Thamnophis.com World Meeting [Archive] - Page 2

Garter_Gertie

10-12-2008, 07:30 AM

This is just my opinion - and I'm not even planning to go. I'd look into trying to change the date. Not trying to brown-nose LuLu, but... She does have a long way to go and college is so important.

I know it would mean a lot to me to have people work around my college or work schedule across the pond because they liked me and wanted me there bad enuff...

Now, if the date changed and LuLu could come but 10 others couldn't then I'd look at the first given date.

I just think it's only fair to work with someone that wants to come so badly, is willing to spend the money to come so far, and has put forth a valid reason for scheduling difficulties. And this isn't the first time she's asked about the date and mentioned college.

To be fair to her, I think a decision should be made - tyring to change the date - and LuLu be given an answer so she's not hanging in limbo.

Sid, didn't you say another date would be possible?

Sid

10-12-2008, 07:33 AM

The 20th of Jul 2009 is fine with me.

I'll pm Wayne and see if he and I can work up an agenda to at least some degree.

infernalis

10-12-2008, 07:37 AM

If I want to go to the meeting (and I really like to) I have to make my plan now and start saving money or looking for a cheap flight.
It would be nice to fix a date and make some plans for the program.

Further it would be interesting to have even one European member with permission to im- and export snakes.

That would make for an interesting plan, We could have snake orders from American breeders shipped here, and have them all in one place for pickup.

zooplan

10-12-2008, 10:04 AM

I hope much of the visitors will bring snakes to the meeting as it is usual on the EGSA meetings.

infernalis

10-23-2008, 02:21 PM

Sounds like a (zoo) plan:D

The facility is available for any date agreed upon, But I need the date to be a commitment, since I will need to announce the park is closed to the general public on the dates decided upon.

I have done the research pertaining to local laws, and we are free to trade in any species aside from Eastern Garters (Thamnophis Sirtalis Sirtalis) the only native species.

Please respect the local laws, that is very important especially if there is to be another meeting someday.

Shuttle service to and from the Elmira airport is provided, We have a small motor coach with beds for anyone who is not comfortable with sleeping in a tent.

Another way to shave expenses would be for USA residents to coordinate a "car pool"

By sharing the travel expense, it could make it easier for some members who could otherwise not attend.

Snake lover 3-25

10-23-2008, 06:21 PM

i hope i can come:D

reptile3

10-26-2008, 02:07 PM

I will be driving, & will pick up Aundrea on the way!!We may have to bring one or 2 of the kids... the only way we can convince our men to let us go!!

I am a go with any date as of now.. I don't have a full time job, as of yet, If I do, I ill take leave when the date is set.

I can't wait to meet all that are coming...:):)

Another way to shave expenses would be for USA residents to coordinate a "car pool"

By sharing the travel expense, it could make it easier for some members who could otherwise not attend.

infernalis

10-26-2008, 02:25 PM

I will be driving, & will pick up Aundrea on the way!!We may have to bring one or 2 of the kids... the only way we can convince our men to let us go!!

I am a go with any date as of now.. I don't have a full time job, as of yet, If I do, I ill take leave when the date is set.

I can't wait to meet all that are coming...:):)

That brings me to yet another subject, Distraction will be provided for children, so anyone with kids please feel free to bring them along.

We have plenty for kids to do while the adults flip rocks.

Properly coordinated it could be quite an affair...:D

Lulu Bennett

10-27-2008, 02:36 PM

I am booking my plane tickets soon, how long is it for?
I will be booking my flight for 20th July

adamanteus

10-27-2008, 02:39 PM

I guess it's for as long or as short as you like, Lou.... What's the chances of us all being available on the same few days? I guess the longer you stay, the more members you'll meet.

Lulu Bennett

10-27-2008, 02:56 PM

I guess i will book for the full 2 weeks then hehe

adamanteus

10-27-2008, 02:56 PM

With my new job I'm restricted to fixed summer holidays, not flexible as I used to be. Just reading back through my 'Periods of Absence' thread, and I see my holiday this year started on July 19th.... so I guess I'm with Lulu on the timing of this trip.

adamanteus

10-27-2008, 02:57 PM

I will probably go for the full two weeks.... I don't want to go all that way and not get the best out of it. I'll probably not stay in one spot for the whole time though.

Lulu Bennett

10-27-2008, 02:59 PM

wicked, we booking together then? i need company of i will start annoying everyone else on the plane haha

infernalis

10-27-2008, 03:10 PM

The door is open as long as you need it.

James and Lou - I'd be insulted if you did not at least let me drag you guys off to things like the lakes and the glen before you have to depart.

However it would be financial suicide if I tried to close down operations for a full two weeks:eek: There are ways around many things, if you don't mind a little noise.

I know how you guys feel, I once came to the UK, when we planed it out, I decided to stay long enough to see London, Manchester, Liverpool, Sundeland, and many points in between.

Another close airport if you guys wanted to shuttle somewhere else in the US is Rochester (You will have to look it up) it's about an hour away by car.

Someone bring me a can of REAL mustard powder please.

adamanteus

10-27-2008, 03:25 PM

Someone bring me a can of REAL mustard powder please.

I'll do that for you, Wayne! I would certainly love to spend some time with you and Dorothy, and let you show me the lakes and glens of your locale. Thank you.:)

Lulu Bennett

10-27-2008, 03:44 PM

James and Lou - I'd be insulted if you did not at least let me drag you guys off to things like the lakes and the glen before you have to depart.

Someone bring me a can of REAL mustard powder please.

Me and James would be insulted if you didn't whisk us off lol It would be am honour to have you as our guide.

I will store extra in my case lol

infernalis

10-28-2008, 07:06 AM

When Colmans started selling in the USA, they "Americanized" the mustard.

A good can of English (real) Colmans should have enough "bite" to clear sinus cavities.

Lulu Bennett

10-28-2008, 07:17 AM

lol i will see what i can do, i havn't seen mustard powder but we have got normal English Mustard sauce...:(

infernalis

10-28-2008, 09:05 AM

It was 18 years ago that I roamed the UK, so I'm sure things have changed.

Back then Stansted was a new airport:eek:

adamanteus

10-28-2008, 02:53 PM

Colmans English mustard powder is still readily available.... and it's still hot!

zooplan

10-30-2008, 02:55 AM

just to point it out:

July 25th/26th 2009
should be the weekend for the main meeting?

Lulu Bennett

10-30-2008, 03:55 AM

Udo, Its a date!! hehehe i can't wait lol

infernalis

10-30-2008, 06:27 AM

just to point it out:

July 25th/26th 2009
should be the weekend for the main meeting?

Works for me.

Before I announce that the grounds are closed, I'd like to make sure that this date is agreed upon by as many as possible.

It's great how this evolved from a lot of question marks into a solid plan.

I can only imagine how much money will be saved by NOT having to rent any grounds, not paying camping fees, etc...

count dewclaw

10-30-2008, 07:29 AM

I won't be available July 25 (Sat), that is the last day of the county 4H Youth Fair - all 4 of my kids are involved with 4H. I would only be available Sun. afternoon since we go to church Sun. morning. But I guess you need to pick what works for those coming from further away.

adamanteus

10-30-2008, 07:51 AM

That date works for me too!:D

infernalis

10-30-2008, 09:28 AM

Then that's it..

I will put that weekend as a special event weekend on my web site.

Sid

10-30-2008, 10:20 AM

Those dates as the start of our meeting are fine by me.

Lulu Bennett

10-30-2008, 11:10 AM

So are we starting on the 20th or 25th? lol Ahhhh!!! either way i can't wait hehehe

reptile3

10-31-2008, 12:38 AM

just to point it out:

July 25th/26th 2009
should be the weekend for the main meeting?

Works for me too!!!, Aundrea.... does these dates work?
My daughter & son start school, in Aug. So it's perfect!!
also we could celebrate my son's 5th Bday, 7/26

Woooo hoooo, I can't wait!!! I am ready to go now.. HA HA HA:D

infernalis

11-29-2008, 08:24 AM

Commemorative tee shirts.

Ladies and gentlemen of the Thamnophis community, I'd like to announce plans for pressing souvenir tee shirts for the world meeting held at the Rocky Roost grounds in central New Yorks state in July of 2009.

The initial design of the shirts is still open to suggestions, Simple or elaborate? cheap and quick or do we go with a multi coloured silk screen featuring garter snakes on the front and text on the back?

This will be no minor undertaking either way, so we will need solid pre-order commitments including your shirt size prior to printing.

You need not actually attend the meeting to have a shirt, It's understood that many folks wish they could attend and have reasons why they cannot.

Over the next few weeks I'd like to hear input from members so we can finalize the design and begin preparing the artwork.

As with any custom manufacturing job (printing the shirts themselves) the larger the order is, the lower the cost per shirt will be.

I have flushed my PM box empty so feel free to fire away with your suggestions, I promise you won't get any messages about my box being full (not right away anyhow)

Sid

11-29-2008, 08:28 AM

I love the idea, Wayne. Way to go!

dashnu

11-29-2008, 08:31 AM

Good idea, my shirt size is "stud muffin" :D

infernalis

11-29-2008, 08:46 AM

Sid has presented a great idea already:D

And Brett, I thought it was "Nut muffin"

olive oil

11-29-2008, 09:37 AM

That is a GREAT idea. I want one!
Brett, you are a silly stud muffin. :D

reptile3

11-29-2008, 09:57 AM

Awesome Idea Wayne!! I love the idea of the garter snakes on it, I will think of some ideas' & get back to you. "my thinking cap is fired right now, lack of sleep"

Brett, when I saw your reply I laughed so loud!! my family looked at me like I was crazy!!:D

infernalis

11-29-2008, 01:10 PM

my family looked at me like I was crazy!!:D

You're not??? ;)

dashnu

11-29-2008, 02:19 PM

I'm glad my lack of 'stud muffin-ness" can give everyone a good chuckle. :D

infernalis

11-30-2008, 07:34 PM

Following a suggestion made by Sid, I drafted this as a beginning to the design for our shirts.

The area where it says "garter snakes here" will be the place for the picture(s) of our choosing.

I was thinking that maybe we could launch a poll for a month to decide if we want one snake or a collage of several.

Then perhaps decide what species we would like to have on the front.

Tetrataenia anyone??

I feel rather strongly about using member submitted photos for this:cool:

http://www.thamnophis.com/thamphotos/data//500/medium/work.jpg

On the back would be text - "World meeting 2009" and some other message we would like to show off every time we wore it.

"Thamnophis.com where discerning garter snake fans call home" or similar.

guidofatherof5

11-30-2008, 08:16 PM

Great looking shirt. I'll need 6. Will any kids sizes be available?

infernalis

11-30-2008, 08:23 PM

Steve, Since I will require pre-order payments to pull this off, I can have as many printed as needed.

Hopefully we can keep the graphic modest enough that it will fit on children's shirts as well as adults.

The printing firm will create "screens" that allow the inks to pass and the real cost lies in that part of the process.

dashnu

11-30-2008, 08:24 PM

imho, That should be all for the front. The back should be a collage.

I'll sport mine all the time :D

reptile3

11-30-2008, 08:28 PM

I would need 4, 2 for me(I like to have 2 of everything) & 2 for my kids.

Sid great idea, Wayne thanks for the diagram. I think on the front just the thamnophis.com then on the back world meeting 2009 with a collage of snakes. Preferably ones from our WONDERFUL members.

but whatever you all decide, i will still get 4 of them!!:D:D

infernalis

11-30-2008, 08:29 PM

Great concept Brett.

I see Stephanie likes it as well.

Thankful to have so much time to jumble ideas.

Hornets23

11-30-2008, 08:47 PM

Sounds totally awesome...I'd definitely get one.

Lori P

12-01-2008, 07:45 PM

I love it!! I'm in for 2, whatever the design. Will it be a white shirt? I ruin white so quick...

aSnakeLovinBabe

12-01-2008, 07:57 PM

Black is so much better :D

Wayne, I may be able to help you design something! Perhaps, a custom piece of artwork is in order instead of a simple photograph. photographs are so... square! always though they looked funny on t-shirts :rolleyes: It would be neat to have world meeting 2009 surrounded by a "weave" of different species all teh way around it. Not sure you know what I mean by a weave, I'd have to show you. It's like the snakes would be circling all the way around the words in a repeating pattern, but each snake would depict a different subspecies.

But aside from that, I am putting in a vote of no on tetrataenia... for a few reasons. They already get so much hype... If i had to choose one single species to put on a shirt, it would be radix. I beleive radix are said to be the foundation of garter snakes... am I wrong?? lol!

guidofatherof5

12-01-2008, 08:13 PM

aSnakeLovinBabe:
"If i had to choose one single species to put on a shirt, it would be radix. I beleive radix are said to be the foundation of garter snakes... am I wrong?? lol"

My Radixs second that thought.:) Whatever is decided on I'm sure it will be great. I'll be buying!

infernalis

12-01-2008, 08:14 PM

Shannon, I figured the forums favourite artist would be chiming in soon.

And you are very right, Perhaps my vision is influenced by motocross tees and concert tees.

An artistic rendition of snakes done in a fashion similar to those tees would be a real show stopper.

Envision one focal point low on the shirt, several species "radiating" from that focal point outward as if they were all emerging from a den or hide.

Then in a fashion similar to a concert shirt instead of saying "World tour 09" have it say "World Gather '09"

We could press the shirts in different colours, Olive would be a gartery colour, or red, orange, yellow.....:D

Draw as you will and let us have a look;)

I just Saw Steve's post, My radix says we simply must have a San Fran in there!!!

Everyone wants one, now they can have it! and still be legal.

If I ever were to actualy get a tattoo, it will be an Infernalis or Tetrataenia.:cool:

reptile3

12-01-2008, 08:21 PM

I vote for black shirt, & Radix!!! :D

olive oil

12-02-2008, 06:28 AM

I think olive would look great & Radix.

infernalis

12-02-2008, 06:39 AM

So Shannon and I stand alone on the multi species idea??

What if we put 2 radix, one san fran a puget and blackneck?

Would the extra radix please the rest of the lot?;)

adamanteus

12-02-2008, 06:52 AM

count dewclaw

12-02-2008, 06:53 AM

Radix are great, but I think a multi-species design would be better. There is so much variety in garters, why limit the design to just one? There's my thoughts! :rolleyes:

Lori P

12-02-2008, 07:19 AM

I like the multi species idea, too. But I'm open to the general concensus. :-)

infernalis

12-02-2008, 09:22 AM

Being somewhat more conservative in my tastes, I'd prefer just the Thamnophis.com logo on the left breast, maybe with 'World meeting '09' underneath.
I would never wear a typical 'commemorative' T shirt.
Hey, but that's just me, no doubt I'm in the minority.:rolleyes:

James, the nice thing about this planning process, we can all be happy.

The printer could certainly press a number of shirts front only:D

Since they simply flip them over to print the backs, we could do it both ways......

Was my train of thinking too far off about the Tetrataenia?

Every time someone posts a picture, all the American members say how badly they want one, So I assumed we could fill the wish in picture form on the shirt. (also to boost public awareness of the species and why it is in peril, whenever someone neutral were to ask "what kind of snake is that" the person wearing the shirt could tell them)

reptile3

12-02-2008, 10:53 AM

Whatever you all decide on, I will sure to be happy with it!

olive oil

12-02-2008, 12:58 PM

So Shannon and I stand alone on the multi species idea??

What if we put 2 radix, one san fran a puget and blackneck?

Would the extra radix please the rest of the lot?;)

I think that would be nice.

infernalis

12-03-2008, 08:12 AM

Seems as if this thread would be at least a little more popular.

Sid

12-03-2008, 02:48 PM

So Shannon and I stand alone on the multi species idea??

What if we put 2 radix, one san fran a puget and blackneck?

Would the extra radix please the rest of the lot?;)
I like the idea, Wayne.

mtolypetsupply

12-03-2008, 03:52 PM

I like Shannon's "weave of subspecies/moprhs" idea, and I agree with "Pocket Logo only" on the front. I however think the Weave should be done AROUND a large image of the Tetrataenia on the back of the shirt

Snake lover 3-25

12-03-2008, 04:38 PM

i love all of the ideas!!!!:D one of EACH for me please:D lol

Stefan-A

12-03-2008, 04:48 PM

http://koti.mbnet.fi/thamnoph/photos/ucot.jpg

;)

Snake lover 3-25

12-03-2008, 04:54 PM

that would look cool..... but even cooler if that could streach around and become a border:rolleyes::D

Garter_Gertie

12-03-2008, 07:13 PM

that would look cool..... but even cooler if that could streach around and become a border:rolleyes::D

And up over the shoulder with the heads on one's shoulder 'looking' at people looking at us..........................

drache

12-04-2008, 07:43 AM

once again it's taken me some time to catch up with this thread
here are my thoughts
personally I'd like to go more for simple and elegant, rather than busy and screaming
logo on the front, and something very simple on the back
personally I'd prefer it not to be a tetra, because I don't have one, and don't need one, but a tetra would be fine
it all depends on how it is done and I hardly ever see shirts with animal images that I like
I should go look at the ones I do like and see what distinguishes them, so I can be more specific

infernalis

12-27-2008, 06:01 PM

On the evening of July 25th, who is up for a fireworks display???

My treat.

(Any excuse to detonate explosives with an audience:D)

Last one I did was a dilly.......

I guess since the buzz about the tee shirts had died down, Maybe it be best just to go with a logo on the left breast and leave it at that.

Simple is good right?

Lori P

12-27-2008, 06:29 PM

I want fireworks!!!! I want fireworks!!! (Jumping up and down) :-)

infernalis

12-27-2008, 06:32 PM

I want fireworks!!!! I want fireworks!!! (Jumping up and down) :-)

Bring ear plugs:D

My 3 inch mortar is loud! (The kids named it Mr. Thunder Maker)

Lori P

12-27-2008, 06:35 PM

Hey, I've been meaning to ask... is my little dog Jack welcome??? He goes everywhere with me, even to work. I won't know how to break it to him if he can't, but, I'm sure I'll find a way... :-)

infernalis

12-27-2008, 07:11 PM

Jack is welcome, It's a big enough place for everyone.

Besides, your asking someone who takes Ace (Our dog) everywhere, and he gets his own Mc order when we go out.....

Sid

12-28-2008, 07:18 AM

Looking forward to the fire works, Wayne.

infernalis

12-28-2008, 10:08 AM

Nothing super big, I have a permit to display them for Rocky Roost, So every year I drive down to this big fireworks store in PA and pick up a few boxes.

A couple years ago we fired star shells from on top of the hill, it was cool.

reptile3

12-28-2008, 03:25 PM

oohhhhh Fireworks for me??/ WOW, I am impressed!!!

That would be so awesome. I can't wait!!! to meet you all!:D

infernalis

12-28-2008, 03:45 PM

I just hope we have a good turn out...

Did this once before for a different forum, and 6 families showed up out of a couple dozen who said they would.

The ones that did show up had the time of their lives..

read these quotes from folks that have been here.

Rocky Roost MX (http://www.rockyroostmx.com/quotes.html)

I'll dredge out some pics from "forum day" I even made a banner and hung it up for them. (and I was no where near as active on that forum)

Lori P

12-28-2008, 04:02 PM

I just think it's cool that you've offered up your bed to me & Jack (hubby might have to stay home and take care of the other animals!) and that you said you'd fix us all a 6 course breakfast every morning and a 12 course meal every night and give us each a pick of one of your snakes.... :D:D:D

infernalis

12-28-2008, 04:34 PM

reptile3

12-29-2008, 10:11 AM

just don't ask me to cook, ask Aundrea why!!! LOL

I am planning, how to get to Aundrea. Going to fly to Ohio, then rent a mini van to NY. We have to bring our kids... my daughter is great with kids, so that is why I am bringing her..LOL

poor Gavin will be around lots of girls!!! Which he won't mind!!

Aundrea, & I talk about the meet up all the time!! We can't wait to meet everyone!!:D

Aundrea

12-29-2008, 10:19 AM

Dont ask me to cook either LOL. I suck at cooking.

I cant wait to meet everyone also. Its gonna be a fun trip. Its gonna be nice to get away from Ohio and my other half hahaha I know im sooooooooo nice!!!! Yeah we talk about it all the time :D

crzy_kevo

12-29-2008, 01:15 PM

im just hoping i will be able to make it out there its a 8-9 hour drive for me and i would love to meet all of you

Lulu Bennett

12-29-2008, 07:36 PM

Hey guys,
I am afraid i won't be joining you next year. I am gutted but i really wont be able to aford it with the tiny wage i have coming in at the moment.
Sorry
Lulu xxx

Sid

12-30-2008, 04:23 AM

Hey guys,
I am afraid i won't be joining you next year. I am gutted but i really wont be able to aford it with the tiny wage i have coming in at the moment.
Sorry
Lulu xxx
Bummer, Lulu. I was really looking forward to meeting you.

drache

12-30-2008, 06:01 AM

damn, Lulu
I was so looking forward to meeting you
you need a raise

adamanteus

12-30-2008, 06:09 AM

I am afraid i won't be joining you next year.

Gutted.:(:(

reptile3

12-30-2008, 08:05 AM

oh man, that stinks... I was hoping to meet you too Lulu.

* let's tell her boss to give her a raise *

infernalis

01-09-2009, 06:40 PM

just to point it out:

July 25th/26th 2009
should be the weekend for the main meeting?

Reminder Notice:D

Lori P

01-09-2009, 06:43 PM

Awww Lulu... I really wanted to meet you too. Give us your boss's number so we can call and get you that raise. lol

infernalis

01-10-2009, 01:10 PM

Hey guys, its overdue, so I am going to create a web page dedicated to the world meeting, so we can have everything like directions, maps, agenda and what not in one tidy place.

The tee shirt consensus seems to be simple, just the logo and some simple text "World meeting 2009" on the left breast of the shirt.

adamanteus

01-10-2009, 02:10 PM

I’m not sure about the idea of an ‘agenda’. Personally, I would rather have no rigid pre-arrangement of things to do. Of course I want to meet other members, but I really want the bulk of my time to be spent ‘herping’. I will be up and out to a different spot every morning before sunrise.
Do we really think that fireworks, dogs and small children are conducive with the herp-meet we originally talked about?
I don’t want to appear to put a damper on things, I just feel it’s moving away from the initial idea and more towards being an outdoor party.

drache

01-10-2009, 03:11 PM

certainly no fireworks and I doubt that's what you had in mind anyway, Wayne - just assuming . . .
I personally wouldn't mind having some sort of meal with everyone at some point though, and if James is going to be gone by that time, maybe it doesn't have to be breakfast, although I do love a good breakfast
are we bringing any snakes to trade?
are there things we should bring, or things we definitely shouldn't?
there may be one or two things we do want to pre-schedule, but for the most part I prefer unstructured as well
I do like the idea of keeping all the useful info in one place, but I would prefer this place to be on the forum somewhere, rather than off-site
thanks Wayne

Stefan-A

01-10-2009, 03:18 PM

certainly no fireworks and I doubt that's what you had in mind anyway, Wayne - just assuming . . .
I'm afraid it doesn't look good, Rhea. ;)

On the evening of July 25th, who is up for a fireworks display???

My treat.

(Any excuse to detonate explosives with an audience:D)

infernalis

01-10-2009, 03:22 PM

The only reason I suggested that was I keep getting constant questions about details, directions and what not.

From my end it would be easier to build a page with detailed maps and such, of course if it is preferred to place it on here where every posted reply "pushes" the information further down the list, then I am fine with that as well.

The date information was many posts back, I don't mind trolling for information.......Yet people keep asking "What are the dates" and "How do I get there"

Now a reasonable question, If we are camping, wouldn't an "after hours bonfire party" with some fun activities only sweeten the concept?

reptile3

01-11-2009, 06:11 PM

I thought it was just a meet up, we have a good time, talk about herps & such. Maybe some hiking, looking for snakes. I will be having my two kids, 14, & 5. It will also be my son's bday. July 26th.

I am up for anything, I just would love to meet all of you who are going.

diamondsirtalis

01-11-2009, 06:19 PM

That sounds great. I am looking forward to meeting you in person and I hope we have some fun.

infernalis

01-11-2009, 07:38 PM

It certainly is a big enough property that if anyone should take offense to certain activities, we can convene in separate corners at certain hours.

One thing that really needs to be taken into consideration, is that we are dealing with a large group of people with many different mindsets.

One cannot forget that our herps may be the only thing we have in common, There will undoubtedly be some folks who want to engage in boisterous activities, and some who would rather have a peaceful evening.

So why not have a "quiet zone" and a "party zone" so the night owls that wish to stay up and raise hell have their own little corner to do just that, and another area where quiet folks can congregate.

I deal with this exact scenario all summer every summer, masses of people congregate and camp out, some have small children and prefer to be left in peace, while others will park their SUV complete with the 1000 watt HiFi system, open the doors, and blare away, sometimes on the same evening.

Lets not forget that we have the entire west half of this town at our disposal to hold this function.

I had a nice discussion with James last night on this issue, And have faith that our bases are covered.

If we start asking people to leave their kids home, or the dog, it may very likely cut attendance in half.

Yes herping and observing wildlife will be the core activity, but it's also a celebration of friends and this wonderful group we belong to.

There is also 10,000 acres (no exaggeration folks) available for us to go and see all sorts of wildlife, and not everyone will be able to participate in everything.

The "toilet man" runs his business so close to here, I can call Rob and have a dozen toilets set up in 30 minutes or less.

There is undoubtedly enough room that we can all get along without anyone having a less than optimal experience.

And even though I am more than happy to give tours of my snake room, It will be done on a small personal basis, one or two of you at a time...

More details as we get closer to the date.

infernalis

01-11-2009, 08:13 PM

The boundaries are inside the purple lines, for camping and activities, plenty of room.

http://www.thamnophis.com/thamphotos/data//500/grounds.jpg

EdgyExoticReptiles

01-11-2009, 09:59 PM

Hey James, can this forum put a sticky up? like reminders that stay at the top of the home page? that would be a good way to give people the info

reptile3

01-15-2009, 07:31 PM

Awesome Wayne, my daughter was like, that is soooooooooo cool. Me & Aundrea can't wait! this is going to be an awesome trip!! we are up for anything, & our kids love... anything with nature,outdoor & herping!!

The boundaries are inside the purple lines, for camping and activities, plenty of room.

http://www.thamnophis.com/thamphotos/data//500/grounds.jpg

infernalis

01-15-2009, 07:40 PM

That's not even counting Sugar hill state forest, 10,000 acres of woods, with trails...

I grew up here, so I know all of it very well.

anji1971

01-15-2009, 08:53 PM

Okay, I am going to be the crabbiest woman on earth come July.
I SO want to be there.............:(:mad::(

drache

03-09-2009, 04:59 AM

just curious
who's actually coming?
especially from outside the US

Snake lover 3-25

03-09-2009, 05:14 AM

idk me i hope....:)

guidofatherof5

03-09-2009, 05:33 AM

The Gilfillan's(6 of us and maybe a couple tag-a-longs) from Iowa are planning on going. As long as gas prices don't get to high before then.

drache

03-09-2009, 06:28 AM

mikhaila and i are coming, of course
how about some of you west coasters?

reptile3

03-09-2009, 06:44 AM

Me & Aundrea are hoping to be there!! We have to bring the kids!!:)

infernalis

03-09-2009, 09:51 AM

I'll be there:rolleyes:

Sid

03-09-2009, 01:11 PM

I will be there with out fail!! I'll be bringing my heroholic son, Jason as well.

Gald you bumped this thread back up front, Rhea. I'm sure a number of the newer members weren't aware of these plans for July.

drache

03-21-2009, 06:30 AM

pardon me for bringing up a potentially difficult subject, but it's nice to have clarity
the host and main organizer of the planned meeting is not a forum member at this time and this thread seems to have tanked
I find this disappointing and I'm wondering whether anyone else would like to help pick up the thread and see that we can still have a thamnophis.com world meeting this year

guidofatherof5

03-21-2009, 06:41 AM

If the gas prices stay down the Gilfilan's from Iowa will be there with many a radix in tow.:D Looking forward to meeting as many of you as possible. Travel chances don't come around too often for my kids and I.

Do we need to have a re-poll of the original question?

adamanteus

03-21-2009, 10:14 AM

I believe that Wayne is still hosting his meeting as planned, for those of you who are still in contact with him. Anyone wishing to contact him on this subject can PM him via his daughter 'Diamondsirtalis', who is still a member here.

diamondsirtalis

03-21-2009, 10:52 AM

The world meeting is still very important, NO plans on cancellation.

Thank you all very much.

Kindest regards,

Wayne

Mrs N1ntndo

08-25-2011, 02:04 PM

Well I know with things like this like as in the meetings. It would be nice for all to get together but on another site I am on its easier to have little meetings and different times. So that if people want to go to more then its possible. Little ones around the country will make it easier for those of us that cant go out of country or lots of states over due to money. Each pace obviously would have its planner and and tiime . then that way its a better of a possiblity for more to participate. Then you can choose if you want to go to a gathering in say PA , CA, Europe ...etc. I have been to a few gathering for the other site ( not snake related) and its fun to be able to go outta state but its hard for us to go far because of money. So if this does work out is it possible to make many lil gathering so that if one is close enough to me then I would be willing to go even if it is outta state but like I said I cant go far other then maybe PA as the farthest and I dont wanna miss a gathering to meet the great people here.
If you are confused at what I have said you can contact me and I will explain more if need. Thank you