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Welcome Virginia.

I used to live in Montgomery and we'd go up to Lake Jordon (Jerden is how we pronounced it). We'd go though Slapout on the way. I heard somebody say it got it's name because it was slap out of town and nearly out of the state.

According to the Holtville/Slapout FD site, the name originated back in the 50’s and early 60’s with a general store in town that had all sorts of things you might need in rural Alabama. As people would come in and try to buy things, if the owner didn’t have what they were looking for he would say "I am slapout of it" and it kinda stuck.

I'm sure you'll enjoy the time you spend on R2R!
 

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sure sounds like MTS to me (Multiple Tank Syndrome).

Welcome

now I gotta look up slapout alabama.
 
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that is a true story H@arry :) finally someone has heard of it. and yes beaslbob MTS and looking forward to the day I upgrade the reef to a 220gal and the predator to the 75g....ssshhh! hubby doesn't know I have BIG plans yet. But I do love the hobby and so far I've had a very joyful experience here on R2R.
hey H@arry weren't you at the montgomery coral market?
 

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He was. Haha. I'll answer that for him.
I tried to map it before and couldn't find it. Thats why I asked.

Welcome to the boards and happy to have another Bama person. 220 is big! Very big. We are thinking about getting rid of our 220 soon sadly. But, life happens... oh well..

Keep us updated and post pics of your tanks whenever you get chance.
 
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here are some currnt tank shots
left side
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You should come to our local meeting here.

You would fit right in even though there is a few hours driving time.

Just the typical awseome tank that makes beaslbob's tank look bad.

Looks good.

my .02
 
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awwww.thanks for the offer beaslbob, I have joined the local club down here(MRC) and I'm sure your tank is awesome just trying to make me feel good and HEY! it worked :) I shot some video earlier tonight and when I get it uploaded I'll be sure to share it with everyone
 

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