From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Reef Aquariums - In pretty deep for over 10 years, now with 3 marine aquariums. A 72 gal for shallow water SPS, what some would consider experimental when lit only with T-5s. A 30 gal with T-5s for zoos, polyps, LPS, and softies. A 20 gal "micro" for showpiece frags, completely overlit with a 175W halide. A huge aquaculturist, I'll frag any coral for fun if someone wants to see it for their first time. Even with SPS corals, my goals are self sustaining environments capable of surviving long periods without maintenance. I don't feed any fish in any tank, ever.
Homebrewing - Much better than I give myself credit for, not as good as what others give me credit for. I typically minimash, with a high amount of grain compared to extract. Commmercial Belgian clones and Belgian style customs are my calling card, especially the Trippels. I like to think I know a little somethin' somethin' about ale yeasts and fermentation. Some say my ales are cleaner than commercial lagers, but I don't buy it. My setup is a 7 gal turkey fryer for boiling, 50' copper wort chiller, six 6.5 gallon carboys for primary/secondary/tertiary fermentation, 2.8 gallon carboy for sours, 0.5 gal yeast starters, three soda kegs, varitey of CO2 equipment, and a large closet.
Rock music posters and postcards - From the 60s to present, I collect it. The collection is over 100, with about 40 displayed. I started with modern styles from Derek Hess, but quickly became interested in art history and started with Bill Graham Presents. Collection includes Hess, Kozik, Jermaine, Jaeger, Forbes, Arminski, Hampton, McPherson, BG, BGP, and FD. Current focus is artist proofs, test runs, misprints, and color variations.
NFL and Kansas City Chiefs - A trip to the Superbowl would be a lifetime blessing, but two wins per year against the hated Oakland Raiders is a close second. I STRONGLY believe a yearly regular season game against the St. Louis Rams would be good for fans and the league. Tailgating at Arrowhead Stadium is second to none in both the NFL and college. The end of the The Star-Spangled Banner on opening day will bring a tear to your eye as 78,000 fans scream "home of the CHIEFS" as a the B-2 Stealth Bomber flies overhead. God Bless America!
Wikipedia - I primarily add content to existing articles for people, places, and events in Chicago or to my hobbies and interests. My current focus is adding content to stubs related to aquarium equipment, beer and hombrewing, and physical locations in the Chicago and the Near North Side. I consider copy editing existing articles for grammar, punctuation, and spelling to be a basic responsibility of all Wiki members.
Select Contributions
My sandbox
Gotta keep the pimp hand strong. Always.
