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Post by Moogie on Jun 15, 2013 17:18:35 GMT
£6.99 for delivery ha ha ha NO WAY,SEE YA
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Post by lousette on Jun 15, 2013 17:49:44 GMT
Oh gosh, that is steep. I simply picked the first website that came up on google when i did a search for happy perch. I cannot remember where I bought mine from originally but I will go see if I can find it. I am sure I didn't pay that much postage and I remember mine were about £8 each.
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Post by stace on Jun 15, 2013 21:05:28 GMT
The cost of parcel post is getting ridiculous. With all the online posting, it should be getting less expensive. But, no.
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Post by stace on Jun 16, 2013 8:04:30 GMT
wheeeeeee. Snowy and ball! I thought he was called ball-ball. My mistake.
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Post by samwiseg on Jun 16, 2013 8:34:56 GMT
*Giggle* As I recall, I think you are right stace!
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Post by Marianne Marlow on Jun 16, 2013 9:42:21 GMT
wheeeeeee. Snowy and ball! I thought he was called ball-ball. My mistake. He is, his nickname is ball.
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Post by samwiseg on Jun 18, 2013 7:55:15 GMT
Well here is the first attempt at making one and already I know what changes I would need to make to perfect it! Here it is: In situ: So it is nearly there, I just need to get a firmer plastic pipe and slightly different suction cups. I dunno about you but it kinda reminds me of those chewing gum sweets you used to get in a pack! So am afraid I have failed (for now)... but I hope to improve on this and will keep you updated!
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Post by mizloco on Jun 18, 2013 8:36:52 GMT
Hey inventors have to try put a few models before they get it spot on...what you have done so far is amazing. Well done!
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Post by Marianne Marlow on Jun 18, 2013 8:40:22 GMT
Shame you can't get hollow marbles.... then it would be lighter and you might be able to make it work easier..
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Post by stace on Jun 18, 2013 8:45:28 GMT
You're so close, Sam.
I think it's just the attachment to the suction pads. Where it attaches needs to be quite firm so it will hold up.
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Post by lousette on Jun 18, 2013 10:34:37 GMT
Oh gosh, nearly there. Definitely the suction cup attachment, otherwise everything else is spot on. The shop bought one looks like this. It seems the suction cup attachment goes into the tube and then it looks like there is some sort of glue in there as well. Hope this helps.
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Post by Hezz on Jun 19, 2013 0:09:25 GMT
You're getting there Sam. But you know what's going to happen? You may spend more time and money getting it right than you would have spent originally just buying one. But this will be more fun.
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Post by samwiseg on Jun 19, 2013 12:10:14 GMT
I think you are so right there stace, that will be my next thing and thanks to lousette I think she has shown exactly the correct one I need! You are probably right Hezz (of course) but I have an ulterior motive.... ...if successful, I shall reveal all soon!
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Post by stace on Jun 19, 2013 12:22:53 GMT
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Post by lousette on Jun 19, 2013 13:14:01 GMT
Oooh, a surprise awaits us
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