36 replies to this topic

[EricaLyons]

Wow, I hadn't seen that yet. I know they've been holding up increases the past couple of years even though they had permission to. But such a large increase for non-residents is ridiculous. Although I guess the rivers will see less pressure...

Or people will still do it but not buy a license.

[Josh Blaylock]

I'm getting super excited for this. Looking forward to more info coming out on this and I plan to attend.

Can you rent a wetsuit for a weekend? I would like to do the snorkeling but I'm betting the water will still be chilly in May.

[Drew]

Can you rent a wetsuit for a weekend? I would like to do the snorkeling but I'm betting the water will still be chilly in May.

It will be borderline. If it ends up being a warm sunny day, you will enjoy the coolness of the water.

Once I finalize the hotel accommodations, more details will be released.

[countrybumpkin]

Once I finalize the hotel accommodations, more details will be released.
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Any new details on the convention?

[AOmonsta]

What goes on at the NANFA convention?

[Drew]

Any new details on the convention?

Same time, same place. I'm just trying to finalize the convention room before releasing any other detailed scheduling,

What goes on at the NANFA convention?

Each convention is unique in their own way as they are put together by different folks. Check out the write-ups on previous conventions : http://nanfa.org/convention.shtml

[Michael Wolfe]

What goes on at the NANFA convention?

While it is true that they are all different, there have been a few things that are usually included...
- Presentations / talks (usually one day)
- Auction
- Collection Trips (sometimes two)
- Dinner of some sort
- lots of sitting around sharing stories and experiences
- lots of fish

[fundulus]

Yeah, and the trips can be interesting exercises in driving down obscure roads in caravan formation. You gotta pay attention!

[gerald]

Can you rent a wetsuit for a weekend? I would like to do the snorkeling but I'm betting the water will still be chilly in May.

DIY: Bubble wrap and duct tape. Or if you're as skinny as me, pipe insulation.

What goes on at the NANFA convention?

You mean on the program, or ... ?

[nativeplanter]

Yeah, and the trips can be interesting exercises in driving down obscure roads in caravan formation. You gotta pay attention!

I have long thought that we need NANFA fishie wind socks to put up on the windows or antennae. Casper - where are you??

[Casper]

You just gotta keep up!
Remember the big gator laying by the van in SC after the water mocassin exploded?
I have pictures.
Though i am still seeing skinny Gerald wrapped in pipe insulation.
Gerald spoke in SC about the shiny minners... Rainbow Shiners and their complex. A very interesting talk, he is a knowlegable fish monger.
Conventions have everything you need. Water, Fish, Food, Culture, Folks, Friends, Learning, Teaching, Experiences, Sillyness. Auctions, Gear, Equipment.
2010 Nevada was awesome... Virginia has amazing places that i have yet to see. We will be guided to new waters by those who know. Some places should be bare skin snorkelable in late May. Still wetsuits are a fine addition. What size is the KY J fella? I have piles of suits but dont like to haul stinky pee stained suits in my van. Please rinse thoroughly.

[Mike]

but dont like to haul stinky pee stained suits in my van. Please rinse thoroughly.

Why would anyone pee in there wetsuit, is it that hard to take a break.

Here I thought it was bad when I was a helper in the elevator trade and my mechanic said "You can tell if your a gentelmen if you step out of the shower to pee." Then he said I bet you do, and I replied of corse, my mom told me to when I was little.
So if your just not a gentelmen if you pee in the shower, what is someone who pees on themselves in their wetsuit? HAHAHA

Edited by Mike, 11 February 2011 - 03:30 PM.

[ashtonmj]

Why would anyone pee in there wetsuit, is it that hard to take a break.

Here I thought it was bad when I was a helper in the elevator trade and my mechanic said "You can tell if your a gentelmen if you step out of the shower to pee." Then he said I bet you do, and I replied of corse, my mom told me to when I was little.
So if your just not a gentelmen if you pee in the shower, what is someone who pees on themselves in their wetsuit? HAHAHA

There are two types of divers, those that pee in their wet suits, and those that lie about peeing in their wet suits.

[schambers]

Why would anyone pee in there wetsuit, is it that hard to take a break.

The solution to pollution is dilution.

[Mike]

Thank God I have my own wet suite!

[Josh Blaylock]

After reading those comments...I'd rather buy my own.

[nativeplanter]

You just gotta keep up!
Remember the big gator laying by the van in SC after the water mocassin exploded?
I have pictures.
Though i am still seeing skinny Gerald wrapped in pipe insulation.

I do indeed remember! Your rear was precariously close to that gator's front!!!