Last Thing You Bought?

Mikkel said:
A fresh coconut! I have no clue what so ever how to use it! I just found it cool to find one in the store at last!
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It's been about 40 years since my mom would bring home a fresh coconut from the market and my dad would open it up for us, so I'm going on a very dim memory.

To get the coconut open, place an ice pick into the stem. Hit the ice pick with a hammer. It should split open.

Drink the coconut milk by itself or dilute with water. Eat the "meat" by itself or add to dishes.
 
We have the fence repair man coming round today and I hope it isn't more than £150.

Amy SF said:
It's been about 40 years since my mom would bring home a fresh coconut from the market and my dad would open it up for us, so I'm going on a very dim memory.

To get the coconut open, place an ice pick into the stem. Hit the ice pick with a hammer. It should split open.

Drink the coconut milk by itself or dilute with water. Eat the "meat" by itself or add to dishes.
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My Nan used to buy fresh coconuts, she was very health conscious.:)
 
I just ordered a pet water fountain. The vet suggested that it might encourage Theo to drink more water to avoid urinary tract issues in the future.
 
PTree15 said:
I just ordered a pet water fountain. The vet suggested that it might encourage Theo to drink more water to avoid urinary tract issues in the future.
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:up: My cats use one. They love it. Some tips:

Use filtered water whenever possible, because otherwise the minerals in regular tap water will build up around the basin and inside the working parts and make the fountain harder to clean. Clean the fountain maybe once a month. What brand did you order? I use Drinkwell. With a Drinkwell, the fountain parts can be disassembled and cleaned. Even the motor can be removed from the basin and put aside so you can immerse the basin in water if necessary. I recommend using a filter and change the filter maybe once a month when you clean the fountain. The water should be changed frequently anyway as it will collect dust, hair and bugs just like standing water. In fact, the gunk will clog the moving parts and that's one of the big reasons to clean the fountain frequently. Drinkwell also sells cleaning supplies for their fountain, which I bought, although I also use a toothbrush (a new one, of course) to help clean the tiny crevices of the fountain that are hard to access otherwise. Also, consider getting an attachment for it to provide extra water.
 
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Thank you, Amy. I bought a cat mate. The reviews on some of the Drinkwells were not good when it came to the cleaning of it because of the design. Also, the cat mate was cheaper and supposedly quieter motor-wise. Plus, I didn't want to spend too much if he doesn't end up using it.
 
PTree15 said:
I just ordered a pet water fountain. The vet suggested that it might encourage Theo to drink more water to avoid urinary tract issues in the future.
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I've seen these on a pet items site. It does seem like a luxury item but if it helps the little mites to stay hydrated; it really is worth the money.
 
shyvas said:
I've seen these on a pet items site. It does seem like a luxury item but if it helps the little mites to stay hydrated; it really is worth the money.
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Indeed, that's my thinking. Normally, I wouldn't consider such an item, but the health of my furry one could benefit, so I splurged. :D
 
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