February Reef Meet - Calgary

[Coralgurl]

Someone nominated me to organize a reef meet this month.

I'm not looking at a calendar atm, however wondering if there's interest and what would work for most. The Blind Monk downtown (beltline) can set aside tables and they actually have great wings. The only nights not good for me are the 18th and 22nd.

So, let's get some feedback and set this up!

[sphelps]

Lesson learned from last time was we need tables and wings so you're off to a good start :thumb:

[globaldesigns]

How about not downtown or beltline? I would even go North, over downtown.

[reefwars]

im in :)

downtown works for me :PPPP

[Coleus]

Yes, WINGS are a MUST. :-). I also vote no for downtown because of parking problem. However I went to Mug Shotz Sports Bar & Grill which is near odgen and they have big table, plenty of parking and great wings. Not sure how busy it is at night tho.
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[riceboy]

I'm out as ill be up in fort Mac :(

[sphelps]

Not sure parking downtown would be an issue on a weekend.

[BlueWorldAquatic]

too bad it isn't this week, I'd love to meet some of you guys/gals

[Coralgurl]

I can help with parking as I manage the building. That said, it would be kinda inconvenient to provide access to and from the parkade if people were coming and going at different times. This is also a beltline building at 9th Street and 12th Avenue therefore parking on the street is much easier - same as Inglewood. Safeway is right across the street, however they do monitor the lot.

Another location with great wings is the Regal Beagle on 14th in the Kensington area, not downtown, but still fairly central.

Also, would everyone prefer a weekend afternoon or weeknight evening?

[gridley]

I'll do my best to make it regardless of location and whatever the time.

[Madmak]

I'm in if the time and date works out.

Has a NE location like Toad and Turtle or Joey's ever been tried? Easy access and parking.

[sphelps]

I'm in if the time and date works out.

Has a NE location like Toad and Turtle or Joey's ever been tried? Easy access and parking.

Yeah they tried it once although slightly more north, from what I heard everyone just cried about the extra 2.5min on deerfoot and didn't go.

[Coleus]

Yeah they tried it once although slightly more north, from what I heard everyone just cried about the extra 2.5min on deerfoot and didn't go.

i will go if the time works out and THERE ARE WINGS. I can drive to Aidrie if i have to

[Madmak]

We could also have the after party in Concept's back shop and have a frag auction :)

[brotherd]

I'm in for a Saturday afternoon for sure! 16th or 23rd, any location.

[reefwars]

i will go if the time works out and THERE ARE WINGS. I can drive to Aidrie if i have to



im there for sure if wings are on tai!!

:P

[Coralgurl]

Yeah they tried it once although slightly more north, from what I heard everyone just cried about the extra 2.5min on deerfoot and didn't go.

There was one planned at Woody's in the NE and only 3 people showed up.

I've called the Toad N Turtle just off Barlow and 32nd NE and the Regal Beagle on 14th Street NW. Both will accept reservations for a Saturday afternoon.

I propose the 23rd and either location would be great, say 2 pm. Last meeting had a great turnout, hopefully we can do the same or better!

Please post a preference and I will go with majority, I'd like to call in the reservation by this Friday.

Cheers

[gridley]

Either location is fine.

[Madmak]

T&T for me, thx

[sphelps]

I'll go anywhere but I'll vote for T&T, it's close to Concept and I've seen how many junkies hang out over there so no excuses :mrgreen:

If some are wanting to use transit another option is Jameson's on 36th street NE.

[madchild]

Im in! The Toad gets my vote too.

[Coralgurl]

Where are all the Calgary lady reefers?? Come on out girls for some drinks and wings!

[magikof7]

I'll do my best to be there!

[brotherd]

Looking forward to it. The 23rd at... At 2pm:)

[Coralgurl]

Bump

I'll call the Toad & Turtle today to make a reservation for Feb 23 2pm.

So far we have
Gridley
Madmak
Sphelps
Madchild
Me
Magikof7 (maybe)
Brotherd
Reefwars

I'll book a table for 15 for now.

Looking forward to seeing everyone!

[reefwars]

Bump

I'll call the Toad & Turtle today to make a reservation for Feb 23 2pm.

So far we have
Gridley
Madmak
Sphelps
Madchild
Me
Magikof7 (maybe)
Brotherd
Reefwars

I'll book a table for 15 for now.

Looking forward to seeing everyone!


im a plus 1:)

[lpsreefer]

I'm in too.

[brotherd]

Bump. I think we need to see Kien,RiceBoy,Snappy,and more on that list.:mrgreen: How about The Grizz?

[lastlight]

Be nice if the cool guys can come. On another note count me in.

[kien]

I still don't have LEDs so I wasn't sure if I was allowed to come or not..

[Madmak]

I still don't have LEDs so I wasn't sure if I was allowed to come or not..

Pffff!

Obviously not!

JK ;)

[The Grizz]

Bump. I think we need to see Kien,RiceBoy,Snappy,and more on that list.:mrgreen: How about The Grizz?

Alright, I have been ask to grace you all with my presence and it turns out the wife is taking a coarse here at the college that weekend & I have a new sump to pick up. So as long as the locating doesn't change at the last minute........I WILL BE THERE........feel free to shower me with free frags :lol:

[brotherd]

:BIG:Alright! The Grizz is on board! What about YOU?

[Coralgurl]

Toad & Turtle is booked for the 23rd, 2 pm, reservation is under CANREEF. I booked for 20, but as its a pub, I'm sure if we need more tables, it should be easy enough to adjust.

Bump

I'll call the Toad & Turtle today to make a reservation for Feb 23 2pm.

So far we have
Gridley
Madmak
Sphelps
Madchild
Me
Magikof7 (maybe)
Brotherd
Reefwars

I'll book a table for 15 for now.

Looking forward to seeing everyone!

Mattjoly85
Lastlight
Kien (discretionary due to lack of LED's)...lol:lol: j/k of course
The Grizz

I'm in too.

I've got you for a couple of beers Matt!

[kien]

Sweet!! I just put that into my calendar. I may even go out and see if I can find an LED flashlight to buy just so that I can share in some of the cool kids converstions.

[globaldesigns]

Have fun everyone!!! I won't be there, as I am taking my wife out for her Birthday that night, and will hang around house to not be late for the event.

See you all next time.

[Coralgurl]

Sweet!! I just put that into my calendar. I may even go out and see if I can find an LED flashlight to buy just so that I can share in some of the cool kids converstions.

I have one I can bring for you!! We used it in Belize to drive at night.....

Have fun everyone!!! I won't be there, as I am taking my wife out for her Birthday that night, and will hang around house to not be late for the event.

See you all next time.

Sorry we won't be seeing you Rick, hope your wife has a wonderful birthday!!!

[brotherd]

More!

[brotherd]

Bump!

[Coralgurl]

bump

[The Grizz]

I promise I won't bite anyone's limbs off..........:lol:


Stay clear..... This Bear bite's off limbs!!

[brotherd]

:DJust chicken wing (limbs)

[brotherd]

And chicken fingers...

[The Grizz]

I'm more for beef so a good steak sandwich will be for me :biggrin:

[kien]

If you are lucky Brett will offer you some of his sausage. He offered it to me last time but I had already had breakfast. That place was weird. No wings but they had breakfast food.

[Coralgurl]

Just a reminder bump!

This Saturday (feb 23rd) at the toad and turtle, 2pm!

[Madmak]

I've been trash talking on the Edmonton Reef Meet thread. I may need some backup.

[brotherd]

:multi:

[The Grizz]

I've been trash talking on the Edmonton Reef Meet thread. I may need some backup.

I will be Switzerland since Im in the middle :lol:

[kien]

I will be Switzerland since Im in the middle :lol:

So would you say that you often swing both ways Greg?

[The Grizz]

So would you say that you often swing both ways Greg?

Sure!! I can swing with either my left or right fist :boxing:

[brotherd]

Bump.

[Coleus]

i will try to swing by if i can. so who will be on my left and right? just not the Grizz plsssss

[gridley]

It will be me +1. Deborah is coming as well

[The Grizz]

i will try to swing by if i can. so who will be on my left and right? just not the Grizz plsssss

And why not Tai?? I wont bite.........well maybe just a nibble :biggrin:

[magikof7]

looks like I can be there after all. :D Looking forward to seeing everyone.

[madchild]

I might not be able to make it. It looks like I will have to be at work :-\

[lpsreefer]

I guess hang out at concept before hand? Lol

[cbrine]

How about not downtown or beltline? I would even go North, over downtown.

They have that new buffalo wing place in the NE by chuck e cheese and sunridge mall. LARGE parking lot too with super easy directions. Just a thought....

[Coralgurl]

Just a reminder bump!

This Saturday (feb 23rd) at the toad and turtle, 2pm!

They have that new buffalo wing place in the NE by chuck e cheese and sunridge mall. LARGE parking lot too with super easy directions. Just a thought....

Already decided, too late to change but a great idea for next time. Reservation under "canreef".

See you there!

[Coleus]

And why not Tai?? I wont bite.........well maybe just a nibble :biggrin:

you can nibble some of my wings and not me ok? I prefer come home in once piece

[Madmak]

Anyone check if they serve bacon?

[gridley]

Tanks to CoralGirl for organizing the "meet"! :biggrin: It was a good afternoon.

[lpsreefer]

Seem everyone left at once. Lol
Good turn out though.

[lastlight]

Good turnout and a good time. Far too short but I was summoned.

[Coralgurl]

Thanks everyone for coming out! Was great to meet new peeps and see everyone.

Really enjoyed the location, thoughts on keeping it there for the next time?

[The Grizz]

Nice to see some good friends again and meet some new ones. I think the location was great & the wings where pretty good too. Also didn't hurt that our waitress was a little sweetie to boot :biggrin:

[Coralgurl]

Nice to see some good friends again and meet some new ones. I think the location was great & the wings where pretty good too. Also didn't hurt that our waitress was a little sweetie to boot :biggrin:

Such a flirt! Jk. Service was great, think I had one too many....:lol:

Thanks again for the delivery Greg!

[The Grizz]

Such a flirt!

Thanks again for the delivery Greg!

Hey I resemble that remake :biggrin: & no problem Sheena.

[brotherd]

:clap2:Good times! This was my 2nd meet and I really enjoyed it. Coralgurl thanks for setting it up. New Friends and Guinness on a Saturday afternoon talking about reef stuff:biggrin:

[The Grizz]

Hey I resemble that remark :biggrin: & no problem Sheena.

EDIT: before some arse points it out

[The Grizz]

:clap2:Good times! This was my 2nd meet and I really enjoyed it. Coralgurl thanks for setting it up. New Friends and Guinness on a Saturday afternoon talking about reef stuff:biggrin:

Good to FINALLY meet you to Darrell ( sorry if spelled wrong ), now get to painting so you can finally set that tank up.

[brotherd]

Painting starts tomorrow. Itchin and twitchin to get at it!

[kien]

thanks for organizing CoralGurl! Another great reef meet! Bonus points for the wings! Extra bonus points for the server! :biggrin:

Extra extra bonus points for the swag, thanks Greg! :bearhug:

[The Grizz]

thanks for organizing CoralGurl! Another great reef meet! Bonus points for the wings! Extra bonus points for the server! :biggrin:

Extra extra bonus points for the swag, thanks Greg! :bearhug:

Had to get you into LEDs some way :lol:

[kien]

Had to get you into LEDs some way :lol:

Ya, now I'm a Loser WITH LEDs! :lol:

[kien]

seriously though, I spent the last half hour viewing my tank with that thing. So awesome! :biggrin:

[lastlight]

That place was great we should just make it a reg scheduled thing there.

[kien]

That place was great we should just make it a reg scheduled thing there.

+1

[The Grizz]

seriously though, I spent the last half hour viewing my tank with that thing. So awesome! :biggrin:

Just like a kid with a new toy :lol:

[Coralgurl]

That place was great we should just make it a reg scheduled thing there.

Looks like they have a patio, be nice to sit outside once it warms up:lol:

[The Grizz]

Looks like they have a patio, be nice to sit outside once it warms up:lol:

That would be sweet! The one here in Red Deer has a rooftop patio that is covered & inclosed, super sweet on those sunny days when it sprinkles a bit. So nice.

[ckmullin]

Glad you guys had a great time. Perhaps next time!

[Coralgurl]

Glad you guys had a great time. Perhaps next time!

Hope you can make it to the next one Keith!

[brotherd]

I hope a lot more of us Canreefers will make it to the next one. It's great to meet fellow enthusiasts that understand each other.:Banane35:

[lpsreefer]

Good to see everyone!

[brotherd]

Kien, are there any pics to share?

[lastlight]

Kien, are there any pics to share?

Geez I hope not. My hair is going to look horrible I was sitting next to Steve.

[kien]

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