Events

**Mrs. z28pwr** · Mon, 27th Jul 2009, 10:06 AM

Wow I had such a great time!! Steve & Cheri, thank you for putting everything together YOU ROCK!!!!!! You both are wonderful people and always willing to help. I also want to thank the BOD, members, and everyone else (including kids) who worked very hard especially during Saturdays dinner. Great team work

Sponsors thank you for making this happen.

Sherri, I really enjoyed seeing you and your husband again. You both are great Thank you for your hard work and dedication to this event.

Fredrick & Melinda, thank you for putting together the kayak trip to the Lydia Ann Lighthouse on Sunday morning. I had a blast!!

Little Byrd, a special thanks to you for all your behind the scenes labor work. What a great kiddo!!!

**roscozman** · Mon, 27th Jul 2009, 01:21 PM

This was a great event... Thanks to all who put in so much time to make this a super success. Bob Fenner was a riot!! He is such a down to earth person and told us great stories at the bonfire. We also had a great time with Fredrick and Melinda from Coral Reef Bazaar (thanks for the collection tips and we still have your net). We also got to hang out with some friends and meet new members. DMAS members were also present and very friendly.

Can't wait till the next one...

**Sherri** · Mon, 27th Jul 2009, 06:59 PM

I am going to list the raffle winners here on this thread & wherever else it needs to be. Thanks to all the members that jumped in and helped make it a great weekend. Frederick, you & Melinda always step up and help in such big ways...it is always noticed and we thank you. Cheri...you can relax now...it's over..lol You always make sure everything is just right & don't let up till it is. Thanks. And Steve...thanks for having too much fun!!

MrsZ - it was great to see you again - its' been a while! There's really too many people to thank...hope you know who you are. It takes a lot of work to make events such as TMAC and this to happen...thanks BOD's that helped.

Will post raffle winners.....

**Sherri** · Mon, 27th Jul 2009, 09:38 PM

Raffle Winners!

6 2 pks Kent Nano Reef Supplements

1) Jamie
2) Anthony (TonyMac)
3) Jamie
4) Profntbtr (Mike Connor)
5) Jamie
6) Drew (Subsailor)

Reef Invert Book (Robert Fenner)

1) Alex (aggman)

MAAST 1 Yr Charter Memberships

1) Cheri Byrd
2) Johne

64 oz Kent Supplements

1) Tate
2) Tate
3) Albert7753
4) TonyMac

Reef Octopus Skimmer

1) Drew (Subsailor)

Tropicorium $25 Gift Certificates

1) Frederick (CoralReefBazaar)
2) Profntbtr (Mike Connor)

Macrofeast

1) Tate

Lg Pkg Seaweed

1) Dee

Photo Box

1) Jess Taylor
2) Roscozman

MAAST T-Shirts

1) Johne
2) Jarrod (Cowboy572)
3) Frank Perkins (fperkins)

Wet/Dry

1) Markmesquite

Aqua Light

1) Dee (Dena)

Tunze 60/60

1) Jarrod (Cowboy572)

Tropic Eden Sand

1) TonyMac

Tunze Salt

1) Jamie
2) Dee (Dena)

**Dee** · Tue, 28th Jul 2009, 08:56 PM

I wanted to say thank you to everyone that helped with this event...a definite success...a big thank you to the sponsors for the wonderful raffle items! Bob Fenner for a very informative presentation...Steve and Cheri and those that helped behind the scenes. We had a great time...even my mother who is from Massachusetts enjoyed herself despite the heat she is very much not use to. She said she was having a hard time keeping up with us...my husband likes to go go go. She about fell over when she saw the length of the jetties, but she survived...only to whine for two days that her calves hurt LOL. When we were ready to leave the jetties we asked if she was ready to go and she said "no". It's addicting...sticking that little net in there and coming out with so many goodies.

I managed to catch a small butterfly fish, but I unfortunately didn't keep it apart from the shrimp and it looked as if they made a meal out of it overnight. It was by far the coolest thing I've caught, but it would have been nice to keep it alive a bit longer. Each trip we learn a little bit more

Thanks to everyone...looking forward to next year. That little blue heeler was a trip too...she's not afraid of anything. I wanted to bring my female Rottie when we first planned this, but wanted to stay in the same hotel so I decided against it. It wouldn't have worked out regardless because two weeks ago she was diagnosed with hemangiosarcoma (cancer on her heart). This being after bone cancer two years ago. Maybe next year I'll bring one of the mixes. It's fun to watch the dogs enjoy the beach and water too.

Dee

**Mr Cob** · Tue, 28th Jul 2009, 09:01 PM

It was an awesome weekend! Thanks to everyone that made this trip possible. My family had a great time and we will definitely make it next year!

**TankGirl** · Wed, 29th Jul 2009, 10:53 AM

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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**TankGirl** · Wed, 29th Jul 2009, 10:58 AM

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**MRSBIGBIRD123** · Wed, 29th Jul 2009, 01:30 PM

Great pics, Jason came back so sunburned, but he had a great time.......

**cpreefguy** · Wed, 29th Jul 2009, 04:09 PM

Originally Posted by MRSBIGBIRD123

Great pics, Jason came back so sunburned, but he had a great time.......

Where is he? I can't see him in the pics...

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