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Re: [Killietalk] convention - Cant resist saying it!!
Wow, I haven't stopped laughing yet...
And yes, Jim, and it's not only killie people who thought that...there were several occasions out on the job.
Getting slightly back to topic, I hope all who attend enjoy the convention. I sure will miss it. I'd complain, but the wedding is just outside Disneyland...not much to complain about there.
-Gary
Anubias Design <anubiasdesign at yahoo_com> wrote: fortunately, Gary resembles his mother...lol - couldn't resist
fishscatterer at comcast_net wrote: And who do most people think your dad is?
We both know answer to that. LOL
Jim
-------------- Original message ----------------------
From: Gary Hoover
> 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 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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