MACNA XIX - Sept 14 - 16 - Who's going?! (And what it is) - Page 4

BeanAnimal · 08/27/2007, 04:48 PM

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Originally posted by melev
They have a Mount Washington in Pennsylvania? That's funny - I never knew that. You'd think such a Mount would exist either in Washington D.C. or Washington state.

I lived on Mt. Washington for a few years. It used to be called "coal hill" due to the large coal mine that was on the hill (circa 1760's). Almost eveyr skyline view of the city that people are familiar with is taken from grandview avenue (the street that skirts the front edge of Mt. Washington).

Bean

BeanAnimal · 08/27/2007, 04:55 PM

I guess I should add: Some of the city's best dining is on Mt. Washington (with a beautiful view of the city). Some of you that are extending your stay or coming in early will certainly want to check them out. Steaks, seafood, etc.

Steven Pro · 08/27/2007, 05:01 PM

Here is an updated speaker list for MACNA 19:

Adam Blundell
Eric Borneman
Anthony Calfo
Dr. Bruce Carlson
Dr. Stan Dannemiller
James Fatherree
Lee Goldman
Ron Hessing
Kelly Jedlicki
Dr. Sanjay Joshi
Daniel Knop
Sarah Lardizabal
Dr. Frank Marini
Dr. Catherine McFadden
Mike Paletta
Steven Pro
Dana Riddle
Dr. Ron Shimek
Roy Torres

melev · 08/27/2007, 06:41 PM

So are you guys getting nervous yet? We're gonna storm your castle.

Conceyted · 08/27/2007, 06:45 PM

Sounds R rated, Melev. Hahaha

BeanAnimal · 08/27/2007, 06:46 PM

Nah. I think most of us are looking forward to the event. It should be a lot of fun. I know Steven and Adam have done a lot of work, so maybe I should not speak for them. There is a lot to do, but everything appears to be right on track.

vessxpress1 · 08/27/2007, 08:53 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by BeanAnimal
I guess I should add: Some of the city's best dining is on Mt. Washington (with a beautiful view of the city). Some of you that are extending your stay or coming in early will certainly want to check them out. Steaks, seafood, etc.

Hey Bean, thanks for the info. The wife and I will have to check that out. I didn't know there was anything up there. Guess it's hard to visualize because all the pictures you see are always looking out at the city.

Misled · 08/27/2007, 09:23 PM

Here's a listing of fine dinning on Mount Washington:

City Lights Cafe (Coffee/Tea House)
1216 Grandview Ave, Pittsburgh PA 15211
(412) 431-1101
Cliffside Restaurant (Seafood)
1208 Grandview Ave, Pittsburgh PA 15211-1239
(412) 431-6996
Reservations are required or strongly encouraged.

Georgetowne Inn (American Cuisine)
1230 Grandview Ave, Pittsburgh PA 15211-1204
(412) 481-4424

Grandview Saloon (American Cuisine)
1212 Grandview Ave, Pittsburgh PA 15211-1239
(412) 431-1400

Le' Mont Restaurant (American and French Cuisine)
1114 Grandview Ave, Pittsburgh PA 15211-1314
(412) 431-3100
Coat and Tie required.

Monterey Bay Fish Groto Restaurant(Seafood)
1411 Grandview Ave, Pittsburgh PA 15211-1199
(412) 481-4414
Reservations suggested, but not required.
Upscale, casual; coat and tie not required.

Pasquarelli's Restaurant (Italian Cuisine)
1204 Grandview Ave, Pittsburgh PA 15211
(412) 431-1660

The Tin Angel Restaurant (American and Greek Cuisine)
1200 Grandview Ave, Pittsburgh PA 15211-1295
(412) 381-1919

hahnmeister · 08/27/2007, 09:30 PM

Where's the sushi joint? I may not make it for MACNA, but next time Im there... Ill take sushi over all the rest. Nothing like raw squid and tuna...

Misled · 08/27/2007, 09:44 PM

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Originally posted by hahnmeister
Where's the sushi joint?

Most likely at any of the seafood places listed. Also for the best go to Wholey's Seafood in the Strip District. Here's a link to their website:

http://www.wholey.com/WholeyMarket.html

aninjaatemyshoe · 08/27/2007, 10:25 PM

For those that are experienced with this event, do you know if there will be plenty of tickets available at the door? I'm really just interested in attending the trade show and going to the raffle. I definitely do not want to miss this one as it is so close to me.

melev · 08/27/2007, 11:27 PM

To be honest, you are cheating yourself by not attending any of the talks. The vendors area is full of very cool stuff to see and buy, but the education you get is worth so much more. If you can manage to fit it in your budget, I would try to get a day pass. (Assuming they sell single day entry passes)

Sunday afternoon is when the raffle occurs. Steven posted the speaker schedule so you can see what topic interests you most. Maybe you'll want to come for two days instead of just one.

Steven Pro · 08/28/2007, 08:38 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by aninjaatemyshoe
For those that are experienced with this event, do you know if there will be plenty of tickets available at the door? I'm really just interested in attending the trade show and going to the raffle. I definitely do not want to miss this one as it is so close to me.

We will be selling passes throughout the show. We secured a large location, so we can admit plenty of people.

Greg Hiller · 08/28/2007, 04:12 PM

A pretty good contingent of Boston Reefers' Society members will be driving out there including the Pres (me)

See you there.

Misled · 08/28/2007, 07:29 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by melev
So are you guys getting nervous yet? We're gonna storm your castle.

Naaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!!!!

Come on in!!!!

cward · 08/28/2007, 08:45 PM

If nothing else, hanging out with fellow RC'ers is worth the trip alone.
See you all there.

Conceyted · 08/28/2007, 09:35 PM

we should get nametags or shirts with our rc names on them. last year i didnt meet anyone because i wasnt sure who anyone was haha

Smokey84 · 08/28/2007, 10:16 PM

I plan on going Sunday at least.

Can't wait to learn a few new tricks.

reefkoi · 08/28/2007, 10:27 PM

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Originally posted by Misled
BUMP

Can you draw an arrow on this picture showing where the radisson is? Just curious if its in the photo or close to it?

marinelife · 08/28/2007, 10:29 PM

I will be there

purebullet417 · 08/28/2007, 11:39 PM

ill be there sat and sun. making the drive from LI

BFisher244 · 08/29/2007, 12:00 AM

Thread hijack.

If we buy corals on Friday will there be some sort of facility or shipping service on site to sustain them? Or do the vendors generally hold all livestock until sunday afternoon in holding tanks?

melev · 08/29/2007, 01:33 AM

They hold your corals until Sunday.

Get a shirt made with your username on the back, and that way we can find one another.

Steven Pro · 08/29/2007, 05:38 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by reefkoi
Can you draw an arrow on this picture showing where the radisson is? Just curious if its in the photo or close to it?

The Radisson is about 10 miles to the east in a suburb called Monroeville. We tried to locate the show downtown, but could not find a large enough venue.

GreshamH · 08/29/2007, 10:46 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by melev
They hold your corals until Sunday.

Get a shirt made with your username on the back, and that way we can find one another.

whoa there Marc, you don't want to speak for all the livestock vendors. IN the past most have done that, but that is not to say they all will do it this time. Your best bet is to email the vendors first and ask, they are all listed on the MACNA site.

08/27/2007, 04:55 PM	#77
BeanAnimal Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 20,772	I guess I should add: Some of the city's best dining is on Mt. Washington (with a beautiful view of the city). Some of you that are extending your stay or coming in early will certainly want to check them out. Steaks, seafood, etc. Last edited by BeanAnimal; 08/27/2007 at 05:05 PM.

08/27/2007, 05:01 PM	#78
Steven Pro Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 9,376	Here is an updated speaker list for MACNA 19: Adam Blundell Eric Borneman Anthony Calfo Dr. Bruce Carlson Dr. Stan Dannemiller James Fatherree Lee Goldman Ron Hessing Kelly Jedlicki Dr. Sanjay Joshi Daniel Knop Sarah Lardizabal Dr. Frank Marini Dr. Catherine McFadden Mike Paletta Steven Pro Dana Riddle Dr. Ron Shimek Roy Torres __________________ Steven Pro, yep that is my real name. Current Tank Info: Twelve 600 gallon tubs located in a greenhouse

08/27/2007, 06:45 PM	#80
Conceyted Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: New Orleans, LA Posts: 1,123	Sounds R rated, Melev. Hahaha __________________ -Chris and Jaime Current Tank Info: Rimless & Sumped Biocube Clownfish/BTA Harem

08/27/2007, 09:23 PM	#83
Misled RC Mod Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Pittsburgh, Pa Posts: 11,440 Blog Entries: 11	Here's a listing of fine dinning on Mount Washington: City Lights Cafe (Coffee/Tea House) 1216 Grandview Ave, Pittsburgh PA 15211 (412) 431-1101 Cliffside Restaurant (Seafood) 1208 Grandview Ave, Pittsburgh PA 15211-1239 (412) 431-6996 Reservations are required or strongly encouraged. Georgetowne Inn (American Cuisine) 1230 Grandview Ave, Pittsburgh PA 15211-1204 (412) 481-4424 Grandview Saloon (American Cuisine) 1212 Grandview Ave, Pittsburgh PA 15211-1239 (412) 431-1400 Le' Mont Restaurant (American and French Cuisine) 1114 Grandview Ave, Pittsburgh PA 15211-1314 (412) 431-3100 Coat and Tie required. Monterey Bay Fish Groto Restaurant(Seafood) 1411 Grandview Ave, Pittsburgh PA 15211-1199 (412) 481-4414 Reservations suggested, but not required. Upscale, casual; coat and tie not required. Pasquarelli's Restaurant (Italian Cuisine) 1204 Grandview Ave, Pittsburgh PA 15211 (412) 431-1660 The Tin Angel Restaurant (American and Greek Cuisine) 1200 Grandview Ave, Pittsburgh PA 15211-1295 (412) 381-1919 __________________ Jesse I'm not saying I'm Batman. I'm just saying nobody has ever seen me and Batman in a room together.

08/27/2007, 10:25 PM	#86
aninjaatemyshoe Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 2,333	For those that are experienced with this event, do you know if there will be plenty of tickets available at the door? I'm really just interested in attending the trade show and going to the raffle. I definitely do not want to miss this one as it is so close to me. __________________ You are not brought upon this world to "get it"

08/27/2007, 06:41 PM	#79
melev Moved On Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Ft Worth, Tx Posts: 43,217	So are you guys getting nervous yet? We're gonna storm your castle.

08/27/2007, 06:46 PM	#81
BeanAnimal Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 20,772	Nah. I think most of us are looking forward to the event. It should be a lot of fun. I know Steven and Adam have done a lot of work, so maybe I should not speak for them. There is a lot to do, but everything appears to be right on track.

08/27/2007, 09:30 PM	#84
hahnmeister Moved On Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Brew City, WI Posts: 10,156	Where's the sushi joint? I may not make it for MACNA, but next time Im there... Ill take sushi over all the rest. Nothing like raw squid and tuna...

08/27/2007, 11:27 PM	#87
melev Moved On Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Ft Worth, Tx Posts: 43,217	To be honest, you are cheating yourself by not attending any of the talks. The vendors area is full of very cool stuff to see and buy, but the education you get is worth so much more. If you can manage to fit it in your budget, I would try to get a day pass. (Assuming they sell single day entry passes) Sunday afternoon is when the raffle occurs. Steven posted the speaker schedule so you can see what topic interests you most. Maybe you'll want to come for two days instead of just one.

08/28/2007, 04:12 PM	#89
Greg Hiller Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Wakefield, MA, USA Posts: 1,702	A pretty good contingent of Boston Reefers' Society members will be driving out there including the Pres (me) See you there.

08/28/2007, 08:45 PM	#91
cward Premium Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Granville, Ohio Posts: 5,006	If nothing else, hanging out with fellow RC'ers is worth the trip alone. See you all there. __________________ ~~~Having a high post count doesn't automatically give you a high reefing IQ.~~~

08/28/2007, 09:35 PM	#92
Conceyted Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: New Orleans, LA Posts: 1,123	we should get nametags or shirts with our rc names on them. last year i didnt meet anyone because i wasnt sure who anyone was haha __________________ -Chris and Jaime Current Tank Info: Rimless & Sumped Biocube Clownfish/BTA Harem

08/28/2007, 10:16 PM	#93
Smokey84 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Eighty Four, Pa Posts: 26	I plan on going Sunday at least. Can't wait to learn a few new tricks.

08/28/2007, 10:29 PM	#95
marinelife Registered Member Join Date: May 2000 Location: Union, Ohio, USA Posts: 6,590	I will be there __________________ I'm a SaltGeek are You? All LED since 2010. Current Tank Info: 375 Gallon Reef with siporax, all LED lighting, and Red Dragon 3 and Abyzz A200 on 2 closed loops.

08/28/2007, 11:39 PM	#96
purebullet417 Rimless Reef Club Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: long island ny Posts: 1,509	ill be there sat and sun. making the drive from LI __________________ My 57 Gallon Rimless Build Thread http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2341582 Current Tank Info: 57 Gallon Rimless

08/29/2007, 12:00 AM	#97
BFisher244 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Norwalk, CT Posts: 237	Thread hijack. If we buy corals on Friday will there be some sort of facility or shipping service on site to sustain them? Or do the vendors generally hold all livestock until sunday afternoon in holding tanks?

08/29/2007, 01:33 AM	#98
melev Moved On Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Ft Worth, Tx Posts: 43,217	They hold your corals until Sunday. Get a shirt made with your username on the back, and that way we can find one another.