Helping hands from Montreal Auction goers

[saltydog]

It occurs to me that the timing of this event coincides with an aquarium project of mine.

I obtained a 350 gallon tank last fall which was delivered with a broken bottom by the movers (not insured). It has been sitting on its stand outside my front door since that time & I have been told by my very patient companion that it must be repaired this spring or sledge-hammered into a thousand pieces & carted to the curb in garbage pails. (Due to weight restrictions, I calculate that it would require 16 of them.) I prefer to fix it!

The first stage of the repair requires that the tank be turned on its side so that the broken glass can be removed. I require 5 helpers to accomplish this task. Would any fellow club members who are attending the auction be willing to meet at my house at 6:40 AM. before going on to Tim Horton's in order to assist me? I reside about 8 blocks from Tim's.  Once people are assembled, the task should not take more than five minutes!

I am prepared to go out tomorrow to rent glass 'handles' in order to make the task easier. Please email or phone me if you can be counted on as a member of the "coaliton of the willing". I will ensure that everyone involved gets directions to my place & free coffee & doughnuts at Tim's afterwards. Please help me if you can by posting   on this board, sending me an email, or phoning me with your name & telephone number so that I can determing if there is enough manpower available. I will contact all interested parties tomorrow evening to confirm that the event is ON.

I tried to get this project going last fall but did not manage to get enough hands together at the same time. I am hoping that I have better luck this time.

Thanks!
Roger Boake
742-6866

[dpatte]

i hope you found volunteers to help tip the tank

[saltydog]

No volunteers presented themselves. Anyone have a sledgehammer?

[dpatte]

thats too bad. maybe something can be scheduled later in the day  next weekend some time.

[ambushman2j]

I had similar responce when I needed help, it's a shame..but it's sad to say..but you almost have to go by the thought well, next time someone needs a hand with something I will remember who helped me..not saying everyone is unhelpful as I have had a few people help me out from the club in the past with various things, but it would be nice to see more "teamwork" from some of the members

[artw]

I would have loved to help but unfortunately I was bagging fish and packing the car early Sunday morning before the Auction.

[saltydog]

Thanks to all wellwishers on my tank tip project. It seems there were only a few Montreal Auction attendees this time & 6:40 AM is such an ungodly hour! Standby all. I will try again.

[artw]

it would be a shame to smash that tank.  I recall it's quite the beast.   I dont think it would take 6 of us to put it on its side.   have you considered using assistance with mechanical means (trucks, pulleys,  winches, come alongs etc)

[saltydog]

It took 6 movers to get it here (breaking it in the process on a staircase) so it seems prudent to have that number to tip it even though this is a lot less arduous. Also, I wouldn't want anyone to be hurt in the process. I guesstimate the weight to be 800 pounds! In my mind, straps or glass suction handles are the only aids possible in the circumstances.

[lcoates]

I was just telling my husband about your situation, he's able to help. Just let us know when, we are just in Orleans, not far from you.

[Shannon]

HI Roger, If lcoates husband is going I will send my husband to help you also since we live a few doors away from her.  Just let us know when.