NEA Visit w/ Behind-the-Scenes Tour

[Linda C.]

Chris B., What time s the tour? How many people do you have at this point?

 

[ChrisBuono]

I think we're at six or seven people.

We don't have a time yet for the behind-the-scenes part, but I think they were opting for after lunch. I figured we'd get there by 11 - 11:30.

What do you all think?

 

[ChrisBuono]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=8381439#post8381439 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Linda C.
Chris B., What time s the tour? How many people do you have at this point?

You comin'?

 

[WinkeyWoneye]

You should go if you can Miss Penelope!!

 

[ChrisBuono]

Linda, you coming?

What time do you all plan on arriving?

I'm still trying to confirm the time of our BtS tour.

 

[ChrisBuono]

A Mr. Steve Bailey will be giving us the tour. He'd like to start at 11:00 AM. Unfortunately, for late-risers like me, having to get up and out early will be tough, but worth it. We should start hitting the Boston area after rush-hour, so that's good. Carpooling is encouraged. I expect it'll be up to a 3 1/2 ride.

They put a visitor form through so that the front desk will know we are coming and can inform Steve when we arrive. I don't think that means we'll get in for free, but I do have a bit of hope. I'll let you know what I find out.

 

[Linda C.]

No fishy tour for me this week.

I took in another foster dog today.. His name is Burt (the beagle). Cute little bugger but I can't leave him for the day yet. He is on phenobarbital and I just want to be around in case the move to my house triggers a seizure.

 

[ChrisBuono]

Trying to plan travel details...

I think we're going to take 90 to 95 South (one exit) to get on the Riverside T.

That'll mean ~2.5 hours to the T station and another hour to the Aquarium.

We're leaving at 7 AM (gulp).

 

[Tomzpc]

Take lots of pics guys! I was there about ten years ago and I loved it then. Imagine it's even nicer now. Behind the scenes tour will be sweet!

 

[sbertomen]

Chris - I'll meet you there, do we have a contact name?

sara

 

[ChrisBuono]

We can meet at the Front Desk at 11 AM.

We'll be meeting with Steve Bailey.

 

[ChrisBuono]

I'm getting excited...

"Steve Bailey, New England Aquarium curator of fishes"

http://www.boston.com/news/science/articles/2003/12/02/seadragons_back_in_view/

http://www.boston.com/ae/events/articles/2004/04/17/brainless_and_beautiful/

http://www.naia.com.fj/diary/dd_041228.html

 

[ChrisBuono]

For anyone who may have wondered...

"You purchase outside at the ticket booth and then come inside and tell them your name at the Visitor Service desk."

 

[Krazy]

I'm backing out of the trip... I have some stuff I need to get taken care of since I got the day off from work.... I hope you all have a great time...

 

[WinkeyWoneye]

I will meet yas at front desk around 11 also. We are going to drive down, Robyn has a cousin that lives in Boston. May end up staying the night.

 

[sbertomen]

Chris - I am bringing a friend if that is OK. We will see you there!

 

[ChrisBuono]

Sounds good.

 

[ChrisBuono]

Holy Cr@p! It was awesome.

 

[ChrisBuono]

Chris (ChrisBuono), Dan (WinkeyWoneye), Robin, Alexis, Lori, Sara (sbertomen), and Lisa with Steve Bailey (a/k/a Bailey) - Curator of Fishes of the New England Aquarium.

 

[sbertomen]

Chris - I cannot thank you enough for setting this up. I have been a member since I have been in Fitchburg, and have never taken advantage of the 'behind the scenes part'. It is amazing what goes on beyond the show! I want to go back and see those jellies reproducing again. btw - Lisa and I did go to Body Parts - well worth another trip. Plus it feels so good to play hooky from work.

Let's do this again soon.