Howdy, I'm William from OK!

William · 11-19-2006, 12:24 PM

Hi folks,

Greetings from the hills and oak forests of SEOK! I'm William, 44, a retired TV news reporter and photographer. I grew up on a small farm where I helped my grandfather raise cattle and watermelons. I've been looking after my g'parents for about 3 years. I lost Pa a few months ago. It still smarts a lot. Now it's just me and Ma, although I'm not quite sure who is looking after who!

I've been keeping fish in one way or another since birth. I apparently received a goldfish bowl at my baby shower. My parents bought me an aquarium when I was 8 years old. I was diagnosed with ADHD back when they just called it "hyperactive". My doc suggested my parents buy me a fish tank to keep me occupied at night so everyone else could get some rest! Anyhoo, that's where my addiction to fishkeeping began.

I've been reefkeeping since I moved back home. I tried a marine tank in the late 80's. A complete disaster. Recently, I've had better luck, thanks to the improvements in technology, etc. Currently, I have one 100 gallon tank for my reef critters, and a 30 gallon tank where I cure live rock. I've had some success making my own rocks out of a mix of concrete and crushed coral, and currently curing a batch of forms made from concrete and styrofoam.

I've found the hobby to be of great help in relaxation and meditation. It slows the pulse rate and lowers the bloodpressure. If you met my family, you'd know why that's so important! Actually, they're great people. Like most Okies, my family is huge, often overwhelmingly so.

To me, there are few things in this world that rival the peace and beauty found on a coral reef. While I have a great many hobbies and interests, reefkeeping is by far the most satisfying. It's my refuge.

This is more info than you probably care to know. You may have noticed I tend to ramble. Thanks for the warm welcome. I hope I'll be a helpful contributor to the forums.

Peace, William

Jesus said "You are to love your neighbor as you do your own soul. Protect him as the pupil of your eye."

Sayings gospel of Thomas

Frankie · 11-19-2006, 12:37 PM

Awesome William! I look forward to seeing your pictures and learning what you know with the hobby. God bless!

Rougiem · 11-19-2006, 12:44 PM

Welcome to the Sanctuary William!

Cheers!

Woodstock · 11-19-2006, 12:46 PM

Welcome to Reef Sanctuary William!

chads29 · 11-19-2006, 01:40 PM

blue_eyes53813 · 11-19-2006, 02:12 PM

Hello William,,,

sasquatch · 11-19-2006, 03:09 PM

Howdy right back there William!! and welcome to RS, long windedness is a wonderfull attribute,some of us just have the need to read so post away, thanks for the grins lol . Steve

billyr98 · 11-20-2006, 09:07 PM

Hi William - Welcome to RS!!

TDEVIL · 11-20-2006, 09:13 PM

nice to meet you, welcome to RS
since you mentioned you are a photographer, we are now going to need some eye candy, lol

Jay

lcstorc · 11-22-2006, 08:01 AM

Welcome to RS! Great introduction. I almost feel like I know you already.

Post some of those pics. I love to see other tanks and "borrow" ideas. LOL

boozeman · 11-22-2006, 09:00 AM

Gina · 11-22-2006, 03:59 PM

Hello William and Welcome to RS!
Have any pics of your reef and home made rock?

JOSEPHLB · 11-23-2006, 07:04 PM

Where in SE Oklahoma? I graduated high school from Heavener.

William · 11-25-2006, 11:45 PM

Holdenville!

cheeks69 · 11-25-2006, 11:56 PM

Welcome to RS William

11-19-2006, 12:24 PM	#1 (permalink)
William Tunicate Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: SE Oklahoma Posts: 8 View Gallery Karma Komment	Howdy, I'm William from OK! Hi folks, Greetings from the hills and oak forests of SEOK! I'm William, 44, a retired TV news reporter and photographer. I grew up on a small farm where I helped my grandfather raise cattle and watermelons. I've been looking after my g'parents for about 3 years. I lost Pa a few months ago. It still smarts a lot. Now it's just me and Ma, although I'm not quite sure who is looking after who! I've been keeping fish in one way or another since birth. I apparently received a goldfish bowl at my baby shower. My parents bought me an aquarium when I was 8 years old. I was diagnosed with ADHD back when they just called it "hyperactive". My doc suggested my parents buy me a fish tank to keep me occupied at night so everyone else could get some rest! Anyhoo, that's where my addiction to fishkeeping began. I've been reefkeeping since I moved back home. I tried a marine tank in the late 80's. A complete disaster. Recently, I've had better luck, thanks to the improvements in technology, etc. Currently, I have one 100 gallon tank for my reef critters, and a 30 gallon tank where I cure live rock. I've had some success making my own rocks out of a mix of concrete and crushed coral, and currently curing a batch of forms made from concrete and styrofoam. I've found the hobby to be of great help in relaxation and meditation. It slows the pulse rate and lowers the bloodpressure. If you met my family, you'd know why that's so important! Actually, they're great people. Like most Okies, my family is huge, often overwhelmingly so. To me, there are few things in this world that rival the peace and beauty found on a coral reef. While I have a great many hobbies and interests, reefkeeping is by far the most satisfying. It's my refuge. This is more info than you probably care to know. You may have noticed I tend to ramble. Thanks for the warm welcome. I hope I'll be a helpful contributor to the forums. Peace, William Jesus said "You are to love your neighbor as you do your own soul. Protect him as the pupil of your eye." Sayings gospel of Thomas

11-19-2006, 12:37 PM	#2 (permalink)
Frankie Angel Girl's Daddy Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: The End Of The World Posts: 7,128 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Howdy, I'm William from OK! Awesome William! I look forward to seeing your pictures and learning what you know with the hobby. God bless!

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Rougiem Ichthy Inquisitor Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Biggest Little City In The World Posts: 2,898 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Howdy, I'm William from OK! Welcome to the Sanctuary William! Cheers! __________________ "Apes don't read philosophy." "Yes they do Otto, they just don't understand it." Intial School Tank Set Up and Progress

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blue_eyes53813 Hey!Its not my fault Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Lancaster, Wisconsin Posts: 6,255 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Howdy, I'm William from OK! Hello William,,, __________________ 265 Gallon Reef built into basement wall. Lighting = 6x250 watts MH, 2x96 watt PC ,and 2x140 watt VHO for a total watt of 1,972 watts . New addition on 4-14-07 of 100 gallon sump and 100 gallon refugium. I think I have lost my mind. Gotta love this hobby Vicki Life is like a pathway of untrodden snow. Be careful how you step in it for every mark will show Definition of FRIENDSHIP: All lives touch other lives to create something new and alive My tank chronicles. http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...wall-reef.html

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sasquatch Brunt of all Jokes~ Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: the very farthest west coast of canada Posts: 8,917 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Howdy, I'm William from OK! Howdy right back there William!! and welcome to RS, long windedness is a wonderfull attribute,some of us just have the need to read so post away, thanks for the grins lol . Steve

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billyr98 Reefing Addict Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Cherry Hill, NJ Posts: 5,400 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Howdy, I'm William from OK! Hi William - Welcome to RS!! __________________ Billyr98 -=NJRC Treasurer=- My 450g Reef Tank ~~~ Its HERE!!!

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TDEVIL Elegance coral Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Marion, INDIANA Posts: 1,170 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Howdy, I'm William from OK! nice to meet you, welcome to RS since you mentioned you are a photographer, we are now going to need some eye candy, lol Jay __________________ my web site <-- needs updated

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lcstorc Sunshine Reefer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cocoa Fl Posts: 18,473 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Howdy, I'm William from OK! Welcome to RS! Great introduction. I almost feel like I know you already. Post some of those pics. I love to see other tanks and "borrow" ideas. LOL __________________ Peace LYNN You can't change the past but you can change how you view it. A reef tank is like a racecar. The faster you go the harder you crash. Lynn and Franks saltwater adventure Lynn's 20g clown tank Lynn's 90g of sunshine Every 60 seconds you spend upset is a minute of happiness you'll never get back.

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William Tunicate Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: SE Oklahoma Posts: 8 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Howdy, I'm William from OK! Holdenville!

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cheeks69 Wannabe Guru Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Northeast Posts: 6,630 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Howdy, I'm William from OK! Welcome to RS William __________________ Robert My Cube “A spirit is manifest in the laws of the Universe—a spirit vastly superior to that of man, and one in the face of which we with our modest powers must feel humble.” Albert Einstein

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