Caryl Posted February 2, 2008 Report Share Posted February 2, 2008 There will be a slight delay as I have waited for finalised prices so I could add registration forms for Top of the South '08 conference - to be held in sunny Nelson. You will still get the magazine in February - just not in the first week as is usually the case. I hope you will all consider attending conference this year (Queen's Birthday weekend May 30 - June 2. Nelson have put a huge effort into the organisation and have great things planned. We don't want to hear "it is too expensive to travel to the South Island" as we South Islanders are always paying to go north for conference! Book early and get cheap fares. Sign up to Grab A Seat for really cheap flight deals. We may even consider going the extra mile to pick some up from the ferry terminal (an hour and a half drive from Nelson so perhaps a donation towards fuel would help) but this is still being discussed as to feasability. Nelson is a popular destination and books out quickly this weekend so it is vital accommodation is booked before the cut-off date or rooms will not be held. More information to be found in the February Aquarium World plus this site (soon. Registration forms will also be downloadable from here once we have them finished) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stella Posted February 2, 2008 Report Share Posted February 2, 2008 I am coming to the conference with some friends. They have been before but I still feel very hazy about what to expect. I hear it is an AGM plus socialising, rather than talks and learning? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caryl Posted February 2, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 2, 2008 LOTS of socialising! I always find I learn more in the social gatherings than from any formal meetings or talks but that may be just me. Only one short talk before the AGM itself and a very interesting speaker on a subject of interest to all, especially fish breeders More details on what to expect in the magazine, or posted here within a few days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilson Posted February 2, 2008 Report Share Posted February 2, 2008 looking forward to the Aquarium World caryl and i want to go to conference this year :bounce: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caryl Posted February 2, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 2, 2008 We could possibly offer rides to anyone from Blenheim on a first in first serve basis. If you wanted to come up on the train wilson we could take you from there. Cheaper than flying. This will be a limited offer! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilson Posted February 2, 2008 Report Share Posted February 2, 2008 i lready thinking that caryl was going to pm you ill ask my parents tonight and get back to you for any one else who are going from chch to Blenheim on the train will cost $95 there and $94 back to chch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caryl Posted February 2, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 2, 2008 Is that the cheapest for the train these days? Check the bus - a lot cheaper - esp if you are a student Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilson Posted February 2, 2008 Report Share Posted February 2, 2008 ok caryl save me a seat parents said yes :bounce: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caryl Posted February 2, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 2, 2008 Yeeha! Tell them we will be good babysitters and make sure you behave and go to bed early Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loopy Posted February 2, 2008 Report Share Posted February 2, 2008 you better start stocking up on the pepsi up there :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frog Posted February 2, 2008 Report Share Posted February 2, 2008 Looking forward to this Have to book a babysitter now lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wok Posted February 2, 2008 Report Share Posted February 2, 2008 gonna cost me $178 return to Nelson for me... provided I book very soon. Should be fun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caryl Posted February 2, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 2, 2008 That's cheap! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMAZONIAN Posted February 4, 2008 Report Share Posted February 4, 2008 Thats the cheapest fare I've ever heard of Auckland to Nelson and return Paul. It's generally $380.00 plus for a return flight. A bit of useless information for you all. Nelson is the forth busiest airport in New Zealand; Tasman Aquarium Club in conjunction with Marlborough Aquarium Club are looking forward to seeing the largest turnout yet to a conference. But we guarantee that however you arrive for conference, I can assure you it will be the best value for money trip you'll get for many a long days march. :lol: The social side of the conference sees more information given to people than all the books in a library. That is because people like to talk about their hobby, and with the wealth of knowledge of those that turn up for "Conference" where better than over a quite chilled one and a natter to learn a bit more about the hobby. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wok Posted February 4, 2008 Report Share Posted February 4, 2008 Sweet. So the dates are 6 June to 9 June? If so.... I am booking my flights :bounce: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caryl Posted February 4, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 4, 2008 NO. Queen's birthday is May 30th - June 2nd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilson Posted February 4, 2008 Report Share Posted February 4, 2008 I hope you will all consider attending conference this year (Queen's Birthday weekend May 30 - June 2. Nelson have put a huge effort into the organisation and have great things planned. you have the wrong date wok Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wok Posted February 4, 2008 Report Share Posted February 4, 2008 Good thing I haven't booked :oops: Stupid Calendar... was looking at the Australian holidays :oops: all good now though :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMAZONIAN Posted February 4, 2008 Report Share Posted February 4, 2008 Hi Wok The DATES ARE 30th MAY until 2nd JUNE. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wok Posted February 5, 2008 Report Share Posted February 5, 2008 Got that.. Thanks Amazonian. Still $178 return :bounce: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajbroome Posted February 5, 2008 Report Share Posted February 5, 2008 Stella said... > I am coming to the conference with some friends. That'd be me and Pete Sebborn. Since PNAS is effectively dead we'll probably have to go as NZKA observers (we're both currently members) or can we register independantly, in case they have an excess of observers and don't want us? Andrew. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caryl Posted February 5, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 5, 2008 We want you Andrew, even if they don't I figured Stella meant you two. It will be good to see Peter at conference again as he hasn't been so involved the past few years. I hope to remember to add your membership cards to the Feb AW by the way. They have been sitting on my bench ready to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stella Posted February 5, 2008 Report Share Posted February 5, 2008 'cept I am not actually a member.... pete is part of that 'we' not me.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caryl Posted February 12, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 12, 2008 Magazines were posted yesterday at about 3pm. Let's see who gets theirs first this time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naz_Nomad Posted February 12, 2008 Report Share Posted February 12, 2008 Oh typical - and I sent my subscription today! Three more months... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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