00W's AIO Smorgasbord

[kevgib67]

Good morning and Happy New Years! Looking forward to sharing another great year with all of you. I have a feeling great things are going to happen for us this year such as Jason getting a new brother or sister ( no pressure Luis).

 

[Calmwaters]

@That Crusso Kid I like the new avatar BTW, because it sure is going to be alright, ain't it!?

I agree it is a great avatar!

 

[kevgib67]

It’s back!

 

[Calmwaters]

It’s back!

I have this one...

 

[Üter]

I have this one...

 

[Üter]

 

[Rocks reef]

Can we all just agree that Bama sux?
Happy New Year family.

It wouldn't have been the same Year without you guys. All of the "new crew" fits right in. @CoralB @TheNative192 @DarthRaiderBob @GarrettDie4U and whoever I forgot. We are glad you all found us.

This year I look forward to several things.

#1 @kevgib67 Gets his new tank.
I wont say upgrade, because how can you get better? You cant, but you can get larger! Let's go Podfather! I can't wait to see what you do with more gallons! Thanks for all the help you gave me in the beginning.

#2 Paul's Boat
What an undertaking. We talk about a lot of different things. It's easy to overlook something amazing. Man, you're hand building something amazing with the weather and everything else against you. Your reason for the build, and your headlong stubbornness is so inspiring. Go get em Viking.

#3 Amanda feels better
Keep our lady in your prayers. I hope you dont get mad at me honey, but you're going through it more than you make known, and yet you're our beacon of light almost every morning. Go get 2026 with the best health.

#4 @That Crusso Kid You just dont taze an old lady or get arrested for some insanely smart, white collar crime, and we'll be ok.
Seriously man, get that tank up if it makes you happy. Ill do anything I can to help you get motivated and rocking. Ill send you some really cool frags if you want. ...not because you couldn't get em yourself, but because they mean a lot to me and I think you'd like them. Stay outta jail cuz.

@Rocks reef Is voted President.! This one is self explanatory!

@00W Joel, you're the kind of person that makes us believe that people are still good. The kind of quiet soul that doesn't have to say as much as the rest of us to get your point across. Im so proud to call you my friend.

@WalkerLovesTheOcean Man you pumped me up so much before I ever added the first coral. You take care man. I have your back if you ever need anything buddy.

@ShakeyGizzard I hope you limit out every time you go fishing this season ole buddy. Go Dawgs!

@Nor'easter Reefer Mike, you remind me a lot of myself. You're a husband father out there in the world, getting after it, and your tank brings you some peace. Get past that dam car wash! Have a great year bud!

Kevin has pooped himself twice, reading this. I'll wrap it up.
You're all special to me and I hope it's a great one for you.

@tharbin You're my music buddy. @tbrown The reefcyclopedia @luis angel so proud to call you a friend @smitten with ocean life Hi Jill gorgeous tank! @Gumbies R Us @AlyciaMarie Congrats on your Blessed year. May you have "Peaceful Rivers' so you can get some sleep.

#SmorgasbordFamily Happy New Year!

Wow! That was a very heartfelt read! John, you are something else my friend! I am proud to have gotten to know you on here and on a personal level!

 

[Rocks reef]

Good morning Smorgs! I kind of disappeared last night. I'm not going to apologize as the wife and I had an amazing evening/night. I also won't go into details as it would definitely break TOS rules on here!
But, for starters we had a fire outside, numerous adult beverages and just talked until midnight.
The baby gate thing is to keep the dogs off the other side of the patio where the furniture is.

 

[Rocks reef]

Happy New Years to all my friends on here! It has been great finding this board and being welcomed as a Smorg!! Thank you all for being the wonderful extended family that you are!

 

[That Crusso Kid]

I just want to take a minute and thank everyone here for putting up with me on a regular basis.
A little over a year ago I was fed up and ready to get out of the hobby after a failed "upgrade" now here I am a year later with the nicest reef I've ever had the privilege of caring for and it's mostly because of the advice I've gotten and the camaraderie I find here each and every day.
Thank you all from the bottom of my teeny tiny black heart!

I don't mind saying that putting up with you has not been easy. One of the key motivators, for me, is that you are equally as ugly as me and guys like us need to stick together. So, there's that...

Happy New Year, my dear family, I am so thankful for the special bond we share. This past year has been filled with so many beautiful moments, laughter, support, deep conversations, and memories that I will always carry in my heart. Thank you for being there in both the good times and the difficult ones, As we step into this new year, I hope it brings each of you an abundance of health, happiness, peace, and success. May we continue to grow together, share more unforgettable moments, and create even stronger memories. I’m truly blessed to have you in my life, and I look forward to everything this new year has in store for us. Happy New Year, with lots of love!

Walk into 2026? I kicked that daggum door down and ran in!

It’s back!

I still need to post a pic of this guys brother that we have.

Good morning Smorgs! I kind of disappeared last night. I'm not going to apologize as the wife and I had an amazing evening/night. I also won't go into details as it would definitely break TOS rules on here!
But, for starters we had a fire outside, numerous adult beverages and just talked until midnight.
The baby gate thing is to keep the dogs off the other side of the patio where the furniture is.

@fishguy242 would be proud to see that fire!

Happy New Year to you and you patient, graceful and saint-like wife, Rock!

 

[John Doe]

I probably deserve it.

Not your fault — he always does this before pickling people.

 

[That Crusso Kid]

PSA: I feel I need to let everyone here know something. It has come as a surpise, even to me, that I had the opportunity to do my one good deed for 2026 so early in the year. The good news is that I performed this act of kindness on another member of the Smorg-club. The bad news is that if you don't know about it then it's probably not you. In any case, now that I have gotten my 2026 good deed out of the way, please do not have any expectations of anything else nice from me.

Thank you for your time. (Oh, wait, did I just say, "Thank you?" Sheesh... I take it back.

 

[kevgib67]

Good morning Smorgs! I kind of disappeared last night. I'm not going to apologize as the wife and I had an amazing evening/night. I also won't go into details as it would definitely break TOS rules on here!
But, for starters we had a fire outside, numerous adult beverages and just talked until midnight.
The baby gate thing is to keep the dogs off the other side of the patio where the furniture is.

Good morning and Happy New Year Rock!

 

[DarthRaiderBob]

I don't mind saying that putting up with you has not been easy. One of the key motivators, for me, is that you are equally as ugly as me and guys like us need to stick together. So, there's that...

My wife says I'm handsome every other Friday. And my mom told me I was special last time I dropped her off for rehab.

 

[kevgib67]

PSA: I feel I need to let everyone here know something. It has come as a surpise, even to me, that I had the opportunity to do my one good deed for 2026 so early in the year. The good news is that I performed this act of kindness on another member of the Smorg-club. The bad news is that if you don't know about it then it's probably not you. In any case, now that I have gotten my 2026 good deed out of the way, please do not have any expectations of anything else nice from me.

Thank you for your time. (Oh, wait, did I just say, "Thank you?" Sheesh... I take it back.

Omg ( that’s on my goat for you older reefers), I was just contacted by Waterbox saying my 150.4 will be shipped to me on January 31st! Thank you, thank you thank you Chris, you are so generous and I’m so excited! I really don’t deserve this especially since I really hold a lot of disdain for you.

 

[kevgib67]

Hey Rock, ever see this stuff before? Paul, shut up, we’ve been having high winds!

 

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[Nor'easter Reefer]

Good morning folks!