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already got the green light from the boss, and the 'other boss'. I plan on having my avatar on a name tag

For those who havent looked yet, this looks to be a great lineup:

Karen Randall (long time contributor to the AGA)
Amano (i'm assuming everyone knows this guy )
Dr. Tan (the "moss ID guy from Singapore")
Mike Senske (I'm assuming everyone here knows this guy as well )
also talks on Chemistry (Seachem guy) and tissue culture for plants

The Atlanta aquarium is only a leisurely walk/cab ride away, and I believe the AGA is planning on getting some discounted rates for those interested.

 

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I don't think there's a mad rush or necessarily a limited supply for tickets. I'm purchasing my convention tickets here shortly, and looking at flight in a month or so when the 'specials' for November start popping up.

Don't forget about the large auction on Sunday - my collectoritis is starting to act up again

 

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"He likes it! Hey Mikey!"

Too bad he ate pop rocks and drank pop and died....

 

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Here's a chance for a last minute registration. The hotel deadline has been extended to Oct. 29 for the $109 rate (for a downtown hotel that's an incredible deal).

Last Chance: Today is the last day to get the guaranteed $109 room rate at the Sheraton Atlanta Hotel for the AGA convention!

Here's more information about the events and two of the six convention speakers:

Jeff Senske
Aquarium Design Group, Houston, Texas
Jeff Senske founded Aquarium Design Group with his brother Mike in 2000 with the goal of setting a new standard for high end custom aquarium design. This year's presentation, Effective Design, will discuss specific strategies for creating interesting and effective designs from a minimal amount of elements, as well as long-term maintenance techniques... read more

Benito Tan, PhD
Singapore Botanic Gardens, Singapore
KL (The Moss Guy)'s Professor Benito Tan, a well-known authority on moss taxonomy and biogeography in Asia, will speak on the correct scientific name of Java Moss, and taxonomy and its application in commercially sold aquarium bryophytes... read more

Florida Aquatic Nurseries is a convention sponsor again this year, and they are taking this opportunity to premier two new aquatic plants for AGA members. See these two plants live and in person in the Vendor Room, and on Sunday you can bid on them in the auction!

Nesea pedicellata 'Golden'

Cryptocoryne wendtii 'Florida Sunset'

AGA Banquet The Saturday night Banquet is more than a great meal: you get to see the winners of the 2008 AGA Aquascaping Contest FIRST and hear directly from the judges who are present. Then Karen Randall will share her experiences exploring southern Thailand. Only those with banquet tickets ($40) will see these events!

Register now! Go to the Aquatic Gardeners Association web site to register and see a preliminary schedule. Questions? E-mail us at convention @ aquatic-gardeners.org.

 

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For you convention-goers:

Did You Know?

The state of Georgia declared grits its official prepared food in 2002.

For the early birds on packing: weather will be in the low 60's during the day, and low 50's to high 40's at night, with an extended forcast calling for possible showers that weekend.

For those coming in early or leaving late: check out the Atlanta Botanical Gardens. It comes highly recommended to those who love plants.

Cash and check only are accepted at the convention, there is an ATM at the hotel.

For those slackers:

Registration is still open! You can even register at the door if you really want to slack.