We had a tremendous storm yesterday evening, rumbled on for hours. The rain was so hard during the night that it actually woke me up. Today the sun is shining brightly and the sky is blue.
All has returned to normal in our household. The new tank is up and running well, the old tank has gone, everything has been cleaned and tidied, the room looks bigger. All in all a good job. Now we are getting so much pleasure in watching our little finny friends in a vastly improved environment. But oh, do I ache today, in muscles that I never knew I had from my neck to my hips and a soak in the bath has not helped!
Here are the pictures I promised. The first one shows the aquarium in the corner of our living room
We tried to get some closer shots of the fish
We now watch television by just the light of the tank. In the darkness the acrylic top and stand disappear and you just seem to have the tank suspended in mid-air. Magical.
We are certainly very pleased with it. We have added a couple more plants since these photos were taken and four more fish, Swordtails. The only thing I have to decide now is where to put the Christmas tree this year. That was the corner our small tree always sat in - our main tree is in the sunlounge which we look directly out onto. Still, that is a small price to pay for something that is going to give us enjoyment and relaxation the whole year through.
I will enjoy it even more when I stop aching!
I checked the map last night before logging off. I was stunned. There are over 100 people on it, I just could not believe it. I had hoped for quite a few to take part but this has exceeded my wildest expectations. I have given it a new heading if ever you go back for a look or want to give me a "shout" which you can do at any time.
Well, dear readers, I am going off to get my alerts and e-mails done and then rest my poor body. Oh the joys of getting old. Have a good day and may the sun shine on you wherever you are.
32 comments:
The fish tank looks lovely Jeannette, and I can imagine how it looks 'suspended' in the air at night. Doesn't it make you feel good when you have a room change? Even if it's only one or two items, it gives a whole new 'feel' to the room. Well done and I hope your back eases soon.
Pat M
Good Morning Jeannette, Your new tank look wonderful and I am sure that you will get a lot of pleasure from watching the fish. Small rooms are really trying at times ours is small and at the moment a complete clutter as the computer is on the dinningroom table and that is not in its usual place because of phone lines and electric sockets etc. Your lucky your all back to normal. I think its going to take us another week or so as we still have to buy a new carpet for upstairs. Rest up and enjoy the rest of your day. Love Joan.
First, I love your graphic my grandaughter loves snow storm balls must show her this one love the new fish tank what a lovely feature,for your room ,,now relax and enjoy the fruits of your labours,very well done,both of you ,Now have I been naughty?Iam not on the map anymore !! Jan xx
Morning Jeannette, the tank looks really great, My Doctors, Dentists, and the optician all have fish tanks in the waiting rooms - they are so relaxing just to watch them...takes away all the nerves....Sorry about all the aches and pains you are suffering, but as you say "Well worth it" Have a lovely day....Ally
Jeanette the tank looks fab! We had a tank once but it was never as swish as that.
I do hope your back gets better. Love the autumn swirling ball!
Much love Helen x
I love it Jeannette...so pretty...love the colors and the plants too...brings out the beauty of the whole tank. The globe is very nice too. I think it will be so relaxing to just sit and watch the tank and kick back and relax. We are going to get some rain...not sure how much, tomorrow into the weekend. Not sure about big storms, but we are dry again here. I love storms myself...the thunder and more. I hope you enjoy the rest of your day...thanks for sharing the photos of the new tank...it is so pretty!
Hugs,
Joyce
That's wonderful Jeanette, while your relaxing trying to get rid of the aches & pains from setting it up, you can watch it :)
Cool fishies!
Krissy
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WOW the tank is fab so much more interesting than usual oblong kind...I've been looking at your map most days and it's astonishing to see so many names on there.....Caff xx
Love the fall graphic. The new fish tank looks great. Hope you enjoy your day. ~Deborah
The fish tank is beautiful! I love watching them - so peaceful! I can relate to the aches and pains. My mom who is 83 keeps telling me...If you think you feel bad now, just wait til your my age! Not something I'm looking forward too ! Take care - 'On Ya' - ma
ohh that tank is just lovely!! A bit of the tropics to keep you warm in thought threw the winter " ) Thanks for sharing.
Much Love,
Mary
What a wonderful new fish tank worth all the hard work with the help of Mike ( or is it Jim?lol) sorry you are aching ,hope it soon passes. Im sure you will think of a place for the Christmas tree and with your two little grandsons it will be a special time .... Jean
That tank looks great in the corner like that.
You have done a terrific job getting that put together.
Your map is turning out really well too, isn't it?
~Tina
OH! the tank and the fish is so pretty. Glad you posted pictures. The graphics are pretty also. Hope the soreness will soon be gone. Helen
The tank is wonderfull, will not be showing it to my daughter as she is wanting a fish tank, we know who will end up doing alll of the work though. as usual your journal is a joy, thankyou. xx julie xx
It looks lovely, and I am not a fish person LOL
take it easy
~Julie
Tank looks great!!! How cool that you had such a large amount of people who signed onto your map!!! JAE
Oh the tank look lovely. It is so relaxing to watch the fish. It look good there too really nice...rest yourself, Sandi
Very Nice!! I bet it's relaxing in the evening when you're just sitting there watching the fish swim by. Sounds like you need a good soak in the tub and then a massage.
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Looks beautiful, Jeanetter. At one time my husband and I had six 55 gallon acquariums in our home. Lots of hard work but loved it. Two of the tanks were used for salt water fish only.
Hope you're doing alright. Keep you in my daily prayers.
Love you
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Wow your tank looks beautiful :-) Do you have any fish that look like Nemo from that film?? I'm glad the maps still going well!!
your tank looks absolutly stunning!love Joanne
That is one beautiful tank, we also use the light from ours as a night light too, so relaxing watching them when all the lights are out. I have tried keeping sword tails but they always die and the others we have are about a year old now. We have a problem about where to put the xmas tree too since i set up this larger one! Prolly have to move pc upstairs LOL which i WON'T like <gg>
Jo xxx
That's a marvellous fish tank. And those plants look perfect in there - wonderful environment for your piscine community!
David.
HELLO FRIEND LOVE THE FISH TANK MY HUSBAND LOVES FISH TOO AND HAS JUST SET UP NOTHER ONE TO PUT PUFFER FISH IN I BET YOU WILL LOVE WATCHING IT THEY ARE SO PEACFUL AND RELAXING SWIMMING SWIMMING JUST KEEP SWIMMING SORRY TO MUCH FINDING NEMO LOL HAVE A GOOD DAY GOD BLESS KELLEY
Wow, that is fabulous! Linda
The tank looks great, I find fish far more interesting than TV. I could sit and watch my two tanks all day. Hope your aches and pains wil lsoon disappear like your acrylic top and stand! Jeannette.
It's beautiful!
I love your fish tank! It's so calm and peaceful looking! I'd love to have one like that...it's the perfect size! Beautiful!
Hugs,
Jessica
Yes, I know, I'm behind again! The aquarium looks great!
what an awesome tank. By the way Im on your map too :)
angelrose
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