MFKer' of OHIO

[oddball_freak]

Any Ohioans willing to meet near Cambridge? SE Ohio.

[demjor19]

I think an MFK meet in Ohio would be cool.

[doubledragon]

That would be cool!

[oddball_freak]

I think Columbus would serve well as a central location.

[demjor19]

I think Columbus would serve well as a central location.

lol...are all 3 of us going to have a meet?
we may need more people.
anyone else out there?

[oddball_freak]

I have 2 friends from my area on here. I'm sure they'll go. WOW up to 5 folks now. I know there are more ohioans........

[OH10fiero]

I might be able to make that. When would be a good time for everyone to meet? Saturdays are best for me, anyone else?

[mmarcc]

count me in

[TribalRage]

I'll definately be there if I have the day off.

[john C]

count me in , hey odd ball do you have fw rays? i have motoro's and working on a fish room for them.

[Dreamsofpeace54]

the east coast mfk meet at TFP was like 7 of us, we had a ball. Dont worry aobut how many come. Its alllll about the fun.

[OH10fiero]

Agreed then, its a Saturday.
Now what Saturday and what Month? I vote 3 weeks out min just to those some time if needed to switch days around at work to give them a better chance of attending. September 8th will be the tenative day, any objections?

[demjor19]

:popcorn:

[snake513]

were at

[cuda]

I'm from Ohio.....GOOOOO! Bucks!

[welsher7]

what day are you guys do this?

[demjor19]

yeah...when and were?

[ddyerfamily]

I'm interested............when ? where ?

What would we do ?.............talk fish and ?

what goes on at meets ?

I good for Columbus area........maybe out of city,please.

not safe area.:irked:

[ddyerfamily]

oddball_freak Any Ohioans willing to meet near Cambridge? SE Ohio.
up :D

Hello ?

[KJP]

I'm in cincy, but i don 't think i can do a meeting anytime soon. Maybe if you do something next year i might be able to make it. Hope you guys can get something together. Good luck!

[ddyerfamily]

I'm in for cincy area too....

[bukster]

i'm def in...better late than never...i'm up in toledo though so the farther north the better for me.

[ddyerfamily]

between toledo and columbus then ?
I'm in.

kjp-is in cincy

????

Dayton Area ?

My House ?

I have a fishroom in my basement.
Could sit maybe 8-10 people.
More maybe

????

[Delhezi222]

Anything in Ohio would be cool in my opinion.

[ddyerfamily]

Agree

[WJC05]

Im from Ashland, KY but close enough.. I would show if its anywhere around Columbus area.. Its about two hours for me, but would still be fun to meet some of you guys...

[bukster]

is there a zoo with a nice aquarium anyone would want to meet at?

[Delhezi222]

The columbus zoo has a pretty sweet saltwater aquarium, but It's not too huge. There's always the Newport aquarium also, but that may be a bit far for some people.

[ddyerfamily]

The columbus zoo has a pretty sweet saltwater aquarium, but It's not too huge. There's always the Newport aquarium also, but that may be a bit far for some people.
I love the Newport and haven't been since they opened the shark exhibit.
Would love too see it now that it is finished.

Do they have meeting areas ? like for b-day parties ?
I don't know.

We would have to pay for a group visit.....

This would take planning.

1.When
2.where to meet exactly
3.collecting money for party room and tickets to get in Aquarium.(food/Drinks)
4.Will there be any fish swapping/trading?
5.car pooling so young people or people without cars(or broken cars) can make it too.......(also contacting parents of youth for permission and hospital just in case info-allergies ect....)

Much more is going through my mind.

The Newport is in KY so we must cross the state line.
For kids and fish this could be an issue???? depends.

Some one needs to put everything together.Planning

[WJC05]

Im definetaly up for newport if you guys get something going...

[ddyerfamily]

Im definetaly up for newport if you guys get something going...
Yah Newport Aquarium is Awesome !
right by the Ohio river,good big blue/channel cat fish'in.

The Cincy Zoo is not far either for those who want to tour around Cincy.
Or union station has 5 museums in one.(one is a kids museum all hands on !)

Who is going to put this together ?

How many are Interested ?

If you are Interested when are you open to go ? guess...

got to try to line all this up.......I would love to meet some more of you guys !

Keep the ball rolling people :D

[ddyerfamily]

up;)

[sin01bst]

im in if its in or near cincinnati. so when and where people

[ddyerfamily]

im in if its in or near cincinnati. so when and where people
I'm in if we can get something together ???

Who else whats too ?

I'm All for the Newport Aquarium.

[demjor19]

I'm in if we can get something together ???

Who else whats too ?

I'm All for the Newport Aquarium.

that would be neet. weve been looking into going there anyway.

[ddyerfamily]

that would be neet. weve been looking into going there anyway.
I think we should set a weekend date for the middle of the summer....
say June or so.....then people could plan ahead of time.
I will get links for Newport Aquarium ,Hotels, and directions.

Need to bump this everyday to get more views.

[ddyerfamily]

Newport Aquarium showcases thousands of animals from around the world in a million gallons of water, including the enormously popular "Sweet Pea" and "Scooter," the stars of the only shark ray breeding program in the world.
This state-of-the-art facility was named the No. 1 aquarium in the Midwest in the Zagat Survey’s U.S. Family Travel Guide in 2004 and the Best Rainy Day Outing in 2006 in Cincinnati Family Magazine.
Like its sister aquarium, Adventure Aquarium, on the Camden Waterfront, Camden, NJ, Newport Aquarium is an accredited member of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA), a leader in global wildlife conservation.


It is a privately funded facility committed to community involvement. The WAVE Foundation, the independent, not-for-profit educational arm of the Newport Aquarium, was created to further the Aquarium’s efforts to educate the community about marine life and the conservation of natural resources and habitats.

The Aquarium is open to the public 365 days a year and is located only two minutes from downtown Cincinnati at Newport on the Levee. For more information, visit www.newportaquarium.com (http://www.newportaquarium.com) or call 859-261-7444.

Mission:
Captivate, Educate and Advocate Conservation.

Location:
�� In Newport, Kentucky
�� On the banks of the Ohio River
�� A two-minute drive from downtown Cincinnati
�� The cornerstone of Newport on the Levee, a 10-acre leisure center

Facility Details:
�� 121,200 square feet
�� 1 million gallons of salt and fresh water
�� hundreds of species
�� thousands of animals
�� over 65 exhibits
�� Opened May 15, 1999

Admission:
General Admission:
Pre-booked Groups of 10 or More:
Annual Passes:

�� $18.95 Adult


�� $14.95 Adult


�� $35 Adult


�� $11.95 Child (2-12)


�� $ 9.95 Child (2-12)


�� $21 Child (2 - 12)


�� $31 Senior (65+)
*All prices include sales tax; children under 2 are free

[demjor19]

I think we should set a weekend date for the middle of the summer....
say June or so.....then people could plan ahead of time.
I will get links for Newport Aquarium ,Hotels, and directions.

Need to bump this everyday to get more views.

sounds like a great idea.

[ddyerfamily]

History:
The Newport Aquarium grew out of the vision of five Greater Cincinnati entrepreneurs who wanted to share their love for aquatic life with the city. Planning began in 1990. Groundbreaking took place in November 1997. Less than 18 months later, the doors opened May 15, 1999. A $4.5 million expansion opened May 29, 2004.

Sharky’s Café
�� A delicious selection of food including sandwiches, pizza and more
�� Seats 180

Gift Shop: Underwater Trading Company
�� A variety of fine gifts, jewelry, collectibles, clothing and books
�� One of the country’s largest aquarium gift stores

Group Events:
Private events: a variety of options available for groups, corporations, birthday parties. A new ballroom, "CURRENTS" provides additional opportunities. Call (859) 815-1427 for more information.


Hours of Operation:
�� Open 365 days a year
�� Hours vary throughout the year; please visit www.newportaquarium.com (http://www.newportaquarium.com) or call (800) 406-3474 for current operating hours
�� Allow a minimum of two hours for your visit


Accessibility:
�� The entire Aquarium is wheelchair accessible; wheelchairs available on site


Parking:
�� On-site parking as well as nearby parking with shuttle service.

[ddyerfamily]

sounds like a great idea.
I think later if we can get some people together....
I will call Newport and ask about group rates and additional features for groups ? curious to what extra they offer for groups.....

[demjor19]

I think later if we can get some people together....
I will call Newport and ask about group rates and additional features for groups ? curious to what extra they offer for groups.....

very cool! let's see how many people will participate.

[ddyerfamily]

http://www.newportaquarium.com/graphics/interface/Shark_Central.gif
http://www.newportaquarium.com/graphics/content/SharkCentral_logo.gif Last year we brought you sharks.
This year you can touch them.
Now you can enjoy the most unique experience of its kind in the region – Newport Aquarium’s new Shark Central exhibit. It’s home to a field research facility and dozens of sharks you can actually touch. You’ll learn the official “two-finger touch” technique and how to properly pet them. It’s safe. It’s thrilling. It’s an experience your kids will never forget.
In the nearly 5,000-gallon touch tank, you can meet a Port Jackson shark, whose nose resembles a pig’s snout; the lesser sandshark, whose body has a flat arrowhead shape; and also the pajama catshark, a nocturnal shark that has been known to curl up in a ball on the ocean floor when it is disturbed.
Experience first-hand how it feels to touch these magnificent creatures and you’ll leave with a memorable experience and a new perspective on these commonly misunderstood animals.

:popcorn::popcorn:

[ddyerfamily]

very cool! let's see how many people will participate.
Agree........

[ddyerfamily]

Ready to book a trip? Call (859) 815-1423 or fill out a group information request form (http://www.newportaquarium.com/index.cfm?pagename=na_groupform).
http://www.newportaquarium.com/graphics/content//students2.jpgHave an experience your group will never forget when you surround them with the wonders of an underwater world. Groups of 10 or more can receive special discounted rates by registering their group prior to their arrival. To receive this group rate, please download the Group Registration Form below and return it to the Sales Department or call us at 859-815-1471 directly. All tickets must be purchased in one transaction.
Once the Sales Department has processed your registration form the group leader will receive confirmation materials in the mail. All tours are self-guided. To enjoy all the aquarium has to offer, please allow approximately 2 hours for your visit.
For more information, please call the Sales Office at (859) 815-1423.

[ddyerfamily]

http://www.newportaquarium.com/graphics/interface/Behind-the-Scenes_Tours.gif
http://www.newportaquarium.com/graphics/content/pvc.jpgGet an inside look at the Aquarium facility and learn what it takes to maintain a one million-gallon environment. In a guided tour, you’ll see miles of pipes, explore how the animals are fed and visit the vet lab. From divers in fins to animals in transport – you never know what you’ll discover.
Cost: $15, all ages
Times:
11 a.m., 2 p.m. Mon. - Thurs.
11 a.m., 2 p.m., 4 p.m. Fri. - Sun.
Tours are limited. Reservations are made on a first-come, first-served basis. You can purchase these experiences at the Newport Aquarium ticket window or by calling (859) 261-7444 anytime prior to the day of your visit. Tickets are not sold by phone on the day of your visit.
Groups of 10 or more please call (859) 815-1423 to book your exclusive Group Behind-the-Scenes Tour.

[ddyerfamily]

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Free Penguin Parade
Special Morning Event at the Newport Aquarium
Come in early and see Penguins in a parade on the plaza
in front of the Aquarium at 10:15 a.m. every day

[ddyerfamily]

Newport Aquarium
One Aquarium Way
Newport, KY 41071
Fax: (859) 261-5888
http://www.newportaquarium.com/index.cfm?sectionID=72,0,0,0 (http://www.newportaquarium.com/index.cfm?sectionID=72,0,0,0)
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Directions;


From Columbus / North
I-71 South to I-471 South;
Newport Exit (Route 8/Exit 5);
Left at stop light onto Route 8;
Follow Route 8 to the Newport on the
Levee parking garage.



From the Dayton Area
I-75 South to 50 East;
50 East to I-471 South;
Newport Exit (Route 8/Exit 5);
Left at stop light onto Route 8;
Follow Route 8 to the Newport on the
Levee parking garage.




From Indianapolis
I-74 to I-75 South;
I-75 to 50 East;
50 East to I-471 South;
Newport Exit (Route 8/Exit 5);
Left at stop light onto Route 8;
Follow Route 8 to the Newport on the
Levee parking garage.




From Kentucky / Airport
I-71 North to I-275 East;
I-275 to I-471 North:
Newport Exit (Route 8/Exit 5);
Left at stop light onto Route 8;
Follow Route 8 to the Newport on the Levee parking garage.



~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~`
2008 CALENDAR
Open 365 days a year.
Standard operating hours: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Winter Family Days
1/07/08 – 2/29/08
10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Up to two kids get in free with each full price adult admission. Strollers welcome.




~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Sweet Pea Birthday Celebration
4/12/08 – 4/20/08
10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Celebrate Sweet Pea’s birthday with fun activities for the whole family.
Extended Summer Hours
5/23/08 – 8/30/08
9 a.m. – 7 p.m.: Sundays – Fridays
9 a.m. – 9 p.m.: Saturdays


~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~`
Summer Family Hours
5/27/08 – 8/29/08
4:30 p.m. – 7 p.m.: Sundays – Fridays
Up to two kids get in free with each full price adult admission. Strollers welcome during Family Hours.


~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Sixth Annual Ghosts of Pirate Cove
10/18/08 – 10/31/08
10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Up to six kids in costume (12 and under) get in for $5 with each full price adult admission during our kid-friendly event.


~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Sixth Annual Scuba Santa’s
Water Wonderland
11/28/08 – 1/1/09
10 a.m. – 6 p.m.*


~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
See the most unique Santa in the region as he talks to you from beneath the sea during this family holiday tradition.
Extended Winter Hours
*11/28/08 – 11/29/08
*12/26/08 – 12/30/08
9 a.m. – 7 p.m.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
For more information about what
your family can do and see at the Newport Aquarium visit: www.newportaquarium.com (http://www.newportaquarium.com)
or call 1-800-406-3474.

[sin01bst]

im in and will help if needed

[ddyerfamily]

im in and will help if needed
Awesome !

[demjor19]

im in and will help if needed

very cool. with this not being til early summer it will give us plenty of time to plan. i know a few other members that will be intersted. i'll contact them tonight.

[ddyerfamily]

very cool. with this not being til early summer it will give us plenty of time to plan. i know a few other members that will be intersted. i'll contact them tonight.
Sounds good.

I Like the sound of a private group tour ;)

[snake513]

im in cincy too im down for newport aquarium it is bad ass

[ddyerfamily]

im in cincy too im down for newport aquarium it is bad ass
Lucky Dog !


don't know if I would like the traffic...lol

[bengalsfan47025]

im in i am 20 min. west of cincy

[ddyerfamily]

im in i am 20 min. west of cincy
Welcome aboard :headbang2

[ddyerfamily]

We going to swap fish too ?

I have a few I could part with :naughty:

[Delhezi222]

Sounds cool to me, but we'd need to plan it way ahead of time. Summer would be great.

[ddyerfamily]

Sounds cool to me, but we'd need to plan it way ahead of time. Summer would be great.
OK

[haxjester]

I would be interested in joining. I can talk with bukster and see if he wants to carpool (we both live in toledo).

[ddyerfamily]

I would be interested in joining. I can talk with bukster and see if he wants to carpool (we both live in toledo).

I would think their are more people up there also...

WE SHOULD POST WHERE YOU/ME/WE ARE COMING FROM !
So if others need a ride and want to carpool they can PM whoever....

I am coming from the Dayton Ohio Area.

[theheffners]

columbus is also wherethey have big reptile shows. i think a mkk meet in ohio would be neat

[theheffners]

*mkf meet sorry i was holding my daughter and she was pushing buttons

[ddyerfamily]

*mkf meet sorry i was holding my daughter and she was pushing buttons
LOL....I have the same problem.:ROFL:

We are working on time and place.

Please read whole thread and see what you think.

Please add if you might come,so we can see how many are Interested.

[demjor19]

i pm'ed another member and will talk to my g/f (who is also a member) about it. i'm sure both of us will come and am waiting on a response from the other member.

[ddyerfamily]

i pm'ed another member and will talk to my g/f (who is also a member) about it. i'm sure both of us will come and am waiting on a response from the other member.
They do have the behind the scenes group tour if we can get enough people.
Get to cut up food and feed the Sharks !!!!!!!!

[demjor19]

They do have the behind the scenes group tour if we can get enough people.
Get to cut up food and feed the Sharks !!!!!!!!

that would be awesome!!!

[Delhezi222]

I'm in columbus. I'm not sure if anyone else is. I can't even drive though, so I guess I probably won't be carpooling anybody, unless my parents want to. I dislike being a child.

[_Sushi_]

They do have the behind the scenes group tour if we can get enough people.
Get to cut up food and feed the Sharks !!!!!!!!

I dunno if I was the member, but I SOOO wanna do that!!!

Brian has vacation time, and my seasonal job will be out by then (if it isn't already) so I'm definately in...

BTW, coming from Adrian, MI.

Demjor & Karajo, we'll need to hash out all the fine details, but we may meet up with you at your place, and either you can ride with us, or we could ride with you...we have an Explorer ^_~

[ddyerfamily]

I'm in columbus. I'm not sure if anyone else is. I can't even drive though, so I guess I probably won't be carpooling anybody, unless my parents want to. I dislike being a child.
You could be picked up ?
Trust Issues would be your problem.
How old are you ?
Will a adult come with you?
Lots of time too work out something...

[ddyerfamily]

I dunno if I was the member, but I SOOO wanna do that!!!

Brian has vacation time, and my seasonal job will be out by then (if it isn't already) so I'm definately in...

BTW, coming from Adrian, MI.

Demjor & Karajo, we'll need to hash out all the fine details, but we may meet up with you at your place, and either you can ride with us, or we could ride with you...we have an Explorer ^_~

Welcome aboard !

details will come later.

[ddyerfamily]

that would be awesome!!!
So you coming then ? Maybe ?

[Delhezi222]

You could be picked up ?
Trust Issues would be your problem.
How old are you ?
Will a adult come with you?
Lots of time too work out something...

My parent(s) would be coming with me, but I'm only 13, so trust could definitely be an issue, but with my mom or dad, I doubt that would be an issue.

[BigJ]

Any one in ohio know were i can get a tigrinus?

[BigJ]

Please help i need a tig!!

[ddyerfamily]

My parent(s) would be coming with me, but I'm only 13, so trust could definitely be an issue, but with my mom or dad, I doubt that would be an issue.
All Good then.

just wait for us to set a date. check in ,now and then ;)

[ddyerfamily]

Any one in ohio know were i can get a tigrinus?
BigJPlease help i need a tig!!

Hello
Are you Interested in coming and meeting us ?
Or are you looking for a fish ?
Or both ?

???
you find one of these around me ,Let me know too ...OK......lol

[BigJ]

ill meet also just looking for a tig having a very hard time dont want to get ripped off just say when and where.

[ddyerfamily]

ill meet also just looking for a tig having a very hard time dont want to get ripped off just say when and where.
OK......I will see what my stores near me have.
What are you lookin to spend ?
just that kitty or any kind of shovel nose kitty ?
I know one of the stores near me has some small ones.
don't know species.they were small like 4-5" and skinny.
They had 2 gars also small 7-8" and thin.

I might bring a large clown knife I have been trying to sell......;)
It would need a big tank.........

I would ask you for store price (no rip off)/ no fee to bring fish with me :D

you should see my 2 threads about my local fish stores.

1.http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=84690&page=2

2.http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=113984


Here is the knife I might bring If anyone is Interested ?
http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=115005

[BigJ]

Ill spend up to 500.00 but i want a tig i have the other ones and how much do you want for the knife i can sell it for you no problem thanks

[ddyerfamily]

Ill spend up to 500.00 but i want a tig i have the other ones and how much do you want for the knife i can sell it for you no problem thanks
I only ask $25 ....if you get more that is yours ;)

I don't see tig here ,sorry....I will look anyway...OK

[BigJ]

Thanks bro

[ddyerfamily]

Thanks bro
100% Woman !
Ok, Man.......LOL :ROFL:

[BigJ]

My bad very sorry!

[ddyerfamily]

My bad very sorry!
All Good....you know now. :D

[Delhezi222]

All Good then.

just wait for us to set a date. check in ,now and then ;)

Cool. The knife looks good too. If I get my new tank (240g) before the meet, I might just have to but that big fella from you!;)

[ddyerfamily]

Cool. The knife looks good too. If I get my new tank (240g) before the meet, I might just have to but that big fella from you!;)
I hope somebody here buys him from me.
Then I could get updates.

I would trade also ?

We all can swap and bargain when we meet.

[unannon]

So its in KY then for sure or is this just another possibility?

[Delhezi222]

I hope somebody here buys him from me.
Then I could get updates.

I would trade also ?

We all can swap and bargain when we meet.

Cool. I might have some fish to trade.


BTW Unannon, it technically is in KY, since the newport is right on the border.

[sin01bst]

i think aquatics and exotics have a tig, i think its $299.00 but its like a foot long or bigger

[ddyerfamily]

So its in KY then for sure or is this just another possibility?

Everyone so far thinks it sounds good.
The Aquarium is right on the border of Ohio and KY.
Nothing is set yet....

[ddyerfamily]

Cool. I might have some fish to trade.


BTW Unannon, it technically is in KY, since the newport is right on the border.

Yep........

I hope more come and bring fish to trade ! :headbang2

[ddyerfamily]

i think aquatics and exotics have a tig, i think its $299.00 but its like a foot long or bigger
I looked it up...
It is close enough for you to travel too and pick ofter we all get together.
Not for from the aquarium,maybe an hour if that.
I didn't see a tig on the web site...? their pics are small though.

[bukster]

tribly tropicals here in toledo usually has a few tigs in. if for some reason they don't right now i know they can get some more. try them out. http://www.trilbytropicals.com/newfishinstock.htm
if nothing is set...we should definitely just agree on newport. i know myself and haxjester (mike) are in and i could prolly get a few people from my local club to go too. sounds like a great time and should be done.

[ddyerfamily]

tribly tropicals here in toledo usually has a few tigs in. if for some reason they don't right now i know they can get some more. try them out. http://www.trilbytropicals.com/newfishinstock.htm
if nothing is set...we should definitely just agree on newport. i know myself and haxjester (mike) are in and i could prolly get a few people from my local club to go too. sounds like a great time and should be done.

Awesome !

I am thinking that The Newport Aquarium is the place.
Now to work on time AND DAY?

I think I will call them and get the down low on private group tours......

By the way ...


Today is my BIRTHDAY ! yaHHHHHHH !

[demjor19]

Awesome !

I am thinking that The Newport Aquarium is the place.
Now to work on time AND DAY?

I think I will call them and get the down low on private group tours......

By the way ...


Today is my BIRTHDAY ! yaHHHHHHH !

happy b-day!!!

how many people do we actually have that want to go? we should get an official number.

[ddyerfamily]

happy b-day!!!

how many people do we actually have that want to go? we should get an official number.


It will be awhile before this soaks in.
let people read for a month.....keep the ball roling.....
then see how many closer to meeting time.

Got to give time for people to see/read this.

Not planning on going till summertime.

Don't get discount unless we have enough people together.;)

[demjor19]

It will be awhile before this soaks in.
let people read for a month.....keep the ball roling.....
then see how many closer to meeting time.

Got to give time for people to see/read this.

Not planning on going till summertime.

Don't get discount unless we have enough people together.;)

that's what i figured. what month are we shooting for...maybe may or june?

[Delhezi222]

June would be better for most people IMO, especially anyone who has any kids, or is a kid, because I believe that's when most schools are out.

[bukster]

HAPPY B-DAY ddyerfamily. newport sounds awesome. i've got at least two that wanna go if that helps at all

[ddyerfamily]

that's what i figured. what month are we shooting for...maybe may or june?
Yes :D

Delhezi222June would be better for most people IMO, especially anyone who has any kids, or is a kid, because I believe that's when most schools are out.

Yes:D

buksterHAPPY B-DAY ddyerfamily. newport sounds awesome. i've got at least two that wanna go if that helps at all

Yes and Thanks :headbang2

The more people the better the group discount :headbang2

Good For All .

[Delhezi222]

How many people do we need for a discount?
Also, how many do we have so far?

Thanks!
I can't wait until the meet.:D

[ddyerfamily]

How many people do we need for a discount?
Also, how many do we have so far?

Thanks!
I can't wait until the meet.:D

I am going to call.
It says on web site to call.....
I haven't counted people it's a little early yet.

[Delhezi222]

I am going to call.
It says on web site to call.....
I haven't counted people it's a little early yet.


Cool. I'm getting anxious now. I'm very impatient, as you can see.:D

[ddyerfamily]

Cool. I'm getting anxious now. I'm very impatient, as you can see.:D
Me 2 :D

[Delhezi222]

I just got so anxious, I counted all the people in the thread who seemed interested. I estimated 23.

[ddyerfamily]

I just got so anxious, I counted all the people in the thread who seemed interested. I estimated 23.
Really ! WoW :headbang2

[Delhezi222]

Really ! WoW :headbang2

Yeah. I obviously have too much time on my hands.:D
BTW, I'm thinking of bringing my bala sharks (2) to trade if anyone wants them. They're about 7-8". The only reason I might consider getting rid of them is that they are getting pretty beat up at night when they get spooked by my other fish. (All of which are active at night, except for the balas and my jardini) I wouldn't normally consider getting rid of them, but if it's in their well being, I wouldn't be opposed to it.

[ddyerfamily]

Yeah. I obviously have too much time on my hands.:D
BTW, I'm thinking of bringing my bala sharks (2) to trade if anyone wants them. They're about 7-8". The only reason I might consider getting rid of them is that they are getting pretty beat up at night when they get spooked by my other fish. (All of which are active at night, except for the balas and my jardini) I wouldn't normally consider getting rid of them, but if it's in their well being, I wouldn't be opposed to it.

I am stuck at home so I also have to much time at the pc.
I try to keep up with several sites.....:screwy:

Cool bringing Sharks to a Shark Aquarium.....:ROFL:

I personally am not Interested but there seems to be alot of people that want to come,who might be.;)

[ddyerfamily]

up:D

[BigJ]

How much four the Bala sharks? Or what do you want too trade

[ddyerfamily]

How much four the Bala sharks? Or what do you want too trade
might PM him as well as post here ;)

[sin01bst]

i also will have baby convicts and hopefully gt babys by then.

[Delhezi222]

How much four the Bala sharks? Or what do you want too trade

I'm not exactly sure yet. I'm still contemplating whether to sell them or not. I'll let you know if I do decide to sell them.

[ddyerfamily]

i also will have baby convicts and hopefully gt babys by then.
Sounds good.......I am over run with Cons myself......:nilly:

[bukster]

just had our local club meeting here in toledo. a few people seemed very interested as well as haxjester, minihaus, and myself. just keep the details coming and i'll fill them in

[Delhezi222]

Cool. That would make it seem like we almost have 30 people now!

[ddyerfamily]

just had our local club meeting here in toledo. a few people seemed very interested as well as haxjester, minihaus, and myself. just keep the details coming and i'll fill them in


Awesome !

Delhezi222Cool. That would make it seem like we almost have 30 people now!

I will call soon to see about group discounts and the behind the scenes stuff...i.e.....Shark feeding.

30 people that is awesome !

They have a banquet hall and serve food .
(special viewing areas of the tanks from these rooms !!)
Might cost some more $$$ but if everyone chipped in would be possible.

[SCOOTERBUCK]

Count me in also! I live in Toledo.

John

[Delhezi222]

Cool. Lots of people are starting to come in!

[sin01bst]

this will be alot of fun

[ddyerfamily]

Count me in also! I live in Toledo.

John
Awesome, Welcome Aboard !

sin01bstthis will be alot of fun

Agree ! :popcorn:

[ddyerfamily]

Bumpty:D

[Delhezi222]

Here I am, just checking in!

I can't wait for the meet.

Cheers!

[Delhezi222]

Also, I was just curious if we've decided on a month yet. Had we decided on June, or was that just a possibility?

[ddyerfamily]

Also, I was just curious if we've decided on a month yet. Had we decided on June, or was that just a possibility?
Wait till I call....
I will see what their scheadule looks like first ;)

Just hold that thought..

[Delhezi222]

Wait till I call....
I will see what their scheadule looks like first ;)

Just hold that thought..

Thanks!

[ddyerfamily]

http://www.newportaquarium.com/graphics/interface/Shark_Central.gif
http://www.newportaquarium.com/graphics/content/SharkCentral_logo.gif Last year we brought you sharks.
This year you can touch them.
Now you can enjoy the most unique experience of its kind in the region – Newport Aquarium’s new Shark Central exhibit. It’s home to a field research facility and dozens of sharks you can actually touch. You’ll learn the official “two-finger touch” technique and how to properly pet them. It’s safe. It’s thrilling. It’s an experience your kids will never forget.
In the nearly 5,000-gallon touch tank, you can meet a Port Jackson shark, whose nose resembles a pig’s snout; the lesser sandshark, whose body has a flat arrowhead shape; and also the pajama catshark, a nocturnal shark that has been known to curl up in a ball on the ocean floor when it is disturbed.
Experience first-hand how it feels to touch these magnificent creatures and you’ll leave with a memorable experience and a new perspective on these commonly misunderstood animals.

:popcorn::popcorn::D

[ddyerfamily]

http://www.newportaquarium.com/graphics/interface/Behind-the-Scenes_Tours.gif
http://www.newportaquarium.com/graphics/content/pvc.jpgGet an inside look at the Aquarium facility and learn what it takes to maintain a one million-gallon environment. In a guided tour, you’ll see miles of pipes, explore how the animals are fed and visit the vet lab. From divers in fins to animals in transport – you never know what you’ll discover.
Cost: $15, all ages
Times:
11 a.m., 2 p.m. Mon. - Thurs.
11 a.m., 2 p.m., 4 p.m. Fri. - Sun.


Tours are limited. Reservations are made on a first-come, first-served basis. You can purchase these experiences at the Newport Aquarium ticket window or by calling (859) 261-7444 anytime prior to the day of your visit. Tickets are not sold by phone on the day of your visit.
Groups of 10 or more please call (859) 815-1423 to book your exclusive Group Behind-the-Scenes Tour.
____________I am calling them !______

[ddyerfamily]

Ok ..I just spoke with Newport.

The month of June is open for group tours ,no problems there.

Regular tour is $14.95 PER Adult $9.95 for kids onder 12.
For the extra Behind the scenes tour is extra $10 each.

$150 or 15 people min. .....$10. each person extra.
But to book we must place 25% of Money in advance,

So basically it is an extra $10 and 25% advance non refundable deposit.
(I can not cover this.....I have 6 kids ! )

How did the other groups collect moneys ?
If you wait till you get there to buy your tickets,
you will not get in the behind the scenes tour.
Must be paid in advance for min. of 15 people & 25% of $150.00.
(rest in paid at the time of tour)

Paypal ? (too who ?)
Straight to Newport to an account for MFK tickets ?(don't know if this can be done ?)
The Advance 25% has to be paid a week ahead.

If there is 30 + people wanting to come we will have to split the tour into groups.The lady I spoke to said this was fine.

It cost no extra to pet the sharks they are parts of the regular tour.
We do not feed the shark either, just see where they make the food.
(and all the other behind the scenes stuff....)

[large_cichlids]

Im from ohio also.:headbang2

[ddyerfamily]

Im from ohio also.:headbang2
Cool,you coming then ?

Where Ohio ?

[Delhezi222]

Im from ohio also.:headbang2
Cool.
Hopefully you can make it!:D

[ddyerfamily]

up:)

Ok ..I just spoke with Newport.

The month of June is open for group tours ,no problems there.

Regular tour is $14.95 PER Adult $9.95 for kids onder 12.
For the extra Behind the scenes tour is extra $10 each.

$150 or 15 people min. .....$10. each person extra.
But to book we must place 25% of Money in advance,

So basically it is an extra $10 and 25% advance non refundable deposit.
(I can not cover this.....I have 6 kids ! )

How did the other groups collect moneys ?
If you wait till you get there to buy your tickets,
you will not get in the behind the scenes tour.
Must be paid in advance for min. of 15 people & 25% of $150.00.
(rest in paid at the time of tour)

Paypal ? (too who ?)
Straight to Newport to an account for MFK tickets ?(don't know if this can be done ?)
The Advance 25% has to be paid a week ahead.

If there is 30 + people wanting to come we will have to split the tour into groups.The lady I spoke to said this was fine.

It cost no extra to pet the sharks they are parts of the regular tour.
We do not feed the shark either, just see where they make the food.
(and all the other behind the scenes stuff....)

[haxjester]

I think bukster mentioned it already, but there might be several people in our local aquarium club that might be interested in going also. They are basically waiting on details (date, exact cost, etc...) to make their decisions. This club already tours behind the scenes of the Toledo Zoo's aquarium every year, and some seemed pretty interested in seeing the Newport the same way.

[ddyerfamily]

I think bukster mentioned it already, but there might be several people in our local aquarium club that might be interested in going also. They are basically waiting on details (date, exact cost, etc...) to make their decisions. This club already tours behind the scenes of the Toledo Zoo's aquarium every year, and some seemed pretty interested in seeing the Newport the same way.
All info but a date is below....
Date has yet to be set.
I would love to meet the club members.:D

[ddyerfamily]

Again the Info......

Ok ..I just spoke with Newport.

The month of June is open for group tours ,no problems there.

Regular tour is $14.95 PER Adult $9.95 for kids onder 12.
For the extra Behind the scenes tour is extra $10 each.

$150 or 15 people min. .....$10. each person extra.
But to book we must place 25% of Money in advance,

So basically it is an extra $10 and 25% advance non refundable deposit.
(I can not cover this.....I have 6 kids ! )

How did the other groups collect moneys ?
If you wait till you get there to buy your tickets,
you will not get in the behind the scenes tour.
Must be paid in advance for min. of 15 people & 25% of $150.00.
(rest in paid at the time of tour)

Paypal ? (too who ?)
Straight to Newport to an account for MFK tickets ?(don't know if this can be done ?)
The Advance 25% has to be paid a week ahead.

If there is 30 + people wanting to come we will have to split the tour into groups.The lady I spoke to said this was fine.

It cost no extra to pet the sharks they are parts of the regular tour.
We do not feed the shark either, just see where they make the food.
(and all the other behind the scenes stuff....)

[ddyerfamily]

up:D

[bukster]

any new news i'm being asked by my fellow local club members?

[ddyerfamily]

any new news i'm being asked by my fellow local club members?
I need 10% up front to pay for behind the scenes group tour....

no date yet.

[rucus]

count me in.

[]v[onster Loaches]

I havent been on this forum much but I might be interested to go also! (plus probably wife and son). Main problem is I work rotating shift so it just depends on the exact day.

[ddyerfamily]

More the better :headbang2
We are pushing 35-40 possible people coming !
:D

[ddyerfamily]

:DOk ..I just spoke with Newport.

The month of June is open for group tours ,no problems there.

Regular tour is $14.95 PER Adult $9.95 for kids onder 12.
For the extra Behind the scenes tour is extra $10 each.

$150 or 15 people min. .....$10. each person extra.
But to book we must place 25% of Money in advance,

So basically it is an extra $10 and 25% advance non refundable deposit.
(I can not cover this.....I have 6 kids ! )

How did the other groups collect moneys ?
If you wait till you get there to buy your tickets,
you will not get in the behind the scenes tour.
Must be paid in advance for min. of 15 people & 25% of $150.00.
(rest in paid at the time of tour)

Paypal ? (too who ?)
Straight to Newport to an account for MFK tickets ?(don't know if this can be done ?)
The Advance 25% has to be paid a week ahead.

If there is 30 + people wanting to come we will have to split the tour into groups.The lady I spoke to said this was fine.

It cost no extra to pet the sharks they are parts of the regular tour.
We do not feed the shark either, just see where they make the food.
(and all the other behind the scenes stuff....)

[bukster]

have we figured out a way to get you the 10% yet? we should all do it at one time so that we can get it in and scheduled. it's hard though to know who's going without an exact date. is there anyway to schedule a date before we pay the down payment?

[Delhezi222]

have we figured out a way to get you the 10% yet? we should all do it at one time so that we can get it in and scheduled. it's hard though to know who's going without an exact date. is there anyway to schedule a date before we pay the down payment?

I'm curious also.

On another note, we've got lots of people now!
Huzzah!:D

[ddyerfamily]

have we figured out a way to get you the 10% yet? we should all do it at one time so that we can get it in and scheduled. it's hard though to know who's going without an exact date. is there anyway to schedule a date before we pay the down payment?


I think I will start with Saturday May 24th.....?
This is Memorial weekend,most will have monday off.

The 24th is on Saturday so if you travel far, you could maybe stay the weekend and tour Cincy.........
Cincy is Full of great things to see.....including the zoo,Cox arboritum (I know I am not spelling that right..),the old railroad station "union station" has 5 museums inside.( including a children's museum that Rocks ! )
2 or 3 different fish stores also.....

Will See If this date is Ok ?

Lets start with that Date and adjust if to many people can't make it.;)

I am thinking of setting up a paypal account just for this event.
That way it is never in my pocket and can refund if needed threw paypal back to who ever didn't make it.(they/Newport will not refund the deposit after it is paid !....I can before paid, if I am told soon enough to refund :))

Let me know All ,What you think !!!!


p.s.If anyone want to use there creditcard to handle deposit and recieve the funds that would be easier.I do not like credit cards and don't have one:nilly:(I use savings for emergencies):naughty:

[oddball_freak]

bump

[arenkay]

Count us in! Myself, two boys and possibly the wife!

[Delhezi222]

Anyone know how we're going to do it now?
Ddyerfamily is apparently gone, and she was the one who had everything planned.

[koop171]

i'm in if we can get one ill keep looking for more info but i'm there if i can get the weekend off

[ddyerfamily]

Anyone know how we're going to do it now?
Ddyerfamily is apparently gone, and she was the one who had everything planned.
I am not gone......:ROFL:

Just got spanked by MFK :D

You could have e-mailed me.......:(

Sorry I took so long getting back.

I am still going to go ! HeLL or High Water ! I'll be there !:)

[Onion01]

good to have you back :)

just don't get banned again LOL
what did you do?

[Delhezi222]

I am not gone......:ROFL:

Just got spanked by MFK :D

You could have e-mailed me.......:(

Sorry I took so long getting back.

I am still going to go ! HeLL or High Water ! I'll be there !:)

phew.....
Scared me there.:ROFL:

[ddyerfamily]

phew.....
Scared me there.:ROFL:
LMAO was here but could not post....been busy anyways.

Thanks for the Love.:woot::cool-1::mwave::hearts:

Onion01good to have you back :)

just don't get banned again LOL
what did you do?

Thanks.........

I Ummm.....I was a bad girl...LOL :eek:

I broke the forum rules and got temp banned.(glad not forever...)
I was wrong I could explain in pms if dieing of curiousity...LOL

[OHIO B]

have u guys already had the meeting because i would be intrested in coming if not

[ddyerfamily]

have u guys already had the meeting because i would be intrested in coming if not
Nope not yet......you can still come ;)

May 24 saturday ......the date is open ,nothing is set yet.

[ohiodave]

I'd love to come to the meet. I'll subscribe so I can keep up with details.

[koop171]

if this hasn't allready been said why don't we make this a NEW thread and invite the ppl from KY, IN, and WV since the newport is accutally in KY we might as well try to make this things as big as possible and get the ppl from surrounding states come with us b/c if we got ppl from toledo comming 5 hours or so we deffinitly can get ppl who are within 5 hour radius i think this could be HUGE

just a thought

[ddyerfamily]

if this hasn't allready been said why don't we make this a NEW thread and invite the ppl from KY, IN, and WV since the newport is accutally in KY we might as well try to make this things as big as possible and get the ppl from surrounding states come with us b/c if we got ppl from toledo comming 5 hours or so we deffinitly can get ppl who are within 5 hour radius i think this could be HUGE

just a thought

I love the thought !

I am way to busy at the time with my 6 kids to put a lot of time into this project. :(

Most of my kids are sick and life has been a rollercoaster .....you know how it goes.

I WILL BE THERE AT NEWPORT HE|| OR HIGH WATER ...OK

I can't afford to pay the fees at newport for special group discounts.
Somebody else is going to have to do that the number is in this thread and all info that is needed.

I will be doing good to hold on to my 6 kids :ROFL:
Road trips are NOT FUN with a van load of 6 young kids.(3 in diapers !)

I would love to do more but as you guys see my hands are full.:nilly:

[ddyerfamily]

bump :D

[beerhammer]

Betcha can't club just one!

[ddyerfamily]

Betcha can't club just one!
??? I hope you are not talking about baby seals are you ???
I wouldn't even try ..........
My signiture is a true fact funny......nothing more :nilly:

[bukster]

sorry it's been forever since i've been on MFK. what is the current status of the trip? i'm getting questions from my local club and need to find out.

[bukster]

is this trip going to happen? i have people relying on me to let them know what's up. does anyone have any info at all?

[ddyerfamily]

I am going for sure !

Me and my family along with a few friends will be there.

I have seen around 30 people wanting to go :)

I can not however afford to pay the 10% up front for behind the scenes group tours. :(

I will be there anyway.

I am looking forward to going ,very excited :D

Still time to tell your friends.:naughty:

Just meeting "The DDyerfamily 6 Pack off Brats" will be worth the trip.:ROFL:

I am bringing all 6 of my children and my biggest kid....my husband Dan :screwy:

[lostnight]

So, did the Newport Aquarium visit happen? I usually get there once a year. They'll be getting a few of my cichlids sometime this summer.

[snakeheader]

time place?

[rocks]

I'm in ohio too, but I'm clear up in willoughby, right on lake erie. It would be good to get a group of us that trades/sells fish right here in ohio. I'm not sure if I could make it to a meet or not, its a long drive and the car isn't as healthy as it once was.

[fishfreak317]

i also am down for a meet. there is quite a few of us nowadays on here.

[lostnight]

Well, I am going to the Newport Aquarium sometime this month to see my cichlids I donated to them. THey should be released into the Amazonian display within the next 1-2 weeks if they pass the quarintine period without issues. I already asked a couple of friends from here in Dayton to go, so I'm going to have to work around their schedule. We plan to go out to eat , have a few drinks, and do some riverboat gambling afterwards. If that doesn't sound good I could probably make it back there on another day also, I like it there.

[rucus]

Hello to all fellow Ohio fishkeepers.

[[enjoyable_attempt]]

I would be down for a columbus meet. Im in cleveland, only 2-3 hours away.

[ssalyers]

I would come up to Columbus only 2 hr away.

[packer43064]

So did you all meet up, lol. I was looking for any meets in ohio and it looks like you were all talking too much and no meeting, lol. What happened Oddball?

[bomber]

Green, Ohio <----- near akron.