Vancouver POTN meet - April 20th, 2008

[cosworth]

Ok, it's been long enough. We all sit here surfing POTN and never meet up. I've met more guys from NYC, NJ, PA and TX than locally. That's sad.

So let's change all that.

Sunday, April 20th, 2008 is the annual camera swap meet/show in Burnaby at the Cameron Rec Center behind Lougheed Mall. It opens at 10am, early birds at 9 - $5 to get in @ 10. It is held in conjunction with a Nikon convention this year so we should shore up the Canon support and venture forth as pilgrims in an unholy land.

http://whistlerinns.com/camerashow/

There are lots of new products there that you might not be able to get your mitts on in other places. Used stuff is amazing.

Let's meet at 9am at the IHOP across the street (in the mall), have some grub, go up to the Swap Meet, then hit Skytrain to head to a TBD location (downtown I would assume) and shoot our butts off. A good late lunch could be had at any location.

Weather permitting of course.

Now if anyone REALLY wants to, we could drive out to Mission raceway the weekend after to cover the WMRC Motorcycle racing as well. Double Header POTN meet.

If you live within 4000 kms of Vancouver I expect you to be there. I just went to a POTN meet in NYC so let's give out a free breakfast to the person fartherst travelled. I got one from MDJAK in NYC and it's time to pay it forward.

April 20th is PLENTY of time for people to plan. Who's in?

[BottomBracket]

Within 4000 miles of Vancouver? Normally I'd say you're nuts, but hey you did it a week a go. I would love to go, but realistically I can't. Perhaps Mark can go there and represent all of us NYCr's here. Have fun guys.

[cosworth]

Yeah, I know, I threw that in there for fun. Mark could come here and shoot some great birds...

[Gujustud]

I'm down. Marking it on the calendar.

[LeuceDeuce]

Marked it on the calendar, and look forward too it.

[Grace]

Plenty of time for people to plan that don't shoot weddings... ;)

[TheHoff]

I'm in. Especially for the Rooty-Tooty-Fresh-and-Fruity beforehand.

[nicksan]

Perhaps Mark can "sponser" people from NYC?:lol:

I would love to go to that part of Canada...I always end up in the Ontario region. Pretty cool there too.

Probably a no go since I already have my vacation schedule booked up including a trip to Florida (uh...yeah...nice vacation...) and possibly to Japan.

I have to give it to you Jason...you the man...flying to NYC like that for the meet earlier this month!

Within 4000 miles of Vancouver? Normally I'd say you're nuts, but hey you did it a week a go. I would love to go, but realistically I can't. Perhaps Mark can go there and represent all of us NYCr's here. Have fun guys.

[thatkatmat]

I'll try my darndest to get there, I leave for China for 3 weeks a few days after that but would really like to meet some other POTNr's. I met my wife in Vancouver....it's probably my favorite city on the west coast

[SlowBlink]

I'll keep it open. I don't drive so the mission trip is tough but I'd like to check out the swap meet.

[cosworth]

Mission is the week after, I can drive. Both my house and the swap meet are near skytrain.

[tma888]

Count me in!

:wink:

[Gujustud]

Figured I'd start a list:

1. Cosworth
2. Gujustud
3. LeuceDeuce
4. TheHoff
5. thatkatmat
6. SlowBlink
7. tma888
8. dispatchermike21
9. oliton
10. RichardToronto
11. BigD74
12. see page 3!

[dispatchermike21]

Sounds fun maybe for both weekends.

[oliton]

I'll be there as well.
I've met you Cos, you may still use a 1.4X that I sold you a while ago...
It'll be great to actually take the time to know each other in this corner of the world.

Oh and I'd love to join you the next week end too. I should be able to take some people in my car too (if my wife/kids don't come along).

[cosworth]

Aha! Come on out!

[RichardToronto]

I've been lurking on this site for the last year and am too chicken to post photos and ask questions. But eating pancakes changes everything. I'm making arrangements to come from Toronto and have no intention of paying for my breakfast! Count me in.
RichardToronto

[cosworth]

WOOOO! See we can have fun doing this.

Canadians aren't afraid to travel for photography it appears!

[Gujustud]

Woot, your coffee is on me :P

[BigD74]

I hope to make it as well. Would be nice to meet some locals.

[cskn0125]

okay, okay, I'm in!

Dave (BigD) and I know each other, but it will be great to meet everyone else as well.

[_Dc]

thatkatmat : just go! i'm going to Europe on the 23rd for 5 weeks!

I'm there!

franklinn, where are you?

[franklinn]

pancakes + a photog session with POTN'ers? How could I possibly say no!

I'll be there with _Dc (Dom). Add me to the list boys and girls ;)

[thatkatmat]

thatkatmat : just go! i'm going to Europe on the 23rd for 5 weeks!

I'm there!

franklinn, where are you?

yeah, really depends on my kids, the ex-wife has two at her house, if they're visiting my house I won't be able to make it, if not I'm there for sure:lol:

[TheHoff]

thatkatmat : just go! i'm going to Europe on the 23rd for 5 weeks!

Well I won't be able to make it to this -- just booked a trip to Europe leaving on April the 16th. Have fun everyone who does go, eat some pancakes for me...

[_Dc]

Well I won't be able to make it to this -- just booked a trip to Europe leaving on April the 16th. Have fun everyone who does go, eat some pancakes for me...

which countries are you going to?

[TheHoff]

which countries are you going to?

Starting in Amsterdam then to Paris, most of the time in Emilia-Romagna and Tuscany, then back through London and out of Amsterdam again.

You?

[LeuceDeuce]

Ok so it's not related to the meet, but where do the Metro Van folks get their photos printed?

Costco is cheap cheap cheap, but the colours are dark (yes my monitor is uncalibrated and I've got a Spyder3Pro on order to remedy that). I've looked at the Digital Lab, but their pricing seems overly expensive.

If you've used the lab can you tell me if the product is worth the price?

I've also looked at MPIX but if I'm not getting a bunch of prints made up the shipping charge to Canada seems steep. Obviously the relative cost goes down the more prints so that's an option.

Alternatives?

[cosworth]

Download costco's ICC profile and soft proof.

Or sign up for Technicare.

http://www.technicare.com/

[Gujustud]

Technicare 100%.

I won't print my stuff ANYWHERE else. Their pricing is SUPER reasonable. Their Service is AMAZING, and needless to say, QUALITY blows away anything I've ever printed before elsewhere.

[LeuceDeuce]

Thanks for the replies guys.

Giving Technicare a call right now to set up an account. I'll pick up the monitor calibrator on the way home tonight.

[Joe Irving]

I would love to come, I am just a new member and i don't even know how to post my pictures.....Joe
_______________________
joesphotography@shaw.ca

[cosworth]

Just show up. It's easy to get to Lougheed Mall!

[_Dc]

Starting in Amsterdam then to Paris, most of the time in Emilia-Romagna and Tuscany, then back through London and out of Amsterdam again.

You?

I'll be going to a lot of countries and cities actually. Should be lots of fun but hopefully not overwhelming since this is my first trip overseas. My friend and I are going to London, Paris, Barcelona, Nice, Rome, Florence, Venice, Vienna, maybe Switzerland, Rhine Valley, Munich, Berlin, Amsterdam. :lol: 5 weeks. We may be trying to do too much but if we have the flexibility of leaving one country to another which will be pleasant.

[MLphoto]

I live in Coquitlam so thats not to far away, i'll see if i can go with the group... But i will be at the camera show at Lougheed Mall.

[cosworth]

Just look for the 20 or so guys with all Canon gear. Oh wait.

[samburgers]

Apr 20th is the vancouver sun run ;)

[LeuceDeuce]

I've never run in it yet, and I'm not gonna start now :)

[DragonSpeed]

Apr 20th is the vancouver sun run ;)
How do you run with all the camera gear in the bag and around your neck? :rolleyes:

[SlowBlink]

I'm not sure about the breakfast or the meet, but If you guys make it into town I'm there. I'll just look for the Noink users running and head in the opposite direction.

[Gujustud]

1. Cosworth - pancakes
2. Gujustud - pancakes
3. LeuceDeuce
4. thatkatmat
5. SlowBlink
6. tma888
7. dispatchermike21 - pancakes
8. oliton
9. RichardToronto
10. BigD74
11. Joe Irving - pancakes
12. MLphoto
13. franklinn - pancakes
14. _dC
15. eoser
16. mongoosed
17. tofuboy
18. Rellik


Firgured I'd move the list here now, since the thread is getting long.

If I've missed anyone let me know. If your planning on coming to the breakfast PLEASE let us know so we can make sure to have enough seats there.

[TheHoff]

Sorry, delete me. TheHoff will be eating pannekoeken at that time.

[dispatchermike21]

Breakfast, Lunch and maybe Dinner.

[franklinn]

you forgot to add in me and _dC (Dom) - I'm down for some pancakes

[MLphoto]

It sounds pretty good, I'll see if i can make it, im not sure.. something can always come up still about 1 month away.

[cosworth]

If anyone wants to join a local camera club... join ours!

http://nwphoto.org/index.php

[eoser]

what a great idea
please add me to the list

[mongoosed]

I like pancakes... Only on sunny days though, Damned if I'm taking the train down there.

[tofuboy]

Just a short 2-3 hour drive for me... I might be able to make it out, I won't know until closer to the date though. In the meantime, any recommendations for a cheap place to stay? If I'm able to go, I'd probably go up Saturday to split the driving.

[cosworth]

There are a couple cheap hotels near there.

http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=burnaby+hotel+lougheed+mall

[cosworth]

A bump for the nearing date. The list of attendees grows larger every day. I might have to let IHOP know there will be a stupid amount of us.

[LeuceDeuce]

A bump for the nearing date. The list of attendees grows larger every day. I might have to let IHOP know there will be a stupid amount of us.

I hope they still have those cinnamon pancakes...

[Rellik]

I should be in (+pancakes). Have a wedding the day before, so hopefully I'm not too tired.

[dispatchermike21]

I should be in (+pancakes). Have a wedding the day before, so hopefully I'm not too tired.

Thats hard core getting married the day before and still comeing. :lol::lol::lol:

[Rellik]

Not my wedding. But I'll be hauling 2 cameras and gear most of the day. ;)

[Gujustud]

I updated the list on pg3, we're close to 20.

[MLphoto]

Ill c ome by and see the convention, but can't go with the group, later that day i have to go downtown to do stuff.

[silverhalide]

I hope to be able to go to the show and walkabout after, but I don't think I'll be able to show up for breakfast.

E.

[<AkulA>]

I'd love to come, but for the life of me, I can't find my damn passport! Wouldn't be too far of a drive from Bellingham... and I haven't explored Vancouver much. Maybe I'll tear through my place once more, lol!

[LeuceDeuce]

I'd love to come, but for the life of me, I can't find my damn passport! Wouldn't be too far of a drive from Bellingham... and I haven't explored Vancouver much. Maybe I'll tear through my place once more, lol!

I thought you still only need your drivers and birth certificate if you're driving over. I know that you need passport if you fly. Maybe U.S. need it to come into Canada even if you drive? I wouldn't think so.

[tofuboy]

I thought you still only need your drivers and birth certificate if you're driving over. I know that you need passport if you fly. Maybe U.S. need it to come into Canada even if you drive? I wouldn't think so.

I don't think getting into Canada is the problem, it's getting back into the US. I don't know what the current requirement is, they keep changing what is needed... better safe than sorry though.

[cosworth]

Never travel between two countries without a passport. You (US citizen) can get into the states again without one and I can get into the states without one, but they WANT one.

[LeuceDeuce]

Better safe than sorry for sure. I'm not an authority in these matters at all. All I know is that some of the guys from work here still don't have passports, and they go to Washington all the time. That's the only basis for my comments.

I know I need one to fly, but I never drive across.

[mongoosed]

I've never used one.... I go down all the time... Though, I've only been going down to Pt. Roberts.

[LeuceDeuce]

I've never used one.... I go down all the time... Though, I've only been going down to Pt. Roberts.

Purpose of your trip sir? "Gas & Groceries" :)

[mongoosed]

nah.. I don't lie.. that can lead to bad things.. I get things shipped to a postal drop down there.. Cheaper than getting it shipped to me house..

[<AkulA>]

Wow mongoosed - good idea!

[cosworth]

I get stuff shipped here:

http://www.thelettercarrier.com

[mongoosed]

Same... Though.. I think theres a new one a block up... I might try that since they're getting REALLY busy.

[dispatchermike21]

Hmmmmm isn't that cheating?

[cosworth]

No. It's cheating if you don't declare items.

I am the best brokerage agent alive. Screw UPS and their $45 fee. Screw UPS and their %35 premium to ship to Canada. Screw UPS (and Fedex) and their silly delivery methods.

And phooey to people who won't ship to Canada.

[<AkulA>]

You tell em! ;)

[MLphoto]

I'd love to come, but for the life of me, I can't find my damn passport! Wouldn't be too far of a drive from Bellingham... and I haven't explored Vancouver much. Maybe I'll tear through my place once more, lol!

I come down to the Bellingham mall about once every 2 months, the drive is not that far so you should make the trip.

[<AkulA>]

I really should! But I could have sworn they changed it to where we have to have a passport. They are even offering this "special" drivers license that's endorsed so you don't have to carry your passport around all the time... but it's an extra $55!

I would REALLY love to come up and meet all you Canadian POTN'ers! I think thats why I like Bellingham so much... we're so close to the border we sort of pretend were Canadian! ;)

[cosworth]

You are coming. Nuff said:

As of Dec 21, 2007, passport requirements have been once again delayed meaning that US citizens arriving in Canada by land or water do not need a passport until at least summer 2009.

http://gocanada.about.com/od/canadatraveloverview/qt/uscitizenborder.htm

[<AkulA>]

YAAAAAY! I'll probably end up callin the boarder patrol just to make sure - but that makes me very happy! THANKS!

[mongoosed]

it's pretty much a grey area ATM... it was jan 1st then they changed it to like march.. but the still don't enforce it.

It's not like they're going to not let you back into your own country... it's that sorta.. illegal?

[<AkulA>]

Haha, knowing the hypocrisy and bureaucracy (I miss-typed that as bureaucrazy the first time, lol) of the US, I wouldn't put that past em!

[dispatchermike21]

I have a passport but my brother and the other rugby players in the car didn't they just had the drivers lic and birth cert. and we didn't have any problems and I was born and raised in Bellingham and I never ever once pretended to be Canadian ( no offence intended to our Friends to the north ) But I sure like those Surrey girls.

[bcdoug]

why is it that everything is planned when i am racing? people! consult my sailing schedule before planning an event! this is race 462 for the season so far.

you could skip the meet and come down to english bay to take pics of one of the best racing fleets on the west coast. on the water access is available.

i might be able to do mission the following week. maybe i should check my schedule too.

..... checked, and i am racing in white rock. semiahmoo regatta. again, great location for pictures, if you can go long lens. or get on a boat. last year we had whales under the keel while in the shallows.

[V8Rumble]

But I sure like those Surrey girls.Hahaha oh man... Even people out of country know about Surrey girls :lol:

[cosworth]

Surrey Girls are usually in possession of an Indian passport. You been to Surrey lately? ;)

[SlowBlink]

That reminds me, isn't there an Indian festival on locally soon? That would be cool to shoot. I missed Dawali (sp?) last year.

[mongoosed]

What is the one where they close down 128th street in surrey?.....

[V8Rumble]

Diwali day

[mongoosed]

well that's next saturday... the 12th.

[thatkatmat]

Well....It's looking like I can make it up there....Really looking forward to meeting you guys and checking out some of the gear, so, Cos.....what did you have in mind for shooting after the event...any secret spots, some local gems that you'll be giving up to us foreigners:)

[cosworth]

Since we're a block from rapid transit I was thinking we'd head downtown and shoot it up. Sadly TheHoff is off globetrekking with his supermodel wife so the street session will be half assed.

We have plenty to shoot along those lines. Now if the weather is bunk we can laptop up and go to a local restaurant or something and do a bunch of post processing tips/tricks. One with lots of plug ins...

[bcdoug]

i really should learn to read my race schedule properly.

i am racing the 19th, and the 20th, and the 26th and the 27th. am i ok?

never mind. going for remedial english. me fail english? that's unpossible!

[Joe Irving]

Put me down for the breakfast.

[Gujustud]

updated the list.

BTW for those coming from the states, this MAY or may not be different for you, but I know for when we (canadians) are going down to the states we should stop in at the Canadian office and ask a customs agent for a Y38 form. This goes in your passport, and lists the serial numbers of your camera/lens. For goods without serial numbers, CBSA agents will give you a sticker to mark the product.

[Rellik]

Anyone have a GretagMacbeth ColorChecker chart? I want to shoot one and calibrate ACR. Would be great if someone can bring it.

Like this one:
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/465286-REG/Xrite_MSCCC_Original_ColorChecker_Card.html

[mongoosed]

updated the list.

BTW for those coming from the states, this MAY or may not be different for you, but I know for when we (canadians) are going down to the states we should stop in at the Canadian office and ask a customs agent for a Y38 form. This goes in your passport, and lists the serial numbers of your camera/lens. For goods without serial numbers, CBSA agents will give you a sticker to mark the product.

I've NEVER done that.... Always told to by my dad... but never have... >.<

[Rellik]

The Y38 form basically declares that you have in possession of those goods in Canada. So, if you are coming back into Canada and is questioned about your gear, you can show them the card to indicate that you had them when you left. They can still ask you for receipts and such if they want since it isn't checked when you get the form. But usually it will be enough.

[TheHoff]

Since we're a block from rapid transit I was thinking we'd head downtown and shoot it up.

Great mental image there... 20 POTN'ers tromping down Granville Street like a huge anemone, except instead of tentacles it has white-barreled zoom lenses sticking out from every direction.

[Rellik]

Sounds like paparazzi to me. Fun! Which POTN'er wants to pretend to be a celebrity and we'll chase you down the street. :D

[cosworth]

Anyone have a GretagMacbeth ColorChecker chart? I want to shoot one and calibrate ACR. Would be great if someone can bring it.

Like this one:
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/465286-REG/Xrite_MSCCC_Original_ColorChecker_Card.html

I have one. I'll stick it in the car.

Great mental image there... 20 POTN'ers tromping down Granville Street like a huge anemone, except instead of tentacles it has white-barreled zoom lenses sticking out from every direction.

I've led full size groups from our photo club, we can manage.

[Rellik]

Thanks Jason!

[MLphoto]

I don't even think i would want to come with the group downtown lol...

what would it look like 20 + guys walking down the street with big camera's hanging from there neck walking in a big group, 1 thing i can tell you people will think, PAPARAZZI!!

[mongoosed]

I don't carry my camera by my neck... i carry it... About... 2 inches from the ground.

[dispatchermike21]

maybe we will get our picture taken.

[cosworth]

I don't even think i would want to come with the group downtown lol...

what would it look like 20 + guys walking down the street with big camera's hanging from there neck walking in a big group, 1 thing i can tell you people will think, PAPARAZZI!!

You break into groups, meet in hourly spurts and trade up who you are shooting with. Not a problem really. Some will want to go down, some will want to go up. Easy. :)

[BigD74]

I believe there will be a tonne of people downtown by the VAG as it is 4.20 and there is usually a large smoke in there at 4:20.

Just a little advance info.

[<AkulA>]

as it is 4.20 .

Why do you think us Americans are coming up to B.C.?! ROFL



(and totally just kidding btw, lol)

[SlowBlink]

They should make a shooting sport jacket, Macbeth lining and 17% grey shell. On a side not I live across from a kids school, maybe I can borrow that rope they use that all the kids hang onto when they go out on field trips. :)

[MLphoto]

oh yeah, 420, guys i dont recommend that you go around the art gallary area unless you want to get high or jacked.

thousands off people aroud there lighting it up.

[SlowBlink]

The 420 guys can meet up at the bakery every hour and stare at the pastries. :)

[cosworth]

Perfect.

[dispatchermike21]

OK I'll bite what is 420 stand for?

[SlowBlink]

Another term for Jazz Cigarettes.

[saturnin]

how the **** did i miss this thread..lol.... whats all this about.. where do i sign up?

[saturnin]

i vouch for that... lol.... ahahahahahahahahah ... we talked about this.. and i figured u'd get better but i guess not..lol... it makes me nautious when i see mongo caryin' his sheeeeeeeit so low.

I don't carry my camera by my neck... i carry it... About... 2 inches from the ground.

[MLphoto]

OK I'll bite what is 420 stand for?

Its pretty much the national POT day for all those hippys to smoke pot all day.
buy for some people its 420 everyday!

back on topic! but seriously for you guys going downtown, listen to me don't go around the Art Gallary, i did last year.. dont want to get into much detail but i got mobed, burned with a cig, and punched in the face by some ****ing teenagers.

[<AkulA>]

I'd like to see em mess with a big unruly mob of Canon-ers! Maybe this is how you can extract your revenge!!

[mongoosed]

it'll be the last day any god damn teenager punches me...

[mongoosed]

i vouch for that... lol.... ahahahahahahahahah ... we talked about this.. and i figured u'd get better but i guess not..lol... it makes me nautious when i see mongo caryin' his sheeeeeeeit so low.

Last time I went down town I was carrying it 'properly'.. but my hand got sooo sore.... god damn small cameras.

[MLphoto]

it'll be the last day any god damn teenager punches me...

they where only a few years younger then me, but there was 6 off them, one just blind sided me and stole my stuff and ran of, must of been high on drugs...

[cosworth]

People don't punch me.

[mongoosed]

they where only a few years younger then me, but there was 6 off them, one just blind sided me and stole my stuff and ran of, must of been high on drugs...

no problemo man.. might have a problem if they're on pcp or something similar.. besides.... we'll all be in groups....groups are though looking.. right?


Jason.. no one punches you cuz you're huge man... like mr T.

[MLphoto]

I'm 6'4 and 215, doesn't matter about size i think, just a bunch of punks in a group.

[dispatchermike21]

looks like rain punks or no punks.

[mongoosed]

Will you guys take a pic of me if I do a big smokey burnout down grandville street?

[franklinn]

Just had to make an unfortunate update here - I will be unable to attend :(

My best friend came back into town from Toronto and he's only got the one weekend here. We're going to take a trip down to Seattle and Portland for the weekend.

I'm pretty bummed. I marked this event on my calender and everything. I was thrilled to shoot with cosworth, thehoff, and the rest of the gang :(

I hope you all have fun!

[<AkulA>]

Booo, you should just drag him along - I have a camera he could hold if he wants to fit in, lol

[bcdoug]

Will you guys take a pic of me if I do a big smokey burnout down grandville street?

did i accidentally log into bcsb?

[DimensionZero]

aww, why's it gotta be the weekend I'm headed down to Seattle?!

AND I'm going to miss the swap meet. DOH!

[<AkulA>]

BOOOO - I've gotta drop too... I just got assigned a coverage story for something thats happening Sunday. Sorry, Next time!

[mongoosed]

did i accidentally log into bcsb?

No... but i can make a post overthere too... if that will help the cause.

[saturnin]

lol... yah i'm out of bcsb for 3 months ahahah..got banned by numbnuts adamantium for not taking his ****..lol.. pretty funny thread actuually

http://www.bcsportbikes.com/forum/showthread.php?p=1118138#post1118138

http://www.bcsportbikes.com/forum/showthread.php?p=1118131#post1118131

i hope u guys can see these links..hahahaha pretty amusing

I should be able to come out to the meet unless work calls...

[thatkatmat]

Forcast is for rain/snow here in Seattle, if that's the case I'm out....

[DragonSpeed]

Forcast is for rain/snow here in Seattle, if that's the case I'm out....
Up here we're looking for Cloud/Sun with a 40% chance of isolated showers. High of 7C!!! :(

[V8Rumble]

Way to go Cos, should've made it the 13th :p

[mongoosed]

lol... yah i'm out of bcsb for 3 months ahahah..got banned by numbnuts adamantium for not taking his ****..lol.. pretty funny thread actuually

http://www.bcsportbikes.com/forum/showthread.php?p=1118138#post1118138

http://www.bcsportbikes.com/forum/showthread.php?p=1118131#post1118131

i hope u guys can see these links..hahahaha pretty amusing

I should be able to come out to the meet unless work calls...


Only cuz he is one sat.... a lonley one with no life and wants to make other lives more miserable.

[saturnin]

Hey MOngo did u read the thread tho? LOl...its really fascinating how these ppls minds work. Either way... if the weather sux.. no go as Cos posted in the first thread. HOpefully i got nothing to do and weather is nice...

[dispatchermike21]

7CIII ????

[cosworth]

Weather network says party cloudy, not rain. Plus who cares if it's raining, the pancakes and the swap meet should tire anyone out.

I'll be there. :)

[genodm]

why is it that everything is planned when i am racing? .

Doug, what boat you on?

[cosworth]

Just a reminder - this event is on SUNDAY. I'll be there early to warn the ladies of IHOP that we have a gang of about 15-20.

If it's raining we're all still mostly going since the swap meet is pretty bad ass.

[genodm]

Oops. Ignore this post.

[genodm]

Thinking I should be able to make breaky as well. As long as the missus doesn't come up with something that I need to do..... Where in the mall is IHOP? Last time I saw it, it wasn't a realtor's office.

[DragonSpeed]

Thinking I should be able to make breaky as well. As long as the missus doesn't come up with something that I need to do..... Where in the mall is IHOP? Last time I saw it, it wasn't a realtor's office.
West side of Lougheed Mall - Same entrance you'd use to go to the London Drugs.

I'm STILL negotiating with "She who must be obeyed" as to whether I MIGHT be able to make breakfast.

What time for breakfast?

[SlowBlink]

I won't be able to make it. I have a family obligation that came up. I'm sure I'll get to meet Hoff and Cos while out shooting. I'm looking forward to it. Can't wait to see the shots from the meet though. :)

[bcdoug]

Doug, what boat you on?

depends on which day it is.

absolute kaos is my main boat. i do all of varc, wednesday nite racing, a lot of the winter series, and most extra special regattas on it. i am the bowman, but for our distance stuff i move around and end up trimming kite. every so often i will take a spell trimming upwind or driving.

zulu is my second boat. based in sidney, it does a limited schedule of 5 or so races, namely off events like round the county. i've done that race twice, and both times i've said never again after 40 knot knockdowns. this time i mean it, especially since i am doing vic maui on it. normally i am trimmer, both upwind and downwind, but for vic i am hanging out on the pointy end until shifts start.

i have an association with the america's cup boat il moro, ita-1, up on the north shore. when i am free from all other racing i knock about on that. with the crew being mainly guests of the owner, anyone with skill does important stuff on board. i do runners. kind of boring until you realize it's up to us to keep about $150000 worth of carbon sticking straight up.

and if i have any free time from that stuff, i boat slut. j109, 1d35, m242, yamaha 33, a few other dash 34s.. as long as it has good rum and/or cute girls, i go. i am trying to convince my skipper to go back to hobie 18s and win the north american championships again. they'll be held in harrison this year. we won in 97.

still waiting for my tp52 invite (mayhem or braveheart), the vogels to ask me to crew on strum, or an invite on a farr 40.

[bcdoug]

lol... yah i'm out of bcsb for 3 months ahahah..got banned by numbnuts adamantium for not taking his ****..lol.. pretty funny thread actuually

http://www.bcsportbikes.com/forum/showthread.php?p=1118138#post1118138

http://www.bcsportbikes.com/forum/showthread.php?p=1118131#post1118131

i hope u guys can see these links..hahahaha pretty amusing

I should be able to come out to the meet unless work calls...

damn you. i actually clicked those links and broke my vow of never returning to the festering cyst called bcsb.

at least i didn't log in.

[cosworth]

What time for breakfast?

9am

[genodm]

depends on which day it is.

absolute kaos is my main boat. i do all of varc, wednesday nite racing, a lot of

Funny, for some reason I thought you sailed with Rae.

[mongoosed]

does the parking lot have speed bumps?

[DragonSpeed]

does the parking lot have speed bumps?
Yeah - I think they call them Yaris's ;)

In all honesty, yes there are real speed bumps there.

[Gujustud]

Yeah - I think they call them Yaris's ;)


LOL!!!!

I'll be there, rain or shine. Warm me up a seat. Keep the Coffee Brewing. I'm not a 9am Sunday kinda guy.

[bcdoug]

Funny, for some reason I thought you sailed with Rae.

i do. but his name is reigh.