Fw: The Barbarians Battleground...Visited. [TANKS]

[Grant Mahalek <gmahalek-at-shaw.ca>]

To all participants in "THE GATHERING",

 

Hey guys,

 

How's this look?  Get back to me ASAP with any comments, your name and telephone number so I can talk to everyone individually(saves me having to go through past emails....)

 

Look forward to seeing you there!!!

 

 

Grant P. Mahalek

gmahalek-at-shaw.ca

 

 

----- Original Message -----

From: Grant Mahalek

To: Robert Currie

Cc: rig1work-at-telus.net

Sent: Sunday, July 10, 2005 10:12 PM

Subject: The Barbarians Battleground...Visited.

Hey Robert,

 

.....I guess it should be "Howdy Partner" as the Calgary Stampede is in full swing here in Calgary and its like we're living in a huge "dude ranch".

 

Went down to Okotoks to meet Bob Hopkins this afternoon.  Interesting and very hospitable gent.....we shared a beer while trading "lies" and looking at a few of his current and past projects(RC fishing boat(with a trolling reel),an operational oil drilling rig,a 1:6 scale 21ST Century RC tank, etc....lots of neat stuff).

 

Bob has fifteen(15) acres of land. There is an area behind his quonset hut that looks good for a battleground.  There is a close-cropped grass area approximately 150 feet by 250 feet with quite a few 6 - 10 foot high trees.  Adjoining this open area is an area of tall grass and small trees with 6 - 8 foot wide mowed paths through the area. This adjoining area is approximately 250 feet  by 100 feet.

 

Bob seems very keen on hosting "THE GATHERING" at his property and is more than willing to open up his property to camping and RVs/trailers.  Bob expressed a real desire to do what it takes to make "THE GATHERING" battleground a real success at his place!!!

 

Bob's property is located approximately one kilometre north of Okotok's, Alberta on the service road running parallel to the 2A Highway(15 minutes south of Calgary, Alberta).  Bob said he is going to post some digital photos of the battleground and maps/directions to his place.

 

Historical weather data from September 10 to 25, 2004 for this area indicate temperatures of 18-19 C, no precipitation and light winds.

 

I suggest "THE GATHERING" take place the weekend of September 17 & 18, 2005, with the main battle of "THE GATHERING" to take place after lunch on Saturday(with Sunday being a "Rain Day").  Sunday could be more of a  "free-for-all" with a few short "skirmishes" in the morning and afternoon depending on the desires of the participants in attendence.

 

How's that sound ??? Any suggestions, omissions, deletions....???  Get back to me ASAP....so we can make the announcement of the offical date and location of "THE GATHERING"  and allow all participants to make arrangements, book holidays, etc......

 

Robert,  Jason...... could you guys get a firm commitment from all participants of "THE GATHERING" and post all participants intentions ASAP. Tx.

 

What about a simple BBQ or what ever???

 

 

Grant "man this looks like it's really going to happen....I better get my tank finished" Mahalek