OT: Allen's testimonial . . . - Page 6

kathywithbirds · 04-02-2008, 11:46 PM

superinsulation, Al!!

BigAl07 · 04-02-2008, 11:47 PM

Frankie · 04-03-2008, 12:05 AM

Bamboo flooring is green! Even though i deal a lot in exotics I appreciate the people that use wood thats green. (green is not a color, it is a term for environment safe for those that don't understand what were talking about)

kathywithbirds · 04-03-2008, 12:10 AM

OH!

(*starts painting over all the green on the floors*)

Frankie · 04-03-2008, 10:14 AM

lcstorc · 04-03-2008, 10:50 AM

Let us know a bit about the green building as well. If everybody works hard at even small changes perhaps we can get our environment back.

BigAl07 · 04-03-2008, 07:52 PM

Hello Lynn.

"Green" is a fairly broad subject. It can range from "Organic-like" in make up to how it's manufactured. Todays' Green workshop was about how build a "Zero Energy Home" (ZEH) or more likely a Nearly ZEH. It was interesting to see the concepts and even better to see how if Electrical Companies around the nation pitch in and help it's possible to do it for almost FREE. This is calculated over the life of the home and includes rebates, tax incentives and potential cost savings. Very cool topic!!!

bluespotjawfish · 04-05-2008, 12:54 PM

Hi BigAl and All, just found this thread and wanted to report my update.

We are through with all the CDs and the book. Thanks to Al's encouragement and inspiration, we are in the middle of our second month of this program. A few weeks ago, I was faced with the real possibility of losing my job (which provides about 2/3 of our income). Although we have retirement savings, I do not yet have much in the way of an available emergency fund, and before BigAl got us working this program we were spending more than our monthly income each month. I think this was someone's way of telling us "this program is really important." Anyway, my job is still on the line, but we are continuing to work the plan.

In the short time we have worked the program, I am sure I have saved thousands of dollars all ready (just by telling our money what to do)! We no longer spend more than we make, and we are totally focused on paying off our debt (Baby Step 2). The program has totally changed how I spend money on this hobby (as well as how we spend money on anything else), but I haven't had to "sell the tanks" yet. I have been selling a few frags and used equipment to cover some of the expenses and the rest is paid for with cash. I focus on what I need to maintain what I have (I really don't need more, I just ALWAYS want more than I have).

This program will allow us to retire in 7-10 years without debt. I just wish we had worked this program 25 years ago! So, don't wait, do it today!

BigAl07 · 04-05-2008, 01:32 PM

Lorraine I want to personally thank you for posting in here. It's been such a pleasure to try and help/guide you over this short period of time. I know sometimes it seems over whelming and HUGE but stick with it. As you've already seen it's an improvement from day one. As you have already testified this will have a HUGE effect over the rest of your life. It's going to allow you to retire with dignity and sense of financial security. I'm thrilled like you wouldn't believe to see yall sticking with it. I'm here if you need anything at all.

thanks again Lorraine!!

BigAl07 · 04-05-2008, 07:22 PM

thanks for all the PM'S! I'm just wanting to help others experience what Julie and I have been blessed to experience.

BigAl07 · 04-06-2008, 09:58 PM

I paid off our LAST Credit Card last month. When I went to "Close" the account they told me that the account balance has to be "Zero" for 30 days before it can be closed. Well I know good and well that SOME kind of charge would "materialize" between 3/3/2008 and 4/4/2008. I looked at my account mid-day 4/4/2008 and nothing had been added. I called and easily "Closed" the account. I should get the written confirmation in the next week or so.

We are 100% Credit Card FREE!!! SWEETTTTTT!!!

bluespotjawfish · 04-06-2008, 11:58 PM

Congrats!

BigAl07 · 04-07-2008, 09:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bluespotjawfish

Congrats!

Thank you. Now it's your turn to follow my lead! I'm going to support.. no I'm going to PUSH you guys and hold you accountable... *Grins*

By the way, you're doing GREAT!!

bluespotjawfish · 04-07-2008, 10:32 AM

First card will be paid off next month.

BigAl07 · 04-07-2008, 10:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bluespotjawfish

First card will be paid off next month.

Your Family will never be the same!!! Trust me on that one

04-02-2008, 11:46 PM	#76 (permalink)
kathywithbirds Social Darwinism victim Join Date: May 2007 Location: The Hood, NJ Posts: 5,937 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: OT: Allen's testimonial . . . superinsulation, Al!! __________________ (\_/) (\__/) ( . .) (^.^) (")(") (> <) Bunny and Bunnina have worked things out. Bunny was mistaken after all, Bunnina was not having an affair. "Besides the noble art of getting things done, there is the noble art of leaving things undone. The wisdom of life consists in the elimination of non-essentials." ~Lin Yutang

04-02-2008, 11:47 PM	#77 (permalink)
BigAl07 Do I look as lost as I am Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Waynesville, North Carolina Posts: 21,549 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: OT: Allen's testimonial . . . __________________ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~~~ *Live Rock Rubble will do the SAME thing as Bio-Balls and is NOT a suitable replacement for BIO-BALLS in a Reef System! It's ALL gotta go!!* Nitrate (NO3) reduction is directly proportional to percentage of Water Change. Allen's home-made formula...currentNO3-((%WC.01)currentNO3)=finalNO3 (thanks Luukosian) This means if you change 50% of your total water volume (That's EVERYTHING) you'll get a net reduction of (NO3) somewhere around 50%. Ask me about how to increase your REEF budget without going without FOOD!!* Big Al's 10g Julie's (BigAl's Gal) 6g NanoCube Gone but not forgotten BigAl's Slow 90g Tank Chronicle Allens OFFICE 12g Nano-Reef

04-03-2008, 12:10 AM	#79 (permalink)
kathywithbirds Social Darwinism victim Join Date: May 2007 Location: The Hood, NJ Posts: 5,937 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: OT: Allen's testimonial . . . OH! (starts painting over all the green on the floors) __________________ (\_/) (\__/) ( . .) (^.^) (")(") (> <) Bunny and Bunnina have worked things out. Bunny was mistaken after all, Bunnina was not having an affair. "Besides the noble art of getting things done, there is the noble art of leaving things undone. The wisdom of life consists in the elimination of non-essentials." ~Lin Yutang

04-03-2008, 10:50 AM	#81 (permalink)
lcstorc Sunshine Reefer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cocoa Fl Posts: 26,433 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: OT: Allen's testimonial . . . Let us know a bit about the green building as well. If everybody works hard at even small changes perhaps we can get our environment back. __________________ Peace LYNN Lynn and Franks saltwater adventure Lynn's 20g clown tank Lynn's 90g of sunshine Lynn's frag tank experiment A reef tank is like a race car. The faster you go the harder you crash.

04-03-2008, 07:52 PM	#82 (permalink)
BigAl07 Do I look as lost as I am Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Waynesville, North Carolina Posts: 21,549 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: OT: Allen's testimonial . . . Hello Lynn. "Green" is a fairly broad subject. It can range from "Organic-like" in make up to how it's manufactured. Todays' Green workshop was about how build a "Zero Energy Home" (ZEH) or more likely a Nearly ZEH. It was interesting to see the concepts and even better to see how if Electrical Companies around the nation pitch in and help it's possible to do it for almost FREE. This is calculated over the life of the home and includes rebates, tax incentives and potential cost savings. Very cool topic!!! __________________ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~~~ *Live Rock Rubble will do the SAME thing as Bio-Balls and is NOT a suitable replacement for BIO-BALLS in a Reef System! It's ALL gotta go!!* Nitrate (NO3) reduction is directly proportional to percentage of Water Change. Allen's home-made formula...currentNO3-((%WC.01)currentNO3)=finalNO3 (thanks Luukosian) This means if you change 50% of your total water volume (That's EVERYTHING) you'll get a net reduction of (NO3) somewhere around 50%. Ask me about how to increase your REEF budget without going without FOOD!!* Big Al's 10g Julie's (BigAl's Gal) 6g NanoCube Gone but not forgotten BigAl's Slow 90g Tank Chronicle Allens OFFICE 12g Nano-Reef

04-05-2008, 12:54 PM	#83 (permalink)
bluespotjawfish Tridacna maxima Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Utah Posts: 4,943 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: OT: Allen's testimonial . . . Hi BigAl and All, just found this thread and wanted to report my update. We are through with all the CDs and the book. Thanks to Al's encouragement and inspiration, we are in the middle of our second month of this program. A few weeks ago, I was faced with the real possibility of losing my job (which provides about 2/3 of our income). Although we have retirement savings, I do not yet have much in the way of an available emergency fund, and before BigAl got us working this program we were spending more than our monthly income each month. I think this was someone's way of telling us "this program is really important." Anyway, my job is still on the line, but we are continuing to work the plan. In the short time we have worked the program, I am sure I have saved thousands of dollars all ready (just by telling our money what to do)! We no longer spend more than we make, and we are totally focused on paying off our debt (Baby Step 2). The program has totally changed how I spend money on this hobby (as well as how we spend money on anything else), but I haven't had to "sell the tanks" yet. I have been selling a few frags and used equipment to cover some of the expenses and the rest is paid for with cash. I focus on what I need to maintain what I have (I really don't need more, I just ALWAYS want more than I have). This program will allow us to retire in 7-10 years without debt. I just wish we had worked this program 25 years ago! So, don't wait, do it today! __________________ Lorraine To BB and all Bluespots - Journey of the 2nd Year ...The 2nd Year - Photoshow Check out Mr. BJ and friends... Mr. BJ's Aquarium - PhotoShow Please Donate to the American Cancer Society: http://main.acsevents.org/goto/lorrainerichards

04-05-2008, 01:32 PM	#84 (permalink)
BigAl07 Do I look as lost as I am Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Waynesville, North Carolina Posts: 21,549 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: OT: Allen's testimonial . . . Lorraine I want to personally thank you for posting in here. It's been such a pleasure to try and help/guide you over this short period of time. I know sometimes it seems over whelming and HUGE but stick with it. As you've already seen it's an improvement from day one. As you have already testified this will have a HUGE effect over the rest of your life. It's going to allow you to retire with dignity and sense of financial security. I'm thrilled like you wouldn't believe to see yall sticking with it. I'm here if you need anything at all. thanks again Lorraine!! __________________ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~~~ *Live Rock Rubble will do the SAME thing as Bio-Balls and is NOT a suitable replacement for BIO-BALLS in a Reef System! It's ALL gotta go!!* Nitrate (NO3) reduction is directly proportional to percentage of Water Change. Allen's home-made formula...currentNO3-((%WC.01)currentNO3)=finalNO3 (thanks Luukosian) This means if you change 50% of your total water volume (That's EVERYTHING) you'll get a net reduction of (NO3) somewhere around 50%. Ask me about how to increase your REEF budget without going without FOOD!!* Big Al's 10g Julie's (BigAl's Gal) 6g NanoCube Gone but not forgotten BigAl's Slow 90g Tank Chronicle Allens OFFICE 12g Nano-Reef

04-05-2008, 07:22 PM	#85 (permalink)
BigAl07 Do I look as lost as I am Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Waynesville, North Carolina Posts: 21,549 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: OT: Allen's testimonial . . . thanks for all the PM'S! I'm just wanting to help others experience what Julie and I have been blessed to experience. __________________ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~~~ *Live Rock Rubble will do the SAME thing as Bio-Balls and is NOT a suitable replacement for BIO-BALLS in a Reef System! It's ALL gotta go!!* Nitrate (NO3) reduction is directly proportional to percentage of Water Change. Allen's home-made formula...currentNO3-((%WC.01)currentNO3)=finalNO3 (thanks Luukosian) This means if you change 50% of your total water volume (That's EVERYTHING) you'll get a net reduction of (NO3) somewhere around 50%. Ask me about how to increase your REEF budget without going without FOOD!!* Big Al's 10g Julie's (BigAl's Gal) 6g NanoCube Gone but not forgotten BigAl's Slow 90g Tank Chronicle Allens OFFICE 12g Nano-Reef

04-06-2008, 09:58 PM	#86 (permalink)
BigAl07 Do I look as lost as I am Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Waynesville, North Carolina Posts: 21,549 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: OT: Allen's testimonial . . . I paid off our LAST Credit Card last month. When I went to "Close" the account they told me that the account balance has to be "Zero" for 30 days before it can be closed. Well I know good and well that SOME kind of charge would "materialize" between 3/3/2008 and 4/4/2008. I looked at my account mid-day 4/4/2008 and nothing had been added. I called and easily "Closed" the account. I should get the written confirmation in the next week or so. We are 100% Credit Card FREE!!! SWEETTTTTT!!! __________________ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~~~ *Live Rock Rubble will do the SAME thing as Bio-Balls and is NOT a suitable replacement for BIO-BALLS in a Reef System! It's ALL gotta go!!* Nitrate (NO3) reduction is directly proportional to percentage of Water Change. Allen's home-made formula...currentNO3-((%WC.01)currentNO3)=finalNO3 (thanks Luukosian) This means if you change 50% of your total water volume (That's EVERYTHING) you'll get a net reduction of (NO3) somewhere around 50%. Ask me about how to increase your REEF budget without going without FOOD!!* Big Al's 10g Julie's (BigAl's Gal) 6g NanoCube Gone but not forgotten BigAl's Slow 90g Tank Chronicle Allens OFFICE 12g Nano-Reef

04-06-2008, 11:58 PM	#87 (permalink)
bluespotjawfish Tridacna maxima Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Utah Posts: 4,943 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: OT: Allen's testimonial . . . Congrats! __________________ Lorraine To BB and all Bluespots - Journey of the 2nd Year ...The 2nd Year - Photoshow Check out Mr. BJ and friends... Mr. BJ's Aquarium - PhotoShow Please Donate to the American Cancer Society: http://main.acsevents.org/goto/lorrainerichards

04-07-2008, 10:32 AM	#89 (permalink)
bluespotjawfish Tridacna maxima Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Utah Posts: 4,943 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: OT: Allen's testimonial . . . First card will be paid off next month. __________________ Lorraine To BB and all Bluespots - Journey of the 2nd Year ...The 2nd Year - Photoshow Check out Mr. BJ and friends... Mr. BJ's Aquarium - PhotoShow Please Donate to the American Cancer Society: http://main.acsevents.org/goto/lorrainerichards

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