• MAX - April 10 & 11

    As you've very likely noticed by now, we've been talking about MAX quite a bit on Reef Addicts. A banner for their event has been visible on the main page since the beginning of the year, and we've mentioned it on the last two podcasts. Now that it is almost upon us, we're working hard to prepare for the event.

    We're going to have an awesome booth at the Marine Aquarium Expo on April 10 and 11, 2010. Be sure to stop by so we can meet some of you. If you've never attended, this is a trade show for hobbyists that let's you visit with a bunch of vendors both days. In addition, six speakers will be presenting topics that will increase your knowledge about this wonderful hobby.

    I just booked my flight. Ed booked his a week ago, Jessy is driving up from San Diego. We'll all meet in Orange County at the Fair Grounds and hang out for the weekend to talk about whatever comes up. We'll be taking and sharing video of various vendors & their products, and uploading them to our YouTube channel.

    The entry fee is nominal, $15 for the day. Livestock and drygoods will be selling to people left and right, then there's the raffle to win some goods. Food and drink is available. Bring lots of money! ATM machines are available of course. Every gift bag handed out when you enter will include a cool Reef Addicts sticker to adorn your sump to mark the proper water level, so that alone is worth a visit, right?!

    Here's all the information, regarding special entry fees, the speakers, the location and images from past MAX events: http://www.marineaquariumexpo.com/index.html

    Still not convinced? On average, about 2500 to 3000 people attend MAX each year. That's a lot of hobbyists perusing the aisles to see what's new, what's selling for a special show price, and to hear their favorite speaker. Some fly in from out of state, while others make the drive. If you're an addict, I really don't have to say anything else.

    Other than a Top Ten list, right?!
    Top Ten reasons to go to MAX next Month:

    1) Get the chance to make out with Jessy on-demand.

    2) Hang out with other people that make me look less nerdy.

    3) Win cool raffle prizes of stuff I'd love to get free (including games of chance at the R.A. booth)!

    4) Drink liquor and debate why my skimmer is bigger than anyone else's.

    5) Turn eye candy into showpieces in my reef, to later sell to put my kids through college.

    6) Listen to speakers talk about stuff I should have known by now.

    7) Take home samples of goodies, only wishing to sneak out even more.

    8) Get your annual year's worth of t-shirts, again.

    9) Check out the latest products on the market and futilely try to resist buying them on the spot.

    10) Meet the people that make Reef Addicts a fun place to be.



    Comments 29 Comments
    1. melev's Avatar
      melev -
      Cancel that trip. Come play with us.
    1. evoracer's Avatar
      evoracer -
      Quote Originally Posted by melev View Post
      What is your club's URL? The current one on the MAX site goes to a dead GoDaddy domain.
      It's www.centralcoastreefkeepers.com . The other is the "old" club, we have moved servers and rebooted the club so to speak. I now also see they've moved you to the other side of the room. Must have been all that "reach around" talk! I'll still come visit. My name's Jeremy by the way.
    1. evoracer's Avatar
      evoracer -
      Three days away! After shmoozing the RA booth, don't forget to come see us at the Central Coat Reefkeepers booth. We will be doing a glass-drilling demo and have frag give-aways, a well as some nice pieces for sale. See you all there!
    1. Jessy's Avatar
      Jessy -
      Quote Originally Posted by evoracer View Post
      Three days away! After shmoozing the RA booth, don't forget to come see us at the Central Coat Reefkeepers booth. We will be doing a glass-drilling demo and have frag give-aways, a well as some nice pieces for sale. See you all there!
      Hey before you do that demo, come grab me from our booth! We'll tape it and put it up for all the Addicts to see!
    1. evoracer's Avatar
      evoracer -
      Sounds like a plan!
    1. Alaska_Phil's Avatar
      Alaska_Phil -
      5) Turn eye candy into showpieces in my reef, to later sell to put my kids through college.
      You're planning to turn Jessy into a reef showpiece then sell her?!
    1. Jessy's Avatar
      Jessy -
      Quote Originally Posted by Alaska_Phil View Post
      You're planning to turn Jessy into a reef showpiece then sell her?!
      That's some funny stuff right there
    1. OneReef's Avatar
      OneReef -
      Quote Originally Posted by melev View Post


      Love the curly hair........
    1. evoracer's Avatar
      evoracer -
      Jessy and Mark- nice to meet you both. Looking forward to the rest of the interviews.Jessy- when you get settled and organized I would love the pic of our booth (Central Coast Reef Keepers).