Bob going on a bit of a tank crawl around Thanksgiving. :lol: Or is that too early for you Bob?

[Skimmerking]

It may be a go for me as well there Bev. :lol:

If ya dont mind a flatlander showing up..



michael

[fortheloveofcrabs]

I'll be there!

[Beverly]

boB,

We won't be around on Thanksgiving weekend :confused: I'm sure there are folks who would like to participate in a tank crawl, though :biggrin:

Maybe start a new thread for the Thanksgiving tank crawl and zoo/$$ exchange and keep this thread for the Nov 28 get together?

[Beverly]

I hear Beth is going to Calgary. Sounds like she wouldn't mind picking up some zoo frags for folks:

http://www.canreef.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=11553&highlight=

[Beverly]

Anybody else interested in coming to the November 28 meeting?

[mr_alberta]

Hi Bev,

My girlfriend and I may show up and we may bring a couple of friends along too! I'm not 100% sure we are coming yet though. Its still too far ahead for me to confirm anything.

[bulletsworld]

Its still too far ahead for me to confirm anything.

Same here. :biggrin: My BF & I may be able to come but too far ahead for me to confirm anything too and I guess since I live so close to you Bev I can just walk over. :lol:

[Beverly]

I'm not 100% sure we are coming yet though. Its still too far ahead for me to confirm anything.

Yeah, it's like over two months away, so I understand your position. I'll bring up the subject again late in October so folks can decide then. With the meeting being so late in November, we'll probably have our Christmas tree up by then and have some Christmas cake on hand :biggrin:

Also, parking is at a premium downtown, so bring all your friends in one car so you can find a parking space :eek:

Leeanne, Hope to see you and your boyfriend. Hope he isn't too bored with all us reef folks :neutral:

[Bob I]

[quote="Beverly"]

Also, parking is at a premium downtown, so bring all your friends in one car so you can find a parking space :eek:

quote]

Now you have me worried. I am expected tp try and find a parking space possibly blocks away, and then try to lug a big box of zoos to your place, which I have never been to. Maybe now while it is still a long time awy, we could find me a place to go to, and park there, and hitch a ride :question: . Preferably close to where I enter the city. :eek:

[Bob I]

[quote=Beverly]

Also, parking is at a premium downtown, so bring all your friends in one car so you can find a parking space :eek:

quote]

Now you have me worried. I am expected tp try and find a parking space possibly blocks away, and then try to lug a big box of zoos to your place, which I have never been to. Maybe now while it is still a long time away, we could arrange a place to go to away from downtown, and park there, and hitch a ride :question: . Preferably close to where I enter the city. :eek:

[Richer]

I'd be happy to give you a ride... and you could park on the sidewalk near my house (there's a huge stretch of fence and its a safe neighbourhood). Its a 10 minute drive from Gateway blvd to my house and the route is quite direct... so you won't even spend that much time driving around a different city... though going to Bev's place from my place takes about 30 minutes.

-Richer

[bulletsworld]

Leeanne, Hope to see you and your boyfriend. Hope he isn't too bored with all us reef folks :neutral:

Hey Bev,
I'm still trying to convince my BF to be one of us by starting up a lil 10 gal tank. He likes to nemo. Just like the kids in the pet stores, "O.h LOOK MOM! NEMO! NEMO! :lol: :lol: :lol:


Gotta drag em in somehow! So I'm working on it. :mrgreen:

[bulletsworld]

Hey Bob,

I have idea's for ya.... Since I live like only a couple (4) blocks away from Bev. There is lots of parking at my place! You could park here & I can drive you over to Bev's place. That way your not very far from your car for when you leave and I could always drive you back. :biggrin:

Or I could meet you coming @ like IKEA, just coming into the city & you could leave your car in the parking lot & I could drive to Bev's, drop you off right infront of her door courtesy of Lee Taxi. :lol: :lol:

Just giving some options. :lol:

[Beverly]

boB,

There are a few parking spaces behind the building for guests, maybe 6-8 spaces, if they aren't already occupied. Maybe come a bit early to guarantee a space back there.

[Bob I]

I appreciate all the options. :biggrin: , we will see what happens when the time is a little closer. :eek:

[PrairieReefer]

I hope I can make it for this one. However it will depend on if I have to be travelling the other direction that day to pick up my daughter. I'll have to let you know as the time gets closer.

[IrishReefer]

Hi Beverly,

If this option is still open we would love to come - That would be me -Brian, Sue my wife and Kieran our dwarf (He is 5yo). If thats ok let me know - unfortumately I doubt I will have any goodies to bring to the party but if there is anything else needed let me know - Also if anyome needs a ride from Stony or Spruce please give me a shout.

Brian :drinking:

[Pisces]

I think I can make it in November, but as with everyone else I'll have to confirm closer to the date.

That is, if there's still room! :eek: :biggrin:

Lindy

[Beverly]

That is, if there's still room! :eek: :biggrin:

Lindy,

If everyone who says they're going to show up actually DO show up, our condo's gonna be packed to the gills :wink:

[Reefhawk1]

Hi Can anyone come to your open house. :biggrin:

[Beverly]

Hi Can anyone come to your open house. :biggrin:

Anyone who is on this board and who has an interest in meeting other reefkeepers is most welcome to come to the open house :smile:

However, you cannot bring your Uncle George who doesn't know what a reef is, or all the people on the third storey of your apartment building :eek: :mrgreen:

[Arty Morty]

I would like to make it, but the 28th being my birthday and all, I may be Forced to spend most of the day with non-reefers!! :sleeping:

Man, you know you are getting old when......
________
LovelyWendie99 (http://www.lovelywendie99.com/)

[Beverly]

Okay, this thread has been dead long enough :mrgreen:

Have arranged for the caterer to bring us a variety of yummy sandwiches, some shortbread cookies and Christmas fruitcake for the Sunday, Novemeber 28, 2:30 to 5:30 meeting. We'll also have Mandarin oranges and wet stuff to drink. Ooooooh, I'm very excited about hosting this get together. It being rather close to Christmas there will be at least one of our trees out and decorated :biggrin:

Have had folks PM me asking if there will be frag trading and I don't see why not. boB may be coming in from Calgary with zoo frags for a few people. Anyone else who has frags (or anything else) to trade are more than welcome to let us know what you have. Traders, please bring your own bags/containers for frags, etc. on the meeting day.

So, everyone, let the body counting begin again :biggrin:

[Richer]

Unless something unforseen comes up, once again you can count me in :mrgreen:

-Richer

[mr_alberta]

I can tentatively say that I am coming. Anyone bringing any SPS frags??

[Beverly]

Good :biggrin: Keep the confirmations coming! So far:

Richer
newguy (Harvey?) - wants sps frags

If anyone is bringing guests, please let me know how many.

[kuatto]

I'm still out in Wainwright,but put myself and Karen down.

[Beverly]

I'm still out in Wainwright,but put myself and Karen down.

Jim,

When are you coming back? And did you know that your next post will bring you up to 800 posts :cool:

Richer
newguy (Harvey?) - wants sps frags
Jim and Karen

[Nemain]

I am going to be there for sure, and may be bringing a friend ;)

[sleeman]

Bev,
I will be there. As for SPS, I can bring digitata: green, light brown with cream tips, or dark brown with purple tips. 10 bucks. Catspaw, medium pink : 20 bucks (seems to be growing at a pretty good rate. Monti cap : light brown with light pink rim. 10 bucks. Would glady trade for acros or milli.

I will try to get some pics up in the next couple days.

Cheers,

Al

[shotzee]

I should be able to make an appearance, and would be interested in some SPS also.

Rory

[Beverly]

The tally so far:

Richer
newguy (Harvey?) - wants sps frags
Jim and Karen
Beth and guest
Al - has frags for sale:
- Digitata: green, light brown with cream tips, or dark brown with purple tips. 10 bucks.
- Catspaw: medium pink : 20 bucks (seems to be growing at a pretty good rate.)
- Monti cap: light brown with light pink rim. 10 bucks.
- Would gladly trade for acros or milli.
Rory - wants sps frags

[Richer]

If people are going to be bringing frags, I wouldn't mind some LPS, mushrooms or zoos.

-Richer

[bulletsworld]

hEY bEV,

Me and a guest will be attending.

Also I would be interested in buying mushrooms if anyones got some. :mrgreen:


-Lee-

[kuatto]

Bev
I should be back this weekend,30th oct

[Beverly]

Another tally:

Richer - wants LPS, mushroom or zoo frags
Harvey - wants sps frags
Jim and Karen
Beth and guest
Al - has frags for sale:
- Digitata: green, light brown with cream tips, or dark brown with purple tips. 10 bucks.
- Catspaw: medium pink : 20 bucks (seems to be growing at a pretty good rate.)
- Monti cap: light brown with light pink rim. 10 bucks.
- Would gladly trade for acros or milli.
Rory - wants sps frags
Leeanne and guest - wants mushrooms

Jim,

You've hit 800 posts :cool: I'm waiting to celebrate 1313 posts :biggrin:

[Reefhawk1]

I have some purple and some red mushrooms to trade if anyone is interested. I also have pulsing Zenia and green Montipora to bring as well.

Stan

[bulletsworld]

I have some purple and some red mushrooms to trade if anyone is interested. Stan

:eek: Red and purple mushrooms? :biggrin: Just what I was looking for! Umm.... not sure what I can trade but would be willing to buy if you'd consider selling? :mrgreen:

[Richer]

I have some purple and some red mushrooms to trade if anyone is interested. Stan

:eek: Red and purple mushrooms? :biggrin: Just what I was looking for! Umm.... not sure what I can trade but would be willing to buy if you'd consider selling? :mrgreen:

Ditto :razz:

-Richer

[TSUNAMI]

Hi Beverly! Sounds like a fun time! Count me in!

If you would like me to bring any snacks (cake, cookies or anything)
just let me know. I'd be happy to help out!

See you November 28!

[mr_alberta]

:evil: OOOH new blood!!!!!!!!! :mrgreen:

[dbdavid]

Hi, I would like to attend as well.

I have some frags that I could bring:

1. Blue tip Stag - fast grower $15:00 for frags. I have lots of this one!
2. Violet tipped fuzzy mushroom (flourecent green with actinics) with some purple tip digitata growing on the same rock $20.00
3. Purple tip Digitata $10.00 (needs 10K lighting or better)
4. Green Digitata $10.00

All of these grew OK under PC lighting but took off with MH.
Will trade for other acros. PM me with what you have.

PM me if you want anything and I will put your name on the bag. All unmounted except the mushroom.

Dave

[Beverly]

Wow, I'm trying to keep up with everyone :biggrin:

Richer - wants LPS, mushroom or zoo frags
Harvey - wants sps frags
Jim and Karen
Beth and guest
Al - has frags for sale:
- Digitata: green, light brown with cream tips, or dark brown with purple tips. 10 bucks.
- Catspaw: medium pink : 20 bucks (seems to be growing at a pretty good rate.)
- Monti cap: light brown with light pink rim. 10 bucks.
- Would gladly trade for acros or milli.
Rory - wants sps frags
Leeanne and guest - wants mushrooms
Stan - has purple mushrooms, red mushrooms, pulsing Zenia and green Montipora
TSUNAMI
Dave - has frags for sale, all unmounted except the mushroom:
- Blue tip Stag - fast grower $15:00 for frags. I have lots of this one!
- Violet tipped fuzzy mushroom (flourecent green with actinics) with some purple tip digitata growing on the same rock $20.00
- Purple tip Digitata $10.00 (needs 10K lighting or better)
- Green Digitata $10.00

Looks like we're going to have a fraggin' good time :cool:

[mr_alberta]

Hi Dave,

Gotta pick of the blue tipped Stag?

Thanks,
-Harvey

[dbdavid]

Hi Beverly, the host of the meet will get a free frag if you want one :biggrin: . The mushroom is gone though.

Dave

[bulletsworld]

I have some Green Star Polyp frags to trade or sell... They love flow and with VHO lighting they are bright green. Purple base when the polyps are closed.

Here's a pic for you if this works.

http://www.canreef.com/photopost/data/503/844Green_Star_Polyps-thumb.JPG

If not a better pic in my gallery, if interested.


Lee

[Beverly]

Hi Beverly, the host of the meet will get a free frag if you want one :biggrin: .

Dave,

Very kind of you, Dave :biggrin: Might be interested in the blue tipped stag. Can you tell me a bit more about colouration? How well do you think it will do under high up under 175w 6500k MH?

[fortheloveofcrabs]

Hello,

I'm in! :biggrin: I want to get some frags, and many of thses sound fantastic, how about I just bring some cash and we sort some of this stuff out in person?

-Pauly

See ya'll on the 28!

[sleeman]

OK, I am not very good with a camera, and even worse trying to edit them to fit here.
Let me know if you want them mounted or unmounted.

Monit Cap - $10
Lots of frags left
I should be able to get good size frags of this.
Light brown with pink tips
http://www.canreef.com/photopost/data/500/747Monticap.jpg

Catspaw - $20.
0 frags left - PM if interested should have more in Jan or Feb
http://www.canreef.com/photopost/data/500/747catspaw.jpg

Digitata - $10 each
Lots of frags left
Three colors to chose from.
Green
http://www.canreef.com/photopost/data/500/747diggreen.jpg

Cream with light brown polyps
http://www.canreef.com/photopost/data/500/747digcream.jpg

Dark brown with purple tips
http://www.canreef.com/photopost/data/500/747digpurple.jpg

[bulletsworld]

I also have inverts I can put in for trade towards frags or sell if anyone is interested.


(2) big hermit crabs. 1 blue legged other brown legged. Coraline colored shell. Trade or $5.00ea

Link is about the actual size of the crabs. http://saltaquarium.about.com/library/photos/blpicinvertkeokiwhitespothermit.htm

Also a tiger tail cucumber - For trade or $10.00 Just like in this pic. It's great for shifting your sand. http://www.liveaquaria.com/product/prod_Display.cfm?pCatId=712&TopCatId=502

P.M me if your interested and I can bring them to the meet for you.

[Beverly]

how about I just bring some cash and we sort some of this stuff out in person?

Pauly,

I think you have to reserve the frags you want so the person offering them will bring some for you. I doubt very many people will bring extra frags on the off chance someone will want them. I suggest PMing the person who has frags you want with your request.

[mr_alberta]

Hi Al, can you put me down for a piece of Cat's Paw and dark brown/w purple tips digitata?

Thanks.

[sleeman]

Harvey,

Done. Mounted or unmounted?

Pauly,
I am only brining what people ask for, as I don't like breaking stuff of the mother colonies if I don't have to.

Cheers,

Al

[mr_alberta]

Hi Al,

How about mounted on some small frag plugs?

Thanks.

[sleeman]

Harvey,
No problem.

[PrairieReefer]

Count me in for the meet Bev.

I didn't know if I could make it until I saw that Cats Paw. I'll arrange something so I can get into Edmonton that weekend.

Put me down for a piece of that Cats Paw if its not all gone Al

[sleeman]

Marcel,
OK, I think I can get a frag for you.

No More catspaw available.

I will rdit my post as well.

Cheers,

Al

[Richer]

Looks like my xenia is getting ready to replicate again :rolleyes: . If anyone wants a frag, you can have it for 5 bucks, or for a couple pieces of replacement frag plug/LR rubble.

Speaking of which, I wouldn't mind buying a few plugs at the meet if anyone has any available.

-Richer

[sleeman]

Rich
How many plug do you want?

Al

[Richer]

Around a dozen will do.

-Richer

[sleeman]

Done,
1 dozen plugs coming up.
No money, will hold out for a trade at a later date if that works.

Al

[Beverly]

Nov 1 update:

Richer - wants LPS, mushroom or zoo frags, has frags for sale:
- xenia
Harvey - wants sps frags
Al - has frags for sale:
- Digitata: green, light brown with cream tips, or dark brown with purple tips. 10 bucks.
- Catspaw: all gone
- Monti cap: light brown with light pink rim. 10 bucks.
- Would gladly trade for acros or milli.
Rory - wants sps frags
Leeanne and guest - wants mushrooms, has for sale:
- green star polyps
- two big hermit crabs. 1 blue legged other brown legged. Coraline colored shell. Trade or $5.00ea
Stan - has frags for sale:
- purple mushrooms
- red mushrooms
- pulsing xenia
- green Montipora
Dave - has frags for sale, all unmounted except the mushroom:
- Blue tip Stag fast grower $15:00 for frags. I have lots of this one!
- Violet tipped fuzzy mushroom (flourecent green with actinics) with some purple tip digitata growing on the same rock $20.00
- Purple tip Digitata $10.00 (needs 10K lighting or better)
- Green Digitata $10.00
Beverly and Chris
Jim and Karen
Beth and guest
Paul
Marcel
TSUNAMI

If anyone is bringing guests, please let me know.

[bulletsworld]

Bev,
Opps, you forgot to add under my name as well that I have a tiger tail cucumber up for trade too or sale... What the hey, $5.00 bucks. Great sand sifter!

Lee

[bulletsworld]

O.k sorry its now been SOLD. Put a cancel on the cucumber. :lol:

:mrgreen:

But I have other items FOR SALE (Lighting, Skimmer, Fluval filter, etc) Please check out this link.
http://www.canreef.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?p=96546#96546

[Beverly]

Anybody have an old 10,000k or 12,000k 175w MH bulb they could lend me for a week or two? I'd like to try one on my 37g in place of the 6500k bulb I'm currently running to see how the tank will look and if the ballast will be able to handle it.

Thanks :smile:

[Bob I]

Anybody have an old 10,000k or 12,000k 175w MH bulb they could lend me for a week or two? I'd like to try one on my 37g in place of the 6500k bulb I'm currently running to see how the tank will look and if the ballast will be able to handle it.

Thanks :smile:

I have an old AB bulb sitting around. It is 10K, degrees Kelvin. It fires OK on my electronic ballast. The color is fine, but it is a bit flickery. If you want I could send it up with Al next week. :question:

[Beverly]

I have an old AB bulb sitting around. It is 10K, degrees Kelvin. It fires OK on my electronic ballast. The color is fine, but it is a bit flickery. If you want I could send it up with Al next week. :question:

boB,

What's an AB bulb? Also, is it 175w, which is what my ballast will take?

[Bob I]

Dang you are a nuisance :razz: :biggrin: . Now I have to write Aqualine Buschke, of which I am not certain how to spell it :eek: . And yes, it is a 175W. If the bulb is in an exclosed top you won't notice the flickering. I had it in a pendant, and I could see the flicker on the wall. :mrgreen:

[Beverly]

Dang you are a nuisance :razz: :biggrin: .

Oh, that's me alright :biggrin: :lol: :mrgreen:

Sure, send it up if Al would be kind enough to pick it up for me.

Thanks, boB and Al :biggrin:

[fortheloveofcrabs]

Hey, speaking of equipment, does anybody have a small float switch floating :rolleyes: around that they would be willing to part with? OOO! How about a VERY small skimmer? How small, small enough to fit a 5.5 gal sump. Something like a little air powered one. Thanks!~!

-Pauly

[mr_alberta]

Hey Paul,

I have an extra float switch (needs to be wired up). I paid $12, so its yours for $12.

I also have a skimmer that would be perfect for you! Its 30" tall 8" tube beckett...haha, j/k man.

Let me know about the float switch though.

-Harvey

Hey, speaking of equipment, does anybody have a small float switch floating :rolleyes: around that they would be willing to part with? OOO! How about a VERY small skimmer? How small, small enough to fit a 5.5 gal sump. Something like a little air powered one. Thanks!~!

-Pauly

[fortheloveofcrabs]

Har Har.... :mad:


Yeah, I'll take the float swich. :lol:


-Pauly

[Nemain]

I have a small skimmer sitting around. I have no idea what its rated for though, prolly only about 30gal.

Beth

[fortheloveofcrabs]

What kind is it? Air powered?

[dbdavid]

Finally, for those who were waiting, here is a picture of the stag:

http://www.canreef.com/photopost/data/500/453stag.JPG?1142

And the green digi's(bottom of picture): AL's pink cats paw is there too!

http://www.canreef.com/photopost/data/500/453green_digi.JPG?3257

Purple tip Digi:

http://www.canreef.com/photopost/data/500/453purple_dig.JPG?1815

Some potential future frags:

http://www.canreef.com/photopost/data/500/453milli-med.JPG?4129
http://www.canreef.com/photopost/data/500/453new_1-med.JPG?7342


Dave

[dbdavid]

I give up! I can't seem to get the pictures to post here. pLease see them in my gallery :rolleyes:

Dave

[jgoldsney]

http://www.canreef.com/photopost/data/500/453stag.JPG

And the green digi's(bottom of picture): AL's pink cats paw is there too!

http://www.canreef.com/photopost/data/500/453green_digi.JPG

Purple tip Digi:

http://www.canreef.com/photopost/data/500/453purple_dig.JPG

Some potential future frags:

http://www.canreef.com/photopost/data/500/453milli-med.JPG
http://www.canreef.com/photopost/data/500/453new_1-med.JPG

[dbdavid]

Thanks jgoldsney!

Dave

[Edmonton Eskimo]

Hi Bev! I read your pm and it will be myself and my girlfriend. I'm very interested in meeting some fellow aquarists and maybe do some trading.

[Edmonton Eskimo]

oh ya and I wouldn't mind some zoo frags if anyone has any. I have some devils hand frags to trade if anyone is interested. Does anyone have a pump they want to part with?

[jess128]

Whoa, I lost track of this thread. So what date is the meet set for?

[Richer]

Nov 28 (Sunday) 2:30-5:30pm

-Richer

[Bob I]

oh ya and I wouldn't mind some zoo frags if anyone has any. I have some devils hand frags to trade if anyone is interested. Does anyone have a pump they want to part with?

There now is a real possibility of my coming up. I have relatively few zoos available. There are some pictures in the Calgary forum in the thread "someone sell me some zoos" or something like that. The only problem now is that I have to be at the Hardisty Center in the late afternoon on the 27th. Then I will treat myself to a hotel. (maybe someone can find a reasonable one in the area, and make a reservation for me) Then on the 28th I could come to the meet, and return to Calgary in the evening.
If I bring some zoos the buyer will have to meet me on Saturday to pick up. :eek:

[Edmonton Eskimo]

so Bob do you have some available for me? And if so what color?

[Bob I]

so Bob do you have some available for me? And if so what color?

Look at this post.
http://www.canreef.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=12299

Remember there are very few available. Probably only one or two of each.

[Beverly]

Here's the current list for the meeting, Sunday, November 28, 2:30 to 5:30:

Richer
Harvey (newguy)
Al
Rory
Leeanne and guest
Stan
Dave
Beverly and Chris
Jim and Karen
Beth and guest
Paul
Marcel
TSUNAMI
Jason and girlfriend (Edmonton Eskimo)
boB

Will soon be sending PMs to everyone listed with address, phone number, etc.

[Murminator]

Room for anymore??? :mrgreen:

[mr_alberta]

What? Dez isn't coming? Lemme see if I can twist his arm and make him come.

[sleeman]

I Believe he is coming, as I am bringing an anemone for him.

Cheers,

Al

[Nemain]

Scratch my guest - he has to leave town ;/ stupid army.

beth

[Beverly]

I Believe he is coming, as I am bringing an anemone for him.

If Dez is coming, he will have to state his intention on this thread so I can PM him with address, etc.

[Edmonton Eskimo]

hey bob I'll take some 1 and 13 if you still have some.

[Bob I]

hey bob I'll take some 1 and 13 if you still have some.

I will know more later next week. If I do bring those frags we would have to meet on Saturday, as that is the day I would come up and I don't know Edmonton at all.

[jess128]

:frown: I can't come... I'm working that day.

[jess128]

:frown: I can't come... I'm working that day.

[mr_alberta]

A friend might be getting rid of some softies like Xenia and whatnot, so I *might* be bringing some frags to the meet. I will let you all know by Wednesday for sure.

[Edmonton Eskimo]

hey bob if you want I can meet you at the tourist information just as you come into edmonton and we could go from there if that helps

[Beverly]

Here is the list I will be PMing our address and other info:

Richer
Harvey (newguy)
Al
Rory
Leeanne and guest
Stan
Dave
Beverly and Chris
Jim and Karen and John
Beth
Paul
Marcel
TSUNAMI
Jason and girlfriend (Edmonton Eskimo)
boB
Murray

Jim, I have John listed as coming with you and Karen. Is this correct?

[kuatto]

Sure,sounds good.

[Beverly]

Great, Jim :biggrin:

I've just sent all the PMs with address and other information to all the people on the list. Hope everybody gets a parking space not too far away :eek: Carpool if you can, please :cool:

[mr_alberta]

Why is my name the only one with my screen name next to it :question:

:mrgreen:

oops, I see there is another :redface:

[Dez]

Caley and I will make it if that's okay..

des

[Beverly]

Due to space and seating constraints, this is the FINAL list :eek: :

Richer
Harvey (newguy)
Al
Rory
Leeanne and guest
Stan
Dave
Beverly and Chris
Jim and Karen and John
Beth
Paul
Marcel
TSUNAMI
Jason and girlfriend (Edmonton Eskimo)
boB
Murray and wife
Des and Caley

[Beverly]

Thanks boB, Al and Leeanne for getting boB's bulb to me.

However, that bulb isn't working well, so I'm still looking for an old 175W bulb of either 12000K or 14000K to try out on my 37g. Anybody have one of these, and if so, can you bring it to the meeting? TIA :biggrin:

[Bob I]

OK, I am finished waffling. I have decided to drop my plan for coming up on Saturday, and will do a day trip on Sunday. I have a couple of zoos for Edmonton Eskimo (It really hurts to type that), and one for Jim. I would very much like to park close to the South end of the city, and get someone to transport me to the meeting. There were previous offers from Lee, and Richer. I am wondering if we could firm that up over the next week. We also have to hope the weather holds. :biggrin: :cool:

[Edmonton Eskimo]

hey Bob you can park at my house if you want. I live on the south side(right off the whitemud)

[BlkWolfe]

Bev, ive got some 14k arcs sitting on the shelf

you want a ballast and reflector or just need the bulb?

[Bob I]

hey Bob you can park at my house if you want. I live on the south side(right off the whitemud)

And you are going to the meeting, and I have some zoos for you, so that would be great. If sometime you could post exact directions to your house, or PM me if you don't want that to be public knowledge, I would appreciate it. :biggrin:

[Bob I]

Bev, ive got some 14k arcs sitting on the shelf

you want a ballast and reflector or just need the bulb?

I have a 20K Arc sitting around that is too blue for me. Do you want to trade :question:

[Edmonton Eskimo]

Speaking of metal halides I am going to upgrade my lighting. Does anyone have any ballasts,bulbs or setups they would like to sell. I am not picky on wattage or anything as I am going to make a custom hood anyways. Was looking at 250 watts. Like I said not picky

[Edmonton Eskimo]

Bob pm sent

[Bob I]

Bob pm sent

Got it thanks. :biggrin:

[mr_alberta]

Have you talked to Jim (kuatto)? He has/had a bunch of 400W MH setups available last I talked to him.

Speaking of metal halides I am going to upgrade my lighting. Does anyone have any ballasts,bulbs or setups they would like to sell. I am not picky on wattage or anything as I am going to make a custom hood anyways. Was looking at 250 watts. Like I said not picky

[Edmonton Eskimo]

Ya I saw that on his other post and I inquired but I haven't heard anything

[muck]

I believe all the ones he has left are spoken for...
Maybe when Jim is not so busy he can clarify this. :confused:

Have you talked to Jim (kuatto)? He has/had a bunch of 400W MH setups available last I talked to him.

Speaking of metal halides I am going to upgrade my lighting. Does anyone have any ballasts,bulbs or setups they would like to sell. I am not picky on wattage or anything as I am going to make a custom hood anyways. Was looking at 250 watts. Like I said not picky

[Beverly]

Josh,

You've got a PM :biggrin:

[kuatto]

Ya I saw that on his other post and I inquired but I haven't heard anything

All spoken for.I think 400watts would be too much if its going over your 50gal.A new 250 magnetic ballast(cap an coil)will only cost you 50-60 bucks and another 10 for the socket.

[bulletsworld]

There were previous offers from Lee, and Richer.

Leeanne and guest


Hey Beverly,

Hey I keep meaning to tell you, you can call me Lee. All my friends and family call me, Lee. Just so weird seeing Leeanne all the time. Were all friends now. *BIGHUGZ*

Bob,
Yeah if you still need ride or the other plan falls through let me know.


Lee

[snaggle]

I might be coming I have an exesice with the reseves. I am told we will be done at 2 but I dont know.

hope to see you all there.

Brad

[Edmonton Eskimo]

Where do you get those ballasts kuatto. Also where can I get cheap bulbs. Or is 90 bucks at j+l a good price

[kuatto]

check the yellow pages under lighting.
Aquariacanada.com might still have cheap bulbs.

[Edmonton Eskimo]

Thanks Jim

[Richer]

I got my ballasts at bartle and gibson on fort rd. The other locations don't have them... I found that out the hard way. One day, I'll learn to use that magical invention called the telephone :neutral:

-Richer

[Edmonton Eskimo]

How much are they for a 250 watt ballast and everything I'll need to wire it. Are they pretty simple?

[Richer]

Quoted from a post I made in the DIY section a while ago...

You can also go to Bartle&Gibson 13475-Fort rd 472-2850.They sell
M57 ballast for 62.70(175wt)
M58 74.25(250wt)
M59 75.00(400wt)
They also carry the mogule sockets.I did my own lighting with the m58 and I didn't burn anything down in the process :mrgreen: Keep in mind some of the magnetic ballasts come with a light coat of oil,which when heated up stinks like hell.It goes away in a couple of days.

I got two sockets and a 36" reflector from J&L.

If I can wire this thing up without frying myself, I'm sure anyone can. :mrgreen: If you have any questions about wiring up the ballast, just ask. There are quite a few people here who have wired up MH ballasts.

-Richer

[shotzee]

Hey Bev,

Sorry but it looks as though I will unable to make it to the meet. A family function just came up, and right after that I have a hockey game.

Hope its still a blast without me ;)

Rory

[michika]

Due to space and seating constraints, this is the FINAL list :eek: :

Too bad, wish I'd read this earlier...

maybe next time then!

[Beverly]

Just a reminder......

If you are picking up frags, please bring your own containers and/or bags as we don't have any on hand. We do have elastics and frag glue, though, if any are needed :biggrin:

Also, sorry to the latecomers who have asked to come. Our apartment condo is going to be packed with those already on the list and we cannot accomodate more bodies :sad: Hopefully someone with larger digs will host another meeting in the near future :smilecol:

[Murminator]

What works for conatiners?? small cooler, zip lock, tupperware??

If anyone has big salt buckets they no longer need I could use some for mixin water if you could bring them and I'll pick them up after the meeting so we don't fill Bev's house :mrgreen:

[Richer]

Plastic bags (non-leaking of course), rubber bands, plastic tubs with lids, etc. will work. Coolers are convient but not really needed.

-Richer

[mr_alberta]

Not unless you are getting a whole bunch of stuff that is...

[mr_alberta]

So, this is what I am bringing:

2 Zoanthid colonies for Murray
Algae for Beth
Float switch for Paul

This is what I am gettting:

2 frags from Al

Did I forget anything? Let me know if I did.

[sleeman]

This is what I am bringing;

Catspaw for Beth, Leanne, Harvey, Marcel and Bev.

Purple dig for Harvey.

And a big stinky sebae for Dez.

I should be there fairly close to 2:30.

Cheers,

Al

[Richer]

I'm bringing chaeto for Bev, Beth and Lee. I believe I'm receiving gsp from Lee and mushrooms from Stan.

-Richer

[bulletsworld]

This is my list

Bringing:
For Richer -GPS
For Beth- Tiger cucumber

Receiving
From Richer- Chaeto
From David - Violet tipped fuzzy mushroom, w/ purple tip digitata
From Garrick & Al - Colt & silver Xenia

[kuatto]

Well,looks like Karen will be staying home with our youngest daughter :frown: She's come down with a touch of a stomach flue and needs Mom's special care.So its just me and the other fella :mrgreen: :razz: (John,I'll pick you up around 2ish)

[Bob I]

I am afraid a couple of things conspired to keep me from coming to the meeting.
#1 - I had to make a couple of frags last night to satisfy the Edmonton people. Since I want to give frags time to settle down before I sell them there is obviously no time.

#2 - This is the biggie. I was unable to motivate myself, and started to see large obstacles, ie. having to drive for four hours in the dark.

If someone had been coming along for the drive, it might have happened. Someone beating on the door at eight AM saying "let's go" would have done the trick.

So I am sorry it did not happen. Perhaps in the future when conditions are better it will happen. :sad:

[Edmonton Eskimo]

I'm sorry I couldn't make it Bev. Our daughter ended up needing to be picked up in red deer so she had our vehicle. I thought this was ok because Bob was supposed to meet at my place. I was wondering where he was and low and behold when I look here I see where he is. Stuff happens I guess. I hope to meet you guys soon!

[kuatto]

Just wanted to give a big thanks to Bev and Chris for hosting the meet.Met a few new people and the food was terrific :mrgreen: Even though I didn't get my red zoos,I still managed to walk out with a couple of red shrooms :biggrin:
Sooo....when the next meet????? :razz:

[Richer]

Yes, the food was great :razz:


Sooo....when the next meet????? :razz:

Are you offering? :mrgreen:

-Richer

[kuatto]

Are you offering? :mrgreen:

-Richer[/quote]

I'm only allowed 2 a year :mrgreen:

[Richer]

I'm only allowed 2 a year :mrgreen:

But... doesn't moving into a new place reset that maximum limit? :razz:

-Richer

[Beverly]

Thanks to everyone who showed up :cool: :biggrin: Chris and I had a great time. Either you folks gotta eat more food, or we gotta not order so much next time. Whichever, we'll be eating those delicious sandwiches all week now :mrgreen:

Sorry boB and Jason didn't make this time, but we'll be seeing you soon :biggrin:

Special thanks go to the folks who gave us free frags :biggrin: :biggrin: :biggrin:

[sleeman]

Thanks to Chris and Beverly.
It was a great time. The food was excellant, and it is always nice to have a little tank talk.

Cheers,

Al

[Beverly]

I was wondering what you folks thought of our BB tanks? Look okay to you or are they missing something?

[Murminator]

The tanks looked awesome thanks for the great hospitality, thanks for havin us. Picked up some shrooms and zooz :biggrin: now the tank is lookin better

[Edmonton Eskimo]

wish I coulda been there :sad:

[PrairieReefer]

Thanks from me too, Bev and Chris. The Tanks looked great. I still like sand on the bottom, but I reallly liked the look in your tanks, especially some of the nice open rockwork in the big tank.

Also, I want to thank Al again for the Cat's Paw frag. It looks great in my tank.

[Quinn]

If you want you can send me some of the sandwiches. :wink:

[TSUNAMI]

Bev

Thanx for your gracious hospitality! That was a great afternoon.

The BB tanks looked awesome.They are very different from what I'm used to and despite the very simple set up (contrary to the many
high tech "heart lung machine" set ups I've seen)the corals/fish
were vibrant and healthy. Seems to me this method may have some
advantages when it comes to maintenance and nutrient control.

I hope my suggestion to "formalize" the Edmonton Reef Club will eventually be acted on by members of the club. It may even be possible to do so within the existing Edmonton Aquarium Club to reduce the amount of effort needed to get it off the ground. Regular face to face meetings/workshops would go a long way to help grow the hobby and would be extremely useful to newbies and "old salts" alike.The increased exchange in information would reduce costly mistakes and reduce the pressures on wild stocks paying with their lives for those mistakes! The exchange of frags and equipment will also reduce costs for everyone. In the end the hobby will grow and EVERYONE, including retailers win! In addition card carrying club members makes it easier for retailers to offer discounts, as there is power in numbers!

Thanx again!

cheers!
T

P.S. The food was delicious!
:biggrin:

[TSUNAMI]

mmmmm.....

Me thinks my posts tend to run on a bit! :rolleyes:

[Beverly]

If you want you can send me some of the sandwiches. :wink:

Too bad you weren't here, Quinn. You could have packed away SEVERAL sandwiches as well as the delicious shortbread and fruitcake, not that there's anything WRONG with eating fruitcake :lol: :mrgreen: :razz: (Oh, oh..... too much Seinfeld :mrgreen: )

Here is the place to join the Aquarium Club of Edmonton's (ACE) mailing list that Tsunami was talking about:

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ACE_fish_club/

Here is their website:

http://www.fish-club.org/

[Nemain]

OMG how did i miss the fruit cake :evil:

Thanks Bev & Chris for having us =) I only wish I had more time to chat with everyone =)

Beth

[mr_alberta]

Thanks Bev for hosting! Did anyone take pictures at the meet? I forgot my camera yesterday :rolleyes:

[fortheloveofcrabs]

It was great! Thanks for having all of us Bev! It was a great time, and nice to finally put faces to the user names!

-Pauly