Reefers Meeting Sept 24 / Edmonton

[fencer]

I have had a lot of questions when the next Reefer's meeting is going to be held. Because of BWA and Red Coral Frag fests the tentative date will be Sat Sept 24. More details laters. This might be also Sexy Shrimp's going away lunch as well. Yes we will have parting gifts for her.


Things for this year

1. Xmas Store tours
- frag gift exchange for Xmas?
2. Tank tours...maybe
3. Membership discount cards...it is coming
4. New friends to meet
5. Old ones to greet
6. Equipment exchange board...just thinking on that one

Anybody else want to submit ideas...go for it
7. Laser Tag...I know Barnacle Boy wants this one

[RedCoralEdmonton]

Laser tag FTW.....

/thread

Steve

[Flash]

can you please put one on a sunday so i am able to attend?

[fencer]

Your day is coming flash

[reef-keeper]

Can't wait!

[fencer]

bump

[fishoholic]

This might be also Sexy Shrimp's going away lunch as well. Yes we will have parting gifts for her.

7. Laser Tag...I know Barnacle Boy wants this one

Totally missed this until now. Some things have come up and I will not be moving to Calgary at this time. I found out my step Dad has stage 4 pancreatic cancer and while he has been doing better these past few weeks (new med.'s) the cancer is progressing rapidly and the Doctor's don't think he'll be with us much longer :sad:

On the plus side I am looking forward to reef meets again and laser tag is always fun :biggrin:

[ALang]

Sorry to hear that, Laurie.
I have had a few close relatives who have had this cancer.
I will be thinking if you. Hate cancer.

[fishoholic]

Sorry to hear that, Laurie.
I have had a few close relatives who have had this cancer.
I will be thinking if you. Hate cancer.

Thanks Lenny and sorry I missed your BBQ I thought it was the weekend before on the 20th and no one had invited me so I thought I had missed out, and by the time I found out it was on the 27th I had already made other plans :sad:

[sgreen]

Sorry to hear about your step dad, Laurie...my dad had the same thing...but this was way back in 1982. Thankfully he didn't suffer long, he didn't have the option of treatments because it had progressed beyond the point of chemo and could only use pain killers. I will be thinking of you as well...just make sure you make every day count with him!!! Cancer is very devastating regardless of what form you have and it has no boundaries.

[Felix]

Hi Laurie

Sorry to read about your step dad and i wish him alll the best, stay positive, I believe a positive attitude is the way to make the best of a terrible situation.

Felix

[Felix]

Hi Lenny

Apologies for missing the BBQ, my father had knocked the phone off the reciever and I was strugling to get hold of him in England and then he skyped me! and says oh! I'm always doing that! Parents! when did they become the kids and we the resonsible ones.

He also kept me on the laptop for two hours!!

Felix

ps how's the Acan

[Mechaninano]

Where are the reefer meetings and can anyone from Edmonton attend?

[noirsphynx]

Hi Lenny

Apologies for missing the BBQ, my father had knocked the phone off the reciever and I was strugling to get hold of him in England and then he skyped me! and says oh! I'm always doing that! Parents! when did they become the kids and we the resonsible ones.

He also kept me on the laptop for two hours!!

Felix

ps how's the Acan

You're still with us I see. Glad you're still about. Chris & I will hopefully see you at This meet :smile:

[noirsphynx]

You're still with us I see. Glad you're still about. Chris & I will hopefully see you at This meet :smile:

Oops, never mind. I just realized this one's on a Sunday :neutral: Oh well, maybe we'll see you at a future meet.

[fencer]

Dawn I am moving it to Sat...because of stuff I have to do on Sunday

[Flash]

okay... I just give up... the gods are against me coming to these meets. have fun everyone. Wayne... you still owe me tea... just sayin... (I work saturday if that helps)

[BlueWorldAquatic]

Wayne,

Why not have the meeting at the frag Fest, I can set up a few extra tables for you guys

Ken

[noirsphynx]

Dawn I am moving it to Sat...because of stuff I have to do on Sunday

YAY for Wayne's schedule:lol:!!! Chris and I will be there then :biggrin:

[noirsphynx]

okay... I just give up... the gods are against me coming to these meets. have fun everyone. Wayne... you still owe me tea... just sayin... (I work saturday if that helps)

Sorry Lyndsy. I wonder if we'll ever get to attend one together?

[Flash]

nope, and I give up trying... as i've been trying since may! have fun!

[ALang]

Lyndsy, just pull rank and have some peon work that day for a couple of hours!

Felix!!!! We did missed you right up to the minute that Fencer pulled out his ribs (the smoked kind:mrgreen:), and then we were all fighting for a piece and totally forgot about you until the fire started:twised:
The acan is puffy and green!

Anyone can come to the meeting. Love meeting fellow Reefers. Just keep tagging along to find out when and where...Warning...Fencer does change dates and locations of these things right up until the day of the meet, so stay vigilant!!:wink:

[Mechaninano]

Thanks, I will keep my one on the thread and look forward to meeting some more reefers.

[Flash]

Unfortunatly lenny, I have to work to pay my bills. So taking the day off isn't an option for me! Just life!! Have fun!

[fishytime]

Unfortunatly lenny, I have to work to pay my bills. So taking the day off isn't an option for me! Just life!! Have fun!

Its ok Lyndsy.....he always has them on a day when Im working too:neutral::mrgreen:

[ALang]

Yup, puppies gotta eat, too.
You guys should try to come to the next BBQ (before the snow flies:sad:). It's usually in the late afternoon. Maybe that's better timing??
I know that since the last BBQ, people who attended were all wanting to do it again, soon. Didn't talk much (if any) about fish or reef, though. But it was great fun!

[BlueWorldAquatic]

That's the point of the social gatherings isn't it?

[fencer]

Bump

[ALang]

Hey Fencer,
Figured out time and place yet??

Hopefully we'll have a few more people joining us this Saturday!
Well, I guess that will determine where we could have the meeting, not too many places can hold all of us together!

Lenny.

[fencer]

bump

[ALang]

OK. Fencer's on leave right now, so Jim will take over this for now...
Since his computer is in the shop, well, I'm the Boss for one day.
Time and place will be decided later on tonight, but we need to know how many of you are coming, please.

To start: I will be there. Anyone else??

[fishoholic]

I will be there :biggrin:

[ALang]

Cool! thanks. See u there. (Where ever:biggrin:)

[reef-keeper]

hopefully I will be there.

[noirsphynx]

Chris & I will be there Lenny. It's gonna be weird without Wayne :sad:

[ALang]

You mean with him not there??
I feel the same. Hopefully he can come back to us soon.

[RedCoralEdmonton]

I will be there! As per usual!

Steve

[ALang]

Wonderful.
Now how about Craig and Betty?
The Greens are coming, too.

[RedCoralEdmonton]

as if the greens would miss a meeting... they are a staple!

Steve

[Edmonton newbie]

we cant do a sunday meeting this weekend its the toys for tots run so the harleys win this weekend :mrgreen::mrgreen:

[ALang]

Ummm Saturday, and maybe we can bring some toys for you??

[RedCoralEdmonton]

id donate a toy, but if we all donate toys, they might have to get a bike trailer...lol

Steve

[Edmonton newbie]

ohhhh sat we are in sure

[noirsphynx]

You mean with him not there??
I feel the same. Hopefully he can come back to us soon.

Oops, that's what I meant :redface: I should read what I type before I hit reply :neutral:

[reef-keeper]

Did we find a place yet?

[ALang]

Sorry, but Jim hasn't decided yet. It's hard to know where to go to accommodate a large group!
So far, around 11-12, right??
Anyone else. I'll post as soon as I know. Greens' computer needed more work done, so still out of commission for now. I've been hounding Susan, though.

Any suggestion??
Would breakfast or lunch be better for everyone?
Me? I don't care.

[ALang]

Mechaninano, you coming, too?
Felix?
Steve, two and a half for you?

[noirsphynx]

Any suggestion??
Would breakfast or lunch be better for everyone?
Me? I don't care.

Breakfast or Lunch doesn't matter to me either. I can't think of any place that isn't overly busy except the Coliseum Steak House, it wasn't that busy when we went that one time. The only thing I don't like is that they won't split the bills up amongst the table.

[RedCoralEdmonton]

ya prolly the whole fam jam for me....

unless we do an evening meet... might have to ditch the kid for something like that.....

Steve

[ALang]

We really should maybe do an evening meet!!:biggrin:
Weather is nice for the duration.
We can either do another "Bring your own meat to BBQ and a side dish" again this Sat. Supposed to be 27C!!:lol:

We can have big fire afterwards, someone can bring a guitar and we'll warble a few dirty ditties. Oop! Sorry!:twised:

My place is good if anyone else is interested.
We can start a little earlier, too, to get to know each other better.

No one to kick us out early, or bills to worry about, and we can all talk to each other without yelling across long tables.
LMK, so I can do a whirlwind cleanup.

[RedCoralEdmonton]

that works, or just a regular meet somewhere central, i only say this because we have had a few issues with people having to work, and if we did a regualr meet later it gets around that..... plus we can drink... seems like a win win....

Steve

[ALang]

WHATEVER you guys think, just a thought, sometimes I get carried away...Poor Tim...
So any place in mind??

[noirsphynx]

Which ever is good for me too :smile:

[Mechaninano]

We have to go to the lake saturday during the day, but something in the evening would work for us (I'm in for the bbq idea)

[ALang]

So I'm leaving it all up to you.
Pipe up if you want a BBQ, if not, Susan has booked us a table for 14 at:
Red Robins.
11:00am
4970 - 137 Ave.

It's still early enough to cancel if we were to decide for a BBQ.

Seems a shame if it is 27C outside and we cannot find an excuse to party out doors! Especially if it will probably snow the week after!

[ALang]

Bump.

[ALang]

Anyone else?

[sgreen]

Hello All. Lenny has been kind enough to offer up Tim her Husband and BBQ Guru and her house for Saturday. Please let us know who is interested in the BBQ or the Red Robin's.
We hope to see some new members out as well as some of our familiar faces.

Look forward to seeing everyone Saturday at either of the locations.:smile:

[reef-keeper]

Red Robins is fine for me.

[ALang]

Bumpity bump. Everyone please vote.
And if people could bring a toy for Toy Ride. that would really be appreciated.

[noirsphynx]

Red Robin works for us I guess.

[ALang]

Thanks Dawn.

[reef-keeper]

I said red robin only because it is close. If every one would prefer Lenny's I would need to impose for an address.

[sgreen]

UPDATE: The Reef meeting will be at Red Robins this Saturday at 11am. The Address again is 4970-137 Ave.
We will also have a BBQ Sunday at 4pm at Lenny's, You will be required to bring your own meat, and side dish that can be shared :biggrin: , If you are interested in Sunday please PM us for the address.

Thanks
Jim and Susan

[RedCoralEdmonton]

Sweet I will be there with a gift for Craig and Betty to take on Sunday!

Steve

[sgreen]

Thank you Steve...Jim and I neglected to put in the update post that all who plan on coming to the Saturday meet at Red Robin Restaurant, could bring a small toy (if you would like) for Craig and Betty to take with them for their bike ride on Sunday for Toys for Kids. All toys will be very much appreciated! :biggrin:

Thanks,
Jim and Susan

[reef-keeper]

I will be there bearing a small gift as well. Also Sunday will be a no go for me. Have a Great Day!!

[ALang]

Sad to tell y'all that I would have to work Saturday, after all.
Sorry about that.:cry:

Craig and Betty, can I leave the toys at Let's Play for you two to pick up on Saturday?
I'll just leave them at the front counter, labelled Toys for Tots Run.

[noirsphynx]

Sad to tell y'all that I would have to work Saturday, after all.
Sorry about that.:cry:

Craig and Betty, can I leave the toys at Let's Play for you two to pick up on Saturday?
I'll just leave them at the front counter, labelled Toys for Tots Run.

:cry:

[blacknife]

Slight possibility I will make it, have to make it through tonight first heh.
to Red Robins that is.

just curious in case i do not have enough to do on sunday moving the inlaws, is Lenny's on the north or south side?

[sgreen]

Hopefully we will see you at Red Robin Restaurant, blacknife! :biggrin: However, Lenny's address is in Sherwood Park.

[fishoholic]

I will go to red robins

[Mechaninano]

We are unable to make it to Red Robbins, but we can make it tomorrow for the bbq. What sort of side should we bring?

[reef-keeper]

Man I am so disappointed I was leaving to go to the meet at Red Robins and as I exited my back door I put my foot through the plywood landing. So I spent the rest of my weekend rebuilding the landing to my back door. I hope everyone had a great time at both events. Again sorry I missed the meet.

[ALang]

Sorry to hear that, Reefkeeper, I wasn't there due to work, but I knew that they have all missed you.

And Mechaninano, sorry that I haven't check this until late in the day. Didn't mean to be so rude as to ignore you, wasn't my intention.
The people who was at the meeting all had things to do, so due to lack of participation, we have cancelled the BBQ.

Though it would have been so nice, the weather was incredible yesterday.
The backyard was beautiful with the trees all dressed in their Fall colors.
Well, maybe next time.

[Mechaninano]

No problem, we'll catch the next one (we ended up heading to red coral and picking up a few items for our tank anyways).