Swap meet in Federal Way anyone?

[fishloverRon]

Here's what someone posted they're bringing on our FB Page.....

I did a bunch of picking through my eclectic collection of stuff. Here's what I'm planning on bringing:
Some plants - java moss, java fern. I think I've killed off or otherwise purged all the duckweed. No guarantees.
Some fish - probably a pair or two of killies and maybe a bag of long finned white clouds
Dry goods like:
2 unused Aquaclear 300's new in the box
A bunch of new, unused box and sponge filters from Hydro sponge, Lustar, and others
Here is what another participant is bringing...A bunch of heaters, all known to work, not new
Some used working aquaclears
Parts for aquaclears
Some unopened cans of fish food
Some tank ornaments
A box of gravel of various sizes
4 good sized goldfish bowls
A microworm starter
Possibly a grindal worm starter
Other random dry goods

I don't want to return home with any of this stuff. I'm not looking for much - cash is preferred. For my company's giving tree, I could use a new, unused crock pot, a new and unused curling iron, or a Target gift certificate of decent denomination, that is, don't expect a ton of stuff for a $5 gift cert. $20, now yer talking...

 

[Angelman]

Items I will have on hand:

Alder cones
12 outlet air manifold
Daily feeders
Angel pairs
Kribs Juveniles
Angel 50 cent size
Whipser filters
Hydro wave maker
Aqueon 700 circulation pump
air pump's
Angel slates
Sponge filter
Feeding cones
20 gal sump
Live rock
50 gallon tank
1 bucket live sand
HEX 40 gal tank
Bucket of salt
50 gallon tank
30 gallon tank

 

[fishloverRon]

Hope you had a good Thanksgiving Day!

The Swap Meet is tomorrow! Don't forget it if you're planning to come. Let me know if you are. http://www.facebook.com/AQUARIUMSWAP?ref=hl


Please bring a canned food for the needy if you can make it..

Inspire others to come too...!

Tanks,
Ron

 

[Anonymous]

Prism skimmer
Hob skimmer
20g wetdry filter
marineland penguin 200
Coralife 4X54w T5
Coralife 2X54w T5
Koralia mini
Topfin 50
Aqua tech 1200
Heaters
50w
3X 100w
200w
500w titanium
Air pumps
Whisper 100
Whisper 60
Petco duel airpump
2X whisper 10
4stage RO unit
New marina easy clean siphon
Freshwater dècore
24" undergravel plate
2 mag-floats
Custom media reaction filter
Duel 250w MH setup - the bulbs
Ice cap 660
20" and 14" light fixtures
2.5g setup

100g corner pentagon with stand and canopy

24" and 36" VHO light fixtures
MJ 1000
Automatic feeder
36" actinic florecent bulb new.
Lots more probably.

Free item with purchase while supplies last.

 

[fishloverRon]

Cleaning out the fishroom! That"s great!!! Brig it on!!!!! :bounce:

 

[lloyd378]

Do you think anyone will have substrate there? looking for some #.8 sand.....

 

[Cory]

Looks like I'll be bringing:
Microworm Cultures $5
5oz Tetramin Flake $7
1oz Tetramin Flake $2
5oz New Life Spectrum Community pellet $7
Red Mangroves $5ea
Repashy:
2oz $8
8oz $20
16oz $30
64oz $65
4inch Cube Sponge Filter $10

 

[Angelman]

well all bagged up and headed south. see you folks at the swap..

 

[Angelman]

Wow what an event... Had a great time meeting new people (madness and others from this forum) and seeing old friends!! Was a great turn out in the short amount of time that myself and Ron (FLR) had to pull this together!! Started with 10 tables and had to add an additional 2 more. I will have to say if you missed event don't fret there will be another in March. No solid dates yet be be rest assured it will be posted here.

 

[fishloverRon]

Hi All,

I'm echoing the same as Aron wrote. I really appreciate all you fishboxers showing up and helping make this event fun and social as well as trading and selling and buying stuff. There was a bunch of stuff given away too.

Aron and I would like to have serious feedback from you folks!

BTW... While Linda and I went across the street from our house to have dinner with a neighbor at 6 tonight, we had another neighbor come beat on their window shouting at us that our house was on fire! Sure enough it was the kitchen....I had placed a tote with stuff from the meet on the stove and must have pushed it against the knob and turned on an eye. I got the dog out first then used the fire extinguisher and one of the neighbors', and got the fire out prior to the fire fighters arriving. The stove and a section of the kitchen was toasted. And there is ash and dust all over the house. If the neighbor had been on time to visit their friends, Linda and I would not have a house now. The dog is fine and I think the fish are too. I'll know more about them tomorow. We're staying at our daughter's tonight.

Anyway, 3 great things happened today 1) We had a great swap meet, 2) We still have our home and, 3) We're still upright and taking solid nourishment!

Tanks and our best to all,
Ron

 

[JimA]

Hi All,

I'm echoing the same as Aron wrote. I really appreciate all you fishboxers showing up and helping make this event fun and social as well as trading and selling and buying stuff. There was a bunch of stuff given away too.

Aron and I would like to have serious feedback from you folks!

BTW... While Linda and I went across the street from our house to have dinner with a neighbor at 6 tonight, we had another neighbor come beat on their window shouting at us that our house was on fire! Sure enough it was the kitchen....I had placed a tote with stuff from the meet on the stove and must have pushed it against the knob and turned on an eye. I got the dog out first then used the fire extinguisher and one of the neighbors', and got the fire out prior to the fire fighters arriving. The stove and a section of the kitchen was toasted. And there is ash and dust all over the house. If the neighbor had been on time to visit their friends, Linda and I would not have a house now. The dog is fine and I think the fish are too. I'll know more about them tomorow. We're staying at our daughter's tonight.

Anyway, 3 great things happened today 1) We had a great swap meet, 2) We still have our home and, 3) We're still upright and taking solid nourishment!

Tanks and our best to all,
Ron

Holy cow was not expecting to read that here :shock: Good to hear nothing major was lost and everyone is safe and the house survied, nice job on gettng the fire out!! And way to stay positive through all this.

 

[Seattle_Aquarist]

Hi Ron,

The Swap was fun with a nice mix of GSAS and WA Fishbox folks!

I am really sorry to learn about the fire and I'm glad that it wasn't any worse than it was. If there is anything I can do to help let me know.

Thanks,
-Roy

 

[DMD123]

I was out of town and could not make it but Im glad it went so well. I guess I will have to save up goodies for the next one.

Ron, sorry to hear about the fire, but Im glad everyone is safe.

 

[Betty]

Betty, sorry to hear about the fire, but Im glad everyone is safe.

No fire here, thank goodness! But Ron, really sorry to hear you had to go through that -- how scary!

I wasn't able to make this swap meet either, but hopefully the timing of the next one will work out. I'm glad it went well.

 

[Madness]

It was a great time, with some good people. Nice to have met Ron, Angelman, Roy, and Naso, and see others that I haven't seen in a while, nice seeing you again Cory. How many of you pictured Naso as being a very articulate and intelligent 15 year old? Not me. :suspect: See if you all can make it to the next one, we all can finally put faces to names.

I had a great time Ron, and am looking forward to the next one.

 

[DMD123]

Betty, sorry to hear about the fire, but Im glad everyone is safe.

No fire here, thank goodness! But Ron, really sorry to hear you had to go through that -- how scary!

I wasn't able to make this swap meet either, but hopefully the timing of the next one will work out. I'm glad it went well.

: I meant Ron. Sorry Betty, brain was not engaged while typing.

I just figured it out.... I had been looking at the new avatars, and Ron's almost looks like Betty's old one. Cant change the avatars on us like that! :lmfao:

 

[Cory]

I can't wait for the next one either! My new protein skimmer is working overtime this 24 gallon nano has never had one on it

 

[Madness]

And include me in Ron, I have a bad back but can still lend a hand if you need one. Just let me know.

 

[fishloverRon]

Really good to hear the positive feeback folks...! Aron and I will stay open to comments and ideas from you.

Regarding the fire. Thank "all y'all" for your kind thoughts and well-wishes. Farmers Ins. is putting us up in Extended Stay here in Fed Way for the next few days.

So far, our fish are doing fine. Since we turned down the temp thermostat I have a couple without heaters and the temp has dropped. I put heaters on them awhile ago and I'm going to check on them again before I call it a night! Don't want to freeze them and I also don't want to boil them!

Tanks all.....FLR