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frag fest fall 2014

Discussion in '2014' started by larry, Nov 15, 2014.

  1. larry

    larry

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    Wow! What an awesome day! Thanks Jennette, you're the best. Also thanks to seller of huge red planet for 50 bucks and blue vodoo. You rock! This was fun and great deals Thanks girs
     
  2. mpivit Well-Known ReefKeeper

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    Great show everybody. I appreciate the hard work all of the organizers who put this together. Thank you.
     
  3. Dave Experienced Reefkeeper GIRS Member

    Des Moines Area
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    ^^ what they said. Great show. Great job organizing it.
     
  4. One of the better orchestrated shows indeed! Walked away with many nice corals and miraculously did not end up in a ditch on the return drive home; I hope everyone else got back in one piece!
     
  5. Bud Loves Bacon Website Team Board of Directors Leadership Team GIRS Member Vendor

    West Des Moines, IA
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    Good show everyone!! I finally made up for not ever winning anything in a raffle.
    Made it back to DSM just now (12:45) after a long speaker dinner (backed up kitchen) and a careful drive.
     
  6. blackx-runner Administrator Website Team Leadership Team

    Cedar Rapids, IA
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    The weather was something else. I'm sure it kept a good number of people from coming to the event, or staying to the end.
    Thanks to everyone that made the trip in spite of it. I hope everyone enjoyed themselves and we're able to take something away from it.
    I'm calling it a successful show in my book. We'll gear up to do it again in just a few months.

    Spring Fest 2014
    Waterloo, IA
     
  7. F.D. Reefer Well-Known ReefKeeper

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    Fort dodge
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    Spring fest 2014?
    Waterloo?
     
  8. blackx-runner Administrator Website Team Leadership Team

    Cedar Rapids, IA
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    Sorry wrong year.

    Spring Fest 2015
    March 7th
    Waterloo, iA
     
  9. F.D. Reefer Well-Known ReefKeeper

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    So nothin in Des Moines?
     
  10. blackx-runner Administrator Website Team Leadership Team

    Cedar Rapids, IA
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    Look for a Fall Fest event in the Des Moines/Ames region in the future.
     
  11. F.D. Reefer Well-Known ReefKeeper

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    Wow That's different
    Really look forward to spring fest in Des Moines.
    I guess its been that way for years and always a great event.
    Guess we look forward to armydog throwing another great event over this way
    Hint hint
     
  12. Bud Loves Bacon Website Team Board of Directors Leadership Team GIRS Member Vendor

    West Des Moines, IA
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    It has been SF in DSM and FF in CR/IC/QC for some time, and there has been a lot of discussion/debate over the years about changing the rotation.
     
  13. xroads Veteran Reefkeeper Vendor

    La Porte City, IA
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    Posted By F.D. Reefer on 11/16/2014 12:10 PM

    Wow That's different

    Really look forward to spring fest in Des Moines.

    I guess its been that way for years and always a great event.

    Guess we look forward to armydog throwing another great event over this way

    Hint hint
     
  14. beckerj3 Expert Reefkeeper Board of Directors Leadership Team GIRS Member

    West Des Moines, IA
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    Thanks Larry for the kind remarks. I hope you like your pieces.


    It was a great event. Nice job to David, Kyle and everyone else that worked on the planning and/or execution of the event.


    Yes the snow was 'fun' driving home in. I made it hope by 8pm, which I thought was reasonable. After going 30mph on 380, and then a 5-10 minute stop just past the Amana's exit (traffic was at a stop due to an accident or car in the ditch), the snow was very light and the interstate was clear - and I was able to pick the speed back up to 60-65 mph. My guardian angel was with me and I didn't hit any slick spots.....


    Thanks to everyone that stopped and picked up some pieces from me. For those of you that live in that part of the state, if you are ever in Des Moines, let me know and you are welcome to come see my tank!


    And lastly, having worked with the planning and execution of the last three Spring Fests in Des Moines, I'm pleased that we are 'switching up things a bit' and having Spring Fest in Cedar Falls/Waterloo. It IS alot of work. And a Fall Fest in the central Iowa area might be a nice change!



     
  15. Borky00 Well-Known ReefKeeper

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    As I posted other places I agree with others that this fest appeared to go off with out any issues. Well orchestrated and planned out. not sure what can be done about the slow times I would guess you would get that at any event. I don't think the presentations took away from any sales, if anything they brought more people out to the fest.

    Will we hear some of the ideas on the comments sheet?
     
  16. Kpotter2 Expert Reefkeeper

    North liberty, IA
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    David did it on his own for the most part. He gets all the credit. It was fun I had a blast .
     
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  17. Sponge Expert Reefkeeper Vendor

    Marshalltown, IA
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    Nice tee shirts again Kyle! Great job promoting them also! Were there a lot of sales?
     
  18. Sponge Expert Reefkeeper Vendor

    Marshalltown, IA
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    Thanks everyone for helping with and at FF! Also thanks to the Speakers! Although I didn't make Craigs' presentation nor Scott's first one, I was able to make to the second one. Great info and of course, I learned a thing or 2!! Thanks to the hobbyists for stopping by and to those who bought. I hope you enjoy the corals as much as I do!! See everyone at SpringFest in CF/Waterloo!!
     
  19. Kpotter2 Expert Reefkeeper

    North liberty, IA
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    Thanks Sponge

    We pre sold 37 tshirts in this campaign and I ordered 13 to sell at Fest. A total of 50 shirts ordered, put the cost down a considerable amount. I am still waiting on a few orders to complete and I have yet to get the bill from the printer. /DesktopModules/ActiveForums/themes/_default/emoticons/smile.gif He is a good friend from high school and treats us real well on price. More so on the printing qty and setup fees.
    I will post more once everything is complete please stay tuned. They are all hand printed by the way. /DesktopModules/ActiveForums/themes/_default/emoticons/smile.gif

    Kp

     
  20. Sponge Expert Reefkeeper Vendor

    Marshalltown, IA
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    Hand printed!!/DesktopModules/ActiveForums/themes/_default/emoticons/w00t.gif He does an excellent job!!!!/DesktopModules/ActiveForums/themes/_default/emoticons/biggrin.gif
     

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