The July meeting

[digidana]

is now in the works. we're planning for July 10, so we need to gauge interest pretty quickly.

We're planning on a trip to Ripley's Aquarium with a behind the scenes tour and picnic. I made some phone calls about it a while back and meant to firm things up a little today but got busy. So...from what I remember and what i found on the website...

If we have a group of at least 10, the rates are:

adults 12 and up get in for $18
kids 6-11 are $10
2-5 yo is $4.00
under 2 is free.

the behind the scenes tour is an additional $10 per person (i'm not sure if there is a discount for kids), BUT the club will cover the tour with the swap raffle/concessions money.

we have to give them some notice, because they have a special tour guide come in and they have to reserve him. they take groups of up to 10 at a time behind the scenes.

for the picnic...i'm thinking douglas dam. i'm going to see if we can reserve a pavilion. its on the lake and there is a beachy area, so if you wanna swim, bring a bathing suit. if anybody has any other ideas on a park/picnic area, we're open to suggestions.

first off, who will be in town and want to go to the aquarium?

 

[modifyd]

I want to go.

 

[cee]

I'll be in Sweden.

 

[TriMax]

Ok, so it think that means Dave is not going! :spin2:

My wife and I are planning to go.

 

[omreardon]

I want to go!!!

 

[planejane]

Me too.

 

[digidana]

I'll be in Sweden.

you should DEFINITELY cancel to go to Ripley's Aquarium. We're way more funner.

 

[bluestarfish]

My fiance and I will be there. We have season passes though so don't count us when figuring the group discount. Can't wait for the behind the scenes. AWESOME!

 

[AgentReef]

Awesome, I plan on moving to Knoxville from Dallas before then. Went to visit my father out there a year ago and checked out the Ripley's Aquarium and it was pretty awesome.. Would be great to meet the members of ETRC.

Regards,
AgentReef

 

[modifyd]

Hope you can make it then.

 

[reeflover101]

you more than welcome to come to any of our meeting.

 

[fishdoc11]

Those who go will enjoy the behind the scenes tour. I got to take it in my aquatic medicine elective in vet school and it was a lot of fun

 

[Quiet Tempest]

Sounds like a lot of fun. If I wasn't nearly broke and likely going to be occupied with reptile-oriented things that weekend, I'd gladly bring the family and tag along.

 

[planejane]

We need to reserve the behind scenes tour with Ripley's, so I need a final head count.
So far : Digidana, Trimax + 1, Planejane, Modifyed, Omreardon, Bluestarfish + 1, = 8.

Any others want in please LMK ASAP.

 

[Torq21]

I'll be there! Anyone in Knoxville interested in meeting somewhere to drive up together?

 

[new2corals]

We would love to go, but like a few others short on $$$ and I think our younguns are too young to do the behind the scenes stuff unfortunately. Maybe next time.

 

[modifyd]

I can't wait for this!

 

[macclellan]

Have fun folks!

 

[Torq21]

Is there any idea of a time on this? I was just informed that I have to work until noon next Saturday...:mad2:

 

[digidana]

we're working out the details now, we should have something in the next day or two for sure. you should still be able to make it for at least part of it...hopefully!