How not to build a 750/1500 gallon build thread-Khaosinc 3/5/71-8/30/11

[holiday]

I wish you were closer. My husband is just like you and you guys would be great pals in the world of tools and projects.

I found this thread this afternoon and read every line. It was like reading a great book that you can't put down.

I am so glad to hear that things are on the mend. I wish you a successful recovery this time without anymore glitches. Tink is a sweetie for keeping all your reef friends informed. My husband always says that you do more for your friends than you do for your own family. I think this thread and the donations sent in prove that. I will be following the progress of both you and the tank. Best wishes for the future.

 

[khaosinc]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15501163#post15501163 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by bobbyjeb
Just gotta tell you, I love this thread. It gives a warm fuzzy to see you are ok. The people on the other side of the puter love you man.
"I've had lots of time to think and sketch while heavily medicated.... I have some crazy ideas that just might work"
FWIW--thoughts while heavily medicated may need to be re thought....watch this, hold my beer!

I've lived most my life in a style much like that.... might be half the reason I'm in the shape I'm in... but I think its more likley its why I'm still alive....

gotta live life on the hot seat...

 

[romanr]

That picture is just too funny! Glad to see you doing OK. Continue to take it easy man, we can wait for the updates. Did you see yourself now officially in the new Reefkeeping mag?

 

[Henry Bowman]

Thread of the Month ! Way to go Khaos. All the best. This is a great thread. I've been keeping tabs on the thread and have enjoyed every post. Dont do too much too soon but ....we need pics....?

 

[geris]

I just read the whole thing! God Bless you man, wish you only the best and success with your tank which by the way is impressive.

 

[sunnyday]

Wow, what a thread! Congrats on Thread of the Month, K! Once you are fully recovered we fans all hope to see you get TOTM!

Just a thought - why not make the scar up like a moray eel?

Wishing you a speedy recovery.

- Sunny

 

[MFR]

Fantastic! Wow......


MFR

 

[nes999]

i hope your doing better. i just hired some buddies of mine to take over while i go to chemo. fun day today i go buy some fish go to doctor he told me "ive got something interesting you might want to come in." find out tusdays going to be fun so. im going keep this tank up for as long as i can. might be sending you some coral and onyx clowns

 

[nes999]

i hope your doing better. i just hired some buddies of mine to take over while i go to chemo. fun day today i go buy some fish go to doctor he told me "ive got something interesting you might want to come in." find out tusdays going to be fun so. im going keep this tank up for as long as i can. might be sending you some coral and onyx clowns

 

[serpentman]

How the H*** did I miss this thread? Kinda glad I found it now. Its like waiting until the sequel comes out before seeing the first movie. The suspense several pages back was intense. Glad to hear you are pulling through. Had a buddy of mine on a similar get up. Those high power antibiotics take their toll on your body.

Looking forward to seeing this thing through...

 

[Megabite]

I've also been following this thread from the get go. I hope you continue on the road to recovery. You have a beautiful set up and looking forward to seeing it's progress.

 

[reefgeek31]

khaos its been awhile since i posted but congrats on another conquer. Keep getting stronger and good luck!

 

[Sugar Magnolia]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15500244#post15500244 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by khaosinc
If you ever have the choice... never get caught in an ego battle between doctors. They get so excited with rare conditions....

Been there done that. An infectious disease doctor insisted that what he was seeing on my husband trans-esophogeal ultrasound of his heart was vegitation (yes, that's what it's called :lol: ) The cardiologist wasn't sure. Finally the cardiac surgeon confirmed that it was indeed his mitral valve flapping in the flow between chambers. All this within an hour's time. Open heart surgery the next morning to repair the valve and double bypass. The infectious disease doctor's name was Dr. Yoho. Arrrrrhhh me hearties!

Glad to hear you're feeling a bit better day by day. It's a long road, but you'll get there.

BTW...congrats on your publication.

 

[robot2222]

glad to hear you are feeling better, i always check this thread first to see how you are doing.i will have a little better day knowing your feeling a little bit better my friend , so keep up the good work and take it easy . think of the tank like drinking , its a marathon not a race. i think i am going to use that as my quote on hear . looking foward to some pics when you are able to post them.

 

[adambirk]

k.... i cant beleive that i have missed this thread also. i acually called in to work today so i could stay home and read this through because i could not put down the laptop
you are a complete animal!!!!!!!!!!!! and you tank is absolutly sick i so wished i lived in wa because i would be there in a heartbeat to give you a hand.

i am so glad to hear that you are doing better and hope you continue on getting better and when you are ready to get your hands wet i would me more than happy to send you some smokin frags. just pm me when your ready.

also i think i speak for all when i say that we are patiently awaiting those pics of the mermaid!!!!!!!!! give her a scraper and you get the tank cleaned and we get pics......hahaha

good luck

 

[acrylic_300]

I stumbled onto this thread at 1:00 a.m. during an insomnia attack. Reading helps me sleep


So at 3:00 a.m. the board goes down for maintenance and the suspense of your recovery made me decide to stay up a little while longer to finish reading it.

Now it's 5:00 a.m. and I won't be going to sleep but it was well worth it.

I haven't stayed this focused on something in ages.

 

[alphaferret]

First thank for giving me something to read while my daughter watches blues clues-

What a huge tank upgrade and an even better story-I bet you had no idea when you named this thread. Keep up the healing and good spirits!

Tink-you are def. a keeper!!

Rock work arches are very cool & I love the new ferret and the pix of older friends too!

Good luck and keep the PBR cold as poss. and everything will work out fine.

 

[bobbyjeb]

if you not living on the edge, your taking up to much space! you are all the way live! I love you man!

 

[Hooked4life]

Just found this thread today and read through the entire thing. Had tears in my eyes a couple of times--the warmth and generosity displayed by the people here is incredible.

Khaos and Tink -- you are both awesome and deserve all the happiness in the world.

Technical question (sorry if I missed this) -- does the foam require any cure time before it can be submerged?

 

[CookieJar]

Just found the thread and what a great combination of creativity, humor, drama, emotion and happy ending, all wrapped up in 1 thread. Most definitley the thread of the month, if not the year! Keep up the great work- both of you!