Recent content by Nancy Swart

But Steve, according to Mary most folks lie about where their fish come from and how they were caught. Jeremy says his business is not suffering by NOT SELLING anything that comes from Indo or the PI. If hobbyists start boycotting all LFS importing from those countries, that would get...

Well said, Lee. Steve, your idea of hobbyists boycotting LFS makes more sense everyday. It seems that if anything is going to be done about the problem, we, as hobbyists, may have to take the plunge and begin a reform movement amongst ourselves. Nancy

Well halalujah! Wish I didn't always have to get obnoxious in public to get people talking to each other. ;) NS

Mary had just asked again for a public response since she hadn't previously gotten one so I assumed there had been no contact, Gresham. I believe Mary is asking for a public dialogue to AVOID rumors.

Slow down, Mary. I was merely asking why it has to be an "either or" situation not why it has to be done at all. Since AMDA has yet to respond to you, I would assume they don't care if you do it or not. Considering your success with the first fund, they should be thrilled that you've stepped...

Why must it be you or AMDA, Mary? And why, pray tell, should you need ANYBODY's blessing or "permission" to do good things? This is one of the major reasons nothing gets done. We're all so worried about stepping on toes and egos. Hogwash...if more good people got involved INDEPENDENTLY, we'd...

Steve & Mitch, If what I was hearing is totally untrue then I'm glad I brought it up here and gave you the opportunity to set us all straight. I apologize for not being able to attend the Industry Meeting. I had really intended to and wanted to be there. However, my non-hobbyist better half...

If AMDA's own BOD can't agree on what their goals and mission should be then please tell me why they deserve our continued support and donations? All I heard this weekend when asking how the meetings went was that AMDA's sole purpose this year has been the Net Fund. Other topics are even...

Steve, Setting up the roundtable was an excellent move in the right direction. If things really get rolling, picking a place and time to continue should not be a problem. I'm sure any speakers we have to miss will understand the importance of these discussions. NS

John, If there's enough interest, Steve can always reconvene the meeting after the banquet. Poolside would be too cool! Then again, many important discussions have been held in the bar at these events... NS

Goby, Be sure to drop some info about your project at the MASNA booth. Jameso, hope we get some time to visit this year. Maybe I'll even be coherent this time. ;)

Hi Jim, Can't wait to see you and Marty again!!! I thought Tom was doing the CMAS web??? Sorry I steered you wrong with JodoHost but switching shouldn't be difficult. Jeremy...NO WAY....you'll be in very good hands and well taken care of in Louisville. ;) Nancy

Hi all, Now that we're getting down to the wire, I just wondered how many of you I'll get to see in person at MACNA? Nancy

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What about Mike Kirda as a Moderator??? He's not a wholesaler or retailer so can be neutral and objective. He's been to the Philippines so is acutely aware of the fishermen's problems there. He is sincere in his passion for reform. Just a thought... Nancy