----- Original Message -----
From: "B.G. Granier" <bgkajun_at_worldnet.att.net>
To: <nanfa_at_aquaria.net>
Sent: Monday, January 27, 2003 4:32 PM
Subject: Re: NANFA-- RE: Shipping supplies
> Todd,
>
> Excellent idea!
>
> Why don't you compile posts by alphabetical order?
>
> A: aquaria, etc.
> B: betta's, etc.
> C: Cichicasoma, etc.
>
> So on and so forth....
>
> BG
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Todd Crail" <farmertodd_at_buckeye-express.com>
> To: <nanfa_at_aquaria.net>
> Sent: Monday, January 27, 2003 3:00 PM
> Subject: Re: NANFA-- RE: Shipping supplies
>
>
> > Great advice B.G.!
> >
> > This gives me an opportunity to ask a question then. I've determined
that
> I
> > would like to track all information that is worth keeping. For example,
> > I've added the Dissolved Oxygen and Nutrition threads to my "Library" on
> my
> > website. This is something else I would really like to add.
> >
> > What is appropriate to use? Should I just ask each person individually
> what
> > they would like done with their information? Like for right now,
because
> I
> > hadn't had time since yesterday, I just added "Todd posted:" and "Geoff
> > reponded" and "Bruce responded:" as far as names go with the intention
of
> > asking this this evening (busy day :).
> >
> > Well here... http://www.farmertodd.com/library Under "Write Upos that
may
> > be of Interest". You can see what I've done. What are opinions of
this?
> > Might also be something worth mirroring on the NANFA website. It only
> takes
> > me a couple minutes to get these into this format. Some of this page
> isn't
> > complete yet, but you can see where I'm going with it :)
> >
> > B.G. is it okay if I add this post there?
> >
> > I realized a few weeks ago that there's a ton of great info getting
posted
> > and, well, the archive doesn't work anymore. I spend a lot of time
typing
> > responses, might be easier to just do it once and then not think about
it
> > again, that is, unless I change my opinion :)
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "B.G. Granier" <bgkajun_at_worldnet.att.net>
> > To: <nanfa_at_aquaria.net>
> > Cc: <Minifinsplants_at_aol.com>
> > Sent: Monday, January 27, 2003 1:55 PM
> > Subject: NANFA-- RE: Shipping supplies
> >
> >
> > > Hi all,
> > >
> > > If you're like me, you're always on a quest to find the cheapest costs
> of
> > > supplies for shipping items (wet, swimming, and maybe slimy things)
> > through
> > > the mail.........
> > >
> > > Go to the www.usps.com site and click on shipping supplies, Priority
> mail
> > > items, select the item 0-BOX #4
> > > and fill out the required form and the Post Office will deliver 25 of
> the
> > > Priority mail cardboard boxes to you free of charge!
> > >
> > > These boxes measure 7" X 7" X 6", approximate dimensions.
> > >
> > > Now, go to your local home improvement or building supplies store and
> pick
> > up
> > > a 4' X 8' sheet of 1/2" Dow board, which is a sheet of foam that is
> > > sandwiched between two layers of plastic film. (If you can find the
> > thicker
> > > "R" value, then get it!)
> > >
> > > When you get the sheet of insulation home, mark and cut out the
> following
> > > pieces that will fit neatly into the USPS Priority mail cardboard box
in
> > the
> > > following sizes and quantity for each box that you're insulating:
> > >
> > > 2 pcs. 5" X 6"
> > > 2 pcs. 5" X 7"
> > > 2 pcs. 7" X 7"
> > >
> > > The two 7" X 7" will form the top and bottom, the two 5" X 6" the
sides,
> > and
> > > the two 5" X 7" the ends of the box..........they should fit neatly
into
> > the
> > > USPS box and will provide a stable enough box to enable my 200 pound
> > (plus) to
> > > stand and jump on without breaking! I actually tried to break it!
> > >
> > > When shipping fish and other wet and slimy creatures, simply place the
> > bags
> > > inside and fill in the empty places with foam or styrofoam or
newspaper,
> > and
> > > take them to the Post Office and send them to their new home! (Express
> > mail is
> > > more desirable during these cold winter months, but Priority mail is
> fine
> > > during the spring and summer months.)
> > >
> > > Swimmingly yours,
> > >
> > > BG Granier
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