I was remembering way back when my town had an aquarium club. It hasn't had now for many years. It had a newsletter and a bi-monthly bowl show and monthly meetings. I was just a kid but it was great seeing the adults and older guys there. That made me think I was doing something worthwhile, that it wasn't just some frivolous kid hobby. Guys traded fish and plants and advice. Do any of you have one in your town now and do you belong? I recently had to get a recommended plant from the Internet. If my best friend and mentor hadn't of passed away three years ago I would have gone to him and got it. He had everything that was absolutely needed. But I don't even know any other aquarists here in town. When you have that you really have something valuable. You can trade things and brag to each other. And also bust each other's chops. This TFF forum is a great blessing to me. Even if it is only a talk and read deal, I have that camaraderie of fellow fish nerds. I mean the term nerd in the highest regard. I wear the nerd badge proudly.