I’m an Aquarius.
I don’t know what that means other than I love water.
Last spring I found this guy:
I’ve always wanted a water feature. So I figured out how to turn this giant fish planter into a fountain using an old wine barrel. I was really happy with it.
Even added some water lettuce to brighten it up. But one day it ticked me off. I was outside playing with Oliva when I suddenly found myself flat on my back, feet in the air like so:
The overspray accumulated and a slick puddle formed beneath the fountain on the porch. I slipped and bonked my head on the cement.
Stupid fish. What if it had been my little lady who knocked herself out? So I told Oliva, “no more running on the cement.” Poor girl. No running in the house, no running outside. Sometimes a girl needs to run! I decided the fish had to go.
I grabbed a shovel, sunk a resin wine barrel planter in the flower bed and here’s the result. What do you think?
It sounds pretty. I love listening to the tranquil trickle of water splish-splashing away.
Got any DIY projects of your own going?
Square One Notes 
I like it! So sorry about your fall.
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Thanks Dora! I’m alright. It was a minor tumble really. Did everyone enjoy the piñata?
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It looks awesome! More than that, rock on with the DIY grooviness. 🙂
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Thanks Deborah! I’ll keep it up! 🙂
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You are so creative with the fish! I think it also looks great amongst the plants. The feet in the air photo made me laugh! Cute ballet flats.
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Thanks so much! Glad you liked it. The ballet flats make me feel graceful even though clumsy is more like it.
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Good for you! I’m so into purging right now, I probably would have made a bee-line for the Goodwill.
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The thought did cross my mind! 😉
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It’s my pleasure to nominate you for this bouquet of awards http://thewritemight.me/2014/02/22/thank-you-for-the-bundle-of-awards/ Thanks!
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That is so very kind of you! Thank you!
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🙂
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Love it, I think I love it more now that it’s in the garden area, more room for little love to run and play.
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I agree! I like the extra space for her too. Thanks for your input!
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It’s a veery funny fish! I love the color of it! Always love orange.
And, can you tell me what DIY stands for? I see it once in a while, but haven’t a clue of what it means.
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Glad you asked, Ninna! I need to remember to always be specific before speaking in abbreviation! DIY=Do it yourself. I love orange too!
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It’s quite all right, Sandra. I’ve seen it before but couldn’t understand the meaning of it. So thank you for the explanation!
I think we all take things for granted now and then.”What I know, everybody else know!”
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You’re right Ninna! Have a good day!
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Love that fish.
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Thank you so much! I appreciate your feedback.
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How does the pump work?
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I placed the submersible pump in the resin wine barrel that I buried in the flower bed beneath the fish. I found some great tutorials here: http://diycozyhome.com/33-soothing-diy-water-features/
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Thanks. That’l be my next project – – Well, after I re-sod the lawn, fix the drains, the roof…..
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I understand completely! Our home was built in 1938 we are DIY pros out of necessity.
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I love the fish! These pictures are awesome 🙂
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Ouchie! And I love it! ❤
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Thank you, Rachel! Yes it was a big oopsie and ouchie, absolutely.
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Fish out of water = perfect – eco 🙂
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Thank you so much for visiting! I appreciate your comment! Fits perfectly.
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