Freeker Posted May 31, 2006 Report Share Posted May 31, 2006 (edited) Once upon a time...in a Canadian backyard not too far from where most of you probably live today...something extraordinary took place...close to 400 people of many sizes, races, genders and blood alcohol levels came together, for the soul purposes of consuming mass amounts of ice cold alcoholic beverages (18 kegs actually), dancing (and many falling) to a variety of talented musical acts (5 bandsprecisely), playing mysterious games that involved little skill and heavy intoxication, working together to fill 3 sanitation units available to max capacity, and finally celebrating and singing harmoniously together, the anthem of our nation on it's birthday...you guessed it...Canada Day! Well gang, this was but a small reminiscence of the great party of Canada Day 2004, the July 1st which many say ranked highest in their foggy, but fun filled party memories of years gone by ... Honestly who would have though it all possible? that we could pull it all off in such mass proportions? Well ... maybe the late, great party planning sensation Chris Francis knew all along, but no one knows for sure. However, one thing we are all sure of, is that this celebration wouldn't have been possible without us being there to celebrate it together, well ok, and it wouldn't have been half as fun without the 18 keggers and 5 bands... And then came 2005 where we stepped it up a notch in every regard. 550 people, 24 kegs, 10 bands, catered food and a knockout punch heard round the world! Well this is 2006 and we're all set to go again bigger and crazier than ever and you're all invited. 1) Beer (and lots of it) will be on hand. I'm hoping to aim once again (depending on numbers) between 22-26 kegs (the big question is can we maintain or even break last years record of 24?)... For those of you who remember, the beer shed is usually professionally handled by the NFLD Shea brothers and Terry Foley. As it stands, I've yet to ask for a confirmation from these boys, This party needs you hell I need you, you know you love it and this year i've even got you some help. Pouring beer is easy.. if you like to drink foam, pouring beer correctly for 8 hours while getting extremely intoxicated during the process is a skill for a master...So, depending on availability, we may need some more 'experienced' help on this one. Again here will be wine and lots of it. 2) Our best friend at times, especially when we've got full bladders... the big happy blue 'Johnny on the Spots' will be back for another Canada Day appearance.. last year we set the record for coming as close to the fill line as possible, while avoiding disaster.This year we're going to get a few extra to avoid those pesking lines and yes ladies your ports will outnumber the men .thanks to the many people who braved the bushes behind the outhouses as a watering spot in helping us avoid that inevitable overflow...Anyway this year we'll be sure to provide a proper correlation between the amount of beer consumed and the amount of Johnnys needed...paper tickets included! 3) Munchies - Last year local sandwichs masters Dirienzos provided us with a great taste option and cheap too, hope everyone thought this worked well and I was planning on asking them back to feed our drunken souls. Food is especially important come mid afternoon where all that's floating in your stomach is 8+ cups of bubbly draft and these sandwichs are great for absorbing some of that liver damage. The idea of getting a chip wagon to park here for the day has also been discussed, I would love to hear any feed back from last year of what people thought about the food...And yes of course there will be tons of free water all over he place for mass consuption. 4) Entertainment and Games!! Though the boxing match was awesome it was too much prep for too short of fun so this year we've one area we've been doing a lot of brainstorming on, and to say the least, we've come up with an exciting new array of whacky ideas.. while as usual we try to keep them secret until party time I can tell you that the words "Dunk Tank" have been tossed around. Anyone got any other cool ideas I would love to hear them. Santa Clause's Magical Chill Zone will be back once again for another Canada Day adventure that will once again blow your minds... the old man is making an early trip back from the North Pole just for this party, so be sure to pay him a visit and 'spark' up a conversation. Expect the chillzone to be totally redesigned for maximum comfort, you'll never want to leave. As well, we'll welcome back the typical no brainer, half bagged games such as beach ball basketball, frisbee ,hoop toss, midget toss. There'll be a bunch of backyard games on the go to keep your minds occupied and bodies busy. 5) Music - a must have and again the heart of this year's party. We're rolling out once again some of the best and brightest acts around for Canada Day 2006. A formal list is being prepared with many acts that will be sure to tantalize the entire spectrum of our musical taste buds. Liked a band last year? Let me know and I will try and get them back. Ok, in the spirit of the Chris Francis and Jason Pottie (who i hope will be back in time for the big day) run on e-mail marathon, I've managed to lay most the big news down for the time being...needless to say you'll see a few more of these e-mails with detailed information as party time approaches..... The real important news from here on in is...Crickets...er Tickets..Once again, we're going to be selling tickets ahead of time so we can get the best idea of how many people to expect for this event. Last year we had almost 600 people all told and since we seem to grow every year the idea is this year to have almost no door sales whatsoever, that way no more door stress and confusion and we can just lock 'er down with 600 of our closest friends and get down to gettin' down. Tickets price is going to get raised this year $20 in advanced and $25 at the door(which hopefully won't be many if any). I apoligize for the increase but its only 5 bucks and that will get us a couple more portapotties which i think we can all agree is a good idea. I encourage everyone to BUY YOUR TICKETS EARLY OR MAKE ARRANGEMENTS. If you plan on coming could you please email CanadaDayBash2006@hotmail.com and leave a message with your full name and the names of others that are coming with you, this will help us build a master list of names which helps to plan the BEER!!. We will be printing tickets soon and I will elt you know as soon as they're ready. So basically, we'll give you a numbered/printed ticket that you bring with you to the party, and we'll cash it in for a bracelet on Canada Day. With that you get all the booze / music and fun you can handle. If anyone has any important questions.. feel free to e-mail me back at ts.turner@gmail.com. ...as well forward this along to anyone I missed, or whose e-mail has changed from last year!! More info and lineup coming soon Edited July 10, 2006 by Guest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradm Posted May 31, 2006 Report Share Posted May 31, 2006 Two bands I'd like to see there: Real Gone Daddies, and The Pushycats. Maybe a Lauzon solo set?Will you be needing any help with the music on Canada Day? I'd be willing to help roadie, work sound, coordinate bands, etc.Aloha,Brad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afro poppa Posted May 31, 2006 Report Share Posted May 31, 2006 wow this sounds pretty good...I'm a master keg pourer by the way, just in case you need some help with that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fluffhead77 Posted May 31, 2006 Report Share Posted May 31, 2006 i would like to be in attendance this year. If I can secure a ride from the T dot, I'm in... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradm Posted May 31, 2006 Report Share Posted May 31, 2006 For those coming in from out of town for the bash, remember that BNB + Peter Elkas is playing at Mavericks the night before, Friday, June 30.Aloha,Brad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freeker Posted May 31, 2006 Author Report Share Posted May 31, 2006 Which I encourage everyone not to go to, save your strength Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YearsAlongTheSea Posted May 31, 2006 Report Share Posted May 31, 2006 Two bands I'd like to see there: Real Gone Daddies, and The Pushycats.The Pushycats will need a drummer asap for this dream to come true my friend.Serious inquiries only. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freeker Posted May 31, 2006 Author Report Share Posted May 31, 2006 BOuche could you sticky this at the top?And anyone who has saved the orginal email list from Pottie that was sent out last year containing all the names of the people we don't know. Could you forward it to me. Pottie is lost in Laos and unavailable to get it to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afro poppa Posted May 31, 2006 Report Share Posted May 31, 2006 hmm, didn't realise this was in Ottawa...I may have to rethink my plans Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AD Posted May 31, 2006 Report Share Posted May 31, 2006 you won't have any idea where you are once the drinking is done, so what's the difference? ad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ollie Posted May 31, 2006 Report Share Posted May 31, 2006 2) Our best friend at times, especially when we've got full bladders...the big happy blue 'Johnny on the Spots' will be back for another Canada Day appearance.. last year we set the record for coming as close to the fill line as possible, while avoiding disaster.This year we're going to get a few extra to avoid those pesking lines and yes ladies your ports will outnumber the men. Why bother? The ladies always sneak into our lineup anyway!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freeker Posted May 31, 2006 Author Report Share Posted May 31, 2006 the ladies need it, boys can just piss on Hux's house Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gentlemonkey Posted May 31, 2006 Report Share Posted May 31, 2006 bullmoose! again!! they were a great finale last year! "santa's magical chill zone"... HAHAHAHAHA!! looking forward to this great party!! afropoppa- have you ever been to O-town on Canada Day? its great fun! Ottawa is also pretty much on the way from the GTA to SPAC for those going to the phil/trey show the next day.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afro poppa Posted May 31, 2006 Report Share Posted May 31, 2006 Ottawa is also pretty much on the way from the GTA to SPAC for those going to the phil/trey show the next day....hmm, this could be a good excuse to go to the SPAC show, how long of a drive is SPAC from Ottawa? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradm Posted May 31, 2006 Report Share Posted May 31, 2006 About five hours, according to MapQuest.Aloha,Brad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradm Posted May 31, 2006 Report Share Posted May 31, 2006 (Moved from the Canada Day Spades topic.) "a tent with a staffed table and check-in/-out tickets, maybe?" Just for the gear? You my friend are a full time dreamer! I just remember the craziness last year, with every band's gear in the kitchen, which we weren't supposed to be in at all. Since nobody's allowed in the house, and there really isn't a "backstage" area, and there really isn't any parking space, providing a designated space for gear would be a good thing. Aloha, Brad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ollie Posted May 31, 2006 Report Share Posted May 31, 2006 the ladies need it, boys can just piss on Hux's house Sounds like a plan. And I'll sing Unbroken Chain while doing it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freeker Posted May 31, 2006 Author Report Share Posted May 31, 2006 lol good thing.All i remember is the guy that lived in that house last year saying. "I came outta my house and all i saw was dong everywhere"Brad i think I'll try and clear out the living room a bit more so that the bands can still store gear inside, outside is to risky with rain, but no one besides the bands should be in the house and only then they should be there is they're are getting ready or dropping off. The party is outside why be inside. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hux Posted May 31, 2006 Report Share Posted May 31, 2006 (edited) why be inside PROOF! Deb WAS outside at one point! Edited May 31, 2006 by Guest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunshine Posted May 31, 2006 Report Share Posted May 31, 2006 I LOVE THE EXPRESSION ON DAVE's Face Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freeker Posted May 31, 2006 Author Report Share Posted May 31, 2006 Can i get some feedback on what you guys thought of the food last year, did it work, was it good?Got any other suggestions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunshine Posted May 31, 2006 Report Share Posted May 31, 2006 it worked for me! I think everyone was extremely happy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gentlemonkey Posted May 31, 2006 Report Share Posted May 31, 2006 Food- more shnitzel w/ EXTRA MAYOTARD!!!or a variety of strudels. also, i would like to see donkey rides on the agenda this year. Its about time.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bONES Posted May 31, 2006 Report Share Posted May 31, 2006 Two bands I'd like to see there: Real Gone Daddies' date=' and The Pushycats.[/quote']The Pushycats will need a drummer asap for this dream to come true my friend.Serious inquiries only.dude..why aren't you filling the spot?seriously! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradm Posted May 31, 2006 Report Share Posted May 31, 2006 Has the beer brand been chosen yet? Steamwhistle worked well last year, but Heritage, which we had at Wakefest, would also be good (moreso because it's local, and that would also allow a keg or two of dark beer for those who want it).Aloha,Brad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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