MACNA Travel plans

[Mike]

For those going to MACNA this year I am interested in how you are traveling.

[Rabidgoose]

Were driving, leaving tuesday before in the PM....

[lReef lKeeper]

driving both ways ... hoping LMAS wins the bid on hosting one in the next couple of years, then the drive wont be sooooo loooong !!

[gooch]

Driving both ways and flying both ways.

I am driving and I am sending my wife down on the plane. Drove to Macna in Jersey last year with her. Never again will I go on a long road trip with her. Had to stop every hour and a half to "PEE/ Smoke".

[Hopkins]

I'm pretty sure I will be flying, there just isn't enough time to drive. Unless I start buying more raffle tickets, then I will have to drive.....so I can bring all my winnings home!

[ReeferRob]

Sorry guys for the lame question, but what's the big deal with MACNA anyway? Isn't it just a mega coral swap? What am I missing?

[Hopkins]

Originally Posted by ReeferRob

Sorry guys for the lame question, but what's the big deal with MACNA anyway? Isn't it just a mega coral swap? What am I missing?

Here is a summary, from their website.

The Marine Aquarium Conference of North America, (MACNA) is the largest and oldest marine aquarium conference held in the US and Canada.

Hobbyists at all skill levels have been enjoying MACNA for over twenty years. Aquarium enthusiasts and avid reef keepers will have the opportunity to meet and mingle with peers and professionals. Learn from leading researchers in the fields of aquaculture, marine biology, diving and oceanography. Discover new technologies and purchase cutting edge equipment. Conference attendees will have an opportunity to purchase some of finest handpicked corals from over 100 vendors.

But that's s not all! Get ready for a huge raffle. Marine reef keeping equipment, supplies and countless other highly sought after items will all be raffled off. You can purchase your raffle tickets when you register for your full conference pass. Enjoy the open bar and reception dinner Friday night, as well as the spectacular Saturday night banquet!

[Sir Patrick]

I still need to get a chance to figure it all out, and see if I can possibly go. It is a possibility, from what I have seen, but there are some things still to be figured out.

[Rabidgoose]

I changed my vote, got a pretty good deal on a non-stop out of flint....flying both ways

[fishtal]

Flying. Normally I would take Delta but Air Tran was $70 cheaper... more raffle tix!