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11-03-2003, 10:53 AM
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Lost Soul
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: New Port Richey, FL
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North Star Corals closing it's doors
It is with great sadness that I am announcing today that North Star Corals is no longer in business. Due to family issues, I have decided that I must have more time to spend with my wife and children, and at this point in time, I am unable to have a full time career during the day, as well as running the coral business at night and still give my family the attention that they deserve.
I have also decided to completely take down my large system. At this time it is the best thing for me to do. I will get back into it someday when I have the time, but for now I feel that it's best to give it up.
I appologize to anyone who was on a waiting list for corals, as I will not be able to fulfil those requests. My last order will ship out on Wednesday.
Thank you to all of the customers who purchased corals from me. Your support was greatly appreciated. I hope that all of the frags that went out accross the United States will grow into big beautiful colonies for all of you.
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11-03-2003, 11:00 AM
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Keeper of the stick
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Farmington
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Sorry to hear it Bill. If there is anything you need/ help let me know.
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11-03-2003, 12:47 PM
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shark bait
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: south of the north pole
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really sorry to hear about that, sawcjack 
i was looking forward to ordering that purple monster acro frag you had on your site. i hope that you will still be able to enjoy this hobby at a personal level.
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11-03-2003, 01:00 PM
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JOHNNY PHAT SAX
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: California
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If any way possible, I think you should at least do a nano or something easy and small. That way you still have time with your family or even make a home aquarium so the whole family can work on it with you and enjoy it. This hobby seems a big part of you and to just leave it coldturkey is diffucult and a big surprise to many. But always like you said, family first!
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11-03-2003, 02:05 PM
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Reefless Reefer
Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: Durham, NC
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Bill-real sorry to hear that, but am glad you were strong enough to make the right decision. it is good that you saw what was needed to do. family is first.
i was actually just looking for your site the other day, looking to get some more frags. i do not know what i can do from here, but if you need anything let me know.
good luck,
G~
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11-03-2003, 02:13 PM
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Shark
Join Date: Jun 2001
Location: Snellville, GA
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Bill,
I am terribly sorry to read about this. You were one of the good guys in this hobby/business. I wish you and your family all the best and if there is ANYTHING I can do, let me know.
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11-03-2003, 03:09 PM
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Lost Soul
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: New Port Richey, FL
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Thanks everyone. I am very sad about this, because i truley enjoy working with the customers and loved my system, but as many of you have said, family does come first. As an FYI, this was not an ultimatum, or an emegency shut down situation, but after much careful thought, it was the right decision. I will certainly still be around, and I'm sure I'll set something up again, but I'll wait until I have more time.
Thanks again for your support, and Andy I'd still like to stop by this April when I'm down your way. I'll be in touch!
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Bill Bramucci - the artist formely known as NorthStarCorals
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11-03-2003, 06:19 PM
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Good boy
Join Date: Jan 2000
Location: Marietta, GA, USA
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I'm very sorry to hear this Bill. I hope to see you back in it some day.
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11-03-2003, 06:42 PM
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Eat more PIE
Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: Florida Panhandle
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sorry it came to this Bill
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11-03-2003, 08:50 PM
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The Border Collie Mod
Join Date: Feb 2001
Location: right now? in my chair
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Shoot Bill, I know how much you enjoyed this.
I also know how much time it takes and there's only so much time to go around. I'm sure you made the right choice. Remember we can still do this in our old age - pump don't lift. I'll keep a frag or two for you. 
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11-04-2003, 08:47 AM
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Lost Soul
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: New Port Richey, FL
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Well don't be too sad for me. I have a wonderful family that I will have a lot more time to spend with. Like Jerel said, there will be time for tanks later...
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Bill Bramucci - the artist formely known as NorthStarCorals
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11-04-2003, 12:46 PM
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Schmidt happens!
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Minneapolis, MN
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its sad but
he does have a great family (including T-bone)!
tg
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Last edited by Twins Guy; 11-04-2003 at 12:49 PM.
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