Official random thread

[evolution83]

I did a little searching on here and couldn't find another thread with what I had in mind, so if there's one out there and I missed it feel free to lock or delete this thread.

I got this idea from another board I was a part of and this should be fun. The rules of this are simple: feel free to post anything! It can be anything random from how your day is going, some random thought that crossed your mind, you're mad because some girl dumped you, a rant, etc.

I'll go ahead and start!

I really want to buy a new car. My current car is slowly falling apart and making repairs doesn't even seem worth it anytmore. *sigh*

[PepeRB29]

i had a not so great sexual episode last night

[mitchellm4]

right now i am sitting in high school spanish class when i should be working on the conditional tense

[iCafe]

i had a not so great sexual episode last night

He left you feeling like a piece of meat didnt he. Did he even tell you that he loved you??

[psylichon]

Sorry, but with 2652 posts, this thread (http://www.everythingicafe.com/forum/official-iphone-camping-plans/test-post-only-dont-read-18020.html) is by far the definitive thread for randomness here. I won't go so far as to close this one down, but it's going to take a lot to reach the epicness of that one.

[Saverino]

We had one of these on EB... Yeah, that got locked. It got to 2500+ posts.

I still don't have my thanks back.

[evolution83]

party poopers :p

[Adam1389]

Chilly Dogs!

[styfle]

i would rant about that girl but...this is the internet

[PepeRB29]

He left you feeling like a piece of meat didnt he. Did he even tell you that he loved you??

nice try but nope. i would post about it but i would more than likely get banned or have all my critics come out of the woodwork and start accusing me of degrading women even more. lets just say things got messy when they weren't scheduled too :)

[acosmichippo]

way back on another board we created a thread with the goal of reaching 1,000,000 posts.

i think we made it to 40,000 and gave up.

needless to say it got pretty redundant.

[iCafe]

nice try but nope. i would post about it but i would more than likely get banned or have all my critics come out of the woodwork and start accusing me of degrading women even more. lets just say things got messy when they weren't scheduled too :)
Ahhh i catch your drift , did he at least pay for dinner?

[evolution83]

i feel so fat :(

[Londonrockz568]

Ahhh i catch your drift , did he at least pay for dinner?


You must have had a bit much to drink that night but seeing as i was the designated driver... yes you payed and enjoyed yourself.

[PepeRB29]

iCafe, i expect better from you

[Londonrockz568]

Pepe, he finds enjoyment out of being a EBully.

Here's iCafe's Bible of sorts.

http://rookery2.viary.com/storagev12/1166500/1166713_ca46_625x1000.jpg

[evolution83]

off to shave my head. be back in about an hour or so lol :(

[psylichon]

iCafe, i expect better from you

No... I disagree. That was decent. :tounge:

[PepeRB29]

the first time was mildly funny, the second attempt was just desperate.


i actually have pics to prove it, but i can't post nsfw pics like that :(

[Londonrockz568]

http://failblog.files.wordpress.com/2008/12/fail-owned-mike-litoris-name-fail.jpg?w=500&h=384

LOL i see what you did there.

[Londonrockz568]

http://pictureisunrelated.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/wtf-pics-snowpocalypse.jpg

They are coming for us all!

[psylichon]

i actually have pics to prove it, but i can't post nsfw pics like that :(

Yeah, but the part you keep forgetting is the one where no one cares! :laugh2:

[Londonrockz568]

Yeah, but the part you keep forgetting is the one where no one cares! :laugh2:


So much for being professional. I should type the real characters in my signature now.

[psylichon]

Ya know London... the rest of us are having fun in here. What are you doing?

[Londonrockz568]

Fapping and having fun.

fap fap fap fap

http://img156.imageshack.us/img156/1428/loldv2.png

[acosmichippo]

i am the walrus.

[evolution83]

i like turtles

[Napoleon_PhoneApart]

i am the walrus.

Goo goo g'joob...

[PepeRB29]

Yeah, but the part you keep forgetting is the one where no one cares! :laugh2:

Orly ???

[acosmichippo]

http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i158/sheer_animosity/random.jpg

[acosmichippo]

http://www.random.org/analysis/dilbert.jpg

[evolution83]

http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i158/sheer_animosity/random.jpg

rofl!!!!!!

[mitchellm4]

damn! I im in class right now and i opened this thread up only to find a naked guy! the girls behind me are now giving me awkward looks!

ROFL!!!

[TarekElsakka]

damn! I im in class right now and i opened this thread up only to find a naked guy! The girls behind me are now giving me awkward looks!

Rofl!!!

run for your life

[evolution83]

i need more sleep in my life

[Londonrockz568]

http://funnymotivators.com/images/jailbait5.jpg

[TarekElsakka]

Londonrockz, I admit it, I would molest her and go to jail.

[evolution83]

http://c2.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/61/l_c83a72f395d64004a583f72aaa92b0fd.jpg

[mitchellm4]

everytime i have been on EIC today, i scroll down to recent posts and get to stare at that great picture of the snow leapord. It is starting to creep me out...

[evolution83]

Even though the work day is over, I have so much to rant about. The entire day was just fine up until the very end.

I get the joy of dealing with a customer who started out nice, then as things went along, got worse slowly.

To make a long story short, I had to connect the customer to my supervisor because he wasn't happy with me and tried to lie to get me in trouble.

A$$wipe.

**If anyone is interested in the full story I'm more than happy to post it**

[iphonewarrior]

I said my boot's are taking on water, I'm nipping out to buy a new pair.

[The Apple]

http://www.adiumxtras.com/images/pictures/chuck_norris_random_fact_generator_6_3957_2224_ima ge_2578.jpg

Random-Chuck

[Napoleon_PhoneApart]

http://emob172.photobucket.com/albums/w20/Gathomblipoob/jackbauer8.jpg

Random - Jack Bauer

[TarekElsakka]

http://www.adiumxtras.com/images/pictures/chuck_norris_random_fact_generator_6_3957_2224_ima ge_2578.jpg

Random-Chuck

Wow, I seriously thought that was Tim Allen?

[TarekElsakka]

Oh God..

http://clips.rofl.to/clip/best-ouch-video-ever

[evolution83]

ouch! does that guy even have a head left?

[TarekElsakka]

I have no idea.

[Hawk]

That right there was God punishing him for hitting the person on a bike with a car door.


and here is the bad joke of the day..." Did you see the grill on that guy?"

[evolution83]

That right there was God punishing him for hitting the person on a bike with a car door.

What I don't understand, is you see a guy in red shirt that I thought was gonna get hit, but it turns out to be some kid in a black shirt instead.

And from the description of the video, he was trying to pull him off his bike instead of hitting him.

"Description: Guy trys to reach out of a moving car and pull a kid off a bike and gets what he deserves."

[Hawk]

still, hit the kid with the door or pull him off a bike makes no difference to me, I still see it as malicious. who would pull a kid off a moving bicycle from a moving car?

[evolution83]

still, hit the kid with the door or pull him off a bike makes no difference to me, I still see it as malicious. who would pull a kid off a moving bicycle from a moving car?

Oh, I know. I wasn't defending him as whether he tried to hit him with a door or pull him off is the same thing.

He still got what he deserves and I hope that kid lived.

[Napoleon_PhoneApart]

That had to hurt!

[acosmichippo]

http://www.random.org/

[evolution83]

I was about to ask the reason for posting that site but I remembered the title of this thread, lol

[Hondamaker]

I thought the official random thread was the 'test post only...' thread?

[acosmichippo]

but then it wouldn't be "official".

[evolution83]

I thought the official random thread was the 'test post only...' thread?

I never really saw how that was a random thread.

[Europa]

I never really saw how that was a random thread.
evolution, it evolved into a random thread ;)

[acosmichippo]

evolution, it devolved into a random thread ;)

.......................

[evolution83]

Here's a pic my mother just sent me. She made an Oreo Cookie Cake

http://img22.imageshack.us/img22/5987/0820091629at.jpg

[Europa]

^ That looks scrumtralescent !

[KabaModern]

Delicious!

[Londonrockz568]

http://www.uberpix.net/wp-content/main/2009_05/diabetus.jpg

[acosmichippo]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TnpTe6-s_H8&eurl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.everythingicafe.com%2Fforum% 2Foff-topic%2Fofficial-random-thread-47167-4.html&feature=player_embedded#t=15

[acosmichippo]

no................

[acosmichippo]

i suppose you're going to enlighten us, then?

[acosmichippo]

idunno... do you really give people free macbook airs?

[acosmichippo]

then they're not free, are they?

[Londonrockz568]

Why are you having a convo with yourself?

[Europa]

He was communicating with a spammer, and a mod deleted the spam threads...

It does look funny when that happens.

Communicating with people posting links for cracked apps has the same effect. Once those threads are deleted, the person that posted above them assumes that you are saying they did something wrong.

[The Apple]

Who the he'll are you to call him the most ignorant member here?

[The Apple]

That may be the case, but a couple members disagree. It really does not matter where you work at either.

[The Apple]

If you keep it up calling him names you will get the banstick!

[The Apple]

Can't say I didn't warn you! You may have been right, but getting banned didn't help you prove your point.

[Europa]

^ OMG, it took me a second to figure out what you were doing, but that's pretty funny!

[evolution83]

God...I go out for a few hours and miss the good stuff.

This is why I'm a homebody, LOL

[evolution83]

I really have no words for the customer I just dealt with. I asked over 10 times what the customers name was and he didn't understand the question. When the light in his head finally went on, he actually SPELLED his name because he couldn't pronounce it. His name you ask? M-A-R-C-O. Every other question I asked he understood perfectly.

SRSLY?!

FML

[Europa]

It sounds like he may have been a Marco impersonator, and not a very good one...

[evolution83]

I should have said "Polo" after he said "Marco" ;)

That's what my quality lead suggested anyway :)

[evolution83]

BLAH

Just got a little write up at work. Supposedly, I was "rude" to a customer when someone called in regarding a technical problem they were having. This happened a week ago according to my supervisor. This is my first write up for any "rudeness" I may have given to a customer and actually had a complaint filed.

I love how I'm notified now instead of when it actually happened. This place is awesome.

I guess I'll have to be more aware of my soft skills when it comes to talking to people. I can be as calm as ever and people think I'm being a b!tch when I'm really not. People are so judgmental.

Oh well, shouldn't be too hard. I'll do my best and just have to think "positive." It seems nearly impossible when you deal with people who aren't the brightest and normal every day life gets in the way.

Any pointers for keeping cool and not sounding like a complete dick? :)

[iphonewarrior]

I've not had a number two for 3 days. I don't know whats going on.

[evolution83]

I've not had a number two for 3 days. I don't know whats going on.

Are you backed up? Dude, that's gross. Take a laxative. If you're backed up you may vomit feces. :010:shutup :042:steaming_pile

[iphonewarrior]

Mate,

I'm concerned. I'm pretty regular. If it gets bad, i'm going to have to stick a pencil up there to loosen me up ;(

[evolution83]

Eat fiber. You should be getting at least 20 grams a day. You could always get a suppository to help flush you out if you don't want a laxative.

**I seriously cannot believe this is being discussed so openly, LOL**

[iphonewarrior]

You did start the official random thread.... so therefore it's your fault.

The last thing on my mind is sticking something, that looks like a cod lover oil tablet up my bum. I was joking about the pencil lol.

I'm sure whatever's blocked will come out eventually ;-(

[evolution83]

I know it's my fault and accept responsibility for whatever topics are shared in here. That's what it's here for. :)

Well, if nothing is resolved after a week then there's a problem. Hopefully things resolve before then.

[SImplyMarvelous]

So I am guessing by the current conversation most males are on this site? lol

[Napoleon_PhoneApart]

So I am guessing by the current conversation most males are on this site? lol

I doubt it. There are billions of males on the planet, and to have even a tenth of them here would probably overload the server.

[iphonewarrior]

So I am guessing by the current conversation most males are on this site? lol

I don't know the exact math, but I think it's maybe it more of male arena, there are many women on here. Start a poll... you wil get a more accurate statistic.

@ evo- I'm sure my personal problems will pass when they need to. If required, I will PM you, so you don't have to worry.

[SImplyMarvelous]

I doubt it. There are billions of males on the planet, and to have even a tenth of them here would probably overload the server.

Sorry I should have said mostly males are registered user on this site... or maybe just fans of OT?

btw I love your icon! V was one of my favorite movies.

[Napoleon_PhoneApart]

Sorry I should have said mostly males are registered user on this site... or maybe just fans of OT?

btw I love your icon! V was one of my favorite movies.

I have a habit of commenting on unclear sentences...:dft010:smiling

And yes, V for Vendetta was a great film!

[evolution83]

@ Nap - What happened to your last avatar? You had one with a side shot going....

@ iPhoneWarrior - I hope things get situated soon. Best of luck. :)

[SImplyMarvelous]

So I made a poll...lol
Lets see what comes of it.

Evo: where in Cali are you from?

[iphonewarrior]

@ iPhoneWarrior - I hope things get situated soon. Best of luck. :)

I'm trying right now... :dft006:unhappy

[evolution83]

So I made a poll...lol
Lets see what comes of it.

Evo: where in Cali are you from?

I'm over in the South Bay Area on the west coast :)

Also, my 800th post. Lets get 1000 FTW!

[SImplyMarvelous]

I'm trying right now... :dft006:unhappy

Don't tell me you're one of those that uses your iPhone while trying to drop the kids off at the pool....

[iphonewarrior]

I'm over in the South Bay Area on the west coast :)

Also, my 800th post. Lets get 1000 FTW!

Congrats on the 800th post. My aim is to get to 1562 posts in the next 28minutes. Do you think i'll get banned for spamming the forum? :dft011:wicked_smile

[SImplyMarvelous]

I'm over in the South Bay Area on the west coast :)

Also, my 800th post. Lets get 1000 FTW!

So like San Jose? I'm from the North Bay... small world.

[evolution83]

Don't tell me you're one of those that uses your iPhone while trying to drop the kids off at the pool....

Hey now....men are pigs. We shall do as we please. :D

[evolution83]

So like San Jose? I'm from the North Bay... small world.

Correct, madam.

[iphonewarrior]

Don't tell me you're one of those that uses your iPhone while trying to drop the kids off at the pool....

Wherever I go.. my iPhone comes to. It's apart of me now. You can't separate us :dft012:wink

[SImplyMarvelous]

Hey now....men are pigs. We shall do as we please. :D

Not all men are pigs... but I guess the iPhone, heck any phone at that has replaced the good 'ol magazine reading while umm... yeah....

[iphonewarrior]

Hey now....men are pigs. We shall do as we please. :D

Amen brother :dft010:smiling

[SImplyMarvelous]

Wherever I go.. my iPhone comes to. It's apart of me now. You can't separate us :dft012:wink

I'm the same way. My iPhone comes with me where ever I go. I can't live without the damn thing and wouldn't changed phones for the world.

[SImplyMarvelous]

Correct, madam.

I have family that live in San Jose. It's a nice area. I sure do miss Cali.

[iphonewarrior]

I'm the same way. My iPhone comes with me where ever I go. I can't live without the damn thing and wouldn't changed phones for the world.

It's not just a requirement, it's more of a need.

I think I may have a problem...

[SImplyMarvelous]

It's not just a requirement, it's more of a need.

I think I may have a problem...
I'm sure my family would agree with you that its more of a problem then a need lol

[evolution83]

It's not just a requirement, it's more of a need.

I think I may have a problem...

You don't have a problem as I'm the same way. I take my phone everywhere as if it were joined at my hip.

You just don't come in the way of a man and his iPhone, just like you wouldn't come in the way of a man and his sports/beer. :ok:ok

[Napoleon_PhoneApart]

You don't have a problem as I'm the same way. I take my phone everywhere as if it were joined at my hip.

You just don't come in the way of a man and his iPhone, just like you wouldn't come in the way of a man and his sports/beer. :ok:ok

Absofragginlutely!

[iphonewarrior]

You don't have a problem as I'm the same way. I take my phone everywhere as if it were joined at my hip.

You just don't come in the way of a man and his iPhone, just like you wouldn't come in the way of a man and his sports/beer. :ok:ok

OR a man and his lady. That is the only thing that is more important than my beautiful iPhone. (how soft do I sound)

[SImplyMarvelous]

OR a man and his lady. That is the only thing that is more important than my beautiful iPhone. (how soft do I sound)

It's a nice sound... putting a lady before his sports and beer :dft012:wink

[Napoleon_PhoneApart]

OR a man and his lady. That is the only thing that is more important than my beautiful iPhone. (how soft do I sound)

Wussy boy. :dft012:wink

[iphonewarrior]

Wussy boy. :dft012:wink

And there was me, defending mQuickDo in another thread.

I'm no wuss. I don't lots of time with my woman so every time is a pleasure.

[UpTheIrons]

Chilly Dogs!
With onion rings, please!

[Youngbinks]

Speaking of chili dogs.
http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p91/youngbinks/IMG_0488.jpg

[evolution83]

I officially want wienerschnitzel right now

[Napoleon_PhoneApart]

Jaegerschnitzel!

[iphonewarrior]

So, I went to go buy some new football boots today, tried on some really smart boots.

Payed £115 for them. Get them home and I've got two left ones. FAIL.

[Napoleon_PhoneApart]

Then they weren't that smart, were they?

[iphonewarrior]

Then they weren't that smart, were they?

I'm beyond angry.

But... I'm content with my emotions now I've (finally) got my 3GS. It's a match made in heaven.

[UpTheIrons]

I officially want wienerschnitzel right now
With sauerkraut...mmm!

[iphonewarrior]

Trying to stop myself from going to the shops and buying chips mushy peas and gravy.

Mmmmm.

[evolution83]

every time the phone rings at work, i cry a little

[psylichon]

I was halfway to work when my session canceled today. I have taken advantage of my day off by doing: JACK SQUAT

Going to the Phillies game tonight and tomorrow night, though, so that will be fun.

Oh, it's me and the wife's 8th anniversary today as well. :)

[iphonewarrior]

Oh, it's me and the wife's 8th anniversary today as well. :)

Happy anniversary :dft011:wicked_smile:

[evolution83]

Oh, it's me and the wife's 8th anniversary today as well. :)

Happy Anniversary :)

[iphonewarrior]

Question;

Torch or Flashlight?

[evolution83]

Torch FTW!

[Napoleon_PhoneApart]

In the US, flashlight.

[iphonewarrior]

It's a torch. It doesn't flash unless you turn it off and on really quick.

Just saying...

[Napoleon_PhoneApart]

It doesn't burn with a flame, either. :dft010:smiling

Lorry or truck?

[iphonewarrior]

Thats a difficult one.. I'd say 'Lorry'

[Napoleon_PhoneApart]

Marmite or rat poison?

[KabaModern]

Marmite or rat poison?

Delicious!

[acosmichippo]

Schedule or schedule?

[iphonewarrior]

Marmite or rat poison?

Rat Poison. It tastes better.

[iphonewarrior]

I've drank 3 cans of 'Relentless' in 45 minutes. I feel as if i'm wired to the moon :|

[evolution83]

I've drank 3 cans of 'Relentless' in 45 minutes. I feel as if i'm wired to the moon :|

I've become sensitive to caffeine ever since my little scare last year. No bueno.

[Europa]

What happened?
Are you sure it was the caffeine and not one of the other additives?

[evolution83]

What happened?
Are you sure it was the caffeine and not one of the other additives?

Well, I can never be certain. I think it was a mixture of things; stress, caffeine and other additives.

I took some energy supplements in the form of pills last year that were newly introduced on the market. I've taken plenty of previous supplements before without a problem and I always read the labels on them, because some have serious health warnings.

Well, two hours after taking them I started shaking, hard to breathe and my heart rate was up. This went on for most of the day. Some say I had a panic attack, while I blame the pills. Since that day I've been on medication to treat anxiety because the symptoms I felt that day never went away. I also had various tests to rule out any heart condition and they all came back negative.

Like I said, I believe it was a combination of stress, anxiety and the pills, because at the time I had just started my current job and had this intense fear every day I would be fired because of the way this place is run by management.

Things are currently fine, though. :)

[iphonewarrior]

Well, I can never be certain. I think it was a mixture of things; stress, caffeine and other additives.

I took some energy supplements in the form of pills last year that were newly introduced on the market. I've taken plenty of previous supplements before without a problem and I always read the labels on them, because some have serious health warnings.

Well, two hours after taking them I started shaking, hard to breathe and my heart rate was up. This went on for most of the day. Some say I had a panic attack, while I blame the pills. Since that day I've been on medication to treat anxiety because the symptoms I felt that day never went away. I also had various tests to rule out any heart condition and they all came back negative.

Like I said, I believe it was a combination of stress, anxiety and the pills, because at the time I had just started my current job and had this intense fear every day I would be fired because of the way this place is run by management.

Things are currently fine, though. :)

Any job where you feel under that kind of pressure, that makes you feel that way isn't healthy. You have to look after number.

Glad things are good though :ok:ok

[evolution83]

Any job where you feel under that kind of pressure, that makes you feel that way isn't healthy. You have to look after number.

Glad things are good though :ok:ok

Yeah, this place is interesting. Very poor management, and the supervisors here have never supervised in any other job from what I can tell.

I've learned to deal with the stress and make positives out of it while becoming acquainted with management. I'd rather be on their good side than their bad side. I've seen what happens when people are on the short end of the stick; they don't stay here for very long.

I still have issues here and there with slight chest pain from stress, but I know it's not life threatening.

[iphonewarrior]

Confront your fears and plot to overthrow your management. Make yourself top-dog ;)

[evolution83]

Confront your fears and plot to overthrow your management. Make yourself top-dog ;)

Oh, I have LOL. I came very close to getting one member or management fired at one point. He got very, very lucky though.

I have to often correct management for their mistakes and I feel I'd do way better than they would. I'd love to be a supervisor here.

My last job was an I.T. admin and I was in charge of about 400 people for the entire site, including my own department. For that reason, I feel I'd manage people better than our current lineup. Even our global site manager said she noticed I had some "Management" experience in my last job and can understand how frustrated I must be LOL

[iphonewarrior]

Oh, I have LOL. I came very close to getting one member or management fired at one point. He got very, very lucky though.

I have to often correct management for their mistakes and I feel I'd do way better than they would. I'd love to be a supervisor here.

My last job was an I.T. admin and I was in charge of about 400 people for the entire site, including my own department. For that reason, I feel I'd manage people better than our current lineup. Even our global site manager said she noticed I had some "Management" experience in my last job and can understand how frustrated I must be LOL

Build your confidence up (if not already) and seek promotion, if you want to advance through your career push for it. Show people your more than upto the task. Is there any chance of promotion in your current job (if i'm getting too personal, just tell me to shut up)?

[evolution83]

Build your confidence up (if not already) and seek promotion, if you want to advance through your career push for it. Show people your more than upto the task. Is there any chance of promotion in your current job (if i'm getting too personal, just tell me to shut up)?

There's some opportunities for advancement, however they seem to deny just about everyone lol. I'll be sure to apply once something comes up. I have no doubt in my mind I can take on the task. :)

To answer your question, no, you're not getting personal. This subject is no biggie to me ;)

[Europa]

Well, I can never be certain. I think it was a mixture of things; stress, caffeine and other additives.

I took some energy supplements in the form of pills last year that were newly introduced on the market. I've taken plenty of previous supplements before without a problem and I always read the labels on them, because some have serious health warnings.

Well, two hours after taking them I started shaking, hard to breathe and my heart rate was up. This went on for most of the day. Some say I had a panic attack, while I blame the pills. Since that day I've been on medication to treat anxiety because the symptoms I felt that day never went away. I also had various tests to rule out any heart condition and they all came back negative.

Like I said, I believe it was a combination of stress, anxiety and the pills, because at the time I had just started my current job and had this intense fear every day I would be fired because of the way this place is run by management.

Things are currently fine, though. :)
IMO, it was most likely related to something in the energy supplement, not the caffeine. But once you get started on anti-anxiety medication, it's often hard to get off it.

[iphonewarrior]

There's some opportunities for advancement, however they seem to deny just about everyone lol. I'll be sure to apply once something comes up. I have no doubt in my mind I can take on the task. :)

To answer your question, no, you're not getting personal. This subject is no biggie to me ;)

Happy days.


I still think you should start a riot and overthrow the management, show them what your really made of. If needed, I'll send a crate of Relentless in the post, under one condition, you film the entire thing :dft012:wink

[Hawk]

Well, two hours after taking them I started shaking, hard to breathe and my heart rate was up. This went on for most of the day. Some say I had a panic attack, while I blame the pills.

It sounds like a panic attack, but could have also been a chemically induced arrhythmia that caused your heart to "freak-out" a little.

I have had a couple from a bruised heart that were generally started after a combination of alcohol and sugar. Mine were short lived at about 15 minutes of pulse racing and having problems breathing, and my cheat feeling like a 500lbs man sitting on me, but they are intense.

[evolution83]

IMO, it was most likely related to something in the energy supplement, not the caffeine. But once you get started on anti-anxiety medication, it's often hard to get off it.

Yes, I never wanted to start the medication but I had no choice. My mind and thoughts were so out of control I could no longer function and came close to death. I do plan on coming off the meds some time in the near future, but I'm not entirely sure it may be possible, as I know it will be difficult, and because it may be necessary for me to function somewhat "normal."

You see, my mother and her mother both suffered from depression, and my mother thinks it may have been passed onto me. They even tried treating my extreme shyness as a kid with medication, so, drugs aren't a first for me lol :dft011:wicked_smile

However, I do believe my anxiety may also be caused by other issues that I choose not to disclose at this time. It wouldn't be something too personal or serious, but if it's something I can confirm at a later date with my doctor, I'll post it.

[iphonewarrior]

I'm thinking about buying something relatively cheap, but high in tech geekness!

Any suggestions?

[MileHighRob]

Yes, I never wanted to start the medication but I had no choice. My mind and thoughts were so out of control I could no longer function and came close to death. I do plan on coming off the meds some time in the near future, but I'm not entirely sure it may be possible, as I know it will be difficult, and because it may be necessary for me to function somewhat "normal."

You see, my mother and her mother both suffered from depression, and my mother thinks it may have been passed onto me. They even tried treating my extreme shyness as a kid with medication, so, drugs aren't a first for me lol :dft011:wicked_smile

However, I do believe my anxiety may also be caused by other issues that I choose not to disclose at this time. It wouldn't be something too personal or serious, but if it's something I can confirm at a later date with my doctor, I'll post it.
Are anxiety disorders a qualifying condition for MMJ (medical marijuana) in CA and, if so, have you considered that form of therapy vs. conventional prescription medications?

[evolution83]

I don't believe so. I wouldn't take it anyway. Being around marijuana smoke doesn't sit well with me.

[LornaP]

It's always a real bummer having to work when football games are on, so yesterday we decided to rig up the iPhone in a way that was the next best thing :)
This worked just fine under the circumstances, I'm a cook and we had this placed just below where order tickets are hung up...
http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i299/LornaPerry/IMG_0017.jpg

[MrMike6by9]

It's a torch. It doesn't flash unless you turn it off and on really quick.

Just saying...

Well, I haven't heard of anyone buring down the house with a flashlight ... yet. :D

[evolution83]

I've been good with keeping up with my bike routine lately. It's a great way to get some good cardio into your day.

I've been biking for a good 2 hours at least 4-5 days a week. I want to get back into shape by the end of this year. If I can do that, then I won't have to worry much about pigging out for the holidays. :p

[iphonewarrior]

Well, I haven't heard of anyone buring down the house with a flashlight ... yet. :D

I don't get it? Joke.

End of the day, it's still a 'Torch'

Flashlight just sounds a little strange, I sounds like it should be some form of old school communication device using flashy lights.

[Hawk]

It's all determined by where you grew up. The vernacular is regional. Torch makes sense because that is what the device replaced. Flashlight also makes sense since when you hit the switch, the light flashes on. (flashes aren't defined by a momentary emission of light, but that is the most common meaning)

[Napoleon_PhoneApart]

I prefer the term nanosun myself...

[Londonrockz568]

I don't get it? Joke.

End of the day, it's still a 'Torch'

Flashlight just sounds a little strange, I sounds like it should be some form of old school communication device using flashy lights.

Its ok, i call it a torch since thats what i know it to be called.

[psylichon]

i use "photon extruder"

[Napoleon_PhoneApart]

i use "photon extruder"

That just sounds painful.

[Hawk]

better than Phantom Intruder... but that's way off topic...

[evolution83]

better than Phantom Intruder... but that's way off topic...

everything here is off topic! :ok:ok

[Napoleon_PhoneApart]

better than Phantom Intruder... but that's way off topic...

I'll resist the urge to ask...

[Youngbinks]

I'm actually a bit excited for Zombieland with Jesse Eisenberg.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M-cIjPOJdFM

[Napoleon_PhoneApart]

I definitely want to see that.

[Hawk]

They filmed that down here in Atlanta. I have a friend Toby Sells, who worked on the make-up for it.

[Napoleon_PhoneApart]

How proud he must be...:dft012:wink

j/k!

[evolution83]

Not in a good mood. Things with work are starting to get under my skin. I need to learn to control how I "present myself" on the phone, because apparently I sound as if I'm speaking in a "monotone."

I find that highly debatable as I do no such thing. I'm requesting a meeting with my manager because I've just about had it. This is twice now this has happened in the entire year that I've worked here, and I've spoken no different than I have in the past. WTF?

[Napoleon_PhoneApart]

A couple of years ago, my ex-boss told me I wasn't enunciating well enough over the phone. I thought he was full of crap, but later I was elsewhere, speaking to a chef (in person). I said, "chorizo picante," and he said I wasn't saying "picante" clearly enough, so maybe I hadn't been enunciating that well after all.

[Napoleon_PhoneApart]

What was the thanks for, Coasts?

[evolution83]

A couple of years ago, my ex-boss told me I wasn't enunciating well enough over the phone. I thought he was full of crap, but later I was elsewhere, speaking to a chef (in person). I said, "chorizo picante," and he said I wasn't saying "picante" clearly enough, so maybe I hadn't been enunciating that well after all.

I'm definitely speaking to my manager in the morning; we've already confirmed a meeting.

I will always admit when I am wrong, but unless I actually hear some type of recording as to how I sound, just exactly how am I supposed to correct myself?

[Napoleon_PhoneApart]

I'm definitely speaking to my manager in the morning; we've already confirmed a meeting.

I will always admit when I am wrong, but unless I actually hear some type of recording as to how I sound, just exactly how am I supposed to correct myself?

We sound different to ourselves because we hear our own voices through the air and through bone (mastoid, etc.).

[iNinja]

We sound different to ourselves because we hear our own voices through the air and through bone (mastoid, etc.).

Very true, thats why newborn babies know the voice of the mother better as they hear their voice through vibrations internally aswel as by the conventional hearing method.

As a dad to be, im trying to talk as loud and as close to "bump" as possible... IT WILL HEAR MY VOICE THROUGH VIBRATION!!!! :dft010:smiling

[iNinja]

I'm definitely speaking to my manager in the morning; we've already confirmed a meeting.

I will always admit when I am wrong, but unless I actually hear some type of recording as to how I sound, just exactly how am I supposed to correct myself?

Seems like your having a real bad time of things with work at the moment, I hope it gets better. Remember - you work to live, not live to work. If the jobs getting you down that much, it may be time to take some time off or change jobs.

Sounds like your bosses may be picking bones with you, but it may be that because your feeling so low you are just over reacting a little. (Please dont take that personally, im not being critical, its just I went through a period of the same sort of thing, and eventually turned out that I was making things 100 times worse in my head).

[evolution83]

Seems like your having a real bad time of things with work at the moment, I hope it gets better. Remember - you work to live, not live to work. If the jobs getting you down that much, it may be time to take some time off or change jobs.

Sounds like your bosses may be picking bones with you, but it may be that because your feeling so low you are just over reacting a little. (Please dont take that personally, im not being critical, its just I went through a period of the same sort of thing, and eventually turned out that I was making things 100 times worse in my head).

Yeah, this has been a very bad month for me. Normally things are quite well at work, but I think with a lot of the personal issues I've been having at home it has slightly affected my performance at work.

I'm doing the best I can and hope things turn around for the best soon.

[Hawk]

Yeah, this has been a very bad month for me. Normally things are quite well at work, but I think with a lot of the personal issues I've been having at home it has slightly affected my performance at work.

I'm doing the best I can and hope things turn around for the best soon.
I'm right there with you Evolution. September ( hell all of '09) has been a cruel mistress. I got divorced, and had my surgery on my shoulder ( surviving daily on pain meds now...) and my boss loves to lean on me as the one he can push around and exert his authority on. I was very worried for a while that I would lose my job here after 9 years because my boss likes to be a jerk.

I get through it all by focusing on the good things. I did not go broke from workman's comp pay ( which is $500 a week max - about a 3rd of my take-home pay, and it doesn't cover my personal ins, benefits, credit union car loan, 401K, etc.); my ex-wife is almost completely out of my life, and she is going through a very rough financial time right now (I know, it seems petty of me, but living well is always the best revenge); the house is MINE!! - and I refinanced to get her name off the martgage and deed, and my payments are going down -plus I get to skip my October payment; my shoulder surgery was successful and by spring I should be 100% -finally; and I have a very large group of family and friends that are very supportive.

Change your focus and it will change your life. It's ok and necessary to get pissed off at things, but get pissed off, then let it go and stick to the positive.

To be quite honest, I should have been a basket-case by now and if this was last year, I probably would be. But I just have to keep looking at the positive side of things, and it does help make the day better.

Chin up man!!

[iNinja]

Plus you both have an iPhone and EIC!! ;)

[Hawk]

Plus you both have an iPhone and EIC!! ;)
Damn Straight!


btw, sorry of the grammar and spelling are a little off, but I am floating on Vicodin at the moment, and I sometimes forget my punctuation and stuff.

[iNinja]

Damn Straight!


btw, sorry of the grammar and spelling are a little off, but I am floating on Vicodin at the moment, and I sometimes forget my punctuation and stuff.

Phew, glad you apologised, the mods might see..... :dft011:wicked_smile

[evolution83]

I'm right there with you Evolution. September ( hell all of '09) has been a cruel mistress. I got divorced, and had my surgery on my shoulder ( surviving daily on pain meds now...) and my boss loves to lean on me as the one he can push around and exert his authority on. I was very worried for a while that I would lose my job here after 9 years because my boss likes to be a jerk.

I get through it all by focusing on the good things. I did not go broke from workman's comp pay ( which is $500 a week max - about a 3rd of my take-home pay, and it doesn't cover my personal ins, benefits, credit union car loan, 401K, etc.); my ex-wife is almost completely out of my life, and she is going through a very rough financial time right now (I know, it seems petty of me, but living well is always the best revenge); the house is MINE!! - and I refinanced to get her name off the martgage and deed, and my payments are going down -plus I get to skip my October payment; my shoulder surgery was successful and by spring I should be 100% -finally; and I have a very large group of family and friends that are very supportive.

Change your focus and it will change your life. It's ok and necessary to get pissed off at things, but get pissed off, then let it go and stick to the positive.

To be quite honest, I should have been a basket-case by now and if this was last year, I probably would be. But I just have to keep looking at the positive side of things, and it does help make the day better.

Chin up man!!

Thx, Hawk.

Sorry that things have been rough for you as well. There must be something in the air that's causing so much distress for both of us.

I really do need to start thinking more positively. I was doing it for a while and its funny how things start going your way, until the negative thoughts take over. I'm sure things will be fine, I just need to turn my thoughts around.

I hope things turn around for you as well, Hawk. :)

Plus you both have an iPhone and EIC!! ;)

Yes, two of the best things going for me right now. :)

[iCafe]

http://www.demotivatorblog.com/wp-content/uploads/yapb_cache/6s9zzx3.77ex0jx3xsg8kooc4g4g48gcc.ap2qhjyqp08cgc0c 80ss4cco4.th.jpeg

[evolution83]

It is AMAZING how people react when food is around.

My boss just brought donuts for everyone. The minute he put them down and opened the big pink box, at least three people got up and hovered over like vultures.

As soon as they leave, I saw two more people at random times go up for donuts. One is a coworker who sits two seats down from me, and another is a quality team lead.

The quality guy went over and put his hands down on the table, practically put his face in the box and looked around like he was searching for his dead kill lol.

I'll post more as it happens. :p

[Napoleon_PhoneApart]

Damn Straight!


btw, sorry of the grammar and spelling are a little off, but I am floating on Vicodin at the moment, and I sometimes forget my punctuation and stuff.

Damn. Now I can't in all good conscience harass you. :dft010:smiling

[Europa]

It is AMAZING how people react when food is around.

My boss just brought donuts for everyone. The minute he put them down and opened the big pink box, at least three people got up and hovered over like vultures.

As soon as they leave, I saw two more people at random times go up for donuts. One is a coworker who sits two seats down from me, and another is a quality team lead.

The quality guy went over and put his hands down on the table, practically put his face in the box and looked around like he was searching for his dead kill lol.

I'll post more as it happens. :p
Humans, bah! All they want to do is smell their kill and destroy their planet...oh wait, we've already been there today ;)

Keep us updated and monitor for imposters.

[evolution83]

Sadly, not many more people attacked the box of doughnuts yesterday like I had hoped. Oh well.

Only 5 more posts until 1K!

[MileHighRob]

http://www.demotivatorblog.com/wp-content/uploads/yapb_cache/6s9zzx3.77ex0jx3xsg8kooc4g4g48gcc.ap2qhjyqp08cgc0c 80ss4cco4.th.jpeg
LMAO @ weirdo's

[Youngbinks]

LMAO @ weirdo's


Yes! I hate when people pluralize with an apostrophe.

[Londonrockz568]

I dont get it... why?

[Youngbinks]

I dont get it... why?

Because it's not the correct way of making it a plural.

People say:

"I love going to the movie's"

instead of

"I love going to the movies"

It's rather annoying.

[Londonrockz568]

Oh thats what you meant. Im like uhh wtf?

Yeah it makes sense now. Weirdos vs weirdo's. It would be weirdos because you are talking about more than one instead of a possession.

[Youngbinks]

Oh thats what you meant. Im like uhh wtf?

Yeah it makes sense now. Weirdos vs weirdo's. It would be weirdos because you are talking about more than one instead of a possession.

Haha yeah sorry. Sometimes it does seem necessary to add the apostrophe simply to make the person realize you're attempting a pluralization but 99.9% of the time it's just not right.

Speaking of random. New season of Dexter! Apparently there's a leaked season 4 episode 1 floating around. I think I might give it a watch.

[MileHighRob]

I'm not surprised you missed it again London as you did the "employee's" pic in another thread. For some reason people tend to struggle with the proper usage of apostrophes.

[evolution83]

Oh thats what you meant. Im like uhh wtf?

Yeah it makes sense now. Weirdos vs weirdo's. It would be weirdos because you are talking about more than one instead of a possession.

Remember the "Employee's only" sign, London? Same concept :)

[evolution83]

I wanted to share with everyone a call I received today. Below is the actual conversation I had with a customer while at work.....

Customer: I need some help getting my device configured so I can connect to the internet. My device is not being seen on the network

Me: OK, what kind of device are you using?

Customer: What do you mean?

Me: (again) What kind of device are you using?

Customer: I still don't understand. What do you mean by that?

Me: **thinks to self - WTF?**

**silence......**

Customer: Hello?

Me: I need to know the name of the device that you're using so I can get you some assistance. Do you have a router, and if so, what brand/name does it have?

Customer: Can you transfer me to someone else who's a little bit more helpful because I don't understand your question.

I finally ended up getting the name of the device, but come on...are you that retarded you don't understand a SIMPLE question?

Seriously, FML.

[Europa]

Oh thats what you meant. Im like uhh wtf?

Yeah it makes sense now. Weirdos vs weirdo's. It would be weirdos because you are talking about more than one instead of a possession.
Is there an exception when referring to more than one weirdo that has been possessed by the devil?

[Londonrockz568]

What do you mean Europa.

[LornaP]

I wanted to share with everyone a call I received today. Below is the actual conversation I had with a customer while at work.....

Customer: I need some help getting my device configured so I can connect to the internet. My device is not being seen on the network

Me: OK, what kind of device are you using?

Customer: What do you mean?

Me: (again) What kind of device are you using?

Customer: I still don't understand. What do you mean by that?

Me: **thinks to self - WTF?**

**silence......**

Customer: Hello?

Me: I need to know the name of the device that you're using so I can get you some assistance. Do you have a router, and if so, what brand/name does it have?

Customer: Can you transfer me to someone else who's a little bit more helpful because I don't understand your question.

I finally ended up getting the name of the device, but come on...are you that retarded you don't understand a SIMPLE question?

Seriously, FML.

OMG, that is terrible :dft008:suprised. Good for you keeping your cool.

[Napoleon_PhoneApart]

Is there an exception when referring to more than one weirdo that has been possessed by the devil?

I think you may have a point, Europa. Let me consult with Anton L. on this.

[styfle]

http://13.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kom3zpCCeB1qzx5hxo1_500.jpg

[iphonewarrior]

I've got manflu and feel mega ill.

[juls1585]

That sucks :( I think I need my wisdom teeth removed. Ive been avoiding it because they always told me I had room for them and they were coming in correctly but if I had any type of pain they had to go. Well I have pain...a lot of it and I feel like my jaw is huge.

[evolution83]

http://13.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kom3zpCCeB1qzx5hxo1_500.jpghttp://13.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kom3zpcceb1qzx5hxo1_500.jpg


flower power!!

[Youngbinks]

That sucks :( I think I need my wisdom teeth removed. Ive been avoiding it because they always told me I had room for them and they were coming in correctly but if I had any type of pain they had to go. Well I have pain...a lot of it and I feel like my jaw is huge.

Oh man that's rough. I don't have any wisdom teeth, thankfully. Neither does my sister or mother or father. Good (fortunate) genes I suppose.

[Europa]

Anyone care to debate if wisdom teeth are evidence of evolution?
I say they are.

[evolution83]

Anyone care to debate if wisdom teeth are evidence of evolution?
I say they are.

I tend to agree. The body naturally rejects things it no longer wants in the body, such as when you eat food your stomach doesn't agree with. :p

[Europa]

I think larger jaws and more prominent teeth were vital for survival in our ancestors. The wisdom teeth may have been back up teeth for those lost earlier in life. As we evolved, our brains became larger and our jaws smaller, and usually unable to accommodate the extra teeth.

[evolution83]

Which makes me wonder if we're related to aliens in some way ;)

[Napoleon_PhoneApart]

I think larger jaws and more prominent teeth were vital for survival in our ancestors. The wisdom teeth may have been back up teeth for those lost earlier in life. As we evolved, our brains became larger and our jaws smaller, and usually unable to accommodate the extra teeth.

Agreed. Don't tell some of the people in my family, though, I'll be disowned. :dft012:wink

[evolution83]

I think I will start changing my avatar once a month at the beginning of every month.

[Europa]

My childhood Yoda sitting on an old thermostat that works fine but reads 6 degrees higher than the actual temperature.

http://i624.photobucket.com/albums/tt330/Europa1300/20c96cab.jpg?t=1254348330

[The Apple]

Calibrate it. The cover that the bimetal spring thermometer is attached to probably comes off. After removal you should be able to calibrate it with a screwdriver.

[Europa]

Thanks Apple, that was easy, even easier than the thermostat fix in 1408 :)

[Youngbinks]

What are your feelings on the end of that movie? What do you think "actually" happened?

[Europa]

Which ending? There are three. That was one movie where the theatrical ending was only seen in the theater. The DVD had a different ending and the alternate ending on the DVD was similar to the theatrical ending, but had one subtle difference that changed everything. John Cusack had a slight grin a couple seconds before the ending after his wife hears the tape. Because of that, the theatrical ending was ambiguous, but still, by far, my favorite. Did you see it in the theater? In the alternate ending on the DVD, he doesn't let his wife hear the tape IIRC. The DVD ending at the funeral was the worst of the three.

[Youngbinks]

Well dang, I only ever saw it in theaters. I might have to see if I can can find the alternate endings floating around YouTube somewhere.


******SPOILER******



I remember for the theatrical ending, I had a feeling that the wife came up to the room and ended up getting trapped in there with him and that the tape recording was just another one of the mind games the room was playing. It's been a while since I've seen it though but I do believe that is what I thought.

[Europa]

My current Full Tank Shot.

http://www.infowest.com/personal/m/mindi/oct1.jpg

[Londonrockz568]

OMG!!! you keep fish!! whats your setup/filter/lighting/animals/corals.
Do you have a Nemo and Dory?? (Clown and Blue tang) (i see one but its really dark) Is it a Percula?

The corals are really close together, have you had any fights?

[evolution83]

whoa calm down london lol

[TarekElsakka]

Hahaha, I don't like fish much because I hate it when they die. And they die faster than most pets.

I am not laughing because fish die quickly, but at evolution's post!

[Londonrockz568]

whoa calm down london lol

lol... i love keeping fish. srry.

Hahaha, I don't like fish much because I hate it when they die. And they die faster than most pets.

I am not laughing because fish die quickly, but at evolution's post!

Fish depending on species can outlive their owner or humans. Some of the big ones have been known to live for 20-25 years in captive. In the wild if really big they can live longer than some birds.

[evolution83]

i just hate cleaning the fish tank from all the algae that builds up. I believe I was about 6 or so when I got my first fish. I had two goldfish that lived for a good 12 years until they died. It was a sad day to see them go. Haven't had any fish since.

[TarekElsakka]

When I had fish, they were decorative (if that's what they're called), for decoration. That's probably why they didn't live long. True story - I had four fish. I woke up one morning and I found the first one dead lying on its back, in approximately 30 minutes my Dad received a call that some one we know had just died 30 minutes ago. And that happened with the three other fish as well. I know you might not believe that but I swear it's true. That's the main reason why I stopped buying fish.

[iNinja]

i just hate cleaning the fish tank from all the algae that builds up. I believe I was about 6 or so when I got my first fish. I had two goldfish that lived for a good 12 years until they died. It was a sad day to see them go. Haven't had any fish since.

I was in the same situation until I saw Finding Nemo - fell in love with clown fish and now have a 5 foot wide aquarium! lol

[evolution83]

I play this game on Facebook called Fish World. It has the finding nemo fish in it lol. I think that's as close as I'll get for now to owning fish. :p

[Londonrockz568]

I was in the same situation until I saw Finding Nemo - fell in love with clown fish and now have a 5 foot wide aquarium! lol

How many liters? Pics?

[iNinja]

How many liters? Pics?


Its around 270 litres. Ill post some pics at the weekend as im working away, but I love it. So relaxing to watch after a stressful day!

[evolution83]

Very true.

How do you get around to cleaning a tank that size? What do you do with the fish?

[iphonewarrior]

Very true.

How do you get around to cleaning a tank that size? What do you do with the fish?

Put the fish in the bath or toilet. The bleach the tank until its clean and sparkly :dft011:wicked_smile

[iNinja]

Very true.

How do you get around to cleaning a tank that size? What do you do with the fish?

I try to maintain the cleanliness so I dont have to do a massive clean. I have an air pump,cleaning kits for perfect water... live plants. and theres an under gravel filter.

I would ideally like a through wall fish tank like the one below, that acts as the wall between my kitchen and hall. Doubt I could afford one though...

http://www.petcarecyprus.com/assets/images/wall-mounted-aquarium-saltwater-setup_pDdyi_20612.jpg

[iNinja]

put the fish in the bath or toilet. The bleach the tank until its clean and sparkly :dft011:wicked_smile

lmao........

[Europa]

Ok, you asked for it ;)

I have a gold bar maroon clown that hosts a Rose Bubble Tip Anenome. No tangs. The tank is a 55 gallon which is 4 feet long. Tangs like to swim far and fast, so tanks greater than 4 feet long are recommended. I got the Scribbled Rabbitfish as a tang alternative. He eats algae and is venomous. The Domino Damsel and Clown both healthy females that lay eggs. There are no males present to fertilize the eggs, so they disappear within a few days. They would have a zero percent chance of survival even if males were present. You have tons of time, patience, and multiple grow out tanks to raise fish fry. That's something that I am not interested in doing. I just let the eggs become fish food.

The Idaho Grape Plating Montipora, which is the only SPS (small polyp stony) coral in my tank is very fast growing and I have to break little pieces of it off weekly during water changes to prevent it from touching other corals. They can still sting each other from several inches away or emit chemicals to kill other corals (alleopathy). I run high quality activated carbon to help prevent that as it is essential in mixed reef tanks. My Frogspawn is my largest LPS (large polyp stony) coral. I've had it for about three years and it's grown from 6 heads to over 100. Each head is worth $10.

Most of my corals are thriving and I can frag them and sell them as they grow. I have lost a couple corals since I've been in the hobby (which is just over 3 years); my Xenia slowly died off and my Gonipora lasted about a year. Goni's have one of the worst track records for captivated corals and even the experts can't keep that one alive for more than a couple years. They are one coral that really should just be left in the ocean.

Tank specs. 55 gallon reef ready tank with built in overflow. SLS Tek Light 4 x 54 watt High output T5 lighting with ATI bulbs changed annually and a 10 hour daily photoperiod. One 1 watt blue LED night light. 2 x Tunze 6025 650 gallon per hour powerheads for flow in the display tank. Deltec MC500 protein skimmer to remove waste before it has a chance to break down. Most people serious about this hobby build a DIY (do it yourself) sump/refugium because you can build one that is far superior to those you can buy, not to mention a lot cheaper. Mine is a 20 gallon long with 3 plexiglass baffles. The first separates the intake/skimmer section from the refuigum, which is where macro algae is grown and harvested to help outcompete nusiance algae. I run a 19 watt compact floresent bulb in the fuge 18 hours a day alternated with the display lights to stablalize the pH. Then there is a baffle with teeth to separate the fuge from the return section and an under baffle to prevent micro bubbles from returning to the display tank. I have a Mag 9.5 return pump to return water to the display after filtration. Water is gravity fed into the sump from the overflow.

Live rock provides biological filtration, carbon provides chemical filtration, and mechanical filtration (biowheels, canister filters, ect) is not used in salt water. Instead we use protein skimmers to take the place of that type of filtration. I feed the tank pellet food three times a day and change 10% of the water weekly. There is a DIY auto top off to drip freshwater, about 1 drop per second, to replace water lost from evaporation and keep the SG stable at 1.026, which is the natural ocean level. I supplement alkalinity and calcium daily to match consumption from the corals since their skeletons require adequate levels to grow.

Live Stock includes, the GSM clown, Domino Damsel, Rabbitfish and Blue Damsel. Corals and inverst include, Idaho Grape Monti, Frogspawn, RBTA anenome, Florida Ricordia, Discosoma and hairy mushrooms, Finger leather, Toadstool, Candy Cane, Green star polyps, woods polyps, zoanthids, a bunch of banded trochus snails and hermit crabs.

Here's a top down shot of the Monti when I first got it, the Florida Ricordia mushrooms, Candy cane 2 seconds after the lights came on with its feeder tentacles still out and clown fish eggs that can be seen next to the deflated anenome.

http://www.infowest.com/personal/m/mindi/monti.jpg

http://www.infowest.com/personal/m/mindi/shroomz.jpg
http://www.infowest.com/personal/m/mindi/theclutch.jpg

http://www.infowest.com/personal/m/mindi/two.jpg

[iphonewarrior]

Thats a nice tank man. I've got one similar, but about 50x smaller. It's got one goldfish in it and a plastic tree. I named him/her 'Bert' the goldfish.

[iNinja]

Lovely set up.....

[Londonrockz568]

Put the fish in the bath or toilet. The bleach the tank until its clean and sparkly :dft011:wicked_smile


That is a joke correct?

You will kill everything.

The fish just hide or sometimes defend themselves. To clean the algae off the class/acrylic you can use a sponge or a buffing pad. Most people use the magnet cleaner and do it that way. Its not good to completly clean a tank anwyays. The bacteria or "muck" you see inside the filters is like a mini eco system. It keeps everything alive. Bleaching this, will destroy not only the fish but the bacteria, and you will need to take the tank apart and vinegar wash it so that things can grow and live again. Bleach is the LAST thing you'd use for cleaning a tank.

[TarekElsakka]

Awesome, iNinja. That's pretty awesome, clean, and neat looking.

[iNinja]

Its not good to completly clean a tank anwyays. The bacteria or "muck" you see inside the filters is like a mini eco system. It keeps everything alive.

Agreed, I was taught from being around 10 years old that the mini eco system in a fish tank can be vital to the fish's survival. I never completely clean the tank

[iphonewarrior]

That is a joke correct?

You will kill everything.

The fish just hide or sometimes defend themselves. To clean the algae off the class/acrylic you can use a sponge or a buffing pad. Most people use the magnet cleaner and do it that way. Its not good to completly clean a tank anwyays. The bacteria or "muck" you see inside the filters is like a mini eco system. It keeps everything alive. Bleaching this, will destroy not only the fish but the bacteria, and you will need to take the tank apart and vinegar wash it so that things can grow and live again. Bleach is the LAST thing you'd use for cleaning a tank.

I was joking. Please don't tell on me. :dft012:wink

[evolution83]

very nice tank :)

[iphonewarrior]

Here is something so random it's unreal.

It's probably already been posted, but it's one of the funniest things I've ever seen.

Check this out:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zll_jAKvarw

[evolution83]

That is a joke correct?

You will kill everything.

The fish just hide or sometimes defend themselves. To clean the algae off the class/acrylic you can use a sponge or a buffing pad. Most people use the magnet cleaner and do it that way. Its not good to completly clean a tank anwyays. The bacteria or "muck" you see inside the filters is like a mini eco system. It keeps everything alive. Bleaching this, will destroy not only the fish but the bacteria, and you will need to take the tank apart and vinegar wash it so that things can grow and live again. Bleach is the LAST thing you'd use for cleaning a tank.

Yeah, I actually remember that. I had that electro thing that cleaned the algae and everything off the sides, and I had a leech too. That thing was awesome lol. I just hate the dirty water.

[Europa]

When I had fish, they were decorative (if that's what they're called), for decoration. That's probably why they didn't live long. True story - I had four fish. I woke up one morning and I found the first one dead lying on its back, in approximately 30 minutes my Dad received a call that some one we know had just died 30 minutes ago. And that happened with the three other fish as well. I know you might not believe that but I swear it's true. That's the main reason why I stopped buying fish.
That is almost certainly due to the toxic effects of ammonia. Fish produce ammonia and will die if you don't have an adequate amount of (good) nitrifying bacteria present to convert it to nitrites and then nitrates which are non toxic. Reasons for ammonia build up include; not letting the tank adequate cycle before stocking it, overfeeding, inadequate water changes, death of one fish (the dead fish produces ammonia and basically starts a snow ball effect) in a small tank that is borderline overstocked, and overstocking in general.

My tank will be 3 years old in February. I have 4 fish and have had all of them since I cycled the tank.
Very true.

How do you get around to cleaning a tank that size? What do you do with the fish?
His tank is a little bigger than mine, but it's the same priciple. You never do 100% water changes. I change 10% of the water weekly by siphoning it out and then pumping in new freshly mixed saltwater.

[TarekElsakka]

Don't you just hate online gaming addicts? :P

[iNinja]

hahaha im not familiar with the game but i think they all hated leroy??!?

[iphonewarrior]

Don't you just hate online gaming addicts? :P

I know, there planning it like it's a military operation, all they've got to do is press restart lol.

The only online game I play online is Call Of Duty. Soon to be Modern Warfare 2. I'm actually really excited about this game coming out. CODs website has some awesome video's on it.

'Times up, lets do this. Leeeeerooyy......'

[TarekElsakka]

I don't know that game either. Yeah, who ever Leeroy is, he pissed them off and he was high LOL.

[iNinja]

His tank is a little bigger than mine, but it's the same priciple. You never do 100% water changes. I change 10% of the water weekly by siphoning it out and then pumping in new freshly mixed saltwater.

I normally do a little more than that, but a little less often, probably through lazyness, I do a 30% siphon about every 2 weeks...

[Europa]

iNinja, have you ever considered converting your set up to a reef tank so you can add an anenome?
I normally do a little more than that, but a little less often, probably through lazyness, I do a 30% siphon about every 2 weeks...
Yeah, it all depends on your protein skimmer. With a high end skimmer, you can get away with 10% weekly. No skimmer or a toy skimmer, and you'll need to change as much as 50% weekly depending on how it's stocked. 20% every other week instead of 10% weekly is just fine.

[TarekElsakka]

I know, there planning it like it's a military operation, all they've got to do is press restart lol.

The only online game I play online is Call Of Duty. Soon to be Modern Warfare 2. I'm actually really excited about this game coming out. CODs website has some awesome video's on it.

'Times up, lets do this. Leeeeerooyy......'

Ditto. High five! I play Call of Duty 4 on 360 and PC, and I play Call of Duty 5 on PC only. I can not wait to get my hands on Modern Warfare 2, it's going to be a blast! If you have a Xbox 360, this is my gamertag: TexOwnsYou or TarekOwnsYou. I use both but mainly Tex.