Fish Extenders?

[nikkistevej]

I finally got around to making a Pirate night FE!

Here is a close up of the top.

Tiffany

Oohh!! I like yours too!

 

[Fivepin]

Did you make this yourself?

No, I wish I was that crafty.

LuvtheEars (Tiffany) made it.

Thank you again Tiffany.

 

[sandysplayhouse]

thanks (i still don't get it guess it's one of those things u need to see lol)

OK....
If you look at the ribbon on any fish extender... that is what you place over the fish... that is how the "extender" hangs on the fish...
it is very easy to just remove the extender by just un hooking it from the fish.
Sooo...
you take your zip tie and cinch it around both of the ribbons that are hanging from the fish on both sides... and you cinch the zip tie so that the two ribbons squeeze around the fish making it impossible to remove the extender. I may not be using the right words to explain itt

 

[Fivepin]

I love yours!! Do you sell them?

No, I got this one from LuvtheEars(tiffany).

 

[Fivepin]

How long of a ziptie do you need to keep it safe?

Hi Erika-

I haven't tried yet. I imagine the regular ones will do. My DH has a whole container he got from Home Depot. I didn't use one for the 3 nighter we just took. I forgot. I heard of someone from the Disboards that she caught some kids trying to take hers from the same cruise we were on. Where are cabin was, there was not much traffic at all.

 

[keishashadow]

OK....
If you look at the ribbon on any fish extender... that is what you place over the fish... that is how the "extender" hangs on the fish...
it is very easy to just remove the extender by just un hooking it from the fish.
Sooo...
you take your zip tie and cinch it around both of the ribbons that are hanging from the fish on both sides... and you cinch the zip tie so that the two ribbons squeeze around the fish making it impossible to remove the extender. I may not be using the right words to explain itt

even i finally understand it, thank u for taking the time to be so thorough in ur description

 

[cyndid]

The zip-tie goes around the ribbon or string that attaches to the fish... and you place it just under the fish... it actually scoots itself up to the fish as you tighten it... the trick is to leave it NOT so tight so that you can get your scissors or nail clippers thru it when you are ready to take it down!

Thanks so much! I am such a visual person that the picture really helped.

How funny! We actually have the same fish extender...only in yellow. My mom got one for each of my kids years ago. Fortunately we were able to locate one of them when I started getting everything together for the cruise. She must have known...

 

[elgerber]

even i finally understand it, thank u for taking the time to be so thorough in ur description

Perfect, thank you!!!

 

[eeyoresmountainpals]

Where can you get these zip ties??

 

[LuvtheEars]

Where can you get these zip ties??

I got mine at Wal-Mart in the automotive dept.

You can also find them at a Home Improvement store.

Tiffany

 

[Fivepin]

I got mine at Wal-Mart in the automotive dept.

You can also find them at a Home Improvement store.

Tiffany

Tiffany-

Just noticed your sig. Are you doing the double dip November 14, 2009? We are going to be on that cruise.

BTW-the FE looks wonderful. Thanks again. I posted a photo a few posts back.

 

[eeyoresmountainpals]

I got mine at Wal-Mart in the automotive dept.

You can also find them at a Home Improvement store.

Tiffany

Thanks!

 

[disneyfreak1]

Can't someone still just cut the ribbon and take it ?

 

[sandysplayhouse]

disneyfreak1 ... Can't someone still just cut the ribbon and take it ?

Yes, I suppose someone could do that... but that would involve planning, like carrying scissors or some sort of cutting device. I believe that the FE's that end up missing are the result of unsupervised kids running around terrorizing the doors and grabbing them as they run by... not particularily cruisers out to take a FE.
...at least I hope that is the problem... anyway, the zip tie is a deterrant.

 

[TravelinGal]

Can't someone still just cut the ribbon and take it ?

It's simply a deterrent like a locked door or window. A lock helps keep an honest person honest.

I agree with Sandy that it's most likely a see it, grab it, run type thing. They aren't putting that much thought into it to carry scissors etc.

 

[disneyfreak1]

Thanks. I'll start making mine then.

I saw one person had made one with fabric glue instead of stitching. I can hand-stitch, but not really machine stitch. Has anyone else made one without a sewing machine?

 

[ktmetke]

Hi,

I bought an over the door organizer and then my friend ironed on some Disney patches.....I'm not the creative type, but this worked really well cause it had deep, sturdy pockets!!

 

[ForTheLoveOfDCL]

Hi,

I bought an over the door organizer and then my friend ironed on some Disney patches.....I'm not the creative type, but this worked really well cause it had deep, sturdy pockets!!

OMG very cute idea!!!! U are creative! I am having Tiffany make one for my cruise only cause we go every 18 mos so I know it will get its use. But boy ur idea is very nice. Actually I like it for in the stateroom for the kids to put their sunglasses,goggles,castaway club lanyards, etc. That would be nice. Where did you find one that was little like that??? All the ones I have seen are wide like almost as much as the door. Thank you

 

[ktmetke]

Hi Michelle,

I found it at Target and thank you for the compliment! I will pass it along to my friend who ironed the patches on...... I'm totally lacking in the creativity department, though I like to think not!

I also bought and over the door shoe holder (white one at walmart) for the cruise and it was the best thing I brought with us (even my husband said the same thing and he doesn't pay much attention to that stuff)......our bathrooms were kept neat and uncrowded, as was the room! All your tolietries and little items just go right in the pockets and are there when you need them......not sure if I have a pic of it.....let me take a look! Nope, no pics, but I still highly recommend bringing one if you are cruising!

 

[Maryrn11168]

Hi, I love how creative everyone is. I'm not that talented (bought out FE) I am not sure what to get to put in the FE. What are appropriate gifts? How Much do you spend? any idea would be great!!