MACNA XIX - Sept 14 - 16 - Who's going?! (And what it is) - Page 2

erics3000 · 08/23/2007, 08:58 PM

Is there something going on in LA or California this month? I saw something on another thread but diddn't get the info

szwab · 08/23/2007, 09:02 PM

it's always fun putting faces to the names!

SaraB · 08/23/2007, 09:14 PM

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Originally posted by erics3000
Is there something going on in LA or California this month? I saw something on another thread but diddn't get the info

That was last weekend at the Orange County Fairgrounds in Costa Mesa. It was called RAP - Reefapoolza I believe. No, I didn't go ... other plans got in the way!

erics3000 · 08/23/2007, 09:21 PM

Crap ..Sorry I meant next month. I will be there for 2 weeks and thought I could catch something while I was in town.

Thanks

vessxpress1 · 08/23/2007, 09:22 PM

Hey Marc! We'll be there!

Bought the tickets last October for the full three days.

We're leaving September 6th for a nice long road trip out east. Ended up planning our vacation around it. We'll be in Philly on the 14th but we'll be heading back across the state that morning to get to MACNA by that afternoon and for the rest of the weekend, before heading home.

Hope to see you there and maybe meet some of the other RC celebs out there too. Looks like it will be amazing.

Misled · 08/23/2007, 09:33 PM

Just FYI this was posted in another thread:

From Steven Pro:
I just wanted to let you all know that the Radisson is full. The overflow hotels are the Holiday Inn (412-372-1022 ext. 656) and the Hampton Inn (412-380-4000). Just tell them you are coming for MACNA.

__________________
Steven Pro, yep that is my real name

19th Annual Marine Aquarium Conference of North America (MACNA)
in Pittsburgh, PA September 14-16, 2007

If you haven't booked yet, better get on the ball!

Tyler.L · 08/23/2007, 09:38 PM

id love to go but canada sucks and pittsburgs to far for me to go...
maybe next year when i'm even more of a loser and get deeper into this hobby i have been transformed to a reef freak....if some other people from here are going then maybe maybe maybe i'll swing down...

hopefully there'll be pics take from it...

melev · 08/23/2007, 10:13 PM

I always take pictures and create pages about it on my site. I never did complete that task for the Houston MACNA, but I finally located the pictures on my external harddrive a few weeks ago, and hope to get those pages completed in the next week or so.

AquaReeferMan · 08/24/2007, 12:22 AM

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Originally posted by Mishap
I'll be there for sure

Im going with him.

BFisher244 · 08/24/2007, 12:41 AM

Mark...I'll be there

Can you autograph my fuge bulb?

melev · 08/24/2007, 12:45 AM

Too funny.

Misled · 08/24/2007, 06:06 AM

Since some comming here have asked about other things to do while here, I figured I'd show yuns a few places and if you have any questions just ask and we'll get you an answer.

First this thread is some pics of the National Avairy located on the north side of Pittsburgh. It's about 25 minutes from the radison.

http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh...readid=1188466

Jutta · 08/24/2007, 06:38 AM

i wish i could go.... but a bit too far for me

Misled · 08/24/2007, 07:13 AM

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Originally posted by Jutta
i wish i could go.... but a bit too far for me

Sorry, but I'd rather live where you do. Spent some time in Brisbane back in the late 70's and loved it!!!!!

Jutta · 08/24/2007, 07:23 AM

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Originally posted by Misled
Sorry, but I'd rather live where you do. Spent some time in Brisbane back in the late 70's and loved it!!!!!

Agreee, great place to live. But from a "reefing" perspective, not that great. Still lots of dodgy LFS trying to sell you fish which they got from asian importers (mostly cyanid caught ). Also, we have 2 (yes TWO) kinds of zoa (ugly brown and an odd shade of green), compared to your unbelievable variety !!!!! very jealous! And we have to pay AU$125 (=US$100) for a cleaner shrimp! Go figure!

washingtond · 08/24/2007, 07:36 AM

Tippie & I are coming up from Dallas.

64Ivy · 08/24/2007, 08:01 AM

I'll be there, camera in hand.

GreshamH · 08/24/2007, 09:33 AM

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Originally posted by 64Ivy
I'll be there, camera in hand.

Sweet, I'll see you there. I didn't see you at RAP though? Maybe next year?

GreshamH · 08/24/2007, 09:33 AM

double post

copps · 08/24/2007, 01:42 PM

I'll be making the drive from VA...

BeakerBob · 08/24/2007, 01:48 PM

I'll be driving down from Michigan with a couple of reefers.

anonymousadrian · 08/24/2007, 02:25 PM

i wish i was goingggggggggggggg:

Conceyted · 08/24/2007, 03:02 PM

Jaime and I (Chris) will be flying from New Orleans to Pittsburgh early Friday morning to arrive around noon. We will be staying at the Holiday Inn suggested on the Macna site, as we were late to plan and didn't get in in time to get a Raddison room. This will be our second Macna. I can't wait! The only part I am worried about is not having a car and having to rely on the shuttles to and from Macna and the Airport.

melev · 08/24/2007, 05:59 PM

A group of four are renting a car for the weekend, and dividing that equally.

Conceyted · 08/24/2007, 06:00 PM

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Originally posted by melev
A group of four are renting a car for the weekend, and dividing that equally.

Pretty awesome idea!

08/23/2007, 08:58 PM	#26
erics3000 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Palm Bay FL Posts: 2,957	Is there something going on in LA or California this month? I saw something on another thread but diddn't get the info __________________ Eric (Red House for my 300 display 600 system) Current Tank Info: 600 gallon system with 300 display

08/23/2007, 09:02 PM	#27
szwab RC Mod Join Date: May 2002 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 15,225	it's always fun putting faces to the names! __________________ Mark "I got a fever, and the only prescription, is more cowbell" ~ Christopher Walken Current Tank Info: AGE 240 Flatback Hex

08/23/2007, 09:21 PM	#29
erics3000 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Palm Bay FL Posts: 2,957	Crap ..Sorry I meant next month. I will be there for 2 weeks and thought I could catch something while I was in town. Thanks __________________ Eric (Red House for my 300 display 600 system) Current Tank Info: 600 gallon system with 300 display

08/23/2007, 09:33 PM	#31
Misled RC Mod Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Pittsburgh, Pa Posts: 11,440 Blog Entries: 11	Just FYI this was posted in another thread: From Steven Pro: I just wanted to let you all know that the Radisson is full. The overflow hotels are the Holiday Inn (412-372-1022 ext. 656) and the Hampton Inn (412-380-4000). Just tell them you are coming for MACNA. __________________ Steven Pro, yep that is my real name 19th Annual Marine Aquarium Conference of North America (MACNA) in Pittsburgh, PA September 14-16, 2007 If you haven't booked yet, better get on the ball! __________________ Jesse I'm not saying I'm Batman. I'm just saying nobody has ever seen me and Batman in a room together.

08/24/2007, 06:06 AM	#37
Misled RC Mod Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Pittsburgh, Pa Posts: 11,440 Blog Entries: 11	Since some comming here have asked about other things to do while here, I figured I'd show yuns a few places and if you have any questions just ask and we'll get you an answer. First this thread is some pics of the National Avairy located on the north side of Pittsburgh. It's about 25 minutes from the radison. http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh...readid=1188466 __________________ Jesse I'm not saying I'm Batman. I'm just saying nobody has ever seen me and Batman in a room together.

08/23/2007, 09:22 PM	#30
vessxpress1 Premium Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: NW IL Posts: 1,603	Hey Marc! We'll be there! Bought the tickets last October for the full three days. We're leaving September 6th for a nice long road trip out east. Ended up planning our vacation around it. We'll be in Philly on the 14th but we'll be heading back across the state that morning to get to MACNA by that afternoon and for the rest of the weekend, before heading home. Hope to see you there and maybe meet some of the other RC celebs out there too. Looks like it will be amazing.

08/23/2007, 09:38 PM	#32
Tyler.L Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Ottawa, Canada Posts: 405	id love to go but canada sucks and pittsburgs to far for me to go... maybe next year when i'm even more of a loser and get deeper into this hobby i have been transformed to a reef freak....if some other people from here are going then maybe maybe maybe i'll swing down... hopefully there'll be pics take from it...

08/23/2007, 10:13 PM	#33
melev Moved On Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Ft Worth, Tx Posts: 43,217	I always take pictures and create pages about it on my site. I never did complete that task for the Houston MACNA, but I finally located the pictures on my external harddrive a few weeks ago, and hope to get those pages completed in the next week or so.

08/24/2007, 12:41 AM	#35
BFisher244 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Norwalk, CT Posts: 237	Mark...I'll be there Can you autograph my fuge bulb?

08/24/2007, 12:45 AM	#36
melev Moved On Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Ft Worth, Tx Posts: 43,217	Too funny.

08/24/2007, 06:38 AM	#38
Jutta Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Melbourne Australia Posts: 114	i wish i could go.... but a bit too far for me

08/24/2007, 07:36 AM	#41
washingtond Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Carrollton, Texas Posts: 360	Tippie & I are coming up from Dallas. __________________ David - Member of DFWMAS . Current Tank Info: 200/75g reef tank with Fuge/Sumps, Aqua C skimmer. 250 XMs, auto top off systems, JBJ Chiller Geo Reactor.

08/24/2007, 08:01 AM	#42
64Ivy B'rer Reefer Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Greenwich, CT Posts: 3,194	I'll be there, camera in hand. __________________ Be Kind To The Elderly. Life Without Parole Means Nothing To Us. ToTM 3-03 Current Tank Info: Between tanks. Searching for a home

08/24/2007, 09:33 AM	#44
GreshamH Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: SF Bay Area, CA Posts: 9,474	double post __________________ Gresham _______________________________ Feeding your reef...one polyp at a time

08/24/2007, 01:42 PM	#45
copps Premium Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Northern VA Posts: 2,679	I'll be making the drive from VA... __________________ - John Coppolino September '04 RC TOTM January '11 RC TOTM Buy fish that excite YOU, and respect others' passions. Yes, we know, there's a cheaper and prettier fish than the one we’re talking about. Current Tank Info: displays are 1300 gallon SPS (8.5' x 6' x 42"), 240 gallon anemone, and 350 gallon fish only

08/24/2007, 01:48 PM	#46
BeakerBob Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Lansing, MI Posts: 257	I'll be driving down from Michigan with a couple of reefers.

08/24/2007, 02:25 PM	#47
anonymousadrian Registered Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: cerritos (605&91 freeways) Posts: 488	i wish i was goingggggggggggggg:

08/24/2007, 03:02 PM	#48
Conceyted Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: New Orleans, LA Posts: 1,123	Jaime and I (Chris) will be flying from New Orleans to Pittsburgh early Friday morning to arrive around noon. We will be staying at the Holiday Inn suggested on the Macna site, as we were late to plan and didn't get in in time to get a Raddison room. This will be our second Macna. I can't wait! The only part I am worried about is not having a car and having to rely on the shuttles to and from Macna and the Airport. __________________ -Chris and Jaime Current Tank Info: Rimless & Sumped Biocube Clownfish/BTA Harem

08/24/2007, 05:59 PM	#49
melev Moved On Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Ft Worth, Tx Posts: 43,217	A group of four are renting a car for the weekend, and dividing that equally.