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Site & Club Forums => Events => Topic started by: Boonjob on September 01, 2011, 10:39:26
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I wanted to start a new thread for this, for ease of information... I have locked in new prices, be sure to check them out... if you have any questions please feel free to ask me.
The date is TBD, however it will either be 10/22 or 10/23(satuday or sunday)... Please let me know what works best for everyone.
Where: Meet @ Newport Aquarium in the square just outside the main gates
When: October 23rd, 2011 (sunday)
Time: They Open @ 10am, but I was thinking closer to noon(12pm) to allow everyone time to do their spiritual/personal doings in the AM... They close @ 6Pm
Cost: $28.00 Per adult, $23.00 Per child(2-12yrs), Children under 2 free admission(Children under 2 are not advised to participate in the beind the scenes)...***TAXES ARE INCLUDED IN THESE PRICES*** These prices will include all day unlimited access to the aquairum, and the behind the scenes tour.
***FUNDS WILL NEED TO BE COLLECTED NO LATER THAN 9/23/11*** Due to the restricted payment methods, you will turn your funds in; either in person to Brian(Lazylivin) directly or via the Club's paypal(treasurer@ohioreef.com, Be sure to include your Forum Name aswell as Newport in the subject field on the transaction). From there the Club will issue payment to cover the entire order. We will enter as a group, so tickets will be passed out upon arrival. There will be 0 refunds for cancellations after 9/24/11(please be sure you are positive you can attend when paying/registering)
I need to start getting as accurate of a head count as I can. So please state If you will be attending and how many people you will have with you. Don't list anyone who you aren't sure about; as we have to collect a ticket price on them and you will be stuck with a ticket if they decide not to show)... You can follow the Example for myself Below. I will tally your reciept for you, so please wait until you recieve your reciept via PM before making any payments,I will CC Brian(lazyliving) on all reciepts.
***This head count will run until 9/23/11 @midnight. At which time all funds MUST be recieved and no further changes can be made for the group admission, as the group form will be submitted and payment made on 9/24/11*** , if you are certain you are attending, please feel free to submit your payment at any time(via the above mentioned payment options). We will confirm Reciept of payment and head count on a seperate thread for viewing purposes.
Boonjob:
2 Adult
0 Children(2-12yrs)
1 Child (under 2)
***It is also important to notate that if someone else wants to show up who is not part of the intial group registration, they would be required to pay full admission price by the aquarium...***
Schedule
11:45am----Everyone shows up (we will meet right outside the enterance to the aquarium)
11:45am - 12:00pm----- Tickets will be passed out
12:00pm-----We will Enter the Aqaurium(Aside from the Behind the Scenes Tour; everything will be Self Guided)
1:00pm-3:00pm----Behind the Scenes Tours(see below for more details)
3:10pm---- We can regroup in the Cafeteria
3:30pm- 6:00pm---- Continue self guided tours.The Aquarium will Close @ 6:00pm (est). You are free to stay as long(up till they close) or as short as you like. You are welcome to leave whenever.
****Due to our group size we will need to split up into 3 groups and over 2 time frames in order to do the Behind the Scenes Tour... 2 groups will go at 1pm and 1 will go at 2pm****
The Groups are as follows(these are randomly generated)
1:00pm Group A (11 people)
-Micki - 4 adults 2 children
-Lazylivin - 4 Adults
-Boonjob - 1 Adult
1:00pm Group B(11 People)
-Newman - 4 Adults
-Reefpete - 4 Adults
-Camp - 2 Adults
-Boonjob - 1 Adult
2:00pm Group (15 People)
-Hunger - 2 adults
-Slandis3 - 1 Adult
-Jeremy - 1 Adult
-Monkjim- 1 Adult
-Wusue - 4 Adults
-Hatcher - 2 Adults
-Mattfishdog - 2 Adults
-Reeferinohio - 2 Adults
My contact # is 937-671-1652(name is Cody)... feel free to call me if you have any questions or suggestions... If you need help finding us; feel free to call me.
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Add me for 1 adult
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Put me down for 4 adults. Thanks for putting this together Cody!
If you are paying by paypal it would be helpful if you could put your Ohio Reef username and Newport in the subject of paypal transaction.
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Add me for 1 adult
Receipt PM'd
Put me down for 4 adults.
Receipt Pm'd
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im in for 2 adults
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im in for 2 adults
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Oh man I hope we can do this, we love going to the aquarium to see "Batman"!!! A few years back we donated our O. Batfish to them as he was too big for our hex tank. He was 26" top to bottom... Let me tell you it was fun getting him out of the tank!!! He's in the saltwater walk through tube right before the Jellyfish room!! Need to check the wife's schedule, but hope we can get in on this!
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Thanks! This is awesome! Put me down for four adults
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That's awesome Mark, you are going to have to point out Batman to all of us.
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Thanks! This is awesome! Put me down for four adults
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Just as a reminder, This is a family/friend/relative friendly event and is open doors to anyone... It is not reserved for just premium members, anyone wishing to attend may come, just if you wish to get group pricing be sure to post your reservations on here and pay before 9/23/11...
We have LOTS of friendly knowledgeable people here, and you should really come out and socialize with the other forum members, always fun putting names with faces.
If you have any further questions please be sure to ask!!!
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If we have family going but not wanting to do the behind the scene tour, how much is admission and can we order them though the club?
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If we have family going but not wanting to do the behind the scene tour, how much is admission and can we order them though the club?
I will check on that for you but I am almost certain they can attend at the price of 16.00 per adult/11.00 per child(2-12)
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That would be a good discount considering General Admission is $22.00 for Adults & $15.00 for Children under 12
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i dont know if we would be able to do the behind the scenes tour because of the baby. i dont know how the stroller would do with all that. but it would be nice if we could get in for the 16 each !!!! =)
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I will check on that for you but I am almost certain they can attend at the price of 16.00 per adult/11.00 per child(2-12)
That would be a good discount considering General Admission is $22.00 for Adults & $15.00 for Children under 12
No kidding that would be awesome!
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Depending on wahet parts of the building are included in the tour, you may see our two water treatment systems. We have a 750 gpd RO system with a 500 gallon storage tank, and a 300 gpd RODI for the penguin exhibit. Next on the drawing board is delivery of DI water to a number of the other exhibits.
Russ
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Wow, that good to know russ... is that the only means of water filtration they have?they state they have over 1 million gallons of water on display I wonder wat changes are like with only 750gpd
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well we wanna be there, but i dont think that the behind the scenes is very stroller friendly....how would i find out about this. we could go but maybe not do the behind? if anyone can let me know.......cuz i wouldnt have a babysitter for a sunday.
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I am contacting them about it for you an micki, please stand by for a response... I will post as soon as I get one... but I am sure it will be 16 per adult.
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well we wanna be there, but i dont think that the behind the scenes is very stroller friendly....how would i find out about this. we could go but maybe not do the behind? if anyone can let me know.......cuz i wouldnt have a babysitter for a sunday.
(Children under 2 are not advised to participate in the beind the scenes)
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Count me in for 4 adults (one of which asked me to ask about a special penguin permit ???)
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well i guess we just cant do the behind the scenes thing =( oh well
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If we have family going but not wanting to do the behind the scene tour, how much is admission and can we order them though the club?
Yes, You can order them through us @ the price of 16.00 per adult and 11.00 per Child(2-12). Let me know and I will send you a receipt.
i dont know if we would be able to do the behind the scenes tour because of the baby. i dont know how the stroller would do with all that. but it would be nice if we could get in for the 16 each !!!! =)
Yes you may purchase general admission adult tickets for $16.00 a piece which would not include the behind the scenes tour... Also strollers are welcome inside the main attraction, but as previously stated anyone under the age of 2 is not advised to partake in the behind the scenes tour.
Let me know if you have any further questions.
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Count me in for 4 adults (one of which asked me to ask about a special penguin permit ???)
Receipt Pm'd
*unfortunately our discount does not include the penguin encounter(though it does cover the normal penguin exhibit)
There is a package available for breakfast and a presentation(on either penguins,sharks or frogs) from a biologist... This package would cause an increase in ticket price though, and we would all need to show up prior to the aquarium opening for the breakfast... Though I have no problems inquiring with the aquarium about this, I did not intially persue this as it required everyone to be up so early on a sunday, and the initial upfront cost....
I will see if they may be able to provide a similiar presentation during the day with no meal, if that sounds like something everyone may be interested in... Though I am not sure the cost or if they would even be able to do it...
If they were to offer this, would there be interest in sitting through a presentation given by a biologist on one of those topics? and which Topic would everyone prefer?
Shark
Penguin
Frogs
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SHARK!!!!!! :D
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As of right now I am Showing a total of:
Adults: 17
Children(2-12): 0
Child: 1
***A freindly Reminder that registration for tickets end on 9/23/11 and Payment must be receieved no later than 9/23/11 @ Midnight***
If you wish to attend but are having a hard time coming up with the funds please PM Lazylivin, to see if there may be any assiatance available to you.
This is looking to be a rather good turn out. For those that have already recieved their Receipts via PM; please feel free to make payment at anytime from now until 9/23/11
Also Remember this is an OPEN event, You do not need to be a premium member to attend; any forum member, freinds and family are welcome to attend.
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Cody I need 4 Adults and 2 child under 12 with behind the scenes.
Thanks!
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Cody I need 4 Adults and 2 child under 12 with behind the scenes.
Thanks!
Receipt PM'd
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***Just a Friendly reminder that registration closes next Friday(9/23/11) and payment needs to be received no later than 9/23/11 @ midnight***
So far we have only received confirmation of payment from :
-Micki
-Brian(Lazylivin)
If you have registered please feel free to make payment at anytime via instructions above or provided on your receipt.
If you would like to be added to the registration, please feel free to post below the number attending in your party and I will PM you a receipt for payment.
Thanks guys!!!! Let me know if you have any further questions!
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I'm ready, count me in 4 adults
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Cody, I need one more adult with behind the scenes please. Thanks!
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I'm ready, count me in 4 adults
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Cody, I need one more adult with behind the scenes please. Thanks!
Receipt PM'd
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2 adults please
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2 adults please
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well if we time it just right we can hit cincys frag swap and newport :party0040: :party0040: :party0040:
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My paid membership has lapsed. I am interested (two adults) in this event. Please contact me for payment information.
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My paid membership has lapsed. I am interested (two adults) in this event. Please contact me for payment information.
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well if we time it just right we can hit cincys frag swap and newport :party0040: :party0040: :party0040:
Sounds like a plan except the current scheduled date for the aquarium is 10/23 the frag swap is on 10/22 @10am... IF EVERYONE IS IN AGREEANCE WE CAN SHIFT THE DATE TO 10/22 over 10/23 but I would need an overwhelming(almost 100% reply to do this...)
I was thinking Hofbrauhaus... huh? any takers?
Don't forget registration ends this week(Friday), and payment needs to be received no later than this Friday(9/23/11) @ midnight!!!
If finances are a problem, please PM myself or Brian, to see if we can work something out.
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I can do either day Sat or Sun
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either day here will work, Will we have enough time for the aquarium if were wanting to hit the frag swap up after? With the behind the scenes tore and all just didn't know if that was at a scheduled time or not??
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The cincy frag swap starts at 10:00 and I think the behind the scene tour starts at 2:00.
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i could do ether
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Sweet the 22nd is better for me, Don't want to miss the turkey shoot on Sunday lol, but I can do either day.
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I'm sorry, I can't do the 22. :( Will they do a tour on both days so those that can't make it eather day could get in on the tour?
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Sat works for us.
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Is it on the 22nd or the 23rd? I would like to attend. I have 1 adult for the behind the scenes, and 1 adult and 1 child under 2 for just the general exhibit.
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It will remain the 23rd (10/23/11) Sorry for those who wanted to do both the fragswap and the aquarium, but I did not get enough support quick enough to warrant a change in dates... It's probably for the best anyways as if you bought something at the swap in the am it probably wouldn't last until the time you left the aquarium...
Payment is due tomorrow guys(9/23/11) please do not forget to get the payments in... if you need to arrange to drop it off somewhere please contact myself or Lazylivin... Lazy(Brian) is located in huber heights... I am in West Carrollton so you have north and south locations to drop it off too... also if you are having financial troubles please send one of us a pm, we will see what we can work out
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Is it on the 22nd or the 23rd? I would like to attend. I have 1 adult for the behind the scenes, and 1 adult and 1 child under 2 for just the general exhibit.
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So far we have only recv'd payment for the following:
Member Name | Adults | Children | Transaction |
Micki | 4 | 2 | Paypal |
Lazylivin | 4 | 0 | Paypal |
Hunger | 2 | 0 | Cash to Brian |
Slandis3 | 1 | 0 | Paypal |
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Looks like fun!
1 adult
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Receipt PM'd Jeremy
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It will remain the 23rd (10/23/11) Sorry for those who wanted to do both the fragswap and the aquarium, but I did not get enough support quick enough to warrant a change in dates... It's probably for the best anyways as if you bought something at the swap in the am it probably wouldn't last until the time you left the aquarium...
its cool
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I need 4 adult tickets please.
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PM'd Receipt Pete
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We have yet to recieve payment from:
Kjmader - 4 adults
Wusue - 4 Adults
Newman - 4 adults
Mattfishdog- 2 Adults
Camp- 2 adults
We have recieved Payment for the following people:
Micki - 4 adults 2 children
Lazy- 4 adults
Hunger - 2 adults
slandis3 - 1 adult
Jeremy - 1 adult
Monkjim - 2 adult
Reefpete - 4 adults
Boonjob - 2 adults
So far we have 22 in attendance(confirmed)...
For those that still have ticket requests please see myself or Brian for payment.
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I sent in payment. Just making sure you got it,and you have me down for 2 people.
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Sorry I forgot to mention you in the above post camp... I have not received word yet from brian that the funds have been received, But that doesn't mean they aren't I will let you know asap :)
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Here is current status Cody
Member Name | AGA | AGA+BTS | CGA+BTS | Status |
Micki | 0 | 4 | 2 | Paid |
Lazylivin | 0 | 4 | 0 | Paid |
Hunger | 0 | 2 | 0 | Paid |
Slandis3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | Paid |
jeremy | 0 | 1 | 0 | Paid |
Monkjim | 1 | 1 | 0 | Paid |
camp | 0 | 2 | 0 | Paid |
Boonjob | 0 | 2 | 0 | Paid |
Newman | 0 | 4 | 0 | Paid |
The WuSue | 0 | 4 | 0 | Paid |
Reefpete | 0 | 4 | 0 | Paid |
hatcher2014 | 0 | 2 | 0 | Paid |
| 1 | 31 | 2 | |
AGA = Adult General Admission
CGA = Child General Admission
BTA = Behind the Scenes
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Everyone has paid Cody
Member Name | AGA | AGA+BTS | CGA+BTS | Status |
Micki | 0 | 4 | 2 | Paid |
Lazylivin | 0 | 4 | 0 | Paid |
Hunger | 0 | 2 | 0 | Paid |
Slandis3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | Paid |
jeremy | 0 | 1 | 0 | Paid |
Monkjim | 1 | 1 | 0 | Paid |
camp | 0 | 2 | 0 | Paid |
Boonjob | 0 | 2 | 0 | Paid |
Newman | 0 | 4 | 0 | Paid |
The WuSue | 0 | 4 | 0 | Paid |
Reefpete | 0 | 4 | 0 | Paid |
hatcher2014 | 0 | 2 | 0 | Paid |
mattfishdog | 0 | 2 | 0 | Paid |
| 1 | 33 | 2 | Paid |
AGA = Adult General Admission
CGA = Child General Admission
BTA = Behind the Scenes
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what time are we meeting and were are we linking up at in the parking lot or inside somewere
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I will post details very shortly... please stand by
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still any update on were and what time were meeting need to know cause there is a place the wife is wanting to eat and it requires a reservation thanks.
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I will be releasing the agenda in the next day or so, Please be sure to check back... Sorry for the delays, I am working it out with the Aquarium Rep at this moment... Because of our sheer volume we will need to split the behind the scenes tours up into 3 groups... this much we know, we are still discussing what times those tours will take place and how many people on each tour... I will post a list of who is in what group and the time for that group once It is made available to me. Thanks for your patients guys!
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OK, So agenda will follow as such... ***changes have been made to the BTS groups, please see below**
11:45am----Everyone shows up (we will meet right outside the enterance to the aquarium)
11:45am - 12:00pm----- Tickets will be passed out
12:00pm-----We will Enter the Aqaurium(Aside from the Behind the Scenes Tour; everything will be Self Guided)
1:00pm-3:00pm----Behind the Scenes Tours(see below for more details)
3:10pm---- We can regroup in the Cafeteria
3:30pm- 6:00pm---- Continue self guided tours.The Aquarium will Close @ 6:00pm (est). You are free to stay as long(up till they close) or as short as you like. You are welcome to leave whenever.
****Due to our group size we will need to split up into 3 groups and over 2 time frames in order to do the Behind the Scenes Tour... 2 groups will go at 1pm and 1 will go at 2pm****
The Groups are as follows(these are randomly generated)
1:00pm Group A (11 people)
-Micki - 4 adults 2 children
-Lazylivin - 4 Adults
-Boonjob - 1 Adult
1:00pm Group B(11 People)
-Newman - 4 Adults
-Reefpete - 4 Adults
-Camp - 2 Adults
-Boonjob - 1 Adult
2:00pm Group (15 People)
-Slandis3 - 1 Adult
-Hunger - 2 adults
-Slandis3 - 1 Adult
-Jeremy - 1 Adult
-Monkjim- 1 Adult
-Wusue - 4 Adults
-Hatcher - 2 Adults
-Mattfishdog - 2 Adults
-Reeferinohio - 2 Adults
My contact # is 937-671-1652(name is Cody)... feel free to call me if you have any questions or suggestions... If you need help finding us; feel free to call me.
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For those who asked... This is for Sunday 10/23/11... please feel free to pm or call me with any questions.
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Awesome! Looking forward to this! Thanks for taking the time to set this all up for us Cody!!! :-ThumbUpsm
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sounds good
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Right on!
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thanks for all the hard work you did for setting this up for us.
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Yes thanks a lot Cody!
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Thanks to everyone who put this together for the club. I'm counting down the days...
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Just some FYI's.... PLEASE REMEMBER TO BRING MONEY FOR PARKING... $5-10 will usually cover...
Parking:
--Shark symbol signs with arrows will lead you to the parking garage adjacent to the Newport Aquarium. Garage clearance height is 8' 2" on the first level only; all
other levels are 7' 2".
--CARS: The parking garage accommodates more than 400 cars; call Parking Solutions @ 859-291-4624 for current
rates. There is a 450-car overflow lot located at 4th and Columbia Street, 1.5 blocks away.
BTS TOURS:
To ensure your group has the best experience possible we suggest that your group
check in no later than 15 minutes prior to time of your reservation. Guests arriving late
will not receive the complete 45 minute tour. Tours will be canceled if guests arrive
more than 20 minutes late.
For your safety and enjoyment each tour is limited to a maximum of 15 people per tour.
Last minute guests that would exceed the 15 people maximum cannot be
accommodated.
Address:
Newport Aqaurium
One Aquarium Way
Newport, KY 41071
Common Directions:
Dayton Area
I-75 South to 50 East/I-471 South exit; 471 to exit #5 (Newport/Route 8 )
Turn left at light at bottom of exit ramp; Proceed straight into Newport on the Levee Parking Garage
From Covington
Take 5th Street in Covington and follow as far as it goes. Turn left on to Garrard. You will come to a traffic light, turn right and come across the bridge into Newport. Go approx. 7 blocks and turn left on to Washington. Proceed to traffic light at the bottom of the hill. Turn Left into Parking Garage.
Indianapolis
I-74 to I-75 South;
I-75 to 50 East/I-471 South exit;
471 to exit #5 (Newport/Rt. 8 );
Turn left at light at bottom of exit ramp; Proceed straight into Newport on the Levee Parking Garage
Columbus / North
I-71 South to I-471 South;
Exit #5 (Newport/Route 8 );
Turn left at light at bottom of exit ramp; Proceed straight into Newport on the Levee Parking Garage
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Monkjim, slandis or jeremy... Would one of you mind switching from a 2:00pm tour to one of the 1Pm tours? Please feel free to respond on here or via PM thank you.
Additionally; ANYONE (not on the main list) wanting to still participate would need to PM myself or Brian ASAP.... IF you have additions you will need to message myself or Brian aswell...
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Ill take the 1pm tour
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Thanks Slandis you will now be in the 1:00pm Group B tour
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Ill take the 1pm tour
way to go now u will have to wait for me befor u can leave
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Thats alright I will tank a nap somewhere lol.
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ROFL, you can switch back, I was just trying to correct an error from me trying to be smart, My daughter will be with us but she cant go on the behind the scene tour so I figured I would take her while my wife went and then my wife could take her while I go... but I flubbed and put us in different groups but at the same time rofl.
I'll switch ya back
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Na I am ok with 1. That will give me time to go back and look at stuff I missed.
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Well does anyone need an extra ticket? I was informed today I may not be able to make it to the meeting. So if someone needs a ticket please let me know.
Thanks
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Sorry to hear this Mike, check with tidepool, I am sure he will take your ticket
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Ok I will pm him today, I know I will not be able to make it. Gotta put work first.
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Click the Green Marker for Directions. See ya at 11:45
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Can't wait!!!
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Thanks again for setting this up Cody. It was a good time.
They told us that they make their own salt on site and I noticed the brand of base salt they were using is Saltex here http://www.saltexllc.com/ (http://www.saltexllc.com/)
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Had a great time! I would have liked to had a few minutes to introduce each other. Coday, I never did see you! LOL
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thanx for setting it up was a blast
the ladie we had said it would take 200 years to fill the coral tank they had in the back wrong
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I had heard that. Erin the one who did our's seemed really knowledgeable about everything. I was impressed.
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not ours she was out there
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Had a great time! I would have liked to had a few minutes to introduce each other. Coday, I never did see you! LOL
Yeah sorry, Daughter was sick this morning so she wasn't able to come and we had to go drop her off at my mothers which set us behind a few minutes we ended showing up around 11:55ish... I think I saw you going into the theater right by the entrance as I was coming in.
thanx for setting it up was a blast
the ladie we had said it would take 200 years to fill the coral tank they had in the back wrong
Yeah lol, I don't know what she was thinking when she said that.
I also loved all the random Stonefish venom papers hanging up all around the building regarding what to do if poisoned....
Did anyone notice the rack of what appeared to be damaged/disassembled pumps siting near the amazon tank? there were quite abit on the cart
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I also loved all the random Stonefish venom papers hanging up all around the building regarding what to do if poisoned....
ya we seen them took some pics of them
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so 200 years to fill those tanks so what is the point in even setting up my big one lol. and also are guide didnt even know how they treated there fish if they had ick or in there QT tank i think she was more knowledgable about the why the floor went from carpet to concrete hmmm i wonder why. but all together it was a really great time thanks again Cody for setting it up had a blast.
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ya it was still fun
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It sounds like it was well worth the trip. Would anyone care to through up some pictures they (of the aquarium or other members) while they were there? lol :)
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opps for got to take pics
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my wife took a bunch of pics just give me a little time to upload them on my photobucket and then transfer them to here
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Cool, I can't wait to see them.
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my wife took a bunch of pics just give me a little time to upload them on my photobucket and then transfer them to here
well come on man it been 2 weeks
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o forgot to put them up sorry guys
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im uploading them to my photobucket account now were do you want me to post them at
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You could post a new thread so others will so it, or here is fine too.
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they are taking forever to upload onto photobucket
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@ hunger dont yell at me :'(
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IM NOT YELLING YET just jokeing
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lol im hurrying lots of pics takes forever to upload
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its cool man
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hey hunger can you or someone else make a thread or something to put all these pics it like one of those things that stays at the top so i can put all these pics in or do u just want me to just make one and put them all in there
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ill make a post for you hold on
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here u go
http://www.ohioreef.com/index.php?topic=12483.new#new (http://www.ohioreef.com/index.php?topic=12483.new#new)
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got some up