Jeremy's 250g build - Take II
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jtarmitage
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<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=12838046#post12838046 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by tbone28
We missed you tonight, Jeremy! Hope your lil one's feeling better today
So far, cranky, has a fever, and I don't think I'm gonna be gettin much sleep as I'm "on duty" tonight. Oh well, the price of fatherhood.
You were definitely missed last night buddy. You should of seen the little girl wo sat behind us last night. She just whaled and screeched for 15 minutes straight :lol:
I know you have a lot on your plate and I am sure I will get the run down, but let me know what I can do to help. When that day comes, We can always set up your frag tank in my garage if need be.
I know you have a lot on your plate and I am sure I will get the run down, but let me know what I can do to help. When that day comes, We can always set up your frag tank in my garage if need be.
jtarmitage
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An update of sorts:
As for the tank, not much. The Rosy had to go as he was beating up the Lineatus', then moved onto the Rhomboid. That just wasn't gonna be tolerated. Really sucks, because he is truly one of my favorite fish, and absolutely stunning. Now that he's gone, the Lineatus' have been spotted out of hiding, and are starting to eat. According to my wife, since I've been in the bay area since Sat., even the female Lineatus was out and about and eating.
I'll get a few pics when I get back home on Thursday.
As for life, well, let's just say Murphy is playing games and I'm not too appreciative. My daughter is doing well. Her energy is back, and I have to keep reminding her of all of the things that she cannot do, lest she end up back in the ER. Oh, my little tomboy does not like being restrained.
I have also been forced to work out of our Santa Rosa office in an attempt to salvage the business. Without getting into details, I have to pick up the pieces thanks to a series of bad situations, and will be working in Santa Rosa indefinitely. That also means that the house needs to be sold ASAP so we can get on with the curve ball that has been thrown at us. Looks like Jeremy's 250g build thread will be onto Take III before long. Since I'll be spending so much time on the road, as my Santa Rosa office is 2 hours from home, I have no idea if any progress will even be attempted on the tank. I would like to get the canopy finished up, and would really prefer to deal with a single system, so I may get the corals moved into the new tank without actually attaching anything. We'll see, and if anything does get done, I'll update accordingly.
Also, thank you everyone for the kind words. This is just another obstacle that will be overcome in time. I have found that I tend to perform best when under pressure, so this is just another time to shine.
As for the tank, not much. The Rosy had to go as he was beating up the Lineatus', then moved onto the Rhomboid. That just wasn't gonna be tolerated. Really sucks, because he is truly one of my favorite fish, and absolutely stunning. Now that he's gone, the Lineatus' have been spotted out of hiding, and are starting to eat. According to my wife, since I've been in the bay area since Sat., even the female Lineatus was out and about and eating.
I'll get a few pics when I get back home on Thursday.As for life, well, let's just say Murphy is playing games and I'm not too appreciative. My daughter is doing well. Her energy is back, and I have to keep reminding her of all of the things that she cannot do, lest she end up back in the ER. Oh, my little tomboy does not like being restrained.
I have also been forced to work out of our Santa Rosa office in an attempt to salvage the business. Without getting into details, I have to pick up the pieces thanks to a series of bad situations, and will be working in Santa Rosa indefinitely. That also means that the house needs to be sold ASAP so we can get on with the curve ball that has been thrown at us. Looks like Jeremy's 250g build thread will be onto Take III before long. Since I'll be spending so much time on the road, as my Santa Rosa office is 2 hours from home, I have no idea if any progress will even be attempted on the tank. I would like to get the canopy finished up, and would really prefer to deal with a single system, so I may get the corals moved into the new tank without actually attaching anything. We'll see, and if anything does get done, I'll update accordingly.
Also, thank you everyone for the kind words. This is just another obstacle that will be overcome in time. I have found that I tend to perform best when under pressure, so this is just another time to shine.
kdblove_99
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Sounds like it might be getting a little smelly over there as it seems stuff has hit the fan
But also seems like you are keeping a positive attitude about it all. I hope whatever you end up doing i wish you and your family the best. If you ever need a quick hand i am less than 10 minutes away.
But also seems like you are keeping a positive attitude about it all. I hope whatever you end up doing i wish you and your family the best. If you ever need a quick hand i am less than 10 minutes away.
jtarmitage
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Thanks guys.
Wow! I just finished watching 10k BC, and it was an absolutely perfect movie for me to watch today. For those of you who have not seen it, I highly recommend it. For those of you who have, the part about your circle was especially poignant at the moment. My circle is so large at the moment that it hurts to think about the pain that so many I know are going through at the moment, myself not with standing, and what I'd be willing to do to protect everyone. OK, so maybe 1, or 2, too many glasses of wine, but that REALLY hit home tonight. Actually had my eyes watering with the potential symbolism of my current life.
For those that haven't seen the movie, and even those that have, drink a couple of glasses of wine(or beer, or whatever) and pay attention to the monologue. You won't be disappointed. Heart wrenching to the extreme if you can feel the meaning.
OK, off of my soapbox. I haven't seen my tanks in days. According to my wife, the fish in the 250g are doing well, including the new Lineatus pair which are out and eating. As for the frag/holding system, all is well except the Achilles, which is, according to my wife, absolutely covered in ich, more than she has ever seen. That would be saying something except for the fact that the fish in my systems in the past have been extremely healthy, and any ich present has been mild and short lived. He has been challenging enough, but given my pre-occupation with the 250 build, and life intervening, I haven't been able to devote my usual level of care. I'll be returning home late tomorrow night and will see what I can do to alleviate his suffering. I think it's time to remove the corals to the new tank and begin treatment.
On that note, I don't yet know if the new reflectors have come in yet. I'm doubtful, but if not, I'll proceed anyhow. It's funny that I got a call about the Lumenarc minis that I ordered in March today. To think that I ordered them in March, cancelled the order the first week of June, and am just now getting a call about the order is just laughable! A@#$R@@$#$#. What on earth is going on with that company??????
To those that have offered condolences and best wishes, I cannot express how grateful I am. The situation is bleak, but we will prevail. It's strange to think that I am responsible for taking care of not only my own family, but also my parents, as well as all of the people that my father has been helping for years. I hestitate to stop and ponder on the gravity of the situation. All I can do is offer 110% from sunrise to well past sunset, and pray for my efforts to be enough to carry us through the day. So far, so good, but the road ahead is long. The current obstacle is dealing with childcare, which will allow us the time to work through this situation. It's amazing to me to think that something so trivial to most is so pivotal to me at the moment. A mere 4 hours to work could mean so much.
So, why even bring this up? To think that so many people must rely on childcare to make ends meet. To answer that, you must understand our philosophy on life, and on raising our children. To my wife and I, the best people to raise our children, especially during the first couple of years, is us. That period of bonding is crucial to both parent and child. Many people must rely on childcare in order to make ends meet. Up until now, we have had the luxury of at least 1 parent with our children at all times. At least until the age of 3. That has been a source of contentment and pride. Now we find ourselves in a situation where, no matter the cost, we must work. Yet, in order to work, we must be able to pay for childcare. To think that our monthly allotment is insufficient to pay for care until we have earned that allotment is unbelievable. It's amazing to think that we cannot pay for childcare until we have worked for it, and we cannot work for it until the kids are taken care of. Brings back the question of which came first, the chicken or the egg. Life is presenting many challenges, which are being overcome, one at a time.
I know, way too philosphical for a build thread, so I'll just blame it on the wine! I just urge you all to enjoy life's little surprises as they come, and see them as challenges to be conquered, not roadblocks to happiness. I for one, have never been closer to my family, nor as happy to conquer every minor obstacle, as I am right now. I am Jeremy Armitage, and this is my life, as I CHOOSE to live it. Now, get out of my way!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Wow! I just finished watching 10k BC, and it was an absolutely perfect movie for me to watch today. For those of you who have not seen it, I highly recommend it. For those of you who have, the part about your circle was especially poignant at the moment. My circle is so large at the moment that it hurts to think about the pain that so many I know are going through at the moment, myself not with standing, and what I'd be willing to do to protect everyone. OK, so maybe 1, or 2, too many glasses of wine, but that REALLY hit home tonight. Actually had my eyes watering with the potential symbolism of my current life.
For those that haven't seen the movie, and even those that have, drink a couple of glasses of wine(or beer, or whatever) and pay attention to the monologue. You won't be disappointed. Heart wrenching to the extreme if you can feel the meaning.
OK, off of my soapbox. I haven't seen my tanks in days. According to my wife, the fish in the 250g are doing well, including the new Lineatus pair which are out and eating. As for the frag/holding system, all is well except the Achilles, which is, according to my wife, absolutely covered in ich, more than she has ever seen. That would be saying something except for the fact that the fish in my systems in the past have been extremely healthy, and any ich present has been mild and short lived. He has been challenging enough, but given my pre-occupation with the 250 build, and life intervening, I haven't been able to devote my usual level of care. I'll be returning home late tomorrow night and will see what I can do to alleviate his suffering. I think it's time to remove the corals to the new tank and begin treatment.
On that note, I don't yet know if the new reflectors have come in yet. I'm doubtful, but if not, I'll proceed anyhow. It's funny that I got a call about the Lumenarc minis that I ordered in March today. To think that I ordered them in March, cancelled the order the first week of June, and am just now getting a call about the order is just laughable! A@#$R@@$#$#. What on earth is going on with that company??????
To those that have offered condolences and best wishes, I cannot express how grateful I am. The situation is bleak, but we will prevail. It's strange to think that I am responsible for taking care of not only my own family, but also my parents, as well as all of the people that my father has been helping for years. I hestitate to stop and ponder on the gravity of the situation. All I can do is offer 110% from sunrise to well past sunset, and pray for my efforts to be enough to carry us through the day. So far, so good, but the road ahead is long. The current obstacle is dealing with childcare, which will allow us the time to work through this situation. It's amazing to me to think that something so trivial to most is so pivotal to me at the moment. A mere 4 hours to work could mean so much.
So, why even bring this up? To think that so many people must rely on childcare to make ends meet. To answer that, you must understand our philosophy on life, and on raising our children. To my wife and I, the best people to raise our children, especially during the first couple of years, is us. That period of bonding is crucial to both parent and child. Many people must rely on childcare in order to make ends meet. Up until now, we have had the luxury of at least 1 parent with our children at all times. At least until the age of 3. That has been a source of contentment and pride. Now we find ourselves in a situation where, no matter the cost, we must work. Yet, in order to work, we must be able to pay for childcare. To think that our monthly allotment is insufficient to pay for care until we have earned that allotment is unbelievable. It's amazing to think that we cannot pay for childcare until we have worked for it, and we cannot work for it until the kids are taken care of. Brings back the question of which came first, the chicken or the egg. Life is presenting many challenges, which are being overcome, one at a time.
I know, way too philosphical for a build thread, so I'll just blame it on the wine!
I just urge you all to enjoy life's little surprises as they come, and see them as challenges to be conquered, not roadblocks to happiness. I for one, have never been closer to my family, nor as happy to conquer every minor obstacle, as I am right now. I am Jeremy Armitage, and this is my life, as I CHOOSE to live it. Now, get out of my way!!!!!!!!!!!!!
jtarmitage
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Oh, and Terry, it's nice to see you out of stealth mode! Yes, even in my limited visits to RC, I do notice whether my buddies are online or not, and was shocked to see yours in the "online" section of my list. Welcome!:lol:
jtarmitage
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Dang. Am I Doug (Dots) reincarnate or what?:lol:
P.Kelly
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Jeremy, man, when life throws people a curve ball it tends to be a real outside looking pitch that ends up low and inside. Darcy and I have the same beliefs about raising out child too. Because of that, I spend the better part of two years traveling 3 nights a week. Was it worth it? It was hard for me, but I'm glad my wife got to raise our girl instead of child care.
You guys are blessed to have each other and the rest is icing. Maybe there isn't so much icing right now, but in time you'll work through the issues. Let me know if there is anything I can do to help out.
Take care,
You guys are blessed to have each other and the rest is icing. Maybe there isn't so much icing right now, but in time you'll work through the issues. Let me know if there is anything I can do to help out.
Take care,
jtarmitage
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Thanks Pete, the "icing" is just hiding the treat to be revealed at a later date. This time next year, I plan on being able to brag about getting through this ordeal.
kdblove_99
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I also share the same philosphy. That is why when we knew our first born was coming i volenteered to work graveyard. So i could watch our baby during the day and my wife at night. Even though we have the best grandparents that just love her to death and are both local. We still want her and the rest of our gang to be raised with what our beliefs are.
This is also a huge reason i want to get out of California, its a joke. everything is way overpriced and why? My wife and I just pray that an offer will come from Colorado as that is what we really want and feel we can live more comfortably.
Would like to stop by sometime when you have a moment to swap and check out thos Lineatus. I gotta get a pair now
The lumemax Elites are not out yet. I ordered mine last week and emailed Greg yesterday and he said they have not received any yet.
I pray that all of this will work itself out as i know it must be hard to be away from your family for several nights and then have to go to work to a mess. You seem like a strong guy that will make things work no matter what happens.
Davey
This is also a huge reason i want to get out of California, its a joke. everything is way overpriced and why? My wife and I just pray that an offer will come from Colorado as that is what we really want and feel we can live more comfortably.
Would like to stop by sometime when you have a moment to swap and check out thos Lineatus. I gotta get a pair now
The lumemax Elites are not out yet. I ordered mine last week and emailed Greg yesterday and he said they have not received any yet.
I pray that all of this will work itself out as i know it must be hard to be away from your family for several nights and then have to go to work to a mess. You seem like a strong guy that will make things work no matter what happens.
Davey
jtarmitage
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<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=12863401#post12863401 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by kdblove_99
I also share the same philosphy. That is why when we knew our first born was coming i volenteered to work graveyard. So i could watch our baby during the day and my wife at night. Even though we have the best grandparents that just love her to death and are both local. We still want her and the rest of our gang to be raised with what our beliefs are.
This is also a huge reason i want to get out of California, its a joke. everything is way overpriced and why? My wife and I just pray that an offer will come from Colorado as that is what we really want and feel we can live more comfortably.
Would like to stop by sometime when you have a moment to swap and check out thos Lineatus. I gotta get a pair now
The lumemax Elites are not out yet. I ordered mine last week and emailed Greg yesterday and he said they have not received any yet.
I pray that all of this will work itself out as i know it must be hard to be away from your family for several nights and then have to go to work to a mess. You seem like a strong guy that will make things work no matter what happens.
Davey
Yeah, been staying with my parents since Sunday. Going home Wed night, while the wife has been there all week alone. Can anyone say lemonade?
I'll definitely be around Sat morning, and likely all weekend, so let me know when you'll be available. Friends are welcome anytime I'm home. Knowing when I'm home is another story! But, since the wife is working Sat morning, I know for a fact that I'll be home with the kids. Other than that, who the heck knows!
kdblove_99
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Ok, Saturday morning sounds good to me
I wish those Elites would get in. I'm starting to get a little anxious.
My tank funds have arrived and we are just working on when he can deliver it, I cant wait. But going to wait and see what happens before i set it up. But just knowing i have it will be nice
I wish those Elites would get in. I'm starting to get a little anxious.
My tank funds have arrived and we are just working on when he can deliver it, I cant wait. But going to wait and see what happens before i set it up. But just knowing i have it will be nice
Underwaterparadise
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My wife has either worked from home or not worked since my son was born 5 years ago!! Best thing we have ever done. Granted now it is catching up to us with this economy in shambles. Right now is a very stressfull time for us as well. Keep your head up and keep chugging along, that's all we can do!!!
kdblove_99
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This fell to the 4th page
any new updates Jeremy on how things/Life is going?
I got good news. Greg from Reef Geek emailed me and said the Elite was shipped today
any new updates Jeremy on how things/Life is going?I got good news. Greg from Reef Geek emailed me and said the Elite was shipped today
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