Yesterday’s Aquarium Cartel’s Swap Meet was a very exciting event. For me, the time flew by. I was going along with the normal run of things when I realized I hadn’t gotten around to the tables to see and visit everyone for a few minutes. So I got busy with that and kept jumping back to my table to help people with their selections. I saw a lot of new faces there, and a lot of returning ones. Several new ‘table managers’ too! And I missed those that couldn't make it this time and hope you can make it next time.
As people were leaving, we heard really nice things about how good the event was, and how they found equipment or plants/fish they were looking for, and how they learned a lot from talking with the people there. In my opinion that's one of the primary things that makes this a great event!
I really appreciate Stan Braaten, Brenda Treibel, and John Revelez for helping us at the registration desk. You guys did a great job of harnessing the attendees and getting them signed in. If anyone missed signing in and wants to be on the mailing list for future events, just PM me and I’ll get it done. Gigi will be helping me get the new sign-ups on the list soon. Thanks Gigi!
The attendance was steady and higher than the past 4 swaps (I made a mistake in an earlier post saying this was the 6th one. It’s not; it’s the 5th.)
I thank you all for the appreciation you’ve shown me here on ‘The Box’ for what I’ve done. But it wouldn’t happen without the combination of the helpers, traders, sellers, and attendees that brings it all together for a fun and informative event.
The next swap is scheduled for May 2. So mark it on your calendars and plan for it. And if you’d like to volunteer to help in some way, just PM me!
Thanks to all!