Discus Club Meeting in Chicago!

[sgill72]

I was thinking of starting a "Discus Club" here in Chicago, or at least get the ball rolling. I just like to see who out there, and who'd be interested. Peace and Love-

[RandalB]

Steve,
Some of us are thinking of just that. I spoke to Don_Lee about a potential meeting place just the other night. Good thread! Let's hear who's interested!!

RandalB

Make sure you all wear your Yellow Ducky suits around Randal!. :P

[shootingstar]

I am in !

[Don_Lee]

I am very interested!

Don ;D

[CharlesRT]

I am very interested. Maybe we can organize trips to local breaders.

[tyrancooper]

Count me in too! :)

Tyra

[Harriett]

Count me in also! I am definitely interested! Where do you folks all live? I'm in Evanston....I tend to read rather than post, since I'm fairly new to discus (< 1 year) but I've been reading this board since it got going and would like to connect!
Harriett
(Hey Don, did you get the jokes I sent you today? hee hee)

[William Palumbo]

Sounds good! Been wanting a Discus club for the Chicago area Discus people for some time. Count me in. Bill

[BLUEKNIGHT]

I am in. ;D

[Paulio]

"Oh Hell Yeah!"

Count me in : )

[sgill72]

Okay...looks like we have some interest in this thing. Next question...what's the best way to go about this? Should I start a mailing list for just "Chicago Discus Nuts," in which we can all discuss when, where, and how? I think the first stop would have to be Jeff's Discus. Looks like a great place. Lemme know what you guys think.

[William Palumbo]

I have talked with Jeff at his Discus shop, and he is all for a Discus meeting by his place, as long as it is not a critique of his place, or fish, but just a place where us Discus nuts can get together and shoot the breeze, maybe buy a few fish, or some blackworms. I hope this works out. Bill

[rafall]

I would be interested too. I live by O'Hare. I'm a proud owner of 6.
rafal

[CharlesRT]

How about some Saturday afternoon at Jeff's. Bill, could you call him and set it up? Thanks! ;D

[RandalB]

I don't know about Saturday, Jeff's is always crazy busy on Saturday. Maybe we can ask Jeff if he would make a special appointment for a group on Sunday when He's not normally open.

Definately a good idea for a place to see some great discus.


JMO,
RandalB

[Harriett]

I think going down on a Sunday sounds like a better idea also, if possible.
Harriett

[sgill72]

Okay...so Jeff's on a Sunday it is. (if it's okay with him to meet there, maybe we can all help with the water changes! ;) ) Umm...when the meeting takes place, I'll get everyone's input on how we can make an actual discus "club" out of the people there. I could set up a website for it. We can discuss where exactly we'd like things to go. I'm thinking an all Discus version of the GCCA. Maybe not that big...but you get the idea. Just think...sponsored trips to Great Lake Discus on buses...ah yes...the possibilities are endless. ;) ;) ;) ;)

[RandalB]

Here we go all!

I just got off the phone with Jeff (Jeff's Discus). He says it is a tenative go for Sunday February 16th at 1200. Jeff says he will supply a light snack and some sodas to get the ball rolling.

I will be there for an hour or so (Gotta work that day! :'() If anyone wants to talk water and I'll have a door prize or two to give away. ;D

Let's all head on out and talk Discus.

RandalB


PS: Jeff very kindly offered to host this event so please be polite and let him know how greatful we are. This is not a critique session for his store!

[RandalB]

Whoops! Almost forgot!

Jeff mentioned that He normally gets a California Blackworm Delivery on Friday. If anyone is interested in a group order of blackworms and Worm keepers E-mail Jeff with the quantity you are interested in. This way you can pick them up while you are there. We can definately save some $$ on the keepers with a group order.

Jeff's E-mail is: jfweisgerber@attbi.com

Let him know if you want high quality Blackworms for your fishies!

RandalB

[Harriett]

There is an aquatic plant club called CAGA in the Chicago and burbs area; a few members in the group are discus nuts. OK if I let these folks know and invite them to join us?
Harriett

[CharlesRT]

2/16/03 sounds great! Thanks Jeff it will be good to visit your place again. Who else is going?

[RandalB]

Harriet,
Bring 'em! Planted tanks and discus go together in my book!

RandalB

Come one come all!!

[Harriett]

Yippee, I'll post to CAGA! Hey, if we get this group going are we gonna get secret decoder rings and everything? hee hee hee.
Harriett

[RandalB]

No decoder rings only the secret handshake (Waving an empty Purse/ Wallet in the air)

LOL ;D

RandalB

[Harriett]

I will readjust my expectations and get with the program, I promise....but I REALLY wanted the ring, ya know? LOL
Harriett

[DanCBW]

Hey Jeff

If you go through with this meeting next week let me know
how many people you think are going to show up. I'd be willing to send some Blackworms and Keepers at N/C that you can hand out.
I know you order every week, but I'll throw in extras.

To everyone who plans on attending let me know so that I can plan on the amount to send.

Dan
Aquatic Foods

[tyrancooper]

Where is Jeff located? (What's his address?)

Tyra

[RandalB]

Here's Jeff's contact info for anyone interested:

Jeff's Discus
13044 S. Oak Park Avenue
Chicago Ridge, Illinois 60415

Telephone: 708.499.8006
Email: fweisgerber@attbi.com
Email: jeffsdiscus@yahoo.com

Also here's some pics of the place I took in there. (Been too busy to get in there lately!! :'()

http://forum.simplydiscus.com//index.php?board=12;action=display;threadid=2714

RandalB

[jeffsdiscus]

Hi all.
I'll be there! I have to , I have the keys....
Everyone is more than welcome to stop by, it will be my pleasure to meet everyone.
THANK YOU very much Dan that is very kind of you, I'll e-mail you when I get a good idea of how much I'll need.Remember:(I;ts very cold in some parts of the country)


What day is this taking place anyway?
Thanks,
Jeff.

[Jeff]

WOW! Wish I could go. That is a generous offer from Dan with the worm keepers. :o I hope everyone has a good time.

[Don_Lee]

If Sunday 2/16 at noon is the day, I am planning on being there!!! My wife is very happy that I may get some free blackworms, LOL.

Don ;D

[elimon]

Hey, count me in I will be there!!
:bounce: :bounce2:

[FredB]

Please please please, could somebody email me and let me know if this gets going at all? I'm about 3.5 hours from Chicago, but it would be worth the drive! There's nothing in the Green Bay/Appleton area anymore! I need MORE DISCUS!!

Thanks!

Fred...fbocskor@new.rr.com

[aquafishworld]

Hi.All! I'm jack.
I'm new importer/breeder in chicago area.
Hope meet you guys soon!

[kevin k]

First I'm new to Discus, just got my first batch last year. I hope to find Jeff's next Sunday.

I would also be interesed in CAGA as most of my tanks are very heavily planted, sometimes I think fish are secondary plants are number one in my setups.

Just as an FYI there is also GCCA, Greater Chicaho Cichlids, They meet Sunday in Rolling Meadows.

Please include my name in any mailings for any of these in the Chicago area.

Kevin Knudson
kevin@knudsons.com

Not the best pics in the world, but check out my tanks at knudsons.com

[Don_Lee]

Kevin-Inquire about CAGA at yahoogroups.com. Great local planted group.

Don ;D

[sgill72]

Woo Hoo! Looks like I got some plans at Sunday Feb. 16th. I have a show with my band the 15th in Island Lake at a place called Sideouts...if anyone would like to see the best party band in the area! I am looking forward to meeting you all, and building some friends to buy, share, sell, and talk Discus with. Life is good. Life is good.

[CHEWAL]

Is it still a go for the discus meeting on sunday at Jeffs???? :smash: :smash:

[sgill72]

As far as I know yes. I plan on being there for sure. Hopefully I'll make some new freinds, and take some home!

[Don_Lee]

Unfortunately, I have to back out of the meeting tomorrow. It has been such a busy week I really need the day to rest. Sorry all, catch you at the next one...

Don

[RandalB]

Too bad Don!
Catch you next time

RandalB

[Paulio]

Bummer Don! See you next time.

[RandalB]

Hey all check this link for photos from the meeting:

http://forum.simplydiscus.com//index.php?board=18;action=display;threadid=7162;st art=0;boardseen=1

[DanCBW]

Hey Jeff.

How did the meeting go Sunday at your Discus shop?
How did the Blackworms and Worm Keepers work
out for everyone?

Dan
Aquatic Foods

[Harriett]

The meeting went great! Great to mill around and meet everyone, Jeff's fish are outstanding, and I was a happy recipient of your worm keeper and blackworms...I've never fed live food to my discus before but Cary talked me into it....my guys went completely NUTS for them and I am a convert. It was really generous of you to send all the goodies---thank you!
Harriett

[RedTigrrr]

Hi everybody, I'm a discus owner since just recently. I bought 3 at the GCCA swap and am having a blast reading everybodies posts and learning as much as I can. I'm on the south side in Sauk Village right on the border of Dyer In. I'd love to be involved w/ anything you guys are planning for the future! :bounce: :bounce2:


Erin

[Shari]

Gawd sorry I missed these writings earlier - please count me in too if you meet again - especially at Jeff's place.
My Blacktail Blue Diamond, Red Panda, Super Red Marlboro all from him - need more monies though...hmmm but would LOVE to meet some of you and of course would have to bring home a couple more Discus.