Epilogue....
While the guys loaded up the livestock in the new owner's van (parked in our underground parkade), I scraped the tank clean. When they got back, we siphoned out the last of the cruddy water.
At the very end, I used a clean cloth and hot tapwater to do a final wash inside the tank. It was very soothing to do after the teardown. Washing down the tank that way reminded me of how the family of the deceased would wash the body before burial. It was somehow very fitting to do this last loving thing to the glass that held our joy, our amazement, our frustrations, our sweat, love, respect and frustrations - yes, I know, I wrote that twice
I am at peace with letting go of my beloved 120g. I am at peace with the decision that we have taken a new road that will not ever have any type or size of aquaria along it.
I have many memories of various tanks we've had over the years. These memories will sustain me into old age - well, if I live that long
We have so much more space now. There is a completely different feeling to our home, one that will take some getting used to, but one I'm sure that will tell us we are still home.
Thank you to all on Canreef who helped me over the years. It has been a joy to get to know so many of you, both in person and online. You have been part of my extended family and, even though I will visit from time to time, I know I will miss you all.
Dang, and keep 'The Most Worthless Thread on Canreef' going! I may still hit 5,000 posts with that one
