MWDA Meeting

[Josh1779]

Hello Midwest Discus Association, some of you may know me, and some don’t. My name is Josh Raatz. I live in Round Lake, Illinois and I have been a member of the forum for about a year now. I am working on becoming a distributor here in the Midwest and I would love the opportunity to host a meeting of MWDA and NADA here at my home either Saturday February 27 or Saturday March 5.
The purpose of the meeting would be a meet & greet and offer my assistance in helping MWDA in preparation for the upcoming NADA show. I would also let you all be the first to visit my fishroom and see the progress that is being made to sell my discus all over the US.
I am very good friends with Jeff (DiscusLoverJeff) and Bill from Naperville to mention a few. I was at the very first club meeting at Jeff’s home a couple years ago.
I will supply refreshments for all. Let me know your thoughts on a date and on how I can help the club.
Regards,
Josh

[Bill63SG]

Hey Josh,Ill spread the word.

[DiscusLoverJeff]

Josh,

Great to have you wanting to host. I am good either day.

[Josh1779]

Thanks Bill. Hope to see you there.

[Bill63SG]

Ok looks like I'm open also for either day.

[13discus]

I am also free.

[Kal-El]

Josh, I believe I should be good either day but would need to know the actual date when it's determine. Bill, wes Carpool?

[John_Nicholson]

Cool...y'all can talk about the NADA show and figure out who all can help get stuff done....LOL.

-john

[Bill63SG]

Josh, I believe I should be good either day but would need to know the actual date when it's determine. Bill, wes Carpool?

Of course.I may be brining 1 or 2 new people so that will determine vehical.

[Kal-El]

Of course.I may be brining 1 or 2 new people so that will determine vehical.

Cool count me in. I can always meet at your place to car pool. PM me the detail as we figure out who's all going from here.

[Bill63SG]

Cool count me in. I can always meet at your place to car pool. PM me the detail as we figure out who's all going from here.

It will probably be at Wes's because he's right off 355.

[Keith Perkins]

Either date should work for me, though I favor the one in February slightly.

Everyone ignoring John?


Cool...y'all can talk about the NADA show and figure out who all can help get stuff done....LOL.

-john

[CraigJ]

What kind of foreign language is "y'all" and "who all"? :grin:

[Altum Nut]

Everyone ignoring John?

John is just speaking his mind to make sure he doesn't have to re-do what should be already done before he arrives at NADA.


What kind of foreign language is "y'all" and "who all"? :grin:

Y'all know how them Texan's talk

...Ralph

[Bill63SG]

Alight lets pull the trigger.Buzz around the pm's make it seem like either day is good so I suggest the 27th.

[Keith Perkins]

Alight lets pull the trigger.Buzz around the pm's make it seem like either day is good so I suggest the 27th.

So now all we need is a time and an address. In spite of Josh's beer and food offer are we still bringing personal additions as normal? How about the normal group buy on Al's worms? I'm about out.

[Kal-El]

So now all we need is a time and an address. In spite of Josh's beer and food offer are we still bringing personal additions as normal? How about the normal group buy on Al's worms? I'm about out.

Agreed, please confirm the details and even the group buy of Al's worms. Although I've been feeding mainly my own mix and flakes but having treat is always great. count me in.

[dprais1]

Agreed, please confirm the details and even the group buy of Al's worms. Although I've been feeding mainly my own mix and flakes but having treat is always great. count me in.

not sure what time I can make it...but I can supply large starter cultures of white worms and small starter cultures of red wigglers, no charge. just need to know how many to bring of each.

[Kal-El]

not sure what time I can make it...but I can supply large starter cultures of white worms and small starter cultures of red wigglers, no charge. just need to know how many to bring of each.

Sweet, I've always wanted white worms starter kit. I've never try it but read good things about it. You can add me to the list of a White Worms starter kit.

[Keith Perkins]

Agreed, please confirm the details and even the group buy of Al's worms. Although I've been feeding mainly my own mix and flakes but having treat is always great. count me in.

How much of the cubes would you be interested in? Hoping we can get the usual interest and get up to the kilo price break of $262. I'd be interested in a quarter kilo for myself.

[Keith Perkins]

not sure what time I can make it...but I can supply large starter cultures of white worms and small starter cultures of red wigglers, no charge. just need to know how many to bring of each.

I've got a nice 3 bin system all made up for doing worms I'm not using anymore. If anyone is interested in it I'll bring it along. Would just like my bin cost back out of it.

[Bill63SG]

I may have a bottle of the good stuff left from my 50th.

[Kal-El]

How much of the cubes would you be interested in? Hoping we can get the usual interest and get up to the kilo price break of $262. I'd be interested in a quarter kilo for myself.

Likely 200 grams.

[Bill63SG]

Even tho I have enough,if you cant get enough people in I can probably do a quarter or less.

[Josh1779]

Even tho I have enough,if you cant get enough people in I can probably do a quarter or less.

Hey everyone, Feb. 27Th will be the day. Start time will be 11:30am. My address is

604 Arapahoe trail
Round lake Heights,IL
60073.

Please let me know who is coming and how many people you will be bringing so I can get an approximate head count.

Thank you.
Josh

773-988-2297

[Keith Perkins]

The MWDA is open to anyone wanting to eat, drink, and talk discus and willing to travel the distance to the gatherings. We're also hosting the big bi-annual NADA event in July in Lombard, IL and of course the more help we have the better. If you're thinking about coming just let Josh know and come! It hasn't failed to be a good time yet.

[DiscusLoverJeff]

I will be in attendance.

[DiscusLoverJeff]

If anyone attending this get-together I will have between 50 and 75 (mostly adults or young adults) Bristlenose Plecos for sale. I was think $2.50 each.

I also have 15 adults Electric Blue Acara's (at least 3 confirmed pairs already).

Thank you Josh for letting me do this!

[Keith Perkins]

We're up to as much as 3/4 of a kilo of Al's worms, anyone else interested in a 1/4? Price would be $65.50 if I can still do math in my head. Can even take a couple more people, as it doesn't sound like Bill really needs any.

[Josh1779]

I'll take the 1/4 kilo of black worms.

[Kal-El]

If anyone attending this get-together I will have between 50 and 75 (mostly adults or young adults) Bristlenose Plecos for sale. I was think $2.50 each.

I also have 15 adults Electric Blue Acara's (at least 3 confirmed pairs already).

Thank you Josh for letting me do this!

Count me in 10 adults and young Bristlenose Plecos.

[Bill63SG]

I'm good with the worms,just would have helped out to make the kg.

[Keith Perkins]

I'm good with the worms,just would have helped out to make the kg.

As of now you're still in for a quarter unless I missed something.

I'll be coming by the way Josh.

[Bill63SG]

Also Ill bring a desert and appetizer.

[Bill63SG]

Also Ive got a some 48" strip lights.2 singles and 2 doubles I'm looking to get rid of.PM me if interested and Ill bring them.

[CraigJ]

Hi Josh,

Thanks for hosting this event and I would be more than happy to attend. If there are any FDBW's left, I'm in (1/5 KG?). Also, white worms and the starter culture of red wigglers would be a nice addition to my Discus's diet.

Does anyone by chance have any fry available?

Craig
p.s. Keith, I could easily pick you up on the way.

[Keith Perkins]

Hi Josh,

Thanks for hosting this event and I would be more than happy to attend. If there are any FDBW's left, I'm in (1/5 KG?). Also, white worms and the starter culture of red wigglers would be a nice addition to my Discus's diet.

Does anyone by chance have any fry available?

Craig
p.s. Keith, I could easily pick you up on the way.

Bill would just as soon not get any more FDBW so you can get a quarter.

I'll take the free ride Craig, 10:30? Hmm, if I'm not driving...

[Josh1779]

As of now you're still in for a quarter unless I missed something.

I'll be coming by the way Josh.

I am still in for the 1/4 kilo of FDBW.

[CraigJ]

I'll take the free ride Craig, 10:30? Hmm, if I'm not driving...
And Bill is bringing "the good stuff" :angel:

[Kal-El]

Hi Josh,

Thanks for hosting this event and I would be more than happy to attend. If there are any FDBW's left, I'm in (1/5 KG?). Also, white worms and the starter culture of red wigglers would be a nice addition to my Discus's diet.

Does anyone by chance have any fry available?

Craig
p.s. Keith, I could easily pick you up on the way.

I have Leopard with Ring Gene fry, but will not be ready by the meet.

[Keith Perkins]

And Bill is bringing "the good stuff" :angel:

Nope, he was mistaken about still having some. I'm considering making a trip to Walmart to get a bottle of Brandon's favorite.


I am still in for the 1/4 kilo of FDBW.

Right now it's you, Kal-El, CraigJ, and me. Bill just offered to take another quarter if we needed him to get to a kilo. Worms are on there way. If anyone else wants in we can always cut back on our portion sizes.

[DiscusLoverJeff]

Anyone have any nice driftwood pieces they want to unload at the Meet?

Kal-El, 10 plecos with your name on them.

[Keith Perkins]

Don't forget I have a set of worm bins.

[Bill63SG]

Also Ive got a some 48" strip lights.2 singles and 2 doubles I'm looking to get rid of.PM me if interested and Ill bring them.

1 double left.

[Bill63SG]

What you find when you start cleaning.Back when I had live plants,I've got a triple t5 with moonlights,48",built in timer for the moonlights and for the t5's.turn on one bulb,two,or three,different times.PM if interested.

[Ardan]

My wife and I are planning to attend. I will bring a trophy for all of you to view. You will be the first to see a finished product. :)
I will also bring some special items that I am making for the NADA event... more later.
It'll be great to meet y'all :D

Ardan

[Keith Perkins]

My wife and I are planning to attend. I will bring a trophy for all of you to view. You will be the first to see a finished product. :)
I will also bring some special items that I am making for the NADA event... more later.
It'll be great to meet y'all :D

Ardan

Absolutely excellent news! Having seen many of the items via photos I'm excited to actually see them first hand.

[Bill63SG]

Cool,great to see some new faces.

[Josh1779]

I'm looking forward to meeting all of you.

[Kal-El]

Absolutely excellent news! Having seen many of the items via photos I'm excited to actually see them first hand.

+1.

[Keith Perkins]

I've been getting a lot of good info from John and Larry about putting on the show so we'll have a good bit to talk about. Anyone else coming or thinking about coming who wants to chime in? Everybody's welcome but Josh is trying to get a count for food and drink.

[dprais1]

I will be there with a few white worm cultures. I won't be there for long as I must work that night.

I am looking for a couple feet of rigid airline tubing to help hatch and harvest brine shrimp.
If anybody has some to spare let me know. It is cheap online but shipping is too much.

Thanks
dan

[Wes]

I'll be there.

[John_Nicholson]

If y'all need any NADA questions answered feel free to give me a call.......I might answer.....


-john

[Ardan]

It was a great pleasure meeting all of you today!! I look forward to working with and meeting again.
Josh and Amanda, thank you very much for your hospitality! It was amazing.:angel: You have some beautiful discus too!
I think the NADA show will be awesome!
You folks really are great.:)
Lead on Keith!
I think I am now officially a member of the group as I think I got the "join group" right. LOL (It was complicated LOL)
Ardan and Renee

[Josh1779]

Thank you all for coming and bringing all the goodies to share. It was great meeting all of you. Thank you Josh and Amanda.

[Kal-El]

It was a great pleasure meeting all of you today!! I look forward to working with and meeting again.
Josh and Amanda, thank you very much for your hospitality! It was amazing.:angel: You have some beautiful discus too!
I think the NADA show will be awesome!
You folks really are great.:)
Lead on Keith!
I think I am now officially a member of the group as I think I got the "join group" right. LOL (It was complicated LOL)
Ardan and Renee

It was nice to finally meet you and your wife.


Thank you all for coming and bringing all the goodies to share. It was great meeting all of you. Thank you Josh and Amanda.
Josh, thank you for hosting the meeting. It was great getting to know you and your wife, you guys are such amazing host. Glad to know a another passionate hobbyist that import quality discus. Amazing stock and great setup. Here's a sneak peek at some of the pictures taken at the meet.

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--Saykham

[Wes]

Thank you Josh and Amanda for hosting the meeting and all the great food and drink. It was fantastic having another great source for quality discus. I got a couple valentines and will be back for more. I think we got a lot of Nada show items hammered out and Ardan and his wife Renee showed us the beautiful Nada trophies.

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Some of the great food
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Bill deep in thought.
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[Wes]

A couple more pics from the MWDA meeting at Josh's.


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[Keith Perkins]

Thanks Josh and Amanda for hosting the meeting and for providing the spread. It was all really good.

Thanks to everyone who attended and volunteered to take on various show items as they could. The load certainly got spread out nicely and we're bound to have one heck of a show thanks to you guys.

[Bill63SG]

A few from my phone.
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And if anyones still paying attention,my stepdaughter works ABC locale news and met Mr.T. on her last shoot.
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Thanks again Josh and Amanda. Even with almost everybody bringing food home,I think the kids are having subs for breakfast,lunch and dinner the next few days.

[John_Nicholson]

Looks like y'all had a blast. Wish I could have been there.

-john

[DiscusLoverJeff]

Josh and Amanda put on quite the spread. I bet there was enough food and snacks to feed 50 people let alone 12.

Awesome !