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Flying Orca
04-06-2010, 07:26 AM
Oystagirl and I jet off to Halifax in about 90 minutes. EBS this Saturday, April 10th, noonish, Maxwell's Plum. Look for a hot brunette and a guy in a blue orca T-shirt. See you there! :)
mmd
04-06-2010, 08:51 AM
I'm in. Earl? Mad Scientist? Wilson?
Mrleft8
04-06-2010, 09:02 AM
We expect pictures, AND VIDEO of the festivities....Extra points for live music and fireworks!
mmd
04-06-2010, 09:06 AM
Incriminating pics & video? You are expecting a lot, aren't you... <wink, grin>

What happens at the bar stays at the bar...
Popeye
04-06-2010, 09:11 AM
sending tender hugs and special kisses for all ..

lovingly yours , pops
Flying Orca
04-06-2010, 04:04 PM
Thanks Popeye, I promise to drink your health. And I'm not kidding.
mmd
04-06-2010, 04:07 PM
Are ya here now?
reddog
04-06-2010, 06:15 PM
Michael,I can make it your car or mine? I can PM directions to my house if you like.Not far from Santaville. Look forward to meeting you both orca and oystagirl.

Earl

PS Where the heck is Maxwell Plums? Is this the same Halifax I grew up next door to?
Mad Scientist
04-06-2010, 09:02 PM
I'll be there! :D I can't wait for Saturday to get here!
mmd
04-06-2010, 09:10 PM
Earl:

Mine.

Received.

Oh, wow.

Me, too.

Introducing Maxwell's Plum (I didn't know until just now that they had a website.):http://themaxwellsplum.com/home.php

Yes, the very same.

<grin>
Popeye
04-07-2010, 08:07 AM
I promise to drink your health.

thanks forko , if it wasn't for you , who would ever save me from myself ..

:rolleyes::D

cheers
Paul Pless
04-07-2010, 09:14 AM
a guy in a blue orca T-shirt how original:p
Flying Orca
04-07-2010, 04:24 PM
Hey, it's my EBS shirt. Prevents ID problems. Besides, it's a cool shirt (http://www.topatoco.com/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=TO&Product_Code=QW-WHALE&Category_Code=QW) in its own right.

Michael: yes, we're local, staying at the HI Hostel. Great Oysterband show last night and another one tonight - we're just about to hook up with a former bandmate of ours for some drinks and then head to the venue (the Carleton?) for snacks and more beer and more fabulous Oystermusic. Cheers!
mmd
04-07-2010, 04:34 PM
The Carleton is a nice venue. If you haven't already, sample the Propeller beer. I like the Bitter, Maureen likes the Honey Wheat.

Did I send you my phone #'s?
Flying Orca
04-09-2010, 03:25 PM
Had some Propeller last night, the brown and the bitter - both very nice. Session at the Loose Cannon. Shouldn't have to resort to phone numbers but you did send them, thanks. Looking forward to tomorrow!
reddog
04-11-2010, 09:35 AM
A very pleasant afternoon was spent at Maxwell's Plum sharing yarns and sampling some of the beer and food. It was really nice meeting Flying Orca, Oysta Girl and Mad Scientist. Thanks to MMD for driving:

http://i426.photobucket.com/albums/pp346/killick/IMGP0260.jpg?t=1270995808

http://i426.photobucket.com/albums/pp346/killick/IMGP0262.jpg?t=1270996081

Slightly out of focus but what the hey.In order from left to right:
Reddog, MMD, Flying Orca, Oysta Girl and Mad Scientist.

Earl
Paul Pless
04-11-2010, 10:48 AM
http://i426.photobucket.com/albums/pp346/killick/IMGP0260.jpg?t=1270995808 (http://i426.photobucket.com/albums/pp346/killick/IMGP0260.jpg?t=1270995808)

flying orca looks a bit weary here
Flying Orca
04-11-2010, 04:59 PM
Nah, but I was on my eighth glass of beer :D

Fantastic time with all three gentlemen and of course Oystagirl. Many thanks to mmd, Reddog, and Mad Scientist!
reddog
04-11-2010, 05:13 PM
Good to hear you made it home ok. A pleasure meeting you both.

Earl
mmd
04-11-2010, 06:57 PM
As my home town weekly newspaper social column would conclude, "...and a good time was had by all."

Thanks everybody, it was nice meeting you.
Mad Scientist
04-11-2010, 09:02 PM
Ah yes, what a great time!

An update to the story I told about that 'free' boat - ran into the owner later that day. He didn't have time to use it, and no longer has it.

Tom
Mrleft8
04-12-2010, 08:49 AM
Looks like fun.....But no fireworks?....
Flying Orca
04-12-2010, 09:06 AM
I couldn't find any place to buy them in downtown Halifax, and for some strange reason they wouldn't let me bring the fixin's on the plane. The CATSA guy really liked my shirt, though.
Mrleft8
04-12-2010, 09:23 AM
Yeah..... I seem to remember that Halifax had a bad experience with fireworks once.... Maybe that's why you couldn't find any.....
mmd
04-12-2010, 09:26 AM
They have no problem with fireworks, Lefty; they just don't let 'em bring them in by boat anymore...
R.I.Singer30
04-12-2010, 09:27 AM
Looks like a good time.When I first saw this I thought 2hr drive ,take the ferry out of Portland then a nice drive up the coast trom Yarmouth and then a reality set in ,sigh ,not this time .
Flying Orca
04-12-2010, 12:53 PM
Pity you couldn't make it. I hope to be down around Mystic sometime soonish though; my uncle lives near there and has mooted the idea of some sailing this summer.
reddog
04-12-2010, 05:25 PM
No ferry from Portland anymore.The contract was cancelled.It's a long cold swim.

Earl
R.I.Singer30
04-13-2010, 06:06 AM
Wow that bites,I guess it'd be Bah Haba instead or another trip to The Bay of Fundy and beyond .It'd be nice to meet you and pick your musical head.Sailing we have.
mmd
04-13-2010, 06:31 AM
They've reinstated the puddle-jumping airline, though. Not the same folks or plane, but at least you can fly from Portland to Yarmouth again.