NTRC World Tour 2009

sandalscout

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Okay, maybe not exactly a world tour, but a tour of several of the slightly farther away, but very nice stores in the area. I would like to lead a tour of Fishey Business in Bowling Green (huge cylinder tank that spins and a fish breeding setup), Creative Aquatics in Owensboro (excellent corals at excellent prices, the largest independent Ocean Nutrition dealer east of the Mississippi, and often GREAT deals on used equipment), and Waters of the World in Evansville (reportedly an incredibly clean store with excellent coral selection and clean healthy fish).

I've been doing the plotting and discovered something sort of bizarre. Given the spread of these stores, I considered visiting only two of them, but the driving distances to visit all three stores versus only two are less than 30 miles difference and 30 minutes difference according to Google Maps. So, why not visit all three!? It looks to be approximately 283 miles to visit Fishey Business, then Creative Aquatics and finally Waters of the World. That's approximately 5 hours driving time total. I'm willing to do this, but I understand those with family/children might not be, so if you wold be interested in visiting only 2 stores, or are considered about purchases making the trip, please say so and we can collectively decide what to cut, if so desired.

I'm also flexible for the date to do this, but I'd like to propose the 2nd of May. If other dates work better, speak up. I also plan on letting the Middle Tennessee Club now about this and letting them join. Once a date is decided, I will contact the stores we are visiting and let them know how many are planning to come, as well as see if we can perhaps secure a discount.

I will gladly drive 2-3 other people (depending on if Karen goes as well) and will be willing to provide at least one fish box and heat packs if needed.

Let me know what you think,
Matt
 
Sounds like a normal weekend for us, we have to travel to get to anything worth seeing. Put us down for 2 Matt, and we can also help with transportation of 4 more people.

Terry & Terrie
 
I'd love to join you on this road trip but that is the same date as my girl's recitals. I could go the 9th though!

Janie:D
 
I've not got much response, thus far only Kurt and T&T are confirmed, the 9th should work fine with me as well... What do you guys think?
 
I can’t make the 9th Jackie’s graduating on the 8th and there will be family up.
 
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Matt

I would like to go, but have final's that week if the next or other later date is an option?

thanks

mike
 
If no one objects, I'll move it back to the 16th. I'll send you all an email to this effect very soon, but feel free to comment here.
 
Hey guys!

I won't be able to make the 9th due to my surgery, but that's okay. I just wanted you to know in case you want to keep it this weekend, the 1st. Maybe I can catch the next one!

Janie:rolleyes:
 
The road trip is getting closer and we just received an e-mail from Waters of the World about a lighting sale they are having on the day that we are going. Here is the message:


Hello Everyone,

I would like to announce that Steven Pro, VP of sales for Ice Cap Inc. will be at the store on Saturday May 16th for an Ice Cap Dealer Day Presentation and Sale.

All Ice Cap products will be on sale at 20% below MAP Pricing. Anything that is not in stock can be ordered and pre-paid that day and still receive the 20% below MAP Price.

IceCap Inc. - Innovative Lighting in Harmony with Life



Here is a sample of some of the special pricing for this event.
Product Description MSRP MAP 20% off Price

Metal Halide Replacement Lamps
MH Lamp 250 14K Mogul MH 250W Mogul 14K Lamp $ 69.99 $ 59.99 $ 47.99
MH Lamp 400 14K Mogul MH 400W Mogul 14K Lamp $ 74.99 $ 64.99 $ 51.99
MH Lamp 150 14K DE MH 150W DE 14K Lamp $ 64.99 $ 59.99 $ 47.99
MH Lamp 250 14K DE MH 250W DE 14K Lamp $ 94.99 $ 84.99 $ 67.99
MH Lamp 400 14K DE MH 400W DE 14K Lamp $ 109.99 $ 94.99 $ 75.99
Ballasts
430 Ballast 430-008 Ballast $ 149.99 $ 134.99 $ 107.99
660 Ballast 660-009 Ballast $ 174.99 $ 154.99 $ 123.99
T-5 Prewired Retrofit Kits
Pre-Wired T-5 48" w/660 Pre-Wired T-5 48" with 660 Ballast $ 419.99 $ 399.99 $ 319.99
Pre-Wired T-5 36" w/660 Pre-Wired T-5 36" with 660 Ballast $ 399.99 $ 379.99 $ 303.99
Pre-Wired T-5 24" w/660 Pre-Wired T-5 24" with 660 Ballast $ 379.99 $ 359.99 $ 287.99
Parts & Accessories
Fan 120mm 120mm Variable Speed Fan $ 79.99 $ 69.99 $ 55.99
Fan 80mm 80mm Variable Speed Fan $ 69.99 $ 59.99 $ 47.99
Reflector 2 23" SLR (Single) T5 Reflector $ 27.49 $ 24.99 $ 19.99
Reflector 3 35" SLR (Single) T5 Reflector $ 29.99 $ 27.49 $ 21.99
Reflector 4 47" SLR (Single) T5 Reflector $ 34.99 $ 29.99 $ 23.99
Metal Halide Pendant Kits
250MH/14K DE Kit 250MH/14K DE Pendant Kit $ 329.99 $ 309.99 $ 247.99
400MH/14K DE Kit 400MH/14K DE Pendant Kit $ 384.99 $ 374.99 $ 299.99

I know this is short notice but things just came together this week to make this possible.
If you are in the market for lighting don’t miss this event.
Stay tuned for updates about this event.

Dan Campbell
Waters of the World Inc.
5625 C Vogel Rd.
Evansville In. 47715
812-473-9440-phone
812-473-9450-fax
www.coraldoc.com
 
Okay, so, I believe I've emailed most everyone, and have an idea who all is going to be attending. The plan is to meet @ 10:00am at the WalMart (outer parking lot) in Hopkinsville, Ky and head up to Evansville, Owensboro, and finally Bowling Green, and then heading out in prospective directions home (This will allow Mike and Suzanne to head straight back toward Nashville from I-65). I believe that that only other for sure's on this trip are T&T, myself, and Kurt and Jackie. Rocky and Brandy are maybes at this time.

PM, email, or call me if you need directions to WalMart, but it's right at the bottom of the ramp from US41 ontot he Western Kentucky Parkway.

See you all there!
 
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Matt

bad news, after all the rain and games being cancelled last two weekend's, nikki's soccer season is being extended. I coach the team so I have to be there. also tell T$T June isn't looking good to host meeting. unless we have a "how to" move several large tanks(cough,and rest of house,cough)LOL

mike
 
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