is there a meeting in June?

[BC_Grl]

Hello, looks like I just missed the Victoria meeting! Damn!
Do you meet once a month? Do you alternate between the Island and Mainland? What happens at these meetings? It sounds like people made tours of different tanks in each person's home??? Wow...

Cheers,
jeanna

[Aquattro]

Jeanna, the meetings are generally on the mainland due to the majority of the participants living there. We car pool from the Island for the day. The meetings are pretty much an informal get together at this point, where we discuss mostly tank related things. Of course things proceed along alternate tangents within the group. The meetings are hosted by one of the members and we eat, drink and all that stuff. Frag trading is always a popular activity and a chance to get unique corals you wouldn't other wise get a chance to obtain. Overall, they're enjoyable and well worth the trip over. The expense is minimal if we get 5 or 6 people from here going, and it is a great excuse to hit J&L for some goodies.
I'll touch base with you when the next meeting is scheduled and see if you want to join us. Is your husband also interested in these meetings? If so, we'll count you as two. Bye-

[christyf5]

Sooooo, whos gonna volunteer for the June meeting??? Anyone?? :D

[DJ88]

hmm.. I may.. depending on numbers involved. Lets get a list here. I am free all weekends. Let's get a consensus here.

[Silverfish]

I can go the weekends of the 15th or 22nd. :D

[Aquattro]

I'm with Bruce on the dates.

[StirCrazy]

thoes dates might be good for me also.

Steve

[DJ88]

Well I can "make room" and host. lol. give me a chance to show the tank off. :D braggart aren't I?

[canadawest]

Darren, my offer to host still stands if you'd prefer not to have us all into your place. The weekend of the 22nd sounds good as there aren't any World Cup matches that afternoon. ;)

We could have the meeting, food, drinks, etc at my place, then do a small tank tour after, including your place. I'm sure most people will want to check out J&L and Big Al's that day anyways, and they're both less than 5 mins from your place.

But if you don't mind hosting everyone at your place for the next meeting, I'll take the one after (July).

[christyf5]

I'm good to go whenever you guys are. I feel like I havent' been over there in ages tongue.gif

Christy smile.gif

[BCReefer]

I'm good anytime anywhere.

Cheers,
Patrick

[Son Of Skyline]

I still have yet to attend a meet so I'm looking forward to the next one on the mainland. Hopefully it won't be on a race weekend for me *crossing my fingers* smile.gif

[reefburnaby]

Hi,

I am thinking of attending this one....so count me in.

- Victor.

[DJ88]

Well I like the idea of having it between two places. Where I am so close to J&L is even more convenient. How about start here for an hour or so, J&L then Andrews for BBQ and hang out on the deck? I am sure arrangements can be made with John and Alan to package any critters for a longer day. Anyone up for this?

reason being I want to sit on the deck and watch the sun go down with a beer and burger in my hand. ;)

hee hee.

[canadawest]

Sounds like a good day to me, so if Darren and I as "co-hosts" are in agreement, I think it's a done deal.

Shall we start a new thread with the invitation and info? smile.gif

PS... Keep in mind that the meeting would be on June 22nd, the day after the Summer Solstice or the "longest day of the year", so be prepared to have a few beers and a very long sit on my deck if you still intend to watch the sun go down!!! tongue.gif

Although I must say that sunsets are often quite spectacular from there. :cool:

[BCReefer]

Let the good times roll.

Cheers,

[christyf5]

Crap I can't make it on the 22nd. I forgot I have a wedding to go to. Granted it is in Vancouver... Hmm, I wonder if I could skip out after the ceremony and come to the meeting in between that and the reception tongue.gif

Addicted?? Me?? Naaahhhh. ;)

Christy smile.gif

[One_Divided]

22nd works for me.. we'll have to make driving arrangements.. :D

[BC_Grl]

I can probably make it. :rolleyes: My husband, Andy will be working, so it'd be just me. But I would LOVE to go back to J&L's. All I was able to see when I went to Mainland was J&L and Big Ed's. And I would love to meet you all!

Jeanna

[BC_Grl]

I forgot to ask: Is there anyone I could car-pool with? I don't have a vehicle and would otherwise be taking the bus.

thanks,
jeanna

[Mak]

BC_Grl, check your PM's. BTW its King Ed's and the other one is Big Al's ;) .

[BC_Grl]

I have no PM's from you-- not recent (couple days ago).
Yes, I know I got the two mixed up... but at least I know where I'd be going lol

[Mak]

:D

[One_Divided]

I can't make the 22nd now but I could the 15th.. Going to the cabin on saltspring :D

Bruce, I was gonna invite you and meagan too. if you're interested in coming this time..

[Troy F]

I can't make it either guys/gals. It is my oldest boy's birthday. I might be able to swing by Andrew's for a quick chat since it is about five minutes from my place but that is about it.

[canadawest]

Sounds like it will be a late afternoon/evening affair Troy, so perhaps if your son's b-day events are earlier in the day you'll still have an opportunity to make it later?

Plus, with the BBQ and beers happening, it's likely going to be just as much a get-together as it is a Reef Club meeting, so I'm sure the kids would be welcome to come and enjoy the day as well.

With that said, be sure to bring spouses/kids if they are interested, it will be a family event.