sharronpaul Posted October 17, 2006 Report Share Posted October 17, 2006 Just like to announce the next meeting of the Western Bay club. This time we have a superb guest speaker, Peter Cottle. Peter Cottle travels the world and catches live fish, you can see an article by him in your latest Aquarium World on danios. Peter will be doing a presentation with around 120 pictures on his latest trip. Peter is one of those once in a lifetime opportunity speakers. The meeting is on Saturday 28th October, 3pm, at City Church Tauranga, 252 Otumoetai Rd, Tauranga. All welcome - no entry charge but a gold coin donation towards Peters costs would be appreciated I'm sure. Carpool and make the trip! Shared dinner to follow, consisting of Dominos Pizza, which will cost $5 per head. Great Opportunity - don't miss it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caryl Posted October 17, 2006 Report Share Posted October 17, 2006 Did you know he is also a feature writer for the UK Practical Fishkeeping magazine? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billaney Posted October 17, 2006 Report Share Posted October 17, 2006 I would really LOVE to come to that meeting and meet Peter .... it is such a long drive , am i mad enough to do it ? :roll: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Posted October 17, 2006 Report Share Posted October 17, 2006 Might meet me there, so that alone must be worth the trip?? Alan 104 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharn Posted October 17, 2006 Report Share Posted October 17, 2006 you most certanly are paul :lol: got a bed here if you like but i must say a 17 year old metal loving, fish freak probably isnt that entertaining :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharronpaul Posted October 17, 2006 Author Report Share Posted October 17, 2006 Forgot to say - and you sort of covered it, Sharn - if anyone is coming from afar, let us know and unless you are a drooling axe-wielding maniac someone in the local fish club should be able to find you somewhere to sleep for the night Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wok Posted October 17, 2006 Report Share Posted October 17, 2006 Sounds cool Might bring down a car or Van load of Aucklanders down for the evening. See you there. Hopefully Wok Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caryl Posted October 18, 2006 Report Share Posted October 18, 2006 He's having tea with us on Monday 23rd (Labour Day) billaney so if you have gathered up all your prizes etc from the Fish Show you could pop over here - we are much closer. Peter is going to show me his pics so we can probably watch them on the big screen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billaney Posted October 18, 2006 Report Share Posted October 18, 2006 He's having tea with us on Monday 23rd (Labour Day) billaney so if you have gathered up all your prizes etc from the Fish Show you could pop over here - we are much closer. Peter is going to show me his pics so we can probably watch them on the big screen Thanks Caryl , i'll let you know , not sure whats happening yet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave Posted October 18, 2006 Report Share Posted October 18, 2006 I am sure that a few of our waikato members will travel over the hill. Hadpeter speak at one of our meetings about 4yrs ago heis very knowledgeable and well worth meeting. Lookforwardto seeing him again Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke* Posted October 18, 2006 Report Share Posted October 18, 2006 I should be there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evilknieval69 Posted October 20, 2006 Report Share Posted October 20, 2006 Below is most of an email sharon and paul sent out to all club members regarding the meeting. I have edited it so you get all the necessary info of whats going to happen.... Hi Guys, This is what's organised so far. Venue is at city church tauranga, 252 otumoetai road. There are two halls, we're in the smaller one, furthest from the road. We have a projector, laptop, sound system, etc. Jane is bringing some orange juice. There are tea and coffee facilities available, and indeed an entire kitchen should we require it. The plan is to get started at 3pm with doors open around 2.30, and sort out a dinner of pizzas later on, asking for $5 a head from people who would like to join in. A gold coin donation will be taken at the door, to help with peter's costs Sharon and paul have donated this months raffle prize. So far we have a 150w heater, 500l/h aqua one filter, digital thermometer, and probably some food. If anybody else would like to donate something,tickets at $1 each, cos it's probably worth maybe $80-$100 as it sits now. Should be a good fundraiser for the club. Sharn, a big Thank You, it's your efforts that got the ball rolling in the first place. If you hadn't put the time in then, we wouldn't be where we are now. If anybody can think of anything else we need to do, or has any comments or suggestions, sing out. This is a great opportunity for the club to expand it's presence in the BOP and get more fishy people along. Look forward to seeing you all there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billaney Posted October 22, 2006 Report Share Posted October 22, 2006 Ok , I've decided to make the trip, its a long drive but i really want to meet Peter and hear him talk, and also a good chance to meet new fishy people , if i get there early is there a local shop to look at and can someone please give me directions to the meeting room. Thanks Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evilknieval69 Posted October 22, 2006 Report Share Posted October 22, 2006 Ok , I've decided to make the trip, its a long drive but i really want to meet Peter and hear him talk, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharronpaul Posted October 22, 2006 Author Report Share Posted October 22, 2006 Awesome to hear you're coming, Paul. I'll PM you with directions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polgara Posted October 23, 2006 Report Share Posted October 23, 2006 Ok I have programmed my celll phone to remind me as I have missed the last two meeting due to getting old and the memory failing me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharn Posted October 23, 2006 Report Share Posted October 23, 2006 :lol: jude- have you been getting our newsletters? thats awesome paul- if you need a bed just let us know, someone will be able to help ya out and ill shout you pizza ok? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caryl Posted October 23, 2006 Report Share Posted October 23, 2006 Peter Cottle just read this thread tonight at my place - and is astounded at the interest and the distance some seem willing to travel. He hopes nobody is disappointed! We say his Powerpoint presentation tonight and I am sure you will find it as interesting as we did. You will also like meeting Peter and his wife Sheila. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave Posted October 24, 2006 Report Share Posted October 24, 2006 I will be contacting waikato members in the next couple of days tosee who is coming over. Asi said in previouspost i have met peterand he is a very knowledgable hobbyist so lets make the most of this unqine oppinutinity Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malawi_man Posted October 24, 2006 Report Share Posted October 24, 2006 Don't worry about ringing me dave, i am busy that day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HandS Posted October 24, 2006 Report Share Posted October 24, 2006 we will be there 8) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evilknieval69 Posted October 24, 2006 Report Share Posted October 24, 2006 I am leaving the 'camp' i will be on, driving an hour back to the meeting, then driving an hour back to the 'camp' Haha i dont wana miss this (or the 'camp') Will be good to catch up and meet new peoples! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke* Posted October 24, 2006 Report Share Posted October 24, 2006 Unfortunately I can't go as I thought it was Sunday not Saturday, no worries though I'm sure I'll hear about it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evilknieval69 Posted October 24, 2006 Report Share Posted October 24, 2006 NOOOOOO!!! U were meant to bring the party mix remember!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wok Posted October 24, 2006 Report Share Posted October 24, 2006 OK... I will be going down. I will be bringing the Kiwi Juice at the moment I haven't heard of any other aucklanders wanting to go down. more than likely will have 2 kids in tow. (unless I can palm them off to some relles :roll: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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