Local Collecting Trip & Guest Speaker Wild Peru 3/16/13

[mnemenoi]

He said he had one, just did not have a projector. From the pics on his facebook page I bet he'll have some cool pics

[LooksLater]

So everyone got their native tanks up and cycled?! I'm excited to see what everyone ends up with!
We do have a home for all unwanted/too-big-to-home-responsibly-fish from the trip: a HFB member is wanting to stock his daughter's pond with natives, so no worries there.

And I've been trying to figure out what's on the menu- we're definitely doing burgers, what else sounds good? Potato salad, chips and dip- typical BBQ stuff?
Sweets lovers- how's carrot cupcakes?

[SunnyHouTX]

Re: Local Collecting Trip & Guest Speaker Wild Peru 3/16/13

Carrot cake cupcakes sound awesome Sasha!

I'll bring my usual beer, jalapeño/cheddar sausage, and something else.

[BeefyG]

How does March 16th sound for a day for this collection trip? Perhaps meeting up at my place up in Spring around 1-2pm in the afternoon and visiting 3-4 places in the local Spring area. Afterwards, we can collect some photographs and collection data for the specimens at our place and host the GHAC meeting that evening.

Is this the official itinerary? If so, could someone add it to the first post please?

[BeefyG]

Btw, I've noticed the walmarts near me have had their cast nets on clearance for about $5 less. Also, if planning on collecting a valid fishing license is needed. A day license can be had for about $11 if you don't want to buy a full year one. Only two people had a license on the last collecting trip I went on but I think the bystanders enjoyed watching Nick and I muck about. A change of clothes or at least a towel and some rinse off water is a good idea as well.

[mnemenoi]

Thanks Beefy for the reminder and I'll update the first post to include the Itenerary/rough schedule of events. We do have a pair of showers and everyone is welcome to use them. A fishing License is legally required for anyone over 16 (I think) and a day lisence will cover everything we will do. There will likely be a few folks observing/watching/assisting and can be just as much fun.

[mnemenoi]

Itenerary schedule

12:30-1:00pm - Meet up at Roy and Sashas place for Local Collection Trip, gather gear, determine car loads, ect.

1:00pm - Depart for Collection sites (Sasha will be at the house and can direct if anyone shows up late)

4:00pm - Return from the collection trip to our house. Take Showers if you like, take pictures of collected species, begin working on hamburgers/food. Everyone is welcome to stay and hang out, overlook the aquariums, vivariums

7:00pm - GHAC Meeting to commence (Might even be a bit earlier, I'll let Tim decide)

7:15pm - Welcome our guest speaker Brian Perkins from WildPeru to discuss Peruvian biotope, South American Killifish, Corydoras, and various plants he has collected.

8:00pm - End of the official meeting and hang out enjoying the evening

Things to Bring/Consider - Collection Trip - Sunscreen, tall boots, nets, collection bags, coolers, drinks, fishing lisence, ect.
GHAC Meeting - Chairs if possible, Chips, veggies, drinks, stuff for trade, hamburger buns, extra utensils/plates/plastic cups, anything you are inclined

[johnnymisty]

Ill bring the chips what kind does erry one like

[mnemenoi]

I think they like whatever you want to bring , Ruffles, Ranch, Barbeque, whatever sounds great!

[armthehomeless]

Re: Local Collecting Trip & Guest Speaker Wild Peru 3/16/13

True.

[mnemenoi]

So everyone got their native tanks up and cycled?! I'm excited to see what everyone ends up with!
We do have a home for all unwanted/too-big-to-home-responsibly-fish from the trip: a HFB member is wanting to stock his daughter's pond with natives, so no worries there.

And I've been trying to figure out what's on the menu- we're definitely doing burgers, what else sounds good? Potato salad, chips and dip- typical BBQ stuff?
Sweets lovers- how's carrot cupcakes?

+1 Anyone that needs some direction on setting up/cycling a native tank let us know and we'll be happy to help! Who will be making it to the Native collection trip? What is everyone looking for? Just interested as I have a half dozen spots I know of and each has certain species that seem to be more common. Plants? Shrimp? Wild Sailfin Mollies (3-6")? Killifish?

[johnnymisty]

Ill be there probably wont keep anything though it will be fun to catch and release or give away

[mnemenoi]

Here is a sticky in the Native section, but thought anyone interested in coming might not be aware of the website. These are all native Houstonian fish collected and photographed by a local collector. Many list collection sites and sizes and is terrific for a general idea on colors, finnage and body shapes. It also gives some idea on the diversity found here locally...

Biota of Houston

[thewahakid]

Thanks for keeping me in mind Roy and Sasha. I will see you and the other members there.

Joe

[mnemenoi]

No sweat Joe, looks to be shaping up like a very good trip/meeting and I can't wait to see what everyone catches.