Still Kicking

First stop in Virginia Beach - surf shops for stickers (that is what the kids asked for)

And a trip to the fish shop I used to take Marlon to -

It was pretty cold (for me), but driving around the old spots made me realize how much we enjoyed living and visiting Virginia Beach.  I even stopped by the house we bought when we first got there as newlyweds.

Cool Stuff at the Local Pet Shop

With a conure and a chameleon at the house now, we find ourselves visiting our local pet shop more frequently.  They have been bringing in some really cool stuff lately.  These clownfish were almost pure black!

I have pictures of Marlon doing this when he was much younger

I'm trying to cycle a container to house some of these shrimp.  Watching lawn mowers is pretty relaxing

I guess I'd bite too if I lived in a cage full time, but then if I didn't maybe I wouldn't bite, but then if I just bite for the heck of it....

Kinda looks like the new rebooted Godzilla -

Fish Shop Window Shopping

I took Marlon to orchestra practice this weekend and on the way back, Noe asked to go to this Fish Shop.

Lots of cool fish - makes me want to setup an aquarium again.  But then I remember how many other things I'm not doing (keeping up with plants, home improvement projects, surfing, kiting, fishing, ceramics, and others)

Still - it's nice to look at these guys!

Second to last picture from Hawaii (this trip at least)

On the last day before I left Oahu, I burned a bunch of time checking out this tropical fish store.

It is at the base of the hill where I used to live (Aiea-Pearl City).

Made me want to set up another saltwater tank...

When I get back home in the summer, the family and I will probably set up a smaller tank - 29 gallons - with smaller fish and crustaceans. The big 100 gallon tank will have to wait until we find a more permanent home.

Old Fish Store

While we were visiting Virginia Beach, I felt compelled to take Marlon back to the old fish store that was by our old house. The place still had great livestock and brought out the kids' curiosity.

I can't wait to set up a tank again (too bad it'll be at least a year - thanks career...)