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    HLA & ALA Conference

    Howdy,

    Who will be attending the Livebearer Conference in San Antonio May 1-4?  There are a couple great tours and the only time I no that Goliad Fish Farms is open to the public.  A few national speakers, exhibit hall, fish show, auction, etc.  http://www.ala2008.info/  Please let us know if you are attending and send in your reg. by next week, April 15, early deadline!  thanks, ken
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    Re: HLA & ALA Conference

    The ALA in conjunction with the HLA presents:
    A Unique 4 day Fish Extravaganza
    Thursday 7:am May 1st. thru Sunday May 4th
    At the San Antonio Airport Hilton

    Don’t miss the Pre-registration Deadline April 15th

    Not one, but two Safaris to collect wild fish on Coleto Creek and The San Marcos River.  
    Transportation, permits and collecting equipment will be provided.  
    Bring your working clothes or Swimsuit and enjoy San Antonio’s Springtime weather.

    Start Thursday morning early with a buss ride to Tour Goliad Farms LP hatchery conducted by Charles Clapsaddle, Goliad Farms chief scientist and enjoy Uncle Mutt’s Texas style BBQ lunch provided by Goliad Farms before collecting local fish from Coleto Creek.

    Friday starts with a ride to tour the Xiphophorus Genetic Stock Center and a presentation by Leona Hazlewood, XGSC Manager and after a stop for lunch continues to the San Marcos river for another fun filled afternoon of collecting the local fish and a discussion moderated by Nick Bertrand on the trip back to the San Antonio Hilton.

    SPEAKERS

    Nick Bertrand    
    Arcadio Valdés Gonzalez
    John Boyland    
    Leona Hazlewood
    Charles Clapsaddle    
    Mike Hellweg
    P. Raelynn Deaton    
    Duncan Hughes-Phillips
    Thomas J. DeWitt    
    Gil Rosenthal
    Ivan.H.Dibble    
    Mike Schadle
    Caitlin Rathie Gabor    
    David M. Schleser

    SATURDAY LIVEBEARER FISH SHOWPlaques will be awarded for first, second and third places in each ClassThe Show is open to entries of live bearing fishesThe Show is open to any aquarist. ALA or HLA membership is not required for registration/entryThere is a separate class for entries of livebearer photography. All photography must be of living fish and must have been taken by the ExhibitorALA Member/Non-member Registration: $3.00 per entry

    SUNDAY AUCTIONAuction Items: Any aquarium related items (hardware, fish foods, plants, live foods and fish) will be permitted to be auctioned. Fish are not limited to livebearers.  The Auction is open to any aquarist.  Bidders who are not Convention registrants will be charged $5.00 for a Bidder Card.The proceeds will be split on a 70/30 basis, with the Seller receiving 70%.

    Don't miss this opportunity to learn more about The American Livebearer AssociationJoin the ALA today for just $25.00 and get 6 copies of “LIVEBEARERS” the Bulletin of the American Livebearer Association and 6 copies of “The Livebearer Trader” bi-monthly, buy & sell, publication along with online access to ALA E-Trader an up to the minute trading post with buy & sell listings.All FREE with your membership!        http://livebearers.org/

    http://ala2008.info
    'Dear Lord,' the minister began, with arms extended toward heaven and a rapturous look on his upturned face. 'Without you, we are but dust ...'
    He would have continued but at that moment my very obedient daughter who was listening leaned over to me and asked quite audibly in her shrill little four-year old girl voice, 'Mom, what is butt dust?'

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    • #3
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      I'm going, I sent in my registration a couple of weeks ago.  I won't be able to make it there in time for the Thursday and most of the Friday activities, but I'm still looking forward to the event.
      Reasoning with some people is like trying to nail jello to a wall...

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        April 16 Deadline for room reservations
        'Dear Lord,' the minister began, with arms extended toward heaven and a rapturous look on his upturned face. 'Without you, we are but dust ...'
        He would have continued but at that moment my very obedient daughter who was listening leaned over to me and asked quite audibly in her shrill little four-year old girl voice, 'Mom, what is butt dust?'

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        • #5
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          Nancy,  It will be great to see you there!

          Bob, thank you for adding all the info...you are GOOD!

          Charles Jones will be running the auction!

          Hope to see many of you there even if you just drive down for the weekend!  Later, ken

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          • #6
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            Bump!

            https://www.ala2008.info


            Postmark your registration by today for the best deal!
            "Millennium hand and shrimp!"

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            • #7
              Re: HLA & ALA Conference

              Howdy,

              MB thank you for posting on the front page.

              Today is the last day for the $99 conference rate for a hotel room.  If you miss it and need one I check with me I have one with two beds for Thursday, Friday & Saturday night I can transfer.  later, ken

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              • #8
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                I'm coming! It w/b so much fun. Nancy - when are you going? I'd love to make the San Marcos trip.

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                • #9
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                  I'm not going until Friday afternoon so i'll miss a lot of the fun stuff.  I'll probably be leaving here early afternoon and may stop by and visit with some of my former co-workers before I check in.
                  Reasoning with some people is like trying to nail jello to a wall...

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                  • #10
                    Re: HLA & ALA Conference

                    So who else is going?? I'm starting to get excited!
                    "Millennium hand and shrimp!"

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                    • #11
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                      Hi all!  This is Christie.  See you there!  I will be going Thursday night to make the San Marcos trip and staying through Wed of next week as my Husband has a food show Tuesday.

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                      • #12
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                        Great, see you then!!
                        "Millennium hand and shrimp!"

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                        • #13
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                          i'll be there from sat morning till the end

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                          • #14
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                            Howdy,

                            I will be hooking up at Goliad Farms on Thursday then heading to San Antonio for the rest of the event.  Think FishySue was going tomorrow to make the Goliad Farms tour and stay the rest.  Max said he was going in on Friday night.  Should be a lot of fun with a grand Houston showing!!!

                            I pickup the t-shirts today and they were looking good.  Let me know if anyone is looking for a local person to do your printing for a good price.  He is on the island.  later, ken

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                            • #15
                              Re: HLA & ALA Conference

                              Ken, does he have a minimum order ?
                              'Dear Lord,' the minister began, with arms extended toward heaven and a rapturous look on his upturned face. 'Without you, we are but dust ...'
                              He would have continued but at that moment my very obedient daughter who was listening leaned over to me and asked quite audibly in her shrill little four-year old girl voice, 'Mom, what is butt dust?'

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