Random Thought Thread [Archive] - Page 29 - Canreef Aquatics Bulletin Board

Aquattro

07-02-2015, 02:16 AM

Lol, don't be mad Brad. It's just the heat of the moment. There are some valid points on both sides and we are all just try to figure things out.

Is it true mindy has connection with bayside corals?

Don't know, don't care. People need to control themselves and act like adults. Mindy has done nothing without my direction.

People need to step back from their keyboards for a while.

jorjef

07-02-2015, 02:17 AM

should point out the fact that Myka works hand in hand with Colby from bayside corals
That is a huge conflict of interest

Did I miss something, I can't begin to see how this tangled web would develop into something not above board. Sure they know each other and both have an investment in the hobby. Colby is a class act and really needs not introduction to anyone on this site. His reputation speaks volumes to people in the coral world and needs no help from Mindy to promote his shop. Mindy has never done anything remotely underhanded or shady on this site to my knowledge.

Now if name calling is where this is going well let's just say my third ban may be on the short horizon.

Aquattro

07-02-2015, 02:19 AM

Now if name calling is where this is going well let's just say my third ban may be on the short horizon.

I'm having a sale on bans right now. Lemme know..

jorjef

07-02-2015, 02:20 AM

I'm having a sale on bans right now. Lemme know..

Pencil me in.

Aquattro

07-02-2015, 02:24 AM

Pencil me in.

Penciled, confirm with me anytime.

Aquattro

07-02-2015, 02:27 AM

And for the record, no, she does not work hand in hand. Her company has a professional relationship with his company. Hope it benefits both. Colby is a nice guy, love to have him on board too. Maybe one day.

jorjef

07-02-2015, 02:28 AM

I'm gonna get my green bastard outfit on, be right back.

Aquattro

07-02-2015, 02:30 AM

I'm gonna get my green bastard outfit on, be right back.

If you post a pic of that, you're gone for sure!

jorjef

07-02-2015, 02:37 AM

Checking files...........

jorjef

07-02-2015, 02:54 AM

The best I could do on short notice. The green bastard is somewhere in parts unknown. This is me shortly before I gave up my drinking career. The Mexicans should have known that jail would never hold me. Lol

http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd32/jorjef/image.jpg1_zpsvrqzg2mc.jpg

Aquattro

07-02-2015, 02:55 AM

oh gawd!! lol

Myka

07-02-2015, 02:56 AM

Lookin good Jeff. ;)

jorjef

07-02-2015, 02:59 AM

Those clogs were a bitch though.

Dearth

07-02-2015, 03:02 AM

Hrmm... It would appear the heat has got people's brains overheated thinking before writing I do believe a serious case of ice in bags on heads is in order:mrgreen:

Aquattro

07-02-2015, 03:03 AM

Hrmm... It would appear the heat has got people's brains overheated thinking before writing I do believe a serious case of ice in bags on heads is in order:mrgreen:

or a chiller!!

Dearth

07-02-2015, 03:05 AM

jorjef

07-02-2015, 03:12 AM

I know, those socks were so bright they were hard on the eyes. :lol:

Ram3500

07-02-2015, 04:15 AM

http://i1343.photobucket.com/albums/o794/groundhogdog/F1C08814-2711-4CBF-9109-4F8FD3A2894A_zpsnera7mls.jpg (http://s1343.photobucket.com/user/groundhogdog/media/F1C08814-2711-4CBF-9109-4F8FD3A2894A_zpsnera7mls.jpg.html)

Aquattro

07-02-2015, 04:22 AM

Timing was off, it's all over now. Gotta be quicker :)

Bblinks

07-02-2015, 04:31 AM

Bayside Corals

07-02-2015, 06:51 AM

should point out the fact that Myka works hand in hand with Colby from bayside corals
That is a huge conflict of interest
That *** shouldn't be a moderator
Not sure where you are getting your info from but you are dead wrong.

Do we live in the same city? Yes. Do we shoot the **** about corals, fish etc.... Yes. but I also do that with the other few hundered customers that come into the store.

Myka has zero do with how I run my business.

Feel free to ask me any questions you have. I would be happy to answer for you.

Colby

Aquattro

07-02-2015, 12:04 PM

Colby, that didn't originate with Wayne, it originated elsewhere. Personal grudge stuff.

lastlight

07-02-2015, 04:14 PM

the board is slow. the board is not slow. insert a few jokes.

WHAT THE HELL DID I MISS LOL?!

christyf5

07-02-2015, 05:15 PM

my work office is 27 degrees, yet I have this irrational need for a hot cup of tea??

kien

07-02-2015, 05:23 PM

I burnt my marshmallow ! *sadface*

kien

07-02-2015, 05:23 PM

P.S. Warren was right, the trees DO have the wifi!

Myka

07-02-2015, 05:27 PM

P.S. Warren was right, the trees DO have the wifi!

Get back to camping and get off your phone!!! :razz:

kien

07-02-2015, 05:30 PM

Get back to camping and get off your phone!!! :razz:

Roger that. D'oh!

christyf5

07-02-2015, 05:31 PM

P.S. Warren was right, the trees DO have the wifi!
Get back to camping and get off your phone!!! :razz:

LOL he's already been gone like 3 days or something, thats enough nature :razz:

Myka

07-02-2015, 05:35 PM

LOL he's already been gone like 3 days or something, thats enough nature :razz:

He just left yesterday - timed his leaving with the drama here I'm sure! :lol: Already he misses us...

christyf5

07-02-2015, 05:45 PM

He just left yesterday - timed his leaving with the drama here I'm sure! :lol: Already he misses us...

somehow I think he misses his perfectly-cooked-marshmallow-before-it-got-burnt more :razz:

lastlight

07-02-2015, 06:51 PM

Already he misses us...

didn't even ask me to tank-sit. He's changed I tell ya!

WarDog

07-02-2015, 07:08 PM

didn't even ask me to tank-sit. He's changed I tell ya!

I think Denny is tank sitting for him. :shocked!:

christyf5

07-02-2015, 07:10 PM

didn't even ask me to tank-sit. He's changed I tell ya!

I thought his tank was all automated...sit back and watch the greatness while writing your next TOTM article for reefmag :wink:

edit: oops sorry, this is the random thought thread. random observations. random, random. Hmm....

Bblinks

07-02-2015, 07:21 PM

Not sure where you are getting your info from but you are dead wrong.

Do we live in the same city? Yes. Do we shoot the **** about corals, fish etc.... Yes. but I also do that with the other few hundered customers that come into the store.

Myka has zero do with how I run my business.

Feel free to ask me any questions you have. I would be happy to answer for you.

Colby

Colby,

I read the post you did yesterday and I agree with you 110 percent. I think Canreef as a whole should be moving towards that direction. I hope Titus can get things rolling not to try to change everything at once but to slowly implement one thing at a time.

Sponsors should also start to add more life to this board, but as of now the only coral posting I see is Fragbox, Canada Corals, Bigshow once a while and that darn reef wholesale which is pointless for us on the west coast cause no one here buys from him, stop teasing us you bastard(jokes). Sorry if I missed some other awesome sponsors here who posts delicious coral porn for us.Another person is Ray at reefsupply, He is also good at posting dry goods and new products. This is exactly what we need. I don't get those who buys the sponsorship and not post. It just don't make business sense to me. If you want to throw money away please throw it my way.

Anyways, as far as your relationship with Mindy, it doesn't really matter. As long as it doesn't affect her judgement on the board then who cares. We are all friends in this hobby.

Bblinks

07-02-2015, 07:31 PM

Sorry to interrupt the mod party. :mrgreen:

input80

07-02-2015, 07:33 PM

Colby,

I read the post you did yesterday and I agree with you 110 percent. I think Canreef as a whole should be moving towards that direction. I hope Titus can get things rolling not to try to change everything at once but to slowly implement one thing at a time.

Sponsors should also start to add more life to this board, but as of now the only coral posting I see is Fragbox, Canada Corals, Bigshow once a while and that darn reef wholesale which is pointless for us on the west coast cause no one here buys from him, stop teasing us you bastard(jokes). Sorry if I missed some other awesome sponsors here who posts delicious coral porn for us.Another person is Ray at reefsupply, He is also good at posting dry goods and new products. This is exactly what we need. I don't get those who buys the sponsorship and not post. It just don't make business sense to me. If you want to throw money away please throw it my way.

Anyways, as far as your relationship with Mindy, it doesn't really matter. As long as it doesn't affect her judgement on the board then who cares. We are all friends in this hobby.

+1 to everything, well put Sir.

Taipan

07-03-2015, 01:39 AM

I just got caught up reading the new notice and Page 700 onwards.....I'm confused, scared and in the fetal position......

gregzz4

07-03-2015, 01:50 AM

My eyes glazed over a couple pages back

Let's get back to the dull forum :smile:

Myka

07-03-2015, 04:28 AM

My eyes glazed over a couple pages back

Let's get back to the dull forum :smile:
Tell me about it! I'm now lovingly referred to as Gestapo, gained a business partner somehow, and I'm also a joke. Yep, just another day at the office. Who wants donuts? :D

gregzz4

07-03-2015, 04:46 AM

Tell me about it! I'm now lovingly referred to as Gestapo, gained a business partner somehow, and I'm also a joke. Yep, just another day at the office. Who wants donuts? :D
Let's not forget that apparently you're also a biatch and a, Ohh, it's not coming to mind right now. A double-dipping kinda so-and-so. :mrgreen:
Too bad some people are so immature.

Love you Mindy
You helped me through all the beginnings with my tank, untold PMs, and navigating Canreef.
:hug:

Aquattro

07-03-2015, 04:58 AM

there's donuts??

daplatapus

07-03-2015, 04:59 AM

You got cookies, no doughnuts for you!

WarDog

07-03-2015, 05:00 AM

I've been gone for a few hours... is the board still here?

Aquattro

07-03-2015, 05:01 AM

You got cookies, no doughnuts for you!

pfft. And insult to injury, you have to highlight my poor spelling of doenutz.

Aquattro

07-03-2015, 05:02 AM

I've been gone for a few hours... is the board still here?

Ya, and there's donuts!!

WarDog

07-03-2015, 05:02 AM

YAY!!!

Aquattro

07-03-2015, 05:03 AM

YAY!!!

right????

Myka

07-03-2015, 05:11 AM

Love you Mindy
You helped me through all the beginnings with my tank, untold PMs, and navigating Canreef.
:hug:

Shhh...don't tell anyone that! You're going to blow my cover!

Dearth

07-03-2015, 09:14 AM

Ya, and there's donuts!!

Won't take cookies but you'll take doughnuts ......

lastlight

07-03-2015, 02:44 PM

Won't take cookies but you'll take doughnuts ......

In reality he won't touch either (or ice cream).

He's trying to blend in :lol:

Aquattro

07-03-2015, 02:46 PM

In reality he won't touch either (or ice cream).

He's trying to blend in :lol:

Not true. I had a blizzard in May!!

Dearth

07-03-2015, 02:51 PM

In reality he won't touch either (or ice cream).

He's trying to blend in :lol:

So what your saying is he needs an intervention to help him understand what he is missing......

Aquattro

07-03-2015, 02:54 PM

So what your saying is he needs an intervention to help him understand what he is missing......

oh, he knows!

Dearth

07-03-2015, 03:06 PM

Probably one of those health nuts :mrgreen:

Aquattro

07-03-2015, 03:10 PM

Probably one of those health nuts :mrgreen:

Tell ya what. When I hit my next bench press goal, I'll eat a whole pie. Mmmmm, piee

Dearth

07-03-2015, 03:13 PM

Tell ya what. When I hit my next bench press goal, I'll eat a whole pie. Mmmmm, piee

Not of your choosing though we get to choose for you what pie to eat....:biggrin:

Aquattro

07-03-2015, 03:44 PM

Not of your choosing though we get to choose for you what pie to eat....:biggrin:

in your dreams!

Dearth

07-03-2015, 04:27 PM

in your dreams!

Trust issues.....

Myka

07-03-2015, 07:43 PM

Soo Brad, what's your BP goal?

I just went lifting today for the first time in about 11 months. Holy crap, I lost that strength fast! I did 8x8 back squats with an empty barbel (55lbs) and almost died. I'm sore as hell. Considering my max a year ago was double my body weight. :lol: After lifting I ran on the treadmill for 30 minutes and had to stop 3 minutes in to roll out my quads (oh the pain!).

Aquattro

07-03-2015, 07:49 PM

Soo Brad, what's your BP goal?

Next benchmark I want to hit is 300. Hopefully by Xmas, in time for pie :)

Myka

07-03-2015, 07:50 PM

Next benchmark I want to hit is 300. Hopefully by Xmas, in time for pie :)

Nice, what's your BW? I could never get to my BW on BP.

Aquattro

07-03-2015, 07:53 PM

Nice, what's your BW? I could never get to my BW on BP.

190ish now, going to 175 for end of Sept. After my bday in Mexico, start a building phase again and get up to 300 bench for end of the year.

christyf5

07-03-2015, 08:00 PM

its like a whole 'nother language....

Myka

07-03-2015, 08:04 PM

190ish now, going to 175 for end of Sept. After my bday in Mexico, start a building phase again and get up to 300 bench for end of the year.

300 is respectable for 175 BW for sure.

This is my old Powerlifting coach. https://www.youtube.com/user/SenorBezeer

Aquattro

07-03-2015, 08:04 PM

its like a whole 'nother language....

oh ya, way different :)

Aquattro

07-03-2015, 08:06 PM

300 is respectable for 175 BW for sure.

This is my old Powerlifting coach. https://www.youtube.com/user/SenorBezeer

Not so much into the PL, just fitness and aesthetics. I like to keep abs visible, so I'd never be a great power lifter -lol And I'm old, so that doesn't help me a lot :)

WarDog

07-03-2015, 08:09 PM

Oh gawd... I'm working with a bunch of beefcakes. I get enough exercise at work.. please don't ask me to be your spotting partner.

Bblinks

07-03-2015, 08:12 PM

Let's not forget that apparently you're also a biatch and a, Ohh, it's not coming to mind right now. A double-dipping kinda so-and-so. :mrgreen:
Too bad some people are so immature.

Love you Mindy
You helped me through all the beginnings with my tank, untold PMs, and navigating Canreef.
:hug:

You calling someone out? :twised:

Myka

07-03-2015, 08:13 PM

Not so much into the PL, just fitness and aesthetics. I like to keep abs visible, so I'd never be a great power lifter -lol And I'm old, so that doesn't help me a lot :)

There are Masters divisions! The lady down the street from me is 54 and holds National records in PL. :D

I thought PL was fun, but it's hard on the body. Now I want to get back into it with some suitable accessory work too, but no big numbers. My thighs got too muscular for my liking when I was doing PL. Oh wait, I have a video of me somewhere doing BS at 210 lbs I think it was.

Bblinks

07-03-2015, 08:15 PM

Tell ya what. When I hit my next bench press goal, I'll eat a whole pie. Mmmmm, piee

What's that goal?

Aquattro

07-03-2015, 08:22 PM

Oh wait, I have a video of me somewhere doing BS at 210 lbs I think it was.

Saw that a while ago on FB

WarDog

07-03-2015, 09:25 PM

What's that goal?

6 pies in a row.

christyf5

07-03-2015, 09:30 PM

6 pies in a row.

LOL!

Myka

07-03-2015, 09:34 PM

You calling someone out? :twised:
Pretty sure he was just making sure we covered all of said name-calling. :lol:

Coralgurl

07-03-2015, 09:43 PM

Pretty sure he was just making sure we covered all of said name-calling. :lol:

Ain't nobody got time for that!!!! Somebody go enjoy some pie FFS lol!!!!

Dearth

07-03-2015, 09:46 PM

Aquattro

07-03-2015, 11:28 PM

If Brad eats a pie there needs to to video or picture evidence of him doing so with actual pictures of him putting the pie into mouth or it doesn't count

He says so many things but never carry through doesn't eat cookies, doughnuts, cake or ice cream something seriously wrong with that boy.....

c'mon, I did eat 2 cookies. My daughter needs to put on weight, so the rest got donated to the cause! I had a big bowl of oatmeal with berries Wed night...does that count? Oh, and 30g of 85% chocolate almost every night.
If you want a vid of chicken and broccoli, that I can arrange -lol

Aquattro

07-03-2015, 11:33 PM

Oh! Hey! I had pizza at Rich's place last summer!! See, I eat what you guys eat :razz:

Dearth

07-03-2015, 11:40 PM

I keep forgetting your from the lower mainland and the island where you guys believe tofu is a food group :biggrin:

Aquattro

07-03-2015, 11:43 PM

I keep forgetting your from the lower mainland and the island where you guys believe tofu is a food group :biggrin:

Sorry, no, tofu is not on the menu here lol Meat. Lots of meat. If it's not protein, it's a garnish.

gregzz4

07-04-2015, 12:45 AM

Cookies, pie, ice cream and even donuts can have protein in them.

Ooo, remember Harmony Donuts on Upper Lonsdale ? Ahh those were the days. Right out of the oil with a cup of fresh coffee, followed by a smoke ... mmm, I'm getting hungry.

Aquattro

07-04-2015, 12:47 AM

Ooo, remember Harmony Donuts on Upper Lonsdale ?

First went there when I was 14 :) Guess he's dead now.

gregzz4

07-04-2015, 01:12 AM

Guess he's dead now.
Lol, I think you're safe in that assumption old timer. I'm not far behind the 50 train myself.

jorjef

07-04-2015, 01:13 AM

First went there when I was 14 :) Guess he's dead now.

Good job on keep things uptempo and on the bright side. :lol:

gregzz4

07-04-2015, 01:15 AM

Good job on keep things uptempo and on the bright side. :lol:
:heh:

Aquattro

07-04-2015, 01:22 AM

Good job on keep things uptempo and on the bright side. :lol:

I'm always up tempo and bright. It's my nature!

Coralgurl

07-04-2015, 04:23 AM

Aquattro

07-04-2015, 05:02 AM

One way to ensure flooring replacement, give the fish room one final good flooding before draining tank. Wood subfloor finally cracked through, figure 15 gallons of water drained before it was caught. Man, I'm going to miss this!:twised:

Nah, get a dishwasher. New flooring, subfloor, new cabinets, baseboards, half the walls. Tank has nothing on that!! lol

Coralgurl

07-04-2015, 05:12 AM

Nah, get a dishwasher. New flooring, subfloor, new cabinets, baseboards, half the walls. Tank has nothing on that!! lol

Well if the floor lets go, tank cracks, I bet it would be pretty close, plus the basement is partially developed.....could be a gooder!

Sounds like that's coming from experience??

Aquattro

07-04-2015, 05:39 AM

Sounds like that's coming from experience??

I've been camping in my kitchen for 9 weeks. Oh, I forgot about the basement, ya, that got hit too :)

Coralgurl

07-04-2015, 06:14 AM

I've been camping in my kitchen for 9 weeks. Oh, I forgot about the basement, ya, that got hit too :)

Yikes, sorry to hear! That sucks big time!!

Myka

07-04-2015, 02:40 PM

Aquattro

07-04-2015, 02:42 PM

It hit 41.9C on the deck yesterday and 91% humidity. I felt like a melting snowman. Now the house is 80% humidity - time to pull out the dehumidifier! I don't think the floors like 80% humidity... :eek:

Why were you on the deck? Don't you have a tank inside to attend to?? Huh?? Thought so..

Aquattro

07-04-2015, 02:44 PM

Myka

07-04-2015, 02:46 PM

Why were you on the deck? Don't you have a tank inside to attend to?? Huh?? Thought so..

I apologize. Truth be told, I've been outside too. Haven't looked at my tank in days. Just can't. So.much.devastation.

Ha! Yeah, I did both. I'm female, and despite your recent sexism, females can multitask! Booyah!

Ouch, you need MTS so you can have a FOWLR.

Aquattro

07-04-2015, 02:49 PM

I'm female, and despite your recent sexism, females can multitask! Booyah!

Tell me about it. I see them talk and nag at the same time every day!!

Myka

07-04-2015, 02:50 PM

Tell me about it. I see them talk and nag at the same time every day!!

That's only one thing. :twised:

Aquattro

07-04-2015, 02:52 PM

That's only one thing. :twised:

Family board, just sayin'

Aquattro

07-04-2015, 02:52 PM

and nagging isn't talking. Much more animated..

Myka

07-04-2015, 02:53 PM

Family board, just sayin'

Oh Brad.

Aquattro

07-04-2015, 02:54 PM

Oh Brad.

I'm gonna start counting how many times you say that to me in a week..

Dearth

07-04-2015, 02:56 PM

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Dearth01/876662CE-F1A3-4953-A150-BEEA9C32C2C2_zps0e4fzu4y.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/Dearth01/media/876662CE-F1A3-4953-A150-BEEA9C32C2C2_zps0e4fzu4y.jpg.html)

Myka

07-04-2015, 02:58 PM

^ Haha!

I'm gonna start counting how many times you say that to me in a week..

You're going to need more fingers and toes.

Aquattro

07-04-2015, 02:58 PM

You're going to need more fingers and toes.

Figured as much.

Taipan

07-05-2015, 12:23 AM

Sorry, no, tofu is not on the menu here lol Meat. Lots of meat. If it's not protein, it's a garnish.

This one's for Brad. I apparently was bored this evening and thought I'd share with him my artery clogging, coronary inducing 4 layered sandwich.....and of course.....pastries. There was a donut for the picture....but....I ate it beforehand (wasn't thinking).

What you have before you is Bacon....lots of Bacon, BBQ Chicken Breast, and BBQ Steak Shavings for protein. What you don't see is the fried egg I put on one of the layers for good measure. There are token veggies for garnish - BUT.....bonus points for carmelizing the onions and mushrooms in Bacon drippings. Binders - Melted Mozeralla, Havarti, and Mayonnaise. Tomatoes for colour and lettuce for texture (who doesn't like crunchy things?)

Pastries are from a nearby bakery - that makes their own real cream.
http://i859.photobucket.com/albums/ab158/IamTaipan/CanReef/IMG_20150704_192839_zpskagsgspf.jpg (http://s859.photobucket.com/user/IamTaipan/media/CanReef/IMG_20150704_192839_zpskagsgspf.jpg.html)

http://i859.photobucket.com/albums/ab158/IamTaipan/CanReef/IMG_20150704_193426_zps5fm1ocwr.jpg (http://s859.photobucket.com/user/IamTaipan/media/CanReef/IMG_20150704_193426_zps5fm1ocwr.jpg.html)

http://i859.photobucket.com/albums/ab158/IamTaipan/CanReef/IMG_20150704_194325_zpsawwzji2z.jpg (http://s859.photobucket.com/user/IamTaipan/media/CanReef/IMG_20150704_194325_zpsawwzji2z.jpg.html)

I would have included a picture of some alcoholic beverages that I used to wash down the sandwich......but was uncertain of the "Rules" and criteria posted in the "other" thread to get post count and activity up. ;)

P.S. - Before anyone asks: "Why such a cheap paper plate for such a sandwich?".....Answer: "I'm lazy and knew I wouldn't be moving much after inhaling that amount of lovely grease."

hunggi74

07-05-2015, 12:30 AM

Red, I gained weight just from looking at those pics!! Awesome!!

Myka

07-05-2015, 01:03 AM

I'd eat that!

Aquattro

07-05-2015, 01:14 AM

I'd eat the sandwich guts for sure. Not big on bread, but looks good for sure!

And for rules, beers were to be posted next to scantily clad persons. Or some such silliness.

Taipan

07-05-2015, 01:31 AM

Found some donuts (secret stash).....working on pictures of copious quantities of charred meat. To be continued. Alcohol and scantily clad women - gladly being worked on - barring arrest and harassment proceedings.

http://i859.photobucket.com/albums/ab158/IamTaipan/CanReef/IMG_20150704_212657_zpsxd1zjw4a.jpg (http://s859.photobucket.com/user/IamTaipan/media/CanReef/IMG_20150704_212657_zpsxd1zjw4a.jpg.html)

gregzz4

07-05-2015, 01:33 AM

If you think that food spread is impressive, check out this bad boy

The Score on Davie's Checkmate Caesar (http://scoreondavie.com/?p=68)

http://scoreondavie.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/checkmate.jpg

Sure to induce an embolism in some of us!! And all atop a Caesar drink.

Plus they have other crazy foods, just look down the page.

Oops, almost forgot a pic

http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2012/07/17/article-0-1419BCB8000005DC-693_634x460.jpg

Aquattro

07-05-2015, 01:36 AM

- barring arrest

Make sure you get an egg mcmuffin and hashbrowns from the nice officer in the morning.

Taipan

07-05-2015, 01:40 AM

Make sure you get an egg mcmuffin and hashbrowns from the nice officer in the morning.

I hope that's an actual Egg McMuffin and Hashbrowns you're referring to and not "code" or euphemism for other....things. D'oh!

Taipan

07-05-2015, 02:11 AM

Member "gregzz4" - I bow to you. Nice pics and links. Namaste.

I'm currently working on this:

http://time.com/3938579/deep-fried-mcdonalds-big-mac/

I was inspired. Pictures to follow eventually......

Taipan

07-05-2015, 04:12 AM

Japanese Culinary Masters are rolling in their graves and weeping at this very moment. I humbly submit to you: Deep Fried Panko Battered Big Macs and McDoubles.

My family knew I was already off the deep end with reefing. Now to start up the fryer and head to McDonald's in the middle of the night for a culinary experiment......yeah it's sad. I did learn that you can request for a "side order" of Mac sauce; and it apparently comes in an Espresso cup.

Enclosed are pics of the "before" and the after". I used "Omega 3" eggs because I might as well be healthy during this little experiment.

Aquattro/Brad......How is the website traffic now? lolhttp://i859.photobucket.com/albums/ab158/IamTaipan/CanReef/IMG_20150704_231906_zpsn0qwhewh.jpg (http://s859.photobucket.com/user/IamTaipan/media/CanReef/IMG_20150704_231906_zpsn0qwhewh.jpg.html)

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Aquattro

07-05-2015, 04:13 AM

Traffic is a bit bloated. harhar :)

Aquattro

07-05-2015, 04:17 AM

http://i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd101/reef_raf/husky_zpsdergplg6.jpg

Myka

07-05-2015, 04:20 AM

And was it yunmy?? :D

Taipan

07-05-2015, 04:21 AM

So tasty......Very Tasty. Advice: Make sure oil is new (fresh).

Myka

07-05-2015, 05:20 AM

How to make a Big Mac even better...I didn't actually think that was possible.

Taipan

07-05-2015, 06:07 AM

Deep Fried anything is usually better (I didn't say healthier). ;) Not a huge fan of Deep Fried Mars Bars. Deep Fried Ice Cream - tasty.

Aquattro

07-05-2015, 06:08 AM

Cool enough out tonight for a run finally!

Myka

07-05-2015, 06:29 AM

My fav is the good ole deep fried mushroom. Yum!

Cool enough out tonight for a run finally!

Too smokey here! It`s gross out from the wildfires.

Aquattro

07-05-2015, 06:32 AM

Was actually a bit cool, but I'll take it!

hunggi74

07-05-2015, 06:59 AM

I went for a 10k run at around 8pm. Much better than trying to jog in the sweltering heat. Took a lot longer than expected. I'm blaming that on all the scantily clad distractions of summer...

lastlight

07-05-2015, 07:33 AM

my kids are finally at the point where they keep up or out-pace me slightly on their bikes. today was awesome. i'll hopefully be getting more runs in myself. i bribe them with a small slurpee. they pedalled almost 9km today.

that big mac looks heavenly tho i gotta say.

Dearth

07-05-2015, 06:11 PM

Apparently heavy smoke has blanketed a good portion of the lower mainland from forest fires and social media has come alive as has the 911 service. Apparently forest fire smoke is not a common thing down there which unfortunately with all the comments on social media this morning made me burst out laughingstock some of the absurdity being posted by some of these people.

gregzz4

07-06-2015, 12:08 AM

That deep-fried Bigmac looks awesome
Last night I barbecued a pizza for the first time
Delissio, add tomatoes feta cheese meat cooked shrimp cracked pepper and shredded for cheese blend

Taipan

07-06-2015, 12:11 AM

It's the Panko batter that makes it "light" and crispy if that makes any sense. Believe it or not; the Deep Fried McDouble tasted better. Both were good but the McDouble was tastier.

BBQ'd pizza....something else for me to aim for......

gregzz4

07-06-2015, 12:40 AM

Some frozen pizzas actually have BBQ instructions on the box. This one did not and I couldn't regulate the heat low enough with the lid closed, so it took probably 2-3 times longer than it should have - wasn't watching the clock. It turned out great with a nice, crisp crust - not wreck-your-mouth burnt.
Just rotate it 1/4-1/2 turns regularly and wait 'till it starts to bubble.
It was awesome :smile:

kien

07-06-2015, 05:44 PM

OK I'm back!! Did I miss anything exciting ??

Aquattro

07-06-2015, 05:59 PM

Nope. Nothing happening. Hey, got any directions for connecting water to my fridge?

kien

07-06-2015, 06:15 PM

Nope. Nothing happening. Hey, got any directions for connecting water to my fridge?

Step 1. Throw away the water line.
Step 2. Do not attempt to connect water to the fridge.
Step 3. repeat step 2.

Hope that helps!

WarDog

07-06-2015, 07:06 PM

Did either of you guys install a pot filler over your range? It's something I want to do and is all the rage lately.

kien

07-06-2015, 07:09 PM

Did either of you guys install a pot filler over your range? It's something I want to do and is all the rage lately.

whoa ! That's cool. I had no idea what that was so I asked the Googles. It's actually a thing! Neat.

Dearth

07-06-2015, 07:09 PM

OK I'm back!! Did I miss anything exciting ??

Yup you missed the paint drying on the wall contest which we think Brad won but not sure as he kept changing the rules

kien

07-06-2015, 07:11 PM

..but will it leak and flood my entire kitchen ??? plumbing scares the crap out of me.

WarDog

07-06-2015, 07:13 PM

..but will it leak and flood my entire kitchen ??? plumbing scares the crap out of me.

Oh yeah... well there's that.

Plumbing is easy... but that's coming from a plumber...

kien

07-06-2015, 07:46 PM

Oh yeah... well there's that.

Plumbing is easy... but that's coming from a plumber...

The fact that there's no drain under the pot filler is kinda freaking me out..

WarDog

07-06-2015, 07:52 PM

The fact that there's no drain under the pot filler is kinda freaking me out..

Just install float valves on all your pots. Easy.

Aquattro

07-06-2015, 08:18 PM

Yup you missed the paint drying on the wall contest which we think Brad won but not sure as he kept changing the rules

Liar. Paint is tomorrow.

Aquattro

07-06-2015, 08:18 PM

Just install float valves on all your pots. Easy.

I need a float valve installed in my floor :(

Coralgurl

08-09-2015, 05:53 AM

I just made the mistake of adding up the retail prices of all my equipment.....ouch!! Everything for my build was bought new, except my return pump. Should not have done that:twised:

Aquattro

08-09-2015, 02:01 PM

I just made the mistake of adding up the retail prices of all my equipment.....ouch!!

Ya, never do that. My setup, retail replacement, approaches 15k

Reef Pilot

08-09-2015, 02:05 PM

Ya, never do that. My setup, retail replacement, approaches 15k
And don't try to calculate your electrical cost...

Aquattro

08-09-2015, 02:06 PM

And don't try to calculate your electrical cost...

Did that too. Turns out less than I thought.

Reef Pilot

08-09-2015, 02:08 PM

Did that too. Turns out less than I thought.
So, how much? I need some ammo to use with my wife when she pays our hydro bill...

Coralgurl

08-09-2015, 02:37 PM

So, how much? I need some ammo to use with my wife when she pays our hydro bill...

I'll know in a few months, I estimate it maybe adds $50, but my set up was pretty simple compared to others. We've had a tank going since we moved into this house -8 years.

Coralgurl

08-09-2015, 02:41 PM

Ya, never do that. My setup, retail replacement, approaches 15k

Are you using everything? I only added up the equipment that was running, not everything else I have too. My costs are no where near yours though. :mrgreen:

Dearth

08-09-2015, 02:41 PM

Coralgurl

08-09-2015, 02:59 PM

Just starting the build for my new tank and knowing what I know now compared to 2 years ago I wish I was back 2 years ago because I was more willing to spend money then. If I want all brand new equipment I'm pushing 7k it's making me cry.

If I knew then what I know now, I would have picked up more used equipment rather than new, but I had the money then. I've got most of my equipment cleaned and packed away now, looks new again! :lol:

Myka

10-01-2015, 02:30 AM

6 weeks and no random thoughts...

jorjef

10-01-2015, 03:08 AM

Now that rics seem to be thriving in my nano I can't seem to find decent ones anywhere.

Dearth

10-02-2015, 01:03 PM

15 straight nightshifts 4 more to go finally looked at my tank this morning it is going to really need some serious elbow grease to get the glass clean so glad this shutdown is almost over. Hardest thing about working straight nightshifts 12 hrs each shift its really hard to get anything done in between sleeping and going to work.

Zoaelite

10-02-2015, 04:00 PM

6 weeks and no random thoughts...

Cause and effect.

spit.fire

11-01-2015, 05:23 AM

Yup. Still remember why going to bars is a waste of time.... I could be doing a waterchange right now :neutral:

Dearth

11-01-2015, 05:40 AM

Yup. Still remember why going to bars is a waste of time.... I could be doing a waterchange right now :neutral:

That is one of the reasons I gave up drinking 26 or so yrs ago not to mention haven't set foot in a bar in 10 plus yrs it's not any fun or worth the expense imo

spit.fire

11-01-2015, 06:29 AM

That is one of the reasons I gave up drinking 26 or so yrs ago not to mention haven't set foot in a bar in 10 plus yrs it's not any fun or worth the expense imo

I used to go to the bar twice a week with my dad to play pool, did until he moved 3 years ago, never once had a drink

I only drink at home, bars don't carry the good stuff anyways

F.H

11-08-2015, 10:41 AM

I don't understand why it's so difficult to get a reply. lol.

The amount of people with mannerisms that of random craigslist strangers is staggering.

jorjef

11-23-2015, 12:02 AM

The Internet changed mankind in so many more negative ways vs. positive. Really sucks.

Aquattro

11-23-2015, 12:07 AM

The Internet changed mankind in so many more negative ways vs. positive. Really sucks.

I actually agree. I was thinking the other day, we'd be better off without it. mostly :)

Dearth

11-23-2015, 01:35 AM

I actually agree. I was thinking the other day, we'd be better off without it. mostly :)

But I couldn't live without it ....without it I might actually have to become a productive member of society and that is scary

jorjef

12-09-2015, 02:24 AM

I give up on photo bucket..... It use to be sooooooo easy. Now I can't seem to get it to copy, after ten billion try's it holds, then another twenty billion try's to copy, NOW I can't seem to edit the link before I post and it gives the entire link that if you tap on the posted pic it takes people to my photobucket account...... There has to be a simpler solution.

P.s. F u ...photo bucket, ipad, and Internet. Who the hell moved my rotary dial phone? I need to call my mom.

Aquattro

12-09-2015, 02:37 AM

I select a pic, click the IMG box, copied full link, post into thread, remove html tags and leave IMG only, click submit. Takes me about 15 seconds.

Doing this from PC or phone?

kien

12-09-2015, 02:40 AM

If you think that's bad, you should try Flickr. Ten times more butt hurt. It'll make you appreciate the photobucket.

jorjef

12-09-2015, 02:41 AM

I select a pic, click the IMG box, copied full link, post into thread, remove html tags and leave IMG only, click submit. Takes me about 15 seconds.

Doing this from PC or phone?

Ipad. The tabs for copy,select all, etc. never stay one screen for longer than a blink of the eye. What you posted was exactly what until recently I was able to do. Now my iPad is getting close to its best interpretation of a frisbee.

jorjef

12-09-2015, 02:44 AM

If you think that's bad, you should try Flickr. Ten times more butt hurt. It'll make you appreciate the photobucket.

Feeling only slightly better. Finally have a phone that takes decent pics and then photobucket grief.... One thing or another

kien

12-09-2015, 02:46 AM

Feeling only slightly better. Finally have a phone that takes decent pics and then photobucket grief.... One thing or another

I feel your first world problems bro. My cell phone's battery only lasts a few minutes now *sad face*

jorjef

12-09-2015, 02:50 AM

I feel your first world problems bro. My cell phone's battery only lasts a few minutes now *sad face*

Ya I guess I should get out of my bubble and watch some news..(honestly I never ever watch news).. Then things may not seem as bad.....

On a side note my new Note 5 lasted four days before I needed to recharge!!! Granted it's not glued to my hand but wow I was impressed.

Craigdillman

12-09-2015, 03:01 AM

I feel your first world problems bro. My cell phone's battery only lasts a few minutes now *sad face*

Touche, i feel as tho i have a landline again for how bad my battery is

Myka

12-09-2015, 12:45 PM

I feel your first world problems bro. My cell phone's battery only lasts a few minutes now *sad face*

What on Earth do you do to it? :eek: I've treated my phones and their batteries terribly (outside in -40C for several hours, dropped once a week, etc) and I've never cracked a screen or killed a battery. How does this happen? Is it just a bunk battery? My laptops needed new batteries, but they are 7 years old... ;)

kien

12-09-2015, 02:29 PM

What on Earth do you do to it? :eek: I've treated my phones and their batteries terribly (outside in -40C for several hours, dropped once a week, etc) and I've never cracked a screen or killed a battery. How does this happen? Is it just a bunk battery? My laptops needed new batteries, but they are 7 years old... ;)

Well, a few things..

1. my phone is like 4 years old, which by cell phone biology makes it rather geriatric.
2. I'm quite abusive with my phone as well. I run with it quite often which means it is constantly exposed to sweat (and sometimes tears). I run with it all over the world and in the winter so ya, there's definitely hot (ran outside in a humid +40 degrees) and cold (ran outside in a chilly -40).
3. I had my battery replaced this past spring but that didn't really help much. I'm suspecting the charging mechanism is defective now or there's major corrosion somewhere in the phone causing a short.

I could do the whole hardware upgrade thing with my carrier but I've been holding off on that because all the new phones are so gigantic. I'm still rocking an old school 4.7" screen which fits my dainty hands (and pockets) perfectly. In fact, I'm pretty sure they stopped making cell phones altogether and have started to just manufacture small/mini tablets that happen to make calls as well.

oops, I think this stopped being so random.

Aquattro

12-09-2015, 02:31 PM

(and sometimes tears).

Baby.

kien

12-09-2015, 02:33 PM

Baby.

Tears of joy! Okay not really. Mostly suffering. Fine, you're right. Carry on.

Reef Pilot

12-09-2015, 02:46 PM

Well, a few things..

1. my phone is like 4 years old, which by cell phone biology makes it rather geriatric.
2. I'm quite abusive with my phone as well. I run with it quite often which means it is constantly exposed to sweat (and sometimes tears). I run with it all over the world and in the winter so ya, there's definitely hot (ran outside in a humid +40 degrees) and cold (ran outside in a chilly -40).
3. I had my battery replaced this past spring but that didn't really help much. I'm suspecting the charging mechanism is defective now or there's major corrosion somewhere in the phone causing a short.

I could do the whole hardware upgrade thing with my carrier but I've been holding off on that because all the new phones are so gigantic. I'm still rocking an old school 4.7" screen which fits my dainty hands (and pockets) perfectly. In fact, I'm pretty sure they stopped making cell phones altogether and have started to just manufacture small/mini tablets that happen to make calls as well.

oops, I think this stopped being so random.

Speaking of geriatric, I finally ditched my old Blackberry Curve. I couldn't kill it. Tried many times. I have fished it out of the lake, dropped it from 20' up onto cement (back cover and batteries exploded out of it), lost it in a snow covered parking lot (fell out when getting out of the car), and found it the next day (luckily no one drove over it). And the batteries are still good...

Bought a new Sony Z5 Premium just last week, quite a step up from the last one, haha. Love it,... and great camera (23 MP)...

Myka

12-09-2015, 09:38 PM

Well, a few things..

1. my phone is like 4 years old, which by cell phone biology makes it rather geriatric.

3. I had my battery replaced this past spring but that didn't really help much.

Well,I hear you. Everyone is like, "Don't you WANT a new phone?" No...I don't. I just got a new one last week so I could give my old one to my step sister who's in university, and this new one is a gigantic pain the butt...auto correcting everything to the wrong words...different buttons...gotta set everything up again...restart Candy crush...soooooo first world annoying.

Oh and I don't think your battery problems have anything to do with your battery

hillegom

12-10-2015, 12:01 AM

Oh and I don't think your battery problems have anything to do with your battery

I agree
You probably have a lot of apps that run in the background, sucking juice.

kien

12-10-2015, 12:10 AM

I agree
You probably have a lot of apps that run in the background, sucking juice.

I don't run any apps in the background. I make sure they are completely shut down.

Myka

12-12-2015, 11:57 PM

Being a former truck driver on similar roads, Ice Road Truckers drives me bonkers. Soooo, dramatic. Todd is broke down in -30C and has half a tank of fuel. Narrator says he only has 3 hours worth of fuel, and then "they're in big trouble". That's total BS. A half tank of fuel idling will last like 24 hours. :lol:

gregzz4

12-13-2015, 12:27 AM

Agreed
Too much drama queen stuff going on there. Guess they can't find anything exciting to film.
I stopped watching it after a couple episodes

Still like Highway Through Hell, but not Hell On The Highway. Total crap knockoff

Myka

12-13-2015, 12:38 AM

Ice roads are extremely boring...best to find a good radio station and hunker down. Highway Through Hell in Alberta is filmed on the same highways I hauled on. I've seen a few trucks I know on the show. :lol:

mike31154

12-13-2015, 01:24 AM

I used to like watching the odd episode of the fly boys flying old DC3's up north, think the show is Ice Pilots or something similar. Most reality shows of this nature need some extra dramatization to keep folks watching, that is, folks that don't have experience in whatever it is that's going on, whether it be trucking, flying.... Anyone ever actually in those occupations knows how utterly boring it can be.

Either way, it's moot, since I cut the Shaw TV service long time ago & now only pull in Global via antenna in the attic. They don't run those shows, I have to be content with Survivor!

Dearth

12-13-2015, 04:34 AM

SeaHorse_Fanatic

12-13-2015, 04:38 AM

Had to explain to a lower mainlander tonight what the plug hanging down in front of his rental car grill was for I keep forgetting that they don't get cold or snow and don't know what a block heater is or how it works.

Heck, half the people I talk to in Metro Vancouver don't even know how to jump start their vehicles and a couple of them had no idea where their car battery is. Now that's just lame.

Myka

12-13-2015, 01:34 PM

Had to explain to a lower mainlander tonight what the plug hanging down in front of his rental car grill was for I keep forgetting that they don't get cold or snow and don't know what a block heater is or how it works.

:lol: ...and he'll be driving away with it still plugged in for sure!

What scared me when I was logging is all the guys that didn't know how to put on chains! Logging = chains. There was a time when I was chaining up my truck, and there was a new guy there already that obviously was having a heck of time. I had my chains on in about 6 minutes, and he still wasn't done. Being a female trucker, it's hard to try to give most men any tips or anything, so I didn't usually bother unless I was asked, but the guy had the one on inside out (the spiky gripper parts going into the tires rather than going onto the ground). I offered a hand, but he wasn't interested, so I just suggested he might want to "turn that one right way out", he told me the spiky parts kept the chains from slipping on the tires and I should mind my own business. Ok, fair enough. So 45 minutes later I'm on my way out when I hear on the radio that "an empty" (a truck coming in) is stuck on the hill. It's buddy with the inside out chains! So me along with 3 other trucks have to wait over an hour for the grader to get over there and drag the guy up the hill while harassing him for having his "jewelry" on inside out. He didn't look at me on his way by. Maybe a little :o I never saw him again after that. I think maybe he pooped his pants on the way out with a load on, and decided it wasn't for him.

Dearth

12-13-2015, 02:25 PM

Yup I used to help my dad put chains on all the time (he worked for highways) and it was funny watching highway long haul truck drivers laughing at my dad for putting chains on a dump truck yet a few miles up the road who do we see usually it was the drivers who didn't put chains on either stuck or struggling to put chains on.

Sadly for me if I was to try it today I would struggle to put chains on been 20 years since I've helped put chains on.

Dearth

12-14-2015, 01:36 AM

I am gonna rant

Why is it that at Christmas time almost everyone panic shops I realize some people it comes down to finances and time to do so but for the rest of us there is no excuse all my shopping is always done last week of November first week of December. Most people wait and procrastinate then the fire works begin I've seen fights and shopper rage over the stupidest things I've watched middle aged women go at each other like we see during the US Black Friday sales and worst of all I've watched as children are pushed, stepped on and yelled at just because some idiot is panic shopping or in their own world.

Christmas I think has lost its lustre and people really don't understand that this is for the kids this is their time to shine and be happy. I don't go for all the religious nonsense but I do believe that this is a special time of year for the kids as for them its magical and allows them to escape reality. Adults it seems often forget who this is for and become raving lunatics who must run to be the first to get xx toy, item or what have you.

Slow down enjoy Christmas for what it is not shopping chaos, trampled kids and ****sed off shoppers

Rant off

Myka

12-14-2015, 02:08 AM

I'm done Christmas shopping. The first time I've ever been done before Dec 23rd. I must say it's MUCH better shopping early. I won't go back to last minute shopping.

e46er

12-14-2015, 04:00 AM

yea i should really get on that christmas shopping considering im leaving town in 4 days..........damnit

toytech

12-16-2015, 10:28 PM

Ate a big clump of bubble algae cleaning up my tank today , no wonder no critters eat this stuff it tastes terrible .

Dearth

12-16-2015, 11:03 PM

Ate a big clump of bubble algae cleaning up my tank today , no wonder no critters eat this stuff it tastes terrible .

Try it with Ketchup next time 😈😎😎😈

SeaHorse_Fanatic

12-16-2015, 11:24 PM

Stir fried with some Sambal chili sauce:wink::twised:

toytech

12-17-2015, 12:04 AM

Good ideas , I figure I wont hate it so much if I can at least eat the stuff,maybe I can make it popular and trendy they I can sell it and make a fortune .

SeaHorse_Fanatic

12-17-2015, 02:12 AM

Call it a rare "endangered" delicacy and claim that it will cure male "cough cough" dysfunction, and you'll have a line up banging down your door in certain markets.:wink:

Myka

12-17-2015, 02:26 AM

^ Good idea! You might be able to save some sharks and rays! :D

hillegom

12-17-2015, 02:31 AM

And rhino horns

toytech

12-17-2015, 03:53 AM

Don't forget about bear gal and dried tiger penis. Though bear gal probably tastes better than bubble algae .

Wretch

12-18-2015, 11:07 PM

Man I am hungry. I am thinking donair. Donair affair? Yup I think I am going to get a donair. :biggrin:

SeaHorse_Fanatic

12-18-2015, 11:58 PM

We had Greek food for lunch. Actually, I slept in and my wife and younger daughter went out shopping with my mom and they went to our favourite Greek restaurant, Panos Taverna for lunch. Luckily, my wife was nice and ordered a calamari lunch special for me so I had a nice lunch when they came home. Yummmmy.

Wretch

12-19-2015, 12:10 AM

Lamb Lebanese donair with extra lamb and all the fixings. mmmm. yummy. A Dr Pepper to help it all go down. Satiated. :biggrin:

mrhasan

12-19-2015, 12:18 AM

I had beef swarma today. Drove 30+ kms to get that and the roads were less than ideal for driving today at Calgary. Its baffling what a hungry person can do for the right food.

kien

12-19-2015, 02:04 AM

(Instagram) Pics or it didn't happen !

Taipan

12-19-2015, 03:29 AM

Anyone up for Deep Fried Big Macs and McDoubles again? :wink:

Wretch

12-19-2015, 03:35 AM

Anyone up for Deep Fried Big Macs and McDoubles again? :wink:

I dont really like big macs but deep fried? maybe....:twised:

Taipan

12-19-2015, 03:39 AM

Page 713 of this Thread. Post #7126. Enjoy.....

mike31154

01-08-2016, 05:24 PM

Super El Niño vs The Blob! How's that for a random thought? Came to me while listening to CBC radio yesterday on the way up to the ski hill. A scientist from Victoria was describing this "Blob" of unusually warm ocean water in the Gulf of Alaska that formed around 2013 & is expected to dissipate in the near future. You'd think a community of highly educated scientific folks would come up with a more 'scientific' term for this phenom?

In any case, listening to this program about Super El Niño and The Blob duking it out over who's going to determine the weather along the west coast & inland, reminded me of the good old Japanese horror flick genre way back when. You know, Godzilla, Mothra et al. Hence the title of this thread!

Not sure who's winning, but there were certainly dire predictions about the possible effects on the snowy season due to Super El Niño. It's been a better than average start for snow sports enthusiasts thus far, so I say, bring it on, in your face Super El Niño. I hadn't heard of "The Blob" prior to yesterday so did a little research. Apparently it's had a negative effect on certain marine species adapted to cooler waters, such as salmon & brought some warmer water species up to have a look around a bit farther north.

mike31154

01-08-2016, 05:25 PM

Page 713 of this Thread. Post #7126. Enjoy.....

Only page 181 for me. I think it depends on your browser/view preference settings.

mike31154

01-08-2016, 05:35 PM

Ha, ha, well I thought my latest random thought was rather unique, however.....

http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/imageo/2015/10/14/godzilla-the-blob-son-of-blob-el-nino-reality-check/#.VpAAWjbSnb0

Interesting graphic further down in the above article showing The Blob, Son of Blob & Godzilla!

Reef Pilot

01-08-2016, 05:44 PM

I can't help but feel a little skeptical sometimes about the seemingly conflicting/changing weather/climate forecasts. I think they have much better equipment/instruments now for measuring temperatures in oceans and the atmosphere. But I also think blobs and El Ninos have been around for a lot longer than we are being led to believe.

And yeah, despite the dire forecasts, best snow and ski season here that we have seen for a long time.

Myka

01-26-2016, 08:46 AM

I wish I was tired enough of insomnia to sleep, but that never seems to be the case! Time to hit the treadmill I guess - this night's a write off...

silentcivilian

01-26-2016, 09:10 AM

Welcome to my life ;)

Shift change from nights to days.. So today will maybe at best be 3 hours of sleep.

Myka

01-26-2016, 01:41 PM

Welcome to my life ;)

Shift change from nights to days.. So today will maybe at best be 3 hours of sleep.

Some of the best sleep of my life was when I did shift work. :p

squibege

01-27-2016, 01:58 PM

Some of the best sleep of my life was when I did shift work. :p

As a shift worker imma have to call BS on that one because I do NOT believe you.

Shift sucks

Myka

01-27-2016, 02:52 PM

As a shift worker imma have to call BS on that one because I do NOT believe you.

Shift sucks

The great thing about people is that we're all different! :p I imagine you work something like 3 days, 3 nights, 1 off or some ugly shift like that.

The shift work I did was different because it wasn't scheduled, and the work/off time was constantly shifting/changing. I was working 15 hour "days" which could start/end at any hour of the day or night, off for 8 hours (sleep for 6.5), 15 hours on again, 14 days straight, 2 days off, then do it all again. I was tired enough that I always slept well - unless I had a couple days off then I'd be all messed up. :lol:

Dearth

01-27-2016, 03:07 PM

I've been working shift work last 20 years you either like it or you don't

I happen to like shift work a lot I don't have to join the rat race on the weekends competing with all the other Monday to Friday people to go shopping at the same stores at the same time and deal with weekend warriors and weekend drivers shift life has been good to me

4 shifts 12 hrs each shift 2 day shifts 2 nightshifts 4 days off days off move a day ahead every week and get more vacation time than the 9 to 5ers

duncangweller

01-27-2016, 05:30 PM

^^^ I do the same shift pattern. It can't be beat

SeaHorse_Fanatic

01-27-2016, 07:28 PM

When I worked on a salmon farm near Powell River years ago, I would do 10 days on, 4 days off, which would allow me to catch the ferry down to Vancouver to spend 3.5 days with family and friends twice a month. Worked out good. I told management I would just quit if they forced me to switch to 5 & 2, cause no job in my mind is worth giving up my family & friends (it's about 4-4.5 hours each way commute so 2 days off meant never coming down).

silentcivilian

01-29-2016, 04:02 AM

Mine changes all the time Myka depending on posting. Currently I have a terrible schedule. I work 7 nights, 3 off, 7 days & 4 off. The nights end at 4am on a day off. Also every forth set of days off you work an extra shift as cover off. Weekends 10 hours, rest 8 hours and in reality.. Your 8s are 10s and your 10s are 12s with my longest shift being 19hours with 3 hours between shifts. Thats mostly due to shortages in the work place.

Not a lot of... Me time haha.. Most of the time I love my work haha

The great thing about people is that we're all different! :p I imagine you work something like 3 days, 3 nights, 1 off or some ugly shift like that.

The shift work I did was different because it wasn't scheduled, and the work/off time was constantly shifting/changing. I was working 15 hour "days" which could start/end at any hour of the day or night, off for 8 hours (sleep for 6.5), 15 hours on again, 14 days straight, 2 days off, then do it all again. I was tired enough that I always slept well - unless I had a couple days off then I'd be all messed up. :lol:

wayner

01-30-2016, 05:06 AM

Time to lose the Christmas Tree

Craigdillman

01-30-2016, 04:47 PM

Ahaha I was thinking that as well lol

hillegom

01-30-2016, 07:05 PM

Oh boy
getting late

Ram3500

02-06-2016, 07:31 AM

Do not get a acrylic black back it = @rap stick to glass

Dearth

02-06-2016, 03:05 PM

Crappy to be me minimum 6 months of not being able to use my hot tub, no international travel, no scuba diving, no flight training until medical clearance in 6 months (this one annoys me), no heavy exercise for six months (not an issue in my case still learning what this word "exercise" means)

Heart attacks rule the rest drool !!!!!

Myka

02-06-2016, 04:46 PM

Do not get a acrylic black back it = @rap stick to glass

I hate acrylic inside the tank. It attracts algae way more than glass does, and if you scrub it it scratches! It's not as hard as the clear acrylic used to make tanks from, so it scratches really easily. Plus, it gets "waves" in it and doesn't stick to the glass well. It's not too bad to cover up a corner overflow, but it sucks when it's used as a panel or full back to cover up an external overflow. Black glass is where it's at! :D

Craigdillman

02-12-2016, 05:31 PM

...Well its been 1.5 months since I did a order from J &L and my conch is still alive ... wasn't thinking it was going to make it cause my last spider conch was maybe 1.25" in length when I opened the box for the order this spider conch was a whopping 7" across it was like a small tank, i was like shiiiitt where is this thing going go lol ( i got a 125g so there is room ) but my friend that did an order with me was going to get one and he's got a 15g he like OMG I'm glad i didn't order that

got my 15.75$ worth lol

Random

Ram3500

03-08-2016, 06:26 AM

Money can't buy you happiness but it can buy you a robot vacuum and that's close enough :surprise:

Dearth

03-13-2016, 12:15 AM

Fun Fact:

Your baby toe is specifically designed to look for every hard and sharp surface known to mankind its evolutions gift to mankind and I believe a practical joke played on us and I bet evolution is busting a gut laughing over it too every time our toe finds an object

mrhasan

03-13-2016, 12:46 AM