American Cichlid Association

Oca Extravaganza

Pat Kelly

Pat Kelly

CCA Member
The web site is now up for the 2008 OCA Extravaganza. November 21-23

Don't miss out on this one. It is a smaller version of the ACA but is very reasonably priced and a lot of fun.

Tracey and I have been 3 years now and always have a blast.

The drive for me is about 6 1/2 hours or so. Not real bad. The hotel is only $65.00 per night. Holiday inn. Sold out last year so book early......

The speakers are Friday PM and Saturday. Registration is cheap.......

The all Cichlid and catfish auction is on Sunday. Tons of fish in that auction.

People selling fish out of their rooms. Lots.

Note: the registration is by mail. The form has 2007 on it but it is still good according to the chairperson. Prices are the same as last year.

So if you are looking for a fun weekend.....See you there.
 
longstocking

longstocking

Members
We won't be there :(

I'll be on some island drinking some fruity drink.... basking in the sun. :cool0036: :happy0180: :sign0201: Saying "ya man" to the boat crew... to go down to 100 feet to see sea turtles, sting rays, corals and much much more !! :p
 
kaj41354

kaj41354

Members
Now that should be a great Biotope Story with great pictures!!!!!! I can't believe I beatPat to the punch on that one!
 
longstocking

longstocking

Members
lol.... I was thinking... how in the world could I work "cichlids" into my honeymoon !! :p I doubt there are any fish stores on St. Lucia HA HA HA
 
maddog10

maddog10

Members
One of these years I will make it, but not this year.

Once again I will be in North Dakota, freezing my butt off and wishing I was in Ohio!
 
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animicrazy

Members
If:

1) I survive that long

2) I can convince "fish hater" (semi-reformed) Tiffany to come down from Cornell and take care of my fish - again

3) I can figure out a way to pay for it (should pay for itself)

4) I/We will go; I hear it is a blast - and it is NOT Sweatlanta!!

TMS
 
Julie

Julie

Members

The OCA is my favorite yearly convention, nothing else comes close. Not sure I can make it tho, starting to run out of vacation days! :unsure:
 
Pat Kelly

Pat Kelly

CCA Member
A little over 3 weeks away.
I heard rumors at the Catfish convention that the hotel and the one next door are booked and they were looking to break last years record of 280 people.

Don't think I am selling fish this year so this one will cost me.
Last two years I sold enough to pay for the weekend. Selling out of the room can be fun there. Just don't have enough fish this year. Have not concentrated on breeding this year. Lost interest.

 
Pat Kelly

Pat Kelly

CCA Member
Need to figure out what to do Friday during the day.
One year we went to the Rock N Roll hall of Fame.
Last year rode around looking for fish stores.

Need to find something interesting to do this year. Not really into
museums. Anybody from that area?
 
tash

tash

Members
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Pat Kelly @ Nov 3 2008, 08:39 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div>
....Anybody from that area?[/b]
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I am from central ohio. but my mom grew up in Kent near Cleavland and we used to go visit my grandma up there. anyway....

Cedar Point is closed for the season... Sea World closed a few years ago :( ....

on a feild trip we went to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame http://www.rockhall.com/ (technically a museam ;) ) and along those lines the Hard Rock Cafe http://www.hardrock.com/locations/cafes3/c...amp;MIBEnumID=3

There are some neat parks and the Erie Canal http://www.nps.gov/cuva http://www.ohioanderiecanalway.com/

We went to Amish country too http://www.oacountry.com/

I also found this: http://www.positivelycleveland.com/

didn't do this as a kid but it sounds fun: Ohio Wines http://www.ohiowines.org/

and trolly tours http://www.lollytrolley.com/
 
kaj41354

kaj41354

Members
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Pat Kelly @ Nov 3 2008, 09:39 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div>
Need to figure out what to do Friday during the day.
One year we went to the Rock N Roll hall of Fame.
Last year rode around looking for fish stores.

Need to find something interesting to do this year. Not really into
museums. Anybody from that area?[/b]
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Pat,

The NFL Hall of Fame is not far at all in Canton!
 
kaj41354

kaj41354

Members
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Pat Kelly @ Nov 3 2008, 09:39 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div>
Need to figure out what to do Friday during the day.
One year we went to the Rock N Roll hall of Fame.
Last year rode around looking for fish stores.

Need to find something interesting to do this year. Not really into
museums. Anybody from that area?[/b]
Click to expand...

Pat,

The NFL Hall of Fame is not far at all in Canton!
 
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Fishfreak69

Members
I have some friends in the Cleveland area that will be at the OCA and probably would enjoy people coming over. I will ask them and let you all know. Niagara falls is only 4-5 hours away from Cleveland, I believe. If I go I won't be able to bring any fish for show :(... If I go it will probably only be for 2 days so well see. I do wanna go up there and buy some stuff as I heard the OCA is the best show of the year!
 
George

George

CCA Charter Member and person in charge of the we
It was a good event. CCA was certainly under represented. Must be the economy and everyone is out of work. You missed a good one and we messed you.

Coolest thing I got was Blueberry shrimp. These guys are just like cherry red shrimp but bright blue. You should have been there. These are really cool.

George
 
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