Random Thought Thread

[Aquattro]

Wow, 18 out of the first 25 threads on the "New Posts" page are currently classifieds. :neutral:

Weird. Must be a slow selling day. It's usually more..

[Myka]

Weird. Must be a slow selling day. It's usually more..

Really? I haven't noticed until now. That's kinda sad. I don't think it was like that 3 years ago was it?

[Aquattro]

Really? I haven't noticed until now. That's kinda sad. I don't think it was like that 3 years ago was it?

Ya, been that way for years. One of the reasons I had considered removing that forum :)

[Dearth]

Wish the weather would make up its mind went from -22 this morning to -4 at noon to -12 and snowing it's like mother nature is having a fit...

[mike31154]

Yeah baby, I'm going to be up to my armpits in pow pow on the ski hill bright & early tomorrow!

[brotherd]

I'm forever amazed at how fast things can go bad and how excruciatingly long it takes to turn things around.

[WarDog]

Why is nothing made to fit the rim of a standard aquarium? GRRRRRR!

[spit.fire]

Why is nothing made to fit the rim of a standard aquarium? GRRRRRR!


Box cutter can fix that

[Dearth]

So my company has been interviewing people for jobs for all positions and a lot of the interviewee's have been laid off gas and oil workers and many of them have either declined the job or actually walked out on the interview when they found out that starting wage is $27 an hr most said they will not work for less than $50 an hr

Typical of spoiled people who are used to living on $200k a year suddenly finding out that they will be living on a normal wage they can't handle it

It's sad really

[Coasting]

So my company has been interviewing people for jobs for all positions and a lot of the interviewee's have been laid off gas and oil workers and many of them have either declined the job or actually walked out on the interview when they found out that starting wage is $27 an hr most said they will not work for less than $50 an hr

Typical of spoiled people who are used to living on $200k a year suddenly finding out that they will be living on a normal wage they can't handle it

It's sad really

Holy crap. THats it
i need to move to PG.

[Doug]

Yeah baby, I'm going to be up to my armpits in pow pow on the ski hill bright & early tomorrow!


:Banane21:

[daplatapus]

Lol, id be happy to be making $27/hour. Probably 2X what I'm making now

[JmeJReefer]

So my company has been interviewing people for jobs for all positions and a lot of the interviewee's have been laid off gas and oil workers and many of them have either declined the job or actually walked out on the interview when they found out that starting wage is $27 an hr most said they will not work for less than $50 an hr



Typical of spoiled people who are used to living on $200k a year suddenly finding out that they will be living on a normal wage they can't handle it



It's sad really



I know the feeling of a lay off. Mine came as a surprise for Christmas!
I had to suck it up and take a lower paying job to make ends meet. Some trades think they run the universe! Welders are notorious for it!
I'm afraid that some will be humbled by the economic situation....



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[kien]

It's sad really

That is sad..

[Sharkbait-huhaha]

There's not a day that goes by without me putting my hand in the tank. Why is that? Is that my inner OCD? Am I the only one? lol

[Myka]

I was just reading Kien's tank journal from the beginning (years ago lol) and noticed several people that used to frequent CanReef that I miss! Where'd they go?

[Aquattro]

Where'd they go?

People drop out all the time. Probably saw their last posts in the buy/sell forum :)

[mike31154]

:Banane21:

No no Doug, you don't got that smily just quite right.... one of these is more the ticket...

:Banane49::Banane49::Banane49::Banane49::Banane49:


.... although in my case, since I'm a tele skier, they kind of don't apply that well either. Note to self, contact the smily people to design a telemarking banane.

I went up to Silver Star again this morning hoping for another hit of cold smoke, but alas, temperature inversion arrived earlier than forecast & it was actually raining in the village!

Meanwhile back down in the valley & Vernon, it's still chaos after the major snow storm. Main roads are ok, but they haven't done very many residential streets. I actually got stuck trying to get back to my parking spot in the alley behind my house.

[reefwars]

People drop out all the time.

nobody likes a quitter anyways lol

sad to say im prob a lifer?:P

[lastlight]

I was just reading Kien's tank journal from the beginning (years ago lol) and noticed several people that used to frequent CanReef that I miss! Where'd they go?

name names and we can start the harassing!

[Doug]

No no Doug, you don't got that smily just quite right.... one of these is more the ticket...

:Banane49::Banane49::Banane49::Banane49::Banane49:


.... although in my case, since I'm a tele skier, they kind of don't apply that well either. Note to self, contact the smily people to design a telemarking banane.

I went up to Silver Star again this morning hoping for another hit of cold smoke, but alas, temperature inversion arrived earlier than forecast & it was actually raining in the village!

Meanwhile back down in the valley & Vernon, it's still chaos after the major snow storm. Main roads are ok, but they haven't done very many residential streets. I actually got stuck trying to get back to my parking spot in the alley behind my house.

:lol:

[kien]

I was just reading Kien's tank journal from the beginning (years ago lol) and noticed several people that used to frequent CanReef that I miss! Where'd they go?

No kidding! I get that sense of nostalgia all the time when I'm perusing through my thread. Many of those people I've even met swapping frags or at reef meets. Then, just poof. Gone :cry:

nobody likes a quitter anyways lol

except maybe newbies looking for sweet deals. :redface:

[mike31154]

Maybe they're not gone! Just 'cause they don't post any longer.... perhaps they have nothing relevant to say or ask at the moment, simply lurking. The ebb & flow of interweb forums. Facebook is the devil! It too shall pass.

[Reef Pilot]

Facebook!?... What's that?... Is that where family and friends get into fights and then don't talk to each other for months?...LOL.

[Ram3500]

My wife always calls can reef Fish Book. Drives me nuts :twised:

[jorjef]

I've never had a spokes person or rep effect me to the point where I would rather........ no I WOULD get out of the hobby before I bought any of the products he wholesales...

Just say'in. For me nothing has changed.

[yvrpilot69]

Has anyone seen that new bum wiping commercial? Its for Cottonelle wipes. Its pretty weird, kinda made me uncomfortable watching it. I don't like to think about other people wiping... any thoughts?

[jorjef]

What was it called again Brett.? I can't remember......

[hillegom]

Wow
So this is a "stupid" reef board?

[christyf5]

*sigh*

[christyf5]

reopened. keep it random folks :wink:

[DAVE]

Why do we refer to a "pair" of pants when there is only one?

[Aqua-Digital]

Because Mum taught us to always carry a spare :mrgreen:

[Trevor W]

I believe its because pants use to actually be 2 garments that were then belted together at the waist....

[TimT]

Ok, here's a tricksy one for you.

Why are Panties plural but bra singular... doesn't make sense.

[Trevor W]

http://rs1img.memecdn.com/aliens-vs-humans_o_1873955.jpg

[Reef Pilot]

Ok, here's a tricksy one for you.

Why are Panties plural but bra singular... doesn't make sense.
Haha,... scary, but I was thinking the same thing...

But yes, we can have a pair of glasses, pants, shoes, gloves, socks, so why not some others....

A slow day if this is this the best drama we can muster, today... :mrgreen:

[kien]

Haha,... scary, but I was thinking the same thing...

But yes, we can have a pair of glasses, pants, shoes, gloves, socks, so why not some others....

A slow day if this is this the best drama we can muster, today... :mrgreen:

My son is in grade two and I'm teaching my son English language arts these days. For the reasons above It is ridiculously agrivating LOL.

[yvrpilot69]

Nutella has the same amount of calories as peanut butter - tastes to good too be true.

[Craigdillman]

Do you think in winter is the only time the other animals are like i so glad" I'm not a bird", they don't get any extra fur and they are like 2" thick

random thought,

[yvrpilot69]

yes I regularly think about what animals are thinking in the wintertime. Feathers vs fur is a question I ponder often.

[SeaHorse_Fanatic]

Being relatively "fur-less" & completely featherless animals, human beings were never meant to live in Canada year-round, I guess.

[Coralgurl]

Spent $6 to wash my car this morning, knowing full well I wouldn't make it the additional 2 blocks to my office without it getting dirty again...but, I couldn't see out any windows, my mirrors were useless and headlights...what headlights???? Good time to run cameras and photo radar, could not read my plate.....:lol:

[spit.fire]

So today on the on ramp to the freeway, I seen a police officer with his lights on sitting behind a car to make sure people slowed down while a guy changed the tire on his car. I dong get why so many people dislike police.

[sphelps]

So today on the on ramp to the freeway, I seen a police officer with his lights on sitting behind a car to make sure people slowed down while a guy changed the tire on his car. I dong get why so many people dislike police.

Was he actually helping change the tire?

[SeaHorse_Fanatic]

Protecting a "helpless" driver from getting hit by another car is a huge help already.

I personally like police officers. One of my best friends is one:biggrin:

Really, putting your life on the line for total strangers every day, not something most of us would ever consider doing.

[spit.fire]

Still haven't figured out how to post a new thread in the retarded new tapatalk....

[Madreefer]

I think I'm done with RC. I'm sorry but those to the south of us are a bunch of idiots. They're also the most ignorant people that are in the resorts when I go on vacation. I love Canada

[mikellini]

I think I'm done with RC. I'm sorry but those to the south of us are a bunch of idiots. They're also the most ignorant people that are in the resorts when I go on vacation. I love Canada

Hear hear! What really gets me is when I notice very American attitudes, business practices and ways of life permeating our society. Makes me sick.

[Murminator]

Wud I miss???

[reefwars]

Wud I miss???

Murray !!!!!

Long time no see how have you been man?:)

[Myka]

Wud I miss???

Not much! The forums were better in 2012/2013 when you were last around! :lol:

[Coralgurl]

No matter what type of vehicle you're in, please, please wear the seat belts, every time. It is amazing the amount of damage the body can sustain when thrown from even slow moving vehicles. You keep going even when they stop!!

[kien]

No matter what type of vehicle you're in, please, please wear the seat belts, every time. It is amazing the amount of damage the body can sustain when thrown from even slow moving vehicles. You keep going even when they stop!!

I believe that falls under two principals of nature.

1. Newton's first law of motion.
2. Darwins law of natural selection.

[Dearth]

The ones that get me are the passengers that insist of placing their feet on the dashboard I have lost count the amount of accidents I have seen where knees have connected with faces or where the dashboard was pushed back and the passenger became an accidental contortionist with broken bones galore

A dashboard is not a foot rest

[mike31154]

My son is in grade two and I'm teaching my son English language arts these days. For the reasons above It is ridiculously agrivating LOL.

So does spelling fall under the realm of English language arts? If not, you're OK, his educator will probably take care of it at school. If so, sir, you need to bone up on that aspect. "aggravating"! Capital "It" in the middle of a sentence will also make an English major cringe.

Thought no one was watching huh? My spelling's usually pretty good, but u shuld see my comprension! Ever since I took the Evelyn Woodhead sped reddin' corse.

[Murminator]

Murray !!!!!

Long time no see how have you been man?:)

Finer than frogs hair lol

Just kicking around after 3 years of looking at a fully functioning running tank full of water and live rock and topping it up twice a week finally decided to turn the lights on a test it ....all is good added some new LR to kick start it going to back in business soon :mrgreen:

...and no more zoos lol

[mike31154]

Being relatively "fur-less" & completely featherless animals, human beings were never meant to live in Canada year-round, I guess.

For your sake, I hope there are not many Inuit reef hobbyists that frequent this board. You're probably OK, your post & this one should soon be buried never to be seen by humans again!

[kien]

So does spelling fall under the realm of English language arts? If not, you're OK, his educator will probably take care of it at school. If so, sir, you need to bone up on that aspect. "aggravating"! Capital "It" in the middle of a sentence will also make an English major cringe.

Thought no one was watching huh? My spelling's usually pretty good, but u shuld see my comprension! Ever since I took the Evelyn Woodhead sped reddin' corse.

I'm going to blame auto-correct and my laziness to unautocorrect :lol:

Also, ya, I'm not the greatest speller. I have a lot of misspelled words in my auto-correct dictionary, apparently :lol:

To answer your question, yes, spelling is a part of Language Arts. Thankfully the teachers are teaching him how to spell and not me. I just have to make sure he does the prescribed homework and occasionally explaining to him, "That's just how it it is son. I have no idea why there are two g's in aggravated or why that letter is silent."

[mike31154]

Thought for the day.

Idiots are not defined by or confined to a nationality. They may be found anywhere & include a certain percentage of our own fine country.

I've done some idiotic stuff over the years & no doubt been considered one by others as a result. Thankfully the decisions I make most of the time fall into a relatively rational category.

Recently I've taken to giving a new moderator a hard time regarding spelling. Does that qualify as idiotic? It is all in fun Mr. Kien!

[kien]

Recently I've taken to giving a new moderator a hard time regarding spelling. Does that qualify as idiotic? It is all in fun Mr. Kien!

Wait, you were giving me a hard time? :lol: I didn't even notice. Seriously, I am a terrible speller. Normally this would be where I blame the fact that english is my second language, but truth be told, I'm not any better with my first language. :lol:

[mike31154]

I'm going to blame auto-correct and my laziness to unautocorrect :lol:

Also, ya, I'm not the greatest speller. I have a lot of misspelled words in my auto-correct dictionary, apparently :lol:

To answer your question, yes, spelling is a part of Language Arts. Thankfully the teachers are teaching him how to spell and not me. I just have to make sure he does the prescribed homework and occasionally explaining to him, "That's just how it it is son. I have no idea why there are two g's in aggravated or why that letter is silent."

I can relate! My 1st language was not English either & many of the grammatical conventions & pronunciation of certain words (like "one") made no sense to me. "Won" sounds the same as "One"? Won makes a bit of sense phonetically, but one is really out there. And when I was in school, loooong time ago, the subject was simply "English". Language Arts sounds so much more sophisticated though!

[mike31154]

Wait, you were giving me a hard time? :lol: I didn't even notice. Seriously, I am a terrible speller. Normally this would be where I blame the fact that english is my second language, but truth be told, I'm not any better with my first language. :lol:

I have a twisted, dry sense of humour, so even the feigned idioticity (not a real word) in my post is an attempt at soliciting a grin, if not a chuckle, laugh or guffaw.

EDIT: The fact that you did not notice me trying to give you a hard time makes me sad. Wasted effort at the keyboard.

[hillegom]

So does spelling fall under the realm of English language arts? If not, you're OK, his educator will probably take care of it at school. If so, sir, you need to bone up on that aspect. "aggravating"! Capital "It" in the middle of a sentence will also make an English major cringe.

Thought no one was watching huh? My spelling's usually pretty good, but u shuld see my comprension! Ever since I took the Evelyn Woodhead sped reddin' corse.

Yes, my comprensation does not do well either lol

[mike31154]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xKP06aWPQhg

[mike31154]

Probably not politically correct, but another classic. Unlikely an artist could get away with this today...

Mexican Americans go to night school take Spanish & get a B.....

A line from the lyrics of the song Mexican Americans. If you don't wish to suffer through the whole song, the line starts around the 36 second mark of the utube.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XtFb_xem6k8

[mike31154]

Did I kill this thread with my off the wall stuff?

Ok, so how many award shows are there & who cares other than the narcissistic entertainers themselves?

[Reef Pilot]

https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=778713558832780

[Dearth]

Wait, you were giving me a hard time? :lol: I didn't even notice. Seriously, I am a terrible speller. Normally this would be where I blame the fact that english is my second language, but truth be told, I'm not any better with my first language. :lol:

Most Canucks speak 3 languages unfortunately few are fluent in any of them

Canadian English, English and drunkenese

[Sharkbait-huhaha]

I ordered a RODI system and sand off BRS and had it delivered close to the border for pick up about two weeks ago. Had the chance to pick it up today and they forgot the RODI system. How is that even possible? And they're closed today.

Also stepped in my girlfriend's dog's poop this morning.

:bad-word: :drinking:

[Proteus]

I cannot believe how some people in this industry can treat customers. I have had amazing results with sponsors on this forum I guess there is a reason why others are not on here.
Never again will I order from exotic reef

[reefwars]

I cannot believe how some people in this industry can treat customers. I have had amazing results with sponsors on this forum I guess there is a reason why others are not on here.
Never again will I order from exotic reef

Yeah I'll say the few times we've ordered has been over priced by a lot and it's really hit or miss on things being what he says they are lol I've yet to be impressed with them

[Proteus]

Yeah I'll say the few times we've ordered has been over priced by a lot and it's really hit or miss on things being what he says they are lol I've yet to be impressed with them

Yeah completely lost any future business.

Side note hope your feeling better Denny.

[reefwars]

Yeah completely lost any future business.

Side note hope your feeling better Denny.

haha i am , after a scary near death weekend im almost back to normal lol :)

[Proteus]

haha i am , after a scary near death weekend im almost back to normal lol :)

Yeah talking to Pat today. Scary stuff

[Phil]

Yeah talking to Pat today. Scary stuff

Ya It is scarry stuff considering how many I've pretty much eaten when fragging them myself lol

[Ryancw]

wheres the thread on the forum located that's related to stands and peoples setups behind the confines of the doors/panels? cant find

[Riptide]

I think this link should sum up all my thoughts of winter

http://ca.video.search.yahoo.com/video/play;_ylt=A2KLqIggr9dUJB4Ap30WFQx.;_ylu=X3oDMTByZW c0dGJtBHNlYwNzcgRzbGsDdmlkBHZ0aWQDBGdwb3MDMQ--?p=grounds.for.violence&vid=ed08b9695561fcee13627df21f3a75f0&l=2%3A37&turl=http%3A%2F%2Fts3.mm.bing.net%2Fth%3Fid%3DVN.6 08020485987501770%26pid%3D15.1&rurl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DM oYrxmxFnio&tit=The+Grounds+for+Violence+-+Our+latest+Key+of+Bart&c=0&sigr=11b11pp7f&sigt=11h3bef3a&sigi=11r4epq38&age=1395941881&fr2=p%3As%2Cv%3Av&fr=iphone&tt=b

[WarDog]

I think this link should sum up all my thoughts of winter

http://ca.video.search.yahoo.com/video/play;_ylt=A2KLqIggr9dUJB4Ap30WFQx.;_ylu=X3oDMTByZW c0dGJtBHNlYwNzcgRzbGsDdmlkBHZ0aWQDBGdwb3MDMQ--?p=grounds.for.violence&vid=ed08b9695561fcee13627df21f3a75f0&l=2%3A37&turl=http%3A%2F%2Fts3.mm.bing.net%2Fth%3Fid%3DVN.6 08020485987501770%26pid%3D15.1&rurl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DM oYrxmxFnio&tit=The+Grounds+for+Violence+-+Our+latest+Key+of+Bart&c=0&sigr=11b11pp7f&sigt=11h3bef3a&sigi=11r4epq38&age=1395941881&fr2=p%3As%2Cv%3Av&fr=iphone&tt=b

Partly cloudy, with a few spots of sun, 10 degrees C in Vancouver. What is this winter you speak of? :noidea:

[chef]

A true test of patience is sitting by my tank a few hours a night watching every fish swim in and out of my fishtrap, except for the royal gramma i'm trying to catch. On a positive note, i'm seeing things i haven't noticed before.

[Sharkbait-huhaha]

Jesus mother of pearls!!

One of the biggest clams I've seen! Hand for scale!



http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c316/P3T3RPH4M/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zps7i8bwqw5.jpg

[Doug]

A true test of patience is sitting by my tank a few hours a night watching every fish swim in and out of my fishtrap, except for the royal gramma i'm trying to catch. On a positive note, i'm seeing things i haven't noticed before.

Ha ha. Same for me. My wrasses were in feeding everytime but my target was to smart.............until the shrimp enticed him in by getting food all over. I was starting to wonder who was stupider, me or the fish.....:lol:

[Dearth]

How is it I can find every type of nail and screw I could ever hope to find at Home Depot, Home Hardware and Rona except for the actual screw I really need. Very annoying

[jorjef]

Why is it that every hotel t.v. remote control is a piece of crap.

[Dearth]

Why is it that every hotel t.v. remote control is a piece of crap.

That is so you will be stuck on their home screen and be annoyed with endless mindless commercials

[kien]

Why is it that every hotel t.v. remote control is a piece of crap.

That's because no one watches TV anywhere. Have you heard of the Internets ? You should try it. They have cats playing chopsticks.. wait for it.. WITH CHOPSTICKS ! It'll blow your mind!

[chef]

Gotta love going to a frag swap, buying a bunch of coral, and having a couple pints. Forgot all the awesome stuff I bought. Lucky (and poor) me.

[jorjef]

That's because no one watches TV anywhere. Have you heard of the Internets ? You should try it. They have cats playing chopsticks.. wait for it.. WITH CHOPSTICKS ! It'll blow your mind!

I was looking for a music channel I could listen to while surfing the Interweb and trying to decide what color that dress was. With chop sticks!!!! Now that I need to google.

[Dearth]

That's because no one watches TV anywhere. Have you heard of the Internets ? You should try it. They have cats playing chopsticks.. wait for it.. WITH CHOPSTICKS ! It'll blow your mind!

No it's beyond chopsticks now they use light Sabres with bells now

[lockrookie]

General reef discussions be like

http://i998.photobucket.com/albums/af103/lockrookie/148A1296-A3DD-43CC-8E6F-5912D347C795.jpg (http://s998.photobucket.com/user/lockrookie/media/148A1296-A3DD-43CC-8E6F-5912D347C795.jpg.html)

[spit.fire]

I think I'm gonna buy an air horn and start waking everyone in my house up at 730.... I try to do anything in the morning I have grumpy people mad at me....

[gregzz4]

I think I'm gonna buy an air horn and start waking everyone in my house up at 730.... I try to do anything in the morning I have grumpy people mad at me....
You can get a first aid one from Acklands or such with the twist-on replaceable thumb horn. I like those. I had fun with one of them riding my mountain bike up the sunshine coast ... stupid drivers
I have a Kenworth T2000 setup in my truck ... works wonders for idiots in sidewalks and various oblivious drivers

On another note, I can't believe how stupid some people can be ... :twised:
I came to this thread to vent, but I'll keep it private

Since I'm here, I'll add this about our site;
Forum ettiquette is falling again, multi-posting for sale adds, numerous for-sale adds when you could post 1 and list your items in the 1 thread, bumping adds more than once per day ...

Getting tired of seeing so many FS adds one after the other

Bump; here's my pump for sale
Bump; here's my tank for sale
Bump' here's my sump for sale
Bump/ here's my I'm tired of seeing your 5 or 6 threads bumped everyday :twised:

And bumping old useless threads !!!

That is all, and I feel better now

[Dearth]

That there is the reason I rarely visit the FS forum not to mention I get annoyed because a lot of sellers absolutely refuse to ship and it isn't all that difficult to do all you need is a box, crushed newspapers and ship COD but I might as well be asking for a parcel to be sent to Timbuktu the way most of the sellers respond.

[intarsiabox]

I don't blame people for not wanting to ship items to strangers at all. If they aren't hoarders and don't have a bunch of random sized boxes laying around the house now they have drive around to stores to see about getting some free boxes, pack everything up, weigh and measure everything, get a quote from Canada Post, then ask the buyer if they are willing to pay said shipping costs, drive to post office and wait in line to send the package and finally hope that they don't get ripped off. Businesses have profits that are built into their prices to cover all these expenses, sellers on Canreef are usually losing money on everything they sell and some aren't interested in being out of pocket even more money and time. If sellers live in an area which they have no problem selling locally where the transaction can be done hassle free why wouldn't they? Personally I prefer to demonstrate everything I sell to the buyer so they know without a doubt before handing me over a dime they are getting exactly what was advertised and can go home happy about their purchase.

[Aquattro]

Agreed. I don't mind shipping terribly, but it's a huge hassle for me. I need to find a box, drive 15 minutes to a post office and wait there with a 5yo not happy about standing around. Overall not something I want to do, especially if I can just wait a bit longer to sell locally.
I'd never be out money because it doesn't get packed until I get paid. Overall not a huge deal, but I'd prefer if buyers just came to my house with cash :)

[Myka]

I prefer to ship. They pay, I ship. Don't have to worry about making an appt for them to come over, then they're late (or I am). Pain in the butt. I'd rather ship.

[Aquattro]

Ya, all personal reference. Some people don't have cars, have young kids, can't get to post office easily. Lots of people PM me asking if it's ok to send so-and-so money, or will they get ripped off, etc. It's not for everyone, so ship or don't, not gonna judge :)

[sphelps]

I prefer to ship. They pay, I ship. Don't have to worry about making an appt for them to come over, then they're late (or I am). Pain in the butt. I'd rather ship.

I agree for most items unless breakable. You can now prepay for your Canada post shipments online, print the label and just drop off or even have it picked up if you're in an applicable zone so overall pretty easy but especially for me being located somewhat remote I'm usually forced to meet people in town anyway so much less hassle to ship on my schedule. That said I wouldn't hold anything against someone not willing to ship as it's certainly not worth the hassle for some people if they can sell local.

[Aquattro]

I agree for most items unless breakable.

Ya, too bad, would have liked that skimmer :) But I agree, not something I would risk shipping.

[Dearth]

The vast majority of things sold are in major centres with a large population base but for those of us in smaller centres it sucks as in PG we are a 9 hour drive away from the major centres and for us the only option is for shipping or a 2 or 3 day trip. Yes I realize most sellers find shipping a pain in the arse and they have their reasons for not doing it but at the same time it's almost like we are in the smaller centres are being snubbed because we physically can't just jump in the vehicle and drive to the sellers place in the same city.

Yes I wish people weren't so intimidated by shipping because there is a huge amount of people who want the items in smaller centres but because as soon as shipping is mentioned all bets are usually off.

[Madreefer]

That there is the reason I rarely visit the FS forum not to mention I get annoyed because a lot of sellers absolutely refuse to ship and it isn't all that difficult to do all you need is a box, crushed newspapers and ship COD but I might as well be asking for a parcel to be sent to Timbuktu the way most of the sellers respond.

Yea Dean but you've bitched about ordering a package of Chemiclean :biggrin:
There's always great deals on the FS Forums. Your missing out on some good bargains if you choose to ignore those threads.
I've had great luck with every member I've dealt with. Everyone has a basic idea on how much something costs to ship. I give them a ballpark figure and if it's high than I'll usually eat the cost. I won't package something up and go to post office and get an estimate. My times worth more than that hassle. You just have to be careful who you deal with. Long time members who are active on the board are usually the ones to trust.

[sphelps]

Ya, too bad, would have liked that skimmer :) But I agree, not something I would risk shipping.

Ended up shipping it anyway :p

[Aquattro]

Ended up shipping it anyway :p

lol. Great..:)

[reefwithareefer]

Barbecues, beaches and Kamikazes. No particular order required.

[daplatapus]

The vast majority of things sold are in major centres with a large population base but for those of us in smaller centres it sucks as in PG we are a 9 hour drive away from the major centres and for us the only option is for shipping or a 2 or 3 day trip. Yes I realize most sellers find shipping a pain in the arse and they have their reasons for not doing it but at the same time it's almost like we are in the smaller centres are being snubbed because we physically can't just jump in the vehicle and drive to the sellers place in the same city.

Yes I wish people weren't so intimidated by shipping because there is a huge amount of people who want the items in smaller centres but because as soon as shipping is mentioned all bets are usually off.


^^^X1000^^^

It does suck living somewhere there are few to no fellow reefers. I don't know how many times I've missed out on great deals because people won't ship. I totally get why people don't, it's a hassle. But it still sucks. Thankfully, there are those who will. My most recent purchase was from a guy who noticed I missed out on a sale and contacted me inquiring if I wanted to buy his :)
Not recognizing him, I promptly asked Brad about him :D
Kudo's to KrazyKarl and Brad!

[Aquattro]

)
Not recognizing him, I promptly asked Brad about him :D
Kudo's to KrazyKarl and Brad!

Hadn't even remembered that one Dom! I get several per week, it's a regular thing. FWIW, I think we've had 3 instances reported in all our time where there was a problem with someone getting ripped off. Pretty good odds.

[Dearth]

I hate it when I am shipped a package by Scare Canada never know what or if you are going to get your package. Finally got my package 21 days after it was shipped from Toronto

Scare Canada lost the package and did not admit losing it until this week when it was found still sitting at the Toronto airport right where it was left by Scare Canada employees

Lets here it for Scare Canada.....

[intarsiabox]

I won't package something up and go to post office and get an estimate. My times worth more than that hassle.

You can just go onto Canada Post's website and enter the package dimensions, weight and to and from postal codes to get a shipping quote.

[Myka]

Ya I pre-print shipping labels. Takes me 5 mins tops. Way better than waiting for someone at home.

[Dearth]

Was at the airport picking up my order of CuC from J&L and was watching people buying their tickets and was treated to the sight of a man being denied a boarding pass due to his inebriated state in other words he was drunk as a skunk before 10am. He made a quite a fuss but other than calling the Westjet staff sexual names and other less printable terms he was politely but firmly escorted from the airport terminal to a waiting cab and was told to rebook when he was sober.

I never understood the need to drink or do drugs and I never understood why people feel the need to get rip roaring drunk at an airport or on a plane. IMO it's a childish thing to get drunk or stoned. But then that's my opinion

[reef-keeper]

Dearth... We have the same opinion!!! I could never understand the concept of spending my hard earned cash on drugs and alcohol. Leaves me with more cash to spend on my tanks!

[hillegom]

Was at the airport picking up my order of CuC from J&L and was watching people buying their tickets and was treated to the sight of a man being denied a boarding pass due to his inebriated state in other words he was drunk as a skunk before 10am. He made a quite a fuss but other than calling the Westjet staff sexual names and other less printable terms he was politely but firmly escorted from the airport terminal to a waiting cab and was told to rebook when he was sober.

I never understood the need to drink or do drugs and I never understood why people feel the need to get rip roaring drunk at an airport or on a plane. IMO it's a childish thing to get drunk or stoned. But then that's my opinion

Don't get me wrong, I am not afraid of heights, nor of flying.
But I have been beside someone on an airplane that was scared $$tless.
Its possible that the person you saw inebriated so early in the morning, just couldn't fly any other way.
And I am not condoning his choice of lifestyle.

[daplatapus]

Don't get me wrong, I am not afraid of heights, nor of flying.
But I have been beside someone on an airplane that was scared $$tless.
Its possible that the person you saw inebriated so early in the morning, just couldn't fly any other way.
And I am not condoning his choice of lifestyle.
Hmmm, sounds like you sat beside my wife on a flight, lol

[Madreefer]

Been bugging my LFS to bring me in a pair of blue throat triggers for months now.
Hey Bill your fish are here come pick up.
Sweet!
I arrive at store and of course they're struck with ick.
That'll be $403.20 including tax.
I said that its sad that those 2 fish will live their life and die in that $hitty setup as there isn't anyone that'll pay that price. Beautiful pair and Im sickened over this. I got him down to $300. I'm going be thinking about about this for the next two weeks over bottles upon bottles of cervecas and barrels of tequila. Maybe if the ick has cleared up when I get back I may have a couple of way overpriced fish in my tank.

[Craigdillman]

Qt and treat?

[Madreefer]

Qt and treat?

I'm it worried bout the ick.
I'm a bad reefer. 15yrs in and have never quarantined and not about to start.
It's the price that bothers me. They're $80 fish

[Craigdillman]

yea that price does suck , but i would assume 90% of fish in fish stores are carrying something and its worth spending 100$ to get a QT set up and start QT new fish, get the LFS to knock 150$ off and QT them yourself google a practice that works for you tank transfer Copper or Hypo and save the fish

Coming back later when the ich is gone doesn't solve anything as the ich just isn't visible

dont feel you have to buy them rather see them passed up then wrecking a Main DT or bringing in ich and killing your own fish

[F.H]

Random thought... but I hate it when you're buying or selling something and people don't communicate like human beings.

It's really not that hard.

[Aquattro]

Someone should start a thread about it..

[reefwars]

Once I get my public apology from greg I will lol :mrgreen:

[Aquattro]

Once I get my public apology from greg I will lol :mrgreen:

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[Madreefer]

yea that price does suck , but i would assume 90% of fish in fish stores are carrying something and its worth spending 100$ to get a QT set up and start QT new fish, get the LFS to knock 150$ off and QT them yourself google a practice that works for you tank transfer Copper or Hypo and save the fish

Coming back later when the ich is gone doesn't solve anything as the ich just isn't visible

dont feel you have to buy them rather see them passed up then wrecking a Main DT or bringing in ich and killing your own fish

Oh I've got all the crap. In my basement for quarantine and frag tanks. You name it I have it. I'm just too damned lazy. And I've put fish in my tank totally infested with ick. I have full faith in my ick control. Other diseases I'm worried about. Good idea though. I should prolly get off my ass and set a quarantine tank up.

[hillegom]

This was sent to me as:
"How to amuse older folks"
I'll let you decide

http://img0.liveinternet.ru/images/attach/c/5/3970/3970473_sprite198.swf

[WarDog]

I had an interesting experience this week.

No details, no names...

Let's just say I now know why there (might be) a blacklist.

Happy reefing people, be nice to each other, and give credit when credit is due.

[gregzz4]

Why do members still end their threads with "please close", especially the experienced ones ? :razz:

[Aquattro]

Why do members still end their threads with "please close", especially the experienced ones ? :razz:

Because in the history of the board, we've never closed them, so might as well keep trying. :)

[gregzz4]

Because in the history of the board, we've never closed them, so might as well keep trying. :)
Oh, OK, thanks Brad, I get it now.
Please close

[Aquattro]

Please close

For you, sure. Closed.

[Aquattro]

Greg can't decide. Close it, open it, sheesh.

[gregzz4]

For you, sure. Closed.

Greg can't decide. Close it, open it, sheesh.

OK, so now it's open again ???
Whew, thought I was going to go nutzo without my Random Thought fix.
Honestly? Sometimes it's the only thing new for me ... late night, early morning can't sleep, nothing to read ... Oh look, a post :biggrin: (or a squirrel)
Good thing someone is keeping an eye on stuff.

God forbid if someone complained and asked for this thread to be closed ...

[WarDog]

Is it just me, or does Vertex have the worst web site ever?

[gregzz4]

Is it just me, or does Vertex have the worst web site ever?

Agreed
Their site is terrible
Doesn't matter what you want to look at; some items old/new are not included
Makes it difficult to make a decision about purchasing

Terrible site. Bad advertising.

Hey, I'm buying a new welding helmet (random thought thread so ... ) :lol:

[WarDog]

No wonder they lost the war.

Meh... a helmut that expensive isn't worth it IMHO (even $130). I always used cheap ones and had no complaints... but to each his own.

[gregzz4]

No wonder they lost the war.

Meh... a helmut that expensive isn't worth it IMHO (even $130). I always used cheap ones and had no complaints... but to each his own.
You, my son, have never had to wear prescription glasses behind a helmet long-term, have you ... or have you ?

I'm welding all day long right now, and I mean 8 hours straight. Included is all the smoke/fumes etc. I'm wearing a snorkel setup on my face mask under my helmet, ear plugs because I'm burning 3/8-1/2 welds and comfort/visibility is a MUST. You come hear what I'm welding for a few minutes and you'll agree you need earplugs. Then you'll see the smoke ...

Helmet quality is not something to skimp on in this situation, especially when I'm building bases that support 7-11,000Lbs.
And our Engineering Dept expects our measurements to be withing 1/16"
No wonder so many guys in our Production crew don't want to build bases.

I'm doing OK at it.

Good thing this is just the Random Though Thread or I'd feel bad for posting

[hillegom]

Greg, you can get a setup, that fits under a helmet, that has two hoses, that go over the shoulders and end up at just above your belt, on your back where there seldom is smoke. There, there are two canisters that filter the air. The ones I used, filter out not only particles, but all chemicals.
If you need more info let me know

[gregzz4]

Greg, you can get a setup, that fits under a helmet, that has two hoses, that go over the shoulders and end up at just above your belt, on your back where there seldom is smoke. There, there are two canisters that filter the air. The ones I used, filter out not only particles, but all chemicals.
If you need more info let me know
Thanks D
I actually ordered that same setup already :biggrin:
Now I just need to get some very cheap scrip glasses so I don't burn my new scrip safeties. I got some splatter in the helmet yesterday and now have a couple small melted/burnt spots on the inside of them. Luckily they're low enough that I only see them when in sunlight.

[spit.fire]

Thanks D
I actually ordered that same setup already :biggrin:
Now I just need to get some very cheap scrip glasses so I don't burn my new scrip safeties. I got some splatter in the helmet yesterday and now have a couple small melted/burnt spots on the inside of them. Luckily they're low enough that I only see them when in sunlight.
You can get prescription inserts for most helmets

[spit.fire]

Also if you rivet leather to the back of the helmet you won't get as much splatter inside your helmet or on the back of your neck

[gregzz4]

Tyler I replied in my thread

[spit.fire]

Its amazing how long a 10# co2 tank will last on a calcium reactor without using a low pH shutoff


I guess I should probably test my water some day....

[Aquattro]

Its amazing how long a 10# co2 tank will last on a calcium reactor without using a low pH shutoff


I guess I should probably test my water some day....

I don't use any shutoff. It lasts a long time. Water looks fine, fish are swimming :)

[spit.fire]

Almost can't keep red planet in a system with a calcium reactor... Looks like it's wanting to take over

[Aquattro]

Almost can't keep red planet in a system with a calcium reactor... Looks like it's wanting to take over

Hate that!

[input80]

Thinking of increasing effluent flow to a very slow stream,,,,,, thoughts?:biggrin:

[Aquattro]

Mine runs at a not so slow stream. I may have to slow it down until corals grow. Ca stays good, but alk climbs a bit

[spit.fire]

Mines at an broken stream, just turned it up quite a bit

[daplatapus]

I'm so excited I'm almost peeing myself...

[Aquattro]

I'm so excited I'm almost peeing myself...

Harder to control at your age, huh? :)

[Dearth]

I'm so excited I'm almost peeing myself...

They do make adult diapers for situations like this ...Wally world has a good selection of them :fish2:

[Aquattro]

They do make adult diapers for situations like this ...Wally world has a good selection of them :fish2:

You know this because...???

[Dearth]

You know this because...???

Had to buy them for my dad he could never remember to go to the bathroom (Alzheimer's)

Was entertaining to buy them always got the store staff involved in making the decision on what diapers to buy ....it was fun to watch their reactions :razz:

[WarDog]

Rule #1 of fish keeping: Never add any fish temporarily to your display that you intend on trying to catch at a later date.

Fuark me!

[Aquattro]

Rule #1 of fish keeping: Never add any fish temporarily to your display that you intend on trying to catch at a later date.

Fuark me!

I always do that. Just drain tank and pick it out. Easy.

[Craigdillman]

lol

[WarDog]

I always do that. Just drain tank and pick it out. Easy.

Yeah, that's the plan now, lol.

[WarDog]

No3 is high, so I guess draining most of the water could be a good thing.

[Aquattro]

No3 is high, so I guess draining most of the water could be a good thing.

I normally just put the old water back, but if it's water change day, might as well change it. NO3 isn't a biggie on the list of things to worry about :)

[WarDog]

I normally just put the old water back, but if it's water change day, might as well change it. NO3 isn't a biggie on the list of things to worry about :)

Just finished a 25% w/c. Making new water for the 'big catch' day. Borrowing a 150 gal tub off Rich. What a PITA!

Not too worried about No3, but it is at 10ppm. Would like to get that down a bit. Stupid me added too many fish at once! Want a Naso Brad? I can send him with cookies, lol.

That is all... back to random thoughts.

[Spinelessspade]

Anybody else try Tim Hortons new kind of coffee? Or is it just me


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[Myka]

I just can't get enough spicy food lately. I've always liked hot stuff, not stupid hot, but I crave it all the time now. So I'm eating my lunch right now - stirfry vegetables on vermicelli, and I have about a tablespoon of pepper oil on it, and I just sneezed. Pepper oil in the nasal passages ******** hurts.

[gobytron]

I'm thinking about buying a bnb in Sooke...

[Myka]

I'm thinking about buying a bnb in Sooke...

Say goodbye to evenings and weekends and definitely no more long weekends. Takes a special person to do that.

[gregzz4]

Went through a phase with a buddy back in our twenties where we 'had' to have jalepenos on our nachos, and more on the side.
Not a diet for someone older with 'roids ....

[WarDog]

Went through a phase with a buddy back in our twenties where we 'had' to have jalepenos on our nachos, and more on the side.
Not a diet for someone older with 'roids ....

I find the older you get, the hotter they come out then when they went in!

[Ram3500]

My dad had a stroke today.Most of the day I was in shock. It looks like he is going to be ok I hope. Call your dad tomorrow and thank him .

[gregzz4]

My Dad has had 2 strokes. He's not been the same since his first.
I miss who he used to be in a big way.
I hope your dad recovers ... :hug:

[input80]

Sorry to hear that Ian, hope he recovers well.

[WarDog]

Very upsetting news Ian, here's hoping he can make a full recovery!

[reef-keeper]

I know how you feel. I lost my dad a few years back. I find myself saying wish my dad was here I need some advice. The is no one else to ask. Even though I have four brothers, it's not the same.

[Myka]

Sorry to hear Ian. Hopefully he makes a full recovery!

[Ram3500]

Thanks all. I just needed to get that off my chest.

[SeaHorse_Fanatic]

Sorry to hear. My dad is in his 70s and I worry about both my parents as they are in their golden years. I hope everything works out with your father.

Anthony

[kien]

I miss having a working kitchen.. :cry:

[WarDog]

I miss having a working kitchen.. :cry:

What's wrong with toast?

[kien]

What's wrong with toast?

What's wrong is that I can't even make toast. My toaster is packed away somewhere in my garage with the rest of my kitchen :cry:

[Aquattro]

What's wrong is that I can't even make toast. My toaster is packed away somewhere in my garage with the rest of my kitchen :cry:

Pfft. Mine isn't even on site. Some warehouse somewhere.

[Aquattro]

I miss having a working kitchen.. :cry:

Such a sore spot, but funny we're both going through it. 6 weeks in so far, just starting to rebuild today. Cabinets 6 weeks out :(

[mike31154]

Come now gentlemen, no kitchen no toast? Time to get creative,. Got a BBQ or fire pit, Coleman stove? Are you the bread winners of the house or not?

http://www.coghlans.com/images/Toaster.jpg

[Aquattro]

S'ok, I don't eat bread. :)

[kien]

Such a sore spot, but funny we're both going through it. 6 weeks in so far, just starting to rebuild today. Cabinets 6 weeks out :(

ya no kidding! And here's something funny.. when I came home to my flooded kitchen the first thing I did was google for a clean up crew to come in and help with the clean up. I found a local company and right on the front page of their website they had a picture of a dishwasher completely overflowing and flooding a kitchen. I thought to myself, holy crap I pitty the guy that has that happen to them! I guess that guy was you.

Our entire kitchen has been torn down as of yesterday. Today I think all the flooring in our house gets ripped out. Friday i have a meeting with my insurance adjustor to decide what the rebuild process will look like. In the meantime we are eating out a lot and making the kids lunches and eating breakfast in their bedrooms :neutral:

[kien]

And on a reef related note.. all week as the clean up clean up crew has been working on our house ripping apart our kitchen and the room that was flooded underneath the kitchen they have been turning off the breaker which happens to include the tank. So far every day this week (and last weekend) they have been forgetting to turn the breaker for the tank back on so I've been coming home from work to a dark and still tank :cry: So much fun I can't contain myself right now.

[Dearth]

My dad had a stroke today.Most of the day I was in shock. It looks like he is going to be ok I hope. Call your dad tomorrow and thank him .

I lost my dad to complications from Alzheimer's in 2006 at 62 yrs old but I lost him 5 years earlier when he forgot who I was hardest thing in the world to see happen love your parents you never know when it will come

[Dearth]

And on a reef related note.. all week as the clean up clean up crew has been working on our house ripping apart our kitchen and the room that was flooded underneath the kitchen they have been turning off the breaker which happens to include the tank. So far every day this week (and last weekend) they have been forgetting to turn the breaker for the tank back on so I've been coming home from work to a dark and still tank :cry: So much fun I can't contain myself right now.

Offer them cookies as bribes to turn the breaker on when they are done for the day

[Aquattro]

Offer them cookies as bribes to turn the breaker on when they are done for the day

No, explain to your adjuster that the contractor actions will result in the cost of the claim going up when your tank dies.

[davej]

No, explain to your adjuster that the contractor actions will result in the cost of the claim going up when your tank dies.
Better yet have them install a separate circuit as shutting off tank is not acceptable at all.

[jorjef]

I think Brad should lift the ban on unclesalty before he steps down..... :biggrin:

[Aquattro]

I think Brad should lift the ban on unclesalty before he steps down..... :biggrin:

Ridiculous!

[jorjef]

Ridiculous!

Compared to the salt thread? Meh it's a toss up.

[Aquattro]

Everything needs some type of outlet, bottle it all up, it eventually blows. Trust me, I'm a pro at this stuff :razz:

[gregzz4]

I still like you Brad, even with the warning :lol: (although I was too timid to post something about it in the salt thread :surprise: )

[SeaHorse_Fanatic]

I still like you Brad, even with the warning :lol: (although I was too timid to post something about it in the salt thread :surprise: )


Group hug:wink:

[gregzz4]

Group hug:wink:
Works better like this Anthony :hug:
Although I'm sure Brad may not want a whole bunch of us smelly/salty peeps groping him :wink:

[SeaHorse_Fanatic]

Works better like this Anthony :hug:
Although I'm sure Brad may not want a whole bunch of us smelly/salty peeps groping him :wink:

I posted about hugging, NOT groping. Ewwwww :bolt:

[Aquattro]

I was too timid to post something about it in the salt thread

Would have got a second warning!!

[daplatapus]

Steeeeeerike two!

[gregzz4]

Man, and I hardly even did anything.
Ya see kids, hangin' out with the wrong crowd can get you in all kinds of trouble and leave ya scarred for life.
Been there, have the scar.

[Aquattro]

Been there, have the scar.

I apologized for that. And it makes you look tough with your shirt off. And I'm sorry you got arrested, and sorry we nearly killed you driving 140mph, and sorry the cop stuck a gun in your face. Oh wait, that was my face. lol

[jorjef]

Man, and I hardly even did anything.


I know how you feel. That's what I said after strike one AND two. Can't wait until Jan 1 when I'm cleared of all my alleged transgressions and I turn over that new leaf.

[gregzz4]

Oh wait, that was my face. lol

Good times were had by all!

[kien]

Posts: 6666

http://i1002.photobucket.com/albums/af144/muzanji/Internet%20MEME/mic-drop_zpscy4s9iii.jpg

[gregzz4]

Look familiar ?

http://www.inmygarage.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/cordoba_full.jpg

[Aquattro]

Look familiar ?



lol, little bit :)

[jorjef]

Cordobaaaaaaaa

[gregzz4]

sorry we nearly killed you driving 140mph
If memory serves, I think we hit 165 at one point

[Aquattro]

If memory serves, I think we hit 165 at one point

I was watching the cops, not the speedo :)

[gregzz4]

I was watching the cops, not the speedo :)

From the back seat all I could see was the speedo
"The lines on the road just look like dots"

If I wasn't so freaked out I may have gotten sea sick from that land yacht floating and swaying

[mike31154]

... and the telephone poles looked like a picket fence..... son, you gonna drive me to drinkin' if you don't stop drivin' that Hot.....Rod......Lincoln....!

https://youtu.be/3R7l7nDuj1o

[gregzz4]

... and the telephone poles looked like a picket fence..... son, you gonna drive me to drinkin' if you don't stop drivin' that Hot.....Rod......Lincoln....!

https://youtu.be/3R7l7nDuj1o
You got it right Mike. From where I was sitting, the song is very fitting.

For anyone following this and is too young to understand mph, 165mph is 265kph
And that's in a 2ton car.

[Aquattro]

You got it right Mike. From where I was sitting, the song is very fitting.

For anyone following this and is too young to understand mph, 165mph is 265kph
And that's in a 2ton car.

Quick summary. A buddy stole his dad's car, picked me up. Greg lived next door and we all went for a ride. Cop tries to pull us over on Taylor Way in West Van, high speed pursuit to Lynn Canyon park in a 440 big block Cordoba, West Van, RCMP everywhere, ended with three kids in jail :) I was 17, driver was 15, Greg was about that. Fun night (due to the fact we didn't die).

[WarDog]

Quick summary. A buddy stole his dad's car, picked me up. Greg lived next door and we all went for a ride. Cop tries to pull us over on Taylor Way in West Van, high speed pursuit to Lynn Canyon park in a 440 big block Cordoba, West Van, RCMP everywhere, ended with three kids in jail :) I was 17, driver was 15, Greg was about that. Fun night (due to the fact we didn't die).

So, about 55 years ago?

[lastlight]

So, about 55 years ago?

I'll guarantee road bikes hadn't been invented.

[gregzz4]

Quick summaryI remember every part of it and there's more to the story

[gregzz4]

So, about 55 years ago?
Hey, you are our age bud !!

[gregzz4]

The best part of the story is this ...

Rich's frag swap a couple summers ago ...

Brad comes from the Island and says to me, "Hey, what's your last name ?"
I respond and he says "I think we were neighbors way back on Rufus Street"

Then the stories started ....

Funny how you can lose touch with people over the years and then find each other again.

35 years Brad

Probably a good thing we didn't take Rowley's Excaliber, huh ?

http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/uploads/cars/excalibur/1627904.jpg

[Aquattro]

So, about 55 years ago?

more or less :)

[gregzz4]

So, about 55 years ago?

more or less :)
And you're claiming to be younger than us ?

[hillegom]

I'll guarantee road bikes hadn't been invented.

Easy now, in the early 70's my friend and I were in Central America for 5 months
He had a 750 Honda, I a 750 Norton. The only larger bike we met was a cop in Mexico City who pulled us over on his Harley. He just wanted to see the Honda, as the police were getting Hondas in the next year.

You are bringing me back too far. Memories!

[WarDog]

Seriously... could it get any hotter in Vancouver right now?

[Dearth]

Seriously... could it get any hotter in Vancouver right now?

Bleh you lower mainlanders don't know what heat is 😜

[Aquattro]

Seriously... could it get any hotter in Vancouver right now?

Good thing you got a chiller!

[Dearth]

http://youtu.be/-bqtQ5WQ3dA

[Dearth]

Brad you bad boy you I saw what you did....

[SeaHorse_Fanatic]

Seriously... could it get any hotter in Vancouver right now?

This is nothing. Fortunately, I live in a "cool" ground floor suite and by having both front & backdoors open to blow in cool night air till 5 am last night, my place never went above 21 C or 69 F. In the past, when our heat wave was in the mid-30s, I had to resort to my 12000 btu portable AC. So far, not necessary. BTW, my kids and wife are in Malaysia where it averages 32 C YEAR ROUND, with peaks in the 40s and near saturation level humidity at times.

[jazzywashbuckler]

Wish she'd come back and sit on my lap once again!.

Wish my build would get done too lol

[Madreefer]

I Thought SALTWATERSEAHORSES got banned???????

Or did she, he or them just move to a different province?:loco:

[Madreefer]

Just a rant..........Went to our local TotalPet, porcupine puffer $290. Yellow tang extra small $90.
Drove up to Petland porcupine puffer $56. Yellow tang $50. Special order for the fish and you must pick up on arrival though and that includes shipping.
I'm sorry but i'm done with TP and their disgusting fish tanks and punk kid who knows nothing about saltwater telling me the do's and dont's. Real smart ordering a 2' bamboo shark and 8" panther grouper

[Aquattro]

Has there been weird solar flare activity in Calgary this week?

[reefwars]

Has there been weird solar flare activity in Calgary this week?

It's the heat .....or the salt .....one of those :p

[hunggi74]

Read the posts in Ryanerickson's and Apexfd's FS threads just now. Snorted Cheerios out my nose! Kids had a great laugh and so did I. You guys are crazy funny in the morning!!:biggrin:

[Aquattro]

Read the posts in Ryanerickson's and Apexfd's FS threads just now. Snorted Cheerios out my nose! Kids had a great laugh and so did I. You guys are crazy funny in the morning!!:biggrin:

I just read them both, and seems like some hijacking going on. We take that seriously here on Canreef and the offenders will be dealt with.

[Ram3500]

Of all the corals that the jar of salsa could have fallen on why did it land on my two year old pink mill

[Aquattro]

Of all the corals that the jar of salsa could have fallen on why did it land on my two year old pink mill

Of all the places you could put a jar of salsa, why did you decide to put it in your tank?

[gregzz4]

Of all the corals that the jar of salsa could have fallen on why did it land on my two year old pink mill

Of all the places you could put a jar of salsa, why did you decide to put it in your tank?
Of all the places you could put your tank, why is next to your kitchen?

[F.H]

Of all the places you could have put salsa, why did you put it in a jar?

[Ram3500]

When acclimating new inhabitants to your aquaria I would advise to use the drip method. The hold the bag on the euro bracing with a jar of salsa method can back fire when you knock the jar into you aquarium and onto your corals .:redface: Yes I did that .

[gregzz4]

When acclimating new inhabitants to your aquaria I would advise to use the drip method. The hold the bag on the euro bracing with a jar of salsa method can back fire when you knock the jar into you aquarium and onto your corals .:redface: Yes I did that .
Whoops ?

[gregzz4]

Anyone looking west right now ?
I know squat about astronomy, but what I see is pretty cool.
Looks to me like maybe Venus is under Mars ?

What I see is a very bright light with a smaller bright light above it.

[WarDog]

It's Venus and Jupiter. If you look south, to the right of the moon, about 5 degrees higher, you will see Saturn.

[Dearth]

Big discussion here at work tonight about how many numbers are on our cell phones nobody could believe that only 11 people have my number and that anyone who wants to contact me who doesn't have my number can call my home phone as it has an answering machine.

Most people cannot live without their cell phone lots say they can but most of those people would go nuts if they couldn't check it at least once per hour for messages, texts or calls. Me my phone is used mostly for the Internet and games to entertain myself with with the occasional call and more often for texting but only with the 11 people on my phone.

[Myka]

^ I wish! I use my phone for work, and I envy back in the day when you could just check your messages on the answering machine at home at the end of the day. Plus the text messages I get at 11 pm, 3 am, etc. Drives me bonkers. :lol: I do check it all the time, but that's because people expect me to. That's annoying too... *ring ring* "Hi, I sent you a text message 20 minutes ago, did you get it?" Furreal?????

[Aquattro]

^ I wish! I use my phone for work, and I envy back in the day when you could just check your messages on the answering machine at home at the end of the day. Plus the text messages I get at 11 pm, 3 am, etc. Drives me bonkers. :lol: I do check it all the time, but that's because people expect me to. That's annoying too... *ring ring* "Hi, I sent you a text message 20 minutes ago, did you get it?" Furreal?????

so don't text you at 3am??

[Myka]

so don't text you at 3am??

Give'r! Unless you're on my "list" (which is only family at this point), your text/call will be blocked from 9 pm to 8 am.

[Aquattro]

Give'r! Unless you're on my "list" (which is only family at this point), your text/call will be blocked from 9 pm to 8 am.

I'm not on the "list"? That hurts

[Doug]

^ I wish! I use my phone for work, and I envy back in the day when you could just check your messages on the answering machine at home at the end of the day. Plus the text messages I get at 11 pm, 3 am, etc. Drives me bonkers. :lol: I do check it all the time, but that's because people expect me to. That's annoying too... *ring ring* "Hi, I sent you a text message 20 minutes ago, did you get it?" Furreal?????

I still use one. Best way for messages. Of course everyone calls my cell instead. :cell:

[Aquattro]

I have a home phone, don't even know the number. I also go out often without my cell, I just really don't like phones.

[Doug]

I have a home phone, don't even know the number. I also go out often without my cell, I just really don't like phones.

I keep planning on cancelling my home phone but have yet to do it. Sad to say, that even at my age I feel naked going out without my cell. Never thought that would be so.

[Aquattro]

We have a home phone simply due to nurses being in the house all the time. They need access to 911.
For cell, I don't take it with me a lot, unless I anticipate emergencies where I would need access to a phone.

[Doug]

We have a home phone simply due to nurses being in the house all the time. They need access to 911.
For cell, I don't take it with me a lot, unless I anticipate emergencies where I would need access to a phone.

My cleaner needs the home phone to check in when she arrives & leaves. She works for an agency that has health care aides & nurses.
I need my cell to keep in touch with my daughter or if the granddaughers need me during the day when she is at work.

[jorjef]

I keep planning on cancelling my home phone but have yet to do it. Sad to say, that even at my age I feel naked going out without my cell. Never thought that would be so.

51 shortly and never had a cell phone until I was 48 ish. I have actually turned around and went back to the house to get my cell on more than one occasion and always think of how pathetic is that while I'm doing it. Just got rid of the house phone a few months back after talking about it for over a year. We have blue tooth home phones that connect to everyone's cell so I can get my "alone time" from the stupid cell Lol.

[Myka]

We got rid of the home phone the instant we got a web/cell-based security system for our home (Vivint). The only people that ever called the home phone were telemarketers anyway. Interestingly, we cut the lines outside and removed the Securtek panel when the Vivint was installed and when we cancelled our Securtek security system 3 weeks after the Vivint install, Securtek had not called us to inform us that there was no signal. They had no idea. :eek:

EDIT: Wow, 700 pages of random thoughts!