Thamnophis.com World Meeting

adamanteus · 12-05-2007, 03:32 PM

Here's a thought:

What if we organized a HUGE Thamnophis.com meeting.... somewhere in the US, at some time in the future? We could gather members from all over The States and Europe, and have a great get-together for two or three days. Maybe even with a day of field herping thrown in?

Obviously this would be quite expensive for some of us, so a lot of forward planning would be needed. We would need to consider;
Location, somewhere easily accessible for the maximum number of members, but with interesting herps.
Season, of course we want good herping weather, but we need to consider school holidays etc.
Proximity to airports, for obvious reasons.
Availability of accommodation.
Maybe even export permits, we Europeans might want to bring something home!

This is just the very beginnings of a plan. I need you guys to 'flesh out the bones' if you think it's a good idea.

LushLulu85 · 12-05-2007, 03:57 PM

I think it is a fantastic idea but for me it wouldn't be until 2009 as i already have a trip to london planned, a trip to Hamm planned and a holiday for 2 weeks in Syria. so i am well and truely skint until then.

Zephyr · 12-05-2007, 04:12 PM

2009 works for me!

adamanteus · 12-05-2007, 04:14 PM

I think that 2009 would probably be the earliest! How about accommodation? We could rent a farmers field and have a giant camp!

marty5150 · 12-05-2007, 04:37 PM

Sounds good to me. but in 09 i will be transferred most likely to alaska

Stefan-A · 12-05-2007, 04:40 PM

Just to get this out of the way, I'm not going to be able to participate.

James, you asked for my input, so here it comes: I think it's overly ambitious.

adamanteus · 12-05-2007, 04:43 PM

Will it just be me, sitting on my own in the middle of a field..... wishing I'd remembered my tent?

Zephyr · 12-05-2007, 04:58 PM

I'd be able to go fo sho. :P

EdgyExoticReptiles · 12-05-2007, 05:32 PM

ill go i think

Ameivaboy · 12-05-2007, 05:51 PM

How bout San francisco, close airport(s), It's a world class city, lots of herping in the surrounding area and last but most certainley not least,San francisco Garters!!!! (though they are found a bit south of the city)

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12-05-2007, 03:32 PM	#1 (permalink)
adamanteus Moderator Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cheshire. (Near Manchester). Posts: 6,690 Country:	Thamnophis.com World Meeting Here's a thought: What if we organized a HUGE Thamnophis.com meeting.... somewhere in the US, at some time in the future? We could gather members from all over The States and Europe, and have a great get-together for two or three days. Maybe even with a day of field herping thrown in? Obviously this would be quite expensive for some of us, so a lot of forward planning would be needed. We would need to consider; Location, somewhere easily accessible for the maximum number of members, but with interesting herps. Season, of course we want good herping weather, but we need to consider school holidays etc. Proximity to airports, for obvious reasons. Availability of accommodation. Maybe even export permits, we Europeans might want to bring something home! This is just the very beginnings of a plan. I need you guys to 'flesh out the bones' if you think it's a good idea. __________________ James.

12-05-2007, 03:57 PM	#2 (permalink)
LushLulu85 "PM Boots For Custom Title" Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: stockport, Greater Manchester, uk Posts: 1,522 Country:	Re: Thamnophis.com World Meeting I think it is a fantastic idea but for me it wouldn't be until 2009 as i already have a trip to london planned, a trip to Hamm planned and a holiday for 2 weeks in Syria. so i am well and truely skint until then. __________________ Lulu 1.1.16T. M. Marcianus (Albino), Sissle & Kia and the sprogs 1.1. T. S. Tetrataenia, Clyde & Bonnie

12-05-2007, 04:12 PM	#3 (permalink)
Zephyr "Preparing For Fourth shed" Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 747 Country:	Re: Thamnophis.com World Meeting 2009 works for me!

12-05-2007, 04:14 PM	#4 (permalink)
adamanteus Moderator Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cheshire. (Near Manchester). Posts: 6,690 Country:	Re: Thamnophis.com World Meeting I think that 2009 would probably be the earliest! How about accommodation? We could rent a farmers field and have a giant camp! __________________ James.

12-05-2007, 04:37 PM	#5 (permalink)
marty5150 Never shed Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Buffalo New York Posts: 33 Country:	Re: Thamnophis.com World Meeting Sounds good to me. but in 09 i will be transferred most likely to alaska

12-05-2007, 04:40 PM	#6 (permalink)
Stefan-A The Prince of Insufficient Light. Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Southern Finland Posts: 4,146 Country:	Re: Thamnophis.com World Meeting Just to get this out of the way, I'm not going to be able to participate. James, you asked for my input, so here it comes: I think it's overly ambitious. __________________ Natura non contristatur

12-05-2007, 04:43 PM	#7 (permalink)
adamanteus Moderator Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cheshire. (Near Manchester). Posts: 6,690 Country:	Re: Thamnophis.com World Meeting Will it just be me, sitting on my own in the middle of a field..... wishing I'd remembered my tent? __________________ James.

12-05-2007, 04:58 PM	#8 (permalink)
Zephyr "Preparing For Fourth shed" Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 747 Country:	Re: Thamnophis.com World Meeting I'd be able to go fo sho. :P

12-05-2007, 05:32 PM	#9 (permalink)
EdgyExoticReptiles Edgy Exotic Reptiles Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Bay Area Posts: 1,079 Country:	Re: Thamnophis.com World Meeting ill go i think __________________ Email: edgyexoticreptiles@yahoo.com AIM: reed_kamsla http://www.edgyexoticreptiles.com

12-05-2007, 05:51 PM	#10 (permalink)
Ameivaboy "Preparing For Second shed" Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Bay Area, California Posts: 221 Country:	Re: Thamnophis.com World Meeting How bout San francisco, close airport(s), It's a world class city, lots of herping in the surrounding area and last but most certainley not least,San francisco Garters!!!! (though they are found a bit south of the city) __________________ What's Furred,Feathered or doesnt have a backbone???......... A feeder http://tegutalk.com

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