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One_Divided
02-24-2003, 08:10 PM
I was just wondering if I could get a show of hands for a tank tour over here. I'm thinking some time late march to early april. If a couple carloads can be organised, that'd be great. I can possibley do a pick up at the ferry if needed.


-Adam

Aquattro
02-24-2003, 09:21 PM
Sure, I'd love to see some tanks!

Jack
02-24-2003, 10:16 PM
Me too, I will bring my tank down for the day :lol:

Seriously though, I'm up for that forsure.

BC_Grl
02-25-2003, 02:09 AM
Me too!

StirCrazy
02-25-2003, 02:41 AM
Not I... sorry to busy

Steve

christyf5
02-25-2003, 04:18 AM
Yessss!

zulu_principle
02-25-2003, 11:06 AM
Im in just cant do it on a Sunday.

Can seat 5 for my car going over.


Wendell

Nullig
02-25-2003, 03:07 PM
Count me in.

Noel

Troy F
02-25-2003, 11:49 PM
I wouldn't mind seeing some tanks. Let me know when you guys decide a date and I'll see if I can get free.

kris
02-26-2003, 02:54 AM
i might be up for a little gander at the Vic tanks. Wendell, could i catch a ride with you?

Scales
02-26-2003, 06:13 AM
Depending on the date (Saturdays are best for me), I would love to come and check out some tanks.

Trevor

sumpfinfishe
02-27-2003, 12:10 PM
I'm in too :!:
Rich :D

christyf5
02-27-2003, 04:05 PM
Hey Adam,
Whos tanks are going to be included on the tour??

Christy :)

One_Divided
02-27-2003, 07:13 PM
I have emailed a few people and I am waiting for a responce.. I will have some info soon..

SuperFudge
03-02-2003, 04:26 PM
Please post a possible day Adam, I would like to have a visit too !

I wont even wear daisy dukes, or pink thongs i promise.....
:lol:

Aquattro
03-02-2003, 04:52 PM
I wont even wear daisy dukes, or pink thongs i promise.....
:lol:

Sorry Marc, you can't come unless you're wearing these... :wink:

SuperFudge
03-02-2003, 05:10 PM
Ok Brad,

Ill wear mine if you wear yours, but i think we should try to compliment the reefs by both wearing an aqua colored ensamble, as to not detract from the viewing at all.


:lol:

When are you guys considering this?

Aquattro
03-02-2003, 05:17 PM
Alright, aqua it is then.

Not sure of the date, that an Adam thing. He's trying to get a few more tanks together still...

One_Divided
03-02-2003, 05:47 PM
Possible dates I have in mind are either sunday march 23rd or the next sunday on march 30th.. What date is best for you guys?


:lol: Marc....

One_Divided
03-02-2003, 06:01 PM
I just read back that wendell can't do sundays.. It could be on either of the saturdays too.. 22 or 29.. whatever works best for the majority. saturday is probably better for me anyways..

One_Divided
03-03-2003, 09:20 PM
The best date looks like it will be saturday march 22nd. So far, ee have Brad G, Brad M, Jeanna and myself.. I am still talking to a couple othrs about hosting as well.. If anyone else wants to host for part of the tour, let me know..

Does this date sound good to everyone?

Scales
03-03-2003, 10:05 PM
This date works for me.

christyf5
03-03-2003, 10:16 PM
Good for me too

One_Divided
03-03-2003, 11:32 PM
cool, don't forget my vhos christy. :D

If anyone wants a ride from the ferry and around for the tour, email or PM me.

Jack
03-04-2003, 12:46 AM
I'm comming down with christy, that date works for me.

One_Divided
03-04-2003, 02:10 AM
How about we still keep two options open.. Let's start a vote

saturday mar 22

saturday mar 29

either date works

sea gnome
03-04-2003, 02:51 AM
If I'm not working, I'll go. Rachel

sea gnome
03-04-2003, 02:53 AM
March 29 for me 23 I'll be at work :cry:

EmilyB
03-04-2003, 02:57 AM
Either.... :lol: 8) took a bit of a talk/golf trip talk.... :roll: :wink: (He didn't check the airmiles balance..........yikes...)

Hopefully a committed date soon so I can plan.

zulu_principle
03-04-2003, 03:50 AM
I vote for the 29th, but I have a few reasons.

These all happend on the 29 of March for that year, why not have the island tour as part of this history.

1996 The Cleveland Browns NFL team becomes the Baltimore Ravens.

1985 Hockey great Wayne Gretzky makes his 126th assist, breaking his own NHL season record..

1971 A Los Angeles jury recommends the death penalty for Charles Manson for the brutal murder of actress Sharon Tate.

1971 Lt. William Calley, Jr. is found guilty of murdering Vietnamese civilians during the My Lai massacre.

1962 Jack Paar leaves The Tonight Show after five years as host.

1961 The 23rd Amendment is ratified, granting residents of Washington, DC, the right to vote in presidential elections.

1951 Julius and Ethel Rosenberg are found guilty of conspiracy to commit espionage, and executed two years later.

1951 The Rodgers and Hammerstein musical, The King and I, starring Yul Brynner, opens on Broadway.

1951 All About Eve wins an Oscar® for Best Picture.

1943 The rationing of US dairy products such as milk, butter, and cheese begins during WWII.

1932 Comedian Jack Benny makes his radio debut (on Ed Sullivan's NBC talk show).

1921 The Iowa state flag is adopted.

1913 Flooding along the Tennessee River is blamed for 467 deaths.

1867 The Dominion of Canada is created when Britain's Parliament passes the North America Act.

1848 Fur millionaire John Jacob Astor dies.

1792 King Gustavus IV of Sweden is assassinated.

1638 The first Swedish settlers to the New World arrive at Delaware.



Wendell

christyf5
03-04-2003, 04:56 AM
I vote for the 29th. Sounds like we'll get more people from Van on that day :)

sumpfinfishe
03-04-2003, 08:03 AM
Yep 29th sounds good, Sorry christy I totally forgot-I'm a blonde at birth!

I can pickup Deb if she needs a ride(heated seats don't forget), and Marc the invites still open!

cheers, Rich

Samw
03-04-2003, 08:18 AM
Yep 29th sounds good, Sorry christy I totally forgot-I'm a blonde at birth!

I can pickup Deb if she needs a ride(heated seats don't forget), and Marc the invites still open!

cheers, Rich

Deb's flying out to BC again? Hey Deb, you got a budget? I know a great place for crab at Steveston Docks. Very touristy area.

One_Divided
03-04-2003, 08:22 AM
OK 29th it is then.. I have a show where both of my bands are playing that night.. Gonna be a busy day!

Is Deb actually gonna come down?

Scales
03-04-2003, 04:57 PM
Either date works for me.

Nullig
03-04-2003, 08:49 PM
Count me in...

Noel

BC_Grl
03-05-2003, 12:39 AM
If it's the 29th, count us out. We're going over to the Mainland that weekend. Sorry.

22nd would be better.

EmilyB
03-05-2003, 01:30 AM
Deb's flying out to BC again? Hey Deb, you got a budget? I know a great place for crab at Steveston Docks. Very touristy area.

:lol: :arrow: :o :roll: :wink:

Actually, it looks like a fish and chips budget........if I ever figure out how I'm going get out of Abbotsford.... :roll:

Small glitch there.............but I'm working on it......... :lol:

I even checked out the bus...... :roll: :P

EmilyB
03-05-2003, 02:59 AM
Glitch hopefully solved.

However, I will go into Victoria directly. Chat Christy :lol:

BC_Grl
03-05-2003, 04:38 AM
AWWWW!
So sorry I will miss you all. :(((((

christyf5
03-05-2003, 03:33 PM
Hey Adam, have you figured out a time yet??

Christy :)

Dorkel Marine 1
03-06-2003, 07:27 AM
I could only go on a Sunday. But would be into it.

One_Divided
03-06-2003, 07:33 AM
I will post a schedule and have maps made up when I have a confirm on what tanks we are seeing.. We should probably start the tour around 12..

Axial Corillite
03-07-2003, 02:37 AM
Would there be any interest in a taking a tour of UVics aquatics facility?
I don’t know if there would be time that day but if there were I would be
more than happy to take everyone on a tour. We should have our new
$1.2m fresh water filter system on line by then.(very impressive).

BC_Grl
03-07-2003, 02:46 AM
Plans changed! We are going to make the tour. We'll just go over to Vancouver afterwards :) Yeah!!

Nullig
03-07-2003, 04:19 AM
I'd be interested in seeing the UVic facility.

Noel

One_Divided
03-07-2003, 04:28 AM
mike that would be awesome.. I will give you a call tomorrow and try to arrange something..

Axial Corillite
03-15-2003, 05:06 AM
Well I’m an idiot!! :oops: I completely forgot that we’ve rented a condo
On Washington for that weekend. I totally apologize, but I’m not
Going to be here to show anyone around. SORRY. Weekend after would be good. :wink:

BC_Grl
03-15-2003, 05:36 AM
My sister called and said she did need me in Vancouver for Friday after all, so I have to change my plans (yet again) :roll:
Sorry about this everyone, but I will not be here for the tour. I will be in Vancouver.

SuperFudge
03-16-2003, 04:19 PM
Well another one bites the dust. :oops:

I cannot go either...Mega-Overtime awaits. :cry:

One day, i will have a life.

christyf5
03-16-2003, 05:07 PM
Aww Marc, that sucks. I was looking forward to seeing you. Maybe next time


Christy :)

sumpfinfishe
03-20-2003, 12:24 PM
Hey Adam, just wondering if everything is still a go!

If so, could you provide some details, like ferry times, first stop, last stop etc... so we can arrange things on this side of the water too

cheers, Rich

One_Divided
03-20-2003, 06:44 PM
Hey guys.. Sorry, I will have all the plans up within the next couple of days.. thanks...

christyf5
03-25-2003, 03:17 PM
Adam,

We're waiting........... :eek:

sumpfinfishe
03-25-2003, 03:34 PM
Adam- Saturday is getting pretty close now,
we all need to make plans here :exclaim:
What's going on man :question:

One_Divided
03-25-2003, 06:45 PM
I am also waiting on people. For now, let's plan for everyone coming across on the 11am ferry from vancouver. Everyone should plan on taking the 5 or the 7 back.

I have also arranged a stop at Hillside Aquatics. The ower agreed to give us a %15 discount. She also said there is a shipment coming in this friday.


The First stop of the meeting will be at Brad Morgan's at 1:15 pm. I will post directions shortly.. Or Brad can post them if he sees this.

sumpfinfishe
03-26-2003, 11:56 PM
I have to seats if anyone is interested in going-sorry shotgun's taken!
Rich

Reefmaster
03-27-2003, 01:25 AM
could i bribe someone with a suitable vehicle to brink two buckets of salt from J&L - they would be prepaid but would need to be picked up.
let me know if this might work.
thanks

Aquattro
03-27-2003, 03:34 AM
Here are directions to my house.

http://www.islandreef.ca/map.htm

EmilyB
03-27-2003, 06:04 AM
Can't wait !! :biggrin: A wee bit disappointed you don't have a IHOPS....but I'll get over it ... :lol:

Old Guy
03-27-2003, 12:46 PM
There is an IHOP at Lougheed Mall. Very close to J&L Deb if you really need a fix. :lol:

EmilyB
03-27-2003, 07:53 PM
Might be a little far from Victoria.......hmmmmmm :razz:

Christy did get me hooked by taking me to a couple IHOPS when I was in Vancouver though......for the life of me I can't figure out why they don't have one in Calgary. :confused:

sumpfinfishe
03-27-2003, 10:44 PM
I guess you will just have to setlle with a few back med's then, eh Deb :mrgreen:

EmilyB
03-27-2003, 11:21 PM
:idea:

:biggrin:

christyf5
03-27-2003, 11:31 PM
Oh Em, I got a whole new place picked out :wink:

You just wait........ :biggrin:

Christy :)

One_Divided
03-28-2003, 08:21 PM
So it looks like we're down to only 4 stops unfortunately. The order will be Brad's. Hillside Aquatics, Shanes and then my place. Here are some step by step directions. I am able to drive people from brad's to the other locations. So we may not even need these.

1:15 at Brad's. Leave around 2

From Brad's turn right off of Lake Hill on to Borden.
Go straight passed Mackenzie on Borden till you get to a stop sign on the end. Turn right
Turn Left on to Quadra at the light.
Follow Quadra till you hit Hillside ave.
Turn left on Hillside.
The address is 1393 Hillside.

Leave Hillside Aqutics by 2:45

Right on to Hillside.
Follow hillside till it turns in to Landsdowne
Turn left on to Cadboro Bay rd.
Follow Cadboro Bay and look carefully to the right till you see a side street called Killarney.
Turn right on Killarney.
House number is 2640 Killarney.

Leave Shane's by 3:30

Go Back to Cadboro Bay and turn left
Turn Right on Landsdowne
Turn Left on Foul Bay
Follow Foul Bay and take the first left after Oak Bay ave on to Granite st.
Follow Granite 2 blocks to Victoria ave.
My house is 1270 Victoria ave. (corner of Victoria and Brighton).
Come around the side gate (on brighton) and to the basement door.

We will leave my place and try to get everyone from the mianland on the 5pm.


Hope this works for everyone..


-Adam

Reefmaster
03-28-2003, 08:51 PM
adam
if you leave my place by 3:30 you won't get a look at your tank and get to the ferry in time to catch the 5. just food for thought.

One_Divided
03-28-2003, 08:54 PM
heheh that's why I say BY 3:30.. I am hoping we can pull this all together a bit and leave you place by 3..

I will post a new time schedule, but for now we can try to follow this..

Troy F
03-28-2003, 10:45 PM
Where's lunch in this schedule? I'm hungry just reading the schedule.

SuperFudge
03-28-2003, 11:26 PM
Ya....im kinda hungry myself.

Wheres the good eats at ?

One_Divided
03-29-2003, 07:17 AM
hmmm.. might be hard to fit in unless people want to take the 7 back... Ferry food?

SuperFudge
03-29-2003, 02:01 PM
Ferry food?

http://smilies.networkessence.net/s/cwm/cwm/puke.gif

Guess ill just shrivel up and starve to death..... :wink:

See yall later today!.