Nice people thread part 7 - a thread in its prime

Generali

CKhalvashi wrote: »

We're going to an independence-themed party tomorrow night in Yalta tomorrow night before we head back to England, and all I'll say is that there will be a lot of fireworks

I think my niece had enough about 10pm! (it's 3.27am now)

CK

I think LIR just got out-cuted.

vivatifosi

Children should start working younger:

http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/features/4623983/Now-baby-can-clean-up-after-you-with-the-Baby-Mop-suit.html

Well it amused me.

SingleSue

We used to do fireworks in our garden, perfect really as the two younger ones are not keen on crowds, especially youngest, so far less stressful although I tended to spend most of my time inside the house de stressing youngest.

We've not done it for the last couple of years due to the cost and hassle involved getting everything organised/youngest prepared for people being in the house and the inevitable fallout from youngest because it was outside of routine and people were in the house.

That said, we have had no need to do our own this week, 2 neighbours in the road have both had spectacular displays which could be seen very clearly from ours.

kabayiri

A neighbour in a really big house puts on spectacular and no doubt expensive firework displays.

However, I can't help feeling that the effects look better when viewed from a distance, like our place or further afield even.

I've been and seen them up close and it doesn't feel the same.

lemonjelly

Wheezy wrote: »

Pet shops that sell lizards, turtles and such...

But is using a terrarium to put plants in not a bit of an expensive option? What's your project, LJ?

A christmas present for my mum...:) Thought it might look pretty.

lostinrates wrote: »

Ebay....always on the local bargains thing round here on eBay lemonjelly.

Tried ebay. Found 3, all 90+ miles away insisting on collection.:(

lemonjelly

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Who is he trying to kid, eh?

lemonjelly

Nikkster wrote: »

I'm debating whether to stand, alone, in a street and look up in the cold...

I think I will. I haven't been out to see fireworks in years, even though I did quite want to. I've also had a glass of wine with my dinner (well, it is Friday), so its seeming like a better idea

Find somewhere with high ground, tnight, & you'll see masses of fireworks.

I've driven down the birmingham new road a few bonfire nights, & in certain places, they're everywhere.
I recall a friend having radiotherapy, & therefore couldn't be in crowds etc, as it wipes out your immune system. They didn't know my plans - I filled a flask, got some snacks, & took them to a high up place where they could see across the city seeing loads of pub displays, people in their backgardens, and so on. e were able to sit in the car with a cuppa. Was great (apart from when they started crying...)

lemonjelly

kabayiri wrote: »

According to my local aquarium shop, fish tanks with just aquatic plants in them are quite the 'in thing' now. (Well, maybe a few Armano shrimp in there)

Is that an option?

(Yes, yes, I know it's not a terrarium )

What do they look like?

lemonjelly

Doozergirl wrote: »

I thought I was the only one. Just started again this week. Not quite as exciting as naked bed bouncing with a zapper, but heyho!

Erm, am I missing something here???:eek:

kabayiri

lemonjelly wrote: »

What do they look like?

I just rang the local shop to ask.

One was a salt water tank, but the smaller one was fresh water and is this :-

http://www.google.co.uk/products/catalog?q=tmc+aquagro&rlz=1C1AFAB_enGB450GB450&sugexp=chrome,mod%3D0&um=1&ie=UTF-8&cid=3658326081554580092&sa=X&ei=MxOVUMamHc-S0QXWmIHYDA&ved=0CEIQ8wIwAw

It might be a bit small, but to me they are different.

The tank I got last year is what I'd consider ornamental too (not a proper fish tank) :

http://www.biorb.co.uk/products/product-detail/biorb-flow-15

The combination of lighting and active currents make it seem alive.