Time to move the tank, need helpers

mothra · #1 11/10/2007, 06:11 PM

I'd like to move my tank into the house next Sunday (18th of November). The last time it took 6 people to lift the tank and we felt the weight so I wouldn't want to do it with any less.

If anyone can help please reply or PM me. Pizza and beer is on me

Sandman71 · #2 11/10/2007, 08:25 PM

You can count on me just let me know at what time.

pv1191 · #3 11/11/2007, 07:02 PM

I think I'm free next sunday. Email me at pv1191@comcast.net. I can't access pm's

mothra · #4 11/12/2007, 11:21 PM

Thanks Sandman and PV.

Lak, Bryan, and Richard are confirmed. Jesus and PV are possibles. Could use a couple more people if anyone else can lend a hand. If I have to I can call non-reefing friends, but they just don't understand

friendorfoe · #5 11/13/2007, 08:13 AM

give me time and date. if this saturday has to be after 12, mandatory CO. meeting

mothra · #6 11/13/2007, 11:15 AM

Athony:

Sunday (18th of November), 11:00 AM

Your help is appreciated if you can make it.

seaskraP · #7 11/13/2007, 11:49 AM

yeah i can make it.
looking forward to seeing the progress.

Nathan

mothra · #8 11/13/2007, 04:40 PM

Hey Nathan... cool thanks for your help (again). Haven't heard from you in a while, hope all is well...

seaskraP · #9 11/13/2007, 05:18 PM

yeah doing good, just been busy, the wife's pregnant=less LFS funds, and less time for everything.
been following the build, the fishroom looks really good.
cant wait to check it out, especially that controller.

mothra · #10 11/13/2007, 05:56 PM

Good to hear, congrats on the addition to your family! I look forward to hearing more about it.

My PLC and control panel are not done yet, but I'm happy to show you the mess of wires that I have.

Unarce · #11 11/14/2007, 12:53 AM

Let me know if you need one more. I could slip away for an hour.

mothra · #12 11/14/2007, 01:32 AM

Hi Karl. I think we might have it covered depending on a couple of the people who have not committed yet. Thanks for the offer to come all the way down from Elk Grove, I appreciate it and will let you know if anything changes.

mothra · #13 11/15/2007, 11:35 AM

This is who I have confirmed for Sunday at 11:00 AM

Me
Lak
Bryan
Richard
Nathan
Luis

I think most of you guys know where I live but I'll PM you my address anyway. For those who said they might be able to help, I appreciate it but it looks like we have it plenty of help now.

Thanks again to everyone.

Bamm Bamm · #14 11/15/2007, 12:06 PM

I'd be there in a second but I tweaked my foot at Hollister last weekend and can hardly walk=(,, Maybe I'll come by to drink beer and supervise though=)
Jacob pm me your address I kinda remember where it is, well the general area

Unarce · #15 11/17/2007, 12:48 PM

Okay, but let me know if you decide you want one extra pair of hands

Good luck, guys!

-K

friendorfoe · #16 11/17/2007, 02:39 PM

I am having to entertain some friends of my wife sunday.my hands are not available, sorry

mothra · #17 11/17/2007, 11:18 PM

No worries Anthony, I was able to round up enough help, and a few spectators too

To all those who are coming over, I'll see you tomorrow around 11:00 AM.

Dan & Karl, you guys have PM in case you want to drop by and have a beer.

Thanks,
Jake.

Bdimas · #18 11/19/2007, 11:13 AM

First off i think Richard needs to enter a tough man competition.

I had a great time visiting with you guys again, and the tank looks awesome in the house. I cant wait till you get water in there.

seaskraP · #19 11/19/2007, 07:05 PM

aaarhhggg, im such an idiot!!! Jake, sorry man, there was a wedding reception at my house on sat, stayed up way too late drinking and gamblin. woke up with a huge hangover and all the inlaws still there, and basically completely forgot. didn't even see your message until that night. really sorry.
ill have to get you back somehow.
hope you guys didn't have to strain to hard.
any chance of some pics?

mothra · #20 11/20/2007, 12:49 AM

Hey Nathan I was wondering what happened to you. I'm glad it wasn't anything serious, and at least you had a good excuse

The five of us managed the tank ok. I agree with Bryan - Richard is rowdy. I think we could arrange a match between him and Kimbo Slice (Battle of the Miami Brawlers!).

We didn't have any extra hands to take pics and our camera has been kaput for a couple of weeks anyway. We just got a new camera. Here's a pic of the tank in place.

It looks small in the picture, but to put it in context my messy desk is 7 feet long. The tank polished up pretty good. I need to work on the outside of the front a little still. The grime you see in the picture is actually on the bottom of the tank. And of course I'm going to put a new skin on the outside of the stand. Izze has been crawling around in there so I taped along all the rough edges on the stand.

Kinda hard to tell from this pic but it was really scratched up before I polished it.

Another BIG thanks to all those who helped move the tank!

Bdimas · #21 11/20/2007, 10:59 AM

Dude that tank does look small in that pic.

mothra · #22 11/20/2007, 11:30 AM

For whatever reason it looks smaller in the house than it did outside... I could have gone bigger! In reality I'm very happy with the way it fits in the room, Sandra commented that she's glad I went with 3 feet deep instead of 4 feet deep, I have to agree.

pv1191 · #23 11/20/2007, 06:02 PM

Mothra,

Sorry I totally spaced it! LMK if you need any other help. I promise I won't flake.

mothra · #24 11/20/2007, 06:51 PM

PV - I wasn't referring to you when I mentioned someone didn't show up. The list up above ^ is who I expected to come, one of those guys had a little too much fun the night before but we ended up being fine with 5 people.

Thanks again.

marshman · #25 11/26/2007, 03:35 AM

sup jacob! so how's the tank coming along?i havnt been on here lately but looks like you made some progress.tank looks good by the way.