Spring Time Announcement

[megabond]

Augustine Sauveterre shared a photo. 5/6 near Near Apprassage

I hope our current situation didn't affect your mood lately. Because on behalf of Recolle Zoo and Aquarium, I would make a special announcement as one of the organizers for this event. On May 20-21, there will be the Recolle Springtime Fair being held on Recolle Square. The theme for this year is American Style Cultural Festival, which means you can expect some rides you know from any theme parks like the Coney Island such as Tilt-A-Whirl, Merry-Go-Around (yes, I'm aware that the horses are also replaced with Chocobos), and of course, the Ferris Wheel. Of course, there will be a variety of booths available from our sponsors and volunteers, so I hope you can enjoy the food and games they have to offer. Also, I would like to announce our main events for this year's fair. First off, there will be two auctions for this year. For anyone who needs some extra help in their business, there is the Service Auction at May 20 where you can bid for the participants' services. Sign-ups for the participants will take place on-site and cut-off time will be 12:00 PM. As for everyone else, there is the silent auction where you can bid on some blind gift baskets that may contain some interesting goodies inside. Don't worry, most of the proceedings from the auctions as well with the booths will go to Recolle Zoo and Aquarium's Endangered Animal Preservation. And last, but not least, there will be an Annual Pet Show being held on May 21. The grand prize for first place winners will be a year supply of food for your furry friends as well a gift certificate from one of our sponsors and two tickets to the Recolle Zoo and Aquarium. So I wish you and your pet some good luck for the show. So with all of that said, I will see you in the Springtime Fair very soon. (If we were able to return back to our normal size, I hope...)

Comments

[secare]

Yukine Matsuoka what do you mean "service auction"? sounds sketchy when you put it like that

[megabond]

Augustine Sauveterre It's just mean that you're bidding that person's services for a fee.
Augustine Sauveterre I don't know about more of the details though, but it is for some businesses who might need an extra hand or so.

[secare]

Yukine Matsuoka if someone signed up for it, how much does the person get from the auction?
Yukine Matsuoka like is part of it donated or put into fair costs?

[megabond]

Augustine Sauveterre Usually about $10-20, but it depends on the person's conditions.
Augustine Sauveterre And you're right. While 6% of the proceedings will go to the Endangered Animal Preservation like I've mentioned in my post, some of them also cover the costs of the fair.

[secare]

Yukine Matsuoka okay, thanks.
Yukine Matsuoka wanted to suggest this to someone, but i wanted to make sure about the details first.

[megabond]

Augustine Sauveterre Happy to help.
Augustine Sauveterre Are you planning to recommend the auction to your friend?

[secare]

Yukine Matsuoka yup. i think it'll be fun. hopefully see you soon.

[gnasher]

this is pretty cool. i definitely want to support the aquarium and zoo.

[megabond]

Well, thank you for your support. It's still in the preparations, but if this strange phenomenon ends, we might be ready at those times.

Also, I'm guessing you have plans for the fair, correct?

[gnasher]

let me know if you need any help. those places were pretty important to me when i was younger... i guess it's been a while since i've been.

i'm gonna sign up for the services auction.

[megabond]

We could use a few volunteers for the fair. Also, we're also planning to hold a donation booth if you're interested in supporting the zoo.

And that is good to hear. I hope your service will be a good help to anyone for the auction.

[gnasher]

what kind of stuff would i need to do as a volunteer?

i'll probably offer some personal training or something. everyone always wants to get fit, so it's a sure fire way to get some money for the zoo.

[megabond]

A few things like helping the booth owners setting up, working on the stage's lights and music, and helping out with the organizers.

I see. So you're going to work as a personal trainer for the auction, correct? That's not a bad idea.

[gnasher]

that sounds like simple stuff. i'm in -- and i'll ask around and see if any of my friends or teammates want to help out, too.

i'm aiming to go olympic, so i know what i'm doing when it comes to working out and being safe in the gym.

[megabond]

That's great to hear. I hope you and your friends will enjoy the fair as much as I do afterwards.

The Olympic Games, eh? What kind of sport are you aiming for the gold medal?

[gnasher]

thanks for setting it up.

swimming. i like free and fly 50 or 100 best for individual events, but the medley relay is my favourite.

[megabond]

I see and I'm guessing you're inspired to go for the gold because of someone, correct?

[Yeah, he is aware of that considering that his motivations to become a college professor were because of his older brother.]

[me_matey]

unlike last time, this is me letting you know real advanced like that imma be there

so about that auction are u gonna be up for bid asking for a friend

[megabond]

I'm glad to hear that, May.

[And cue a long stare at the smartphone screen at her next text.]

And excuse me?!

[me_matey]

answer the question romeo

[megabond]

Well... If you're referring to the service auction, then I'm afraid I can't join since I'm one of the organizers of the fair.

[me_matey]

so that means ur free, right?

[megabond]

You might say that.

[To be honest, he is planning to join the pet show, but he really does have some free time on Saturday.]

[me_matey]

so i dont gotta bid to get ur services?

[megabond]

I'm afraid so.

But if you like, we could have a date together around the fair.

[me_matey]

a date is a given

but im interested in services

[megabond]

What do you mean? Are you interested to join as well>

[me_matey]

i mean ur services.

[megabond]

[Now that caught him off-guard... He already told her that he's not joining because of his job as an organizer, but...]

I doubt that would be possible. I did already tell you that I'm not joining as a participant in the auction.

I would like to for your sake, but rules are rules...

[me_matey]

really know how to harsh a girls buzz, bruh

u better make it up to me

[megabond]

Don't worry, I will.

If you want, I have someone for you to meet before the pet show.

[true_noir]

This sounds like it could be a good way to pass the time. I do hope to help out in the service auction, but you are going to make sure that this doesn't happen before our current 'predicament' has resolved itself, yes?

[megabond]

I hope so. If not, there might be a high chances we might cancel it if we don't return back to normal in time.

[true_noir]

In that case, you can delay it to a later date. No point wasting a perfectly good festival, now is there?

[On the plus side, it wasn't going to still be going on, so yay!]

[megabond]

Point taken. Besides, with these many people having some interests on joining the service auctions, I doubt that cancellation would be a good option now.

[It's no joke as judging by the numbers of posts he got, he can tell that the service auction is very popular than the Pet Show.]

[true_noir]

Everyone likes to do their good deeds. Better to do them throughout the year, so that Santa isn't looking at you like the child who tried to cram for the pop quiz in the last week before Christmas, no?

[megabond]

I think you're right.

To be honest, I'm looking forward to the fair as well. Sure, I'm still one of the organizers, but for some reason, the Pet Show also accepts some of them to participate with one of their pets.

[true_noir]

It isn't a bad thing to look forward to. Right about now, with insanity at our doorstep, having something to feel normal, like everything is ok, is not entirely bad. Don't let it lull you you into false security, but it isn't a bad thing.

[megabond]

Okay, I'll keep that in mind.

[Considering that he spent some of his time investigating the Retrospec app, a quick change of pace should be nice.]

pretend it's 5/6...

[mercurio]

i'm going to advertise for this

[megabond]

That's good to hear.

Thanks for helping me out with this.

[mercurio]

not a problem! the zoo and the aquarium are one of my favourite places
so of course i'll do what i can to get people to help!

[megabond]

I see. Well, I'm just glad that you're supportive of the zoo and aquarium.

[mercurio]

more people should be, honestly!!

[megabond]

I agree. The zoo and the aquarium is the perfect place for everyone to learn more about animals and their habitats.