Since the ACA is in July, and the month seemed very busy for everyone, the date for the summer gathering has been decided for June 18th and 19th. This weekend was a weekend that could be attended by all the board members of the Smoky Mountain Aquarium Society. I am not a board member, but do need as much notice as possible so I can plan a trip up there. With that said, I'd like to invite all of you folks new to the gatherings to come and be a part of the upcoming gathering! It seems to get a little bigger each time, and it's an awful lot of fun! We all meet at our beloved Bernie's [url=http://www.fishstoretn.com]Fish Store[/url] for fellowship, buying, trading, and just great fun. Folks from out of town that arrive on Friday usually get together with the locals for dinner that evening. On Saturday, some folks go early, but the "Official" time for the gathering to start is noon. We usually have a cookout on that Saturday at the fish store, and just hang out. We have gone as a group to the Aquarium in Chattanooga which is always great fun, and new ideas for other events are always welcome. We have folks come from surrounding states and Florida. It is a great time to meet other folks in the hobby, and to get quality fish from fellow hobbyists. The motel of choice so far has been the Best Western in Dayton, TN, which is located about 5 miles down the same road as the fish store. It's very reasonable and convenient. The rooms have high speed internet access, refrigerators and microwaves in each room. The gatherings are also when the meetings are held for the [url=http://www.smokymountainaquarium.org/phpBB2/index.php]Smoky Mountain Aquarium Society[/url], and you can also apply for membership at that time. It would be great if some of you that are within driving distance could join us! It's a blast, I promise
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