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Cataclysm 2017 is Coming!

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Get your calendars out! Cataclysm 2017 is coming - Sept. 22-24, 2017. Details at http://catfish-cataclysm.com
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Looking forward to it!

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I am in the process of reaching out to vendors to fill the vendor space this year. Anyone have recommendations on catfish breeders we should invite please PM me. If you are a catfish breeder please shoot me a PM.
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Ian Fuller, Eric Bodrock, Rob Mclure, Ruben Lugo, Stuby aka Chuck just a few off the top of my head
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Eric Bodrock is onboard as a speaker, I will check and see if he wants to vend as well, I have not confirmed but Rob is just down the road so I expect him to have a table as well.

Can you PM me with contact info for Ruben, Stubby and any others you might think of?
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I wish it was closer and I would come and sell.

Don't forget Dale Ernst and Barbie Fiorentino.
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TwoTankAmin wrote: 03 Feb 2017, 17:45 I wish it was closer and I would come and sell.

Don't forget Dale Ernst and Barbie Fiorentino.

Thanks. I will ask.
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Cataclysm 2017 is fast approaching (September 22-24), and pre-registration is live. We are offering a wide range of pre-registration options, and as a special promotion we are going to draw one name on March 31 from all the pre-registered individuals. The winner will receive up to $50 refunded off their registration, paid in cash when you check in at the event. We will be drawing more names between now and Cataclysm, so the earlier you register the better chance you have of being picked.
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Just registered for Cataclysm, it'll be the first time I've attended an event like this. Looking forward to it and meeting a few of you.
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Pre-registration closes August 31! Do not miss out on t-shirts, the banquet or meal options. Www.catfish-Cataclysm.com.

If you've been following their Facebook page, you know they have some crazy awesome catfishes in their auctions! Too many to list here - YIKES! :-D Plus, their main website has a "Classifieds" page where individuals can list cats for sale to be purchased at the meeting.

Here's the published schedule:

Sept 22/Day 1
  • 9:00 am - 4:00 pm - Vendor Setup
  • 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm - Registration Desk Opens
  • 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm - Vendor Room Opens
  • 8:00 pm - Julian Dignall – Collecting Catfish in South America
  • 9:15 pm - Eric Bodrock – Ultimate Fishroom Hop!
  • 10:00 pm - Hospitality Suite Opens
Sept 23/Day 2
  • 7:00 am - 9:00 am - Buffet Breakfast
  • 8:00 pm - 6:00 pm - Registration Desk Opens
  • 9:00 am - 6:00 pm - Vendor Room Opens
  • 9:00 am - Charlie Mueller – Breeding Loricariid Whiptail Catfish
  • 10:00 am - Rare Catfish Auction #1
  • 11:00 am - Jeremy Basch – Auchenipteridae – The Woodcatfish
  • 12:00 am* - Rare Catfish Auction #2 ( *I presume they mean 12pm, not 12am; that said, a "midnight auction" sounds exotic! ;-) )
  • End of auction #2 - Morning raffle drawings
  • 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm - Buffet Lunch
  • 2:00 pm - Eric Bodrock – Cory Breeding Made Easy!
  • 3:00 pm - Rare Catfish Auction #3
  • 4:00 pm - Julian Dignall – Breeding L-Number Catfish
  • 5:00 pm - Rare Catfish Auction #4
  • End of auction #4 - Afternoon raffle drawings
  • 6:15 pm - End of Silent Auctions
  • 6:30 pm - Pre-banquet Mixer
  • 7:00 pm - Buffet Dinner Banquet (Ted Judy – Colombia 2016! – The Confluence Region)
  • 9:00 pm - Hospitality Suite
Sept 24/Day 3
  • 7:00 - 9:00 am - Buffet Breakfast
  • 9:00 am - 2:00 pm - Vendor Room Open
  • 9:00 am - 10:30 am - Auction Check In
  • 11:00 am - ??? - Auction
  • End of Auction - Raffle drawings
  • 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm - Vendor Room tear down
And we all know what the "Hospitality Suite" is for.... Beer, Beer, Beer (or pop for the underage attendees)! =))
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And oh so many catfish you may not see anywhere else!
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Not long now, looking forward to it.
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Who is going to cataclysm and what are you bringing?
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Mexnotex wrote: 08 Sep 2017, 01:03Who is going to cataclysm and what are you bringing?
I'll be there. I'm bringing my big suitcase with an empty styro box in it. That's what I'm bringing. :))

Looking forward to meeting a lot of you from this site for the first time in person.

2 weeks 2 go!
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I will be there Saturday. My fish room is still torn down after the move so I won't be buying or selling anything. But I am looking forward to seeing old friends and making some new ones.

From the FB posts of the rare fish auction there are a great many nice fish going to be available.

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Narwhal72 wrote: 08 Sep 2017, 13:54 I will be there Saturday. My fish room is still torn down after the move so I won't be buying or selling anything. But I am looking forward to seeing old friends and making some new ones.

From the FB posts of the rare fish auction there are a great many nice fish going to be available.

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Well, next time we will do.
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I will be there- look for MadTown Aquaculture- we will be vending both catfish and noncatfish
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Next time MexnoTex. My new fish room should be really nice. Little bigger than the old one.

Meeting with the contractor tomorrow to quote the electrical, HVAC, and drains.
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I'm also bringing an empty suitcase but for dry goods.

There are a few fish in the auctions I would like to bring home, but the hassle of bringing them into the UK is an issue for me, plus my fish room won't be ready for at least another 6 months, it will be in a currently non-existent extension!

Looking forward to it, it will be good to meet some of you.
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Dang.... missing this one and missed AACC last year. You have a great lineup of speakers.
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Thoughts are turning now to packing and getting ready - only a few days to go!

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It was a great convention. Very nice meeting you in person Jools.

Next time those L397 will be mine!
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What a great time! Very proud to have been a part of this wonderful event.
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Agreed, it was a great event, good fun meeting everyone in person, and getting to see some fish I've not seen before. My wish list certainly got longer over the event!

I'm certainly planning to attend more events like this in future.
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And i m little bit jealous, that wasnt there !
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So Pen Fall 2019 in your Calendars now.
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Will do it was great to meet so many new folks that are members here and some old friends too.

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It was great to meet you, I really enjoyed the added opportunity to spend time in the hospitality suite getting to know the speakers in more depth.
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I hope it's OK to do so, but I talked a lot about the UK catfish convention to several attendees at the event, so here is a link to a thread with the flyer / more details.




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Jools wrote: 01 Oct 2017, 12:20 I hope it's OK to do so, but I talked a lot about the UK catfish convention to several attendees at the event, so here is a link to a thread with the flyer / more details.




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Cross posted that link to the Madison Area Aquatic Hobbyist's forum
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