2011 Bubba-Q?

[bubba1983]

As most of you know by now, last year was my final year at hosting the annual Bubba-Q. Its now almost February, and i thought i would just get the pot stirring to see if anybody would be willing to take it over for this year.

[bubba1983]

hmm, nobody?

[S.F.W.]

hmm, nobody?

fear not, it shall come together.

[-RJ3-]

One suggestion comes to mind... Keep the strong relationship with TOP and have a merged bbq... They seem to have successful events and im sure they wont mind if a merge will be in the works.

[Default User]

One suggestion comes to mind... Keep the strong relationship with TOP and have a merged bbq... They seem to have successful events and im sure they wont mind if a merge will be in the works.

+1
somebody mentioned Centennial Park for TOP v TM3 go-karting tourney

[She_Prime]

Pending on the weekend of the event (as I have a few weekends where I have commitments already) I have no problem in arranging and making the (pre made) food for the event. BBQing is not my forte but as most of you know I can whip out some awesome desserts and have a couple very good salad recipes as well.

[midnightfxgt]

mmmmmmm cookies..... ;)

[bubba1983]

anybody? lil dissapointed with the remainder of the community that not one, nor a group of people want to continue this tradition

[Default User]

anybody? lil dissapointed with the remainder of the community that not one, nor a group of people want to continue this tradition


I don't think I have the time to organize such an event, but definitely willing to help out where I can.

[p-o-g-i]

I don't think I have the time to organize such an event, but definitely willing to help out where I can.

+1

[Hyperion]

I'm currently a very busy boy, but I don't think I'd know exactly everything that would need to get set up to run this even if I did.
In all fairness, this is the first time I've seen this thread.

[FoXy]

Why doesn't Ami organize this?

[S.F.W.]

Why doesn't Ami organize this?
I have my hands full coordinating three other events for this season. As well as running the business side of TM3, and a day job.

[Default User]

I have my hands full coordinating three other events for this season. As well as running the business side of TM3, and a day job.

now you're just whining.... lol Just kidding

[n00bMeiSter]

I was thinking of trying to help organize this, but I'm just too busy :(

[She_Prime]

What about getting a committee together to organize this? Not just one person responsible, but a bunch working together? Might take the burden off of any one person.

[cwp_sedan]

What about getting a committee together to organize this? Not just one person responsible, but a bunch working together? Might take the burden off of any one person.

I think this is a great idea. I am willing to put in some time if I am available and others do as well.

[She_Prime]

As am I. Alright let's do this then.

BubbaQ 2011 Committee Roll Call:

1. She_Prime
2.
3.
4.
5.

Once we get a few members we can decide on a meeting time and place to discuss venue, activities, costs etc

[cwp_sedan]

BubbaQ 2011 Committee Roll Call:

1. She_Prime
2. cwp_sedan
3.
4.
5.

[Soyabean]

Its time I made a difference here :D

BubbaQ 2011 Committee Roll Call:

1. She_Prime
2. cwp_sedan
3. Soyabean
4.
5.

[S.F.W.]

As am I. Alright let's do this then.

BubbaQ 2011 Committee Roll Call:

1. She_Prime
2.
3.
4.
5.

Once we get a few members we can decide on a meeting time and place to discuss venue, activities, costs etc

not sure I have the time to dedicate to be part of the committee but I will try and help out. In terms of costs, TM3 will absorb all costs, just give me the amount needed.

[Thrizzl3]

BubbaQ 2011 Committee Roll Call:

1. She_Prime
2. cwp_sedan
3. Soyabean
4. Phil
5.

time to brainstorm!!!

[Default User]

BubbaQ 2011 Committee Roll Call:

1. She_Prime
2. cwp_sedan
3. Soyabean
4. Phil
5. Default User (50/50)


seems like I'm the only East-ender - so depending on when and where these meets are, I'll be happy to help out

[mEtH]

I wish I could, but there is just not enough time in a day.
Best of luck to the committee. I'd suggest not having too many cooks in the kitchen and cap it at a number that you are comfortable with.

[cwp_sedan]

BubbaQ 2011 Committee Roll Call:

1. She_Prime
2. cwp_sedan
3. Soyabean
4. Phil
5. Default User (50/50)


seems like I'm the only East-ender - so depending on when and where these meets are, I'll be happy to help out

I'm East enough (Yonge/401)




I wish I could, but there is just not enough time in a day.
Best of luck to the committee. I'd suggest not having too many cooks in the kitchen and cap it at a number that you are comfortable with.

No worries. I do agree with not having too many people.

[She_Prime]

Everyone knows I'm not afraid to travel east.

Well that's why I only put 5 spots. I figured that would be more than enough.

So if you can commit we will be in business I think

[Soyabean]

Lets get the ball rolling. I remember the one year tm3 hosted the bbq because Adam couldn't and it took place in Brampton at that park near sandlewood and 410. That is a good location :D

[cwp_sedan]

Lets get the ball rolling. I remember the one year tm3 hosted the bbq because Adam couldn't and it took place in Brampton at that park near sandlewood and 410. That is a good location :D

lol nice try Ben. That area will definitely be an option though.

[Soyabean]

Dam, Ryan saw right through my plans in terms of a quick commute hahaha

[shu5892001]

How about Sunnybrook park? Lots of parking space at the end where the horses are and it's in the middle of Toronto

[cwp_sedan]

How about Sunnybrook park? Lots of parking space at the end where the horses are and it's in the middle of Toronto

It's actually better to have it out of the city. Easier access for everyone even though it's just down Bayview. I'm not even sure but do they allow/have BBQs there?

[shu5892001]

It's actually better to have it out of the city. Easier access for everyone even though it's just down Bayview. I'm not even sure but do they allow/have BBQs there?

Yea they do, I actually go there to bbq with family and/or friends a few times year. But yeah, it's pretty crowded during weekends, we have to go early to get spots. So maybe somewhere far would be a better idea.

There are also parks around Woodbine and Bloomington, or Bayview and Stouffville not too north from Toronto. I been there a few times with family as well, its like a small park but usually not much people go there we can take over the whole park. I am not exactly sure where it is. I will look into it

[cwp_sedan]

Yea they do, I actually go there to bbq with family and/or friends a few times year. But yeah, it's pretty crowded during weekends, we have to go early to get spots. So maybe somewhere far would be a better idea.

There are also parks around Woodbine and Bloomington, or Bayview and Stouffville not too north from Toronto. I been there a few times with family as well, its like a small park but usually not much people go there we can take over the whole park. I am not exactly sure where it is. I will look into it

Sounds good. Keep us updated. :)

[shu5892001]

1 Park is here, around woodbine and bloomington, it's called Whitchurch park

Not a very big park, not sure if parking would be enough tho.

http://maps.google.ca/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=Whitchurch+park&aq=&sll=44.001598,-79.3927&sspn=0.00923,0.022724&ie=UTF8&hq=whitchurch+park&hnear=Whitchurch+Park,+Whitchurch-Stouffville,+York+Regional+Municipality,+Ontario+L 0H+1G0&ll=44.003064,-79.391284&spn=0.009168,0.022724&z=16

[n00bMeiSter]

I think this is a great idea. I am willing to put in some time if I am available and others do as well.

+1


BubbaQ 2011 Committee Roll Call:

1. She_Prime
2. cwp_sedan
3. Soyabean
4. Phil
5. Default User (50/50)
6. n00b (If DU decides he's out)


There's Milne Park: clicky (http://maps.google.ca/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=milne+park&aq=&sll=49.891235,-97.15369&sspn=32.875467,60.996094&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=Milne+Dam+Conservation+Park,+Markham,+York+R egional+Municipality,+Ontario+L3P+1G6&ll=43.866466,-79.268503&spn=0.035767,0.059566&z=14&iwloc=A)

There's also Boyd Conservation Area: clicky (http://maps.google.ca/maps?ie=UTF8&q=boyd+conservation+area&fb=1&gl=ca&hq=boyd+conservation&hnear=Toronto,+Toronto+Division,+Ontario&ll=43.811754,-79.58627&spn=0.00895,0.014892&z=16)

We did our company BBQ at Boyd last year it was great. Had a nice drive through the park to get to the site too.

[Thrizzl3]

confederation park in hamilton? lol or is that too far?

[shu5892001]

There's Milne Park: clicky (http://maps.google.ca/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=milne+park&aq=&sll=49.891235,-97.15369&sspn=32.875467,60.996094&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=Milne+Dam+Conservation+Park,+Markham,+York+R egional+Municipality,+Ontario+L3P+1G6&ll=43.866466,-79.268503&spn=0.035767,0.059566&z=14&iwloc=A)


+1 My mom's company did their company picnic there, it was nice

[She_Prime]

Venue should be our first and most important priority. These things always book up fast. Without a venue we have nothing else to go on.

[She_Prime]

confederation park in hamilton? lol or is that too far?

Confederation Park is quite nice. They have covered pavillions and being very local to it I would have no problem accessing the venue.

The only downside is you have to pay a "parking entrance" to the park.

I was sort of thinking about keeping it in tradition and having it at the same place Adam hosted it. Lots of parking, lots of space

[n00bMeiSter]

I was sort of thinking about keeping it in tradition and having it at the same place Adam hosted it. Lots of parking, lots of space

Only problem with that is someone has to be at the park at 7am when it opens to get that spot. There's no reserving it apparently

[cwp_sedan]

Confederation Park is quite nice. They have covered pavillions and being very local to it I would have no problem accessing the venue.

The only downside is you have to pay a "parking entrance" to the park.

I was sort of thinking about keeping it in tradition and having it at the same place Adam hosted it. Lots of parking, lots of space

Yeah parking fee = a no go in my books

The only problem with that is that we would need someone to go early and hold the site. Also I'm sure people are still willing to drive out that far but most probably prefer to stay closer to home. I'm ok with either really.

[Thrizzl3]

Confederation Park is quite nice. They have covered pavillions and being very local to it I would have no problem accessing the venue.

The only downside is you have to pay a "parking entrance" to the park.

I was sort of thinking about keeping it in tradition and having it at the same place Adam hosted it. Lots of parking, lots of space

i didn't know you had to pay for parking wtf lol..

+1 for the same park Adam used.

[n00bMeiSter]

I'll double check if there are any parking costs at milne and boyd. I don't think there are. I believe it's only the cost of reserving one of the spaces.

[FoXy]

What abot the place where MOM was? Wasn't that at some park up the 404?

[n00bMeiSter]

What abot the place where MOM was? Wasn't that at some park up the 404?

Bruce's Mill: clicky (http://maps.google.ca/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=Bruce's+Mill&aq=&sll=49.891235,-97.15369&sspn=32.875467,60.996094&ie=UTF8&hq=Bruce's+Mill&hnear=&ll=43.945589,-79.348154&spn=0.008544,0.014892&z=16&iwloc=A)

[Thrizzl3]

i say we have it centennial park lol go karts are a bonus

[Default User]

Yeah parking fee = a no go in my books

most parks will have a parking fee or Conservation entrance fee
IIRC Bruce Mill was $5/carload


i say we have it centennial park lol go karts are a bonus

+1.
Good source of entertainment

[SomeGuy]

+1 on the old location of the BubbaQ
I'm sure one of us from the kw area can drive to the park early to save the spot. What adam used to do is book another location in the same park which was reservable but show up early and block off the spot we used which is a non-reservable spot.

[n00bMeiSter]

+1 on the old location of the BubbaQ
I'm sure one of us from the kw area can drive to the park early to save the spot. What adam used to do is book another location in the same park which was reservable but show up early and block off the spot we used which is a non-reservable spot.

As long as someone is willing to be out there at 7am lol

[She_Prime]

So is location settled on KW once again?

[mleblond]

I can bring the volleyball net once again if you guys want! and could setup a quick 4 on 4 tourney with prizes for winning team?

[S.F.W.]

keeping tradition would be great...

[Thrizzl3]

So is location settled on KW once again?

KW voted

[cwp_sedan]

Good times last year with v-ball.

[n00bMeiSter]

+1 to all of the above

[She_Prime]

Well that's one thing off the list.

I need to send some PMs now. We will keep Dave on the committee.

Those who on the committee expect PM shortly.

[cwp_sedan]

:thumbsup

[Thrizzl3]

boooya!!

[mazdabetty]

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