Spring/Summer BBQ & Fragswap Meet....

[JDigital]

Hey Calgary Reefers,

Was wondering if there is any interest in a Spring/Summer BBQ & Fragswap meet?

I think it would be fun, add a few faces to a few member names (even though I have met LOTS at Red Coral.. haha )

Discuss! :mrgreen:

[Argentiner]

I'd be in if I'm around on the day we decide....

[MikeP]

I'd be in if I'm around on the day we decide....

Same with me :)

[Blom]

Same with me :)

And me

[365seasons]

The Wife and I are in....shall we think of a day??:biggrin::mrgreen::biggrin:

[fishytime]

Are you offering to host Josh? Dont wanna step on your toes...I have already been talkin to Kev about me hosting one... ...I was thinking just after stampede...to give time for frags to heal/grow and for plenty of notice...

[ColinD]

Great idea, definitely in.

Colin

[JDigital]

I could host, but you've seen my basement.. :lol: Would take a bit of preparation..

Were you thinking of hosting at your house? or the store?...


What are some dates everyone would like to strive for?

Not July 16-20 for me... haha.. most others would probably work though...

[365seasons]

were attending a wedding on the 18th of July.... but thats the extent of our unavailability :biggrin:

[Key Equine]

Sounds fun! I would also like to come if I'm in town...

[Snappy]

I could host, but you've seen my basement.. :lol: Would take a bit of preparation..

Were you thinking of hosting at your house? or the store?...


What are some dates everyone would like to strive for?

Not July 16-20 for me... haha.. most others would probably work though... Looking at my schedule July 11 would work best for me.

[Red Coral Aquariums]

I have been doing a lot of thinking about this and how to set a swap meet up.

So here is what I come up with hoping I can get positive feedback and ideas.


Meeting place;

It is difficult to invade someones home and it always puts undo pressure and expectations on the host.
Why not meet at a restaurant or lounge and let them do the dishes and clean up the bathroom.

Frags

Everyone brings their frag/coral/fish in a numbered and identified bag and it is then put in a heated cooler or covered tub.

Viewing Frags

Red Coral will supply a large picture viewer that can be set up anywhere in the host establishment that people can see pictures of the frags for sale. Pictures can be sent to me the day before and copied to the viewer. ( there will be no comments like "nice frag what does it look like when its open?")

Just some suggestions and am looking for more ideas.
Kevin

[365seasons]

Talking with Kevin tonight, and came up with a few suggestions:

Why not have it at park, bowness, or edworthy or something.
Lots of picnic tables and space.

It could be a potluck theme. If a couple of people brought a small BBQ (we have a little Coleman we could help with) and some people brought a salad, some buns, etc etc.
This way no one is having to hold responsibility for everything as Kevin was saying.

As well, with a laptop big enough to view pictures of frags, if anyone was willing to lend theres for uploading of the frag pictures, that'd be great.

July will be nice and warm out, so tons of mingling can occur (haha!) and the park will provide some shade.

Any thoughts on this??

:biggrin:

[Eb0la11]

Id be up for a meet. Wont have any frags to trade yet though :cry: but would like to chat aquariums for a while. Im gone from the 12-19th if it matters. My tank will probably only just be starting to get stocked at this point.

Kevin, I am still planning on getting that tank drilled by the way. Just moved out the Sunday before the day I thought I could get down there and butchered my body and didnt feel like hauling a 150 gallon across town the next day. Also had no phone cause wasnt hooked up yet. I'll have to hit you back someday soon.

[Carmen]

I'd love to come if I am around. :biggrin:

[365seasons]

BUMP:biggrin:

[fishytime]

Wow....I thought there would be more interest in this:question:

[Pazil]

I would be down for this... in fact with a little more interest I could even be convinced to host it.... and it could be kid/dog friendly swap meet. We have a good sized back yard.

[xtreme]

I'd be interested as long as the date works out for me.

[Hairytank]

Sounds great, I will be there if I can...

I accidently made a large nunber of frags just the other day... :rolleyes:

[Leah]

Pazil is willing to do a kid and dog swap - might be worth the trip, to pack up the dogs
and kid to see what I can swap them for. Will I have to take another kid and two dogs
or can I just get corals???

[Pazil]

Anything goes around here....:mrgreen::mrgreen:

[Eyford01]

Frag swap!! I'd clear my schedule for that! Just let me know when and where

Ps to pazil those mystery zoas I got from you are brown center green ring and brown on the outside the same as some of the others I got from you cute lil guys tho

[365seasons]

this is great now we are starting to get some attention:biggrin::biggrin:

[lorenz0]

for sure interested. i have a few things that could be fragged off

[JDigital]

Lets start posting dates for possible days!.. Or even start a poll.. I suppose if there is the interest and Pazil is interested in hosting, he could lay out some dates for us to choose from as well, but's that completely up to you Lawrence! :mrgreen:

[Pazil]

Either the 18th or the 25th of July would be best for us.... both are Saturdays. We will provide food and beverages for everyone... just bring your frags. Perhaps someone else could bring a tub or 2 to float bags....That is if there is enough interest and you guys are on board... If there is a better venue I would not be insulted.

[JDigital]

July 25th would be the one for me..

[Blom]

Whenever you guys decide to run this I will do my best to make it.

[365seasons]

we have a wedding on the 18th, the 25th would be spectacular :laluot_03:

[Pazil]

Maybe Kevin would be kind enough to have Red Coral sponsor the event with a few free give aways or something... I will work on him...:biggrin::biggrin:

[Rbacchiega]

Don't have any frags yet...but when the time comes I'd make the trip in. Assuming I'm not out of town LOL...

[365seasons]

BUMP- for more intrest

[Carmen]

Will it be an evening so us Red Coral weekend workers can attend?:wink:

[Pazil]

I think that would be great!!!:biggrin:

[365seasons]

Rough count of 15 ish people??

:biggrin:

[Eb0la11]

I definitely want to come. Might be away the 25th at a wedding. I can confirm closer to the date though if you need to know for preparation reasons. My room mate might still come but might not either if I dont come. Not sure yet.

We wont have frags, anything else we can bring to trade?! lol... or at least we could learn how you guys frag for down the road so we do it properly, even?

[Pazil]

OK well lets try to firm things up for all those who are interested.... Here are the details as I understand would be favourable for those who spoke up....

Frag swap / BBQ get together at Fishytime's place;

July 25th, 2009 from 6pm until whenever but prior to July 26th :lol::lol:
All food and beverages will be supplied
We will have 2 large rubbermaid tubs set up to float frag bags
Bring some frags to trade or just come to meet everyone.
Children and dogs are welcome (but not for trade):biggrin::biggrin:

I think kevin had a great idea with the numbered frag bags and pictures sent prior with a corresponding number and we can have these frags and numbers displayed on our laptop for people to see what they look like when they are open. So maybe we can steel this idea..... Thanks Kev!!!

If anyone else has any ideas please speak up!!

Also if we could get somewhat of a confirmation list of who will be coming and how many guests you will be bringing that would help for food and drink preparations.

Cheers
Lawrence

[365seasons]

The wife and I are in, and possible the Baby(He doesnt eat?drink that much tho):biggrin:

[Carmen]

I'm hoping to be there and will bring some chocolate squares! Not sure on hubby or kids yet....

Thanks Lawrence for hosting!

[MikeP]

I'm hoping to be there and will bring some chocolate squares! Not sure on hubby or kids yet....

Thanks Lawrence for hosting!

MMM chocolate squares! At this point I'm in but the 25th is pretty close to our wedding anniversary so I can't guarantee that plans won't change. I'll PM you if I can't make it.

Thanks!

[Pazil]

MMM chocolate squares! At this point I'm in but the 25th is pretty close to our wedding anniversary so I can't guarantee that plans won't change. I'll PM you if I can't make it.

Thanks!

Nothing like a new frag for an anniversary gift....
:mrgreen::mrgreen:

[Red Coral Aquariums]

Maybe Kevin would be kind enough to have Red Coral sponsor the event with a few free give aways or something... I will work on him...:biggrin::biggrin:

CONSIDER MYSELF WORKED

Kevin

[Pazil]

OK So if I can get everyone to PM me with thier names and number of guests as well as a picture of the frags you will be bringing than I can get everything organized for the swap and all of the pictures posted and numbered for everyone to view and choose.

[Ian]

sooo can I come with cash anf no frags since my 90 gallon is just getting started:neutral:

[Pazil]

sooo can I come with cash anf no frags since my 90 gallon is just getting started:neutral:

UBETCHA!! :thumb:

[Eb0la11]

I dont think I can make it, pretty sure that is my friends wedding and Im the MC.... I'm going to somehow talk my room mate into coming though, or my dad or something cause itd be cool to even have 2nd hand experience of this and maybe get them to get some frags for my new tank. Hopefully it'll be established enough for them by then.

I'll let you know the number for sure but prob not til like mid July since I really cant tell until then.

[karazy]

even though my tank still isnt up, i might come. could be a fun time :biggrin:

[ColinD]

as long as work doesn't get in the way I should be able to make it. Not sure if I'll have any frags to trade, but you never know.

Colin

[parkinsn]

Im game, i will see what i make up for frags to throw in as well. Thanks Lawrence for offering your house up.

[Blom]

On a Sat, nice. I will definitely be down there. I wont have any frags, unless we decide that its a dog swap too.

[fragNplug]

good plan, see u all then and there.

[Snappy]

I am away at that time so I can't make it on the 25th:sad:

[Pazil]

Well great news that there is lots of interest. I spoke to Kevin at Red Coral today and he will supply us with some frag give-aways and some kind of a nice door prize that we will do a draw for when everyone is here. :mrgreen::mrgreen: Thanks alot Kevin. :thumb:

[Clay&Chey]

We just moved from Calgary to Chestermere... can we still come?:lol:
If you let us know how many people aprox Clayton and myself can bring a dessert (unless there's something else that is needed). No bribes implied:wink:

Cheyanne...

[Eyford01]

Well I do have a couple frags I'd like to trade but I just got put on night shift... Nothing like a midnight frag swap LOL can you put me down as a maybe? Or do you need a definite answer

[Carmen]

So.....do we get a sneak peak of what people are bringing for frag swaps or is it a surprise?:biggrin:

[Pazil]

I would love to post pics and numbers for the frags for people to have a sneek peek... but........ NO ONE has sent any pics or PM's confirming that they are coming.... I will post pics as soon as we get them... hopefully soon:biggrin:

[Carmen]

Perfect, I don't have too much for frags but I have a few things I can bring. Mostly some great starter corals if there are any newbies coming!! I will send some pics for you in a week or 2 as I am leaving on holidays this week okay Lawrence. It will be just me so mark me down.

Come on GUYS would love to see what and who is coming!:mrgreen:

[Delphinus]

Think I'll be out of town on the 25th too. Bummer. If plans change though I'll be there.

[fishytime]

I for sure will be going (possibly two) and can and do have the following to trade.

All three montipora species seen here...generous frags of rusty orange samerensis in the front and green and pinky orange digitata in the back.

http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o19/fishytime/IMGP3253.jpg

"Pokerstar" montipora

http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o19/fishytime/IMGP3268.jpg

frags of Millipora...dark pink, center in the back..."Christmas sunset" pink coralites/green polyp, bottom rightish...green, middle left

http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o19/fishytime/IMGP3258.jpg

Wee tiny small frag of this poccilopora

http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o19/fishytime/IMGP3206.jpg

1 frag of this tri- color nana

http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o19/fishytime/IMGP3136.jpg

small frag of these purple centered green rimmed zoa

http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o19/fishytime/IMGP2887.jpg

Unknown purple tipped acro.

http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o19/fishytime/IMGP3141.jpg

purple/pink millie

http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o19/fishytime/IMG_0052.jpg

gold centered pink rimmed paly.

http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o19/fishytime/IMGP2822.jpg


I can provide more up close and personal pics to peeps interested.
I am looking for sps, zoanthids and acans. PM me or respond here.


There hows that??:mrgreen:

[Carmen]

I for sure will be going (possibly two) and can and do have the following to trade.

All three montipora species seen here...generous frags of rusty orange samerensis in the front and green and pinky orange digitata in the back.

http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o19/fishytime/IMGP3253.jpg

"Pokerstar" montipora

http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o19/fishytime/IMGP3268.jpg

frags of Millipora...dark pink, center in the back..."Christmas sunset" pink coralites/green polyp, bottom rightish...green, middle left

http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o19/fishytime/IMGP3258.jpg

Wee tiny small frag of this poccilopora

http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o19/fishytime/IMGP3206.jpg

1 frag of this tri- color nana

http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o19/fishytime/IMGP3136.jpg

small frag of these purple centered green rimmed zoa

http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o19/fishytime/IMGP2887.jpg

Unknown purple tipped acro.

http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o19/fishytime/IMGP3141.jpg

purple/pink millie

http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o19/fishytime/IMG_0052.jpg

gold centered pink rimmed paly.

http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o19/fishytime/IMGP2822.jpg


I can provide more up close and personal pics to peeps interested.
I am looking for sps, zoanthids and acans. PM me or respond here.


There hows that??:mrgreen:

BETTER!!!!!!!!!:mrgreen:

[Pazil]

Awesome..... I think I will need some bigger tubs :mrgreen::mrgreen:

[sharuq1]

I might be able to come down, but not sure. If I do it will be 2 adults and possibly 3 kids. Do we need to make private trades, or will everyone just bring their frags and we can have a big fun swap?

[mytank90]

i would like to come .just found red coral store today and was impressed with store and people in there .no nothing yet about coral but sounds like good place to start :biggrin:

[Pazil]

I might be able to come down, but not sure. If I do it will be 2 adults and possibly 3 kids. Do we need to make private trades, or will everyone just bring their frags and we can have a big fun swap?

Its really up to you guys on what you do for trades... I would like to have pics of everyones frags sent to me and I will add a number to them and post them on here as we get closer to the swap and then everyone can see what the corals look like under good conditions. Once we have these pics posted then everyone can arrange what trades they want to do..... This may work better than some people bringing 10 or 20 frags and end up taking some of them back home if there is no interest in them. OR they could just leave them with me.:mrgreen::mrgreen:

I have recieved a few PM's from people who have confirmed that they are coming.... I will compile a list the week and post it. Also I have recieved a few offers for people to bring other things like deserts and such..... This is appriciated but I will be providing everything as far as food and beverages go... Just bring your frags. This should be a really good time.

[kien]

I've been lurking and secretly hoping that the date would change on this frag-fest.. but sadly no. I'd love to play if I weren't shooting a wedding that day. Have fun guys and gals (and fish and frags)!

K.

[Carmen]

Anyone interested in some starter corals? Any new tanks looking for some easy stuff to get going? Just wondering if it's worth bringing any?:question::wink:

[365seasons]

Anyone interested in some starter corals? Any new tanks looking for some easy stuff to get going? Just wondering if it's worth bringing any?:question::wink:

I'm sure we'd take some starter corals! :biggrin:

[mytank90]

i am sure i would be interesred in starter coral :lol:first time trying coral and all i got is 2 mushrooms :sad:

[soapy]

I would love to come to this if I am in town on the 25th. Right now I can not say for sure if I will be around, but I will contact you Pavel as we get closer to the date if that is ok. My frags would also be easy/weedy corals.

Jim

[Pazil]

OK So here is the deal...... The BBQ / Frag Swap is still on for the 25th of July.... However with my work ramping up the way it has been lately we are going to change the venue from my place to Doug's (Fishytime's) place. I will forward all of the PM's and pictures that I have recieved to Doug and he will be taking over from this point on. His place is only 5 minutes down the road from my place so logistics should not change much for those who had intended on coming. I HUGE thanks to Doug for taking this on in such short notice.

Cheers

[soaptray]

Sounds like fun - my wifey and myself would love to attend and meet some fellow reefers.

Sorry for sounding like a noob, but how do these swaps work?

[Jay180reef]

I'll be out of town, but hopefully fragnplpug can show off the site and let everyone know how it works.

The Calgary Reef Keepers website should be fully functional and ready for a roll-out on the 25th.

[soaptray]

If you need any help with the site, I would be glad to - I am a web developer as a career! :D

Where is meet / swap / eats being hosted? I vote somewhere in the deep, deep, south. heh.

[Pazil]

If you need any help with the site, I would be glad to - I am a web developer as a career! :D

Where is meet / swap / eats being hosted? I vote somewhere in the deep, deep, south. heh.

Its going to be held at Fishytime's place in Bowness.

[Jay180reef]

Thanks for the offer, I've got fragnplug helping with the web build and we should be good.

If you need any help with the site, I would be glad to - I am a web developer as a career! :D

Where is meet / swap / eats being hosted? I vote somewhere in the deep, deep, south. heh.

[Coleus]

May i know what time the event starts? I have a birthday to go to on that day :-(
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