>From: Harry Knaub <harryknaub_at_netrax.net>
>Reply-To: nanfa_at_aquaria.net
>To: nanfa_at_aquaria.net
>Subject: Re: NANFA-- just 25 days away
>Date: Mon, 30 Jul 2001 21:31:15 -0400
>
>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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