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Hello out there my fellow fishy folks! I took a couple of months off to sort out a couple things with my tanks and space. I got rid of 4 tanks and gained 1 more (so I guess that means I still have a problem with collecting tanks). I've got myself down to just 4 tanks now, so my maintance and water bill has dropped dramaticlly.

Well that's my update, so now it's your turn, tell me what I've missed lately.

Really, does anybody REALLY care that I'm back. Does anybody even remember I was ever here.

Everybody hates me, nobody likes me, I'm goin' to eat some worms!!:D

Well all jokes aside I'm glad to be back I can't wait to start talking to you all again. I'm out.....THE ONE... THE ONLY...TUG!

LoL, yea we remember, welcome back! ...maybe

Hey Tug:

I wasn't here when you were before, But Glad Your Back;)

One question for you though???

My Wife will only let me have Two Tanks:(

If your Married do you have any pointers on how I can get her to let me HAVE MORE:confused:

If not Do You have any Good Ideas at all??
I'm Willing to try anything...

Any and all IDEAS WELCOME:D

Well PapaO, I don't know if what I do will work for all married men but I'll tell you how I do it.

First and for most I love my wife alot and she knows it!!
Second, I search alot for great deals on all my fish supplies to make sure I get the lowest price ( find used tanks in the paper, make deals with my LFS on their old tanks, weasel friends out of their equipment) this with soften the blow when you finally get the guts to tell (ask) the wife of your plans.

The last step is usually the deal sealer. I let her go out and spend some money on things she has been wanting (clothes, shoes, the latest Dr. Phil book:D ). You need to make sure she shops BEFORE you buy the tank, or she won't go and you'll be hearing about your mistake for at least 2 weeks.

Well that's my way, like I said before this might not work for all married men so use extreme caution!!!

If all goes well let me know and I will gladly give you more tips. Lets not forget getting the tank home is only the first step in a running aquarium ( pumps, heaters, decor. lighting and water).

Well I hope I helped a little...... I'm only half way through Dr. Phils new book "FISH CRAZY HUSBANDS AND THE WIVES THAT PUT UP WITH THEM":D

Thanks for the ADVICE "Tug".
I'll give it a SHOT.
But I have one "OTHER" Bad Habit, {NO IT'S NOT DRINKING}:p
It's Called Building {THE LATEST STATE OF THE ART COMPUTERS}:eek:
I guess I'll have to figure out How to SLIP in the Next {TANK SETUP} !!!
Just after I Build the NEXT "COMPUTER", and make sure the Computer is a few CENTS more then the Tank.
So SHE'LL be Madder about the Computer, Then she is about the Fish.

OH and by the way is the Book of Dr. Phil's:
"FISH CRAZY HUSBANDS AND THE WIVES THAT PUT UP WITH THEM"

In the Same section As the one of "Martha Stewarts"
Titled: "Wives WHO WANT TO {KILL their HUSBANDS} For Sending the FAMILY to the POOR HOUSE-BUT have to let them LIVE BECAUSE THEY CAN'T AFFORD THE BURIAL"

Anyway When you get done With Dr. Phil's Latest Book, can I Please Borrow it so I can get some More INSIGHT as WELL???

Well...now I see your problem a little better. You my friend might be in real trouble. I try to limit myself to one hobby at a time I find it makes my life much easier. When I finally married my wife I started giving up many of my other interests ( friends, food and free time). You just might be on to something with the expensive computer shadowing the lesser fish tank. All I can say is give it a shot after all we only live once.

If your plan falls to pieces and you need my help again let me know. I happen to know a guy that's real good with a shovel.......how tall are you.?:D

As for the book, I'm not sure where it's located it was a gift from my parole officer! He did say he knows Martha though, so I can probably get a copy.

LoL, we should send this to your wives

We talking a little blackmail now Joe???:laughdevi
Might be the way to go, to finance that big raise us Moderators are looking for!:clap:

Nice try guys, but my wife helped me type mine!:D

What do you mean a raise I thought this was a labor of love?

Ooops, Fuzzy why did you let the cat out of the bag! Now they'll all want the big $$$$ you're getting!

Well I'll tell you what "CF" I can keep this a secret from the rest of the members for a whee percentage!:D

And you thought ya'll had something on me. You really should be a little more careful in your posts Fuzzy.

I'll accept cash, money order or PayPal.

The ONE.....The ONLY....TUG!!!!!

Originally posted by tug


What do you mean a raise I thought this was a labor of love? [/B]

I agree with Tug though Guys, I always thought we did this as a LABOR of LOVE.

Now as far as using the TERM: {BLACKMAIL}
This may be TRUE BUT: {BLACKMAIL} is such an UGLY term; I think the WORD {EXTORTION} Sounds much NICER don't You.

I'm sure we can talk Joe into giving you a 50/50 cut of the zero we make off of the site, but only if it'll keep you quiet...lol.

LoL, actually we'll be glad to share the 'negative' below zero profits Just send in your credit card number!