Thanks. I'm interested. What are the basic details? There are two of us, as
I trust you picked up from my posting.
Thanks.
Bob Sinclair
Santa Barbara CA
-----Original Message-----
From: Harry Knaub <harryknaub_at_netrax.net>
To: nanfa_at_aquaria.net <nanfa at aquaria.net>
Date: Monday, July 30, 2001 6:35 PM
Subject: Re: NANFA-- just 25 days away
>For Bob or anyone else,
>
>I have a cabin reserved and noone else to share it with. There should be
plenty of
>room for anyone needing a place to stay at the park. We can divide up the
cost.
>Look me up on Thursday or let me know on the list if you want to make
arrangements
>ahead of time.
>
>Harry Knaub
>
>Bob wrote:
>
>> 30 July 2001
>>
>> Rob:
>>
>> I haven't informed anyone up to this point, but I plan to attend the
NANFA
>> Convention, and will have my adult son with me (also named Bob, but from
New
>> England.
>>
>> Unless you have a better idea, I'll just "wing it" with regard to where
>> we'll be staying, etc. I've never encountered a situation where I was
unable
>> to find a motel of some sort...
>>
>> I will be driving in, picking up my son at the Columbus airport around
4:00
>> Thursday afternoon, then heading for Hocking Hills.
>>
>> Bob Sinclair
>> Santa Barbara, California
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Christopher Scharpf <ichthos_at_charm.net>
>> To: NANFA e-mail list <nanfa_at_aquaria.net>
>> Date: Monday, July 30, 2001 5:14 AM
>> Subject: NANFA-- just 25 days away
>>
>> >from Rob Carillio....
>> >
>> >
>> >Good Summer everyone!!!
>> >
>> >It's Rob, your convention host! Listen up good people... The convention
>> >weekend is approaching fast! It's hard to believe that almost a year has
>> >passed since I found myself wanting to give this thing a try! HA! Well
>> >believe me... I haven't done anything really... except pulling everyone
>> >together and assigning tasks... making lots of phone calls.. sending
>> e-mails
>> >.. etc.. Actually, this thing has been put together in 2 months less
than a
>> >year as I see it, and I'm impressed so far with how things have fallen
into
>> >place. If it weren't for all of you being so prompt and cooperative,
there
>> >would be no convention. Everyone is doing their part, and the puzzle is
>> >coming together nicely. The final picture should be very pleasing. There
>> are
>> >just a few comments I want to make right now that come to mind...
>> >
>> >First of all, if there is anyone out there who needs to report anything
at
>> >all to me about their participation in this event, PLEASE SAY SO NOW!!!!
>> >Please ask any questions you have... I am under the impression that all
of
>> >us know "where we should be... and when we should be"... If their are
any
>> >items you would like to donate to the auction or raffle... please bring
>> them
>> >along with you. Those participating in the regional habitat aquarium
>> >displays, you are responsible to bring outlet strips...
cords...stands...
>> >aquarium equipment... etc... There will be some tables that we can use
to
>> >set tanks on, but they are the standard 8 foot meeting tables, so that
is
>> >why I am suggesting the option of just bringing a stand, as perhaps your
>> >stand will add to the display's character! Still, If you don't have one,
we
>> >should be able to set it on one of the tables, providing it's no more
than
>> >twenty gallons (weight concerns) I will offer my direction once you
bring
>> >the goods to the lodge... Anyone wishing to bring literature or small
items
>> >for display are also welcome to do so.
>> >
>> >As for the field outings, we have several opportunities to get out in
the
>> >streams, but the main observation and field trip will be with ODNR'S
Randy
>> >Sanders, on Salt Creek, so I would encourage all of us to attend this
one.
>> >NOTE: THIS WILL BE AN EDUCATIONAL AND OBSERVATIONAL TRIP ONLY. FISHES
MAY
>> >NOT BE RETAINED.
>> >
>> >Roger Thoma will also conduct a crayfish id workshop on this stream!
Others
>> >will be offered, and can be attended accordingly. In addition, we have
>> >NANFA'S Mark Binkley lending a hand to visit a site on the nationally
>> >recognized Big Darby!!! Brook Trout speaker, and NANFA member, Mark
Smith
>> >will be offering a trip opportunity to private property within his
>> family...
>> >featuring a nice clear running stream with nicely wooded riparian zone!
Pat
>> >Quackenbush will offer a hike in selected areas of the Hocking Hills
gorges
>> >and will lend his expertise on the geology, flora and fauna of these
unique
>> >and stunningly beautiful areas! There will be opportunities there for
some
>> >stream observation as well. Mac Albin has agreed to lead some folks to a
>> >tributary of the Hocking River.. I am not sure what he calls it, but he
>> >indicates to me that it is a very picturesque stream that has
demonstrated
>> >to be home to 35 species in small stretches. He indicates that there is
a
>> >small hike to gain access, but the scenery is worth it!! We may just
have
>> >to vote on what we want to attend, thereafter Randy's outing! HA! Day
>> >fishing licenses can be purchased from a little nearby store called
Grandma
>> >Faye's.. In addition, there are the usual Wal-Marts and K-Marts in
nearby
>> >Lancaster.. (birth place of General William T. Sherman!)
>> >
>> >I am encouraging anyone with excellent id skills to offer their
expertise
>> in
>> >doing just that in the streams we visit, as I have told the park, that
we
>> >will keep track of what we actually find in the streams!!! Just to show
how
>> >much we appreciate these streams, we should practice good "stream
>> >etiquette"... This means not stomping the stream and habitat
excessively,
>> >and taking a gentle approach to what we will do..I also encourage anyone
>> >seeing litter laying on the stream banks, or in the stream, to clean it
>> up..
>> >place it in a bag and leave the area better than we found it... at least
>> >visually...
>> >
>> >BTW... For those of you who enjoy snorkeling lakes and ponds, I have
been
>> >told by one of the park officials that springfed Rose Lake within the
>> >hocking Hills State Park, offers excellent opportunity for this!!! It's
>> >pretty clear, deep, and home to the beautiful Long Ear Sunfish!
>> >
>> >Ok... now, If I left out anything, please holler!!!
>> >
>> >If there is anyone needing directions to this event... please contact me
at
>> >darterman_at_hotmail.com or call me at 330-393-4448. Finding Hocking
Hills
>> >is pretty easy from all points ... all directions from which you would
be
>> >coming. You can also contact your local AAA office for assistance in
this
>> >situation, or call 1-800-BUCKEYE.
>> >
>> >Ok everyone, this has the potential to be a wonderful and unforgettable
>> >weekend. It's in a place rich in History and natural beauty... Lots of
back
>> >roads for scenic drives, and bike rides, so don't forget your camera!
>> there
>> >is plenty to do for anyone...lots of hiking trails... plenty of habitat
>> >examples of which our native fishes make their home! Please register if
>> you
>> >haven't and please encourage others to attend this event.. Cabins are
going
>> >quickly. If there is anyone who still has room in their cabin for a late
>> >guest, we would kindly ask that maybe you could extend a little
>> hospitality,
>> >and open your doors .. this is your choice, however. If you can't get a
>> >cabin, there are plenty of lodging places and campgrounds in the area...
>> >
>> >Visit NANFA'S web site and see all the Convention info. and details
>> there...
>> >at:
>> >
>> >http://www.nanfa.org/meetings/2001/index.html
>> >
>> >Thank you, and I look forward to seeing you at NANFA 2001!
>> >
>> > Sincerely, Rob Carillio
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> >
>>
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