leaving the hobby

[deranged chipmunk]

Sadly, due to circumstances beyond my control and which i prefer not to discuss, i need to leave the hobby. So my tanks are up for grabs. My 125, my mantella tank, and my whites tank as well as all my aquatics are up for grabs.

This is philadelphia, pa pickup only. No shipping, no trades, no reasonable offer refused.

Livestock are 5 white's tree frogs, 8 mantella betsileo, 1 mantella baroni (had some escapes this week). Also, a starter colony of dubia roaches ans madagascar hissing roaches.

Pm me for info.

[Sasha]

It's always sad to hear when people are leaving the hobby, I'm sure it's for a very good reason. Hopefully you still lurk around the message boards and offer some advise every now and then, or just some comedy!

[ejh805]

We're going to miss you, Bill!!

I hope your babies find amazing homes. I would take your whites in a heartbeat if I was closer.
You know we all hope you'll still visit us.

[Lija]

NOOOOOOOOOOO..... (((( Bill we'll miss you but everything is happening for a reason, whatever this is, everything is going to be all right.


hope your tanks and froggies will find a excellent loving homes.

[deranged chipmunk]

thanks guys. i'll still be around, when i can of course. i just need some time to handle stuff and cope with having to get rid of all my animals i too hope my froggies go to good homes. i hate to last resort them to a pet store

[Lija]

i would die for your mantella tank, man...... (((((

[Striped marsh]

Sorry to hear, good luck and I hope all turns out well

[DartEd]

I'm sry to see you leave the hobby. In my short time on this board I've read past posts and have realized, you're one of the good ones.

[tinkgirl77]

So sorry to hear this bill, whatever is going on I think everyone will agree, we all wish and hope the best for ya. I wish I lived closer to you, my hubby would just have to deal with us buying everything And giving your guys good homes.

[NatureLady]

Wish I lived closer. You know I would take it all. Thoughts be with you and your family in these times.

[UncleChester]

Sorry to hear about your departure. You are definitely an asset to the forum, both for your knowledge and your sense of humour. You're of course always welcome, frog keeper or not, and I wish you the best of luck in the future.

I'm also sorry to hear about your escapees. It can be tough to accept that bad things can happen despite your best intentions and efforts, so try not to take it too hard.

[deeishealthy]

It actually brought a tear to my eye to see this post. I wish I lived closer to you, Bill.

[deranged chipmunk]

thanks for the kind words everyone. i'll be around. i just need time to get a lot of stuff sorted out. the frogs went to new homes today

[deeishealthy]

I'm glad you were able to find them new homes so quickly. Things will sort themselves out. Everything happens for a reason, Bill, even if we cannot see it right now.

On a side note, you will be happy to know I'm removing my rubber tree today and replacing it with... ya I have no idea what it is, but the lady at the plant place assured me it would not take over the world. LOL

[Heatheranne]

I'm sorry Bill . We will miss you!!!! You bring a nice sense of humor to the forum that everyone loves.

I do hope you'll come back, whether you have frogs or not.

I hope all straightens out for you. I'm happy to lend an ear if you ever need be. Just shoot me a PM. I'm never far.

Besides, who will help me with my plants?

Thanks so much for all you have given here!!!!

Sincerely, Heath

[deranged chipmunk]

thanks guys! you're gonna get me all emotional....lol i still have the mantella tank. just the frogs went to a new home. i'm thinking i may tear it to bare bones and store it at a friends house until my life returns to normal and then bring it back to life unless of course, i get beaucoup bucks for it....LOL

and it only took for me to re-home my frogs to be allowed to call you Heath......LOL

i'll be away for a while. but i'll be lurking the forums around the end of next month again. who else is gonna torment Heath?? <WEG>

[Gnag the nameless]

We're gonna miss you, man your jokes, your incredible knowledge of plants, and great help overall.

Thanks for all the help you've given me, and all the other people on the forum.

P.S. Whoever makes people moderators is crazy to not have made you a moderator yet. I really think, in tribute to all you have done here, we should at least do that.

[Heatheranne]

thanks guys! you're gonna get me all emotional....lol i still have the mantella tank. just the frogs went to a new home. i'm thinking i may tear it to bare bones and store it at a friends house until my life returns to normal and then bring it back to life unless of course, i get beaucoup bucks for it....LOL

and it only took for me to re-home my frogs to be allowed to call you Heath......LOL

i'll be away for a while. but i'll be lurking the forums around the end of next month again. who else is gonna torment Heath?? &lt;WEG&gt;

See? You've got to hang around...I need a bit of tormenting every now and then! Keeps me on my toes. Ha ha!

Besides, who will keep my plants thriving without you?