Crabitat Relay (formerly for crabbers who need bigger tanks)

Christa · Post by **Christa** » Wed Jun 28, 2006 9:04 am

Hey everyone,

I brought up this idea a while back but thought I'd try again:

Right now I've got about 4 unused tanks sitting up in my attic, and another 30 gallon long (with stand) sitting unused in my dining room.

Is there anyone who would be interested in participating in a crabitat relay? The way it would work is that say a person in Georgia needs a crabitat and a person in Virginia has a bunch of tanks. The person in Virginia would drive two hours, meet up with another crabber who would pick up the tank and drive another two hours, and meet up with another crabber, and so on, until the crabitat gets to its final destination.

There could be all sorts of add-ins, like if the people "running" the tanks meet at a pet stores, everyone can go crab-shopping or whatnot, and what's best is we'd get to meet each other, which brings up all sorts of possibilities. It could also function as a swap meet where people trade supplies, etc.

Anyone interested?

hc!
Christa

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Wed Jun 28, 2006 9:07 am

I'd be interested, but I have a feeling I'd always be at the beginning or end of the chain...

Well, I guess I'd be the one who'd have to cross the border into Canada!

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Wed Jun 28, 2006 9:12 am

That sounds like it would be loads of fun.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Wed Jun 28, 2006 9:23 am

Well it does sound like a great idea. However there are some of us who dont drive. So how could it be worked to include people who dont drive.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Wed Jun 28, 2006 9:31 am

well if anyone lived near me and wanted to go along for the ride, that would be cool with me.

Christa · Post by **Christa** » Wed Jun 28, 2006 10:06 am

Those who are too young to drive perhaps could persuade their parents to drive them? It would be a small expense when you consider the rewards: a "new" crabitat, possibly more supplies, getting to meet more crabbers, etc. It would be a fun outing for a family on a Saturday.

hc!
Christa

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Wed Jun 28, 2006 10:37 am

I'd be willing to do it.

~jenn

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Sun Jul 02, 2006 8:38 pm

i would od this but im a little apprehensive about the people i dont know thing. i wouldnt be able to fully trust anybody, especially since i have parents watching over my shoulders at all times. it sounds fun though.

Petalstorm · Post by **Petalstorm** » Mon Jul 03, 2006 12:09 am

Possibly. It depends if it's on a day hubby is home. then again he'd drive that far on a road trip to get a bigger tank and turn our other 10g into an iso and give the crabbies in that tank some more streaching room.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Mon Jul 03, 2006 1:24 am

I'd love it. So far though, I don't see anyone anywhere near me all the way over here in Oregon. I'd use just about any excuse for a road trip though.

Willow · Post by **Willow** » Tue Jul 04, 2006 9:38 pm

I'd do it.... I can't really go too far, because I have to work on weekdays and I'm always busy on weekends, but an hour or so in any direction on a weeknight would be doable.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Wed Jul 05, 2006 10:43 pm

I know when I freecycle we don't always meet at the person's home. You can give the address to the closet Wal-Mart or something like that.

Kathy

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Thu Jul 06, 2006 7:13 pm

I live in Mi. and am interested in a bigger tank. So I would be willing to do it also. Just let me know the details if any come up.

Christa · Post by **Christa** » Thu Jul 13, 2006 1:11 pm

Wow! From looking at the replies, we have the whole North Atlantic Region covered. See Board of Directors link on the right if you aren't sure what that is. That is so cool!

We're moving in a few months and I will be SO GLAD to get rid of any excess crab tanks. So I guess if you're in the North Atlantic Region and have a burning need for a crabitat let me know....

I'll try to get up in the attic and assess how many tanks I have up there. I think it's a 30 gallon (with stand), a 20 high, a 20 extra-high, a 15 gallon, and maybe a regular 20 gallon. The high and extra-high tanks were ISOs for my jumbos, who passed away.

Christa