Author Topic: February's meeting (Read 17717 times)

ghurlag · « **Reply #50 on:** February 26, 2010, 18:34:00 »

I can use my 10g as an example of how NOT to set up a tank

But my yellow damsel calls it home

Reefd Up · « **Reply #51 on:** February 27, 2010, 10:13:17 »

JD, we're planning on going to a lot of the LFS while we're out and the meeting if you want to carpool with us. Looks like a 40+ minute drive down there, so I figured you might want a ride.

But, we'll be out a while.

Coral Squad · « **Reply #52 on:** February 27, 2010, 11:23:30 »

thinking of making a drive??

ghurlag · « **Reply #53 on:** February 27, 2010, 11:35:54 »

Nikki, what places are you planning on hitting while you are down this way?

Reefd Up · « **Reply #54 on:** February 27, 2010, 11:51:24 »

We were just discussing that. I think we're going to leave in a couple of minutes. I know we're going to Marine Solutions (need salt), probably the Jack's by MS (we always hit it up just to look at more stuff), possibly Coral Ranch if there's time (they open at 2 and the meeting is at 3), maybe Coral Pets (if I can convince Will), and maybe Gerbers & Aquatic Specialists on the way back. Dunno...just depends what I can convince Will to go to.

HUNGER · « **Reply #55 on:** February 27, 2010, 11:53:50 »

Quote from: ghurlag on February 26, 2010, 17:53:48

Go make some money and buy me something nice and we'll call it even

will do lol

ghurlag · « **Reply #56 on:** February 27, 2010, 11:59:58 »

Quote from: Reef'd Up on February 27, 2010, 11:51:24

We were just discussing that. I think we're going to leave in a couple of minutes. I know we're going to Marine Solutions (need salt), probably the Jack's by MS (we always hit it up just to look at more stuff), possibly Coral Ranch if there's time (they open at 2 and the meeting is at 3), maybe Coral Pets (if I can convince Will), and maybe Gerbers & Aquatic Specialists on the way back. Dunno...just depends what I can convince Will to go to.

Sounds like most if my weekends since the beginning of the year with my family

This is the first weekend that there isn't any sort of aquatic excursion (other than the meeting) scheduled. I might end up at Marine Solutions next weekend for some zoas, though... gotta keep the tradition alive

See you soon!

cyberwollf · « **Reply #57 on:** February 27, 2010, 12:12:17 »

does anyone have any of the write on, stick on nametags? How many folks are comming that have never been to a meeting?

ghurlag · « **Reply #58 on:** February 27, 2010, 12:20:05 »

That's a good point. I thought of that in January when I didn't know anyone... I have already been to the store, so won't be going back out since we are still tidying the house. If someone does bring them, I recommend we have our Forum AND real names on the name tags.

aquatic mouse · « **Reply #59 on:** February 27, 2010, 12:30:46 »

I'm going to go to Coral Pets and Marine Solutions. I haven't been to either before. Unfortunately I spent too much yesterday (Aquatic Specialists) and the day before (Coral Ranch), so I don't think I'll be able to convince the hubby into letting me buy anything.

ohioreef · « **Reply #60 on:** February 27, 2010, 13:13:20 »

Quote from: aquatic mouse on February 27, 2010, 12:30:46

Unfortunately I spent too much yesterday (Aquatic Specialists)

What'd you get?

jd · « **Reply #61 on:** February 27, 2010, 13:19:54 »

For the record, I wasn't Ingorning Nikki, I just woke up...

cyberwollf · « **Reply #62 on:** February 27, 2010, 13:54:10 »

i just put a dozen of my homebrew oatmeal stout in the fridge. i havent tried the batch yet, i'll try one before i come and if it passes i'll bring them

~reefchik~ · « **Reply #63 on:** February 27, 2010, 14:12:17 »

Quote from: cyberwollf on February 27, 2010, 12:12:17

does anyone have any of the write on, stick on nametags? How many folks are comming that have never been to a meeting?

I will bring some.

ghurlag · « **Reply #64 on:** February 27, 2010, 14:20:20 »

Yay Wes and Yay Steph!

Jessica is in the kitchen slaving away (she really loves it). We have meatballs, fudge, something else and something else that I am too lazy to hollar up and see what... I have a cooler full of Corona, and some limes for those who are imbibers. There are also other adult beverages available if anyone is interested, but this is a fish club and not a wine club, so no pressure, and no encouragement on getting smashed. You are all welcome here for a time, but one the welcome wears out, I do want you to go back home

Or, in the immortal words of Semisonic's "Closing Time," "...You don't have to go home but you can't stay here."

Seriously, if we are having fun, everyone is encouraged to stay as long as they like

ghurlag · « **Reply #65 on:** February 27, 2010, 20:19:18 »

Thanks to everyone that came to the meeting today. Jessica was pleased to meet everyone, and I was once again pleased to chat about the hobby with everyone. Josh, your new woman misses you...

Rbunk13 · « **Reply #66 on:** February 27, 2010, 20:23:19 »

Thanks for having us brian. Was great to put some faces with the names. Was nice to meet everyone who attended.

ghurlag · « **Reply #67 on:** February 27, 2010, 20:34:28 »

Meeting Minutes:

3:00 Brian played prank by parking cars down street to allow for parking, tricked Rbunk13 into thinking no one was home

3:30 Most attendees show up. Hanging out begins

3:45 Everyone eats and drinks, manages NOT to destroy new carpet

4:00 Josh brings in MDS skimmer and runs in my 10g damsel tank, converts ENTIRE TANK into skimmer chamber (subsequent analysis shows that skimmer is extremely effective; Wes takes picture)

4:15 Josh and Wes collectively inform me that the light on my tank barely registers on PAR meter. 30 Watt CFL pull chain lights puts my MH to shame

4:30-5"ish" Member raffle. No fist fights break out (this is a plus

)

5 and after Members slowly meander toward the door, Josh declares jealousy that my tank is so clear, we conclude it is because my PAR doesn't facilitate much nuisance algae growth, which in turn prevents Josh from stirring up my sump to create a mess.

I hope everyone had as great a time as I did

Kenn · « **Reply #68 on:** February 27, 2010, 20:38:35 »

Sounds great !

Sorry I missed it ... So you are web casting the next one for those of us who seem never to make it ? right ?

ghurlag · « **Reply #69 on:** February 27, 2010, 20:39:48 »

I could have done something like that with my hardware... We could have skyped

Reefd Up · « **Reply #70 on:** February 27, 2010, 22:25:17 »

LOL, thank you Brian for posting...loved the meeting minutes! I think we have our new club secretary!

(you think I kid...muahhahahhaaha)

Members attended: JD, Cyberwolff, Reef'd Up, Lost Floridian, ~ReefChik~, Aquatic Mouse, UDFlyer00, Hamiltro, Ghurlag, Rbunk13 (first meeting - WELCOME!), and of course wives, babies, cats, fish, and TONS of good food. (Did I miss anyone?)

Um, need some help here...I think we were all too busy enjoying ourselves:

Gift certificates:

Coral Ranch:
Aquatic Specialists: Ghurlag
Marine Solutions: JD
Coral Pets:
Birdsnest: Cyberwolff
Birdsnest: ~Reefchik~

ghurlag · « **Reply #71 on:** February 27, 2010, 22:29:19 »

Aquatic Specialists: Ghurlag

Aquatic Mouse got on of the "Corals" and Rbunk13 got the other, but I can't remember which got which

jd · « **Reply #72 on:** February 27, 2010, 22:32:38 »

Thanks for having us Brian! This was one of our best meetings yet!

Rayman · « **Reply #73 on:** February 27, 2010, 23:11:57 »

sorry i missed it

, hopefully next time.

hamiltro · « **Reply #74 on:** February 28, 2010, 07:56:32 »

It was fun and nice just hanging out, Glad I finally got to see the tank in person.

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