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It was a great day and better when I got to meet the Rev and his wife. Nicer folks you cannot meet!!!
At the last minute I decided to take a run to Reef-A-Palooza, I had no intention on going this year because my tank is still young and I saw no real need to go. The wife urged me to go and boy am I glad I did!!!
I walked over to the Reef2Reef stand in hopes of meeting the Rev, I really did not expect to meet him but you never know. I was greeted by his wife who saw me carrying bags with frags and immediately offered me a larger bag to place my purchases into. I asked if the Rev was there and she said he'd be right back and we chatted for a few minutes regarding the site, my purchases and pleasantries.
The Rev came back within a few moments and I introduced myself and to my surprise he knew who I was off of my posts here. I was more than surprised. We chatted about the site, the event and all I can say is if you ever get a chance to speak with him and his wife, do it, they are wonderful people who care about the site, the hobby and the members here. Again, you cannot meet nicer people.
The other great thing that happened was that I was looking over a Gold Maxima clam that I knew had to be valued over $200 easy. I got the courage to ask how much it was and a young man told me it was $275.00. The color on this thing is exceptional.
Again, I had no intention on buying a clam but just then the owner of the booth looked over at me, saw that I was wearing a shirt which denoted I am a Veteran and he told the young man to give me the clam for $75.00. I WAS BLOWN AWAY!!! The young man said are you sure to which the owner said to me, I like your shirt, thank you for your service, enjoy the clam. I am not going to lie, I got a bit emotional, thanked him and the young man said, you made a killing sir. I laughed and paid him.
I made a few purchases but the clam is special!!!
Sorry for the long winded post, but today was indeed special.
Thanks to the Rev, his wife and that vendor!!!
At the last minute I decided to take a run to Reef-A-Palooza, I had no intention on going this year because my tank is still young and I saw no real need to go. The wife urged me to go and boy am I glad I did!!!
I walked over to the Reef2Reef stand in hopes of meeting the Rev, I really did not expect to meet him but you never know. I was greeted by his wife who saw me carrying bags with frags and immediately offered me a larger bag to place my purchases into. I asked if the Rev was there and she said he'd be right back and we chatted for a few minutes regarding the site, my purchases and pleasantries.
The Rev came back within a few moments and I introduced myself and to my surprise he knew who I was off of my posts here. I was more than surprised. We chatted about the site, the event and all I can say is if you ever get a chance to speak with him and his wife, do it, they are wonderful people who care about the site, the hobby and the members here. Again, you cannot meet nicer people.
The other great thing that happened was that I was looking over a Gold Maxima clam that I knew had to be valued over $200 easy. I got the courage to ask how much it was and a young man told me it was $275.00. The color on this thing is exceptional.
Again, I had no intention on buying a clam but just then the owner of the booth looked over at me, saw that I was wearing a shirt which denoted I am a Veteran and he told the young man to give me the clam for $75.00. I WAS BLOWN AWAY!!! The young man said are you sure to which the owner said to me, I like your shirt, thank you for your service, enjoy the clam. I am not going to lie, I got a bit emotional, thanked him and the young man said, you made a killing sir. I laughed and paid him.
I made a few purchases but the clam is special!!!
Sorry for the long winded post, but today was indeed special.
Thanks to the Rev, his wife and that vendor!!!
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