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LoriS · 08-27-2007, 10:18 AM

Thanks for all the great suggestions. I am glad to see that there are some different styles of fish extenders out there, because I am thinking of making a non-traditional one.

jxburns · 08-27-2007, 07:41 PM

So I am attempting to make one out of a hanging shoe organizer. So far its looking pretty good. I was wondering if the extender requires a cord-like "hanger" or would a hook hanger work. the organizer I purchased has a hook hanger. I am sure I could fashion something w/ cord or ribbon but if the hook would work...(we leave on Friday & sail on Sat so I am trying to finish all my projects/lists-remind me not to panic)

EpcotKilterFan · 08-27-2007, 07:45 PM

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Originally Posted by jxburns

So I am attempting to make one out of a hanging shoe organizer. So far its looking pretty good. I was wondering if the extender requires a cord-like "hanger" or would a hook hanger work. the organizer I purchased has a hook hanger. I am sure I could fashion something w/ cord or ribbon but if the hook would work...(we leave on Friday & sail on Sat so I am trying to finish all my projects/lists-remind me not to panic)

A cord or ribbon would work better I think. If it is one hook, then it just may work

Debbie

elderfam · 08-27-2007, 10:32 PM

I agree, if you go back and look at the fish on the wall with the other extenders. I am not sure a hook will work too well. Just take some cord with you in case.

Have a SUPER time and take a photo to post here!!

scottishwee35 · 08-28-2007, 07:07 AM

[QUOTE=Buckeye Gal;19780748]Here are a few that I recently made. I just don't have the dowel rod inside the sleeve at the top yet, but you can get the idea.

[IMG]http://i211.photobucket

I love 3rd one pirate and it look excellent. and other look beautiful too.

Scottishwee35

Sandaneli · 08-28-2007, 07:21 AM

A regular hook will NOT work. The back of the fish is too large. Also, there have been problems with Fish Extenders "swimming" away. The theory is that bored teenagers might be taking them. I am NOT accusing anyone but that was what was suggested to me.
I used one of those zip tie things that you use to bundle wires. It worked great and you couldn't even see it. At the end of the cruise I just snipped it and removed the fish extender.

millerpjm · 08-28-2007, 09:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Sandaneli

A regular hook will NOT work. The back of the fish is too large. Also, there have been problems with Fish Extenders "swimming" away. The theory is that bored teenagers might be taking them. I am NOT accusing anyone but that was what was suggested to me.
I used one of those zip tie things that you use to bundle wires. It worked great and you couldn't even see it. At the end of the cruise I just snipped it and removed the fish extender.

Good idea about the zip ties...I was trying to think of a good was to make mine more secure!

lg3 · 08-28-2007, 04:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sandaneli

A regular hook will NOT work. The back of the fish is too large. Also, there have been problems with Fish Extenders "swimming" away. The theory is that bored teenagers might be taking them. I am NOT accusing anyone but that was what was suggested to me.
I used one of those zip tie things that you use to bundle wires. It worked great and you couldn't even see it. At the end of the cruise I just snipped it and removed the fish extender.

Stupid question: Where do you get zip ties? I know you can buy them online, but who really needs 500 of them? Can you get them at Home Depot or somewhere like that?

elgerber · 08-28-2007, 04:33 PM

You can get zip ties anywhere, we bought them at Target in the hardware area.

dahuffy · 08-28-2007, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by lg3

Stupid question: Where do you get zip ties? I know you can buy them online, but who really needs 500 of them? Can you get them at Home Depot or somewhere like that?

Home Depot has them too!

LuvtheEars · 08-30-2007, 07:42 AM

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Originally Posted by ILoveDisney&Cruising

Do you have one of those cool Disney sewing/embroidery machines? Or did you embroider them by hand? Very cute!!!

I have a sewing/embroidery machine and I have these Disney designs. I don't have the Disney machine. I think the Disney one comes with some designs I can't get.

Buckeye Gal · 08-30-2007, 01:58 PM

I was at Dollar Tree today, and they had a small package of a variety of sizes....for a dollar of course.

Sandaneli · 08-30-2007, 09:51 PM

Walmart has zip ties in the hardware/electrical department. Packages of 10.

WDWLVR · 08-31-2007, 06:18 AM

DH picked up a large container of zip ties at Home Depot a couple of years ago (he used them for a lot of things). They were colored and had a large section of lime green ones. We used them for a couple of years to close our luggage until they developed the TSA locks. We also used them to secure our fish extenders on a couple of cruises.

Regina · 08-31-2007, 06:48 AM

On our last cruise, krdisneybound provided zip ties for everyone. You might want to think about making this your little "gift". It was a great idea.

08-27-2007, 10:18 AM	#91
LoriS Why is the rum always gone???? Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Clermont, FL Posts: 980	Thanks for all the great suggestions. I am glad to see that there are some different styles of fish extenders out there, because I am thinking of making a non-traditional one. __________________ Lori

08-27-2007, 10:32 PM	#94
elderfam There is no such thing as too many Disney trips! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: washington dc area Posts: 486	I agree, if you go back and look at the fish on the wall with the other extenders. I am not sure a hook will work too well. Just take some cord with you in case. Have a SUPER time and take a photo to post here!! __________________ [url='http://www.mickeypath.com/']

08-28-2007, 07:07 AM	#95
scottishwee35 DIS Veteran Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Bonnie Scotland Posts: 5,974	[QUOTE=Buckeye Gal;19780748]Here are a few that I recently made. I just don't have the dowel rod inside the sleeve at the top yet, but you can get the idea. [IMG]http://i211.photobucket I love 3rd one pirate and it look excellent. and other look beautiful too. Scottishwee35 __________________ Disney Wonder Cruise, 6-9 April 06Disney Magic Cruise Med 18-28 July 07Disney Magic Panama Canal, 10 -28May 0828 July 10- Dover to Barcelona RCCI Freedom 10 April 11, Splendour of the Seas July 2013 WBTA Sept 2014

08-28-2007, 07:21 AM	#96
Sandaneli DIS Veteran Join Date: May 2007 Location: Whitman, MA Posts: 852	A regular hook will NOT work. The back of the fish is too large. Also, there have been problems with Fish Extenders "swimming" away. The theory is that bored teenagers might be taking them. I am NOT accusing anyone but that was what was suggested to me. I used one of those zip tie things that you use to bundle wires. It worked great and you couldn't even see it. At the end of the cruise I just snipped it and removed the fish extender. __________________ Sandra Disney Magic 5N Canada August 2012 RC Allure Inaugural Cruise 7N WC Dec. 2010 RC Explorer 9N EC April 2009 RC Jewel 7N Canada Oct 2008 Disney Magic 7N EC Feb. 2008 Disney Magic 11N Med. July/Aug 2007 Disney Wonder 4N EC Feb 2006 Disney Magic 7N EC Aug. 2004 WDW too many times to count!

08-28-2007, 04:33 PM	#99
elgerber Sometimes you gotta bite the bullet & see a movie alone Likes to grill year round Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Minnesota Posts: 13,162	You can get zip ties anywhere, we bought them at Target in the hardware area. __________________ Erika

08-27-2007, 07:41 PM	#92
jxburns Earning My Ears Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 24	So I am attempting to make one out of a hanging shoe organizer. So far its looking pretty good. I was wondering if the extender requires a cord-like "hanger" or would a hook hanger work. the organizer I purchased has a hook hanger. I am sure I could fashion something w/ cord or ribbon but if the hook would work...(we leave on Friday & sail on Sat so I am trying to finish all my projects/lists-remind me not to panic)

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08-30-2007, 01:58 PM	#102
Buckeye Gal Beach Girl Deep in the Land Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Go Bucks!! Posts: 4,997	Zip Ties I was at Dollar Tree today, and they had a small package of a variety of sizes....for a dollar of course. __________________

08-30-2007, 09:51 PM	#103
Sandaneli DIS Veteran Join Date: May 2007 Location: Whitman, MA Posts: 852	Walmart has zip ties in the hardware/electrical department. Packages of 10. __________________ Sandra Disney Magic 5N Canada August 2012 RC Allure Inaugural Cruise 7N WC Dec. 2010 RC Explorer 9N EC April 2009 RC Jewel 7N Canada Oct 2008 Disney Magic 7N EC Feb. 2008 Disney Magic 11N Med. July/Aug 2007 Disney Wonder 4N EC Feb 2006 Disney Magic 7N EC Aug. 2004 WDW too many times to count!

08-31-2007, 06:18 AM	#104
WDWLVR DVC @ The Boardwalk Have veranda will cruise We cruised under a DVC flag - how cool is that?!? Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Chicagoland for work; Disney for fun! Posts: 31,617	DH picked up a large container of zip ties at Home Depot a couple of years ago (he used them for a lot of things). They were colored and had a large section of lime green ones. We used them for a couple of years to close our luggage until they developed the TSA locks. We also used them to secure our fish extenders on a couple of cruises. __________________ Mary My first visits: WDW '76 DL '79 DCL '99 DVC '00 - SSMC Reunion x 4 x 4

08-31-2007, 06:48 AM	#105
Regina Maybe I’ll “accidentally” drop a match on the broom she flies around on. There's nothing like a floating doodie to bring out the best in people Nothin' but Net Join Date: Aug 1999 Location: Hopewell Jct, NY Posts: 9,584	On our last cruise, krdisneybound provided zip ties for everyone. You might want to think about making this your little "gift". It was a great idea.

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