2012 MAAST Port A Collection trip July 27-29

[Sherita]

2012 MAAST Port A Collection trip July 27-29

Hotel details:
Beachgate CondoSuites & Motel (http://www.beachgate.com/)has responded with their rates. They are offering a 5% discount for ARC/MAAST members. Two room types available, condo or motel. Rates listed are the total for two nights (requires Fri and Sat booking)
Motel 1 bed (2 max adults) - $266 1st floor, $285 2nd floor
Motel 2 bed (4 max adults) - $304 1st /$323 2nd
Condo 1 bed, 2 futons (4 max adults) - $427.50 1st/ $446.50 2nd
Condo 2 bed, 3 futons (7 max adults) - $560.50 1st / $579.50 2nd
Condo 3 bed, 3 futons (9 max adults) - $693.50 1st/ $712.50 2nd
Condo 4 bed, 4 futons (12 max adults) - $1159
Additional options on page 4

Friday July 28 @ 8:00 PM / Sunset Open
Bonfire on the beach (Kid Friendly)
South Jetty, Port Aransas (http://maps.google.com/maps?q=south+jetty,+Port+Aransas&hl=en&ll=27.83198,-97.042494&spn=0.022163,0.027595&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=40.545434,56.513672&t=h&hnear=South+Jetty&z=15)
(Look for the Fire and Mastards . Bring your lawn chair or blanket.)

Saturday July 28 @7:15am ARC BYOBT (Build Your Own Breakfast Taco) Bar
Beachgate Condos
Estimated cost $5/person (pay at the door)

Saturday July 28 @ 9:00 AM RSVP and Pre Payment Required
Texas State Aquarium (http://www.texasstateaquarium.org/) (Kid Friendly)
2710 North Shoreline Boulevard Corpus Christi, TX 78402
Self guided tour through Texas State Aquarium, option of Behind the Scene Tour
Children 2 and under are free.
$9.25/Child (ages 3-12) and $14.25/Adult



Saturday July 28 @ 2:00 PM Open
Day collection trip. (Parental Supervisor required for safety)
We will meet at the base of South Jetty.
South Jetty, Port Aransas (http://maps.google.com/maps?q=south+jetty,+Port+Aransas&hl=en&ll=27.83198,-97.042494&spn=0.022163,0.027595&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=40.545434,56.513672&t=h&hnear=South+Jetty&z=15)


Saturday July 28 @ 5:30PM RSVP and Pre Payment Required
MAAST Banquet, raffle, and speaker. (Kid Friendly)
We are pleased to announce that Paul Whitby of High Definition Corals will be speaking at our banquet. His topic will be pests in the marine aquarium and how to recognize and treat them. Please make plans to join us!

Beachgate CondoSuites & Motel (http://www.beachgate.com/directions-maps.html), Meeting Room

$12.50 / person (children 13 and under free)
OR
MAAST charter members (http://www.maast.org/payments.php) with one guest free (children 13 and under free)


Saturday July 28 @ 9:00 PM ( or When we get back to Port A) Open
Night collection trip Look for the red L.E.D.s (Parental Supervisor required for safety)
South Jetty, Port Aransas (http://maps.google.com/maps?q=south+jetty,+Port+Aransas&hl=en&ll=27.83198,-97.042494&spn=0.022163,0.027595&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=40.545434,56.513672&t=h&hnear=South+Jetty&z=15)

Sunday July 29
Morning collection on your own (Parental Supervisor required for safety)
Checkout

Notes:
Be sure to bring buckets, Air pumps, Long Handle Nets (http://lmgtfy.com/?q=shad+net) , RED LED head lamps (http://lmgtfy.com/?q=RED+LED+head+lamps), insect repellant, sunscreen, shoes with rubber grip for walking on the jetty.

If you plan to collect and bring livestock home, please prepare your quarantine tanks now.

Payments
PayPal Preferred
Please include your screen name, real name, email, home address, phone and details of what you are paying.
Send PayPal to : treasurer@maast.org (http://www.maast.org/payments.php)

or via snail mail to:

MAAST
P.O.Box 780582
San Antonio, Tx 78278

Please RSVP on the thread and send your payments via Paypal

Example 1
RSVP
Lucky (Charter Member SaltCreep)
+ Adult Guest
+ 2 Child (2 , 7)
Events
(X) Bonfire
(X) Texas State Aquarium (Sending $37.75 via paypal)
( ) Texas State Aquarium + Behind the Scene (Sending )
(X) Day Collection
(X) Banquet (Charter Member Free)
( ) Night Collection
( ) Sunday Morning Collection on my own
Sending $37.75 via PayPal


Example 2
RSVP
Buddy Lee (Web Member BuddyLee)
+ 1 Child (2)
Events
(X) Bonfire
(X) Texas State Aquarium (Sending $14.25 via paypal)
( ) Texas State Aquarium + Behind the Scene (Sending )
(X) Day Collection
(X) Banquet (Web Member $12.50)
( ) Night Collection
( ) Sunday Morning Collection on my own
Sending $26.75 via PayPal


Example 3
RSVP
Claudia Al (ARC Member LadyBird)
+ 1 Adult
+ 3 Child (9,9,9 )
Events
(X) Bonfire
(X) Texas State Aquarium (Sending $56.25 via paypal)
( ) Texas State Aquarium + Behind the Scene (Sending )
(X) Day Collection
(X) Banquet (ARC Member $25.00)
(X) Night Collection
(X) Sunday Morning Collection on my own
Sending $81.25 via PayPal http://www.maast.org/clear.gif (http://www.maast.org/newreply.php?do=newreply&p=865705&noquote=1)

[SoLiD]

Sweet! Can't believe it's been almost year already since the last trip.

[klwheat]

umm...sorry for the (probably dumb) question, but what are you collecting?

[Big_Pun]

umm...sorry for the (probably dumb) question, but what are you collecting?

water and sand lol j/k we usually get a lot of peppermint shrimp, some blennies, sometime we find angler fish, and flower anemone's

[koa25]

Sweet. This should be a pretty cool trip. I'm in.

[klwheat]

water and sand lol j/k we usually get a lot of peppermint shrimp, some blennies, sometime we find angler fish, and flower anemone's

really? Sounds like fun. Do you guys collect on the beach, or dive?

[allan]

El Beach-o

If you get out where the floating macro (sargasm?) and pull out chunks you can usually catch a few pipe fish as well. I keep hoping to get something real unique, but so far, nothing.

[reefreak]

Man this sounds like fun me and my dad are in

[tate1]

Can't wait. Chad, myself and our 2 kiddos are in.

[Bill S]

Assuming the weather holds out - and that's a BIG if - July is often very windy - we can take folks out into the Gulf on Saturday or Sunday and see what we can find under big weed patches. We now spend our weekends in Port A on our boat.

[SoLiD]

Most of us catch these...

http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/dd285/SoLiDST33L/PortAPeps4-1.jpg

[SoLiD]

and these to feed the tank critters...

http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/dd285/SoLiDST33L/Shore-GrassShrimpLabels.jpg

[JesterGrin_1]

Most of us catch these...

http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/dd285/SoLiDST33L/PortAPeps4-1.jpg


I would like to go just to get some of those Shrimp. :) In all of these years I have not been able to make a trip.

[reefreak]

Ok solid you have totally convinced me I'm defanetly in

[lildingy]

me and my wife have literly netted seahorses and pipfishes off the jettys when it is calm, given we both grew up on the island.

[txg8gxp]

For anyone still not sure if they want to go or not....DO IT, Tebstan and I made it last year and had tons of fun. We got more pepermint shrimps then we needed, and also came home with tons of grass shrimp for fish food. We also netted several large crabs which was cool, of coarse we set them free. Tebstan also scooped up a tiny seahorse which was really cool, the seahorse also was released back to it's home.

[SoLiD]

Maybe one of these if you're lucky...

Juvenile Lookdown
http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/dd285/SoLiDST33L/JuviLookdown.jpg

[Sherita]

That is all kinds of awesome!

I'm hoping for a sargassum angler this year. Of course, I have said that for the last two years, LOL.

Maybe one of these if you're lucky...

Juvenile Lookdown
http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/dd285/SoLiDST33L/JuviLookdown.jpg

[reefreak]

Solid dude I swear I caught like ten of those and then my dad gave them to Felipe at fin addict with out me knowing and I was mad

[SoLiD]

Here was the Power Point Presentation Ace and Christy made for me to give at last years MAAST Collection Trip.

JULY 2011 MAAST PRESENTATION

http://youtu.be/7shgxFeFUsI

[SoLiD]

That is all kinds of awesome!

I'm hoping for a sargassum angler this year. Of course, I have said that for the last two years, LOL.

Maybe I will save one for you, if I catch one in the near future. I caught 2 small ones last weekend, but I just put them back.

[hobogato]

welcome to maast clay!


me and my wife have literly netted seahorses and pipfishes off the jettys when it is calm, given we both grew up on the island.

[roscozman]

We have been on Bill boat and it has been awesome. Hopefully we can join you again this year Bill.

[Mike]

+1 on how cool it was to go out on the boat with Bill and Jan. We saw way more dolphins than on the dolphin tour that year.

[SoLiD]

One more:


http://youtu.be/f3mO2tXv9NE

[subsailor]

would love to join in on this pending the schedule and prices, i know there are a lot of folks at dfwmas that would like to join in on this as well!

[Gseclipse02]

+1 on how cool it was to go out on the boat with Bill and Jan. We saw way more dolphins than on the dolphin tour that year.


dont waste the money on that trip you see more on the ferry

[Sherita]

Ok folks, we need to know if there is any interest in the dolphin watch tour as an additional activity for the MAAST Port A trip. If you think this is something you might like, please chime in here. Once we have an idea of numbers, then we will know the cost, but it has always been very reasonable in the past.

[klwheat]

Ok folks, we need to know if there is any interest in the dolphin watch tour as an additional activity for the MAAST Port A trip. If you think this is something you might like, please chime in here. Once we have an idea of numbers, then we will know the cost, but it has always been very reasonable in the past.

Definitely be interested in this. How many can take part - I may have the fam.

[Kristy]

Larry, you can bring as many as you want. I believe the dolphin watching cruise ran about $12/person last year but I will double check when I'm on a computer (hate to search on my phone). The place can accommodate 30-40 people on a boat.

Mike and I had fun doing the Dolphin Watch cruise, but we always love going out on the water. They take you out into the Gulf, look at some dolphins (maybe we got lucky but there were several dolphin sightings) and they pull up a basket trap and dump some critters into a shallow touch tank for the kids to check out, very family friendly!

[reefreak]

Did you guys find a price for rooms?

[Pennies2Cents]

Status? Would like to book the room soon and plan accordingly. :)

[BSJF]

We might even get to join in the fun since our move looks like it will be postponed a bit. Excited to get the doggies to the ocean again! Maybe this year we won't spend the entire time in the ER.

[BSJF]

Welll, the place we stay with the doggies is booked already. Bummer.

[tiger_eyed1]

We did a little searching and made a few calls. All these hotels have at least two rooms available, some more than five. I guess by the economy being the way it is, the hotels are doing what they can to stay in business. Sorry that we couldn't secure rooms for everyone in one place. Fortunately, they are all close enough for us to meet up quickly for our events. Keep in mind that the club is not affiliated with these hotels nor were we able to secure group rates due to economic factors. Do a quick review search on a site such as trip advisor before booking. Enjoy!


Beachgate CondoSuites & Motel
http://www.beachgate.com/
2000 On The Beach Rd, Port Aransas, TX, 78373 United States
‎866-539-0036‎
$170 average nightly rate

Plantation Suites and Conference
http://www.plantationsuites.com/
1909 HWY 361 Port Aransas, TX 78373
$189 Avg Nightly Rate

Holiday Inn Express Suites
http://www.hiexpress.com/hotels/us/en/port-aransas/portx/hoteldetail
727 S 11th Street Port Aransas, TX 78373
$246 Avg Nightly Rate Standard Room

Americas Best Value Inn-Corpus Christi-Port Aransas
http://www.americasbestvalueinn.com/
306 S Alister StreetPort Aransas, TX 78373
125.00 - USD 240.00average nightly rate

Shark Reef Resort
http://www.sharkreefresort.com
314 Cutoff Road Port Aransas, TX 78373
Contact: 361 749 -6993 or 888 294 2028
$109 - $185 Avg Nightly Rate

Travelodge Port Aransas
http://www.travelodge.com/hotels/texas/port-aransas/travelodge-port-aransas-tx/hotel-overview
300 WEST AVENUE G PORT ARANSAS TX US 78373
$139 Avg Nightly Rate

Mariner Inn and Suites
http://www.hotels.com/ho366276/mariner-inn-and-suites-port-aransas-united-states/?gclid=CMro5pyYxbACFWrptgodASTUVw
2607 St Highway 361, Port Aransas, TX, 78373 United States
$170 average nightly rate
Hotel Info: ‎866-539-8117‎

[lildingy]

http://www.starkeyproperties.com/index.htm

I thought some of ya may also think about bookin through these guys they have alot of houses rather then hotels, and if ya get a group of friends these may even be cheaper. They have alot of pet friendly homes also.

[Pennies2Cents]

Thank you for the hotel options.. Im hoping Plantation has something avail when I call in the morning.


One more question:

Where will the presentation be held?

Saturday Evening
MAAST Banquet, raffle, and speaker. We are pleased to announce that Paul Whitby of High Definition Corals will be speaking at our banquet. His topic will be pests in the marine aquarium and how to recognize and treat them. Please make plans to join us!

[BSJF]

Where is the meeting on saturday going to be? Corpus or Port A?

[Sherita]

The presentation/dinner will be at the Silverado Smokehouse in Corpus. I'll get the address for everyone this evening. We are shooting to start at 5:30.

[Pennies2Cents]

Thanks Sherita.


When possible can you or someone update the original post with all the information that is needed? Times, Dates, Addresses etc. Appreciate it.

[Jayala12]

i was just wondering who is allowed to go to these events? im new and would like to meet people that enjoy reef keeping as much as i do.not an expert by no means but love to learn new info

[alton]

Everyone, sometimes there maybe a cost savings to Charter Members, but everyone is always welcome.

[AustinReefClub]

We did a little searching and made a few calls. All these hotels have at least two rooms available, some more than five. I guess by the economy being the way it is, the hotels are doing what they can to stay in business. Sorry that we couldn't secure rooms for everyone in one place. Fortunately, they are all close enough for us to meet up quickly for our events. Keep in mind that the club is not affiliated with these hotels nor were we able to secure group rates due to economic factors. Do a quick review search on a site such as trip advisor before booking. Enjoy!


Beachgate CondoSuites & Motel
http://www.beachgate.com/
2000 On The Beach Rd, Port Aransas, TX, 78373 United States
‎866-539-0036‎
$170 average nightly rate


Hey guys, just a quick note. Austin Reef Club is doing our coast trip the same weekend, and we were able to negotiate a 5% discount at Beachgate CondoSuites. I talked to the manager and he said when booking if you mention MAAST you'll get the discount.

Hotel details:

Beachgate CondoSuites & Motel (http://www.beachgate.com/)has responded with their rates. They are offering a 5% discount for ARC/MAAST members. If we book 10 rooms we get the use of their meeting room waived.
Two room types available, condo or motel. Rates listed are the total for two nights (requires Fri and Sat booking)
Motel 1 bed (2 max adults) - $266 1st floor, $285 2nd floor
Motel 2 bed (4 max adults) - $304 1st /$323 2nd
Condo 1 bed, 2 futons (4 max adults) - $427.50 1st/ $446.50 2nd
Condo 2 bed, 3 futons (7 max adults) - $560.50 1st / $579.50 2nd
Condo 3 bed, 3 futons (9 max adults) - $693.50 1st/ $712.50 2nd
Condo 4 bed, 4 futons (12 max adults) - $1159

We're also planning to go to the Texas State Aquarium on Saturday (1:30pm) and have negotiated the following:


Discounted group rate for parties of 10 or more. The rates for a Self Guided Tour are discounted to $9.25/ Children (ages 3-12) and $14.25/ Adults. This is discounted from the standard rates of $11.95/ Children and $16.95/ Adults.
Depending on the program, the minimum ages differ. There is no minimum age for a Self-Guided Tour.
In order to receive these rates we must make a reservation ahead of time and make one payment upon arrival for the entire group.



It's going to be a great trip, we're all looking forward to it!

[Pennies2Cents]

Very generous of you to share your details with us VWMike, looking forward to it.

[Kristy]

Thanks so much Mike! Can't believe how quickly this trip is creeping up on us... It's going to be a great weekend! :)

[Bill S]

Um. I'm just trying to make sure I know what's going on. The first post shows activities on the NORTH Jetty. The North Jetty is on San Jose Island - and accessible only by boat (the "Jetty Boat", for one). Are you sure we aren't talking about the SOUTH Jetty here?

[tiger_eyed1]

Yes, sorry, it is South Jetty. We are about to update the first page.

We are also trying to work out a deal with the Beachgate CondoSuites & Motel (http://www.beachgate.com/) to get their banquet room vs going to Corpus for the Saturday night banquet. We know of Six rooms being booked there. We know of at least 4 ARC members with rooms:applause:. If you already booked somewhere else, shouldn't be to late to change your reservation. This place is right on the beach. When I booked, the 1st floor condos were all booked so the price may be slightly higher than listed above.

Has anyone else booked here? Let us know so that we can get the banquet room.

Thanks,
Marcus

[tiger_eyed1]

Recreational Fishing and Hunting Regulations

A person taking or attempting to take crabs, ghost shrimp, and shrimp from salt water for non-commercial purposes is required to have a valid fishing license and a saltwater fishing stamp endorsement (http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/regulations/fish_hunt/#license).

In short, order your saltwater fishing license before you go.

Thanks,

[tate1]

Hey board members and MAAST members...Mike Frame (owner of ARC) was able to get the banquet room at Beachgate CondoSuites & Motel on Saturday evening (July 28) due to ARC having more than 10 rooms reserved. If MAAST would like to hold the bbq in the banquet room at Beachgate, please get with Mike (aka mframe on ARC or vwmike on maast).

Thank you Mike and MAAST board members for putting all this together!!

[tiger_eyed1]

Hey board members and MAAST members...Mike Frame (owner of ARC) was able to get the banquet room at Beachgate CondoSuites & Motel on Saturday evening (July 28) due to ARC having more than 10 rooms reserved. If MAAST would like to hold the bbq in the banquet room at Beachgate, please get with Mike (aka mframe on ARC or vwmike on maast).

Thank you Mike and MAAST board members for putting all this together!!

Thanks for the post. I've been in communication with Mike. We updated Post#1 this weekend to reflect the Banquet location change. We also added times and costs. Thanks for the follow-up.

Marcus

[tate1]

Thanks for the post. I've been in communication with Mike. We updated Post#1 this weekend to reflect the Banquet location change. We also added times and costs. Thanks for the follow-up.

Marcus

You're welcome!!

[AustinReefClub]

For those interested, we'll be doing a "Build your own breakfast taco" bar Saturday morning. We're looking at about $5 per person, pay at the door, and hope to start up about 7:15 for those who are going to make it to the Aquarium that day.

[Kristy]

Cool! We'll add that to the list of activities for the weekend. Thanks Mike!

[SoLiD]

Just throwing this out there...

If there are any Profilux 3 Ex owners coming down on the trip, you are welcome to come by my apartment and school me on how to use all of the extended features. I got the basics down; I just don't have all the time in the world to learn everything inside and out. I will gladly frag you something or pay you. :wink_smile:

http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/dd285/SoLiDST33L/TANK-FTSLIGHTS.jpg

http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/dd285/SoLiDST33L/TANK-CLOSE.jpg

[BSJF]

Way cool tank, I think I'd leave the lights doing just what they are doing. The tank is awesome.

[tiger_eyed1]

RSVP
Marcus(Charter Member Tiger_Eyed1
+ 1 Adult Guest
Events
(X) Bonfire
( ) Texas State Aquarium (Sending $0)
( ) Texas State Aquarium + Behind the Scene (Sending $0)
(X) Day Collection
(X) Banquet (Charter Family Member Free)
(X) Night Collection
( ) Sunday Morning Collection on my own
Sending $0 via PayPal

Staying at the Beachgate
I'll be at the Aquarium to help get things started but will need to get back to Port A for The day collection planning and banquet setup.

[alton]

RSVP
Alton
+ 1 Adult Guest
Events
(X) Bonfire
( ) Texas State Aquarium (Sending $0)
( ) Texas State Aquarium + Behind the Scene (Sending $0)
( ) Day Collection
(X) Banquet (Charter Family Member Free)
( ) Night Collection
( ) Sunday Morning Collection on my own
Sending $0 via PayPal

Staying at Sea Sands with Family

[AustinReefClub]

Mike (Charter Member vwmike)
+ Adult Guest
Events
(X) Bonfire
( ) Texas State Aquarium (ARC Group)
( ) Texas State Aquarium + Behind the Scene (ARC Group)
(X) Day Collection
(X) Banquet (Charter Member Free)
(X ) Night Collection
( ) Sunday Morning Collection on my own
Sending $0 via PayPal

[SAY]

Are we allowed to just drive over for the day collection trip?

[FireWater]

Are we allowed to just drive over for the day collection trip?

Yes, you don't have to stay or take part in any of the other stuff if you do not wish to.

[Sherri]

As a reminder...when sending in your PayPals for the Port A Trip....please make sure you include a breakdown of the events to be attended here in this thread and/or on your PayPal....I will post in this thread upon receipt of your payment...

PayPal address: treasurer@maast.com


Thanks...Sherri :)

[tate1]

RSVP
Belinda(Charter Member Tate1)
+ 1 Adult Guest & 2 kids (Chad, 2 kids under 13)
Events
(X) Bonfire
( ) Texas State Aquarium (Sending $0)
( ) Texas State Aquarium + Behind the Scene (Sending $0)
( ) Day Collection
(X) Banquet (Charter Member + Guest Free, 2 kids under 13 free)
(X) Night Collection
( ) Sunday Morning Collection on my own
Sending $0 via PayPal

[jonelletx]

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[jonelletx]

Are there any women going? I don't really know anyone as I am a newby with a 100 and a 65 saltwater fish and corals.

[SoLiD]

Yes I'm sure there will be a good mixture of Men, Women, and Children... and some pets too.

[Kristy]

Jonelle, we always have a good mix of ladies in there, especially at these family events such as this one where the guys are more likely to bring wives. Offhand I know of our female members that Belinda (tate1) will be there and Sherita and I believe Eve (pennies2cents) said she was a maybe and Lorraine (BSJF) was hoping to go too.

[Sherita]

I'll be there for certain. We always have a pretty good combination of men and women, with some kiddos in the mix as well. MAAST is a pretty friendly bunch of folks, you'll have a good time :)

[Sherita]

RSVP
Sherita (Charter Member sherita)
Events
(X) Bonfire
( ) Texas State Aquarium
( ) Texas State Aquarium + Behind the Scene
( ) Day Collection
(X) Banquet (Charter Member Free)
(X) Night Collection
( ) Sunday Morning Collection on my own
Sending $0.00 via PayPal

[Scutterborn]

RSVP
Ben + 1. (Charter Member Scutterborn)
Events
(X) Bonfire
( ) Texas State Aquarium
( ) Texas State Aquarium + Behind the Scene
(X) Day Collection
(X) Banquet (Charter Member Free)
(X) Night Collection
( ) Sunday Morning Collection on my own

Sending $0.00 via PayPal


- Ben -

[Pennies2Cents]

Are there any women going? I don't really know anyone as I am a newby with a 100 and a 65 saltwater fish and corals.

Hi Jonelle, :)

You would be surprised there are actually quite few of us women here on Maast. he he he Unfortunately as much as my hubby and I would love to attend we will not be going this year. Hope you have a good time if you decide to go. :) PS. Very informative too. Enjoy! Hope to meet you one day.

[Scutterborn]

My wife will be down with us. We have a family trip that's coinciding with this trip.


- Ben -

[littlewrentx]

July 28th and 29th are the Southern Delta Aquarids Meteor Shower with 15-20 meteors per hour. I have 4 telescopes and some astronomy binoculars. I would like to host a Star Party to view the shower while we are at the coast.

Christiana 210-218-4037

[Kristy]

What an awesome idea!!! I love meteor showers.


July 28th and 29th are the Southern Delta Aquarids Meteor Shower with 15-20 meteors per hour. I have 4 telescopes and some astronomy binoculars. I would like to host a Star Party to view the shower while we are at the coast.

Christiana 210-218-4037

[littlewrentx]

Who do I talk to about officially being on the calendar during the collection trip? We can set the telescopes up during the bonfire and during the night collection. I have the ability to project the images onto a laptop or big screen. I can bring my gear to project for an audience, but I need to know what to bring. I also have portable battey units so they we don't need outlets. If Donna and I host the event through our agency, Teall Insurance Agency LLC, then we can write off the trip.... We just need to be a scheduled event.

[alton]

I would say Marcus or Sherita. And thank you for what you are doing

[jonelletx]

I am sending a snail mail with money for two for the Tx St Aquarium on Sat. 27 july. We will also go for the collection and will bring equipment. This is all new to me, so I hope to learn more. Don't know if we can stay for the speaker. I am mailing my check and information in a minate.

[BSJF]

star watching sounds awesome, count me in for that, breakfast tacos, and the meeting...plus guest (i.e., Kriss). not sure yet what else we will do.




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[Sherri]

I am sending a snail mail with money for two for the Tx St Aquarium on Sat. 27 july. We will also go for the collection and will bring equipment. This is all new to me, so I hope to learn more. Don't know if we can stay for the speaker. I am mailing my check and information in a minate.

I will confirm receipt as soon as I get it....thanks!

[jonelletx]

I am bring two other ladies . I did send a snail mail with a check for the aquarium. We also want to do the collecting on the South Jetty on Saturday. Hopefully these two ladiies will also get into saltwater tanks. I have a 55 gallon ready to use. jonelle from Seguin

[pfcreed]

Well i do need to become more social, so I think I might be in for the Night collection. I also need peppermint shrimps as many as I can get.

[Sherri]

Payment received 7/12/12:

jonelletx (check)

3 Adults / Behind the Scenes Tour
3 for Early Saturday collecting

Payment received 7/16/12:

Dee (PayPal)

2 Web Members for Banquet

Payment received 7/22/12:

littlewrentx (PayPal)

1 Charter + 1 Guest + 1 Sm Child for Banquet

[klbmarsh]

I have 100-gallon tank with lots of cleaning to be done. Can anyone go to the jetties and collect the shrimp or you do you need a permit or what? Or maybe someone could bring some back for me (for a nominal fee, of course)?
:shades:
>Karla<

[Sherita]

Karla,

you will need a valid Texas Fishing License in order to collect anything from the jetties. And because of the laws, no one can sell you shrimp that they collect, it's illegal. They can give them to you, or you can trade them something for them, but they can't be sold.

Come on down and join us for the collection, it's always fun, and sometimes we catch a lot more than just peppermints.

[Dee]

RSVP
Dena Poudrier (Web Member Dee)
+ 1 Husband
Events
(X) Bonfire
( ) Texas State Aquarium (Sending $14.25 via paypal)
( ) Texas State Aquarium + Behind the Scene (Sending )
( ) Day Collection
(X) Banquet (Web Member $12.50x2)
(X) Night Collection
( ) Sunday Morning Collection on my own
Sending $25.00 via PayPal

[Sherri]

Dee...received the PayPal for the $25....I assume this is for 2 Web Member Banquets? Thanks

[lildingy]

Sorry I am not sure exactly what i need to send being a member :)

me and my wife kiddos most likley x2 less i get grandma to sit :)
RSVP

Events
(X) Bonfire
( ) Texas State Aquarium
( ) Texas State Aquarium + Behind the Scene possible not sure as of work schedule
( ) Day Collection
(X) Banquet
(x) Night Collection
( ) Sunday Morning Collection on my own

[nubz]

Hey guys you may remember me from last year. I live in port a and can't wait for this years trip! Also, anyone looking to sell some corals/frags should let me know. I'm stocking a 125 reef, so if you have anything let me know and we can arrange to meet!

[alton]

lildingy I believe you are good to go charter member + 1 is free to the Banquet. Kids under 13 are free and bonfire / collections are free.

[BSJF]

im going to have to bow out of this trip. me plus one wont be going after all.

[littlewrentx]

Three adults and one child going....will send Paypal for banquet

[beareef19]

Not able to go this year. if any one collects PEPPERMINT SHRIMP and has some extra I would be willing to pay for some LMK

[littlewrentx]

how many people have rsvped?

[tiger_eyed1]

Not able to go this year. if any one collects PEPPERMINT SHRIMP and has some extra I would be willing to pay for some LMK

Sorry to hear that you won't make it. I'm sure we will all have extrat to trade/give away. Remember, we can't sell anything we collect. It would be illegal. Hope you can come next time.

[SoLiD]

Sorry to hear that you won't make it. I'm sure we will all have extrat to trade/give away. Remember, we can't sell anything we collect. It would be illegal. Hope you can come next time.

Technically you can't sell, trade, or even be compensated in any way for anything you collect with out a Texas Commercial Fishing Permit. As silly as it sounds you can't even have your gas or time compensated for the peppermint shrimp you give someone... This gets brought up every year. HTH

[Sherri]

Three adults and one child going....will send Paypal for banquet

Got your PayPal....thank you!

[Sherri]

Just a reminder....payments are posted upon receipt on Pg 9 of this thread...:)

[beareef19]

Sorry to hear that you won't make it. I'm sure we will all have extrat to trade/give away. Remember, we can't sell anything we collect. It would be illegal. Hope you can come next time.

Oh yes I forgot. I would gladly accept trade or give aways dont have much to trade except a bunch of aptasia hence the need for peppermints
Thanks
Barry

[tiger_eyed1]

Alright MAAST,the time is almost upon us. I’m really excited about this trip. Last year wasmy first time going and I had a blast. Getting a chance to put faces to all thescreen names was great.

Hotel roomconfirmed, check
Setup my QTtanks, check.
Picked up me anew metal rim net from bass pro, check
Picked up aLED head lamp with red led night light from W.M., check
Freshbatteries for my portable air pump, check
Rinsed out twosalt buckets with lids, check
Packed electric air pump for hotel and return trip, check
Verify fishinglicense not expired, check
Iron tuxedot-shirt for banquet, check
Verify directionsto Hotel, and South Jetty in Port A, check


Please go ontoGoogle maps to see where the hotel is located relative to South Jetty inadvance of your departure from San Antonio.

If you havenot RSVP’d pleas do so now so that we can have an accurate count for theevents.

Thanks,
Marcus

[alton]

Marcus what time do you want the firewood Friday night?

[tate1]

Belinda, I and the kids got into Port A today. I know the night collection spots but can anybody tell me where we can go to do some day collecting. We are going to be here all week and thought we would like to see what we can find during the day.

Thanks for any help. If anyone has posted this question previously I must have missed it.

Our son CJ is off to a great start. He caught this drum in the 1st five minutes we started fishing.

[lildingy]

I would suggest if ya have time depending on your kiddos age, ya may try to take the time to do the pirate trip on the mustand outt of woodys. Not a real collection trip but fun, they do a trawl at the end of it. Be sure the kids are in swimsuits if ya go :) You can always go to the jettys too I have got blennys and snails off of them. The sargasum has kinda recedded here latley.

[littlewrentx]

I am also bringing 4 metal detectors. If you want to use them, bring a small shovel, and a container to put your finds. I have been advised to leave home the really good telescopes. The salt air will destroy some crucial parts. I am still bringing some smaller (cheaper) telescopes. The meteor shower is visible to the the eye. Kristy should have a great view in Guam.

[Kristy]

The meteor shower is visible to the the eye. Kristy should have a great view in Guam. :)

[tate1]

Our daughter Hannah is also off to a very good start...she caught a very nice red fish.

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See you soon.

[Scutterborn]

So where is this bonfire tonight?


-Ben-

[littlewrentx]

what room is the breakfast taco event going to be in?

[reefreak]

You guys are so lucky!

[Kristy]

Bonfire: hope I am not too late responding Ben, but just in case, head to the base of the north jetties, right where Cotter street hits the beach in Port Aransas and you can't miss our group out there around the fire talking about fish and probably eating s'mores about now.

Breakfast tacos: In the Beachgate Condo Suites meeting room, inquire at front desk, believe it starts around 7:15am.

[littlewrentx]

what room is breakfast in??

I met Scutterborn in the beach and found his bonfire. We just got in. The humidity is so bad that I can't use the astronomy binoculars : (

We are in room 534
Christiana 210-218-4037

[Kristy]

Should be in a conference room or meeting room in the general area of the condos. I would inquire at the front desk and they should be able to direct you. It will be reserved under ARC for tomorrow morning.

[littlewrentx]

the teenager at the front desk hasn't been too helpful......
when we got here they gave us keys to an occupied room.....as in there was a man in the shower
nothing like using a key to walz into someone else's room

[reefreak]

wow thats funny and thanks again christina

[cyrusII]

If anyone would be willing to ship me some Peps or grass shrimp I could pay you via PayPal. I have a super finicky blue ribbon eel that i need live saltwater feeders for. I've shipped Peps priorit y mail before with success. Would be on the trip with you guys but I moved to el Paso lol. If anyone can hook me up call or txt me at 2542455472 thanks in advance!

[Flyride95]

To sell them to you would be illegal unfortunately but im sure you may find someone who can trade / give some to you.

[Kristy]

Just a reminder or 3...


you will need a valid Texas Fishing License in order to collect anything from the jetties. And because of the laws, no one can sell you shrimp that they collect, it's illegal. They can give them to you, or you can trade them something for them, but they can't be sold.



Sorry to hear that you won't make it. I'm sure we will all have extrat to trade/give away. Remember, we can't sell anything we collect. It would be illegal. Hope you can come next time.


Technically you can't sell, trade, or even be compensated in any way for anything you collect with out a Texas Commercial Fishing Permit. As silly as it sounds you can't even have your gas or time compensated for the peppermint shrimp you give someone... This gets brought up every year. HTH

[SoLiD]

Also... Please "Don't" touch the Sea Turtles. This can get in a ton of trouble if they are a certain type of Sea Turtle... i.e.. Endangered.

http://www.gulfbase.org/issue/photo/endangered.jpg
http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/huntwild/wild/wildlife_diversity/texas_rare_species/listed_species/herptiles.phtml

[cyrusII]

Understood, if anyone is feeling generous I can pay for the shipping. Have a blast guys! I caught a lot of Molly miller pennies sleeping on the rocks just under the surface late at night. Use flashlights to see the reflectioof there eyes. Be advised however that these blennies will kick up sand a lot and that makes them a pain in small tanks

[cyrusII]

blennies not pennies lol, stupid auto correct. anyhow bug spray is a must and a head lamp! again have fun, sorry i missed out!

[tate1]

If anyone would be willing to ship me some Peps or grass shrimp I could pay you via PayPal. I have a super finicky blue ribbon eel that i need live saltwater feeders for. I've shipped Peps priorit y mail before with success. Would be on the trip with you guys but I moved to el Paso lol. If anyone can hook me up call or txt me at 2542455472 thanks in advance!

We plan of getting some tonight. We live in Georgetown if you are interested in swinging by. PM me and let me know.

[BTA_Crazy]

Hi I'm new and am here in port A, how will I know I've found the right group at s jetty 2 pm collection?

[SoLiD]

When the sun gets close to going down we will all be at the very end of the Port A jetties. You can't miss a bunch of fish nerds with red led head lamps, nets, and buckets. :)

[SoLiD]

Really late on this but:

RSVP
Lucky (Charter Member SoLiD)
+ Adult Guest
Events
( ) Bonfire
( ) Texas State Aquarium
( ) Texas State Aquarium + Behind the Scene
( ) Day Collection
(X) Banquet (Charter Member Free)
(X) Night Collection
( ) Sunday Morning Collection on my own

[tiger_eyed1]

We are in the Beachgate off Anchor Dr.
Banquet is in room 424.

[reefreak]

if someone happens to catch a french angelfish i know you cant sell him but i will trade for corals!

[SoLiD]

I think someone caught about 6-9 of the while snorkeling. They are not reef safe though.

[reefreak]

Yeah i want one for my fowlr do you know who caught them?

[Kimi]

Hope you all had a blast and are getting home safe and sound! If anyone accidentally brought home any pipefish that need a good home, I'd be interested. Thanks! :thumbs_up:

[alton]

Not sure what they caught Saturday night? Marcus showed me how easy it is to catch peppermints Friday night. Great speaker and Marcus and his wife did a great job of pulling off
everything. Great to meet everyone and thanks for the help little wren tx. Sorry I wasn't more lively three days of beach and surf whooped me.

[lildingy]

I'm very late posting on this, but wanted to say thank you to the comunity for having us. The little french angel is doing fantastic! Its so fun to watch the yellow tang open up his gilplate and just wait for the angel to clean him up. I havn't had any problems with him picking on my corals as of yet :)