- Location
- Brooklyn, NY
With only a few days left before the big event, I just wanted to give you a little update on what to expect. MR has been hard at work to make this the best local reefing event of the year. As usual, we have achieved something beyond a frag swap--more like a nano-conference with internationally recognized speakers, livestock & dry goods vendors, product demonstrations, raffles, and of course frags, frags, frags.
There are a few things you need to know--and many you already know, but we'll reiterate them anyway:
1) This is a college campus, and while classes are not in session on Sundays, students will likely be around--some trying to work in their studios down the hall. Please treat them with the respect they deserve? this goes for the security and staff too. It is a very rare privilege that we get to put on this event here, and the fact that we have been repeatedly granted this ability (10 times!) is because our event and our members have been model citizens that don't cause problems of any kind. This is my place of business and my home, and on Sunday, I am inviting you in as my guests. Accordingly, please note:
2) The event is sold out! If you have not already registered and paid, please don?t show up and try to ?find a way in?.
3) THIS IS A DRY EVENT (Well, except for salt water) there is absolutely no alcohol allowed.
4) Try to be as careful as possible when you are trading your livestock. If you spill something, do your best to clean it up.
5) Those of you who are driving will be allowed to park in the lot on campus. The security officer at the entrance to the parking lot on Willoughby Avenue will direct you accordingly.
6) The Swap will take place in the Student Union, which is located opposite the guard booth at the entrance to the parking lot... and right next to the ATM machine !
For those of you who are bringing non-hobbyist folks with you (Why they want any part of this madness is beyond me) there are several things of interest in the area:
1) The grounds of the campus have been turned into a sculpture park, and if the weather is good, it is a lovely place to wander and relax.
2) The Architecture in the surrounding neighborhoods of Clinton Hill and Fort Green is some of the nicest in Brownstone Brooklyn.
3) There are numerous nice restaurants on both Dekalb and Myrtle Avenues.
4) Directly opposite the ?G? train on the corner of Washington and Lafayette is a great playground called Underwood Park.
I'd also like to add that this event is about having fun, learning to improve as a reef keeper and making new friends and supporting MR. IMO if you get too caught up in the shopping craze you miss a lot of the best parts of the day. Attend the lectures and demos. Introduce yourself to people. ask questions-- there is an amazing amount of collective wisdom in the room-- participate in the raffle, and most of all relax and have a good time.
Looking forward to seeing you all VERY soon,
Randy
There are a few things you need to know--and many you already know, but we'll reiterate them anyway:
1) This is a college campus, and while classes are not in session on Sundays, students will likely be around--some trying to work in their studios down the hall. Please treat them with the respect they deserve? this goes for the security and staff too. It is a very rare privilege that we get to put on this event here, and the fact that we have been repeatedly granted this ability (10 times!) is because our event and our members have been model citizens that don't cause problems of any kind. This is my place of business and my home, and on Sunday, I am inviting you in as my guests. Accordingly, please note:
2) The event is sold out! If you have not already registered and paid, please don?t show up and try to ?find a way in?.
3) THIS IS A DRY EVENT (Well, except for salt water) there is absolutely no alcohol allowed.
4) Try to be as careful as possible when you are trading your livestock. If you spill something, do your best to clean it up.
5) Those of you who are driving will be allowed to park in the lot on campus. The security officer at the entrance to the parking lot on Willoughby Avenue will direct you accordingly.
6) The Swap will take place in the Student Union, which is located opposite the guard booth at the entrance to the parking lot... and right next to the ATM machine !
For those of you who are bringing non-hobbyist folks with you (Why they want any part of this madness is beyond me) there are several things of interest in the area:
1) The grounds of the campus have been turned into a sculpture park, and if the weather is good, it is a lovely place to wander and relax.
2) The Architecture in the surrounding neighborhoods of Clinton Hill and Fort Green is some of the nicest in Brownstone Brooklyn.
3) There are numerous nice restaurants on both Dekalb and Myrtle Avenues.
4) Directly opposite the ?G? train on the corner of Washington and Lafayette is a great playground called Underwood Park.
I'd also like to add that this event is about having fun, learning to improve as a reef keeper and making new friends and supporting MR. IMO if you get too caught up in the shopping craze you miss a lot of the best parts of the day. Attend the lectures and demos. Introduce yourself to people. ask questions-- there is an amazing amount of collective wisdom in the room-- participate in the raffle, and most of all relax and have a good time.
Looking forward to seeing you all VERY soon,
Randy
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