Calgary Reef Meet!!!

[fishytime]

Well......... we here in Cowtown have been humming and hawing about doing a reef meet here for months.......Edmonton has reef meets once a month and and judging from the one that I recently attended it is a really good time and a chance to get together with a few other Canreefers and chat fish for a few hours......we have a few people coming to town for the Easter long w/e from B.C and Edmonchuck so I figured that would be the perfect time to step up to the plate and hold Calgarys first reefmeet (in recent history anyway)


the meet will be on Friday April 22( Good Friday)I have a venue lined up that has agreed to let us crazies in the door........everyone who attends will be responsible for paying for their own tabs.......Im not gonna post the name of the restaurant here as I want to avoid the people that will just post that they are coming to pad their post count.....so if you are serious about attending PM me and I will give you the details.....I need people to RSVPpm me so I can give the restaurant a somewhat accurate head count so they can allot us the proper amount of space......hopefully we Cowtowners can can meet or exceed the bar that the E-towners have set for these meets:wink:.....hope to hear from you-all soon:biggrin:

[ALang]

We do have a great time here in Edmonton reef meets.
Great fun to meet each other and put a face to people we talk to on-line, and lots of tips, freebies, good-will all around.

Hope you Calgarians can get yours going and have as much fun as we do here!

[Lance]

:Banane44:

[es355lucille]

What is your proposed time Dougy?



the meet will be on Friday April 22( Good Friday)

[Leah]

:Banane44:

Who is post padding? That is silly. :wink:

[Lance]

Who is post padding? That is silly. :wink:


Leah, I'm just excited to meet some of the Calgary Reef Peeps. I would never post pad! :mrgreen:

[abcha0s]

Who is post padding? That is silly. :wink:

+1

[Leah]

Leah, I'm just excited to meet some of the Calgary Reef Peeps. I would never post pad! :mrgreen:

No! I would never do it either...:lol:

[Leah]

+1

Have we no shame? :razz:

[Delphinus]

Need to know a time of day before I know if I can swing it or not.. please and thank you! :)

[lastlight]

<pad>+1</pad>

[tinman]

hey sounds like a great idea but i gotta know when before i commit.

[DCDN]

I'm interested but it really depends on the time. Location doesnt matter as if the time works I'll make it wherever it is.

[Harpo]

Going to be in Edmonton! Keep us posted if your going to having another one! Would be really intrested in attending! Do you think you would plan the meeting for weekends?

[lastlight]

Not trying to hype this event or anything but I will in fact be there.

That should save me a few pms.

[fishytime]

Not trying to hype this event or anything but I will in fact be there.

That should save me a few pms.

*makes crowd fanfare type noises* Lastlight, Lastlight, Lastlight!.....


Cmon Cowtown.......we cant let E-town one-up us with their "reef meet"......I hear they have a topless guy in a convertible going to theirs:surprise:

[sgreen]

Its a great way to connect with fellow reefers and put some faces to the folks you see online.

Let the challenge begin, what City supports their hobby the most with the biggest turnouts at the meetings.

Good luck COWTOWN

Doug you have some work to do. Have fun.

PS Doug there is always room for you in Edmonton.:lol:

[eli@fijireefrock.com]

*makes crowd fanfare type noises* Lastlight, Lastlight, Lastlight!.....


Cmon Cowtown.......we cant let E-town one-up us with their "reef meet"......I hear they have a topless guy in a convertible going to theirs:surprise:

I just saw this post
I am interested especially if we get a topless guy or better yet 2 topless guys:lol:
Maybe if i bring something with me we could get more people interested.

[lastlight]

I wasn't exactly thinking of going topless... I can't match Dez just yet lol.

On the contrary I'm bringing all my remaining t-shirts to the meetup. If you'll be my friend you'll get a free shirt. I can't make my intentions any clearer than that.

So if you're keeping score Calgary, we got:

- doug and laurie likely doing whiskey shots off each other
- me
- free shirts

[Lance]

I wasn't exactly thinking of going topless... I can't match Dez just yet lol.

On the contrary I'm bringing all my remaining t-shirts to the meetup. If you'll be my friend you'll get a free shirt. I can't make my intentions any clearer than that.

So if you're keeping score Calgary, we got:

- doug and laurie likely doing whiskey shots off each other
- me
- free shirts
- I'll be there and I promise to leave the compressor at home

[DiverDude]

......I hear they have a topless guy in a convertible going to theirs:surprise:

If it'll help, I won't wear any pants. :mrgreen:

I can go topless too, if you like (my nipples are *spectacular*) :biggrin:

[fishytime]

Ive always been more of a tequila kinda guy Brett......but unfortunately Laurie cant make it down next w/e so I will have to do those shots off of........?????.................the table:mrgreen:

[fishoholic]

Cmon Cowtown.......we cant let E-town one-up us with their "reef meet"......I hear they have a topless guy in a convertible going to theirs:surprise:

:lol:

FYI E-town will always be better because I'm at the E-town meets :mrgreen:



Let the challenge begin, what City supports their hobby the most with the biggest turnouts at the meetings.

Good luck COWTOWN

Doug you have some work to do. Have fun

Susan Edmonton will always win because we're cooler :wink:

PS Doug there is always room for you in Edmonton.:lol:

I like the way you think :mrgreen:




I am interested especially if we get a topless guy or better yet 2 topless guys:lol:
Maybe if i bring something with me we could get more people interested.

If it'll help, I won't wear any pants. :mrgreen:

I can go topless too, if you like (my nipples are *spectacular*) :biggrin:

Hummmm the incentive builds :wink:

[fishoholic]

I wasn't exactly thinking of going topless... I can't match Dez just yet lol.



It's Wayne we're talking about, keep up with the times Brett :razz:

[lastlight]

Oh haha. I know Dez has a convertible and well...his head is topless in a way. Consider me caught up =)

[Snappy]

I am always interested in Reefer parties. You should have seen me in the 70's.

[fishytime]

shall I pm you the info Greg?

[lastlight]

I am always interested in Reefer parties. You should have seen me in the 70's.

Haha! Greg I think your website needs a big shiny quote for that on there.

[mseepman]

Looking forward to coming in and joining you guys on this one...assuming I get into town on time :)

[Lance]

Hey! What's up with the snow?
I have very tender West Coast chaeto balls. :redface: Might have to find some kind of insulater.

[Leah]

Hey! What's up with the snow?
I have very tender West Coast chaeto balls. :redface: Might have to find some kind of insulater.

Yeah...but for how long? :razz:

[DiverDude]

It should be gone by then but if you're worried, wear long-johns and I can being a spare heater to the meeting to keep your balls warm.

(I can see it now: "Are you glad to see me or is that a heater in your pants ?")

:razz:

Hey! What's up with the snow?
I have very tender West Coast chaeto balls. :redface: Might have to find some kind of insulater.

[lastlight]

With all this talk I was worried the organizer was going to cancel before we even got there! Then I remembered who the organizer was... :mrgreen:

[fishytime]

Hey!

[Lance]

With all this talk I was worried the organizer was going to cancel before we even got there! Then I remembered who the organizer was... :mrgreen:


:rofl:

[Snappy]

shall I pm you the info Greg?
Yes please do.

[fishoholic]

(I can see it now: "Are you glad to see me or is that a heater in your pants ?")

:razz:

:lol:

With all this talk I was worried the organizer was going to cancel before we even got there! Then I remembered who the organizer was... :mrgreen:

:lol: so true.

[fishoholic]

Lance
Wouldn't be the first time I've woken up beside a dog the morning after


Must say I had a good laugh at the new saying under your user name :mrgreen:

[Lance]

Lance
Wouldn't be the first time I've woken up beside a dog the morning after


Must say I had a good laugh at the new saying under your user name :mrgreen:


Hey! Who's the wise guy?
Could be worse I guess. Could've been a pig, although I'd prefer a cougar or a beaver.

[fishoholic]

Hey! Who's the wise guy?
Could be worse I guess. Could've been a pig, although I'd prefer a cougar or a beaver.

:lol:

[Snappy]

Haha! Greg I think your website needs a big shiny quote for that on there.
Hey Brett maybe we should add some retro pix and really make a statement.
Here is one of me about 1978/79ish (just after I got my hair cut) -- do I look like I was one to turn down a reefer party? The reefs I'm into have changed but I still enjoy a party.:wink:
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/Gregin1978.jpg

[lastlight]

Ok I just busted both ass-halves laughing when I saw that. I had just been born and you were sporting a 6-pack and cutoffs.

EPIC! And YES to retro-website gallery lol.

[ALang]

WOW! You looked great!
I wouldn't be shy to show THAT off, Greg!

[fishytime]

ok people......it coming up on crunch time(less than a week away) and Im gonna need to tell the restaurant how much space to set aside for us.....I will need some confirmation from some of you-all.....
heres the list of those of you who have said yes and are coming.....

Lance
Es355luclie
Kissmywrasse
Lastlight
AbchaOs
Snappy
24storm
Diverdude
NanoNoob


these peeps have the info but havnt confirmed if they can come or not

Mseepman
Delphinus
Tinman
DCDN
Ross
Blueram
Xtreme
elias
xblade

now obviously this could mean a big difference in the amount of tables that we will need, so I really do need a confirmation from those who havnt yet.......

[Leah]

[QUOTE=fishytime;607192]ok people......it coming up on crunch time(less than a week away) and Im gonna need to tell the restaurant how much space to set aside for us.....I will need some confirmation from some of you-all.....
heres the list of those of you who have said yes and are coming.....

Lance

QUOTE

Better book a few seats extra for Lance and his pack. :redface:

[abcha0s]

I am 99% sure I can make it. My wife says it's ok - that's the 99% :smile: the other 1% is just getting myself there. Put me down as coming.

- Brad

[fishytime]

I am 99% sure I can make it. My wife says it's ok - that's the 99% :smile: the other 1% is just getting myself there. Put me down as coming.

- Brad

done!:biggrin:

[Snappy]

lastlight - Ok I just busted both ass-halves laughing when I saw that. I had just been born and you were sporting a 6-pack and cutoffs.

EPIC! And YES to retro-website gallery lol. Did you notice the "stubby" beer bottles (pretty sure they were O'keefe's Extra Old Stock) - ah those were the days.
Now I'll go to a party and sip club soda.:wink:
ALang - WOW! You looked great!
I wouldn't be shy to show THAT off, Greg!
Thanks you are very kind although I look nothing like that now.


Ok I'll quit hi-jacking this thread.

Doug - Yes I am planning to be there.

And I thought RSVP was just what we are to do when we get invited to witness a new marriage ------ Remember Send Vedding Present!

[cale262]

Wow, I thought that was Geddy Lee for a minute :wink:

[NanoN00b]

I'd like to meet some other people in Calgary that are into reef tanks.

I know I'm not a regular, but would I be able to join?

(Sorry for the late notice - but I just saw it on the forum)

[Snappy]

I'd like to meet some other people in Calgary that are into reef tanks.

I know I'm not a regular, but would I be able to join?

(Sorry for the late notice - but I just saw it on the forum)
Of course, this is not an exclusive club. Just shoot Fishytime a PM and he will get you the info.

[365seasons]

Will catch you guys at the next reef meet Dougy!!

Still getting used to the whole double mom/new mom again thing!!

Have a great time! =)

[Lance]

Look out Calgary. Here I come! Flying out tomorrow morning.
I hope the turn out is good. :biggrin:

[fishytime]

muah ah ah:twised:.......if everyone shows who said they were going to then we should have about a dozen geeks there......so it should be a good time.....looking forward to it....

[spawn]

Wow, I thought that was Geddy Lee for a minute :wink:
Coral master is better than Rush. :twised:

[DiverDude]

No disrespect to Mr. Snappy but NOBODY is better than RUSH !!

:rockon:

[mseepman]

Assuming that nothing comes up...I will be there. So should i be looking for the fishy shirts or just the biggest group in the house?

[Lance]

Assuming that nothing comes up...I will be there. So should i be looking for the fishy shirts or just the biggest group in the house?


I don't know, but don't ask for the "reefers group" or they'll take you to the back room with the peculiar odor.

[DiverDude]

Most likely we'll be the bunch sitting in front of the reef tank :mrgreen:

[DeneBanger]

If someone would like to shoot me a PM, I would be happy to donate a signed copy of my new book, "Breeding Berghia Nudibranches the best kept secret" as a door prize.

[Delphinus]

I'm still planning to attend but there's a chance I won't be able to get there right at the scheduled/planned start time. It's likely this will last a couple hours, though, no?

[lastlight]

I'm a quick drunk but I'll try my best Tony.

[lastlight]

No disrespect to Mr. Snappy but NOBODY is better than RUSH !!

:rockon:

It's not widely known that Greg was actually in Rush for a brief period before they adopted a dress-code.

From my archives:

http://www.fishbrains.net/images/97/rush.jpg

[fishytime]

It's not widely known that Greg was actually in Rush for a brief period before they adopted a dress-code.

From my archives:

http://www.fishbrains.net/images/97/rush.jpg

That's too funny man


Should go for more than an hour....don't worry Tony, we won't keep you out too late.

[xtreme]

Parkinson and I are going to attend if its not to late to add us Doug.

[fishytime]

Wow! Most of the big dogs are coming out..... This should be a great turn-out

[Snappy]

Sounds like this will be a RUSH!!

Oh and if anyone needs me to bring them any frags please shoot me a PM.
See you all tomorrow.

[kien]

Wow! Most of the big dogs are coming out..... This should be a great turn-out

Huh?? I thought this was a reef meet??

[Ross]

I'm in

[Snappy]

It's not widely known that Greg was actually in Rush for a brief period before they adopted a dress-code.

From my archives:

http://www.fishbrains.net/images/97/rush.jpg
I was trying to keep that a secret Brett. Hopefully the reef meet doesn't have a dress code!:wink:

[fishoholic]

Ended up going to the meet and it was a blast! 21 people in total and we sat by a nice big reef tank. All in all it was awesome and I had a great time talking with everyone and meeting some new faces :thumb:

I took some pic.'s on my i-phone if I can figure out how to upload them I will post them later :biggrin:

[es355lucille]

Very nice meeting a lot of people at the Canreef meet today! We have to have other meetings so that I can meet more!! Had a great time! Thanks to Laurie and Doug for organizing this event, Sharon and I had a great time.

Brad

[mseepman]

Had a great time today at the meet! So good to meet the people behind the Canreef nicknames.

Thanks for pulling this together Doug.

[lastlight]

Yeah had a great time let's def do that again.

[Snappy]

I believe an enjoyable time was had by all. A big thank you to Doug for organizing the event. :mrgreen:

[DiverDude]

It was great to put the face to the names. Learnt a bunch of stuff too !

We should do this on some kind of regular basis.

[abcha0s]

Thanks for the good time. Sorry I didn't get the chance to chat with everyone, but it was nice saying hi to those I did.

I'm planning a BBQ and tank tour sometime in August. It's still a ways away, but it will be an open invitation.

- Brad

[xblade]

Very good time...Great people..We have to keep this going.
I say nametags next time. :lol:

[NanoN00b]

Thanks Doug for setting this up!

I had a great time. Everyone inspired me to finish plumbing my utility sink and RO unit in my new place. Now I don't have to truck water home...

[es355lucille]

Thanks for the Tee shirts Brett!!!

[Lance]

I had a blast! It was great to meet everyone. It was worth every minute of the ferry ride and flight. :biggrin: Thanks again Doug.

[fishytime]

firstly I wanna thank Chris for letting us completely take over his restaurant, and your tank looks killer dude!.......second I wanna thank everyone for coming and making the first reef-meet Cowtown has had in forever a huge success.....it was great that Lance and Mark were able to come and meet some of us here in Calgary ...21 people and free t-shirts (thanks Brett)...dare I say that this reef meet kicked a$$ on Edmontons reef meets!:razz:, even without a topless guy in a convertible:lol:

[fishytime]

heres a few I phone pics

http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o19/fishytime/Fishytime%202/IMG_0013-2.jpg
http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o19/fishytime/Fishytime%202/IMG_0015-1.jpg
http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o19/fishytime/Fishytime%202/IMG_0016-1.jpg
http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o19/fishytime/Fishytime%202/IMG_0018-1.jpg
http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o19/fishytime/Fishytime%202/IMG_0019.jpg
http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o19/fishytime/Fishytime%202/IMG_0020.jpg
http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o19/fishytime/Fishytime%202/IMG_0017-1.jpg

[ALang]

Good for you Calgary reefers!
Now you know why we have so much fun here. Always new people to meet, things to learn, and good food.
Always nice to talk reef too, with people who has a clue as to what you're saying...
So hopefully this will encourage newbies, or oldies to come out and hob-knob with the rest of us for the next meet.

[kien]

Was definitely the best Calgary reef meet that I've been to thus far. Thanks Doug, and those who attended.

[lee9]

It was great time and good to meet everyone. Thanks for setting this up Doug. I'm glad I attended. Even with the strict, security screening process ;)

[Harpo]

I hope there is another one soon....had to go to edmonton to see the family! Looks like a great turn out!

[globaldesigns]

Sorry I missed it, I was planning on coming, but with the sale of my business, things got kinda busy and well..... I JUST FORGOT!!! Just getting back into the swing of things and actually coming back online to browse around.

I will sure be there the next time, I hear it was fun.

[DisneyCoralReef]

heres a few I phone pics

http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o19/fishytime/Fishytime%202/IMG_0013-2.jpg
http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o19/fishytime/Fishytime%202/IMG_0015-1.jpg
http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o19/fishytime/Fishytime%202/IMG_0016-1.jpg
http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o19/fishytime/Fishytime%202/IMG_0018-1.jpg
http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o19/fishytime/Fishytime%202/IMG_0019.jpg
http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o19/fishytime/Fishytime%202/IMG_0020.jpg
http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o19/fishytime/Fishytime%202/IMG_0017-1.jpg
Dang you guys are making it REALLY intimidating to attend. I don't think I saw any women in there, let alone one in her early 20's! I'm going to have to bring some mental and physical support for this one, if I can make the next meeting.

Any plans in the near future?

[parkinsn]

There was this one started. Not sure whats happening with it right now....

There was a couple woman there. Both pretty close to their early 20's :biggrin:

http://www.canreef.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=75554&highlight=CALGARY+REEF+MEET

[DisneyCoralReef]

Hey great!
Thanks so much I had missed the thread!

[fishytime]

Dang you guys are making it REALLY intimidating to attend. I don't think I saw any women in there, let alone one in her early 20's! I'm going to have to bring some mental and physical support for this one, if I can make the next meeting.

Any plans in the near future?

I'm more than sure that a reef Girly in her early twenties would have been more than welcomed by a few of the guys there:wink: ......no need to feel intimidated :twised:

[parkinsn]

I'm more than sure that a reef Girly in her early twenties would have been more than welcomed by a few of the guys there:wink: ......no need to feel intimidated :twised:

Creeper :lol:

Are you saying you didnt enjoy looking at me?

[Leah]

Creeper :lol:

Are you saying you didnt enjoy looking at me?

Why not post a picture.... so we can judge. :wink:

[DisneyCoralReef]

Why not post a picture.... so we can judge. :wink:
:censored:

[lastlight]

Creeper :lol:

Are you saying you didnt enjoy looking at me?

LMAO.

There's no way he can believably deny that. I thought he was checking you for red bugs his gaze was so intent...

[parkinsn]

Why not post a picture.... so we can judge. :wink:

Just for you Leah Post 84 page 9

http://www.canreef.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=40762&highlight=face&page=9

Ahhh Brett.... I saw the love in his eyes too. I never wanted to publicly embarrass him or make Laurie jelous.

[Leah]

Just for you Leah Post 84 page 9

http://www.canreef.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=40762&highlight=face&page=9

Ahhh Brett.... I saw the love in his eyes too. I never wanted to publicly embarass him or make Laurie jelous.

Yup I would have been checking you out too! :redface: Doug I am with you on this one. :wink:

[parkinsn]

:lol: Thanks Leah :redface:

[lastlight]

Ok this is getting weird... and I'm a weird guy lol...

:lol:

[Leah]

Ok this is getting weird... and I'm a weird guy lol...

:lol:

Yeah Brett too bad you can't join our creeper club or can you? :razz:

[lastlight]

http://www.fishbrains.net/images/97/scott.jpg

[lastlight]

Yeah Brett too bad you can't join our creeper club or can you? :razz:

I'm creepy without a club. C'mon we met briefly lol.

[parkinsn]

http://www.fishbrains.net/images/97/scott.jpg

LOL

[DisneyCoralReef]

LOL
Ok...ok.....I think I'll be able to fit right in.

[parkinsn]

Ok...ok.....I think I'll be able to fit right in.

Im sure you would do fine. If you can deal Brett's (lastlight) humor you will do fine

[lastlight]

Im sure you would do fine. If you can deal Brett's (lastlight) humor you will do fine

And remember I'm too oblivious to know the difference between laughing at me and with me. So come on out!

[parkinsn]

And remember I'm too oblivious to know the difference between laughing at me and with me. So come on out!

......:lol:.......

[Leah]

LOL

Should of known better. Brett you can join... in fact I feel presidency comin on. :lol:

[fishoholic]

http://www.fishbrains.net/images/97/scott.jpg

:pound:

FYI guys and gals Doug only has eyes for me, so don't worry the rest of you are safe :mrgreen: