TANK TOUR SCHEDULES

[MRSBIGBIRD123]

TANK TOUR SCHEDULE






MEETING PLACE-WAL-MART @ NACOGDOCHES AND 1604. WE WILL MEET AT 8AM AT THE END OF THE PARKING LOT. (TOWARDS WENDYS) WE WILL DEPART WAL-MART PARKING LOT @ 8:30 AM, sharp. Wal-Mart Supercenter Store #765
16503 Nacogdoches Road
San Antonio, TX 78247
(210) 646-6077



(I DRIVE A SILVER STRATUS)

1. TexReefer 9AM
2. JKLUSAF 9:45AM
3. Chrissreefs 10:30AM
4. Hobogoto 11:20AM
5. Brewercm 12:00AM
6. TxAv8R 1:10PM
7. Z28Pwr 1:45PM
8. Rocketeer 2:30PM
9. Kristy 3:15PM
10. Jennabee 4:15Pm
11. Samponndelila 5:15PM
12. Bigbird123 6:00PM

30 Minutes is planned for observation of each tank, and allowance for Lunches and Drive Time. (Of course I am sure there will also be questions and lots of drooling)

Each Presenter is asked to give a small bio of their tank.
We are planning to take Pictures and post in the Forum of the Tank Tour, if you wish for pictures not to be taken in your home, please pm me with this information. If each of you would PM me your Phone Number, and if there is a Gate Code, I would really appreciate it. I will not post addresses/phone numbers in respect of the Tank Tour Volunteer.
If you own a pet, we ask that each Volunteer add this to the thread, so that everyone will be aware, in case of allergies or other concerns.

MAAST will be providing Pizza for lunch, and will also have an igloo with water/sodas.

I would like to take this time to express thanks to all who have volunteered their tanks for us to enjoy.:bigsmile:

Please reply to this thread if you are going to be on the "Observation Team."
If expressed interest in driving and own a Multi-Passenger vehicle, please reply also. All who plan on the "Observation team," must reply no later than Thursday, 9PM.

Cheri

[Bill S]

i just want everyone to know that this stinks... We made plans several months ago to go to Colorado and visit our daughter (and go skiing...), so we will both miss the tour, and miss being ON the tour!

[princer7]

+ 1 for the Observation Team

I will be driving down from Austin at the crack of dawn. :D

[MRSBIGBIRD123]

I am sorry Bill, I am sure that we will coordinate another later in the year.

[Kristy]

Hi Cheri,

I PM'd my info as requested, and had some thoughts/questions. Some of these you have probably already thought of but I thought I would throw them out.

1)- Do we have some idea on how many people will be touring? Just a rough idea of a head count how many people we will have invading our homes. :) If we carpool, do we have an idea how many cars it will be? Will parking at any of the viewing places be an issue? I was just thinking if any of these are apartments, parking might be an issue. I would imagine in most neighborhoods, we will just line the streets with our aquarium posse.
2)- How would people feel about name tags for everyone? I am terrible with remembering names and it might help some members feel more comfortable approaching and talking to other people. Maybe put both their MAAST name and real name on them.
3)- I am assuming others who are showing are meeting to go view also. When it is our turn next, will everyone be following us home? Should we be leaving a few minutes before to arrive 1st? I have dogs that I will be putting away in our bedroom before people arrive is why I ask. Which brings me to my next point.
4)- Pets. I will be putting our dogs away for safety sake, which I am sure probably goes without saying but I am bringing it up anyway. Our dogs are not hostile or aggressive, but one was abused and so has an issue with meeting strangers. I also figure some people are scared of dogs. We also have 3 cats. Is that likely to be an issue for anyone? It sounds stupid, but some people are really allergic which is why I bring it up.
5)- What kind of info do you think we need for the tank bios? I would be interested to see what people feed their tanks, dose their tanks with, r/o set ups and stuff. It might be interesting to see what kind of info other people are interested in.

Those were my questions and thoughts.
Looking forward to viewing and showing our tanks.

Thanks again to MAAST and Cheri for cooridnating the event. Kristy is really sorry she is going to miss it and looking forward to photos documenting the day and everyones tanks. She will be with us in spirit, in the good not morbid way. :)

-Mike (& Kristy)

[jc]

Is the tank tour for Maastards only? Technically my wife is not a member, but she does go with me to meetings. I also have a friend that is interested in starting a tank, and I think this would be a great way to inspire him.

[princer7]

Is this the address for the meeting spot?

Will there be a contact person if someone gets lost or delayed? :blushing:

16503 Nacogdoches Rd
San Antonio, TX 78247

http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=16503+Nacogdoches+Rd,+San+Antonio,+TX+78247&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=42.716829,92.8125&ie=UTF8&ll=29.581668,-98.320599&spn=0.09196,0.181274&t=h&z=13&iwloc=addr

[MRSBIGBIRD123]

Mike, I will try to answer as best as I can...
1. I will have a more accurate head count Friday AM and will post, as well as cars. I am going to re-drive the route myself, to ensure of parking concerns, etc.
There are no apartment buildings on the list.
2. I have already purchased Name Tags, (great minds think alike)
3. I don't see whether it would be a problem, in following, (that was my original plan,) but if the Volunteer would like to leave early, that will be their own preference.
4. I can add to the post, for those of us, who have other animals, should post for precautionary/health concerns. (Thanks for remembering that!)
5. Bios of tanks-I thought it would be nice for the owner to state maybe the size, when the tank was started, whatever may interest them about their tank. (Nothing formal) We have a lot of new hobbyists on the site, and hopefully they will join the tour, and learn from what everyone shares.

[MRSBIGBIRD123]

Is the tank tour for Maastards only? Technically my wife is not a member, but she does go with me to meetings. I also have a friend that is interested in starting a tank, and I think this would be a great way to inspire him.
No, they are both welcomed:bigsmile:

[MRSBIGBIRD123]

Is this the address for the meeting spot?

Will there be a contact person if someone gets lost or delayed? :blushing:

16503 Nacogdoches Rd
San Antonio, TX 78247

http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=16503+Nacogdoches+Rd,+San+Antonio,+TX+78247&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=42.716829,92.8125&ie=UTF8&ll=29.581668,-98.320599&spn=0.09196,0.181274&t=h&z=13&iwloc=addr

Yes, I added the physical address to the 1st post, thanks!
I will send a pm later with my cell number.

[Texreefer]

Since I am first on the list AND I am closest to Austin/San Marcos, anyone coming from That direction want to just meet at my house at 9:00 Am,PM me and I will get you my address. you won't have to pass me up and then come back this way.. that is if Cheri is ok with that

[Texreefer]

meant 9am can't even edit my own posts anymore.. sad

[MRSBIGBIRD123]

Nice thought Mike, not a bad idea.....
I was gonna ask, if you wanted a TANK TOUR SLEEPOVER?

[cpreefguy]

Looks great, I can't wait! :D

[princer7]

Since I am first on the list AND I am closest to Austin/San Marcos, anyone coming from That direction want to just meet at my house at 9:00 Am,PM me and I will get you my address. you won't have to pass me up and then come back this way.. that is if Cheri is ok with that

Sounds great! I'll be scrambling to get out the door to make it on time so this is one less thing to worry about. :wink_smile:

[Sherri]

Sounds like a good plan...thanks for putting it together Cheri. Have fun everyone...and can't wait to hear about it.

[beerguy]

So I assume that the parade is this saturday? Mike (aka: Kristy) and I were already having a slumber party, unrelated to MAAST, this friday night but anyone is welcome to join :P

[chumbucket]

OH we can't wait! How neat this will be! Count us in.. (3 peeps) :)

[allan]

Count me in with one +1 until around noon.

[JKLUSAF]

All,

If anyone is allergic to dogs, my wife and i own two Beagles. the male's name is Kobi and the female is Sadie. I'm the second stop on the list. we will be putting them outside but will be sure that any dog hair will be cleaned.

Justin

[brewercm]

I will not be able to go on the tour because I'll be watching my daughter at that point but am glad to have everyone look at what I have. Please excuse the puppy smell that I'm sure has now attached to everything in the house as I have four 5 week old pups in the kitchen.

Sounds like fun and I know Steve has my number but I think it's an old one (still have just don't use), so I'll send the one easiest to reach me on.

[hobogato]

we have a cat but she will be in the garage.

i will be going along, not sure about christy and the kids yet.

[Texreefer]

I have two small dogs that will be put away, I will not be going along. my wife has to work and I will have to watch the kiddo

[sampsonndelila]

I have a newer tank (300 gal)in the begining stages of life. I have had this tank up and running for 3 weeks, but its looking good! The 125 the water and rock came from was up here for 9 months.

I have two large bull dogs, they will be barking in the back yard...lol.

I also have 4 bad kids, and one disaproving wife (j/k) don't mind them.

[MRSBIGBIRD123]

We have 2 English Bulldogs, they will be put outside, during the tour.

[txav8r]

I have a very protective Blue heeler and a Bull Mastif Puppy that will be in the back yard for the day.
I have room for 3 or 4 people in my 4 door pickup if someone wants to tag along.

[chrissreefs]

i have a dog and a cat that will be outside but my new tank is in a tiny room hope thats not a problem 5 people at a time or whatever is comfortable thanks

[mharmon]

Wow, I have an english bulldog also... I'd like to see the doggies too! :)

[apedroza]

Wish I could could make it, but the wife is making me do yard work this weekend, if I want to make my concert Sunday!!! Have fun guys!!!

[MRSBIGBIRD123]

Wow, I have an english bulldog also... I'd like to see the doggies too! :)
Sure thing! They are sweet hearts!

[sampsonndelila]

Sure thing! They are sweet hearts!
No prob, as long as you like slober!

[sampsonndelila]

Wow, I have an english bulldog also... I'd like to see the doggies too! :)
No prob, as long as you like slober!

oops.

[jennabee]

Well we have a 90gal. show and welcome all the advise in the world. It had been cycling a year before we added fish. We added our first fish about 3 months ago.
We will be upgrading really soon(YEAH) !! We do have two German Shepherds by the way. They are outdoor dogs the biggest babies ever. But we'll make sure there tied up.

[hobogato]

looks like it will be my dad and i going along to see tanks.

[rocketeer]

Hey,

I've got two dogs outside. They come in sometimes, so there may be some dander. One cat might wander through.

We'll probably have about four people touring, give or take two. I can haul eight in a mini-van.

Jack

[z28pwr]

The Husky and the Maltese will be in the back yard. I wouldn't want you guys to get licked to death...

[MRSBIGBIRD123]

If you have any questions, please call me @254-458-4817,

Thanks,
Cheri

[MRSBIGBIRD123]

Please respond in this thread, if you are going to be on the "Observation Team." I need to ensure we have enough pizza/drinks to feed everyone.
Thanks!

[Texreefer]

2 here

[Pennies2Cents]

2 here + 3 boys!:bighug:

[sampsonndelila]

2 HERE

[mharmon]

I can't go :(

My daughter is performing in a competition at O'Connor HS.

Maybe we'll have to have a bulldog party sometime.

[MRSBIGBIRD123]

Sorry you can't be there, but I'll take you up on the Bulldog party.

[Texreefer]

Since my tank is Solar lit, you won't get to see the full effect of the sun in my tank (which is really starting to get bright already) at 9:00am, but the T-5s light it up well enough. looking forward to showing off the BIONIC Reef..

[z28pwr]

Cheri, four of us will be attending the tank tour. Thank You

[MRSBIGBIRD123]

Thanks.....I hope everyone likes pizza!

[Kristy]

Mike will be touring, party of two (might be taking Conrad as his date).

[MKCindy]

One more here.

[cowboy572]

I will being there, flying solo.

[princer7]

See you all soon! :bigsmile:

[Texreefer]

Thanks for stoping by everyone. sorry I couldn't finish up the tour, I had a tired kid and when he woke up from his nap he was very grumpy

[hobogato]

thanks to everyone who opened their houses and to cheri for all the hard work - it was lots of fun!

[Pennies2Cents]

Thank you Cheri, for putting this together. We had fun. Thanks to all who showed their tanks... All look great!

[brewercm]

Sorry I couldn't join you all on the tour but thanks for coming over and taking a look.

[chrissreefs]

thanks for every thing it was fun hope to do it again soon hope we have a bigger tank chris and kayla

[sampsonndelila]

Way too cool guys, I have lots to do to my tank before next tour. I got lots of great ideas... we are still arguing about the best tank of the day. LOL everyones looked great.

[Mrs. z28pwr]

Thanks to everyone that participated in the tour and special thanks to Cheri for setting it all up.

[MRSBIGBIRD123]

What an inspiration it was to view all the tanks. I don't know about anyone else, but I left with a lot of takeaways to implement. Everyones' tank was awesome.
In my opinion, it was great just to "hang out," meet new faces, and have fun.
I hope everyone had as much fun as I did.
Thanks to all who volunteered to show their tanks, and also for the "observation team" who weathered the cold, the wind and a SA road trip to remember.
Can't wait to see pics.........

[cpreefguy]

Thanks for everything, we had fun. Always nice to see familiar and new faces!

[JKLUSAF]

thank you again, my wife and i had a great time, being the newbies, learned alot, thanks for all the great info, hope to be able to do this again soon.

Justin

[txav8r]

Another newbie here. Thanks to all for letting us in your homes and for taking a peek at my tank! Thanks for the compliments, ideas and hospitality!

[princer7]

Just made it home. I'm a little fried from the drive but it was well worth it to hang out and see some excellent saltwater systems. Thank you, Cheri for putting together a very challenging event to organize. The tanks were beautiful everyone. Hope to see you in a few months at my house for the Austin tank tour.

It was a most excellent day! :)

[g-ray]

I really enjoyed the tank tour thanks again to everyone that was part of putting this thing together and to all of our participants I know it got a little crowded!!

[BIGBIRD123]

I will say this...If you missed this, you missed one of the best days of MAAST. It was so great to see the diversity that MAAST has to offer. We viewed tanks for beginning stages to tanks years in existence. Every tank was an inspiration to all and each owner should be proud. We all gain comradery and mutual respect for each other, along with many new ideas. Jose's "mini" 600g lagoon inspired my wife to want to up-grade. There was so many things different to each system that no one walked away not thinking to themselves..."Maybe I can do...". I'm glad that you guys and gals got to see mine...still in the works but it inspired Carter to want a taller stand...I promise that you will love it.

Thanks so much to All the put their tanks in the Tour and thanks to All who participated in the "Observation Team". It was extremely long day but well worth it. Please everyone keep up the good work.

And coming soon...the Austin tour.

S

[chumbucket]

:applause:My hats of to Cheri for putting the whole event together and making sure it ran smoothly, also to the people who opened their homes to everyone to view their tanks and their homes. It was a long and awesome day that we enjoyed, it was nice to see the different types of setups, everyone had from big to small,very advanced to very basic. Good job to everyone!!! Anyone who missed this one needs to make sure if it happens again to try to make the next one. Thanks again to everyone involved,and hope to see ya'll soon

[rocketeer]

Agreed! That was fun. And it gave me an excuse to clean up my house. It's nice to share what we've worked so hard to create. And equally nice to learn from others' experience. I for one came away inspired.

Thanks to all, especially Cheri.

Jack

[MKCindy]

Hats off to Cheri and everyone who welcomed us to converge on their houses. The big turn out was great and everyone had fun and learned a lot too! I am so inspired.

[allan]

I'd like to add my thanks to all those who opened their homes and Cheri for orgainizing the event. I only got to see two systems before getting back to moving my daughter but both were inspirational, from Texreefer's outstanding system to the second setup (forgot the name, sorry) where he designed his own bucket system filtration device.

On the bright side my wife has authorized me to begin the long term planning process to build an in the wall system and has willingly given me a large portion of the pantry which is on the other side of the wall in question. I will probably be asking a lot of questions in the future about plumbing (dos and don'ts), I hope that you all don't mind. ;-)

Thanks again for letting us be a part of the group and I hope that next time I can volunteer my tank for viewing.

[jennabee]

:applause:Cherri thanks for the well planned tour. It was great and lots of fun we truly enjoyed it. It was great meeting everyone that participated

[roscozman]

My wife (Pennies2Cents) and I had a great time. All the tanks looked great. Cherri thanks for the tour and keeping us all together.

[moe]

I'm very sorry that I miss the tour. However the great picture that princer7 make me feel as i'm in the tank. It looks like everyone had a great time, looking forward to the next one.

moe