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Title: MARCH 23 MEETING: LARRY JOHNSON
Post by: ajm1961 on February 25, 2015, 07:02:29 AM
LARRY JOHNSON – SWIMMING WITH CICHLIDS
MONDAY, MARCH 23, 7:00PM, TOM BROWN ARENA, 2ND FLOOR

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Larry will be presenting pictures and tales from his latest safari at Lake Malawi in the fall of 2014. He will also provide an update on the re-introduction of Pseudotropheus Saulosi at Taiwanee Reef, part of his involvement with the Stuart M Grant Conservation Fund. For more information on Larry, and to see some of his picture galleries, please visit his site: http://www.malawicichlidimports.ca/about/

He will also be bringing some of his prized livestock for auction at the event. Here are some of the species up for grabs:

This event is a great opportunity to see cichlids in their native habitat, ask questions on keeping various species, and even purchase some great quality livestock! Hope to see you in great numbers!
Title: Re: MARCH 23 MEETING: LARRY JOHNSON
Post by: bitterman on February 25, 2015, 10:31:27 AM
Sounds awesome! Will there be a supper before the meeting like we did last time Larry was here?

Regards,
  Bruce
Title: Re: MARCH 23 MEETING: LARRY JOHNSON
Post by: Jeff1192 on February 25, 2015, 11:39:46 AM
Man I wish meetings weren't on Monday nights....I'd love to here this presentation....and maybe pick up a few fish.

Great job landing what looks like an amazing presenter.
Title: Re: MARCH 23 MEETING: LARRY JOHNSON
Post by: ajm1961 on February 25, 2015, 11:45:03 AM
Quote from: bitterman on February 25, 2015, 10:31:27 AM
Sounds awesome! Will there be a supper before the meeting like we did last time Larry was here?

Regards,
  Bruce
I'll get Peter to find out what time he is in town and if a dinner can be arranged beforehand.
Title: Re: MARCH 23 MEETING: LARRY JOHNSON
Post by: artw on February 25, 2015, 02:42:22 PM
yep I will be going to this for sure, it will be great to see Larry again.
and since I work downtown I would be up for a dinner before.
Title: Re: MARCH 23 MEETING: LARRY JOHNSON
Post by: ajm1961 on February 25, 2015, 10:42:10 PM
DINNER WITH LARRY:
THE PRESCOTT, on Preston St.
Monday, March 23, 5:00 PM
Meal is not provided by OVAS - just an opportunity to get together with our speaker before the meeting.
RSVP by Friday, March 20th so I can reserve a table.
Title: Re: MARCH 23 MEETING: LARRY JOHNSON
Post by: Graham on February 26, 2015, 01:18:20 AM
 This is unreal! I can't wait for this meeting, wouldn't miss it for the world! :)
Title: Re: MARCH 23 MEETING: LARRY JOHNSON
Post by: bitterman on February 26, 2015, 07:18:15 AM
Quote from: ajm1961 on February 25, 2015, 10:42:10 PM
DINNER WITH LARRY:
THE PRESCOTT, on Preston St.
Monday, March 23, 5:00 PM
Meal is not provided by OVAS - just an opportunity to get together with our speaker before the meeting.
RSVP by Friday, March 20th so I can reserve a table.

Consider me RSVP'd please!
Title: Re: MARCH 23 MEETING: LARRY JOHNSON
Post by: artw on March 02, 2015, 02:00:00 PM
Quote from: ajm1961 on February 25, 2015, 10:42:10 PM
DINNER WITH LARRY:
THE PRESCOTT, on Preston St.
Monday, March 23, 5:00 PM
Meal is not provided by OVAS - just an opportunity to get together with our speaker before the meeting.
RSVP by Friday, March 20th so I can reserve a table.

RSVP'ing
Title: Re: MARCH 23 MEETING: LARRY JOHNSON
Post by: Jody on March 04, 2015, 11:38:15 PM
I'm definitely up for the dinner!

Anyone coming from the east end that may have a spare seat?

Title: Re: MARCH 23 MEETING: LARRY JOHNSON
Post by: Al on March 05, 2015, 05:40:18 PM
Andre,
Please include me for the dinner. Is Larry driving in or flying - if he needs to be picked up let me know.
Al
Title: Re: MARCH 23 MEETING: LARRY JOHNSON
Post by: Mike L on March 05, 2015, 10:21:21 PM
 I have obligations that day and will try my best to make the dinner but am in for the meeting. going to be good to talk cichlids.
Mike
Title: Re: MARCH 23 MEETING: LARRY JOHNSON
Post by: Al on March 06, 2015, 01:49:22 PM
Andre,
Please take my name off the list - I was just advised by a client that I need to be in Saskatoon on the 23rd - 25th. Great consolation prize, eh?
And I had already contacted Larry and was hoping to catch up.
Gotta do what you gotta do !!
Al
Title: Re: MARCH 23 MEETING: LARRY JOHNSON
Post by: ajm1961 on March 06, 2015, 04:24:04 PM
That's too bad - haven't seen you in awhile - would have been good to catch up. Hopefully we'll see each other at the Giant Auction.
Title: Re: MARCH 23 MEETING: LARRY JOHNSON
Post by: ajm1961 on March 20, 2015, 01:15:40 PM
Unless I get more RSVPs, I am reserving a table for 8 at the Prescott, starting at 5:00 PM:

Larry
Peter
Bruce
Art
Jody (if he gets a ride)
Mike L (maybe)
Me
1 other?

If you are not on this list and want to be included, please post!
Otherwise, hope to see you in great numbers at Tom Brown's at 7:00 PM for the presentation (plus 6 bags of cichlids to auction off!)
Title: Re: MARCH 23 MEETING: LARRY JOHNSON
Post by: Mike L on March 20, 2015, 01:20:57 PM
 I am about 90% sure I'll be there but likely not until 5:30. BTW how long will the meeting run. I have never been before.
Mike
Title: Re: MARCH 23 MEETING: LARRY JOHNSON
Post by: Jody on March 23, 2015, 08:29:58 AM
I will be there ride or not!
Just at the mercy of the bus schedule!

See you later!
Title: Re: MARCH 23 MEETING: LARRY JOHNSON
Post by: robt18 on March 23, 2015, 10:19:18 AM
Hey everyone,

We got word from Larry that he'll have 6 bags of premium fish available to buy tonight. Not sure what species, but these will undoubtedly be extremely high quality fish. Bring some cash if you're looking to add to your collection!
Title: Re: MARCH 23 MEETING: LARRY JOHNSON
Post by: ajm1961 on March 23, 2015, 12:06:48 PM
Based on what he told us a few weeks back - subject to change:

Aulonocara walteri
Aulonocara Ngara flametails
Aulonocara bicolor 'chitimba bay reef'
Metriaclima zebra  Chilumba 'luwino reef'
Metriaclima Callainos Pearly Zebra 'Ruware'
Protomelas taeniolatus 'Namalenge Island' a truly awesome Red Empress!

So, yes, bring cash!! :P
Title: Re: MARCH 23 MEETING: LARRY JOHNSON
Post by: sanny on March 23, 2015, 10:26:01 PM
Any pictures of some nice cichlids you guys got?? I missed out  :(
Title: Re: MARCH 23 MEETING: LARRY JOHNSON
Post by: Larry Johnson on March 28, 2015, 10:36:49 AM
I guess I should have posted a few teasers to get those few that should have come out to COME OUT!
Ha! Well here's a couple qwik shot of the gang from the meeting and 'after meeting'!
Thanks for having me out to speak!
Special thanks to Peter Lim for letting me stay with him while I was there.

Cheers!

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