Southern Ontario get together!!

[shelby1420]

Hey guys,

I'm trying to get a little gathering of AKers to come on over for a BBQ and swim ( with or without kids ok by me.....) sometime later in the summer, looking for it to happen sometime in August, pretty sure that Kam and Pro ac fan are gonna be there and i am extending the welcome to all others interested in comin over!!! :thmbsp: Maybe in between we can work out who's comin and all the other details.... if interested post here and we can work out a date!!! :yes:

[hpsenicka]

Sounds like fun Rick... do we get a chance to audition IB's new Kappas?? :D

I'm only about an hour away, so I would certainly make an effort to attend.

Summer time can be a difficult time to pick dates that please everyone... probably the latter half of August would be a better bet from my perspective. (just my 2 cents..)

[krimney]

I'm spending the last two weeks of July in the GTA. If it happens to take place then, I'll do my best to show.

I'm also in the area next weekend. If any of you are nearby the Ramada -Toronto Don Valley. I'll be available for beers the afternoon of the 17th or breakfast of the 18th. Have a wedding to attend on Saturday at the Millitary college.

I can also deliver/pickup any small items you may want moved across country without the hassle of Canada-Post.

Ken

[bolly]

:guitar: sounds like a plan! :guitar:

[Kamakiri]

Hey Rick, you still need a computer for home? If so PM me :yes:

[ProAc_Fan]

Ah YES HE DOES !!!! :)

I offered him my old PC but it's probably not worth spending the $$ to put the required components back in. You can buy a used PC complete for less than it would cost for new RAM and a HDD.

Mike

[luvvinvinyl]

Too early to tell, but I would like to make that one, for sure. Depends on the date.

[Billfort]

Maybe for me but my late summer is real busy. I would like to get a few AK'ers over to my place real soon as well but my place is kinda small so I can't accommodate many, at least not in the listening room at one time.

Hey Krimney, end of July is a good time to be in TO, beaches Jazz fest is the weekend of the 23rd. Let me know if you have any time to play, we can check out some live music, audio interestings in the city or you can come up to my place for listen.

[krimney]

I'll travelling with my two daughters, 10 and 13. Most of my activities will revolve around them. They know dad has an obsession with vinyl and speakers but this trip is really for them. It will be my youngests first time on an airplane too.

I'll be visiting my brother in Whitby and heading up to Kincardine for a few days.

[Billfort]

Sounds like fun for the girls, especially the airplane travel, I am so tired of dicking around in airports and planes but I'm always amazed at how much fun kids seem to be having when doing that.

Hey, let me know anyway, my wife is always happy to have some kids around (she is growing one right now :D ) so we could have you all over some evening and maybe squeeze in a little listening room time in. I live in Newmarket just north of TO and work in Ajax, right next to Whitby.

[krimney]

My youngest is quite excited about her upcoming first flight. My oldest has made a couple international flights( S.Africa and Hungary) as well as some local trips so it's no big deal for her.

This air travel thing is kind of funny when you think about it. It's been around for yrs but many have still not flown. My dad didn't get on a plane until he was retired and flew out to my brothers wedding.

I've thought about finding cheap flights in order to deliver gear. A couple receivers as checked luggage could well save a few hundred in shipping costs. Bring back a couple more and the shipping saved could be 400.00, enough to pay for most of an airline ticket :scratch2:

[Cleve]

Hey, St. Catherines is only about 90 miles from where I live. I'd be interested, unless it's for Canadians only.


Jim

[luvvinvinyl]

Canadians are way too polite for that, Cleve. Besides, if Kam makes it, then it is an international event. Of course, shelby could have Kam and you made honourary Canadians, that would eliminate the border crisis. You asked about coming, so politely, you're already half way to being Canadian. :lmao:

[Mrs. Kamakiri]

It would be a pleasure to see you all again. I hope that it is a great turn out. Look forward to seeing all you AK'ers at Rick's place when we have a date and time.

[drz01]

I am in Toronto and if it is on a weekend I would try to come...

[shelby1420]

Canadians are way too polite for that, Cleve. Besides, if Kam makes it, then it is an international event. Of course, shelby could have Kam and you made honourary Canadians, that would eliminate the border crisis. You asked about coming, so politely, you're already half way to being Canadian. :lmao:

Absolutely!!!! This is open to all, now, do we want this to happen with kids or without (i am open to either :thmbsp: ) we have a fairly big house and an 18-36 above ground pool so we have ots of room...... the last weekend in August is out as we are off to the cottage :yes: thoughts??

[shelby1420]

Hey Rick, you still need a computer for home? If so PM me :yes:

yahoo :thmbsp: :thmbsp: its on its way!!!!!

[shelby1420]

Hey guys, i'm all set up at home now so lookin to get ideas on our meet this summer....2nd or 3rd weekend in August are good for Rachee and I, I am thinking its gonna happen on the weekend of August 20 or 21, Rachee and i have our four kids with us so we are hopin with kids is ok....Gettin pretty close so let me know if yer comin and if you have any thoughts for the day/night--lets have em!!!

[Brian]

Once you firm up the date, I'd like to try if I can manipulate my schedule.

[shelby1420]

Once you firm up the date, I'd like to try if I can manipulate my schedule.

Looks like this will be the date for the Southern Ontarion get togehter Brian, you et all are welcome, just let me know if you plan on comin and if the family are comin as well!!! :thmbsp:

[OvenMaster]

I used to live in NFO in the 80's, but not any more:cry: I'll be there in spirit:D Have fun, guys! :thmbsp:
Tom

[shelby1420]

Looks like this will be the date for the Southern Ontarion get togehter Brian, you et all are welcome, just let me know if you plan on comin and if the family are comin as well!!! :thmbsp:

BUMP.....Last call gents for this Sunday July 24, call me email me or pm if yer comin, me, Bolly, Kam, Pro ac Fan, and Kenny (Krimney are gonna be there) I have both the BA5K's they is pushin the hell outta my Ohm I's, Mike is bringin some tube gear and maybe Tim will bring something along........................ :thmbsp:

[hpsenicka]

Well I had been hoping to be able to attend, but a number of factors are conspiring against me, and unfortunately at this point it looks like I am going to have to pass....

Hope you all have a blast!

[krimney]

Spent the last few days sight seeing(or standing in line), gonna hit the lake for a few days and then some double BA5K listening :banana:

[bolly]

:zoom: :zoom:

see ya's there! :wave:

[shelby1420]

:zoom: :zoom:

see ya's there! :wave:

Well the day has come and gone now, Tim showed with his fam along with Mike, and Ken from out west, also stoppin by was Bolly, had a great day with some tunes, some BS floatin around... and great food, I had a blast guys, already thinkin of doin the same next year...... :yes:

[ProAc_Fan]

Oh yeah a great time was had by all. Weather was a little dicey but it never dampened the enthusiasm. Food was first rate and the tunes ( at least downstairs) were beautiful. :rofl:

Next year can't get here fast enough.


Mike

[krimney]

I can't say enough about the hospitality Rick and Rachael showed us when we dropped by. My kids didn't want to leave.
Mike , those little 4 inch drivers are very impressive indeed and have given me some ideas for some of my spare parts...if I ever find time.

The BA system is very appealing to look at and listen to. The sound from the OHM just seems so effortless.

thanks again Rick and if you(or any AKer) are ever out West, please drop in.

[shelby1420]

I can't say enough about the hospitality Rick and Rachael showed us when we dropped by. My kids didn't want to leave.
Mike , those little 4 inch drivers are very impressive indeed and have given me some ideas for some of my spare parts...if I ever find time.

The BA system is very appealing to look at and listen to. The sound from the OHM just seems so effortless.

thanks again Rick and if you(or any AKer) are ever out West, please drop in.

Your very welcome Ken, it was a pleasure having you and the girls over, hell it was apleasure havein y'all over, anytime!!!! :thmbsp: