Shout-out to Schultz

Vitaly · #1 09/16/2006, 08:00 PM

I wanted to publicly thank Henry for hosting an excellent first meeting for CIMA. There was great food (could have had more corn) and absolutely amazing people.

It was great to meet so many new people and I hope to see everyone again in the near future.

Henry...thanks for the hospitality and the Montipora frag :-)

~ Vitaly

BrianD · #2 09/17/2006, 08:15 AM

I second that! Thanks Henry for a great time, and great food.

hcs3 · #3 09/17/2006, 08:29 AM

more corn? i'm guessng this is a joke, right?

i cooked 52 ears and i bet you i sent cindy home with 30 or more that never got eaten.

glad you enjoyed yourself!

rick rottet · #4 09/17/2006, 09:13 AM

yes, as always, a hospitable and entertaining host, with good food and drink. tank wasn't bad either ;P
thanks also to those who helped with the grilling duties

and a special word to those members of SLASH who drove all the way up here to join in the meeting

epon · #5 09/17/2006, 10:38 AM

Thanks for another great CIMA meeting !

seldon · #6 09/17/2006, 12:46 PM

Thanks a lot, I had a great time and enjoyed seeing everyone again. The food was great as was the beer. And last but not least, Your tank was really amazing along with your sump room. Thanks again.

Seldon

tcottle · #7 09/17/2006, 12:47 PM

Henry

Thanks - had a great time. Beer was excellent (as expected). It would cause problems for me if had a keg of that around and could pour a pint on a whim!

Tank is specatuclar and plumbing/equipment setup is A+++. It was great seeing the crowd and I am looking forward to the next meeting

Todd

UH_OH_5_OH · #8 09/17/2006, 01:23 PM

KUDOS.......I was half expecting to see a beer keg fish tank mock up somewhere in the house ! ! !

at the next meeting I say everyone should bring nametag that has their login name on it.....!

UH_OH_5_OH · #9 09/17/2006, 01:27 PM

ooooohpsss.....clicked submit before I meant to....I was going to say also that my son and I had a great time....course getting my son to stop lusting for your TV and you XBOX 360 was a bit tiring !

I did finally get to sleep though....and that wasn't until 7:30....so the grand total on sleep deprivation for the day was just over 27 hours ! ! ! zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

hubris007 · #10 09/17/2006, 04:07 PM

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Originally posted by tcottle
Beer was excellent (as expected). It would cause problems for me if had a keg of that around and could pour a pint on a whim!

Yah! Who knew Milwakee's Beast was that much better straight out of the tap?

Thanks for the great meet 'n greet, Henry.
SO, who's got next?

RocketSeason · #11 09/17/2006, 05:08 PM

What kinda beer was that? Milwakee's best? I don't belive it.

RobynT · #12 09/17/2006, 05:23 PM

Great post Vitaly! I also want to add my thanks to Henry for being such a gracious host. I have always thought the greatest compliment is if you INSPIRE someone else and your tank and setup truly inspired me! WOW! Loved that aquascaping!

I also think that nametags for everyone with their name and user name would be a great idea. I really have a hard time remembering names. I will offer to provide the name tags if you think people would be open to wearing them at the next meeting. I also felt that it might be nice if the host didn't have to do it all themself. I don't know if lunch is always part of the meetings but if it is then I suggest we either make it a potluck or have a collection jar for those that don't want to bother cooking but want to contribute. Just my .002. I am thrilled to be a part of such a group and appreciate being able to socialize with such a great group of people.

An added plus is that now my husband doesn't think I've got such a magnificent elephant in the living room after being introduced to people that have those real showstoppers 500 and 800 gallon. I'm still trying to fathom just how BIG those tanks must be. I hope to get to see them sometime.

Great time, Great food, Great People.
What more could you want?
Maybe the St Louis club driving up to join us yesterday? woohoo!

tcottle · #13 09/17/2006, 06:10 PM

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Originally posted by RobynT
Loved that aquascaping!

Great now his head is going to get even bigger!

RocketSeason · #14 09/17/2006, 08:08 PM

Todd, I didnt even know you were there! (I must have forgotten your face, I apoligise.) My wife talked to you about your wifes anole. Anyways, I wanted to give you an update on the shrooms you gave me about a year ago or so... They are growing like MAD. Thanks so much.

Benny Z · #15 09/17/2006, 08:31 PM

where are the pics?

kmk2307 · #16 09/17/2006, 09:15 PM

Henry,

Thanks for hosting! Your tank and setup are amazing and the food was great. I have pictures of people and some critters from your tank. If you want copies for the website or something, e-mail me.

Thanks!
Kevin

kmk2307 · #17 09/17/2006, 09:39 PM

PS I think that urchin is Tripneustes. Let me know what you think.

hcs3 · #18 09/18/2006, 04:46 AM

thanks for the kind words everyone. it was great fun even though it was nerve-wracking all morning for me. epon and sjwalker probably think i'm even more nuts than before (if that was possible) as they were there from 9am on helping setup and got to witness my nervousness first hand.

name tags have been used in the past. most people don't mind them, but i was unable to locate them. considering i left my wallet at the store on the previous run, then went and got it, i wasn't going back a third time.

as for the beer... i came up short on time for getting the really rare stuff i wanted, but in the end i probably got the best beer for the masses.

http://www.greatlakesbrewing.com/bee...er_id=00000001

UH_OH_5_OH · #19 09/18/2006, 09:39 AM

Well done H.......course my wife said no more meetings for me as soon as I came home and told her that my 135 was completely inadequate ! ! !

YUP.....YUP.....YUP....I'm thinkin' I need a new tank....maybe something in the 300g range !

hcs3 · #20 09/18/2006, 10:04 AM

between your son and yourself it sounds like your wife will not like me when we meet

brad23 · #21 09/18/2006, 11:35 AM

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Originally posted by UH_OH_5_OH
Well done H.......course my wife said no more meetings for me as soon as I came home and told her that my 135 was completely inadequate ! ! !

YUP.....YUP.....YUP....I'm thinkin' I need a new tank....maybe something in the 300g range !

I felt the same way after I saw Davids tank so I bought a 180g.

RocketSeason · #22 09/18/2006, 12:44 PM

I have a 37 gallon. How do you think I feel!

tcottle · #23 09/18/2006, 12:52 PM

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Originally posted by RocketSeason
I have a 37 gallon. How do you think I feel!

Heh I am going to keep my 58g for a while longer. Running / stocking / equipment costs will keep me from upgrading. Glad to hear that the mushrooms that I gave you are reaching plague proportions

hcs3 · #24 09/18/2006, 01:19 PM

trust me, you dont want a 300g!

but if you are seriously considering it, give me a call

lglamb · #25 09/19/2006, 09:29 AM

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My wife talked to you about your wifes anole.

"Tomorrow, on Dr. Phil ... "

To those of you who didn't make it, you missed out on
some killer corn, and the usual great CIMA get together.

Lowell