BBQ/Reefers Get-Together at SeaHorse_Fanatic's Jan.16th
 

So, for January, to accommodate Coasting's schedule, I plan to invite our local fishy friends over for a BBQ. I have no problems prepping/bbqing/cooking the food and just have each attendee chip in for the grocery bill (no more than $10/person). I've bbqed for as many as 120 people in one day so that's not a problem. Based on recent attendance numbers, I think a dozen to 15 adults is a reasonable max number and we can accommodate that many inside our place. I will pick up a couple bottles of wine and some soda to go with the meal but otherwise its bring your own beer/cider/coolers.

If the 16th (Saturday) doesn't work, please let me know. I'm perfectly fine with doing it on another date, as long as it doesn't conflict with family stuff.

Families/kids are welcome (ie. my two little girls will be there) and if its during the day, they can go outside into the playhouse to play (I'll set up a space heater in there).

In terms of timing, I'm thinking late lunch and through the afternoon/evening. Again, I'm flexible on this.

Tentative meal plan is Malaysian chicken or turkey satay, stir fried noodles, Malaysian chicken curry and coconut milk rice, bbq pork ribs, bbq lemon-grass or rosemary chicken, hot dogs/burgers if people want...

I also have 2 reef tanks (165g & 93g cube), a goldfish tank, 2 fw shrimp tanks, an endler tank, 2 baby tortoises and a koi "pond" to see and we can play a movie or the hockey game on the tv, if so desired.

I'm located in South Burnaby, halfway between King Eds Pets and Metrotown. Just 5 minutes from Kensington Exit off Hwy 1.

Let me know if there's interest in this.

Anthony

Sounds like a plan, I'm good for the 16th

OH gee so this is my fault then LOL
As long as the ferries don't get canceled due to weather between the 14th and then I can be there :P

And as long as I'm not the only girl :lol:
I got room for 1 other in my vehicle from Poco if somebody wants to carpool.

Thanks for hosting, Anthony. Please count me and Joanne in.

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I'd love to attend but work till 5ish . If you think it'll go late - I'm in . Also loved your bbq skills at Rich's a few years ago !!! Mouth watering already
Mark

I'll try my best to attend

BBQ
 

Hi Anthony,

I am marking the date down on my calendar. Looking forward to seeing you and everybody else.

AquaAddict

PS to Coasting: you are not the only girl.

Looks like you may have started something Anthony! Date added to calendar.

OK, a week or so before the bbq date, we'll start a head count of whose planning to attend so I know how much food to prepare.

Spaces are filling up fast so if you think you will be attending, please post on this thread and we'll go from there.

Anthony

Looks like I can make it so count me in. Thanks for hosting Anthony.

I would like to attend, but too early to know for sure if I can make it. If skiing is good, will likely be doing that. Flying is also a possibility, depending on weather.

Went skiing today, and conditions were fabulous,... lots of powder.

probably drop by
 

Hi Anthony

Would like to drop by for a quick look but can't stay too long - no dinner for me. Kids might come for a peek too. Will bring you some chip/munchies.

thx
msjboy

Anthony, please count me in.

I'm interested.
I'm in the midst of quitting my job and going out on my own so I planing in being there but really hard to commit when I work for myself. Id love to meet more local reefers pm me your address please!

Looks like we'll have a dozen plus coming.

BTW, Doug (Pinhead) has generously donated a RBTA to be raffled off at the BBQ. Thank YOU Doug.

If anyone else would like to donate a frag or something for raffling off to attendees, then please let me know. We'll try to organize some sort of raffling system.

Also, if you all want to bring frags or colonies to swap, sell, buy or donate, I'm okay with that too. I have a couple of large sumps for floating frags. I will keep an updated list of probable attendees when the date gets closer and so it'll be easy for people wanting to buy or sell stuff to just meet here to do the transaction. However, the main focus will be to get together, eat, drink and be merry.

This will be a "family-friendly" event, so kids & spouses welcome. Come for a visit or stay for an hour or five. Up to you. Basically leaving the whole day free for this get together.

Bring your own booze but drink responsibly. A cold one for your host will NOT be refused either :wink::lol: LOL.

For those who work Saturdays, we can fire up the BBQ in the evening.

Anthony

Hey Anthony thanks for hosting this BBQ, count me in bud. I think telling people they can bring frags is a great idea as well, see you then. :biggrin:

Another issue to note is that if anyone has food allergies, please let me know. For instance, I use sesame oil and Blackberry wine in my marinades and the Malaysian satay (if I make this) will have crushed peanuts in it.

Well, I guess I'll start the list, broken down into Confirmed, Possible/Probable and Visiting:

Confirmed:
SeaHorse_Fanatic + 3
rsisvixen
Coasting
rishu pepper + Joanne
maron6977
Aqua Addict
War Dog
Wretch
byee
The Guy

Possible/Probable
Pinhead
Reef Pilot
Etaloche
e46er

Visiting
msjboy + kids


Ok, we're getting to be pretty much full, but we can accommodate this many and more if attendance is spread out a bit throughout the day (ie. NOT have 20 people crammed into my livingroom/dining room at one time :wink: LOL). Hopefully its a nice day and people dress warmly so they can join me outside on the deck too.

If I've missed anybody or you can confirm, post on this thread and I'll continue to update it.

It'll be a + 1 for me Anthony, will be dragging the hubby along :)

I could probably make cookies or snacks or something of that sort....

What do people like?

I've never fed reefers before :lol:

And if I ditch the doggie barrier in the SUV I could fit 3 people in the back and 1 in the front from poco/coquitlam side of the port man bridge.

I think I remember where Anthonys house is.... I haven't been there in a few years O_o


I will have a whack of Euphyllia that need fragging too if theres anyone after that kind of stuff.

I will try to make it, but I'll know for sure much closer to the date, so I'll be a maybe for now :)

I will make it out if there is space....

For you, we'll always make room.:wink:

BTW, anyone else feel a little tremor around 11:40pm tonight?

Yes... 2 of them...seconds apart about 10 minutes ago.:redface:

Get emergency pack and shoes ready?

BBQ/Reefers Get-Together at SeaHorse_Fanatic's Jan.16th
 

Felt it in Coquitlam. House shook for about 10 seconds. I was expecting my floors to be wet from the fish tank sloshing around.

Stay safe everyone!

Started a new earthquake thread so we don't have to fill this BBQ thread with earthquake postings.:biggrin:

http://www.canreef.com/vbulletin/sho...d.php?t=117421

Anthony's got a great deck so wear a warm coat, then we don't have to all be inside, plus when your on the deck your closer to the BBQ LOL!!

Updated:

Confirmed:
SeaHorse_Fanatic + 3
rsisvixen + hubby
Coasting
rishu pepper + Joanne
maron6977
Aqua Addict
War Dog
Wretch
byee
The Guy
Bblink

Possible/Probable
Pinhead
Reef Pilot
Etaloche
e46er
F.H

Visiting
msjboy + kids


I will budget $10/person attending and that should ensure we don't run out of food. NOTE: Cutoff for confirmation will be Thursday night (Jan.14) cause I'll be shopping Friday morning for whatever I don't already have cut up and marinating.

If you would like to show up at a certain time (noonish; mid-afternoon; late afternoon; evening) please let me know as well. I would prefer not to have everything hot and ready to eat at noon then have everyone show up at 4 pm.

I don't think I eat quite that much :lol:
I'll know Thursday morning if the ferry decides to run. If we get any more stupid windstorms like those a few weeks back I might be hooped. But I've got quite a few things planned within the first few days of being back including showing up to this. (And my nexus interview, hurroh!!!) However I would still be trying to get a ferry the day after and what not... I did book a whole 2 weeks off.....

I could do Triple Chocolate cheesecake
Chocolate peanutbutter cereal bars
Normal chocolate chip cookies or something else cookie wise
Cheese Krispies (Their just savoury goodness that I inhale and leave none for family or friends)
uhhh
Chocolate Fudge
Hmmm
Cant remember what else I make on a regular basis.

Ideas?

BBQ Time
 

Hi Anthony,

Should everyone try and attend around 1-2 pm if possible? That way people are not confined inside because it is dark and cold outside - unless nobody cares and there is lots of lighting.

AquaAddict

It would be better, in general, if small groups show up throughout the day. I expect most will come from noon till four, but some will show up after work or come for dinner instead.

Hey Anthony,
you can count wifey and I in. Sounds like a blast!

Updated:

Confirmed:
SeaHorse_Fanatic + 3
rsisvixen + hubby
Coasting
rishu pepper + Joanne
maron6977
AquaAddict
War Dog
Wretch
byee
The Guy
Bblink
Majik + wife


Possible/Probable
Pinhead
Reef Pilot
Etaloche
e46er
F.H

Visiting
msjboy + kids


So looks like 18 confirmed (13 reefers), which should make this a great turnout for a winter BBQ.:lol:

Looking forward to a fun get together,

Too bad it falls in the middle of my shift, Im due for a trip to the city for supplies, have fun all sounds like a good time.

Give me a holler when you're coming down. Come on over for a visit and a meal. If you need a place to crash overnight, that can be arranged too.

Anthony

Will do, take care.

BBQ
 

I would like to attend if there is room, just need to know where to go and what to bring.

Bob

BobFish: Sure, come on over.

So it's a little over a week till the BBQ/get-together. As mentioned, I will provide soda & some juice but if you want beers/coolers, etc. then please bring your own and make sure you drink responsibly (i.e. designated drivers). Our place isn't very big inside but we can also accommodate a large group outside on the covered deck so hopefully the weather cooperates and people dress warmly.

I will be marinating and bbqing lots of chicken, turkey, pork and other meats. Maybe a salmon. I'll also make some Malaysian curry chicken the night before, some stir-fry veg, and cook several other dishes and finger foods. I'm budgeting $10/attendee for food, drinks & supplies, which should make it affordable to anyone who wants to come, eat, drink & hangout with fellow addicts.

If you want to bring frags, colonies or other stuff to sell or trade, you're welcome to. It will be a convenient place to do transactions and I have 2 sumps you can float your livestock in till you leave.

You are welcome to pop in for a quick visit or stay for hours. I'm making this an all day event, to accommodate those who can show up at noon for lunch or want to come after work and have some dinner. Got 2 big Weber BBQs so lots of grilling space to keep up with the close to 20 people who have so far confirmed they will be attending.

For those further out, I'm 15 minutes from J&L and 5 minutes from King Eds so you can multi-task your visit.:wink:

My address & contact # is:

6745 Lakeview Ave, Unit B, Burnaby
604-868-5553

Looking forward to seeing everyone here NEXT SATURDAY (JANUARY 16th).

Anthony

great see you on the 16th