What are you bringing for the May mini-auction?

[DiscusnAfricans]

Only 2 days left, and I haven't seen this thread started yet. It seems like there will be a LOT of people at this meeting, so hopefully theres a nice variety of items. Besides the box exchange and the donated box from Atlantis, what are you bringing? I'll be bringing a few male peacocks of assorted strains, a few books, and maybe some yelow lab fry.

[Pat Kelly]

Plus I think there may be a few donations from the guys coming down from East Coast Cichlid forum.

When you say fry, please remember the size requirement in the rules.

I got a few compaints last month on fish sizes.

Okay, I am bringing :
Most of the food, the raffle stuff, the books, some shirts, what else, Hmm

[Pat Kelly]

Oh yeah, Ad.

[Cartel]

Money.

[Pat Kelly]

Money.

Now there is a man with smarts.

[UNCLERUCKUS]

Money.
ditto ..pockets will look like they have the mumps:p

[Malawilover]

I am planning on bringing a breeding group of C. afrs "Jalo Reef" 2m/3f and an adult female Juli. regani "kilipi"

...and cash.

[crazyclowntang]

myself and cash.

[SubMariner]

Oh yeah, Ad.

Yea, that's a Big Fish, please don't forget him. LOL!:lol:

[F8LBITE]

anyone interested in a Placidochromis Phenochilus Tanzania? I have too many of these guys. He's about 5 inches and starting to speckle up nicely. $35

http://i304.photobucket.com/albums/nn166/F8LBITEva/Aquarium/100G019.jpg

[cabinetmkr39]

Cherry Shrimp, brown Bristle nose plecos, Aulonocara sp. ''Stuartgranti Maleri Juvies, Albino cory juvies, Maybe some Panda Corie's Juvies if theres a interest?

[longstocking]

I dunno.... what ever I have in my tanks that sounds like fun that day.

In reality... what ever I have time to catch in the morning.

Money...

Shrimp...

oh yeah... the box of fish !!

[DiscusnAfricans]

Do we know what is in the box we are receiving from the exchange? How about the donated box from Atlantis? I loved knowing some of the that were going to be available in the auction beforehand last time. People also may bring more money if they know there is going to be stuff they know they like there.

[cabinetmkr39]

Cryptoheros Cutteri Juvies also.

[longstocking]

No I don't know what is in the box... neither do they till it gets there.

I only have a rough idea becuase I know who the people are that donated.

[DiscusnAfricans]

Ok, just figured I'd ask. I guess we'll all wait for the surprise.

[dogofwar]

Anyone interested in some Nyassochromis prostoma (Malawi hap)...maybe a breeding trio?

Matt

[Lively]

I'm bringing money and children. If I run out of money i'll auction the kids off...:angel2:

[Paul S]

Do you include plants at your auctions? (aquatic plants of course)

[Pat Kelly]

Yes, there are usually plants there too.
Lots of us belong to GWAPA as well.
I just can't pronounce the names during the auction so it's a green thing.
(course I cant pronounce fish names either)

[iamzrad]

Money and myself, of course!


*I have a 6.5" moorii dolphin, full grown matured female that I will put in the auction.
If anyone is interested in her, shoot me a p/m.

[maddog10]

I think I will bring a GIANT piece of Malaysian driftwood and probably an AC 70 or 110 filter, brand new of course!

[SubMariner]

Debating whether or not bring a Super Red Empress Alpha Male for the Auction and maybe a nice size 3" Aulonocara Red Ruby Peacock, which is a descendant of the A.S. Maleri from that side of the lake.

Also a female Otopharynx Lithobates ( Yellow Blaze) and couple of other surprises...


Richard

http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg95/finomendez/Subby.png

[Cartel]

Well good there's a few filters I can bid on

[mchambers]

the mechanics of the meeting and mini-auction to me? A neighbor, knowing that I needed some aquarium equipment, recommended that I attend Saturday's meeting, and I'd like to attend (if I can squeeze in time between ferrying my kids to various events).

Are all transactions part of the mini-auction? Or are there other transactions going on outside of the auction?

[mchambers]

Pardon the newbie question, but a neighbor recommended the mini auction to me, as a chance to buy additional aquarium equipment at a reasonable price.

Are all transactions at Saturday's meeting conducted through the mini auction or is the mini auction just part of the opportunity to buy and sell equipment, fish, etc.?

[dogofwar]

Both - some people make arrangements to buy and sell fish, equipment, etc. directly (and use the monthly meeting as a link-up opportunity)...and each meeting has an auction, where people buy and sell stuff (through the auction).

Matt

Pardon the newbie question, but a neighbor recommended the mini auction to me, as a chance to buy additional aquarium equipment at a reasonable price.

Are all transactions at Saturday's meeting conducted through the mini auction or is the mini auction just part of the opportunity to buy and sell equipment, fish, etc.?

[Pat Kelly]

the mechanics of the meeting and mini-auction to me? A neighbor, knowing that I needed some aquarium equipment, recommended that I attend Saturday's meeting, and I'd like to attend (if I can squeeze in time between ferrying my kids to various events).

Are all transactions part of the mini-auction? Or are there other transactions going on outside of the auction?

There are several thing here.
The meeting is the monthly get together of the club members where we discuss our mutual love. No not cars, fish. lol.
Most meetings start with the Prez giving some basic information about the happenings of the club. We do not spend a lot of time on club business. Then the speaker is introduced. Most months we try to have an informative and fun speaker talking about some aspect of the hobby. From specific fish, to collecting trips, or fish disease or taking pictures of your fish.
After this portion which is around 1 to 1 1/2 hours we take a break to look and talk.
Then we pull numbers for the raffle followed by the mini auction. The mini auction is just like an all day fish auction except a lot smaller.
A few years back it was like 2 or 3 bags. Now days it is closer to 100 to 150 items each month.
There are people that sell things on their own but they usually make the arangements to bring the items in advance on the forum.

[mscichlid]

Sometimes we introduce new members...:D

[Pat Kelly]

Only if that worthless Prez bothers to write it down.
:wacko:
Its on this months list. If he remembers to bring it.

[toddnbecka]

I'm bringing money and children. If I run out of money i'll auction the kids off...:angel2:
If you're really smart you'll promise them a treat if they're such a pain for the buyer that you get paid to take them back as well...:lol:
I'm thinking probably a bag of Endler's and a cup of duckweed.

[mchambers]

There are several thing here.
The meeting is the monthly get together of the club members where we discuss our mutual love. No not cars, fish. lol.
Most meetings start with the Prez giving some basic information about the happenings of the club. We do not spend a lot of time on club business. Then the speaker is introduced. Most months we try to have an informative and fun speaker talking about some aspect of the hobby. From specific fish, to collecting trips, or fish disease or taking pictures of your fish.
After this portion which is around 1 to 1 1/2 hours we take a break to look and talk.
Then we pull numbers for the raffle followed by the mini auction. The mini auction is just like an all day fish auction except a lot smaller.
A few years back it was like 2 or 3 bags. Now days it is closer to 100 to 150 items each month.
There are people that sell things on their own but they usually make the arangements to bring the items in advance on the forum.
Thanks for the very good explanation. Sounds very nice. If I don't make it tomorrow, I certainly will come to a later one.

[Pat Kelly]

You are welcome.

Tomorrow should be the biggest turn out of the year based on the speaker.

At least I hope we beat the record. Maddog is getting hard to put up with. lol

[mrkillie]

Sometimes we introduce new members...:D

Whom does one see to join? I'm envious of all the "green" people.

Joel

[Pat Kelly]

Tomorrow the membership chairperson should be sitting to your right as you walk in the door.

Green with envy? lol

[maddog10]

You are welcome.

Tomorrow should be the biggest turn out of the year based on the speaker.

At least I hope we beat the record. Maddog is getting hard to put up with. lol

Don't let me be a bigger draw than Ad. I won't be able to live with myself, let alone all the grief you guys will have to put up with! :p

[Lively]

If you're really smart you'll promise them a treat if they're such a pain for the buyer that you get paid to take them back as well...:lol:
I'm thinking probably a bag of Endler's and a cup of duckweed.

Haha! I'd say they can cause trouble enough for at least a bag of Val and BN Pleco... :o

[George]

Don't let me be a bigger draw than Ad. I won't be able to live with myself, let alone all the grief you guys will have to put up with! :p

Hell, I wasn't coming but now I have to. Heaven forbid Mike had to enlarge the doors in his house to get his head through AGAIN.:lol::lol::D

George

[maddog10]

Hell, I wasn't coming but now I have to. Heaven forbid Mike had to enlarge the doors in his house to get his head through AGAIN.:lol::lol::D

George

I do whatever it takes to get people to the meeting, even if it means acting like I have an ego. I think I need an entourage! :lol:

[lonlangione]

An entourage HAHAHAHAHA OH MY GOODNESS THAT'S FUNNY.... Oh can I get you anything Mr. Hill?

Lonny

[Cartel]

Ill be the body guard

[iamzrad]

^I'm bringing your skirt Wil.

HAHA! :P

[toddnbecka]

Haha! I'd say they can cause trouble enough for at least a bag of Val and BN Pleco... :o
I meant I'm bringing Endlers and duckweed, I'd expect the ransom of redchief to be much higher than that... :lol:

[fishmeds]

We are still trying to figure out how the auctions work. Depending on how they do, we will be bringing:
- Fluval 405 Canister Filter NIB
- Marineland Stealth Visi-therm 250watt heaters (2 NIB)
- Eheim Ecco 2232 Canister Filter NIB
- Misc. Rena Smart Heaters NIB

[Pat Kelly]

Mike your getting old.

Its a crew that you need.

[Pat Kelly]

Ad is here.

Now one problem.

I always forget how soft spoken he is.

Does anyone have access to a PA system for today.
One that helps some.
Last month was hard and he is even more softspoken.

I think Kurt has an old one he mentioned about brining but not sure if he is.

[RIFT_LAKES_RULE]

I'll be bringing my 10yr old son, my book, and some money... probably not nearly enough but I've already got some cool stuff lined up so it'll be all good. I'll also become a member today... finally...

No PA system tho... sorry.

Been a long time comin, really lookin forward to it.... Look Out CCA, Here I Come!!!!

[RIFT_LAKES_RULE]

Mike, I'll be your food tester!!! Wouldn't want you getting poisoned. So now you've got a body guard, and a fat guy that'll eat all your food... errr I mean test it. :)

[maddog10]

We need some groupies!

I can not have a posse that is all dudes.

[Lively]

I'll be bringing my 10yr old son, my book, and some money... probably not nearly enough but I've already got some cool stuff lined up so it'll be all good. I'll also become a member today... finally...

No PA system tho... sorry.

Been a long time comin, really lookin forward to it.... Look Out CCA, Here I Come!!!!

Last night I was reading this thread and said to hubby, "so... how much can I spend tomorrow?" He said, "I don't care." :jumpy: (She should really be blond)

No PA system here either, sorry

[DonkeyFish]

We need some groupies!

I can not have a posse that is all dudes.

OOh! I'll be your driver ;) "You've got to be WHERE in 10 minutes? Strap in and hold on, sir. And no screaming, please". LOL! Your car won't have seatbelts, it'll have 6-point harnesses. :lol: OMG. I'm cracking myself up!

(but I'm NOT wearing a bikini as my uniform)

[maddog10]

OOh! I'll be your driver ;) "You've got to be WHERE in 10 minutes? Strap in and hold on, sir. And no screaming, please". LOL! Your car won't have seatbelts, it'll have 6-point harnesses. :lol: OMG. I'm cracking myself up!

(but I'm NOT wearing a bikini as my uniform)

Skimpy 1-piece will work. :wub:

Now my posse is rolling strong!

Francine is my agent, she volunteers me for lots of stuff.

[Pat Kelly]

Think we solved the PA thing

[Pat Kelly]

And we do have the uniform in the CCA store.
1 Piece. Women only please.
http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c251/finman57/other%20junk/ccathong.jpg

[Pat Kelly]

We did make a couple stops last night.
One of them
http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c251/finman57/other%20junk/DSC_0019.jpg

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c251/finman57/other%20junk/DSC_0020-1.jpg

[Lively]

And we do have the uniform in the CCA store.
1 Piece. Women only please.
http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c251/finman57/other%20junk/ccathong.jpg


Ahh, why no men?

[maddog10]

Have you seen the men in this club!

[Lively]

;)

What's your point??

:angel2:

[Cartel]

^I'm bringing your skirt Wil.

HAHA! :P

Haha that sounds way wrong but at least we know its not for me to wear its for the tank lol

[Lively]

Well, I'm on my way!