February Road Trip...Atlantis!

[fischfan13]

Mark this date down...

Saturday, February 28th
Peter Rubin has given EastCoastCichlids an invite to Atlantis!

[color]

I am down put me on the list.Thats funny I was just talking to Mkultra about this I got only room for two. Chip in for gas. Wazzup!

[AlishanAS]

Kevin - is your incommunicado brother on for the trip?

Maybe you can find another rock lying around at Julie's! LOL

[YoungAquaticPhotos]

Count me in too!

[color]

Hey Tommy I am not sure. I will ask him. Yeah your not kidding that rock is truly amazing......lol.....

[AlishanAS]

Hey everybody - apropos of this thread, lets give a warm welcome to our newest member - Peter Rubin, owner of Atlantis Tropical Fish Hatchery in Gardiner, NY.

Thanks for joining Peter and we hope to see you in February. (Especially if you bring in Teleogramma brichardi):grin:

[mack74]

I am down for this to!!

[fischfan13]

Mike, maybe you could drag along a certain gentleman from Roslyn?

<BTW, check out your welcome on plecomadness>

[mack74]

Bill that would be nice. I am sure Shabe will go as well.

[Afreakin]

I may be in for the trip :-+

I have to see if my wife is going away

[fischfan13]

Just a friendly reminder that Peter has invited all ECC members to his Atlantis facility on Saturday February 28th.
Peter has also extended a 10% off discount to all members.

[YoungAquaticPhotos]

Sounds good Bill!
So are we starting a trip a month club?

[gregga]

any chance there's room for one more Long Islander somewhere? mack?

[fischfan13]

Mark this date down...

Saturday, February 28th
Peter Rubin has given EastCoastCichlids an invite to Atlantis!

[fischfan13]

Just a HUGE reminder...February is almost here!

[Artie]

Just a friendly reminder that Peter has invited all ECC members to his Atlantis facility on Saturday February 28th.
Peter has also extended a 10% off discount to all members.

I hear he's giving 20% off to anyone not associated with ECC. :erm: hehehe

[Artie]

Mike, maybe you could drag along a certain gentleman from Roslyn?

<BTW, check out your welcome on plecomadness>

That certain gentleman just squeezed into a car with rob, wayne & ed !!!!!!
Thanks anyway Mike !!!! :shocked: :love:

[YoungAquaticPhotos]

Well I was debating on going but now that Artie has talked me into it I am going!

[steve0199us]

I'd like to go as well!!!
Where do I sign up!?!?!?

[mack74]

Artie no problem glad your coming.:colrface:

Stevo we usually just me there or at a dinner near there. There will be more info I am sure as we get closer.

Greg I am not driving I am hopping in with shabe.

[fischfan13]

Ok, lets get started...

The place and time that we meet will be announced. The best thing to do would be to meet somewhere near the facility, and a diner would be great.
Carpools are the way to go.
As we get closer I would like to get a count of the vehicles and their occupants.
If you do not have anyone to go with and are looking to carpool please post here. I would like to get a total count a few days before we go so please, even if you are not going to carpool, tell me that you are going.

[Haplee]

Count me in !!

[bovsbaitboxes]

I am going w/ my wife and buddy Kevin

[fischfan13]

Count me in !!

Lee, you will be with me driving shotgun!

[Artie]

As of now, Artie,Wayne,Rob & Ed !!!!!!!!!! 1 car. Hopefully Rob's!!:love:
Don't worry we will split gas & tolls & 1 stop on the way for Wayne??? :erm::erm::erm:

[YoungAquaticPhotos]

Fishwife & I will be going and hopefully Tom will be riding with us!

[Artie]

Hopefully my A$$. Drag him with you !!!!!!!!!!! :colrface:

[Obi]

I'm planning on attending.

[EMTBMIKE]

The last time we all met at a dinner off of exit 18. We can also meet at the Mcdonalds off exit 17.

[FishWife]

Can't wait....

Tom will ride with us (right Tom?)...that way someone will be awake to talk to Ed while I sleep the whole LONG way there. I'm so not a morning person.:yawn: :zzz:LOL

[AlishanAS]

We can also meet at the Mcdonalds off exit 17.

I'm already feeling sick.

[Shabe]

I'll be going with Mack, Joey I'll be driving. Wife might tag-a-long, I might ask here to stay home, we need the extra spot for fish :colrface:

[Artie]

I look forward to seeing the east end crowd !!!!!!!!!

[phillyofish]

Dave are you going?
How long is the drive from PA?

[fischfan13]

Sam, you are about 175 miles from Peter/Atlantis.
I would say about three hours. Definitely do the trip, it is well worth it.

There will be many cars going, and I am sure that just about anyone will be able to carpool with someone else.

[phillyofish]

so what time will everyone be meeting up near atlantis? and how long will the outing last before we start our homeward journey?

[fischfan13]

Times will be announced.
You will be able to leave whenever you would like...we will not keep you hostage.:1devil:
Road trips have no time limits.

[YoungAquaticPhotos]

Unless you ride with me then expect to be there a while, but the ride will be faster than 3 hours! Right Bill! :smilewinkgrin:

[FishWife]

It sure will be faster. My sons were amazed the first time we drove to FL with Ed. Tom (my oldest) fell asleep right after we left, woke up after just 2 1/2 hours and said "where are we" - Ed said "Virginia!" The trip to my parents in West Palm Beach used to take 21 hours...with Ed - it's 17 1/2 hours. :eclipsee_steering:

[emartin]

I'm definitely going, but not sure how I am going to get there...either drive myself or hitch a ride with someone.

[phillyofish]

Dave are you going???

[fischfan13]

Peter emailed me the other day.
I asked about WC Ps Elongatus Chewere...he told me that he will see if he can get any in.
Here is a great picture from a Polish website...


http://aquatab.net/_files/image/clanky/Hynek30_ryba14.jpg

[jennl]

Looking forward to seeing you all again and meeting those of you whom I haven't had the pleasure.

[tangman]

will go half on gas for the ride i live in north jersey leave me a message ill leave my callback info and we ca take it from there thanks

[fischfan13]

Looking forward to seeing you all again and meeting those of you whom I haven't had the pleasure.

Jenn!!!
Hows it going. For the people who been to Atlantis before, you know Jenn as the person who has given us great customer service time after time.
For those who have never been to Atlantis, Jenn is the absolute BEST at sexing fish!:thumb3d::hot1::thumb3d:

[jennl]

LOL thanks for the introduction Bill. You're a riot! Can't wait to see you, it's been a long time.

[fischfan13]

25 days away and counting.
Personally, I am looking for Tropheus, Syno Multis and a group of Elongatus.

If you're going, what are you looking for?

[AlishanAS]

A ride, a snooze and lunch! :smilewinkgrin:

[YoungAquaticPhotos]

Artie's legs! :love:

[joe_jaskot]

I'm looking for love. LOL!

[Artie]

I agree Strongly with the above 3 posts !!!!!!!!!!!! Yap I don't even have to shave them for you. They are pretty hairless & smooth. I hope you'll enjoy !!!!!!!!!! oops there goes Tom's lunch !!!!!!!!!:grhair: ;-)

[fischfan13]

I received an email today from Peter, and he tells me that he is trying to schedule another Malawi shipment before the 28th!

[mack74]

that would be great!!!

[gregga]

hey folks......


anyone from the Long Island-queens area with room in their car for one more to atlantis? shabe?

[freddy1477]

count me and my family in! so at what time are we all meeting?

[kbeaudean]

We will be also making the trip what time is everyone meeting?

Kevin & Wendy Beaudean

[fischfan13]

I spoke to Peter Rubin today and he would like us to get there at 10am.
Driving up in carpools is usually the best.
There is a diner close by that we will meet at...
More details to come.

[freddy1477]

ok cool keep us posted!



Thanks,
Freddy

[fischfan13]

As we get closer to the Feb 28th I would like to get a possible head count on who is going to Atlantis.
Please post here, or via pm, if you are going and how many will be in your vehicle. This is a help for Peter as he will be able to get a general idea on how many will be going.

For those who want to go but have no way of getting there...
Please post here as well. There are people going to Atlantis from NJ, PA and NY, and maybe there is an extra seat in someones vehicle who lives close by.

Thanks,
Bill

[EMTBMIKE]

I will go only if he gets a new shipment of wild caught malawi.
MIKE

[fischfan13]

I just spoke with Peter, and he is expecting a new shipment this month.

[phillyofish]

I'm game to go...anyone want to call shotgun?

[AlishanAS]

I'm game to go...anyone want to call shotgun?

Sam - I sent an email to Foamer last week. No reply yet.

[phillyofish]

Dave said he was a no-go for this one.

[greyd]

I can't join you. AC classic car show that weekend. A friend of my dad's has 10 to 12 cars running through the auction.

[AlishanAS]

Just another excuse by Doug to go to AC.:)

[fischfan13]

I know that I have not received PM's from everyone attending.
Either post here that you are going, and who will be with you if you are carpooling, or send me a pm with your info.

Thanks,
Bill

[Shabe]

I will be driving, Mack and Joey will be tagging along. :a-okhand:

[Afreakin]

So far I am going and Artie, Ed, Peter (Dunk) and Wayne are in the car with me.

[jennl]

We should have another wild Malawi shipment coming in the week of your visit. So PLEASE, nobody get their panties in a bunch.LOL Looking forward to seeing you all!!

[fischfan13]

ECC

http://www.sparkplugging.com/kids-activities/wp-content/uploads/2008/02/valentine-heart.gif

JENN

[mack74]

Jenn thats what I wanted to hear!! Look foward to seeing you again

[jennl]

LOL thanks for the love!

[AlishanAS]

Jenn - which diner is better and / or closer to Atlantis:

College on Main Street or the Plaza Diner in the plaza?

We have to load up before visiting. Got a few heavy hitters to satisfy.

[Afreakin]

We should have another wild Malawi shipment coming in the week of your visit. So PLEASE, nobody get their panties in a bunch.LOL Looking forward to seeing you all!!


How about a WILD Tanganyikan order? :colrface:

And by the way, I don't wear panties, they're boxers. LOL :dorky: :colrface:

[jennl]

Alishan,the diner in the plaza is closer to us and I hear their food is better. :)


As for any wild Tanganyikan shipments coming in, we just got one 2 weeks ago when the calvus and compressiceps came through. I will talk with Peter when I see him and let you know what else, if anything, will be coming in next week. And Afreakin, if you wore panties I would REALLY start to wonder about you.:shocked:

[joe_jaskot]

Afreakin does wear panties and we do wonder about him. LOL!

[jennl]

Next thing you know, you'll be telling me they're thongs, and pink leopard at that!

[jennl]

Just a prerequisite: if any of you have any coolers or boxes, please bring them with you. It would help us out tremendously and we would really appreciate it. Boxes are scarce at the moment. Thank you.

[Afreakin]

Afreakin does wear panties and we do wonder about him. LOL!

Yes Joe, and I wear FISHNET Stockings :colrface:

[emartin]

We should have another wild Malawi shipment coming in the week of your visit. So PLEASE, nobody get their panties in a bunch.LOL Looking forward to seeing you all!!

Did Peter say what he was getting imported in the next shipment? Just curious, since you already seem to have a decent amount of Wild Aulonocara and Mbuna in stock...

~Ed

[fischfan13]

There is no such thing as a decent amount of Aulonocara and Mbuna...BRING MORE IN!!!

[jennl]

They are coming in mid week but I think I'm going to keep you in suspense Ed....:partay::partay:

[Heyguy74]

I plan on coming along w/ professor badnews.

[bovsbaitboxes]

I'll be there with my old lady and a bubby or 2 thank

[DNICE]

I am going to go. I am 20 miles away. Would like to meet some of the people on the site. carpooling with me is probably not an option for many. I live in Elenville, on the other side of 44-55.

[fischfan13]

Ok, here we go...

As of right now the number of people is a little over THIRTY, yes Three-OH!
If you feel that you are going and have not contacted me then please do so...seriously.

Time:
8:30am
Plaza Diner
27 New Paltz Plz
New Paltz, NY 12561
This stop is for those who would like to meet, eat and follow each other for the last leg of the drive.

Time:
Arrive at Atlantis
9:45-10am
33 Osprey Ln, Gardiner, NY‎

Peter is asking that we get there by 10am...this means to get there by 10am.

Thanks, and hope to see you at Atlantis!

[Afreakin]

Ok, here we go...

As of right now the number of people is a little over THIRTY, yes Three-OH!
If you feel that you are going and have not contacted me then please do so...seriously.

Time:
8:30am
Plaza Diner
27 New Paltz Plz
New Paltz, NY 12561
This stop is for those who would like to meet, eat and follow each other for the last leg of the drive.

Time:
Arrive at Atlantis
9:45-10am
33 Osprey Ln, Gardiner, NY‎

Peter is asking that we get there by 10am...this means to get there by 10am.

Thanks, and hope to see you at Atlantis!

How far is the diner from Atlantis? That way I can plan a time to leave :)

[fischfan13]

About 6.3 miles....or 14 minutes as said by Google Maps.

[YoungAquaticPhotos]

Only 33 Bill?:jump:

[AlishanAS]

Here's a review for those of us who intend to go to the diner:

http://www.gunks.com/index.php?pageid=135&pagenum=1&smGroup=8&smID=28

[fischfan13]

I will be sure to place my review after I eat there.:cool:

[fischfan13]

A reminder that comes straight from Jenn and Peter...
Bring your own coolers...

Thank you.

[gmoses]

Hey guys I am not sure yet on whether i can attend due to some personal reasons. But i was hoping to keep it a possibility as i have never been there before and heard great things.
Is any one going from central Jersey area? I live in North Brunswick and i was curious to know if there is anyone from this area... Maybe if things are ok i can go or if nor perhaps i can give you money for a couple of fish...
Please let me know... thank you very much

[AlishanAS]

Gil -if you can't make it let us know what you would like.

[joe_jaskot]

Bring your own coolers......Beer for breakfast?

[Artie]

What time are you meeting at the diner????????????




Anyone have better directions than this to meet at the diner from Long Island????
Hutch to the cross county to the thruway !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
16: Merge onto I-87 N/NEW YORK STATE THRUWAY N via the exit on the LEFT toward RT-17 N/ALBANY (Portions toll). 45.9 mi Map Avoid


17: Take the RT-299 W exit, EXIT 18, toward NEW PALTZ. 0.7 mi Map Avoid


18: Turn LEFT onto NY-299 W/MAIN ST. 0.5 mi Map Avoid


19: Turn RIGHT onto NEW PALTZ PLZ. 0.0 mi Map Avoid


20: End at 27 New Paltz Plz New Paltz, NY 12561-1616 Map

HOW FAR IS ATLANTIS FROM THIS DINER?????????? THANKS !!!!!!!:love:

[Shabe]

I would also suggest to bring your own flashlight. And don't dress warm. Ware a light jacket for the ride, you will be taking it off inside Atlantis.

[fischfan13]

I spoke with Jenn today...:dance::dance::dance:

4 more day until....ATLANTIS!

[joe_jaskot]

Money, bring lots, it don't go bad. I am sure you will find something you like (besides Jenn).

[AlishanAS]

Money, bring lots, it don't go bad. I am sure you will find something you like (besides Jenn).

Still waiting for the rest of the NJAS crew to check in. Are you a yes or no Joe? Any word form Kevin, Ginny, Gary, Bernard, et. al.? I know Larry and Carlos are a no go.

[joe_jaskot]

I was planning on going. I want to see the pair of wild caught JennL vittatas. LOL!

[phillyofish]

See Bill, Joe isn't gay.....

[DNICE]

I was planning on going. I want to see the pair of wild caught JennL vittatas. LOL!
Thats what i'm going to see:partay:

[Afreakin]

Quote:
Originally Posted by joe_jaskot
I was planning on going. I want to see the pair of wild caught JennL vittatas. LOL!
Thats what i'm going to see


Any pics :colrface::bandit:

[joe_jaskot]

Any pics? Yes, but I can't show them to you. This is a family oriented site.

[Artie]

SO>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> What time at the DINER??????????

[fischfan13]

Hey newbie, have you been reading this thread???
About 8:30 Artie.:beerchug:

[fischfan13]

For those who are worried about the weather for Fri and Sat up in Gardiner, NY...

Fri 48 rain
Sat 41 Sunny

See you there!

[fischfan13]

Atlantis received a shipment yesterday!

[bovsbaitboxes]

I guess they will update the site tomorrow?

[gmoses]

thursday i think

[fischfan13]

So this is who I have...
If you are going and your name is not on the list please tell me.

Afreakin
AlishanAS
Aqualung
Artie
Artie's friend Ed
bovsbaitboxes (with wife and friend)
clos
cwnaturescapes (with friend)
DNice
dunk
emartin
EMTBMike
fischfan13
fishwife
freddy1477 (with wife)
Haplee
Heyguy74
Professorbadnews (He better sign up for the site!:dorky:)
Joe Jaskot
kbeaudean
mack74
obi
phillyofish
Shabe
Wayne
YoungAquaticPhotos
Zallyn (with wife)
Steve0199us

I did not list those who are still on the fence.

[YoungAquaticPhotos]

Damn! I think we have room for more! :partay:

[gregga]

hey folks.....

Thought I'd try one more time....anyone from Long Island or queens still looking to carpool? Or have room in an existing car? let me know.

gregg

[Artie]

Squeeze him in !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Perhaps he could curl up in a styro since we have to bring our own !!!:erm::erm::erm:

[YoungAquaticPhotos]

There's always the roof rack! :cool:

[gregga]

I'll even put on the antlers

[jennl]

We received a shipment of tank raised South Americans,such as Apistogrammas,Aphyosemion, & Nothobranchus. Also, a few species of Cyprichromis in stock: Livua Blue Orchid 2.5", Kitumba Albino 2", Kitumba 2-2.5",microlepidotus Mabilibili 2-2.5". These are ALL tank raised.

[eggzackary]

So this is who I have...
If you are going and your name is not on the list please tell me.

Afreakin
AlishanAS
Aqualung
Artie
Artie's friend Ed
bovsbaitboxes (with wife and friend)
clos
cwnaturescapes (with friend)
DNice
dunk
emartin
EMTBMike
fischfan13
fishwife
freddy1477 (with wife)
Haplee
Heyguy74
Professorbadnews (He better sign up for the site!:dorky:)
Joe Jaskot
kbeaudean
mack74
obi
phillyofish
Shabe
Wayne
YoungAquaticPhotos
Zallyn (with wife)
Steve0199us

I did not list those who are still on the fence.

WOW that's a good size crew, I wish I could make it. I hope Jenn has some extra help on hand.

[DNICE]

just left the doctors. little one has pink eye. if my eyes are not sealed shut I WILL be there on saturday.

Derek

[fischfan13]

The Wild Caught Malawi shipment came in today!!!

Word of advice, Peter and Jenn and John WILL NOT tell anyone what came in...other than me.:partay:

Please do not call Atlantis.
Thank You.
Hope to see you there on Saturday...

[joe_jaskot]

Add Kevin Carr, sevensprings (Ray), and maybe fishbabes (Ginny and Mary) to the list. We are having breakfast at my house and will meet everyone at Atlantis.

[fischfan13]

So this is who I have...
If you are going and your name is not on the list please tell me.

Afreakin
AlishanAS
Aqualung
Artie
Artie's friend Ed
bovsbaitboxes (with wife and friend)
clos
cwnaturescapes (with friend)
DNice
dunk
emartin
EMTBMike
fischfan13
fishwife
freddy1477 (with wife)
Haplee
Heyguy74
Professorbadnews (He better sign up for the site!:dorky:)
Joe Jaskot
kbeaudean
mack74
obi
phillyofish
Shabe
Wayne
YoungAquaticPhotos
Zallyn (with wife)
Steve0199us

I did not list those who are still on the fence.

Add Kevin Carr, sevensprings (Ray), and maybe fishbabes (Ginny and Mary) to the list.

Also the possibility of gmoses.

We are up to a possible 36.

Is there anyone out there who can give Gregga a ride?

[AlishanAS]

Add Kevin Carr, sevensprings (Ray), and maybe fishbabes (Ginny and Mary) to the list. We are having breakfast at my house and will meet everyone at Atlantis.

No Gary and Bernard? I guess there are no tankbusters at Atlantis. LOL

[gregga]

<----- willing to cook and clean


(kidding aside. I'm willing to drive a while to meet up - even into NYC near the bridges....I just dont wanna drive 6 hours round trip myself. I'm way out on eastern long island).

[AlishanAS]

Also the possibility of gmoses.

We are up to a possible 36.

Is there anyone out there who can give Gregga a ride?

C'mon Long Islanders. Gregga is going to miss the auction due to a big black mouse so let's try to get him on board here.

[Artie]

Gregg,
Try pm 'ing BLAZEN ????? Danny. He's in Brooklyn & wants to go I believe. Perhaps you could meet somewhere or drive to Joe Jascot's house get a better breakfast than the diner & drive up with them !!!!!!!!!

[YoungAquaticPhotos]

I can imagine eating breakfast at Joe's house: 2x12's across tubs for seating around the dining room table, which is a 4x8 sheet of plywood over buckets for legs! :rofl::rofl:

[AlishanAS]

Joe will serve a fresh salad of TR water hyacinth and water lettuce, followed by daphnia scrambled eggs washed down with a glass of green water directly from his several grow out vases. A side dish of fresh driftwood smothered in bunker oil will be an option for the adventurous.

[phillyofish]

Tom,
did you get that review from ZAGAT's how many forks did Joe receive?

[joe_jaskot]

Taylor ham, bacon, eggs over easy, home fries, bagels, english muffins, oj, & coffee. Put a fork in it. Like they say, fork you. LOL!

[mack74]

They are posting the new fish as I write this. Looks like some nice stuff!

[AlishanAS]

Taylor ham, bacon, eggs over easy, home fries, bagels, english muffins, oj, & coffee. Put a fork in it. Like they say, fork you. LOL!

The heck with the diner. We're going to Joe's!

[YoungAquaticPhotos]

Since your driving count me in!

[fischfan13]

Also the possibility of gmoses.

We are up to a possible 36.

Is there anyone out there who can give Gregga a ride?

Add Spooky Fish.

37?

[fischfan13]

Some absolutely beautiful Wild Caught Malawi came in to Atlantis this week, along with some really hard to get Cyps!

[AlishanAS]

Come aboard ECC chat tonight. The Atlantis trip will be the subject!!

What time is everyone getting up/leaving their home?

I'll be up about 5:15 and hope to leave the Yardley Park and Ride at 6:00.

[EMTBMIKE]

I won't be able to chat : ( My vacation is over. I will see everyone tomorrow.
MIKE

[DNICE]

I'm leaving my house at 9:30, I'll be there by 10:00:)

[phillyofish]

that's nice..you can stop by when ever you want....

[gregga]

guys......

"Well," he says with a sigh. "I hope everyone has a great time tomorrow. I'm disappointed I can't be there."

My only consolation this weekend is that I'm delivering 40 mpimbwe juvies over the next 2 days, so maybe I'll treat myself to a group of something on aquabid.

Guys, enjoy tomorrow, safe journey!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[DNICE]

it is nice, except when i go there i always feel like i need more tanks. i was there about 3 weeks ago. it is only about 20 miles away.that's nice..you can stop by when ever you want....

[fischfan13]

Note to anyone going to the diner:
We will be leaving the diner around 9:15 to go to Atlantis.

[AlishanAS]

WAKE UP!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Time to hit the Road!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Shabe]

I'am Up I'm up

[emartin]

Haha same with me. I'll see you guys there.

[bovsbaitboxes]

anyone going that is still online need a fish thanks John 9:00 oclock

[bovsbaitboxes]

never mind the albino kitumbas are gone already have fun guy let me know what you guys get John

[emartin]

You didn't go John?


Anyway besides a large amount of Placidochromis sp. Jalo fry from Obi, I got a 2" Aulonocara maylandi male with a small blaze already, and a pair of German Blue Rams (might as well start with these for my first foray with New World cichlids...).

~Ed

[emartin]

Anyway it was nice meeting you guys.

Anybody feel free to let me know if I spoke to you and I forgot, but so far I remember the faces of these people for when the Auction comes around...:
YAP (Ed)
Fischfan13
AlishanAS
EMTBMIKE
Heyguy74
Joe_Jaskot
Obi

I know that wasn't all that I met, I just can't remember names now... For some reason there was a tremendous amount of traffic on the GSP coming home...I didn't think THAT many people from the Jersey Shore went up to Atlantis!

[bovsbaitboxes]

I couldnt make it def going on the may adventure I only really wanted one thing on the list and I called and they said they were sold out (albino cyp kitumba) would have been nice to see everyone again and check out all the fish but no ride there and I worked(could have blown it off though)next time I wont just think my old lady will bring me I will ask what did everyone get and who bought all the albino cyps:angryfire: John

[EMTBMIKE]

I had a real good time today. We should do this more often.
MIKE

[Artie]

Ed----The Chalinochromis ndobhoi look GREAT. Thanks so much. :partay:

Obi--Can't wait for all the Lwandas to look half as good as your male. :partay:

Anthony --The Gold head Comps look great !!!!!!!!!!!! :love

I controlled myself only bought 8 fish. All AFRAS...Sorry tanganyikan snobs !!!!!!!! :grhair:

Had fun seeing everybody. Gmoses sorry I didn't get a chance to tell you how GREAT your diy backgrounds look.

After showing off a little leg today i'm hoping my vote count rises for the auction !!!!!!!!!!

[Heyguy74]

It was great seeing everybody plus putting some faces to names.

[freddy1477]

Hi everyone just want it to say I had a great time I got me some nice afras and got a chance to meet and talk to some of you like emtbmike,artie phillyofish and def can't forget jenn from Atlantis very pretty girl


Thanks
Freddy

[Afreakin]

What a great time. A lot of old faces and some new. Great to meet you jen, john and peter. Lookin forward to the auction.

[YoungAquaticPhotos]

It was great meeting some of you for the first time and others again! I love fish get-togethers!

[FishWife]

Anyway it was nice meeting you guys.

Anybody feel free to let me know if I spoke to you and I forgot, but so far I remember the faces of these people for when the Auction comes around...:
YAP (Ed)
Fischfan13
AlishanAS
EMTBMIKE
Heyguy74
Joe_Jaskot
Obi

I know that wasn't all that I met, I just can't remember names now... For some reason there was a tremendous amount of traffic on the GSP coming home...I didn't think THAT many people from the Jersey Shore went up to Atlantis!

Well, there was also me....up for that very early breakfast at the diner. It was nice to meet you and your Mom...Ann. See you at the Auction.

[AlishanAS]

I guess Fishwife's signature should read:

"We don't remember sleeping Fishwives, but remember omelettes" :)

[joe_jaskot]

I saw Fishwife for a few minutes wandering the aisles looking for parrots. I told her this was a fish store, not a bird place. After that she went to sleep. LOL! Good to see everone and meet a few new people.

[Lostlilkidd]

did anyone take pictures? please post.

[FishWife]

I saw Fishwife for a few minutes wandering the aisles looking for parrots. I told her this was a fish store, not a bird place. After that she went to sleep. LOL! Good to see everone and meet a few new people.

Hey Joe,
i think you may be one of the few members who saw me (except for the diner crew). I am in some of the pitures Ed took...:odd043:
It was a nice place but after all we've been through with my Dad being hospitalized with pneumonia in FL and our 20 hour trip down, 4 straight days spent at the hospital (with Dad) and Nursing home (to see Mom) and our 26 hour trip back home that included my car engine ceasing due to an issue Toyota knew about and didn't recall, leaving my 2 1/2 yr. old RAV4 in Savannah Georgis to be fixed and then working all week and having a horrible cold and cough for 2 weeks.....I was wiped out. The 5 am wake up call to meet Tom and head up to the Diner just put me over the edge.

I apologize for retreating to Tom's car for my long nap :sleepw: but it made the difference for me - I am finally feeling a little more human. Anyway, there were none of my lovely parrots as you mentioned and discussing said parrot fish with Peter caused him to develop a twitch. I think everyone knew I was there somewhere...where there's YAP, there's always FISHWIFE somewhere near by. :love1: Fun day and great nap!
See you at the Auction. :partay:

[FishWife]

did anyone take pictures? please post.

YAP did....they turned out great!!!:odd043:

[emartin]

Yeah that was hilarious the face Peter made when you mentioned Parrot Cichlids to him...!

[YoungAquaticPhotos]

I will post Pics soon!

[FishWife]

I know....the group is used to me and my very special parrot fish. :love:

[fischfan13]

I went to Atlantis to purchase a group of Cynotilapia. Walking up and down the last three aisles I was met by many of you who asked the same question, "Did you finally make up your mind"? That place is like an ice cream parlor to me with some sort of chocolate as the flavor to every scoop. I literally spent 2 1/2 hours looking at Mbuna. Flashlight in hand and down on my knees and I still could not decide.

Chwere?
Absolutely beautiful.
Did anyone see who the guy with the bad knees was who snatched the first Chwere?

Red Top Likoma?
Nick a told me that if he were to choose from the few fish that I told him I was interested in that Red Top Likoma should be near the top of my list.
These were definitely one of my favorite of the Cynos.

Pseudotropheus kingsizei Likoma ?
Not my favorite, but they quickly grew on me. At one point I was down on my knees admiring a few of the males in the tank when someone came over to me and begged me to give him first crack at them.

Pseudotropheus elongatus Kanchedza?
Definitely was not a fan.

Cynotilapia afra Mbweka ?
Was there anyone else out there who studied these fish as much as I did?...OH yeah, Haplee and Gmoses.:) What a catch these guys were!

Cynotilapia afra Jalo Reef?
What an overlooked Cyno. This is chocolate ice cream in its purest.

Metriaclima zebra Gold Lions Cove?
These were the Home Run of the Day. The chocolate ice cream with whipped cream, hot fudge and cherries all over it. The BEST LOOKING males were still available after we left. I was worried about adding these in with my Yellow Labs, so I passed. The females are OB...
http://www.cichlids.net/images/fish/metriazebralionscovepr.JPG

Cynotilapia sp Chinyankwazi?
I wish that the females were a little more colorful, but the males were SPECTACULAR! The next time someone says "I am looking for a blue fish to put in my tank" I think I will tell them about these.

[eggzackary]

So where are all the pictures????? I know there had to be more than one person who brought a camera.Take a break from shoveling snow and bring on the pics!!!

[fischfan13]

Ed must be "cropping" a few pics!:comp1:
We did have about 30 members drive up there, and I am sure that he is busy making sure that some of those pics are held onto for the right occasion!:50:

[YoungAquaticPhotos]

Demasoni in Atlantis tanks!

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e325/YoungAquaticPhotos/DSC_0865Demasoni.jpg

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e325/YoungAquaticPhotos/DSC_0863DemasoniJPG.jpg

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e325/YoungAquaticPhotos/DSC_0834Demasoni.jpg

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e325/YoungAquaticPhotos/DSC_0837Demasoni.jpg

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http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e325/YoungAquaticPhotos/DSC_0829CynoAfra.jpg

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e325/YoungAquaticPhotos/DSC_0825Daffodil.jpg

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e325/YoungAquaticPhotos/DSC_0819Similis.jpg

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e325/YoungAquaticPhotos/DSC_0819Julie.jpg

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http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e325/YoungAquaticPhotos/DSC_0818Multis.jpg

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e325/YoungAquaticPhotos/DSC_0818Julie.jpg

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e325/YoungAquaticPhotos/DSC_0838Peacock.jpg

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e325/YoungAquaticPhotos/DSC_0836Golden.jpg

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http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e325/YoungAquaticPhotos/DSC_0863RubyRed.jpg

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e325/YoungAquaticPhotos/DSC_0871Paracyp.jpg

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e325/YoungAquaticPhotos/DSC_0876Tropheus.jpg

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e325/YoungAquaticPhotos/DSC_0877Frontosa.jpg

[YoungAquaticPhotos]

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e325/YoungAquaticPhotos/DSC_0880Tropheus.jpg

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e325/YoungAquaticPhotos/DSC_0883Julies.jpg

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e325/YoungAquaticPhotos/DSC_0896Calvus.jpg

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e325/YoungAquaticPhotos/DSC_0925LemonJake.jpg

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http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e325/YoungAquaticPhotos/DSC_0889Cyp.jpg

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e325/YoungAquaticPhotos/DSC_0890Cyps.jpg

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e325/YoungAquaticPhotos/DSC_0892Cyp.jpg

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e325/YoungAquaticPhotos/DSC_0924ElongatusChewere.jpg

[YoungAquaticPhotos]

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e325/YoungAquaticPhotos/DSC_0933Daffodil.jpg

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e325/YoungAquaticPhotos/DSC_0817Shellie.jpg

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e325/YoungAquaticPhotos/DSC_0866Tropheus.jpg

[YoungAquaticPhotos]

What cyp is the Blue one in the 6th and 7th pics up from here?

[YoungAquaticPhotos]

Missed a Cyp!
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e325/YoungAquaticPhotos/DSC_0828Cyp.jpg

[Lostlilkidd]

whoa.. nice pics!

[phillyofish]

Awesome Pics once again Ed.

[ChrisG12887]

wow!!! Very nice pics from Atlantis!!! srry i missed everyone...will try to make the next get together....i did manage to get something from atlantis thanks to Mike(emtbmike).

[ChrisG12887]

crappy pic but heres my mbenji blue from atlantis....

http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q184/BxNuMbA1LaTiNoPa/gedc05_8ad3da6935.jpg

[gmoses]

has your been all over the spectrum map...mine really is constantly changing colors from darker to lighter colors...more purple more blue... more stipes no stripes... beautiful in every way but i wonder if that is normal...?

[mack74]

gmoses these fish can change color in a matter of seconds and it is totally normal. It depends on their mood....

[ChrisG12887]

I agree, everytime i went to look at him, he was a different color....super nice tho!

[Larry Johnson]

Glad to see everyone had a great time!

Cheers,Larry

[fischfan13]

Looks as if the Wild Caught Mbuna stole the show at Atlantis.
To be able to see about 30 people from this site was absolutely fantastic, and this will be a trip that we will be doing again!