Re: [Killietalk] convention - Cant resist saying it!!

[fishscatterer at comcast_net]

And who do most people think your dad is? 
We both know answer to that. LOL

Jim
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From: Gary Hoover <gmh52389 at yahoo_com>
> I just have to second Nick's comments.  As one of the youngest AKA members (18, 
> college freshman), I know what it's like to have people kinda look at you and 
> wonder who's your dad, all that stuff.  But now I've been to somewhere around a 
> dozen regional shows and a convention, people start to recognize you after a 
> bit.  Before long, you've got plenty of fish friends all over the place, and a 
> show is just a nice reunion with some fish involved.  
> My one piece of advice if you're new at a show, and want to get to know 
> people--help bag the show fish that are going in the auction.  It's a great way 
> to talk to people, get to know them.  And you get a really good look at the 
> stuff that's going to be in the auction the next day.  
> Oh, and go to WAKO in November...I always have a blast up in Milwaukee.
> -Gary
> 
> Nick Ternes <woodland_gardens at gmail.com> wrote: There's a few of us younger 
> people around.  I've been keeping fish for
> 21 years, but I'm still under 30.  (barely)  Once you go to a few
> killie shows you stop feeling overwhelmed.  Doesn't matter how
> well-known someone may be, they don't know everything and you might be
> able to teach them something.  If you can't make the convention,
> attend the next best thing: WAKO 2008 in Nov. ;)
> Nick Ternes
> Oostburg, WI
> WAKO
> AKA
> 
> On Thu, Apr 3, 2008 at 6:57 PM, Gennelle Richmond
>  wrote:
> > Tom,
> >
> > Aint it the truth! For me its quite an experience going to an event as I am 
> usually one of the youngest people in there. Alotta the time I feel overwhelmed 
> by being around so many well known people that have been around longer than me, 
> but I learn a lot. Always learning. Dont let looks fool you though I've been 
> around for while myself, just relatively new to killies. Kinda think of it, as 
> of this year I've now spent half my life in the aquarium hobby... dang that 
> seems like a long time. LOL
> >
> > Genn Brewer
> > Breeding fish since 1994
> > Member of:
> > Raleigh Aquarium Society (NC)
> > American Killifish Association
> > Website - www.leviathanbettas.741.com
> > Messangers:
> >  MSN - Darklady64 at hotmail_com(not a mail adress!)
> > Yahoo - Leviathan_Bettas
> >
> >
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