slayertat Posted March 31, 2014 Hi, I was wondering if there are any meetups or what not around the gold coast, Byron ish areas that happen or Only the Brisbane one. I have been an avid gardener for quite a few years now and I am looking to push past my anxietys and maybe meet some like minded people. Anybody interested can IM me. I fell like there is alot my experiance I could gain from others . 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
interbeing Posted March 31, 2014 Hey slayertat, I'm new to the Byron area and would love to meet up with some fellow SABers, Sunday's afternoons are best for me ;) 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jox Posted March 31, 2014 I'm near the Goldy & would be keen to meet you both . I would be happy to have meet a my place or travel, I don't mind. I will keep watching to see what happens Cheers Jox 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AndyAmine. Posted March 31, 2014 (edited) Im in..I like meets but Im also a really lazy bastard so never end up making the Brizzy ones Somewhere nice and sheltered but by the ocean would be good, so we can BBQ and maybe do some fishing/crabbing or whatever too. Edited March 31, 2014 by AndyAmine. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slayertat Posted April 2, 2014 ok well so far this seems promising of course brissy peeps welcome as well Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Meditator Posted April 2, 2014 Depending on where it is i might join if i can, love to meet peeps and trade some stuff. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Schrodinger's Khat Posted April 2, 2014 Im not too far from Byron. Ill keep watching this thread. Always wanted a meet :-) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Darklight Posted April 2, 2014 You could always meet up at the Bentley Metgasco blockade out past Lismore There are ethnobotanists all over that thing 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Schrodinger's Khat Posted April 2, 2014 Lismore area is even better for me! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slayertat Posted April 3, 2014 Lismore byron , is a little distance for myself as im near the goldy, but if it was an overnight (journey) type adventure then no probs down that way. I know i bstarted the topic but I need to put it out there that I am really shit at organising things lol, I work six days a week so Sundays are best for me too. If some thing gets organised further south id be happy to hook up with people closer and travel together? This is a bit of a spin out for me as its way way out of my comfort zone lol 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bigred Posted April 3, 2014 if you could organize a camp overnighter a few of the brisbane crew would probably come down 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Schrodinger's Khat Posted April 3, 2014 This is a bit of a spin out for me as its way way out of my comfort zone lol You're not the only one! if you could organize a camp overnighter a few of the brisbane crew would probably come down The more the better I reckon. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slayertat Posted April 5, 2014 ok so do we forstly want to satrt throwing around some locations ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Schrodinger's Khat Posted April 5, 2014 Personally I cant travel up the coast due to work but could definately do anywhere from Lismore to Byron. Camping or just a day.. Camping overnight or even for two days would be pretty schmick.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slayertat Posted April 7, 2014 so its looking more likely that it will have to be more south than north. anyone have any suggestions for a cool place to have a meet up? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AndyAmine. Posted April 7, 2014 (edited) I would personally still prefer it to be somewhere around the GC if possible, or maybe make the Bentley meet up a separate thing from the GC meet up? .We have done a fair few camps and meets down in NNSW over the years but only done a couple of meets around the GC plus I think it would be really great to get a GC area community happening as there has never really been one despite there being a few members around the place. Edited April 7, 2014 by AndyAmine. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Darklight Posted April 7, 2014 (edited) It was inappropriate for me to mention Bentley in the context of an ethnobotanical meetup and I'm sorry I did The Bentley anti-fracking camp is a dry camp- no grog or illicit drugs. And fair enough. There are apparently undercovers in there ( to be expected really ) and the organisers have requested that we respect the specific issue that a diverse group of people are working towards ( a frack-free region ) by not confounding it with other issues. As you'd also expect, it would only take some nong, or even some unfortunately careless person getting busted to generate bad PR for the action. The front gate is hectic sometimes- very suddenly too- and the camp intersection needs mindful navigation to make sure nobody gets t-boned and takes out a bunch of pedestrians A lot of action camps are dry, and most people respect that, it keeps it diverse. There are grannies, kids, people of all ages and walks of life there What I meant ( being on a major caffeine buzz and coming off-shift the first day ) was that there *are* ethnobotanists all over it, I see about six of you every time I'm out there. We wave and smile and exchange talk of all sorts of things- including plants. I'm loving it But it's not the best place in NNSW to swap seeds and drink beers. The rest of NNSW is perfectly fine for it, Bentley needs to keep the focus Edited April 7, 2014 by Darklight 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slayertat Posted April 8, 2014 ok as im near the coast im definitely up to arange something nearer Gc, As for the NNsw stuff , if that happens reguarly i might pass that along to people down that way and if something happens down that way id be open to attending down there. So on to the coast (Once again i must reiterate that I have never done anythingh like this and my organising skills may be poor) Lets start throwing around some places to meet up. Do we we want coast proper or surrounds? Burliegh ? Mudgerraba reserve? tambo? tally valley? Springbrook? rock pools? Rosser park?? there is alot of options no doubt. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
briliant_botanist Posted April 8, 2014 Count me in for a Gold Coast meetup {long as the wife lets me go } LOL nah im serious she has to let me off the leash for few hours now n then ! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
San Rainbow Posted April 9, 2014 I could be in also 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jox Posted April 9, 2014 I am very keen for a gc meet, There are some nice spots at the comera river with electric bbq's that don't get to busy, I don't mind really & can travel. I seems that Sundays would be best for most but I won't have a free Sunday until the 27/4. If others are keen for a meet up on this date then count me in . Cheers Jox 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slayertat Posted April 10, 2014 (edited) ok so 27/4 works for me...so does comera Edited April 10, 2014 by slayertat Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slayertat Posted April 15, 2014 so how are others feeling around this date and location? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AndyAmine. Posted April 16, 2014 27th is a no go for me fellas, it would have to be at least a week later than that for me.Im busy every weekend until early May.Go Karts among other things Other ethnobots are welcome to join me I even got Torsten onto the track the other week and in the pissing rain too, it was great fun! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jox Posted April 16, 2014 That is ok Andy, sad thing is I only suggested Comera was so you could bring you rod . If there are only a few members on the Goldly keen for a meet, I would be happy to have a meet up at mine. I have a lot of plants the sell/swap. My only concern is trust but if the numbers are low or it's just long term members I don't mind. I am still keen for the 27th & am happy to have another met the next month for Andy . If anyone is keen to head up to mount Tambourine on the 27th for a BBQ & a few drinks (BYO) & plant swapping let me know & I get it sorted. Cheers Jox 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites