The Flying fish
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Annetje
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The littlest worm you ever saw
Got stuck inside my soda straw:eek1:
He said to me, "Don't take a sip,
'Cause if you do, you'll get real sick.":crazy1:
I took a sip and he went down
Right through my pipe, he must have drowned:lol2:
He was my pal, he was my friend
There is no more, this is the end.
Now don't you fret, now don't you fear,
That little worm had scuba gear.:bounce3:
Nursery rhyme, a pity the author is unknown!
scuba gear
The littlest worm you ever saw
Got stuck inside my soda straw:eek1:
He said to me, "Don't take a sip,
'Cause if you do, you'll get real sick.":crazy1:
I took a sip and he went down
Right through my pipe, he must have drowned:lol2:
He was my pal, he was my friend
There is no more, this is the end.
Now don't you fret, now don't you fear,
That little worm had scuba gear.:bounce3:
Nursery rhyme, a pity the author is unknown!
Annetje
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Seven, eight, lay them straight.
Seven, eight, lay them straight.
To Durso or not to doso, that's the question.
My overflow box is so simpel that I can hardly believe it works.:strooper:
Just two pipes,
one about 5 inches tall, the other 20 inches.
The latter only drains water in case of emergency.:spin1:
It's simpel and silent.:lol2:
It's soooo simple and soooo silent that I can't imangine why in heaven's name Mr Durso picked his brain to come up with his glorious invention.:celeb1:
Ohoh, ignorant me. :celeb1::wave:
Seven, eight, lay them straight.
To Durso or not to doso, that's the question.
My overflow box is so simpel that I can hardly believe it works.:strooper:
Just two pipes,
one about 5 inches tall, the other 20 inches.
The latter only drains water in case of emergency.:spin1:
It's simpel and silent.:lol2:
It's soooo simple and soooo silent that I can't imangine why in heaven's name Mr Durso picked his brain to come up with his glorious invention.:celeb1:
Ohoh, ignorant me. :celeb1::wave:
Palting
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Uhh, not so sure that is a Durso design, Anne. That seems more like a Herbie design, adapted to an internal weir. One drain, the shorter one, does almost 100% of the work, completely submerged, quiet. The other, the taller one, goes to work for whatever little excess does not go down the short drain, or as an emergency. Durso is one drain only, with a nipple that acts both as an air intake as well as an anti-siphon, usually noisy due to the mixing of air and water as the water drains.
Just wanted to make sure the right name got the right credit
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Just wanted to make sure the right name got the right credit
.
Annetje
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Uhh, not so sure that is a Durso design, Anne. That seems more like a Herbie design, adapted to an internal weir. One drain, the shorter one, does almost 100% of the work, completely submerged, quiet. The other, the taller one, goes to work for whatever little excess does not go down the short drain, or as an emergency. Durso is one drain only, with a nipple that acts both as an air intake as well as an anti-siphon, usually noisy due to the mixing of air and water as the water drains.
Just wanted to make sure the right name got the right credit
Of course you're right, it is definitely NOT a Durso. :spin1:
And thank you kindly for suppling the name; a Herbie. :dance:
(is he the guy who invented the, "huh so to speak Herbie"?).:lmao:
The point that I wanted to make was: why design a Durso when things can be as simple as a Herbie????:wildone:
Beats me.:celeb1:
Annetje
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A hole is a hole is a hole is a....
A hole is a hole is a hole is a....
To prevent the thrill of a flood, one has to drill!:dance:
Of course the trick is to keep the hole a ....uhhh an open hole.
A hole is a hole is a hole is a....
Good idea! :beer:
To prevent the thrill of a flood, one has to drill!:dance:
Of course the trick is to keep the hole a ....uhhh an open hole.
Annetje
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Who's afraid of a pile of stones?
Who's afraid of a pile of stones?
Who's afraid of a pile of stones?:hmm2:
Well frankly I have to admit I was.:strooper:
As long as they lay side by side,
like a road paved with cobblestones,
there were no expectations to be met.:fun4:
In my mind I had a dreamscape, but could I accomplish it?
I felt like putting together a jig-saw puzzle, unsure if the pieces could build the dream, unsure of my ability to form the scape.
Well, I gave it my best.
I am greatful for your comments:bounce1:.
Who's afraid of a pile of stones?
Who's afraid of a pile of stones?:hmm2:
Well frankly I have to admit I was.:strooper:
As long as they lay side by side,
like a road paved with cobblestones,
there were no expectations to be met.:fun4:
In my mind I had a dreamscape, but could I accomplish it?
I felt like putting together a jig-saw puzzle, unsure if the pieces could build the dream, unsure of my ability to form the scape.
Well, I gave it my best.
I am greatful for your comments:bounce1:.
Annetje
New member
A lovely pair.
A lovely pair.
My new tank is in it's forth month already, so time must fly somehow. :eek1:
To be honest, it’s hard to be patient,:wildone: 3 more months to go.
There are still some issues dat have to be met.
One of them is light.
At first I was planning to start with a simple system T5.
But LED lighting is very very seductive.
I’ve tried to resist, really I’ve tried.
But when I saw the growth of some SPS corals under LED at my LFS....
I....well I just thought, what the hack, let’s go for it.
So I placed an order: LED by AquaRay.
So I took one tile home, the only tile available in the shop.
So I took home 2 bags with coral sand.
Together they make a lovely pair. :love1:
Please enjoy this sneak preview, I certainly did.:bounce1:
A lovely pair.
My new tank is in it's forth month already, so time must fly somehow. :eek1:
To be honest, it’s hard to be patient,:wildone: 3 more months to go.
There are still some issues dat have to be met.
One of them is light.
At first I was planning to start with a simple system T5.
But LED lighting is very very seductive.
I’ve tried to resist, really I’ve tried.
But when I saw the growth of some SPS corals under LED at my LFS....
I....well I just thought, what the hack, let’s go for it.
So I placed an order: LED by AquaRay.
So I took one tile home, the only tile available in the shop.
So I took home 2 bags with coral sand.
Together they make a lovely pair. :love1:
Please enjoy this sneak preview, I certainly did.:bounce1:
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Fish Biscuit
Active member
Nice thread & I love the pictures. Looks like you are off to a good start.
Michele
PS a beer & a smile are plenty enough to get a man to help you
Michele
PS a beer & a smile are plenty enough to get a man to help you
Annetje
New member
David Hockney?
David Hockney?
Well Michele, I must admit, sometimes I'm sort of impressed by my own pictures too.
Without really wanting to bring on the effect, this picture somehow reminds me of a painting by David Hockney.
Must have something to do with all that water and swimming pool colours.:bdaysmile:
It is'nt impeccable of course, those 4 white things, are they baby aiptasia???
To be continued.:celeb2:
David Hockney?
Thank you for your compliments Rybren. It is really inspiring to know I've got some readers out there. :lolspin:
Nice thread & I love the pictures. Looks like you are off to a good start.
Michele
PS a beer & a smile are plenty enough to get a man to help you
Well Michele, I must admit, sometimes I'm sort of impressed by my own pictures too.
Without really wanting to bring on the effect, this picture somehow reminds me of a painting by David Hockney.
Must have something to do with all that water and swimming pool colours.:bdaysmile:
It is'nt impeccable of course, those 4 white things, are they baby aiptasia???
To be continued.:celeb2:
Annetje
New member
Once upon a time there was...
Once upon a time there was...
Once upon there was a sweet little guy.
He was part of the life on the rock.
Straight from the start I adored him.:inlove:
How could I resist the charms of this shy little creature?
With it's little claws he gently
picked and plucked algae,
nothing more.
Little guys turn into boys, and boys will be men.
So this cute baby changed and changed into bigger and bigger clothes.
And his legs developed hair, and more hair.
He scared me a little, resembeling a tarantula.
But in spite of this transformation,
his gentle gestures,
picking and plucking algae,
kept reminding me of the little baby he once was.
But on an evil day, in fact it was today, I noticed him working out.
Punching and punching, using the poor anemone als a punchingball.
As if that was'nt enough he ate the poor thing,
that hung limply and helplessly with ragged edges.
To night it's game on, I've blown the hunting horn.:lol2:
Once upon a time there was...
Once upon there was a sweet little guy.
He was part of the life on the rock.
Straight from the start I adored him.:inlove:
How could I resist the charms of this shy little creature?
With it's little claws he gently
picked and plucked algae,
nothing more.
Little guys turn into boys, and boys will be men.
So this cute baby changed and changed into bigger and bigger clothes.
And his legs developed hair, and more hair.
He scared me a little, resembeling a tarantula.
But in spite of this transformation,
his gentle gestures,
picking and plucking algae,
kept reminding me of the little baby he once was.
But on an evil day, in fact it was today, I noticed him working out.
Punching and punching, using the poor anemone als a punchingball.
As if that was'nt enough he ate the poor thing,
that hung limply and helplessly with ragged edges.
To night it's game on, I've blown the hunting horn.:lol2:
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Annetje
New member
Grab the crab
Grab the crab
In post #53 I told you about my not-all-to-nice-thoughts when seeing the anemone being demolished by the tarantula crab. :strange:
He must be CAUGHT!
Easier said then done.
He seemed tot have sensed my intentions, played hide and seek all day long.
So I had time to reflect; would a healthy anemone allow anyone to nibble its toes?
Or was the anemone, who was not doing well for weeks, already dying, and did the crab simply take up its scavanger role?
The second thought gave me peace.
I have to admit that the anemone looks beyond repair already, alas a lost case.
Another 10 weeks to go before the RSM250 household will move to "˜The Flying Fish'.
Enough time to watch carefully...
Because as I told you, he IS a adorable gentle guy.:inlove:
Grab the crab
In post #53 I told you about my not-all-to-nice-thoughts when seeing the anemone being demolished by the tarantula crab. :strange:
He must be CAUGHT!
Easier said then done.
He seemed tot have sensed my intentions, played hide and seek all day long.
So I had time to reflect; would a healthy anemone allow anyone to nibble its toes?
Or was the anemone, who was not doing well for weeks, already dying, and did the crab simply take up its scavanger role?
The second thought gave me peace.
I have to admit that the anemone looks beyond repair already, alas a lost case.
Another 10 weeks to go before the RSM250 household will move to "˜The Flying Fish'.
Enough time to watch carefully...
Because as I told you, he IS a adorable gentle guy.:inlove:
Annetje
New member
Grounding the socket
Grounding the socket
My house at the sea-side lies in the district called "˜Zeeland' which literally means "˜Sealand'.
Kind of poetic name isn't it, for someone who likes fish?:fish2:
"˜Zeeland' consisted of 3 big islands which could only be reached by boat.
In 1953 there was a flood, nearly 2000 people were drowned.
It changed a lot, huge dikes were built, and bridges, to connect with the mainland.
After this "˜Zeeland' wasn't the isolated district it used to be.
Or so I thought.:spin2:
A long introduction (yawn) to tell you that an electrician isn't easily found.
It took me months to get one on the phone.
And months before he to could make some time...
When the doorbell finally rang my expectations where high.
I was prepared for much...
but not for two elder men, one already retired for years as he told me.
Hmmmm, appearances are deceptive though.:beachbum:
They where witty, clever and indeed very capable men.
And the electric system was indeed complex and very much in need of these capable men.
They explored nearly all the outlets, and in the end 4 had to be connected to accomplish the goal.
But as they say, it is the last straw that breaks the camel's back.
The forth outlet had a bifurcation which could not be overcome...
Next week they will be back, to make ends meet.
They left the cables dangling.
Till next week I'm left in the dark.:bounce2:
Grounding the socket
My house at the sea-side lies in the district called "˜Zeeland' which literally means "˜Sealand'.
Kind of poetic name isn't it, for someone who likes fish?:fish2:
"˜Zeeland' consisted of 3 big islands which could only be reached by boat.
In 1953 there was a flood, nearly 2000 people were drowned.
It changed a lot, huge dikes were built, and bridges, to connect with the mainland.
After this "˜Zeeland' wasn't the isolated district it used to be.
Or so I thought.:spin2:
A long introduction (yawn
) to tell you that an electrician isn't easily found.It took me months to get one on the phone.
And months before he to could make some time...
When the doorbell finally rang my expectations where high.
I was prepared for much...
but not for two elder men, one already retired for years as he told me.
Hmmmm, appearances are deceptive though.:beachbum:
They where witty, clever and indeed very capable men.
And the electric system was indeed complex and very much in need of these capable men.
They explored nearly all the outlets, and in the end 4 had to be connected to accomplish the goal.
But as they say, it is the last straw that breaks the camel's back.
The forth outlet had a bifurcation which could not be overcome...
Next week they will be back, to make ends meet.
They left the cables dangling.
Till next week I'm left in the dark.:bounce2:
dublo8
New member
Wow one of the first build threads that I actually take pleasure in reading vs looking at pictures. Your doing a great job, keep up the great work.
Never underestimate the powers if an old man and his skills. I had called out an AC repairman and he took me(and my wallet) for a ride and the unit still failed. I called a different tech and the person who was at my door was an elderly man (in his late 80's) wearing an adidas running suit circa 1977 and a rainbow sweat band. He fixed my AC unit in 10 minutes and then fixed the pool motor I was working on for 2 days in under 5 seconds and only charged me $20. Seriously.
Sent from my who cares they all do it now.
Never underestimate the powers if an old man and his skills. I had called out an AC repairman and he took me(and my wallet) for a ride and the unit still failed. I called a different tech and the person who was at my door was an elderly man (in his late 80's) wearing an adidas running suit circa 1977 and a rainbow sweat band. He fixed my AC unit in 10 minutes and then fixed the pool motor I was working on for 2 days in under 5 seconds and only charged me $20. Seriously.
Sent from my who cares they all do it now.
Annetje
New member
Thank you very much for your compliment and of course for your wonderful and impressive story about the elderly AC repairmen.
Some new discoveries were made with the help of my magnifying glasses, a field of ball tipped anemones I presume.
Annetje
New member
Grounding the socket
Grounding the socket
Making connection.
Hmmm, my favourite old men
were here again. :lol2:
they fought, struggled,
and juggled, juggled...:celeb1:
Finally connection was made.:lmao:
Bringing the flying fish down to earth so to say.
But only when current takes the wrong way.:fun4:
(also see #56)
Grounding the socket
Making connection.
Hmmm, my favourite old men
were here again. :lol2:
they fought, struggled,
and juggled, juggled...:celeb1:
Finally connection was made.:lmao:
Bringing the flying fish down to earth so to say.
But only when current takes the wrong way.:fun4:
(also see #56)
