The next great reef meet / Edm tank tour ~ Updated with photos!

[Matt]

Something different? I half-joked one time with Neal that we should rent his giant limo and do a reef tour. The more I think about it, the more fun it would be. It wouldn't be free, but maybe we could get a few people to volunteer to allow us to traipse through their homes to gawk, have some laughs, and finish off at a restuarant for some dinner?

If there's interest, we could approach Neal for a rate, and see how much it might cost us. I'm thinking we'd do it a month or six weeks from now... maybe mid-March?

So, there's the idea. Shoot away!

[SeaSerpant]

sounds great. if i had money :biggrin: and my dad would have to come along then :lol:.

[howdy20012002]

I would be willing to drive around Edmonton for a sunday afternoon for free.
The party bus(holds 20) would probably be better than my cadillac though..it gets around alot easier..tough to find parking spots for a 37 foot cadillac escalade limo.
I get back from Indonesia March 6 so I am game from mid march on as long as the bus isn't booked..which is unlikely on a Sunday.
if possible and people aren't offended by the idea, I would like to suggest all meeting at my my new store so people can see what is happening there and give suggestions as to how to improve things...
it will be still in the growing stages by then..lol
I am definitely game though. (even if we start else where..lol)
Neal

[stevehunt668]

Sounds like a great idea. I am new to the game, so it will give me chance to meet some of you and bleed your huge brains for good info :biggrin:

[Jeff_]

sounds good as long as its not the Easter long weekend :biggrin:

[SeaShell]

Oh! i am SO there! I think its a great idea to start at Neils new place!

[Murminator]

I'm in :mrgreen:

[vazgor]

sounds great to me too
never been in a limo tho my vote is in for the caddy
im shure you can get it by my place for a look at my little tank
they pull 70 foot trailers all around in here so a limo would fit no prob

[Edmonton Eskimo]

I'm in on this as well:) We could make my place one of the stops on the pub..er I mean reef crawl.

[Matt]

Neal: That is an extremely generous offer, but I think we should scratch up $$ for your effort/gas. Starting at your location is sensible.

March 16 or 30 are tentative dates; voice your opinion.

We'll need 3 or 4 hosts to make this a proper reef :drinking:crawl (thanks, Jason!).

I'll monitor this thread, and begin to build a schedule and participant list. If it looks like we build critical mass, I'll start to lock in details.

Cheers,
Matt

[howdy20012002]

I am not really all that worried about gas money..
if people feel the need, throw in 5 bucks and that would cover the gas for sure
I would personally suggest the 30 Mar.
as well, I think that we should focus on bigger reef tanks or tanks that are more unusual.....
no offense but looking at a 20 gallon nano isn't really going to excite me all that much..lol
we will have to cut the participation off at 20 people..anymore than that and people will be driving themselves.
definitely a great idea.
Neal

[Parker]

I would be interested in attending and would be more then happy to donate a few dollars for your troubles.

[Mattgesy]

I am in, and if i cant get something in my tank by then, willing to share it with anyone!

[kuatto]

Any chance of swinging by my place and pick me up?:)

[rigger11]

id be in for sure!!!!

[Joe Reefer]

Sounds like this will be fun. I'm in.

[mr_alberta]

If I remember, I'd be down for the tour...Lando, you gotta remind me!

[Murminator]

Any chance of swinging by my place and pick me up?:)


Might be a fun road trip Jimmy :mrgreen:

[J.Lloy]

Sounds great! I should be able to make this!

[kuatto]

Would be a great trip if it wasn't for my darn back(2 seperated discs and damaged syatic nerve:( )I guess I'll have to settle for pics,lol.

[gord repchin]

Hay, I'm in..... and it's my B-Day around then. This sounds like a great time!!!
....So Neal, what time should I expect you??
I'll have the light's on so you'z all can view the "Rock-Box" and then off to the next Reef.
Oh ya, I'm in the south end of Calgary......
(I'll see what I can do to come up and see the New Store at the very least Neal.)
Cheers,
Gordo

[howdy20012002]

lol
yea, Calgary might be a bit of a stretch of my generous nature..lol

[Matt]

So, all you reef-keepers... I know you haven't necessarily wanted to host a reef meet. The long hours of preparation, the hosting duties, the wear-and-tear on your family's patience. This is your chance to show off. We'll come, stay for a half-hour, and leave!

Nominate yourself, or point a finger at a friend!

We've got plenty of people interested (15 so far), but we'll need more stops on the tour!

Don't be shy! We'll ooh and aah. We won't judge your algae or salt-creep. We won't eat your cookies, unless you ask us to.

[howdy20012002]

I am personally interested in seeing fish rooms etc or high tech equip in use.

[mr_alberta]

I nominate Lando :mrgreen:

[JOEL]

This sound like a good idea I'm in too.

Joel

[howdy20012002]

1 2nd lando...
I wanna see behind the scenes of his inwall.
lol

[vazgor]

ok so you dont want to see my little pice of the ocean :sad:
no matter im still in for the tour couse by then there is no way ill have any thing but water in my 90

[fishoholic]

I'm in, we can stop by my house and see my 230g if you want :biggrin: and my crawl space fish room :lol:

[Murminator]

:biggrin: and my crawl space fish room :lol:


Hey sounds like my "Aqua Dungeon" :mrgreen:

[mark]

Wouldn't mine the ride along and if needing stops, house is open (145g and basement sump).

[fishoholic]

Hey sounds like my "Aqua Dungeon" :mrgreen:

Ya kinda like that (got some brown zoos from you about a 1 1/2-2 yrs ago), only carpeted and it used to be a kids play room so it's painted sky blue with rolling green hills :mrgreen:

[Joe Reefer]

I don't mind a having a bunch of reefers over.

[rayfong]

I wouldn't mind coming along for the ride provided I know the date so that I can book the day off well in advance.


Ray

[Matt]

We're just about at 20 participants already! Wow!

Wheee.... If you've responded "I'm there"... I'm counting you in. Any new affirmations will be put on the reserve list. If experience is any guide, up to half the early responders will find a later conflict, so don't despair. I'll bump this post near the date, and look for final confirmations.

[Jeff_]

I think the 30th would be better for me over the 16th, both are pretty much okay though. probably be 2 coming including myself :razz:

[saltynuts]

let me know the date ill book it off!
i am in!

[SeaShell]

hey Matt! Did you get my Hell, Yeah back on page 1? I dont want to miss this one....... but I want to see big, well developed tanks too, so I volunteer Landos tank too! :) Either date mentioed would work for me.

[Matt]

Yeah, Shelley, I got you!

Let's settle on the 30th as a firm date, pending Neal's availability (which we won't know for sure until close to the actual date).

Cheers,
Matt

[Murminator]

Ya kinda like that (got some brown zoos from you about a 1 1/2-2 yrs ago)



Ya did????....who didn't get fugly zooz from me?
:mrgreen:

[mr_alberta]

I didn't Murray :mrgreen: You got them from ME!

[oilfieldsafety]

I'm in if there is still room.

Shane

[fishoholic]

Ya did????....who didn't get fugly zooz from me?
:mrgreen:

:lol: isn't that the truth! I still have a big colony of them too. PS I'm in for sure and the 30th is fine for me. I like the idea of meeting at Neal's store and starting from there. I should mention that I have 3 dogs and 2 cats, I just thought I'd let everyone know in case we stop off at my house. Should be a fun night, I'm looking forward to meeting the people I don't know and I'm looking forward to seeing everyone I do know again, and seeing everyone's tanks! :biggrin:

[JOEL]

Hey Matt

Do you have me down on your list too

[Matt]

We will start at Neal's new place at 1:30pm March 30.
Depart 2:00pm (or thereabouts).
The following dupes have nominated themselves or been nominated for stops on the tour:
Jason, Canreef Name (CN) Edmonton Eskimo
Lando, CN Joe Reefer
Laurie, CN Fishaholic
Mark, CN Mark

Attending
Johnathan, CN SeaSerpant
Neal, CN Howdy20012002
CN Stevehunt668
CN Jeff
Shelley, CN SeaShell
Murray, CN Murminator
CN Vazgor
Jason, CN Edmonton Eskimo
Matt, CN Matt
Sharon, CN ??
Robb, CN Parker
Matt, CN Mattgesy
CN Rigger11
Lando, CN Joe Reefer
Harvey, CN mr_alberta
Joel, CN Joel
Laurie, CN Fishaholic
Mark, CN Mark
CN RayFong
Ed, CN ed holland
Shane, CN oilfieldsafety

That's four stops, and 21 participants, including our driver, the oh-so-generous Neal!

Last stop was suggested to be dinner. Everyone in?

If you are on this list, and not planning to attend, please email me! If you are not on the list, but would like to attend, I'll start a waiting list. I'm sure a few spots will open up (things always come up for some of us)!

DON'T PM me... my PM box is full. Emaill matt.anthony@shaw.ca
Replies and waiting lists requests can come back to this thread.

I'll add a poll to the top about dinner, and we'll decide on that soon.

Anyone else wanting to host a stop on the tour, reply to the thread.

Cheers!

[fishoholic]

Perfect, I was about to ask if anyone had a list of people attending this, but I see Matt's on top of things :biggrin: Does anyone have the address of Neal's new place? I need it, thanks Laurie PS I'm looking forward to this, it should be a fun day! Everyone think Earl's :mrgreen:

[mark]

Perfect, I was about to ask if anyone had a list of people attending this, but I see Mark's on top of things :biggrin: Does anyone have the address of Neal's new place? I need it, thanks Laurie PS I'm looking forward to this, it should be a fun day!

MATT, Mark's just sitting back.

[fishoholic]

:redface: Oops! sorry!MATT, Mark's just sitting back.

[Jeff_]

yep im in, dinner sounds good too :biggrin:

[Joe Reefer]

LOL..I am not sure 20 people will fit in my basement! We can try anyway.

[howdy20012002]

if there is more interest..If everyone chips 5.00 bucks, I can provide 2 vehicles(bus and the cadillac) and bring up to 35 people....I just don't want to have to pay a driver for this...which is what the 5 bucks is for.
LMK what people think.
I am just thinking that 20 people in the bus will be a tight fit...specially when I look at the list and there are some big guys coming.
Just a thought.
Neal
the address for the store is 6104 Davies rd.
It is just behind Osman Auction off 75 st.

[Matt]

Neal, I'm so happy to throw in cash, you can't imagine -- whether or not we add a second driver! In addition to that, though, we can drop the number by a person or two -- we'll almost certainly have a dropout or two, and we don't need to wait-list until we get below a comfort number.

[SeaShell]

Neal, I'm so happy to throw in cash, you can't imagine -- whether or not we add a second driver! In addition to that, though, we can drop the number by a person or two -- we'll almost certainly have a dropout or two, and we don't need to wait-list until we get below a comfort number.

I'd have no problem throwing in some money, even if we only take one of your vehicles, Neil!

This is gunna be sweeeeeeeeeeet!

[Murminator]

I "might" be out I didn't releaze the 30th was the long weekend I might be sledding or quadding somewhere


Oh and Matt your poll asks for dinner on the 20th :mrgreen:

[mark]

My wife was a little hesitate about 20 strangers coming through, now to explain it's 35, give me courage...

[fencer]

Hey, I really can't commit to the tour but I would like to join you guys for dinner.
Wayne

[howdy20012002]

It is not confirmed 35..I was just saying that if there is enough interest, I could move 35 people around
I agree though...20 is probably more than enough moving thru peoples houses.
it appears that everyone expressing interest is on the list anyways..so I think the bus will be good and that we should cap it at 20..
worse case scenario any leftovers could just carpool.
Neal

[Matt]

I "might" be out I didn't releaze the 30th was the long weekend I might be sledding or quadding somewhere


Oh and Matt your poll asks for dinner on the 20th :mrgreen:
Easter is the previous weekend (21-24). I'll try to fix the other date. <edit> Can't fix the poll date -- we need a helpful mod.

[Matt]

I'll bump this once a day

[Murminator]

Easter is the previous weekend (21-24). I'll try to fix the other date. <edit> Can't fix the poll date -- we need a helpful mod.
Yer right !!.... see that dinner on the 20th thing screwed me up i'm still in not sure on dinner though

[muck]

Easter is the previous weekend (21-24). I'll try to fix the other date. <edit> Can't fix the poll date -- we need a helpful mod.
I gots your back Matt...fixed! :wink:

[fishoholic]

I'd have no problem throwing in some money, even if we only take one of your vehicles, Neil!

This is gunna be sweeeeeeeeeeet!

I second this :mrgreen:

[Matt]

I gots your back Matt...fixed! :wink:Thanks!

[Boomboy]

hey, im not sure if you guys are full, i would like to come if there is room, it would be nice to meet most of you guys, and see some of your tanks, so if there is room can you let me know thanks.
Dan

[Nexus13]

can i join the band wagon too ¿?

:mrgreen:

[Matt]

I've sent PMs to all the original 20 respondents, asking for a response to confirm. After the Easter weekend, I'll post the new list, and notify the wait-list participants.

It just isn't practical to have more than 20.

Cheers!

Matt
<edit>
Wait-list is currently (in 'dibs' order):
Mark CN nano-man
Dan CN Boomboy
Daniel CN Nexus13

[Nexus13]

matt could you toss my gf on the list too?

Karyn is her name.

cheers,

Non-Boomboy-Daniel

[fishoholic]

It just isn't practical to have more than 20.



I'm in for sure, and I don't know about everyone else, but I've always been the more the merrier type of person :biggrin: Of course I can see how 20+ people would be a tight fit in most peoples houses.

[Matt]

Getting closer... this is just a bump for awareness.

[mr_alberta]

Where is Neal's "new place?" I need to know where to go on the 30th :mrgreen:

[howdy20012002]

store is at 6104 davies rd.
near argyll and 75 st.
thanks
Neal

[vazgor]

ok so what time ?
now that I have the address and maby post store hours too or is it like the old one call b4 you come

[howdy20012002]

store is not open yet for business.
thanks
Neal

[fishoholic]

Matt my boyfriend Steve/Saltaddict would like to be added to the wait list. PS I will raffle off the salt (Reef Crystals, Oceanic, and Tropic Marin) when we get to my house

[Matt]

We will start at Neal's new place at 1:30pm March 30.
store is at 6104 davies rd.
near argyll and 75 st.Depart 2:00pm (or thereabouts).
The following dupes have nominated themselves or been nominated for stops on the tour:
Jason, Canreef Name (CN) Edmonton Eskimo
Lando, CN Joe Reefer
Laurie, CN Fishaholic
Mark, CN Mark

Attending
XX Johnathan, CN SeaSerpant - OUT
Neal, CN Howdy20012002
XX CN Stevehunt668 - OUT
CN Jeff
Shelley, CN SeaShell
Murray, CN Murminator
CN Vazgor
Jason, CN Edmonton Eskimo
Matt, CN Matt
Sharon, CN ??
Robb, CN Parker
XX Matt, CN Mattgesy - OUT
XX CN Rigger11 - OUT
Lando, CN Joe Reefer
Harvey, CN mr_alberta
Joel, CN Joel
Laurie, CN Fishaholic
Mark, CN Mark
XX CN RayFong - OUT
?? Ed, CN ed holland - NO REPLY
Shane, CN oilfieldsafety

That's 5-6 spots open.
Wait-list is currently (in 'dibs' order):
Mark CN nano-man
Dan CN Boomboy
Daniel CN Nexus13
Karyn
Steve (Saltaddict)

PMs going out now... consider yourselves confirmed!

[Matt]

Suggested Route (http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&hl=en&geocode=&saddr=6104+davies+road,+edmonton,+alberta&daddr=14807+-+14+St,+Edmonton+to:7304+-+152C+ave+to:8663+-+76+St+to:6104+Davies+Rd&mra=pi&mrcr=3&sll=53.989416,-113.10665&sspn=1.14165,2.741089&ie=UTF8&t=h&ll=53.560093,-113.325348&spn=0.143972,0.455246&z=12) -- Timings are imprecise, but I imagine we'll hit the first stop at about 2pm (+/- 10 minutes), and finish with the last between 5:30 and 6pm. I'll make reservations with Earl's for 20 ppl at 6:30.

[Joe Reefer]

Oh man!

[howdy20012002]

we wont' really need to spend any time really at the store as there is going to be little to see.
store progress is slow with money and time being a bit of an issue at this point.
but the tour looks great so far Matt.
the only other thing is when I bring everyone back to the store. Is everyone who is going to dinner just going from there?
Neal

[SeaShell]

Matt, would it be possible for my husband (Bernie) to join us for supper at Earls? Could you possibly add one more to that reservation?

:)

[fencer]

I can't make the tour. Can people you guys for supper at Earls?

[Matt]

Neal, I think the best thing is to return to your location and let everyone make their own way to dinner. The logistics get nasty otherwise!


OK, new question: Jump in with a reply about dinner, just note the number of people in your party. I don't see any reason to be restrictive.

Matt, yes for dinner, 2 ppl.

[fishoholic]

Steve and I planed on taking our car to Earls from Neal's store after the tour. That's 2 people for dinner.

[fencer]

Count me in

[fishoholic]

FYI for anyone who is as dumb as me :redface: March 30th is Sunday not Sat. :redface: Thanks Dan (Boomboy) for clueing me in! No worries Matt we're still in.

[Matt]

Jason (Edmonton Eskimo) has informed me that he is working this weekend, and can't participate in our little reef crawl. :( Don't you feel a cough coming on, Jason? <hack> <sniff>. Can't work when you're feeling like that, can you? :razz:

Jason was both a participant and a host, so we've lost a stop, so we'll miss him doubly.

[mr_alberta]

I'm down for dinner as well.

[Joe Reefer]

I'm in for dinner too! Can you put me down for 2. (Maybe I can convince Lori to come for dinner with a bunch of fish geeks.)

[muck]

I'm in for dinner too! Can you put me down for 2. (Maybe I can convince Lori to come for dinner with a bunch of fish geeks.)
LOL... good luck with that Lando. :lol::lol:

[Joe Reefer]

I know its a long shot.

[muck]

Maybe if someone brings a puppy along.. :mrgreen:

[Jeff_]

Im in for dinner, put me down for 2 please :biggrin:

[angelfan]

im in :biggrin: i remember i was at the reptile show last year and i said "its to bad we couldn't do this with aquariums"..........but we can we just have to find such nice people to let us into their homes and move from tank to tank cause u cant move them lol! i feel great i cant wait to see everything and get ideas for my next tank! PS My blueface and queen angel are in the tour at Laurie's!!!. They look sooooo good in that tank

[angelfan]

oops wrong thread:lol:

[angelfan]

im in :biggrin: i remember i was at the reptile show last year and i said "its to bad we couldn't do this with aquariums"..........but we can we just have to find such nice people to let us into their homes and move from tank to tank cause u cant move them lol! i feel great i cant wait to see everything and get ideas for my next tank! PS My blueface and queen angel are in the tour at Laurie's!!!. They look sooooo good in that tank

[angelfan]

HA.....right thread.....ok im going to bed:lol:

[howdy20012002]

Matt,
if there is time and people want, I wouldn't mind opening up my house to tour as well.
I finally just got my 180 up and running and wouldn't mind people's opinions.
LMK what you think
Neal

[fishoholic]

Matt,
if there is time and people want, I wouldn't mind opening up my house to tour as well.
I finally just got my 180 up and running and wouldn't mind people's opinions.
LMK what you think
Neal

Sounds good to me :biggrin:

[oilfieldsafety]

:cry::cry::cry::cry::cry::cry::cry::cry::cry::cry:

I just found out that I have to head out of town with work, so there should be a seat for someone on the wait list. This sucks! I hope everyone has a great time. Can someone forward me some pics of the tour?

Shane

[Parker]

You can count me in for dinner.. Just me though, my better half won't be able to make it.

I wish I had my tank up an running, my wife said she wouldn't have minded having everyone over, maybe next time.

[angelfan]

dinner sounds good too. So do i just show up at the new store around one or 2 or is there new plans:question: let me know if anything changes:biggrin: i cant wait!!!

[Matt]

I've been waiting to make a dinner reservation until I had a better sense of the numbers. I then learned that Earl's doesn't take reservations at all. So, do we just show up, or do we replan location/strategy?

[angelfan]

we dont need dinner but do u think they would be that busy on sunday evening anyways. i've never been to earls but heard its really good

[fishoholic]

dinner sounds good too. So do i just show up at the new store around one or 2 or is there new plans:question: let me know if anything changes:biggrin: i cant wait!!!

1:30 pm at Neals. Make sure Matt knows about you wanting to go and that there is room. Since some people have backed out I believe there is room, but it's best to have Matt confirm it.

[mr_alberta]

Going to a restaurant with a large party without a reservation can only lead to disaster IMO.

[fishoholic]

Going to a restaurant with a large party without a reservation can only lead to disaster IMO.

I agree. May I suggest Chili's? The prices and food is simular to Earls and I know you can make reservations. There is one close to 97st on 137ave in the parking lot of Northtown/gate (never remember which) mall. It's usually not to busy at that Chilli's, so we should be able to make reservations no problem. What does everyone think?

[Jeff_]

I say sure to chilli's too.

[howdy20012002]

I agree.
we need to find somewhere that takes reservations.
Chili's gets my vote.
Neal

[Boomboy]

well bad news , i am sick due to the girlfriend being sick i got it too. i will not be able to make it anymore:frown: i hope everyone has a great time though.

[angelfan]

chili's sounds good, but im up for anywhere as long as i get to see some nice tanks that are not if a fish shop that ive seen a million times:biggrin: love new ideas

[angelfan]

1:30 pm at Neals. Make sure Matt knows about you wanting to go and that there is room. Since some people have backed out I believe there is room, but it's best to have Matt confirm it.
i pm'd matt and he says im good. cant wait to see the angels i miss them already:lol:
ps neals? his new store or house. i only know where his new store is.

[fishoholic]

i pm'd matt and he says im good. cant wait to see the angels i miss them already:lol:
ps neals? his new store or house. i only know where his new store is.

Cool, it's at his new store. 6104 davies rd.

[angelfan]

Cool, it's at his new store. 6104 davies rd.
c ya there, maybe after u can come get the chromis after.

[JOEL]

Hi Matt

I'm in for 1 for dinner too it doesn't matter where just let me know in advance.

Thx Joel

[Matt]

I agree. May I suggest Chili's? The prices and food is simular to Earls and I know you can make reservations. There is one close to 97st on 137ave in the parking lot of Northtown/gate (never remember which) mall. It's usually not to busy at that Chilli's, so we should be able to make reservations no problem. What does everyone think?That's OK with me. Go ahead and make those reservations, Shelley!

[Nexus13]

chilis sounds good!

man i'm soo stoked.

[SeaShell]

That's OK with me. Go ahead and make those reservations, Shelley!

Hi Matt, did you want me to make the reservations.... or did you mean Laurie?

[Matt]

I make many mistakes! I think I meant Laurie!

[fishoholic]

I make many mistakes! I think I meant Laurie!

It's all good, I've mixed up names before too! I'll call Chili's and make the reservations, I believe they open at 11am. Matt do you know for how many? I'm not sure everyone on the tour is going out for dinner, and I know others were going to meet us for dinner. Should I just say for 20-24 people? lmk

[SeaShell]

I make many mistakes! I think I meant Laurie!

Whew!

And thanks, Laurie!

:)

[Matt]

It's all good, I've mixed up names before too! I'll call Chili's and make the reservations, I believe they open at 11am. Matt do you know for how many? I'm not sure everyone on the tour is going out for dinner, and I know others were going to meet us for dinner. Should I just say for 20-24 people? lmkIt never got really tight with responses, so I was going for 20 or so.

Matt

[fishoholic]

The reservations for Chili's 9315-137ave have been made for 20 people at 6:30pm.

[howdy20012002]

I am going to bow out of the tour of my house portion.
I haven't had time to work on the tanks and well they are disgusting.
If anyone needs help finding the shop tomorrow call me on my cell 951 2271
see you guys at 130 at 6104 Davies rd.
Neal

[angelfan]

:mad: i now cant go since my new landlord decided to go out today and i was unable to get my keys to move all my stuff there. now i have to do it tomorrow AFTER 1PM...............good timing huh.
oh well maybe it will be annual and i can go next year.
to all who are still able to go, have a good time. thx for the invite.

[angelfan]

PS Neal when is your new store going to open or is that undetermined.

[howdy20012002]

yet to be determined.

[angelfan]

c u there when its open

[Matt]

We've lost a couple of people in the final days. Nano-Man advises that he's got the flu (get better soon!) and can't join us.

I'm still planning to be there! See you all at 1:30.

[Nexus13]

so Matt what's the updated list of stops now that we've lost people?

with less stops we might be done far ahead of dinner time?

[Murminator]

Sorry guys I have to decline i'm at work buried in paperwork can't see me getting out anytime early...have fun I wanna see lots of pics

[Matt]

http://members.shaw.ca/matt.anthony/DSC_0070.JPG
Neal's crazy Escalade stretch... we didn't ride this bad boy, but it sure looks posh, doesn't it?

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The gang in the party bus! We're on our way!

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This is Mark's fantastic display. Sump's in the basement.

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More of Mark's setup
http://members.shaw.ca/matt.anthony/DSC_0075.JPG

And still more...
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Back on the bus... off to Laurie & Steve's place.

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Check out that sailfin tang! What a monster!

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[Matt]

Continuing...

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Drawing for pails of salt donated by Blue World -- most generous! Shelley, Harvey and ?? won the pails!
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Now we're at Lando's place.
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Back at Neal's new shop location, in front of the party bus. Thanks, Neal!
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Lando looking his best!
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[Nexus13]

good god.

angry shrek

:mrgreen:

[saltaddict]

Here are the ones I took.

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[angelfan]

thx for posting the pics:biggrin: i wish i could have gone

[Matt]

thx for posting the pics:biggrin: i wish i could have goneEveryone who missed this, did miss something. The pictures don't tell the story of the laughs and conversations in the bus. We also don't get to see (why didn't we take pictures?) the mess that is Mark's fishroom. Really, man, clean it up once in a while! Seriously, that display and fishroom setup is immaculate, and an inspiration. You missed the fun of crawling (that's right, crawling) into Steve & Laurie's equipment room, and peeking into their fuge and finding a sweet hidden gem of a pipefish! Such a contrast to their big tank and big fish. I also enjoyed the well-hidden zoa garden back there. And Lando... man, whatever you're doing to get those colors.... ai-ai-ai. Keep doing it.

We also stopped at Blue World, which is fast becoming my favorite LFS, and at Tim Horton's. No fish or corals there. This was one of Neal's mandatory stops.

Dinner was also fun. Lot's of great conversation.

Neal's suggesting that we make it annual, so you might get another chance.

Again, I'd like to thank Neal and our hosts for a fun day!

[Joe Reefer]

I had a great time.

This by far is the best picture. Well done Steve.
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[Snappy]

Looks like you guys had a blast.

[fishoholic]

Looks like you guys had a blast.

I have to say I did have a blast! By far one of the funest days I've had.

[Parker]

Thanks again to those gracious enough to open their homes and to Neal for taking the time to drive everyone around. It was a great time!

[Jeff_]

Awesome day! thanks again for the hosts, I had an awesome time :mrgreen:

[Nexus13]

Yah thanks to all the organizers.

I (Daniel) and my girlfriend (Karyn) had an awesome time.

special thanks to Neal for chauffeuring us. appreciate it man!


Steve that is a wicked pic btw.

hey what's your xbox 360 gamertag. I'm always up for some noob killing :)

mine is 'Nexus1337'.

[fishguyxd]

Wow
Looks like there was some wicked tank displays Sorry I was not able to join in this time.
looked like fun

[SeaShell]

I had a great time!

Everyone on the bus had wicked senses of humor.... it really was a blast. The tanks were amazing, and I too want to tank (yeah, pun intended) those who opened their homes. I wish I could say I learned something, but I think my brains already too full, cuz nothing seems to sink in anymore! I enjoyed looking at the beautiful tanks instead of what was underneath them!

Neal did a great job maneuvering that bus around the city and did a fine job of tuning out the rowdies in the back. Tanks again, Neal, I can't wait till your stores up and running!

Tanks (yeah, it's a theme) too to Blue World for receiving our bus load of reef fanatics and for the great salt door prizes! I did win, and I'm happy, happy, happy!!

Tank you, too, Matt for organizing this great reef tour. It's not easy herding cats, is it?!

Oh, and Steve, that photo of Landos dog is a treasure!!

[JOEL]

Thanks to everyone who made this possible, I had a blast.
Pic's look great as well. It was nice to put a face to some of the names I see
on canreef. Oh and Matt you can start your new list for next year and put my name down.
LOL

[mark]

As well, thanks to all and put me down for next year.

[stevehunt668]

Wow, the pictures look great. I'm so sorry that I missed it. Hopefully there will be a next time. Well done Neal and Matt - good job :wink:

Steve