February Meeting [Archive]

greenmako

Fri, 8th Feb 2008, 10:33 PM

Come Join us!
at Dale McQuirk's House for a discussion on Reef Parasites

Date: Feb 16th 2008 2pm
Address: 10209 Chestnut Ridge Rd. Austin, TX 78726

Please post here if you are going so we can get a head count for food.
Thanks!

BIGBIRD123

Fri, 8th Feb 2008, 11:32 PM

the nest will be there....3.

Paul28

Fri, 8th Feb 2008, 11:35 PM

Going to be there :bigsmile:

lhoy

Fri, 8th Feb 2008, 11:45 PM

I will actually make it!!! Yeah, first MAAST meeting!

Lee

DBlackman

Sat, 9th Feb 2008, 12:16 AM

Count me in... It's been a while, since I been by Dale's. I hope he has his frag tank stocked... lol

MissT

Sat, 9th Feb 2008, 12:29 AM

I'll be working... Saturdays are a no go for me.

RayAllen

Sat, 9th Feb 2008, 01:03 AM

I will hopefully be working on my tank that Saturday so I may not make it. If thats a no go, I will most likely be there. Been to a few meetings but never to a Austin.

Cheers

reeferRob

Sat, 9th Feb 2008, 10:18 AM

My wife and I will be there, want me to bring a jar of monti eating nudies?

greenmako

Sat, 9th Feb 2008, 03:58 PM

Reefer Rob sure that would be great

also I'm putting together the presentation today here are the topics that I have come up with if you have any others you want me to talk about post them here. I want to stay away from fish parasites and focus more on coral and invert parasites.

Monti nudis
Clam parasitic snails
Red Bugs
Acro eating Flatworms
hydroids
planaria

and if I think of anymore I'll add them also

fjr_wertheimber

Sat, 9th Feb 2008, 08:04 PM

I'll be there!

Jamie

Sat, 9th Feb 2008, 09:10 PM

I'm going to try to make it. I've been meaning to get up to one...and my in-laws live in Austin...so I can make a weekend of it with the fam. I'll bring my $25 for charter membership.

C.Mydas

Sun, 10th Feb 2008, 12:33 PM

Can't wait to see everyone there! Dale's home is beautiful and his tank is amazing! Definitely dont want to miss this one!

engwife36

Mon, 11th Feb 2008, 05:35 PM

Michaela and I will be there. Its been almost 2 years since our last one.

greenmako

Tue, 12th Feb 2008, 12:10 PM

bump...its coming up!

hobogato

Tue, 12th Feb 2008, 01:44 PM

we are planning to be there.

greenmako

Wed, 13th Feb 2008, 11:28 PM

Bumpppppp

tomanero

Fri, 15th Feb 2008, 11:12 AM

I'll be there (transportation permitting)

jrsatx20

Fri, 15th Feb 2008, 12:42 PM

R Kids Allowed

greenmako

Fri, 15th Feb 2008, 12:47 PM

definitely! MAAST is a family friendly organization.

jrsatx20

Fri, 15th Feb 2008, 12:49 PM

Thinking Of Going Wife, Me, And 9month Old Other 2 Kids Have Plans. Oh N My $25 For Membership Will Also Be There.

tony

Fri, 15th Feb 2008, 02:33 PM

Thinking Of Going Wife, Me, And 9month Old Other 2 Kids Have Plans. Oh N My $25 For Membership Will Also Be There.

with 3 kids i feel i should pay your $25, haha j/k

the more the merrier, bring em all!!!

jrsatx20

Fri, 15th Feb 2008, 08:45 PM

Yup, 8 Yr Old Daughter, 3 1/2 Yr Old Son, 9 Month Old Son All Three Still Diapers And Formula. Need To Take Up Donations For The Dues. At Least Someone Takes Pitty On Me. Lol:at_wits_end::cry_smile::hypnotyized:

tomanero

Fri, 15th Feb 2008, 11:26 PM

Brain (and Dale being it's your home),
Will the meeting be on tomorrow regardless of the weather or should we be watching for a possible "rainout" post in the morning.

hobogato

Fri, 15th Feb 2008, 11:46 PM

i think it probably depends on the severity of the weather.

greenmako

Fri, 15th Feb 2008, 11:49 PM

dito on what Ace said hopefully it won't be that bad

greenmako

Sat, 16th Feb 2008, 08:48 PM

A BIG thanks to Dale and his wife for having MAAST over, spectacular tank!! and great times. Thanks again!!

Presentation slides are located here Click Here (http://www.maast.org/forums/showthread.php?goto=newpost&t=41265)

Paul28

Sat, 16th Feb 2008, 09:06 PM

Missed it:what_smile:, wife didt want to take chance with kids in weather cya guys at Frag Swap

engwife36

Sat, 16th Feb 2008, 09:17 PM

Same as Brian, Michaela and I want to say thanks for having us over. Your tank is top notch!

cpreefguy

Sat, 16th Feb 2008, 09:57 PM

Yes, thank you for inviting us into your beautiful home to see your incredible reef! Your coloration was spot-on! Werp told me it was cool, but I had no idea! It was great meeting you as well as seeing new/familiar faces at the meeting. Thanks to everyone who came out and hopefully you all had as much fun as we did! Also, thanks for the scary presentation Brian LOL

P.S.
Dale, do I foresee a TOTM submission? :shades::shades::shades:

tony

Sat, 16th Feb 2008, 10:00 PM

outstanding meeting

thanks dale for hosting us!

fjr_wertheimber

Sat, 16th Feb 2008, 10:18 PM

To echo what everyone else has said, thanks Dale for a wonderful meeting at your place today. It was a fantastic meeting, lots of good info, some great prizes, and was truly terrific to finally put faces to all the names on here. I had a fantastic time, and if you didn't get a chance to see Dale's tank(s) (his "frag" tank deserves a discussion all on its own) you really missed out...
- A.J.

BIGBIRD123

Sat, 16th Feb 2008, 10:21 PM

Dale,
It's always a pleasure to visit with you and your wife. It is also a pleasure to drool over your tank. Thanks so much for inviting us in to your home. I hope everyone enjoyed this meeting as much as I did. We thank all our members for their support.

I see a TOTY there...

Steve

cpreefguy

Sat, 16th Feb 2008, 10:21 PM

I didnt get to see the frag tank! How was it A.J.?

BIGBIRD123

Sat, 16th Feb 2008, 10:45 PM

I would also like to thank all our sponsors who donated items for this meeting.

Alamo Aquatics
Aquarium Designs
B&B Aquatics
River City Aquatics
Buckeye Field Supply
We wouldn't have this stuff without you....

Thanks.

Steve

lhoy

Sat, 16th Feb 2008, 10:52 PM

Thanks to Dale for hosting, the BOD for preparing, and the sponsors for the prizes (particularly since I won one!!)

Really enjoyed the meeting.

Lee

acropoorer

Sun, 17th Feb 2008, 12:31 AM

Just a quick thank you to those who braved the environment and made the long drive to Austin for today's meeting. Sue and I enjoyed having you. Also, thanks Brian for the great presentation and help organizing the meeting and the BOD for putting together the prizes. All we had to do was open our home. Hope to do it again sometime.

Kind Regards.
Dale

cpreefguy

Sun, 17th Feb 2008, 12:57 AM

What is our motto again?
Neither snow, nor rain, nor heat, nor gloom of night, nor 2 hour drive shall keep us away from a reef tank??? :bigsmile:

apedroza

Sun, 17th Feb 2008, 01:35 AM

Dale your tank was awe inspiring ( forget what Garrett said about mine) you tank is what I want to be striving for. LMK when your ready to frag some things. Sean you did miss out on a nice frag set up!!! Thanks again Dale.

Sherri

Sun, 17th Feb 2008, 01:49 AM

Missed the meeting today & really sorry I did - sounds like it was a great one. Dale, thanks to both you & your wife for opening your home...

tomanero

Sun, 17th Feb 2008, 05:33 AM

Dale,

Your tank is BEAUTIFUL, FANTASTIC, GORGEOUS, ETC., ETC. as is your home.
Thank you (and Mrs. McQuirk) for opening your home to us.
An inspiration to all reefers.

tomanero

Sun, 17th Feb 2008, 05:35 AM

and Steve, thanks for the Duncans.
They opened right up and are SWEET.

brewercm

Sun, 17th Feb 2008, 04:07 PM

Sorry I was unable to make the meeting yesterday, we unfortunately had to go to a funeral for my wifes 25 year old cousin. Very sad to see someone so young taken way too soon.
Hope everybody had a great time and it sounds like they did.

fjr_wertheimber

Sun, 17th Feb 2008, 11:57 PM

I didnt get to see the frag tank! How was it A.J.?

Well, let me just say that if I can get my display tank to have as much nice LARGE pieces of coral as his "frag" (and I use the term loosely here... if the coral is 10"+, can it really be called a frag??) tank, then I'll consider myself a lucky man. I know someone got some pics of it...

atxchris1234

Mon, 18th Feb 2008, 10:07 AM

Thank you dale for the hospitality, Your home is beautiful and so is your aquarium.

I feel like the luckiest guy alive! Got me a nice 8 gal tank and a protien skimmer for a total of $45 dues and raffle tickets!!

Wanted to say that im not sure if i've ever met a nicer group of people, thank you all for welcoming us into your home and you nice little aquatic community.:wink_smile:

JimD

Mon, 18th Feb 2008, 12:25 PM

hobogato

Tue, 19th Feb 2008, 06:21 PM

ok, sorry this took me so long to post..... here are some pics from the meeting:

first, the grub and the peeps
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c329/hobogato/2-16-08/DSC016722.jpg
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c329/hobogato/2-16-08/DSC016742.jpg
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c329/hobogato/2-16-08/DSC016752.jpg
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c329/hobogato/2-16-08/DSC017052.jpg
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c329/hobogato/2-16-08/DSC017062.jpg
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c329/hobogato/2-16-08/DSC017072.jpg
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c329/hobogato/2-16-08/DSC017082.jpg
ill probably have to get a new lens because of this pic :p
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c329/hobogato/2-16-08/DSC017092.jpg

more in a sec

hobogato

Tue, 19th Feb 2008, 06:25 PM

now dale's tank - took me all night to clean the drool off of my camera

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c329/hobogato/2-16-08/DSC016732.jpghttp://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c329/hobogato/2-16-08/DSC016762.jpg
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c329/hobogato/2-16-08/DSC016782.jpghttp://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c329/hobogato/2-16-08/DSC016792.jpg
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c329/hobogato/2-16-08/DSC016802.jpghttp://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c329/hobogato/2-16-08/DSC016812.jpg
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c329/hobogato/2-16-08/DSC016822.jpghttp://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c329/hobogato/2-16-08/DSC016872.jpg
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c329/hobogato/2-16-08/DSC016842.jpghttp://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c329/hobogato/2-16-08/DSC016852.jpg

yet more in a sec

hobogato

Tue, 19th Feb 2008, 06:27 PM

random coral shots

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c329/hobogato/2-16-08/DSC016862.jpghttp://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c329/hobogato/2-16-08/DSC016832.jpg
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c329/hobogato/2-16-08/DSC016882.jpghttp://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c329/hobogato/2-16-08/DSC016892.jpg
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c329/hobogato/2-16-08/DSC016902.jpghttp://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c329/hobogato/2-16-08/DSC016912.jpg
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c329/hobogato/2-16-08/DSC016922.jpghttp://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c329/hobogato/2-16-08/DSC016932.jpg
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c329/hobogato/2-16-08/DSC016942.jpghttp://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c329/hobogato/2-16-08/DSC016952.jpg

more in a sec

hobogato

Tue, 19th Feb 2008, 06:29 PM

last batch - thanks again for hosting dale - incredible tank!!!!

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c329/hobogato/2-16-08/DSC016962.jpghttp://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c329/hobogato/2-16-08/DSC016972.jpg
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c329/hobogato/2-16-08/DSC016982.jpghttp://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c329/hobogato/2-16-08/DSC016992.jpg
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c329/hobogato/2-16-08/DSC017002.jpghttp://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c329/hobogato/2-16-08/DSC017012.jpg

and a couple from the frag tank
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c329/hobogato/2-16-08/DSC017032.jpghttp://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c329/hobogato/2-16-08/DSC017042.jpg