Emotions or Thankfulness....both..

[Texas Rick]

I just want to interrupt your day for a moment and tell you thank you.

Whether you are brand new to R2R or been here as long as me I just want to say thank you. From setting up my first saltwater tank over 17 years ago to joining the "industry" by kicking off this community I have been beyond blessed by not only meeting so many amazing people all over the world but truly becoming friends and family. As I sit here and think about it today, think about life, think about you, I get emotional.

I just want you to know today that I care about you and love you. How can I love you when I've never even met you? I don't truly know all the answers but I know in my heart that I do. I'm busy. I'm busy as an admin of this community, I'm busy as a Pastor of my church, but when it comes down to it if you need me I'll do my very best to be there/here for you in and outside of this forum.

Don't know what it is about today but I felt like I needed to say it and maybe you needed to hear it. My private messages are always open and if you need a phone call then we can do that too.

Thank you for being a part of this community!

Thank you. A little bit can go a looong way!! You are a blessed man!

 

[12gallonsofhex]

Thank you for starting this community, Rev. I might have quit the hobby twice in the last 17 months if it wasnt for the friendly help and in depth info I found here @ Reef2Reef. There is an attitude of edification among the reefers here, whereas other social media platforms and forums seem to have little patience for new/inexperienced hobbyist. Well done!

 

[Aleks]

Thank you for everything you do for all of us.

 

[Reefer Reboot]

Thank you more for what you, along with your team and the community at large have created. This is the one and only forum I have ever joined. It took a long time just lurking around before deciding to join. So ditto what everyone else is saying!

 

[Smarkow]

Funny you would post this today. We lost a family member early this AM somewhat unexpectedly. The Mrs. and I called off work and drove a few hours to be with family. This post was the first thing I see after logging on to sort of clear my head and distract myself for a bit

 

[Tl02022020]

I love this forum. I only found it recently and I was so glad because it’s the friendliest and most helpful and lively forum that I’ve come across. Thanks to all for making it so great!

 

[Calm Blue Ocean]

I'm very thankful for this community. I don't have anyone to ask for help with my tank, whether it's a simple question or I'm in over my head. I love that R2R not only has an incredible group of knowledgeable people in every area but also that it keeps a family friendly environment. A rare place on the internet these days. I have learned so much from the people here and I look forward to learning more and sharing my own experiences in the hope that I might help someone too.

 

[Paulie069]

Rev. I don’t even know where to start, as I have a lump in my throat and a tear running down my cheek reading all the post here
I stumbled across this website by accident, I was looking for seahorse chat room and my search took me here, and I’m so happy it did. The people I’ve met and shared with here are some of the most purest friendships I’ve ever had
The people here are awesome they were supportive and compassionate when my favorite seahorse died and I was beside myself with grief and then again when my lights broke down and I couldn’t replace it because I was out of work then and a Great member insisted that he buy me a new one and told me not to worry about paying him back (god bless you brother) you know who you are. And I believe for me one of the best parts of this community is the amount of diversity there is in cultures colors religion politics whatever whether you’re rich or poor or in the middle it doesn’t matter everybody treat everybody with love and respect on this website. That is one of the main things that I love about this website everybody here is truly a good person and I am just so happy that I have found you all and that you are all a part of my life

 

[PacificaReef]

I just want to interrupt your day for a moment and tell you thank you.

Whether you are brand new to R2R or been here as long as me I just want to say thank you. From setting up my first saltwater tank over 17 years ago to joining the "industry" by kicking off this community I have been beyond blessed by not only meeting so many amazing people all over the world but truly becoming friends and family. As I sit here and think about it today, think about life, think about you, I get emotional.

I just want you to know today that I care about you and love you. How can I love you when I've never even met you? I don't truly know all the answers but I know in my heart that I do. I'm busy. I'm busy as an admin of this community, I'm busy as a Pastor of my church, but when it comes down to it if you need me I'll do my very best to be there/here for you in and outside of this forum.

Don't know what it is about today but I felt like I needed to say it and maybe you needed to hear it. My private messages are always open and if you need a phone call then we can do that too.

Thank you for being a part of this community!

Thank you for setting up the community, and thank you for actually demonstrating Christ's commands - loving thy neighbor.

 

[Paulie069]

Rev. I don’t even know where to start, as I have a lump in my throat and a tear running down my cheek reading all the post here
I stumbled across this website by accident, I was looking for seahorse chat room and my search took me here, and I’m so happy it did. The people I’ve met and shared with here are some of the most purest friendships I’ve ever had
The people here are awesome they were supportive and compassionate when my favorite seahorse died and I was beside myself with grief and then again when my lights broke down and I couldn’t replace it because I was out of work then and a Great member insisted that he buy me a new one and told me not to worry about paying him back (god bless you brother) you know who you are. And I believe for me one of the best parts of this community is the amount of diversity there is in cultures colors religion politics whatever whether you’re rich or poor or in the middle it doesn’t matter everybody treat everybody with love and respect on this website. That is one of the main things that I love about this website everybody here is truly a good person and I am just so happy that I have found you all and that you are all a part of my life

This would not of been possible without all the people here

 

[dragon99]

 

[francesco.mancini]

No no no thank you .. this forum has helped me achieve success and meet a lot of great fellow reefers along the way

 

[moreef]

Thanks Rev this put a smile on my face God knows we can all use more kindness like this in our lives especially these days.

 

[Daniel@R2R Verified Admin]

@revhtree love you, bro, and I love this community! I'm so grateful to be part of a community of people that share not only a common interest and love for marine life but the values of kindness and being helpful to others as well. Reef2Reef is an amazing group of people!

 

[Leadfooted]

You’re the anchor to R2R @revhtree and we couldn’t be happier about that! We’re all so fortunate to have someone like you that brings so many people together. Thank you too!

 

[ReefKeeper666]

I don’t know what it is but I just think today is one of those stallar days, that good vibes are in the air. Earlier today I was looking out my kitchen window after looking at my fish tanks. The sun was out, I was watching a breeze move the grass and palm tree branches. I said to myself, today is a good day. So far it has been.

 

[Flippers4pups]

Funny you would post this today. We lost a family member early this AM somewhat unexpectedly. The Mrs. and I called off work and drove a few hours to be with family. This post was the first thing I see after logging on to sort of clear my head and distract myself for a bit

Sorry for your loss. We will keep you and yours in our prayers.

 

[Crashnt24]

Thank you for your dedication to this site and to God. Being unashamed to let your faith be known on a public forum is inspiring. Kudos

 

[Dongta408]

I just want to interrupt your day for a moment and tell you thank you.

Whether you are brand new to R2R or been here as long as me I just want to say thank you. From setting up my first saltwater tank over 17 years ago to joining the "industry" by kicking off this community I have been beyond blessed by not only meeting so many amazing people all over the world but truly becoming friends and family. As I sit here and think about it today, think about life, think about you, I get emotional.

I just want you to know today that I care about you and love you. How can I love you when I've never even met you? I don't truly know all the answers but I know in my heart that I do. I'm busy. I'm busy as an admin of this community, I'm busy as a Pastor of my church, but when it comes down to it if you need me I'll do my very best to be there/here for you in and outside of this forum.

Don't know what it is about today but I felt like I needed to say it and maybe you needed to hear it. My private messages are always open and if you need a phone call then we can do that too.

Thank you for being a part of this community!

Well said... world needs more people like you. Keep up your good work.

 

[vetteguy53081]

CREATIVITY and THOUGHT :

I/we can only imagine Rev's thought. . . . . Like many that start a forum or topic, who would have thought getting some aquarists together would become national and the best Reef source on the Internet ??
We dream our dreams but this has surpassed that thought !!!