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The open European Taxidermy Championships® 2018

Discussion in 'The Taxidermy Industry' started by Swissfish, Aug 20, 2017.

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  1. Aug 20, 2017 #1
    Swissfish

    Swissfish Well-Known Member

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    Dear taxidermists!
    With pleasure we can announce that the competition brochure is available and can be downloaded under
    www.eurotaxidermy.eu
    It will be the biggest and best ETC® show ever!
    We hope to see and welcome many of you next year in Salzburg, Austria.
    Good luck to everybody already now!
     
  3. Aug 20, 2017 #2
    Cecil

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    Salzburg! Been there! Beautiful city!
     

  5. Aug 20, 2017 #3
    Swissfish

    Swissfish Well-Known Member

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    Yes, agreed Cecil!
    Salzburg is the Mozart town with great cultural and historical offers...
    Don't miss!
     
  6. Aug 20, 2017 #4
    wings II

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    [​IMG] - "Have passport - will travel" I hope to see you there!
     
  7. Aug 20, 2017 #5
    Swissfish

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    WOW! that's cool, Matt!
    We are very much looking forward to have you at the show!
    Best regards, Matthias
     
  8. Aug 20, 2017 #6
    Skywalker

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    Sounds like their will be a good contingent of North Americans there! Gonna be a party. See you there!
     
  9. Aug 20, 2017 #7
    Swissfish

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    See you there, Ken!
    We are very happy and pleased that you will be part of it! Thanks!
    Yes, I also know from others who are making plans to come...
    Cheers!
     
  10. Aug 24, 2017 #8
    AliciaG

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    See you there! Gonna be a blast :D
     
  11. Aug 25, 2017 #9
    Swissfish

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    Welcome!....and see you there Alicia.
    Good luck and all best!
     
  12. Aug 25, 2017 #10
    randy budzynski

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    See you there!
     
  13. Aug 26, 2017 #11
    wa

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    How will I get my work there if it's a cat ?
     
  14. Aug 26, 2017 #12
    Swissfish

    Swissfish Well-Known Member

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    Hi WA,
    There's no other way than to ship it with air cargo or by sea (if you have enough time!)
    it's not that easy and it will not be cheap, I can't lie about that fact.
    The best is if you deal with a specialized transport company, they are able to also help you with all the paper work.
    Check it out early enough to prevent stress....
    Good luck and all best! Would be great to welcome you in Salzburg!
     
  15. Aug 26, 2017 #13
    Swissfish

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    Dear taxidermists from outside of Europe,
    Please study carefully the ETC® rules & regulations, for not getting in troubles on place!
    They differ in many aspects from other competitions.....e.g. mounts entered at the WTC (actual or previous)
    are not eligible! Furthermore every entry must be pre-registered, spontaneous registrations on place will not
    be possible.
    Thanks and good luck to all!
     
  16. Sep 5, 2017 #14
    allis

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    I could not be more excited for this show! After looking at previous entries/winners I know that the Europeans excel at small bird work and I'm going to have fierce competition; all the more reason to go! I have long enjoyed the beautiful song bird work that comes out of Europe and the artistry of the compositions. Not to mention the stellar mammal, fish and reproduction work! The seminars alone are a reason to travel to (beautiful) Austria. I truly look forward to going to learn and meet some of the people creating work I've long been admiring from afar.

    Additionally, it looks like a lot of North Americans are headed to ETC this year. From my group of comrades, I know that Alicia Goode, Ken Walker, Olivia Miseroy -- and about 5 or 6 of my students will be coming. If any Americans have questions about getting a passport, permits, where to stay or what it's like in Austria send me an email at [email protected] I travel internationally very often and would be happy to help. Austria is extremely easy to get around (I was just there a month ago), very safe and most everybody speaks English. This is a very low-stress place to travel and enjoy.

    Travel Tips-
    Where to stay:
    https://www.ecosuitehotel.at/en/start.html ($91 per night)
    http://www.cool-mama.com/en ($140 per night)
    Airbnb.com - (I got a 2 bedroom / 2 bath apartment for just $152 per night right by the event! If you've never used this service, it's amazing!)

    Flights:
    Book flights on Wednesday -- prices are generally the lowest if you buy them that day.
    https://www.kayak.com (great for finding cheap flights)

    I hope this helps and I look forward to seeing you all there!
     
  17. Sep 5, 2017 #15
    Swissfish

    Swissfish Well-Known Member

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    Thank you so much Allis for this brilliant post!
    A better American ambassador for the ETC® is not imaginable....
    We are very much looking forward to see you again in Salzburg!

    ...and dear folks, she's right with her statements, everybody who's ready
    to dive into this adventure will bring back lifetime memories. That's guaranteed!

    Good luck to everybody, see you there!

    All needed additional info under: www.eurotaxidermy.eu
     
  18. Sep 21, 2017 #16
    Swissfish

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    Important info for all those who plan to attend!

    Please book your accommodation as early as you can, preferably now.
    Salzburg will be completely booked out when it comes close to the date of the event...

    Good luck to everybody and see you there...
     
  19. Sep 21, 2017 #17
    Mac McLane

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    Currently we are an affirmative to go! Never visited this part of Europe - looking forward too it! 8)
     
  20. Sep 22, 2017 #18
    Swissfish

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    Great Mr. McLane!

    We are looking forward to welcome you in Salzburg, a very nice place to enjoy...
    You will not regret to be part of the biggest ETC ever, that's for sure!

    All best and already now, Good luck!
     
  21. Sep 22, 2017 #19
    AZ~Rich

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    When in Salzberg be sure to eat at the Zum fidelenn Affen (the Crazy Monkey) at Priesterhausgasse 8. We sure love that place and so do the locals for good reason.
     
  22. Sep 24, 2017 #20
    Swissfish

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    To all the ETC® 2018 competitors!

    It's high time to search and find your accommodation, NOW!
    Many attractive and cheaper places (e.g. near by...) are already booked out!

    Please also read the post from Allis (page1)!

    For any additional info, questions and help: www.eurotaxidermy.eu
     
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