New here: Any other visually impaired reefers out there?

LisaMarie · Jul 31, 2019

I'm diving back into reefing after a long hiatus. I've been reefing since the late 90's but took a long break when I lost most of my eyesight. I'm not completely blind, but legally blind. I still see light, color, shapes, etc. It may sound crazy to build a reef you can barely see, but there's more to reefing than what you can see!

A lot has changed in reefing so I'm here to learn! I'm a retired Chemistry and Biology teacher who grew up in Monterey Bay (now living in the beautiful mountains of East, TN) so I suppose there's just saltwater running through my veins. You can take the girl out of the ocean, but you can't take the ocean out of the girl!

Crabs McJones · Jul 31, 2019

Welcome to R2R!

Dramad1 · Jul 31, 2019

Welcome back. Your story sounds very inspiring. Looking forward to following along.

dantimdad · Jul 31, 2019

Very cool!

Being color blind, I can appreciate seeing a reef differently than most.

Way to overcome and conquer!

redfishbluefish · Jul 31, 2019

Welcome @LisaMarie to R2R. Recommend starting a "Member's Tank" thread so we can watch your progress.

I just went to link the Member's Tank forum and see you've already found it. I'll be following! Again, welcome.

Hitman · Jul 31, 2019

Welcome to R2R!!!

tupes · Jul 31, 2019

Hey welcome back to this wonderful hobby.

Retro Reefer · Jul 31, 2019

Welcome to R2R!

Peace River · Jul 31, 2019

Welcome to R2R!!! We’re glad you’re here!

LiveWire · Jul 31, 2019

Welcome to the REEF!!

Skynyrd Fish · Jul 31, 2019

Welcome to r2r!

Billldg · Jul 31, 2019

Welcome to R2R!!!

Katrina71 · Jul 31, 2019

How cool is this! I'm another reefer chick from Knoxville. You have to come here for the Smoky mountain coral expo in September! Not being creepy, but if you'd like a shopping day in Knoxville...I know all the lfs.