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Just on OS shipping, Australians, i'm sorry, but its not an easy task. You have to find certified transhippers etc and quarrantine facilities etc etc etc. Its very expensive, and well, it may not be too good for the fish.

Shannen, buy the tank then and there with the donations, help her get rid of it, and then if you cant keep it, resell it or give it no another member who donated or who needs it (for CLs?)

For animals, the entire universe has been neatly divided into things to (a) mate with, (b) eat, (c) run away from, and (d) rocks. - Terry Pratchett

Calla,

I thought about that. I really do not even have the space to store something this big, but I'm sure I could make room. Of course I will have to talk to Judy to see how she feels about this.

That is a lot of trust to put into a person she doesn't know.

As far as shipping to Aus.
I will email Wassan and let him know of the situation...He does read FP sometimes. I'm sure he would help me in finding out who I need to talk to in Aus about such a thing.

Regards

Shannen

Hadn't seen this thread when I posted in the other one.

How about your tansportation costs. Gas is expensive now. I'd like to help with that.

Are you considering eBay as a means to sell the emptied tank?

OK, I guess some people wanted a thread for this. Since this is about Gary and his tanks I thought I would do so.

Now A lot of you have posted and PMed me asking for ways that you can donate to this cause, and asked for another thread that would include ways you can donate. So here it is.

I have a paypal account. When you log and you choose to "send money" you have to enter an email account of the person or account you want to send it too. Mine is shannensmall@yahoo.com. Just put that in and I will receive the money. I will not pull from this account until all is said and done and I have to give Judy money.

Again, shannensmall@yahoo.com is the paypal account name.

For those who are over seas:

I know I can ship to you, but it will take some work on my part, and I am willing to do so.

I will have to find transshipers in your country before I can ship to you. This sort of shipping can be a bit expensive. I know that it costs around 60 US to in-port fish from Thailand. All I ask is that you remember you are importing Gary's fish.

I am not looking or trying to make any money from this. I miss Gary and have cried more than any of you can possibly ever know.

I am just looking to spread what he was trying to do and hopefully make his name live one.

Regards

Shannen

Edit: I edited this because of my decision. But saved what I felt to be important.



Last edited by Callatya at 03-Feb-2005 20:44

I have now upgraded my paypal account to a Bis account. This allows me to take donations from members who have a paypal account that is credit card based instead of bank account based.

Credit card payments are charged 1.9% to 2.9% + .30 cents from paypal.

Shannen, have you found out from Judy yet how much money she wants for the tanks?

No I havn't. I'm guessing that she might need a lil help to figure out how much it is all worth.

I'm gonna send her another email tonight about it all.

How about buying the tank from the donation money (if it's enough...) and donating it in Gary's memory?

My donation is in the mail. I hope we manage to get enough to help out with what needs to be helped out with (tanks, guppies, gas, etc.). I think Shannen is doing a truly self-less thing, and there need to be more in the world like him. Kudos to Shannen.


I didn't see eye to eye with Gary most of the time, although when I talk about 10 gallon tanks, it's purely Gary's words rolling out of my mouth. He deserves respect, for his wisdom - yes; but moreso for his tenacity in helping fish person after fish person seemingly to ignore the burnout so easily succumbed to by others (including myself!). Continuing to answer the same questions over and over and over, and over -- that is a testament to how much he cared, despite the gruff persona he displayed.

I hope Gary is over the rainbow bridge with his clown loaches, CAEs, and others who gave more to the world than they took from it.

I want to make it clear.

If you are under 18...please make sure you have your parents permission before you give.

I forgot about that.

No new donations....Give people give! I'm only up to about 150 bucks...

More is needed. I'm sure his passing has cost her a couple a grand.

BTW...I might sell my 40 planted to make room for at least the 90 gal...

Mine's going to be a few days. Have to put money into Paypal and am waiting for payday

It's ok Di...I know you will donate.

I was talking to the other members...Your good people hun.

About how much would shipping be for 6 guppies (for a $20 donation) to Sioux Falls, SD be?

I need your zip.

Or you could PM me your addy and I'll get you the ammount.

6 will need a bigger box, so the cost will go up.

Last edited by Shannen at 06-Feb-2005 13:55

OK new news from my bank. I can take out of country cheques. They will charge a small fee for the exchange.

But if they bounce they will charge me a 40 dolor fee. If you want to send me a cheque please please make sure the funds are available.

I will email all who sent one to let them know when it clears.

Thank you all!

Shannen

My check arrive?