Will trade for muscles [Archive] - Canreef Aquatics Bulletin Board

EmilyB

11-15-2003, 01:08 AM

Zoos maybe ? :confused: :biggrin:

Seems IA is not sending three guys as promised, just two, so with Barry that will be three. Sounds ugly for a 230g tank.

They are coming Sat around 3:30PM.

Anyone able to help out? :neutral:

Aquattro

11-15-2003, 01:21 AM

Only three would be pushing it to safely move that.

EmilyB

11-15-2003, 01:24 AM

Good to know Brad....you gonna leave now.... :razz: :lol:

StirCrazy

11-15-2003, 01:25 AM

Only three would be pushing it to safely move that.

you meen it is going to take more than just me and you to move my 280 when it comes? :eek:

Steve

Aquattro

11-15-2003, 01:25 AM

Good to know Brad....you gonna leave now.... :razz: :lol:

Right after dinner, but it's a long swim and then a longer walk! Could be a while :razz:

martym

11-15-2003, 02:51 AM

Pay for the ferry and I'll be there :biggrin:

Canadian Man

11-15-2003, 02:53 AM

I would be there Deb but I am at work tommorow. Sorry. :cry:

EmilyB

11-15-2003, 02:56 AM

Thanks anyway guys.

Jon, they delivered yours. How did that go?

Aquattro

11-15-2003, 02:58 AM

Pay for the ferry and I'll be there :biggrin:

Marty, I can't recall which ferry you take to get from Surrey to Calgary..... :razz:

EmilyB

11-15-2003, 02:59 AM

lol, I was gonna say $40...sold
hehe

Bob I

11-15-2003, 03:03 AM

Too bad your house is a Bobfree zone OR I might have offered my assistance :sad:

Canadian Man

11-15-2003, 03:04 AM

Thanks anyway guys.

Jon, they delivered yours. How did that go?

Went good. They sent a fellow named "Doug" (longer haired guy) who knew exactally what they were doing.
I had a guy from my work come and help out.
All I remember is taking the tank out of the van and thinking "Dam this this is Frikking HEAVY" I was scared :biggrin:

Went well though.

EmilyB

11-15-2003, 03:06 AM

Bob, Barry said he didn't want you having a heart attack here.

:mrgreen:

So you did it with three then Jon?

Quinn

11-15-2003, 03:10 AM

Deb how did your IA experience go anyways? People are still complaining on RC as usual, I'm wondering if he gives Canadians special treatment.

martym

11-15-2003, 03:17 AM

Whoops, I looked at where Brad lived not Emily :redface: Would need a lot of goverment workers paddling to get those old ferries over the mountains :smile:

Delphinus

11-15-2003, 03:22 AM

I can help out. See you at 3:30

EmilyB

11-15-2003, 03:22 AM

He complains bitterly that those US people need a life.... :lol:

I expected a bit of a delay on delivery, not a hassle for me. He spent a lot of time with us in the shop, so I'd say yah, he was kind to the locals, as it should be...

:razz:

EmilyB

11-15-2003, 03:23 AM

WHOA....thanks Tony ! :eek:

Aquattro

11-15-2003, 04:17 AM

Would need a lot of goverment workers paddling to get those old ferries over the mountains :smile:

I'm a government worker....we don't paddle no damn boats over no damn mountains! Union rules ! :lol:

AJ_77

11-15-2003, 04:58 AM

Deb - I'll call you tomorrow afternoon, K? It's close enough to 4:00...

:cool:

Canadian Man

11-15-2003, 05:03 AM

3 would be impossible for the average size persons. There were 4 of us and it was quite a haul. We took 4 brakes and it took us 30 minutes to get it from the driveway to the basement in the tank room. :rolleyes:

Have fun :razz:

Canadian Man

11-15-2003, 05:10 AM

Too bad your house is a Bobfree zone OR I might have offered my assistance :sad:

I wouldn't sweat it BOB. After having to do it once, I never want to move my 230 again. Especailly up or down stairs. :confused: It SUCKED!

Delphinus

11-15-2003, 05:19 AM

WHOA....thanks Tony ! :eek:

Haha, don't thank me now, thank me when it's time for me to move my 2 ... ooops I mean 3 tanks to our new house (not 'til April though so there's time to come up with creative excuses! ... oops I mean "plenty of time to block off your calendar.")

No seriously it beats getting my house ready for sale... Did I ever mention I have "work avoidance issues" ... ??

I'll try to be there by 3:30 or so. Better get the vitamin-I (Ibuprofen) ready, or the vitamin-B-liquid (mmmm beer) for the back-aches to follow after... :mrgreen:

EmilyB

11-15-2003, 05:57 AM

np Tony..did I mention a clam as payment.... :mrgreen: :razz:

kari

11-15-2003, 03:17 PM

The last time I moved a 230 into my basement I rented suction cups. They really helped and we were able to move it with only two of us. That sucker was so heavy that it is still there in my last house.

Do you want more help? I'll split the clam with Tony :neutral:

Kari

Bob I

11-15-2003, 04:03 PM

Bob, Barry said he didn't want you having a heart attack here.

:mrgreen:

I will actually be here waiting for Sears to deliver my new recliner/swivel rocker. Then I will recline and rock, and sip a recreational beverage while you work.
:smilecol: :smilecol: :multi:

EmilyB

11-16-2003, 12:27 AM

Thanks Tony and Alan :biggrin:

See below.....

Inviting ideas on the mystery sump? :mrgreen:

Aquattro

11-16-2003, 12:31 AM

Thanks Tony and Alan :biggrin:

Pics:

http://www.members.shaw.ca/beans666/230gArrives.ctf

Inviting ideas on the mystery sump? :mrgreen:

OK, what's a .ctf file?

Stretch

11-16-2003, 12:55 AM

winrar or winzip doesn't open it

Stretch

11-16-2003, 01:16 AM

.ctf is................ "MGI PhotoSuite 1.0/8.0 Album File "

So we need that program, or a different file

EmilyB

11-16-2003, 02:08 AM

crud.. :evil:

ok this seems so primitive but this is the directory....

I can't remember how I did it before....before the alzheimers....what was your question again ?

:confused:

http://www.members.shaw.ca/beans666/full/

Canadian Man

11-16-2003, 04:37 AM

Looking GREAT Deb!

Are you happy with the tank, CRAZY sump and stand?

so it's 6ft by 30" wide and 24" tall? :cool:

AJ_77

11-16-2003, 04:43 AM

Looking GREAT Deb!
so it's 6ft by 30" wide and 24" tall? :cool:
That's right Jonny, it's yours laid on its side. Pretty neat, and not as heavy as you described it.
:biggrin:

Canadian Man

11-16-2003, 04:45 AM

Well Alan. Have you looked in the mirror latley? You got muscles man! :razz:

Mine must have been heavier :rolleyes:

AJ_77

11-16-2003, 05:13 AM

Yeah, I saw that pic of me and Barry showing our huge "muscles" to the camera as the tank came up the steps out of the garage...

BTW, does yours have 3/4" euro-bracing? that's gotta be another 200 lbs easy...

:wink:

ABreefkpr

11-16-2003, 05:28 AM

Looking good Deb. Can't wait to see pic of it full. Can't wait to post pics of a certain 155 bowfront. I've added VHO, painted the stand and back of the tank and have been waiting of other goodies. Enough about that though I can wait to see everything finished. :biggrin: :mrgreen:

Keith

christyf5

11-16-2003, 05:43 AM

Looks awesome Em!!! :cool: I was gonna send you some mussels but I suppose I'm too late :razz:

C:)

EmilyB

11-16-2003, 07:39 AM

Yes Alan, it had 3/4" eurobracing :biggrin:

Keith, I can't WAIT to see the 155g. We are always walking over there to top off and it's not there.... :confused:

:razz: Christy...your clam is wrinkled...heheheh

Aquattro

11-16-2003, 08:04 AM

:razz: Christy...your clam is wrinkled...heheheh

:eek:

sumpfinfishe

11-16-2003, 07:25 PM

OK Deb I'm here, do I win a prize for heading to the east side of the board, perhaps a pair of snowshoes would be good :razz:

That tank looks :cool: very very :cool:, so does all that white stuff on the ground around the outside of your house :mrgreen:

So I guess I can hang out awhile and give it a try over here, as we don't get the "wrinkled clam" talk to often on the Vanc. forum :biggrin:

Christy, you should get that looked at :mrgreen: and I have 20/20 vission :biggrin: :razz:

Keep us posted Deb, would like to see lot's more :exclaim:

Oh yeah, and I would have dropped by and given you a hand with the tank, but you didn't post your address Deb :rolleyes: :razz:

christyf5

11-16-2003, 07:36 PM

Jeez everyone wants to see my wrinkled clam. :mrgreen:

Bob I

11-16-2003, 07:37 PM

"EmilyB" said -

:razz: Christy...your clam is wrinkled...heheheh
:smilecol: :rainbowa: :2gunfire:

LostMind

11-16-2003, 08:42 PM

OK, so who is the crazy man working in the snow wearing shorts?!?!

Quinn

11-16-2003, 09:35 PM

It's Barry, a true Canadian.

That tank will look pretty slick. Should be able to do some nifty aquascaping.

christyf5

11-16-2003, 10:11 PM

That tank looks thirsty! Maybe you should give it some water :wink:

And post pics of course :mrgreen:

EmilyB

11-16-2003, 11:51 PM

I knew you guys would like to hang out here.... :mrgreen:

Three weeks for the silicone to dry :sad: .....they kinda made it the day before I think..... :lol:

AJ_77

11-17-2003, 07:21 PM

EmilyB

11-17-2003, 07:45 PM

Did you find out what the deal is with the plywood in the bottom :question: , and that crazy sump??
:wink:

BTW, I don't know if I can wait wait a few months for you to fill that thing up - what if you were to plan a "Christmas party" to get a bunch of people over, and then tell them to bring long gloves.... :biggrin:

Hey sounds good Alan :drinking:

That sump is a total mystery to me. I just don't see it. Might have to give them a call and ask for the instruction manual. :confused: I think I remember him saying the plywood was put on because of the type of stand.

Quinn

11-17-2003, 07:49 PM

I think whoever made that sump had a few http://www.canreef.com/phpBB2/images/smiles/new_all_coholic.gif or even http://www.canreef.com/phpBB2/images/smiles/new_all_coholic.gif http://www.canreef.com/phpBB2/images/smiles/new_all_coholic.gif http://www.canreef.com/phpBB2/images/smiles/new_all_coholic.gif . Very odd.

Canadian Man

11-17-2003, 07:54 PM

I'll be in the area tonight Deb if you want me to come and check things out. I guess I am kinda inviting my self over :confused: :lol:
I would like to see things though.

EmilyB

11-17-2003, 08:13 PM

Sure Jon :cool:

Canadian Man

11-17-2003, 08:32 PM

Cool :cool:
Sould be there about 7:00 to 7:30pm.

Dorkel Marine 1

11-22-2003, 08:26 AM

Lookin like you've got a very close knit group over there in Alberta. I've always enjoyed when you guys start jokin around. Some times after work,which is around 11pm everyones sleepin till I start laughin at you guys jokin around.

Anyway looks real good "doh whats your name again emily" I too anticipate lots of progress pics.

George