SCAPE Group Membership (SoCal) - Page 2 - Southern California Aquatic Plant Enthusiasts (SCAPE)

**turbomkt** · 03-19-2006, 04:27 PM

"Southern" California is quite a large area. It usually includes LA, OC, SD and Riverside/San Bernardino.

If I'm flying low (read as driving near lift off speeds), I'm looking at just over an hour to just about anything in the Irvine area. Add any traffic and all and it starts to really suck.

**Lauren** · 03-22-2006, 07:01 PM

Every location will be inconvienent for someone. Come on guys, it's just a little driving for the sake of community. You wouldn't believe how much some groups drive to meets, I drive 150 miles every year for a 1 day BMW meet.

**turbomkt** · 03-22-2006, 07:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Lauren

You wouldn't believe how much some groups drive to meets, I drive 150 miles every year for a 1 day BMW meet.

And you're enjoying every minute of the drive as long as there is no traffic

As for roving meets, absolutely. They key to central meeting places whenever possible is the issue for those who are dependent on others to drive them.

I've got Aquatic Warehouse at least interested in a 'scaping demo. It sounds like the new store in OC (Ocean Blue? Too lazy to look again) is at least a bit interested. Now we need an LA/San Fernando Valley/etc location to round things out (maybe riverside, too?).

We also can't overlook house meetings. These can be smaller, informal meetings. I believe iunknown has already volunteered to host one of these.

**Lauren** · 03-22-2006, 11:04 PM

I don't mind traffic, the relationship I'm in wouldn't work if I minded traffic. he's 70 miles away in LA.

I overlooked the fact that some people dont' have rides, my appologies.

jeff63851 · 03-22-2006, 11:55 PM

I like the idea of rotating our meeting place.

If we have our meeting in Aquatic Warehouse, can we do plant swaps? I know some store owners don't allow that though. Just asking.

**psidriven** · 03-22-2006, 05:00 PM

I'm down to check out different areas. Maybe have rotating areas for the meets.

247Plants · 03-24-2006, 07:52 AM

Hi....not too sure but we got a new lfs here that specializes in Planted Aquariums...Ill talk to the guy and see if maybe he would like to join and maybe even host at his store......Ill talk to him....

jeff63851 · 03-25-2006, 05:16 PM

In addition to John's response, you can get a price match at petsmart for the flourish. Just call ahead to make sure. All you have to do is find a lower price online and just show it to them.

Gomer · 03-25-2006, 10:01 PM

I might actually have some flourish that I no longer use. Let me know if you still haven't located any.

**turbomkt** · 03-26-2006, 08:36 AM

Another opportunity for a group buy, as well. Order in bulk from Big Al's and part it out upon arrival. $38.99 for 4 liters.. http://www.bigalsonline.com/catalog/...d1=3349;pcid2=