Leaving...

[Reef69]

Hey guys, well, im gonna need everybody's help on this one. Its going to be REALLY hard, but i will be leaving for Europe June 1st and will be there for a month. I leave behind 3 prefectly healthy tank and my girlfriend Krystynn to take care of all of them... :cry :cry ..shes not clueless but isnt Jaqcues Costeau either, lol..so, she might have a question or two every once in a while (i hope..) so hopefully you guys will give her good advice on what to do in any emergency like yall have all this time. Shes undergoing "water changes" training right now..lol..but im sure with your help everything should be perfect..thanks alot!!!!!!!!..oh, umm, shes Reefgrl69 (... copycat)...ill pay the fee at the meeting, although you are probably never going to see her online ever again after i come back..lol..Thanks!

Diego

[::pete::]

Diego ... I left mine behind for months with my wife and 16 year old only to return to an over grown healthy tank!!!

Im sure everyone will help if needed and a month will fly by!!

[GaryP]

Make sure you line up several people to call in the even of a problem so that someone is available to help if someone else is unavailable. Just talk to me at the meeting.

[Reef69]

Thanks Gary, I truly appreciate it..

Pete, thats the only thing i look forward to..coming home and seeing the coral growth.. :skeezy

[bigdscobra]

I know you are leaving your tanks but have fun in Europe!!!

[smelleybrad]

Make sure you give her my number. I can swing by every couple of days or once a week if need be.

[Reef69]

Thanks yall..

Yeah Bigd's, im going backpacking with some friends, not very excited about it since i hate leaving my gf and my tanks ( yeah, that order!!!!!..lol). But it will be cool, we are going to scotland and norway and all kinds of cool places. While in germany i wanna check the LFS's, maybe i could bring some cool gadgets i find over there..

[GaryP]

Bring us back a bunch of purple tangs. They're supposed to be cheap over there. How many Tunze can you get in your backpack?

[Reef69]

LOL, i was thinking about Tunze myself, probably quite a few, im taking 2 backpacks..

[smelleybrad]

The Tunze's are NOT cheaper in Germany. As a matter of fact the fish aren't either.

[NaCl_H2O]

Suggestion: Get a couple of fellow MAASTards to come over and become familiar with your systems. That way your GFs questions will be easier to understand ;)

What part of town are you in? I am NW (Tezel Mainland area).

[Krys]

Hey Guys--
Im Krystynn, Diego's Girlfriend(Reef69) and I am just wanting to introduce myself to all of you. Im not looking forward to him being gone for so long, and all the "pressure" I will have during that time making sure that I am doing everything ok. I have taken care of his tanks for about a week, and things have been good. But this time I am needing to do a tad bit of extra work. So I am trying ask as many questions as I can right now to him.
I have read the other posts all of you have written and thanks for wanting to be so helpful. That means a lot to someone who does not have as much experience. Anyways, thank ya'll for all your help. Hopefully I will be just fine. :)

[carlinsa]

dont sweat it you know you can find me at the store. and all these folks here will give hands to help you out

[bigdscobra]

Reefgrl69 Welcome aboard you boyfriend has been a great help to many of us here so hopefully we can do the same for you..

[cpreefguy]

I would be glad to help out if any problems should come up, Diego lives relativly close to me too.

[Reef69]

Thanks Everybody!..

Yeah Sean, we live nearby..the tank im most worried about is my angler tank, since its the smallest tank..and the most delicate..other than that K should be fine..

[cpreefguy]

Cool cool. Just LMK whenever you need help man.

[Krys]

Aww thanks Guys! Ya'll are so sweet. Thanks for making me feel so welcome.

[Thunderkat]

Have fun in Europe, take pics for us to see while you are over there. :)

[Polkster13]

Man, when I read this I thought you were leaving us for good. Good to hear it is only for a month! If I was a little closer, I would be able to help out as well. Oh well, I know there are a lot of great reefers in the SA area so I know you will be in good hands.

Have fun Diego and definately take a lot of pictures. You will be trapesing though my homeland (only three generations removed) and I would love to see some pictures. Hopefully some day soon I too will get to visit my homeland of Germany, Scotland and Ireland. Have fun.

[Reef69]

Thanks alot guy, it really means alot that yall want to help!!

Thanks Polks, im looking forward to Glasgow. There is a "William Wallace" monument nearby, where they have his 5 ft. sword..lol..should be interesting..Germany is in the plans aswell, Hamburg, Berlin and other towns..we are flying from Glasgow to Rome, and working our way up north from there, up to Milan..but our trip ends in spain, so have stops at Amsterdam, Norway..all that good stuff up north. Sould be fun...

[Polkster13]

I'm turning green with envy. Wish there was a smiley for that!!!

[Krys]

Im looking forward to all the gifts I will get when he returns! :D

[6LINE]

Thanks yall..

But it will be cool, we are going to scotland and norway and all kinds of cool places.

You starring in the sequel to Euro Trip? :huh

[Reef69]

LOL Jerry...its going to be better than the first 1.. We are hitting Amsterdam hard!!!!

[Tim Marvin]

SO you need help taking care of the tanks or girlfriend? Sounds like she has the tanks under control... Just Kidding..... Don't worry while your gone for a whole month.... :angel

[Reef69]

LOL... :D nah, just the tanks....LOL

[Tim Marvin]

Are you just going on vacation?

[CD]

visit my homeland of Germany, Scotland and Ireland.


Wow, that's interesting! That's my heritage also...Scottish (MacLeod) mostly, then German (Ehrlich), and some Irish (Casey). Maiden name is Wallis...LOL...even though it's spelled differently, I'd like to think that William Wallace's blood is running somewhere in my veins. I even have an OLD kilt from our originating clan.

What an awesome trip that is going to be...getting to see so many places! I know a month seems like a long time, but you will be so busy having fun, that it will go by in a flash. How many people are you going with? Need a few more? :innocent :skeezy LOL

Wendy

[Reef69]

Tim- yeah, just a backpacking trip, ive been over with my family, but its going to be different..

Wendy- Its me, 3 other friends and my older brother, but he's going to catch up in Rome...lol..hey,lets go!, hope you dont mind sleeping in a Hostel with 12 other people..lol

[CD]

...lol..hey,lets go!, hope you dont mind sleeping in a Hostel with 12 other people..lol


LOL - for a chance to travel around Europe? Shoot, just prop me up in a corner, and I'd be fine! :P
Nah...we don't have the money, but I sure do envy you. Hmmm...that *would* be a nice way to spend my birthday though... :w00t

Wendy

[Reef69]

Well, I know our birthdays are close, mine is the 18th, ill give ya a call wherever i am :)

[CD]

ill give ya a call wherever i am


Yer a sweetie! Nah, calls cost money. Put that towards somthing cool for K - she'll deserve it after taking care of your tanks for a month! ;) I *would* like to see any pics you've taken when you get back though. :D

Wendy

[Reef69]

well, calling cards (if i remember correctly) are like 5 euros, ill be calling often to check on K and the fish..so its not expensive at all..

[Sherri]

visit my homeland of Germany, Scotland and Ireland.

Wow, that's interesting! That's my heritage also...Scottish (MacLeod) mostly, then German (Ehrlich), and some Irish (Casey). Maiden name is Wallis...LOL...even though it's spelled differently, I'd like to think that William Wallace's blood is running somewhere in my veins. I even have an OLD kilt from our originating clan. Wendy

Whoa, Wendy...we need to talk! It's my heritage also...(McCormick)...and German (Stephens) & Irish! LOL I was told that Wiliiam Wallace's blood is running in my veins also...ROFL...the guy must have gotten around the countryside! Honestly...too funny. I will need to get with my Mother & get the details...can't remember all she told me. She's the "McCormick".... :P

[CD]

It's my heritage also


Cool! :D
LOL...yeah, well if William Wallace looked anything like Mel, I'm sure he DID get around...LOL



so its not expensive at all..


LOL...OK, well just remember the time difference. (I can see it now...4am...heheh) :blink :lol

Wendy :)

[Reef69]

Yeah, time difference is a bi*ch... i hate jet lag, you are all zombie like all day, you eat when you are not supposed to..i hate it, im going to be drinking alot of coffee to stay awake..it usually takes 2-3 days to get used to the time change..

[Thunderkat]

One of the tricks I have learned to get used to a new time zone or drastic change in schedule is to just jump into it. It sounds too easy of a solution until you try it.

Eat at the appropriate meal times and no other time and go to bed at night time. When you get there you might want to sleep when you are tired even though the sun is out. Trust me, I may not know much about fish but it has worked while in the military. Makes the transition quicker but a little bit more painful.

[Reef69]

Ok, well, I leave tomorrow :cry ...Ill try to chek MAAST as often as possible. Ive been doing water changes and water testing and all that good stuff these past 2 days, i want to make sure everything's fine before i leave, today im going to mix some saltwater so Krystynn doesnt have to do it next water change. Its going to be hard since im addicted to MAAST..lol...but anyways, thanks ALOT to the peeps that offered help if K bumps into a problem or a question, it really means alot to me. ;) ..Well, see yall next month..hopefully the spurs will make it, lol, im taking my jersey with me..LOL..take care yall..Im out!!

[Polkster13]

Have a great trip. Take lots of photos and we expect a detailed report (with pics) when you get back!

[Reef69]

Hello from London!!!..man, its hard to get adjusted to this time change, i had the worst flight from dallas to london, very bumpy flight...anyways, just glad to hear the spurs won!!..ill write toon, take care yall..!!

[brewercm]

Maybe you'll get lucky and they'll carry the finals over there for you.

[Sherri]

Diego....glad to see you made the trip. Krystynn knows she can get on here & get help if needed. What a great opportunity for you. I remember the jet lag thingy too...especially when it is a bumpy flight. The Spurs start their Championship run a week from today...so stay tuned and have FUN! :)

[Reef69]

Hey guys,m well today we went all over london, its a neat city, people are very edicated and nice..although the food sucks..fish and chips..yuck... At the corner of where im staying there is a fish store, gonna check it out, it was 3 am when i found it..lol.Drinks here are soo expensive, but the beer is good..it was raining today, a typical london afternoon. The tower of london is breath taking..beautiful city..anyways, im gonna go shower because we are going out...thanks again for helping K out..well guys, take care, will write soon..GO SPURS GO!!!!!

[Reef69]

Hey guys, hi from Newcastle..its pretty cool, although cold..anyways, im still getting used to fish and chips..and beer..yuck..anyways, see yall soon..

[christerrell2k3]

hahahahhahahah have fun

[Reef69]

Hey guys, im in Glasgow, Scotland today. If i hear one more bag pipe im gonna shoot myself..lol..it a cool city, much warmer than Newcastle, Although people talk weirder..cant really understand what they say..anyways, ill keep writing..take care!!

[Brett Wilson]

Glasgow is a neat place. Go have an 'extra cold' pint of Guinness for me :D

[Reef69]

lol, I will Brett..3 pounds a pint..you owe me big time..lol...k

[CD]

If i hear one more bag pipe im gonna shoot myself


LOL...Heyyyy - I love the sound of bag pipes! (Guess I really AM Scottish :blink )

W.

[Reef69]

Hey, just got to Rome an hour ago or so..just checked in the hotel and about to go to bed, the weather is amazing. Ive been here before so, im just gonna take my friends to all the places..ill take some pics..take care!!

[Reef69]

Im off to switzerland tomorrow, Interlaken to be exact...should be nice since they have all the mountains and what not..lol..Im in Milano at the moment, so im ready for a nice, small swiss town..take care and will write soon!

[Reef69]

Hey guys!!..well, im in Slovakia right now..Bratislava..nice place, hot though..I went from Milano, to switzerland, switzerland, to munich, munich budapest, budapest and bratislava today..Everything is so cheap..McDonalds value menus are 1 euro..hahaha..pretty cool..i get a big mac , a coke and fries for a dollar..works with me..tomorrow i leave for prague, then to hamburg and finally san antonio,..cant wait to go home..i miss my bed and my car..I had to spend my birthday on an overnight train from germany to hungary..it kinda sucked but i fell asleep..anyways, hope all is well over there..take care and see yall soon..!

[Thunderkat]

Don't eat too much Mickey Deeze while out there. :lol

Sounds like you are having fun out there though. Have you seen any cool aquariums out there?

[CD]

Glad you are having fun, Diego! Since your birthday was rather uneventful, we'll just have to have a BD party for ya when you return!!
Happy Birthday, BTW :D

W.

[Reef69]

Hey guys, finally back at home..Im so happy to be back. i got here yesterday but went straight to bed..so ill be working on my tanks all day today, hope to see yall soon.!!

[CD]

Glad you made it home safe and sound, Diego :D
So when do we get to see the pics? :pics

W.

[Reef69]

Thanks Wendy!!

Im on it right now, Ill post some pics today :)

[JimD]

Do European woman really have hairy armpits? I need this myth busted... lol

[Reef69]

Yep..to be honest its mostly older italian women, like 50+ yr olds..the new generations are starting tob shave..it was the only country other than france where i saw that..