Who all is going to the convention,
http://caoac.ca/convention.html
There site now has hotel info and you can purchase your tickets. And also confirmed 3 speakers so far.
I believe this is it's 60th anniversary. Created in 1959.
LOL i am older than the convention.
I am going!
I can car pool with 2-3 other down if anyone is interested, and also will want to share a room with someone.
Jody
I might be interested in going this year. Will take a look at the website.
For those on the fence, it is a great weekend.
Typically we leave bright and early Friday morning, so we can hit a few shops on the way into town. Big Al's and Finatics typically.
Then depending on time we might visit a fishroom or head to the hotel.
Dinner then speakers at the hotel.
After the speakers, it is party room time, which is a great place to meet and chat with other hobbyists..
Saturday is typically a lot of speakers, vendor room, shows and depending on interest we often sneak out to some other stores or fish rooms.
Then the banquet dinner, awards and dinner speaker.
Last year they had their fancy guppy auction after dinner..
Then back to the party room to finish off the night.
Sunday is the auction and wrap up of the show. We can often sneak out to a fishroom if someone isn't too interested in buying.
Also, we can hit a store or two on the way out of town.
It is a lot of fun, and have enjoyed it the last few years.
The price is pretty reasonable, especially if you share a room and gas. Excluding food and drink, 85 for the convention, $65 a night for a shared room and $50-75 in gas (depending on how many people go down.)
Bring extra, especially if you are visiting fish rooms, lots of great, rare finds that you can get.
Jody
Hiya everyone,
The early bird deadline for the convention and hotel rate is only a few weeks away, Apr 14th.
For those interested, so far my car has Matt and I going down, and there is room for 1 or two others as well.
Jody
I am now booked for the convention.
Jody
I'll probably be going with my family, may have room for one other person
Cool again we will be well represented with at least 5-8 people showing up from the Club.
It would be nice if we all went out for dinner on Friday Night
here is the selection of restaurants close by if you are interested.
Manderin short drive away
Across the street:
Stone House
Tuckers Market Place
The Keg
Jack Astors
Sotiris Greek
And also the hotel has a Restaurant
Alloro Restaurant & Bar
Hi all,
Just a reminder, there is about 1 week left for early bird prices on the tickets and savings for the room block.
Yes, dinner on Feiday for sure..not Tucker's though..lol
Mandarin was good, someone mentioned the Greek place was good too, and steak is always a good thing..
Jody
Hi folks,
Just a reminder, today is the last day for early bird booking rates.
I still have room in the car if you want to carpool down.
Jody