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Spuds Moyogi
I got an email from the National Arboretum in D.C. yesteday notifying me of a "surplus koi sale"
on October 13. If it's anything like their past surplus bonsai sale, it's worth the visit, if you're into koi...They're selling fish out of the Admin. building's acre + pool because of coming renovation work.
Surplus Koi Sale
When: Saturday, October 13, 2012
9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Where: U.S. National Arboretum
Administration Building Terrace
Payment Cash or checks (with ID) only
The National Arboretum will be draining the Administration Building pool as part of a renovation project. A small selection of the pool’s koi (including “Big Mama,” the oldest and largest fish) will be retained and cared for in another location during the renovation; however, the remaining hundreds of fish must be sold.
Visitors who wish to see the koi before they are sold should visit before Wednesday, October 10th, when the pool and adjoining terrace will be closed for setup and pool draining. The public may preview the sale fish on Saturday, October 13th from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m., when the terrace will be closed to all but those wishing to purchase the fish.
The pool and portions of the terrace will be closed throughout the winter and during much of 2013 as the bridges across the pool and the pool coping, lining, and mechanical systems are replaced.
Terms of Sale
• All sales final.
• No warranties or guarantees provided
• Fish must be taken at the time of the sale.
• Plastic bags will be provided for small fish.
• Bring a cooler for large fish.
• Cash or check with ID; we cannot accept
credit cards.
on October 13. If it's anything like their past surplus bonsai sale, it's worth the visit, if you're into koi...They're selling fish out of the Admin. building's acre + pool because of coming renovation work.
Surplus Koi Sale
When: Saturday, October 13, 2012
9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Where: U.S. National Arboretum
Administration Building Terrace
Payment Cash or checks (with ID) only
The National Arboretum will be draining the Administration Building pool as part of a renovation project. A small selection of the pool’s koi (including “Big Mama,” the oldest and largest fish) will be retained and cared for in another location during the renovation; however, the remaining hundreds of fish must be sold.
Visitors who wish to see the koi before they are sold should visit before Wednesday, October 10th, when the pool and adjoining terrace will be closed for setup and pool draining. The public may preview the sale fish on Saturday, October 13th from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m., when the terrace will be closed to all but those wishing to purchase the fish.
The pool and portions of the terrace will be closed throughout the winter and during much of 2013 as the bridges across the pool and the pool coping, lining, and mechanical systems are replaced.
Terms of Sale
• All sales final.
• No warranties or guarantees provided
• Fish must be taken at the time of the sale.
• Plastic bags will be provided for small fish.
• Bring a cooler for large fish.
• Cash or check with ID; we cannot accept
credit cards.
