until later... goodbye for now.

Discussion in 'The Bucket' started by Optimist, May 31, 2009.

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  1. Optimist

    Optimist Peppermint Shrimp

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    I received my orders to report to M.E.P.S. in Tampa on Monday morning and I will be out of the country until further notice. Deployments are 12 months now and although they do have internet access, I tend to keep to myself over there. So, you know soon as I get online I will be here seeing everyone's progress. I prey my tank holds well while I'm in Afghanistan and if I can I am going to try to ship it safely to me. I have to see how the power outs go and what the conditions are to see if it's worth me trying to bring it.

    As you all know my tank is my only form of entertainment because I love the hobby so much. I really hope I can bring it and if I get back and couldn't bring it, I hope nothing goes wrong while I'm out of the country.
    My parents are babysitting it until I can make a good decision. Dad has over 20 years backing reef knowledge so I am comfortable with him adding the pH probe and solenoid while I'm gone.

    Thank you all for your support and comments. I hope I helped people as much as they helped me. I will post pics of the tank's condition and growths soon as I get back.

    For those of you newbies... stay on 3reef because there are very intelligent people here who wouldn't give you the wrong advice. Other forums are stuffy and people talk down on you for being new instead of helping you learn.... SEE YA 3REEFERS!!!!!!!!!!!!
     
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  3. Optimist

    Optimist Peppermint Shrimp

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    dunno why this didn't pop up on the home page....
     
  4. Robman

    Robman Great White Shark

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    Man - Good luck and thank you for your sacrifice and service!!! You will be missed here! Tell your Dad not to hesitate to ask for any help here. I know that is a given for everyone here. God Bless and stay safe!!!!!
     
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  5. Optimist

    Optimist Peppermint Shrimp

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    Thank you man. Honestly it's the feeling you get when people show their appreciation like you that REALLY makes it all worth while. I wanted to do a formal goodbye but I can't see it pop up on the main forum board.
     
  6. RHorton

    RHorton Pajama Cardinal

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    stay safe and thank you for your service!
     
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  7. Optimist

    Optimist Peppermint Shrimp

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    Thank you! I don't know how you guys are seeing this because I don't see it on the main forum home page.... lost...

    Thank you.
     
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  9. RHorton

    RHorton Pajama Cardinal

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    post from the bucket only show up on the top 5 replies. dont know why but they dont show up on the home page. If you click the forms button you will see it up top.
     
  10. Optimist

    Optimist Peppermint Shrimp

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    Ah ha! found it when I hit the recent thread link!

    Thank you in advance to everyone. I really have to go pack now. I will try to get on tonight before I go to bed.

    Thank you everyone, Thank you 3reef!
     
  11. Optimist

    Optimist Peppermint Shrimp

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    lol... I just figured it out... that's weird.
    Should I change the category so I can do a formal goodbye so everyone can see it?
     
  12. Robman

    Robman Great White Shark

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    Dont know why it is not on the main???
    I served in the Army about 20yrs ago--so I know what appreciation means to you--it goes a long way!! Make sure you get online and let us know you are OK!!