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Old 02-27-2008, 06:52 PM   #16 (permalink)
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Just wanted to post that the meeting was a good time. Lots of ideas as to where the club goes from here.

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Is Old Orchard Aquarium going to let us swap goods? I am a little concerned with how they will treat us since I am so fimiliar with the store and owner. Who has had conversation with them that can reasure they are ok with potential customers swaping with each other?
Well, we had one table filled with snacks and drinks, and another full of plants. He brought out a bunch of styrofoam boards for us to spread out the plants we were so obviously trading, so I think that can be interpreted as yes, he is ok with it.

I talked with him quite a bit while he was pulling some "dither fish" for me. Seemed like a fine guy to me.

I'm almost embarrassed at the incredible volume of tremendously healthy plants I brough home. Was too many to fit in my 2 tanks. I'll have to give the overflow to my buddy. I was trying to impress my kids with my riches, saying, "Do you know how much these plants would cost?!" In response they would simply shake their heads and say, "You're such a geek, dad!"
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Just wanted to post that the meeting was a good time. Lots of ideas as to where the club goes from here.



Well, we had one table filled with snacks and drinks, and another full of plants. He brought out a bunch of styrofoam boards for us to spread out the plants we were so obviously trading, so I think that can be interpreted as yes, he is ok with it.

I talked with him quite a bit while he was pulling some "dither fish" for me. Seemed like a fine guy to me.

I'm almost embarrassed at the incredible volume of tremendously healthy plants I brough home. Was too many to fit in my 2 tanks. I'll have to give the overflow to my buddy. I was trying to impress my kids with my riches, saying, "Do you know how much these plants would cost?!" In response they would simply shake their heads and say, "You're such a geek, dad!"

Yeah we all had a great time. I could not believe the size of those plants that one guy brought they had to be on steroids or something like that.

I hope to do it again soon.
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