Hello All,
I thought I should do a summary for the meet due to the size of the thread.
The meet is June 2nd at Hidden Valley Park in Burlington, Ontario.
Time -- 11:00am to 6:00pm (actually the permit is from 10:00am to 6:00pm)
Theme -- food
Everyone is welcome except for the media.
BYOP (Bring your own PREP!)
Wouldn't this be a great chance to get that stuff out of your car kit for a test run?
You know, fire up (and show off) your emergency stove, dig in to your stores for those soup, iced tea mixes and hot chocolate packs?
Rotate out that water for a fresh batch?
The few things that you most likely should bring, if you have them are:
a chair - the folding kind are good. There may not be enough picnic tables
something for yourself go drink- no beer, wine that kind of thing
something to eat - for yourself but if you make, dry, -if you feel like bringing some go share
questions
if there is something that you would like to show - like a cook stove, hobo stove, really anything dealing with food
Ranger2012 will be doing a demonstration on how to build a solar oven.
Justabear will be bringing the tinfoil for it.
My ex will be bringing the boxes
I will be bringing the hangers and glass.
Secret June Santa - one small item under $20.00 put is a plain non see through bag or container to give. This is optional. At the moment I think there are only 4 of us by last count participating.
Show & Tell – anything that you would like to share. It does not have to be food related but should be prepper related.
Location Details
We are in section #3. I have a permit for it so we have exclusive use of this area.
Rules of the Park
Open fires and large BBQ pits are not permitted. Bring your own hibachi or portable barbecue. Please dispose of the charcoal in the hot ash receptacles.
• Dogs must be on a leash at all times. The City Parks By-law states you must clean up after your dog.
• Help keep Burlington parks beautiful by not littering. If park receptacles are full, please use garbage bags.
• Alcohol beverages are not permitted in municipal parks.
• Amplified music, PA systems, megaphones, tents and generators, are not allowed.
• On-site electrical service is NOT available.
• Fireworks are not permitted.
• No unauthorized vehicle access outside the designated parking area this will be enforced as per City policies.
• Ice cream/hot dog vender type vehicles are not permitted.
• No preparation or sale of food in parking lot.
• Food sales subject to Halton Health
Department approval. Use of the park is subject to City of Burlington by-laws as amended and enforced as per City
http://www.burlington.net/directory/parks/hidden-valley-park
Directions from London
Merge onto ON-401 E via the ramp to Toronto
Slight right onto ON-403 E (signs for Hamilton/Niagara Falls/Brantford)
Take the Waterdown Road exit
Turn right onto Waterdown Rd
Turn right onto Plains Rd W
Turn right onto Howard Rd
Continue onto Lemonville Rd
Turn left
Directions from Toronto
Head south toward Gardiner Expy W
Merge onto Queen Elizabeth Way
Slight right to stay on ON-403 W (signs for Hamilton/Brantford)
Take the Waterdown Road exit
Turn left onto Waterdown Rd
Turn right onto Plains Rd W
Turn right onto Howard Rd
Continue onto Lemonville Rd
Turn left
Signs will be posted “Oldschool Reunion”.
Excellent review.... see you all there
It sounds so great! I wish I could go, but that is a long drive in the middle of planting season, Can't wait to see photos of a good number of the things and idea's that are shown.. everyone have a wonderful time!
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I am sorry I don't have anything to contribute because I am just getting started on the prepping life but I would be more than happy to bring some sandwiches if that is ok. My brother and I will both be attending. I am from Cambridge in case someone else would like to go.
I am sorry I don't have anything to contribute because I am just getting started on the prepping life but I would be more than happy to bring some sandwiches if that is ok. My brother and I will both be attending. I am from Cambridge in case someone else would like to go.
Of course you have something to contribute. Questions get us all thinking :). Sent you a pm on the subject.
Look forward to meeting you and your brother
Just show up! 🙂
I will bring something to eat to share with the class (We call it the EOTWAWKI Sammich... great way to use up a lot in a fridge when the SHTF! and no worries, I will have an ingredients list in case of allergies)
I got my secret santa gift ready to go!
Folding lawn chair ready, cooler washed and ready to pack up (yes I am THAT excited!) and ummmmmm I don't know if I should/could/would bring something for show and tell... because I talk enough as it is. lol Oh! I could show everyone how to filter water with their sneakers? Or how to make a blanket out of old clothes? 101 uses for lemon juice? I got a million ideas 😀
*edit 'cause I need to learn to spell properly
Ok, someone that is willing to give up a P.O box or a personal address, PM me that is going to go, cuz I want to send a santa gift even if I cant make it myself, anyone willing to help me make this happen?
http://livingmydreamlifeonthefarm.wordpress.com/
Ok, someone that is willing to give up a P.O box or a personal address, PM me that is going to go, cuz I want to send a santa gift even if I cant make it myself, anyone willing to help me make this happen?
I will pm you with my contact details. And make sure you get a Santa gift back 🙂
Here is my partial list of what I will be bringing. I will also be bringing a few extra things since my name is on the permit but most people I think should have some of the items as part of a BOB. I know some of it is not "real prepper" but I am doing so since some are just starting out:
water, juice
cups, plates, cutlery
folding chairs, folding stool
mini propane bbq & extra tank, lighter
small pot, small frying pan
fire extinguisher
garbage bags
wire hangers, glass & boxes - for the solar oven
note book with some questions already written down & pencil
potato salad & pasta salad with tuna
Santa exchange item
cooler
dried samples - I know others have done much more
samples of fast meals with 4 ingredients (just in plastic bags zipper bags)
gourds - how to use as containers
special knives used in making containers & utensils
a couple of things from the backpacking chef web site to make on the bbq for people to try
a few plants that I think most people should have in their homes plus the plants the lemon balm
and a few things on the side that I have offered a few members that are coming
Really looking forward to this now seems like there will be a great turnout and lots of things to learn!
See you all there! and thanks for the directions!
Looking forward to this very much.
Bumping up for the park rules reminder 🙂
Damn where does the time go?
I was going to make Biltong but I'm just hanging it today to dry. Hope it's done enough by the weekend.
NAME TAGS. Do you think it would be a good idea to have name tags with our FORUM names on them? That way it would be a lot easier to put a face to the name and posts.
Damn where does the time go?
I was going to make Biltong but I'm just hanging it today to dry. Hope it's done enough by the weekend.
can not wait to try it.
hope it is ready, i looked it up on the net.
looks nummmy