Ottawa area BBQ and swap meet this Summer

[slow-poke]

Not sure how many hobby machinists we have in/near Ottawa

Just wondering if there is any interest in a BBQ style meetup this summer in the Ottawa area?

I could host the event if there is interest.

 

[Kernel Sanders]

possibly but my summers are typically very busy with an elderly father, camping, gf, work and some road trips (when can find care for my father). I would still make time if I can

 

[Mike R]

I'd be interested, timing is better if not on a long weekend (other plans and activities with family) but otherwise I'm game.

 

[slow-poke]

I'm thinking out loud, late August?

 

[Susquatch]

The first two Toronto meetups were low key barbeques. It's a good way to get your feet wet and strengthen contacts.

 

[Mike R]

I have a pretty light social calendar these days so thats probably fine.

 

[Lightspeed Mike]

I may be interested, depending on the weekend of course as my job enslaves me every other.

 

[darrin1200]

I will absolutely attend.
It’s looking like I won’t be attending Aylmer.

 

[fixerup]

When I first saw the Aylmer gathering post, I thought great, that's not to far. But that is Aylmer Ontario not Aylmer Quebec which is less than 20 km away. Bummer, Alymer Ontario is a 7hrs drive.
Then I saw Slow poke invite YES, that a 15 minute drive, count me in!

 

[combustable herbage]

When I first saw the Aylmer gathering post, I thought great, that's not to far. But that is Aylmer Ontario not Aylmer Quebec which is less than 20 km away. Bummer, Alymer Ontario is a 7hrs drive.
Then I saw Slow poke invite YES, that a 15 minute drive, count me in!

I thought the same thing, and then I was like where is Aylmer Ontario?
Please count me in for the meetup as well and thanks for offering to host us.

 

[CWret]

Go for it @slow-poke !!!
As @Susquatch, said - a meetup can be as easy and as relaxed as you want - or a bit more involved and structured (as was our last meetup). Either way doesn't matter - meetups make meeting other forum members so easy, and will likely result in a few lasting friendships.
I can send you a few pointers/tips in a PM - better yet - @Susquatch, do your moderator magic, and add slow-poke to our meetup planning PM.
Meetups are an awesome part of what makes this forum so great. Canadian eh! I've been a member for 3 years and have been to 3 meetups. You'll have to hog-tie me to an oak tree to keep me from attending the Almer meetup Ottawa is not out of the question too!

 

[SightlessSeer]

I'll come if I can. Could be a lot of fun.

 

[Warlock]

I would be interested

 

[brino]

Just joined, but very interested!
Brian

 

[Dan Dubeau]

I could possibly be in for this. I think there's quite a few up around that area here. Bit of a hike for me, but it's a nice drive. Not like heading the other way....

 

[Susquatch]

I could possibly be in for this. I think there's quite a few up around that area here. Bit of a hike for me, but it's a nice drive. Not like heading the other way....

Didn't you do a wedding in London a while back. Seems to me it's about time for your bride to go to a baby shower..... I'm just an hour past London.....

 

[Dan Dubeau]

Was last down that way last summer. Was just talking to My Dad and Sister this morning, trying to plan something for August. I'll let you know. Hopefully I'll get a chance to sneak over and rearrange some of your piles for you this time . Tough to plan anything with my work schedule right now.

 

[Gennady]

i am interested. Count me in.

 

[mbond]

I live in Toronto, but have family in Ottawa. If there is something going on, it would lessen the bad part of a very long drive to see my in laws

 

[slow-poke]

I live in Toronto, but have family in Ottawa. If there is something going on, it would lessen the bad part of a very long drive to see my in laws

You're more than welcome.