Jacob's 360 Gallon Build

[Jacob D]

As for the trip and helpers this is what we have so far:


Going to Oregon:
Me
Thayer
[could use one more if anyone is willing to make the long road trip]


Unloading in Stockton:
Nathan
Lak
Paul
Thayer
Me
[could use one or two more in case someone can't make it]


I very much appreciate everyone's help! After this weekend, if I can't find enough help from NVR locals, I'll start calling "non-reefing" friends of mine for help... one way or another we'll get er done.

 

[Bdimas]

I can help when you guys get back.

 

[Jacob D]

Thanks Bryan. That gives us 6 to unload which should be enough. If anyone else is willing to be a standby that would be cool (hey some of us are getting getting old and might hurt ourselves )

 

[Jesus]

I wish I could help but I am working Sat and Sun that week.


Jesus

 

[Jacob D]

No worries, we'll get it figured out

 

[Jacob D]

OK!
Here is the final plan in action (until it changes again )

Thanks to John at Twins I was able to arrange to have the tank delivered to my house for a very reasonable price! So there is no road trip. I still want to shoot a HUGE thanks out to Thayer and Hector for offering to come along on that adventure, it's really cool of you guys to do that. I owe one to you guys.


The delivery date has changed. It can be either this coming Monday (the 21st) or Tuesday (22nd). If Monday it will be in the evening, if Tuesday it will be more like late afternoon (I have a little wiggle room on the day and time).

Can any of you guys who offered to help (or anyone else) possibly make one, or both of those days? The owner tells me this is a 6 man job, but if anyone else wants to come see the show you're welcome too

Beer and Pizza is on me.

 

[lanxang]

how late in the evening? I might be able to help out and I want to see the tank.

 

[seaskraP]

anytime after 5 is fine with me.

Nathan

 

[Jacob D]

Lak & Nathan, thanks again.

I'm not sure exactly how late it will be (if on Monday). I don't think it will be later than 9:00 PM - I will know soon.

On Tuesday I have more freedom to arrange a time, but it will probably be in the afternoon.

I'll start making some phone calls and see if I can round up a few more helpers.

 

[Jacob D]

Pickup and delivery arrangements were made today. The tank will be arriving between 6:00 and 8:00 PM on Monday night.

 

[seaskraP]

fine with me, see you around 6 on monday.

 

[Jacob D]

Cool deal. Nathan, can you PM me your number? Thanks!

 

[Jacob D]

The tank is on the truck

Here are a couple of pics that the original owner sent me, the first is before she broke it down.

...and empty

 

[Bdimas]

That tank is alright i guess.
J/k! That is going to be really nice and fun to aqua scape.

 

[marshman]

that is one nice looking tank jacob!

 

[Jacob D]

Thanks Marsh. I'm really looking forward to setting it up... there's a lot of work to do.

 

[Auntbeez]

Oh my gosh... it must feel like Christmas Eve. :celeb2:
I'm really excited for you.
And for those of us who can't help tonight...keep us posted.

 

[Jacob D]

Something like that


Thanks to Thayer, Nathan, Lak, Paul, and Scott the tank is now sitting next to my garage and the project clock is officially ticking. Yes, it took 6 of us to lift it, the 1" acrylic adds a lot of weight! We'll have some pictures of us unloading it forthcoming...

 

[marshman]

hey jacob!let me know if you need any help,just call me.

 

[Jacob D]

Thanks Marsh! I appreciate the offer for help and will keep you posted as the project moves forward.