Ok, here it is... the moment you have been waiting for.... The event to end all events..... Without further adieu, I present to you the February FRAG EXTRAVAGANZA!!!!! *Applause* :yay:

That is right, this is our biggest meeting of the year. The meeting full of friends, laughter, and FREE frags. That is right, I said FREE FRAGS! More importantly, Philip Root will be joining us this year to hold fragging demos on a number of different corals and maybe even a BTA this year. That is right, learn to hack up your very own RBTA. The meeting will be held on Tuesday, February 12th starting at 7:00pm. (Note the earlier start time) The location for this month will be at Steve Shindell's office. If you want to arrive early to trade frags and equipment, you are more then welcome to, this is after all the frag meeting.

So what corals are going to be fragged?!? Well I am glad you asked... Because I am not going to tell you. I will release that info slowly over time. Trust me... It is some really cool stuff.


Alright, Alright, I will give you a hint. In addition to taking a knife to a BTA, How about some rare Pavona (http://www.asira.org/pavona) corals for y'all to take home? Bet ya don't have one of those now do ya?!? See, you wanna come now don't ya? I will let on a bit more as the event grows closer. :thumbs:

Directions to Steve Shindell's office building -

From I-75 South-bound:
Take Exit #255, West Paces Ferry and Northside Parkway. Turn left off the exit ramp. You will pass under I-75. Turn right at the first light onto Northside Parkway. Go to the second light, and turn right on Howell Mill Road. Go up the hill, and turn left on the first street, Downwood Circle. Go straight on Downwood Circle into the parking deck (all the way down the road). The building will be on your left.

From I-75 North-bound:
Take Exit #255, West Paces Ferry and Northside Parkway. Turn right off the exit onto Northside Parkway. Take an immediate right onto Howell Mill Road. Go up the hill, and turn left on the first street, Downwood Circle. Go straight on Downwood Circle into the parking deck (all the way down the road). The building will be on your left.


3200 Downwood Cir Nw
Atlanta, GA 30327

Or MapQuest directions can be found here (http://www.mapquest.com/maps/map.adp?address=%5b3100%2d3274%5d%20Downwood%20Cir %20Nw&city=Atlanta&state=GA&zipcode=30327&country=US&title=%3cb%3e%5b3100%2d3274%5d%20Downwood%20Cir%20 Nw%3c%2fb%3e%3cbr%20%2f%3e%20Atlanta%2c%20GA%20303 27%2c%20%20US&cid=lfmaplink2&name=).


So come out and enjoy a fun night with your fellow reefers, get some frags, learn some things and go home happy... We'll see you soon!

As always, the ARC monthly meeting are open to EVERYONE, member and non-member alike. So come on out and meet you fellow fishkeepers.

Looking forward to meeting all of you and starting to fill up my tank!

Hey shoot me a line if you want me to bring a colony donation to the meeting.

/donny

Hey shoot me a line if you want me to bring a colony donation to the meeting.

/donny

By all means bring a colony donation - it will definately be readily accepted.

Shoot, I could use a colony of some type of coral in my tank, for it is bare nil - only has a little GSP, a nice size Kenyan tree, and I just got two small mushrooms. Would you consider donating it to me??? :)

Helene

If you still have not received a nametag and want to pick yours up @ the February meeting, please contact me. Prefer email communication, as my PM's seem to fill up easily. Do not reply to this post for a nametag. I may not see your request in time.

I'll need the following:

~ Screen Name

~ First Name

~ Month/Year you joined the ARC (if it differs from the date on your profile)

~ Any position held with the ARC (officer, B.o.D. member, volunteer) either currently or in the past (indicate year if position is pre-2008)

~ Indicate if this is your first ARC meeting.

Unless you tell me otherwise, I will use the avatar on your profile for your nametag. If you have no avatar, I will use the ARC (nemo clownfish) logo. If you need assistance adding an avatar to your nametag, please contact one of our webmasters (http://www.atlantareefclub.org/forums/showthread.php?t=8794).

Please type *Nametag* in the subject line of your email so these messages can be directed to a specific email folder I've set up.

NOTE: Pre-printed, pin-on nametags are provided to paying ARC members free of charge. Registered (non-paying) members and guests are encouraged to use the write-on/stick-on tags provided at the sign-in table @ meetings. If you are a paid member and your profile does not indicate that you are, please make sure this has been corrected before emailing me your request. Contact membership coordinator (http://www.atlantareefclub.org/forums/showthread.php?t=8794) if you need assistance.

For those of you who have already received a nametag, please remember to bring it with you to the meetings. We're finding that this is a great way to meet/greet and get to know each other. If you have a nametag that needs to be changed/edited for any reason, please email me.

:)

Linda - I would like a nametag for the meetings. Here is my info...

Screen Name: Adougster
Name: Doug
Joined: February 2008 (please use this date even tho I just signed up today).
Avatar: Please use one that is shown in my profile.

Can't wait to see you at the meeting.

Doug


If you still have not received a nametag and want to pick yours up @ the February meeting, please contact me. Prefer email communication, as my PM's seem to fill up easily. Do not reply to this post for a nametag. I may not see your request in time.

I'll need the following:

~ Screen Name

~ First Name

~ Month/Year you joined the ARC (if it differs from the date on your profile)

~ Any position held with the ARC (officer, B.o.D. member, volunteer) either currently or in the past (indicate year if position is pre-2008)

~ Indicate if this is your first ARC meeting.

Unless you tell me otherwise, I will use the avatar on your profile for your nametag. If you have no avatar, I will use the ARC (nemo clownfish) logo. If you need assistance adding an avatar to your nametag, please contact one of our webmasters (http://www.atlantareefclub.org/forums/showthread.php?t=8794).

Please type *Nametag* in the subject line of your email so these messages can be directed to a specific email folder I've set up.

NOTE: Pre-printed, pin-on nametags are provided to paying ARC members free of charge. Registered (non-paying) members and guests are encouraged to use the write-on/stick-on tags provided at the sign-in table @ meetings. If you are a paid member and your profile does not indicate that you are, please make sure this has been corrected before emailing me your request. Contact membership coordinator (http://www.atlantareefclub.org/forums/showthread.php?t=8794) if you need assistance.

For those of you who have already received a nametag, please remember to bring it with you to the meetings. We're finding that this is a great way to meet/greet and get to know each other. If you have a nametag that needs to be changed/edited for any reason, please email me.

:)

Adougster,
She said:
"Do not reply to this post for a nametag. I may not see your request in time."

you might want to follow the instructions if you want a nametag. She may not read this again...

/d

I know last year only payed members got frags is it going to be like that this year as well?

I'm gonna be there-look forward to it!

I know last year only payed members got frags is it going to be like that this year as well?


We should have some special surprises for our non-member friends. What does it matter, you are a member?!? You know you get frags! :)

lol no i was just asking ...to me its not about getting the frags more about meeting new friends and learning each and every day the frags are just a bonus ....was just curius is all...hope we have a good turn out pretty soon steves office is going to get to small for us lol...it was packed last meeting cant waite for the madness for this one

what do you have to do to become a member, and can i become one at the meeting, i really wanna come to it, it would be my first metting? also, if im not a member but will be at the meeting will i be able to get any frags?

Daniel emerich

Daniel,

To become a member, you have to click here (http://www.atlantareefclub.org/forums/arcsignup.php) and sign up as a member. There is a membership due of $30. You can also sign up at the meeting but it is usually quicker and easier to do it before the meeting. We would love to have you there, member or not. Traditionally, free frags are reserved for members only. This year we might do that a bit differently but I do not have an official comment on that just yet. ;)

lol no i was just asking ...to me its not about getting the frags more about meeting new friends and learning each and every day the frags are just a bonus ....was just curius is all...hope we have a good turn out pretty soon steves office is going to get to small for us lol...it was packed last meeting cant waite for the madness for this oneThink Brandon is planning to allow everyone to get something member or non if he can work out the details. Members will get more.

I am dodging this meeting because of the craziness. I might help with the frag and bag if you do it before the meeting and need some help though.

I call dibs on the undata and sunset monti.

Brandon, do we have a plan yet for the coral I'm donating? The rock is about 12" long and 6" wide in the middle so there is a lot there to frag. Shoot me a PM if you want to discuss it.

Looking forward to my first meeting. Me and my wife will be driving up that afternoon.

If we told you we could bring some of the equipment you needed for the meeting what time do you want us to get there? Looking forward to meeting everyone.

If we told you we could bring some of the equipment you needed for the meeting what time do you want us to get there? Looking forward to meeting everyone.


I am going to make an announcement about that by Wednesday once I know the complete shcedule for the meeting area and the events. Sit thight... ;)

Would it be appropriate for an absolute beginner to show up? Right now I have a 29g planted and have been planning a larger fw planted. Recently though I have been spending some time on reef central and have been thinking about going sw instead.

So would it be ok for a total newb who doesn't even have a sw tank yet show up and ask a bunch of dumb questions? :unsure:

Would it be appropriate for an absolute beginner to show up? Right now I have a 29g planted and have been planning a larger fw planted. Recently though I have been spending some time on reef central and have been thinking about going sw instead.

So would it be ok for a total newb who doesn't even have a sw tank yet show up and ask a bunch of dumb questions? :unsure:

Guests and visitors are always welcome at meetings.

:)

Would it be appropriate for an absolute beginner to show up? Right now I have a 29g planted and have been planning a larger fw planted. Recently though I have been spending some time on reef central and have been thinking about going sw instead.

So would it be ok for a total newb who doesn't even have a sw tank yet show up and ask a bunch of dumb questions? :unsure:


Yes, You are more then welcome!!!

I call dibs on the undata and sunset monti.


Ummm... no undata and no sunset monti but you can have your choice between the superman monti or the poker chip monti. Opps did I let that slip?!? :doh:

we would be happy to meet you and answer all your questions

did someone say superman monti

Ummm... no undata and no sunset monti but you can have your choice between the superman monti or the poker chip monti. Opps did I let that slip?!? :doh:

I think you meant poker star? :) Regardless, bravo!!!

Would it be appropriate for an absolute beginner to show up? Right now I have a 29g planted and have been planning a larger fw planted. Recently though I have been spending some time on reef central and have been thinking about going sw instead.

So would it be ok for a total newb who doesn't even have a sw tank yet show up and ask a bunch of dumb questions? :unsure:

Most definately Okay! We always welcome guests and visitors alike. Besides, the meetings are really cool and allow you to meet other reefers and ask all and any questions you may like. Shoot, I attended two meetings before getting my tank as well.

I have got my membership card yet, i can pick it up at the meeting right?

I have got my membership card yet, i can pick it up at the meeting right?

Should be able to. PM Beesbaby and make sure it is ready from our last card order.

So I thought that I would release a picture of a coral (since Jin guessed what I was getting in). I will release a picture every day or so fo you to "Ohh" and "Ahhh" over. Enjoy!

Ok maybe one or two more pictures since I can not keep a secret.

nice, can't wait!

WOW i'm really impressed! Great job everyone. Can't wait to see everyone at the meeting.

WOW i'm really impressed! Great job everyone. Can't wait to see everyone at the meeting.


Since that impressed you and since you are a part of the sun coral rescue squad....


How about we chop up this guy too.. He is a nice little Duncan coral. Brother in law to your Dentros and Suns but much easier to keep.

LOL. Mr Duncan looks sweet too. This is going to be a great frag meeting. I hope everyone is grateful for theses nice corals.

Thanks

We also have some GREAT Raffle items too... So bring your cash and win some great stuff!

niiiice! I's need some of that monti!

I agree that monti would make a great addition to both the 140 and 120. LOL

Thanks again everyone.

Um. Wow. I may just have to sign baby Sophie up as member. She's loving those corals.

What's the attendance record for a frag swap?

The attendence the last two years has been around 120-140.

The attendence the last two years has been around 120-140.

I agree. It was a mad house last year. I ran around helping until Midnight w/ AJ and a few others. Any volunteers will have their work cut out for them. Since I am a glutton for punishment I may be helping again this year.

Ya, I hope to set the attendance record for a meeting this year. We are going to TRY to make this year not nearly as much of a mad house. We are hoping to have all the coral fragged ahead of time (Other then what Philip is going to demonstrate on), We are getting helpers there at about 3:30 to help get things set up, We are going to be using both rooms this year... So if all goes well, we can process and handle around 200 people.

We tried to get corals that would get new people and old people BOTH excited about the meeting. There will be some high end corals there as well as some beginner corals. It has cost the club a lot to get these things, but y'all are well worth it! ;) This year will be a bit different in format but I think it will give everyone a fair shot at quality frags.

It has been A LOT of planning and A LOT of work. The list of thank yous will be longer then I think I can type. But, I think this meeting will go down as one of the highlights of this year. And if it does not go down as planned... I blame Panda, Chrisjet and Todd. I do not know why I blame the last two, but I am sure that they had something to do with this thing if I can not pull it off! ;)


Oh Ya, This year non-members will be able to walk away with a little gift from the club too thanks to the donations from our wonderful members...

Oh and since y'all have been so welcoming of the last pictures, I figured that I would post two more to round out the set and to give you choices over the other monti posted and the other zoas...

Yosh! Very pretty pretty rainbow montipora and shiny shiny fire and ice. Keep the pics coming! Very nice.

monti monti monti! Very nice!

Great Corals You Guys!!!!!!!

Hello, I just started my membership and I was wondering if I could go to the meeting on the 12th of February even if I haven't received my card yet. I recently set up a 24 gallon and could really use some advice and frags. haha.

Hello, I just started my membership and I was wondering if I could go to the meeting on the 12th of February even if I haven't received my card yet. I recently set up a 24 gallon and could really use some advice and frags. haha.


New comers always welcome, members and non-members alike! So come on out!

awesome. i have a friend who will probably be interested in coming as well. also, would i still be able to get a pavona frag if i haven't received my card yet or will my card be there? and one more question how early can i show up? (this is my first meeting so I'm pretty excited)

If you are a full paid member, you can have any frag you want.... Pavona included.

Ummm... The "show" starts at 7:00. But you are more then welcome to show up any time after 3:30. I know myself, and a few helpers, will be there fragging and bagging corals starting about that time.

Brandon, I love to see your excitement about this meeting. Keep up the good work! I am glad you are planning a little something for the non-members too. I wasn't a member at my first meeting, and some people gave me some frags. It was very encouraging to me, as I'm sure it will be to others.

ok cool. i'll see you there then. thank you so much for your help

If you are a full paid member, you can have any frag you want...

I will take one of each, please. :D

if i cant get my card could i just print out the paypal receipt and bring that as proof of membership? and does anyone know will it say im a member???

when it will say im a member i mean. like to the left there

when it will say im a member i mean. like to the left there
How did you sign up?!? Via Paypal... If so, it should have put your symbol over there right away.

yeah i paid with paypal last night, i got my receipt and everything... i dont know what the deal is

i checked the paypal and it says its expected to go through on the 13th... so i dont think it will receive the payment until after the frag meeting. sooo can i bring my receipt for proof or membership or what?

i checked the paypal and it says its expected to go through on the 13th... so i dont think it will receive the payment until after the frag meeting. sooo can i bring my receipt for proof or membership or what?

I remember seeing that happen to another person who signed up recently; (that they didn't see the ARC symbol by their name for a week or so). I don't know what caused it then either as mine showed up right away. I'm sure Brandon will accept your paypal receipt as proof of membership; the LFSs do.

thank you! and i hope so! haha

Oh, man! Why do you guys always have these meetings on my show nights? I swear I'll make it some time... Just p.o.'ed that I'm missing the frags!

A fiend of mine recently told me about ARC and that I should join up, I have never been to a frag swap before so I am really excited to meet a bunch of new people and learn some good stuff. I was wondering if I should bring some frags, all i have right now is some digi's and mushrooms:mad2:. Also I was wondering if anyone has some blue stags, pink mili's or bali slimers? I would LOVE a good frag from any of these and I would be more than willing to pay for them.

http://img292.imageshack.us/img292/6441/img2638of1.jpg

Thanks so much!,
John

Wow nice tank John...

Ya you are more then welcome to come and more then welcome to bring any frags you have to trade. Your best bet would be to post here (http://www.atlantareefclub.org/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=56) under a title like "Wanting to trade at Feb meeting" and list what you got (with pics, we like pics) and what you are looking for. From there, I am sure you will get alot of trades.

I want to follow Linda's directions about nametags but can't seem to find her email address. I don't think its in her post. I can find her webpage, her IM address, but not her email address. How do I go about finding that? Could send her a PM, but she said not to do that either.

Thanks

Never mind, I figured it out. Overlooked it on her profile.

Do we need to reserve a spot cause if so i'll be there! and is it possible for me to become a full member there or is it only done online??

Just come! You can register on line or at the door, but to avoid a line, I would do it online and bring your receipt.

Are those all the pics?

Yep, The rest I am saving for tomorrow.. ;)

It's tommorow, pics please!!!

This will be my first meeting as well. I'm pretty excited, as I just found you guys today, and I already get to check it out tonight. I look forward to joining (WOOT student discount).

Anybody know what the discounts are for Cappuccino Bay? I'm there all the time ;)

10%

Thanks

I am leaving Columbus on my pilgrimage to my first meeting!!!!!!! c you guys there.

WOW i got home from the meeting and wow i got some great corals for next to nothing!! I have a question though the little peices of frag i got tonight can i anchor them to a peice of rubble rock since they are so small?

Yes you can. Just be careful not to get to much glue on the tissue. Also, make sure it's super glue gel.

WOW i got home from the meeting and wow i got some great corals for next to nothing!!

:w00t:I agree. Very good 'first meeting' for me, and some sweet freebies. I even had an additional freebie... a little aiptasia anemone!!!:doh:

I wonder what CORAL RX would do to it....?

:w00t:I agree. Very good 'first meeting' for me, and some sweet freebies. I even had an additional freebie... a little aiptasia anemone!!!:doh:

I wonder what CORAL RX would do to it....?

That musta been a mistake....we usually charge extra for the Aptasia's! :yes:

Had a great time at the meeting and enjoyed the free goodies. I even won the reef booster kit!!!!!!! but unfortunately on my way home last night I was cut off by someone and ended up hydroplaning and then rolled my car onto the roof. I was not hurt but lost all my frags!!!! My refractometer and the reffboster survived. I will post pics of the carnage later.:mad2: :mad2: :mad2:

I'm glad that you're okay! The frags can be replaced...

Wow, terrible. Whereabout did it happen? Was it one of our friendly, courteous ATL area road-mates? I got cut of by a benz who interpreted a yield sign as meaning "rapidly accelerate without looking".

Just south of Newnan between exit 47 and 41 on 85.

WOW. Glad your alright!

wow! thats pretty rough. but like the rest of us, im really glad your ok.
and on a less important note, i got a superman about the size of my fingernail, and was wondering if the white parts will fill out from inside the rock or will i have to wait for the polyps to encrust the rock?

Does any one know if the club go a copy of the slide show, and when it will be up. Also what where the two kinds of pavona that they fraged?

Does any one know if the club go a copy of the slide show, and when it will be up. Also what where the two kinds of pavona that they fraged?

The rare one he fragged was this one--http://http://www.liveaquaria.com/product/prod_Display.cfm?pCatId=2544

I'm not sure about the other one....

Thank you

Had a great time at the meeting and enjoyed the free goodies. I even won the reef booster kit!!!!!!! but unfortunately on my way home last night I was cut off by someone and ended up hydroplaning and then rolled my car onto the roof. I was not hurt but lost all my frags!!!! My refractometer and the reffboster survived. I will post pics of the carnage later.:mad2: :mad2: :mad2:

I am so sorry to hear this...but am glad that you are all right and not hurt.