+Brodie Posted February 13, 2014 Share Posted February 13, 2014 I'm in for 1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lenver Posted February 13, 2014 Share Posted February 13, 2014 I'm a little confused I thought the exhibits would be open, and one of the points was to see the family interact with the exhibits, and we would get also the beyond the scenes tour. That's why I was taking my family, I'm pretty sure they wouldn't care seeing the equipment and procedures. I just noticed the time of 7-8:30pm. That's after hours right? Will the exhibits be open that late or is this an equipment viewing party? This is an after hours equipment viewing tour. The exhibits and giftshop will not be open and the door will be locked at the start of the tour since they will only have a skeleton crew to accomodate us. I would plan on arriving 15 minutes earlier in the parking lot so we can get the tour started on time for everyone's behalf. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FarmerTy Posted February 13, 2014 Share Posted February 13, 2014 Lenver, I'd check the first post again. I think it was mentioned that it was more of a behind the scenes tour and that kids and spouses may be bored if that doesn't interest them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mFrame Posted February 13, 2014 Author Share Posted February 13, 2014 I'm a little confused I thought the exhibits would be open, and one of the points was to see the family interact with the exhibits, and we would get also the beyond the scenes tour. That's why I was taking my family, I'm pretty sure they wouldn't care seeing the equipment and procedures. As noted in the original post, "This invitation is open to all registered club members and their families (Basic and Premium Members, Sponsors, Professional Members, etc.). That said, please don't abuse the invitation and bring in extended family just to ride the "free admission" train. You may also consider whether or not to bring small children as the underlying purpose is to view the aquarium and their operation beyond what is open to the public. This could be boring for kids, but I do think an honest evaluation of the facility involves seeing how kids and families respond to the displays." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lenver Posted February 13, 2014 Share Posted February 13, 2014 So this phrase is what made me get it wrong, "an honest evaluation of the facility involves seeing how kids and families respond to the displays." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mFrame Posted February 13, 2014 Author Share Posted February 13, 2014 So this phrase is what made me get it wrong, "an honest evaluation of the facility involves seeing how kids and families respond to the displays." Understandable, that's why I lead with the sentence before. Kids are definitely NOT prohibited, but they are not the primary reason for the field trip as we're looking for an honest assessment by adults knowledgeable about the hobby. I'm personally curious as to how the average person/family/child sees AA which is why the second sentence is there. That said, I know my nieces and nephews get excited about playsets at McDonald's and boxes that presents come in, so it's a pretty low threshold to judge by. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dsquared Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 Mike I voted but I didn't see my name on the list for 1. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mFrame Posted February 17, 2014 Author Share Posted February 17, 2014 Mike I voted but I didn't see my name on the list for 1. Thanks. Added. Please try to arrive a little before 7, since they're locking the doors for our event it will be easier if we don't have to deal with stragglers. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
victoly Posted February 17, 2014 Share Posted February 17, 2014 Not gonna be able to make it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesL Posted February 17, 2014 Share Posted February 17, 2014 Count me out.... woke up today and not really feeling like doing the drive up and back. I have some things to do tonight to prepare for tomorrow. Looking forward to a report! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake@River City Posted February 17, 2014 Share Posted February 17, 2014 Some of the River City Aquatics staff will be attending tonight. We would like to invite everyone to the shop afterwards (Mike approved). We are extending our hours for ARC members and will be offering free beverages plus 20% off livestock for those looking for some late-night deals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mFrame Posted February 17, 2014 Author Share Posted February 17, 2014 Some of the River City Aquatics staff will be attending tonight. We would like to invite everyone to the shop afterwards (Mike approved). We are extending our hours for ARC members and will be offering free beverages plus 20% off livestock for those looking for some late-night deals. Awesome deal, thanks Jake! I'll add it to the heading and to the calendar item. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+brian.srock Posted February 17, 2014 Share Posted February 17, 2014 Car broke down so the wife can't make it but I'll take my bike up there. I'll swing by RCA afterwards but think my spending is frozen until we figure out what's wrong with the car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Jakedoza Posted February 17, 2014 Share Posted February 17, 2014 I will be alone.. The little guy will be staying with his grandmother.. Should I bring a camera? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mFrame Posted February 17, 2014 Author Share Posted February 17, 2014 Yes Sent from my GT-N7000 using Tapatalk 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Jakedoza Posted February 17, 2014 Share Posted February 17, 2014 Okie dokie Sent from my SPH-L720 using Tapatalk 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheOceanTraveler Posted February 17, 2014 Share Posted February 17, 2014 I can't make it tonight. Please give my space to someone else. Have fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Planeden Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 Thanks mike, Brian, eel keeper, and the other aquarium staffers for setting it up. I'm glad I went. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+brian.srock Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 Thanks everyone for coming. We had a really good turn out and I hope it got everyone's questions answered. Let me know what you guys thought of the place since I couldn't be everywhere and hear all the tours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FarmerTy Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 Thank you everyone who made this possible tonight. It was fun to see the behind the scenes equipment and to see some of the same equipment I run in their backroom. Validation!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mFrame Posted February 18, 2014 Author Share Posted February 18, 2014 Thanks to the aquarium and staff for having us. I'll start a separate discussion thread shortly to discuss opinions on what you saw and provide feedback. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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