The St. Louis Southdown Thread

[steviep]

I'm looking for about 300 pounds of southdown. If anyone has information on where I can find it I would really appreciate it.

Thanks.

SteveP

[Djm9288]

Yea, I would be interested too, Im gonna need a few bags sooner or later.
PLMK.
Thanks
Daniel

[griss]

I know a guy who can occasionally get SD in the STL area. I PM'd him directing him to this thread.

George

[Djm9288]

Ok, thanks George!!

[Im Lon 2]

It is possible that I can get a hold of some sand Next week and it be here by Monday the following week.. I have to call and see if they have any more available. If they have it I can bring in a lot so if there are anymore people that need some I can get probably get it for them too.

$8.00 a bag 50# bags.

I will let you know on Monday if I can get it for sure. But would need to know how many bags by Wednesday Morning.

[steviep]

Imlon2,

That'd be awesome - put me down for 6 bags and THANKS.

Steve P

[Djm9288]

I could use about 5 bags, but I wont need them for a few months.

[dela]

Put me down for three bags if you get any. ;)

[bgober]

I need 10 bags.

Brett

[Im Lon 2]

I had to change the route of my driver and he will not be that area this week. It will probably be 3-4 weeks before I get him back in the area. Could be less.

What we can do is keep a running total and I will also try to bring in a little more.

I will let everyone know when I can for sure get a drive in the area.

I have order 29bags right now I would like to Order a full pallet to make it easier for my driver. I believe a full pallet is 50 bags.

[DStroman]

I would be interested in 15 bags of Southdown in preperation for setting up a reef tank.

Thanks,

David

[dela]

In that case make my order 4 bags please.

Thanks!

Mark

[Im Lon 2]

DStroman
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[Reeferhead]

You can put me down for 10 bags. Keep us informed
Thanks

[steviep]

If that's the case make my order 8.

Thanks.

SteveP

[drdrew]

i can take 8.

[Markk96]

Lonnie,

Do you want any money up front for the Sand? I would hate to see you stuck with alot of sand if someone backs out.

Mark

[Im Lon 2]

Maybe when it gets closer to the date of pick up. Not at this time. Besides its not hard to get rid of, there is always someone new just starting out that would like to get there hands on it. I might bring in a little more than what everyone orders. I too am in the middle of selling my house and trying to finish the one I'm moving into. Unfortunately I don't think I'm going to make it. :rolleyes:
Unlike Griss at this point I'm lucky I've only got a 10gal Nano to move and a 55gal Fresh.


Thanks for the offer though.

[dela]

Lonnie,

Thanks for doing this! :D

When do you think you might want to do this? No hurry, just curious since it sounds like you have your hands full.

[Im Lon 2]

Mark,

It will be a couple of weeks before I can get the truck back in this area. I will keep everyone informed.

Also with some people wanting some sand from Kansas City, I now am up to 2 pallets. 5000#'s:eek: this is not the hard part. it is when it gets back here and hand unloading this stuff. I'm now trying to see if I can find a warehouse to keep it in. I know here where I work they would not let me.:rolleyes:

[xanthurus]

If you're still taking orders put me down for 12 bags

[Djm9288]

I'd like to change my order to 1 bag. thanks a lot
Daniel

[wonderboy23]

I'll take 3 bags.

[mtglore]

Hi everyone. I'm new here, but would love to get in on this Southdown delivery. Is it still happening? If so, could I request two bags of the stuff? How will I pay for it?

The forum looks great! I never new such a things as SEASL existed. I look forward to learning from and getting to know y'all.

Best wishes,
Michael

[griss]

Michael,

[welcome]

Enjoy the board and don't hesitate to ask any questions.

George

[Im Lon 2]

Steviep 8
Bgober 10
Dstroman 15
Dela 4
Reeferhead 10
Drdrew 8
Xanthurus 12
DjM9288 1
Wonderboy23 3
Mtglore 2
Planker 4
Markk96 4

Total Bags 81

Am I missing anyone?? It will still be a couple of weeks I might no something later this week. Just wanting to make sure I have it right so Far.

[dela]

My number is good. Thanks!

[reef-man_d-man]

I would like to order a bag


Dallas

[DStroman]

If possible I would like to increase my order from 15 to 22 bags. My brother and sister-in-law are converting their tank from CC to a DSB as well.

Thanks,

David

[bgober]

Please increase mine to 15 bags. Thanks!

Brett

[griss]

Originally posted by Imlon2
Steviep 8
Bgober 10
Dstroman 15
Dela 4
Reeferhead 10
Drdrew 8
Xanthurus 12
DjM9288 1
Wonderboy23 3
Mtglore 2
Planker 4
Markk96 4

Total Bags 81

Am I missing anyone?? It will still be a couple of weeks I might no something later this week. Just wanting to make sure I have it right so Far.
Damn Lonnie, you might want to change the title below your user name to Missouri/Illinois Southdown King:)

George

[Markk96]

You would then see ads on TV for Lonnie's Sand Outlet.

Cheap Cheap Fun... I think that belongs to someone else....

[reef-man_d-man]

I would like a bag as well

[griss]

Originally posted by Markk96
You would then see ads on TV for Lonnie's Sand Outlet.

Cheap Cheap Fun... I think that belongs to someone else....
You mean we're going to See Lonnie on TV in a chicken suit?


:D

George

[steviep]

Lonnie,

You got mine right at 8. I'm going to be away from the computer until July 7th - but I'm definitely in for the 8 bags. I'll catch up on the thread as soon as I'm at a computer - thanks for the update.

Steve P

[Markk96]

You mean we're going to See Lonnie on TV in a chicken suit?


Thanks for the Visual on that one Griss, sorry Lonnie.

[Im Lon 2]

Originally posted by Markk96



Thanks for the Visual on that one Griss, sorry Lonnie.

:lol: I'm hoping the order will be right after the holiday they usually take and order every 3-4 week. So any time!!

I have updated the order here is what I got

Steviep 8
Bgober 15
Dstroman 22
Dela 4
Reeferhead 10
Drdrew 8
Xanthurus 12
DjM9288 1
Wonderboy23 3
Mtglore 2
Planker 4
Markk96 4
reef-man_d-man 1


Total Bags 94

I did find out that there are 56 bags on a pallet so I will probably make it easier on my driver and have him pick up 2 full pallets 112 bags so I will have a little extra if anyone needs more later.

Sand-Man :lol:

[dellrio]

I would like 10 bags if at all possible, however i am from Des Moines and dont know how soon i can get down there, please let me know when they come in. Thanks Alot.

[Goalie66]

I could use about 6 bags.

Thanks!!

Tom

[reefstr]

If you're still taking orders for the sand, I'll take 10.

[dellrio]

I need to cancel my 10 bags, I was finally able to get some locally. Sorry about that.

[griss]

Reefstr,

[welcome]

George

[reefstr]

Thanks George,

I was wondering when someone would notice.:rolleyes:

[steviep]

I need to knock my number back down to 5 bags.

Thanks.

SteveP

[Djm9288]

I was just wondering how much longer it was going to be before we get the sand?
thanks a lot
Daniel

[steviep]

Any idea on the ETA? Are you still going to be able to get the sand......?

SteveP

[Im Lon 2]

If everything goes as planned 2 pallets 112bags will be picked up today and will be here late Friday.

Sorry, I only had room for 2 pallets of product so everyone looking in the KS area I will have to wait on till next time.

Also sorry I have not gotten back with anybody on this, I am not on line at my place anymore I'm in between moves till my new house is finish and I can get settled in for good. What a mess.

I am going to try and have all this put on my small trailer so I can meet at one spot and have has many people as possible meet me to get the sand.

What is a good time for everyone??

[steviep]

5:00 - 6:00 works for me, but I'm flexible based on your schedule. Let me know where you want to meet. Thanks.

Steve

[Im Lon 2]

Steviep 5
Bgober 15
Dstroman 22
Dela 4
Reeferhead 10
Drdrew 8
Xanthurus 12
DjM9288 1
Wonderboy23 3
Mtglore 2
Planker 4
Markk96 4
reef-man_d-man 1
Reefstr 10

Total Bags 101

I will have 11 bags left over if anybody wants any more.

[reef-man_d-man]

Late afternoon as close to 5 as can be 4:30 to 5:00

[reef-man_d-man]

How much do we owe you for your generosity in this matter?

[steviep]

Lonnie,

I know I keep going back and forth - I'll take one of the extra bags to bring my number back up to 6 - I'm trying to figure out how much I'll need and keep recalculating. SO if possible I'll take one of your extras.

6 for me and that's the last time I'll change it.....today....

Steve

[Im Lon 2]

If it is during the week the it will have to be after 5:30 pm if on the weekend anytime Saturday would be okay so far anyway.

$8.00 a bag

[dela]

Good luck finding a time that works for everyone! :rollface:

After 5:30 works for me. Thanks again for doing this!

[steviep]

Maybe I should ask...where is the pickup going to happen?

[Goalie66]

I would still like 6 bags if possible

Tom

[Djm9288]

Any time works for me, I guess. oh well.

[steviep]

"The St. Louis Southdown Thread" sounds pretty official. All we need now are a couple of beach chairs and a volleyball net. I can almost hear the surf now.

SteveP

[dpfenny]

I would like anything up to 10 bags if it is not all spoken for.

[Im Lon 2]

I use the Sku # and they said they have over 400 bags. How ever when the driver when there it is not south down sand. Now I believe South Down was bought out. But I refused to purchase it with out getting more info I don't want to bring back the wrong stuff. If anybody is aware of a change with southdown please let me know.

This driver was in DE, MD, and VA. and stopped at quite a few stores and nothing.

I will have a driver in NJ next week that I will try and make that work. But first I need to get more info on South Down. I do know there is a store in NJ that does have South Down so lets hope it is still there next week.

[xanthurus]

No problem with the delay. I would rather be safe then sorry.

It was bought out by Old Castle. If you do a search you can find out more.

Here is a thread with a picture of the old castle bags.

http://archive.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=211380&highlight=old+castle

[bgober]

It's also packaged as Yardright Tropical Play Sand.
http://www.yardright.com/sand.htm

Brett

[griss]

Originally posted by steviep
"The St. Louis Southdown Thread" sounds pretty official. All we need now are a couple of beach chairs and a volleyball net. I can almost hear the surf now.

SteveP
Actually, that was my doing. I messed up the title when I merged two SD threads together and could not remember the original title. So, I just changed it to this name;)

George

[Djm9288]

any news? (sorry for being a nag, im just ready to set my tank up, before school starts.)

[steviep]

Lonnie,

I'm not going to need the bags I had asked for. I found it somewhere else, so you can take my name off the list. Thanks for your help and hard work trying.

SteveP

[dpfenny]

I have approx 35 bags of Southdown available. $10.00 per bag. PM me if interested.

[bm5650]

dpfenny, you have a pm

[DStroman]

I purchased the sand I need to start up from dpfenny. I will no longer be needing the bags I asked for but thank you.

David

[reef-man_d-man]

I have been awaiting 50 lbs of southdown and will soon be moving my tank to my basement and figure this would be a good change to replace some sand so I am looking for 100 lbs of southdown anyone who has some I could really use some.

[bm5650]

I'm still looking for some too. PM me if anyone has some to spare.

[Djm9288]

I no longer need my bag, as I got a few bags while vacationing over on the east coast. thanks any ways
Daniel

[moconet]

I only need a bag if someone is willing to spare....

Thanks,

darrin

[bgober]

Nothing new in a month and a half. Looks like this is now a dead deal? I'm setting up a 225 and I'm almost to the point of needing 10-15 bags of sand.

Brett

[griss]

Originally posted by bgober
Nothing new in a month and a half. Looks like this is now a dead deal? I'm setting up a 225 and I'm almost to the point of needing 10-15 bags of sand.

Brett
Yeah, Lonnie (Imlon2) seems to have disappeared from RC. Not really sure what happened there:( Hopefully he'll be back on here soon.

George

[sorryIspentItAll]

Hey, I need some SD too. If anyone knows of any anywhere close, give me a yell.

Corbin

[reef-man_d-man]

good luck Corbin overall i think we have a turck load wanted and no way of getting it, O well some day some how we might get some.

[sorryIspentItAll]

I am getting to set up another tank, only a 55, but I thought I would try the SD this time. I guess I can either wait for a mericle, or do what I always do and say screw it, I want it all and I want it now.

[reef-man_d-man]

Hey guys if you are still interested I am working on a lead looks like it will be more that $8, still getting pricing I can get it by the pallet (56 bags). Let me know if you are interested.

[dela]

I'd take a couple of bags.

[reef-man_d-man]

Im still looking at prices, the big thing is freight, its looking like about 10.50 to 11.00 a bag before shipping, I'll keep you all posted.

[griss]

Dallas, if you can get it between $8.00 and $10.00 a bag, I am interested.

George

[reef-man_d-man]

I think I am going to try and go direct from Old Castle, my goal is $8 a bag with shipping, shipping is gonna kill us though its more than the cost of the actual and :-(. I will let you guys know the break down as soon as I know also the more people that order (i.e. more bags) the cheaper its gonna be per bag.

[dpfenny]

Southdown Available in STL on Wednesday. Check the new thread "Southdown in St Louis" and post the quantity needed.

http://archive.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=270917

[Nick_P]

Hello all,

Just a question,.

Has anyone tried to contact the OldCastle packaging plant here in St Louis? I just found thier adress and intend on calling them as soon as possible. That is unless someone already has and they wouldnt sell to general public. Below is the addy

Missouri
Oldcastle/American Stone-Mix
13089 Gravois Road
St. Louis, MO 63127

[reef-man_d-man]

???? man am I dumb never found that, I'll call them today, and if no answer I'll call on Friday. Did u get a phone number?

[Nick_P]

There was no number listed on the site, just addy. Shouldnt be to hard to get the number tho, hopefully. Also keep an eye out for Yardright tropical sand, I think some tractor supplys and family centers carry it. Im going down the the tractor supply in bonne terre today to check.