I have also just started checking back after at least a 10 year hiatus from the hobby and RC. Upstate Reef Society used to be a vibrant forum with a number of superstars including at least one tank of the month recipients.... eg. Gary M. I actually started the Southern tier reef society many years ago since I live in Binghamton, but it appears pretty much deceased. I have been contemplating jumping back into the hobby with smallish nano reefs but this hobby definitely benefits from community support, interaction and inspiration. so it seems some reefers may be returning.,. perhaps the dawning of a renaissance in upstate?