2010 ETRC Frag Swap - Page 2

gflat65 · 06/18/2010, 08:00 PM

Looks like I'm not going to be able to make it after all... It kills me to miss it. I hope all goes well for you guys. Just couldn't get it to turn around for me.

Weetabix · 06/18/2010, 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by gflat65

Looks like I'm not going to be able to make it after all... It kills me to miss it. I hope all goes well for you guys. Just couldn't get it to turn around for me.

Very sorry to hear that.

ironman2 · 06/18/2010, 10:32 PM

Its gonna be tough without you gary, I travel to all the surrounding swaps and you are by far the most locally travelled "swapper"! HEHE! I hope and pray the best for you.

Engloid · 06/19/2010, 08:52 AM

BUMP on the big day!!!

I'm planning a shower, maybe stop for some grub, and I'll be there!!

Weetabix · 06/19/2010, 09:35 AM

I'm heading out now!

Engloid · 06/19/2010, 03:05 PM

Over and gone. I had a good time. I got the spiderman zoas ($15), a candy cane colony of about 10 heads (raffle), a skimmer (raffle), a dragon goby ($10), giant paly frag ($20), and a water card (raffle), 5" star purple/yellow polyps ($5).

Not a bad booty for having spent only $50.

Maybe it's a good thing these happen only once a year, or I'd likely start spending more at them each year.

It was nite to meet Weetabix, and Ironman, as well as see all the other people again...Dana, Dave, Scott, Jake, Eric, Mel...and last but not least, the people who I can't remember right now.

Weetabix · 06/19/2010, 04:49 PM

Had a blast at the Swap today, really enjoyed seeing everyone and am very happy with what I came with.

Quiet Tempest · 06/19/2010, 05:06 PM

I had a great time! There were so many beautiful pieces on everyone's tables it was hard to decide what to buy.

I got the pink stylo from Dave, a red goniopora from Reef Koi, a pretty branching sps of some sort and some red people eaters from Dana, and a bunch of zoas and/or palys from various tables (I'm sorry I'm not remember everyone's name). I'm not sure what a few of these are called but they're all lovely and I'm looking forward to watching everything grow. =)

Thank you, everybody!!

Runner · 06/19/2010, 06:26 PM

Great swap. Things went pretty well.

Now I just need to figure out what to do with a 55G tank that won't get me evicted from my own house...

ironman2 · 06/19/2010, 06:42 PM

I had a great time everyone! Thanks to ETRC for a great swap this year! It was good to see everyone again

seased · 06/19/2010, 07:01 PM

Great swap! - thanks to everyone who came out. I picked up some really nice frags!

planejane · 06/19/2010, 07:01 PM

Thanks so much to everyone who helped make it a fun and successful swap. A very special thank you to all the vendors and sponsors who took the time and effort to participate it wouldn't have been possible with out you. Hope all of those who traveled had a safe trip home.

omreardon · 06/19/2010, 07:11 PM

What a fun swap!! I had a great time catching up with the people I haven't seen in a while; getting a few great frags; and, of course, working in the kitchen!! Thanks to everyone who put in the effort to make it such a successful day!

bluestarfish · 06/19/2010, 07:14 PM

Thank You Everyone so very much. I had an awesome time. I ended up with between 35-40 frags in all and 3 fish so now my tank is about full and the the little lady is on her way to filling her tank. Still have to swing by Aquatic Marine and use that gift certificate. Can't wait until next year.

macclellan · 06/19/2010, 07:14 PM

Had fund and got three nice corals!

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Originally Posted by Runner

Now I just need to figure out what to do with a 55G tank that won't get me evicted from my own house...

modifyd · 06/19/2010, 07:50 PM

So another fun swap has gone by and my wallet is empty but I have a full tank and a big smile now.

bluestarfish · 06/19/2010, 08:00 PM

thats what matters modifyd

cee · 06/19/2010, 08:17 PM

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Originally Posted by bluestarfish

Thank You Everyone so very much. I had an awesome time. I ended up with between 35-40 frags in all and 3 fish so now my tank is about full and the the little lady is on her way to filling her tank. Still have to swing by Aquatic Marine and use that gift certificate. Can't wait until next year.

35-40 frags, are you serious? It was much better than I was expecting and I was pleased to see the great turnout. Obviously those who did the lion's share of the work to pull it off should be commended.

Dave

bluestarfish · 06/19/2010, 09:23 PM

yeah i was able basically to fill the top of my 220 when i floated everything. I spent $325 give or take 20 on corals, $50 on tickets and then won $120 in gift certificates, used $100 worth. Then a few people were just like "here take this" so yeah I made out like a bandit. I'm already starting a fund for next year.hehe

andywe · 06/20/2010, 12:44 AM

Leah and I had a great time!! Thanks to all those who stopped by our tank, shopped, traded, and let us buy from them!

Special thanks to Eddie (hope you enjoy those Purple People Eaters!) who stayed late Friday so we ould get set up! Look forward to seeing everyone again at either Chattanooga and/or the MTRC swaps.

goreefer · 06/20/2010, 09:17 AM

Another great swap!
Thank you to all of the sponsors and attendees.
It really showed that all of the hard work that our board of directors put in made it bigger and better that any of our previous swaps.
Thank you Eddie, Dana, and Janie for everything that you did!
Our sponsors were awesome with all of the new exhibitors and the great raffle.

digidana · 06/20/2010, 11:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Runner

Now I just need to figure out what to do with a 55G tank that won't get me evicted from my own house...

did she make you take it to the doghouse with you?

Weetabix · 06/20/2010, 12:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Runner

Great swap. Things went pretty well.

Now I just need to figure out what to do with a 55G tank that won't get me evicted from my own house...

If you can't work something out LMK, I could always take it off your hands.

That was one of the Raffle items I put a few tickets in for.

Runner · 06/20/2010, 10:19 PM

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Originally Posted by digidana

did she make you take it to the doghouse with you?

Nope. I am the man of the house. I'm the top dog around here...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MeznTN0YW-4

The tank is in the garage right where I am told I want it to be.

Quiet Tempest · 06/21/2010, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Runner

Nope. I am the man of the house. I'm the top dog around here...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MeznTN0YW-4

The tank is in the garage right where I am told I want it to be.

06/18/2010, 08:00 PM	#26
gflat65 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Montgomery, Al Posts: 8,720	Looks like I'm not going to be able to make it after all... It kills me to miss it. I hope all goes well for you guys. Just couldn't get it to turn around for me. __________________ Was it for this my life I sought... Maybe so Maybe not.

06/19/2010, 05:06 PM	#33
Quiet Tempest Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Powell, TN. Posts: 150	I had a great time! There were so many beautiful pieces on everyone's tables it was hard to decide what to buy. I got the pink stylo from Dave, a red goniopora from Reef Koi, a pretty branching sps of some sort and some red people eaters from Dana, and a bunch of zoas and/or palys from various tables (I'm sorry I'm not remember everyone's name). I'm not sure what a few of these are called but they're all lovely and I'm looking forward to watching everything grow. =) Thank you, everybody!! __________________ Sandy Current Tank Info: 75g reef

06/19/2010, 06:26 PM	#34
Runner Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: East Tennessee Posts: 3,196 Blog Entries: 1	Great swap. Things went pretty well. Now I just need to figure out what to do with a 55G tank that won't get me evicted from my own house... __________________ -Scott "During times of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act." -George Orwell Current Tank Info: 24G Reef cube with Cree LED DIY Retrofit

06/19/2010, 07:14 PM	#39
bluestarfish Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 227	Thank You Everyone so very much. I had an awesome time. I ended up with between 35-40 frags in all and 3 fish so now my tank is about full and the the little lady is on her way to filling her tank. Still have to swing by Aquatic Marine and use that gift certificate. Can't wait until next year. __________________ Tanks come and go but the passion is forever.

06/19/2010, 08:00 PM	#42
bluestarfish Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 227	thats what matters modifyd __________________ Tanks come and go but the passion is forever.

06/18/2010, 10:32 PM	#28
ironman2 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: georgia Posts: 284	Its gonna be tough without you gary, I travel to all the surrounding swaps and you are by far the most locally travelled "swapper"! HEHE! I hope and pray the best for you.

06/19/2010, 08:52 AM	#29
Engloid Moved On Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 841	BUMP on the big day!!! I'm planning a shower, maybe stop for some grub, and I'll be there!!

06/19/2010, 09:35 AM	#30
Weetabix Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: E. TN. Posts: 410	I'm heading out now!

06/19/2010, 03:05 PM	#31
Engloid Moved On Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 841	Over and gone. I had a good time. I got the spiderman zoas ($15), a candy cane colony of about 10 heads (raffle), a skimmer (raffle), a dragon goby ($10), giant paly frag ($20), and a water card (raffle), 5" star purple/yellow polyps ($5). Not a bad booty for having spent only $50. Maybe it's a good thing these happen only once a year, or I'd likely start spending more at them each year. It was nite to meet Weetabix, and Ironman, as well as see all the other people again...Dana, Dave, Scott, Jake, Eric, Mel...and last but not least, the people who I can't remember right now.

06/19/2010, 04:49 PM	#32
Weetabix Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: E. TN. Posts: 410	Had a blast at the Swap today, really enjoyed seeing everyone and am very happy with what I came with.

06/19/2010, 06:42 PM	#35
ironman2 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: georgia Posts: 284	I had a great time everyone! Thanks to ETRC for a great swap this year! It was good to see everyone again

06/19/2010, 07:01 PM	#36
seased Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 337	Great swap! - thanks to everyone who came out. I picked up some really nice frags!

06/19/2010, 07:01 PM	#37
planejane Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Friendsville, TN Posts: 677	Thanks so much to everyone who helped make it a fun and successful swap. A very special thank you to all the vendors and sponsors who took the time and effort to participate it wouldn't have been possible with out you. Hope all of those who traveled had a safe trip home.

06/19/2010, 07:11 PM	#38
omreardon Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: S. Knoxville, TN Posts: 284	What a fun swap!! I had a great time catching up with the people I haven't seen in a while; getting a few great frags; and, of course, working in the kitchen!! Thanks to everyone who put in the effort to make it such a successful day!

06/19/2010, 07:50 PM	#41
modifyd Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 404	So another fun swap has gone by and my wallet is empty but I have a full tank and a big smile now.

06/19/2010, 09:23 PM	#44
bluestarfish Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 227	yeah i was able basically to fill the top of my 220 when i floated everything. I spent $325 give or take 20 on corals, $50 on tickets and then won $120 in gift certificates, used $100 worth. Then a few people were just like "here take this" so yeah I made out like a bandit. I'm already starting a fund for next year.hehe __________________ Tanks come and go but the passion is forever.

06/20/2010, 12:44 AM	#45
andywe Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Mt Juliet, TN Posts: 1,995	Leah and I had a great time!! Thanks to all those who stopped by our tank, shopped, traded, and let us buy from them! Special thanks to Eddie (hope you enjoy those Purple People Eaters!) who stayed late Friday so we ould get set up! Look forward to seeing everyone again at either Chattanooga and/or the MTRC swaps.

06/20/2010, 09:17 AM	#46
goreefer Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Knoxville, Tennessee Posts: 825	Another great swap! Thank you to all of the sponsors and attendees. It really showed that all of the hard work that our board of directors put in made it bigger and better that any of our previous swaps. Thank you Eddie, Dana, and Janie for everything that you did! Our sponsors were awesome with all of the new exhibitors and the great raffle.