mFrame Posted January 28, 2014 Share Posted January 28, 2014 As most of you know the Austin Aquarium is now open off of 183 and Lake Creek Plaza. In an effort to promote transparency regarding how the aquarium operates the management has invited ARC members to visit and take a back stage tour of the facility. We've taken them up on this offer and have scheduled this event for Monday February 17th from 7 - 8:30pm. I know that there has been quite a bit of previous discussion about the Aquarium, so rather than rehash all that let's take the opportunity to go see and judge for ourselves. 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. Let's use this thread for questions about the event and to RSVP a head count so they know how many of us to expect. Other content will be moderated accordingly. Thanks to the management of the Austin Aquarium and to Brian Srock for their efforts to arrange this opportunity. Registered: Jimbo662 - 1 Mitch - 1 sifuentes31 - 1 George Monnat Jr - 1 etannert - 1 glumslum - 1 jamesl - 1 Nwehrman - 1 leakytree - 1 Lara Korn - 1 scubasteve92 - 1 JeeperTy - 1 victoly - 1 Brodie - 1 Dsquared - 1 Bluemoon - 1 Planeden - 2 dapettit - 2 10gReef - 2 dustin blevins - 2 ckyuv - 2 photodude - 2 kkaay - 2 mako - 2 prettyfishy76 - 2 Jason & Amber - 2 (all accounted for) Mframe - 3 brian.srock - 3 o0zarkawater - 3 Lorie C - 3 Jake - 3 (currently missing 1) debicod - 4 LokilnLv - 4 bige - 4 chad and belinda - 4 (all accounted for) *** After-party at River City Aquatics *** Jake and the gang have invited us over to their store across the street after the tour to share in beverages and a 20% off sale. It'll go until he kicks us out, so don't dally. Wooohoo! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
victoly Posted January 28, 2014 Share Posted January 28, 2014 who will be leading the tour from the aquarium? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sascha D. Posted January 28, 2014 Share Posted January 28, 2014 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? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mFrame Posted January 28, 2014 Author Share Posted January 28, 2014 who will be leading the tour from the aquarium? That I'm not sure of. Our conversations have been with Vince, Shaun, and Alui, they've worked with us to stay open late to allow for us Southies to get there in traffic so I'm not sure who the manager on duty or the tour lead will be but I will ask. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+brian.srock Posted January 28, 2014 Share Posted January 28, 2014 Alui will be giving the tour and answering questions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Planeden Posted January 28, 2014 Share Posted January 28, 2014 Thanks Brian, mike, and Austin aquar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+o0zarkawater Posted January 28, 2014 Share Posted January 28, 2014 I'm down. Would attend with Wife & Wyatt as well. I've been surprised with the amount of cars in the parking lot on the weekends, but still amused by the yelp.com reviews. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sascha D. Posted January 28, 2014 Share Posted January 28, 2014 I'm down. Would attend with Wife & Wyatt as well. I've been surprised with the amount of cars in the parking lot on the weekends, but still amused by the yelp.com reviews. Wow I just read some of those. They're brutal! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mFrame Posted January 28, 2014 Author Share Posted January 28, 2014 I'm down. Would attend with Wife & Wyatt as well. I've been surprised with the amount of cars in the parking lot on the weekends, but still amused by the yelp.com reviews. Wow I just read some of those. They're brutal! This is part of why we're being invited, to form our own opinions. Let's please keep discussion here focused on the event/tour and RSVP. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo662 Posted January 28, 2014 Share Posted January 28, 2014 Count me in! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Mitch Posted January 28, 2014 Share Posted January 28, 2014 Count me in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sifuentes31 Posted January 28, 2014 Share Posted January 28, 2014 I'm in!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Monnat Jr Posted January 28, 2014 Share Posted January 28, 2014 I'd like to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+etannert Posted January 28, 2014 Share Posted January 28, 2014 I'm in. I'm so excited - an ARC event that's late enough that I can actually attend!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+dapettit Posted January 28, 2014 Share Posted January 28, 2014 Robin & I are in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glumslum Posted January 28, 2014 Share Posted January 28, 2014 I would love to go but I'm just a basic member Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+brian.srock Posted January 28, 2014 Share Posted January 28, 2014 I would love to go but I'm just a basic member This invitation is open to all registered club members and their families (Basic and Premium Members, Sponsors, Professional Members, etc.). But you should become a member regardless. No reason not to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glumslum Posted January 28, 2014 Share Posted January 28, 2014 I'm thinking about becoming one sooner or later lol getting rid of a tank but anyways cool!! I'll be there for sure ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesL Posted January 28, 2014 Share Posted January 28, 2014 I plan on coming. My wife is going this Friday with the kids and her moms group. So I am interested in getting her feedback. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mFrame Posted January 28, 2014 Author Share Posted January 28, 2014 Please make sure to complete the poll up top if you're attending so that we have an accurate head count. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
10gReef Posted January 29, 2014 Share Posted January 29, 2014 rsvp'd for 2. I'm excited to check it out and the operations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Dustin Blevins Posted January 29, 2014 Share Posted January 29, 2014 Kari and I will definitely be there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lenver Posted January 29, 2014 Share Posted January 29, 2014 So it's me and family, already voted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckyuv Posted January 29, 2014 Share Posted January 29, 2014 Sam and I will be there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
debicod Posted January 29, 2014 Share Posted January 29, 2014 RSVP'd for 4. Can't wait!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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