Caryl

I have never heard of anyone complain about a Canon (unless it is because they couldn't afford the next model up)

I have only had experience with small internals but I would imagine they would be quieter than an external, for those with sensitive ears, as long as they were sited low enough in the tank to avoid splashing noise.

No need for embarrassment. Look at it as a boost to the enthusiasm and creativity. You now have time to perk yours up a bit (if they really need it) before they visit. Nobody seems to think their tank is worthy of viewing, which is a shame as there is nothing wrong with them

Great pics! Looks like you all had a good time. Next time you take photos, suggest to those in front that they shift, duck, suck in the gut, move the bum, lean left or whatever etc etc etc :lol: What was the little guy near the pond? He looks like he is sitting on a can but I don't think he is a gnome.

I have the 819 which is the largest in the range I think. You would not need one that big. I run mine on a 280L tank I don't know why people think the sound of water is soothing (unless it is rain on the roof), it just makes me want to go to the loo! :roll:

Check the sticky at the top of the commercial section

I run a Jebo and the only reason I know it is running is I can see the water rippling in front of the spray bar. i have to put my hand on it to feel the vibrations it is so quiet.

Are we being taken over by the moo men?

We could title it something like - Hair Algae - Cures and Treatments :lol:

Is somebody organising pics and a write-up?

and allow for net handles!

How many spare beds do you have Deepsound?

The 2 big holey stones look great. Don't forget they will not stand out as much as the plants surrounding them grow.

We can remove the aerials first (and side mirrors etc) but car washes don't wash the rear end of 4WDs very well.

This is true Jaxxnz! We have to remove them first. Petrol station overhead lights can also be a problem but most are high enough these days. They used to be a lot lower and you would hear bang bang bang as they whipped across the fluorescents :lol:

Thermal undies, good thick jacket, gloves, scarf and hat. There will be a biting wind straight off the snow

Sorry smidey and ryanjury, you both did say exactly what I suggested, before I suggested it :roll:

Aerials are.... 1. GPS tracking transmitter 2. Wide coverage receiver for testing transmitters 3. PRS for general purpose commuications with public, espcially other 4WD users 4. VHF/UHF transmitting and receiving transmitter 5. big one on the back (really stupid looking one) 1.8 - 30Mhz tunable HF antenna transmitting and receiving 6. VHF/UHF connected to ambulance radio and commercial trunked radio for testing purposes 7. 2nd monitoring receiver antenna 8. Another VHF/UHF for Amateur Radio use 9. Broadcast aerial for AM/FM radio 10. GPS receiver on dashboard :roll: Someone did say it was the worst case of van aerial disease he had ever seen :lol: Very useful when providing communications for events like the Silver Fern Car Rally, Grape Race and other stuff.

Grant made sure he had his survival pack in the vehicle when he had to go up Black Birch today. He almost didn't make it back down. It wasn't too bad at the summit but was snowing heavily on the way back down. He was late home the other night after a slip came down while he was at another work site. He had to phone the farmer to bring a tractor with suitable slip removing implements to clear the road.

I was thinking 'whole' as opposed to one and a half panaques :lol:

Or put poly around the tank. You aren't sitting there looking at it anyway.

2 whole panaques? That's a relief :lol:

I'm dreaming of a white conference... :lol:

Sorry you aren't feeling so good today Joe. Hope you are better by next Friday! I don't think we will go until after lunch so no rush to get away.

You'll have more luck getting the 2 bottles and using more yeast and sugar than you would getting another tank Joe Have you got another teacher only day?? Are you taking a half day or whole day off school next Friday or do we have to wait until school finishes to leave for conference?