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  1. 05-21-2009, 01:15 AM #1
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    Well tomorrow is the day. Should be picking up the shipment first thing in the morning. I just finished up with the planting of the new tank and ran the diatom to clear any residual cloudiness. I'm anxious to see it grown out. Regardless, the showpiece of this tank will obviously be the discus.

    I was just about to snap off a bunch of shots tonight and realized that I needed to charge the battery on the camera. I got the blinking battery of death on the LCD. Not good for tomorrow's arrival. Anyway, put that on charge and snapped a quick shot with the cell phone. It's not the best, but tomorrow I'll be able to get better shots with a real camera.

    More to follow!

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    Chad that is looking great! I am sure they will love it. Its already Thursday here how much longer do you have to wait?
    Cheers Kath
  3. 05-21-2009, 01:53 AM #3
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    Hey Kath!

    Well, it's 11:00 pm here now. I figure they should be available for pickup around 8 or 9 am? I'm about to go to bed, so no real waiting, just a wake up! LOL! Thanks for the kind words! I'm sure they'll love it too.

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    I know exactly what your feeling. Good luck with the pick up tomorrow. I look forward to seeing some pictures of your new arrivals in their new home.
    We're here for a good time...not a long time
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    Quote Originally Posted by two utes View Post
    I know exactly what your feeling. Good luck with the pick up tomorrow. I look forward to seeing some pictures of your new arrivals in their new home.
    Agreed two utes, it is very exciting!
    Cheers Kath
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    Default Re: The Beginning.....

    good luck tomorrow Chad, the tank looks great.

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    Looks great Chad! Even for a camera phone, great photo. Can't wait to see them beauty's in tank!

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  8. 05-21-2009, 03:44 AM #8
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    Looks very nice Chad. Not long to wait now. Dream nice dreams full of discus in the meantime.
    Cheers
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  9. 05-21-2009, 10:11 AM #9
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    Hey guys and gals!

    Thanks for the great comments. I really appreciate the support. So here's the the results of the FedEx tracker...... They're here!

    May 21, 2009 6:51 AM
    At local FedEx facility
    SAN DIEGO, CA

    May 21, 2009 4:41 AM
    At dest sort facility
    SAN DIEGO, CA

    May 21, 2009 4:36 AM
    Departed FedEx location
    INDIANAPOLIS, IN

    May 21, 2009 12:10 AM
    Arrived at FedEx location
    INDIANAPOLIS, IN

    May 20, 2009 7:52 PM
    Left FedEx origin facility
    NORTH HAVEN, CT

    May 20, 2009 4:39 PM
    Picked up
    NORTH HAVEN, CT


    The facility doesn't open for another hour or so. I'll be the first one at the door! LOL! I'll be posting a bunch of pictures later today.

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  10. 05-21-2009, 10:18 AM #10
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    woohoo! Excited for you Chad!

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  11. 05-21-2009, 10:24 AM #11
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    Exciting stuff Chad.
    The tank looks awesome! Can't wait to see those babies in there.
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    Chad,

    Tank looks great. Can't wait to see your fish in there. Gotta go. My fish have arrived at the facility and in fact just got a call.

    Kirk
  13. 05-21-2009, 10:34 AM #13
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    Thanks guys!

    Kirk,

    GO GET THOSE FISH! LOL!
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  14. 05-21-2009, 12:44 PM #14
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    Default Re: The Beginning.....

    I agree with everyone,
    Your tank looks great!
    Your going to love them.....I do. Mine have colored up very nicely
    Hope all goes well. I will be checking to see some new pics
  15. 05-21-2009, 01:30 PM #15
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    The tank looks great! Can't wait to see pics of the discus in it. Good Luck!

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