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almostdiva · 10-16-2002, 01:53 PM

that's the Slav (Russian? Czech? ) in your soul! Of COURSE you love opera -- it's over-the-top, dramatic, flashy, colorful ...

(much like the coral reef, I may add...

And (although others have mentioned...) YOUR granddaughter is just gorgeous. You must really have fun hanging out with them!

***zhenya*** · 10-16-2002, 02:19 PM

Hi Rebecca,
You guessed right, russian it is

I love my little girls and sure like to hang with them.My oldest (2.5yrs) is a little terrorist but she likes me and we get along

plus, all I have to do is spoil them and let parents do the discipline thing

Opera and theater in general is one of my favorite things,the whole family actualy enjoys it.
Yes,it's all those things and it's very beautiful music and voices appeals to my soul.

**scubadude** · 10-16-2002, 02:31 PM

I gotta make a few blurbs here now :P

MickO

do you mind if I pick on you brotha? hehe Dude put down the coke and step away from it....And tell your freinds to stop spiking it! Wild Man!

Tank and Omegatron and Dinhouse
One word for you guys: ROGAINE, hehe J/K notice I have mickey ears on my head...its to hide my hair, or should I say lack there of. On a side note: My wife says bald men are sexy

And oh yeah Dinhouse I couldnt agree w/you more about the good looking women statement!

Trish aka Ladyhawk
You have a very cute daughter, im sure she makes ya proud!

Zenya,
VERY Cute granddaughter!

Reinhold,
Dude....gotta stop posting pics of yer daughters....Very Cute!

Legion,
Dude welcome to the board, is that a CD or Cassette collection behind you? Either way it looks pretty huge. Nice tank too

Eddie,
MY MAN! haha First off beatiful wife and daughter! Now we need to work on some more effecient methods for your reflectors though!

AlmostDiva
you are very pretty dont matter wat age you are! So do you sing opera as well as listen to it? Im curious about your nick wat type of music do you sing?

almostdiva · 10-16-2002, 04:28 PM

Scubadude,

Yep, I'm a "semi-professional" opera singer. Which basically means I don't make enough YET as a singer to quit my day job (IT Recruiter) and sing full-time.

I sing opera, art song ("classical" songs that aren't excerpted from a bigger work -- like an opera), some musical theater-type stuff.

I listen to EVERYTHING from the Violent Femmes to techno to Cuban music and Brazillian. The only things I don't really care for/own are country and really hard core heavy metal (sorry to those of you who love either).

mrok12 · 10-16-2002, 05:48 PM

Reinhold · 10-16-2002, 06:28 PM

Hey almostdiva, it's too bad you discovered reef keeping before you became "100%diva"....reefing is so engrossing you'll soon forget about singing.

eddie · 10-16-2002, 06:29 PM

Gene thanks.

scubadude thanks..

the tin foil on the supernova reflector is just temporary(to keep from blinding ya till I frame the top in like a closet.

its a 1000watt 20k on a hydroponic light mover so the only choice I have is to frame the whole top to the ceiling and put doors on it.it'll look kinda built in

used to have lower wattage lights that hung over a 135 in the same spot .they were low enough that they didnt blind ya like the 1000watter which has to be hung higher.

Elmo18 · 10-17-2002, 09:52 PM

Keep em coming!!!

Yo scubadude, i'm still workin on it bud.

- Elmo

SomeHairyOldGuy · 10-19-2002, 02:45 PM

I posted a pic along time ago. Like when this thread was 2 maybe 3 pages. I then tried to edit it and deleted my whole pic somehow. So here it is again!
Name: Chris
Occupation: Site tech for Williams Communications
Status: Married w/ 2 kids
Alias's: Action Jackson, AJ, Action, SomeHairyOldGuy(SHOG)
Tank: 72 Bow Reef
SHOG

GO SOONERS!

almostdiva · 10-21-2002, 01:15 PM

Mrok12,

Thanks. No stroking necessary though -- it's just the only digital pic I have.

Sarah Brightman is a great "cross-over" artist -- I think she's had a bunch of people listen to "serious music" who maybe thought opera was too stuffy/inaccessable.

Reinhold -- I think the engrossment is already happening. Who knew I'd find something potentially more exp. than my singing career! All those gadgets, all the cool little animals (finned and not... ). I was SERIOUSLY contemplating moving about 2 mos ago to a new apt. so I could set up a 110 or 125 gal tank!

Reinhold · 10-21-2002, 01:25 PM

almostdiva: I knew I was losing my mind when I actually started seriously thinking I wanted a separate tank for a Hawaiian Dragon eel (the eel is reasonably priced at $1100.)

Looking back, I realize how crazy that is.....althought they are really cool eels, and aren't all that hard to keep, and they make great conversation pieces.....

FISHme · 10-22-2002, 09:20 PM

OK, Disreguard that last photo of me , I finally put on a little weight and am feeling a little better now

OH YES , Good old classic ROCK and Country

BlueWater · 10-23-2002, 11:59 PM

Ummm... I tried scrolling through all the threads because I swore I posted my pic here... but I guess it was another forum.

Well, I'm 23 (24 in November) and I am a Senior Animator for the video game and film industry. I mostly specialize in research & development. (Currently starting my own company)

Here's the beast I get to operate. (we scan the actors in it and put em into digital format)

Here's me 20lbs heavier a couple years ago with Wayne Brady at a Video Game Expo
http://xtreme-x.com/philip_uploads/p...s/guesswho.jpg

Here's me n' my posse
http://xtreme-x.com/philip_uploads/p.../5guyz_01a.jpg

almostdiva · 10-24-2002, 11:22 AM

Reinhold,

Not crazy at all... although not an inexpensive critter... they are way cool though... if I ever got an eel, it would be one of them

What would you need --- a pretty big tank, some sand,LR, a skimmer, no expensive lights etc. The eel would probalby be the most expensive part!

Go ahead.... he'd look great in the basement I bet...

BlueWater · 10-24-2002, 04:14 PM

I also wanted to mention...
For those who haven't gotten the Monsters, Inc. DVD...
All you Marineheads will finally have a movie special for the hobbiest...

It's called "Finding Nemo" by Pixar. I've seen some shots of this animated movie and it looks beautiful.

MtnDewMan · 10-26-2002, 01:39 AM

My turn I guess ...

Real name: Chuck
Nickname: Chuck ... oh on here ... MtnDewMan

Mechanical Engineer - Aerospace Field
Age: 39
Tank: 75 Gallon Reef - SPS Dominated
Into my reef tank and into golf ....

Here's me visiting family back in Chicago last June ...

Troy F · 10-27-2002, 10:08 PM

Back when I first set the new tank up about five or six months ago, I set the rock in with the tank so cloudy I couldn't see and we got a kick out of it because it didn't look too bad. It's great to see what some of the people look like. I've seen some of you on the boards for years now.

Marco · 10-28-2002, 10:08 AM

Here is one of me and my daughter in Cancun. The quality is not near as good since I had to shrink it down.

SomeHairyOldGuy · 10-29-2002, 11:23 AM

Nice catch! I bet that was a blast!
SHOG

FISHme · 10-29-2002, 09:21 PM

Marco, Nice fish

Got one myself many years ago before catch and release became the thing to do .
Nothing like some good old smoked sail.
Same goes for the Tarpon , caught it when I was a kid in my back yard. I did release all but this one.
Were talking back in the late 60's

Anyway !!!!

10-16-2002, 02:19 PM	#122
*zhenya* Owner Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: new jersey,usa Posts: 7,872	Hi Rebecca, You guessed right, russian it is I love my little girls and sure like to hang with them.My oldest (2.5yrs) is a little terrorist but she likes me and we get along plus, all I have to do is spoil them and let parents do the discipline thing Opera and theater in general is one of my favorite things,the whole family actualy enjoys it. Yes,it's all those things and it's very beautiful music and voices appeals to my soul. __________________ Kind regards, Gene. Last edited by zhenya; 10-16-2002 at 02:22 PM.

10-16-2002, 02:31 PM	#123
scubadude Moderator Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Wichita, Kansas Posts: 5,315	LMAO this thread is getting pretty Funny I gotta make a few blurbs here now :P MickO do you mind if I pick on you brotha? hehe Dude put down the coke and step away from it....And tell your freinds to stop spiking it! Wild Man! Tank and Omegatron and Dinhouse One word for you guys: ROGAINE, hehe J/K notice I have mickey ears on my head...its to hide my hair, or should I say lack there of. On a side note: My wife says bald men are sexy And oh yeah Dinhouse I couldnt agree w/you more about the good looking women statement! Trish aka Ladyhawk You have a very cute daughter, im sure she makes ya proud! Zenya, VERY Cute granddaughter! Reinhold, Dude....gotta stop posting pics of yer daughters....Very Cute! Legion, Dude welcome to the board, is that a CD or Cassette collection behind you? Either way it looks pretty huge. Nice tank too Eddie, MY MAN! haha First off beatiful wife and daughter! Now we need to work on some more effecient methods for your reflectors though! AlmostDiva you are very pretty dont matter wat age you are! So do you sing opera as well as listen to it? Im curious about your nick wat type of music do you sing?

10-16-2002, 05:48 PM	#125
mrok12 Mayor Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Van Buren, MI Posts: 1,052	__________________ Who knew it was so addicting? Last edited by mrok12; 10-23-2002 at 10:59 AM.

10-16-2002, 06:29 PM	#127
eddie Tenant Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Dunn NC Posts: 76	Gene thanks. scubadude thanks.. the tin foil on the supernova reflector is just temporary(to keep from blinding ya till I frame the top in like a closet. its a 1000watt 20k on a hydroponic light mover so the only choice I have is to frame the whole top to the ceiling and put doors on it.it'll look kinda built in used to have lower wattage lights that hung over a 135 in the same spot .they were low enough that they didnt blind ya like the 1000watter which has to be hung higher. Last edited by eddie; 10-16-2002 at 06:59 PM.

10-19-2002, 02:45 PM	#129
SomeHairyOldGuy Mayor Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: OU Posts: 736	I posted a pic along time ago. Like when this thread was 2 maybe 3 pages. I then tried to edit it and deleted my whole pic somehow. So here it is again! Name: Chris Occupation: Site tech for Williams Communications Status: Married w/ 2 kids Alias's: Action Jackson, AJ, Action, SomeHairyOldGuy(SHOG) Tank: 72 Bow Reef SHOG GO SOONERS! Attached Thumbnails __________________ BOOMER SOONER!!!! Last edited by SomeHairyOldGuy; 10-19-2002 at 02:48 PM.

10-16-2002, 01:53 PM	#121
almostdiva Mayor Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Philadelphia, PA Posts: 972	that's the Slav (Russian? Czech? ) in your soul! Of COURSE you love opera -- it's over-the-top, dramatic, flashy, colorful ... (much like the coral reef, I may add... And (although others have mentioned...) YOUR granddaughter is just gorgeous. You must really have fun hanging out with them!

10-16-2002, 04:28 PM	#124
almostdiva Mayor Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Philadelphia, PA Posts: 972	Scubadude, Yep, I'm a "semi-professional" opera singer. Which basically means I don't make enough YET as a singer to quit my day job (IT Recruiter) and sing full-time. I sing opera, art song ("classical" songs that aren't excerpted from a bigger work -- like an opera), some musical theater-type stuff. I listen to EVERYTHING from the Violent Femmes to techno to Cuban music and Brazillian. The only things I don't really care for/own are country and really hard core heavy metal (sorry to those of you who love either).

10-16-2002, 06:28 PM	#126
Reinhold Mayor Join Date: May 2001 Location: USA Posts: 941	Hey almostdiva, it's too bad you discovered reef keeping before you became "100%diva"....reefing is so engrossing you'll soon forget about singing.

10-17-2002, 09:52 PM	#128
Elmo18 Governor Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 1,514	Keep em coming!!! Yo scubadude, i'm still workin on it bud. - Elmo

10-21-2002, 01:15 PM	#130
almostdiva Mayor Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Philadelphia, PA Posts: 972	Mrok12, Thanks. No stroking necessary though -- it's just the only digital pic I have. Sarah Brightman is a great "cross-over" artist -- I think she's had a bunch of people listen to "serious music" who maybe thought opera was too stuffy/inaccessable. Reinhold -- I think the engrossment is already happening. Who knew I'd find something potentially more exp. than my singing career! All those gadgets, all the cool little animals (finned and not... ). I was SERIOUSLY contemplating moving about 2 mos ago to a new apt. so I could set up a 110 or 125 gal tank!

10-21-2002, 01:25 PM	#131
Reinhold Mayor Join Date: May 2001 Location: USA Posts: 941	almostdiva: I knew I was losing my mind when I actually started seriously thinking I wanted a separate tank for a Hawaiian Dragon eel (the eel is reasonably priced at $1100.) Looking back, I realize how crazy that is.....althought they are really cool eels, and aren't all that hard to keep, and they make great conversation pieces.....

10-22-2002, 09:20 PM	#132
FISHme Council Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Pompano Beach, Florida Posts: 495	OK, Disreguard that last photo of me , I finally put on a little weight and am feeling a little better now OH YES , Good old classic ROCK and Country Attached Thumbnails __________________ FISH, FISHme or [\[\ark

10-23-2002, 11:59 PM	#133
BlueWater Citizen Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Manhattan Beach, California Posts: 129	Ummm... I tried scrolling through all the threads because I swore I posted my pic here... but I guess it was another forum. Well, I'm 23 (24 in November) and I am a Senior Animator for the video game and film industry. I mostly specialize in research & development. (Currently starting my own company) Here's the beast I get to operate. (we scan the actors in it and put em into digital format) Here's me 20lbs heavier a couple years ago with Wayne Brady at a Video Game Expo http://xtreme-x.com/philip_uploads/p...s/guesswho.jpg Here's me n' my posse http://xtreme-x.com/philip_uploads/p.../5guyz_01a.jpg

10-24-2002, 11:22 AM	#134
almostdiva Mayor Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Philadelphia, PA Posts: 972	EEL!!!!!!!!!! Reinhold, Not crazy at all... although not an inexpensive critter... they are way cool though... if I ever got an eel, it would be one of them What would you need --- a pretty big tank, some sand,LR, a skimmer, no expensive lights etc. The eel would probalby be the most expensive part! Go ahead.... he'd look great in the basement I bet...

10-24-2002, 04:14 PM	#135
BlueWater Citizen Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Manhattan Beach, California Posts: 129	I also wanted to mention... For those who haven't gotten the Monsters, Inc. DVD... All you Marineheads will finally have a movie special for the hobbiest... It's called "Finding Nemo" by Pixar. I've seen some shots of this animated movie and it looks beautiful. Last edited by BlueWater; 10-24-2002 at 04:16 PM.

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10-26-2002, 01:39 AM	#136
MtnDewMan Mayor Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Mukilteo, WA Posts: 748	My turn I guess ... Real name: Chuck Nickname: Chuck ... oh on here ... MtnDewMan Mechanical Engineer - Aerospace Field Age: 39 Tank: 75 Gallon Reef - SPS Dominated Into my reef tank and into golf .... Here's me visiting family back in Chicago last June ... __________________ MDM My Reef Tank Reef Frontiers

10-27-2002, 10:08 PM	#137
Troy F New in Town Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 2	Back when I first set the new tank up about five or six months ago, I set the rock in with the tank so cloudy I couldn't see and we got a kick out of it because it didn't look too bad. It's great to see what some of the people look like. I've seen some of you on the boards for years now.

10-28-2002, 10:08 AM	#138
Marco Tenant Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 53	Here is one of me and my daughter in Cancun. The quality is not near as good since I had to shrink it down. Attached Thumbnails

10-29-2002, 11:23 AM	#139
SomeHairyOldGuy Mayor Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: OU Posts: 736	Nice catch! I bet that was a blast! SHOG __________________ BOOMER SOONER!!!!

10-29-2002, 09:21 PM	#140
FISHme Council Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Pompano Beach, Florida Posts: 495	Marco, Nice fish Got one myself many years ago before catch and release became the thing to do . Nothing like some good old smoked sail. Same goes for the Tarpon , caught it when I was a kid in my back yard. I did release all but this one. Were talking back in the late 60's Anyway !!!! Attached Thumbnails __________________ FISH, FISHme or [\[\ark

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