So, what else did you do in 2013?

[Reef_Geek]

2013 was a good year. Got some hiking in, got some trips in, worked my butt off at work and earned my keep and then some. There were downs as well but nothing that doesn't 'build character'. With the flood this summer, we were displaced from our condo for 29 days, just got a working elevator again two weeks ago. All my fish & aquariums died from the power outage except for my goldfish, a sprig of zoas, and crummy Aiptasia (now all gone from Berghia). But we were fortunate aside from this, say, compared to folks losing their homes. 2013 was a good year for us.

On a separate note, I bought these 6 marine crustacean critters yesterday... and now they are all dead. DEAD I tell you. They were this pretty greenish colour shell, about 1 lb each. I even followed the retailer's instructions exactly... table spoon of salt, boil for 12 minutes each, serve with butter... hmm... delicious... happy new year to all (unless you're one of those 6 lobsters)