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gregzz4
10-26-2012, 06:54 AM
Try being a small business & getting big companies to pay you on time. I have a strict 30 day payment policy & get companies to sign off on it but several take 60-90 days & refuse to pay the interest charge they signed off on.
I hear ya
We would recognize similar accounts and bump costs accordingly
Think of it this way ..
Anyone is welcome to do business with us, and we will give each customer the same service as the next ( except X business that pays a premium of X percent per job - or such )
And I'm sure you charge the adamant customers extra when they want their work done right away :smile:
In my boss's way of doing business ...
This customer is the most important customer we have ( and he is going to pay the most )
Bust their balls with pricing, and buffer your invoices to cover months of carrying costs ....
The Grizz
10-26-2012, 01:37 PM
Oh they pay the interest whether they know it or not on the next job if they call again. A few where a one time only & where in a big jam on a weekend or late at night. You'd think they would pay a little faster as I really help them out.
My other issue is when a company tells YOU when RHEY are going to pay there bill, REALLY!! I provide my services & your & your telling me when your going to pay me, I don't think so.
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Aquattro
10-27-2012, 03:37 AM
While I do love my fish, I do love sushi....so conflicted :)
While I do love my fish, I do love sushi....so conflicted :)
There actually isn't a lot of meat on Chromis. Or is he just the appetizer?
Aquattro
10-27-2012, 03:42 AM
There actually isn't a lot of meat on Chromis. Or is he just the appetizer?
Chromis are cheap. You get a bunch, roll them up in rice with a bit of wasabi...nom nom
The Grizz
10-27-2012, 03:43 AM
I think my next fish addition will be an Achillies Tang :surprise:
Chromis are cheap. You get a bunch, roll them up in rice with a bit of wasabi...nom nom
Aquattro Roll? Nice!
Aquattro
10-27-2012, 03:50 AM
Aquattro Roll? Nice!
That's got a ring to it!
Duker
10-27-2012, 03:53 AM
I think my next fish addition will be an Achillies Tang :surprise:
Hells Yeah!!
Aquattro
10-27-2012, 03:58 AM
Hells Yeah!!
Ronnie's bi-weekly check in to Canreef -lol
blacknife
10-29-2012, 12:31 AM
Trying hard to snap, Loose it right now... heh.
woke up from a brief nap to find the tank water cloudy, with signs of sump playing on the floor around the tank.
neitehr 2 year old or 5 year old can tell me what happened to the tank or admit that either one of them or the cat played in it.
I hope it was not something lethal..
The Grizz
10-29-2012, 01:41 AM
Google Sketchup & my new laptop do not work well together. Thats it I am done with it and going back to the good old graph paper, pencil & a ruler :twised:
blacknife
10-29-2012, 03:02 PM
Hah I did snap loose it.. i just found out why the tank was cloudy.
someone took an empty 5 gallon tank. put it on their work bench<which is commonly called his fish tank where he takes anything i need from the tank and hides it> and took 5-10 pounds of live rubble out of the sump and let it sit there since yesterday. in his "sump", drying and dying.
do i dare put it back into my sump? there were some nice little pieces in there, probably have to cook it now?
Delphinus
10-29-2012, 03:05 PM
Live rock is shipped out of water .. it's basically gone through a slightly longer "really low tide." There will be some die off for sure but if your tank is large enough with enough other rock then it should be able to absorb the spike..
blacknife
10-29-2012, 05:12 PM
I am more afraid of what might have been put in with it than the drying out. I just filled the tank they put it in with salt water to give it a few hours...chill out time. If only I could do the same to.the kids.
Coralgurl
10-29-2012, 05:59 PM
I am more afraid of what might have been put in with it than the drying out. I just filled the tank they put it in with salt water to give it a few hours...chill out time. If only I could do the same to.the kids.
Looks like they want to be like daddy. You'll laugh at this one day!! :lol:
Though I'm on a posting hiatus, I felt this was worth sharing.
3:47am my phon rings as I'm leaving for work. But being half asleep atill I sent it to voicemail by accident. When I got to work I checked the message.
"hi I'm calling in regards to some frags you have for sale on canreef.. yadayada blah blah..."
Funny thing is I only posted one thread with my phone number in it and that was maybe 6 months ago. Other funny thing, its 3:47 in the frickin morning! Wth?! You couldnt pm me instead?
Who ever you are, I wont bw returning your call and if I do, your not going to like what i have to say.
That's ridiculous.
Posting hiatus resumed. Lol.
The Grizz
10-31-2012, 02:42 PM
Why the hell is with people in the big cities!!! Yes there's a little snow on the ground and the street are not perfect but SERIOUSLY ......has everyone totally gone retarded. Driving 40 Km's lower then the posted speed limit is not as safe as you think when you **** off the bear bear behind you............GET THE HELL OUT OF MY WAY DAMN IT!!
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Aquattro
10-31-2012, 02:43 PM
I'm sensing some road rage.....
Seth81
10-31-2012, 02:49 PM
I think there should be a rule that if you have less then 4 years of Canadian driving experience they shouldn't let you on the deerfoot.
don.ald
10-31-2012, 02:54 PM
They are most likely just slowing down because they are texting on their phone.
Why the hell is with people in the big cities!!! Yes there's a little snow on the ground and the street are not perfect so SERIOUSLY ......have you totally gone retarded. Someone just texted me a link to LOLcats and I'm trying to drive as slow as I possibly can! STOP HONKING AT ME DAMN It!!!!!
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The Grizz
10-31-2012, 04:13 PM
I'm sensing some road rage.....
Not road rage just STUPID PEOPLE RAGE!!
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The Grizz
10-31-2012, 04:14 PM
I think there should be a rule that if you have less then 4 years of Canadian driving experience they shouldn't let you on the deerfoot.
Or Calgary Trail /Gateway Blvd in Edmonton.
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The Grizz
10-31-2012, 04:16 PM
Why the hell is with people in the big cities!!! Yes there's a little snow on the ground and the street are not perfect so SERIOUSLY ......have you totally gone retarded. Someone just texted me a link to LOLcats and I'm trying to drive as slow as I possibly can! STOP HONKING AT ME DAMN It!!!!!
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Them just get the HELL OUT OF MY WAY DAMN IT! Lol And your not in Edmonton so I know it's not you. I have air horns on my truck so I am sure I would be heard
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Aquattro
10-31-2012, 05:20 PM
Not road rage just STUPID PEOPLE RAGE!!
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All the same. You just need to stay calm, enjoy the ride and accept that not everyone drives like you. I'd rather someone drives comfortably instead of trying to please others, that's how people get hurt. That, and the raging drivers behind them :)
reefgirl189
10-31-2012, 05:24 PM
All the same. You just need to stay calm, enjoy the ride and accept that not everyone drives like you. I'd rather someone drives comfortably instead of trying to please others, that's how people get hurt. That, and the raging drivers behind them :)
I'd rather everyone get off the road when I'm around. I hate traffic :)
Aquattro
10-31-2012, 05:32 PM
I'd rather everyone get off the road when I'm around. I hate traffic :)
Me too. In fact, I hate people too, so if they got off the road, all the better! But, whether I get mad or just enjoy the tunes and move with the flow, I get to where I'm going at the same time. So just chill...
reef-keeper
10-31-2012, 06:44 PM
My pet peeve if you will are the winter cyclist that almost wipe out in front of you while riding the slush lane provided by the real traffic.
Coralgurl
10-31-2012, 09:39 PM
I need to learn that its winter driving conditions and just because I can go faster than everyone else, I really shouldn't, even when challenged....I just don't like being passed, unless I can use that person as a rabbit... :lol: oh, ya, snow and winter....slow down!!
daplatapus
11-01-2012, 02:47 AM
Hmmm, still 15 and raining here in Port :D.... Man I don't miss the rockies
reefwars
11-01-2012, 02:59 AM
Me too. In fact, I hate people too
lol
Aquattro
11-01-2012, 04:34 AM
Clown Fish everywhere!!
http://i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd101/reef_raf/4_bestshot.jpg
Coralgurl
11-01-2012, 01:36 PM
That's probably the cutest clownfish I've ever seen!!
Coralgurl
11-01-2012, 01:45 PM
Why do teenagers feel the need to be hooligans on Halloween? I mean I did stuff as a kid, I think the worst thing we did was egg our high school. Do they not realize there are consequences that can affect the rest if their lives?? Stupid!!:twised:
reefgirl189
11-01-2012, 03:33 PM
Why do teenagers feel the need to be hooligans on Halloween? I mean I did stuff as a kid, I think the worst thing we did was egg our high school. Do they not realize there are consequences that can affect the rest if their lives?? Stupid!!:twised:
Someone smash your pumpkin?
Coralgurl
11-01-2012, 04:09 PM
Someone smash your pumpkin?
I wish that's all it was, that is something I could appreciate, even laugh about.
Flash
11-01-2012, 04:18 PM
sorry to hear. we had a quiet halloween this year, only 15 kids.
on another note... i picked a bad day to bring the 120gl i have for sale home from storage.. going to have to wait til saturday.......roads here suck, hwy won't be any better.. but at least once i get it home i'll be able to get some decent pics and finally sell the darn thing!!!
snibitz
11-02-2012, 03:09 AM
Whats the difference between a duck???
intarsiabox
11-02-2012, 03:38 AM
Why do teenagers feel the need to be hooligans on Halloween? I mean I did stuff as a kid, I think the worst thing we did was egg our high school. Do they not realize there are consequences that can affect the rest if their lives?? Stupid!!:twised:
Like a very stern talking to? They are hooligans because there are no consequences anymore. If the cops brought me home when I was a kid I'd get a lick'en, now the parents would be in jail if they took the kids xbox away. The young offenders act gives them anonymity and sealed records. I know teens who were convicted of drug trafficing and robbery and got a few hours of community work and a curfew for a few months (unless they had to work to buy more games so they wouldn't get bored during curfew). They then turned 18 and and that was the end of it.
jorjef
11-02-2012, 04:09 AM
Like a very stern talking to? They are hooligans because there are no consequences anymore. If the cops brought me home when I was a kid I'd get a lick'en, now the parents would be in jail if they took the kids xbox away. The young offenders act gives them anonymity and sealed records. I know teens who were convicted of drug trafficing and robbery and got a few hours of community work and a curfew for a few months (unless they had to work to buy more games so they wouldn't get bored during curfew). They then turned 18 and and that was the end of it.
Some truth, but at the start of it all is the parents or more accurately lack of. I remember a time when my 14 year old (at the time) threatened to call child services, I can't remember the reason but I had probably cuffed him one up side the head. I turned to him and tossed him the phone and said ' enjoy your new the foster home' Needless to say no call was made.
The art of instilling the healthy fear of punishment and a high expectation of respect to parents has been lost in today's parenting and parents can only blame themselves. If started at a young age and CONTINUED' as kids grow older alot of today's issues of kids and a total lack of respect for anything other themselves could be avoided.
I hate time outs, a swift two smacks to a bare butt gets alot more results....Oh ya and bring back the strap to schools.
Coralgurl
11-02-2012, 05:03 AM
So anyone got some suggestions on how to deal with this hooligan? He's a good kid making bad decisions. He has been bullied for years, the schools and their anti bullying campaign is a joke. He's popular, smart (has improved his grades big time this year) but hes short. And has 3 good parents (I'm his step mom). He's respectful at home, does his chores, and participates in the family. I've never been the parent who's child does no wrong, or fought their battles. This is hard but his choices last night have landed him in big trouble and I hope the system is tough on him. He has consequences at home.
gregzz4
11-02-2012, 05:10 AM
Couldn't agree more joref
A little strapping or back-handing goes a long way
And about calling Child Services ...
I remember Russell Peters' skit ...
Here's a piece of it
LANGUAGE WARNING - profanity and such
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xzKHQX59Wso
My favorite part is when he talks about his Dad saying it will take Children's Aid 23 minutes to get there :twised:
gregzz4
11-02-2012, 05:14 AM
So anyone got some suggestions on how to deal with this hooligan? He's a good kid making bad decisions. He has been bullied for years, the schools and their anti bullying campaign is a joke. He's popular, smart (has improved his grades big time this year) but hes short. And has 3 good parents (I'm his step mom). He's respectful at home, does his chores, and participates in the family. I've never been the parent who's child does no wrong, or fought their battles. This is hard but his choices last night have landed him in big trouble and I hope the system is tough on him. He has consequences at home.
Without details, it's kinda hard to give any input
I grew up with 4 parents, so I had lots of different input
Oh, and by the way ...
Although I come from a back-hand kind of upbringing, we don't have kids, so some may say I have no right to give input :smile:
gregzz4
11-02-2012, 07:21 AM
I'm going to get slapped by the posting police for adding another one ......
I thought I would try to satisfy my sweet tooth today and buy up some leftover halloween stuff from the big box stores ....
Not much to buy as they have all switched over to X-mas stuff already :surprise:
Jeez, what is going on with our society ???
Nov 1st and the stores are covered in X-mas stuff !!!!
Every year it's the same ...
Halloween isn't even over yet and they're throwing the adds out there
Can't even get past the end of October and there are already X-mas adds on TV :twised:
I am so tired of consumerism
There has to be a new rule for retailers and media ....
No X-mas stuff until after Nov 15, or better yet, until Dec 1st :twised:
SeaHorse_Fanatic
11-02-2012, 08:22 AM
Shopper's Drug Mart at Willingdon & Kingsway - 100 pack of Twix, Snickers, M&Ms and Mars bars for just over $8. Worked out to about $10 including HST.
gregzz4
11-02-2012, 08:51 AM
Shopper's Drug Mart at Willingdon & Kingsway - 100 pack of Twix, Snickers, M&Ms and Mars bars for just over $8. Worked out to about $10 including HST.
Dam you !!!!
I didn't want to buy any more chocolates :smile:
Now I'll have to go shopping :twised:
jorjef
11-02-2012, 12:59 PM
So anyone got some suggestions on how to deal with this hooligan? He's a good kid making bad decisions. He has been bullied for years, the schools and their anti bullying campaign is a joke. He's popular, smart (has improved his grades big time this year) but hes short. And has 3 good parents (I'm his step mom). He's respectful at home, does his chores, and participates in the family. I've never been the parent who's child does no wrong, or fought their battles. This is hard but his choices last night have landed him in big trouble and I hope the system is tough on him. He has consequences at home.
Sounds like one bad decision, and if that's all it is hopefully the discipline dished out will realign his thinking. If you and your other don't feel it's enough take away the most important thing he has, a car, video games, sports etc. It doesn't need to be forever but make it sting. I always drive home big time and I mean big time reversing the situation, put him in the victims shoes and talk about how this has effected the victim. Starting in a normal talking tone, escalating volume and intensity, if they are arguing back. You need to drive the point home and ultimately if he refuses to understand smash something of his right in front of him. He will soon understand as a final insult make him clean it up. This sounds like it may border on mental cruelty but if you guys are loving and supportive parents the other 99 percent of the time it will be a good reminder for him if he decides to make another bad decision anytime soon.
Now if there was any doubt in anyone's mind before this I'm sure it will confirm to them that yes I am a little nuts:biggrin:
Coralgurl
11-02-2012, 02:01 PM
Sounds like one bad decision, and if that's all it is hopefully the discipline dished out will realign his thinking. If you and your other don't feel it's enough take away the most important thing he has, a car, video games, sports etc. It doesn't need to be forever but make it sting. I always drive home big time and I mean big time reversing the situation, put him in the victims shoes and talk about how this has effected the victim. Starting in a normal talking tone, escalating volume and intensity, if they are arguing back. You need to drive the point home and ultimately if he refuses to understand smash something of his right in front of him. He will soon understand as a final insult make him clean it up. This sounds like it may border on mental cruelty but if you guys are loving and supportive parents the other 99 percent of the time it will be a good reminder for him if he decides to make another bad decision anytime soon.
Now if there was any doubt in anyone's mind before this I'm sure it will confirm to them that yes I am a little nuts:biggrin:
We all will be sitting down this weekend to discuss with him this situation. Yesterday was not the time to do it as we basically pulled an all nighter, we're tired and grumpy. At this point he has lost his most important things and won't be getting them back anytime soon. I suggested an apology to the victim, which his dad agrees should be done, but he's been ordered to not have any contact until the court date in December.
He has already acknowledged being where he was and the others involved always leads to trouble and he's not going to hang out there anymore. His mom is looking into youth counseling programs to get him some help with his self esteem issues. Remarkably, he received a progress report from school yesterday and has pulled his marks from mid 70s to mid 80s in the last month.
Is this the first time he's gotten into trouble? No. He averages 3 suspensions a year from school for fighting. 2 years ago he got caught tagging a transformer, this was a bylaw offense so he was issued a fine and court date, community service was the punishment, plus we implemented punishment at home.
Believe me, I have had my say about what I think should be happening over the years. Hopefully there's some changes. If I didn't care and wasn't supportive, I wouldn't be asking for advice.
Coralgurl
11-02-2012, 02:03 PM
Dam you !!!!
I didn't want to buy any more chocolates :smile:
Now I'll have to go shopping :twised:
Go shopping!! Best day for leftover candy is the 31st, always half price to clear. I've seen christmasx stuff in stores since the end of September :twised:
Proteus
11-02-2012, 02:47 PM
We all will be sitting down this weekend to discuss with him this situation. Yesterday was not the time to do it as we basically pulled an all nighter, we're tired and grumpy. At this point he has lost his most important things and won't be getting them back anytime soon. I suggested an apology to the victim, which his dad agrees should be done, but he's been ordered to not have any contact until the court date in December.
He has already acknowledged being where he was and the others involved always leads to trouble and he's not going to hang out there anymore. His mom is looking into youth counseling programs to get him some help with his self esteem issues. Remarkably, he received a progress report from school yesterday and has pulled his marks from mid 70s to mid 80s in the last month.
Is this the first time he's gotten into trouble? No. He averages 3 suspensions a year from school for fighting. 2 years ago he got caught tagging a transformer, this was a bylaw offense so he was issued a fine and court date, community service was the punishment, plus we implemented punishment at home.
Believe me, I have had my say about what I think should be happening over the years. Hopefully there's some changes. If I didn't care and wasn't supportive, I wouldn't be asking for advice.
I was a bit of a bad ass growing up. From stealing cars to drugs. I never was caught but all my friends were. Ill tell you. For me it was looking to belong. I grew up poor in a rich town. I was bullied and in turn took friends that did thing as stated. Not to mention a few assult charges. As soon as I ditched these friends Iand found more constructive ways to spend my time. I fish and hunt have a live for wood working and gardening.
I grew up great and have a positive life. I think IMO the best way to deal with rebèllion is to find the source which is probably his friends. If its about the rush and thrill of being bad maybe activities like cadets would be a good choice. Along with discipline I was thrilled to drive tanks, replell out of a helicopter in the bush on a survival trek. Or firing off assault rifles at a range
Aquattro
11-02-2012, 02:59 PM
Starting in a normal talking tone, escalating volume and intensity, if they are arguing back. You need to drive the point home and ultimately if he refuses to understand smash something of his right in front of him. He will soon understand as a final insult make him clean it up. This sounds like it may border on mental cruelty but if you guys are loving and supportive parents the other 99 percent of the time it will be a good reminder for him if he decides to make another bad decision anytime soon.
Sorry, to me that's ridiculous. If he starts arguing, you lower your tone. Introduce some uncomfortable silence. Escalating the situation with him is just going to go from bad to worse. Then you smash something?? Seriously? The example we're trying to set as parents is yell louder than kid and smash stuff? Wow.
Now I can see where you think this might work, perhaps a TV show portrayed it as a good strategy. I tried this once 10 years ago. My child then punched me in the face, ran away from home and became addicted to meth. I'm going to suggest that the strategy was not overly successful. You will not yell a teenager into submission.
This kid needs direction. Work with him to decide, together, the best approach to eliminate the behaviour. See what he thinks might work, once he's honestly agreeing it's poor behaviour. If he likes to fight, maybe organized fighting. Put him in some fight training, with the rule that fighting happens at class or in the ring. Outside the ring has consequences. Help him build goals that he sees as important, so that achieving the goal outweighs the choices to behave poorly. Sit down and talk to him as a person, and find out what drives this from his point of view. So many better options than yelling him into submission.
My random thought for the day..
Proteus
11-02-2012, 03:15 PM
Jorjef. That's the most unreasonable and un constructive way to handle a situation. If you want a child to act like a adult then you can't act like a child.
All kids want is to understood and I think most of us forget what it was like to be fifteen. I agree with fight training such as boxing. Great workout and dicipline. As long as he understands the responsibility that comes with trained hands
I once called my mother a few choice names out of rebellion and my dad treated me like a adult with adult dicipline. Haha he kicked my ass some feirce. Which I needed. I fought a lot growing up and my half crippled dad was the only person who put me into submission. I was cocky thinking I was invincible. I found out itherwise and in the long run I'm glad he did what he did. I believe in tough love but a parent needs to find the root of the problem
jorjef
11-02-2012, 03:29 PM
Sorry, to me that's ridiculous. If he starts arguing, you lower your tone. Introduce some uncomfortable silence. Escalating the situation with him is just going to go from bad to worse. Then you smash something?? Seriously? The example we're trying to set as parents is yell louder than kid and smash stuff? Wow.
Now I can see where you think this might work, perhaps a TV show portrayed it as a good strategy. I tried this once 10 years ago. My child then punched me in the face, ran away from home and became addicted to meth. I'm going to suggest that the strategy was not overly successful. You will not yell a teenager into submission.
This kid needs direction. Work with him to decide, together, the best approach to eliminate the behaviour. See what he thinks might work, once he's honestly agreeing it's poor behaviour. If he likes to fight, maybe organized fighting. Put him in some fight training, with the rule that fighting happens at class or in the ring. Outside the ring has consequences. Help him build goals that he sees as important, so that achieving the goal outweighs the choices to behave poorly. Sit down and talk to him as a person, and find out what drives this from his point of view. So many better options than yelling him into submission.
My random thought for the day..
To each his own, the tail doesn't wag the dog in my house. I set the rules, i enforce the rules and at the end any disiplinary actions a hug and a honest I love you always follows. Understand that with a healthy respect for authority yelling into submission works. The fact that the boy seems to have that is why I suggested it. But your right this technique can't start in the teen years where that respect doesn't exist.
Aquattro
11-02-2012, 03:37 PM
To each his own, the tail doesn't wag the dog in my house..
This isn't a dog/tail issue, this is a relationship building issue. The kid has some issues that need to be dealt with in a mature fashion, not by fear because you're bigger or louder. Respect is earned through actions, not power.
Reef Pilot
11-02-2012, 03:47 PM
Best thing that happened to our boy at 15, was getting a job at MacDonald's. Changed his direction and life completely. He met new friends, kept busy, did well at school (ended up getting a scholorship), and now has a great career with a couple kids of his own.
Unfortunately, despite the best efforts of parents, boys (and girls too) are most vulnerable at that age. Hormones and who your friends are tend to rule. Luckily, the vast majority survive just fine, and turn out well. I think the trick is to keep good communication (listening and trust) with your kid, and try to channel their energy into positive activities.
I strongly believe (I learned this in business, too) that positive reinforcement (look for things that he is successful at) is more effective than strict discipline. The latter might work for a while, but to be really successful (and have fun) in life, you have to find your own way, and learn to make good decisions, which includes seeking the input of others.
Sounds like one bad decision, and if that's all it is hopefully the discipline dished out will realign his thinking. If you and your other don't feel it's enough take away the most important thing he has, a car, video games, sports etc. It doesn't need to be forever but make it sting. I always drive home big time and I mean big time reversing the situation, put him in the victims shoes and talk about how this has effected the victim. Starting in a normal talking tone, escalating volume and intensity, if they are arguing back. You need to drive the point home and ultimately if he refuses to understand smash something of his right in front of him. He will soon understand as a final insult make him clean it up. This sounds like it may border on mental cruelty but if you guys are loving and supportive parents the other 99 percent of the time it will be a good reminder for him if he decides to make another bad decision anytime soon.
Now if there was any doubt in anyone's mind before this I'm sure it will confirm to them that yes I am a little nuts:biggrin:
This is actually how my dad raised me. He was very hot headed. My mom was the complete opposite. Very calm and understanding. Unfortunately, or fortunately (depending on how you look at it), my dad dished out the discipline, military style. Needless to say, I learned all manner of respect for him and for anyone that I happened to have wronged, very quickly. And trust me, I hung out with some bad apples. Some of them arrested for B&Es, gang violence, etc. I was in a few situations where I could have easily been involved. Hey, let's go break into this house! Ya, that does sound kinda fun.. but wait.. my dad would rip me a new one. Hmm.. I think I'll pass.
Having said all that, I am now in my dad's situation and having to teach respect and discipline to my children. I think that my principles are similar to his, but my approach and methods are not the same. I won't hit him or break his stuff but I let him know very sternly that what he did was wrong and he needs to be disciplined. At this point I can get away with removing things that he cherishes like his favourite toys and foods and activities. This always does the trick. Who knows, as he grows up things may change :-)
To each his own, the tail doesn't wag the dog in my house. I set the rules, i enforce the rules and at the end any disiplinary actions a hug and a honest I love you always follows. Understand that with a healthy respect for authority yelling into submission works. The fact that the boy seems to have that is why I suggested it. But your right this technique can't start in the teen years where that respect doesn't exist.
I'd hate to see how you deal with issues with an equal like a spouse.
Yell louder, Smash more valuable stuff, make them clean up the bigger, more expensive mess faster?
Take their car away or smash it into a wall?
You are RAISING a child into an equal, not forcing them into submission for life. I know a few people that grew up in such an manor, and they are afraid to ever speak there mind, challenge authority, or make hard decisions that have consequences, without someone guiding them all the time.
jorjef
11-02-2012, 04:00 PM
This isn't a dog/tail issue, this is a relationship building issue. The kid has some issues that need to be dealt with in a mature fashion, not by fear because you're bigger or louder. Respect is earned through actions, not power.
Okay it's neither a dog and tail or relationship building issue. It was mentioned that he engages in home life and the family but it's outside the house where things head south. In my house respect is gained because at the end there is a hug and I love you. Not just a rant. then walk away and silent treatment.The calm discussion comes after the fact but there needs to be only one person in authority and control and it needs to be clear who that is. I have two boys 19 and 11 and I'm very proud of them but they know dad rules the roost. Oldest doesn't smoke, do drugs and drinks very rarely, and believe me I would know I'm was a very seasoned expert in all areas when I was a teenager. My youngest had me welling up after he was awarded his black belt in Tae kwon do this summer.
jorjef
11-02-2012, 04:08 PM
I'd hate to see how you deal with issues with an equal like a spouce.
Yell louder, Smash more valuable stuff, make them clean up the bigger, more expensive mess faster?
Take their car away or smash it into a wall?
You are RAISING a child into an equal, not forcing them into submission for life. I know a few people that grew up in such an manor, and they are afraid to ever speak there mind, challenge authority, or make hard decisions that have consequences, without someone guiding them all the time.
lol ah no, the spouse garners huge respect and gets it, she would be gone otherwise. I'm not an insane ranting maniac all the time.
Zoaelite
11-02-2012, 04:20 PM
Well I certainly have learned some valuable information about some members with the last few pages of this thread.
I will hold my tongue on most of it, but Brad... You sir just gained a boat load of respect in my eyes!
To each his own
Indeed. I don't think that there is a right or wrong answer. We can all agree that there are times when children need to be disciplined. However, how we go about doing this is up to us and will vary from parent to parent. The variability is also in the children. Every single child is different. They do not all learn the same, therefore they can not all be disciplined the same way. It's just one of the many challenges of parenting :-)
Aquattro
11-02-2012, 04:28 PM
I will hold my tongue on most of it, but Brad... You sir just gained a boat load of respect in my eyes!
So on a scale of 1 to 10, I'm now a 1? Cool!! :razz:
It's a hot topic, and yes, to each their own, but there are certain constants, at least in my eyes, that need to be followed. I've done probably every wrong thing as a parent that can be done, and I was also that f**head kid that got into all the trouble, hell, I even got an assault charge in prison!
But I've learned over my 25 years of parenting, and I'm now on kid number 4, and hope I get it right this time. All my kids are now (mostly) well adjusted, but getting there was a lot rougher than it needed to be. It's a case of I wish I knew then what I know now. Eveyone here with an opinion, regardless of what it is, will likely have a different opinion 20 years from now :)
Eveyone here with an opinion, regardless of what it is, will likely have a different opinion 20 years from now :)
This is a very good point. Although my dad's "methods" seemed to work on me, he does not treat my son the same way. It is quite interesting to see him with my son as he treats him (my son) much more delicately. He lets my son get away with things that he would NEVER let me get away with, like not finishing my dinner. I've come to conclude that he is kind of were you are. Deep down he wishes that he had raised me a bit differently and he's sort of getting that chance with his grandson. Mind you, 20 years ago things were a lot different for us.
jorjef
11-02-2012, 04:40 PM
I'm just going to end with saying that I do give my boys a lot of love and they know I'm in their corner.
Geezzz when I went to jail.. I behaved!!!
lastlight
11-02-2012, 04:47 PM
People mellow with age too. They either learned a few things or are more tired lol.
Heck...a good caning should work.
lastlight
11-02-2012, 04:49 PM
As a three time recipient of a good belting I can assure you it did not help the situation =)
Maybe I missed it looking back but what did the kid do that started all this?
Parker
11-02-2012, 05:18 PM
Raised by a single mother for the better part of my vulnerable years who never once laid a hand on me or my sisters. We were raised with follow through and consequences, If she handed out a punishment of grounding at 7:00 pm for three days we didn't get off grounding until 7:00 pm three days later and not one second early. We had chores as kids, cleaning your room every Saturday morning before T.V. or heading out to play etc. If we skipped it Mom went in a cleaned everything into garbage bags and believe me when she cleaned she cleaned. It only happened to one of my younger sisters once and the rest of us learned our lesson. She always followed through, even if that meant she had to in a way be punished herself.
I watch my sister raising my nieces with zero follow through, she takes the cell phones away for a week and a not even a day goes by and they have them back, what does that teach? I also see the parents divided where it comes discipline and rules, to me that just seems like a recipe for failure.
Proteus
11-02-2012, 05:57 PM
^^^^. Exactly. Follow through and be consistent. Both my kids will challenge me because mom gives in. It's funny to see the difference when I'm home or me and mom are home.
SeaHorse_Fanatic
11-02-2012, 06:13 PM
Yes, I'm a firm believer in follow through too. If you "threaten" your child with some dire consequences for bad behaviour, follow through. Otherwise they learn that you're a pushover and that you are all talk and no action. I'm not talking violence. If you threaten to take away their tv time, their car, their free time through grounding, then actually do it if they break the rules. Empty threats about bad behaviour is worse than doing nothing cause its counterproductive. Teaches them to tune out what you say because there is no follow through, just a lot of hot air.
I was also my parents biggest headache growing up and they were strict with me. I needed that structure, the knowing where the boundaries are and that crossing those behavioural boundaries would have negative consequences. I'm from Malaysia where bamboo canes are grown and considered multi-purpose. Enough said:wink::twised: But I always knew my parents loved and supported me, even when I was mad at them about the disciplining. I knew (and my kids are learning) that bad behaviour will result in negative consequences. We have lots of love in our household, but both my girls inherited my stubbornness gene, so we have to channel that away from bad behaviour and into positive purpose-driven perseverance. My children are the greatest blessings in our lives and part of my responsibility as their father is to make sure they know right from wrong and how to behave properly. There will be times of rebellion later on, I know, but laying down a good foundation now will help when they grow older and hit that rebellious stage.
And yes, I can see how my parents let their grandkids get away with stuff that we never could as kids. That's part of being a grandparent.
And yes Brad, we'll all have different opinions in 20 years. By then, they'll probably have brain implants and other behaviour-controlling gadgets:Banane26:
I also agree that what works for one child or parent will not work for another. My kids know that I love them more than life itself.
Cheers everyone,
Anthony
Titus - same situation here with my wife (empty threats) and myself (follow through)
Coralgurl
11-02-2012, 06:58 PM
Wow, this sure has generated a lot of feedback, thanks to each of you for your comments, whether they are viewed positively or not. Each child/teenager even in the same house can not be treated the same as they all respond differently. What worked on my oldest daughter did not work on my youngest, therefore how to respond to this situation is also dependent on our boy and who he is. Belittling him, yelling is not going to do any good. He will not argue with us about this or his consequences, he's already acknowledged what he's done is very wrong and is already demonstrating a willingness to "make good". Disappointing dad is the probably the most effective gut wrenching feeling he has at the moment and dad hasn't even yelled at him. So ya, there's respect. He just doesn't have it for himself.
I have not said what he's done, I will say it was enough for the cops to come to our house looking for him and arresting him at 12:30 am. And yes there was someone who is a victim. A not so harmless halloween prank that went too far.
I was raised by extremely strict parents, my dad grew up in an orphanage in Rhodesia in the 1940's, my mom is from an abusive home. They had no parenting role models and no other family to help. I was spanked with a wooden paddle (like ping pong paddle). If we hid it because we knew we were in trouble, the spanking was worse. But it always ended with "I love you" and a hug. As a result, my brother and I both rebelled as teenagers, I was a horrible teen. My parents and I are very close now but do not agree on parenting still today, yet I have very good healthy, i know too much about my daughters sometimes, relationships with them (20 & 15). I'd say something is working. I've never spanked my girls, a swat on the bum, sure when they were younger but I found me "hitting" them, lead to them hitting others, so it stopped and other methods were used. Us 3 girls left an addictive relationship, but I have always always always been open and honest about drugs, alcohol and sex.
My step children (4 ages 21-11) are all great kids who have also dealt with some hard things and each of them has some things to work through. We will get some professional help. He stopped playing hockey this year, maybe we need a new outlet, once he's earned back his trust....
jorjef
11-02-2012, 07:20 PM
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Flash
11-02-2012, 07:24 PM
i like cheese..........:neutral:
jorjef
11-02-2012, 07:27 PM
i like cheese..........:neutral:
Gouda.... don't know if I like it, just like saying it....
JDigital
11-02-2012, 08:56 PM
86 more mins... Today is creeping by it seems. :ranger:
The Grizz
11-02-2012, 09:14 PM
TFIF!!! Told my boss I was leaving early today, he told me if I leave early I was fired! So I said I QUIT, boy is he going to be screwed Monday as I am his best employee!
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Coralgurl
11-02-2012, 09:28 PM
TFIF!!! Told my boss I was leaving early today, he told me if I leave early I was fired! So I said I QUIT, boy is he going to be screwed Monday as I am his best employee!
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Someone having an identity crisis??? LOL
lockrookie
11-02-2012, 09:29 PM
Not to continue the topic just read all the comments but I will be teaching my kids how to Break into cars and homes its a family business lol.
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lastlight
11-02-2012, 09:34 PM
My kids know that it's a perfect time to laugh when someone breaks wind. Not really sure there's anything else of value I can teach them. It's probably best if mom fills their heads.
The Grizz
11-02-2012, 09:40 PM
Nope, I know who WE all are. :biggrin:
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Proteus
11-02-2012, 09:42 PM
TFIF!!! Told my boss I was leaving early today, he told me if I leave early I was fired! So I said I QUIT, boy is he going to be screwed Monday as I am his best employee!
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I thought a best employ would work there full shift. 😁
The Grizz
11-02-2012, 09:44 PM
[QUOTE=Titus99;760456]I thought a best employ would work there full shift.
I do more in half a day then most do in a half a week.
lockrookie
11-02-2012, 09:47 PM
My kids know that it's a perfect time to laugh when someone breaks wind. Not really sure there's anything else of value I can teach them. It's probably best if mom fills their heads.
Lol I can see it now my kids carrying lock picks to school... Just in case.... As a kid I'd pick friends bike locks and move thief bike on them just for fun
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Coralgurl
11-02-2012, 09:48 PM
Nope, I know who WE all are. :biggrin:
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As long ALL of you are clear on who's the boss, then no problem!! Enjoy your early day....
I'm out of this thread for a while now.....:lol:
lockrookie
11-02-2012, 09:56 PM
As long ALL of you are clear on who's the boss, then no problem!! Enjoy your early day....
I'm out of this thread for a while now.....:lol:
All in all I do hope all goes well for you in your situation every family has tough times what doesn't kill you or force you to kill them makes everyone closer and stonger
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intarsiabox
11-02-2012, 10:26 PM
I'm going to get slapped by the posting police for adding another one ......
I thought I would try to satisfy my sweet tooth today and buy up some leftover halloween stuff from the big box stores ....
Not much to buy as they have all switched over to X-mas stuff already :surprise:
Jeez, what is going on with our society ???
Nov 1st and the stores are covered in X-mas stuff !!!!
Every year it's the same ...
Halloween isn't even over yet and they're throwing the adds out there
Can't even get past the end of October and there are already X-mas adds on TV :twised:
I am so tired of consumerism
There has to be a new rule for retailers and media ....
No X-mas stuff until after Nov 15, or better yet, until Dec 1st :twised:
I hear ya, Costco has been selling their artificial christmas trees in our store since August. It's getting pretty ridiculous.
some people leave their christmas lights up all year. Plus there are those Christmas stores that are open all year round. So, one could argue that Christmas never ends!
intarsiabox
11-02-2012, 10:50 PM
So anyone got some suggestions on how to deal with this hooligan? He's a good kid making bad decisions. He has been bullied for years, the schools and their anti bullying campaign is a joke. He's popular, smart (has improved his grades big time this year) but hes short. And has 3 good parents (I'm his step mom). He's respectful at home, does his chores, and participates in the family. I've never been the parent who's child does no wrong, or fought their battles. This is hard but his choices last night have landed him in big trouble and I hope the system is tough on him. He has consequences at home.
Is he involved in any sports or other group activities? It has been my experience that keeping kids/teens active and involved with other peers usually keeps them out of trouble. It doesn't have to be school sports either, martial arts, boxing, youth groups, etc. all work equally well. It teaches discipline, self respect and respect for others. Giving a teenager a spanking isn't going to go very far and while there needs to be a punishment there also needs to be a new direction for the the kid to get rid of his frustrations in a healthy way. I think a friendly group environment with a bit of competition (either against his self or others) would do wonders. He may find some better friends that aren't a bad influence as well. Sit down and ask him what he likes or wants to do and find a group that he can participate in. The other thing that may help is for him to get a job of some sort or get him involved in volunteer work. My oldest wants to volunteer at the SPCA when she's old enough and we agreed that if she was to do that then we would pay her a salary in lieu of her getting a paying job.
This all sounds easy, and it could be, but if the kid hasn't had a lot of disipline since day one it is more difficult to enforce the older they get. I wouldn't rely on the courts to have much effect but loving parents will.
fishoholic
11-04-2012, 12:12 AM
TFIF!!! Told my boss I was leaving early today, he told me if I leave early I was fired! So I said I QUIT, boy is he going to be screwed Monday as I am his best employee!
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Wait a sec aren't you your own boss?
The Grizz
11-04-2012, 12:51 AM
Wait a sec aren't you your own boss?
Yes
, what's your point :twised:
fishoholic
11-04-2012, 01:03 AM
Yes
, what's your point :twised:
Well then as long as you're just fighting with yourself I guess that's ok :razz: :lol:
reefgirl189
11-04-2012, 03:39 AM
Is there any way to get your anemone from splitting? Mine has split twice now in the few months I've had it and I'd rather have one big one than a farm of little ones.
Aquattro
11-04-2012, 04:32 AM
Hate it when the tank overflows...:(
don.ald
11-04-2012, 01:57 PM
Hate it when the tank overflows...:(
Where is the damn dog when you need it?
Coralgurl
11-04-2012, 02:33 PM
Where is the damn dog when you need it?
Chasing squirrels. Lol
fishoholic
11-04-2012, 02:38 PM
For the record maxi mini's pack a mean punch when your knuckle gets to close :sad: Thankfully pouring vinegar on it helped.
Aquattro
11-04-2012, 02:39 PM
Where is the damn dog when you need it?
didn't need the dog, my wife was sitting on the couch beside the tank. I was at the office when I got the hysterical phone call. After all the crap this weekend, this is not what she needed.
RuGlu6
11-04-2012, 02:47 PM
When people rob banks they go to jail,
When banksters rob people the get bonuses.
This has to STOP !
Aquattro
11-04-2012, 02:53 PM
This has to STOP !
you work on that. Let us know how it goes. Make sure they don't steal our skittles.
Yes, stop giving them your money! Spend it! :-D
RuGlu6
11-04-2012, 03:05 PM
you work on that. Let us know how it goes. Make sure they don't steal our skittles.
Should I think about adding a “SkittleGuard” to my CanReef name?:lol:
intarsiabox
11-04-2012, 03:06 PM
When people rob banks they go to jail,
When banksters rob people the get bonuses.
This has to STOP !
People make the choice of were they bank and how much to pay. Everything is detailed out for them in the contracts. Shop around, I have no bank fees, free cheques, etc. Never had to pay interest on credit cards either. The only money I pay is the 2.25% mortgage rate that I voluntarily signed. I don't think anyone on the planet would give out hundreds of thousands of dollers to someone off the street so they can buy a house and not expect something in return.
Aquattro
11-04-2012, 03:08 PM
Should I think about adding a “SkittleGuard” to my CanReef name?:lol:
You mean like that?
RuGlu6
11-04-2012, 04:16 PM
People make the choice of were they bank and how much to pay. Everything is detailed out for them in the contracts. Shop around, I have no bank fees, free cheques, etc. Never had to pay interest on credit cards either. The only money I pay is the 2.25% mortgage rate that I voluntarily signed. I don't think anyone on the planet would give out hundreds of thousands of dollers to someone off the street so they can buy a house and not expect something in return.
The do Steal our money...and make us slaves.
Steal Example #1:
Ever heard of banking term leverage?
Grossly oversimplified It works like that:
You put your $1000 cheque in the bank.
And bank can legally loan the money up to 6 times over.
WHY?
How is this Not criminal?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oIo7IYVCIXM&playnext=1&list=PL5D0C5498A1D9BAB5&feature=results_main
Example #2:
You come in for a loan, say $20K to buy a truck.
You sign a dotted line.
Bam. $ 20K just appeared in the system supported by nothing, not even a paper that the money was Not printed on.
All they do is punch in $20.000.oo on the computer & hit enter.
Now you have to go to work and launder the money for them and put it in the system.
Now this money is real plus you will have to pay interest on something bank never had?
Why?
How Banks Create Money Out Of Thin Air
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oIo7IYVCIXM&playnext=1&list=PL5D0C5498A1D9BAB5&feature=results_main
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How MONEY & BANKING Really works
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ArfPytAoeZ0&feature=fvwrel
How banksters siphon your money
Listen to what Gerald Celente has to say at 5min 30 sec time mark.
http://rt.com/programs/capital-account/gerald-celente-oligarchy-revolution/
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Senate report: HSBC 'allowed drug money laundering'http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-18866018
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-18671255
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Libor_scandal
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http://rt.com/business/news/barclays-us-probe-fees-641/
.
Our local conspiracy theorist here ^^
Should change skittle guard to "Jesse Ventura"
intarsiabox
11-04-2012, 04:58 PM
Our local conspiracy theorist here ^^
Should change skittle guard to "Jesse Ventura"
HaHa, I guess everyone has to choose how they want to live their life.
HaHa, I guess everyone has to choose how they want to live their life.
Lol nahh.. I'm just razzin him ;)
:smile:
3000
Zoaelite
11-04-2012, 06:06 PM
3000 in under a year :razz:...
Dayyyyyyummmmm
I'm getting close to 3k as well, that's over a 5 year span though.
Proteus
11-04-2012, 06:16 PM
Well that did not last long. First day I go hunting and I down a moose within a hour of sunrise
Zoaelite
11-04-2012, 06:29 PM
Note to self: Aquavitro Salinity salt mixes @ 540ppm Calcium.
DO NOT DO BIG WATER CHANGES.
Proteus
11-04-2012, 06:36 PM
Does it match with the analytical on bucket
Zoaelite
11-04-2012, 07:12 PM
Oddly no, the bucket is saying the lab tested it @ 409 ppm.
So, either I didn't roll my bucket enough or I added to much salt. Salinity from my refracometer showed 1.025 so I'm a little confused.
intarsiabox
11-04-2012, 07:17 PM
Oddly no, the bucket is saying the lab tested it @ 409 ppm.
So, either I didn't roll my bucket enough or I added to much salt. Salinity from my refracometer showed 1.025 so I'm a little confused.
Does it usually correspond with the label on the bucket?
Zoaelite
11-04-2012, 07:25 PM
Does it usually correspond with the label on the bucket?
I don't usually test prior to mixing so I'm not sure, my corals have become rather angry @ me since my last water change so I decided to test this time.
My tank is currently @ 560ppm Calcium :neutral:, I have scaled the Ca dosing WAY back on my Magus and will be doing a water change today with lower salinity. Just have to wait for new water as the mix tested @ 540 ppm Ca.
reefgirl189
11-04-2012, 07:46 PM
Well that did not last long. First day I go hunting and I down a moose within a hour of sunrise
Nice! Where at? A Bull?
Proteus
11-04-2012, 08:51 PM
Nice! Where at? A Bull?
Yeah bull about 3 years old. I hunt around cherhill. Toward whitecourt. Had pick of 5 bulls
I don't usually test prior to mixing so I'm not sure, my corals have become rather angry @ me since my last water change so I decided to test this time.
My tank is currently @ 560ppm Calcium :neutral:, I have scaled the Ca dosing WAY back on my Magus and will be doing a water change today with lower salinity. Just have to wait for new water as the mix tested @ 540 ppm Ca.
this is why I quit using it!!
Ca and alk reading have little consistency. measure your ca and alk after 1 hr of mixing then after say 6-7hrs then the next day for a final. you will get three totally different numbers. Even went to testing after 2 and three days of mixing but still could not get 2 numbers to match out of the same mixed batch of water!!:sad:
reefgirl189
11-04-2012, 11:18 PM
Yeah bull about 3 years old. I hunt around cherhill. Toward whitecourt. Had pick of 5 bulls
That's near where my boyfriend and his friend got their bulls this year. Good population down there, they are planning on making annual trips.
Proteus
11-04-2012, 11:48 PM
That's near where my boyfriend and his friend got their bulls this year. Good population down there, they are planning on making annual trips.
Great population. I have family there with lots of land. Last year was the only year I got skunked
Hmmm......
Quiet on here tonight lol
The Grizz
11-05-2012, 02:32 AM
It is.......no one here for me to pick one :twised:
vaughan.e
11-05-2012, 04:15 AM
just took a short vid of the clowns playing in the current
didnt realize formula one racing was on in the background so now i have what looks to be formula clown racing
Aquattro
11-07-2012, 04:41 PM
For Free. 10 x 10 piece of berber carpet. Comes complete with several gallons of instant ocean. Also comes with frag tank to hold it down and keep it wet. You pick up, it's in driveway.
Aysha
11-07-2012, 05:57 PM
WEEEE free block of ice carpet! sign me up! or would it freeze because of the salt in it...just what I ALWAYS WANTED THANKS!
Back from San Diago and everything survived our absence.
Did I mention tidal pools are REALLY cool
Aquattro
11-07-2012, 05:59 PM
lol, I'm in Victoria, we don't freeze here :)
Zoaelite
11-07-2012, 06:02 PM
I don't understand this term "don't freeze" Brad, could you please explain it to me :razz:?
Bah, time to move to BC...
Aysha
11-07-2012, 06:04 PM
17 inches of snow in my driveway. I was lying on the beach in a tiny swimsuit the other day in 30+ I don't want to talk about it.
Zoaelite
11-07-2012, 06:07 PM
17 inches of snow in my driveway. I was lying on the beach in a tiny swimsuit the other day in 30+ I don't want to talk about it.
Haha, Calgary is going to get it tonight :neutral:.
On that note 3000 posts!
FishyFishy!
11-07-2012, 06:08 PM
we just had a good ol' chinook blast through here and melted most of the snow :biggrin:
Buuutt... we're in for it in the next couple of days me thinks.
Flash
11-07-2012, 06:11 PM
17" of snow in edmonton???? where do you live.... as of last night it had all melted and there was maybe 1-2" before that... now today is a different story...we'll have 6-10" today! still no 17"
Aysha
11-07-2012, 06:18 PM
On a side note. You can buy pumpkin spice latte mix in the states it has to be kept in the fridge, it's amazing and 2.00 per bottle. I ONLY BOUGHT ONE BOTTLE WHAT THE HECK IS WRONG WITH ME!
Aysha
11-07-2012, 06:18 PM
Some parts of Edmonton got it better than others.
We cant see our car.
I also think it may be snow drifts in that corner. I refuse to go outside.
jorjef
11-07-2012, 06:34 PM
Curse you drag buses... I can't stop buying them..
Flash
11-07-2012, 06:52 PM
Some parts of Edmonton got it better than others.
We cant see our car.
I also think it may be snow drifts in that corner. I refuse to go outside.
all of edmonton is getting it right now, but i was all over the city and yesterday there was barely a trace of snow, downtown was dry. the parts that never see sun still had snow like my lawn.. but 2" at most not 17".... there's about 6" of snow on my truck and i've been here since 8:30 today!
Aysha
11-07-2012, 06:55 PM
I know there was no snow yesterday.
Like I mentioned I'm not sure, in fact I doubt that there's 17 inches in my whole yard but there defiantly is in my driveway. I think it blew in there. My yard Is somewhere around half that I'd guess.
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/148105_10151298490855071_1217150900_n.jpg
Man, I live in Whistler and no snow. Mountain opens in a coupla weeks. Warm and sunny in Vancouver.
subman
11-07-2012, 07:33 PM
18cm of snow not inches. Either way time to get the skis tuned up! I whoohoo
SeaHorse_Fanatic
11-07-2012, 07:36 PM
I'm going out in my shorts and t-shirt to feed my koi and water my citrus trees (Washington navel orange, calamansi, and several lemon trees) in my greenhouse as soon as I hit return. :peace: :Banane09: :laluot_01:
SeaHorse_Fanatic
11-07-2012, 07:42 PM
Mmmmm, just picked a super sweet ripe strawberry off one of my Everbearing plants. Yummy.:biggrin:
The Grizz
11-07-2012, 07:45 PM
17 inches of snow in my driveway. I was lying on the beach in a tiny swimsuit the other day in 30+ I don't want to talk about it.
You could always join me in work out in it.........now that's fun & exciting.
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I was lying on the beach in a tiny swimsuit..
http://blog.jonolan.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/pics-or-it-didnt-happen.jpg
SeaHorse_Fanatic
11-07-2012, 08:03 PM
I'm ready to be :crazyeye: :eggface: :shocked: :thumb: :jaw:
Aysha
11-07-2012, 08:15 PM
Sorry no photos of that one,
I may share some photos of the wild fish in the la jolla tide pools if you're lucky.
subman
11-07-2012, 08:42 PM
Sorry no photos of that one,
I may share some photos of the wild fish in the la jolla tide pools if you're lucky.
Did you go to the Birch aquarium in La Jolla
Aysha
11-07-2012, 10:48 PM
It was on the list but unfortunately we ran out of time
We did the maritime museum and zoo in San Diago.
We thought about sea world as well and then we saw the ticket price :crazyeye:
The down side to losing 35lbs...
Wedding ring falls off my finger so easy.
Now its in the snow some where...
:(
Proteus
11-08-2012, 12:02 AM
The down side to losing 35lbs...
Wedding ring falls off my finger so easy.
Now its in the snow some where...
:(
Oh no. Better buy a metal detector
I once lost mine down heat duct luckily
The ceiling in basement is suspended
The down side to losing 35lbs...
Wedding ring falls off my finger so easy.
Now its in the snow some where...
:(
How did you lose 35lbs?! I can't seem to ever lose any weight.
wayner
11-08-2012, 12:28 AM
How did you lose 35lbs?! I can't seem to ever lose any weight.
That's probably a good thing, cause you wouldn't be able to go out on windy days.
Coralgurl
11-08-2012, 12:31 AM
The down side to losing 35lbs...
Wedding ring falls off my finger so easy.
Now its in the snow some where...
:(
Congrats on the weight loss!!!! 2 months after I got engaged, I took my ring off in the car to put lotion on my hands. Fiance drops me off in front of my building, I hop out and go to work. 3 hours later I realized my ring was missing. Called him at work to check the car - not there. Checked with security in my building to see if someone turned it in, nope. I go scour the sidewalk, in tears. Went back to work, then went looking again. I look along the curb and I see a sliver of sparke, my ring, was pretty much buried in the dirt.
Hope you find yours!!! Don't give up!
Oh no. Better buy a metal detector
I once lost mine down heat duct luckily
The ceiling in basement is suspended
Yeah that's looking to be my best bet... Unless anyone has one I could borrow for a few hours locally, I would be for ever grateful.
How did you lose 35lbs?! I can't seem to ever lose any weight.
Lol I stopped eating out all the time and dropped coffee. That was hard, but I feel 100% better. Also turns out apple's are like 5x better then a cup of coffee for waking you up (dont quote me on the 5x part lol)
My poor finger feels like its going to float away. I was going to try a magnet, but it turns out tungsten carbide isn't magnetic.Thanks google for getting my hopes up.
Congrats on the weight loss!!!! 2 months after I got engaged, I took my ring off in the car to put lotion on my hands. Fiance drops me off in front of my building, I hop out and go to work. 3 hours later I realized my ring was missing. Called him at work to check the car - not there. Checked with security in my building to see if someone turned it in, nope. I go scour the sidewalk, in tears. Went back to work, then went looking again. I look along the curb and I see a sliver of sparke, my ring, was pretty much buried in the dirt.
Hope you find yours!!! Don't give up!
Thanks I hope I do.. its under 10" of snow right now I've been digging all night. No luck so far. Hopefully it melts in the next few days so I can find it!
That's probably a good thing, cause you wouldn't be able to go out on windy days.
Good point.
Lol I stopped eating out all the time and dropped coffee.
Okay ya.. That ain't happening :lol: good on ya for finding what works tho! I know it can be quite a challenge.
Okay ya.. That ain't happening :lol: good on ya for finding what works tho! I know it can be quite a challenge.
Hahah its a struggle but I decided this weekend I'm going to have some grease lol I earned it.
gregzz4
11-08-2012, 12:45 AM
I drop stuff all the time and don't appear to be losing any weight
Is there a trick to this method? Maybe some finesse I don't know about ?
Hahah its a struggle but I decided this weekend I'm going to have some grease lol I earned it.
Maybe go for a run afterward :-)
I drop stuff all the time and don't appear to be losing any weight
Is there a trick to this method? Maybe some finesse I don't know about ?
Lol well my jobs fairly physical too. I'm sure that plays a part.
And yeah I dont run kien lol i smoke haha. That's my next habit to drop. Then maybe... Maaaybe.. I might be able to run. Lol
gregzz4
11-08-2012, 01:19 AM
I smoke and can still run like I stole it, but I don't do it for the health benefits
I guess the whole concept of losing weight by dropping stuff is feasible if;
I buy a coffee and a donut, then walk out of the store and luge on the sidewalk, weight-loss is imminent
Aquattro
11-08-2012, 02:11 AM
I guess the whole concept of losing weight by dropping stuff is feasible if;
I think it depends how heavy it is. Pick up 200 pounds and drop it a bunch of times, you'll loose weight :)
Proteus
11-08-2012, 02:17 AM
I drop stuff all the time and don't appear to be losing any weight
Is there a trick to this method? Maybe some finesse I don't know about ?
I think it depends how heavy it is. Pick up 200 pounds and drop it a bunch of times, you'll loose weight :)
Or drop the mars bar
Aquattro
11-08-2012, 02:18 AM
Or drop the mars bar
And don't pick it back up!
gregzz4
11-08-2012, 02:21 AM
I think it depends how heavy it is. Pick up 200 pounds and drop it a bunch of times, you'll loose weight :)
Or drop the mars bar
And don't pick it back up!
I think you guys got the gist of my post
Put down the fatty foods :razz:
I think it depends how heavy it is. Pick up 200 pounds and drop it a bunch of times, you'll loose weight :)
Exactly lol I must say I dont remember meeting a fat welder before. Perhaps that's a big part of it for me.
Update on ring..
Still MIA even after borrowing my neighbors metal detector and doing 4+ sweeps over the entire area. I did however find the following
One twist tie
Ten cents
A 22 shell.. in my front yard? wtf..
A nail and a screw by my tire (lucky me)
And a pop can tab.
At least I found ten cents? :lol:
gregzz4
11-08-2012, 02:24 AM
Exactly lol I must say I dont remember meeting a fat welder before. Perhaps that's a big part of it for me.
Update on ring..
Still MIA even after borrowing my neighbors metal detector and doing 4+ sweeps over the entire area. I did however find the following
One twist tie
Ten cents
A 22 shell.. in my front yard? wtf..
A nail and a screw by my tire (lucky me)
And a pop can tab.
At least I found ten cents? :lol:
Maybe McGuyver could help you find your ring ... 'cause you appear to have all the necessary equipment:wink:
Maybe McGuyver could help you find your ring ... 'cause you appear to have all the necessary equipment:wink:
... Now where is McGuyver when you need him.
jorjef
11-08-2012, 02:46 AM
... Now where is McGuyver when you need him.
Currently attempting to take down Russian spy satellites with paperclips and a 12 pack of shook up Molson Golden.
ensquire
11-08-2012, 05:06 AM
I need a bigger tank ..........................
Aysha
11-08-2012, 05:10 AM
You guys are still on about that.
Let me see if I can find you a photo of something other than my swimsuit.
here's something more entertaining.
Yes that's me
https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/534209_377445645660549_1712077469_n.jpg
gregzz4
11-08-2012, 05:27 AM
You guys are still on about that.
Let me see if I can find you a photo of something other than my swimsuit.
here's something more entertaining.
Yes that's me
WooHoo
Looks good on ya :smile:
Nothing like having some kind of cleavage to stare at !!!
WooHoo
Looks good on ya :smile:
Nothing like having some kind of cleavage to stare at !!!
!!!!
Greg!
:jaw:
Aquattro
11-08-2012, 10:05 PM
NEVERMIND
WOTD, yo!
Zoaelite
11-08-2012, 11:42 PM
Well this got awkward in here fast :razz:.
reefwars
11-09-2012, 12:44 AM
hey!! i wasnt done discussing carbon!!!
Aquattro
11-09-2012, 12:45 AM
hey!! i wasnt done discussing carbon!!!
That's a great subject Denny. This time YOU start a thread....
hey!! i wasnt done discussing carbon!!!
Really? I thought your position on the matter was pretty clear..
vvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvv
Regarding Carbon, I am right and you are all a bunch of poo poo heads!!
Skimmerking
11-09-2012, 12:49 AM
hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm if I only had a piece of Wood:biggrin:
hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm if I only had a piece of Wood:biggrin:
I think there is a blue pill that can help you out with that. Just sayin'.
Skimmerking
11-09-2012, 12:57 AM
I think there is a blue pill that can help you out with that. Just sayin'.
lol you #^@#^!#^N
I just you would have a nice comment to say,
Aquattro
11-09-2012, 01:05 AM
I think there is a blue pill that can help you out with that. Just sayin'.
Now all we need to do is run for some popcorn, and you're 3 fer 3 :)
Now all we need to do is run for some popcorn, and you're 3 fer 3 :)
That's me! Canreef's resident popcorn munching... http://www.feministe.us/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/troll-doll.jpg
Coralgurl
11-09-2012, 05:32 PM
I love catching engineers in a lie, giving them the opportunity to correct, then calling them out when they continue down the same course. Amazing how fast they respond when you throw out the words "liability" and "substantial damages". It's a high five kinda day!!! Shizaam
lastlight
11-09-2012, 09:37 PM
If carbon's good enough for this:
http://www.myshreddies.com/underwear-information/flatulence/shreddies/how-it-works/
Certainly it can handle a little dirty reef water.
FishyFishy!
11-09-2012, 09:41 PM
If carbon's good enough for this:
http://www.myshreddies.com/underwear-information/flatulence/shreddies/how-it-works/
Certainly it can handle a little dirty reef water.
hahahaha
fishoholic
11-09-2012, 11:30 PM
17 inches of snow in my driveway. I was lying on the beach in a tiny swimsuit the other day in 30+ I don't want to talk about it.
That must of been a rude wake up call
How did you lose 35lbs?! I can't seem to ever lose any weight.
That's cause there would be nothing left of you if you lost weight!
That's probably a good thing, cause you wouldn't be able to go out on windy days.
:lol:
fishoholic
11-09-2012, 11:33 PM
You guys are still on about that.
Let me see if I can find you a photo of something other than my swimsuit.
here's something more entertaining.
Yes that's me
https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/534209_377445645660549_1712077469_n.jpg
Gorgeous outfit, not sure about the helmet though......
hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm if I only had a piece of Wood:biggrin:
I think there is a blue pill that can help you out with that. Just sayin'.
:spit::pound:
gregzz4
11-10-2012, 12:34 AM
Finally got a good weather day to put the snows on my Truck
I forgot they are directional so installed them in a basic rotation from last year
Now I have to swap them all left to right :doh:
daplatapus
11-11-2012, 03:04 AM
Finally stopped procrastinating and went in the bush to get wood. MMMMMmmmm gotta love wood stove heat :)
silentcivilian
11-13-2012, 03:25 AM
So when I was in Calgary last for a short time.. I saw Bloy's little tank.. and I miss having tanks.. so I will be going through looking at everyones tanks and drooling for the next hour.. Mmm... salt water..
Delphinus
11-14-2012, 03:29 AM
Who's Bloy?
Who's Bloy?
Maybe he meant Blom? But I though he was in Edmonton unless hrs moved.
silentcivilian
11-14-2012, 05:06 AM
Haha, thats not his user name on here. Just easier to spell. He just has a little nano, but its odd how much you can miss the hobby when your out of it.
Seth81
11-14-2012, 02:02 PM
Next time I even look at Jugo Juice just punch me in the stomach and tell me how you saved me six bucks....ugh....
The Grizz
11-17-2012, 02:15 AM
There's days like today I look at my tank & just want to shut it down for good, not liking it at all right now.
Proteus
11-17-2012, 02:20 AM
Really gettin sick of work. 88 hrs in 6 days. Who will like it more the wife or the govt
There's days like today I look at my tank & just want to shut it down for good, not liking it at all right now.
I thought you were shutting it down?
The Grizz
11-17-2012, 03:11 AM
I thought you were shutting it down?
I am but not until the 300 gal is done. Having that feeling of shutting down the 165 gal & NOT building the 300 gal at all.
I am but not until the 300 gal is done. Having that feeling of shutting down the 165 gal & NOT building the 300 gal at all.
Ah. Well that's different then. We all have those days so HTFU and get that 300 done. :lol:
The Grizz
11-17-2012, 03:22 AM
HTFU
Almost scared to ask what this stands for, guessing its not PG :lol:
gregzz4
11-17-2012, 03:28 AM
There's days like today I look at my tank & just want to shut it down for good, not liking it at all right now.
We've all been there at one time or another ...
Just stick with it :smile:
ensquire
11-17-2012, 04:02 AM
Almost scared to ask what this stands for, guessing its not PG :lol:
Hurry The are the first words last word would be UP LOL
Delphinus
11-17-2012, 04:05 AM
^What they said ...
How come Greg, something in particular not quite going right?
But I agree, we all get there for one reason or another ... persevere if you can! Things can usually turn around.
The Grizz
11-17-2012, 04:13 AM
Hurry The are the first words last word would be UP LOL
:pound: I get it now!!
^What they said ...
How come Greg, something in particular not quite going right?
But I agree, we all get there for one reason or another ... persevere if you can! Things can usually turn around.
Well I had to move the 165 to redo the floor cause the 300 is going in the same spot, lost all my Zoas, a clam & a few fish ( not any of my fav fish ) skimmer is not working right, controller not conrtolling my heater now......... I could go on & on but it's just not the same as it was before the move :cry:
lockrookie
11-17-2012, 05:20 AM
Hope it gets easier from here on out for ya bud. Sorry for you losses
Sent from my porcelain aquarium
The Grizz
11-17-2012, 05:30 AM
Well I already finished the floor so I guess there's no turning back now. Here's a snack peek.
http://i765.photobucket.com/albums/xx291/GRIZZtheWELDER/300%20gal%208%20footer/27BF8FD5-BC6C-4DF2-A9A6-A8BEE2EE153A-9766-0000098366998818.jpg
reefwars
11-17-2012, 06:11 AM
not bad greg buddy personally id grout it but the spacer look is kinda cool too....im diggin it;P
gregzz4
11-17-2012, 06:19 AM
Keep up the good work Greg ... :smile:
Next thing you know you won't care about any set-backs :razz:
Just do it and get it done
http://static.tumblr.com/dpqvk3a/jq6loc0os/nike-just-do-it.jpg
The Grizz
11-17-2012, 08:42 AM
not bad greg buddy personally id grout it but the spacer look is kinda cool too....im diggin it;P
Oh it's all grouted and finished just can't take a pic of it right now as is covered with other crap that the wife moved on to it cause she has decided to paint all the walls in the livingroom. I told her to go for it as long as I don't have to touch a paint roller ever :twised:
Delphinus
11-17-2012, 03:59 PM
Ahaaahahahahahahaha!!! I love DIY. Anyone else identify with this? :lol:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wIWiiCPwBAE&feature=plcp
reefgirl189
11-17-2012, 06:15 PM
Officially done work and only 1 week left before this baby's due date. Hurry up baby, don't take after your mom. Show up on time!
Dropped a full pale of DD-H2Ocean on my toe.. $&@+^¥<+ &@?!!!! %#*?£>?!.. €%#€>#¥>{!!! $&@%#=?!!?! @&***%#%!! #+^<>¥£!?!!! %#*+*£<! +#£<*#£}¥??!!! #}[+<'nkd!!!!!
That is all, carry on.
Aquattro
11-20-2012, 01:05 AM
$&@+^¥<+ &@?!!!! %#*?£>?!.. €%#€>#¥>{!!! $&@%#=?!!?! @&***%#%!! #+^<>¥£!?!!! %#*+*£<! +#£<*#£}¥??!!! #}[+<'nkd!!!!!
Pretty sure I've used this equation before...
Dropped a full pale of DD-H2Ocean on my toe.. $&@+^¥<+ &@?!!!! %#*?£>?!.. €%#€>#¥>{!!! $&@%#=?!!?! @&***%#%!! #+^<>¥£!?!!! %#*+*£<! +#£<*#£}¥??!!! #}[+<'nkd!!!!!
That is all, carry on.
:crutch:
sphelps
11-20-2012, 01:32 AM
Dropped a full pale of DD-H2Ocean on my toe.. $&@+^¥<+ &@?!!!! %#*?£>?!.. €%#€>#¥>{!!! $&@%#=?!!?! @&***%#%!! #+^<>¥£!?!!! %#*+*£<! +#£<*#£}¥??!!! #}[+<'nkd!!!!!
That is all, carry on.
Does that mean what I think it does?? Concept has salt again! :)
fishoholic
11-20-2012, 02:35 AM
Dropped a full pale of DD-H2Ocean on my toe.. $&@+^¥<+ &@?!!!! %#*?£>?!.. €%#€>#¥>{!!! $&@%#=?!!?! @&***%#%!! #+^<>¥£!?!!! %#*+*£<! +#£<*#£}¥??!!! #}[+<'nkd!!!!!
That is all, carry on.
Ouch!
jorjef
11-20-2012, 02:40 AM
October 30th 1989 - Present. That's a long time at the same job.....:laluot_23:
rastaangel
11-20-2012, 02:58 AM
Whats the difference between a onion and a PT cruiser?
No one crys when you cut up a PT cruiser!
BWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA
SeaHorse_Fanatic
11-20-2012, 06:33 AM
Dropped a full pale of DD-H2Ocean on my toe.. $&@+^¥<+ &@?!!!! %#*?£>?!.. €%#€>#¥>{!!! $&@%#=?!!?! @&***%#%!! #+^<>¥£!?!!! %#*+*£<! +#£<*#£}¥??!!! #}[+<'nkd!!!!!
That is all, carry on.
I see it also caused you to drop your popcorn. Never mind, I found some more for you... :popcorn: Come by and get it when the pain subsides, ok?:wink:
Flash
11-20-2012, 01:37 PM
everyone has the flu, i'm surrounded by the walking dead, except they have the ability to vomit... UGH...
Proteus
11-20-2012, 05:54 PM
Any one here use a Cpap machine. I am going to purchase one and looking for input on different units
reefwars
11-20-2012, 08:28 PM
Finally Cherry picked something out of AI that dawn didn't see lol ;ppp
JDigital
11-20-2012, 08:47 PM
^^ Been meaning to update you on the leopard. Doing really good.. went for the sand during Night 1.. but has been out since the day after. :mrgreen: Very peaceful specimen. Thanks again Denny. :wink:
reefwars
11-20-2012, 08:50 PM
^^ Been meaning to update you on the leopard. Doing really good.. went for the sand during Night 1.. but has been out since the day after. :mrgreen: Very peaceful specimen. Thanks again Denny. :wink:
That's awesome, he's a great fish and he's my little buddy I'm glad he's gone to a good home:) now to take the other one home and get him on prepared foods :) almost starting to think I should drop corals and do difficult fish instead lol
Cheers buddy;)
The Grizz
11-20-2012, 08:52 PM
Finally Cherry picked something out of AI that dawn didn't see lol ;ppp
Sorry for your loss...... Loss of your good hard earned money that is...........#*%^ did I say that out loud!!!!
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Flash
11-20-2012, 08:54 PM
Sorry for your loss...... Loss of your good hard earned money that is...........#*%^ did I say that out loud!!!!
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LMAO!!!!
reefwars
11-20-2012, 09:23 PM
Sorry for your loss...... Loss of your good hard earned money that is...........#*%^ did I say that out loud!!!!
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Greg sometimes you gotta spend a little more to get the good stuff;)
The Grizz
11-20-2012, 09:57 PM
Greg sometimes you gotta spend a little more to get the good stuff;)
I will let you call it the good stuff & I will no say any more cause it would probably land the banner hammer down on me :biggrin:
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Coralgurl
11-20-2012, 10:37 PM
Officially done work and only 1 week left before this baby's due date. Hurry up baby, don't take after your mom. Show up on time!
Sooooooooo, have you popped yet?? Update please!!
lockrookie
11-21-2012, 12:57 AM
A friend posted this on my Facebook and I thought of Denny.
http://i998.photobucket.com/albums/af103/lockrookie/C7F9D0AC-4032-455C-9E45-0F17235B123D-138-00000003CF4795FE.jpg
Sent from my porcelain aquarium
gregzz4
11-21-2012, 01:07 AM
A friend posted this on my Facebook and I thought of Denny
:lol:
Seth81
11-21-2012, 01:29 AM
So bored in Ottawa right now... ugh 3 more days to kill.
blacknife
11-21-2012, 03:12 AM
I am in shock... I bought a 3 sps frags from one of those much argued about online stores the group buy in the spring. one was one of the victims of my last crash. one is going on strong and getting an interesting but not outstanding color. the last one.. the most expensive i bought, that has been a typical brown and greenoporia... is... actually.. showing a hint of the red it is supposed to be. hold on folks.. in another year if i dont kill EVERY sps in my tank by then it might.. look something remotely the way it is supposed to.
I did something that i thought would make me cry.. but really felt good.. took most of the struggling but common, frags i have in my frag rack and moved them to the sandbed...time to try a few new ones :) now if only that house cleaning would move on to the rest of the basement.
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reefwars
11-21-2012, 05:31 AM
hummm was gonna start a thread for fun for everyone to copy and paste their first canreef post they made whn they joined.....i didnt realize the archive only holds 5000 posts??
lastlight
11-21-2012, 05:51 AM
hummm was gonna start a thread for fun for everyone to copy and paste their first canreef post they made whn they joined.....i didnt realize the archive only holds 5000 posts??
search > advanced search
search for posts made by your exact username. leave the search field itself blank. click on the oldest thread to find your first post or the oldest post if displaying results as posts.
Mine:
http://www.canreef.com/vbulletin/showpost.php?p=174951&postcount=1
search > advanced search
search for posts made by your exact username. leave the search field itself blank. click on the oldest thread to find your first post or the oldest post if displaying results as posts.
Mine:
http://www.canreef.com/vbulletin/showpost.php?p=174951&postcount=1
You don't know how hard it is for me to resist bumping that thread.. LOL
.. Or maybe you do :lol:
lastlight
11-21-2012, 06:45 AM
You don't know how hard it is for me to resist bumping that thread.. LOL
.. Or maybe you do :lol:
oh i do. it crossed my mind as i it the post button lol.
lastlight
11-21-2012, 05:16 PM
is post-whoring bad for the environment?
everytime i post it burns a little fossil fuel... the added heat from my fingers and cpu working melting the ice caps.
something to consider i guess before you weight in with your own thoughts (which would be a very un-green thing to do i suspect)
is post-whoring bad for the environment?
Speaking as somewhat of an expert on this subject I'm going to say no. Posting also implies that you are not driving, which we all know is bad for the environment. There is a direct association here. The more you post, the less you drive. So as you can see, it actually reduces such harmful emissions.
lastlight
11-21-2012, 06:39 PM
Speaking as somewhat of an expert on this subject I'm going to say no. Posting also implies that you are not driving, which we all know is bad for the environment. There is a direct association here. The more you post, the less you drive. So as you can see, it actually reduces such harmful emissions.
what about when you post using Tapatalk 20 on your iPhone 4000 in your Lamborghini Aventador LP 700-4?
what about when you post using Tapatalk 20 on your iPhone 4000 in your Lamborghini Aventador LP 700-4?
You're just jealous.
Coleus
11-21-2012, 07:31 PM
is post-whoring bad for the environment?
everytime i post it burns a little fossil fuel... the added heat from my fingers and cpu working melting the ice caps.
something to consider i guess before you weight in with your own thoughts (which would be a very un-green thing to do i suspect)
Speaking as somewhat of an expert on this subject I'm going to say no. Posting also implies that you are not driving, which we all know is bad for the environment. There is a direct association here. The more you post, the less you drive. So as you can see, it actually reduces such harmful emissions.
Stop posting just to bump up your post count. Now i know why both of you have such a high number of post count. CHEATERS....
Stop posting just to bump up your post count. Now i know why both of you have such a high number of post count. CHEATERS....
To be honest, if there was a way to remove post counts I would be doing that! :lol:
JDigital
11-21-2012, 07:56 PM
Well my mated pair of Diamond Watchmen Gobies have decided that I didn't do a very good job 'scaping the sand bed. They have taken it upon themselves to burrow under quite a few rocks. Glad I put that eggcrate in there. :lol:
Aquattro
11-21-2012, 08:19 PM
To be honest, if there was a way to remove post counts I would be doing that! :lol:
That can easily be arranged. :)
Just saw a for sale ad on nano reef..
Yuma ricordea (not fancy ones either) $50ea.
100 heads of radioactive dragon eyes ... $150??? Are you %@$%&$! Kidding me? I just sold 4 Florida rics(nice ones too) for $10 a pop.
Yikes. Greedy greedy..
reefwars
11-21-2012, 09:01 PM
Just saw a for sale ad on nano reef..
Yuma ricordea (not fancy ones either) $50ea.
100 heads of radioactive dragon eyes ... $150??? Are you %@$%&$! Kidding me? I just sold 4 Florida rics(nice ones too) for $10 a pop.
Yikes. Greedy greedy..
alot of it is market depending on where you live, liverock in calgary 5ish dollars a pound...liverock in newfoundland...15+ a pound:)
so yes rics in calgary may go for less they are worth more to those who never can get them or rarely ever see them.
its all based on market...or possibly a scam too lol
alot of it is market depending on where you live, liverock in calgary 5ish dollars a pound...liverock in newfoundland...15+ a pound:)
so yes rics in calgary may go for less they are worth more to those who never can get them or rarely ever see them.
its all based on market...or possibly a scam too lol
It's in the USA so I vote scam lol theres no shortage of coral there ;)
ensquire
11-22-2012, 03:44 AM
WAlked into work tonight to find a Grizz Welding hat sitting on the bar. How the hell did that get there?????? And thanks Greg. Better not have been you unless you come back for some Teq's
JDigital
11-22-2012, 03:58 AM
5000!
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