Wow!!! What can I say!! It's not everyday you get to participate in a trip that makes you look at life differently!! Who knew Texas had such a treasure in Port Aransas??? I didn't..but I do now!!!

Being from DallasMAS, we were so honored and pleased to be invited!! It was a long drive (8hrs) but VERY worth the drive!! I participated in both collections and the kayaking trip on Sunday. I met SOOOOO many wonderful people!! Learned so much!! I can't wait to get back!! Just makes me wish we had something up here in Dallas we could invite ya'll too that was as much fun!!!

Shout outs to all my new MAS buddies!!

Eve & Domino's!!! Thanks for making me feel welcome and part of the group (oh..and for the RootBeer!!!!) I'd go collecting with you guys ANY time!!
Alex aka A-Rod : Thanks for hooking us all up on collection supplies!! You did a bigger service than you know!! I'm set now anytime I need to pick up frags, fish..or just want to go collecting!! I LOVE YOU!!!

Frederick and Melinda - WOW!! That kayaking trip made a fan outta me!! Been searching Craigslist for a pre-owned ever since I got back to Dallas!! Melinda....what a wonder woman!! Thanks for helping me find a blenny (taught me how to scrape the rock algea to find em)...hanging out with me on the night time collecting and sharing your knowledge (and for not rubbing it in too hard about the whole..SeaHare baby incident!!) and for making sure all us newb kayakers made it back safely!! PLEASE do it again next year!!!!!!

BigMan (aka Lil-Byrd)- Hope your sunburn doesn't look as bad as mine!!
Mizknee (yeah..I'm sure I spelled that wrong!!) - Thanks for all the laughs and the nuts!! send me that email!! We'll see if we can find you your 1/2 moon set up!!
Jennifer - Can't wait to see your pics!!

Jarrod & Chevy...Johnnie & Johnnie's Girl!! Mr. Cousteau and Liz...Boyscout...The guy and gal that gave me the seahare...the guy that I swapped the sea hare for the sea urchin...
SO many that I didn't even get their names....Your friendship and knowledge are what makes being a MAS member such a joy and privleage!!

I can only hope next year we can get a sitter so hubby and I can attend all the events!!

Thanks again, so very much, for having us...

Cathy Harper
TankGirl
Dallas MAS

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