Calgary Reef Meet: Holiday Version - Sat Dec 8, 3pm, Ironwood/Inglewood

[Littlefishy]

Anyone interested in getting together for a holiday season reef meet?

[kien]

Yes.

[lastlight]

yuuup!

[soapy]

Sure.

[figdish]

definitely

[Littlefishy]

Sweet, who else?! Any recommendations? Is downtown a good central option?

[Xadieu]

I'm in

[Coralgurl]

I'm in. How about the blind monk downtown, I may be able to arrange for free parking...no guarantees tho...:lol:

I know the owner so a table would be no problem....

[Littlefishy]

That sounds great. How do people feel about the date?

[sphelps]

There's a bunch of cry babies in the south that won't travel past Glenmore, never mind dealing with downtown :wink:

[reefwars]

im in:)

[Littlefishy]

Does that mean you won't come sphelps?
Glad to hear you are in Denny.

[Littlefishy]

Do we want to do this on a Friday night?

[kien]

There's a bunch of cry babies in the south that won't travel past Glenmore, never mind dealing with downtown :wink:

That's fine. We don't really want them to show up anyway.

[Ross]

There's a bunch of cry babies in the south that won't travel past Glenmore, never mind dealing with downtown :wink:

:rofl:
Steves uncensored truth strikes again.

[michika]

There's a bunch of cry babies in the south that won't travel past Glenmore, never mind dealing with downtown :wink:

Hey! Hey! Hey! I cross Glenmore, its north of downtown I don't venture!

I might be in depending on timing.

[sphelps]

Does that mean you won't come sphelps?
Glad to hear you are in Denny.

Depends if I'm in town are not, I've been getting called out to site at random times with a new client. Missed the last two meets because of it.

I don't care where it is, I'm 30min from the city limit so nothing is really that convenient. I just get a kick out of people who won't drive 5min more up Deerfoot, and it's always the guys in the south complaining even though all the stores are up north so you'd think they'd be use to it.

[lastlight]

I can hear Tony breathing he's so close to his post button. Any minute...

[reefwars]

I can hear Tony breathing he's so close to his post button. Any minute...


lol !!!!!!!!!

[figdish]

I'm not fussy but a big chicken when comes to bad weather driving. Can anyone guarantee the weather:lol:

[sphelps]

I'm not fussy but a big chicken when comes to bad weather driving. Can anyone guarantee the weather:lol:

Yeap, guaranteed it's going to suck

[strauss]

I'll do my best to get there. I'd love to meet some more addicts.

[JDigital]

Yeap, guaranteed it's going to suck

... and be unpredictable. :wink:

[Littlefishy]

What do people think about Nov. 30th, Friday?

[kien]

What do people think about Nov. 30th, Friday?

Not that anyone cares because I'm just a whiny baby, but Friday's don't work for me due to family commitments. That is all. Carry on.

[Littlefishy]

What about other people? Would Thursday Dec. 6th work better?

[abcha0s]

I'll come if the timing works. I'm tryin to get bak into this hobby and a meetup might help motivate me. Weekends aren't great for me either, but can occasionally work.

- Brad

[Coralgurl]

What about other people? Would Thursday Dec. 6th work better?

Thanks for organizing this :lol:

the 6th maybe doesn't work for me, won't know till closer to. Pick a date, holiday time is tough, hopefully the turnout is better than the last one regardless. :mrgreen: somewhere south will probably get a better turnout, central would be nice but I'll try and make whatever is decided.

[reefwars]

im a whiney baby too so i wont be going if its in the south lol

doesnt matter to me about the date but evenings are best for me:)

[kien]

How about somewhere on 17th ave SE. It's still southish for the whiny southie babies, down the block from whiny Denny babies, not downtown, fairly easily accessible for non-whiny hard core northies and on the east side close to anyone weird enough to happen to live in Lyalta (wherever the frak that is).

[reefwars]

How about somewhere on 17th ave SE. It's still southish for the whiny southie babies, down the block from whiny Denny babies, not downtown, fairly easily accessible for non-whiny hard core northies and on the east side close to anyone weird enough to happen to live in Lyalta (wherever the frak that is).


id say that works perfect lol, what about those on the west side though....actually does any one even reef on the west side??:P

[kien]

id say that works perfect lol, what about those on the west side though....actually does any one even reef on the west side??:P

There are reefers on the west side?! I thought all they did over there was play golf and cross country ski. :noidea:

[reefwars]

There are reefers on the west side?! I thought all they did over there was play golf and cross country ski. :noidea:

they also shop at the trendy shops and i think once in a while a good snifter of brandy is had....but at the end of the day boom!! they spontaniously combust:)


i dont know this for sure but i seen it on family guy and so it has to be true if its on tv:)

[Snappy]

I'm interested depending on the date & time.

[Littlefishy]

id say that works perfect lol, what about those on the west side though....actually does any one even reef on the west side??:P

SW here, represent!

[Littlefishy]

Not going to lie though, as we sip our fine cognac and 30 year old tawny port, we all live in fear of the end... Spontaneous combustion that is.

[sphelps]

How about somewhere on 17th ave SE. It's still southish for the whiny southie babies, down the block from whiny Denny babies, not downtown, fairly easily accessible for non-whiny hard core northies and on the east side close to anyone weird enough to happen to live in Lyalta (wherever the frak that is).

I'd really like to complain about the location being that it's in the ghetto and I can't think of anywhere to that I'd actually want to drink or eat at but that would make me a... well you know. So yeah sounds awesome :cry:

[Ross]

Does SW Airdrie count?

37km from my house to the Calgary Tower.
61km to 22x and Macleod Trail.

[Littlefishy]

17th ave SW is a bit..... Nicer?

[lastlight]

It's in Dover or I don't show.

[kien]

17th ave SW is a bit..... Nicer?

it's also a bit downtown :cry: <-- whiny baby face

[Ross]

How about in the East Village?
It has the slum appeal of 17th and the appeal of downtown?

[figdish]

i will attend just name date, time and place. Have sooo many questions about salt and pond as I have both

[Littlefishy]

Inglewood? Lol if you could make it to Red Coral you can probably make it to Inglewood... Tee hee. I just would have zero suggestions on locations in the SE!

[Littlefishy]

Or we could always do a Flash Mob at McDonalds or something... ;)

[Littlefishy]

How do people feel about Dec. 6th, Thursday?

[kien]

How do people feel about Dec. 6th, Thursday?

not that anyone really cares but I have a company Christmas function the evening of the 6th. Take lots of pics so that I may enjoy vicariously !

[Littlefishy]

Well so far it does not work for anyone... How does Dec. 4th, Tuesday work!?

[kien]

Well so far it does not work for anyone... How does Dec. 4th, Tuesday work!?

I am going to vote for a weekend date as those are most flexible for me. I've got young kids that require my attention (feeding, bathing, homework, etc) in the evenings. But don't let that hold up the group if everyone else prefers a week night.

[kien]

Well so far it does not work for anyone... How does Dec. 4th, Tuesday work!?

Also, I'm not sure when or where the last meet up was, but the last one I attended in the spring had a decent turn out and it was on a Sunday (or maybe it was a Saturday) afternoon. The meet up prior to that one that I attended had an even bigger turn out and that was on a weekend afternoon as well if I recall correctly. That meeting was even in the far north end! Just some food for thought.

[lastlight]

we're all going to have to skype in from home and pretend we're holding hands at this rate.

[kien]

we're all going to have to skype in from home and pretend we're holding hands at this rate.

Let's you and I have a reef meet this Sunday at Eau Claire.

[Littlefishy]

Let's you and I have a reef meet this Sunday at Eau Claire.

Look at you with your private reef meets!

What about Dec. 8th, Saturday afternoon/early evening?

[kien]

Look at you with your private reef meets!

What about Dec. 8th, Saturday afternoon/early evening?

That date appears to work. I will put that in my calendar as a tentative date. Even if just one other person shows up it's still a reef meet :biggrin:

[kien]

Also, if we stick with the 17th ave SE location I say we send Denny out to scope out a place. I know that there are a couple of pubs (maybe) more along that stretch. The closer to Deerfoot the better maybe? I recommend staying away from the Vietnamese joints if we want leave the reef meet alive.

[MinPhase]

I'm in. Downtown area would be great.

[sphelps]

There's a Jamesons's just a wee bit north of 17th SE :biggrin:

[Littlefishy]

What did you think about Inglewood?

[sphelps]

What did you think about Inglewood?

I like it but Kien is likely going to start crying again as it's kind of downtown, even though he obviously doesn't mind taking his dates to Eau Claire which is also clearly downtown.

[kien]

I like it but Kien is likely going to start crying again as it's kind of downtown, even though he obviously doesn't mind taking his dates to Eau Claire which is also clearly downtown.

What did you think about Inglewood?

Technically 17th ave SE stretches into Inglewood so Kien would be fine with that. Not that anyone cares though.

[sphelps]

Cool, what's in Inglewood?

[figdish]

There are some nice spots in inglewood. My gf works there and I can get lowdown on a good spot if interested?

[figdish]

Just tried to call but must be out and about, will contact her tomorrow and let you know

[Littlefishy]

There are some nice spots in inglewood. My gf works there and I can get lowdown on a good spot if interested?

Thanks!

There is always the Ironwood.

[lastlight]

Let's you and I have a reef meet this Sunday at Eau Claire.

Should be a good time even tho we will both be quite frigid.

[Littlefishy]

I am going to try making some solid plans...
Saturday, Dec. 8th at 3:00pm at the Ironwood in Inglewood.
Input???

[figdish]

Works for me looking forward to meeting enthusiasts

[gridley]

I like the idea of meeting - I have put Dec 8 into my calendar - I'll be there unless a family related event come up.

[soapy]

Ok I also put the 8th into the calendar and will try to show up.

[reefwars]

as long as were not doing secret santa or anything christmas like besides the title.....im in:P


ps............is this a get drunk thing:mrgreen:

[lastlight]

This will feel more like bingo night with grandma... So yes Denny.

[Littlefishy]

as long as were not doing secret santa or anything christmas like besides the title.....im in:P


ps............is this a get drunk thing:mrgreen:

Are you buying? Ha ha. Just kidding. Sounds like a plan.
And it also sounds like someone does not enjoy the festive spirit!

[Littlefishy]

So 3:00pm at the Ironwood in Inglewood, on Dec. 8th, Saturday it is!

[kien]

So 3:00pm at the Ironwood in Inglewood, on Dec. 8th, Saturday it is!

mabye ask a Mod if they could kindly change the title of this thread to reflect the date :-)

[kien]

so we can be kool like these guys (http://www.canreef.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?threadid=91387)

[riceboy]

i'll swing by if i have nothin going on that day

[molotov]

Hey I might be able to make that date as well. Sweet!!!

[kien]

Just a friendly reminder about the meet up this Saturday.

I am still planning to attend. In fact, I wouldn't mind moving it up to say 2pm? Would give us a larger window for people to pop in and out maybe?

K.

[sphelps]

The wife's Christmas party is this Saturday as well but I think we're going to stop by before hand for a bit.

[Coleus]

Will be there if I don't get hangover from Xmas party from previous night. Do they have wings there?

[brotherd]

Thinking about skipping the Christmas party and joining you guys instead.

[denny_CC]

ill be there as well representing concept aquatics , i look forward to seeing you all and maybe ill release some cool boxing day sales info:P


ps.......drinks are on steve boo yeah!!

[sphelps]

ps.......drinks are on steve boo yeah!!

Who's Steve, never heard of him

[denny_CC]

Who's Steve, never heard of him



steve is kien's real name .....you didnt know??:P

[sphelps]

steve is kien's real name .....you didnt know??:P

Nope, I did not. I thought his name was sissy? At least that's what eveyone seems to call him when he's not around... Weird ... :cry:

[lpsreefer]

Masking tape ns a sharpie so every one gets a name tag.

[kien]

FYI, it's Sissy with a capital 'S'.

[sphelps]

FYI, it's Sissy with a capital 'S'.

But capital letter's imply importance or significance :neutral:

[kien]

But capital letter's imply importance or significance :neutral:

I am a significant Sissy. Deal with it.

[sphelps]

I am a significant Sissy. Deal with it.

Ok, Ok just dont :cry:

[denny_CC]

Masking tape ns a sharpie so every one gets a name tag.


if i have to wear a name tag then im changing my name to john or joe or ralf....anything but sue!!

ps....the drinks are now on matt lol

[kien]

So hey, do we need to make reservations? Is the organizer going to do that? Or do we just show up and hope for the best?

[Littlefishy]

I was debating reservations... If it is 3pm in the afternoon we might be safe?

[kien]

I was debating reservations... If it is 3pm in the afternoon we might be safe?

Probably. The last meet I went to was also around this time and I don't think we made reservations. We were the only party in the whole joint. I just wasn't sure how big or popular this place that we are going to is.

[Coleus]

What is going on here? So there will be sissy, kEIn, and chatty cathy at the meeting.

Hell, we are in a roller coaster ride

[kien]

What is going on here? So there will be sissy, kEIn, and chatty cathy at the meeting.

Hell, we are in a roller coaster ride

Sissy, with a capital 'S'. Thanks.

[kien]

so does anyone care if we move it to 2 or 2:30 pm? This way for those of us who can get there a little bit earlier can have more wings and beer :biggrin:

[sphelps]

Sis you can show up the day before if it makes you happy

[kien]

Sis you can show up the day before if it makes you happy

I would go right now if I could.. :cry: <-- sorry, there I go again..

[Coleus]

I would go right now if I could.. :cry: <-- sorry, there I go again..

or you can just show up a little bit earlier to put table together for us :-)

[lastlight]

so does anyone care if we move it to 2 or 2:30 pm? This way for those of us who can get there a little bit earlier can have more wings and beer :biggrin:

I'll be there at 2.

[kien]

I'll be there at 2.

You and I both then! We can hold hands before anyone else gets there. This way they won't find out about us..

[Coleus]

You and I both then! We can hold hands before anyone else gets there. This way they won't find out about us..

Kien, so you were Sissy and now you want to be Touchy too huh?

[riceboy]

i'll probably stop by at 2 to but if theres hand holding i'll be at a different table and give u to some privacy lol

[lastlight]

I'll be too busy driving saucy meat down my throat don't worry about it!

[riceboy]

I'll be too busy driving saucy meat down my throat don't worry about it!

This is wrong in so many ways lol

[Coralgurl]

Hmm was thinking about stopping in but seems like things just got really weird with the boys......:redface:

[lastlight]

This is wrong in so many ways lol

All in your head Victor. I enjoy chicken wings!

[riceboy]

All in your head Victor. I enjoy chicken wings!

LOL i just had to lol.

do they have cheap wings on saturday?

[reefwars]

This is wrong in so many ways lol

:mrgreen:

ill go for 2 :P

[Coleus]

:mrgreen:

ill go for 2 :P
Ssssuuuuurrrrrreeeee buddy.

We should have a wings contest night lol

[brotherd]

How many are going? I'm in if there's still room.

[kien]

How many are going? I'm in if there's still room.

So far I count as confirmation:

Myself
Lastlight
Denny
Littlefishy
sphelps
Coleus
riceboy
brotherd?

Brett and I will probably be the first ones there at 2 so we will ask for a table of 8 (ish). If the table fills up and people who didn't confirm there attendance show up afterwards they can always grab another table/chair ? :-)

[sphelps]

If I'm there my wife will also be


Kien
Lastlight
Denny
Littlefishy
sphelps + hphelps
Coleus
riceboy
brotherd?

[denny_CC]

im a + 2 as well:)

[kien]

If I'm there my wife will also be

im a + 2 as well:)

So I count about 10 total seats that I will ask for then.

[Coleus]

So I count about 10 total seats that I will ask for then.
+4 for me please.... hmmm no actually only +1 for me (how sad :( )

[Johnsonator]

I am planning to attend also, I'm a newbie and have had a 20 gal tank for about a year now. I'm thinking of getting something bigger soon. It would be great to get some ideas.

[kien]

I am planning to attend also, I'm a newbie and have had a 20 gal tank for about a year now. I'm thinking of getting something bigger soon. It would be great to get some ideas.

That's 11 then. Welcome to CANREEF btw! :-D

[sphelps]

I don't understand this math!! I count 13 :neutral:

[kien]

Myself
Lastlight
Denny + 1
Littlefishy
sphelps + 1
Coleus
riceboy
brotherd?
johnsonator
============
11 ? (I know Denny said +2 and Coleus said +1 but I was kinda assuming they meant +2 and +1 to the total list as opposed to in addition to themslves? But maybe I'm wrong).

[denny_CC]

Myself
Lastlight
Denny + 1
Littlefishy
sphelps + 1
Coleus
riceboy
brotherd?
johnsonator
============
11 ? (I know Denny said +2 and Coleus said +1 but I was kinda assuming they meant +2 and +1 to the total list as opposed to in addition to themslves? But maybe I'm wrong).

nope your right its me and the gf:)

[kien]

nope your right its me and the gf:)

I guess we are going to get to see if she is reef-people safe :lol:

[brotherd]

I think somebody should design Canreef t shirts.

[brotherd]

:mrgreen:And beer can cooler sleeves

[sphelps]

Sorry my bad, newfie math frustrates me.

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a174/sphelps/treetree.jpg

[xtreme]

I am going to try and make it. Not 100% sure if I will be able to though.

[Littlefishy]

I don't think I can make it for 2 but I will be there by 3. As long as someone is saving seats! Tell the hostess where the reef meet is sitting so people who don't know don't walk around aimlessly. I'm +1 too. See you this afternoon. Wish I had time to make t-shirts...

[Coralgurl]

Plans have changed, so we will probably stop by as well.

[soapy]

I will be there.

[riceboy]

What's the address?

[kien]

For those coming, we are in the front room. Not the back room.

[kien]

http://i1002.photobucket.com/albums/af144/muzanji/D051C809-107C-4E15-AA85-85BE31276299-24136-0000112091A8B24E.jpg

http://i1002.photobucket.com/albums/af144/muzanji/C9216CCC-3EDA-4175-96C7-41380BD2B02D-24136-000011208CBEC297.jpg

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[brotherd]

That was good to meet you all today. Looking forward to getting together again. Thanks LittleFishy.

[sphelps]

Thanks for the beer, you know who you are but I realized I have no idea.

[reefwars]

Thanks for the beer, you know who you are but I realized I have no idea.


your welcome,although weve met before lol :mrgreen:

[kien]

Thanks for the beer, you know who you are but I realized I have no idea.

That would be soapy :-)

[kien]

That was good to meet you all today. Looking forward to getting together again. Thanks LittleFishy.

Ditto, now where's that tank build thread?!?!

[riceboy]

Was a good turn out it was nice meeting you guys and had good chats with the familiar faces.

[brotherd]

Ditto, now where's that tank build thread?!?!
Haha ya I gotta get on that!

[Coleus]

No wings but great meeting everyone. Hopefully we have wings next time

[brotherd]

Who wants to step up and organize the next one? Clearly we are going to need a bigger venue!

[11purewater]

Whatdaya mean no wings!Ok next meeting I'm coming and there will be wings Dammit my treat:biggrin:

[brotherd]

I met someone today (Coralgirl) who knows the owner of a certain establishment...I nominate you:)

[11purewater]

Aye

[brotherd]

Kien thanks for the hrv contact. Definitely going to call them.

[Coralgurl]

I met someone today (Coralgirl) who knows the owner of a certain establishment...I nominate you:)

I can help with the next one but it won't be till at least feb as I am heading to warmer climates in Jan!!

Thanks Erin for organizing today!! Was a great turn out, was nice to finally meet a lot of you for the first time! And of course some familiar peeps as well!

[kien]

Yes, great meat!!

[kien]

Yes, great meat!!

Meat?! Come on Kien get it together! Great meat. :redface:

[lastlight]

good get together guys let's do it again soon! but at an establishment that can dole out the wings by the truckload =)

[Coralgurl]

Meat?! Come on Kien get it together! Great meat. :redface:

Ummm you mean meet??:lol:

[kien]

Ummm you mean meet??:lol:

SOB!! *damn you auto-correct*

..thanks :redface:

[sphelps]

That would be soapy :-)

Yes thanks Soapy.

Brett suggested a rolling tank tour for future meets, anyone into that at all or should we stick to public venues encase someone turns out to be a serial killer?

[lastlight]

Brett suggested a rolling tank tour for future meets, anyone into that at all or should we stick to public venues encase someone turns out to be a serial killer?

http://www.fishbrains.net/images/28/dexter.jpg

[brotherd]

Still waiting for the Johnsonater to put up pics of his 20 gal inwall tank!

[kien]

Still waiting for the Johnsonater to put up pics of his 20 gal inwall tank!

+1 !!

[brotherd]

http://www.fishbrains.net/images/28/dexter.jpg
A tank tour would be great with a restaurant /pub destination at the end.

[lastlight]

I can fit roughly 2.5 people around my tank. and 4.25 in my livingroom. Anybody else lol?

[lpsreefer]

ill do a summer bbq at my place. i have the space, and i can fit a little more tehn 2.5 ppl around my tanks. im thinking 3.78 per tank. lol

[Johnsonator]

It was good to meet you all. I took a couple of pics with my phone so the quality is kind of crappy. Tank dimensions are 48" long, 18" high and 5.5 " deep.

[lastlight]

that's a pretty neat idea it really opens up possibilities for tank placement. Does it have an overflow and sump too?

[kien]

Tank dimensions are 48" long, 18" high and 5.5 " deep.

5.5" front to back huh? Fascinating! So did you decide that 5.5" was the absolute minimum depth that your tank should be?

[brotherd]

It was good to meet you all. I took a couple of pics with my phone so the quality is kind of crappy. Tank dimensions are 48" long, 18" high and 5.5 " deep.
That's so cool!

[Johnsonator]

The tank doesn't have a sump, I'm running a canister filter underneath it in kitchen cupboard. I made a small overflow for it where I have the pump suction. It needs manual adjustment every few days to ensure the water from the surface is being sucked down. It seems to be working out ok.

If you go to www.walltanks.com you can see what I bought. I was a little off on the dimensions, it is 16" high and 6" wide.

[kien]

The tank doesn't have a sump, I'm running a canister filter underneath it in kitchen cupboard. I made a small overflow for it where I have the pump suction. It needs manual adjustment every few days to ensure the water from the surface is being sucked down. It seems to be working out ok.

If you go to www.walltanks.com you can see what I bought. I was a little off on the dimensions, it is 16" high and 6" wide.

HOLY CRAP! There's a whole industry around 6" wide wall tanks ! I wonder if that industry has deemed 6" to be the standard minimum.

[Littlefishy]

Thanks everyone for making it out! Yes next time a bigger venue and wings are a must! Looking forward to seeing you all at the next one. Happy holidays!

[kien]

Thanks everyone for making it out! Yes next time a bigger venue and wings are a must! Looking forward to seeing you all at the next one. Happy holidays!

Thanks for organizing it! Maybe try to do one each season, so Spring is up next? :-)

[Littlefishy]

I suppose so :P if you can wait that long...

[kien]

I suppose so :P if you can wait that long...

Well, I suppose anyone can organize a meet anytime they want. It just seems that for Calgary reef meets, they don't come around very often :-) I suppose that could all change though! :biggrin:

[Coleus]

I vote for BBQ behind concept store. IF we can gather enough ppl, we can have a food truck there to serve us :-)

Maybe i am too ambitious but just throw idea out there.

[riceboy]

its a bit cold for a bbq lol we can go up to shots in ne near 32 ave, 25 cent wings on saturday lol

mmmmm wings

[sphelps]

its a bit cold for a bbq lol we can go up to shots in ne near 32 ave, 25 cent wings on saturday lol

mmmmm wings

Do they serve body shots? Brett was asking.

[lastlight]

<Something about washing the saucy meat down>

Sorry I'm a bit tired right now =)

[riceboy]

Do they serve body shots? Brett was asking.

it is the ne so i'm sure anything can happen but if you lose your car its not my fault lol. jk:lol:

[brotherd]

I vote for BBQ behind concept store. IF we can gather enough ppl, we can have a food truck there to serve us :-)

Maybe i am too ambitious but just throw idea out there.
I like it! I also like Jojo's bbq food truck!