werner Posted October 11, 2010 Report Share Posted October 11, 2010 just a random post but knifefishfan there was an 18" knifefish at the calgary auction went for 5$ i couldnt believe it!!! wish i had the room for him/her he/she was awesome It was closer to 24" than 18, but was indeed flat out beautiful. I think it was more about having space for a fish that size than the auction price. It's a bit of a gamble to throw something like that in to an auction. not many folks were there, and I for one was pleased that someone was able to take him home. Keep in mind he went up for auction twice, the first time there were no bids. Might have been better to put him on consignment at a store or in Kijiji rather than just hope someone had room for him at that time.... just sayin' Peace. We were worried that the money we raised for fish rescue at the SPCA would have to get used on him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vallisneria Posted October 17, 2010 Report Share Posted October 17, 2010 Its Auction Day!!!! -ham- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BettaFishMommy Posted October 17, 2010 Report Share Posted October 17, 2010 Its Auction Day!!!! -ham- yay! but omg Val, you sure are up early! lol. see everybody there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vallisneria Posted October 17, 2010 Report Share Posted October 17, 2010 Doesn't everyone get up this early on auction day? I couldn't sleep so I figured i'd get up and start packing up fish/plants. I'm finally done now and can have a little rest before heading off to the hall. I'm going to need lots of coffee today though :boxed: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BettaFishMommy Posted October 17, 2010 Report Share Posted October 17, 2010 i hear ya on the coffee, got the pot brewing an hour ago, lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darkangel Posted October 18, 2010 Report Share Posted October 18, 2010 Its Auction Day!!!! -ham- yay! but omg Val, you sure are up early! lol. see everybody there! It's not that early. In my house that would be considered a sleepin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jayba Posted October 18, 2010 Report Share Posted October 18, 2010 I overheard harold saying that he started bagging fish @ 9 the night before the auction and bagged all night long. That's crazy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanGofCalgary Posted October 18, 2010 Report Share Posted October 18, 2010 Ya! He looked a little bleary eyed too! I was surprised he didn't fall asleep at the back of the hall! haha! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fairdeal Posted October 18, 2010 Report Share Posted October 18, 2010 Yeah I had a few minor slipups towards the end - gettin' kinda groggy by 5 a.m. and wasn't triple checking. I don't seem to function the same anymore on 3 hours sleep. LOL At least with the Calgary auction I get to sleep in until midnight before I start bagging. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JLake Posted October 19, 2010 Report Share Posted October 19, 2010 You need hired help! HAha I would love to help you if I lived in cgy still! Must be a labour of love Harold. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jayba Posted October 19, 2010 Report Share Posted October 19, 2010 Next auction u send me a shout Harold, I'd help you out! U teach me some things, I'll herd your fish into bags. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fairdeal Posted October 19, 2010 Report Share Posted October 19, 2010 Thanks for the offers to help but I did have a friend who put in 3 hours or so bagging. Otherwise I would not have gone to bed at all. LOL Aren't auctions fun? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanGofCalgary Posted October 19, 2010 Report Share Posted October 19, 2010 Yah, they are pretty fun! We got back to Calgary at about 10ish. I was concerned you would fall asleep on the highway Harold! haha! Luckily I only had the 2 fish to worry about, and some plants, all the gear I bought just went in a corner till I could look at it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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