mFrame Posted September 11, 2012 Share Posted September 11, 2012 ARC's Bi-Annual Equipment and Frag Swap. Theresa has volunteered to host the Bi-annual Equipment and Frag Swap at her home in Northwest Austin. Bring your folding chairs and coolers! The details: Saturday October 20th starting at 3:00 pm Special Guest speaker: Alyssa Squiers, Senior Aquarist at the Tx State Aquarium discussing the sexual reproduction of corals *** Due to a work related issue Alyssa will not be able to make it. We will reschedule her for a later meeting and are looking for a replacement for the frag swap *** Special Guest speaker: Just wanted to announce our replacement guest speaker, Nick Ireland - Senior Aquarist of SeaWorld San Antonio! He'll be discussing the SeaWorld coral systems as well as his involvement with Secore. Secore (SE xual CO ral RE production) is an international non-profit organization focused on coral reef conservation. SECORE combines the knowledge of scientists and public aquarium professionals to develop effective strategies for coral reef conservation using research, education, public outreach, and reef restoration. Silent Auctions: * several Cerameco sets and a commercial LED fixture will be available via silent auction. Winners announced that night! Agenda: 3 pm - 7pm: Frag Swap and in general hanging out. 4 pm: And now a word from our host/Sponsor 4:15 pm - Alyssa Squiers Guest speaker 5 pm: Frag swap 6:45 pm: Let's find out who wins the silent auctions! Though it's called a "Frag Swap", there will of course be frags available to swap for your dollars! There will be tables and table space available for Premium Members to set up and sell/trade frags. Non-Premium members may bring frags to swap but will not be allocated table space and will not be allowed to sell frags. If you need electricity please contact Theresa. If you would like to bring food or drinks please send me (dapettit) a PM -- food is provided on a volunteer basis. You can post here if you plan to attend and what food/drink items you would like to bring. Suggestions: water bottles, soda, juiceboxes, fruit, chips & dips, cookies, hotdogs, burgers. Once it's gone it's gone! This is going to be a "most excellent" meeting, can't wait to see you there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
August Posted September 11, 2012 Share Posted September 11, 2012 will we ever have one down south again??? bummer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesL Posted September 11, 2012 Share Posted September 11, 2012 The April swap was down south. Meetings are based on who volunteers to host them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theresa Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 Thanks for the great announcement Mike, can't to see everyone again and as usual Chuck and I will grill hot dogs, hamburgers, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teresa Posted September 27, 2012 Share Posted September 27, 2012 I'm super excited about the guest speaker!!! You should update the top post to include that information Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
(Bio)³ Posted September 27, 2012 Share Posted September 27, 2012 After hours bon fire will be on the Southside on Bear Creek. I plan on making the frag swap, after which I will host a bonfire at my house. I would not bring kids to this party. La bonne temps roulee, Patrick I'm thinking this will be worth the drive! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subsea Posted September 27, 2012 Share Posted September 27, 2012 After hours bon fire will be on the Southside on Bear Creek. I plan on making the frag swap, after which I will host a bonfire at my house. I would not bring kids to this party. La bonne temps roulee, Patrick I'm thinking this will be worth the drive! I have two spare bedrooms and a 20' by 20' greenhouse for people to sleep over. Patrick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lightbulb Posted September 27, 2012 Share Posted September 27, 2012 Think I will go to the meeting and the bonfire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lightbulb Posted September 27, 2012 Share Posted September 27, 2012 Anyone bringing t5 bulbs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+dapettit Posted September 27, 2012 Share Posted September 27, 2012 What is everyone bringing? I would like to know how spend my green frags Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
new55galSALT Posted September 28, 2012 Share Posted September 28, 2012 What size t5s Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
new55galSALT Posted September 28, 2012 Share Posted September 28, 2012 Deffinatly going to this because its only a couple blocks away Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo662 Posted October 1, 2012 Share Posted October 1, 2012 Are the meetings open to everyone? I need inhabitants for my tank! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo662 Posted October 1, 2012 Share Posted October 1, 2012 Also, what are some of the average prices people charge? gotta know about how much to bring. :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
(Bio)³ Posted October 1, 2012 Share Posted October 1, 2012 Meetings are open to everyone. Price just varies by what you want. bring as much as you'd want to spend, if you dont spend it all then take it home Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mFrame Posted October 1, 2012 Author Share Posted October 1, 2012 Glad to see so many newbies interested in coming! Yes, the meeting and swap are open to everyone and admission is free. I'll have free frags of Devils Hand leather and a few mushrooms and there are generally many other people who bring free frags as well. Depending on the coral, those selling frags may start as low as $5 a frag or go as high as in the 100s for something rare/large/etc. There's sure to be something to fit every person's budget. So let's here who's coming, what you're bringing (food, drinks, frags), and how many will be in your group. Kids are welcome. Bring a cooler to keep your swaps and purchases at a good temperature and be sure to bring a blanket or chair so you can have a sit while you marvel at your new critters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo662 Posted October 1, 2012 Share Posted October 1, 2012 I'll definitely be there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+etannert Posted October 1, 2012 Share Posted October 1, 2012 I may stop by later in the afternoon depending on how late our UIL marching contest runs that day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dshel1217 Posted October 2, 2012 Share Posted October 2, 2012 Not going to be able to make it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mFrame Posted October 2, 2012 Author Share Posted October 2, 2012 where do we post stuff we are bring to sell /trade? Right here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicole Yarger Posted October 2, 2012 Share Posted October 2, 2012 I will be there with possibly my daughter in tow, and maybe my husband if he is back in town by then! I can bring drinks, just let me know! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demodiki Posted October 2, 2012 Share Posted October 2, 2012 Bah! I miss this every year. At least I have a good excuse...I'll be doing this http://aircombat.com/ . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckyuv Posted October 5, 2012 Share Posted October 5, 2012 just noticed we were having another frag swap this year! I already got tickets to the chili peppers concert in houston so i cant make it but for all who havent been its a great time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radney711 Posted October 5, 2012 Share Posted October 5, 2012 Bah! I miss this every year. At least I have a good excuse...I'll be doing this http://aircombat.com/. Thats sick! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Jakedoza Posted October 5, 2012 Share Posted October 5, 2012 Bah! I miss this every year. At least I have a good excuse...I'll be doing this http://aircombat.com/. Yeah... I'd def do this over going to the meet.. I wanted to be a fighter pilot ever since high school and was on track until my eyes went from better than 20/20 vision to slightly fuzzy... Boy was I devastated. Dreams of flying an F16 went down the drain.. Have fun and take some video! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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