Mike
Judging by the interest this item has stirred within the koi community here, I don't think it will be a problem. I'm bringing in some shills to help get the juices flowing. Speak of "the juices flowing"
it should be one helluva banquet!
Ray
Just saw your post on the Sakura Show thread. There will be a live auction of six items which will be held immediately after the banquet. Besides Ray's fused glass art there will be water color paintiings, donated by Wind Dancer Studios (Pat Michaud Towery) and Kaleidascapes Art (Dan Rutledge), A fiberglass koi measuring tank, provided by Chris DeVinchenzi of Kichi Transport, a W. Lim large Microstrainer, provided by Pond Life-Mike Perret and a 25 watt U V Light provided by Aqua U V.
On Saturday and Sunday, we will have "silent" auctions for some very special fish. These fish are being provided by: Platinum Sponsor Peters and Sons Koi and Pond Supply (Russ and Kari Peters), Genki Nishikigoi (Kevin Pham), Simi Koi and West Coast Koi.
There is room for 50 people at the banquet. So far, I have over 25 signed up. Don't be shy folks, the food promises to be very good with a choice of N Y Steak or herb crusted chicken breast. Includes rice pilaf, spring vegetables soft drinks/water, coffee, tea and dessert!
Hope to see a lot of Bito faces at this event. See you in 18 days!
Mike