The first (possibly) annual STRS frag excursion…

[nwrogers]

Since it is summer time and any interest in a frag swaps is limited to the hardcore addicted reefers like Vince and I we were thinking of doing something a little different. Instead of a frag swap we are planning on having a frag excursion! The idea is that we will get (borrow) a bus (aka a minivan ) that seats 7 people and drive to a far away place for coral! Anyone who plans on going will just be asked to chip in for gas. The location we have chosen for this frag excursion is Pacific East Aquaculture in Mardela Springs, MD. I have spoke with Beth from Pacific East and we need to give them a notice at least one week in advance. They will be offering us 15 frags for $99 YOUR PICK of hundreds of SPS, LPS, and other coral frags grown in their greenhouse. We are planning on meeting at my house at 7:05am and leaving at 7:15am and returning that night around 9pm. That will give us time to spend several hours shopping at their facility and time to stop for fast-food once on the way up and once on the way back. You may want to bring some snacks. The trip is planned for Saturday August, 11th. This will be a day trip and seats may be reserved by PMing me. If you have any questions please post here or send me a PM. Space is limited so decide soon!

http://www.pacificeastaquaculture.com

 

[fatrip]

ooohhh ooohhhh i call driver...:lol:

 

[nwrogers]

I have shotgun!

 

[Szwalla]

I would be interested but my schedule does not go out that far as of this time. Without being sure, I think I have the preceding weekend off. I will get on my manager (not like that). DON'T hold a seat for me.

 

[drbronx]

Very cool idea. I have to see whats going on but I'm hoping i can go. Nate, is their someone your in contact whom we can ask for a zoo donation in addition to what we purchase personally? Espoecially for fish and/or inverts including clams. Thats a great price to begin with and i would be willing to donate some of what i purchase to the zoo regardless.

 

[St.james of reefdom]

I am in...

 

[razzmatazz]

Sounds like soooo much fun

 

[nwrogers]

I’m sure it wouldn't hurt to ask. The lady I spoke with today is Beth: 1-877-887-5224

She seemed very nice and if we get a full van of people going down I am sure we will buy over $1000 of coral between all of us. I would think they would consider giving us some stuff for the zoo tank. I don't have any special contact or friend there. I just called today for the first time and asked if we could all come down and score that 15 for $99 deal and she said yes they just need a one or more week notice...

 

[Blugobi]

I'm in, I have a $25 gift cert from them, that I won up in Rochester at the zoo meet.

George

 

[nwrogers]

OK so I wanted to put together a list of who we have going as of right now. If you are not in the top 7 don’t worry because I am guessing a few of the maybes will end up not being able to make it and if we get enough interest we will just take a second van/car. Here is what I have so far…

1) Nate - nwrogers (definite)
2) Vince â€"œ fatrip (definite)
3) Dave â€"œ DaveVG (maybe)
4) Mike â€"œ Swalla (maybe)
5) Jerry â€"œ drbronx (maybe)
6) Jim â€"œ St.james of reefdom (definite)
7) Paula â€"œ razzmatazz (maybe)
8) Geo â€"œ Blugobi (definite)

If I marked you down wrong let me know. Also there is no pressure or obligation to spend lots of money there. You are welcome to spend as much or as little as you like. If you think 15 corals is too many or $99 bucks is too much I am sure there would be people that would be willing to split packs 50/50 or whatever you have money/space for. So no pressure at all, this should be fun!

Should we get a uhaul to bring all of the frags back in? :lol:

 

[fatrip]

ya know nate i should be first on the list...

 

[St.james of reefdom]

Hey I am licensed to drive tractor trailer, ...

 

[drbronx]

Put me in the definite column!

 

[nwrogers]

Okay here is an updated list…

1) Nate - nwrogers (definite)
2) Dave â€"œ DaveVG (maybe)
3) Mike â€"œ Swalla (maybe)
4) Jerry â€"œ drbronx (definite)
5) Jim â€"œ St.james of reefdom (definite)
6) Paula â€"œ razzmatazz (definite)
7) Vince â€"œ fatrip (definite)
8) Geo â€"œ Blugobi (definite)

 

[fish1219]

Put me down for maybe. We could also look at taking 2 vans if needed.

 

[fatrip]

now what nate on the next list am i goin to be last and on the roof???

 

[nwrogers]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=10360664#post10360664 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by fish1219
Put me down for maybe. We could also look at taking 2 vans if needed.

Sure no problem! It looks like right now we have enough to fill one van and one car. If we get a few more people we can surely justify taking two vans. Does anyone else want to volunteer to drive?


Don’t worry Vince we won’t make anyone sit on the roof. If we need to we will just take two vehicles. How does this look…

1) Vince â€"œ fatrip (definite)
2) Dave â€"œ DaveVG (maybe)
3) Mike â€"œ Swalla (maybe)
4) Jerry â€"œ drbronx (definite)
5) Jim â€"œ St.james of reefdom (definite)
6) Paula â€"œ razzmatazz (definite)
7) Nate - nwrogers (definite)
8) Geo â€"œ Blugobi (definite)
9) Paul â€"œ fish1219 (maybe)

 

[fatrip]

i was waiting to have my name say "roof" next to it...

 

[Szwalla]

Like Teen Wolf!

 

[St.james of reefdom]

I'll drive