00W's AIO Smorgasbord

[kingranch2003]

I don’t want to show you up but BAM!!!!!

Such a rare and gorgeous colony. Sometimes I think of your corals and it just inspires me to be better. Thank you Kevin

 

[kingranch2003]

Lunch time! Yummy smoked porches again.

Yum Amanda! Is that a front or back porch?

 

[Imrahilwjz]

I bet Starbucks is worse than Mexican ashtray. A long long time ago and in a galaxy far far away I was in NYC with my father and my sister. My sister saw a Starbucks and got all excited (I had never heard of it). I got a black coffee, took one sip and tossed it in the trash.

I know, right? I've never liked Starbucks coffee.

 

[kingranch2003]

Who wants a peak?

Mountain climbers

 

[kingranch2003]

And feeling a bit:

Awesome song. This was such a ground breaking band

 

[Imrahilwjz]

when I was in Bahamas, a family came through that had a ~5 year old son. he started screaming...."oh my god, they have a Starbucks here" over an over like a kid just got the exact gift he asked for for Christmas. I do not understand.

Same

 

[Rocks reef]

CPS? Im calling YOU for more advice

Oh, I have plenty!

 

[kingranch2003]

Waiting for the Fuzzies to crawl out of the shells. it takes a long time. Pithos went right to work though. Hopefully they take down the bubbles algae that has been starting to advance.

Pastel perfection Paul! Are they that neon in person? What are these gorgeous corals trade names?

 

[Imrahilwjz]

I had to google search as no sane parents would give there child a combination of sugar and caffeine.

My kids all started on coffee early. Sometimes at church they add rules about not giving kids coffee. So my kids won't drink it all.

 

[Rocks reef]

Ill sink on this ship with you Keith. That made laugh out loud. I wanted to respond with a GIF, but stopped myself luckily

Do it!! Come on brother...do it!

 

[Rocks reef]

Yum Amanda! Is that a front or back porch?

I thought the same....but Kevin posted a Porsche! LOL!!

 

[kingranch2003]

yeah, my last one was great. very entertaining. a couple times he charged at me and ran towards me until he hit the glass with his claws in the air. I had him for a bout 2 years. then he kept ending upside down and I would flip him back. he was still alive but think it was age. thats about when the bubble algae started trending up. I got 3 pithos and 6 emeralds. one emerald went straight to the sump. if anyone is a problem, sump. both FedEx and UPS came on time which was surprising. Corals box was sopping wet but bags were full of water. so no issues. Still looking for a chalice and a torch. just haven't found exactly what I want. thinking the torch right in front. Chalice towards the back right. if the acro and stylo make it, I'll look for one more for the top. then I think it's relax. maybe another fish. just making it up as I go now.

You will know what to add based on what you have in tank already. What color and shape will work with this coral? What will look good by this colony. To me it's like coloring in a coloring book lol

 

[kingranch2003]

Now I've got to start to:



I've got an appointment with my cardiologist/interventionist to see where things are. Hopefully good news.

I hope your visit returns excellent news.

This is one of my favorite songs ever Tom. The first time I heard this record, it changed the music I listened to. Imagine walking around singing Hurdy Gurdy man at 7 years old lol. Thanks for this one.

 

[kingranch2003]

Good luck, keep us updated. Sorry the video isn’t playing for me.

Get thy Bearings by Donovan. A must listen. Great saxophone

 

[kingranch2003]

Sketched out. Ready to lay the paint down. Well mostly. I need a wet palette. lol.

This is the color inspiration for the fishy

Ive said this before and Ill say it again. You have an amazing talent there. I love seeing pics of the things you create.

 

[kingranch2003]

Do it!! Come on brother...do it!

 

[kingranch2003]

I thought the same....but Kevin posted a Porsche! LOL!!

Ahh now that makes sense.

 

[kingranch2003]

Looks like new corals are opening up. I really like this elegance coral. Thinking to get a different color maybe for the other side? And my mandarin finally let me get a better pic of her.

Beautiful choices my friend. Your element consumption is about to change in that tank

 

[kevgib67]

I know, right? I've never liked Starbucks coffee.

I met a guy who had a family member who was a coffee bean purchaser for Starbucks and said that they buy the cheapest beans, no black ivory. I think because people put so much crap in it you can’t taste it. My favorite coffee is from McDonalds, I read that they buy premium beans ( black ivory?) because their coffee is one of their signature products.

 

[00W]

It looks gross but tastes good and helps sustain the energy from the caffeine.

The strongest coffee I've ever had: home brewed cold brew coffee brewed with 1 pound of coffee, 1 gallon of water, and 1 tablespoon of molasses. I am not often affected by coffee (a cup of black coffee topped with a double shot of espresso followed by a nap is amazing!) but this cold brew had me buzzing all day! My eyes were actually bouncing and I couldn't focus.

I do appreciate an americano with 1/3 half and half then a nap.
I'll definitely agree with you there Tim!