r45t4m4n Posted September 9, 2014 Report Share Posted September 9, 2014 man, sucks being a shrimper on the east coast... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
countryboy12484 Posted September 9, 2014 Report Share Posted September 9, 2014 man, sucks being a shrimper on the east coast...yeah i know what ya mean man... It puts us at the mercy of the mail man lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
randy Posted September 9, 2014 Report Share Posted September 9, 2014 Randy. care to share where you are going? I was also planning a trip shortly after to also meet some breeders, larger stores, and gf's fam. I'll visit Crimson Taiwan, MK, some breeding facilities in southern Taiwan in a special agriculture zone, and a few other of my suppliers. Probably too many for my 3 weeks stay, I will see how much I can do. EricM and h4n 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricM Posted September 9, 2014 Report Share Posted September 9, 2014 I'll visit Crimson Taiwan, MK, some breeding facilities in southern Taiwan in a special agriculture zone, and a few other of my suppliers. Probably too many for my 3 weeks stay, I will see how much I can do. cool trip! I'll probably catch up with Aaron also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sbarbee54 Posted September 9, 2014 Report Share Posted September 9, 2014 Guys, I love the idea and sounds great! but the logistics to pull this off is a little ahead of what the US is ready for I think...... having tanks and equipment ready is a logistical nightmare. I think we are several years from really being able to pull something life this off to get the turn out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
randy Posted September 9, 2014 Report Share Posted September 9, 2014 Guys, I love the idea and sounds great! but the logistics to pull this off is a little ahead of what the US is ready for I think...... having tanks and equipment ready is a logistical nightmare. I think we are several years from really being able to pull something life this off to get the turn out The first is always hard ... Also, in most of the mail in competition, shrimps are auctioned in the end so the organizers don't need to worry about shipping them back. This is another thing to think of in the process. h4n 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hobbes1911 Posted September 9, 2014 Report Share Posted September 9, 2014 (edited) The first is always hard ... Also, in most of the mail in competition, shrimps are auctioned in the end so the organizers don't need to worry about shipping them back. This is another thing to think of in the process. However if you want to auction things, people need to attend. I agree with randy (maybe a bit of a pessimistic view) but the US is difficult to do this in. For example, shipping a packet in Germany for up to 4kg (8.8lb) costs 4euro (last time I did this was december last year). I understand the US is several times larger than Germany, but that's also my point. You can do online auctions I guess, but I think the logistics and attendance might be a problem and then you still need to ship the shrimp. Regional meetings might be the way to go such as a show for all the US mainly focused on the west coast though, etc. Sucks for the east coast, but let's face it, the shrimp scene here is not nearly as developed as it is on the west coast. Just my two cents. Edited September 9, 2014 by hobbes1911 randy and miwu 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
countryboy12484 Posted September 9, 2014 Report Share Posted September 9, 2014 See, ive been trying to figure out how to get others in my area into shrimping... I just havent come up with an idea. We have a town fair twice a year and ive been considering renting a booth and displaying shrimp to the public and maybe give away free cherries. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subtletanks91 Posted September 9, 2014 Report Share Posted September 9, 2014 Derek. If I was you I would do that. It's a great way to actually get people into it. I've been thinking about doing the same thing at the arts and wine festivals here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpeedieAquatics Posted September 9, 2014 Report Share Posted September 9, 2014 Great idea Bryce, but I also think shrimping is too early in it's infancy stage here in the US to go large scale as some of you may be thinking it would be. More realistically, having it in CA would be ideal for attendance being there's many shrimpers here in CA compared to the rest of the US. Also another issue is the type of shrimp State side folks will be showing here in the US is nothing compared to what Asia and Europe currently have and are developing. It would just be more like a US shrimpers meet n greet/auction. That's the way I see it at least. Though if there was ever an event, I would be more than happy help where I could. - Nick h4n 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subtletanks91 Posted September 9, 2014 Report Share Posted September 9, 2014 I agree its in its infancy but at the same time that's the best time to get people more interested. Because there are so many possibilities. Personally I'm not worried about other countries and what they have. But what wr have here and the potential we all hold and are breeding towards. Well said nick Shrimpo and Soothing Shrimp 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soothing Shrimp Posted September 10, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 10, 2014 Curiosity draws people. Interest allows them to try. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pika Posted September 10, 2014 Report Share Posted September 10, 2014 It would just be more like a US shrimpers meet n greet/auction. Nothing wrong with this, though! A hobby meet could be a good way to get started, no need for fancy show competition. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigori Posted September 10, 2014 Report Share Posted September 10, 2014 Nothing wrong with this, though! A hobby meet could be a good way to get started, no need for fancy show competition.I dont think if it will be worth a trip if its only a hobby meet. Besides, a competition is also a good way to advertise your shrimpa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pika Posted September 10, 2014 Report Share Posted September 10, 2014 Regionally it might be worth it, though. I'm on the wrong coast, but would be willing to drive a couple hours for a weekend meet, even if it were just to swap/sell/talk shrimp with people in person. I'd consider flying or driving further for an event that included vendor features and especially to support some short lecture-style or display based education on shrimp breeding and care. I could envision this linked to an aquascaping or other fish convention, and a "broaden your horizons" type attraction. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elo500 Posted December 1, 2014 Report Share Posted December 1, 2014 There is a thread today on the usa freshwater shrimp and plants facebook site about interest in a possible Vegas shrimp show next year with Chris Lukhaup. Sorry can't link to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soothing Shrimp Posted December 1, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 1, 2014 Sweet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metageologist Posted December 1, 2014 Report Share Posted December 1, 2014 They are looking for volunteers right now to help with coordination and planning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soothing Shrimp Posted December 1, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 1, 2014 Will they accept mail in submissions in the shrimp categories? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elo500 Posted December 1, 2014 Report Share Posted December 1, 2014 They referenced this thread and mentioned mail in submissions and how traditionally the shrimp are auctioned off and proceeds given to a charity. They also talked about using kickstarter to generate seed money. Hope some of our members get get involved. Maybe randy can encourage some of his recent tour hosts to participate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyeGuy411 Posted December 1, 2014 Report Share Posted December 1, 2014 I saw the post on facebook about it. I think this is a great idea. Vegas sounds pretty good as a venue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
countryboy12484 Posted December 1, 2014 Report Share Posted December 1, 2014 Oooo i wanna go Gambling, booze and shrimp... Sound like my kinda place lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soothing Shrimp Posted December 1, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 1, 2014 They referenced this thread and mentioned mail in submissions and how traditionally the shrimp are auctioned off and proceeds given to a charity. They also talked about using kickstarter to generate seed money. Hope some of our members get get involved. Maybe randy can encourage some of his recent tour hosts to participate. Sounds great! I've mentioned before how I feel that this is a great way to up the quality of the shrimp in the USA. Do you have a link to the page? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elo500 Posted December 1, 2014 Report Share Posted December 1, 2014 Try this link, it's a closed group so not sure if you will see the post without joining. https://www.facebook.com/groups/usashrimps/permalink/735229253225516/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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