Hi All...No0bie to the club! [Archive]

RaysReef

11-15-2007, 11:20 AM

Hi All,
I'm Ray, new to the club but been in the hobby for the past 15+ years. Fresh/Saltwater/Reef. A few members from MNsubaru mentioned this a while ago and I haven't had much time to pursue this hobby until recently, I got interested again...

My most current setup was a 75G acrylic (reef setup) about 1+ year ago. I've always been into aquariums since I was a kid (Stress reliever after a hard day at work/school) lol. My wife loves them as well, but hates what I spend on it...haha

I just wanted to say Hi to everyone and hopefully I can meet a few of you during the monthly meeting.

Thanks in advance,
Ray

coldwaterreefer

11-15-2007, 11:21 AM

WELCOME TO THE CLUB !!!!

RaysReef

11-15-2007, 11:22 AM

Thanks...hmmm...I guess I'm bacteria for now...;)

droinablunt

11-15-2007, 11:23 AM

Welcome.. got some pics?

Redwinger

11-15-2007, 11:27 AM

So which luther store do you work at? ;)

hypertech

11-15-2007, 11:37 AM

Thanks...hmmm...I guess I'm bacteria for now...;)

Welcome. It will change as you get some more posts. Once you go to a meeting, it will change to "TCMAS Member" and then you will have the option to set it to anything you want.

RaysReef

11-15-2007, 11:47 AM

Oh I'm not worried being a bacteria as long as I'm beneficial ;)
I work @ White Bear Subaru, if u got any questions about Subarus and monthly programs I'm your guy, but if you get technical I would have to refer you to MNsubaru...haha

as for pics...I'll have to dig into my comp at home and find some...right now my tank is torn down...

RaysReef

11-15-2007, 11:49 AM

So which luther store do you work at? ;)

How did u know I work at a luther store? :popworm:

coldwaterreefer

11-15-2007, 11:52 AM

^ he's good :)

RaysReef

11-15-2007, 11:55 AM

I'm like a stray dog here...:greenguy:

Taklu

11-15-2007, 11:58 AM

btw Anything may not include 'goby slayer' coz its already taken. :gay1:

Redwinger

11-15-2007, 12:06 PM

How did u know I work at a luther store? :popworm:

I have my ways:biggrin:. Welcome to TCMAS.:)

RaysReef

11-15-2007, 12:12 PM

^small world...;)

Redwinger

11-15-2007, 12:17 PM

You are right across the street from our sister store.

HermitSolo

11-15-2007, 12:18 PM

Nice to meet you Ray. Welcome to TCMAS!

RaysReef

11-15-2007, 12:24 PM

You are right across the street from our sister store.

SPY'S! HIDE!:popworm: haha...jk

RaysReef

11-15-2007, 12:25 PM

Nice to meet you Ray. Welcome to TCMAS!

Thanks...ncie 2 meet u 2 :biggrin: *Love the warm welcome* :beerchug:

mtfatwork

11-15-2007, 12:27 PM

Welcome Ray. The next meeting is at Ocean Devotion on December 8th. If you can get away that evening, it should be a blast!

RaysReef

11-15-2007, 12:36 PM

where's ocean devotion? Is that in savage? I'll feel crappy cuz I don't have a tank to put anything in..haha Watch discovery channel about Ocean/Reefs makes me antsy

hypertech

11-15-2007, 12:39 PM

Its in burnsville.

RaysReef

11-15-2007, 12:46 PM

long ways...will try

RaysReef

11-15-2007, 01:43 PM

just curious...what do you guys think of "Fish and Friends" in BP? I use to go there alot because he was the closest for me to get supplies..got a few corals there too

hypertech

11-15-2007, 01:53 PM

I only go there if I have to. I usually wind up doing a group order because I want one little thing, don't want to drive to the good stores. and don't want to spend my money at Fish & Unfriendly.

RaysReef

11-15-2007, 01:56 PM

"unfriendly" wow...usually Dan or Joe is pretty good treat'in me right...But again I've spent $$$ with them since I moved here from CA. Joe is my guy when I go on vacations, he takes care of all my maintenance and feeding while I'm gone.

Just curious...any good aqua place around the blaine area? recommendation...I'm usually pretty loyal when people treat me right.

hypertech

11-15-2007, 01:57 PM

There has only been one guy in there when I go in. I never did get his name.

RaysReef

11-15-2007, 02:07 PM

probably Dan..haha...he is a bit coarse until you start talking to him...then he loosens up. I'm in sales so breaking the ice or starting a conversation is natural for me...He keeps calling me "guy" like Hey Guy, wassup Guy...Took about 2 years to finally call me Ray...There's a method of getting a person to remember your name, just took him a little longer...

steve1600cc

11-15-2007, 05:52 PM

Welcome fellow Bacteria!!

hypoxia

11-15-2007, 06:16 PM

Howdy. Check-in time is now, check-out time is never. ;)

Flounder

11-15-2007, 06:42 PM

Welcome Ray!

RaysReef

11-15-2007, 10:16 PM

Welcome fellow Bacteria!!

I'm beneficial! lol

Howdy. Check-in time is now, check-out time is never. ;)

I guess I'm a lifer...;)

Welcome Ray!

Hey Flounder :biggrin:

hypertech

11-15-2007, 10:19 PM

I'm beneficial! lol

I guess I'm a lifer...;)

Hey Flounder :biggrin:

As soon as you find a tank on here to buy, sign up to host a meeting - you'd be beneficial and a lifer :)

RaysReef

11-15-2007, 10:21 PM

funni hypertech...usually how many people show up at the meetings?

hypertech

11-15-2007, 10:23 PM

Well, that depends on how big your tank is, what kind of food your serving and how many frags DG is selling. It was standing room only at the last meeting.

If Stan is hosting, you have to park half a mile away.

When I hosted I'm guessing there were 40-50 people which I thought was pretty good turn out.

RaysReef

11-15-2007, 10:26 PM

oh boi...haha dunno if I can hold that much people...I guess I don't have that much room (Its only a townhome) Food!?! Potluck! I probably won't be selling anything anytime soon...

hypertech

11-15-2007, 10:27 PM

Several members have had meetings at townhomes. Don't let that stop you.

Chad Vossen

11-15-2007, 10:32 PM

get yourself a tank started, cycled, and ready for frags from other reef keepers! i used to buy corals from the higher end fish stores, but now i find equally nice corals for very reasonable prices. plus i can now trade for new corals.

any time i meet someone interested in a reef tank, i point them here. its the best i can offer! (i work for petsmart, ugh)

RaysReef

11-15-2007, 10:51 PM

thanks for the input armagedon...definately I want to get everything setup. I'll be hopefully buying from members here soon, for sure nothing to trade until my tank is establish...

Curious..has anyone hosted without haven't anything setup yet?

hypertech

11-15-2007, 11:00 PM

pm mtfatwork and find out. I don't know.

People do like seeing the tank, but its also an excuse to get out and be social with other interested people.

Redwinger

11-15-2007, 11:09 PM

I probably won't be selling anything anytime soon...

What kind of saleman are you?:laugh:

Curious..has anyone hosted without haven't anything setup yet?

Yeah I host the Business meetings and some frag swaps at my store. I am in the same boat. Townhome and 50 peeps don't mix well with the wifey.:)

RaysReef

11-15-2007, 11:20 PM

yea...that's what I'm afraid of "The Wifey" not liking that either...I'm a beneficial bacterian salesperson...;)

wkjames

11-16-2007, 06:53 AM

Welcome!

Adam G

11-16-2007, 07:56 AM

Welcome to the club. Hope you are able to get something set up soon to scratch that itch. So is it true what they say about Suburu buyers?

jon_56048

11-16-2007, 08:03 AM

:beerchug: Welcome :beerchug:

RaysReef

11-16-2007, 10:20 AM

Welcome to the club. Hope you are able to get something set up soon to scratch that itch. So is it true what they say about Suburu buyers?

what would that be? having an itch? :biggrin:

RaysReef

10-06-2009, 08:05 AM

WOw, its been almost 2 years...As you can see I'm bored and haven't slept yet. :lots: Pulling up old threads