Thamnophis.com World Meeting

[Garter_Gertie]

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]

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]

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]

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

[infernalis]

Sounds like a (zoo) plan

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]

i hope i can come

[reptile3]

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]

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...

[Lulu Bennett]

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

[adamanteus]

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.