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post #1 of 31
10/1/08 at 9:15pm
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we had a nice meet-up last week and thought i'd put out feelers to see if anyone is interested in taking in the butterfly show at carleton next week?

here's the link
http://www.carleton.ca/biology/butterfly/

i don't know if my bub will like it, but he likes birds, and it's in the greenhouses so it shouldn't be too cold
post #2 of 31
10/2/08 at 2:55am
What a neat idea! I'd definitely be interested. I can't do the 11th (breastfeeding challenge at St. Laurent! - anyone else going??), but otherwise I'm pretty flexible on those dates.
post #3 of 31
10/2/08 at 8:32am
That looks like a really great thing to do! DD loves butterflies...birds, bats, bees...anything that flies, really
We can definitely do anytime later in the week...my mom's in town visiting until Wed. (the 8th), so maybe Thurs. or Friday?
I missed you all last time and I'd love to make it to this one...
post #4 of 31
10/2/08 at 3:35pm
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we're good for the thursday or friday. yeah, just thought it would be neat to take in something totally different even if it doesn't last too long

there's always the park nearby afterwards too
post #5 of 31
10/2/08 at 3:36pm
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Originally Posted by MaybeGracie View Post
What a neat idea! I'd definitely be interested. I can't do the 11th (breastfeeding challenge at St. Laurent! - anyone else going??), but otherwise I'm pretty flexible on those dates.
cynthia, i plan on bringing callum to the challenge. i work in the afternoon so am thankful it is at a time when we can attend - looking forward to it!
post #6 of 31
10/2/08 at 9:22pm
We can make it Tuesday or Thursday I think E would love it!
post #7 of 31
10/3/08 at 12:57am
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thursday may be the charm - worked last week!

it is a free show - they have a donations box just so everyone knows - the nesbitt building is close to bronson ave - we'll be walking if the weather is good, if not we'll probably park at brewer park

i've only been to butterfly shows in more tropical climes so am looking forward to something in our own backyard!
post #8 of 31
10/4/08 at 4:17pm
Thursday works well for me too.
post #9 of 31
10/4/08 at 6:06pm
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ok so the consensus thus far is thursday
let's set it as that day then
so thursday am or pm?
i know a lot of school groups go to this, which other than being a bit busy doesn't bother me at all.
am assuming school groups will probably be there most from around 10am-2pm
but honestly, any time is okay with us
callum naps around 1130am ish but i can stretch that later or start it earlier
so
am or pm for our ottawa mamas?

arlene
post #10 of 31
10/4/08 at 6:44pm
I got a message on the Ottawa AP group that said that on Thursday anytime after 2 would be the least busy...that might be better. Thoughts...?
post #11 of 31
10/4/08 at 10:47pm
Morning works better for me (10ish?), or early afternoon (1:00).
post #12 of 31
10/6/08 at 10:19pm
That's so funny – we just saw the butterflies on Saturday.
I'd love to go again, though. It's magical! When? I'm a five minute walk away so anytime works for me...
post #13 of 31
10/7/08 at 12:40am
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alright - let's narrow it down to 2 different times of day on thursday

either 930am-ish
or 2pm-ish

what does everyone prefer?
post #14 of 31
10/7/08 at 12:41am
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Originally Posted by Megan73 View Post
That's so funny – we just saw the butterflies on Saturday.
I'd love to go again, though. It's magical! When? I'm a five minute walk away so anytime works for me...
was it crazy busy on saturday? we did several trails in the gatineau this weekend and sunday was really busy...lots of families though
post #15 of 31
10/7/08 at 11:24am
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Originally Posted by star*mora View Post
was it crazy busy on saturday? we did several trails in the gatineau this weekend and sunday was really busy...lots of families though
It was busy – but not too busy to be fun. Either time Friday works for me so other folks should take their pick.
post #16 of 31
10/7/08 at 12:52pm
Afternoon works for me!
post #17 of 31
10/7/08 at 3:57pm
Unfortunately, weekdays are not possible for me due to work...but I didn't know about the butterflies and will definitely take my little one to see them before it's over, so thanks for the tip...and I'm in if anyone wants to do something on a weekend
post #18 of 31
10/7/08 at 11:17pm
Hmm...9:30's pretty early for us, and 2-ish is getting late (naptime), lol, so whichever is more convenient for everyone else, we'll just make work for us. Probably the afternoon one would be better, but we can do either one.
post #19 of 31
10/8/08 at 1:40am
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i even set up a poll with different times - oh i only put 930ish because it might be a little ahead of the crowd...
post #20 of 31
10/8/08 at 1:42am
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here's the poll...
http://www.mothering.com/discussions...d.php?t=979319
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