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Meet and Greet - Reef Encounter

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RFD4

Trying to get a few people together this Sunday at Reef Encounter just to say hello and meet a few fellow Reefers.

Reef Encounter
504 Hudson St
Hackensack, NJ 07601-6608
(201) 229-0555
Driving directions on their web site

We will meet around 3:00 pm- if you have any NJRC clothing wear it - show you support for the club and it's membership in NNJ. I'll be the guy wearing the funny hat- you'll notice. Hope to see you there

Rich
 
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rodclement

Officer Emeritus
Officer Emeritus
Rich...I am there! I will be the guy with goatee and a club macna shirt! Looking forward to meet you!

Rod
 
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Audi0s

I will definately try to stop in around 3, although thatll be the 4th time this week! I live about a mile from there, I trust those guys with all my decisions.
 
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rodclement

Officer Emeritus
Officer Emeritus
that's great! if they are familiar and friendly with you even better! I have bought a lot of parts from them in the last month like hoses, etc, they are always helpful. What is the name of the lady that manages the store?

rod
 
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evoIX

i was there earlier. i only trust one of the dudes to make good decisions. he's always given me straight forward answers and if he has to ask he'll ask before giving me a definite answer. THE REALLY TALL GUY.

my son's birthday is at 4:30 but i have to pick up my son's cake at baskin robbin near the little ferry@3>>family owns it love the discounts! free most of the time!

so i'll drop in at 3. i've met most of you and see you there audi0s if you go!
 
DanJ

DanJ

No offense to anybody that goes to the fish tank, they had a major fall and have been doing horrible and there corals and everything there looks bad. Well it is good compared to petco lmao
 
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Audi0s

I totally agree with the Fish tank, I was there early summer and it looked awesome, now its terrible. I think I updated the review I had posted of them...
rodclement said:
that's great! if they are familiar and friendly with you even better! I have bought a lot of parts from them in the last month like hoses, etc, they are always helpful. What is the name of the lady that manages the store?

rod
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I believe her names Sue, shes cool. And I cant think of the tall guys name right now. Phil and Bryce are awesome too, they both have convinced me to not buy a product for one reason or another, which is good to see that they wont sell you everything.
 
Edwardw771

Edwardw771

NJRC Member
thats a shame they used to be a good LFS. This is a public post so I guess they will also never be a sponser especially if they read this.
 
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RFD4

Most businesses have felt the sting of the poor economy - maybe they just need some time to turn things around- the best thing we can do as hobbyist is continue to support those retailers that provide knowledge, product and make us feel that our business matters-maybe we should do a LFS crawl each weekend to support the LFS even on a small level, maintain or build relationships, even if they are not sponsors now but maybe in the future and meet other hobbyist with the potential or recruiting the types of individuals that make this club great! We all go to LFS a few times a week- doing this in numbers shows support on the global level and makes the club a force that the LFS will take notice
 
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RFD4

Sorry for the last minute obstacle My water softener busted a leak - I have to go to Sears and get a new one- I will try to get there but my house has no water- i never installed the bypass

Rich
 
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rodclement

Officer Emeritus
Officer Emeritus
Rich,

You will be missed! Hope things turn out Ok for you!!!

I will be there at 3:00pm if anyone shows up...I'll be the guy with the orange polo shirt with the MACNA logo and a goatee! Please come up and introduce yourself!!! ;D

Looking forward to meeting some people!

Rod
 
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ghost427

There is a new guy who works weekends that is pretty friendly. Not sure what his name is, but I think his Manhattan reef name might be reefer paradise. He is trying to get them more into the frag selling.
 
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Audi0s

Yeah their frags are decent, but nothing compared to Abs Fish. Its a start though. BTW I call the Yasha goby and shrimp pair! I think its time I pull the trigger! Ill probably have on a red Audi Sport North America fleece on, so say hi as well.
-John
 
redfishbluefish

redfishbluefish

Officer Emeritus
Officer Emeritus
So some of us met up at Reef Encounter at 504 Hudson Street in Hackensack….by the way, very easy to get to from all the major routes. We came in off the Turnpike and returned by the Parkway, and very close to route 80, 46 and I think 3.

We missed you RFD4, but Audi0s, evoIX, Rod, BobnKate and I showed up and had a nice talk. Ended up staying until 4:15 or so talking to Mike, the owner, and his wife. I was hoping to see a little bit bigger turnout with folks from the north. I liked this concept of meeting up at a store thought. Other then our fantastic monthly meetings, it is another great way of socializing with our members while showing support for the local fish stores. It would be great to finally convince one of the northern stores to become a sponsor. It would truly be mutually beneficial for both the lfs and our members. Lets hope we can work something out.
 
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rodclement

Officer Emeritus
Officer Emeritus
Great time by all! The store looks good! The fish were healthy and the tanks clean! They are starting to get into frags and what they had looked very good! Parts galore!!!

Paul thanks for coming and representing the BOD :D

Northern crew...the seed is planted, let's water it and see if it grows!

Rod
 
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Audi0s

Very nice to meet you guys, lets hope that Mike will think about it more now that we showed a little muscle ;D Ill be back on Tuesday for my goby! Lets hope theres one coming in.
 
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RFD4

Glad it went well - wish I could have made it- thank you though for keeping up with the Idea- maybe if we plan it in advance we can get a bigger turn out- do you think the officers might be into using a LFS to have a guest speaker in the name of NJRC for an unofficial met.

I do have water now- after 6 hours of freaking plumbing-
 
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