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