The Portland, Oregon COA convention is August 1 – 5, 2007 with field trips on 30 & 31 July.  Details are in the September issue of American Conchologist which is going through final proof prior to being sent to the printers.

Tom E. in New Mexico, USA

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Linda Bush
Sent: Saturday, September 23, 2006 11:27 AM
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Subject: Gar Scales


Happy First Day of Fall!

This is an odd question for a scientific collector to ask.   But a member of our church asked me to dye some gar scales for her.   I tried Rit - got a yucky shade, bleached that out and am now trying Dylon.   As a last resort I will get some acryllic paint and paint them.   Can anyone tell me how one colors gar scales?

Thanks,
Linda

P.S.   What are the dates of the next convention?

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