August Meeting - 8/8 @ 8 PM

[estanoche]

Note the triple 8's of death, and a later than normal time!

Our meeting will be this Saturday @ 8PM, mainly to give me some time to get back from the lake before the meeting. Since we have no volunteers for hosting, the meeting will be held at my house as well. Last minute volunteers are always welcome of course!

Meeting reminder with directions will go out on Wednesday - hope to see ya all this weekend!

Our conversation topic will be TDS - I have a TDS meter if anyone wants to bring in their RO or Tap water and see how bad it really is :shock:. We will take a look at my system and talk about maintenance, benefits, installation, where to get RO/DI units and what kinds to watch for, etc.

 

[returnofsid]

Of course, we'll be in Montana, so unable to attend. Grrr

On a side note, my oldest daughter, Amber, as due to be born on 8/8/88. Unfortunately, it didn't happen, as she was 6 days late...lol. Now she's 8 months pregnant and about to make me a Grandpa!!!

 

[Quigley]

Does anyone need some chaeto or purple digitalis? We can bring some to the meeting!

 

[MrSculpin]

Does anyone need some chaeto or purple digitalis? We can bring some to the meeting!

If you have enough Id like to get some more Chaeto for my sump and the purple digitalis. I cant make the meeting,
silly husband has to have a birthday and wants cake and like a party! The nerve!
Maybe we can make other arrangements tho

 

[estanoche]

Final reminder, meeting tonight @ my house @ 8 - be there or be square

 

[Quigley]

If you have enough Id like to get some more Chaeto for my sump and the purple digitalis. I cant make the meeting,
silly husband has to have a birthday and wants cake and like a party! The nerve!
Maybe we can make other arrangements tho

Just let me know when you need it! Those darn birthdays. There is only one way to get them to stop!! Have a fun party.

 

[Quigley]

Final reminder, meeting tonight @ my house @ 8 - be there or be square

Sorry Joanne, it doesn't look like we will be able to make the meeting tonight. We would like to host again as soon as I'm laid off at work. Thank you for having it at your house this time.
deanne

 

[estanoche]

Aww sucky!! haha, well I'll pencil you in as a backup for Michael next month - Lets see if we can get him to chime in and commit to hosting, then we can go back to your place in October!

 

[MrSculpin]

Just let me know when you need it! Those darn birthdays. There is only one way to get them to stop!! Have a fun party.

Thanks, I'll see if I can stop by this week when it works for you. I'll email or PM.

Yep.. guess your right on the birthdays!

 

[returnofsid]

Joanne, we're in Montana, and have a crappy WiFi signal...lol. Our commitment would be for ummm, when in October?

 

[estanoche]

Lol - your pick - September 12, October 10, November 14, December 12

I'm glad the Montana wifi still lets you search RF for mentions of your name :lol:

 

[Quigley]

Joanne, we'll do November 14th. I should be retired again by then!!

 

[MGDMIRAGE]

Ugh so mad i missed last meeting I'll definitely hit next though! so much going on lately! how did meeting go anyhow?

 

[returnofsid]

Just got permission from Angie...lol. Joanne, we'll host Sept. 12th.

 

[jake65]

Meeting went good although only 5 showed up It was still fun

Ugh so mad i missed last meeting I'll definitely hit next though! so much going on lately! how did meeting go anyhow?

 

[estanoche]

Meeting went good although only 5 showed up It was still fun

Lol- yeah - we had fun with water Apparently I need to change my filters since my TDS is 14, but Scott's new system is perfect with a TDS of only 2 He gets to be the low scoring winner of the night!

Michael - Got you on the calendar for September, don't forget

Randy & Deanne - Got you on for November

Here's a link to our Google calendar which you can check anytime and see if there are any changes, etc. When I have someone for hosting a meeting I will enter it into that date's details. Click and have fun: http://www.google.com/calendar/embed?src=spokanereefsociety%40gmail.com&ctz=America/Los_Angeles

 

[MGDMIRAGE]

Funny you mentioned TDS i just got a RO/DI system and need my TDS tested, does Kevin have a TDS meter at his shop?

 

[estanoche]

Dunno what Kevin has - I have my personal one at my house if you want to wander a sample of your water up to the northside... although, I should hold it hostage since you didn't come to the meeting :badgrin:

 

[returnofsid]

Yes, Kevin has a TDS meter. Just had him test my RO/DI water. I figured I'd gone too long between filter replacements and would be looking at high figures. I was pleasantly surprised to get a reading of 1.

Okay, for the September meeting, any ideas of a topic to be discussed?

If we're able, in advance, to get an idea of how many people to expect, we'll attempt to have at least snacks and refreshments available.

We're making more progress on the 200, finally. It'll be up and running, with most of the livestock from the 75 and 46 in it. Hopefully, the 75 and 46 will actually be gone by then...lol. If I haven't gotten rid of everything yet, I'll have several soft corals available. My goal is to have NO soft corals in the 200, except Ricordia and Zoanthids. We'll see if that actually happens though. I'm afraid I may end up with some hitchhikers from the 75.

 

[estanoche]

Ummm topic - Your pick - Got anything in your tank that would make a good topic? I'm thinking we can talk about a certain species of coral & care... like zoas maybe?

I'd expect some lurkers to come out for your meeting - so think 20-25..... that should be safe