Random Thought Thread

[jorjef]

What country do all the best corals get imported to and why can't it be Canada??

[The Grizz]

From what I have seen online, I think the states get the majority of the real good stuff. Maybe it has something to do with Canada import laws :noidea:

[Aquattro]

What country do all the best corals get imported to and why can't it be Canada??

Market driven. The US gets multiple containers of coral each week, we might get one a month! Sheer volume means the nicer stuff ends up in the US. There are also a lot more people there wiling to part with some of the money these corals go for!

[ckmullin]

are staff able to send a pm to a member who has their inbox full?

cannot contact a member because their inbox if full

[viperfish]

I just posted four times in other threads and my number of posts is stuck at 666, too strange.

[viperfish]

Make that five times. I've always wondered about the accuracy of the counter since my posts dropped from over 1000 to 600, now I'm not even getting credit for posting!

[ckmullin]

I just posted four times in other threads and my number of posts is stuck at 666, too strange.

YOU BEAST

[Delphinus]

Make that five times. I've always wondered about the accuracy of the counter since my posts dropped from over 1000 to 600, now I'm not even getting credit for posting!

Lounge and buy/sell posts no longer count towards your total..

[cuz]

Make that five times. I've always wondered about the accuracy of the counter since my posts dropped from over 1000 to 600, now I'm not even getting credit for posting!

1st world problems...;-) lol

[christyf5]

are staff able to send a pm to a member who has their inbox full?

cannot contact a member because their inbox if full

nope once its full its full. start a thread in the lounge with their name as the title and maybe it will alert them to clear out their inbox

[christyf5]

Make that five times. I've always wondered about the accuracy of the counter since my posts dropped from over 1000 to 600, now I'm not even getting credit for posting!

it has subtracted any posts made in the lounge or buy and sell threads which no longer count towards post counts :biggrin:

[viperfish]

Oh I see, the "value added" comments get credit for posts. Gotcha.

[zum14]

Don't want to brag but me and my team are down in North Carolina and just won a trip to Sweden for a week all expenses paid! We will be representing all of North America's Volvo Truck dealerships. Very proud of my other team members. There were a lot of smart people here. Just very excited.

[ckmullin]

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-21759233

nteresting

[Proteus]

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-21759233

nteresting

Good read thanks

[lastlight]

Don't want to brag but me and my team are down in North Carolina and just won a trip to Sweden for a week all expenses paid! We will be representing all of North America's Volvo Truck dealerships. Very proud of my other team members. There were a lot of smart people here. Just very excited.

are you guys mud-wrestling or playing tiddly winks? we need more info! (congrats)

[ckmullin]

and for those sask fans

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_GMOIIhcyV8U/Rt8Mq2ZXraI/AAAAAAAAA2E/wNNqwg3ofyk/s400/melon_head_cat.jpg

[Goatman]

Don't want to brag but me and my team are down in North Carolina and just won a trip to Sweden for a week all expenses paid! We will be representing all of North America's Volvo Truck dealerships. Very proud of my other team members. There were a lot of smart people here. Just very excited.

Bet you didn't get there with a Mercedes engine

[zum14]

are you guys mud-wrestling or playing tiddly winks? we need more info! (congrats)

Naw. Thanks! It was a technical competition. Got to tour the largest Volvo truck factory in the world, had lunch with the plant manager. they all come out and have lunch with the workers and customer. There was 4 teams from the states and us. It was no cake walk. It was a stressful day for sure. Got wined and dined with a bunch of big wigs. Got a walk through the research and development centre, very cool, although there was a few areas they didn't let us see:lol:. We also decided to drive 450 mi in a rental and visited the factory where they build all the engines and transmissions. It was a busy week and very little sleep. Flying home tomorrow..... I used to enjoy flying.....


Bet you didn't get there with a Mercedes engine

Nope! Hahaha. I heard there sharp engines.

[ckmullin]

mmmm tiddly winks....

[gregzz4]

I've just finished recovering from Daylight Savings ... and not 'cause I was tired

Settings all the clocks and electronics is not a big deal, but all the forgotten stuff is something else
Oh look, the house alarm is wrong, oh look, the doser timers are wrong, and the tank controllers, oh, and the night mode for the vortechs, and the timer for the air cleaner

It took me until Tues night to find everything that needed re-setting

[Coralgurl]

I've just finished recovering from Daylight Savings ... and not 'cause I was tired

Settings all the clocks and electronics is not a big deal, but all the forgotten stuff is something else
Oh look, the house alarm is wrong, oh look, the doser timers are wrong, and the tank controllers, oh, and the night mode for the vortechs, and the timer for the air cleaner

It took me until Tues night to find everything that needed re-setting

You know, its only out of sync for a few months, why not just leave it for summer settings?? I didn't bother changing times on my tanks, just meant lights out an hour earlier. Now, its back to my original settings and I didn't have to do anything!!!! :mrgreen:

[Coralgurl]

I love my job, I love my job, I love my job......some of the stupidest remarks, comments, questions and behavior from people is hurting my brain today. Like - Tim Horton's customers are blocking the intersection on the street, what are you going to do about it...um nothing, I don't control the STREET!! Or how about the guy who feels he needs to take a pee beside his truck in the PARKADE daily???? Seriously??? Ya, cuz the washrooms on your floor don't give the same aura, or you like **** all over your tires???? Or you are removing snow from the lot in a no parking zone, hope we aren't paying for that??? Yes, because no one walks there either. Sure you deal with the slip and fall lawsuit.....

And its only 11 am......

[christyf5]

I've just finished recovering from Daylight Savings ... and not 'cause I was tired

Settings all the clocks and electronics is not a big deal, but all the forgotten stuff is something else
Oh look, the house alarm is wrong, oh look, the doser timers are wrong, and the tank controllers, oh, and the night mode for the vortechs, and the timer for the air cleaner

It took me until Tues night to find everything that needed re-setting

OMG I did all that on Sunday and then we had a friggin power outage on Monday so I had to do it again. So annoying!!!

[gregzz4]

so I had to do it again
Thanks, I feel better now :smile:

[gregzz4]

Talking about Talking Heads, in their song 'Once In a Lifetime', they say;

'There is water at the bottom of the Ocean' ...
I can't find it in their posted lyrics, but you can hear it in the recording ....

Makes me wonder if David Byrne knows there water in the middle of the Ocean ? :razz:

[ckmullin]

Only one true talking head:

http://www.coucoucircus.org/series/images-series/maxheadroom.jpg

[spit.fire]

Of course the day I have to do my weld tests I didn't want to do I get sick and feel like I got kicked in the throat

[jorjef]

If a person needs to count pennies in this hobby it's time to find a new one.

[Goatman]

If a person needs to count pennies in this hobby it's time to find a new one.
if a person has any pennies left over in this hobby.....well....

[jorjef]

if a person has any pennies left over in this hobby.....well....

That's what i would do..... throw them in the well and wish for cheaper hobby...:biggrin:

[fishoholic]

Sometimes doing the right thing ain't easy *sigh*

[Proteus]

I spent 10000 pennies today on the hobby

[kien]

Sometimes doing the right thing ain't easy *sigh*

Disciplining Doug again? Stay strong girlie.

[Coralgurl]

I spent 10000 pennies today on the hobby

I flushed 15000 hobby pennies down the toilet tonight :cry:

[jorjef]

I spent 10000 pennies today on the hobby

I flushed 15000 hobby pennies down the toilet tonight :cry:

Ya but who really keeps count, this is reef keeping after all. :lol: We will all go out and do it again tomorrow, and the next day and the next and the.........

[fishoholic]

Disciplining Doug again? Stay strong girlie.

:lol: I wish it was something so simple.

A member on here is getting a 450g in a week from Dave at Concept. He asked me if I still have my blue line trigger. A few months ago the trigger was being a pita so I put him up for sale. Since then he has calmed down and hasn't been too bad. However he is 8" and only getting bigger so I can't deny that a 450g would be better for him. It'll just be sad to see him go even if he is a pita at times.

Here's a pic when I first got him 1-2"
http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii53/Laurie_Morin/230g%20fowlr/PA310765.jpg

Now
http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii53/Laurie_Morin/Nikon%203100/DSC_0145_zps69c24db5.jpg

[Coralgurl]

:lol: I wish it was something so simple.

A member on here is getting a 450g in a week from Dave at Concept. He asked me if I still have my blue line trigger. A few months ago the trigger was being a pita so I put him up for sale. Since then he has calmed down and hasn't been too bad. However he is 8" and only getting bigger so I can't deny that a 450g would be better for him. It'll just be sad to see him go even if he is a pita at times.

Here's a pic when I first got him 1-2"
http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii53/Laurie_Morin/230g%20fowlr/PA310765.jpg

Now
http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii53/Laurie_Morin/Nikon%203100/DSC_0145_zps69c24db5.jpg

Ahh gorgeous fish!! Hard to watch them grow up and have to move on :sad:

[Coralgurl]

Lovin' that I'm filing 2011 and 2012 tax returns for awesome refunds....hating that it's dedicated already. Might be a little fun money to play left over to play with.

[fishoholic]

Ahh gorgeous fish!! Hard to watch them grow up and have to move on :sad:

Absolutely! Thankfully the guy that wants him seems nice and the tank will be twice the size of the one the trigger is in now.

[ckmullin]

In a rather serendipitous event, I found out today we have hyacinth and tulip bulbs popping up in our yard! Seems a bit early for Calgary but quite wanted.

[subman]

In a rather serendipitous event, I found out today we have hyacinth and tulip bulbs popping up in our yard! Seems a bit early for Calgary but quite wanted.

Me too! Mine are just buried under 3 feet of snow! :sad:

[fishoholic]

Me too! Mine are just buried under 3 feet of snow! :sad:

I don't believe you.....it's more like 6 feet :lol:

[ckmullin]

I don't believe you.....it's more like 6 feet :lol:

Against our south facing wall, can easily suntan...however I won't burden anyone with a picture! LOL

[Coralgurl]

I actually sat out on my deck after work for a bit tonight! Can't say anything about spring flowers as I don't have them but it was nice to be out, even cracked the windows for a bit.

[fishoholic]

Against our south facing wall, can easily suntan...however I won't burden anyone with a picture! LOL

I actually sat out on my deck after work for a bit tonight! Can't say anything about spring flowers as I don't have them but it was nice to be out, even cracked the windows for a bit.

:pout:

[Nano]

Its official. I miss fish.

And what's worse the house market in town is scarce. I keep hoping something well pop up for us and we can move so I can set up my tank.... its definitely a losing battle right now..

[gregzz4]

I heard recently that the housing market will stay 'as is' for the next 'number of years'
Sorry I don't recall the exact quote, but it looks like the market will be stable for awhile
You may have to look hard for 'that deal', at least based on the way the market is here in the GVRD

The Gov and Big Banks are playing with our money, so the market is apparently 'stalled', or some such thing I didn't quite hear on the news
Ya, I know ... big help aren't I ?

Or I could be completely wrong, and all you need is a Canreef realtor to help you out ... :wink:

[blacknife]

I need a controller and all:
http://www.digitalaquatics.com/news/marine-madness-mlc-giveaway/

why cant these things be NORTH AMERICAN instead of USA only

[ckmullin]

I need a controller and all:
http://www.digitalaquatics.com/news/marine-madness-mlc-giveaway/

why cant these things be NORTH AMERICAN instead of USA only



Offer valid for U.S. shipping addresses only.

I guess the americans think us igloo people cannot have thawed water.

[gregzz4]

I just finished a 5 hour dishwasher install .... :twised:

Spend $600 on an appliance, and you still have to buy more parts to put it in :surprise:

Anyway, I'm sure glad it's done
I've been handwashing since November

[ckmullin]

Glad you got it plumbed in. Save some good $ from those damn 'installers'. I try to do as much as possible as well! lol

[zum14]

Man I need help....

http://i838.photobucket.com/albums/zz303/zum14/DSC01928_zps81f3ce2c.jpg

[ckmullin]

Man I need help....

My easy 3 step program!


Step 1: Grab Dr Ho's amazing pain product!!

http://www.drhonow.com




Step 2: Hook up to body as directed:

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PS.....IMPORTANT...don't leave home without your female gawker whacking stick

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[The Grizz]

So much do to & so little time..........

http://i765.photobucket.com/albums/xx291/GRIZZtheWELDER/300%20gal%208%20footer/3284337C-6A62-4640-B5FB-805FA973FD40-6039-0000098268FC0094_zpsfa32e721.jpg

[sphelps]

Enough with the polls already

[Proteus]

Enough with the polls already

Yup

[lastlight]

i stopped using pohl's xtra actually. found it lightened my sps colours. i've been considering giving it anther shot but i'm not sure. might start a pohl's poll...

[ckmullin]

Yup

I find it annoying that when the poll section is minimized it will not stay minimized after a refresh. Every other section keeps a memory of a setting but the poll.

[Aquattro]

I find it annoying that when the poll section is minimized it will not stay minimized after a refresh. Every other section keeps a memory of a setting but the poll.

Yup, drives me nuts :)

[ckmullin]

Yup, drives me nuts :)

It should just be a setting on the admin side of the forum.... :wink:

[Aquattro]

It should just be a setting on the admin side of the forum.... :wink:

Ya, should be. Can't find it. I've been looking for years :)

[ckmullin]

Ya, should be. Can't find it. I've been looking for years :)

Give me access and I'll take a look as well. :twised:

[fishoholic]

Dear Mr. Eel.....filefish are friends NOT food!!!!!!:twised:

[ckmullin]

lol

[Zoaelite]

3:30am... Still @ school... Class in 4 and a half hours...

[sphelps]

3:30am... Still @ school... Class in 4 and a half hours...

One day you will look back at this as the good old days

[jorjef]

Designer Clowns are proof that, 'beauty is in the eye of the beholder'. I find them all attractive in that Frankenstein freak of nature kind of way (nice way of saying damn they are ugly)

[kien]

Designer Clowns are proof that, 'beauty is in the eye of the beholder'. I find them all attractive in that Frankenstein freak of nature kind of way (nice way of saying damn they are ugly)

Joe: hey Fred, i think I'm going to breed these two clowns and see what happens.

(..two years later)

Fred: OMG!! What in the name of all that is holy is THAT?!? KILL IT!! KILL IT NOW!
Joe: No wait.. what if we called it a beautiful Platinum Picasso? I bet people will buy it!
Fred: ERMAHGERD THAT THING IS HIDEOUS!
Joe: Okay, how about this, it's a "Snowflake" ! That sounds pretty right??
Fred: JOE WHAT HAVE YOU DONE?!?!
Joe: :neutral:

[jorjef]

Joe: hey Fred, i think I'm going to breed these two clowns and see what happens.



The real reason Fred is so upset is because the attempt made Joe look like a clown... or is it the clowns ended up looking like Joe. Only the super 8 footage knows the truth.

[lockrookie]

Clowns can be painted any way they like and portrayed innocent. Reality is they are devil spawns.

[ckmullin]

Clowns can be painted any way they like and portrayed innocent. Reality is they are devil spawns.



mmmm...devil spawns

[banditpowdercoat]

<<<<< Is wonderng if he could be a Biocube owner for the bedroom. But is away 3 weeks every 6 So no water changes, only tank sitter to feed every few days.

[banditpowdercoat]

And should I be dosing Randys 3 part? I made a bunch up about 8 mos ago, but have no dosing pumps Only manual dosing.


Ohh the random thoughts I have LOL

[lockrookie]

I can't post most my random thoughts I'd be put in jail.

[lastlight]

man it feels good to be osmolatin' again.

[gregzz4]

Checking the calibration on a pH probe and bust it shaking the RO off .... :sad:

Doesn't read too well with the bulb missing :twised:

[gregzz4]

Oh, here's a better one fer ya

Driving home Tuesday night, going uphill and matt it to make a light
Left turn and hear 'tick tick tick' ... hmm, busted valve spring maybe ?
So I matt it again and 'blap blap blap' goes the exhaust
Whew, at least it's not a head re + re
Continued driving home thinking 'I hope it's not a blown stainless muffler'
Get home and find I blew a collector ... on a Hooker Competition Header !!! Not the gasket, but the actual collector where the 4 downtubes meet the main collector

I guess the 10 years of road salt caught up to me

Guess what I'm doing tomorrow :wink:

http://i749.photobucket.com/albums/xx136/Gregzz4/75%20Gallon%20Build/DSC01962_zpsc5d0ff1c.jpg

[ckmullin]

Will it be a tgif or not!

[The Grizz]

Will it be a tgif or not!

Ah ya!! It's GOOD FRIDAY, a day off for most people.

[zum14]

Oh, here's a better one fer ya

Driving home Tuesday night, going uphill and matt it to make a light
Left turn and hear 'tick tick tick' ... hmm, busted valve spring maybe ?
So I matt it again and 'blap blap blap' goes the exhaust
Whew, at least it's not a head re + re
Continued driving home thinking 'I hope it's not a blown stainless muffler'
Get home and find I blew a collector ... on a Hooker Competition Header !!! Not the gasket, but the actual collector where the 4 downtubes meet the main collector

I guess the 10 years of road salt caught up to me

Guess what I'm doing tomorrow :wink:

http://i749.photobucket.com/albums/xx136/Gregzz4/75%20Gallon%20Build/DSC01962_zpsc5d0ff1c.jpg


Ok don't get me wrong, headers are great. But all I see is a pipe running over every single mounting bolt and spark plug. Is hooker still building a decent header? What's the flange thickness on them now? I cant say too much though cause there usually the first thing I do on my vehicles too. They obviously don't mess with your air care? I'm dreading the day they bring that up here.

[gregzz4]

I've heard aircare is on the way out, so you probably don't have to worry about it up there

These are replacing the same part# so fit is the same for me
No mods at all :smile:
Just put 'em on and break in the gaskets

There's lots of clearance to get at the bolts with a stubby wrench and a socket here and there, and even though they claim they don't fit angle-plug heads, they work fine on mine

My '78 truck is a heavy half and in 77-78 they eliminated emissions controls on these models for HP issues, so I have piles of room to pass and do so within recommended limits, even with a 355HP crate motor and a 795CFM Q-Jet

The flanges are 5/16" and the ports are raised
I've never had a leak ever from the first set, until they rotted away :wink:

When I install new gaskets on these, I torque down by feel, run the engine to temp and torque again, then go for a hard run, torque again, then torque a last time the next day after they have fully cooled off
After doing this, I've never had a header gasket leak, and I've replaced the gaskets twice on the first set of headers
I use Felpro 1406

I only wish I could have afforded ceramic this time around
These headers are $199 state-side, and $218 here
The ceramics are about $385 state-side, and about $525-50 here :twised:

Some pics of the new headers, and where they're going

http://i749.photobucket.com/albums/xx136/Gregzz4/75%20Gallon%20Build/DSC01963_zps8f20fd48.jpg

http://i749.photobucket.com/albums/xx136/Gregzz4/75%20Gallon%20Build/DSC01964_zps6fd8deec.jpg

http://i749.photobucket.com/albums/xx136/Gregzz4/75%20Gallon%20Build/DSC01965_zpsc940cdda.jpg

http://i749.photobucket.com/albums/xx136/Gregzz4/Truck%20pics/P5090003.jpg

[zum14]

That is a clean lookin compartment. Very nice. That a gm crate or you get it built?

[gregzz4]

That is a clean lookin compartment. Very nice. That a gm crate or you get it built?
Thank you. I'm very happy with it
It's a GMPP ZZ4 stock and it's pushing a 700R4 and 10bolt Posi
I blew the pinion gear out the bottom of the housing on a 12bolt 3:08, so I decided to upgrade for mileage and in-city power :wink:

[gregzz4]

I meant to send this to another member recently, so I'll post it here
My old 3:08 had about 200K on 'er and was acting sticky, so I matted it in the city ( to avoid a highway breakdown ) and it exploded during a 1-2 shift @ about 5500RPM with 405ftlbs and about 350HP

BANG !!!!!!!

I heard shrapnel hit parked cars and set off 2 alarms :mrgreen:
Funny thing is, it still rolled 'cause I only sheared the pinion gear shaft

Good ol' chevy power ...

http://i749.photobucket.com/albums/xx136/Gregzz4/75%20Gallon%20Build/BlownDiff2_zps4987c50c.jpg

[ckmullin]

impressive blowout

[scubadawg]

[quote=gregzz4;806726]I've heard aircare is on the way out, so you probably don't have to worry about it up there

These are replacing the same part# so fit is the same for me
No mods at all :smile:
Just put 'em on and break in the gaskets

There's lots of clearance to get at the bolts with a stubby wrench and a socket here and there, and even though they claim they don't fit angle-plug heads, they work fine on mine

My '78 truck is a heavy half and in 77-78 they eliminated emissions controls on these models for HP issues, so I have piles of room to pass and do so within recommended limits, even with a 355HP crate motor and a 795CFM Q-Jet

The flanges are 5/16" and the ports are raised
I've never had a leak ever from the first set, until they rotted away :wink:

When I install new gaskets on these, I torque down by feel, run the engine to temp and torque again, then go for a hard run, torque again, then torque a last time the next day after they have fully cooled off
After doing this, I've never had a header gasket leak, and I've replaced the gaskets twice on the first set of headers
I use Felpro 1406

I only wish I could have afforded ceramic this time around
These headers are $199 state-side, and $218 here
The ceramics are about $385 state-side, and about $525-50 here :twised:

Your lucky, If I want aftermarket sport headers, they are 1500.00 + state side for a Porsche, I put 200 cell high flow cats in 3 years ago, keep throwing check engine light, so I had to remap my ecu, which was $700.00, gave me another 20 or so more HP, and different rpm power range:) No more CEL

[banditpowdercoat]

Checked my finances I'm broke. Divorce not even finalized. My fish need to quit bein freeloaders and get a damn job


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[Coralgurl]

I meant to send this to another member recently, so I'll post it here
My old 3:08 had about 200K on 'er and was acting sticky, so I matted it in the city ( to avoid a highway breakdown ) and it exploded during a 1-2 shift @ about 5500RPM with 405ftlbs and about 350HP

BANG !!!!!!!

I heard shrapnel hit parked cars and set off 2 alarms :mrgreen:
Funny thing is, it still rolled 'cause I only sheared the pinion gear shaft

Good ol' chevy power ...

http://i749.photobucket.com/albums/xx136/Gregzz4/75%20Gallon%20Build/BlownDiff2_zps4987c50c.jpg

Ohhhh noooo!!

Playing too hard eh!

Going cruising today around town with like minded folks!! Should be a great day!

[fishoholic]

Ah ya!! It's GOOD FRIDAY, a day off for most people.

+1 :cheer2:

[fishoholic]

I meant to send this to another member recently, so I'll post it here
My old 3:08 had about 200K on 'er and was acting sticky, so I matted it in the city ( to avoid a highway breakdown ) and it exploded during a 1-2 shift @ about 5500RPM with 405ftlbs and about 350HP

BANG !!!!!!!

I heard shrapnel hit parked cars and set off 2 alarms :mrgreen:
Funny thing is, it still rolled 'cause I only sheared the pinion gear shaft

Good ol' chevy power ...

http://i749.photobucket.com/albums/xx136/Gregzz4/75%20Gallon%20Build/BlownDiff2_zps4987c50c.jpg

Yikes that sucks :sad:

I've realized through this thread that I don't speak car, most of it is Greek it me :lol:

[ckmullin]

http://www.calgarysun.com/2013/03/29/man-happens-upon-60-million-year-old-fish-fossil-alongside-highway-near-okotoks

[gregzz4]

Yikes that sucks :sad:

I've realized through this thread that I don't speak car, most of it is Greek it me :lol:
Sorry if it bored the non-car crowd :smile: but you gotta admit it's an impressive pic
And not to worry, that pic is years old

http://www.calgarysun.com/2013/03/29/man-happens-upon-60-million-year-old-fish-fossil-alongside-highway-near-okotoks
Thanks for the link

[ckmullin]

Glad you like the link gregzz4...interesting stuff around each bend! I've come across loads of fossils as well just out in hiking the mountains!




...and now for something completely different.

Happy Egg Holiday...now you can super clean your dishes! lol



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[banditpowdercoat]

Last Aug with my 462 in my Trans Am, I came back from a car show in Williams lake. Long line of traffic, Passing lane coming up. So I put my foot down a little, 125kph, nothin big. Get close to the end of the passing lane, Ohh, 2 cars left, I open secondarys, RPM goes to 5000, Pullin great, then nothin. No bang, just no power. Little bit of smoke in rearview. Pull over, now lots of smoke. Engine bay filled with oil.
Turns out, a head gasket went like right now. Filled crankcase up with coolant, and when I let the ponies loose, reverse hydrolocked #5cyl, splitting piston then cracking the block to the water jacket :sad:

Blocks since been sleeved, and will be Powdercoating it next week. Just need to order the new stroker crank and other internals, and have my heads redone. Hopin end of May!!!!
Nice Sunday car show turned into a $4000 affair
https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/426767_3984414900397_682636943_n.jpg

Nice Self coated, Ceramic and Anti Friction Pistons!
https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/408496_4693955838477_1204964878_n.jpg

Powder Color for the block
https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/p206x206/416892_4344947553488_324689363_n.jpg

Preliminary Dyno Sim numbers
https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/530709_4693227740275_2146876755_n.jpg

[Coralgurl]

Seeing as there's some car talk, here's a pic of our last stop at chain lakes yesterday. We started with 16 cars, a mix of vettes, challenger, charger, Shelbys and of course camaros. No blown motors, tires etc, a great day.

http://i1199.photobucket.com/albums/aa476/coralgurl143/93dc3a7bc2270d03239b356096368451_zpsf6915dc2.jpg

[ckmullin]

Seeing as there's some car talk, here's a pic of our last stop at chain lakes yesterday. We started with 16 cars, a mix of vettes, challenger, charger, Shelbys and of course camaros. No blown motors, tires etc, a great day.

http://i1199.photobucket.com/albums/aa476/coralgurl143/93dc3a7bc2270d03239b356096368451_zpsf6915dc2.jpg

:( I don't see any fish'n poles!

[Coralgurl]

There were tons of people out ice fishing. As beautiful as it was yesterday, the wind had a nasty bite to it. We didn't stay long.

[ckmullin]

Nice. Tomorrow might be going for a drive ourselves back-country style in Kananaskis. Enjoy the snow while it's still there I guess.

[Coralgurl]

It's so pretty in that area! We're going thru again once I get my summer tires back on, we meant to last year in the fall but didn't get to it. Enjoy the day!:biggrin:

[ckmullin]

@ the chain lakes area range road 532 can be taken into the mountains...it's one of our favorite drives. The road wraps around Plateau Mountain. One of our best times was 'bum sliding' down an old avalanche path in the spring. LOL Slid down (controlled) aprox 200 feet!

http://goo.gl/maps/VV0ak Google map of chain lakes + plateau mountain

[Coralgurl]

Will have to check it out next time, thanks for the link.

[ckmullin]

Happy Egg day to everyone and their kiddies. Mine was like a bloodhound on a mission! lol

[fishoholic]

I find it funny (that 90% of the time) the items I sell that I think will sell fast take forever to sell, while the items I think will take forever to sell end up selling very fast.

Anyone else notice that?

[ckmullin]

I find it funny (that 90% of the time) the items I sell that I think will sell fast take forever to sell, while the items I think will take forever to sell end up selling very fast.

Anyone else notice that?

It's typical lol

[Nano]

Finally!!!!!

We bought our first house today! :mrgreen: we are so excited to move into something we can finally make our own! Still have 1 1/2 months til possession and I'm going nuts already!

[ckmullin]

Finally!!!!!

We bought our first house today! :mrgreen: we are so excited to move into something we can finally make our own! Still have 1 1/2 months til possession and I'm going nuts already!

A very big congrats! I remember when we bought our first...so I'm sure how happy you are. :)

[The Grizz]

Finally!!!!!

We bought our first house today! :mrgreen: we are so excited to move into something we can finally make our own! Still have 1 1/2 months til possession and I'm going nuts already!

Sure you will tell the whole world before me!! And here I thought we were friends :twised:

Congrats dude!!

[Nano]

Sure you will tell the whole world before me!! And here I thought we were friends :twised:

Congrats dude!!

Lol yea yea cry baby! Thanks dude so stoked. Taking possession may 15 and renovating then moving in june 1st!

[fishoholic]

Finally!!!!!

We bought our first house today! :mrgreen: we are so excited to move into something we can finally make our own! Still have 1 1/2 months til possession and I'm going nuts already!

Congrats!

[fishoholic]

This is turning out to be one very expensive month.

New furnace and hot water tank $5580.00

Dental work for the dog (goes in on thurs.) estimate $600-800

I owe the government $412.00 in taxes :sad:

Thankfully my amazing parents are helping by paying for most of it

[Delphinus]

Seeing as there's some car talk, here's a pic of our last stop at chain lakes yesterday. We started with 16 cars, a mix of vettes, challenger, charger, Shelbys and of course camaros. No blown motors, tires etc, a great day.


OOh, that looks like fun. What car club is that? I would have guessed some kind of Camaro thing but guess not with the Dodges and Fords..

I want a car like that. :cry:

[Ross]

OOh, that looks like fun. What car club is that? I would have guessed some kind of Camaro thing but guess not with the Dodges and Fords..

Looks like the "still under powertrain warranty" car club

[sphelps]

Looks like the "still under powertrain warranty" car club

No I think it's the "don't go around corners" car club :twised:

[lockrookie]

My random thought is this inspirational photo

http://i998.photobucket.com/albums/af103/lockrookie/1CF09119-27D1-4C96-B22D-7FB0685C0523-6793-000009F36DC91488.jpg

[Coralgurl]

OOh, that looks like fun. What car club is that? I would have guessed some kind of Camaro thing but guess not with the Dodges and Fords..

I want a car like that. :cry:


No club, just a bunch of people who wanted to go for a ride. theres a few planned over the summer months.

Looks like the "still under powertrain warranty" car club. Nope, mines the only one still stock, most of the others have done some crazy mods.

No I think it's the "don't go around corners" car club :twised:

We like corners best!:lol:

[gregzz4]

Finally!!!!!

We bought our first house today! :mrgreen: we are so excited to move into something we can finally make our own! Still have 1 1/2 months til possession and I'm going nuts already!
Congrats dude :wink:

[ckmullin]

http://www.calgarysun.com/2013/04/02/unborn-child-up-for-sale-in-kijiji-ad

[scubadawg]

Seeing as there's some car talk, here's a pic of our last stop at chain lakes yesterday. We started with 16 cars, a mix of vettes, challenger, charger, Shelbys and of course camaros. No blown motors, tires etc, a great day.

http://i1199.photobucket.com/albums/aa476/coralgurl143/93dc3a7bc2270d03239b356096368451_zpsf6915dc2.jpg

Here's a couple of photos of our drive a couple of years ago on the way to the Reynolds museum, kinda got stopped:(
We all got warning letters in the mail about possible speeding:)


http://i1048.photobucket.com/albums/s380/scubadawg/Facebook/Reynolds%20Museum/31287_10150198277775251_7428296_n.jpg

http://i1048.photobucket.com/albums/s380/scubadawg/Facebook/Reynolds%20Museum/31287_10150198277785251_355905_n.jpg

[daplatapus]

AAArrggghhhhh.... I hate PST!

[spit.fire]

AAArrggghhhhh.... I hate PST!

I Still haven't figured out how to reprogram the cash register :(

[spit.fire]

Diamonds are over rated

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a171/tyty_220/C6C08253-C5A9-46D5-B008-23582D24ECCB-362-00000109E037AC8C_zpsbcb9ce6e.jpg


http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a171/tyty_220/653823A5-3BF5-40FF-81D4-4E0798486119-362-0000010B3FF74DED_zpsa838ac9c.jpg

[ckmullin]

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-22044793

http://www.theatlanticwire.com/business/2013/03/lululemon-see-through-yoga-pants-bend-over/63391/

http://hypervocal.com/vids/2013/anniversary-janet-jackson-wardrobe-malfunction/


Cannot wait to see what is next! LOL

[The Grizz]

Where did my POTM badge go?? Dont tell me they are not permanent cause they should be for everyone that has won it !!

[ckmullin]

Where did my POTM badge go?? Dont tell me they are not permanent cause they should be for everyone that has won it !!

A member of the common folk once again :)

[christyf5]

Where did my POTM badge go?? Dont tell me they are not permanent cause they should be for everyone that has won it !!

But how do you feel special if everyone has one eventually? :razz:

(Don't ask me, I'm not in charge of that department).

[Aquattro]

But how do you feel special if everyone has one eventually? :razz:

(Don't ask me, I'm not in charge of that department).

Pretty sure it's only for the month. It's like a trophy, once someone else wins it, you give it up. Time to take some new pics and reclaim your prize!! :)

[kien]

Where did my POTM badge go?? Dont tell me they are not permanent cause they should be for everyone that has won it !!

But how do you feel special if everyone has one eventually? :razz:

(Don't ask me, I'm not in charge of that department).

Pretty sure it's only for the month. It's like a trophy, once someone else wins it, you give it up. Time to take some new pics and reclaim your prize!! :)

Indeed. It's more like the Stanley Cup than the Olympics. You don't get to keep the prize. You do get to keep the bragging rights though, so maybe post something in this thread once a month to remind everyone that you were POTM for February 2013.

[Delphinus]

Yes the way the software works it is exactly like a physical trophy. It is assigned to whomever won the the most recent POTM.

[The Grizz]

But how do you feel special if everyone has one eventually? :razz:

(Don't ask me, I'm not in charge of that department).

I think everyone that has won should have it, it a badge of honor. :biggrin:

Pretty sure it's only for the month. It's like a trophy, once someone else wins it, you give it up. Time to take some new pics and reclaim your prize!! :)

But i dont want to give it up :cry:

[Aquattro]

But i dont want to give it up :cry:

Just looked at your post, seems you already did :) A skilled photographer such s yourself should have no problem reclaiming it. Think of poor me, I couldn't win it if I was the only one that entered.

[The Grizz]

There I solved the situation :lol:

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[Aquattro]

Good idea. I see you won a nano contest too. Good job!

[kien]

There I solved the situation :lol:

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make that a link to this (http://www.canreef.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=95084) and you're good to go!

[The Grizz]

Good idea. I see you won a nano contest too. Good job!

Thanks Brad. I dooubt I would have won if a few others like YellowWorld would have finished the contest, that build was looking super sweet.

make that a link to this (http://www.canreef.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=95084) and you're good to go!

I would if I knew how to do that, so I am going to steel your "this" and see if I can fix it. :biggrin:

[ckmullin]

Throw this pic in front and you'll always be a winner. http://www.canreef.com/images/potm_winner.jpg

[Aquattro]

Throw this pic in front and you'll always be a winner. http://www.canreef.com/images/potm_winner.jpg

Or accept that you won it, got to keep it for the month, and now it's up for the next winner.

[The Grizz]

Throw this pic in front and you'll always be a winner. http://www.canreef.com/images/potm_winner.jpg

I happy with my solution, its a good way to keep your accomplishments in one spot. I'm very proud of my POTM, as it has been one of the best shots i have ever captured.

And I am very happy to pass the trophy onto my girly Laurie!!!

[fishoholic]

Where did my POTM badge go?? Dont tell me they are not permanent cause they should be for everyone that has won it !!

I stole it :mrgreen:

I happy with my solution, its a good way to keep your accomplishments in one spot. I'm very proud of my POTM, as it has been one of the best shots i have ever captured.

And I am very happy to pass the trophy onto my girly Laurie!!!

Thank-you :biggrin:

[Delphinus]

Fear not Greg, I took pity on your plight and have created a special new badge just for you.

I hope you like :)

[Aquattro]

Fear not Greg, I took pity on your plight and have created a special new badge just for you.

I hope you like :)

that's just perfect :)

[The Grizz]

Fear not Greg, I took pity on your plight and have created a special new badge just for you.

I hope you like :)

:pound: OMG Tony that is great!! Just what I needed today is a real good laugh but on that note I only except hugs from the opposite sexy............Ladies come hug a bear :lol::lol:

[kien]

Fear not Greg, I took pity on your plight and have created a special new badge just for you.

I hope you like :)

LOL! Now that is awesome, haha well played.

[ckmullin]

Fear not Greg, I took pity on your plight and have created a special new badge just for you.

I hope you like :)

lol nice. :biggrin:

[The Grizz]

I only except hugs from the opposite sex :lol::lol:

LOL! Now that is awesome, haha well played.

This means you have to stop trying to hug me Kien!!

[kien]

This means you have to stop trying to hug me Kien!!

stop pretending to not enjoy it so much.

[lockrookie]

I think you guys are on to something next time there is an argument between members put that pic beside each name lol

[The Grizz]

I think you guys are on to something next time there is an argument between members put that pic beside each name lol

NO!! That one is mine & no one else gets it!!


Stay clear..... this Bear bites off limbs!!

[Aquattro]

Stay clear..... this Bear bites off limbs!!

That's kinda sick and disgusting. And bad for your teeth :)

[kien]

NO!! That one is mine & no one else gets it!!


Stay clear..... this Bear bites off limbs!!

you sound like you could use a hug. Let's hug it out!

[Aquattro]

you sound like you could use a hug. Let's hug it out!

He doesn't hug guys. He'll chew your leg off, but no hugs :)

[kien]

He doesn't hug guys. He'll chew your leg off, but no hugs :)

doesn't mean I'm going to stop trying though..

[The Grizz]

doesn't mean I'm going to stop trying though..

Don't even think about it Mr.!

[fishoholic]

Fear not Greg, I took pity on your plight and have created a special new badge just for you.

I hope you like :)

This means you have to stop trying to hug me Kien!!

stop pretending to not enjoy it so much.

Bahahahahaha :pound:

http://images.t-shirts.com/hug-it-out-t-shirt-hr.jpg

[ckmullin]

Have to love Saturday morning cartoons. lol


http://nicolejosh.com/AiS220/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/turbo_teen_title.jpg

[fishoholic]

This is how Alberta feels

http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii53/Laurie_Morin/Snapbucket/9C8E4E77_zpsbaee02f8.jpg

[Proteus]

I'm so done with expensive fish. I've lost all but 1 anthias due to a ignorant assessor.

[ckmullin]

Do you feel like a tool?



http://i49.tinypic.com/5tur9x.jpg
https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B002VXN6TG/ref=as_li_ss_til?tag=smartcc-20&camp=213385&creative=390985&linkCode=as4&creativeASIN=B002VXN6TG&adid=0PG23XKVRXM1H6PE24EN&

[banditpowdercoat]

New filter sock = Skimmer go nuts!

[gregzz4]

New filter sock = Skimmer go nuts!
Forgot to wash it first ?

[banditpowdercoat]

Forgot to wash it first ?


Its new, for fish, should be OK right LOL. Ya I did forget.

[gregzz4]

Its new, for fish, should be OK right LOL. Ya I did forget.
:smile:
I learned the hard way too :wink:

[lastlight]

:smile:
I learned the hard way too :wink:

same thing happened to me a few days ago lol. noob stuff!

[banditpowdercoat]

I aint no noob. I know better. Just got lazy

[gregzz4]

I aint no noob. I know better. Just got lazy
Don't have to be a noob to do noob things

Hopefully you didn't have too much of a mess to clean up, noob :boink: :mrgreen:

[ckmullin]

any staff present?

[The Grizz]

any staff present?

ALWAYS!!

[ckmullin]

you given me the warm fuzzies.

[The Grizz]

3/4 of my 300 gal 8'er now assembled...........what a chore ?

[ckmullin]

300 gal? impressed.

[The Grizz]

300 gal? impressed.

Total system volume will be close to 530 gals when done. 3 display tanks ( 300 gal, 60 gal & 35 gal) 2 sumps ( 100 gal & 35 gal ) all in one huge wall unit.

[ckmullin]

Lots of work.


I'll stick to my 6 gal for now. Huge 15 gal sump. :)

[spit.fire]

3/4 of my 300 gal 8'er now assembled...........what a chore ?

3/4 of my 8'er now disassembled as of yesterday... :(

[The Grizz]

To do or not to do........or should I say to start or not start my 300 gal tank journal...........as it will be a bit of a long build to completely finished.

[ckmullin]

To do or not to do........or should I say to start or not start my 300 gal tank journal...........as it will be a bit of a long build to completely finished.

Just update the new journal every week with highlights.

[The Grizz]

Just update the new journal every week with highlights.

Might not be anything to update weekly though. I don't like a tank journey that starts with lots of stuff then goes dry with mindless post if you get my drift.

[jorjef]

To do or not to do........or should I say to start or not start my 300 gal tank journal...........as it will be a bit of a long build to completely finished.

Progress photos at minimum. Build threads are nice to go through but some threads almost look like they consume as much time preparing and updating as the build its self.

[ckmullin]

Might not be anything to update weekly though. I don't like a tank journey that starts with lots of stuff then goes dry with mindless post if you get my drift.

bi-weekly...if not that...then tri-weekly. :biggrin:

[The Grizz]

Progress photos at minimum. Build threads are nice to go through but some threads almost look like they consume as much time preparing and updating as the build its self.

Very true jorjef, it's a very complex build with 3 displays, 2 sumps, 4 piece stand, WC system & so much more.

What the hell I think I will kick off a journal tomorrow evening.

[fishytime]

Might not be anything to update weekly though. I don't like a tank journey that starts with lots of stuff then goes dry with mindless post if you get my drift.

or you could take my approach and update every couple months or so?:razz:

[sphelps]

To do or not to do........or should I say to start or not start my 300 gal tank journal...........as it will be a bit of a long build to completely finished.

I think your build thread would have already had some very interesting moments, from spreading all that time polishing your glass to then... Well you know. Hehehe

[fishoholic]

To do or not to do........or should I say to start or not start my 300 gal tank journal...........as it will be a bit of a long build to completely finished.

Might not be anything to update weekly though. I don't like a tank journey that starts with lots of stuff then goes dry with mindless post if you get my drift.

Did you see Tony's journal?:razz: I say go for it!

[Delphinus]

????

geez... I'm here you know, I can read what you say!!! :p

[lastlight]

i will say tony knows how to make it count. he keeps those tanks running :redface:

[The Grizz]

or you could take my approach and update every couple months or so?:razz:

Its Doug^^^^ I heard a rumor that he was still amongst the living but now I have some proof, not much but some :lol:

[spit.fire]

So who do I freak out at? Hydro for knocking all my fences down and taking over 2 months to put them back up or dumba** city kids who come out here to 4x4 for taking my dogs every time they go out on the road


Common sense: dog wandering around in the middle of nowhere surrounded by farmland.... Generally one of the locals dogs... Don't f****** pick it up and take it home to your apartment 2 hours away


And to make things worse my address is on the dogs collar yet every time the dogs go missing their tags disappear

[spit.fire]

Also next time I see a 4x4 I'm the river ill probably slash their tires.... Salmon spawn in that river, there's no motor vehicles allowed in the rivers and well... I fish there...

Kids these days need a beating....

(I'm not much older than most of these guys but well... I'm not a moron)

[Kryptic4L]

my sister in law, recently smoked a farmers dog on the highway. the farmer seemed unphased by another dog getting hit on the highway.

2 weeks later, same situation another dog sitting by the entrence of the same farm, probably waiting for its time to run out on the highway into another vehicle.

if your dog is being stolen off your land, well thats an issue, if your dog is wondering off your land and being stolen, from what sounds like a common occurence, maybe its time you keep your dogs closer.

[Proteus]

I had my Akita stolen. A week later I saw him being walked by a couple. When I approached then the tags were still on him. The people were a lil stunned when I was done with them

[jorjef]

It was the early 70's, we lived in a Saskatchewan town of 10,000 people, we had three T.V stations one Minot, one Regina and the other was Yorkton. **** still happened in the world we just never heard about it in a nano second via the media, I miss those days...

If the losers of the world knew they wouldn't get their instant gratification of seeing and hearing of their acts via the main stream media we would have less of these situations. But now they get days upon days of never ending coverage, victims get 30 seconds if that......... SHUT UP RADIO AND T.V, WE KNOW ABOUT IT. For me I don't care to know the reason why, it's done what else needs to be said.

[fishoholic]

????

geez... I'm here you know, I can read what you say!!! :p

:lol: It took you so long to finish I had to tease you! :razz:

[spit.fire]

Ever notice that people on Craigslist take normal undrilled tanks, say they're saltwater tanks, and jack the price up an extra 300$ from the typical used sale value?

[lockrookie]

If only I could get away with this and make it a reef and not lose my living arrangements at the same time

http://i998.photobucket.com/albums/af103/lockrookie/CE8341C5-742C-4FCD-98B6-265B7AECF4AF-4665-000006AC5534CDF7.jpg

[ckmullin]

wonder if the flow would be enough for a reef

http://www.johnnynesbit.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/toilet-aquarium.jpg

[spit.fire]

Waking up in tho morning to a fish on the floor almost always suck....

Except for this morning, woke up to my 6-line on the floor

Now my cleaner wrasse can finally live in peace

[spit.fire]

My yard looks creepy in the morning

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a171/tyty_220/A46E62F5-8346-47A2-985D-241917B7F6A1-297-000000235DF3332B_zpsa4fbf752.jpg

[don.ald]

My yard looks creepy in the morning

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a171/tyty_220/A46E62F5-8346-47A2-985D-241917B7F6A1-297-000000235DF3332B_zpsa4fbf752.jpg

Oooh, I think I see BigFoot

[michika]

Oooh, I think I see BigFoot

http://teenskepchick.org/files/2013/04/159-484x200.jpg

That is an eerie photo. I like it! Ola Zombie Apocalypse!

[ckmullin]

http://teenskepchick.org/files/2013/04/159-484x200.jpg

That is an eerie photo. I like it! Ola Zombie Apocalypse!

DAMN THAT GUY IS FUNNY!! Always crack up at his generic answer of 'space aliens' which had caused everything to happen in earth's history. ...and he looks so serious when he says it!!! :lol:

[fishoholic]

That is a creepy yet cool photo

[Chase31]

I wish our main office was in edmonton instead of calgary so i didnt have to live in a hotel for a week while im trying to cycle my tank cuz of courses.

[Kryptic4L]

Wondering what the heck happens behind the scenes, fish pricing is all over the map.

Edmonton has power blues for 60 bux and mysteries for 100. Calgary is 80 and 120 for the same fish.

Pieces can double or triple the average cost on some fish, however have one fish that is 50 dollars cheaper then j&l..

[Delphinus]

It goes back to that old saying that something is only worth what someone else will pay for it. In this case the stores are pricing them at what they know they will likely get.

Things have changed in cycles over the years but for LFS's right now, seems to me Edmonton has more competition than Calgary does. Plus Calgary seems to have enough of a market share of people willing to just pay whatever in order to get what they want, maybe Edmonton has more discerning customers who do their homework..

[banditpowdercoat]

High on paint fumes. Stand will be refinished too. But in place... Gona be a bit more difficult.

https://fbcdn-sphotos-f-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/10021_10200399581303725_774875638_n.jpg

[reefwars]

Wondering what the heck happens behind the scenes, fish pricing is all over the map.

Edmonton has power blues for 60 bux and mysteries for 100. Calgary is 80 and 120 for the same fish.

Pieces can double or triple the average cost on some fish, however have one fish that is 50 dollars cheaper then j&l..

our powder blues at concept aquatics are $55.00 each and our mystery wrasses are $100.00 while im sure i could get more as pb's in town go for closer to $80 bucks we price them the same way we price anything , not based on what we can get but a general markup by percentage based on cost , so if cost is reasonable and the markup never changes then the product stays at a good price.


my price on a juvie emperor angel was 79.99 while big als just right next door to us was 189.99..............huge difference, but after seeing this one would think i should mark the price up but its not like that ,not to us anyways, we took the cost plus all other costs and applied our retail markup which is the same for fish and for corals and the price was $80......no need to get greedy right:)


i think youll find mark up on fish isnt regulated and is sure to change from store to store , as always its up to the consumer to shop for best prices and make their purchases based on knowlege learned.


cheers


denny
concept aquatics

[banditpowdercoat]

our powder blues at concept aquatics are $55.00 each and our mystery wrasses are $100.00 while im sure i could get more as pb's in town go for closer to $80 bucks we price them the same way we price anything , not based on what we can get but a general markup by percentage based on cost , so if cost is reasonable and the markup never changes then the product stays at a good price.


my price on a juvie emperor angel was 79.99 while big als just right next door to us was 189.99..............huge difference, but after seeing this one would think i should mark the price up but its not like that ,not to us anyways, we took the cost plus all other costs and applied our retail markup which is the same for fish and for corals and the price was $80......no need to get greedy right:)


i think youll find mark up on fish isnt regulated and is sure to change from store to store , as always its up to the consumer to shop for best prices and make their purchases based on knowlege learned.


cheers


denny
concept aquatics

THIS is how a business should run. Markup a set rate. Not what can I get for it. The world would be a better place and everyone, buisnesses' included would be better off. The What will the market bear is BS. I could charge way more for my powdercoating, but I charge a fair labour/materials rate and customers keep coming back, I'm improving the world and making money at it. If I charged what they would pay, I would have less customers in the long run and make less.

I seen that bck when I was 20, Ohh 20 years ago (dating myself I know) The Night Club I worked in had us change how we made Paralyzers. More coke than Milk. Cause milk was too expensive they said. I did the math. We lost lots of sales, mine included BC the Paralyzers tasted like crap. Then they said, well were not sellin and makin enough, we have to raise prices!. heres a concept, lower prices a little and get double the business!!!

[fishoholic]

It also depends on where you ship the fish in from. Indo fish are way cheaper then fish shipped in from other parts of the world, but unfortunately they are usually not as healthy. Also I know people who ordered the fish in Large size so they paid more up front for the fish but then when they got the fish it was small. There are also different fish at different times of the year that are easier or harder to get in which will affect the price.

[gregzz4]

Watching this really bad yet stupidly funny movie 'Idiocracy'

"If you have one bucket that holds 2 gallons, and another bucket that holds 5 gallons, how many buckets do you have"?

[ckmullin]

Watching this really bad yet stupidly funny movie 'Idiocracy'

"If you have one bucket that holds 2 gallons, and another bucket that holds 5 gallons, how many buckets do you have"?



:lol:

[hillegom]

Watching this really bad yet stupidly funny movie 'Idiocracy'

"If you have one bucket that holds 2 gallons, and another bucket that holds 5 gallons, how many buckets do you have"?

The wrong answer would be 7?

[ckmullin]

The wrong answer would be 7?

depends if someone has hillbilly blood.

[Proteus]

Watching this really bad yet stupidly funny movie 'Idiocracy'

"If you have one bucket that holds 2 gallons, and another bucket that holds 5 gallons, how many buckets do you have"?

That movies great lol

If you can watch " the onion"

[chef]

Well, after waiting for months, the day is finally here. Hopping on a plane and
going to boracay phillipines for a week, Bali for 12 days and beijing for 3.
Can't wait to do some scuba diving in these beautiful reefs.

[fishoholic]

My Mom's new little dog Chloe (I found Chloe for free on Kijiji for my Mom) She's a yorkie cross and is a good dog :mrgreen:

https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/p480x480/403303_10151869049988312_1557690978_n.jpg

[Coralgurl]

It must be spring, my allergies have gone crazy this morning. I know the weather is kinda sucking today but this is nuts!!

[Kryptic4L]

For the first time in my life, I'm watching regular season baseball intentionally.

[Chase31]

I have alot of packing peanuts from brs orders

[ckmullin]

I have alot of packing peanuts from brs orders

use spray glue on a neighbors loud barking dog and roll it in the foam peanuts

[Chase31]

use spray glue on a neighbors loud barking dog and roll it in the foam peanuts

All my neighbours dogs are good and get along with ours fine, will think of that for when my buddy's pass out in my basement drunk tho!

[banditpowdercoat]

Soo, A laptop AND a IP camera dead in 2 days. And for the reccord. I HATE W8!!!!

[ckmullin]

I HATE W8!!!!

http://pascoeye.com/yahoo_site_admin/assets/images/eye.275155757_std.jpghttp://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kRDc6q8PpfY/SsvQh6sgoEI/AAAAAAAAAl4/IDJrChXXJks/s400/valentin_red_heart.gifhttp://www.adventuresincoupons.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/v8-veg-juice.jpg

[banditpowdercoat]

http://pascoeye.com/yahoo_site_admin/assets/images/eye.275155757_std.jpghttp://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kRDc6q8PpfY/SsvQh6sgoEI/AAAAAAAAAl4/IDJrChXXJks/s400/valentin_red_heart.gifhttp://www.adventuresincoupons.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/v8-veg-juice.jpg

Totally better than Windows 8 Or Window H8 lol

[Chase31]

Totally better than Windows 8 Or Window H8 lol

Shoulda had a v8

[Kryptic4L]

Tax return. Goto sign papers, pays for fish tank. Yessssssss.

[Proteus]

Friend of mine had a crash today. Everyone is fine.
http://i1217.photobucket.com/albums/dd400/titus991/DA747BEB-5897-4038-8D3C-51046B6EE957-3484-0000042356F926FD.jpg
http://i1217.photobucket.com/albums/dd400/titus991/18F658ED-B48C-45AC-A2D9-4AF4998B30BC-3484-00000423508C6BF2.jpg
http://i1217.photobucket.com/albums/dd400/titus991/0B0B6707-8B54-43DA-9437-B99D56B5F937-3484-00000423443C8DAE.jpg

[The Grizz]

That's a wreck & a half, where did that happen?

[Proteus]

That's a wreck & a half, where did that happen?

South of Boyle

[fishoholic]

Yikes glad everyone is ok.

[daplatapus]

Yikes is right. Good to hear no one got hurt!

[Coralgurl]

Wow, that's scary! Glad everyone is all right!!

[Proteus]

Been here 12 hours now, gettin tired

[Insguy]

Yes I can post. New to the can reef.

[The Grizz]

Yes I can post. New to the can reef.

Welcome to CanReef, there are only 2 rules required by us fellow reefer. The first rule is we need lots of pictures & the second rule is NEVER use 2 words together, the first word is "closed" and the second word is "loop".


Stay clear..... this Bear bites off limbs!!

[jorjef]

Loops that are closed is okay. A full explanation of the benefit should be your first question. Ask Grizz... Go ahead he's waiting

[The Grizz]

Loops that are closed is okay. A full explanation of the benefit should be your first question. Ask Grizz... Go ahead he's waiting

What do you just hide in the shadows, wait for me to post & then pounce??

Don't poke the bear....he bites.

[jorjef]

Just sit'in here in my tree stand, lurking over the proceedings.

[lockrookie]

Y'all gonna drive him loopy....

[gregzz4]

What's a closed loop ? :twised:

Got my new iPhone case today. $4.95 shipped (http://www.ebay.ca/itm/111025490485?var=410163167885&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649)
It's an Otterbox Defender knock-off, but for that price I don't care
Fits really well and has protection in all the right places
I got the black and black unit

[Nano]

Fits really well and has protection in all the right places
I got the black and black unit

:surprise:
BAAA-ZING!

[gregzz4]

:surprise:
BAAA-ZING!
:lol:

[The Grizz]

Got my new iPhone case today. $4.95 shipped (http://www.ebay.ca/itm/111025490485?var=410163167885&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649)
It's an Otterbox Defender knock-off, but for that price I don't care
Fits really well and has protection in all the right places
I got the black and black unit

I went with the new LifeProof case, much better then the otterbox. It's water & dust proof.

One tip for you though is to add a second screen protector to the outside of the otterbox scree protector, that way when it gets all scratched up you just change it out for a new one.

[gregzz4]

I'm not even using a screen protector right now
I just use a clean finger to touch the screen, and I'm careful about where the phone goes - pockets, counters etc

[Nano]

Me too. My only problem working in a fab shop is my phones speakers attract fine metal particles and it buggers the speakers.. gotta figure out a solution to this issue.

[blacknife]

I got a new phone on warrantee a couple weeks ago. I only wish I could find a knockoff. Mind you I only had to spend 30 with 9 shipping but I could NOT find one localy

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[blacknife]

And it looks like my Tapatalk needs tweaking too

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[The Grizz]

I'm not even using a screen protector right now
I just use a clean finger to touch the screen, and I'm careful about where the phone goes - pockets, counters etc

Get a screen protector now before you get a scratch cause you will be ****ed when it happens.
Me too. My only problem working in a fab shop is my phones speakers attract fine metal particles and it buggers the speakers.. gotta figure out a solution to this issue.

That's why I got the lifeProof case, just for that reason but I rock an iPhone.

I got a new phone on warrantee a couple weeks ago. I only wish I could find a knockoff. Mind you I only had to spend 30 with 9 shipping but I could NOT find one localy

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LifeProof are a bit expensive but I look at it as an investment cause my phone absolutely has to work 24/7. I don't know what phones they make them for but I did get a brand new one for the wife in her fav color yesterday on eBay for 1/2 price of any store.

[Nano]

but I rock an iPhone.

Conformist ;)

[The Grizz]

Conformist ;)

I have to have some where to keep my mass music collection :lol: I have a iPod, 3GS & 4S iPhone all 32gb & all full of tunes.

[banditpowdercoat]

I'm lookin at a life proof for my 5 too like the otter. But want more lol


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[gregzz4]

Me too. My only problem working in a fab shop is my phones speakers attract fine metal particles and it buggers the speakers.. gotta figure out a solution to this issue.
Keep the phone in your locker :smile: When I get to work, I turn it off

Get a screen protector now before you get a scratch cause you will be ****ed when it happens..
Ya, I suppose you're right. I currently handle it with 'kid gloves'
I'll be out shopping today anyway ...