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    <title>2008</title>
    <description>2008</description>
    <pubDate>Sat, 08 Aug 2026 21:41:59 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>other fest??</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 05 Dec 2008 21:26:41 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://www.greateriowareefsociety.org/threads/other-fest.2278/</link>
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      <author>invalid@example.com (MULE)</author>
      <dc:creator>MULE</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Is there also a spring/summer fest or is it just once a year in the fall?<br />
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      <title>Thanks</title>
      <pubDate>Sat, 22 Nov 2008 11:00:17 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://www.greateriowareefsociety.org/threads/thanks.2214/</link>
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      <author>invalid@example.com (midwest saltwater)</author>
      <dc:creator>midwest saltwater</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Just wanted to say thanks to everyone that stopped buy the booth last weekend. Hope everones corals are doing well.   You guys put on a great event. <br />
Bill<br />
Midwestsaltwater.com]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Where`s the rest of the pics??</title>
      <pubDate>Sat, 22 Nov 2008 19:56:02 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://www.greateriowareefsociety.org/threads/where-s-the-rest-of-the-pics.2213/</link>
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      <author>invalid@example.com (Waverz)</author>
      <dc:creator>Waverz</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[I know i wasn&#039;t the only person with a camera at Fall Fest, lets see some more pics yo!<br />
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<a href="https://www.greateriowareefsociety.org/threads/where-s-the-rest-of-the-pics.2213/" class="internalLink">Where`s the rest of the pics??</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Fest Feedback</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 24 Nov 2008 15:03:03 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://www.greateriowareefsociety.org/threads/fest-feedback.2196/</link>
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      <author>invalid@example.com (Steph &amp; Nick)</author>
      <dc:creator>Steph &amp; Nick</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[I want to say thank you to everyone who came out and checked out the awesome fall fest event last weekend!  I am glad to hear people enjoyed themselves and found some cool stuff.  As we start to think about doing this again next year, what ideas or suggestions do you have for us?  <br />
Looking forward to seeing people&#039;s ideas, thank you.<br />
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<a href="https://www.greateriowareefsociety.org/threads/fest-feedback.2196/" class="internalLink">Fest Feedback</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Icecap extending show prices through the end of the month.</title>
      <pubDate>Wed, 19 Nov 2008 14:24:19 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://www.greateriowareefsociety.org/threads/icecap-extending-show-prices-through-the-end-of-the-month.2185/</link>
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      <author>invalid@example.com (xroads)</author>
      <dc:creator>xroads</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Since they had such a good turn out at the show Ice cap would like to extend the special pricing through the end of the month.  <br />
If you are interested let me know &amp; I can forward the price list to you.  You can fill it out &amp; fax or mail it in.<br />
Thx<br />
Craig]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Anthony Calfo Orders Shipping Today</title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 18 Nov 2008 09:58:46 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://www.greateriowareefsociety.org/threads/anthony-calfo-orders-shipping-today.2183/</link>
      <guid>https://www.greateriowareefsociety.org/threads/anthony-calfo-orders-shipping-today.2183/</guid>
      <author>invalid@example.com (h2so4hurts)</author>
      <dc:creator>h2so4hurts</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[I just got a call from IceCap.  I forgot to give Anthony my Credit Card Expiration date.  I called them back and they said they were shipping the orders today.  We should getting them by the end of the week.<br />
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<a href="https://www.greateriowareefsociety.org/threads/anthony-calfo-orders-shipping-today.2183/" class="internalLink">Anthony Calfo Orders Shipping Today</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>A few pics for those who missed it...</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 17 Nov 2008 04:42:54 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://www.greateriowareefsociety.org/threads/a-few-pics-for-those-who-missed-it.2167/</link>
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      <author>invalid@example.com (Waverz)</author>
      <dc:creator>Waverz</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Heres a few shots from Fall Fest 08&#039;  it was by far the biggest and most organized event in GIRS history, the turnout was amazing, it was definitely an event you shouldn&#039;t have missed, but for those who did here are some pics.<br />
<a href="http://www.greateriowareefsociety.org/Community/PhotoGalleries/tabid/57/AlbumID/461-39/Default.aspx" class="internalLink">http://www.greateriowareefsociety.o...fault.aspx</a><br />
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<a href="https://www.greateriowareefsociety.org/threads/a-few-pics-for-those-who-missed-it.2167/" class="internalLink">A few pics for those who missed it...</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Please remember our sponsors</title>
      <pubDate>Sun, 16 Nov 2008 18:10:26 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://www.greateriowareefsociety.org/threads/please-remember-our-sponsors.2165/</link>
      <guid>https://www.greateriowareefsociety.org/threads/please-remember-our-sponsors.2165/</guid>
      <author>invalid@example.com (xroads)</author>
      <dc:creator>xroads</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[The sponsors donated a ton of raffle items &amp; spent alot of money on the show.  Without sponsor support, shows like this do not happen.<br />
Please take time to send them a Thank you email if you won some of their products or received samples.<br />
Also whenever you place an order, include in the memo &quot;Thank your for supporting the Greater Iowa Reef Society&quot;. <br />
This will make them feel warm &amp; fuzzy about the club &amp; convince them to be a part again next year.<br />
Thank You<br />
Craig<br />
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<a href="https://www.greateriowareefsociety.org/threads/please-remember-our-sponsors.2165/" class="internalLink">Please remember our sponsors</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Thank you to the Board of Directors and volunteers!</title>
      <pubDate>Sun, 16 Nov 2008 18:53:19 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://www.greateriowareefsociety.org/threads/thank-you-to-the-board-of-directors-and-volunteers.2164/</link>
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      <author>invalid@example.com (slovan)</author>
      <dc:creator>slovan</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Fall Fest was beyond my expectations and I am extremely happy to see the hardwork paid off.  Thank you to David M., Aaron J., Lee W., Ryan B. and Andrew M.  You guys were a big help at the show!<br />
A big thank you to those who volunteered to help plan the event.  David M., Joel T., Fawn W. and David H.<br />
I would also like to thank the Board of Directors.  Billy G., Jeremy M., Joel T., Steph S. Craig J., Bill K., Jason G. and Jason B.  Each person brought something different to the table and the...<br />
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<a href="https://www.greateriowareefsociety.org/threads/thank-you-to-the-board-of-directors-and-volunteers.2164/" class="internalLink">Thank you to the Board of Directors and volunteers!</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Sooooo, what did everyone get?!</title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 18 Nov 2008 05:17:21 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://www.greateriowareefsociety.org/threads/sooooo-what-did-everyone-get.2161/</link>
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      <author>invalid@example.com (phishcrazee)</author>
      <dc:creator>phishcrazee</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[So I know who&#039;s door I can go knock on in about 6 months to ask for a frag /DesktopModules/ActiveForums/themes/_default/emoticons/wow.gif  I got:<br />
<ul>
<li>blueberry muffin cap-gorgeous, thanks Sissy!</li>
<li>orange snails, also from Sissy, very cool</li>
<li>the orange &amp; white sponge from Sissy, very cool, but not sure how it&#039;s supposed to attach to something? (anybody know?)</li>
<li>Grover Blue palys, Miesen, very blue <img src="styles/default/xenforo/clear.png" class="mceSmilieSprite mceSmilie1" alt=":)" title="Smile    :)" /></li>
<li>blue chalice w/ pink mouths, from Meisen, awesome coloration</li>
<li>pink...</li>
</ul><br />
<a href="https://www.greateriowareefsociety.org/threads/sooooo-what-did-everyone-get.2161/" class="internalLink">Sooooo, what did everyone get?!</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Fall Fest..........OMG</title>
      <pubDate>Sun, 16 Nov 2008 12:33:48 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://www.greateriowareefsociety.org/threads/fall-fest-omg.2159/</link>
      <guid>https://www.greateriowareefsociety.org/threads/fall-fest-omg.2159/</guid>
      <author>invalid@example.com (kyle)</author>
      <dc:creator>kyle</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<b><i> Well I&#039;m home from the fest and got the frags in the tank till Sunday when I can rearrange everything to suit the corals better.<br />
All I can say about the fall fest is OMG!!! I had a great time, shopping, visiting,SHOPPING, meeting new people,SHOPPING! I came home with 25 new corals.Lots of rare and pretty zoa&#039;s that I would never find in Des Moines shops.I even got blue palys. Made my day, week and month. <img src="styles/default/xenforo/clear.png" class="mceSmilieSprite mceSmilie1" alt=":)" title="Smile    :)" /><br />
   Great diversity of corals.Even though I&#039;m just getting into hard stony...</i></b><br />
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<a href="https://www.greateriowareefsociety.org/threads/fall-fest-omg.2159/" class="internalLink">Fall Fest..........OMG</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Fall Fest Setup Photos</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 14 Nov 2008 20:29:30 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://www.greateriowareefsociety.org/threads/fall-fest-setup-photos.2157/</link>
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      <author>invalid@example.com (JB)</author>
      <dc:creator>JB</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[In case you missed the story on the home page, I uploaded some pictures of the early event setup.<br />
<a href="http://www.greateriowareefsociety.org/Community/PhotoGalleries/tabid/57/AlbumID/461-36/Default.aspx" class="internalLink">View them here</a><br />
Sorry, they are a bit out of focus (not my camera).<br />
-JB<br />
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<a href="https://www.greateriowareefsociety.org/threads/fall-fest-setup-photos.2157/" class="internalLink">Fall Fest Setup Photos</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Is there a list of what vendors will be at the frag fest?</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 14 Nov 2008 15:17:41 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://www.greateriowareefsociety.org/threads/is-there-a-list-of-what-vendors-will-be-at-the-frag-fest.2156/</link>
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      <author>invalid@example.com (Uncle Carl)</author>
      <dc:creator>Uncle Carl</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Trying to put together the wish list of food, chemicals, etc that I am interested in and knowing who will be at the fest would help me narrow the list down.<br />
I too am looking forward to this and meeting the club members in person. <br />
Thanks<br />
Carl]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>This is gonna be a BLAST!!!</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 14 Nov 2008 19:54:13 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://www.greateriowareefsociety.org/threads/this-is-gonna-be-a-blast.2154/</link>
      <guid>https://www.greateriowareefsociety.org/threads/this-is-gonna-be-a-blast.2154/</guid>
      <author>invalid@example.com (JByrd)</author>
      <dc:creator>JByrd</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[This frag show is going to be such a BLAST!! I can not wait until tomorrow.  I want to also thank everyone that has  had a part in organizing such an event.  I also want to add that I am happy to be apart of such an awesome group of people that all share the same interest as mine.  Without YOU ALL I would be lost at times in this hobby.  Once again THANK YOU!!!   The J.J.  (from Fulton,IL)]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>30 Gallon L w/light f/s</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 14 Nov 2008 10:06:20 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://www.greateriowareefsociety.org/threads/30-gallon-l-w-light-f-s.2151/</link>
      <guid>https://www.greateriowareefsociety.org/threads/30-gallon-l-w-light-f-s.2151/</guid>
      <author>invalid@example.com (Mark)</author>
      <dc:creator>Mark</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[I have a 30 gallon tank with a normal output double bulb hood that I would like to get rid of.  Looking to get $25 for both together.  Would make a great fuge or sump!!!  If you pm me before 5 pm I can put a hole for a bulkhead in it too (I would charge $5 per hole).<br />
I wont plan on bringing it unless someone wants it for sure.<br />
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<a href="https://www.greateriowareefsociety.org/threads/30-gallon-l-w-light-f-s.2151/" class="internalLink">30 Gallon L w/light f/s</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>What I`m bringing to Fall Fest</title>
      <pubDate>Thu, 13 Nov 2008 20:27:21 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://www.greateriowareefsociety.org/threads/what-i-m-bringing-to-fall-fest.2143/</link>
      <guid>https://www.greateriowareefsociety.org/threads/what-i-m-bringing-to-fall-fest.2143/</guid>
      <author>invalid@example.com (glaspie69)</author>
      <dc:creator>glaspie69</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[I will have:<br />
Nuc Greens<br />
Mohawks<br />
Bam Bams<br />
ppe&#039;s<br />
lord of the rings<br />
desert fox<br />
and a few various others<br />
I will also have a few pink chalice frags and around 10 or 15 lps frags (mostly different brain corals)<br />
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<a href="https://www.greateriowareefsociety.org/threads/what-i-m-bringing-to-fall-fest.2143/" class="internalLink">What I`m bringing to Fall Fest</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Frags</title>
      <pubDate>Thu, 13 Nov 2008 19:10:56 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://www.greateriowareefsociety.org/threads/frags.2132/</link>
      <guid>https://www.greateriowareefsociety.org/threads/frags.2132/</guid>
      <author>invalid@example.com (Aquatic Environments)</author>
      <dc:creator>Aquatic Environments</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Here are just a few of the cultured frags we will have at the show!!<br />
Purple Staghorn - Acro cerealis<br />
Birds Nest - Seriatopora hystrix<br />
Green Pinecone - Acro echinata<br />
Purple Tip Germmifera - Acro gemmifera<br />
Ha&#039;apai Tenius Green - Acro tenius<br />
Hyacinthus Brush - Acro hyacinthus<br />
Loripes -Deepwater - Acro loripes<br />
Pink Millepora - Acro millepora<br />
Yellow Millepora - Acro millepora<br />
Blue Nasuta - Acro nasutra<br />
Secale - Acro secale<br />
Tortuosa Blue/purple - Acro tortuosa<br />
Valida - Tri-color - Acro valida...<br />
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<a href="https://www.greateriowareefsociety.org/threads/frags.2132/" class="internalLink">Frags</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Additional want list for frag fest</title>
      <pubDate>Thu, 13 Nov 2008 14:53:36 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://www.greateriowareefsociety.org/threads/additional-want-list-for-frag-fest.2131/</link>
      <guid>https://www.greateriowareefsociety.org/threads/additional-want-list-for-frag-fest.2131/</guid>
      <author>invalid@example.com (kyle)</author>
      <dc:creator>kyle</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<b><i>Heres some Zoa&#039;s I would like to find at the frag fest.:<br />
Z. Spiderman<br />
Z. Supernova<br />
Z. Neon Orange<br />
Z. Eagle eye<br />
Z. Sapphire<br />
Z. Goblin<br />
Z. Pink<br />
Z. Earth wind and fire<br />
Z. Blue eyed green<br />
Z.Cobalt blue<br />
Z. Imperial wonder<br />
Z. Hot tamales<br />
If you will be at the fest and have any of these Pm me with price and availability<br />
Thanks!!!</i></b>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Slovan - Frag List?</title>
      <pubDate>Wed, 12 Nov 2008 20:52:55 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://www.greateriowareefsociety.org/threads/slovan-frag-list.2121/</link>
      <guid>https://www.greateriowareefsociety.org/threads/slovan-frag-list.2121/</guid>
      <author>invalid@example.com (Uberfrags)</author>
      <dc:creator>Uberfrags</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[I may have missed a thread....<br />
Slovan - what are you bringing to the swap?  I have seen some frags of yours on RC that I liked.  Have a list and some pictures or maybe a link to the thread if I missed it?  I like to shop at the swaps too!  <img src="styles/default/xenforo/clear.png" class="mceSmilieSprite mceSmilie1" alt=":)" title="Smile    :)" /><br />
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<a href="https://www.greateriowareefsociety.org/threads/slovan-frag-list.2121/" class="internalLink">Slovan - Frag List?</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Corals I`m Looking For At Fragfest</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 14 Nov 2008 18:06:04 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://www.greateriowareefsociety.org/threads/corals-i-m-looking-for-at-fragfest.2120/</link>
      <guid>https://www.greateriowareefsociety.org/threads/corals-i-m-looking-for-at-fragfest.2120/</guid>
      <author>invalid@example.com (Guest)</author>
      <dc:creator>Guest</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Looking To Add More &quot;WOW&quot; Color To My Tank<br />
Neon Green Dragon Eye Zoanthids<br />
Pom-Pom Xenia<br />
Blue Zoanthids<br />
Fire &amp; Ice Zoanthids<br />
Different Colored Ricordias<br />
Other Zoanthids And Any Eye Catchers]]></content:encoded>
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