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    Some people have indicated that finding the method to contribute is rather difficult. And I have to admit, that it is not all that obvious. So to help, here is a thread to help as a quide. How to become a contributing member of FaunaClassifieds.

    And for the record, I will be shutting down the Google Adsense ads on January 1, 2025.
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New Show in Minnesota!

i only have 5 tables left if any last minute vendors would like to reserve a table call
507-380-3451 and i can except credit/debit card for payment.......this week filled us up to almost max capacity but a few spots are left......
thanks Larry
 
well we are set for tomorrow now that i have done this part i have to work on my displays for the show ...............see you all on sunday
Larry
 
The show was great! Thanks to everyone who came,and thanks Larry for putting on an extremely classy event that I think everyone really enjoyed. I met alot of cool people and hope to be crossing paths with you all again. I did sneak an anumal in.. was an under the table transaction.
 
Agreed!

The sho was fun and I know it will only get better and better. I met some wonderful people and had a good time "smoozing" with everyone.
Can't wait til next year! (unless, of course, you put on a spring show):D
Kare
 
I am in high hopes that there is atleast one show next year! if there is 2, I will for sure be at both! guess just got to say..cant wait till next year!!
 
Im personally hoping we can do a spring and fall show each year. Isnt up to me though!
 
I thought there was one in the Twin Cities later in the Fall. Does anyone have any information at all?

Thanks.
 
The BoidSmith said:
I thought there was one in the Twin Cities later in the Fall. Does anyone have any information at all?

Thanks.
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I went to one last year that I think was sponsored by the Minnesota Herp Society. I checked their home page and can't see anything listed. :confused:
 
That show only comes around about once every five years or so from what I know. Toss Larry an email and let him know youd like to see another show before next year ;)
 
I was there last year and, although small, it was nice to have something local.

Regards.
 
The only time Minnesota Herp Society holds a reptile sale is when the Midwest Symposium rolls around, about once every six years.
It would be nice to have a regular show in the Twin Cities. With good publicity, I am sure it would attract larger crowds.
 
just talked to Larry two days ago, he said he is real busy getting his remodeling done in his pet store and when he is done with that, he may sit down with some other people and see if a spring show is going to happen.... He will let us know... I don't know about you, but I am hoping for a few months out, as I don't have anything hatching yet!!!
 
Hey guys, I know this is a super old post.. I was just wondering if there will be a show THIS year in MN??

Let me know please!!

thanks ^_^

~Brandi
 
I havent heard much yet for a spring show but at the least I am hopeing that Larry will put on a fall show this year. As we find out stuff we try to get it posted on here. Since we are on the subject has anyone talked to Larry lately? Any new info yet?
 
Ok, I will keep checking in, I live in MN, and hate to drive 8 - 10 hours.. which means I have never been to a show .. LOL

so, I will be keeping my fingers crossed, and checking in here.

Thanks
 
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