Here we are this morning. We are having a blast, so glad to be here. Many more pics later on, when I have time. Off to sleep now, I am so tired.
Barb
Looks like your having a great time! Liz i can tell who's who by the cigar in your hand lol
Have fun, it looks like the weather is pretty nice too....are you going to see any outside things???....fish room tours?....etc.
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Looks like fun at the " ladies only" dinner you gals planned. Keep us posted as the weekend progresses.
............more pics......please.......... ;D
A few more assorted pics: the discus cake made by a local bakery, Jim Hall and Chad at the coffee and sweet roll table each morning, ladies dinner pics of Josie and Liz, the tall and the short...
trying again,
few more
I was Mark's first customer, bought 3 huge swords, and 5 med. sized anubias. I have never seen so many aquatic plants in one place, it was an amazing display, he sold a lot.
How about the pastel colored discus from Hans? Pale pink, purple and blue, he wasn't too happy, but the colors were very pretty and unusual.
Barb
Good pics...yep, Josie's a tall girl.... ;D....How sales of cones, etc go for you?....Did Mark do a good plant sale??....Josie sells pretty good, I know....
oops, just saw the above...you'll like Mark's plants...
Nice pics, Look like a lot of fun. Mark is a great guy with nice plants. If you want a plant he probably has it.
Does Mark ship? I need a huge sword to pot for the center of my new discus tank. My driftwood plan didn't work out.
What's the story behind the pastel discus?
Yes he does......
Bloomington, Indiana
(812) 322-1652
www.aquariumplantscheap.com
:o :o :o I struggled through two years of Latin many years ago but recognize it when I see it. Why is his website in Latin?
Oh yeah....thanks for the contact info. Lol.
Quote from: PaulineMi on June 23, 2014, 08:29:40 AM
:o :o :o I struggled through two years of Latin many years ago but recognize it when I see it. Why is his website in Latin?
Oh yeah....thanks for the contact info. Lol.
I have no clue.....LOL....I just call him....it may take a bit to get an answer??...he's likely on the way back from Austin...??
I'll call Mark later in the week...no rush.
Maybe he used Latin in keeping with the species of plants and fish he offers for sale. ;D Or it might be to prevent people from trying to order from the website. He states it can't be done yet in the fine print at the top of the page.
I get a hold of Mark through Facebook. Look for Mark of Excellence Aquatics.
Thanks Scott.
QuoteI struggled through two years of Latin many years ago but recognize it when I see it. Why is his website in Latin?
It looks like he is/was in the process of setting the site up, or updating it.
That "latin" is typical of many computer type newsletters, website etc.... templates.......the "latin gibberish" are typically place holders to help keep the format of the document/website, and allow editing.
I have followed him on facebook, but havent ever looked at his site before so cant say if it WAS up and running and something got switched around inadvertently, or if he is just in the process of setting up an actual site.
...likely just for some pics, etc....as he doesn't sell from it...
Ed...didn't you post a really nice picture of a potted sword with fry swimming around it? I looked all over the forum but couldn't find it. If it was you would you either repost it here or insert a link?
That's a common practise in website developement Pauline.
"This is a demo store for testing purposes ? no orders shall be fulfilled."
Dennis
That leaves me scratching my head. :o
Quote from: PaulineMi on June 25, 2014, 09:25:52 AM
That leaves me scratching my head. :o
If it was in English, despite any disclaimers...some nuts would still try to use it....plus without traffic, I'll bet he doesn't get any/many 'bots' ;D
QuoteEd...didn't you post a really nice picture of a potted sword with fry swimming around it?
Not sure if I did or not. Ill have to dig some to see if I can find something like you describe
Quote from: Mugwump on June 25, 2014, 11:21:52 AM
....plus without traffic, I'll bet he doesn't get any/many 'bots' ;D
It's a WordPress site so they can simply turn off the bots in the Dashboard.
http://www.robotstxt.org/robotstxt.html (http://www.robotstxt.org/robotstxt.html)
Dennis
Quote from: BallAquatics on June 26, 2014, 09:49:09 AM
Quote from: Mugwump on June 25, 2014, 11:21:52 AM
....plus without traffic, I'll bet he doesn't get any/many 'bots' ;D
It's a WordPress site so they can simply turn off the bots in the Dashboard.
http://www.robotstxt.org/robotstxt.html (http://www.robotstxt.org/robotstxt.html)
Dennis
nice........... ;D
Hello everyone, I am just now getting back to my more normal life after NADA. It was all so much fun, and I keep thinking about all the good times I had with so many of the participants. Can hardly wait for the next one in 2 years, hopefully not so far away. I would prefer to drive so I can take pottery with me in my car. I had a lot broken by FedEx unfortunately, about 1/4 of what I sent.
I have a lot of reading to do here I see, so I will get started soon. My husband did ok by himself for 6 days, but he was afraid to do much, in case he fell and I wasn't there to help him. So, he did too much sitting and now his walking isn't too good. He is at PT right now.
Barb
So sorry to hear about your broken pottery and Bill's set back. It's a good thing you have many pleasant memories from NADA. :)
I have a feeling that 2016 will be in Chicago
Good, I can drive that in 2 days, no broken pottery and a lot of you folks can go too! Many of you live in that part of the US.
Barb
It's not a done deal yet, but my money is on it.
Now that would be cool.... ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
What it depends on, Mug is whether they, as a non profit organization can have their own volunteers set up the stands and do the electric. There would be no way if they had to pay union people do it. I'm sure they're looking into it as I type.
The other choice at the moment is Florida. Same thing with the union stuff. My feeling is that the lady in the club in Chicago has the ability to put on a better show than the lady from Florida, don't you? That's why decided Chicago. If they can't get around the union thing it will be back to Dallas.
Quote from: LizStreithorst on June 27, 2014, 06:53:50 PM
What it depends on, Mug is whether they, as a non profit organization can have their own volunteers set up the stands and do the electric. There would be no way if they had to pay union people do it. I'm sure they're looking into it as I type.
If they partner up with an outfit like the GCCA, no unions involved....they put on the Cichlid Classic every year....and use a comparable set up....it's not rocket science, where electricians are needed....run cords/air/stands..yada yada....heck the swaps have two big rooms and 80-90 vendors all running there own...if NADA wants to establish their own layout...it's a no brainer
That would be so awesome if the partner up with GCCA and had it in Chicago.
If I'm not mistaken, the lady I think will be the prime mover and make it be is a member of that club. She should have know about the Union thing but did not. If she want it she will have it. I sure hope she knows how much a labor of love putting on a show is.
If you ever saw a GCCA swap...you'd understand....my pics of the swaps don't do justice to the great work done by GCCA....they even have storage garages full of stands and tanks...it's a very efficient operation, doing this 5-6 times a year, not just a yearly show....no unions are used, or needed...