The Good, The Bad & The Ugly

[Katalyst]

The Good
Only 4 of my toes are broken rather then my whole foot and the stiches were much less painful then sitting in the ER for 5 hours. And there were no fish in the tank I dropped.

The Bad News
One of my ten gallons is completely shattered, even though my foot broke its fall.

The Ugly
My foot is blown up like a ballon :(

Moral of the story, lifting a filled 10 gallon with wet hands=the stupid

Meh....I am not very impressed with myself today. :nah:

[fishykisses]

OMG!!!
I hope you heal quickly and without too much pain.
Sorry that happened to you

[KnaveTO]

Oh my god Kat... I am so sorry. I am glad that was all the physical damage you suffered as you could have been injured a heck of a lot worse and to more than just your foot!

You take care of yourself and rest!

[grumpystiltskin]

WHOA Im eating my breakfast as i read this,
and i got a full body shudder ughhhh, that must have hurt so bad,
I hope you get over it quickly.

[Melody]

:hugs: How aweful for you, get better soon!

[CACAdmin]

OUCH!!! You poor gal. :hugs: Sure glad to hear you didn't do more than damage than that (:err: to yourself, not the tank ... tanks can be replaced). Take care and rest that foot.

[Katalyst]

Thanks guys! I guess this gets me out of finishing closing up the cottage this weekend. Thanks again for the well wishes!

[CACAdmin]

Trying to look at the bright side of things are you? Somehow, I think you could have found a less painful way of getting out of closing up the cottage.

[traco1]

Oh Kat! Sorry to hear about your accident. Hopefully, the swelling will go down soon and the pain disappears. A good excuse to sit in front of your tanks and enjoy the fish, I'm thinking.

Hubby looking after you, bringing tea, sangies, treats?:yes:

[Katalyst]

Trying to look at the bright side of things are you? Somehow, I think you could have found a less painful way of getting out of closing up the cottage.

Apparently you've never met my mother in law. :rofl: Getting hit by a bus would still be less painful.

[Katalyst]

Oh Kat! Sorry to hear about your accident. Hopefully, the swelling will go down soon and the pain disappears. A good excuse to sit in front of your tanks and enjoy the fish, I'm thinking.

Hubby looking after you, bringing tea, sangies, treats?:yes:

If today wasn't everyone needs a water change day then yes...lol The mollies are so funny with water changes they had a change a week from today and I swear they are swimming around with little signs that say 'The End Is Near!' so I guess I'll be changing them first. :laugh:

Hubby is prepping to throw himself out of a plane about now I'm thinking so newp no special treatment here. Ponders going to Barb's house....Hmmm special treatment and all those beautiful fish! How are those pretty goldo's doing? :rolleyes: And thanks for thinking of me Barb.

[traco1]

Well, if he is throwing himself out of a plane, his adrenaline will be really high when he gets home and he'll do all your water changes in alllllll your tanks. Loved your mention about the mollies carrying around little signs, it's so appropriate for that strain, isn't it? LOL:laugh:

[PPulcher]

Get well soon!

[hp10BII]

Oh my...life is tough enough as it is, no need to make it tougher on yourself! Get better soon, the mollys will just have to sit tight.

[ChrissyFishy]

Poor you!!!! How long until they're all better?

[Katalyst]

Oh my...life is tough enough as it is, no need to make it tougher on yourself! Get better soon, the mollys will just have to sit tight.

Thanks I hobbled down there and changed em, they have a way of making me feel guilty.

[WaterPond]

Oh jeeez kat! Im sorry to hear about that. Accidents that turn out like that are never fun..

I think you should replace this 10 gallon with, oh, maybe another 600 gallon? I am thinking bigger though... just a thought.

[thegrandpoohbah]

:Eek:

Hope you're feeling better Kat. I agree with Jason, take this as an excuse to replace that 10G with something bigger. Heck, after all the pain and suffering, you deserve it!

[Melody]

... but let hubby carry it ok?

:NoSass: :BOLTS:

[Katalyst]

... but let hubby carry it ok?

:NoSass: :BOLTS:

That would require patience. I have patience for 2 types of people: children & the elderly. I'm neither one of those, just an impatient dork who thought she'd get stuff done.

I replaced the 10 gallon with another, I was looking at another 30 gallon but I'll need to trade in a bunch more snails before I see one of those I'm thinking.

[Melody]

Keep an eye on the classifieds - new tanks cost a fortune.:wideeyed:

[jordonsmum]

OMG Kat!!! I know i'm a little late, but I'm so sorry to hear that!!!! I'm sending a bear hug your way. I hope you heal quickly and I wish I could be closer to help!!!

[KnaveTO]

Kat... this is just the excuse you need to replace those smaller tanks with lager ones... after all you won't be tempted to move a 30 gallon tank due to the weight :laugh:

[Pamelajo]

Just popped in and read this. Kat I hope you are doing better. So sorry to hear about your foot. Don't over do it. Big hug and hoping you a fast recovery.

[happy_pitbull]

WOW! Just reading this now, hope your recovery is quick... and get well soon !

Do get yourself another tank for sure, you totally deserve it !


Min

[Katalyst]

Well after being super cranky and in a lot of pain the last few days, I woke up to a purple and blue foot. Went back to the Doctor and the verdict, its broken. Gah! :(

[CACAdmin]

Poor you. :hugs: Hope he gave you some pain meds along with the bad news. So does that mean a cast? & if so, for how long? Not only is this painful but it's going to make daily chores (& water changes) much more difficult.

[Katalyst]

Poor you. :hugs: Hope he gave you some pain meds along with the bad news. So does that mean a cast? & if so, for how long? Not only is this painful but it's going to make daily chores (& water changes) much more difficult.

Awww thanks Jay, yep I have a cast. The doctor thought he was amusing and asked me if I wanted a hot pink one, I gave him the Sean Connery eyebrow and that was enough of that. :twitcy: I knew I should have done water changes yesterday! lol Sorry for the whining Mr. Trooper must have a sixth sense as he breezed out the door this morning and won't be back for a few days. Hmmm I wonder if I can convince Mandarin to deliver and bring me some wine to go along with the whining. Chinese food=Instant Goodness. :yes:

[PPulcher]

Hmmm I wonder if I can convince Mandarin to deliver and bring me some wine to go along with the whining. Chinese food=Instant Goodness. :yes:

I don't know about Mandarin, but I think Grocery Gateway delivers wine & beer :smile:

[CACAdmin]

You should have told him you wanted a blue one so you could draw a picture of a fish on it... much better than hot pink.:yes: All joking aside, only do what you can and wait for that hubby of yours to return to help with the rest.
I'd offer to help but I'm just a little too far away. :laugh: But yes, definitely order in some Chinese Food. Don't think they deliver wine though Darn! Another thing you should have done yesterday (stocked up on some wine).

[Pamelajo]

Aw Kat sorry to hear it is broken. I told you to move closer than I could help you out. And pick up chinese and wine on my way. Houses in Niargara looking better all the time aren't they???? LOL

Does that mean you can't go to the auction? I can always borrow a wheelchair for the day if you need it.

[Katalyst]

I don't know about Mandarin, but I think Grocery Gateway delivers wine & beer :smile:
Thanks! This is good to know! I have to go out anyways, and grab some filter media for my sump and some nls for one very cranky/picky killie fish.Thank god my favorite employee's are there at the moment and are going to put what I need together in a bag charge my credit card and will pop it outside when I arrive. I love Big Al's in Thornhill for that very reason!

[Katalyst]

ROFL, the wheel chair would come in handy if we could strap a cooler to the back. :rofl: I could feign illness and beg for auctions to be bumped. Wonder how long it would be before someone wheeled me out into traffic? :laugh: Thanks Pam, I'm hoping to still be able to go but I had to pay cash for the visit which is turning out to be quite a bit of money. I should drove back to NY lol, then at least it would have been free. Stupid insurance! Aw Kat sorry to hear it is broken. I told you to move closer than I could help you out. And pick up chinese and wine on my way. Houses in Niargara looking better all the time aren't they???? LOL

Does that mean you can't go to the auction? I can always borrow a wheelchair for the day if you need it.

[Melody]

Awww thanks Jay, yep I have a cast. The doctor thought he was amusing and asked me if I wanted a hot pink one, I gave him the Sean Connery eyebrow and that was enough of that. :twitcy: I knew I should have done water changes yesterday! lol Sorry for the whining Mr. Trooper must have a sixth sense as he breezed out the door this morning and won't be back for a few days. Hmmm I wonder if I can convince Mandarin to deliver and bring me some wine to go along with the whining. Chinese food=Instant Goodness. :yes:

Taxi cabs will also do booze runs... for $15 or so :rolleyes: . Hopefully things will improve from here!

[Katalyst]

Thanks Mel, eh I sucked it up and went myself. Had to go to the lfs anyways. Things will improve as soon as I'm done changing the tanks in the basement. At least I found a food that Mr. Killie will eat, rotten fish. In happier news my stuarti is looking mighty square all of a sudden!

Taxi cabs will also do booze runs... for $15 or so :rolleyes: . Hopefully things will improve from here!

[traco1]

Yay for the "square" look, won't be too long now. Now time for you to get some rest and sit down and relax.

[Melody]

Thanks Mel, eh I sucked it up and went myself. Had to go to the lfs anyways. Things will improve as soon as I'm done changing the tanks in the basement. At least I found a food that Mr. Killie will eat, rotten fish. In happier news my stuarti is looking mighty square all of a sudden!

Wow, that didn't take long! I'll wait patiently for the birth announcement.

Are they here yet?

[Katalyst]

Wow, that didn't take long! I'll wait patiently for the birth announcement.

Are they here yet?

It was odd, she went from me wondering if it was a girl or not to big ole belly this evening.

They are downstairs, and after going down and up the stairs with this goofy cast I'm done for the night. The platy girl you sent me is enormous, poor thing looks mighty uncomfy, I put her in a drop tank alone to give her some relief.. Hmmm now I'm wondering about the stuarti, I need a fire pole! Or a really big hole in the floor right above the tanks with a spotlight.

[Melody]

I felt bad for you when the foot was in pain, but not being able to see if a fish has popped or not is just cruel!

[Katalyst]

I felt bad for you when the foot was in pain, but not being able to see if a fish has popped or not is just cruel!
If she's just starting to show today does that usually mean I have a day or two? Yes I'm being lazy.

[Katalyst]

Nada, zippo, zilch in the fry dept. Went downstairs and since I never see my plecs I snapped on the light at the last possible second and saw a few of them anyways to their dismay. Its odd I see my albino babies all the time, they rarely hide and are rarely in their caves. The new one's are the complete opposite, I never see them.

[CACAdmin]

:idea: What you need to do is set up a webcam downstairs so you can watch them from upstairs.

[Katalyst]

:idea: What you need to do is set up a webcam downstairs so you can watch them from upstairs.

That's why they pay you the big bucks Jay! :rofl: I can see it now, what the heck is this $600 infared web cam on the credit card statement??? :Angel: :WhoMe: :BOLTS:

[CACAdmin]

:rofl: :rofl::rofl:

:nah: Being of limited means I think like a DIY'er. I was thinking more on the lines of a cheap used USB Webcam ($20 ?)+ veeeeeerrrrrry long cord + very bright light controlled by a light switch at the top of the basement stairs. All you have to do is move your computer desk to a location within reach of that light switch & voila... instant webcam view of what's happening downstairs. (that's webcam viewing on a budget).:yes:

[KnaveTO]

Actually... I was thinking... just borrow your husbands IR set... after all there has to be some use to the fact that he is in the CAF :;):

[Katalyst]

Actually... I was thinking... just borrow your husbands IR set... after all there has to be some use to the fact that he is in the CAF :;):

Not you too! The acronyms, initials! He does this to me all the time and I stare at him blankly until he realizes I have absolutely no idea what he's talking about. Whatever the IR is, he's probally using it at the moment. He's off blowing stuff up right now.

Hmmm Infa Red? Or however the heck you spell it...

This isn't a bad idea, getting the army to pay for fish stuff. Yeah yeah jail time, whatever! :laugh:

PS
I blame the pain killers as I already mentioned infared...

[Katalyst]

:rofl: :rofl::rofl:

:nah: Being of limited means I think like a DIY'er. I was thinking more on the lines of a cheap used USB Webcam ($20 ?)+ veeeeeerrrrrry long cord + very bright light controlled by a light switch at the top of the basement stairs. All you have to do is move your computer desk to a location within reach of that light switch & voila... instant webcam view of what's happening downstairs. (that's webcam viewing on a budget).:yes:

Until of course I electrocute the fish or trip over the wire and break my other foot or neck. If you knew what a clutz I am, its completely possible. :twitcy:

[Melody]

Nada, zippo, zilch in the fry dept. Went downstairs and since I never see my plecs I snapped on the light at the last possible second and saw a few of them anyways to their dismay. Its odd I see my albino babies all the time, they rarely hide and are rarely in their caves. The new one's are the complete opposite, I never see them.

That is why I never got hooked on Pleco's - never see most of them. They can be very striking, but I refuse to buy a fish that I'll never see and makes me clean more.:rolleyes:

Albinos have poor vision, especially babies. They probably couldn't find a cave if they wanted to...lol...but besides that, the albino babies I've had are attracted to the light. That combined with poor vision results in them getting eaten quite often.:wideeyed: I find that the BN's are out more than most Pleco's anyway. They still prefer the night, but I see them out and about when I feed them.

[Katalyst]

That is why I never got hooked on Pleco's - never see most of them. They can be very striking, but I refuse to buy a fish that I'll never see and makes me clean more.:rolleyes:

Albinos have poor vision, especially babies. They probably couldn't find a cave if they wanted to...lol...but besides that, the albino babies I've had are attracted to the light. That combined with poor vision results in them getting eaten quite often.:wideeyed: I find that the BN's are out more than most Pleco's anyway. They still prefer the night, but I see them out and about when I feed them.

I call them my nonexsistant pets. After doing tank changes and spending a lot of time in the basement last night they seem a little less timid. And were creeping about this morning a bit more then usual. I also didn't snap the big light on and start taking pictures with the flash this time either. :laugh:

[Melody]

They certainly have a loyal following. I think I will have to set up a huge nocturnal tank when I'm rich and famous.

Maybe we could line plexi caves with vehicle tint but do it backwards so the Plecos couldn't see out but we could see in.:twitcy: In fact, that idea, done in a proper production setting, will probably make someone (who is not me) rich someday.

[Katalyst]

They certainly have a loyal following. I think I will have to set up a huge nocturnal tank when I'm rich and famous.

Maybe we could line plexi caves with vehicle tint but do it backwards so the Plecos couldn't see out but we could see in.:twitcy: In fact, that idea, done in a proper production setting, will probably make someone (who is not me) rich someday.

That's a great idea!

[hp10BII]

They make those lobster caves and other acrylic tubes for fish and critters to hide in. Supposedly when they're inside, they don't realize that they can still be seen but they feel safe and secure.

[CACAdmin]

They certainly have a loyal following. I think I will have to set up a huge nocturnal tank when I'm rich and famous.

Maybe we could line plexi caves with vehicle tint but do it backwards so the Plecos couldn't see out but we could see in.:twitcy: In fact, that idea, done in a proper production setting, will probably make someone (who is not me) rich someday.
Cool idea... I'll get right on it. ... that is when I figure out where the funding is coming from... this place keeps me broke as it is.:twitcy:

They make those lobster caves and other acrylic tubes for fish and critters to hide in. Supposedly when they're inside, they don't realize that they can still be seen but they feel safe and secure.
Darn! I guess they beat us to it. :( I can see the tubes totally distorting the view so that they have no idea anyone can see in but what shape are the lobster caves? Cylindrical as well?

[Pamelajo]

I just came back from Charlie's and guess what I got???

[Melody]

Beer?

[Pamelajo]

Yuck no!!! Ceasars or T&V maybe! Not that kind of Charlie's. LOL
One brown lace long finned bn to mate with the lonely male that I have. 5 Cory Wieztman ( sp?) and 7 Starlight bns L182. I could have got lots more stuff, ran out of money.

[Melody]

Good 4 U! <gets comfy to wait for babies>

[CACAdmin]

Congrats on the new additions Ms. Pamelajo. I'm sure your lonely male bn will be thrilled to have a new lady in his life. As to whether she is impressed with him remains to be seen. :laugh: You ran out of money? How could that be? :DevilGrin:

[Katalyst]

Yuck no!!! Ceasars or T&V maybe! Not that kind of Charlie's. LOL
One brown lace long finned bn to mate with the lonely male that I have. 5 Cory Wieztman ( sp?) and 7 Starlight bns L182. I could have got lots more stuff, ran out of money.

Gah I didn't know he had lace bn's left! Put me on that fry list too lol. I ran out of money too! He has a habit of doing that to people! I'll waiting for a little more dinero and then I'm going back for more killies and c. robinae's he had. :) That place is like Christmas early.

[Katalyst]

I did get some new fish today too though. :biggrin: I love trades...I swear fish keeping is not a hobby its a mental illness.

[Katalyst]

I just came back from Charlie's and guess what I got???
Its been 15 minutes woman, coff up the pictures!

[Melody]

I did get some new fish today too though. :biggrin: I love trades...I swear fish keeping is not a hobby its a mental illness.

The Monty's? I'm supposed to be trading for those too, but my trader is slower than death :laugh: . They better not be mine! lol

[Katalyst]

:Think: The Monty's? I'm supposed to be trading for those too, but my trader is slower than death :laugh: . They better not be mine! lol

Better then yours? I see you are feeling much better and back to the old Melody! Ya brat! :yes: Mine are still youngsters but from a reputable breeder who likes oddballs. If I'm not mistaken they are from a farm in Florida, but the name escapes me. There were several hobbyists trading and selling things and I met a bunch of people, it was nice and hopefully I've made a few new contacts. Allthough its odd whenever I buy or do trades I noticed its always with guys. Today when I got out of the car the person said, oh I was expecting a guy! What's with that? All of these Mexican fish made me think a bit on the way home, who do I know who lives near the gulf? My parents! They live 20 minutes from the Gulf! I should take one of those mini cruises they run over and get some fish! If your trade doesn't work out, I do believe I owe you a favor or 60 :yes:

PS
Mine would be better anyways, cause they'd be free silly!

[Melody]

LOL No, I said they better not BE mine, as in the person who I'm trading with traded with you. I didn't actually think that was the case of course. The trade group thing sounds great!

[Katalyst]

LOL No, I said they better not BE mine, as in the person who I'm trading with traded with you. I didn't actually think that was the case of course. The trade group thing sounds great!

The only teacher in history who cannot read, yep that's me. Nope their not yours, but if they are its a good thing I'm leaving town in a week and half! :BOLTS:

[Melody]

LOL Getting out of Dodge huh?

[Katalyst]

LOL Getting out of Dodge huh?

Maybe! :WhoMe:

Yep its unexpected but have to do a trip home.

[Pamelajo]

The new corys

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a357/Pamela-jo/Newfishes002.jpg
Kind of hard to see but it is one of my new starlights
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a357/Pamela-jo/Newfishes001.jpg

Shopping at Charlies is very bad for the bank account. The man has sooo many fish. He has at least 60 tanks.

[Melody]

The Cory's are gorgeous! Can't see the Plecos, but I already know they're gorgeous too! Nice that you could treat yourself Pam, you deserve it.

[CACAdmin]

Yes, the corys are beauties. And yup, I can see the Starlight Pleco on the glass... it's dark but I can make him out. Life is pretty hectic for you these days... you deserve to treat yourself.:yes:

[Melody]

AHA! I was looking everywhere BUT the glass. Couldn't see for looking...lol.

[Pamelajo]

the lf brown lace is still in hiding, so have not got a pic of her yet. Thanks guys. I did a little more that treat myself. LOL

[Katalyst]

The new corys

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a357/Pamela-jo/Newfishes002.jpg
Kind of hard to see but it is one of my new starlights
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a357/Pamela-jo/Newfishes001.jpg

Shopping at Charlies is very bad for the bank account. The man has sooo many fish. He has at least 60 tanks.

Truer words have never been spoken, beautiful fish!

[traco1]

Beautiful new additions you got, Pam! Love the starlight.

[Katalyst]

:red_dance: :pompom: The cast is coming off! :Applaud: :thumbup:

:Celebrate:
After fighting with the Doctor for the better part of the morning the cast is coming off early! Its gonna cost me to get a soft plastic removable cast but after the power outage I decided the cast is more of a hinderance then it is a help. This way I can at least put the storm windows in and do the things I need to do on a ladder without killing myself. Yes I promise to be careful Jay! :yes: The breaking point for the Doctor was me saying either you can do it or give me the stitches I'm gonna need after I cut it off myself. :rofl: :DevilGrin:

[CACAdmin]

Glad to hear you're trading your cast for a plastic boot cast... but just because it's 'removable' don't take any chances. Bones take time to heal and rushing things can just result in complications or it taking longer to heal. OK,OK,OK... lecture over :rolleyes: :laugh: ... but sheeeesh, what do you expect when you plan on climbing ladders, etc.?!:Worried:

On the bright side, although I can't speak from personal experience, I hear that those plastic boot casts are much more comfortable.

[Katalyst]

It ain't pretty but its off!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'll refrain from ladders for at least 2 more weeks, especially since its 26 here at the moment. Wish it was going to last, will be 12 tonight! :Holiday-1:

[Pamelajo]

Glad to hearit! Now behave yourself we want you fully healed.

[CACAdmin]

It ain't pretty but its off!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'll refrain from ladders for at least 2 more weeks, especially since its 26 here at the moment. Wish it was going to last, will be 12 tonight! :Holiday-1:
Hey, here it's only 13... that was our high for the day! :mad:

[Katalyst]

Hey, here it's only 13... that was our high for the day! :mad:

Time to break out the dreaded heat packs! Used my first one of the season today. :(