You know you're an addict when

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Tue Oct 03, 2006 3:18 pm

I saw the word dream so:You have a dream that is about how the setup of a crabitat has to be absolutely perfect or the entire universe will collapse in on itself (yes, I had that dream).You get about 200 dollars total for Christmas, and you spend every bit of it on crabs.One crab dies so you buy two more to replace it.You see a tank at a petstore that smells of death, and you contemplate volunteering for the store regularly just to take care of the crabs...no pay needed.That's all I have for now...Mami, there's a pet parade this weekend? Which one? Where? Or is it something small and local?

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Tue Oct 03, 2006 3:33 pm

And I thought I was going CRAZY dreaming out my crabs the last 3 nights! LMBO! Seriously though, its crabs all day and crabs all night.You know your an addict when under your fingernails looks dirty, but its really just EE.

KittyCaller · Post by **KittyCaller** » Tue Oct 03, 2006 3:49 pm

-When you have put the hermie's food dishes in the dishwasher right along all the others-when you're too lazy to make yourself a sandwich, but you'll spend 15 minutes making a fruit salad for the crabs-You've tasted salt water to make sure it's the proper salinity-You are the bartender of a virtual bar on a crab-related board-You have giggled over reading crab related parodies of songs-You dream about lecturing people in a pet store about hermies-When you say "hermies" you aren't talking about "Hermes" the greek-When someone says "strawberry" it isn't the fruit you think of first-You believe in the magic of silicone sealant-You start counting the years, and realize you've been a member of a crab board for 7 years!

TheGreyRonin · Post by **TheGreyRonin** » Tue Oct 03, 2006 3:57 pm

Hm. -When you keep trying to justify creating a hermit crab-based alien race even though you don't use half of the ones you created already. -When you write for ten minutes, then take a three-hour break to watch your crabs play. -When you proudly announce "I've got crabs!" in an open chat room or forum, just so when people react you can discuss your hermit crabs. -When you've done the above so often most people just roll their eyes because they KNOW you mean hermit crabs.

Nicole · Post by **Nicole** » Tue Oct 03, 2006 4:05 pm

When your crabs have their own shelf in your refrigerator for all their goodiesWhen the first thing you do in the morning is check on the tank and your moltersWhen you don't mind your main tank and 3 10 gallon ISO tanks sitting in your dining room because it's the warmest room in the houseWhen you consider getting central AC for the crabs' comfortWhen you get into a debate with your husband's aunt who lives across the street about not using pesticides on her lawn because it could potentially hurt the crabsWhen you dread vacations because of leaving the crabs behindWhen you realize that this list could go on indefinitely

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Wed Oct 04, 2006 3:13 am

How about when you travel with your hermie tank on the front seat so you can keep an eye on them, buckled in for safety of course.Or you opt for fast food eaten on the go when traveling because the hermies might get too hot (or cold) if you leave them in the car long enough to grab a bite, and you have a molter in the little tank you normally use to take them in with you.You arrive at your destination, and the first thing you do is take your hermie tank in and set it up ... and then you pee.You talk the girl in the window into giving you a french fry because your hermies might be hungry too.You carefully adjust the ac vents in the truck so it doesn't get your babies too cold.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Wed Oct 04, 2006 7:39 am

Like sands in the ISO tank.So are the Crabs of our lives. I really must be an addict.Cheers.

breezeetew · Post by **breezeetew** » Wed Oct 04, 2006 7:50 am

quote:When your crabs have their own shelf in your refrigerator for all their goodies Oh, that one on top isn't for pet foods? Since when? I got a new one and I'm sure that wasn't mentioned...how about:When you get online to check the kids' grades and you have to check the forum while they load...

TheGreyRonin · Post by **TheGreyRonin** » Thu Oct 05, 2006 11:08 am

-You use both your microwave and your oven more to sterilize/clean crab toys and dishes in a week than you do to cook your own food.

Bowman · Post by **Bowman** » Thu Oct 05, 2006 11:18 am

-When you spend over 200$ on 4 crabsLike im asking myself where did all this money goo

breezeetew · Post by **breezeetew** » Sat Oct 07, 2006 12:26 pm

When your son gets invited to a last minute birthday party and the host has hermit crabs, SO...You go to the box where you keep your multiple purchase items and get a bottle of every food and treat (5-6 different types 30 bottles or more...) in there and a block of EE and are able to call it good because you have over $30 worth of stuff if you were to buy it at LPS.

Pharfly1 · Post by **Pharfly1** » Sun Oct 08, 2006 3:27 am

You bring the kids out to the campground park to play and go grab some fresh willow branches(knowing that they are crab safe and hoping that they haven't been sprayed...). Then at home weave the branches together(leaving the leaves on so they can have a snack too) forming a natural willow second leavel for your tat and filling it with moss. Then watch all your crabs hide UNDER it!!! The last couple days Popcorn the crab has been sleeping all tucked into the moss on the top, then you know the effort was worth it!

KittyCaller · Post by **KittyCaller** » Sun Oct 08, 2006 7:40 am

*You use ice trays for more than making ice. You know they hold perfect crab-size servings.

Crabby Abby · Post by **Crabby Abby** » Sun Oct 08, 2006 8:01 am

You call your crabs sweetie, cutie and babe!

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Sun Oct 08, 2006 9:33 am

When you spend the afternoon in the woods gathering oak leaves and tree bark! Suszie