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Post by Ron on Dec 16, 2009 16:27:38 GMT
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Post by Dutchy on Dec 16, 2009 20:18:28 GMT
Did you make one then?
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Post by Ron on Dec 18, 2009 6:09:55 GMT
Haven't got round to it yet, but I probably will have a go. When it's a bit warmer though.  |
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Post by Dutchy on Dec 18, 2009 18:07:12 GMT
I thought instead of a tap you can also have a green man's head on top mouth open and well sort of leaking or anything that takes your fancy.
Like at Halloween red dye added and I don't really want to know what you could come up with on top.
Or another colour added and something to go with it. A rose leaking pink, a Lilly with orange or a fake pot of honey leaking milky stuff with land of Milk and Honey written on.
Gosh plenty of possibilities.
I wonder which one in the end you will build once the weather is plus 20*C again.
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Post by Ron on Dec 19, 2009 5:52:27 GMT
Now you've got me thinking Dutchy!  As I'm a big rose fan, that might be possible. I think I'll look around and see what is available; some kind of model or ornament that can be adapted perhaps. |
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Post by Dutchy on Dec 19, 2009 11:12:22 GMT
;D My sincere apologies Rony. But you do have the rest of the winter to think about it. Hey you could end up as the funny novelty water feature builder and seller. And it will be my fault  sorry. |
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Post by Ron on Dec 21, 2009 9:44:00 GMT
;D That would be a novelty!  Seriously though, I like to keep my brain active. In this cold weather, I'm often at my computer, making plans and sketches, developing ideas, etc. Not all of them get done, of course, but some do. |
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Post by Dutchy on Dec 21, 2009 18:18:07 GMT
;D
Good time for firing up the grey cells eh?
And I suppose you could try and make a miniature indoor novelty water feature.
Maybe using something as frilly as champagne .... coloured fizzy water ;D
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Post by Ron on Dec 22, 2009 9:35:37 GMT
Talking of champagne, I won a raffle at work spending just 50p for one ticket. Some had bought 10 tickets or so, as the champagne prize was quite good, so I was very lucky! I popped into our local off licence to see what the bottle would have cost. £38! It didn't last long either!  ;D |
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Post by Dutchy on Dec 22, 2009 10:30:23 GMT
;D See now you have to build one if only to tease the friends from work  |
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Post by Ron on May 23, 2017 16:11:32 GMT
Dutchy, had forgotten about this. You can actually buy them ready made, problem is they run off the mains. I couldn't do that here. 
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Post by Dutchy on May 25, 2017 8:29:56 GMT
Nah besides this out of nowhere water is too much isn't it? How long before the novelty wears off. Mind you running that on Champagne would be too expensive. And you get tramps licking your fountain... YIKES.  |
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Post by Ron on May 27, 2017 9:59:27 GMT
Nah besides this out of nowhere water is too much isn't it? How long before the novelty wears off. Mind you running that on Champagne would be too expensive. And you get tramps licking your fountain... YIKES. You have tramps, Dutchy, thought gnomes were bad enough  |
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Post by Dutchy on May 28, 2017 8:25:30 GMT
Harrr. Gnomes at times are just mini-tramps. A nuisance and when do they clean up? Never. so,... Sometimes one must jump up and down on them....  |
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Post by Missredhead on May 29, 2017 19:10:20 GMT
I saw one of those water features on Saturday at the GC.....they had all different sizes, no prices though 😏
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Post by Ron on May 31, 2017 3:26:04 GMT
I saw one of those water features on Saturday at the GC.....they had all different sizes, no prices though 😏 They can be expensive depending on the size of the pump, not worth it for a novelty I suppose. |
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Post by Ron on May 31, 2017 3:27:36 GMT
Harrr. Gnomes at times are just mini-tramps. A nuisance and when do they clean up? Never. so,... Sometimes one must jump up and down on them.... Now a floating gnome, that would be something ... haha, someone would buy it I suspect |
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Post by Barbara on Jul 10, 2017 13:11:52 GMT
You can buy some that are solar powered but again they aren't cheap.
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Post by blc on Jul 22, 2017 18:05:02 GMT
Harrr. Gnomes at times are just mini-tramps. A nuisance and when do they clean up? Never. so,... Sometimes one must Ron,jump up and down on them.... Now a floating gnome, that would be something ... haha, someone would buy it I suspect The have solar powered fountains for birdbaths now. I was thinking of getting one. |
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Post by Ron on Jul 23, 2017 8:08:43 GMT
Now a floating gnome, that would be something ... haha, someone would buy it I suspect The have solar powered fountains for birdbaths now. I was thinking of getting one. My worst fault with bird baths is forgetting to fill them up. That could possibly solve the problem. |
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Post by blc on Jul 23, 2017 17:58:44 GMT
The have solar powered fountains for birdbaths now. I was thinking of getting one. My worst fault with bird baths is forgetting to fill them up. That could possibly solve the problem. Yes and it recycles the water. I didn't like the idea of stagnant water so I have my eye on one of these. I thought about getting one that can be attached to the deck. It would remind me to add fresh water when watering the plants. I that a deck or close by bird feeder too would put things in the same general area. |
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Post by Ron on Jul 24, 2017 3:48:55 GMT
My worst fault with bird baths is forgetting to fill them up. That could possibly solve the problem. Yes and it recycles the water. I didn't like the idea of stagnant water so I have my eye on one of these. I thought about getting one that can be attached to the deck. It would remind me to add fresh water when watering the plants. I that a deck or close by bird feeder too would put things in the same general area. Sounds good, blc, and I've always wanted a water feature but been put off by the need for a power supply. Solar seems a good idea if it's powerful enough. Will have to do some research. |
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Post by blc on Jul 24, 2017 4:39:38 GMT
Yes and it recycles the water. I didn't like the idea of stagnant water so I have my eye on one of these. I thought about getting one that can be attached to the deck. It would remind me to add fresh water when watering the plants. I that a deck or close by bird feeder too would put things in the same general area. Sounds good, blc, and I've always wanted a water feature but been put off by the need for a power supply. Solar seems a good idea if it's powerful enough. Will have to do some research. There are also Solar Powered Bird Bath Fountain Pumps. I know this Amazon US, but they probably have similar for Amazon UK www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_1?url=search-alias%3Dlawngarden&field-keywords=solar+fountain+for+bird+bath&rh=n%3A2972638011%2Ck%3Asolar+fountain+for+bird+bathYou can set it in any bird bath to create a fountain. You just need for it to be deep enough. |
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Post by Ron on Jul 24, 2017 8:32:53 GMT
Essential in our climate I think, to have battery back up. I couldn't find one suitable so have opted for the next best thing, and will adapt it if necessary. Have read taht it's better to leave off the spray nozzle and have the water bubbling rather than spraying as it doesn't then put off the birds. Also might reduce flow of water cascading down by blocking bottom half of each outlet with a pebble. Not cheap but reasonable as it should last. www.waterfeatures2go.co.uk/solar-granite-cascading-bowls-water-feature-0639767160599.html |
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Post by Rosefriend on Jul 24, 2017 8:36:24 GMT
Oh I rather like that Ron, are you going to put it in the garden or on the balcony? |
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Post by Ron on Jul 24, 2017 8:42:16 GMT
Oh I rather like that Ron, are you going to put it in the garden or on the balcony? Def the garden, Rosefriend , I'd be too tempted to pinch the water for the hanging baskets! It will go somewhere near the bench. |
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Post by Rosefriend on Jul 24, 2017 8:43:29 GMT
Oh I rather like that Ron, are you going to put it in the garden or on the balcony? Def the garden, Rosefriend, I'd be too tempted to pinch the water for the hanging baskets! Hahahahahahahaha!! |
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Post by Ron on Jul 24, 2017 8:54:35 GMT
Def the garden, Rosefriend , I'd be too tempted to pinch the water for the hanging baskets! Hahahahahahahaha!! , Rosefriend, The bottom bowl has about 16" diameter which should be okay for the birds. Wondering though if it should be raised off the ground ...? |
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Post by Ron on Jul 24, 2017 9:05:27 GMT
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Post by Rosefriend on Jul 24, 2017 9:20:33 GMT
blc, Rosefriend, The bottom bowl has about 16" diameter which should be okay for the birds. Wondering though if it should be raised off the ground ...? Just been thinking about it Ron, and it is already on a pedestal isn't it. On the other hand the cats would have easy prey - again though my bird baths are on the ground and nothing has ever happened. They are in the open though and not surrounded by bushy plants that a cat could hide... I saw the bird link - my birds fly up to the fencing and dry off there - very often by the look of the sh** marks on the ground!! |
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sorry. 
Seriously though, I like to keep my brain active. In this cold weather, I'm often at my computer, making plans and sketches, developing ideas, etc. Not all of them get done, of course, but some do.
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