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zulu_principle

12-14-2002, 06:09 AM

Reef Meeting
Frag Swap & Shop

OK, Since no one else seems ready and willing to hold one, I would like to offer to hold the first meeting of the year.

Date: Saturday February 1, 2003
Time: 11 - 3pm

Served: Pop, Coffee and Snacks

I will talk to the landlord and hopefully get the space next door to hold the meeting (hopefully we can turn on the heat...)

For those who would like to bring frags, I will have set up a few heated containers for bags.

I am hoping to have a couple speakers, local, and maybe a presentation on fragging.

Also hoping for a good attendance.

Wendell

StirCrazy

12-14-2002, 06:22 AM

Hmm 1st of feb.. sounds good, I should be able to sneak away by then for a day 8)

Steve

Samw

12-14-2002, 06:48 AM

I'd be into it.

One_Divided

12-14-2002, 08:58 AM

I was thinking of hosting an island meeting in late january.. Is there any point in that now? heheh

Wendell, I will be down for sure if I can find some one so kind as to pick me up at the ferries. :)

mutabaruka

12-14-2002, 04:15 PM

8) Thanks for offering to host a meeting! I would like to attend as well.

christyf5

12-14-2002, 05:02 PM

Hey Wendell,
Great idea, I'm glad you took the initiative! I'll be there.

Christy :)

Aquattro

12-14-2002, 06:07 PM

I'm in!

sea gnome

12-14-2002, 06:36 PM

I'm in if I'm not going to Winnipeg any more. Rachel

sumpfinfishe

12-22-2002, 08:26 AM

Count me in! I will also have some frags for sale, cheap small softies and a few frags of white hammer I think.

BCOrchidGuy

01-01-2003, 05:48 PM

Count me in too, sounds excellent.

BCReefer

01-04-2003, 05:34 AM

me too!

canadawest

01-04-2003, 08:39 PM

I should be there too!

Hey Wendell, although I've been by your shop several times, for those that don't know perhaps you could post an address?

sea gnome

01-07-2003, 01:24 AM

I'm in now :D Rachel

Dorkel Marine 1

01-09-2003, 08:20 AM

8) I will definetly be there with as much cash as I can muster for those fraggies. I'm drooling already. Thanx so much Wendell for your hospitality.

George Muller

Acro

01-09-2003, 09:35 PM

Wendall,

Is the meeting still a go ahead? You mention geust speakers. Were you successful with that and if so any names?

Thanks

BC_Grl

01-09-2003, 11:04 PM

I'm in now. :)

zulu_principle

01-10-2003, 03:55 AM

Vancouver Reef Meeting

When: Saturday, February 1, 2003
Time: 11am to 3pm
Where: Unit 25, 7621 Vantage Way, Delta, B.C.

Rough Agenda:

11am Meet & Greet
11:15am Frag Swap & Shop (On advice from another you should make sure you have some pieces to sell, swap so that those who are looking will be able to purchase if they like)
12:30pm Wendell to do a small Fragging presentation on Galaxea
1:30pm Raffle (You must be there to claim your prize)

Coffee, Pop and Light Snacks to be served

Cost is $2 per person to cover snacks, etc.

For those who will be bringing frags, please email me so that I can have enough heated space available and get a rough list together for those who are interested.

All proceeds from Raffle and Entracne Fee will benefit the soon to be started Vancouver Reef Society.

I'm still working on speakers, If anyone whould like to speak on a specific topic or has any ideas as to speakers that may be available please email me.

see www.oceanaquatics.com/reefsociety.htm for updates

Wendell

Son Of Skyline

01-10-2003, 04:03 AM

I'd love to be there :)

BC_Grl

01-10-2003, 04:10 AM

Would anyone be able to pickup Victoria walk-ons?

zulu_principle

01-17-2003, 02:54 AM

christyf5

01-17-2003, 04:45 AM

Wow Wendell,
I am so impressed! I can't wait for the meeting!! :D 8)

Christy :)

Troy F

01-17-2003, 06:13 AM

I could probably pick up three walk ons or offs in this case.

Samw

01-18-2003, 07:13 AM

Would anyone be able to pickup Victoria walk-ons?

I could pick up 1 comfortably and 2 more uncomfortably (2 smalls seats in the back) and also on the return trip.

Samw

01-18-2003, 07:25 AM

update on speaker

Tim Tessier from SeaCare will be giving a short description on several species of clams and their requirements for successfully keeping them in captivity.

Wendell

see www.oceanaquatics.com/reefmeeting.htm

Oh, I hope Tim will bring some ring/money cowries!!! I'm trying not to have to drive 2 hours East to get them!! :) I'm quite sure a few others want the cowries too. I don't need any more fighting conchs but possibly some fighting conchs would be popular too. I'd be interested in a queen conch though.

zulu_principle

01-18-2003, 02:13 PM

Sam brought up an interesting point that in our communication on this board this may seem like a little private club.

ITS NOT, anyone that has an interest in the hobby is more than welcome to attend.

Most of the individuals in this forum have long term saltwater experience that can be extremely valuble for those starting out or wanting to learn something new.

Wendell

smokinreefer

01-19-2003, 01:12 AM

looks like i will see you all at the meeting. :D

Aquattro

01-19-2003, 04:06 AM

Good to hear, Shao.

Troy, I think between you and Sam, we'll have enough room. We'll let the meeting get closer to get an accurate count of us coming over.

Thanks for the offer, guys!

zulu_principle

01-19-2003, 06:16 AM

The frag list is growing

http://www.oceanaquatics.com/fraglist.htm

Let me know if you are bringing anything.

Wendell

christyf5

01-19-2003, 06:38 AM

Hey Wendell,

Is that frag list yours, or stuff people are bringing? I can see I need to bring lots of $$ to trade for corals ;)

Christy :)

Aquattro

01-19-2003, 06:56 AM

I see clams on the list. Is Tim bringing clams?

BC_Grl

01-19-2003, 07:52 AM

oooh Frogspawn... I would like some. Who's bringing that?
Wendell, I must commend you on what a great job you've been doing with all of this organization. :mrgreen: You've put a lot of work into this!

This is exciting! I cannot wait to go!

zulu_principle

01-19-2003, 03:36 PM

None of the frags list are mine, hopefully we have a great turnout and lots of frags.

Wendell

PS Please pass onto everyone that you know in the saltwater hobby that they are welcome to come.

smokinreefer

01-20-2003, 05:36 AM

i can bring a couple frags of tan birdsnest, light blue tipped stag and pocillopora. and kalk.

EmilyB

01-24-2003, 03:49 AM

OK, I am on. :shock:

If I gave it some thought, I could probably even bring some orange buttons, and a good sized frogspawn frag.... :?

I will definitely bring money. :D

Samw

01-24-2003, 04:55 AM

OK, I am on. :shock:

If I gave it some thought, I could probably even bring some orange buttons, and a good sized frogspawn frag.... :?

I will definitely bring money. :D

Your driving/flying all the way out from Calgary and skipping your own local meeting? Wow. That's crazy (in a good way). :)

EmilyB

01-24-2003, 05:02 AM

I am being an "em"bassador...

BC_Grl

01-24-2003, 05:15 AM

lol
At first I really didn't think you were coming- just joking around. Then I checked the Calgary Club, and you really are coming! Yeah!
I've enjoyed your posts of wisdom (no rolling of the eyes here) and it will be a pleasure to meet you.
ps: bring pics of the guys back "home" so we can see what they look like.

EmilyB

01-24-2003, 05:22 AM

Heh Jeanna, guess that frogspawn has your name all over it... :lol: 8)

Scales

01-24-2003, 08:16 PM

Having procrastinated many times when "lurking" through the posts for previous meetings (maybe a bit of the "newbie" jitters), the interest that seems to be growing for this meeting has convinced me to attend...

Aquattro

01-24-2003, 08:39 PM

Old Guy

01-24-2003, 08:46 PM

I unfortuneatly have to work :cry: but time and a half buys lots :D

There is a chance that I may be finished by noon and will stop by asap. I would hate to miss a chance to meet the "em"bassador. :)

BC_Grl

01-25-2003, 12:07 AM

Oh thank you Em!! :D

MitchM

01-25-2003, 02:08 AM

ps: bring pics of the guys back "home" so we can see what they look like.

Here...I'll save Em the trouble:

Here I am delivering a healthy 11lb Christmas goose!

(actually, I'm preparing it for marinade..... :P )

http://www.picturelist.com/auctions/showimagez.asp?user=carpentersreef&pic=me_and_goosie.jpg

Mitch :shock:

EmilyB

01-25-2003, 02:29 AM

Way to go Carp....
:wink:

I was wondering what I would do for pics......

Anyone else care to share ? Come on, we can make more pages than they can.... :lol: :shock: :P :wink:

kris

01-25-2003, 07:03 AM

hey if it's not to late I (that is Kris) and Dresden (that is Eric) would like to attend your gala event of greatness and aquatic conversationalism :lol:

thanks, and cheers!

BC_Grl

01-25-2003, 07:12 AM

The more the merrier. It will be good to see you again. :)

dave111

01-26-2003, 06:13 PM

I will be there too, with cash on hand

kris

01-26-2003, 06:52 PM

dave where in this now two "fish" town are you?

GregJ

01-27-2003, 07:32 AM

I am hoping to be able to come , even though I don't have my aquarium setup yet. Maybe I'll pick up a pointer or two

Greg

ron101

01-27-2003, 05:27 PM

I shall be there as well.

Should be bringing some frags but will all depend on if I can get some corals chopped up by then. Alternatively is anyone interested in a soccer ball sized brown frogspawn, trade for a smaller one + WHY?

sumpfinfishe

01-28-2003, 02:41 PM

I don't know if my green sinularia frags will be ready in time, if there are attatched by Sat. I will have four very small single branch frags. I will have small green and orange buttons though!

Only 4 more sleeps :!: :shock: :o

christyf5

01-30-2003, 06:37 PM

Only 2 more sleeps!

Wheeeeee!

Christy :)

canadawest

01-31-2003, 06:38 AM

Wow, is it almost that time already?

I guess I knew that and that's why I fragged a bunch of corals today in preparation for the big meeting.

Looking forward to bringing my fairly large green frogspawn which will go "under the knife" (OK, a dremmel actually) LIVE at the meeting, and perhaps some of you may be lucky enough to get a couple heads of it. (Probably cut off two branches). This is an offspring of Shao's frogspawn that I got from him over a year ago.

Does anyone want some cheap Xenia? I fragged a dozen pieces for the local LFSs today, but if anyone at the meeting wants any it'll only be $5 per frag (mounted).

I'll also have a couple frags of yellow Sinularia, a piece of Colt coral and possibly some brown and green/brown button polyps (if I can ascertain that it's ok to just pull them off the rocks that they are currently overtaking)

Boy I haven't been this excited about a reef club meeting since the one I hosted WAY back two summers ago. (Vancouver Reef Club Meeting #1!) 8)

Van down by the river

01-31-2003, 07:10 AM

Any generous souls feel like giving me a lift to the meeting?

Son Of Skyline

01-31-2003, 07:37 AM

Any generous souls feel like giving me a lift to the meeting?

I live in Vancouver as well, I could give you a ride. Email me at sonofskyline@hotmail.com and we can arrange it :)

BCOrchidGuy

01-31-2003, 07:18 PM

Count me in for two of the xenia frags if thats okay Canadawest..... and I live in Burnaby but can pick up at least one person possibly two.

doug.mcmillan@shaw.ca if you need a lift.

Biotech

01-31-2003, 11:25 PM

I would like a xenia frag too

canadawest

02-01-2003, 12:10 AM

OK then, I'll bring a bunch of Xenia frags to the meeting as well.

Looking forward to seeing everyone tomorrow! 8)

Ryan7

02-01-2003, 04:41 AM

I`ll be there bright and early, hopefully I can muster up some pod packs to bring.

BC_Grl

02-01-2003, 05:09 AM

Thank you for the offers to pick us Victorian folk up. We all gathered together and will take a vehicle.
Again, thank you for the generous offers! ö¿ö

EmilyB

02-01-2003, 06:30 AM

You island guys have cars???? :shock:

Let me guess....Steve is checking gas prices.....hmmmm :lol:

BC_Grl

02-01-2003, 06:40 AM

We even have 4x4 trucks :shock: heheh

Old Guy

02-01-2003, 05:41 PM

Due to an unforseen severe wrenching of the back :roll: I have to miss probaly one fine gatherthing of reefers. :( The chiro got me walking again this morning but thats about it. Don't want to rush things as that only gets me back to work :wink: . Ah... a couple of weeks holidays is good for old bones. :D

I hope you locals take good care of the "Em"bassador. :) Sorry I couldn't be there. :cry: Got to run and take more happy pills now :mrgreen: They don't do much for pain but sure do make me happier about it. :lol:

Jeff