Hi guys,
Yesterday while browsing Pasar Malam I saw a nic that I have not seen for many years, a nic that have brought back fond memories of the closely knit reefing community back then - Cookiemunster
To me, I find Ivan a very sincere and genuine man who took upon himself to come up with solutions to satisfy our reefing needs during a time when imported solutions were not readily available. I remembered the very first time I met him was when I was collecting the Tubby, we had a great talk and he was generous enough to show me his tank and his way of reefing.
Speaking of Tubby, it is the only equipment that survives my 3 tanks upgrade. Even today, it is still the dependable and relevant work-horse that never let me down.
I could not answer why Cookiemunster bring back so many fond memories of yester-year in reefing and it finally dawn on me when I was about to visit dreamland - IMHO:
1) He is one of the first DIY guru that comes out with a solution that stood the test of time
2) He is always very down to earth and genuine in his advises
3) He is more of a fellow reefer offering solution rather than a unscrupolus trader
With his thread on the Pasar Malam, I believe he may have quited this hobby. From some internal sources I also know that he will be tying the knot soon. I would like to take this opportunity to express my gratitutes and wishes him all the best in his future endeavours.
Cheers!
PS: Bros & Sis whom have wonderful memories of Ivan or his products, please share it here.