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Topic: Southsiders "family friendly" BBQ
Posted: 27-July-2010 at 16:50

There's been some talk of us putting something on during the 5-week break that would be a "family friendly" sort of event.

We're looking for suggestions for a location. It should:

a) be reasonably close to transit

b) permit the use of BBQs

c) preferably have a playground for the kiddies (or something else for them to do)

Open to suggestions!

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Posted: 27-July-2010 at 17:12

Umm... erm... Central Park? LOL

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Posted: 27-July-2010 at 18:20

LOL!

I agree with JR.

I would assume this event will probably be short notice for a lot of people. So what ever date is picked I guess we should just live with it if we can or cannot attend. This thread could go on forever if everybody's preferred date and time were taken into account.

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Posted: 27-July-2010 at 19:44

I don't think we would be doing this for at least 2 or 3 weeks. Hopefully that's sufficient notice for most people, although I can appreciate that it's summertime and people may have plans.

One thing I was interested in doing was taking a look at another park to mix things up a bit, particularly if there was a suitable park near Empire. I haven't been to New Brighton Park or Callister Park.... can anyone tell me what they're like?

I was thinking that we could also organize a pre-BBQ fact-finding mission (ahem - a quickie pub crawl) for the non-family types so that we can get some opinions on places like Oscar's, The Press Box, etc before meeting up at the park.

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Posted: 27-July-2010 at 20:02

If possible I'd like to combine with an away game. Maybe someone (possibly me) can load a 32" into the back of their car, with a wireless internet stick and run it all off an inverter.

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Posted: 27-July-2010 at 20:10

The biggest issue with New Brighton is parking ... and lack of transit. You can get a bus to Cassiar and Hastings, or somewhere along McGill (just guessing on that part) but you'd be walking in either way. Parking is really poor unless you're there early.

I'll see if I can get by Callister this week. Keep in mind, Callister is beside the Coliseum, and the PNE starts in a few weeks.

Edited by Bad Gones - 27-July-2010 at 20:11

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Posted: 27-July-2010 at 21:45

Yeah New Brighton is a mare. it is always busy and as Arne says the parking is horrible.

If we wanted a park near Empire, I'd suggest Rupert. There is a kids playpark, and a trail if anyone brought their dog, and a 9 hole golf course. We could have a mini competition!

Downside is the nearest skytrain is Rupert and you need to take the 27 from there (or Joyce) to the park. Buses run 15 mins during day on a Sat and every half hour on a Sun.

It is just off Highway 1 though for those driving.

It's a 15 minute walk to Empire. I've thought it might be a good place for us to tailgate as we can park easily there and should be left alone and then can do a march to the match.

Other parks (which are even further removed from Skytrain) could be Pandora (which can be scary!) and Hastings Community Park.

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Posted: 27-July-2010 at 22:41

Is there an area in Rupert with shade for the fair skinned amongst us, which could also double for shelter if the weather gods don't co-operate?

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Posted: 27-July-2010 at 22:44

Yup. There is a tree area near the kids playpark (although I'd much rather not be beside the kids as I hate the little fuckers!

I would need shade though too obviously and Devon!

I could probably get a couple of tents from work for us to use and if Slamo reads this, sssshhhhh. I also have a gazebo sitting under my stair (it's not made up!

One of the tents fits in my car, the other I'd need someone to pick up from my office.

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Posted: 28-July-2010 at 00:53

Originally posted by GoF1903

and a 9 hole golf course. We could have a mini competition!

A Southside open would be very interesting...

And they dont mind if you drink discreetly at Rupert...

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Posted: 28-July-2010 at 00:57

Originally posted by Tractor Boy

Is there an area in Rupert with shade for the fair skinned amongst us, which could also double for shelter if the weather gods don't co-operate?

I have a 10' x10' fold up shelter I could bring or lend out.

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Posted: 28-July-2010 at 01:02

Originally posted by J

I was thinking that we could also organize a pre-BBQ fact-finding mission (ahem - a quickie pub crawl) for the non-family types so that we can get some opinions on places like Oscar's, The Press Box, etc before meeting up at the park.

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The Press Box was packed before the last Lions home game. Its reasonably priced and a short march down to empire. I was thinking of next year as I was sitting there watching cfl before the Lions game. We should stop in and see about football options on the big screen. Not sure if they can pick up any of the Caps away games but I can call em and ask. I think it would be a good pre-game venue next year but I wouldn't want to PO Donnely if they are supporting us.

Edited by shawnster - 28-July-2010 at 01:04

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Posted: 28-July-2010 at 11:23

Why not at Swanny?

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Posted: 28-July-2010 at 11:44

No particular reason not to go to Swanny... jsut thought I would throw it out there to the family folk to see if there was someplace better to to take the kids, possibly near Empire. If Swanny is the preferred choice, that's what we'll do.

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Posted: 28-July-2010 at 15:12

Originally posted by GoF1903

Yeah New Brighton is a mare. it is always busy and as Arne says the parking is horrible.

really? i've always been able to find parking there for lions games...

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Posted: 28-July-2010 at 15:26

Arne is right. My wife's family has done more than a few family gatherings at New Brighton, and if it's a decent day the park and pool is busy, you need to physically get rental permits for the picnic tables and parking is diabolical to say the least.

not to piss on the campfire so to speak.

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Posted: 28-July-2010 at 15:27

and the bus goes right by there... 5 minute walk to the park

westbound: http://m.translink.ca/stop/50449/
east bound: http://m.translink.ca/stop/50446/

and albeit a bit more of a walk (10 mins):
northbound: http://m.translink.ca/stop/51746/

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Posted: 28-July-2010 at 15:33

You're right Morb, but the buses only go by every 30 minutes, and the transfer points aren't that great.

Keep in mind that while I take transit a lot, if there's more than 2 transfers (not including Skytrain) I'm driving!

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Posted: 28-July-2010 at 15:36

Ambleside Park (BUS, Plenty of Parking, Beach, Golf, Volleyball, Soccer Field)
http://maps.google.ca/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=ambleside+park&sll=49.303244,-122.954178&sspn=0.009542,0.027874&dirflg=w&ie=UTF8&hq=Ambleside+Park&hnear=Ambleside+Park,+West+Vancouver,+Greater+Vancouver+Regional+District,+British+Columbia&ll=49.324045,-123.146739&spn=0.009538,0.027874&t=h&z=16

Cates Park (BUS , Decent amount of Parking, Beach)
http://maps.google.ca/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=panorama+park&sll=49.313518,-123.096326&sspn=0.00989,0.027874&g=harbourside+pl&dirflg=w&ie=UTF8&ll=49.303244,-122.954178&spn=0.009542,0.027874&t=h&z=16&iwloc=B

Panorama (BUS, Adequate Parking, Beach)
http://maps.google.ca/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=panorama+park&sll=49.313518,-123.096326&sspn=0.00989,0.027874&g=harbourside+pl&dirflg=w&ie=UTF8&ll=49.327122,-122.947118&spn=0.009538,0.027874&t=h&z=16&iwloc=A

hell even the auto mall has a nice view and grass area (very quiet too)
(BUS, Plenty of Parking, Beach)
http://maps.google.ca/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=harbourside+pl&sll=49.313789,-123.09707&sspn=0.002472,0.006968&dirflg=w&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=Harbourside+Pl,+North+Vancouver,+Greater+Vancouver+Regional+District,+British+Columbia+V7P+0A3&t=h&z=16&iwloc=A

And i can always give rides in my van (space for 6 passengers) to people in north van, so if we choose Ambleside (my pick) or something, i can get you at lonsdale quay (so if youre along skytrain at all this is very convenient, just skytrain then seabus)

2 more ideas: Cleveland Park and Lynn Canyon

Like I said tho, Ambleside is my pick gorgeous setting with all the amenities.

Edited by Morbital - 28-July-2010 at 16:01

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Posted: 28-July-2010 at 15:58

All good choices Morbs

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Johnnie Monster Board Mouth of the South! Joined: 04-February-2006 Location: Vancouver Online Status: Offline Posts: 3248 Topics: 582	Topic: Southsiders "family friendly" BBQ Posted: 27-July-2010 at 16:50
	There's been some talk of us putting something on during the 5-week break that would be a "family friendly" sort of event. We're looking for suggestions for a location. It should: a) be reasonably close to transit b) permit the use of BBQs c) preferably have a playground for the kiddies (or something else for them to do) Open to suggestions!


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JohnnyRanger All-Star Joined: 20-January-2006 Location: Southside Online Status: Offline Posts: 1894 Topics: 72	Posted: 27-July-2010 at 17:12
	Umm... erm... Central Park?
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Grandstander All-Star Joined: 21-January-2006 Location: New Westminster Online Status: Offline Posts: 3567 Topics: 121	Posted: 27-July-2010 at 18:20
	LOL! I agree with JR. I would assume this event will probably be short notice for a lot of people. So what ever date is picked I guess we should just live with it if we can or cannot attend. This thread could go on forever if everybody's preferred date and time were taken into account.
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Johnnie Monster Board Mouth of the South! Joined: 04-February-2006 Location: Vancouver Online Status: Offline Posts: 3248 Topics: 582	Posted: 27-July-2010 at 19:44
	I don't think we would be doing this for at least 2 or 3 weeks. Hopefully that's sufficient notice for most people, although I can appreciate that it's summertime and people may have plans. One thing I was interested in doing was taking a look at another park to mix things up a bit, particularly if there was a suitable park near Empire. I haven't been to New Brighton Park or Callister Park.... can anyone tell me what they're like? I was thinking that we could also organize a pre-BBQ fact-finding mission (ahem - a quickie pub crawl) for the non-family types so that we can get some opinions on places like Oscar's, The Press Box, etc before meeting up at the park.

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piltdownman Board AKA Brett Joined: 23-January-2006 Location: Downtown Vic Online Status: Offline Posts: 3404 Topics: 191	Posted: 27-July-2010 at 20:02
	If possible I'd like to combine with an away game. Maybe someone (possibly me) can load a 32" into the back of their car, with a wireless internet stick and run it all off an inverter.
	"If it wasn't for those cockblocking boyfriends... I would have totally got laid." Pedram "Yep!" -Pedram Shakibafar, June 1, 2009.
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Bad Gones All-Star Joined: 27-April-2009 Location: Burnaby, BC Online Status: Offline Posts: 984 Topics: 30	Posted: 27-July-2010 at 20:10
	The biggest issue with New Brighton is parking ... and lack of transit. You can get a bus to Cassiar and Hastings, or somewhere along McGill (just guessing on that part) but you'd be walking in either way. Parking is really poor unless you're there early. I'll see if I can get by Callister this week. Keep in mind, Callister is beside the Coliseum, and the PNE starts in a few weeks. Edited by Bad Gones - 27-July-2010 at 20:11
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GoF1903 Board Joined: 14-February-2008 Location: AFTN Towers Online Status: Offline Posts: 1736 Topics: 160	Posted: 27-July-2010 at 21:45
	Yeah New Brighton is a mare. it is always busy and as Arne says the parking is horrible. If we wanted a park near Empire, I'd suggest Rupert. There is a kids playpark, and a trail if anyone brought their dog, and a 9 hole golf course. We could have a mini competition! Downside is the nearest skytrain is Rupert and you need to take the 27 from there (or Joyce) to the park. Buses run 15 mins during day on a Sat and every half hour on a Sun. It is just off Highway 1 though for those driving. It's a 15 minute walk to Empire. I've thought it might be a good place for us to tailgate as we can park easily there and should be left alone and then can do a march to the match. Other parks (which are even further removed from Skytrain) could be Pandora (which can be scary!) and Hastings Community Park.
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Tractor Boy Board Treasurer Joined: 28-January-2006 Location: Portman Rd Ipswich Online Status: Offline Posts: 3047 Topics: 110	Posted: 27-July-2010 at 22:41
	Is there an area in Rupert with shade for the fair skinned amongst us, which could also double for shelter if the weather gods don't co-operate?
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GoF1903 Board Joined: 14-February-2008 Location: AFTN Towers Online Status: Offline Posts: 1736 Topics: 160	Posted: 27-July-2010 at 22:44
	Yup. There is a tree area near the kids playpark (although I'd much rather not be beside the kids as I hate the little fuckers! ). I would need shade though too obviously and Devon! I could probably get a couple of tents from work for us to use and if Slamo reads this, sssshhhhh. I also have a gazebo sitting under my stair (it's not made up! ). One of the tents fits in my car, the other I'd need someone to pick up from my office.
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shawnster Board Joined: 30-April-2010 Location: North Vancouver Online Status: Offline Posts: 60 Topics: 1	Posted: 28-July-2010 at 00:53
	*Originally posted by GoF1903* and a 9 hole golf course. We could have a mini competition! A Southside open would be very interesting... And they dont mind if you drink discreetly at Rupert...
	Go Caps...
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swangardregular All-Star Joined: 20-January-2006 Location: Canada Online Status: Offline Posts: 935 Topics: 70	Posted: 28-July-2010 at 00:57
	*Originally posted by Tractor Boy* Is there an area in Rupert with shade for the fair skinned amongst us, which could also double for shelter if the weather gods don't co-operate? I have a 10' x10' fold up shelter I could bring or lend out.
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shawnster Board Joined: 30-April-2010 Location: North Vancouver Online Status: Offline Posts: 60 Topics: 1	Posted: 28-July-2010 at 01:02
	Originally posted by J I was thinking that we could also organize a pre-BBQ fact-finding mission (ahem - a quickie pub crawl) for the non-family types so that we can get some opinions on places like Oscar's, The Press Box, etc before meeting up at the park. [/QUOTE The Press Box was packed before the last Lions home game. Its reasonably priced and a short march down to empire. I was thinking of next year as I was sitting there watching cfl before the Lions game. We should stop in and The Press Box was packed before the last Lions home game. Its reasonably priced and a short march down to empire. I was thinking of next year as I was sitting there watching cfl before the Lions game. We should stop in and see about football options on the big screen. Not sure if they can pick up any of the Caps away games but I can call em and ask. I think it would be a good pre-game venue next year but I wouldn't want to PO Donnely if they are supporting us. Edited by shawnster - 28-July-2010 at 01:04
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	Why not at Swanny?
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Johnnie Monster Board Mouth of the South! Joined: 04-February-2006 Location: Vancouver Online Status: Offline Posts: 3248 Topics: 582	Posted: 28-July-2010 at 11:44
	No particular reason not to go to Swanny... jsut thought I would throw it out there to the family folk to see if there was someplace better to to take the kids, possibly near Empire. If Swanny is the preferred choice, that's what we'll do.

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Morbital Administrator Emperor Joined: 20-January-2006 Location: North Vancouver Online Status: Offline Posts: 2639 Topics: 265	Posted: 28-July-2010 at 15:12
	*Originally posted by GoF1903* Yeah New Brighton is a mare. it is always busy and as Arne says the parking is horrible. really? i've always been able to find parking there for lions games...

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JohnnyRanger All-Star Joined: 20-January-2006 Location: Southside Online Status: Offline Posts: 1894 Topics: 72	Posted: 28-July-2010 at 15:26
	Arne is right. My wife's family has done more than a few family gatherings at New Brighton, and if it's a decent day the park and pool is busy, you need to physically get rental permits for the picnic tables and parking is diabolical to say the least. not to piss on the campfire so to speak. Edited by JohnnyRanger - 28-July-2010 at 15:26
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Morbital Administrator Emperor Joined: 20-January-2006 Location: North Vancouver Online Status: Offline Posts: 2639 Topics: 265	Posted: 28-July-2010 at 15:27
	and the bus goes right by there... 5 minute walk to the park westbound: http://m.translink.ca/stop/50449/ east bound: http://m.translink.ca/stop/50446/ and albeit a bit more of a walk (10 mins): northbound: http://m.translink.ca/stop/51746/

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Bad Gones All-Star Joined: 27-April-2009 Location: Burnaby, BC Online Status: Offline Posts: 984 Topics: 30	Posted: 28-July-2010 at 15:33
	You're right Morb, but the buses only go by every 30 minutes, and the transfer points aren't that great. Keep in mind that while I take transit a lot, if there's more than 2 transfers (not including Skytrain) I'm driving!
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Morbital Administrator Emperor Joined: 20-January-2006 Location: North Vancouver Online Status: Offline Posts: 2639 Topics: 265	Posted: 28-July-2010 at 15:36
	Ambleside Park (BUS, Plenty of Parking, Beach, Golf, Volleyball, Soccer Field) http://maps.google.ca/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=ambleside+park&sll=49.303244,-122.954178&sspn=0.009542,0.027874&dirflg=w&ie=UTF8&hq=Ambleside+Park&hnear=Ambleside+Park,+West+Vancouver,+Greater+Vancouver+Regional+District,+British+Columbia&ll=49.324045,-123.146739&spn=0.009538,0.027874&t=h&z=16 Cates Park (BUS , Decent amount of Parking, Beach) http://maps.google.ca/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=panorama+park&sll=49.313518,-123.096326&sspn=0.00989,0.027874&g=harbourside+pl&dirflg=w&ie=UTF8&ll=49.303244,-122.954178&spn=0.009542,0.027874&t=h&z=16&iwloc=B Panorama (BUS, Adequate Parking, Beach) http://maps.google.ca/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=panorama+park&sll=49.313518,-123.096326&sspn=0.00989,0.027874&g=harbourside+pl&dirflg=w&ie=UTF8&ll=49.327122,-122.947118&spn=0.009538,0.027874&t=h&z=16&iwloc=A hell even the auto mall has a nice view and grass area (very quiet too) (BUS, Plenty of Parking, Beach) http://maps.google.ca/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=harbourside+pl&sll=49.313789,-123.09707&sspn=0.002472,0.006968&dirflg=w&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=Harbourside+Pl,+North+Vancouver,+Greater+Vancouver+Regional+District,+British+Columbia+V7P+0A3&t=h&z=16&iwloc=A And i can always give rides in my van (space for 6 passengers) to people in north van, so if we choose Ambleside (my pick) or something, i can get you at lonsdale quay (so if youre along skytrain at all this is very convenient, just skytrain then seabus) 2 more ideas: Cleveland Park and Lynn Canyon Like I said tho, Ambleside is my pick gorgeous setting with all the amenities. Edited by Morbital - 28-July-2010 at 16:01

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	All good choices Morbs
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