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

[melev]

Less than two weeks to go! I'm already making my "To Buy" list now, so when I get there I can get my goodies from the various vendors.

 

[Misled]

Labor Day bump. 11 days!!!!!

 

[SaraB]

I had asked this earlier, but are there any good suggestions on how to get SPS frags home to Chicago via American Airlines? I was thinking of either bringing a Styrofoam box and checking it in as luggage on the way home or else purchasing a cooler in Pittsburgh and packing that up and checking in the cooler as luggage. Either one sound better than the other or does someone have another suggestion(s)?

 

[Misled]

I don't know about the Airlines, but you could ship them next day. There's a mailbox store about a mile up the road. I just picture the Airlines throwing the pkg around, but then we know the delivery companies do it too!

 

[purebullet417]

i thought of shipping it next day to

 

[Conceyted]

But who ships out sunday overnight? i dont think i know of anyone

 

[SaraB]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=10692430#post10692430 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Conceyted
But who ships out sunday overnight? i dont think i know of anyone

Great point ... I'm leaving late Sunday afternoon!

 

[Steven Pro]

Packaged well and checked as luggage would be my preference.

 

[reefkoi]

Is anyone giving a talk on coral predators? AEFW, Nudis, e.t.c.
I always love hearing about that subject.
Chris

 

[Steven Pro]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=10694258#post10694258 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by reefkoi
Is anyone giving a talk on coral predators? AEFW, Nudis, e.t.c.
I always love hearing about that subject.
Chris

That will likely come up in Mike Paletta's talk. Plus, Eric Borneman is discussing RTN.

 

[Misled]

Listen to the dog!!!!

Only one week away!!!!!!!

 

[Albright]

Room booked. We're staying at the Renaissance downtown and will be driving out from NJ.

Is anyone else staying downtown vs. the area where the convention actually is?

 

[Conceyted]

Are the two banquets going to be dinners? I am just trying to justify the extra 50 dollars per person for two banquet nights. What all does this entail?

 

[niko5]

Its worth it... spend the $50 MACNA is the best!!!

 

[Steven Pro]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=10714042#post10714042 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Conceyted
Are the two banquets going to be dinners? I am just trying to justify the extra 50 dollars per person for two banquet nights. What all does this entail?

The banquet is a full meal (salad, entree, and dessert). The reception will have hors d'oeuvres. Both will have an open bar for a few hours.

 

[szwab]

did I read that right? open bar! :beer:

 

[Steven Pro]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=10714861#post10714861 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by szwab
did I read that right? open bar! :beer:

Yes, I thought that might draw some attention.

 

[niko5]

Does the hotel or tradeshow hall have free wifi or atleast afforadable wifi?

 

[szwab]

niko5

from their website

"Complimentary Wireless High-Speed Internet Access in all public space and guest rooms, data ports, "

 

[Conceyted]

Alright, that sounds good to me. BTW, niko5, I wasn't asking if it was worth it to go to Macna. I loved Macna last year, can't wait for next weekend!