I'd love to drop in sometime, but exactly when is open to question....

sounds like a road trip!

I'm definitely planning to check it out, Gaiagirl.  It's a couple of hours from where I am too, but it will be a great excuse for a getaway to a few other places up there too that I'd like to vist.

I can only go on a weekday and thursdays are best for me.  I'd be thrilled to meet up with you, or anyone else who might be going.

Maybe "do lunch"?

PS -- Your glass and paintings are awesome.   I liked "Butterfly Girl" and that highly textured small green bowl, among others.  Are you part of the local Studio Tour as well?

How fantastic that your art is being highlighted at a gallery next month gaiagrrl .... wish I lived closer. Or -- wish you were the featured artist in a gallery in the Vancouver area.

Do I sense the possibility of a WonderGathering coming up?  (hint...hint)

Ahhh,  just read Pinga and NF's posts ..... I wanna go on a road trip! I'll be there in spirit.

Well, let me know options re: weekday weekend (wkday noted ninja) and lets see if we can set something up... thursday isn't my best day but i could probably make it work (it's the only day when getting child care isn't  easy...). 

Lunch and art always make a good combo IMO....

Mondays and Fridays are possibilities too.  That could work with a bit of juggling.   I work Tues/Wed. though.

It would be so nice to have a Wondergathering!

I am so jealous! It is just too long a road trip for me. Have fun everyone.

Too far for me . . . but hope all that go and possibly get together have a great time.

too far for me.  but I could look at the blog photos at the scheduled time so that I can pretend that I'm along.

just a little bump so others see the invite

And another bump . . .

I would so love to but the drive from Tenn. is too much. If I ever make the great white north there are so many people I'd love to see. Likewise, if anyone is ever in my neck of the woods, let me know.

any ottawa cafers wanna go on a road trip?? 

its do-able, i think...

Wow, you're good, really, really good! I visited your website. Some amazing stuff there.

Too far from Alberta but I'm glad your link is available...lovely, lovely work, and especially the blue glass bowl!

Thanks Jae, Thanks abpenny...

Looking at some of your art work, gaiagrrl - beautiful.

Love the trees - I'm a treehugger.

Would like to visit the Gallery and see your show. 

Do you sell your stuff? I might even consider purchasing a piece some day (not now) if the price is right. Wondermail me some info if you're interested.

So.... would anyone be available and/or interested in a gallery visit and lunch on either April 9 or April 23rd? (Friday's)... I'll drive if you do!

Womdermail me if you're up for it...

Who me? In Kincardine? April 9th would definetly be out. As for April 23rd, I'll have to check with the boss.

yup, you and anyone else interested...check and let me know! open invite...

just an artistic bump so the invite gets out...

Either the 9th or the 23rd works here.  Just let me know date/time and I'm there with bells on.

The 23rd works better for me but let us know what you decide.  Thanks.

It isn't looking good for me to get a Friday off..but will see.

Kim,

Your work is lovely-especially the birch trees in fall in both painting and glass.

Alas the trip is too far for me but I hope a wondergathering works!

So, the 23rd sounds like the better option... I'm thinking lunch and art?  I know that I'd have to be on the road by 3:30 to pick up wee one from daycare... 

Pass along the invite to any WCers that might be interested and I'll look into a place for lunch... and I'll check in again and see if there is anyone else up for it.  And then I"ll wondermail everyone that's expressed interest with details... sound good?

Yay!

Thank you, gaiagirl.  Lunch and Art it is!   I appreciate very much that you're looking into places. 

Gaia, it's too far for me but your art work is sooo beautiful!

Thanks

hey y'all,,, i found a great place for lunch .... It's called Bistro Watercress... funky atmosphere, healthy yummy food choices, emphasis on locally grown,  not pricey, interesting...   (still trying to entice others...come, come for yummy food...)

i'm thinking 12 or 11:30 - anyone that's in so far, how's that timing?  (on the 23rd for anyone just catching up)... if you're sure (barring emergencies and acts of God), let me know and i'll start adding up the reservation...and i'll send out wmail with directions if needed....

***doin a happy dance***  i think this will be fun!

It's on my calendar.  Timing's great and the restaraunt sounds perfect.  So looking forward to this!

Works out well for me too...and directions would be nice (to Bistro.)  Looking forward to it!

Thanks gaiagrrl - directions to restaurant would be helpful.

Looking forward to lunch and meeting you and seeing your artwork.

For an article with some pics of the show you can go to:

http://www.kincardinetimes.com   and then scroll down the tool bar in the centre left till you get to Gaia Glassworks exhibit with one of my pieces - click on the little arrows for the article...

Just as an incentive to those holding out on coming to the WCafe Official Arty Lunch Date.

Heh gaiagrrl  -- any chance any of those colouring books might be available?

Depends (she says slyly) will you be coming for lunch on the 23rd?  I think I could have a prototype by then.....

(or because I don't really want to coerce you, I could mail it to you... )  You mean the summer one, right? 

lol, i am trying to figure out the 23rd.....i haven't given up on it yet.

I am definitely owed it, my vacation was basically messed up...so....a bunch of 1/2 days will be my way again..just have to figure out when i am going back to mke

so.....the odds of me being there are increasing

Yay!  (and on the colouring book, remind me how many pages you are hoping for....?)

Not that big.  ....needs to last for Sundays in July / August....so approx 10 double sided would probably be good.  What do you think?

For those who are wondering:  I used "Sundays with Claudia" as an item for youth to do when they arrived at church in the summer.  They were given their own with a name the first Sunday they show up, then, they leave it at the church for the next time they arrive.  It was a real pleaser for parents and youth..and appealed to all ages.

I was thinking it would be wonderful to have that more often, and the awesome Gaia..went..hmmm....

Sorry, Gaia.

I have to be in Hamilton at 3:30pm on Friday, April 23rd.

There is no way, did the google map..and can't do it.  Definitley would have been fun.

Yes, oh yes, please count me in.

gaia, i am just going to stay home and pout.  

We can have a pouting party next Friday CH!

I sure wish I could be there to join in on the wondergathering and to experience gaiagrrl's beautiful artwork in person.

CH, that is just about the cutest pout I ever did see....

Tomorrow I'm heading off to Buffalo for a workshop with the Foundation for Commuity Encouragement  (based on Scott Peck's work around defining what true community is and how to build community.   He writes about it in The Different Drum:  Community Making and Peace).

When I get back I will send out directions for everyone that's expressed interest and will probably just post them on this thread as well just in case there are late bloomers :) 

I'm really looking forward to meeting all that can come and will join the pouting party to say HI later on Friday :)  I'll take pics and post if people are agreeable.  And if there are some that want to stay virtually annoymous, I'll bring cool masks.

Gaiagrrl,

I'm a fan of Scott Peck from way back.

Loved The Road Less Travelled and Further along the Road less Travelled.

(Thought the Children of the Lie was a wee bit loopy, though!)

So folks - for all interested parties (or all interested in a party :)  Here is the official WC Arty Lunch Info for this Friday, April 23rd.

Here are the directions to get to the Watercress Bistro - reservation is for 11:45.  I'm assuming that each of you can use Google Map to find the most direct way from your location to Kincardine but pretty much any way you come, you need to end up on Hwy 21 heading north to Kincardine (cause I don't think that anyone coming is from north of Kincardine other than me - I could be wrong)...

So if you are heading north on Hwy 21 - when the signs start saying Kincardine - look to turn LEFT onto  Durham Street (there is a Best Western Hotel at the intersection).  Take Durham to Queen St and turn LEFT onto Queen.  The restaurant is #829 Queen Street and is at or right near the corner of Queen and Lambton Street.  The gallery (Victoria Park Gallery) is just a couple blocks down the road on Queen...

From what I can gleam from the comments, I'm thinking that those coming are: Red Baron, Ninjafaery, Jae, Gecko and maybe Busymom ...oh, and me!  Anyone I've missed, please let me know and I'll add to the lunch reservation...

I'm really looking forward to meeting you!