Downtown Pets Frag Swap

[Meisen]

Very cool E&F,

I think my family and I are going to make a weekend of it, get some shopping done etc etc etc. You guys are pretty close to the south Loop area, right? I am not very familiar with downtown Chicago in case you didn't guess. We are looking at hotels and it would be nice to be fairly close. If anyone knows of a nice, moderately priced place to stay, lmk.

Looking forward to bringing some really cool stuff home with me!

Pics to come...

 

[glassbox-design]

Yeah, we are not in the "loop" but just south of it...the south loop
Directly east is the Shedd and Museum...I walk over to the Shedd all the time.

I'd suggest the Hilton, I have no clue of prices but it's a gorgeous old building and is just north of us at 720 S Michigan. I know they have a shuttle that can take you up farther north on Michigan Ave for all the shopping etc.

http://www.hilton.com/en/hi/hotels/index.jhtml;jsessionid=CXD5XL0WCY4QNJ31AOQ2JLQ?ctyhocn=CHICHHH

 

[NewSchool04]

I was just going to put things into zip lock bags. I know it's not the best way to see things but I can't think of another way.

 

[NewSchool04]

will there be access to electric?

 

[Pufferpunk]

I suggest taking pics of the mother colony to go along w/what's in the bag. Better sellers that way.

 

[glassbox-design]

NewSchool, we will have a limited number. If you're interested I'll be sure you get an outlet.

 

[NewSchool04]

Sure, that would be great. I'll reserve a table (if you have one available) so I can set up the frags.

Looking forward to meeting everyone!

 

[NewSchool04]

I tried to PM you Flint&Eric but your box is full.

 

[Meisen]

Thanks, we will check it out.

 

[glassbox-design]

Sorry about that, box emptied.

e+f

 

[NewSchool04]

Here are some pics of corals I can bring. I have some that are already cut and mounted, I just want to gauge interest before I cut anything else. I'm looking to leave empty handed and def. don't want to be stuck with tons of frags and no room!!

Click the pic for a larger view:

yellow and orange millepora:


Birdsnest:


A. cerealis (left) A. divaricata (right)


Green w/ purple rim monti cap:


Purple encursting monti w/ white polyps:


Green porites:


If some of these interest you, I'll take out the clippers! See you Sunday

 

[MBasile]

niiiice. ill probably pick up an assortment of sps from ya

 

[Pufferpunk]

I've always admired that pink birdsnest but I'd be afraid to break it. I suppose I could try a piece. Put in a corner, away from roaming hands.

 

[NewSchool04]

If anyone has any of the pinpoint refractometer calibration solution, can you bring it with you. I'd like to get the bad news on what my refractometer has been telling me for the last couple of years.

 

[Pufferpunk]

I'll bring it.

 

[NewSchool04]

thanks jeni

 

[MrMexReefer]

oooh newschool, ide like some of that purple monti! I cant make it to the swap tho (stupid work!) Let me know what you want for it, and i can have Jose hold onto it for me

 

[NewSchool04]

I'll cut you some MrMex, $10.00 should cover it.

 

[jasutton]

OK drove the 35+ miles to oceans floor and hadsome massive restraint due to the upcoming frag swap. SO! i cant wait to get some frags of zoas and montis (purple) for my new five gallon. BTW i will bring suds (my fav of the times if i can find it). ALso, although jeni gave great advice, unfortunately my digital camera is being serviced (dust on image sensor).


looking forward to meeting all of ya

 

[jasutton]

OK drove the 35+ miles to oceans floor and hadsome massive restraint due to the upcoming frag swap. SO! i cant wait to get some frags of zoas and montis (purple) for my new five gallon. BTW i will bring suds (my fav of the times if i can find it). ALso, although jeni gave great advice, unfortunately my digital camera is being serviced (dust on image sensor).


looking forward to meeting all of ya