Nice meeting You Richard

[lpapagno]

Well, I would like to thank Richard for a wonderful job. My tank actually looks I wanted it to since I set it up 3 years ago. It was cool meeting the person that actually dives for this product and I got to meet Suzy, what a wonderful dog. I will diffidently recommend Tampa Bay Saltwater to anyone I know that wants a Salt water tank that looks like you’re at the bottom of the ocean. If anyone of you is on the fence about getting this rock, don’t hesitate any longer. If not soon then after June while Richard takes a much deserved vacation.
I have the advantage of living near Tampa so I got my rock the very next day I ordered it. I was going to put it in my 40 gallon tank, but decided to put all of it in the 90 gallon tank. I have never dived before, but if I did I’m sure it would look like my tank does now. Thanks again Richard and next time I am in Tampa I will stop by that Restaurant for a Cuban sandwich. I will be posting picture soon. I have to learn to leave well enough alone I get so picky about what rock goes where. I am trying to let it be as natural looking as I can get it. Kind of hard though since I don’t know what the bottom of the ocean looks like, I will have to learn to dive one of these days.
There is absolutely no comparison with this live rock. It is what it is Live and full of life. Not like anything else I have ever seen from another company of any LFS. Enjoy Thailand Richard.

 

[rklaue]

I know this isn't entirely on topic, but I have to say that one of the things I miss most about living in Tampa is a good cuban sandwich from the right place. The food in general is wonderful....now I'm hungry.

 

[CT1258]

Thailand?

Thailand?

Please Please Please, can I come?

I remember it well, 30 some years ago. What a place. R&R from a not so nice location in Southeast Asia. Two whole weeks in absolute paradise. A bit of culture shock, but a fantastic part of the world. I envy you Richard. Of course I Know that you are only interested in the diving, but the nightlife is out of this world. Also the food can be really good if you hire a guide. If you have never been there before, you are in for a truly good vacation. (Well, I guess if you HAVE been there before you are in for a truly good vacation.) Need A photographer? Oh well, I am sure my wife wouldn't let me go anyway. (Sigh). Enjoy yourself, we will expect a full account upon your return.
Chuck T

 

[liverock]

Re: Nice meeting You Richard

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=9854616#post9854616 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by lpapagno
Well, I would like to thank Richard for a wonderful job. My tank actually looks I wanted it to since I set it up 3 years ago. It was cool meeting the person that actually dives for this product and I got to meet Suzy, what a wonderful dog. I will diffidently recommend Tampa Bay Saltwater to anyone I know that wants a Salt water tank that looks like you’re at the bottom of the ocean. If anyone of you is on the fence about getting this rock, don’t hesitate any longer. If not soon then after June while Richard takes a much deserved vacation.
I have the advantage of living near Tampa so I got my rock the very next day I ordered it. I was going to put it in my 40 gallon tank, but decided to put all of it in the 90 gallon tank. I have never dived before, but if I did I’m sure it would look like my tank does now. Thanks again Richard and next time I am in Tampa I will stop by that Restaurant for a Cuban sandwich. I will be posting picture soon. I have to learn to leave well enough alone I get so picky about what rock goes where. I am trying to let it be as natural looking as I can get it. Kind of hard though since I don’t know what the bottom of the ocean looks like, I will have to learn to dive one of these days.
There is absolutely no comparison with this live rock. It is what it is Live and full of life. Not like anything else I have ever seen from another company of any LFS. Enjoy Thailand Richard.

Nice putting a face on the customer!

I had a cuban sandwich today..yummmm!

thanks for the good words, and enjoy that rock!

Diving tomorrow...last day before shutting down!

sea ya
Richard TBS

 

[liverock]

Re: Thailand?

Re: Thailand?

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=9855876#post9855876 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by CT1258
Please Please Please, can I come?

I remember it well, 30 some years ago. What a place. R&R from a not so nice location in Southeast Asia. Two whole weeks in absolute paradise. A bit of culture shock, but a fantastic part of the world. I envy you Richard. Of course I Know that you are only interested in the diving, but the nightlife is out of this world. Also the food can be really good if you hire a guide. If you have never been there before, you are in for a truly good vacation. (Well, I guess if you HAVE been there before you are in for a truly good vacation.) Need A photographer? Oh well, I am sure my wife wouldn't let me go anyway. (Sigh). Enjoy yourself, we will expect a full account upon your return.
Chuck T

Lets go!

I need a guide...

My dad was there for 2 weeks also in 1968....he was vice commander of Plekiu during TET in 1968.....did his R+R there.....I have never been in the far east before,,,this should be interesting....not going diving though.....doing the land tour...Cambodia, golden triangle...ect..
I am expecting killer seafood!

 

[adam82]

where are these great cuban's you guys keep talking about.

 

[dklaue]

Uncle Willies Sandwich shop on 22nd street!!!

http://www.tbt.com/restaurants/listing.jsp?ident=18234

 

[adam82]

cool thanks. im always looking for a better cuban

 

[rklaue]

While Uncle Willie's seems to be the family favorite I have to recommend others after years of research. La Tropicana used to be across from Agliano & Sons Fish in Ybor City. Might still be there, I cut fish & other things for Buster Agliano a few yrs back. Anyways I thought they had the best Cuban around Tampa by far. My fiance says Manatee Cafe in Ruskin~now that's a very good sandwich shop, great Cubans there too.
I still have a La Tropicana shirt...liked em so much I bought one. Wish I had a TBS shirt to replace it....:beachbum: