TFO 3 Year Anniversary - Southern CA Party!

[AlexIbarra]

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What a great idea! My zip is 93003. I would probably be willing to drive about an hour or so to get there. I would have to bring my 2 year old and long car rides with him are never fun! lol

 

[shelber10]

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aww i cant go im in NY

 

[Josh]

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here's what the map looks like so far...

the two that are right on top of each other - in the middle - are the parks in San Dimas and La Verne.

any and all are welcome! members or not. lurkers or moderators. the more the merrier!

 

[DeanS]

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If Bob comes, we should charge admission and play soccer...Bob's on my team!

 

[Tom]

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Did we set an "Official" date and time? Having been to San Dimas and La Verne in August before, might I suggest we head due west from there and have it somewhere closer to the beach? It could be the difference between 110 and 80. I'll go where ever it is, but everyone might be a little more comfy somewhere a little cooler.

 

[DeanS]

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I think there's lotsa room for suggesting locations...but both parks (in San Dimas and La Verne) are heavily treed...lotsa shade Plus, given that we have people in Lompoc and Escondido on the map...I would be open to going South (El Dorado Park in San Clemente, for example) or anywhere out Camarillo, Santa Barbara way... I wouldn't even mind setting up in Angeles Forest somewhere...it's just nobody else has suggested anything yet!

 

[galvinkaos]

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There is a nice park off the 605/405/22 area. I think it is also called El Dorado Park, Long Beach or Cerritos, right off the freeway.

Dawna

 

[danielledelynn]

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Nick and I are in zip code 14111, which is only 2,700 miles away.

Is it just coincidence that a very large chunk of the TFO population resides in California, or is that the area with the greatest population of tortoises? I'm actually very curious!

For those that can't attend the West Coast TFO Extravaganza, is there a TFO Extravaganza for East Coasters? Could one be organized perhaps?

 

[Josh]

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The list below is the top 10 states TFO's visitors reside in. I doubt it's just a coincidence that California has a lot of TFO members, but who knows!
As for an East Coast Extravaganza, please do organize one! If someone starts a thread, I'll make sure it gets 'stickied'.

1. California
2. Florida
3. Arizona
4. New York
5. Texas
6. Michigan
7. Illinois
8. Washington
9. Pennsylvania
10. Oregon

 

[Maggie Cummings]

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I think there are 3 tort keepers in Oregon and 2 of us are in Corvallis...

 

[Josh]

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Top! for others who'd like to PARTY!

 

[Josh]

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okay so August 15th, 2010 at 2pm at San Dimas Canyon Park. does that work for everyone??

 

[DeanS]

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So far...that sounds GREAT!

 

[Skyler Nell]

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92805...
i would drive 50 miles or so??

 

[OurZoo]

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okay so August 15th, 2010 at 2pm at San Dimas Canyon Park. does that work for everyone??

We're are so there! What can we do to help?

Sandy

 

[OurZoo]

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August 15, 2010 is the 3 year anniversary of TFO!
I'd like to have a get-together here in Southern California to celebrate. Let's use this thread to brainstorm, plan, and spread the word. I'd like to get as many members to come out as possible!
Firstly, location. I vote we meet up in a park like we've done before but there are other places that would be suitable. Do you know of one? A location central to everyone will be essential. Potential attendees, where are you located and how far are you willing to drive?
Secondly, style. I think it'd be great to have a pot luck, but we could also do something easy like a giant subway sandwich or pizza. What are your thoughts?
Lastly, fun stuff. I'll host a raffle for TFO gear and some other prizes. Maybe a couple folks want to bring their torts? I have a couple of lawn games I will bring too, like bocce ball, horse shoes, and moose luck.

Any other suggestions or ideas?

How about a "plant swap"? Everyone could bring their torts favorite plant food, either one that you've started or even a store bought that you've started leaching out the chemicals. We could set them out, on a table, and throughout the afternoon if you see a plant you'd like to have, you could take that plant and leave one of your own.

 

[Josh]

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a plant swap sounds like a great idea! should we do a bbq/potluck?
also, maybe some of you would like to carpool to make it worth the drive...

 

[Jacqui]

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On the wild outside chance we might be in the CA area on that day, is the park by any chance Semitruck usable?

 

[Treebon]

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My girlfriend has been pestering me to go to California for a while. It's a trek from Boston but I could be heading out that way anyway so I could show up as an east coast delegate. I'm also down for an east coaster party as well, especially since that means I can plan a trip to NY since there seems to be a lot of members from there.

 

[OurZoo]

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On the wild outside chance we might be in the CA area on that day, is the park by any chance Semitruck usable?

Uh! I don't know - have lived and worked less than 2 miles from the park for 30 years and never thought about it being semitruck user friendly. I assume you mean can you turn around? We'll take a run up there tomorrow, check it out and let you know.