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jimsflies
02-19-2011, 10:22 AM
March's meeting will be a tour of the Trop and an informal talk with Dick Perrin. The meeting will start at 3 pm and go till 5 pm on March 6.

For those that have not been there, Tropicorium has 50,000+ gallons of awesome reef displays. It is truly a one of a kind place and you owe it to yourself to check it out. It also my understanding that the Trop will have some specials for our club members while we are there. :)


http://www.captivereefs.com/jim/tropicorium1.jpg

For those interested in carpooling from Lansing, please indicate that here in this thread as well. We will likely meet around 1:30 pm and leave together. More firm plans on travel from Lansing be posted later.

Map and directions to the Tropicorium:


20080 Inkster Road, Romulus, Michigan 48174


Mid-Michigan Marine Club members and prospective members may attend our March meeting. Please RSVP so we know how many we will have.
Skyhigh
02-19-2011, 04:38 PM
I will be there for sure!!!!
pappabear
02-19-2011, 06:36 PM
will try to be there
Skyhigh
02-19-2011, 06:44 PM
if you r cool then u will be there lol...
CalmSeasQuest
02-19-2011, 07:04 PM
On the schedule :big_grin:
vittleking
02-19-2011, 08:12 PM
are non members allowed??
jimsflies
02-19-2011, 08:20 PM
are non members allowed??

Possibly if we don't get many members responding. I'd like to keep our group to 20-25 people.

Stay tuned to this thread and if it looks like we have space, I'll let you know. Of course if you are interested in joining MMMC, the annual dues are only $12. :)

BTW- Captive Reefs will likely do another sponsor tour in April...we can set up something similar with the Trop for that trip as well.
pappabear
02-19-2011, 09:36 PM
i am a member i paid in lansing thanks chuck (pappabear)_
that Reef Guy
02-20-2011, 01:25 PM
I am not a member but would like to go as long as I do not have to work.

To be a member do you have to do anything else besides paying $12 a year?

I do not know if you have to be voted in my the other members or anything like that. :fish2:
jimsflies
02-20-2011, 02:23 PM
I am not a member but would like to go as long as I do not have to work.

To be a member do you have to do anything else besides paying $12 a year?

I do not know if you have to be voted in my the other members or anything like that. :fish2:

No, to be a member, it's just the membership fee.
MyNemesis
02-20-2011, 03:47 PM
With the weather we are having today, a trip to the Trop sounds wonderful! Sign me up, please.
TM01
02-20-2011, 04:13 PM
Sign me up!
jimsflies
02-20-2011, 06:33 PM
With the weather we are having today, a trip to the Trop sounds wonderful! Sign me up, please.

I guess I'm hoping we don't run into a blizzard like this in a couple weeks. If we do, it is highly likely we would reschedule. Driving 20 miles per hour from Lansing to Romulus is almost worth it for a trip to the Trop though. :)
Joe franko
02-20-2011, 07:46 PM
ill b there....9to5....
that Reef Guy
02-21-2011, 11:55 AM
I was just curious to know many members are in the Mid-Michigan Marine Club? :fish2:
Skyhigh
02-25-2011, 04:34 PM
bump bump for a good time!!!!!
brandeewyne
02-26-2011, 10:01 AM
if spots don't fill up, Hughie and i may be interested in tagging along :thumbsup: it's been a while since we razzed the trop crew!
jimsflies
02-28-2011, 08:50 AM
Bump...not many committed so far. I'd have no problem with those that have expressed an intersted in this thread tagging along with us.
jimsflies
02-28-2011, 08:55 AM
I should have added this at the beginning but members of other affiliate clubs (MASM and GRMAS) are also always welcome to attend MMMC meetings. :)
jolson10450
02-28-2011, 10:46 AM
i am just in the "a2" club i think?? but i live close so i may stop in and chat with y'all and bring the camera to try and take some nice photos!
that Reef Guy
03-04-2011, 12:46 AM
How many are registered so far? :fish2:
jimsflies
03-04-2011, 08:22 AM
How many are registered so far? :fish2:

That's a great question!

Anyone interested in showing up that replies to this thread is welcome.

Also those that are interested in carpooling/caravanning from lansing, please send me a PM.
CalmSeasQuest
03-04-2011, 08:45 AM
Cindi and I are planning on attending - In fact, we're searching for a good location for "Pre-Trop" lunch and libations. Bryan - Any suggestions?
that Reef Guy
03-04-2011, 08:46 AM
Cindi and I are planning on attending - In fact, we're searching for a good location for "Pre-Trop" lunch and libations. Bryan - Any suggestions?

I am coming for sure. I might also bring a friend if that is O.K. :fish2:

Steve
TM01
03-04-2011, 04:47 PM
I have to work in the morning but I plan on meeting everyone there.
BeakerBob
03-04-2011, 05:26 PM
I'll be going from Dewitt.
Skyhigh
03-04-2011, 05:28 PM
I'll be going from Dewitt.

You brining your cam?
BeakerBob
03-04-2011, 05:59 PM
You brining your cam?

You bet! Are you bringing yours?
Skyhigh
03-04-2011, 06:09 PM
You bet! Are you bringing yours?


For sure!!! Im hoping to get some more pointers from the master!!!!!
ZOOmanSPS
03-04-2011, 07:06 PM
Right on about the pointers from the master!!!!lol
that Reef Guy
03-06-2011, 03:53 AM
Anyone know if it is going to snow again tomorrow? I am wondering what the roads will be like :fish2:
ZOOmanSPS
03-06-2011, 04:30 AM
No its not going snow!!! The roads will be clear!!!
jimsflies
03-06-2011, 07:24 AM
See you guys today around 2:30 at the Trop!
Sandman
03-06-2011, 08:00 AM
I will be attending also
brandeewyne
03-06-2011, 11:19 AM
shoot!! i didn't check my notifications on this thread, didn't see the replies in time :cryin:

hope you all have a great time .. wish i were joining!
Skyhigh
03-06-2011, 05:29 PM
Welllll How Was It?????????????????????? i was there but we were so busy i missed it all.. Nice seeing you all!!!!!
ZOOmanSPS
03-06-2011, 06:09 PM
I had a blast!!!!! Good time thanks again
MyNemesis
03-06-2011, 07:13 PM
Fascinating trip to the Trop! I've never had the pleasure of listening to the reefing Patriarch, Dick Perrin, share some of his wisdom. A behind the scenes tour and the history of the Trop and various systems was worth the trip. Quite the storyteller he is! Always a pleasure seeing Bryan and the gang. I still can't believe and am quite proud of myself for not buying anything (fighting algae currently). Hope to see you all again soon. Thank you for your hospitality, Mr. Perrin.
jolson10450
03-06-2011, 07:30 PM
i didnt make it today sorry y'all, i felt sick so i didnt join... at least y'all had fun!
CalmSeasQuest
03-06-2011, 07:43 PM
50,000 gallons of beautiful Marine life - Without a RO, DI or skimmer is sight
It was a great event. It's amazing what Dick and the crew can do with Detroit City water. :)

:thumbsup:
jimsflies
03-07-2011, 08:05 AM
On behalf of the Mid-Michigan Marine Club, I'd like to thank Dick Perrin and his staff for having us yesterday. The few times I've had the pleasure of talking with Mr. Perrin, I've always learned something new....usually several several things and yesterday was no exception.

I'm looking forward to my next trip to the Keys and checking out the spot that Mr. Perrin showed us that we could collect our own corals and fish. It'll be fun testing my McGyver skills trying to make my own collection basket and net using the info that I learned yesterday.

I'm also pretty excited about my pick up from the Trop yesterday a new rock anemone and pair of anemone shrimp: :)

http://i1119.photobucket.com/albums/k621/jimsflies/anemone-shrimp1.jpg