QUOTE (BibleSue @ Apr 18 2009, 12:38 AM) 
But...But... But...
You know I gotta meet a church lady for breakfast in a few hours.
You know I gotta meet a church lady for breakfast in a few hours.
Bwahahahahahahaha!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Full Version: Weetie's Aquatic Ramblings & Lounge
Bwahahahahahahaha!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
OK! Got to keep those good Mother-in-law points!
Proof that we got home in time.
Boys N Bubbles
Finn chasing bubbles
Double Bubble
Boys N Playgrounds
Boys N Bugs
Sorry not shots of the fish store, the chowing down or the fun at Daddy's job. Nite-all!
PS: Lalani, I got my impulse sealer back!!!!! Your prize will ship Mon.!
Proof that we got home in time.
Boys N Bubbles
Finn chasing bubbles
Double Bubble
Boys N Playgrounds
Boys N Bugs
Sorry not shots of the fish store, the chowing down or the fun at Daddy's job. Nite-all!
PS: Lalani, I got my impulse sealer back!!!!! Your prize will ship Mon.!
YAY, pichers, TY!! 
I nabbed the original Ocellaris out of the aquarium last night. He likes to sleep at the top, rear, left corner of the aquarium, so I just snuck the net up under him while he was sleeping and transferred him to my 10g holding tank.
The 2 new Black Ocellaris are following each other all over the aquarium, happy as can be.
I'll try to post some pics of them later today.
They're so purty!!!
I nabbed the original Ocellaris out of the aquarium last night. He likes to sleep at the top, rear, left corner of the aquarium, so I just snuck the net up under him while he was sleeping and transferred him to my 10g holding tank.
The 2 new Black Ocellaris are following each other all over the aquarium, happy as can be.
I'll try to post some pics of them later today.
They're so purty!!!
Looking forward to seeing them.
QUOTE (Weetabix7 @ Apr 18 2009, 08:57 AM)
I nabbed the original Ocellaris out of the aquarium last night. He likes to sleep at the top, rear, left corner of the aquarium, so I just snuck the net up under him while he was sleeping and transferred him to my 10g holding tank.
I'm sure I'll be taking lots more pics of these guys, and hopefully I'll be able to get better ones, but here's the pics I have of the new Clowns for right now.
They are BEE-OO-TEE-FULL!!!!
They are BEE-OO-TEE-FULL!!!!
Nice fishies!
Did you see the pics I posted in my thread? Tubs are good.
Did you see the pics I posted in my thread? Tubs are good.
Nice fishies, I gotz some nice purple zoas with yellow ring in the center and Once the new tank, yes I said new tank. Is done cycling, Im ordering a pair of Grade B Picassos.
QUOTE (dtfleming @ Apr 18 2009, 03:10 PM)
Nice fishies, I gotz some nice purple zoas with yellow ring in the center and Once the new tank, yes I said new tank. Is done cycling, Im ordering a pair of Grade B Picassos.
Pichers pls.
Can I haz frag of said zoas when they start to grow out?
Will you put me first in line?
Purty pls?
QUOTE (Mr. Fosi @ Apr 18 2009, 03:06 PM)
Nice fishies!
Did you see the pics I posted in my thread? Tubs are good.
Did you see the pics I posted in my thread? Tubs are good.
I did, everything looks GREAT, I'm so happy!
Also this (you should post in my thread 
):
):
QUOTE (Mr. Fosi @ Apr 18 2009, 04:25 PM)
Also this (you should post in my thread ):
):Barnacles?
Lol, macclellan has figured out a way to sneak in NR links over at RC! 
Barnacles encrusting an oyster shell.
QUOTE (Weetabix7 @ Apr 18 2009, 11:13 PM)
Lol, macclellan has figured out a way to sneak in NR links over at RC!
And you would know this how? You been slummin' again ??
QUOTE (Needreefunds @ Apr 19 2009, 03:02 PM)
And you would know this how? You been slummin' again ??
E. TN Reef Club Forum is located there, and I've wanted to get more involved with them.
So I think I may have figured what's been wrong with my tank for the last 2 or 3 months.
A few days ago I got some Salifert Alk and Ph test kits for a great price.
Of course the first thing I did was do some tests with them.
I was quite startled to discover that the Salifert Alk test kit gave me a reading that was about 3 dKh higher than what I had been getting from my recently purchased Tropic Marin Alk test kit.
I had already been noticing that my tank got unhappy when I raised my Alk to levels we're supposed to keep it at, and I had been trying scaling back just a little bit on my dosing of the Alk component of B-Ionic.
Short version of the story is, it looks like I've been keeping my tank around 12-13 dKh and it hasn't liked it at all.
I've lowered my Alk over the last couple of days, and my corals look SOOOO much happier.
Mama Sue, your Orange Yuma is opening up bigger than I've seen in a long time.
I got the Alk down to 10 dKh this morning, and I actually sat down and just stared in the tank for a little while tonight and ENJOYED it for the first time in a few months.
Still loving the new clownfish too, they look great and get along wonderfully with each other, so far at least.
A few days ago I got some Salifert Alk and Ph test kits for a great price.
Of course the first thing I did was do some tests with them.
I was quite startled to discover that the Salifert Alk test kit gave me a reading that was about 3 dKh higher than what I had been getting from my recently purchased Tropic Marin Alk test kit.
I had already been noticing that my tank got unhappy when I raised my Alk to levels we're supposed to keep it at, and I had been trying scaling back just a little bit on my dosing of the Alk component of B-Ionic.
Short version of the story is, it looks like I've been keeping my tank around 12-13 dKh and it hasn't liked it at all.
I've lowered my Alk over the last couple of days, and my corals look SOOOO much happier.
Mama Sue, your Orange Yuma is opening up bigger than I've seen in a long time.
I got the Alk down to 10 dKh this morning, and I actually sat down and just stared in the tank for a little while tonight and ENJOYED it for the first time in a few months.
Still loving the new clownfish too, they look great and get along wonderfully with each other, so far at least.
Glad you finally got the water params sorted out.. must be a relief!
QUOTE (Lalani @ Apr 19 2009, 11:49 PM)
Glad you finally got the water params sorted out.. must be a relief!
HUGE relief!
In other news, I have persuaded Kap'n Krunch, who is a good friend of mine, to come check us out.
Kap is not a Reefer, but I talked her into coming over and hanging out in Weetie's Lounge anyway, so please give her a warm welcome.
I promised fun shenanigans as an inducement.
QUOTE (Weetabix7 @ Apr 19 2009, 12:13 AM)
Lol, macclellan has figured out a way to sneak in NR links over at RC!
Yeah, www.nano-reef.com/x gets filtered to: www.reefcentral.com/x. So just type www.nano - reef.com/x and readers copy/paste and delete the spaces. Starting a revolution, one spacebar at a time...
Got any cool mushrooms, zoas or acans for trades weetz? I've got bunches of rics, mushies, and a zoa frag I don't have room for...
How you like that hellolights t5? I might get that (or just use the 150w HQI I have sitting around) for a tank I'm building....mwahaha <<<evil scheming laugh.
That explains a lot. I was shocked when you said that your corals didn't like the alk above 8 dKH.
I first thought that your kit(s) were off but I did't want to make a "is it plugged in and turned on" suggestion to you. Didn't you also say some time ago that you thought your B-Ionic was too strong?
In other news, I placed an order for some dry components from Bulk Reef Supply and I hope they get here son b/c I am running low on the B-Ionic. I also scored a relatively cheap Pinpoint pH meter sans probe. I've tested the meter with a couple probes here at school and it seems to work just fine. I'll be buying a cheap chinese-made probe off ebay for $20-25 and we'll see how it goes.
Just in case you care, these meters allow a one or two-point calibration option (2-point is obviously more accurate). You can calibrate from from 4-7 and from 7-10 but not from 4-10. After some initial testing it is clear that in order to get accurate readings along the full 0-14 pH range one would need at least 4 points, a feature not available on the simple meters. Consequently, the readings are only good within the calibrated range and if you try to read higher or lower your accuracy gets progressively more whack the further afield you go.
Even so, this will save me from having to spend more $$ on alk test kits. I'll be doing the titrations with the meter with reagents I mix up myself. As long as I don't screw up the reagents, I'll have a much more precise measure of my alk than if I had used a colorimetric kit.
I'm also working on putting together a bulk Ca test as well. Both the tests for Alk and Ca hardness are old, well-known tests and I have methods for both in my Handbook of Common Methods in Limnology.
I have the 1974 edition but I think I will buy the later version I just linked. If anyone wants to buy my copy, you pay shipping and it's yours... After the newer copy arrives on my desk.
Until they ban you.
They'll just edit or delete your posts once they find them.
I first thought that your kit(s) were off but I did't want to make a "is it plugged in and turned on" suggestion to you. Didn't you also say some time ago that you thought your B-Ionic was too strong?
In other news, I placed an order for some dry components from Bulk Reef Supply and I hope they get here son b/c I am running low on the B-Ionic. I also scored a relatively cheap Pinpoint pH meter sans probe. I've tested the meter with a couple probes here at school and it seems to work just fine. I'll be buying a cheap chinese-made probe off ebay for $20-25 and we'll see how it goes.
Just in case you care, these meters allow a one or two-point calibration option (2-point is obviously more accurate). You can calibrate from from 4-7 and from 7-10 but not from 4-10. After some initial testing it is clear that in order to get accurate readings along the full 0-14 pH range one would need at least 4 points, a feature not available on the simple meters. Consequently, the readings are only good within the calibrated range and if you try to read higher or lower your accuracy gets progressively more whack the further afield you go.
Even so, this will save me from having to spend more $$ on alk test kits. I'll be doing the titrations with the meter with reagents I mix up myself. As long as I don't screw up the reagents, I'll have a much more precise measure of my alk than if I had used a colorimetric kit.
I'm also working on putting together a bulk Ca test as well. Both the tests for Alk and Ca hardness are old, well-known tests and I have methods for both in my Handbook of Common Methods in Limnology.
I have the 1974 edition but I think I will buy the later version I just linked. If anyone wants to buy my copy, you pay shipping and it's yours... After the newer copy arrives on my desk.
QUOTE (macclellan @ Apr 20 2009, 09:09 AM)
Starting a revolution, one spacebar at a time...
Until they ban you.
They'll just edit or delete your posts once they find them.
QUOTE (macclellan @ Apr 20 2009, 10:09 AM)
Yeah, www.nano-reef.com/x gets filtered to: www.reefcentral.com/x. So just type www.nano - reef.com/x and readers copy/paste and delete the spaces. Starting a revolution, one spacebar at a time...
Got any cool mushrooms, zoas or acans for trades weetz? I've got bunches of rics, mushies, and a zoa frag I don't have room for...
How you like that hellolights t5? I might get that (or just use the 150w HQI I have sitting around) for a tank I'm building....mwahaha <<<evil scheming laugh.
Got any cool mushrooms, zoas or acans for trades weetz? I've got bunches of rics, mushies, and a zoa frag I don't have room for...
How you like that hellolights t5? I might get that (or just use the 150w HQI I have sitting around) for a tank I'm building....mwahaha <<<evil scheming laugh.
You're behind the times dude, I'm on my 3rd T5HO setup now!
Sold the HelloLights one to knoxvegas.
I do REALLY like T5HO better than MH though.
I don't know what size tank you're building, but there's a 36" T5HO for sale right now for a great price in Hardware Classified.
Honestly, I am pretty low on available frags right now, just Blue Xenia and Encrusting Green Gorgonian.
Too bad, cause I'd LOVE to get some stuff from you.
QUOTE (Mr. Fosi @ Apr 20 2009, 10:12 AM)
Until they ban you.
They'll just edit or delete your posts once they find them.
They'll just edit or delete your posts once they find them.
Mac's a rebel, he'll find another way.
QUOTE (Mr. Fosi @ Apr 20 2009, 10:12 AM)
That explains a lot. I was shocked when you said that your corals didn't like the alk above 8 dKH.
I first thought that your kit(s) were off but I did't want to make a "is it plugged in and turned on" suggestion to you. Didn't you also say some time ago that you thought your B-Ionic was too strong?
I first thought that your kit(s) were off but I did't want to make a "is it plugged in and turned on" suggestion to you. Didn't you also say some time ago that you thought your B-Ionic was too strong?
Inorite?
Yeah, I did say that about the Alk component of my B-Ionic.
I was having a heck of a time getting and keeping my Ca up.
Now I know why.
QUOTE (Mr. Fosi @ Apr 20 2009, 10:12 AM)
In other news, I placed an order for some dry components from Bulk Reef Supply and I hope they get here son b/c I am running low on the B-Ionic. I also scored a relatively cheap Pinpoint pH meter sans probe. I've tested the meter with a couple probes here at school and it seems to work just fine. I'll be buying a cheap chinese-made probe off ebay for $20-25 and we'll see how it goes.
Just in case you care, these meters allow a one or two-point calibration option (2-point is obviously more accurate). You can calibrate from from 4-7 and from 7-10 but not from 4-10. After some initial testing it is clear that in order to get accurate readings along the full 0-14 pH range one would need at least 4 points, a feature not available on the simple meters. Consequently, the readings are only good within the calibrated range and if you try to read higher or lower your accuracy gets progressively more whack the further afield you go.
Even so, this will save me from having to spend more $$ on alk test kits. I'll be doing the titrations with the meter with reagents I mix up myself. As long as I don't screw up the reagents, I'll have a much more precise measure of my alk than if I had used a colorimetric kit.
Just in case you care, these meters allow a one or two-point calibration option (2-point is obviously more accurate). You can calibrate from from 4-7 and from 7-10 but not from 4-10. After some initial testing it is clear that in order to get accurate readings along the full 0-14 pH range one would need at least 4 points, a feature not available on the simple meters. Consequently, the readings are only good within the calibrated range and if you try to read higher or lower your accuracy gets progressively more whack the further afield you go.
Even so, this will save me from having to spend more $$ on alk test kits. I'll be doing the titrations with the meter with reagents I mix up myself. As long as I don't screw up the reagents, I'll have a much more precise measure of my alk than if I had used a colorimetric kit.
Cool score!
I hope it works well for you, I noticed you said you were disappointed in it's range of accuracy on your thread.
I can see how it would still be handy though, wouldn't mind having one myself.
QUOTE (Mr. Fosi @ Apr 20 2009, 10:12 AM)
I'm also working on putting together a bulk Ca test as well. Both the tests for Alk and Ca hardness are old, well-known tests and I have methods for both in my Handbook of Common Methods in Limnology.
I have the 1974 edition but I think I will buy the later version I just linked. If anyone wants to buy my copy, you pay shipping and it's yours... After the newer copy arrives on my desk.
I have the 1974 edition but I think I will buy the later version I just linked. If anyone wants to buy my copy, you pay shipping and it's yours... After the newer copy arrives on my desk.
Sounds very promising, keep us updated on that!
QUOTE (Weetabix7 @ Apr 20 2009, 10:33 AM)
You're behind the times dude, I'm on my 3rd T5HO setup now!
Sold the HelloLights one to knoxvegas.
I do REALLY like T5HO better than MH though.
I don't know what size tank you're building, but there's a 36" T5HO for sale right now for a great price in Hardware Classified.
Sold the HelloLights one to knoxvegas.
I do REALLY like T5HO better than MH though.
I don't know what size tank you're building, but there's a 36" T5HO for sale right now for a great price in Hardware Classified.
I'm either doing a 20L AIO or a 30Breeder AIO. Either way, it will be a peninsula tank so it's viewable from three sides with the gear behind a false wall in one end... Inertia has it that I'll just stick with the 20L (black silicone) and 150w HQI pendant that I already have...
I'll take a look at that 36" one, but I'll probably prefer a 24" for the 20L and a 30" for the 30B to avoid illuminating the top of the internal-sump area... I've got a 4x54w Catalina on my 75g planted, which I love, but I need something a bit smaller and cheaper for the next saltwater tank...
QUOTE (Weetabix7 @ Apr 20 2009, 10:33 AM)
Honestly, I am pretty low on available frags right now, just Blue Xenia and Encrusting Green Gorgonian.
Too bad, cause I'd LOVE to get some stuff from you.
Too bad, cause I'd LOVE to get some stuff from you.
I'll probably post some stuff for sale here soon enough...I'll PM you.
QUOTE (macclellan @ Apr 20 2009, 10:56 AM)
I'm either doing a 20L AIO or a 30Breeder AIO. Either way, it will be a peninsula tank so it's viewable from three sides with the gear behind a false wall in one end... Inertia has it that I'll just stick with the 20L (black silicone) and 150w HQI pendant that I already have...
I'll take a look at that 36" one, but I'll probably prefer a 24" for the 20L and a 30" for the 30B to avoid illuminating the top of the internal-sump area... I've got a 4x54w Catalina on my 75g planted, which I love, but I need something a bit smaller and cheaper for the next saltwater tank...
I'll probably post some stuff for sale here soon enough...I'll PM you.
I'll take a look at that 36" one, but I'll probably prefer a 24" for the 20L and a 30" for the 30B to avoid illuminating the top of the internal-sump area... I've got a 4x54w Catalina on my 75g planted, which I love, but I need something a bit smaller and cheaper for the next saltwater tank...
I'll probably post some stuff for sale here soon enough...I'll PM you.
Sounds cool, do LMK.
You should check out this thread on a cool 33 long custom AIO Peninsula Tank, might give you some inspiration:
http://www.nano-reef.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=183781
Hi Kap!
We haven't had any fun contests in a while, any of you Weetie's Lounge regulars have some good suggestions?
We haven't had any fun contests in a while, any of you Weetie's Lounge regulars have some good suggestions?
QUOTE (Weetabix7 @ Apr 20 2009, 11:41 AM)
Hi Kap!
We haven't had any fun contests in a while, any of you Weetie's Lounge regulars have some good suggestions?
We haven't had any fun contests in a while, any of you Weetie's Lounge regulars have some good suggestions?
I was promised Kapn' crunch........I leave disappointed...
How 'bout a WL version of the photo scavanger hunt. Watered down, single subject juss fur yuk-yuks??
And Weets, you do know I was pullin' yer leg about RC right????
cuz I do
ya!
QUOTE (Weetabix7 @ Apr 19 2009, 11:27 PM)
HUGE relief!
In other news, I have persuaded Kap'n Krunch, who is a good friend of mine, to come check us out.
Kap is not a Reefer, but I talked her into coming over and hanging out in Weetie's Lounge anyway, so please give her a warm welcome.
I promised fun shenanigans as an inducement.
In other news, I have persuaded Kap'n Krunch, who is a good friend of mine, to come check us out.
Kap is not a Reefer, but I talked her into coming over and hanging out in Weetie's Lounge anyway, so please give her a warm welcome.
I promised fun shenanigans as an inducement.
I'm not accustomed to such a built-up introduction, and coming onboard (or underwater) at Nano-Reef is an interesting beginning into a previously unresearched subject. Weetie's enthusiasm for this hobby/passion/obsession/entrepreneurial venture intrigued me as I see her pour over magazines and books at our local bookstore hangout, recounting stories of frag and sealife sales, or humorous anecdotes/mishaps. Her first exciting story involved a fearsome reef creature "The Fireworm", and the man who was ardently searching for one. The pix convinced me that they definitely need to live in a tank all on their little lonesome, unless Mr/Ms right wriggles along, if they do cohabitate?
Anyway, I initially was going to call myself 'Hellbender' which some of you might know about. It is a salamander-type amphibian critter that lurks in the streams of TN, particularly in the mountains (The Great Smoky Mtn. Nat'l Park) and is documented for its ferocity if inadvertantly stepped on or touched. There is or was a regional conservation paper called The Hellbender Press and photos of it were sufficient motivation to wear shark resistant grade chain mail boots, gloves, suit, helmet, or stay far,far away!!
OK Reefer friends, thanks for letting me dabble and babble in Weetie's Lounge!
QUOTE (Needreefunds @ Apr 20 2009, 12:50 PM)
I was promised Kapn' crunch........I leave disappointed...
How 'bout a WL version of the photo scavanger hunt. Watered down, single subject juss fur yuk-yuks??
And Weets, you do know I was pullin' yer leg about RC right????
cuz I do ya!
How 'bout a WL version of the photo scavanger hunt. Watered down, single subject juss fur yuk-yuks??
And Weets, you do know I was pullin' yer leg about RC right????
cuz I do
ya!Well I guess that explains why I'm limping today....
Don't pull so hard next time, kay?!!
So what subject should we have?
And honestly, I haven't checked out the Photo Scavenger Hunt thread, so what are the rules?
(I know, I know, I'm bad...)
QUOTE (Kap'n Krunch @ Apr 20 2009, 12:57 PM)
I'm not accustomed to such a built-up introduction, and coming onboard (or underwater) at Nano-Reef is an interesting beginning into a previously unresearched subject. Weetie's enthusiasm for this hobby/passion/obsession/entrepreneurial venture intrigued me as I see her pour over magazines and books at our local bookstore hangout, recounting stories of frag and sealife sales, or humorous anecdotes/mishaps. Her first exciting story involved a fearsome reef creature "The Fireworm", and the man who was ardently searching for one. The pix convinced me that they definitely need to live in a tank all on their little lonesome, unless Mr/Ms right wriggles along, if they do cohabitate?
Anyway, I initially was going to call myself 'Hellbender' which some of you might know about. It is a salamander-type amphibian critter that lurks in the streams of TN, particularly in the mountains (The Great Smoky Mtn. Nat'l Park) and is documented for its ferocity if inadvertantly stepped on or touched. There is or was a regional conservation paper called The Hellbender Press and photos of it were sufficient motivation to wear shark resistant grade chain mail boots, gloves, suit, helmet, or stay far,far away!!
OK Reefer friends, thanks for letting me dabble and babble in Weetie's Lounge!
Anyway, I initially was going to call myself 'Hellbender' which some of you might know about. It is a salamander-type amphibian critter that lurks in the streams of TN, particularly in the mountains (The Great Smoky Mtn. Nat'l Park) and is documented for its ferocity if inadvertantly stepped on or touched. There is or was a regional conservation paper called The Hellbender Press and photos of it were sufficient motivation to wear shark resistant grade chain mail boots, gloves, suit, helmet, or stay far,far away!!
OK Reefer friends, thanks for letting me dabble and babble in Weetie's Lounge!
Well, Hellbender isn't totally inappropriate!
Did I really show you pics of Bob?
I didn't remember.
Here's a refresher for those who don't remember--
QUOTE (Weetabix7 @ Apr 20 2009, 11:57 AM)
Well I guess that explains why I'm limping today....
Don't pull so hard next time, kay?!!
So what subject should we have?
And honestly, I haven't checked out the Photo Scavenger Hunt thread, so what are the rules?
(I know, I know, I'm bad...)
Don't pull so hard next time, kay?!!
So what subject should we have?
And honestly, I haven't checked out the Photo Scavenger Hunt thread, so what are the rules?
(I know, I know, I'm bad...)
Hopefully Kim will come give details lol....
Kap'n!!!!
QUOTE (Weetabix7 @ Apr 20 2009, 10:57 AM)
So what subject should we have?
And honestly, I haven't checked out the Photo Scavenger Hunt thread, so what are the rules?
(I know, I know, I'm bad...)
And honestly, I haven't checked out the Photo Scavenger Hunt thread, so what are the rules?
(I know, I know, I'm bad...)
The rules are pretty straight-forward. One person lists what we're hunting for, and people post pics! The hunts can either be taken literal or interpreted in their own way, it all depends on the person taking the pic.
Kap!!
On a little personal note, many of you WL regulars know the story bout my niece Ashley and my family's fight to get Bus Transportation for ALL school students in the Oak Ridge, TN school system.
We were able to get it provided to everyone last year, but it's Budget Time again and the O.R. School System is again trying to cut transportation, right now for preschoolers and Special Needs students.
We are having a rally today at the intersection where Ashley had her accident, starting in about 5 mins.
I won't be there cause I'm providing childcare for Ashley's lil brother so her family can go.
Kap, you should watch WATE at 6 tonight, it'll probably be on the news.
On a lighter note, I'm working on a good photo hunt subject.
We were able to get it provided to everyone last year, but it's Budget Time again and the O.R. School System is again trying to cut transportation, right now for preschoolers and Special Needs students.
We are having a rally today at the intersection where Ashley had her accident, starting in about 5 mins.
I won't be there cause I'm providing childcare for Ashley's lil brother so her family can go.
Kap, you should watch WATE at 6 tonight, it'll probably be on the news.
On a lighter note, I'm working on a good photo hunt subject.
QUOTE (Mr. Fosi @ Apr 20 2009, 10:12 AM)
I'm also working on putting together a bulk Ca test as well. Both the tests for Alk and Ca hardness are old, well-known tests and I have methods for both in my Handbook of Common Methods in Limnology.
I have the 1974 edition but I think I will buy the later version I just linked. If anyone wants to buy my copy, you pay shipping and it's yours... After the newer copy arrives on my desk.
I have the 1974 edition but I think I will buy the later version I just linked. If anyone wants to buy my copy, you pay shipping and it's yours... After the newer copy arrives on my desk.
I used to have that book! Probably in a box somewhere around here...QUOTE (Kap'n Krunch @ Apr 20 2009, 12:57 PM)
Her first exciting story involved a fearsome reef creature "The Fireworm", and the man who was ardently searching for one. The pix convinced me that they definitely need to live in a tank all on their little lonesome, unless Mr/Ms right wriggles along, if they do cohabitate?
and I
hellbenders
QUOTE (Weetabix7 @ Apr 20 2009, 01:57 PM)
On a little personal note, many of you WL regulars know the story bout my niece Ashley and my family's fight to get Bus Transportation for ALL school students in the Oak Ridge, TN school system.
We were able to get it provided to everyone last year, but it's Budget Time again and the O.R. School System is again trying to cut transportation, right now for preschoolers and Special Needs students.
We are having a rally today at the intersection where Ashley had her accident, starting in about 5 mins.
I won't be there cause I'm providing childcare for Ashley's lil brother so her family can go.
Kap, you should watch WATE at 6 tonight, it'll probably be on the news.
On a lighter note, I'm working on a good photo hunt subject.
We were able to get it provided to everyone last year, but it's Budget Time again and the O.R. School System is again trying to cut transportation, right now for preschoolers and Special Needs students.
We are having a rally today at the intersection where Ashley had her accident, starting in about 5 mins.
I won't be there cause I'm providing childcare for Ashley's lil brother so her family can go.
Kap, you should watch WATE at 6 tonight, it'll probably be on the news.
On a lighter note, I'm working on a good photo hunt subject.
I've always wanted to see a hellbender in the wild. I guess I never hang out in the streams enough.
QUOTE (Kap'n Krunch @ Apr 20 2009, 10:57 AM)
I'm not accustomed to such a built-up introduction, and coming onboard (or underwater) at Nano-Reef is an interesting beginning into a previously unresearched subject. Weetie's enthusiasm for this hobby/passion/obsession/entrepreneurial venture intrigued me as I see her pour over magazines and books at our local bookstore hangout, recounting stories of frag and sealife sales, or humorous anecdotes/mishaps. Her first exciting story involved a fearsome reef creature "The Fireworm", and the man who was ardently searching for one. The pix convinced me that they definitely need to live in a tank all on their little lonesome, unless Mr/Ms right wriggles along, if they do cohabitate?
Anyway, I initially was going to call myself 'Hellbender' which some of you might know about. It is a salamander-type amphibian critter that lurks in the streams of TN, particularly in the mountains (The Great Smoky Mtn. Nat'l Park) and is documented for its ferocity if inadvertantly stepped on or touched. There is or was a regional conservation paper called The Hellbender Press and photos of it were sufficient motivation to wear shark resistant grade chain mail boots, gloves, suit, helmet, or stay far,far away!!
OK Reefer friends, thanks for letting me dabble and babble in Weetie's Lounge!
Anyway, I initially was going to call myself 'Hellbender' which some of you might know about. It is a salamander-type amphibian critter that lurks in the streams of TN, particularly in the mountains (The Great Smoky Mtn. Nat'l Park) and is documented for its ferocity if inadvertantly stepped on or touched. There is or was a regional conservation paper called The Hellbender Press and photos of it were sufficient motivation to wear shark resistant grade chain mail boots, gloves, suit, helmet, or stay far,far away!!
OK Reefer friends, thanks for letting me dabble and babble in Weetie's Lounge!
Glad you finally made it! Weets told me you were coming when I was over there last week. Pull up a chair & join in the fun!
I wasn't very helpful in getting a fun contest off the ground yesterday, sorry about that.
I had a thought though.
In the spirit of it being NR's birthday, how bout we just share some of our favorite reminiscences and threads from NR's past.
I'll start us off with a few of my own fun memories:
-mvite, the only guy who could refer to BibleSue as "BS" and actually get away with it!
-GIAJ:
http://www.nano-reef.com/forums/index.php?...115743&st=0
Here's a couple personal ones from the original Origins of Weetie's Lounge:
One of the many reasons I love NR:
http://www.nano-reef.com/forums/index.php?...t=0&start=0
I had a thought though.
In the spirit of it being NR's birthday, how bout we just share some of our favorite reminiscences and threads from NR's past.
I'll start us off with a few of my own fun memories:
-mvite, the only guy who could refer to BibleSue as "BS" and actually get away with it!
-GIAJ:
http://www.nano-reef.com/forums/index.php?...115743&st=0
Here's a couple personal ones from the original Origins of Weetie's Lounge:
QUOTE (Weetabix7 @ Feb 28 2008, 08:07 PM)
Think of it like this.
This thread is kind of like my own little coffeehouse that I decided to open on NR.
A bunch of us like to come here and hang out, sometimes we talk about my prop tank and sometimes we just goof off.
We've got a bunch of old comfy couches and chairs and a few beat up but serviceable coffee tables to put our feet and the snacks on.
The Hipster Prop Grandma munching peanut m&m's on the couch is BibleSue.
The scruffy guy nattering on about nems to the Natalie Portman look-alike is dshnarw and arwndsh.
The intelligent yet unassuming lady with the long hair and holey jeans passing around killer macro photo's of her tank is c est ma. Listen to her.
The silent guy in the corner wearing the ninja costume is adinsxq, we like to humor him.
The frazzled looking girl with the striped fuzzy socks and long hair having the "Woe is me, my prop tank is in the toilet!" conversation with the big goofball in the red sweatshirt is me and Needreefunds.
We're perfectly happy to have you here, pull up a chair, put your feet up and help yourself to the chips 'n dip (no double dipping!), but if we're in the middle of a conversation about the most successful way to breed Aceteminophors and you jump in and ask what we think you should dose in your tank, we're likely to look at you a little funny before continuing on with our conversation.
Just hang out, participate in the conversation at hand, and let us get to know you a little bit, okay?
Oh, and as mentioned earlier, cookies are always appreciated.
This thread is kind of like my own little coffeehouse that I decided to open on NR.
A bunch of us like to come here and hang out, sometimes we talk about my prop tank and sometimes we just goof off.
We've got a bunch of old comfy couches and chairs and a few beat up but serviceable coffee tables to put our feet and the snacks on.
The Hipster Prop Grandma munching peanut m&m's on the couch is BibleSue.
The scruffy guy nattering on about nems to the Natalie Portman look-alike is dshnarw and arwndsh.
The intelligent yet unassuming lady with the long hair and holey jeans passing around killer macro photo's of her tank is c est ma. Listen to her.
The silent guy in the corner wearing the ninja costume is adinsxq, we like to humor him.
The frazzled looking girl with the striped fuzzy socks and long hair having the "Woe is me, my prop tank is in the toilet!" conversation with the big goofball in the red sweatshirt is me and Needreefunds.
We're perfectly happy to have you here, pull up a chair, put your feet up and help yourself to the chips 'n dip (no double dipping!), but if we're in the middle of a conversation about the most successful way to breed Aceteminophors and you jump in and ask what we think you should dose in your tank, we're likely to look at you a little funny before continuing on with our conversation.
Just hang out, participate in the conversation at hand, and let us get to know you a little bit, okay?
Oh, and as mentioned earlier, cookies are always appreciated.
QUOTE (Weetabix7 @ Feb 24 2008, 11:51 PM)
By a freak chance, I got some footage last night of what I think may have been my brain coral spawning.
It gets a little tedious in the middle, but if you keep watching there's some interesting fish action near the end.
Make sure to turn your volume up so you can hear my commentary.
http://tinyurl.com/38oe7f
It gets a little tedious in the middle, but if you keep watching there's some interesting fish action near the end.
Make sure to turn your volume up so you can hear my commentary.
http://tinyurl.com/38oe7f
One of the many reasons I love NR:
http://www.nano-reef.com/forums/index.php?...t=0&start=0
I definitely need to go back and read ALL of these two weetie's lounge threads... I missed so much.
QUOTE (Lalani @ Apr 21 2009, 03:41 PM)
I definitely need to go back and read ALL of these two weetie's lounge threads... I missed so much.
That's some serious reading girlie!
You got that much time on your hands???
QUOTE (Weetabix7 @ Apr 21 2009, 02:50 PM)
That's some serious reading girlie!
You got that much time on your hands???
You got that much time on your hands???
You know I do.
Oh! I got the package from MamaSue today!
ic ant wait to be apart of next years secret santa!
QUOTE (Weetabix7 @ Apr 21 2009, 03:29 PM)
In the spirit of it being NR's birthday, how bout we just share some of our favorite reminiscences and threads from NR's past.
Nuttin?
I get nuttin???
Cheez peeps, I go on a little vacay and when I come back it seems that everyone but Lani has taken their Lounge Chairs off to other climes!
Ima go cry in my coffee now....
inorite??
Oooh, coffee..
I'll try to dig up some threads or quotes, but my memory is the worstest.
Oooh, coffee..
I'll try to dig up some threads or quotes, but my memory is the worstest.
lol @ the cat
QUOTE (Weetabix7 @ Apr 20 2009, 08:41 AM)
Hi Kap!
We haven't had any fun contests in a while, any of you Weetie's Lounge regulars have some good suggestions?
We haven't had any fun contests in a while, any of you Weetie's Lounge regulars have some good suggestions?
I never got my prize.
Weetie, Sue, etc, a little story I thought you'd enjoy:
Shirley & Marcy
A mom was concerned about her kindergarten son walking to school. He didn't want his mother to walk with him. She wanted to give him the feeling that he had some independence but yet know that he was safe.
So she had an idea of how to handle it. She asked a neighbor if she would please follow him to school in the mornings, staying at a distance, so he probably wouldn't notice her.
She said that since she was up early with her toddler anyway, it would be a good way for them to get some exercise as well, so she agreed.
The next school day, the neighbor and her little girl set out following behind Timmy as he walked to school with another neighbor girl he knew. She did this for the whole week.
As the two walked and chatted, kicking stones and twigs, Timmy's little friend noticed the same lady was following them as she seemed to do every day all week. Finally she said to Timmy, 'Have you noticed that lady following us to school all week?
Do you know her?' Timmy nonchalantly replied, 'Yeah, I know who she is.' The little girl said, 'Well, who is she?'
'That's just Shirley Goodnest,' Timmy replied, 'and her daughter Marcy.'
'Shirley Goodnest? Who the heck is she and why is she following us? '
'Well,' Timmy explained, 'every night my Mom makes me say the 23rd Psalm with my prayers, 'cuz she worries about me so much. And in the Psalm, it says, 'Shirley Goodnest and Marcy shall follow me all the days of my life', so I guess I'll just have to get used to it!'
May Shirley Goodnest and Marcy be with you today and always.
I know you smiled!
Ok, so I had an idea, what if we have a Dare contest for Weetie's Lounge members only.
We'd have to brainstorm on rules a lil bit.
We could either all put up prizes for a 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winner and mebbe use a poll to decide winners
or
we could do individual contests. For instance, one person posts a prize available and a challenge/Dare for that prize.
Winner has to pay shipping.
We could do both livestock and dry goods prizes.
Off the top of my head, I know I have 2 half to 2/3 used bottles of B-Ionic I could put up. Will have to think of other stuff I might be able to offer for prizes.
Thoughts anyone?
We'd have to brainstorm on rules a lil bit.
We could either all put up prizes for a 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winner and mebbe use a poll to decide winners
or
we could do individual contests. For instance, one person posts a prize available and a challenge/Dare for that prize.
Winner has to pay shipping.
We could do both livestock and dry goods prizes.
Off the top of my head, I know I have 2 half to 2/3 used bottles of B-Ionic I could put up. Will have to think of other stuff I might be able to offer for prizes.
Thoughts anyone?
QUOTE (Scott Riemer @ Apr 22 2009, 12:41 PM)
I never got my prize.
Weetie, Sue, etc, a little story I thought you'd enjoy:
Shirley & Marcy
A mom was concerned about her kindergarten son walking to school. He didn't want his mother to walk with him. She wanted to give him the feeling that he had some independence but yet know that he was safe.
So she had an idea of how to handle it. She asked a neighbor if she would please follow him to school in the mornings, staying at a distance, so he probably wouldn't notice her.
She said that since she was up early with her toddler anyway, it would be a good way for them to get some exercise as well, so she agreed.
The next school day, the neighbor and her little girl set out following behind Timmy as he walked to school with another neighbor girl he knew. She did this for the whole week.
As the two walked and chatted, kicking stones and twigs, Timmy's little friend noticed the same lady was following them as she seemed to do every day all week. Finally she said to Timmy, 'Have you noticed that lady following us to school all week?
Do you know her?' Timmy nonchalantly replied, 'Yeah, I know who she is.' The little girl said, 'Well, who is she?'
'That's just Shirley Goodnest,' Timmy replied, 'and her daughter Marcy.'
'Shirley Goodnest? Who the heck is she and why is she following us? '
'Well,' Timmy explained, 'every night my Mom makes me say the 23rd Psalm with my prayers, 'cuz she worries about me so much. And in the Psalm, it says, 'Shirley Goodnest and Marcy shall follow me all the days of my life', so I guess I'll just have to get used to it!'
May Shirley Goodnest and Marcy be with you today and always.
I know you smiled!
Weetie, Sue, etc, a little story I thought you'd enjoy:
Shirley & Marcy
A mom was concerned about her kindergarten son walking to school. He didn't want his mother to walk with him. She wanted to give him the feeling that he had some independence but yet know that he was safe.
So she had an idea of how to handle it. She asked a neighbor if she would please follow him to school in the mornings, staying at a distance, so he probably wouldn't notice her.
She said that since she was up early with her toddler anyway, it would be a good way for them to get some exercise as well, so she agreed.
The next school day, the neighbor and her little girl set out following behind Timmy as he walked to school with another neighbor girl he knew. She did this for the whole week.
As the two walked and chatted, kicking stones and twigs, Timmy's little friend noticed the same lady was following them as she seemed to do every day all week. Finally she said to Timmy, 'Have you noticed that lady following us to school all week?
Do you know her?' Timmy nonchalantly replied, 'Yeah, I know who she is.' The little girl said, 'Well, who is she?'
'That's just Shirley Goodnest,' Timmy replied, 'and her daughter Marcy.'
'Shirley Goodnest? Who the heck is she and why is she following us? '
'Well,' Timmy explained, 'every night my Mom makes me say the 23rd Psalm with my prayers, 'cuz she worries about me so much. And in the Psalm, it says, 'Shirley Goodnest and Marcy shall follow me all the days of my life', so I guess I'll just have to get used to it!'
May Shirley Goodnest and Marcy be with you today and always.
I know you smiled!
How well you know me! Thanks for that. That was too cute & I could just hear a couple of my grandkids coming up with that! I vote prize for you already!
QUOTE (Weetabix7 @ Apr 22 2009, 12:43 PM)
Ok, so I had an idea, what if we have a Dare contest for Weetie's Lounge members only.
We'd have to brainstorm on rules a lil bit.
We could either all put up prizes for a 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winner and mebbe use a poll to decide winners
or
we could do individual contests. For instance, one person posts a prize available and a challenge/Dare for that prize.
Winner has to pay shipping.
We could do both livestock and dry goods prizes.
Off the top of my head, I know I have 2 half to 2/3 used bottles of B-Ionic I could put up. Will have to think of other stuff I might be able to offer for prizes.
Thoughts anyone?
We'd have to brainstorm on rules a lil bit.
We could either all put up prizes for a 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winner and mebbe use a poll to decide winners
or
we could do individual contests. For instance, one person posts a prize available and a challenge/Dare for that prize.
Winner has to pay shipping.
We could do both livestock and dry goods prizes.
Off the top of my head, I know I have 2 half to 2/3 used bottles of B-Ionic I could put up. Will have to think of other stuff I might be able to offer for prizes.
Thoughts anyone?
Methinks you are going through Toddler Syndrome!
QUOTE (Weetabix7 @ Apr 22 2009, 10:13 AM)
Nuttin?
I get nuttin???
Cheez peeps, I go on a little vacay and when I come back it seems that everyone but Lani has taken their Lounge Chairs off to other climes!
Ima go cry in my coffee now....
I get nuttin???
Cheez peeps, I go on a little vacay and when I come back it seems that everyone but Lani has taken their Lounge Chairs off to other climes!
Ima go cry in my coffee now....
I did look last night for several threads but couldn't come up with either of them. Busy day for Bible & Robe orders. Are we looking at doing both things?
I think I sould get a prize for the longest post on the page!!!
Finally getting a chance to stop by your Lounge again Weetie....took a while to comb through the last 10+ pages I missed
Don't know where to start other than saying that your tank is looking great. I hope I can keep up with all of the shenanigans around here
Don't know where to start other than saying that your tank is looking great. I hope I can keep up with all of the shenanigans around here
QUOTE (divecj5 @ Apr 22 2009, 01:20 PM)
Finally getting a chance to stop by your Lounge again Weetie....took a while to comb through the last 10+ pages I missed
Don't know where to start other than saying that your tank is looking great. I hope I can keep up with all of the shenanigans around here
Don't know where to start other than saying that your tank is looking great. I hope I can keep up with all of the shenanigans around here
Sometimes you have to just "dive" in where you find us.
I do that & catch up later.
QUOTE (BibleSue @ Apr 22 2009, 12:49 PM)
Methinks you are going through Toddler Syndrome!
I did look last night for several threads but couldn't come up with either of them. Busy day for Bible & Robe orders. Are we looking at doing both things?
I think I sould get a prize for the longest post on the page!!!
I did look last night for several threads but couldn't come up with either of them. Busy day for Bible & Robe orders. Are we looking at doing both things?
I think I sould get a prize for the longest post on the page!!!
I don't get the Toddler Syndrome comment.
Since we didn't get any responses on the NR memories thing, I thought we'd move on to something else.
Would you participate?
QUOTE (Scott Riemer @ Apr 22 2009, 12:41 PM)
I never got my prize.
Oh shoot, I'm sorry Scott, I've been kinda brain dead lately!
PM me your address and I'll get your prize out to you.
Thanks for the cute story.
QUOTE (divecj5 @ Apr 22 2009, 01:20 PM)
Finally getting a chance to stop by your Lounge again Weetie....took a while to comb through the last 10+ pages I missed
Don't know where to start other than saying that your tank is looking great. I hope I can keep up with all of the shenanigans around here
Don't know where to start other than saying that your tank is looking great. I hope I can keep up with all of the shenanigans around here
Thanks for stopping by!
And Mama Sue is right, sometimes you just gotta dive in where we're at!
QUOTE (Weetabix7 @ Apr 22 2009, 12:00 PM)
Oh shoot, I'm sorry Scott, I've been kinda brain dead lately!
PM me your address and I'll get your prize out to you.
Thanks for the cute story.
PM me your address and I'll get your prize out to you.
Thanks for the cute story.
I was just teasing, you don't owe me anything, it was all in good fun.
You're welcome.
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