February 16th AZ FRAG Meeting. Tony Vargas!!! JBJ Tank Raffle!!

Frick · Feb 8, 2013

Yes we got the man himself Tony Vargas, author of The Coral Reef Aquarium speaking for us at Prankster gar and Brill Too. (There will be a mic this time LOL) Meeting starts at 2pm. After his speech we will raffle off this awesome 30 gallon JBJ rimless aquarium and stand.

Perfect for regifting for a late and forgotten Valentines day gift. I would forgive you.

There will be the normal causal selling and trading. I will post another thread for that. Don't forget to add the pics! Pics or it didn't happen! LOL

Afterwards Tony will be signing his books which will also be for purchase as well at Reef Culture. So stop by and get your copy of TCRA official.

In the morning and evening we will be doing a small tank tour of some of the club members reefs in the area. If you are interested in tagging along please PM me. I will post more on the schedule.

2pm-4pm
Pranksters Gar & Brill Too
7919 E Thomas Road Suite 101
Scottsdale, AZ 85251

4:30pm - 7pm
Reef Culture
406 S. Price Rd
Tempe, AZ 85281

lofty78 · Feb 11, 2013

I'm going to try to make it out to this one.... been meaning to do so...

Frick · Feb 11, 2013

lofty78 said:
I'm going to try to make it out to this one.... been meaning to do so...

This will be one of the better meetings. Trust me on this one.

Aquaph8 · Feb 11, 2013

I would drive up for this one if it wasn't on my little girls birthday, Tony's awesome.

Frick · Feb 13, 2013

Aquaph8 said:
I would drive up for this one if it wasn't on my little girls birthday, Tony's awesome.

I heard that her only birthday wish was to meet Mr. Vargas

ReeferBean · Feb 13, 2013

Tony came out and spoke to our club as well in December. He was one of the best and most enjoyable speakers we've ever had IMO. You fish nerds are in for a treat.

Dsdaley77 · Feb 13, 2013

Ohhhh..... I want to come, that sounds fun

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Aquaph8 · Feb 13, 2013

Frick said:
I heard that her only birthday wish was to meet Mr. Vargas

LOL, every six year olds dream

Tony Vargas · Feb 14, 2013

I'm looking forward to seeing old friends and making new ones as well. I look forward to having a great time and for me that means fish and coral related subjects/conversations, viewing nice reef tanks, and visiting cool stores. Oh, and lets not forget I will sing happy birthday to your children, :wink:.

See you all on Saturday, I will make sure we all have a great time!

Aquaph8 · Feb 14, 2013

Hi Tony, sorry I'm gonna miss you this time around, always enjoy listening to you. Please stop in and chat with us on Reef2Reef sometime.

glamisracers · Feb 14, 2013

I'm going to try to make it I've never been to one but would love to be there

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Frick · Feb 14, 2013

ReeferBean said:
Tony came out and spoke to our club as well in December. He was one of the best and most enjoyable speakers we've ever had IMO. You fish nerds are in for a treat.

I've attended two of his speech's now and you are every correct. Great speaker.

Dsdaley77 said:
Ohhhh..... I want to come, that sounds fun

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Come on out! Bring friends.

Tony Vargas said:
I'm looking forward to seeing old friends and making new ones as well. I look forward to having a great time and for me that means fish and coral related subjects/conversations, viewing nice reef tanks, and visiting cool stores. Oh, and lets not forget I will sing happy birthday to your children, :wink:.

See you all on Saturday, I will make sure we all have a great time!

Oh see Aquaph8, he gonna sign. It could be the greatest moment of her youth....or emotionally scaring, I've never heard Tony sign. :cry:

glamisracers said:
I'm going to try to make it I've never been to one but would love to be there

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You picked a great time to start my friend.

Dsdaley77 · Feb 14, 2013

Quick question, Is this a family friendly event? Never been.

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Frick · Feb 14, 2013

Dsdaley77 said:
Quick question, Is this a family friendly event? Never been.

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Absolutely. Bring the kids. It is at a bar, but we keep to our self in our own room.

lofty78 · Feb 14, 2013

Aquaph8 said:
LOL, every six year olds dream

My 6 year old's dream.... but he will be hanging with mommy on Saturday... Any word on the tank tour... I have a 9:30 Appointment in Goodyear, but I'm free after that.

Frick · Feb 14, 2013

lofty78 said:
My 6 year old's dream.... but he will be hanging with mommy on Saturday... Any word on the tank tour... I have a 9:30 Appointment in Goodyear, but I'm free after that.

It's going to be low key. I will send you details in a PM if you are interested.

Frick · Feb 15, 2013

I forgot to mention about the parking situation, when we head to Reef Culture the parking lot will probably be packed. There is a few more spots behind the store, but if you cannot find anything then go to the next street (5th Street) and park on the side. There should be plenty there.

Also there is some secret parking behind pranksters. If you pull into the driveway off Thomas take a quick right and follow behind the building. Use the spots by the park entrance.