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Chad Hughes
11-17-2010, 06:59 PM
Let's all start 2011 off on the right foot. I realize I'm way overdue on scheduling the next meeting. I apologize for that. Unforseen work related travel mixed with home renovations have caused delays in getting our second meeting scheduled PLUS all of this has kept me away from the forum.

Things have relaxed a bit and I'm trying to squeeze in more forum time now. I want to get the ball rolling on a New Year's meeting. No, not on January 1st. LOL! I'd like to hear back from everyone who is interested in attending the next meeting in San Diego, CA. What dates work for you all?

This is going to be a great meeting! Good food, good friends and DISCUS! :) I'm looking forward to any and all feedback and even more so looking forward to seeing you all again soon!

Beat wishes!

inmisawa
11-19-2010, 01:22 AM
As long as it doesn't conflict with my military duty (which is an unfortunate possibility), I'll be there. Good meeting you last weekend though. Even if I don't make it down for the meeting, I'll still be down to pick up some discus. Make sure I'm number 1 on the list!

Melissa
11-19-2010, 03:41 AM
You know I'll be there!!! WoOt!!

Any time, any day;)

Chad Hughes
11-19-2010, 03:05 PM
As long as it doesn't conflict with my military duty (which is an unfortunate possibility), I'll be there. Good meeting you last weekend though. Even if I don't make it down for the meeting, I'll still be down to pick up some discus. Make sure I'm number 1 on the list!

Great to meet you as well and I am hoping that you'll be able to make it! Stay in touch.


You know I'll be there!!! WoOt!!

You better be! ;)

Any time, any day;)

You better be there! LOL! ;)

Discusgeo2
11-22-2010, 06:06 PM
I think I can make the trip if it is on a Saturday then drive into the San Gabriel Valley and see my mother an brother.

George

Chad Hughes
11-23-2010, 12:16 PM
That's GREAT George! It'll be good to see you. I'm almost 100% certain that a Saturday is going to work for most but we'll see how the responses roll in.

To everyone interested, let's start throwing dates up so we can make plans.

Best wishes!

chaoslite
11-28-2010, 10:08 PM
Chad,

You can count me in for any Saturday, so how about the second Saturday in January?

Mishka


That's GREAT George! It'll be good to see you. I'm almost 100% certain that a Saturday is going to work for most but we'll see how the responses roll in.

To everyone interested, let's start throwing dates up so we can make plans.

Best wishes!

db2inst1
11-30-2010, 07:11 PM
Hey Chad,

I should be able to make it from the 3rd Saturday. So, Jan 15th,22nd or Jan 29th would be great.

Thanks

inmisawa
12-02-2010, 02:22 AM
I can probably do the 22nd or the 29th.

Chad Hughes
12-07-2010, 10:39 AM
Thanks for all the great availablility so far! I'm tracking everyone's availability input to see what suits who best. I know there are plenty more of you out there!! Don't make me break out the email list! LOL!

Anyway, Seems like January is our month. That will work for me!

Hope to hear from you all soon. We had a great turn out last meeting!

Who could pass up free food, a ton of discus, fellowship San Diego weather! Hopefully it holds up in January. LOL!

Best wishes!

Chad Hughes
12-14-2010, 02:38 AM
Bump!

I know everyone is in the midst of holiday planning and the hustle and bustle associated with this time of year. I just wanted to bump this thread once more before the end of the year.

Start planning for the NADA conference in Atlanta as well!

Happy Holidays!

inmisawa
12-15-2010, 02:11 AM
Here's hoping!

Also, I suggested NADA think about allowing regional submissions.

Chad Hughes
12-15-2010, 04:46 PM
San Diego 2014! :D

Melissa
12-30-2010, 10:09 AM
Buuuump! Let's get this party started! :-P

Larry Bugg
12-30-2010, 11:42 AM
San Diego 2014! :D

If you can make the trip to the East Coast in 2012 then I would definitely have to make a trip to the West Coast in 2014!!

tripp
12-31-2010, 12:09 AM
Chad im new to simply discus im very interested can you give me info

Chad Hughes
01-03-2011, 03:23 PM
OK all!

Just getting back in to the swing of things here after a very busy holiday. LOL!

No firm date has been established yet for the January meeting. I've gotten very little input. I'm going to bump the old thread from the first meeting so that those that were part of that thread are aware of the new meeting. I'll be leaving for Japan on January 21, so it has to be before that or pushed to February.

For those of you who are just joining the group, the meeting will be held at my home in San Diego. We'll have a BBQ, raffle, lots of discus, and lots of fellowship. Check out the past group thread for pictures and feedback of the last meeting. It was a great time!

Best wishes and happy new year!

Larry Bugg
01-03-2011, 03:41 PM
Hey, did you guys and gals know that Chad has been elected to the NADA Board of Directors???? Congrats Chad!!

Larry

Chad Hughes
01-03-2011, 03:56 PM
Thanks Larry!

Melissa
01-03-2011, 06:16 PM
Wow!! Congrats again Chad!

Chad Hughes
01-03-2011, 06:17 PM
Thanks Melissa!

Chad Hughes
01-19-2011, 12:27 PM
OK... January is out, obviously.

I'm headed to Jpan on the 21st and won't be back until the first week in February.

How does Febraury look to those wishing to attend?

Best wishes!

db2inst1
01-19-2011, 08:15 PM
Feb 26th/27th weekend is good for me.

Chad,

May be if you could change the title of the thread to something with the words "So Cal Discus Meet 2011" that would get more attention. Just a thought

inmisawa
01-19-2011, 09:59 PM
I'm on military duty from the 5th to the 20th, so later in the month works for me best.

Ichthyology
01-22-2011, 01:07 AM
I would be interested in attending...

Melissa
01-22-2011, 05:36 PM
May be if you could change the title of the thread to something with the words "So Cal Discus Meet 2011" that would get more attention. Just a thought

I think this may be a good idea. That way it is more likely to catch someones eye if they live in so cal :)

Chad Hughes
01-22-2011, 05:45 PM
Good point about the title. I hadn't considered that to de an issue. I've adjusted the title of the thread to be a bit more topical. I'm in Japan all week and am looking forward to a gathering when I return. Keep that inpout coming as far as dates are concerned. I'd love to see the meetings grow.

Best wishes!

inmisawa
01-23-2011, 04:47 AM
Which part of Japan? I was stationed there twice.

Chad Hughes
01-24-2011, 05:20 PM
Im at NAF Atsugi. It's near the city of Yamato in Kanagawa Prefecture. We have a great view of Mt. Fuji! :D

inmisawa
01-24-2011, 07:37 PM
I flew into Atsugi once because I had to go to see a specialist at the hospital in Yokosuka. Too bad it's not later in the year, you could have gone on one of those Fuji climbing tours. I still have my climbing stick from when I was 18.

Let me know when you're back, I've got an order and I want to talk to you about a pair that I can't afford, LOL!

Chad Hughes
01-25-2011, 05:14 AM
I'll let you know when I get back!

Melissa
01-29-2011, 08:43 AM
Bump! Come on you silly people! I wanna party! Who's coming? Should we do the list thing?

bolivianram10
01-29-2011, 06:49 PM
Let's start a list, but we need to set-up some tentative dates!

Melissa
01-29-2011, 08:28 PM
Ok.... How about the weekend of February 26th-27th? It sounded like that would work for most earlier in the thread... Does that work for you Chad? Let's at least get the list started:

1. Chad Hughes (lol obviously!)
2. Melissa (DiscusMama)
3.
4.
5.
6.

Copy and paste and add your name :)

db2inst1
01-31-2011, 02:17 PM
Ok.... How about the weekend of February 26th-27th? It sounded like that would work for most earlier in the thread... Does that work for you Chad? Let's at least get the list started:

1. Chad Hughes (lol obviously!)
2. Melissa (DiscusMama)
3. Visu (db2inst1)
4.
5.
6.

Copy and paste and add your name

inmisawa
01-31-2011, 09:48 PM
1. Chad Hughes (lol obviously!)
2. Melissa (DiscusMama)
3. Visu (db2inst1)
4. Anthony (inmisawa) Tentatively
5.
6.

Copy and paste and add your name

bolivianram10
02-01-2011, 12:16 AM
1. Chad Hughes (lol obviously!)
2. Melissa (DiscusMama)
3. Visu (db2inst1)
4. Anthony (inmisawa) Tentatively
5. Marco (bolivianram10)
6.

Copy and paste and add your name

chaoslite
02-10-2011, 04:25 PM
1. Chad Hughes (lol obviously!)
2. Melissa (DiscusMama)
3. Visu (db2inst1)
4. Anthony (inmisawa) Tentatively
5. Marco (bolivianram10)
6. Mishka (chaoslite)
7. Alan (tripp)
8.

Chad Hughes
02-11-2011, 12:28 PM
OK Melissa! You are my new meeting coordinator. You can't say no. Sorry. :D Seriously, thanks for starting the list.

The official date for our next meeting is February 26, 2011. We need to settle on a time. I am completely flexible in regards to timing.

If you didn't make the last meeting, you're in for a treat. These get togethers are FUN! Tentative plans for this meeting are:

Topical speakers
Discus, discus and more discus!
BBQ lunch
Product/livestock auction
Friends and fellowship!

For those of you that are interested in purchasing discus, there will be a large selection to chose from. If any of you are interested in providing livestock for auction, sale or just show, please let me know at least a week prior so that I can prepare. Fresh, clean, heated tanks will be provided on a space available basis.

I am looking for a couple of volunteers to speak at the meeting. Anyone, anyone? :D

More to follow as meeting date approaches! Until then let's see if we can get at least 12 people on the list.

Looking forward to seeing you all!

Best wishes!

Between now and then, I'm



1. Chad Hughes (lol obviously!)
2. Melissa (DiscusMama)
3. Visu (db2inst1)
4. Anthony (inmisawa) Tentatively
5. Marco (bolivianram10)
6. Mishka (chaoslite)
7. Alan (tripp)
8.

chaoslite
02-11-2011, 01:53 PM
Would you like us to contribute something for the BBQ?

Mishka

Discusgeo2
02-12-2011, 03:03 PM
OK I am thinking I may be able to make the Saturday trip as long as it does not change to Sunday afternoon.

George


1. Chad Hughes (lol obviously!)
2. Melissa (DiscusMama)
3. Visu (db2inst1)
4. Anthony (inmisawa) Tentatively
5. Marco (bolivianram10)
6. Mishka (chaoslite)
7. Alan (tripp)
8. Discusgeo2

inmisawa
02-13-2011, 02:47 PM
Ok, I think it's safe to say I'm a definate probably on the 26th. But whatever live stock I buy (and I will be buying), I won't be able to pick up until the morning of the 26th. Probably. Don't you hate it when people give you statements that are firm as jello?! :D

Chad Hughes
02-14-2011, 10:48 AM
Would you like us to contribute something for the BBQ?

Mishka

Mishka,

The last meeting generated funds through our auction items that pays for the BBQ. If you'd like to bring something I won't say no. :D

Let me know what you have in mind.

Thank you for the offer!


OK I am thinking I may be able to make the Saturday trip as long as it does not change to Sunday afternoon.

George

George,

We're definately locked in to Saturday. It will be great to see you!


Ok, I think it's safe to say I'm a definate probably on the 26th. But whatever live stock I buy (and I will be buying), I won't be able to pick up until the morning of the 26th. Probably. Don't you hate it when people give you statements that are firm as jello?! :D

No worries my friend! Looking forward to meeting you!

Chad Hughes
02-16-2011, 11:42 AM
Does anyone have any objections to kicking this meeting off at noon? I'm just throwing out a time. If you need an earlier or later time, just post up or PM me. The goal is to try and find a middle ground that everyone can make. I realize it's not possible to make everyone happy, but I'll try! :D

So, Saturday, February 26, 2010 at 12 noon.

Best wishes!

tripp
02-16-2011, 11:04 PM
That works 4 me chad i'll ask mishka we're coming up together looking foward to this.

inmisawa
02-17-2011, 12:26 AM
Noon and earlier is fine with me. I can go a little later, but I have some running around to do after 3.

chaoslite
02-17-2011, 12:34 AM
Noon is great!! That means I do not have to wake up at 5 AM.

Mishka

Melissa
02-18-2011, 02:44 AM
I'll be there as early as you'll let me be there Chad because I'm so excited! Lol! It's going to be great to meet all of you fellow fish fanatics! :D WoOt! And I'd like to help set up if you need it! I'm so glad it's only about a 20 minute drive for me....
George, you're awesome for driving that long distance to come to this meeting! Geez people, if George can drive from freaking Arizona, maybe some of you fish nuts a little further north can make it too! Party party party at Chads house!
Ohhh can I bring beer? Or Is this a 'dry' event? Maybe just sparkling juice? Lol!

Melissa
02-18-2011, 02:51 AM
OK Melissa! You are my new meeting coordinator. You can't say no. Sorry. :D Seriously, thanks for starting the list.




I am looking for a couple of volunteers to speak at the meeting. Anyone, anyone? :D


Haha! I humbly accept the position! LOL! I was just anxious to get the partay started!


And Ill speak! I'll talk about how freaking awesome it is to live close to a Discus pro like Chad Hughes, and how everyone should have a friendly neighborhood fish friend like him! LMAO! I love ya brother, this just rocks you are hosting this.

I'm sure I speak for everyone when I say thank you for hosting this meeting :)

Chad Hughes
02-19-2011, 02:05 PM
Ok, let's do this....

I'll leave a large window for those who'd like to come early and possibly stay late. The meeting will kick off at noon but you can come as early as 9 am and stay as late as 9 pm.

Looking forward to seeing you all next weekend! Put the word out! Let's see how many we can get to attend!

I'm bringing in 58 fish from Kenny just in time for the meeting! Don't miss out! :D

Have a great weekend!!


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bolivianram10
02-19-2011, 03:19 PM
Great! Hope to see you guys there!

Larry(Dimond Discus), Bill(Inland Empire Discus), Kevin( not just fish) are you guys planning on attending?

Like Chad says let's spread the word... We got a week left.

bolivianram10
02-19-2011, 03:28 PM
Chad,

Does everyone knows where you live? Are you sending PM's on that or are you going to post on this tread?

Chad Hughes
02-19-2011, 05:04 PM
Everyone that has posted to this thread will receive a PM on Thursday with address and telephone information. I'll provide directions upon request but GPS or a mapquest search will get you here. I'm very close to the freeway.

If you plan to attend and don't want to post to the thread, send me a PM and I'll be sure to get you the info you need to get here.

There is alternate contact information on the "contact us" page at www.sandiegodiscus.com


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Melissa
02-19-2011, 05:17 PM
Great! Hope to see you guys there!

Larry(Dimond Discus), Bill(Inland Empire Discus), Kevin( not just fish) are you guys planning on attending?

Like Chad says let's spread the word... We got a week left.

I know bill is unable to make it, not sure about Larry or Kevin though!

Melissa
02-19-2011, 05:23 PM
A question for you folks that are attending... Does anyone have any experience with microscopes?
I've just been playing around with mine, taking samples of this and that and even though I'm unsure of everything I'm finding and looking at- it's a very interesting thing to explore. I think we should all talk about using microscopes and i can bring mine to the meeting! It has a 3" x 3" digital screen for easy viewing of specimens and I'll get together some samples of things and try to do my homework to figure out what I'm seeing lol!
Microscopes in the fish room can be life savers! Its worth discussing I think even if I am no expert by any means :)
So does anyone have any experience using one?

You guys should see what a live black worm looks like magnified 10 times!.... Grooooossssss! LOL

bolivianram10
02-19-2011, 07:29 PM
Thanks Chad & Melissa for the update!

diamond_discus
02-19-2011, 11:32 PM
I know bill is unable to make it, not sure about Larry or Kevin though!

Sorry guys, I will be out of town on a business trip that weekend, and I have been busy lately with work and remodeling my garage fish room. Have a great meeting, everyone. Post some pictures for us.

-Larry

Chad Hughes
02-20-2011, 04:58 AM
Larry,

You'll be in my thoughts. Hopefully you can make the next one!


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Chad Hughes
02-20-2011, 04:59 AM
Thanks Chad & Melissa for the update!

Good talking with you!


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inmisawa
02-21-2011, 12:57 AM
Still on target to attend. Don't gut Chad's stock before the rest of us get a look Melissa! I'll probably be early, I'm really looking forward to doing something I want to do instead of work for a change!

Melissa
02-21-2011, 03:42 AM
Sorry guys, I will be out of town on a business trip that weekend, and I have been busy lately with work and remodeling my garage fish room. Have a great meeting, everyone. Post some pictures for us.

-Larry

I'm bringing a good camera...I'll probably take way too many pictures LOL

Melissa
02-21-2011, 03:48 AM
:lickin:
Still on target to attend. Don't gut Chad's stock before the rest of us get a look Melissa! I'll probably be early, I'm really looking forward to doing something I want to do instead of work for a change!

LOL!!! Ha ha haha ha! I get to see the fishes before yoooou do!


:lickin:



Looking forward to seeing all of you guys!!! I'm right there with you Anthony... I'm really looking forward to doing something I want to do instead of all the things I usually have to do... Between water changes and diaper changes I need a break! Lol this is going to be awesome!

inmisawa
02-21-2011, 10:33 AM
Haha, tell me about it. Water changes seem to be an hour long event! BTW, bring some pics of the new fish!

Melissa
02-21-2011, 10:27 PM
Lol are you kidding? I carry pics of them around like I do my kids! Lol!!! But I doubt you'll be too interested in my pics when you see the bbbbiiiiitchin fish in Chads fish room!

inmisawa
02-22-2011, 01:28 AM
Haha, I've been to the fish room. But I'm sure you recall, I'm envious of your wilds!

Chad Hughes
02-22-2011, 11:50 AM
I hope everyone had a great weekend!

PMs will go out Thursday evening with my address, contact information and updates about the meeting.

This is the final call for anyone bringing any livestock to the meeting. If you need tank space, let me know ASAP! Space will be VERY limited and I'd hate for someone to show up with fish and there's no space.

I was looking at the weather forecast for this coming Saturday and wouldn't you know, Friday and Saturday show rain. I'm hoping that it's not all day long. This weekend it rained for about an hour and was beautiful the rest of the day. I'm hoping that we will have decent weather for an outdoor meeting and BBQ. If not, we can move it indoors.

Anyway, have a great week and I look forward to seeing you all Saturday!

Best wishes!

Melissa
02-23-2011, 03:04 AM
Bad news. I won't be able to make it. I'm sorry! I'm pretty upset about it but we just heard Mikes grandpa is in the hospital. He had another stroke and they don't think he is going to pull out of it this time so we are heading to Palm Springs to be with family. If anything changes and I will be able to come, I will let you guys know.

inmisawa
02-23-2011, 10:55 AM
D'oh! Sorry to hear Melissa. Take care.

Chad Hughes
02-23-2011, 10:59 AM
OH MY GOD MELISSA!

Sorry to hear about grandpa. :(

Our thoughts will certainly be with you. I'll be sure to take lots of pictures for you. I wish you and your family the best during this time of illness.

Safe travels.


Bad news. I won't be able to make it. I'm sorry! I'm pretty upset about it but we just heard Mikes grandpa is in the hospital. He had another stroke and they don't think he is going to pull out of it this time so we are heading to Palm Springs to be with family. If anything changes and I will be able to come, I will let you guys know.

Chad Hughes
02-23-2011, 11:25 AM
Tomorrow night I'll be sending out location and contact information for the meeting. Please take a moment to update the attendance list so that I can plan accordingly. If you plan on bringing a friend, significant other, spouse, etc., Please add a +1, +2, +3... to the end of your name on the list so that I can ensure there will be enough food.

1. Chad Hughes +1
2. Melissa (DiscusMama)
3. Visu (db2inst1)
4. Anthony (inmisawa) Tentatively
5. Marco (bolivianram10)
6. Mishka (chaoslite)
7. Alan (tripp)
8. Discusgeo2

To ensure there is enough seating, I recommend that you bring your own (deck, beach, patio) chair. I have a few patio chairs but, depending on the numbers that show up, I may not have enough. If we have to move indoors due to weather, seating will not be a problem unless 30 people show up. Then we're in trouble. :D


Some other items to consider for the meeting:

1. If you plan to purchase fish or frozen items, it would be a good idea to bring an appropriate container for the trip home. Disposable styrofoam coolers work well. Bags and oxygen will be provided.
2. If you don't plan to purchase fish or frozen items yet you enter the raffle and WIN fish or frozen items, you may still need a container. :D
3. If you have items that you would like to donate to the group for raffle, please bring them with you. Raffle item donations help fund the next meeting and are much appreciated! All I ask is if the item is used that it is in good working condition.
4. If you prefer specific items to eat or drink, please be sure to bring them. A menu will be sent to you via PM later tomorrow so that you can plan accordingly.
5. We officially have NO speakers. :huh: Since the structure of the meeting is relatively open, we'll likely have a round table to discuss our hobby and everyone can share their experiences. We have some very experienced members in our little group so I'm sure we'll have no problem learning from each other.

Have I forgotten anything? :confused: If so, let me know.

I'm looking forward to seeing you all!

Best wishes.

chaoslite
02-23-2011, 04:04 PM
Melissa I am sorry to hear about your grandfather. My best thoughts for you and your family. I hope they are wrong and he pulls through.

Mishka

Melissa
02-23-2011, 04:11 PM
2. If you don't plan to purchase fish or frozen items yet you enter the raffle and WIN fish or frozen items, you may still need a container. :D

I wanted to emphasize this point! Even if you don't plan on buying.... Maybe it would be good to be prepared in case you win the raffle!!

Thank you for the well wishes everyone. We are staying optimistic!

Chad Hughes
02-23-2011, 07:22 PM
Thank you Melissa! :D

Ichthyology
02-24-2011, 08:54 PM
Can anyone send me directions to the meeting?? I will be coming down from OC.

Thanks.

Chad Hughes
02-25-2011, 03:41 AM
Anthony,

Sorry for the late response. I just sent you a private message with the address and my phone number. If you need specific instructions, let me know. I hope you can make it down! Your background sounds fascinating!

All the best!

bolivianram10
02-26-2011, 11:27 PM
Chad,

Thank you for your hospitality, good food and the fish of course!:)

Great get together, good to finally put a face to a name!

Melissa thank your for the discus cookies!

:bounce::bounce2::bounce::bounce2::bounce:

Melissa
02-27-2011, 02:38 AM
Chad,

Thank you for your hospitality, good food and the fish of course!:)

Great get together, good to finally put a face to a name!

Melissa thank your for the discus cookies!

:bounce::bounce2::bounce::bounce2::bounce:

I'm so glad you liked the cookies! Lol it was awesome to meet you buddy, hope to see everyone again soon at the next meeting!! What a great get together! I was so sad i couldn't stay long... It's aaaallllways something when i try to find time to hang out away from the kiddos! Lol
You are all such a cool bunch on people. Even though I wasn't there very long I had a great time mingling with everyone.
A biiiig thanks to Chad for hosting the meeting, and for the yummy ribs!

Mishka- how did that big Marlboro Red male fare in your purse? LOL!

I think everyone should post pictures of their new fish they bought from Chad! I heard a few of you made off with some beauties!

chaoslite
02-27-2011, 03:07 AM
Chad,

I had a great time and thank you for all the advice and the fish. It was really great to meet everyone and the food was delicious. Melissa I want that discus cookie recipe. If you you will not cough it up...lol bake me a few and mail them to me. I will pay for the shipping. Oh and I though I tried to sneak out with the Marlboro so that you and I could share custody, Chad caught me every time.

Mishka

Melissa
02-27-2011, 04:27 AM
Lol!! You're too funny!!!

And heeey... You just gave me a good idea! I should market my discus cookies! Become a sponsor and everything... Discus cookie supplier for discus club meetings across the US! I can see it now! LOL!!!

I'll pm you the recipe lady.
They're super easy to make. :)

inmisawa
02-27-2011, 08:34 PM
Good times Chad, thanks for these beauties!

Melissa
02-27-2011, 08:58 PM
Good times Chad, thanks for these beauties!
Niiiice! I love the spots! And nice tank too! :)

Chad Hughes
02-28-2011, 12:19 AM
WOW! I had a great time! :D

Thank you all that were able to attend. It was great to meet everyone and put faces to the screen names. LOL! Although some of us had already met, we definately had new faces in the crowd this time. I love that! Good fellowship, food, lots of discus and good times!

My little fish room has never seen that many people at one time. It's small, but there lots packed in there! :D

Mishka.... I thought of you this morning when I fed the Marlboro. ;)

George..... I hope you are feeling better my friend! (George couldn't make the trip)

Melissa.... You're discus cookies were the BOMB! You could totally sell these!

Visu... It was good to see you again my friend! I forget your friends name but thank you for inviting him even though he's a salt water guy. LOL!

Anthony (inmisawa)... I'm glad you were able to make it and I see your new additions are doing well in their new home. That Leopard pair should be giving you fry soon. Good luck! ;)

Anthony (ichtheology)... Great to meet you my friend! I hope you didn't get in too much hot water bringing all those new fish home. ;)

Marco (bolivianram10) .... It was great to see you again. I'm glad you were able to make it. I hope your new discus are doing well!

Alan (tripp).... Great to meet you brother! I'm looking forward to some of the plans we discussed. I hope you guys had a good trip back. JB is on me next time. ;)

A special thanks to Kenny as well for rushing me 58 discus at the last minute!

The buzz from this meeting hasn't even wore off yet and I'm already thinking about the next one. LOL! Talk about an addiction. UGH! That's a whole different thread all together.

Thanks again everyone!

Best wishes!

db2inst1
02-28-2011, 02:29 PM
Thanks Chad, We had a great time. It was nice to see your setup and meet everyone in person. Hope you can get the Marlboro to breed soon, I will be in line with Mishka for those :)

And my friend(Salt water guy), is already thinking about Discus ;)

chaoslite
02-28-2011, 02:52 PM
Anthony,

Those leopards look great.


WOW! I had a great time! :D

Mishka.... I thought of you this morning when I fed the Marlboro. ;)



Chad you are an evil tease!! Get that fish abreedin' already. Melissa and I have plans for him.

Mishka

inmisawa
02-28-2011, 05:35 PM
Thanks! Now I need some red...

Melissa
02-28-2011, 05:55 PM
Melissa.... You're discus cookies were the BOMB! You could totally sell these!



Hehehe! Thanks Chad! I wish I had made more but it was so tedious cutting out each individual cookie one by one by hand! LOL!!! I'm ordering a custom cookie cutter from a tin smith online!
Next time I'll bring more, they are fun to make :)

Disgirl
02-28-2011, 06:04 PM
I want one too Melissa, let us know who/where you get the cutter from! Need an angelfish one too!
Barb

Melissa
02-28-2011, 06:33 PM
http://www.cookiecutters4less.com/page/custom

You need to call them directly to find out how to go about ordering your custom cutter :)

If you are looking for an angelfish, I found one here:

http://www.thecookiecuttershop.com/nautical/nautical5.shtml

I think when I make the order I will order a bunch of the in case anyone else wants a discus cookie cutter! Lol I'll set one aside for you Barb!

Disgirl
02-28-2011, 08:53 PM
That would be great Melissa, I bet others will want one too! And I am going to order an angelfish one too, I see it would be $4.50 including shipping to me. Thanks so much!
Barb

Ichthyology
03-09-2011, 12:27 PM
So, when do we want to do the next meeting???

Chad Hughes
03-09-2011, 12:56 PM
The goal is 4 times a year. More frequent meetings are not out of the question. You mentioned that you'd like to host the next group. Roughly want date is good for you?


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rickscics
03-09-2011, 02:59 PM
Hi Chad, Somehow I missed knowing about the meeting . I thought I was an a subscribed thread? Sorry I have not been active for about six months. I had a very unfortunate accident. I'm back in the game now and will definitely make the next meeting. I'm Glad to see Anthony Mazeroll is involved. I have wondered about his recent trip to the Amazon. I have heard him speak at COAST FISH Club. Really great, Glad to see you are aboard Anthony. Rick
rickscics
Capistrano Beach Ca.

Chad Hughes
03-09-2011, 05:27 PM
Rick,

I was wondering what was going on with you! I posted the meeting thread in a new thread plus I linked it to the old thread from the first meeting. I was attempting to get all that were involved in the first meeting involved in the second. You weren't the only one. Im glad your back on the game! See you at the next meeting!


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Melissa
03-09-2011, 09:40 PM
What about some time in May?
Anthony had mentioned to me he may be gone intermitently starting June through to August on trips to Cambodia and Peru (I'm so jealous btw! Lol) let's get some feedback people and make this happen! If I don't hear from someone, I WILL PM you LOL. And what location will the next meeting be at? Anthony, were you still considering hosting one?

inmisawa
03-09-2011, 09:54 PM
I think the latter half of April looks good for me right now. May might be messy.

Let's see if we can get Kenny to come down:thumbsup:

Melissa
03-09-2011, 11:56 PM
End of April works for me too :)

Kenny is a busy man! But I'd love to meet the master!!! When we get a date set someone should give him a call! :)

Chad Hughes
03-10-2011, 04:29 PM
Just keep in mind that my birthday is in April so everyone will be required to bring me a birthday present!

Lol! Joking!!

April should work for me! Kenny could be difficult to pull away from his busy schedule. Maybe if we bought his entire April shipment he wouldn't have an excuse? Lol!

I'll start a new thread for the next meeting today or tomorrow.... Still in jury duty, day 9. :(


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Disgirl
03-10-2011, 05:53 PM
I wish your meetings weren't 3000 miles away from here! Have a great time with your club Chad!
Barb

inmisawa
03-10-2011, 06:42 PM
Perhaps we just need the right incentive. Melissa, start baking! LOL!

We'll have to work on the auction a little more this time. I think the coordinator should start organizing that, on top of her baking duties ;)

Melissa
03-10-2011, 08:13 PM
Perhaps we just need the right incentive. Melissa, start baking! LOL!

We'll have to work on the auction a little more this time. I think the coordinator should start organizing that, on top of her baking duties ;)
Lol you got it!! :)

inmisawa
03-10-2011, 08:44 PM
I'm actually thinking of ordering some cones from Barb for it. Maybe I can pick up some type of flakes or pellets in Fresno. It would be nice to get a bigger draw, although the small ones can be fun too.

Disgirl
03-10-2011, 09:07 PM
Sending you a pm Anthony
Barb

R1_Ridah
03-11-2011, 12:36 AM
I'm paying attention to this thread closely so I won't miss the next one. It would be great to meet everyone.

inmisawa
03-11-2011, 01:59 AM
And it would be great to meet those red covers of yours. Uh... and you too:laugh:

Melissa
03-11-2011, 02:17 AM
And it would be great to meet those red covers of yours. Uh... and you too:laugh:
Lmao! That's what I was thinking too! LOL!!! Love those red covers man!

rdub
03-12-2011, 03:34 PM
Is there a thread re the next meeting?

Melissa
03-12-2011, 06:18 PM
Is there a thread re the next meeting?
Not yet rdub! If you would like I can PM you to let you know when one gets started :)

rdub
03-12-2011, 06:27 PM
That would be great. Don't want to miss it.

Chad Hughes
03-15-2011, 11:31 AM
The new thread has begun!

http://forum.simplydiscus.com/showthread.php?86702-SWDA-Meeting-(Southern-California)&p=741045#post741045

Ichthyology
03-26-2011, 03:41 PM
so, when do you want to have another meeting..this time in the OC at my house.