<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=9233699#post9233699 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by fingerwrinkles
Nashhorn ... was debating whether or not to share this one since it might come across as grousing (and that most certainly is not my intention!). Anyways, I decided to share so I can pass on the lesson of "always look closely before you choose!"
Turns out in the 3rd round I found buried among the softies on the far back right table 2 plastic bags entitled "Orange Yuma" with frags inside. The bag was doubled up so it was very opaque and hard to see. Another fellow next to me grabbed the other bag at the same time and since he didn't have a light I lent him mine. We saw what appeared to be a couple tiny but wonderfully colored yumas that looked like they were pink / yellow / orange. Naturally we both thought we had made the score of the day (especially that late in the picking order) so we trotted out of there with big smiles on our faces. I put mine in the cooler but he opened his and came back to say how wonderful they looked and how lucky he felt. Skip to a few hours later when dipping time rolled around, and the last bag is being opened. Well, out comes a 1" very well aged stag frag with an old glob of glue on the bottom! After repeated examination of the frag and bag and no yuma to be found, I put the frag in the tank and thought ... well, it does have nice coralline on it!!!
In any case, it always pays to look and thanks to BAR for having the extra flashlights around. Even with only 2 minutes to pick, that extra look with the flashlight is so helpful since some areas of the room can be a bit dark (especially on a rainy day).
All in all a great event, and thanks to the BOD for all your coordination efforts. It was great to have a little time to see everyone, and I felt I walked away with more treasures than I brought (which hopefully are now someone else's treasures!).