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  • pcsb23
    Registered Member
    • Dec 2005
    • 8646
    • Devon, UK

    Congratulations and thank you

    I would like to congratulate NADA and in particular the show committee for putting on a fabulous show. I know from personal experience what is required to make such events happen and just how darned hard it really is! You can rightly feel very proud of your efforts.

    It would also be remiss not to congratulate all of the people who took the plunge and entered fish. Without you, there would be no show. It was pleasing that there were a good number of home bred fish, this truly is the backbone of the hobby. There were some rather nice fish in the show too, pity that I live so far away!

    I also have to congratulate NADA for arranging a number of excellent speakers, in particular Dr Ed Noga and Dr Tom Waltzek. I'm sorry I missed Hans talk. I found Spencer Jacks talk to be just right for the gala dinner, which incidentally was rather good, he is a funny man, even if he is Canadian

    I thought the Speaker Round Table was quite enlightening and there was some good discussions had.

    My thanks for inviting me to give a couple of talks, I hope that people found them enjoyable and informative.

    No show is complete without things to buy, so a big well done to all of those who came along and set out their stall with fish and all things aquatic for sale, it made for a very good display and added to an already good show.

    Last but by no means least I would like to offer a personal thank you to all of the wonderful people I met at the show, the hospitality of my hosts was quite simply spectacular. The warm welcome I received from everyone was quite humbling. Whoever suggested holding the show at the Omni hotel were inspired, it was an excellent venue. Please forgive me if I don't name names (I'm hopeless at remembering them) - but if that is what Texan hospitality is all about then to quote Arnie "I'll be back!".

    Very well done and thank you.
    Paul

    Comfortably numb.
  • John_Nicholson
    Registered Member
    • Apr 2002
    • 8379
    • Caddo MIlls, TX

    #2
    Re: Congratulations and thank you

    You are more then welcome. I had several people rave about your talks. If anyone ever ask me about bringing you in as a speaker you will absolutely get the highest recommendation that I can give. It was great meeting you. Hell I might even need to get a passport and cross the pond to one of your shows one day.

    -john
    Please check out

    SOS Crew Texas

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    • nwehrman
      Registered Member
      • Jun 2011
      • 1156

      #3
      Re: Congratulations and thank you

      I second John and it was a truly wonderful show .... With wonderful speakers and vendors. I learned a lot even if I didn't get to attend many speaker talks because I was so busy!


      Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
      SOS Crew Texas
      Show Committee for NADA 2014 AUSTIN TX

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      • Second Hand Pat
        Administrator and MVP Dec.2015
        • Sep 2010
        • 33308
        • Central Florida
        • Pat

        #4
        Re: Congratulations and thank you

        Paul, I cannot said how awesome it was to finally meet you and was not surprised to find the man above the lady was the same in person. I enjoyed your talks, learned a lot and enjoyed swapping stories. I will endeavor to get out of auto mode and learn more about my camera. I am honored to call you a friend and hope some day to meet in the future.
        Pat
        Your Discus are talking to you...Are you listening

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        • Skip
          Registered Member
          • Jul 2010
          • 11838
          • Austin, America

          #5
          Re: Congratulations and thank you

          Paul.. nice to meet ya!

          glad you found Texas Hospitality to your liking
          Jester - S0S Crew Texas

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          • Second Hand Pat
            Administrator and MVP Dec.2015
            • Sep 2010
            • 33308
            • Central Florida
            • Pat

            #6
            Re: Congratulations and thank you

            Paul loved the beef brisket
            Your Discus are talking to you...Are you listening

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            • Skip
              Registered Member
              • Jul 2010
              • 11838
              • Austin, America

              #7
              Re: Congratulations and thank you

              Originally posted by Second Hand Pat
              Paul loved the beef brisket
              FANTASTIC!!

              Salt Lick is Great!
              Jester - S0S Crew Texas

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              • Chad Adams
                Registered Member
                • Jan 2009
                • 1406
                • Acworth, GA

                #8
                Re: Congratulations and thank you

                Paul,

                It was definitely one of the highlights of my trip to finally meet you and attend your session. You are a true gem and enjoyed my time with you immensely! I will look forward to seeing you again hopefully very soon!

                Chad
                Proud Host of the best Discus show ever in North America because of the people who came!!
                NADA Show Convention Atlanta 2012
                Member of SouthEast Discus Enthusiasts
                North American Discus Association Board Member

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                • Discus-Hans
                  Registered Member
                  • Jan 2005
                  • 4966
                  • Baltimore
                  • Discus Hans

                  #9
                  Re: Congratulations and thank you

                  Paul, was very nice meeting you finally after all these years, must say, you are not as bad as you try to be on the forums lol lol

                  Hans
                  I've changed the Discus World.
                  Visit our online store at:
                  All advice I give, is because I've good results with it, you're free to copy it. It's not a rule, it's just my way. Ohhhh and don't take me serious, I'm most of the time kidding

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                  • pcsb23
                    Registered Member
                    • Dec 2005
                    • 8646
                    • Devon, UK

                    #10
                    Re: Congratulations and thank you

                    Originally posted by John_Nicholson
                    You are more then welcome. I had several people rave about your talks. If anyone ever ask me about bringing you in as a speaker you will absolutely get the highest recommendation that I can give. It was great meeting you. Hell I might even need to get a passport and cross the pond to one of your shows one day.

                    -john
                    Good meeting you too and glad the talks were well received

                    Originally posted by nwehrman
                    I second John and it was a truly wonderful show .... With wonderful speakers and vendors. I learned a lot even if I didn't get to attend many speaker talks because I was so busy!


                    Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
                    Nicole, being busy goes with running the show

                    Originally posted by Second Hand Pat
                    Paul, I cannot said how awesome it was to finally meet you and was not surprised to find the man above the lady was the same in person. I enjoyed your talks, learned a lot and enjoyed swapping stories. I will endeavor to get out of auto mode and learn more about my camera. I am honored to call you a friend and hope some day to meet in the future.
                    Pat
                    Thanks Pat, it was fun.

                    Originally posted by Skip
                    Paul.. nice to meet ya!

                    glad you found Texas Hospitality to your liking
                    You too Skip and the hospitality was excellent.

                    Originally posted by Chad Adams
                    Paul,

                    It was definitely one of the highlights of my trip to finally meet you and attend your session. You are a true gem and enjoyed my time with you immensely! I will look forward to seeing you again hopefully very soon!

                    Chad
                    Thanks Chad, I enjoyed the whole show !

                    Originally posted by Discus-Hans
                    Paul, was very nice meeting you finally after all these years, must say, you are not as bad as you try to be on the forums lol lol

                    Hans
                    Nice meeting you too Hans I try to be nice on forums
                    Paul

                    Comfortably numb.

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                    • Disgirl
                      SimplyDiscus Sponsor and MVP Nov.2015
                      • Mar 2009
                      • 4483
                      • Eastern North Carolina USA

                      #11
                      Re: Congratulations and thank you

                      Paul, it was very nice to meet you in person and have all those interesting talks. I won't soon forget the stingray that got away! Hope to see you again somewhere sometime. Take care of those reptiles,
                      Barb


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                      • pcsb23
                        Registered Member
                        • Dec 2005
                        • 8646
                        • Devon, UK

                        #12
                        Re: Congratulations and thank you

                        Originally posted by Disgirl
                        Paul, it was very nice to meet you in person and have all those interesting talks. I won't soon forget the stingray that got away! Hope to see you again somewhere sometime. Take care of those reptiles,
                        Barb
                        Thanks Barb, lovely meeting you too
                        Paul

                        Comfortably numb.

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                        • yim11
                          Registered Member
                          • Apr 2008
                          • 2264
                          • Arlington, TX

                          #13
                          Re: Congratulations and thank you

                          It was our honor to have you my friend!

                          Thank you very much for your wonderful contribution to our show!

                          Really enjoyed chatting with you and forcing US beers on you.

                          I may not be able to hang with Europeans, but I'll give it my best damn shot every time!

                          Take care sir,
                          -jim
                          President

                          SOS Crew - Texas

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                          • Discus-Hans
                            Registered Member
                            • Jan 2005
                            • 4966
                            • Baltimore
                            • Discus Hans

                            #14
                            Re: Congratulations and thank you

                            lol

                            Hans
                            I've changed the Discus World.
                            Visit our online store at:
                            All advice I give, is because I've good results with it, you're free to copy it. It's not a rule, it's just my way. Ohhhh and don't take me serious, I'm most of the time kidding

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                            • pcsb23
                              Registered Member
                              • Dec 2005
                              • 8646
                              • Devon, UK

                              #15
                              Re: Congratulations and thank you

                              Originally posted by yim11
                              It was our honor to have you my friend!

                              Thank you very much for your wonderful contribution to our show!

                              Really enjoyed chatting with you and forcing US beers on you.

                              I may not be able to hang with Europeans, but I'll give it my best damn shot every time!

                              Take care sir,
                              -jim
                              Anytime you fancy a re-match let me know - the local beers there were good!
                              Paul

                              Comfortably numb.

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