R2R Member R2Reef & Meet! What do you think?

revhtree · Oct 26, 2018

We have been thinking of ways to build more community between the members of R2R and the reefing community as a whole. One thing that we are thinking about is maybe setting up some R2R Member meet ups and call it a R2Reef & Meet!

The basic idea is to have a host home or location in various parts of the world where members can meet one another on a certain day, get free R2R swag, win prizes, eat and talk reefs for a couple hours.

Does this sound like something that would interest you if it were close to you?

How close would it need to be?

Thanks!

Salty.Reefer · Oct 26, 2018

Would be great networking! I like giving frags away for really low prices/ free to new friends and beginners near me.

cromag27 · Oct 26, 2018

yes!

or maybe a r2r expo!

Captain Quint · Oct 26, 2018

I don't mind a road trip. I'd get on my Harley and enjoy the ride to the destination revhtree

Dr. Dendrostein · Oct 26, 2018

revhtree said:
We have been thinking of ways to build more community between the members of R2R and the reefing community as a whole. One thing that we are thinking about is maybe setting up some R2R Member meet ups and call it a R2Reef & Meet!

The basic idea is to have a host home or location in various parts of the world where members can meet one another on a certain day, get free R2R swag, win prizes, eat and talk reefs for a couple hours.

Does this sound like something that would interest you if it were close to you?

How close would it need to be?

Thanks!

Great idea, 20-50 miles?
I'd donate a dendronephthya(if in stock seasonal ) for prize,,and reveal my 21 herbs & spices , Jomama Juice to winner(only winner). Heehee

jsker · Oct 26, 2018

Sweet!!

mta_morrow · Oct 26, 2018

Very interested in hosting or traveling.

Nice if host is near a place where one could spend the weekend or a night with their spouse.

dantimdad · Oct 26, 2018

Be nice if it was within driving distance of Alabama.

Seems like we get nothing here.

Florida Sunshine · Oct 26, 2018

I love the idea. Anything within a couple of hours drive would be good for me.
A long time ago I was on another forum and a bunch of us took a trip and met at the Baltimore Aquarium. If someone has contact at an aquarium you could try to do the same thing. It was a bit difficult to get people to travel for a weekend but those of us that went had a great time.

cracker · Oct 26, 2018

That's the Spirit Capn't !

mta_morrow · Oct 26, 2018

dantimdad said:
Be nice if it was within driving distance of Alabama.

Seems like we get nothing here.

Great idea! We could have it.......

KrisReef · Oct 26, 2018

LFS's, Aquariums, a Caribbean cruise, or just a flash mob, the possibilities are endless. I'm probably stuck home doing a water change myself, but if the event is close enough I 'd skip the tank duties and hang with R2R reefers.

Dr. Dendrostein · Oct 26, 2018

cromag27 said:
yes!

or maybe a r2r expo!

WHAT!!!! There's a R2R expos coming, REEFAPOLOOSA all over again. No way. ;Woot

JimFuller · Oct 26, 2018

Well, I am in favour. We might have to try something in Billings MT. Most people drive a couple hundred miles for things up here.

i_declare_bankruptcy · Oct 26, 2018

I like this idea. I also think something like an expo would produce better turnout -- something that does cost money and requires an RSVP so people can plan around an exact date and commit to going. Then we can have a large enough space to get all the dedicated people that want to go give them all a chance to mingle, all while giving vendors and sponsors a medium as well! I know this has been done before (reefapalooza) but this would be more focused on the R2R community meeting up; almost like an exclusive.

Saltwater reef keeping is a very expensive hobby; I'm sure most people would be willing to pay a decent bit for reservations and travel for a unique event like this.

i_declare_bankruptcy · Oct 26, 2018

Salty.Reefer said:
Would be great networking! I like giving frags away for really low prices/ free to new friends and beginners near me.

I grew up in Dana Point/Laguna Beach. Live in CO now but actively working on my strategy to get back there. I surfed Salt Creek, T street, Brooks, and Uppers almost every day

TessGlo · Oct 26, 2018

Great idea, I'd be in!

saltyhog · Oct 26, 2018

Are we thinking multiple regional ones? I like it!

Salty.Reefer · Oct 26, 2018

i_declare_bankruptcy said:
I grew up in Dana Point/Laguna Beach. Live in CO now but actively working on my strategy to get back there. I surfed Salt Creek, T street, Brooks, and Uppers almost every day

Nice! I grew up in Laguna Beach. LBHS grad. I surf mainly in SC now but in HS I was a regular at brooks and creek. Pretty crazy small world. I try to get out 3-4 times a week.

dantimdad · Oct 26, 2018

Why did this immediately resort to m

i_declare_bankruptcy said:
I like this idea. I also think something like an expo would produce better turnout -- something that does cost money and requires an RSVP so people can plan around an exact date and commit to going. Then we can have a large enough space to get all the dedicated people that want to go give them all a chance to mingle, all while giving vendors and sponsors a medium as well! I know this has been done before (reefapalooza) but this would be more focused on the R2R community meeting up; almost like an exclusive.

Saltwater reef keeping is a very expensive hobby; I'm sure most people would be willing to pay a decent bit for reservations and travel for a unique event like this.

And you immediately rule out me being able to attend. I have so many medical bills/ongoing costs that I can't afford to travel AND pay to attend events like this. I have to budget very strictly to be able to afford to reef.

There are already paid things I can't attend. Why can't we make the vendors pay for it? That's what this will turn into is just another paid advertising event.

Sorry, but, I am being honest here. And I am sure there is a bunch of people who feel the same and won't speak up.