Rdpe n cherry charms grow out

[steve&mari]

Hey everyone we all love these polyps and I'm doing a grow out with them. I have 2 local reefers n looking for few more. Like about 6 people in it cost to buy in is 62.50 as of now unless we add from their collection then cost will go up equally for cost of added polyps. I will be the grower and each person will pay their own shipping or meet at a swap. I will add a cool freebie or 2 a utter chaos or captain americas or another cool polyp to each persons shipment to sweeten the deal. If your not sure how this works here's a link to one going on reef2reef http://www.reef2reef.com/forums/group-buys/64480-cherry-corals-growout-red-devils-people.html. Everyone gets their polyps when its grown to the point we can each have it. I think we may be able to do it at the lansing swap. In event something happens to the polyps n they are lost I will still give the freebie polyps to each in the grow out but don't see that happening. I get good growth from most polyps an example is May 7 got 2 utter chaos n now have 7 for a slow grower is say its pretty good. Here's pics of cherries n skyhighs of the polyps all is set with Todd got the polyps already for us n should be ready for us by flint swap. I will pick up get pics and if your at swap ya can see em first hand. I'll post pics weekly to keep everyone up to date and informed. I have 6x39watt hot5 aquaticlife fixture n feed phyto feast oyster feast coral frenzy mysis so they should grow good n be fed well. http://tapatalk.com/mu/42575bad-a313-61cf.jpghttp://tapatalk.com/mu/42575bad-a323-f8e1.jpghttp://tapatalk.com/mu/42575bad-a332-2832.jpgand a pic of some of mine http://tapatalk.com/mu/42575bad-a373-326d.jpghttp://tapatalk.com/mu/42575bad-a3c2-855b.jpg
Any questions post em or pm me sure it'll fill fast so here's a chance to get em at a discount happy reefin
Big Steve

[steve&mari]

Got 4 spots filled only 2 to go get in while ya can

Big Steve

[larryandlaura]

PM sent!

[steve&mari]

Got 1 spot left here's the list of people in it. Don't miss a chance to lock in some hot polyps at a awesome price.

Steve&Mari (grower n organizer)
Zoanthkid
Reef lvr (r2r)(friend to join cr for this)
Larryandlaura
Don rus ( friend joining cr )

Big Steve

[steve&mari]

Here's link to how the other grow outs doing looking like they got bout 4 rdpe now in about a month so hope to see fast growth http://www.reef2reef.com/forums/showthread.php?t=64841 still looking for one more person for this
Big steve

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[steve&mari]

Talked with Todd rdpe frag is healing nicely and should be ready for us at flint swap. Also larryandlaura I got sunny d's if ya would like some for 1 of your freebies for getting in on this let me know could probably have em ready at swap in flint for ya but need to know so I can get ready for you guys. As I said I want everyone to be happy n have fun being involved with it. The reef hobby is bout fun brotherhood n beautiful sea life just want to spread all around and get some interaction with eachother with this thread. Everyone is welcomed n can tag along and still a spot open I was hopeful it'd be filled but if I have to ill go to r2r n find our last person or we can just split 5 ways n pay lil more each and get the love spread lil faster maybe.

God bless n have a great weekend
Big steve

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[Dreamer]

HI Big Steve,

If you have a spot left would like. Only issue would be mine would have to be shipped as I am in Denver. Of coarse the shipping would be om my dime. So please let me know.

Be Safe
MArk

[steve&mari]

Shipping Notta problem got a box goin to to east coast from this grow out when done so will do one to Denver aswell:) will pm about payment this week when Todd at cherry corals gives me the go on payments. Thank-you and will be a fun time have a great weekend.
Big Steve

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[larryandlaura]

I can't wait for these killer zoas!

[Dan]

sweet piece

[larryandlaura]

Any updates?

[steve&mari]

Todds supposed to call me today n give the final update n tell its a go on payments so should be soon:)

Big steve

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[larryandlaura]

Todds supposed to call me today n give the final update n tell its a go on payments so should be soon:)

Big steve

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Ok thanks! We are very anxious.

[The.Maxi.Man]

Is this closed? I want in :(

[steve&mari]

Sorry but yes its full if someone backs out I will let you know :) still waiting for Todd to get back with me I'm am so very excited bout this I truly believe its going to make everyone smile:) and then maybe find another few to do it again:) help us all get some awesome polyps to share :)

Big steve

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[larryandlaura]

Sorry but yes its full if someone backs out I will let you know :) still waiting for Todd to get back with me I'm am so very excited bout this I truly believe its going to make everyone smile:) and then maybe find another few to do it again:) help us all get some awesome polyps to share :)

Big steve

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We always go in on grow outs! Let us know next time please as well!

[Reef keeper]

very nice polyp indeed cannot wait till our growout is done hope everything goes well for you guys!

[steve&mari]

Just got email from Brett and Todds on vacation so that's what's taken so long lol but Brett is getting things together n getting back to me yet today so will have news soon sorry for the delay on info been waiting like everyone lol

Big Steve

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[steve&mari]

Hey reef keeper I saw reefpeeper had lil bump in your growout glad its looking like he got it worked out keep us updated on yours as well brother:)
Big steve

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[Reef keeper]

Yeah he had a lil bacteria infection which didnt affect the rdpes just the cherry charms and dragon ball zs
I was worried i thought we lost everything but luckily justa polyp or two on the cherry charms. Yep will do

---------- Post added at 01:02 PM ---------- Previous post was at 01:00 PM ----------

Oh and also looks like the rdpe is a slow to moderate grower

[steve&mari]

Sending pms bout payments:)

Big Steve

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[larryandlaura]

Sweet it's about time! Lol......

[steve&mari]

Days away from picking em up at swap:) will have these at cherries table for everyone to see before the swap ends.
See those that attend there:) can ya hear that....shhh.....listen close.....grow baby grow .....LOL
Happy reefin all
Big Steve

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[cherrycorals]

The little RDPE has finally begun to open up. This won't be ready for swap time and I don't want to take anyones money til this guy gets bigger.

The others in growout are rocking so I may be able to snip one off a little sooner rather than later.

[steve&mari]

Well damn that just bummed me right out ill be at A2 swap can we do it there pm sent bout this speedbump in it.

Big steve

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[larryandlaura]

Bummer keeps us posted Todd!

[steve&mari]

Waiting to hear back but everyone down to do it at A2 swap I asked bout prepay to lock us in forsure if everyone agrees they want to 4 have told me they still good for it to start when ready n hopefully by A2 larryandlaura n dreamer are the ones I need to know what you'd like to do:)

Big Steve

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[larryandlaura]

I paid but I paid it to mari@gmail. Waiting on paypal you should have it tonite!

[steve&mari]

Ya staying in then or I can bring it to ya at swap seeing its delayed

Big Steve

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[cherrycorals]

I have a surprise for the group, it has to be picked up and it has to be cash. It has more than one polyp so its slightly more than the standard single polyp price.

I won't say what it its but this is an easy one.

[larryandlaura]

Sweet thanks Todd!

[steve&mari]

Thank-you Todd was so awesome of you to do for us:) ok group we got 1adult n 2 babies n same on cherry charms :) so got nice Frags to start n this as Todd posted caused it to go up alil so it'll be another 20 each person but should be ready faster so that's killer. I'll get pics after they open their floating now:) we are off and running:)

Big Steve


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[steve&mari]

Here's pics in bags floating http://tapatalk.com/mu/42575827-6b59-1f34.jpg Rdpehttp://tapatalk.com/mu/42575827-6b74-a578.jpg
Cherry charms

Big Steve


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[larryandlaura]

Awesome let the grow out begin!

[steve&mari]

Quick cell pics been busy with Lil one n her tude lol 22 months n she goin nuts with chicken pox ill work on better pics n there's a baby RDPE on the side at top of pic ya can't see really ill get pics of it as well when I do more n better pics :)http://tapatalk.com/mu/42575bda-e4d1-b874.jpghttp://tapatalk.com/mu/42575bda-e4f4-4a36.jpg
Todd also said the RDPE needed more light then he had em in to color up good he had em off to the side n now the under direct lighting low n ill work them up but bout same bulb combo he used the cherry charms are ugly babies he says n as adults color up a lil info real quick have a good night :)

Big Steve

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[larryandlaura]

Thanks Big Steve for the update.

[steve&mari]

Couple pics before lights went out on me ill keep working on em as I can n get some top downs doing water change tomorrow :) http://tapatalk.com/mu/42575aea-325f-f5f9.jpghttp://tapatalk.com/mu/42575aea-3277-dd26.jpghttp://tapatalk.com/mu/42575aea-3297-7453.jpg
Enjoy they are doing well n you can see the 3rd RDPE to left of larger polyp n one to top of it n show few others ya can think bout for freebies http://tapatalk.com/mu/42575aea-334f-f59a.jpghttp://tapatalk.com/mu/42575aea-3376-4b9a.jpghttp://tapatalk.com/mu/42575aea-33d2-2b4a.jpghttp://tapatalk.com/mu/42575aea-3401-1439.jpghttp://tapatalk.com/mu/42575aea-341b-7781.jpg

Got more but sure ya may find something ya like in them :)

Big Steve
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[larryandlaura]

Looking good Steve!

[steve&mari]

Lil update fed 2 nights ago n was feeding tonight n what do I see but starting a baby on each one. Lights were off so ill try to get pics tomorrow if I can:) but thought I'd let everyone know bout em :)

Big Steve

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[larryandlaura]

Some babies already! Kick butt.

[steve&mari]

Hers pic of RDPE closed ya can see new baby starting below the large closed polyp. http://tapatalk.com/mu/425758f8-6045-cfec.jpg. Then the cherry charms you can see the baby bout to open left one of the three n looks like it may get another under the larger polyp n between the outer 2 polyps http://tapatalk.com/mu/425758f8-613d-48c5.jpg. Hope ya can see with the cell pics this is the single purple hornet we got at swap n its new baby too just for grins lol http://tapatalk.com/mu/425758f8-61b2-6307.jpg

Big Steve

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[steve&mari]

Also haven't heard from dreamer for long time now n never got payment from him I've pm with no answer he has cell number for me email n pm here but no answer. I guess he dropped out so if one lucky person wants to jump in act fast lol was 500 split 6 ways 83.50 I think it was. Ya can recheck the math lol. Respond here n goes to first person to post n beable to pay. Our hot water heater went south so can't keep waiting on someone not responding. Hope group sees this as fair. Talk to ya all soon.
Big Steve

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[steve&mari]

Got a open spot in RDPE cherry charm growout dreamer never paid or responding to pms he has my cell n email n pm here n no answer for about 2 weeks so need spot filled n payment can't keep waiting see the RDPE growout thread

Big Steve

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[larryandlaura]

Bummer he backed out. However I'm sure someone will jump in asap.

[steve&mari]

Can ya see the babies :) I'm geeked bout em

Big Steve

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[ScottCRRT]

I absolutely will take that RDPE spot!!! Sending PM

[Reef keeper]

Replied manoj and cool hows the rpde comin along?

[steve&mari]

Spot filled :) welcome ScottCRRT

Big Steve

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[larryandlaura]

Wow that was fast! Welcome aboard we are glad you are here.

[ScottCRRT]

Thanks to all of you for letting me be a part of this growout. I was super bummed to miss out on it originally. Let me know if there is anything you need from me.

[Sitoney]

If Scott backs out let me know on the rdpe.

[Reef keeper]

yeah i hope our rpde makes it!

[steve&mari]

Looking like baby RDPE may open this weekend ill get pics after it does also fed tank again n water change this weekend:)
Cherry charms still not as far but close have a great holiday weekend everyone

Big Steve

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[larryandlaura]

Thankd for the updates. They are looking great.

[steve&mari]

Everything's doing good camera is messed up on my phone so can't do pics till part is in to fix it next week. As soon as its working ill get pics but honestly its slow more growth on baby but not open yet.

Big Steve

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[ScottCRRT]

No sweat Steve, thanks for the update. ::Grow Baby Grow:: lol

[bluwc]

Hope ya can see with the cell pics this is the single purple hornet we got at swap n its new baby too just for grins lol http://tapatalk.com/mu/425758f8-61b2-6307.jpg

Big Steve

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I'm glad that purple hornet is growing for ya that ya got from me =0). It should be a fast grower once you get a few polyps on it. How is that chalice looking/doing?

[steve&mari]

Hope sprint has the part for the camera on my phone today n i can get pics up. But bad news n good news.
Bad got up to find a white frag plug where rock n glue was on cc n can't find it floating around in tank yet sucks last night was open looking great n poof gone not melted as I said glue n all is gone. Dang snail cause its on rack n crabs don't get on it. But working on getting a new frag for everyone.
Good definitely have baby opening on RDPE skirts are out on it :)
As i said I am working on replacing the cc for the group I am sorry for this but won't keep it from ya guys its sad n ticked me off this am but ill fix it n move forward:) please understand n you'll all be taken care of :)

Big Steve

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[steve&mari]

Ok just talked to Mr Todd Cherry n he's taking care of us n I'm getting a new frag at A2 :) so thank you very much todd. I'm also getting a frag of the brother to the RDPE :)http://tapatalk.com/mu/42575a70-6bb3-cfc7.jpg do ya guys wanna add it to this or not. I'm good whatever ya all want to do cause I'm getting it regaurdless LOL I'm also getting a shipment next week of polyps ya guys want I can add to this here's what i got coming I know their dull n ugliest ya all seen but let me know if ya guys want any hehehe http://tapatalk.com/mu/42575a70-6815-b1f8.jpg blood diamonds http://tapatalk.com/mu/42575a70-6867-9b75.jpg
God of war http://tapatalk.com/mu/42575a70-6887-e1de.jpg pink rainbows http://tapatalk.com/mu/42575a70-68b6-a716.jpg tequilla sunrise http://tapatalk.com/mu/42575a70-68e5-ce02.jpg viper http://tapatalk.com/mu/42575a70-690e-7d29.jpg bc soul snatchers http://tapatalk.com/mu/42575a70-693d-01aa.jpg strawberry wines http://tapatalk.com/mu/42575a70-696e-4df5.jpg Florida Oranges http://tapatalk.com/mu/42575a70-69a4-87a0.jpg dibolques http://tapatalk.com/mu/42575a70-69ea-f141.jpg Sc pink stars what ya guys think :)

Big Steve

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[steve&mari]

Also getting these at A2 http://tapatalk.com/mu/42575a70-6e41-b1bd.jpg Hawaiian ding Dang pe http://tapatalk.com/mu/42575a70-6e75-f4a3.jpg wicked orange pe http://tapatalk.com/mu/42575a70-6e9d-5d93.jpgspeckled reds. Probably find few more there LOL if any the group wants to add to growout let me know ill get prices of them :)

Big Steve
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[ScottCRRT]

Hey Steve,

Thanks for the offer, I would be interested in adding them for sure. Some beautiful polyps there. Let me know what you need from me.

Thanks,
Scott

[larryandlaura]

Bring on the polyps! I love all the pics.

[steve&mari]

Ok by now I'm sure ya all know I'm addicted to sweet corals lol well I got another It's not released yet but I got it coming from my buddy in California who's releasing 4-5 polyps at 180 ea later this week. If people want other polyps I've posted it'd be 85ea, to add these also 125 total ea so let me know what each wants to do paypal is bigsteve.mari@gmail.com now to latest find pic :) http://tapatalk.com/mu/425758e3-7ae7-81ff.jpg way bright n speckled from indo hope ya all enjoy :)

Big Steve

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[ScottCRRT]

Hey Steve, I would be interested for sure. Just want to make sure the rest of the group is game. So...how bout it folks?

[larryandlaura]

Wow those are killer Im in!

[steve&mari]

Well others are in 1 is my son n other 2 are friends lol already talked with them n got the heck yeah got ours set up n locked in :) should have some super nice freebies with it as well hope to see these in box http://tapatalk.com/mu/425758e3-f299-3af8.jpghttp://tapatalk.com/mu/425758e3-f2ac-fcbe.jpg not sure but hope they are in it been mentioned as possible freebies in our talks ;)

Big Steve

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[ScottCRRT]

Alright Steve, PM and Paypal sent. Let's do this.

[steve&mari]

Got it ;) thank you

Big Steve

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[Reef keeper]

hows it coming?

[larryandlaura]

hows it coming?

+1 How is it going?

[steve&mari]

Sorry my lil girl turned two fri n Bryan ten sat been gone with them doin family stuff at double jj ranch had a blast. Ok everything is looking good I'll be calling on new stuff in am to see when they will arive n work on pics tomorrow sorry lil tired n lights off soon. I'll have more tomorrow:)

Big Steve

[Reef keeper]

no prob man glad u guys had a good time!

[steve&mari]

Doin wc I missed over weekend with being gone n cleanup glass get look down box cleaned n ill take sine pics ya guys won't believe the RDPE babie/babies its twins LOL how's the sunny ds doin Larry :) be back later with pics I'm definitely thinking Frags to pass out at lansing swap of some of these got 14 cherry charms so these be there for sure

Big Steve

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[larryandlaura]

The Sunny D's are doing great thanks Steve. Nice meeting you at the swap.

[steve&mari]

Lil behind helping Bryan with math homework from being off 2 days for the trip :) but peak at the homes of the Frags I got just delivered before we left pics do no justice magnetic frag stations by gooch awesome craftmanship each holds 10 plugs http://tapatalk.com/mu/42575bfc-5bc6-2534.jpghttp://tapatalk.com/mu/42575bfc-5be5-6ec9.jpg wait till I get center piece in place in tank n get pics ;)

Big Steve

[larryandlaura]

Can't wait to see the pics!

[DxSOR25]

im not a zoa guy really but these pieces are simply beautiful and almost changing my mind to add zoas to my nano tank lol

[steve&mari]

Ok I ran outta light but have the while day today to play with it lol but here's pic of Frags moved n happy lol ill get individual shots no if ands or buts lol have em before dinner http://tapatalk.com/mu/42575954-759d-8522.jpghttp://tapatalk.com/mu/42575954-75b9-4422.jpghttp://tapatalk.com/mu/42575954-75d1-dabb.jpg oh n heres awesome Blasto from happy coral for 35 http://tapatalk.com/mu/42575954-7625-f6a2.jpg anyone use this http://tapatalk.com/mu/42575954-76be-479c.jpghttp://tapatalk.com/mu/42575954-76d5-98c0.jpg starting to use it wish me well lol

Big Steve

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[larryandlaura]

I use fuel. I've never noticed a difference though. Let me know what it does for you.

[ScottCRRT]

I also use Fuel, I have however noticed some serious polyp growth. However, I would use slightly less than instructed. It is known to cause some minor algae bloom if overused.

[Reef keeper]

That blasto is sweet!!!

[steve&mari]

Some pics http://tapatalk.com/mu/42575bce-7f55-0c0f.jpghttp://tapatalk.com/mu/42575bce-7f71-696e.jpghttp://tapatalk.com/mu/42575bce-7f98-6429.jpghttp://tapatalk.com/mu/42575bce-7fde-38e4.jpghttp://tapatalk.com/mu/42575bce-8008-b85f.jpghttp://tapatalk.com/mu/42575bce-8040-4f08.jpghttp://tapatalk.com/mu/42575bce-806f-1ba7.jpg last one is a twin RDPE has 2 mouths but never spilt be back with more lil later :)

Big Steve

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[larryandlaura]

Those cherry charms are growing like weeds!

[steve&mari]

Well one of guys I'm dealing with lost some Frags so waiting on the new Frags to heal n know their good before shipping but got a couple I'm hoping ya all like coming cornbreds atomic space monsters http://tapatalk.com/mu/42575abe-3822-8cbb.jpg and cornbreds juicy fruit http://tapatalk.com/mu/42575abe-3855-8811.jpg hope you all enjoy n like em they be here end of week :) the star gazers n few others are goin to be here soon also

Big Steve

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[larryandlaura]

Very nice polyps Steve glad im in this one.

[steve&mari]

Doing some tank maintenance today n will get some pics to post up :) sorry I've had bad couple weeks van broke moms plumbing had to do new drain to street main n to top it off had small heartattack n back on chemo pill n been lil sick from it but I'm feeling lil better n getting back to normal:)

Big Steve

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[ScottCRRT]

No sweat Steve. You take care of yourself.

[larryandlaura]

Plus one put yourself and family first!

[rosebud161616]

So I'm not in this growout but tagging along. I have just done too many that never had a good ending... But, this one looks very promising and the frags are awesome! I see a lot of pictures being posted, and I wonder what all are the ones that are included in this growout? Is there a single list somewhere?

[larryandlaura]

Im lost as to whatever all the frags are!

[DxSOR25]

Big Steve,

make sure to care of yourself and get better soon! Im currently taking care of my 91 year old grandfather and everyone is right, family first.. I will include you in my prayers tonight!

[ScottCRRT]

Any kind of updates?

[larryandlaura]

It's been awhile!

[ScottCRRT]

Wondering if anyone has an update on Steve. Hoping he is ok, and wondering if there is any update on the progress of the polyps.

[Reef keeper]

+1 hope hes ok

[larryandlaura]

He hasn't been on any of the forums lately. Ill call home later on today. I know the cancer is back. Steve is a kick butt guy. So he and his family are in my prayers.

[MizTanks]

I've been thinking/praying about him as well. Larry if you make contact with him please give him my well wishes. Thank you :)

[ScottCRRT]

Thanks for the reply Larry, please let us know if you find anything out.

[larryandlaura]

I called and his phone was off. However I left him a get well voicemail from all of us on CR!

[ScottCRRT]

Thanks Larry, I know his son is on CR also, just can't remember his screen name. Hopefully we can find out some info. Again, thanks for trying to check in with him Larry.

[larryandlaura]

Thanks Larry, I know his son is on CR also, just can't remember his screen name. Hopefully we can find out some info. Again, thanks for trying to check in with him Larry.

No problem! His son is zoantkid or something like that if I remember correctly. I will try Steve again sometime.

[steve&mari]

Hi all on way home once again after dealing with drs for weeks at u of m for the penumonia n bronchitis while in chemo n its all taken a big toll on me n family I ll get back on track more regular I'm finally feeling good n can breathe the chemo is making morning ruff but by afternoons i been feeling good last week at u of m looking forward to getting home n staying there. I honestly gotta get a look at tank to even update it'll be within next 24 hours. So sorry my health went south so fast but ill keep updating as I'm heading home finally and thank you for the prayers I truly feel they make my fight easier then alone. The 14th will be 7 years since being told I had 6 weeks at best so God hears them n blessed us.

Big Steve

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[larryandlaura]

Hi all on way home once again after dealing with drs for weeks at u of m for the penumonia n bronchitis while in chemo n its all taken a big toll on me n family I ll get back on track more regular I'm finally feeling good n can breathe the chemo is making morning ruff but by afternoons i been feeling good last week at u of m looking forward to getting home n staying there. I honestly gotta get a look at tank to even update it'll be within next 24 hours. So sorry my health went south so fast but ill keep updating as I'm heading home finally and thank you for the prayers I truly feel they make my fight easier then alone. The 14th will be 7 years since being told I had 6 weeks at best so God hears them n blessed us.

Big Steve

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Keep on fighting my man!

[larryandlaura]

Anyone heard how Steve is doing? Im hoping all is well!

[Reef keeper]

anyone heard how steves doin?

[larryandlaura]

His phone is off. And he hasnt been on, since his cancer came back.