Keith's NADA Show Thread

[Keith Perkins]

The first registered guest has arrived at the NADA 2018 show site in NJ.

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So have the t-shirts, tanks, trophies, and scads of other stuff.

[Keith Perkins]

This post should probably be entitled the calm before the storm.

Main entrance is on the right of this picture. You'll find me in that corner at the registration desk much of the time.
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And the show tanks layout will be centered between these two sets of doors.

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[Second Hand Pat]

Very cool, keep the pictures coming Keith. I’ll join you tomorrow night and add to it.
Pat

[discuspaul]

Hopefully the 'first registered guest' doesn't man the registration desk for say, 18 hrs./day, does he ?

There's got to be a little time off to enjoy a few other pleasures, right ?

After all, it's said that all work & no play makes Jack a dull boy, doesn't it ? !!!

[Keith Perkins]

I hope the joy ends up being spread around a bit more this show. Always looking for new qualified volunteers if you need to sit for a while Paul. :D

[Keith Perkins]

Wait until you see the picture when we open the back of truck Pat.

[discuspaul]

I hope the joy ends up being spread around a bit more this show. Always looking for new qualified volunteers if you need to sit for a while Paul. :D

Yeah, my right side hip bone that still awaits a replacement gives me enough trouble from time to time that I actually do need to sit for a while - at times quite frequently each day - so sure, I'd be glad to sit & fill in for a time at the desk, as needed.

I think I'll be getting to the hotel Thursday nite sometime after 7:00 p.m., so I'll see you after check-in once settled in.

[Keith Perkins]

Pat and Fred (former known as Jamie Nicholson) pulling heaters of the boxes and attaching the suction cups and removing the twist tie from the cord.

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[Keith Perkins]

Larry and Bob putting finishing touches on the tank set up, installing sponge filters.116716

[Keith Perkins]

Raffle boxes set up and ready to go.
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[Keith Perkins]

Some cool discus artwork that was available at the show.

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[Keith Perkins]

Ready to roll.

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[Keith Perkins]

Knowledge being imparted at the round table discussion and breakfast.

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Andrew Soh, Victor Hugo, John Nicholson, Paul Butler, and Dr. Stephen Smith

[Keith Perkins]

Packing up my carry on Sunday morning to fly to Chicago.

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3 of the 6 fish I packed up

[Keith Perkins]

A secret meeting of the NADA hands in pockets society???

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[snxtif]

Is it only me or some pics really don't show up properly...?

[Keith Perkins]

One of my purchases. Pat will post good versions of the fish pictures...probably Monday if her flight finally cooperates.

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Grand Champion

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[brewmaster15]

Is it only me or some pics really don't show up properly...?

Its not you, its our gremlin again. I am looking in to it.

al

[brewmaster15]

Keith can you try posting those pics again please . We had some operating glitches that I hope are resolved now,
al

[Keith Perkins]

Pictures re-uploaded. Hopefully they'll stick this time.

[brewmaster15]

Everything looks good picturewise Thanks Keith!

al

[Second Hand Pat]

A secret meeting of the NADA hands in pockets society???

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That is too funny Keith. :D
Pat

[Filip]

Great photo and story timeline Keith .
But I feel a big timeline gap between the secret pocked society meeting and you driving back home with the blue "prom queen" and another redhead beauty :)

[discuspaul]

Great photo and story timeline Keith .
But I feel a big timeline gap between the secret pocked society meeting and you driving back home with the blue "prom queen" and another redhead beauty :)


I don't know what all this means, but it sure sounds good !

[CraigJ]

Congratulations on the super nice fish Keith. Time to get some fry in your house (love the red) as I need something very nice to grow out.

Oh, what happened to that thing above your upper lip? :computer2:

Craig

[Keith Perkins]

Just one of several things I got rid of recently Craig. Come down sometime soon so I can show off the fish to you in person.

[Keith Perkins]

Paul - the blue "prom queen" must refer to a picture of John Nicholson in a dress that's floating around here. The redhead beauty I'm not sure what that refers to. Maybe it just sounded good with the blue prom queen?

BTW Filip, I flew back home.

[discuspaul]

I saw that pic of John in the dress - what a hoot !

[Filip]

Sorry for the joke misunderstanding guys :) .
I was referring about Keith purchases of the best looking 2 fish from the show , the Blue and the super Red discus .
Ive called the winning blue discus you took home with you the "prom queen " and the other one "the redhead beauty" :) .
Great choice and purchase Keith .

[Keith Perkins]

:D I wonder what it means that I immediately thought you were talking about the infamous Nicholson picture? Knowing what you were talking about now, the prom queen laid eggs yesterday.

[Filip]

:D I wonder what it means that I immediately thought you were talking about the infamous Nicholson picture? Knowing what you were talking about now, the prom queen laid eggs yesterday.

Isn't it wonderful when right discus ends up in right hands :) .
Spread her royal genes all over the continent Keith , she deserves it :) .

[Keith Perkins]

First they need to learn not to eat the eggs. :(

[Filip]

First they need to learn not to eat the eggs. :(

I bet that she will prove that the saying "beauty and brains do not go together " is not true :) .

[AquaWoman]

Re: Artwork

Who was the Artist? These are beautiful!

[Altum Nut]

Re: Artwork

Who was the Artist? These are beautiful!

The artist is a young talented artist by the name of Luigi Ungria who has a bright future.

...Ralph

[AquaWoman]

The artist is a young talented artist by the name of Luigi Ungria who has a bright future.

...Ralph

Thanks for this info.

[Willie]

I've done what I can, but this is as good as it's ever gonna get...

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[Filip]

Great photo Willie . A lot of discus experience in just one photo :) .

[discuspaul]

Great photo of 3 of the nicest, friendliest guys I've had the pleasure to meet - who look as tanned & happy as anyone who lives on the French Riviera. LOL