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Group Hug Tour - Cinco de Mayo

I'm re-posting and re-naming this thread since it fell off the list.

Nothing has changed.

We are still planning a Group Hug - invitation only AZ AP group members sequential visit.

Ask and you will be invited!

On Cinco de Mayo (5/5/2013) our tour starts around 11 AM in Scottsdale with 2 systems, then out to Gilbert for a mature green house system, then over to Baseline and Central for two more systems. Then north up I-17 to the Loop101 to the "hoop house" system and back down to the north side of Camelhead via Sunny slope for two more systems and a BBQ at David's luxury digs.

Looking forward to meeting everyone!

David & Jim

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Permalink Reply by Paul Holdeman on April 15, 2013 at 2:16pm

Paul and Barbi Holdeman, please.

David Schwinghamer said:

Based on what I have read from our two discussions the list below is the people that want to go. Please let me know if I have missed any life partners or friends that want to go. It sounds like we have the food plan done, its time to finalize things.

Cinco de Mayo Tour people’s list 4-14-13

Jim Troyer

Matt Maskinnis

Bob and Sheri Schmeckpeper

Stephanie B. and her partner

Dr. George Brooks

John Malone

Robert Rowe

David Schwinghamer

Paul Holdeman

Sunset

Manfred Steibli

Permalink Reply by Jeb Calen on April 15, 2013 at 4:39pm

I think I'd like to get on this list too David. A meet and greet sounds nice, and if everyone is good people like Bob & Sheri who I've already had the pleasure of meeting up with, then this is a good opportunity to get more involved with the local scene.

My system isn't much to look at yet, troubleshooting some pH issues atm, but if heading further out east (almost Apache Junction) is something anyone wants to do... I can show it off for a bit.

Permalink Reply by David Schwinghamer on April 15, 2013 at 5:54pm

Updated list

Jim Troyer

Matt Maskinnis

Bob and Sheri Schmeckpeper

Stephanie B. and her partner

Dr. George Brooks

John Malone

Robert Rowe

David Schwinghamer

Paul and Barbi Holdeman

Sunset

Manfred Steibli and his wife Mary

Jeb Calen

Total 16

Permalink Reply by Chris George on April 16, 2013 at 11:33am

@David....please add my name to the list, I still plan on attending, thanks. Chris George

David Schwinghamer said:

Updated list

Jim Troyer

Matt Maskinnis

Bob and Sheri Schmeckpeper

Stephanie B. and her partner

Dr. George Brooks

John Malone

Robert Rowe

David Schwinghamer

Paul and Barbi Holdeman

Sunset

Manfred Steibli and his wife Mary

Jeb Calen

Total 16

Permalink Reply by David Schwinghamer on April 16, 2013 at 9:20pm

Cinco de Mayo Tour people’s list 4-14-13

Jim Troyer

Matt Maskinnis

Bob and Sheri Schmeckpeper

Stephanie B. and her partner

Dr. George Brooks

John Malone

Robert Rowe

David Schwinghamer

Paul and Barbi Holdeman

Sunset

Manfred Steibli and his wife Mary

Jeb Calen

Chris George

Scott Bloom and father

Total 19

Permalink Reply by Daniel Budfuloski on April 17, 2013 at 1:07pm

Can my wife (Lisl) and I be put on the list? We would love to go

Permalink Reply by David Schwinghamer on April 17, 2013 at 7:55pm

Cinco de Mayo Tour people’s list 4-17-13

What is our people limit?

Jim Troyer

Matt Maskinnis

Bob and Sheri Schmeckpeper

Stephanie B. and her partner

Dr. George Brooks

John Malone

Robert Rowe

David Schwinghamer

Paul and Barbi Holdeman

Sunset

Manfred Steibli and his wife Mary

Jeb Calen

Chris George

Scott Bloom and father

Daniel and Lusl Budfuloski

Tom and Paula Ryan

Total 23

Permalink Reply by sunset on April 17, 2013 at 9:05pm

I will have 1 guest with me. I do not think we will be able to attend the BBQ since I have to work.

Permalink Reply by Dr. George B. Brooks, Jr. on April 18, 2013 at 9:47am

Some semi bad news. We must follow the same path as Sheri. With so much going on, we are really not ready to show at this time. Later most definitely but not now at home. Also the system at Orchard Learning Center is being rebuilt so not ready either and Gila River is too far off the path and not open on weekends. So all I got is we can drive past the location with the Brooks greenhouse is under construction (3146 E. Wier Ave, Phx Az) if you wish I will be coming along on the tour though and look forward to the hugs.

Permalink Reply by David Schwinghamer on April 18, 2013 at 10:11am

Dr. Brooks,

Why cant you show your system?

Permalink Reply by David Schwinghamer on April 18, 2013 at 10:15am

Check out what my wife got me for my birthday, Im gonna have fun cookin all those burgers on this thing!

Permalink Reply by Dr. George B. Brooks, Jr. on April 18, 2013 at 11:15am

Um like Sheri said when she also decided not to show at this time, a lot of work to get the house up and ready for it. Soon however soon.