June 25th, 2pm - MAAST meeting @ RobertG's house

[Chris]

Hey guys and girls,

If you haven't already noticed the event in our Calendar (http://www.maast.org/index.php?module=PostCalendar),
this month's MAAST meeting will take place at the home of RobertG (http://www.maast.org/index.php?name=PNphpBB2&file=profile&mode=viewprof ile&u=616). 8)

1912 Grassland Dr.
Leander, TX 78641

The subject of this months meeting will be over Calcium, Alkalinity, pH, and Magnesium and our very own beloved GaryP will be the speaker.

[Yahoo Maps Link] (http://maps.yahoo.com/maps_result?addr=1912+Grassland+Dr.&csz=78641&coun try=us&new=1&name=&qty=)


You won't want to miss out on this month's big raffle items and giveaways!

Tunze 6080
$299 valued Window tint from SunBusters
1 - $25 Dr. Mac GC
1 - $25 Frag Farmer GC
1 - $25 Atlantis Aquariums GC
1 - $25 Country Coral GC
1 - $25 Premium Aquatics GC
1 - $25 Arizona Coral Company GC
4 - $10 Hello Lights GC

Door Prizes:
2 - $10 Zen Reef
1 - $25 Frags and Crabs
1 - Bottle of Purple-Up


As always, anyone is welcome to attend. Membership dues
can be paid at the meeting if you're interested in supporting the club.

We look forward to see new faces and all our regulars as well! :)


Coral Reef Bazaar is proud to announce its Grand Opening this Saturday at 6 PM (following the MAAST meeting). Refreshments will be served.

We will have the following items for sale: Cured Live Rock (Caribbean, Fiji, Show Fiji and Buna), Snails (Pink Astrea, Nassarius, Cerith), Hermits (Red Legged, Blue Leg, Zebra left hand), Emerald Crabs, Cleaner Shrimp, Corals (Acropora, Caulastrea, Heliofungia, Fungia, Euphyllia, Galaxia, Heliopora, Turbinaria, Favia, Outophyllia, Lobophyllia, Alveopora, Plerogyra, Cynarina Hydnophora, Sarcophyton and a cultured Pink Poccilipora). We are also offering over 50 "Tim Marvin" frags (Montipora, Acroporas, Zooanthus and more).

For the Grand Opening, we are offering to MAAST members a 20% discount off of retail (for Saturday only) and we will gladly accept your personal checks. If you are not a member, now would be a good time to pay your membership dues.

Coral Reef Bazaar is located in scenic Lago Vista about 15 minutes from where this months meeting is being held. Maps to our facilities will be given out at the meeting. If you need directions or if we can answer any other questions, please feel free to contact us at 512-267-6635.

We look forward to seeing you here.

[Chris]

Just a bump, this meeting is in 2 weeks! ^_^

[::pete::]

I will be there ... I cant wait to see Roberts tank in person!!

[N5KC]

Definately going to try. Maybe I can get Harry to drive with. Never know unless you try,

[N5KC]

I cannot believe I called BOD Barry Drawdy a Harry. LOL My appologize Barry. The wife said she was not going to go this time and wanted to tell you. I guess that means just you and I.

[scuba_steveo]

Just a bump
We just added a Window tint from Sunbuster's valued at $299!!!!!!!

[Buttercup]

I've been there all ready!!

Neener Neener! :P

[Buttercup]

WTH is my picture? :angry

[Chris]

Buttercup make sure you hit the "Add Attachment" button when uploading a picture before you submit the post. ;)

[Buttercup]

I know how to do that....

I meant my USER picture?

[Buttercup]

See I can attach pictures...

btw that's my dining room make over. HA

[CD]

I know how to do that....

I meant my USER picture?

Ummm...you have to be a charter member to enable the use of an avatar....is that what you are referring to?

W. :)

[Buttercup]

Apparently so.

I'm not paying to have a user picture....since I'm not here that often.

It's so not worth it.

[CD]

Apparently so.

I'm not paying to have a user picture....since I'm not here that often.

It's so not worth it.

Too bad you feel that way. :blink
BTW, you get a LOT more with a charter membership than just an avatar...discounts at LFSs, more availb. space to post pics, ability to vote at MAAST elections, ability to run for a BOD spot within the club, speakers at the meetings, raffles, door prizes at the meetings, etc....PLUS knowing that you are supporting the best reef club in Texas. ;)

W.

[Buttercup]

Nah...

I'm sure everyone here feels that all that stuff is important.

It's just not important enough for me.

My husband has his own account here....there's no need for both of us to be charter members, that's just nuts.


Thanks for clearing that up....


Anyway....back to Robert's meeting....

[RobertG]

I've been there all ready!!

Neener Neener! :P

Are you coming back? Tank has changed alot in the last year. :P

Hope to see everyone new & old.

Robert

BTW, Maast is going to be giving funds for the party favors. Anyone please give me some suggestions as to what to get. Snack trays, drinks, fruit trays, what kind & all that good stuff. This should be an awesome meeting with great raffle items. I know the Tint job that has been donated will help someone with all the heat we have been recieving. It is a great deal for someone valued at 299$ We are a Formula One Window Film dealer. So give me some suggestions. Drink preferences is what I really need.

Thanks

Robert

[::pete::]

Drink preferences? ;)

Cokes and Diet as well as water.
Chips and dips.

I like my steak med rare ;)

[RobertG]

Drink preferences? ;)

Cokes and Diet as well as water.
Chips and dips.

I like my steak med rare ;)

Who said anything about Grilling? You can be the cook. :P :lol :lol :lol :lol :lol :lol :lol :lol :lol :lol Your funny guy~!

[GaryP]

Drink preferences is what I really need.

Cristal Champagne would be nice for a change.

[RobertG]

Gary you know what I am working with. I dont want to be investigated by any PD. Get it Authorized & its on! LOL !!!!

[CD]

:blink You mean...there's not :cry ...going to be any...Cristal?

:lol :lol (JK)

Sprite, please? :)

Looking forward to this meeting, Robert :D

W.

[::pete::]

Gary you know what I am working with. I dont want to be investigated by any PD. Get it Authorized & its on! LOL !!!!

No ... BOD! ;)

[NaCl_H2O]

No ... BOD! ;)

He is such a meanie :P

Coke, not the diet junk, Chips, dips, salsa, Sandwich tray, veggies, cheese

No fish, shrimp, or clamari please ;)

[BIGBIRD123]

Yo RG, Yo Quero Fajitas! LOL!

Steve

[scuba_steveo]

Update to the raffle..... again
The Hello lights gift certificates are for $10, not $25
So now there will be 4 - $10 GC instead of 1 - $25 !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[RobertG]

Yo RG, Yo Quero Fajitas! LOL!

Steve

Anytime!! Especially when I am the cook....but wont be for the meeting. :P :lol :lol


Update to the raffle..... again
The Hello lights gift certificates are for $10, not $25
So now there will be 4 - $10 GC instead of 1 - $25 !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Now Steve that is not a nice, Lets add the other Tunze while we are at it. >_< >_<

[Polkster13]

Hey guys and gals, check out the message at the bottom of the first post on this thread about the Grand Opening of Coral Reef Bazaar!

[RobertG]

Hey guys and gals, check out the message at the bottom of the first post on this thread about the Grand Opening of Coral Reef Bazaar!

I dont wanna rock the boat, but should'nt this qoute be in the retailers forum. :unsure :unsure

[Polkster13]

I had asked ~pete~ if it would be okay to post here and he said yes. He was also the one to add it to the top of the thread (after getting board approval). I have also posted this same message in the Retailer's forum.

I apologize if this has caused any hard feelings. I just wanted to make this special offer available to MAAST members first as a benefit of membership in the club before offering these items to the general public (who will not get the discount).

[::pete::]

It was decided to add it here because it gives the members not from Austin the information needed to allow more time if they are interested. Its also easier to read the one post than it is to read seperate post.

[GaryP]

Does anyone have access to a power point projector that we can use at the meeting tomorrow? If so, please PM me here and leave me a phone number so I can contact you.

Thanks

[SBreef]

Gary,

Sent Pm earlier. Give me a call

Roy

[scuba_steveo]

For tomorrow's raffle we will still be selling tickets for $2 each and 3 for $5 but we have also added two more discount levels. The raffle tickets will be sold at:

1 for $2 ($2.00 per ticket)

3 for $5 ($1.67 per ticket)

12 for $15 ($1.25 per ticket)

30 for $30 ($1.00 per ticket)

I know I could use another Tunze and a window tint.
Good luck everyone!!!!!

[Ed]

For tomorrow's raffle we will still be selling tickets for $2 each and 3 for $5 but we have also added two more discount levels. The raffle tickets will be sold at:

1 for $2 ($2.00 per ticket)

3 for $5 ($1.67 per ticket)

12 for $15 ($1.25 per ticket)

30 for $30 ($1.00 per ticket)

I know I could use another Tunze and a window tint.
Good luck everyone!!!!!

1 for $1 ($2.00 per ticket)

Must be some of that 'new math' lol.

[::pete::]

So y'all dont think your going nuts I edited it. ;)

[GaryP]

See what happens when you put a teasip engineer in charge of doing the math around here.

If you turn on your faucet and nothing comes out you will know who to blame. J/K Stevie. Luv ya man. :)

[jaded]

SBReef is not able to access the site so he asked me to post a request for a contact phone number in case he gets lost on the way to the meeting.

If this isn't a problem please PM a number and I'll call him with it

thanks

[Dozer]

Can't make the meeting, we're having our "family" birthday party for my daughter and youngest son today with the in-laws :roll . (I didn't roll my eyes, I don't know what you're talking about? I swear, I wasn't rolling my eyes! I love seeing the in-laws, really!)

Anyway, I know it will be a great time at Robert's! I've seen his tank and fish room and it is a killer setup. Have fun everyone!

[pickle311]

I couldn't find it, dang mapquest :wacko

[Tim Marvin]

Robert, thanks for having all of us over! Very well done as usual, and the tank is looking awesome!

[MikeDeL]

Anyone have an extra print out they can give me? I hate that I missed the meeting. I was thinking it was tomorrow.

[CD]

Mike - I didn't see a printout, but maybe we could have some printed?

Robert - Thanks for hosting the meeting :D
You tank and house looked beautiful, the snacks were yummy and Chris and I had a *wonderful* time!!! :w00t

Gary - The presentation was great!! Very informative ;)

W.

[Ed]

Thanks Robert for hosting our meeting. Your tank looks great!

Thanks also to GaryP for your presentation. Well done.

[BIGBIRD123]

RG & GaryP,
Super job on the meeting and the presentation :zzz jk, Gary. I really did learn alot because I didn't know that Mg had so much to with our tanks. I am ordering a test kit as of now.

Robert, the tank looks great and I'll be seein' ya soon.

Steve

[::pete::]

Robert
Thanks for everything including the milli frag! Your tank looks awsome as well as the fish room ... nice job.

Gary
Thanks again!

[N5KC]

Thanks Robert for the use of your lovely home. That tank is awsome. I still need to get some pics so the wife can see it. It would help get me a bigger tank, :lol Good info Gary I will be checking my mag as soon as I find the test kit. Tunze looks good in the tank and definately has the flow I was looking for. Looking forward to the next meeting. If anyone believes the dues are to much they need to think again. Discounts alone are worth the fees. :)

[BIGBIRD123]

Chuck,
Since you are so happy with the Tunze, I thinks it's best to reference you to a link on RC about the uses of Tunzes' in Bowfront tanks:

http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=062005&highlights=givei ttobigbird%6080Tunze


If you have trouble with this link, please be sure to read for mis-spelling in your address bar.

Steve

[scuba_steveo]

bigbird, you lost me on that last post.

[captexas]

Robert - thanks for having us out yesterday. I enjoyed checking out your tank, looks really great. And the girlfriend had a great time as well! lol

[BIGBIRD123]

I did it as a joke. If you read the whole link, it has is it "give it to bigbird". then when I linked to it, it was a "real" post and then it was even funnier to me. I was just picking at Chuck because he got MY Tunze. **** the luck....!

Steve

[BIGBIRD123]

Didn't Gary say yesterday that you could use baking soda to add Mg to your tank?

[Ed]

Epsom salt for Magnesium. Baking soda is bicarbonate.

[BIGBIRD123]

I'm sorry. I got them mixed-up.

Is that a play on words? LOL!

Steve

[Polkster13]

Another great meeting. Was hoping for a better turnout of Austin folk though.

Robert, your tank is awesome. Very nice. Thanks for allowing us to use your place for our meeting. And Gary did a bang up job on the water chemistry lessons. All in all a great meeting. Really enjoyed meeting everyone.

Looking forward to our next meeting.

[RobertG]

It was great having everyone over, being host was great again. The turnout by far was less than expected. Lots of stuff left over to eat & drink! I hope everyone enjoyed themselves. As I had a great time.

Cap, I am glad you & the gf had a great time. She seems very nice & would like to see your tank up & running soon. :P I would feel great if I were you. You did not drag her to something she just hated.:D :lol :lol To me, thats Cool!!!

What did Gary say! :lol :lol :lol :lol